Voices of the Homeless
In Boulder, you’ll find a broad range of opinions about the homeless population, yet for all of our good intentions, sometimes we forget to just listen.
Culture
Caribou Ranch Recording Studio: A Short History
The iconic Caribou recording studio at the foot of the Front Range hosted some of the biggest names in the music business, a roster of almost 200 in total.
I Know What You’re Thinking
Kate Jonuska, a Pushcart Prize–nominated short-story author, has published her first novel, Transference.
Jamestown and Gold Hill: Boulder County Mountain Schools
Both BVSD mountain schools are characterized by an intimate, family-like culture and all six grades work together on hands-on educational projects.
Theater Review: Broadway Bound
By Beki Pineda BROADWAY BOUND. Written by Neil Simon; directed by Kate Gleason. Produced by Miners Alley Playhouse (1224 Washington Ave., Golden) through Aug. 20, 2017. Tickets available at 303-935-3044 or www.minersalley.com. Nearly everyone who has ever gone to the theater has seen a Neil Simon play. One of the most prolific writers of the
Theater Review: Julius Caesar
By Beki Pineda JULIUS CAESAR. Written by William Shakespeare; directed by Anthony Powell. Produced by the Colorado Shakespeare Festival (Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, on the CU campus) through Aug. 12. Tickets available at 303-492-8008 or www.cupresents.org. There is a feature at the Shakes that some of you may not have experienced. About 45 minutes before the show starts, someone
Theater Review: Baby Boomer Baby
By Beki Pineda BABY BOOMER BABY. Written by Tommy Koenig. Presented by Playhouse Productions, Inc. and performed at Dairy Arts Center (2590 Walnut St.) through July 23. Tickets available at 303-444-7328 or www.thedairy.org. For those of you born after the “baby boom,” the phrase generally applied to those babies created by couples re-uniting after the
Theater Review: The Wedding Singer
By Beki Pineda THE WEDDING SINGER. Book by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy; music by Matthew Sklar; lyrics by Chad Beguelin; directed by Seth Caikowski. Produced by Performance Now Theatre Company (presented at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 South Allison Parkway, Lakewood) through June 25. Tickets available at 303-987-7845 or www.performancenow.org. Among those who enjoy Adam Sandler movies (a somewhat
Theater Review: Ring of Fire
By Beki Pineda RING OF FIRE. Created by Richard Maltby, Jr.; directed by Kelly Van Oosbree. Produced by Vintage Theatre (1468 Dayton St., Aurora) through Aug. 6. Tickets available at 303-856-7830 or vintagetheatre.com. Within the limited kingdom of Denver theater, a new star is born with the opening of RING OF FIRE at Vintage. Isabella Duran appears out of nowhere to absolutely
Theater Review: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
By Beki Pineda THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW. Book, music and lyrics by Richard O’Brien; directed by Colin Roybal. Produced by Equinox Theatre Company (presented at the Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., Denver) through July 1. Tickets available at 303-477-5977 or equinoxtheatredenver.com. Just as some moviegoers thrive on how many cars get blown up and how many buildings fall down while
Theater Review: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
By Beki Pineda JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber; lyrics by Tim Rice. Produced by BDT Stage (5501 Arapahoe Ave.) through Aug. 19. Tickets available at 303-449-6000 or www.bdtstage.com. While JOSEPH was the second show to be written by the team of Webber and Rice, it took as many forms as Joseph’s coat
Theater Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
By Beki Pineda THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME. Written by Simon Stephens (based on the novel by Mark Haddon); directed by Marianne Elliott. Produced by the National Theatre (London) and presented by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway (Speer and Arapahoe, Denver) through June 18. Tickets available at 303-893-4100 or www.denvercenter.org. The point of
Mountain Getaways
Now that the roads are clear and skiers aren’t rushing up to the mountains every weekend, it’s a great time to explore some summer events going on at altitude.
Summer Music Roundup 2017
Our 2017 Summer Music Roundup: Performances to watch for with something for everyone
Young people learn life lessons through volunteering
A growing number of teens are signing up to volunteer for everything from helping the elderly to walking dogs at the local shelter and fundraising for their favorite cause.
When Pow Wow Rodeo Ruled the Roost in Boulder
The Boulder Chambers of Commerce and the Boulder County Metal Mining Association held the first “Pay Dirt Pow Wow” on Aug. 1, 1934—Colorado Day.
Zack Rago helps reveal the plight of the world’s coral reefs
As part of the film crew for Chasing Coral, Zack Rago's extensive knowledge became useful, and his passion became a compelling part of the documentary.
The Healing Power of Music
Chase the Music provides individually tailored songs and concerts to Colorado children, teens and young adults who struggle with physical, mental challenges
Slacklining: Managing Fear in the Moment
Where most slackliners practice their craft safely close to the ground, professional “slacker” Heather Larsen prefers to be hundreds of feet up in the air.
Zero Waste Initiative has goal of diverting 85% of waste by 2025
Boulder has unrolled its Zero Waste Initiative with a goal of diverting 85 percent of its waste by 2025.
Eldorado Springs Art Center is behind the garden wall
Beginning in July, the newly expanded, renovated center will schedule shows and special events, such as “supper club” evenings with rotating chefs.
