Conserving Crags
How the Access Fund is creating a community that ensures the future of climbing
Culture
6 Ways to Repurpose China
Whether you find plates gathering dust in your great-aunt’s china cabinet or a set of teacups sitting on a shelf in a secondhand shop, those porcelain pieces deserve a new life. BY SARA BRUSKIN It’s a cultural shift that’s frustrating grandparents all over the world: Nobody wants their heirloom china. Fancy dinnerware sets used
Tech Couture
LeeLee James’ lifetime love of fashion is a guiding light for the Twirling Tech Goddess, a professional ice skater turned software engineering student.
Boulder fox inspires new album by Leftover Salmon’s Andy Thorn
Starring with Leftover Salmon's Andy Thorn in a viral video, a Boulder Heights fox inspires a whole new sound—and a new album.
Theater Review: My Fair Lady
By Beki Pineda MY FAIR LADY – Book and Lyrics by Alan Lerner; Music by Frederick Loewe; Directed by Bartlett Sher. Produced by Troika Entertainment, LTC (Presented by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway at the Buell Theatre, 14th and Curtis, Denver) through November 17. Tickets available at 303-893-4100 or denvercenter.org. There are many lovely
Theater Review: Small Ball
by Beki Pineda SMALL BALL – Book and Lyrics by Mickle Maher; Music by Merel van Dijk and Anthony Barilla; Directed by Jessica Jackson. Produced by The Catamounts (presented at the Buntport Theatre, 717 Lipan, Denver) through November 20. Tickets available at thecatamounts.org. Here’s your assignment: Write a play with music that is – on
Boo-tiful BoCo
Boulder County is home to many ghosts and at least one possible vampire.
Action for Happiness: Sparking Joy
Action for Happiness helps BoCo residents find cheer in troubling times.
Cool Boulder: Facing the Heat
Cool Boulder is working to offset the effects of climate change.
Theater Review: God of Carnage
by Beki Pineda GOD OF CARNAGE – Written by Yasmina Reza; Directed by Kryssi Martin. Produced by Invictus Theatre Company (presented at The People’s Building, 9995 East Colfax, Aurora) through July 2. Tickets available at invictustheatredenver.com. A recipe for fun: If you want to make a tasty clafouti, start with a two young but spoiled apples
BoCo’s Silent Spring: Harmful Pesticides Found
Humans and dogs have been exposed to at least nine potentially harmful pesticide chemicals in the air around Boulder County homes.
Boulder Participating in NOAA Study On Urban Heat Islands
With sensors mounted on their cars or bikes, volunteers will traverse their neighborhoods to record temperature and humidity at precise times.
Chautauqua Park Wins National Award
Boulder’s Chautauqua Park beat out 31 other locations across the United States to win the 2022 Engaging Local Government Leaders Knope Award.
Home Safe Home: Protect Your Property From Wildfire
Mitigate your home's wildfire risk and protect your property with some simple maintenance.
LavaBox: Safer Flames
LavaBox, a portable campfire that complies with all requirements of the U.S. Forest Service’s Stage 2 restrictions, helps preclude wildfires.
Pillars of the Community: Lafayette Monument Conundrum
Community leaders are deciding how best to preserve a monument at Arapahoe Road and U.S. 287 in Lafayette, sparking a lively debate among BoCo residents
Reservations Required
Heading out to hike or climb at Eldorado Canyon State Park or the Brainard Lake Recreation Area? Better plan ahead—it’s not as simple as it used to be.
No Reservations: Spontaneous Summer Fun in BoCo
Travel destinations sold out quickly this year—but never fear. Boulder County offers plenty of spontaneous outings for all ages.
BoCo Bookshelf: Summer 2022
Boulder County authors have new publications hitting local bookshops. Here's what locals are writing and we're reading.
Public Art in Boulder County
Boulder County’s vibrant outdoor murals, sculptures and other outdoor works—often found in unexpected places—make art accessible to all.
