Janet Russell: Putting Arts on the Map
Janet Russell, owner of Creative Framing Art Gallery, has paved a wide path for the arts in Louisville.
Culture
Lovin’ Summer in Boulder County
The best of Boulder County summer, as seen through your eyes. Ahhh, summer in Boulder County. There’s really nothing like it, is there? After what feels like an eternity of isolation and a year spent pining for the festivals and social activities that BoCo usually offers, we’re finally starting to shed our masks—hooray for
Theater Review: Forever Plaid
by Beki Pineda FOREVER PLAID – Book by Stuart Ross; Music by Various Artists; Directed by Matthew D. Peters. Presented by BDT Stage (5501 Arapahoe) through July 11. Tickets available at bdtstage.com or 303-449-6000. How old does a theatrical piece have to be before it qualifies as being a “chestnut”? I think PLAID is there. Born
BoCo Bookshelf: What locals are writing and we’re reading
By Haley Rae Shoning Complicit Amy Rivers amyrivers.com Amy Rivers’ gripping new thriller “Complicit” is the first release in her upcoming Legacy of Silence series. It features protagonist Kate Medina, a highly skilled forensic psychiatrist who retreats to her unpolluted, dependable hometown after a horrifying act of violence leaves her physically and emotionally scarred.
Pandemic Picnics
Whether a family adventure or a romantic meal alfresco, here are some ideas for taking an original “social distancing” activity to new heights. By Christine Mahoney Ah, picnics. The original socially distanced form of outdoor dining. Grab some friends or opt for a day date—just you, your beloved (OK—maybe your kids and dog, too),
Electric Car Battery Boost
Solid Power, a startup in Louisville, is making waves with their all-solid-state batteries that could make electric cars more efficient and much safer.
Colorado Astronauts Selected for Lunar Mission
The last time NASA successfully sent astronauts to the moon was December 1972, with Apollo 17. Nearly 40 years later, they’ve selected astronauts for another lunar mission, and that team includes two Coloradans—Jessica Watkins of Lafayette, and Matthew Dominick of Wheat Ridge. Watkins has a doctorate in geology and collaborated on the Mars Curiosity rover.
Boulder County’s First Female Eagle Scouts
Congratulations to these scouts for becoming the first female Eagle Scouts in Boulder County on Feb. 8, 2021!
1,000+ Formerly Homeless Housed in Boulder
In 2017, Boulder’s city council approved a homelessness strategy that prioritizes permanent housing. Since then, more than 1,000 individuals have been housed.
Marin Stanek: Another Ceiling Shattered
Marin Stanek became the first female chief information officer at CU’s Office of Information Technology right in the middle of the pandemic.
Longmont Librarians Get Creative
Longmont Public Library and the dedicated librarians inside keep finding unique ways to bring the library to you during the pandemic.
Tribute to Dave Hight (1929-2021)
McGuckin Hardware’s first (and most beloved) “green vest,” cofounder Dave Hight passed away in January at age 91.
Lost Lafayette
Local historian Doug Conarroe goes on a journey through time with his most recent book, "Lost Lafayette."
Latino Parent Advisory Council establishes relationships, scores early wins at BVSD
In an effort to expand outreach and make school involvement more accessible to Latino parents, BVSD created the Latino Parent Advisory Council.
Blue Sky Bridge: Giving Victims of Child Abuse a Voice
Child advocacy experts at Blue Sky Bridge work to help children who are experiencing abuse during this difficult and isolating time.
Boulder Valley School District Named Best Employer in Colorado
Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) staffers spoke, and Forbes listened. Through anonymous surveys sent to employees at various companies across the county employing at least 500 people, Forbes ranks America’s Best Employers By State, and this year, BVSD is No. 1 for Colorado. Our humble, hometown district with 3,680 employees beat giant employers throughout
Pre-Programmed ParaPros?
By Sara Bruskin With class sizes growing in public schools, teachers are hard-pressed to spend enough one-on-one time with their students. Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder are looking for solutions to this problem in the world of artificial intelligence with a program called the U.S. National Science Foundation AI Institute for Student-AI
Local Would-be Tokyo Olympians Discuss How It Feels to Be On Hold.
Waiting to Compete By Amanda McCracken Weddings, funerals, graduations—ceremonies of all types—were postponed or canceled in 2020. But the biggest deferment is arguably the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (now scheduled for summer 2021). Qualifying for the Olympics is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many athletes, so it’s no surprise that Boulder’s Olympic hopefuls had to make
The Road to Recovery
2020 has been … a year, that’s for sure. It’s time to recover and rejuvenate for a better year to come! By Vicki Allsopp Editor Note: We understand that true recovery from the pandemic will take much more than a fresh haircut and a new hobby. For those who have lost loved ones, there
Pandemic Projects Enhance Boulder Communities
When the pandemic first shut down schools, workplaces and recreation areas, many Boulder County residents reached out of isolation and beyond their fears to help neighbors and strangers alike.
Artist Margaret Galvin Johnson: Leaving Hidden Valley Road Behind
A local woman navigated her way out of the trenches of trauma through years of therapy, emerging with a career in art.
