BoCo Bookshelf: What locals are writing and we’re reading
We ask local authors to describe what inspires them, what’s next on their writing agenda, what’s tough about being a writer and so much more.
Culture
Elevating Black Voices
Local public radio station KGNU (88.5 FM and 1390 AM) has launched a new program called “Black Talk.” The show features news from NAACP Boulder County chapter, book recommendations and personal stories from host Michele D. Simpson and her guests. Simpson says, “We endeavor to communicate the challenges, resilience and beauty in Black life.” The
Footloose Fowl
Photo by Ashley Reynolds, AERE Photography A pride of escaped peafowl from a nearby farm enchanted residents of Shanahan Ridge in 2018. But residents of the neighborhood called Rural North Boulder have been marveling at their own muster of these magnificient birds happily “free-ranging” for many years. The peacocks, or “birds with a thousand
Gifts on the Go!
No more running to a big-box store when you need a last-minute gift for the holidays or a baby shower, or even just a “thanks for hosting dinner” token. Instead, swing by Fettle & Fire in Longmont (921 Kimbark St.) and score a grab-and-go gift from this campy-cute vending machine. You’ll find handmade gifts and
Beauty on the Other Side of Hate
Which is more powerful, love or hate? Filmmaker Susan Polis Schutz—the mother of Colorado’s governor, Jared Polis, and co-founder of Boulder’s Blue Mountain Arts—firmly believes the answer is love. In her new documentary, “Love Wins Over Hate,” Schutz explores the lives of six former white supremacists and ultraconservatives, once filled with anger and prejudice, who
A Village of (Free) Tiny Homes for Veterans
Veteran’s Community Project
Via Mobility Services
Via Mobility Services is moving local communities toward transportation equity through an unprecedented pandemic.
The Social Dilemma
Jeff Orlowski of Boulder, CO, puts a spotlight on the negative impacts of social media use with his film, "The Social Dilemma."
Art + Soul Gallery: Committing to Art
Art + Soul Gallery marries wall art with wearable art for an extraordinary experience in fine jewelry. By Christine Mahoney During uncertain times, it’s comforting to know that some things are unshakable, like the need to express love and commitment. Expressions of devotion seem to be on the rise during the pandemic. Just ask
NARF 50th Anniversary Celebration Delayed
The Boulder nonprofit Native American Rights Fund (NARF) was about to hit a major milestone when COVID-19 struck. “It was going to be a celebration of fifty years of legal advocacy, so we were excited,” says Dallin Maybee, assistant director of development at NARF. “It would have been a little bit of a fundraising
Money Motivates Change in the NFL
Amidst heightened discussions around racial equality in the wake of George Floyd’s death, Washington’s NFL team announced it would be changing its name and logo. For years, the team’s management had ignored complaints about the racist name, despite growing public sentiment against it. A program at the University of Colorado Boulder played a big part
Playing Dress-Up
And you thought you were bored during lockdown. Louisville native Aylia Caulwell and her husband were really bored. The two self-proclaimed “nerds who love to cosplay for cons,” suited up in a variety of movie-related costumes to re-create famous scenes from 29 different flicks. Yes, 29. Really bored, but also really funny. To see the
Required Reading: “The Warmth of Other Suns”
Louisville resident Kevin Gebert, inspired by historical novel, “The Warmth of Other Suns” by Isabel Wilkerson, launched a GoFundMe campaign to bring more books addressing Black history and social injustice into the Louisville Public Library. After reaching out to the library to inquire about books of this nature, he was told they had very few
Hush Heard ‘Round The Stadium
In the time since identical twins Betty Hoover and Peggy Coppom started cheering on the CU Buffs more than 80 years ago, the football team has cycled through 16 head coaches, six Ralphie mascots, and hundreds of thousands of fans in the student section at Folsom Field. Dressed in bright and colorful matching cheerleading uniforms,
Breaking Down Barriers to Mental Health Care
Boulder County’s mental health community responds with agility to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Black Lives ALWAYS Matter
This issue is too important to be treated as a trend. We discuss how the BLM movement is changing Boulder County.
Boulder Bookshelf: What locals are writing and we’re reading
We ask local authors to describe what inspires them, what’s on their writing agenda next, what’s tough about being a writer and so much more. Heidi Piper, Choose Love phoenixrisingco.com/book BMag: Was the writing process cathartic for you or was your healing complete before you started the book? HP: It was cathartic and it
Fighting For Native American Rights
John Echohawk, executive director of the Native American Rights Fund, discusses the organization's 50-year history and progress on the horizon.
Campus Colors
CU wasn’t always graced with the vibrant hues it displays in autumn. By Dell Bleekman In high contrast to the lush campus of today, the University of Colorado Boulder began with nary a tree in sight. When it was founded in 1876, CU was on a vast, sweeping plain. Now, it’s one of the
Pandemic Pastimes
Fresh ideas to keep the whole family busy as we push through the pandemic.
Boulder County CSA Guide
CSAs: Farms with Benefits The idea of Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) is nothing new, but with the continuing uncertainty brought on by a global pandemic, a more local approach to getting food has more appeal than ever. While farmers markets have changed the way they operate this year, there’s still plenty of fresh organic fare available
