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
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.
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),
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.
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.
Congratulations to these scouts for becoming the first female Eagle Scouts in Boulder County on Feb. 8, 2021!
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 became the first female chief information officer at CU’s Office of Information Technology right in the middle of the pandemic.
Longmont Public Library and the dedicated librarians inside keep finding unique ways to bring the library to you during the pandemic.
McGuckin Hardware’s first (and most beloved) “green vest,” cofounder Dave Hight passed away in January at age 91.
Local historian Doug Conarroe goes on a journey through time with his most recent book, "Lost Lafayette."
In an effort to expand outreach and make school involvement more accessible to Latino parents, BVSD created the Latino Parent Advisory Council.
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 (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
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
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
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
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.
A local woman navigated her way out of the trenches of trauma through years of therapy, emerging with a career in art.
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.
