Fresh ideas to keep the whole family busy as we push through the pandemic.
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
A weekend “away” at St Julien Hotel & Spa is just what 2020 ordered.
THE ROUGH – Written by Jessica Jackson and the Ensemble; Directed by Jessica Jackson. Produced by The Catamounts (presented at the Legacy Ridge Golf Course, 10801 Legacy Ridge Parkway, Westminster) through September 6. Tickets available at CityofWestminster.ticketspice.com/TheRough. There appears to be three possible paths for theatres to take to survive through 2020: (1) they reduce
Designer and artist Ala Park was born and raised in the Republic of Moldova. She now resides in the mountains of Boulder, where she creates fish bone art and encaustic wax paintings.
Well-organized, thoughtfully arranged bookshelves add life, color, warmth and intimacy to a room. Here are tips for turning what is often a functional aspect of a room into something that enhances, informs and brightens the space.
Midsummer to early fall is an amazing time to plant veggies for autumn harvests. “Certain crops not only survive cold weather, they actually thrive in it and taste sweeter,” says Edward C. Smith, author of “The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible.”
Changing your mindset can help you create gardens that sustain life and consume fewer resources.
Go With the Flow By Lisa Truesdale Photos by Rob Larsen Photography When Janet Shanberge and Bob Burke purchased a midcentury modern home in Boulder’s Flagstaff neighborhood, they thought the views and location were absolutely perfect. The house, however, was not. Sure, it had “modern” in the architectural style name, but it looked straight […]
It’s a bit hard to meet new people during a pandemic, but a local podcast is introducing its audience to interesting women and their personal, touching and sometimes outrageous stories. Lisa Caperton and Corey Barnes record “Her Turn to Talk” from their homes in Superior and Louisville, respectively. Caperton says, “We got the idea after
You don’t have to flash the peace symbol to adopt a “hippie” lifestyle (but do if the mood strikes!). Instead, care for Mother Earth, love thy neighbor and embark on some alternative forms of entertainment.
Moments after Boulder Magazine contributing photographer Benjamin Buren of Alive Studios set up his camera to shoot the newly closed west end of Pearl Street for our cover photo shoot, he found himself in the middle of a march. On June 12, like many other days since the death of George Floyd, locals came
It’s no secret that grocery sales have gone way up during the COVID-19 crisis, but that has had a surprising consequence for The Wild Animal Sanctuary (WAS) in Keenesburg, CO. Several large grocery stores usually donate excess meat and produce to WAS, but as we can see from the frequently empty shelves, there hasn’t
Seniors in the Boulder area have a new chance to feel the wind in their hair. Cycling Without Age (CWA) is a nonprofit that organizes volunteer cyclists who provide free rides on trishaws (rickshaw-style cycles) for elderly community members. This organization began in Copenhagen in 2012, and has spread to more than 40 countries. Founder
If you noticed more miller moths flying around this spring, you weren’t alone. Many people took to social media to comment on the ubiquitous insects, but entomologists Whitney Cranshaw and Frank Peairs at CSU report that 2020 is actually an average moth year in terms of overall population.
In 2013, Boulder writer Amanda McCracken was a 35-year-old virgin, and she had composed an article for The New York Times titled “Does My Virginity Have a Shelf Life?” Her musings on the wisdom or folly of her sexual status attracted thousands of readers, hundreds of comments and the interest of Katie Couric, who interviewed
Despite a global pandemic and blatant attacks from the current administration, these young warriors against climate change remain focused and strong
The national nonprofit’s mission is in sharp focus in light of recent events By Julie Kailus Photos courtesy Camber Outdoors Emily Newman, executive director at Boulder-based Camber Outdoors, took the reins at the thought-leading organization right before the pandemic sent everything into a tailspin. Camber Outdoors is a national nonprofit focused on building
Born in a Lafayette living room, Clinica Campesina met the medical needs of the underserved and continues to help more than 50,000 patients per year as Clinica Family Health By Dell Bleekman Photos courtesy Clinica Family Health It’s no secret that Boulder and its surrounding communities are well known for world-class health care services.
If not for a freak accident, Curt Hammerly wouldn’t have the career he does today. Nine years after a bicycle accident that broke his neck, Hammerly is making pottery that garners endless admiration on social media.
