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Museum of Boulder begins renovations in October

The Museum of Boulder, formerly known as the Boulder History Museum, begins renovations on its new building in October.

Boulder Magazine editor Mary Jarrett inducted into Les Disciples d’Escoffier

Boulder Magazine was honored this spring when editor Mary Jarrett was inducted into Les Disciples d’Escoffier.

Prohibition Treats infuse ice cream with alcohol

Brian Fashaw founded the company just over two-and-a-half years ago, and demand for his grownups-only flavors has skyrocketed.

The Great Pumpkin Seeds

Smith takes pride in roasting his organically grown seeds in Colorado and sourcing them from a domestic farmer.

Feeding Niwot’s New Intelligentsia By Haley Gray On the first and third Tuesday of every month, self-identifying nerds gather at the Niwot watering hole Powder Keg Brewing to indulge in an evening of sharing and discussing new knowledge. Each semimonthly event—they’re called Tuesday Nerd Talks or TNT—features a different expert who offers a lecture and

Rayback Food Truck Park: Keep On Truckin’

Rayback Collective, Boulder’s much-anticipated food truck park, opened with a bang July 15.

Life in Lafayette: The Art Underground Opens The Arts Hub

The Arts Hub opened in August By Lisa Truesdale When Lori Jones opened The Art Underground in Louisville in 2007, she knew within a very short time that she would eventually need more space. As east Boulder County’s population continued to grow, so did her nonprofit arts center, which at first occupied just two rooms

It’s Time for the Colorado Buffaloes to Climb Out of the Hole

Is this going to be the year? By Larry Zimmer As Coach Mike MacIntyre enters his fourth year, Colorado fans wonder: Is this finally going to be the year? MacIntyre’s evaluation? “We are climbing out of a deep hole and the ladder is poking out of the hole. Now we have to get out of

Working Like A Dog: having pets in the workplace is a good thing

Pets in the workplace are calming By Ruthanne Johnson The workday usually starts like this for Don Martinson: Up early. Shower. Dress. Quick breakfast and to-go coffee for the commute. Then his three dogs line up at the back door to see whose turn it is to go to work with him. Louie and Lola

Haley’s Homespuns: Apple Butter Goodness

Apple season has arrived. Here’s an easy recipe for apple butter Whether your backyard tree is dripping with ripe fruit or you’ve seen the low apple prices at the grocery store, it’s clear apple season has arrived! Making apple butter is an easy way to hang onto the sweet flavor of your fall apples all […]

Happy Labor Day!

It’s Labor Day Weekend. A long weekend to end the summer. Although the first day of fall isn’t until September 22, Labor Day is a symbolic end. Pools are closing, school has started, leaves are beginning to change color, nights are getting cooler. Not to mention Halloween decorations are out and Christmas decorations aren’t too far

Dana Romanoff’s projects are at heart of pressing contemporary issues

In today’s vast and chaotic digital-information world, the work of award-winning photographer, journalist and filmmaker Dana Romanoff is especially welcome.

Boulder’s LGBT history: from ‘the Hate State’ to the Supreme Court

Boulder’s LGBT history has many lessons to teach, including that backlash often follows progress. By Carol Taylor and Glenda Russell By now, the fact that Boulder County issued same-sex marriage licenses in 1975 is well known in the national media. Clela Rorex, the Boulder County Clerk at that time, was interviewed on NPR last year.

The Shortlist: What To Do In Boulder: September 2-4

The Shortlist: What To Do In Boulder: September 2-4 Happy Tuesday, Boulderites! Just like that, we are wrapping up the Summer with Labor Day Weekend. While this is bitter, Boulder has a ton of activities on the calendar to make your long weekend as sweet as possible. Enjoy! 1. Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, Art Stop Saturdays

National Dog Day – August 26

It’s National Dog Day today! Our furry friends deserve their own day. National Dog Day was founded in 2004 as a way to gain attention for dogs who need adopting and rescued. The article photo is of Fritz (left) and Hal (right). Fritz was adopted by Tom and Carol Brock on March 20, 2009. Originally

Haley’s Homespuns: Roasted Hatch Green Chile Hummus

Roasted Hatch Green Chile Hummus combines best of two worlds I’m fortunate to say that my journalistic endeavors have taken me to some pretty fantastic places—the West Bank and New Mexico, in particular. I’ll forever have a soft spot in my heart for these arid places, which is why this week’s Homespun is near and […]

Theater Reviews: A Night of Grand Guignol/The Centerpiece

By Beki Pineda A NIGHT OF GRAND GUIGNOL. Two one-act plays written by Tami Canaday and Ellen K. Graham; directed by Hart DeRose. Produced by Pandemic Collective (The Bakery Arts Warehouse, 2132 Market St., Denver) through Aug. 27th. Tickets available at www.pandemiccollective.org. At the turn of the century, a stylistic form of theater was created

September 2016 Hikes, Events, and Places to Visit

Hikes/Events Hard Rock Mining Tour Saturday September 3, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Nederland Park-n-Ride Tap into the towns, tools and characters of local hard rock mining heritage by visiting mining sites of years gone by. Tours are free and open to ages 10 years and older. Some walking required. Registration required. Register Fun on the

The Shortlist: What To Do In Boulder: August 26-29

The Shortlist: What To Do In Boulder: August 26-29 Happy Tuesday, Boulderites! We are less than a month away from the last day of Summer, which means we have to make every second count. Make this weekend one to remember! 1. Boulder International Fringe Fest If you haven’t had the chance to make it down to the

September is Pollinator Appreciation Month in Boulder County!

While the above fritillary butterfly got slightly confused about where nectar comes from, they’re usually great pollinators! The most common thought-of pollinators are bees and butterflies. But did you know that some moths, beetles, ants, wasps, and others are also pollinators? And some vertebrates, such as hummingbirds and bats? September is Pollinator Appreciation Month in

Ned*Ned Race to benefit TEENS, Inc. on September 10

On Saturday September 10, run a 5K, 10K, or half marathon up in Nederland! The Ned*Ned has been going on for over thirty years, and benefits TEENS, Inc., a Nederland youth services non-profit. This race family friendly and you are welcome to run with your dog on leash in the 5K/10K! Costumes are encouraged. And don’t