Get a second opinion, and ask around In the late 1960s, getting a new knee might have seemed risky. But it’s been almost 50 years since the first knee replacement, and today the procedure is performed more than 700,000 times a year in the United States. (Given Boulder’s active and aging population, we may account
Dear Reader: Summer is such a glorious season, full of growth and promise. But before one can grow, one must sow a seed. I want all of us to sow seeds of kindness and compassion. I’ve noticed a lot of people in not-so-charitable moods lately, and it’s making me wonder why. Could it be the […]
By Beki Pineda, Image credit: Colorado Shakespeare Festival, J. Koskinen MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Written by William Shakespeare; directed by Jim Helsinger. Produced by the Colorado Shakespeare Festival (Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre on the University of Colorado campus) through Aug. 9. Tickets available at 303-492-8008 or www.coloradoshakes.org. Between film and live performances, I’ve probably seen 20 or
By Beki Pineda; Image: Performance Now Theatre Company GUYS AND DOLLS. Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser; book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows; directed by Kelly Van Oosbree. Produced by Performance Now Theatre Company (presented at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 South Allison Parkway, Lakewood) through June 28. Tickets available at 303/987-7845 or www.performancenow.org. There
Super-physical yoga paired with an already stressful life can create physical, emotional and energetic imbalances. Incorporating passive styles of yoga can help you relax and recharge. By Amber Erickson Gabbey When Heidi Beachley was healing from an injury several years ago, she had no choice but to slow down. All it took was one injury to
By Eli Wallace; Image: Kettle Brand There’s a good chance you’re reading this article on your phone. Buzz – another app just notified you that your sister’s best friend’s mom liked a photo of you. You should probably take a selfie. And then share it! Or not. In today’s world, we’ve become a little confused
By Beki Pineda; Image: Colorado Shakespeare Festival WITTENBERG. Written by David Davalos; directed by Timothy Orr. Produced by Colorado Shakespeare Festival (at the indoor University Theatre on campus) through Aug. 8. Tickets available at 303-492-8008 or coloradoshakes.org. We find Prince Hamlet back at college after a visit to his parents in the family castle. Two of his
By Eli Wallace; Image: Brandon Johnson, sketch for Down the Rabbit Hole, 2015 Public Service Announcement: this Sunday is Father’s Day! Don’t forget to send Dad some appreciation, or if he’s nearby, grab him and head to one of these boulder events this weekend for some quality mano a mano time. These things to do range from classic
By Beki Pineda; Image: Cherry Creek Theater Company DRIVING MISS DAISY. Written by Alfred Uhry; directed by Pat Payne. Produced by Cherry Creek Theatre Company (at the Shaver-Ramsey Rug Gallery, Third and Josephine, Denver) through June 28. Tickets available at 303-800-6578 or cherrycreektheatre.org. Sometimes you look forward to seeing a play because you’ve never seen
By Eli Wallace Hold on to your hats, people. The Organic Sandwich Company, which a recent addition to the 1500 block of Pearl Street, has released the recipe to its super-popular spread, Bacon Jam. And it’s just as meaty, wholesome and natural as you’d expect it to be from this company (which I’ve already raved about
Steinbaugh roots keep Louisville strong. Louisville and Steinbaugh. Steinbaugh and Louisville. The story of one can’t be told without the other. By Steven Wilke As Tom Steinbaugh tells it, the intertwining of a small mining town with his family’s history began in 1892 when his great-grandfather, John Jacob Steinbaugh, moved from Iowa to Louisville and
Apps Grow Up By Kate Jonuska In 2008, you could sell thousands of copies of simple apps like PhoneSaber (which mimics a Star Wars light saber) or iBeer (which makes it look like you drink beer from your phone). In 2012, the mobile game Angry Birds reported $200 million in earnings, and Instagram, initially an
Interview by Mary Jarrett © 2015 Brock Publishing Corp. All rights reserved. For any use, email Mary Jarrett. QUESTION: What kinds of music were played around your house when you were a child? JEAN-MARIE ZEITOUNI: It was actually a good combination. My mom’s father was a conductor, an arranger and a trumpet player for the radio
By Eli Wallace; Image, Boulder Hanuman Festival: property instagram user shivashakti1008 What, rain again? It’s real, Boulder, so go ahead and don your raincoats for the upcoming weekend. Because why should Mother Nature stop us from our weekend fun? Here’s three things to do in Boulder County for the upcoming weekend! 1. Longmont Relay for Life –
How to Ace Your Big Backyard Party By Eli Wallace Warm sunshine, the smell of the grill, a cold brew in hand and cornhole at sunset—true bliss is a backyard barbecue in summer. But between planning, prepping and cooking, plenty of party hosts have found themselves in over their heads instead of having a good
By Eli Wallace; Image: Boulder Collegians Happy Monday, the day where we head back to work and cope with that by blowing some of that hard-earned cash that’s burning in our pockets. On #M$M (Money Splurge Monday), I like to highlight some of those especially awesome, but perhaps a little more pricey events that are available
Foxy Fittings By Eli Wallace | Photos by Phil Mumford You’re 14, and you’re outdoorsy. What do you do when you’re trekking through the mountains and your gear is heavy, uneven and generally annoying? If you’re Åke Nordin in the 1950s, you wait till you get home to Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, and head to your mother’s sewing
By Eli Wallace If the outdoor industry wants to be sustainable, it needs to include more women as top-level leaders. That’s one of the core beliefs of Boulder’s Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC), a group that works to make the outdoor industry a top choice for female employees. “Women are a solution to one of
As the summer heats up, many of our furry friends can’t seem to get cool. Luckily, there are a few places around the county where they can take a dip. For a quick cool-down, dogs love the East Boulder Off-Leash Dog Park, which has reopened its swimming area since the flood. The Louisville Community Park
Pure Freedom By Adeline Bash During the warm climbing months, the summit of Longs Peak—one of Colorado’s most popular fourteeners—typically buzzes with dozens of hikers celebrating their completion of the rigorous hike. But on a warm August day in 2011, Maddie Crowell and her childhood friend Lindsey Cannon hiked the peak and found the summit
