Open Wall 2025: Boulder’s One-Day Art Extravaganza at BMoCA Date: March 14, 2025Location: Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA) If you’re an art lover or an artist looking for a place to showcase your work, Open Wall 2025 at BMoCA is an event you won’t want to miss. This one-day-only art exhibition invites artists of […]

Often overshadowed by its more brilliant planetary neighbors, Mercury offers a rewarding challenge for those willing to chase it during its fleeting appearances in the twilight. As the closest planet to the Sun, Mercury never strays far from its glare, making it one of the most elusive planets to spot. But with the right timing, […]

If you’re an artist looking for a truly transformative experience, Boulder County’s 2025 Artist-in-Residence Program at Caribou Ranch offers the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and history while creating lasting works of art. Applications are now open and will be accepted through Monday, February 17. What is the Caribou Ranch Artist-in-Residence Program? This […]

The holiday season is a time for giving, and what better way to spread joy than by supporting local artists in Boulder, Colorado? This Christmas, consider bypassing the big-box stores and online retailers in favor of unique, handcrafted pieces from talented Boulder artists. Not only will you be giving a one-of-a-kind gift, but you’ll also […]

Boulder Coke Mural! Boulder County’s Coke mural was painted by a true artisan. It’s the REAL THING! Discovery Discovered hidden behind a wall, this Coca Cola artwork is a masterpiece. It was hidden, buried behind a wall and preserved for decades. In spite of preservation efforts, the sign is now faded and peeling. It was […]

Boulder’s creative population includes a strong and vibrant Tibetan Buddhist culture as well as other people “playing with coloring books” to create mandalas. While the Monks create with colored sand, I use the much simpler tools provided by colored pencils along with “coloring book” ready to color mandalas. Comparing My Mandalas with Tibetan Sand Mandalas: […]

Leonardo Da Vinci is perhaps recognized more for his picture of  “Vitruvian Man” than he is for almost any of his other images. The Mona Lisa is more famous, but naming a third work by this genius of the late 15th and early 16th centuries, the Renaissance, causes at least a little pause. The mathematical […]

As time marches forward, many relics of the past are left behind, and some are best forgotten – like pre-novacaine dentistry. Some things, however, are symbols of the elegance of a bygone age. The shaving mug is a perfect example of a piece of elegance from the past, lost to electric shavers and to Harry’s […]

I am honored and pleased to welcome Sajali Delong. She shares her history better than I ever could! Hey there, thanks for the welcome to AboutBoulder.com! I’m excited to share a bit about my journey with you. Originally from Germany, I found my way to Boulder two years ago, and it’s been quite an experience! […]

Again I headed to RMNP (Rocky Mountain National Park). I had to make it through the entry gates at Estes Park before 9 AM, lacking a timed entry ticket. Entry before 9 AM meant flashing my Golden Eagle pass and driver’s license and no more. I made it with at least 5-10 minutes to spare. […]