The Most Famous Boulder Flatirons; an Iconic Boulder View and Signature Image Top Ten Ways to Tell You’re a Boulderite on Hump Day: 1. You know it’s Wednesday when your morning jog includes more wildlife than people. Only in Boulder will a third of the morning animal spotting include protected species who have also made Boulder their home. Gray Rhinoceros Parent and Offspring    2. You’ve seriously considered replacing your office chair with a yoga ball… or already have. Or you’re going to McGuckins to look for a new one to replace your previous one. 3.... Read More

Halls are decked, carolers are taking to the streets and families are celebrating their traditions. For those who do not celebrate the holiday, hopefully today still comes as a brief reprieve from work.  If you find yourself out on the town, looking for something to do this eve, you can always head to downtown Boulder. The Dark Horse Bar and Grill is having a Karaoke night this Christmas Eve.  They are featuring pints of Odells for $4.00 and Smirnoff vodka, flavored or plain for $3.00. Go sing your heart out, let loose the performer within. As stockings are stuffed and wrapping paper is torn... Read More

“Boulder has been on my mind because of its unbeatable and original outdoor beauty. Inspiring because the music I  make has historically and even now come from the mountains. Music bit me like a bug. Performing is what keeps me alive.. It’s a thrill!” Thanks Jared!  Read More

For AboutBoulder’s first featured musician profile, I went to see, and subsequently sat down and chatted with Boulder’s own Flash Mountain Flood! FMF consists of five members: Logan Green (lead guitar, vocals), Wes Rather (rhythm guitar, vocals), Derek Dames (bass, vocals), Paul Copoulos (keys, organ) Taner Clark (drums, percussion). The group is currently in residency at Owsley’s Golden Road on the Hill, a little dive absolutely covered in posters and paraphernalia in homage to the Grateful Dead, and other artists relevant to the psychedelic San Francisco scene of the 1960s (with a lovely... Read More

If you are the type of person who likes puzzles and challenges, or you’re looking for a date night that requires active participation, here are two Boulder activities that won’t disappoint. These are great for larger groups (and couples, too). Boulder Enigma Escape Rooms (1426 Pearl St. #020) This is the ultimate Boulder experience for problem-solvers. I recommend going as a group—the more brains the better. You and your friends (up to eight people) are literally locked inside a room for 60 minutes and must follow clues and solve puzzles to get out. (Don’t worry, there’s always... Read More

THURSDAY 3/17 For St Patrick’s Day, you’ve got a plethora of events and specials to choose from at any given bar, brewery, or eatery in town. Interested in something different? At 7PM, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jennifer Egan will be at the Boulder Public Library. Egan’s novel A Visit From the Goon Squad, winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize, is a fascinating, non-linear investigation into the passage of time through the lenses of a cast of 13 characters whose lives are drawn together by rock and roll. Further, it contains an excellent list and analysis of some of the best and most notable... Read More

Fat Tuesday is getting closer, and Centro Latin Kitchen is starting it’s celebrations this Friday, February 5th. This event is going through till Tuesday, February 9th. This event is an all out Brazilian Carnival. They will be honoring the holiday with Brazilian street food, traditional Brazilian music and a DJ. First Friday has come again, and galleries will be enticing guests with art, music and drinks. Traversing through the art district makes for a beautiful evening. There are many different galleries, café’s, and even wineries, that participate in the monthly event. Shades of Red: The... Read More

On Thursday from 7:00 to 9:30, check out Brew and View happy hour at Neptune Mountaineering. Big City Mountaineers will be showing TGR’s Paradise Waits for $20.00. All proceeds will go to Big City Mountaineering which mentors kids in nature. If you feel like going swing dancing, head down to Caffe Sole this Thursday featuring After Midnight. Summer Camp On The Road with Flash Mountain Flood, Tenth Mountain Division, CollieRad and Punch Drunk Munky Funk will be at the Fox Theater this Thursday. Doors open at 7:30pm and tickets are going for $10. The Johnny Cash tribute band, Cash’d Out, will... Read More

For a lesson in etiquette and kicking zombie ass, Chem 140 is having an advanced screening of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies this Thursday at 7:00 pm. This is part of their Council Film Series. Admission is free and so is the popcorn. From 7:30-8:00 pm on Thursday, Boulder Book store is having Gayl Gray’s “Artscape Boulder, CO” talk and book signing. The book is filled with photographs of the public art of Boulder. Some of the artists will also appear at this event. You have to purchase a $5 voucher to attend but can use that towards a purchase the day of the event. If dance is more appealing... Read More

Hey Boulder. This week was a hard one. With the passing of David Bowie and Alan Rickman, some of us are feeling the effects of the dimming of the world. Go out and be with some friends during this difficult time. Thursday, January 14, head to the Bohemian Biergarten at 9:00 pm to catch Lady and The Gentlemen perform. Dear Landlords are playing a free show at the Pearl Street Pub this Friday at 5:00pm. The Boulder Theater is hosting benefit for The Family Learning Center called Keeping the Dream Alive. this Friday , the 15th from 6:45pm to 11:00pm. This is a 15 and up show, all ages with parent... Read More