The clatter of the aspen leaves dancing in the wind sweeps down the mountains. Sweaters, scarves and coats adorn the locals traversing the city. The weekend is approaching with all its promise. The Holidays of feasting in the warm indoors draws near and Boulder restaurateurs are greeting it with open arms. First Bite Boulder will […]

The year is slipping by and the sunlight is more and more fleeting, November has arrived. Naked limbs jut out from between the remaining leaves. They desperately cling to branches with their last strength before joining their fallen brethren. The nightlife still beckons those who choose to brave the cold. Shine Restaurant and Gathering Place […]

All Hallows Eve draws near, and the city is alive with all manner of celebration. As darkness drapes over the sky earlier and earlier, the nightlights guide the way toward fun and frivolity during the Halloween weekend. Though house parties will be prevalent, if you desire some other entertainment there are a lot of options […]

Halloween is getting closer and the themed parties are becoming more frequent. Haunted houses and ghost tours abound.  Weekends are drenched with costumes and fake blood and everyone seems to be getting into the spirit.  Jack-O-Lanterns line the streets with fake spider webs adorning doorways. Fun events are everywhere. Want a night of cheek? The […]

Most people don’t think about the potential for coffee to be an art form or a competitive sport, unless they are professionals in the industry. So, an upcoming documentary about the U.S. Barista Championship (USBC) will be an informative and potentially entertaining film for most coffee layman. Barista explores the high energy and high stakes competitive coffee-making scene. The […]

As we creep closer toward the holiday there are some fun and exciting possibilities to fill up your evenings this weekend. For Dead Heads that are feeling nostalgic, Dark Star Orchestra will be performing their take on the Grateful Dead at the Boulder Theater on Thursday, October15th. With over 15 years of performing, Dark Star’s […]

September is when Summer ends and the new school year begins, which makes it a less-than-favorable time for many. But now, thanks to the Denver Public Library, we locals have something to look forward to next month: Brew Ha! Ha! is DPL’s month-long celebration of the city’s craft brewery culture. Beer, tea, and coffee lovers […]

There are hundreds of items to recommend for Boulder newcomers. Since it’s move-in season for freshman I’ll focus on some budget friendly Boulder activities. This list has some obvious activities, and maybe some a new resident wouldn’t know about. Whip out that calendar, and let’s get started. 1. Welcomefest (free for students) August 22 @ 5:30pm I know how […]

I don’t totally dislike the horror film genre. I just prefer not to be incredibly disturbed and grossed out while watching a movie because, honestly, I’m good at traumatizing myself in real life. Although I’m not afraid of the dark and I prefer to live alone, I’m also kind of a jumpy and paranoid person. I […]

April showers bring May flowers. After a rainy week, the sun is finally shining again and there is more music heading out way. Owlsley’s Golden Road will be in full swing for its first weekend. Friday night, Boulder’s own roots group, Grant Farm will be performing. There are tons of live music acts this weekend […]