As of January 1st of this year, Boulder City Council launched its Community Culture Plan through the City of Boulder Office of Arts + Culture. Their vision: “Together, we will craft Boulder’s social, physical, and cultural environment to include creativity as an essential ingredient for the well being, prosperity, and joy of everyone in the […]

“The two people that are most influential in my life are my grandpa and my father. Their work ethic, beliefs, and how they carry themselves during rough and good times have always been inspiring.” Ryan Burgess

Around Boulder, and elsewhere, there has been a growing trend over the past few years: the intentional exclusion of price tags. Such a practice has become a near industry norm at bars, pubs, and other places that serve alcohol (an explicit exploitation of those who are intoxicated), but until recently, consumers have rightfully expected to […]

The lovely month of June is only 2 days away, and what better way to spend a summer day than munching on a deliciously healthy salad? I have compiled a list of about 5 of my favorite salads from local restaurants in Boulder, Colorado. I love grabbing a light salad for lunch, especially in the […]

In 1995, I saw The Usual Suspects in Denver. I was 20, a callow young punk, not even old enough to drink legally. Like most people that age, I was dumb as hell, not even smart enough to know how little I knew. However, walking out of The Usual Suspects, there were two things I knew for sure. It […]

The summer is here. Some of you have just been released into the sweet, sweet freedom of summer vacation, while others have just had their freedom stolen away by kids who are out of school. Either way, you’re probably ready to get out and have some fun. Here are three great ways to act like […]

“I’m ready to let go of looking for someone to fulfill me.” – Katia Orozco     

“I’m working two jobs to save my money for college. I’m going to major in sports medicine. So, I’m really looking forward to doing that, but for now I’m working hard, well, I like to think I am, but it’s not bad. I love what I do and where I am, so I can’t complain!” […]

MediaLive is an annual week long festival of performances, workshops, and events from compelling artists and thinkers working internationally in new media brought to you by the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA). Saturday evening, I got to watch one such artist perform and I’m thrilled to tell you about her. Michelle Ellsworth teaches dance, […]

“I’m always having to hold myself together so that people can fall apart in front of me and ask for my care. I’m ready to be a big, blubbery mess and have somebody else put me back together.” – Monique Roberts