“Boulder is just great! I just went for a drink and chilled for an hour, bought some records, and now I’m gonna check out a movie. So I’m never really bored here!” – Antonio Kaufman

In 1984, Blood Simple was released. A nasty slice of Texas noir, it showcased a mix of comedy, cruelty, and oddly formalized dialogue. It only could have been written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. In 1989, Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing was released. Set in the Bed-Stuy section of Brooklyn on the hottest day of the year, it’s […]

I am excited to announce that one of our original columnist has officially launched his book. In fact, it happened on February 22nd and I could not be more excited. Matt Harris was one of the original bloggers for About Boulder, where he focused his energy on a motivational blog series entitled, “Matt’s Motivational Mondays”. […]

  “I don’t like acknowledging my problems, because I know acknowledging them means I need to deal with them. It’s interesting how we can have good intentions but fail anyway. The truth hurts but it’s redemptive. The song, ‘Great Escape’ by Patrick Watson, is a great description of how I handle facing my problems.” – […]

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 […]