Among other things, cities are amalgams—a mix of geography, history, economics, and trends. Most of the time this blending is fairly subtle. Neighborhoods come and go, like the people that live in and define them. Businesses pop up, shut down. The baseline for life, or the signs thereof, have a fluidity to them that’s easy […]
Fun in the Sun Snow: How to Make the best of Spring Snow Boulder got slammed with a massive storm which blanketed out hiking trails in snow, and more is expected this weekend. Instead of hiding indoors all day, here’s a few ways to enjoy the snowy outdoors around Boulder. Snowshoeing: For those […]
March is a tricky month because it transitions from winter to spring, but more so it just goes back and forth between the two unable to make up its mind. Events in March are hard to plan with the weather being inconsistent. Let’s give it a try though! Don’t let the weather hold you back […]
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 […]
A new week, a new event! Get creative this week with going out and about with loved ones and friends. The more people, the more fun you will have. Introduce friends from different groups. You never know what will happen. Monday, March 14, 2016 At the Erie Community Library at 4 p.m. learn all about […]
This week is dedicated to new Boulderites. If you’re visiting for a few days or just moved to Boulder, these are the things you must do and witness for yourself. The Flatirons: Those who love the outdoors and hiking, this is the spot for you. It is a gorgeous trail all the way to the […]
The Boulder area is known for weirdness, however you choose to define that. To political conservatives, it’s because of our liberal-infused policies. For those interested in culture, it’s because of a “San Francisco of the Rockies” label applied in the 1960s and 70s, or for pre-legalization 4/20 celebrations that left the Norlin Quad blanketed in […]
Many people get into their daily routines: get up, get ready, go to work, come home, have dinner, relax, and go to bed. Obviously it is different for every person. However, for those of you who feel stuck in a routine, get out of the house and do at least one of these events! Monday, […]
The Broncos won and Valentine’s Day is coming to an end. Even though the big events February is known for mightover, the fun can still go on! Check out what’s in store for this coming week: Monday, February 15, 2016 Is your kid the next “So You Think You Can Dance?” winner? They certainly can […]
There’s an old saying-slash-cliché that goes, “everything old is new again.” We’ve all heard this, and have likely experienced it firsthand. Nostalgia is a powerful mechanism, particularly when coupled with irony. Some resurgences, however, though they might start that way, end up finding life of their own. In Boulder—both the city and county—we’re seeing one […]