Matt is an instructor in the Technology, Arts and Media (TAM) Program at CU Boulder. His latest pursuit challenges the idea of a controller in the world of video games. This April, Matt and several of his colleagues will be hosting what he calls the “Alt-cade”, an alternative-control gaming arcade hosted in the Black Box Theater of the ATLAS Institute on CU’s campus. Matt’s alternative-control game is a “location based video game” focusing on “the monotony of the workplace.” In the game, the user will physically carry out tasks and complete objectives with two other players in... Read More

A mile higher. A mile healthier. That’s the slogan for the first ever 4.20K walk/run coming to the mile-high city on 4/20/2019. Denver is well known for having an overwhelming number of events catering to the cannabis lifestyle, and now there’s one specifically for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone looking to promote the health and wellness benefits of this remarkable plant. The event is designed to “raise awareness and promote a healthy lifestyle with cannabis for medicinal purposes; physically, mentally, and psychologically. Finding different ways to give back to the community without... Read More

The 7th Annual Cannabis Business Awards was held last Wednesday, at the Hilton City Center, in downtown Denver, CO. The event was created to celebrate outstanding achievements with industry games changers, trailblazers, and cannabis thought leaders. It was an incredible night of networking and fun within the cannabis industry. Several athletes were nominated for different awards, some participated as presenters, and former NHL player, Riley Cote, took home the Activist of the Year Award! Co-hosting the event, alongside Chloe Villano who is the founder and producer of the Cannabis Business Awards,... Read More

Mark your calendars on August 31st for Denver’s first ever dispensary fun run! The Bgood dispensary family is kicking off their Grand Opening Days Event to celebrate the opening of their newest location in Federal Heights with The Bgood Fun Run, presented by MJFITNUT! It’s going to be a weekend filled with incredible deals on some of Colorado’s best cannabis products, giveaways, and special guest appearances! You can also enter to win an ounce of Lama Brand Cannabis for just a penny, with two ways to enter! Get your tickets for the fun run while you still can! The Bgood Fun Run, presented... Read More

Get ready to heat up your summer season even further as Social Scene brings you the 2018 Denver Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival on June 23rd. The tasting festival will be held at Lodo’s Bar & Grill located at 8545 S. Quebec Street, Highlands Ranch. This special summer whiskey tasting festival will excite your pallet and tease your taste buds. Enjoy an intimate setting with whiskey representatives showcasing some of their top brands. Lodo’s Bar & Grill The 2018 Denver Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival will be held at Lodo’s Bar & Grill which will gather different whiskey brands... Read More

The Terpenes and Testing Magazine World Conference, described as “the most promising and comprehensive cannabis science expo in the United States,” was held April 11-12 in San Jose, CA. This two-day conference was a collection of the top cannabis science experts in the world. It is currently the largest gathering of cannabis science thought leaders on the planet and I feel honored to have been involved. Antonio and I both had the pleasure of participating as panelists on their Hemp Panel. We spoke about how hemp is part of our daily lives as a food source, a natural plant medicine, and how... Read More

I first started learning about cannabis having neuroprotective properties after witnessing my wife have a seizure. Having never witnessed a seizure before, and not knowing how long it would last, or what to do after, it was a frightening experience. As terrifying as it may have been, it was the catalyst which began our research into the medicinal properties of cannabinoids. What I’ve learned since then has been remarkable. The cannabis plant has the potential to help several conditions, and improve the quality of life for those who have been diagnosed with lifelong illnesses, but not all diseases... Read More

  December 17th, Star Wars fans will be out in droves, worshiping at movie theaters as The Force Awakens. Cinebarre Boulder 11 and Century Theatre will be teeming with longing anticipation. Elation and trepidation intermingle as those who have not yet seen the latest installment wait for their chance to see the something they have been yearning for, for over a decade. They will not be met with disappointment. If Star wars does not hold your favor, and Rockabilly appeals to your sensibilities, Reverend Horton Heat is playing at the Fox Theater December 17th. They will be joined by The Bellrays,... Read More

Hello and welcome to the second writing of the Insider Weekly Events Column! My name is Savannah Kruger and I want to introduce you to the hidden magic of Boulder. My intention for this column is to help you easily and joyously connect with the Boulder Community. Whether you’ve lived in Boulder your entire life or you’ve just arrived, I hope to invite you to compelling gatherings that will help you have incredible experiences and build incredible relationships. This column won’t be focusing on the typical goings-on, but rather the smaller, more intimate, important events that people... Read More

With spring slowly kicking in, it’s all about live music outdoors in Boulder this weekend. One of our most beloved breweries in town will be hosting a music festival in celebration of both spring and American Craft Beer Week. Upslope Brewing’s 2nd Annual Upslope Getdown will go down on Saturday in Flatiron Park from 1:00 pm -11:00 pm. The FREE event will include various food trucks, enough beer to fill you up for days, and two stages of continuous music all day long. Eight bands will perform, with the headliner being Taylor Frederick’s Funk Circus featuring members of Yamn, The... Read More