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Keep the poets in Boulder
Thank you for writing this article [Re: “Vision quest,” Cover story, Aug. 21]. I am a local poet and small-time poetry educator for people in the community and everything this article addresses is everything me and my cohorts are constantly addressing. I have an MFA from Naropa University in creative writing, I am affiliated
with Innisfree as well as with Weds. nights 303 Vodka. There is a consist, over-arching threat that we, creatives, will all have to move out of Boulder very soon. That Boulder has changed into a trendy scene, feeding middleclass jam-band fantasies with zero room for an underground possibility — and it’s only getting worse. Rent too high, jobs stealing time, crafts and
life not becoming fulfilled — Boulder steering away from any creative future. All of my artist friends are very concerned about these realities, and the consistent upper class change Boulder has been steadily progressing towards. We artists feel like we are being driven out, more than simply to see LETTERS Page 10
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Highroad Cargill’s GMO hypocrisy by Jim Hightower
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an you have your hypocrisy and eat it, too? I don’t think so, but Cargill Inc. is doing its damndest to get away with its version of the old admonition that eating your cake today means not having it tomorrow. Cargill, the $2.3 billion-a-year food conglomerate, is a huge producer and user of food ingredients that contain genetically manipulated organisms. But it has a marketing problem — by huge margins,
consumers here and around the world do not want to put those GMO Frankenfoods on their families’ tables. Thus, Cargill has been a ferocious, deep-pocket opponent of every state law and ballot initiative that would mandate the labeling of any product containing GMOs. Better that families be kept in the dark about what they’re buying and eating, says Cargill — better for its profits, that is. Indeed, the chairman of the conglomerate’s board is also on the executive committee of the industry lobbying front that goes all out to kill every right-to-know provision for consumers. Any such label, he scolds, would be “misleading.” But — whoa, what’s this? It’s a press release from Fortress Cargill, proclaiming that the diehard giant is now marketing a non-GMO soybean oil that — voila! — announces on its label that the product is GMO-free. Has the diehard
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had a change of heart? Excuse me, but corporations don’t have hearts. They have bottom lines, period. And the bottom line is that Cargill’s terminally hypocritical honchos see dollars laying on the ground that they’re not getting. So, weasels a company man with the cumbersome title of Food Ingredients Commercial Manager, “Despite the many merits of biotechnology, consumer interest in … non-GMO ingredients is growing, creating opportunities … for food manufacturers.” That is the clearest expression you’ll ever get of corporate integrity. Respond: letters@boulderweekly.com This opinion column does not necessarily reflect the views of Boulder Weekly. August 28, 2014 9
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Couldn’t that wipe out all the bans and moratoriums at once if they lose?
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Longmont Council appeals fracking ban decision, but beware Finley’s invitation by Joel Dyer
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t was a nearly packed house Tuesday, Aug. 26, in the Longmont City Council chambers as citizens who believe that local communities should have the final say over fracking in their neighborhoods turned up in good numbers. The Council was voting on whether the city should continue its support of the fracking ban that Longmont voters placed into their city charter via the ballot box in 2012. You may recall that Tuesday’s vote was necessitated by Boulder County District Court Judge D.D. Mallard’s ruling in July that found Longmont didn’t have the authority to ban hydraulic fracturing within its city limits because the state was in charge of regulating the practice and a precedent had been set in 1992 when Greeley tried to ban drilling within its city limits only to lose that right in court after being sued. Public comment went as expected with one speaker after another imploring council to appeal Mallard’s decision. Many reminded the seven-member council that 60 percent of Longmont voters supported the fracking ban and that those citizens expect council to fight for their ban as long and as far as possible. In some instances that reminder sounded like a plea and in others a threat. And then something a bit unusual happened. After virtually no discussion, pro-oil and gas industry Councilwoman Bonnie Finley, the same Bonnie Finley who has fought for years now to allow the industry to drill and frack Longmont at will, opened her mouth and said she wanted to make a motion that was going to surprise people. “There’s a need for clarity on the issue,” she said. “That’s why I am supporting this [appeal], and that’s why I believe we should go all the way.” And then she said one more thing. “And I also believe we should invite other communities with similar interests to join our case.” The crowd went wild. The other members of council, both those who were recently voted in by the antifracking crowd and those who are 10 August 28, 2014
more industry-friendly, quickly echoed Finley’s sentiments. They all agreed with great enthusiasm that all the other communities along with Boulder County that have fracking bans or moratoriums should hitch their antifracking wagons to Longmont’s appeal. Translation: Look at this really great giant horse Finley is offering to us as a gift. Let’s take it inside the fort, celebrate our victory and get a good night’s sleep. For those unfamiliar with Longmont City Council, for more than a decade Finley has been employed by the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry a.k.a. the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. Her job at the state level is government affairs and membership retention. So who are some of the members that she is working to retain? How about trade groups like the Colorado Petroleum Association, Colorado Oil and Gas Association (COGA) and the American Chemical Industry, all groups whose profits are increased by way of drilling and fracking. COGA is even one of the organizations who is suing Longmont over its ban. The fact that Finley has not recused herself from votes on issues like fracking — an issue wherein her employer has a stated position and is actively trying to sway public opinion and lobbying to create a more oil-andgas -friendly regulatory environment at the state and local level — is an appalling abuse of Longmont’s democratic process. It’s like giving the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry a proxy vote at the center of one of the most important issues in Colorado history. It is also an incredible oversight by her council peers that they have not demanded that she recuse herself in light of this clear and substantial conflict of interest. So why the sudden change of heart by Finley at Tuesday’s council meeting? First, I think that everyone on council knew that the city was going to appeal, so one dissenting vote wouldn’t have mattered. Second Finley’s or her boss’s or COGA’s, however you want to intersee DYERTIMES Page 12
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the fringe but from the face of Boulder itself. Just like the article points out, artists have to migrate to other cities, and it seems more and more Boulder artists will also have to migrate on if things don’t change. I have many friends that have moved away because of these realities. And as I am facing homelessness myself for the consequences of placing my artistic priorities first, all I’m considering is I must make a difference. I want to be part of the change. I would like to connect with Matt Chanasky and I would like to be part of this bigger conversation and part of the necessary evolution that Boulder absolutely must go through if it will have any sustainable artistic reality. Anything you can do to help facilitate information about who I can contact in order to be part of this larger conversation will be extremely beneficial. Troy Suben/Boulder
Of the man in the moon
Elizabeth Miller’s article [“Alone on the moon,” Cover story, Aug. 14] about a young Colorado native who for a brief time stood alone on the moon with The Beatles in 1964 caused me to reflect a great deal about the life of Chet Carman after he’d come back to Earth. My initial reading the article left feeling sorry for him. Even the title “Alone on the moon” struck cords of despondency in me. He basked in the warmth of a fire that thawed parts of his soul he didn’t know existed, and then was cruelly cast back into the cold with the great-
er part of humanity, left raw and wondering. Too young he experienced something to which all other moments would be compared and found lacking. But as I thought about it, I began to see a deeper meaning in his chance encounters and came to realize that, had he continued to tag along with them, the purity of the moment in time in which he was with them would have been tainted by the very human lives of the band’s members. And if he’d achieved fame of his own on an even remotely similar levels at The Beatles themselves had, he’d never have thought to share that snapshot in time of a miraculous group of musicians at the prime of their art with any who cared to see it. So thank you Chet Carman for bearing the weight of this story in order to share it with the rest of us, I know at times it could not have been easy. Justin Phemister/Longmont
Blood and oil argument ill-founded
A while ago, I decided to expand my exposure to other people’s points of view, no matter how misguided they might be; so I resolved to read Paul Danish’s columns on a reasonably regular basis. I also decided I would read his columns only to the point where he made an ill-considered remark. I have yet to finish one. In “No blood for oil” [Danish Plan, Aug. 21], he states that America see LETTERS Page 12
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courts seem to be rushing through the fracking cases these days. After the great Jared Polis debacle left the industry with a two-year drilling window before the next attempt can be made by citizens to create a constitutional amendment that can protect communities from the dangers of drilling and fracking, getting the rigs going in Boulder County potentially has a 24-month timeline. So getting Lafayette, Boulder,
Broomfield and Boulder County all into one court case wherein their concerns and legal arguments could all be dismissed at the same time would really help the industry exploit this small window of opportunity to drill up Boulder County . If each of the towns and the county fight their lawsuits and presumed-to eventually-be-filed lawsuits individually, it will no doubt drag things out much longer, regardless of the final outcomes, quite likely well
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past the Polis/industry created twoyear drilling window. So thanks for your motion Bonnie Finley and thanks for your vote to appeal. But as for your invitation to get all the governmental entities to join Longmont’s appeal, I think that the elected officials getting your invitation will see it for what it is, an attempt to get the rigs drilling more quickly in Boulder County. Thanks but no thanks. Respond: letters@boulderweekly.com
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had many reasons for invading Iraq, but procuring that country’s oil was not among them; and as incontrovertible “proof ” of this statement he cites the dearth of American oil companies currently operating in Iraq. This is like saying Hitler had many reasons for invading Poland, but an attempt to win lebensraum — or living space — for Germans was not among them; and then offering as “proof ” the fact that after the Second World War, there were some 24 million people still alive in Poland, but relatively few of them German. I’m not saying that America did or did not invade Iraq because of oil. I’m just saying that intentions are not always reflected in outcomes. So the latter cannot be used to prove the former. Sometimes things go wrong (see Iraq), so the objectives going in are not the same as the results coming out. I will continue to read Mr. Danish’s columns with the optimistic assumption that I will one day be able to complete one. If so, like a second or third marriage, it will be a welcome triumph of hope over experience. Richard Starks/Boulder
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Institute in Berkeley, Calif. Blum conducted research in the late 1970s that led to a flame retardant known as chlorinated tris being removed from children’s pajamas because the compound was capable of damaging DNA and perhaps causing cancer. Blum founded the institute in 2008 after she learned that the same compound was being used in furniture and baby products. Blum has since been working to stop the use of flame retardants in home furnishings and children’s products. “California is the only state that can make flame retardant laws easily because we’re the only state that has a bureau,” Blum says. “After our great earthquake and fire in [1906, California developed] a Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation that could make fire standards, and no other state has that. In the ’70s … the idea came about that maybe we should
have a standard for furniture, but it turns out it was not a good standard. I think TB 117 was done out of good motives, but it has not been a good standard.” The original standard required California furniture manufacturers to use foam that could withstand a small open flame, like that of a candle, for at least 12 seconds — the material failed if it ignited. To avoid failing the “open flame test,” manufacturers used ominous-sounding halogenated flame retardants containing chlorine or bromine bonded to carbon (like chlorinated tris or penta-BDE). And while, as Blum says, no other U.S. state has any comparable standard, California’s market is so large that manufacturers across the nation chose to meet what was essentially the most stringent standard in the country in order to produce efficiently. TB 117 not only mandated the use of flame retardant chemicals in the foam padding of upholstered furniture in California, but also its application on foam used in baby products. And use of chemical flame retardants spread to more products. Research from the Green Science Policy Institute found that penta-BDE was being used at levels of 3 to 6 percent of the weight of a piece of foam (that’s often measurable in pounds of chemicals injected into home furnishings). Octa-BDE was being used in plastics for circuit boards and small appliances, and deca-BDE was used for televisions and computer casings as well as in textiles. “In 1999 and 2001, 98 [percent] and 95 [percent] respectively, of the usage of penta-BDE was in North America, in large part to meet TB 117,” reads the Green Science Policy Institute’s 2013 report. According to Richard Gann, a senior research scientist emeritus in the Fire Research Division of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the roots of TB 117 trace back to the years just following World War II. “American families … started buying more furSee FLAME RETARDANT Page 16
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nishings and a lot of the older wood ings and plastics. Research found that furniture got replaced by softer, more these chemicals leached out of landcomfortable stuff,” Gann says. “A lot of fills and into the environment — those things, whether they were wall researchers found flame retardant coverings, carpets, whatever, were made chemicals in the Arctic. To add insult from the synthetics, many of which to injury, it turns out the chemicals were developed as part of the war don’t actually provide any valuable effort. The polymer industry was in a protection from fire — they just help period of incredible scientific growth. manufacturers pass the TB 117 open All sorts of different [polymers] were flame test. And when furnishings created and the ones that found a practreated with chemical flame retartical use flourished. At that point we dants do catch fire, they increase carstarted to see bon monoxide fires become and soot, the more of a part most frequent of consciousness causes of firein society.” related deaths. COMING Along with With all of OUT OF FURNITURE AND DROPthis shift to this evidence plusher home mounting and PING INTO DUST AND YOU GET furnishings calls from enviDUST ON YOUR HANDS AND came a steep ronmentalists to YOU GET [THE CHEMICALS] IN rise in cigarette change stansmoking. Gann dards growing YOUR BODY.” — ARLENE BLUM, notes that telelouder, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST, vision personaliCalifornia Gov. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ties, such as Jerry Brown news commenannounced new FOUNDER OF THE GREEN tator John flammability SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE Cameron standards for Swayze, pushed California in smoking. November. The revised Swayze, on test, TB 117NBC’s “Camel 2013, replaced News Caravan,” the 12-second open flame test with a would announce which military unit smolder-only test that exposes a mock got that week’s free Camel cigarettes. up piece of furniture to a lighted ciga“Cigarette companies understood rette. A material fails the test if it this was an approachable group of habbecomes an open flame or if it is still it-forming men and they would come home and spread the habit,” says Gann. smoldering after 45 minutes. According to Patricia Bowling, vice “Here we have this congruence of president of communications for the awareness of fire problems, more furAmerican Home Furnishings Alliance, nishings, more smoking — it was not hard for people operating [the chemical a trade organization for the furniture industry] at the time to say, ‘We’ve seen industry, the response within the industry has been positive and the change a lot of cigarette-initiated fires.’ has been a long time coming. Tampering with the cigarettes didn’t “Back in the 1970s when California work. What I’ve been told is the cigawas developing their flammability stanrette industry was better organized and dard, we proposed a different standard funded than furniture industry.” based on smolder resistance, because in And the proverbial fuel was added the ’70s, and still today, the primary to the fire: Big Tobacco, with all its money, was able to easily shift the focus cause for home furnishing fire is ignition from a smoldering source — a cigaway from deaths caused by cigarette arette,” says Bowling. “The smolder test fires while the chemical industry created a profitable market for their products addresses the primary cause of fire. The new TB 117 is based largely on that in the form of flame retardant chemistandard. We were delighted to see cals that could be added to foams for finally, after all this time, a standard home furnishings. addressing the primary cause [of fire in But as the decades passed, conhome furnishings].” cern began to grow about the effects But environmentalists like Blum flame retardant chemicals were havstill harbor concern that the federal ing on human health and the envigovernment will implement a national ronment. Blum’s research removed standard that will keep the country chlorinated tris from children’s pajamired in toxic flame retardants. mas, but chlorinated tris and penta“Right now there is, unfortunately, BDE were still pervasive in furnishBoulder Weekly
news work toward a federal standard that would really be problematic, I think, that would lead to more flame retardant, so it really is complicated,” Blum says. Blum and other environmentalists point to the fact that after the U.S. began to phase penta-BDE out of consumer products beginning in 2003, replacement chemicals haven’t proven to be any better, often coming from the same family of compounds, used at similar concentrations, and are linked to cancer and hormone disruption just like penta-BDEs. A recent study conducted by the Environmental Working Group and Duke University detected a biomarker of TDCIPP, a chlorinated tris flame retardant that has replaced pentaDBEs, in the urine of all 26 children and 22 parents who participated in the study. Because children are commonly on the floor, putting their hands in their mouths, their levels of TDCIPP were, on average, nearly five times that of their mothers. One extreme case showed a child with a level 23 times higher than the mother. When asked about the importance of the study, Blum clarifies before she answers. “By the way, this study is of cholorinated tris, which is a replacement, but what was also used back in the ’70s in kids’ pajamas,” she says. “It’s really pretty awful. But if you know about it, you can hope to change it. That’s really the hope, that with this information things can be changed. I think it’s a really important study. I think people didn’t really know that chemical was chlorinated tris because the name has sort of changed, but that’s what it is.” Johanna Congelton, a scientist at the Environmental Working Group who contributed to the recent TDCIPP study, says that Environmental Working Group hopes that any national standard will not keep the country’s furniture manufacturers bound to heavy use of flame retardants. “We hope that any national standard would focus on, first of all, the main causes of fire-related injury and death, which is smoldering forces,” Congelton says. But Patti Davis, a spokesperson for the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the federal agency tasked with protecting consumers against things like toxic chemicals in couches, says that while the agency hasn’t come to any definitive conclusion, they are working on a standard that includes both smolder and small open flames tests, but she says the commission will not require flame retardant chemicals to meet these tests. “We have a mattress standard in place since 2007 that is the same type Boulder Weekly
of performance standard that doesn’t require [flame retardant] chemicals,” Davis says. “We’ve found that the [mattress] industry has responded [without using chemicals] in terms of building in barriers inside of mattresses.” However, it is up to the industry to develop ways in which to avoid using flame retardant chemicals, and if a national standard requires manufacturers to pass an open flame test but doesn’t prohibit them from using flame retardant chemicals to do so, U.S. consumers could see more of the same old toxic furniture. “Something important to note, is that [TB 117-2013] doesn’t prohibit them [from using chemicals] in anyway,” says Congelton. “We are hoping that manufacturers will move away from their use, but the decision to do that is voluntary. One of the things we are advocating for is if these chemicals are used, we’d like products to be labeled so consumers can identify what they are buying.” And, trailblazing once again, during the last week of August California’s Senate will vote on Senate Bill 1019, a consumer right-to-know bill that will let people known whether the furniture they are purchasing contains flame retardant chemicals through labels on furniture. Judy Levin, pollution prevention co-director at the Center for Environmental Health, says that the new labeling initiative would also provide language that lets consumers know that flame retardant chemicals are associated with adverse health effects. “So we want consumers to understand — some people might think, well flame retardant, that sounds like a good thing, and they need to understand [these chemicals] are not needed to get protection and they are related to health effects,” Levin says. While Levin acknowledges that TB 117-2013 and SB 1019 only apply to manufactures who sell in California, she and other proponents of the bill believe it will change a good part of the country. “I think it’s unusual to get a 39-year-old law to change, so this really is a big deal and a great thing,” Blum says of the revisions to TB 117, but she warns that people concerned with chemicals in their couch should be proactive as they try to purge their homes of flame retardant chemicals. “I think it’s important for people to realize that right now we’re still in quote ‘a messy transition,’ and if they want to reduce the flame retardants in their house by buying new furniture they should probably wait a little while,” she says. Respond: letters@boulderweekly.com
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waterfall crashes into a river. There is a Greenberg, who compiled data for the Status of crowd on the riverbank. In the river there Children report. That is, Boulder County doesn’t have is a drowning child, fallen from the top of more suicides than the average county, but suicides do the waterfall. The people in the crowd link constitute a far greater percentage of deaths and hosarms and create a chain. The chain pulls pitalizations amongst youth than in other counties. the child to safety. Then another child falls in. The On the state level, Colorado has the ninth highest chain pulls the child to safety. Then another child falls rate of suicide — both youth and adult — in the in. Then another and another. Then another. The country and that rate has increased in the last 10 crowd stirs and starts pulling the children one by one years, according to the Centers for Disease Control to the banks but they keep falling, keep crashing. A and Prevention. Nationally, about 4,200 children take man breaks away from the crowd and begins to climb their own lives. up the hillside. A voice from the crowd asks, “Where There are a number of reasons for suicide but it’s are you going? We need all the help we Wikimedia Commons can get!” The man, gaze ahead, replies, “I’m going to see why so many children keep falling in.” So goes a public health parable (which, apparently, exist). It’s told from lecterns, stages and plastic chairs at professional training seminars, school assemblies and semi-circle support groups. The message is this: We can catch people who have fallen, but it’s better to catch them before they fall. It’s with that message in mind that Boulder County schools and support organizations approach teen suicide in the county. As other causes of death for county teens like car crashes, overdose Suicide now constitutes almost half of all teen deaths in Boulder County. and illness reduce in frequency, suicide remains steady and now constitutes 41 percent of teen deaths in Boulder County. That is more than double the national averhard to apply any one reason to any one case. In age. Colorado, issues like family stress, identity issues, bulAbout one student in every high school classroom lying, depression, alcohol abuse and access to suicide will attempt suicide in Boulder County this year, tools can all factor into a youth’s decision to contemaccording to a recent Youth Risk Behavior Study. The plate or attempt suicide, says Faye Peterson, executive rate is even higher for minority groups like LGBT director at Second Wind, a suicide outreach group in and non-white students — more on that in a bit. Boulder. About 14 percent of all students said they had “There’s a couple theories. One theory is the seriously considered attempting suicide in the past accessibility of guns. There are a lot of suicides from year. More than 15 percent of students actually came guns, unfortunately, and we do have a lot of guns in up with a plan to attempt suicide. And 6.7 percent our state,” says Peterson. About 45 percent of teen had attempted suicide. suicides nationwide are from self-inflicted gunshots, That information was culled from a biannual according to the CDC. Youth Risk Behavior Study and presented to City Fairview High School intervention specialist Jenny Council this month as part of the Status of Children Hecht says the steady suicide-related numbers in Boulder County report. The report assesses availamongst Boulder County youth could speak to a largable data on youth health, mental wellbeing, economic er generational issue. state and more, and derives conclusions that help “I recall seeing self-harm and suicidal behaviors direct policy planning. way back when I started [in 2001],” says Hecht. “It’s Boulder County is on par with national and statehard to say if it’s increased since I started but what I wide averages for the actual number of suicides. do believe strongly … is that distress tolerance skills However, the rate at which self-harm and suicide of adults and kids, ever since the influx of cell phones attempts make up youth hospitalizations is slightly and social media, have really tanked. higher than other places, says Dr. Stephanie “When I was in high school we didn’t have comBoulder Weekly
puters or cell phones. When you had things you were struggling with, you were forced to spend time by yourself with your thoughts. What I know we all see across the board is so many of our clients — and adults too — that we are so often seeking validation of our decisions and input on our decisions from others. And our youths are reporting they’re on their phones and computers until all hours of the night.” “Many of the kids I speak with struggle the most at like three o’clock in the morning when there’s no one online to talk with and they just sit with their suicidal thoughts,” says Hecht. Hecht says the school district is trying to teach students mindfulness skills so that they will have the mental acuity to overcome those situations. Another reason a young person may consider suicide is because he or she feels different from everybody else. The statistics of suicide rate amongst Hispanic and LGBQ students in Boulder County were amongst “the most alarming” that Greenberg says she found in the study. Half of all LGBQ students considered suicide in 2011. (The study did not identify trans students, thus the group is labeled LBGQ, not LGBT.) More than 46 percent of LGBQ students planned suicide in that time frame. And more than one third of LGBQ students attempted suicide. “There are many unique struggles [for LGBT youth],” says Mardi Moore, executive director of OUT Boulder. “Even in Boulder, these bad things happen. And to a certain extent, we pretend like they don’t because after all it’s Boulder. But it does happen.” “On the surface, we are an accepting community but it’s not safe to be out in all places,” says Moore. “Junior high and high school is not a safe place to be in any way, and when you add sexuality on top of that, it’s a whole ‘nother battle.” Moore was quick to note that LGBT youth are not the only minority at risk of suicide. Hispanic and non-specified minorities are more likely to consider, plan and attempt suicide than white students. To combat the continued cases of teen suicide, organizations like OUT Boulder and the school district have worked to create a network of support for students. In the Boulder Valley and St. Vrain school sistricts, Hecht says, there is a multi-pronged approach to curbing suicide. “Family support, positive support, generosity, See SUICIDE Page 20
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mental health … We really focus on can receive counseling for free. Peterson how can we help kids recognize which says the group had 48 referrals from strengths they have and which need to Boulder Valley School District — “It’s be vitalized and how they can do that. the biggest year we’ve had,” she says. The more sources of strength you But there are still obstacles in have, the better life you can live,” says reaching every student in need. Hecht Hecht. says Boulder County is a “lovely place In Boulder County schools, there to be” a student interventionist and are multiple sources of support under that principals “understand how our one umbrella called the BVSD Suicide kids cannot academically achieve and Prevention Partnership (many of these be successful if their [emotional] needs programs run in Longmont as well). are not met.” The partnership is made up of the However, Moore says schools are HOPE Coalition of Boulder County, “probably not” doing enough for marSources of Strength, the Second Wind ginalized youth who, again, are much Fund and Colie’s Closet. The groups more likely to attempt suicide than work in concert with each other to pre- their peers. vent suicide before the student takes “There is more to be done for sure,” any action — to catch children before says Moore. “Not allowing the youth in they falls. Longmont to properly post and get the Programs word out about include assemblies, their Gay-Straight group discussions, Alliance is an FOCUS support and counexample of an area seling. The mesto improve.” ON HOW WE CAN HELP sage is different At Skyline High KIDS RECOGNIZE WHICH than that which School in you may have Longmont, the STRENGTHS THEY HAVE heard in assemschool’s GayAND WHICH NEED TO blies growing up, Straight Alliance BE VITALIZED AND HOW says Hecht. was not allowed to “This program advertise over the THEY CAN DO THAT school’s announceis kind of a school — JENNY HECHT, ment system or post culture shift,” says flyers last school Hecht, adding INTERVENTION year because it was that the program SPECIALIST , FAIRVIEW not classified as a addresses suicide “curricular club.” openly and honHIGH SCHOOL That kind of denial estly “rather than puts at-risk youth sensationalizing like LGBT students the idea of suicide at even greater risk because they feel with posters of bottles of pills like they have no outlet, says Moore. or razor blades.” OUT Boulder hosts Tuesday night Hecht says to “address the issue events and an annual film festival to with the source of the problem” means support LGBT youth in the communito put programs in place that make it ty. Schools will come around, Moore easier for at-risk students to seek help. says, but it may take time. It also means telling students that if “More resources are certainly in line they see someone struggling, they need that would address some of these probto inform someone who can help. “I think kids are reached in different lems. Social change takes a while and we’re headed in the right direction for ways,” says Hecht. “We’re sending the sure, but there is certainly more to be message that keeping that code of done,” Moore says. silence for each other as youth is dan“It’s getting talked about, it’s getting gerous. Not only are we increasing sources of strength but that if you know out there in the community,” says Peterson. “We don’t shy away from it. a friend is having these thoughts, that you need to reach out. You’d rather have Mental health and suicide presentation, there is the need to de-stigmatize talka friend that’s angry at you than a ing about difficulties and that’s what friend who takes his own life.” we’re talking about with kids.” Hecht says after two years in the For now, with the suicide prevention district, the program is reaching stupartnership in schools and groups outdents. side of the district, more and more peo“We saw our numbers go up in suiple are making their way from the botcide counseling, [and] we think it was because of that messaging,” says Hecht. tom of the waterfall to the top of the hill. At Second Wind, anyone up to age Respond: letters@boulderweekly.com 19 who is not insured or underinsured
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he high cost of living in of Commerce for a forum on living Boulder County is old news. wages. The forum is a collaboration You won’t be surprised to between Boulder County and the read that a 2011 report Boulder Human Relations showed the state minimum Commission, and will present both pros wage was already $3.61 shy of providand cons of living wage ordinances. The ing an individual with a self-sufficient public is encouraged to participate. wage even at that time. Self-sufficient The outcome of the forum will dicmeaning a person could live on their tate what the Human Relations paycheck with no reliance on governCommission proposes to Boulder City ment assistance. Even though the Council for their 2015 working agenda, report, from the Colorado Center on and for Eliberto Mendoza, the director Law and Policy, shows the discrepancy of the Boulder City Community Action between the state Program, it is minimum wage important for the and what it takes to broader public to be live in Boulder educated on how IF WE STAY County, it still much some Boulder County might not be realisSTATUS QUO ON THIS [LIVING families are strugtic to expect WAGE] ISSUE AS WELL AS gling on minimum Boulder County OTHER ISSUES ... PEOPLE WILL wage. wages to go up that “If nothing much even if CONTINUE TO STRUGGLE A LIFEchanges, if we stay Boulder were to LONG STRUGGLE.” — ELIBERTO status quo on this pass what is called MENDOZA, DIRECTOR OF THE [living wage] issue, a living wage ordias well as other nance. BOULDER CITY COMMUNITY issues, what is According to ACTION PROGRAM going to happen is Claire Levy of the Colorado Center people will continon Law and Policy, ue to struggle a Colorado law prelifelong struggle,“ vents a city from raising its minsays Mendoza. “People will still use imum wage above the state level, like food banks and other community Seattle and San Francisco have done. resources, and all those resources get However, Colorado cities do have the taxed.” authority to pass “living wage” ordiThe first living wage campaigns nances that set a minimum wage for a were launched in 1990 and hundreds certain small group of people: Boulder have been established nationwide to County is sponsoring a discussion about address poverty. A living wage is instituting a living wage ordinance for defined as a wage that meets basic employees working on city contracts needs and supports a decent standard of as maintenance workers, security living within a specific community employees, people in charge of public depending on the cost of living. lawns, recreation centers and a variety According to the 2011 report from of other services. the Colorado Center on Law and Unlike a higher minimum wage, a Policy, the minimum wage fails to proliving wage ordinance would only affect vide a living wage for most families: To a small percentage of Boulder County provide their family with a living wage, residents, those employed by city conit would require each adult in a family tractors. Yet Don Grant, a University of of two adults and two children to work Colorado sociology professor who is the roughly 68 hours per week on miniformer spokesperson for a Tucson, Ariz. mum wage. group that lobbied for living wages says, According to the report, a single “[Living wage ordinances] set a good adult would need to make a living wage example for the larger community. I of $11.61 per hour in Boulder County view this as a first step.” for self-sufficiency, $3.61 above the Grant will appear with other panel- state minimum wage. Two adults with ists on Sept. 3 at the Boulder Chamber one preschooler and one school-aged
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child would need to earn a living wage of $16.08 per adult per hour. Those numbers do not necessarily predict realistic expectations of a living wage ordinance if one were passed in Boulder County. “We don’t know yet what a living wage [ordinance in Boulder County] would look like,” says Mendoza, who will act as the moderator at the Sept. 3 forum. “I’ve heard $12 to $15 per hour.” Typically, living wage ordinances require wages to be set at 125 percent of the poverty level, according to Grant. For an individual, that would be a $14,363 yearly income. According to the Colorado Center on Law and Policy, a Boulder County family would need an income three times the federal poverty level to pay basic expenses like housing, food and child care. “Living wage ordinances are not by any means a cure for a city’s entire employment problems,” says Grant. “The real purpose is not so much to cure local employment problems as to raise awareness about them and set an example of what constitutes a good corporate citizen. The public should care about this issue if they do not want their tax dollars to be used by local governments to essentially subsidize a poverty-level existence through the outsourcing of various services to low-paying contractors.” When a contractor wins a contract from a city, he or she is not required to pay the workers who provide the service at a certain rate, according to Grant. “With a living wage ordinance, those workers hired by a contractor to provide a service with city money must be paid a living wage that puts them slightly above the federal poverty level,” he says. Claire Levy, executive director at the Colorado Center on Law and Policy and a former Colorado Democratic legislator, says she thinks living wages are something City Council needs to think seriously about, but she does not believe living wages will truly be livable. “What people may consider a true livable wage, meaning enough to allow someone to provide for all their basic needs without public assistance, would probably be unrealistic,” she says. “It
should be pegged, though, so that someone working full time would not be below the poverty level.” There is no set formula for the way a living wage ordinance must be structured and the forum will discuss various options, including requiring healthcare and other benefits. According to County Commissioner Jose Beteta, the forum will consider the possibility of having a living wage that is staggered depending on family size. “A living wage ordinance can take into consideration the number of people in a family, but in many cities, such as Tucson, it does not,” says Grant, who sees that issue as one of the many complications of living wage ordinances: While they might set a minimum wage that supports an individual, they may still fall short of providing a good standard of living for someone with a family. Living wage ordinances can take into account benefits, like insurance, but they don’t have to, according to Grant, who says that 10 years ago Tucson required contractors to pay $9 per hour with medical benefits, $8 without insurance. According to Grant, the city of Tucson calculated how much in tax dollars it would need to cover the costs of raising the wages of all of its subcontracted workers to at least 125 percent of the federal poverty level. The city also calculated the cost of hiring someone to ensure contractors complied with the living wage ordinance. According to the city’s estimates, the expense would be roughly $2 per citizen to cover the costs of the ordinance. Though a living wage ordinance would impact a small portion of Boulder County employees, Levy says she believes it sets an example for the rest of the community. “The [broader public] should demand that their city council and elected representatives have values,” Levy says. “City policies should not be to save money at all costs. If we as residents of this city are going to get upset over what Wal-Mart does, we need to look in the mirror and ask, ‘Are we benefitting as taxpayers from the city for exactly the same practices?’” Respond: letters@boulderweekly.com August 28, 2014 23
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Examining the James Peak Wilderness Area 50 years after the creation of the Wilderness Act
ON THE BILL: Photographer John Fielder will present a slide show of more than 200 photographs accompanied by music and stories from the trail from Colorado’s wilderness areas. The event benefits the Indian Peaks Group of the Sierra Club, and will be held on Sept. 9 at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 5001 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder. Tickets are $20. Information is available at 303-237-0725.
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and the Sierra Club. The James aving a piece of land from human activity Peak area had few roads or strucactually requires a whole tures and was ecologically unique. lot of human activity and But inside the area was a large cooperation. Years of it, private inholding, some 4,000 really. In addition to those years acres owned by Henry Toll, of the of effort on the part of people, it family that founded the town of takes a couple ingredients that Tolland. When Toll gave up the also seem to be in short supply land, it went to the Forest Service these days, not the least of which with a message that the family is a Congress capable of coming wanted to see the land designated to bipartisan agreement. The as wilderness, which added Wilderness Act marks its 50th momentum. anniversary this year, and rings it It wasn’t easy to build from in with successive legislative sesthere. Boulder would be the easisions that have designated the est group of constituents to get on least amount of wilderness areas board, but had the smallest share in the history of the act. During of the acreage dedicated. In the last session in Congress, legisGrand and Gilpin counties, lators approved the designation of which would see more of their 17,000 acres of wilderness across land designated with wilderness the country — about the size of protection — and subsequently the James Peak Wilderness Area. barred from motorized uses and Wilderness is the highest promountain biking — the reception tection a piece of land can receive was less welcome. Passing the act The James Peak Wilderness Area is one of more than 750 wilderness areas created in the 50 year — it’s reserved for land largely that created the James Peak history of the Wilderness Act. unmarked by the presence of Wilderness Area required some humans, and protects that land use. … As far as the spiritual side, I just think it’s compromises and a lot of phone from ever seeing that mark, and can only be created great to have areas you can go where you don’t get cell calls and emails. by an act of Congress. phone reception and you don’t hear motors. So much Grand County had already seen chunks of its land When the Wilderness Act itself was signed into of our life is impacted by the sound of motors and it’s go to other wilderness areas in the ’80s and ’90s, and law on Sept. 3, 1964, to protect places “untrammeled great to have places where you can get away from that. the general sense was that area residents wanted to see by man, where man himself is a visitor who does not And you can take the phrasing right out of the the forests managed with the flexibility for use by remain,” as the act says, there were 54 wilderness Wilderness Act, places that give you an opportunity snowmobilers and mountain bikers and harvest areas that covered 9 million acres total over 13 for solitude or you don’t see the impact of man.” through logging. states. Now, there are 758 wilderness areas, 109 milHiking through the James Peaks Wilderness Area “I don’t know that it was a big fundamental argulion acres protected. in July, Ikler pauses to identify the wildflowers, to talk ment against wilderness,” says Grand County “In that passage of time, 50 years, a great deal has them over with his wife, author Kay Turnbaugh. He Commissioner Merrit Linke. “Most people in Grand County are in favor of multiple-use forests. been accomplished, so a lot of people would say that’s knows the side trails that lead off toward overlooked The rumor mill also ran rampant with word that incredible, that’s enough, but actually that’s only 2.78 waterfalls and which sections offer good turns on skis the wilderness area was going to shut down the road percent of the contiguous United States,” says Alan in winter. Making the steep climb toward a high over Rollins Pass, but that was never the intention. Apt, wilderness chair for the Rocky Mountain State alpine lake, Turnbaugh jokes, “Did we really herringThe road did eventually close after a collapse in the Chapter of the Sierra Club. “In every state, across the bone up all this?” Needles Eye Tunnel. Grand County Commissioner nation, there are lots of areas that need to be protectThe area has been their playground for years, and James Newberry says that road staying open was ed that are really unique.” that fond familiarity was part of what drew him into The benefits for humans, including clean air and the Sierra Club efforts in the campaign to see the area promised as a condition of Grand County getting on clean water, are basically irreplaceable. designated as wilderness, which began in 1994. That board with the proposed wilderness area. That the Each year, as millions of acres of land are drilled campaign rode out changes in the county commisroad has since been closed, which allows access to hisand mined, or even developed with roads, those areas sioners — which included land from four counties, toric railroad infrastructure, including a set of trestles, are so impacted they can’t be designated as wilderness. Boulder, Gilpin, Grand and Clear Creek — and in has been a point of contention for Grand and Gilpin the local support critical to passing bills for proposed “There’s a practical side to wilderness and I think counties since then. there’s a spiritual side,” says Bill Ikler, wilderness chair wilderness areas. Gilpin County had also initially rejected the proIn its regular review of forests to craft a managefor the Indian Peaks Group with Sierra Club. “The posed James Peak Wilderness Area, then a key ally ment plan that can cover matters like where roads, practical side is that a lot of the areas that get set appeared: then Gilpin County Commissioner and picnic areas and logging activity will go, the Roosevelt self-described “Teddy Roosevelt Republican,” Web aside as wilderness are also protecting the watershed. National Forest management plan had noted that the By keeping motorized vehicles out of there, you keep Sill. He provided the kind of bipartisan support that the watershed as pristine as possible, and also wildlife area was wilderness-quality land, according to Steve See WILDERNESS Page 27 habitat that might be more disturbed with motorized Smith who has worked with The Wilderness Society Boulder Weekly
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Katharine Hayhoe is an anomaly in the science world. She is an atmospheric scientist who studies climate change and its effect on humans and the natural environment, and she is also a conservative Christian. Hayhoe is coming to Boulder on a campaign to bridge the gap between those who believe in climate change and those who believe it is incompatible with their faith-based beliefs. Recently Ashley Rodgers named one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world, Hayhoe is the author of A Climate for Change: Global Warming Facts for Faith-Based Decisions. Hayhoe is more than qualified to Conservative Christian beliefs and a belief in climate change are not mutually exclusive, present hard says Katharine Hayhoe. data on climate change but has said she does not think facts should be the starting point for a discussion on climate change. “It’s gotten to the point where it’s an emotional issue,” she said in an interview with Climate One. “It’s about fear. It’s about thinking that I am a conservative and conservaBoulder Weekly tives don’t think this is true. Or I am a person of faith and this is incompatible with my faith, it challenges the sovereignty of God. It challenges things that we hold dear to our hearts, not our brains.” While 97 percent of climate experts have concluded that human-caused climate change is happening, 58 percent of evangelical Christians do not believe that global warming has anything to do with greenhouse gases, according to a 2014 Gallup poll. Hayhoe tries to start the climate change conversation with the similarities between the two camps, not the differences. “I feel like it’s so important to start with the values that we share,” she told Climate One. “We all live on this planet. We all want a better life for our children. We want a healthy economy. Those of us who hold to almost any major faith believe that creation is something to be taken care of, that people are to be loved. So when we start from these shared values and we make a case for taking action on climate change, we’re starting from the identities that people already have instead of trying to make green tree huggers of the world.” Referred to by many as the “climate change evangelist,” Hayhoe appeared earlier this year on the premier episode of the Showtime series The Years of Living Dangerously. She met with actor Don Cheadle to explain her views on faith and science, and Cheadle later wrote of her in TIME magazine, “There’s something fascinating about a smart person who defies stereotypes.” Hayhoe is an associate professor in the Department of Political Science and the director of the Climate Science Center at Texas Tech University. She will present her talk, “Climate Change with Heart and Mind,” at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Chautauqua Auditorium. Tickets are $12 and are available at www.chautauqua.com. — Cassie Moore
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seems tougher to secure now. In the course of the eight-year discussions about creating the wilderness area, some of the compromises cut in to the acreage set aside. “My opinion was, it’s better to get most of something than all of nothing, and I kind of approached things with that, and at some point you have to realize, at least in the James Peak wilderness situation, we weren’t going to get everything we had hoped for,” Ikler says. “But at that point, I think it’s safe to say that we were thrilled that the legislation did go through.” That was in 2002, and the designation of these acres added on to create a corridor of protection that extended from the northern edge of Rocky Mountain National Park, through the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area to end almost at Interstate 70. The last session in Congress created the least amount of wilderness of any congress in half a century — in two years, nationwide, a few thousand more acres than is in the James Peak Wilderness Area were set aside. “Congress in the last four years especially, but really the last six, hasn’t passed much of anything on any topic,” Smith says. “They take on some big topics when they’re really pressed in an emergency or when there’s a strong public support for them, but on more localized or state specific bills, they just haven’t passed bills on any topic — on social security, immigration, education funding, let alone public lands.” Alternative designations like national monuments and conservation easements, which can have protections tailored to a specific area based on local interest, simply aren’t as clear and as strong as Wilderness Act designations. Colorado Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet have had public hearings on some of the proposed wilderness areas in the state with the communities near those areas. Bills have even been introduced, including the Rocky Mountain Recreation and Wilderness Preservation Act announced by Rep. Jared Polis on Aug. 24, which would designate 40,000 acres of new wilderness and expansions to existing wilderness in the Eagles Nest and Holy Cross wildernesses. Increasingly, those bills pass with concessions written in to them that entices a wider variety of people to get on board, Smith says. In some states, that’s become as extreme as approving a pipeline or authorizing a dam alongside a wilderness bill. “Any time you can get wilderness Boulder Weekly
for as much of the land that qualifies, that’s still the best practical protection,” Smith says. One proposed wilderness area in Browns Canyon, on the Arkansas River near Salida and Buena Vista, has been studied as a potential wilderness area for 20 years. In that time, the size of wilderness area proposed has been reduced by at least a third because of objections from local stakeholders, leaving a critical 22,000 acres, Apt says. “Just this past year we had a scare where a bunch of mining claims were filed,” he says. “There are tens of thousands of rafters right now that go through Browns Canyon and the rafting companies are very supportive [of the wilderness designation] because … they realize if you start putting a lot of industrial development in those canyons, that could destroy their economy, which is people coming to recreate in pristine areas.” The Sierra Club and the Wilderness Society, among other conservation organizations, have had people in the field surveying millions of acres of land before they’re leased for oil and gas drilling. Public land managers may take a proposed wilderness area into consideration with their day-to-day plans for land management, Smith says, meaning there’s still some benefit to essentially having the clock running on a proposed wilderness area. “We’re fortunate to live in a state where there are still millions of acres that do have wilderness characteristics, and there have been thousands of citizens who’ve asked for that kind of protection all over the state, so we still have a huge amount of potential here, and a lot of the citizens who care and work on these proposals,” Apt says. “But we don’t have a united Congressional delegation.” Some of the proposals furthest along are the Browns Canyon wilderness area and Hermosa Creek watershed in the San Juan National Forest near Durango, a 160,000-acre watershed that’s one of the largest roadless areas left in the state. Bennet has previously proposed protections for that area. If people want more wilderness, Apt says, they should pay attention at the ballot box. “The term recreation, I think if you split it in two, it’s re-creation and I think it’s soul food,” Apt says. “Recreation, to me, in the wilderness is like getting a more fundamental understanding of who you are and what you are and where you fit into the scheme of things.” Respond: letters@boulderweekly.com
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Emily Isaacs’ jeans, shoe and sock show damage from the lightning that struck her while climbing near Vedauwoo (left), and her thigh (right) is marked with a fern-like pattern typically seen in lightning burn victims.
A BOLT OUT OF THE BLUE Lightning strikes ahead of the storm at Vedauwoo
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hen she made the glomerate that can shred through choice to call skin like so much cheese on a climbing to an end grater, are visible loping their way that day at along the prairie from Interstate Vedauwoo, a rock 80, particularly the signature climbing area in southern Nautilus, a 200-foot-high formaWyoming, Emily Isaacs was maktion shaped like a cruise ship near ing what she saw as a conservathe edge of the area, which is as tive call on safety. Most of the popular among local gun enthusi12- to 13-year-old girls on The asts as it is among masochistic Women’s Wilderness Institute climbers. trip she was working as a rock But Isaacs and her group of tech for had climbed by lunch, girls were in an area they refer to and while they were eating, as the “Wishbone,” in the body Isaacs, a wilderness therapist and of the Nautilus feature and professional rock climbing guide, accessed by scrambling up a short started to see the traces of a boulderfield to a ledge. She’d set storm on the horizon. ropes up on a trio of moderate “I said, ‘I do not want to get routes — grades 5.8 and lower. The area on Vedauwoo where the lightstuck taking down anchors during ning strike hit. Easy enough that when she a thunderstorm’ and verbalized decided to take the anchors that, which was like, duh, of down, she didn’t even take off her course I don’t,” she says. It was also weirdly prescient. approach shoes to climb up to clear the anchors. There was no rain, and she had not seen lightning One last girl was allowed to climb while Isaacs or heard thunder, but decided it was time to wrap up quickly ascended the 40 or 50 feet, and began to clear their excursion climbing on the Nautilus on the first the climbing anchors. She wasn’t incredibly exposed day of their trip. — not even at the top of the rock, but Vedauwoo is “I actually felt like kind of a party pooper when I already at 8,000 feet in elevation and its rocks are the said I’m gonna call it,” Isaacs says. “I was like, this is tallest thing around. still really in the margin of safety, I’m being really She’d taken down the first route, clipping the conservative.” metal anchors onto the right side of her harness. Vedauwoo’s mounds of Sherman granite, a conThat’s just about the last thing she remembers, she 28 August 28, 2014
says, before there was a huge boom. What followed next came in strobe-like flashes. Her arm moving away from her body without her moving it. Falling away from the anchor and onto the ledge above the routes. The girls below her screaming. “I’m pretty sure I remember thinking, ‘Wow, this is it,’ and kind of a sense of, this is not how I expected things to end. This is not what I expected at all,” Isaacs says. “I’m pretty protective of myself and I make fairly conservative calls outside and I’m a pretty experienced wilderness professional, and still, I sort of think I’m immortal, the way we think of young men thinking they’re immortal. Even though I get pretty scared, I don’t want to fall, there’s still this sense, well, I’m never gonna die, and I think in that moment there was this sense of, ‘Oh gosh, it could happen this easy,’ and that was really powerful and I don’t want that to go away. I want to hold on to that because it was a pretty intense moment.” She came to and saw her shoe blown off her right foot and her jeans shredded as though she’d been attacked by a lion. There was a hole in her sock on the side of her foot and through it she could see a foot she describes looking “toasted” at the moment. A hole was melted in her fleece sweatshirt near her elbow where her arm had been touching the metal anchors, and in a strip down her forearm. Her legs and feet tingled. The air had an ozone-like char smell, she says, that still lingers on her burned sock. It took her a moment to process that she’d been see LIGHTNING Page 30
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struck by lightning. like quite a freak incident,” says Isaacs, Below her, the other trip leaders who’s kept her certification in wilderfrom TWWI offered to come up and ness medicine for the roughly 10 years get her, but in a matter of minutes, she she’s worked in the field. “I’ve been in assessed herself for a spinal injury, some pretty sticky, intense alpine lightdecided that it was the side of her body ning scenarios, and also high plateau and not her spine that hurt and that it Utah lightning scenarios. So I’m very would be faster to lower herself. She concerned with lightning and carefully tossed her shoe to the ledge below, call- assessing it and this was definitely a siting “Rock!” as she threw it, shouted to uation of a bolt way ahead of the storm, one of the trip’s co-leaders how to prowhich we’re taught about, but it is an vide a backup belay by holding the anomaly.” ropes at the base of the climb, clipped Isaacs was taken first to the herself into a rappel device as she had a Laramie, Wyo., medical center, and thousand times before and lowered her- quickly transferred to the burn unit at a self to the base of the climb. hospital in Greeley, where she would Courtesy of Emily Isaacs “It was just stay for three days amazingly powerful while medical staff what we can do monitored her with adrenalin,” heart and her she says. “To jump burns, waiting for signs that the on the personal lightning strike had train, climbing is a damaged internal deeply personal tissue and watched path for me as well to see if the burns as a physical sport. on her foot would It is a really deep require a skin graft. path of mind, body, “Having gone soul, heart, everything. And so for to Naropa for the me to have that past three years, it moment of like, was like, mindfulthis is a crisis, this ness: on board,” she is an emergency says and laughs. and I’m performThroughout her ing, was huge ... experience, Isaacs Just to feel like my says the people competency came who surrounded out was just unusuher created a halo Emily Isaacs with the shoe that was ally powerful and is blown from her foot when she was struck of safety and comby lightning at Vedauwoo. really why I teach fort, like the fireclimbing to fighter who rode women, it really is because of that.” with her in the ambulance from Once she had finished her rappel, Laramie to Greeley and talked with her she paused for a moment at the base the whole time. of the cliff just to look eye to eye with “Having people willing to engage the trip co-leader to reaffirm that she with me like that, that was really big, was, in fact, there. She then grabbed just recognizing, stay with this, and not her car keys and rain coat and headed going to some imaginary place where for her car in the parking lot just a few my leg gets amputated, just staying with minutes’ hike away. what’s happening right now,” she says. “It’s amazing in those moments how She called her fiancé immediately, a thousand dollars of gear just does not and he was with her the first night she mean anything,” she says. “All my gear was in the hospital. I’ve collected for 10 years, it was like, “That first night was the hardest. this does not matter. I just want to get Every time I’d start to fall asleep ... I’d to my car.” start to feel it, revisit the day or have a The other team leader had already weird climbing dream and that was begun a lightning drill with the girls — really disturbing. It was just too much,” having them curl into a squat on top of she says. “That first 24 hours, it was the their backpacks — and was assessing most potent, sort of battling self doubt them for injuries and calming them — did I do something wrong?” down from the scare. She’d already She woke her fiancé at 3 a.m. called 911. Even as the ambulance “He held my hand in the middle of arrived and loaded Isaacs up, there was the night and talked to me about havjust a little rain. They saw a few lighting lightning as my totem, and then I ning strikes on the horizon. see LIGHTNING Page 30 “I will emphasize that this did seem
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could hear thunder in the distance and taking people outside and especially I’d know that that power was inside of empowering women and girls through me,” she says. climbing, so that is just not something In the first few weeks after she was that’s going to go away.” able to come home, she says, she heard She first started climbing at the age a lot of thunder, and thought about it as of 17, and it’s been a driving force for “powerful medicine.” her since after college, when she started Her burns covered 8 percent of her climbing with women’s groups and in body, all of them partial thickness (as National Outdoor Leadership School opposed to full thickness, in which the (NOLS) programs in the San Francisco skin is destroyed and excision or grafts area and even at the Cragmont are required). Seventeen days after the Climbing Club, where many of the Aug. 5 incident, the bandages remainearly Yosemite climbers went to train. ing around her leg — gauze wrapped That grew to a month-long trip to the from high on her thigh to around her famed Valley with a friend, the two of foot — are largely to keep the skin them climbing everything under 5.8 clean. Her injuries have been reduced to they could find, until they were ready to pale pink webs and nebulas of new skin, lead 5.9s — celebrating their own triand she’s smiling umphs fully. Dan Rothman and optimistic, “In Boulder in laughing about particular, there are how yes, she has some people doing lots of photos. She some really big and her fiancé adventures here, photographed her some really amazinjuries every day ing races, but it’s to track her recovjust like, this is my ery — they met on size epic adventure. an Outward This is my big, Bound program, hairy, audacious are both climbers goal, and this is the and both trained right size for me,” she says. “It’s like a in first aid, and it’s little bit bigger than been fascinating to I can truly imagine, watch her body but I think I can do heal. it.” “It doesn’t feel The right size like an accident, it epic is different for feels like a huge everyone — think opportunity, and rope-snags on 5.6 I’ve been really routes and descendlucky. I don’t think Emily Isaacs climbing in Indian Creek ing Half Dome in there’s going to be the dark after a vicany long-term torious round on Snake Dike. The issues. Right now, I’m just wearing this climbing path led her to wilderness dressing to protect the skin. It’s all therapy in Utah, where for eight days closed,” she says. “It’s been an opportushe was on, working with teenagers in nity to just look around and see how fortunate I am and yeah, I’ve been real- the wilderness, and for six days she was off, climbing in Indian Creek and honly taken care of and I’ve also had the ability to take care of myself, both those ing her crack technique. Climbing has come in ebbs and things have been really powerful.” flows, she says. These days, if she’s out, A couple of things became clear to Isaacs. The work she loves is her private she’s often on favorite routes in the therapy practice, where she often blends area. But it continues to feed a series of evolutions. in wilderness therapy components. “I’m constantly breaking through “And I know, like in my bones, that these imagined ceilings, like the imagI want to marry my fiancé,” she says. ined ceiling of being 17 and thinking She’d walked off from her gear at the bottom of the crag (it did eventually I’d never ever lead, or the imagined ceiling of maybe only sport because it’s get carried back to her, and someone less complicated-seeming or the imagclimbed up and cleared the ropes from the routes, too). One of her fiancé’s first ined ceiling of, I’d never lead 5.10, I’m not that athletic,” she says. She’s gone questions was, would she ever want to on to do all of those things, and more climb again. — be the NOLS instructor she never “Of course, this is part of my prothought possible, lead in Indian Creek. fession,” she says. “I do therapy in the Now, it’s teaching others to tap into office but I also have the possibility of Boulder Weekly
adventure that emotional ladder-work that climbing can be that she finds fulfilling. She’s grown from learning, to trusting herself, to teaching. Particularly for women, climbing has been powerful for teaching self-trust and confident decisionmaking, an understanding of risk and a willingness to negotiate with it. “It feels like a really good forum for all these life lessons around deep self trust,” she says. “When you’re up there at the end of the rope leading and you’re run out above your last piece and you’re making a decision, ‘Do I go on or do I place pro?’ or ‘Which way do I think the route goes,’ you’re the only one up there and you need to be able to trust yourself to make some sort of call and go with it. And maybe it’s right or wrong or who knows, but you make a call and then you adjust from there, and you make mistakes, like you get a ton of rope drag, and you learn from it, and it’s so real. So I think it’s just a really amazing forum to teach and teach people about themselves.” For those reasons, the parents of those nine girls were fully supportive of them staying on The Women’s Wilderness Institute trip after phone calls went home about the accident that had taken their rock tech out of the trip. After Isaacs was in the hospital, the group of girls and their trip leaders gathered to talk about what had happened, to process and decide how to proceed. They were all asked to close their eyes, and raise hands to show whether they wanted to stay on the trip, or wanted to go home. Two of nine wanted to leave. The group discussed the options, the realities, what had happened, then had everyone close eyes again and show hands. Nothing had changed. Two girls went home, and the rest stayed. “I think it’s really important for kids to learn that scary things happen and that doesn’t mean that we give up or that we shouldn’t go outside,” says Shari Leach, executive director of The Women’s Wilderness Institute — and that was the message she got from the parents whose daughters were on the trip. Leach was the one calling many of the families to let them know what had happened, and to expect a phone call from the hospital where their daughters were being checked out. She dialed fully expecting tears and requests for their daughters to come home. “It absolutely amazed me, the number of them that wanted their daughters to understand that ‘Hey, that was scary, but let’s not quit,’” Leach says. “As unpleasant and disruptive as it has to be to have a staff member Boulder Weekly
injured, I have had many experiences out of doors over the years where it was scary or someone got hurt. Learning to deal with out of the ordinary experiences is really important for teenagers,” John Troeltzsch, a parent of one of the participants, wrote in an email to Leach. “Just recognizing that there’s an element that we can prepare and hone our judgment, but there’s other pieces that we can’t control,” Isaacs says. “Stuff
happens and this is a powerful reminder of that.” Most lighting strikes occur in the rain column, according to John Gookin, National Outdoor Leadership School curriculum manager and author of the NOLS Backcountry Lightning Safety Guidelines, which say that strikes that occur out of the blue and can hit as far as 10 miles away from the cumulonimbus cloud housing the storm are “rare and unpredictable, so they shouldn’t
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ahead of the storm is “highly unusual,” adding that storms are often much closer than people think — an additional factor to consider when it comes to managing the risks of lighting. “The afternoon is the most dangerous part,” Jensenius says. “If at all possible you should get any climbing done in the morning in the mountainous areas, and of course listen to the forecast.” The two people killed by lightning in Rocky Mountain National Park this summer were both out at high altitude, above 10,000 feet in elevation in the afternoons. “I think based on the people, where they were from, they probably were not completely aware of how dangerous it can be up there in the mountains in the afternoon,” Jensenius says. Vedauwoo, Gookin notes, isn’t high altitude, but is relatively high terrain 32 August 28, 2014
compared to the surrounding terrain. “What you can do in a place like Vedauwoo is get off the higher ground and get to lower ground, then at least lightning is random,” Gookin says. Plenty of myths abound when it comes to lightning — like to get rid of metal climbing gear, which he says is a relatively insignificant point and general safety should be prioritized. A group on Mt. McKinley when a storm rolled in watched other people throw away their ice axes — a poor choice, he says, because an ice ax can help with a faster descent, and that’s much more important. “Our judgment isn’t perfect, it never is. We can hone it and learn from our mistakes,” she says, “But it’s never going to be perfect. … We can’t be risk-free. Even by avoiding risk, then we run the risk of having a boring life.” Respond: letters@boulderweekly.com Boulder Weekly
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nyone who has driven down 30th Street has probably seen it out their window. But in case you’ve never stopped for a closer look, the brightly colored slab of concrete next to the skatepark in Scott Carpenter Park is a penalty-free place for graffiti: the Boulder Freewall. It was first thought up in 1997 by a couple of teenagers who wanted people to express themselves
Push, (pictured right) as he likes to call himself, is 20 now. He picked up graffiti art at 13 when he and his “homies” started messing around with it in Little Rock, Arkansas. “It’s like therapy sort of. It just lets you clear your mind,” he says. “I don’t really pay attention to what anyone else is doing. I just do it for myself.” Push said the experience of painting at the wall is very different from the streets. “There’s no rush when you’re doing it out here,” he said. “You know that you’re not going to go to jail. Plus, you don’t get to drive by the next day and say, ‘Yes, I did that; I got that there.’ It’s just a legal wall, you’re not getting away with anything. It’s a lot safer.” Push says graffiti art is more appropriate in Denver where everything is “a lot less nice,” because the graffiti makes the “rotting streets” beautiful again. The evolution of his bubble letters is a source of joy for Push, and he says there is nothing but good vibes when he paints with his friends. The friends painting the word “Gato” (seen at the far left of this photo) with him asked to remain anonymous.
artistically without getting in trouble: 18-year-old Winston Cressman and 16-year-old Jory Rabinovitz. According to Vanessa Sehatz, communications specialist with Boulder’s Parks and Recreational Dep artment, the pair brought their idea to the city’s Youth Opportunities Advisory Board and had it approved by Boulder City Council in 1999, along with the rules of no profanity or nudity, and that artists must respect their neighbors.
The wall, along with the adjacent skatepark, was erected by late 2000. Since then artists have come and gone, using their own paint to cover up previous work and start anew, creating a public work of art that changes almost constantly. Boulder Weekly spent the month of July tracking how the wall evolved and speaking with the artists who visit it.
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Pictured above, more colorful artwork on the south side of the wall painted by a few artists not present.
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On a sunny day two weeks later, no artists were present at the wall but an artist painted the word “Grems” in black and yellow over a grey backdrop. “Gato” struck again, this time writing the tag in black, blue, red and white. The south side of the wall changed as well and was covered in a pink backdrop with “Push” written largely in white bubble letters with black, neon green and orange trims. “Spager” was also written largely using the same colors but a different font (a possible different artist).
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Omar Lozano, 21 (pictured right) said he was always artistic and drew a lot when he was a kid. He experiments with pottery and pencil but says he fell in love with graffiti art in California when he was 13. “A lot of kids start, when they first do graffiti the first thing they do is pick up a can and hit the streets,” he said. “I wish they would learn, I guess, you know what I mean, pick up some stuff before they actually went out and tried and like hit the streets. I just feel like that gives other graffiti artists a bad name.” Lozano said the free wall is not very good to work on because it is not a flat surface. He wasn’t drawing anything in particular and it was his first time coming back in a couple of months when he saw his friend Keenan had extra paint. “There’s always gonna be that side of graffiti where you rebel and you go out and do what you’re not supposed to be doing,” he says. “But at the same time you gotta get good somewhere. You can’t go out in the streets and take your time and do a three, four hour piece out in the streets. That’s what nice about legal walls, you don’t have to worry about anything.” Lozano says Boulder is open minded but wishes there were more free walls around town. There was an abandoned place on Valmont he used to frequent, but it was bought out. As for influences, he enjoys local artist “Taste,” internationally recognized artist “Mad C,” and UK-based artist/activist/film director “Banksy.” On the south side of the wall this day, the “Spager” piece was still left up but a new tag replaced “Push” that appeared to say “ARLST” in red, orange and black over a white backdrop.
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Lafayette’s Keenan Huber, 21 (pictured above in black pants) started graffiti art at 14. He was always driven to art from a young age and also does canvas, murals and galaxy art, but graffiti is his focal point. “It’s a way to release stress. It’s almost kind of like a meditation, like, be one with yourself and forget about everything that’s around you, just focus on what you’re doing, not everybody else around you,” he said. “I just like to go with it and let it be what it is.” Huber said the grey letters he wrote that appeared to say “DUNE” had no meaning in particular. He comes to the wall occasionally and calls it “kind of shitty,” because it is old with a lot of bubbles. Huber said graffiti gets a bad rep from a younger generation with no respect and that there is good graffiti that promotes youth and community, and bad graffiti that represents gangs and vandalism. “I feel like graffiti is looked upon as like, more urban, and Boulder is kind of uppity, yuppity type area, but I do appreciate that they have a wall here,” he said. “I wish there were walls in every city. I think it keeps graffiti off the streets. People would be more inclined to do pieces rather than vandalize.”
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Huber paints the word “DUNE” in large letters across much of the wall. Painters at the freewall are constantly covering up one another’s work and starting from scratch.
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’ve always been kind of obsessed with the idea of outlaws,” says Will Buck, guitarist for West Water Outlaws, and the man who came up with the band’s name. “Back in the day the outlaws were these guys who were famous for being criminals, and people kind of loved them for it, even though they did bad things. So they could just kind of roam free.” And the Boulder-based band has been doing the musical version of roaming free, touring hard and performing more than 150 live shows since 2013, breaking necks nationwide with its hardhitting rock ‘n’ roll show. “For the last three, years it’s been pretty much non-stop, all over the Boulder’s West Water Outlaws are hoping for “riots and chaos” at their free Sept. 6 show place,” says Andrew Oakley, the band’s at the Boulder Theater. The first 50 people in the door get a free beer, which should help. drummer. Though the band members have been making a name for themselves Through and through,” explains Buck. Boulder Theater is around twice the size around the country, they haven’t forgot“That’s actually made us more unique, by of the Fox, but the boys are pretty confiten their roots. In order to express their just being what we are.” dent that they are going to fill up the gratitude for the locals who have come And its something the band’s travels place. out to head-bang from the beginning in have revealed the country is hungry for. “We want to create The Fox basements and bars, West Water Outlaws “All over the country, people come up [Theatre] environment in the Boulder are playing a free show at the Boulder to us and say, ‘It’s so refreshing just to Theater, with it being packed and everyTheater on Saturday, Sept. 6. Want to rock out,’” says Buck. one sweating and going crazy,” says Buck. go? Don’t bother with tickets or lines or And rock out they will. This high“And I think — actually I know — it’s “rules.” The event is going to be a firstenergy group knows how to get the going to happen this time.” come, first-served frenzy. crowd going. Buck Just in case a free rock ‘n’ roll show Unless something describes their sound doesn’t entice you enough, the Outlaws ON THE BILL: goes dreadfully wrong, as “a soul band, that’s have partnered up with Oskar Blues West Water Outlaws, 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, Boulder the front door melee just turned up, with Brewery to offer a free Dale’s Pale Ale to Theatre, 2032 14th St., won’t quite be the crime some elements of the first 50 people in the doors. Boulder, 303-786-7030. Free spree of Buck’s Western southern rock and There have also been rumors of a admission. bandit fantasies, but blues.” guest appearance by an elusive Boulder there will still be plenty Rooker tells BW band called Laser Wolf, an under-theof room for mayhem. that he has been listening to a lot of radar group who describes themselves as “I’m hoping for riots and chaos,” says Drive By Truckers and Lynyrd Skynyrd “unhindered — your deepest inner-rock lead singer Blake Rooker. lately. star fantasy played out on stage.” “I’ve been working on just honest lyrOn the bill is another local favorite, In reality, they might just be the alterics, some cheeky stuff in there too,” he Cold River City, who have called their ego invention of the West Water says. “But we’re working on a lot of new sound “the lovechild of funky soul and Outlaws. But we can never know for sure. material.” dirty blues.” Cold River City are also Buck mentions to BW that they hope The band, which is currently writing good friends of the the Outlaws. to play Red Rocks one day. a new album, says that this will be the “We love their music,” says Oakley. “Sky’s the limit for this band,” he says. most new material they have ever “It’s different [from ours], but it makes “And beyond,” adds Rooker. sense.” debuted at a show before. “‘Moonison Square Garden’ is the first The blurring of lines and fracturing “A lot of our new stuff is definitely venue on the moon.” into endless sub-genres that makes up branching out from the stuff we’ve done “That’s the ultimate goal,” agrees the modern musical landscape can make before,” says Oakley. “It’s going to be difOakley. “First band on the moon.” it seem like a true rock band is a thing ferent from shows we’ve done in the past.” Just think, once West Water Outlaws relegated to the history books, but the The Outlaws have sold out The Fox is playing the moon, you’ll be able to say Outlaws say they are rock ‘n’ roll to the Theatre, playing there several times a that you got to see them play for free in core. year since 2012, and have played the Boulder back in the 2000s. “We’re a rock band. That’s it. Respond: letters@boulderweekly.com Boulder Theater twice before. The Boulder Weekly
WEEKLY EVENTS Thursday Open Mic in the Opera House
Live Music Tuesday and Wednesday In the Tavern
THIS WEEKEND Friday, August 29 • 8pm
THE RETROSONICS
Saturday, August 30 • 8pm
RACHEL & THE RUCKUS Sunday, August 31 • 2pm
BLUES AND BBQ WITH MICHAEL & JEANETTE McPHERSON
UPCOMING EVENTS Tuesday, Sept 2 - 6pm - In the Tavern
JEFF BRINKMAN
Wednesday, Sept 3 - 6pm - In the Tavern
KEVIN DOOLEY
Friday, Sept. 5 • 8pm
THE HAZEL MILLER BAND
Saturday, Sept. 6 • 8pm
VON STOMPER
Sunday, Sept. 7 • 2pm
WITH
BLUES AND BBQ THE DEAR LANDLORDS
Tuesday, Sept 9 - 6pm - In the Tavern
FRANKIE & FLOYD
Wednesday, Sept 10 - 6pm - In the Tavern
ESTHER SPARKS
Friday, Sept. 12 • 8pm
CHRIS DANIELS & THE KINGS
Saturday, Sept. 13 • 8pm
JOHN MCKAY BAND
Sunday, Sept. 14 • 2pm
BLUES AND BBQ SCOTT CHISM & THE BETTER HALF WITH
Tuesday, Sept 16 - 6pm - In the Tavern
DENNY DRISCOLL
Wednesday, Sept 17 - 6pm - In the Tavern
SETH PHILLIPS
Friday, Sept. 19 • 8pm
UNDER A BLOOD RED SKY Saturday, Sept. 20 • 8pm
HEY LADY!
Sunday, Sept. 21 • 2pm
BLUES AND BBQ BOBBY WALKER
WITH
Tuesday, Sept 23 - 6pm - In the Tavern
BOBBY WALKER
Wednesday, Sept 24 - 6pm - In the Tavern
DANNY SHAFER
Saturday, Sept. 27 • 8pm
SOMETHING UNDERGROUND
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arts & culture Honors in art
ON THE BILL: Dairy Center Honors at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at the Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-440-7826. Tickets are $75
New awards event at The Dairy Center, modeled on Kennedy Center Honors, focuses on local arts leaders by Josh Gross
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ilm festivals. Galleries. be wined, dined, serenaded and Multiple orchestras in a generally celebrated. “They also get — for comtown of only 100,000. memorative purposes — a medal There isn’t much arguthat was hand-crafted by a local ment against the fact artist named Cha Cha,” says that Boulder is an arts city. Obermeir. But when Bill Obermeir, execuThe program should be both tive director at the Dairy Center of entertaining and inspiring for all the Arts looked around town, there that attend, he adds. was something big he thought was missing: recognition. Of course, Boulder is decidedly “As near as I know, there hasn’t smaller than the country as a been previously in Boulder any kind whole, so staging a local awards of recognition of people that have show modeled after a national made any kind of significant conshow is not without perils. But tribution to the arts,” he says. “The Obermeir is unconcerned. Dairy Center thought it was appro“Obviously, we’re a local level, priate to do that. So we came up so the scope of impact is more with the Dairy Center Honors, who has had an impact on the which we modeled after the local level like those folks Kennedy Center Honors.” [Kennedy Center Nominees] have For those unacquainted few, the had an impact on the national Bill Obermeir, executive director at the Dairy Center of the Arts, has launched an awards event he level,” he says. Kennedy Center Honors are an hopes will be both inspiring and entertaining. annual mega-swanky event held in As for longevity in a smaller marour nation’s capital since the Carter ket: Obermeir says that based off the Administration, which has honored Things started with collecting nom- ers of the Boulder International Film number of nominations they got in the Festival. There will also be a special everyone from Fred Astaire to Led inations online. Those nominations first year, there is plenty of steam to keep Business Supporter Award given to The the honors rolling on an annual basis. Zeppelin (any artists its board feels were then given to a panel of local arts have significantly contributed to sociexperts — not necessarily practitioners Millstone Evans Group of Raymond “There are a lot of people behind ety) with a top-notch black tie swank— to pick the eight honorees. James and a Humanitarian Award given the scenes as well as in front of the fest, packed with all-star tributes. “What we were looking for was if to Stephanie Rudy, who Obermeir scenes that are making a huge impact That means Boulder is going to do you took this individual out of Boulder’s describes as the hardest working local on this community,” he says. “We’re red carpets, surprise performances, history, would there be a vacuum,” says arts organization volunteer around. going to be able to pay recognition to a fancy champagne; the works. And it’s Obermeir. “Here are some people that are lot of people that otherwise wouldn’t all going down 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Those that made the cut are Ballet making the community better,” says get it, but really deserve it.” Sept. 3 at The Dairy Center’s perforArts founder Barbara Demaree, Upstart Obermeir. “[Honoring them] is imporThe first-ever Dairy Center Honors mance space. Crow Theatre Company founder tant because it inspires more people to will be going down Wednesday, Sept. 3. It took nine months of work to put Richard Bell, University of Colorado follow the example they’ve set and it Tickets and more information about raises the level of commitment to the the Dairy Center Honors together, and Boulder art instructor Richard Bell, the honorees is available at www. Obermeir says it will be an annual EcoArts founding director Marda Kirn arts in Boulder.” TheDairy.org. event from here on out. and Robin and Kathy Beeck, the foundFor their efforts, the honorees will Respond:letters@boulderweekly.com
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Naropa Week 9/12 | 7 p.m. "Adapting Compassion Training from Tibet" with John Makransky Nalanda Events Center, Cente 6287 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder In this lecture, John Makransky will introduce "Innate Compassion Training," which he adapted from Tibetan practices that take a more relational view of persons, and will explain how this compassion training undercuts common modern impediments to compassion.
10/10–10/12 [Dis]embodied Poetics Conference
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FRIDAY AUGUST 29
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A three-day conference that explores intersections between innovative forms of creative and critical writing that are experientially rooted in contemplative practice.
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friday sepTember 5
michael rose
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saTurday sepTember 6
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w/ black pegasus, d-sTylz, no coasT company & rimes
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10/16–10/19 Radical Compassion Symposium Join the Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, Dan Siegel, Vandana Shiva, Joanna Macy, Bernie Glassman, Lama Tsultrim Allione, Noah Levine, and others for a dynamic gathering to explore how we can live with an open heart, cultivate compassion in action, and contribute to a kinder world.
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Thursday, August 28
Brazil Night hosted by Francisco Marques of Ginga. 7 p.m. Caffe Sole, 637R S. Broadway St., Boulder, 303-499-2985.
Music Bluegrass Jam. 7 p.m. Front Range Brewing Company, 400 W. South Boulder Road, Lafayette, 303-339-0767. Bluegrass Pick. 8:30 p.m. Under the Sun, 627 S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-927-6921. Boa and The Constrictors. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel & Home of the Blues, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322. The Boulder Swing Collective. 8 p.m. Waterloo, 809 Main St., Louisville, 303-993-2094.
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Boulder Creek Hometown Festival, Friday, Aug. 29Monday, Sept. 1, Central Park, Boulder Public Library Park.
It’s not exactly in the town charter or anything, but hot time summer in the city kicks off with the Boulder Creek Festival in May. Cold time skiing in the mountains announces its return this week with the Boulder Creek Hometown Festival, which is, well… pretty similar but with slightly more risk of rain. There will be four days worth of music, food and top-notch shenanigans, including a pie-eating contest, a classic car show and The Great Zucchini Race, which is in point of fact, superior to all those other zucchini races. Things will kick off with a performance from Wish We Were Floyd at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, and go until the zucchinis roll home on Monday evening. Get more information and a full lineup of events at www.bceproductions.com/boulder-creek-hometown-festival.
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Danny Shafer. 5:30 p.m. Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids and Solids, 1555 S. Hover Road, Longmont, 303-485-9400. Dave Tamkin and Company. 10 p.m. Pioneer Inn, 15 E. First St., Nederland, 303-258-7733. Dechen Hawk. 6:30 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720see EVENTS Page 44
YOLO!
Yuna! Yuna, with Juliette Ashby, 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-4433399, $20.
The Champions. 5 p.m. Boulder Beer Company, 2880 Wilderness Place, Boulder, 303-444-8448.
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There isn’t a very deep bench for Malaysian-pop acts crossing over into the US and world market. But even if there were, the top of the roster would still likely be Yuna, the Pharrell-produced phenom whose 2012 debut album tore up Billboard’s charts. While Yuna describes her tunes as a cross between Mary Poppins and Coldplay, it could just as well be described as a mix of Feist, Nelly Furtado and Erikah Badu. She’ll be touring through Boulder with UK songwriter and childhood friend of Amy Winehouse, Juliette Ashby.
Bunny Hop Contest, 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, madelife, 2000 21st St., Boulder, 303-9270802.
Art store/performance space/gathering-of-the-minds venue madelife has been running its block-party soiree style Sunday Social series throughout the summer, featuring tunes, food, art and shenanigans, with participatory art and culture vibe. Sunday, Aug. 31 it will keep that run up with a bike bunny hop contest for $100 cash, and an open casting call for models to show off the goods from local graffiti and skate culture clothing company Rebel8. If you think you got the skills, or just want to give it a shot for the heckuvit, practice for the contest starts at 7 p.m. The competition starts at 8 p.m.
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Upcoming Events at eTown Hall
The Deems w/ Hot Licks & Lazer Pistol. 9 p.m. The Lazy Dog Sports Bar & Grill, 1346 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-3355.
Fri Sep 5 - Concert Series
Eric Wiggs. 6 p.m. Upslope Brewing Co. (Flatiron Park), 1898 S. Flatiron Court, Suite 110, Boulder, 303-3961898.
Sphere Ensemble Musically diverse, Self directed, String ensemble
It Was 50 Years Ago Today (Beatles Tribute Show). 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628. Jazz Vocal Concert. 8 p.m. Mojo’s Music Academy, 1350 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, 303-776-3373. Just Sayin. 10 p.m. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.
Fri Sep 12 - Concert Series Spinning Disc presents:
cloud cult
Monte Selbe and Larry Clyman. 6:30 p.m. Bittersweet Cafe & Confections, 836 Main St., Louisville, 303-3175522. Nick Berry. 5 p.m. Johnny’s Cigar Bar, 1801 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-0884. Niya Nolting. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 North Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757. Phish Friends. 7 p.m. Odd 13 Brewing, 301 E. Simpson St., Lafayette, 303-997-4164.
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The Prairie Scholars Trio with Dave Richey. 7:30 p.m. Larry’s Guitar Shop, 508 5th Ave., Longmont, 720340-4169.
and the spins
Strangebyrds. 8 p.m. Jamestown Mercantile Cafe, 108 Main St., Jamestown, 303-442-5847.
Mon, Sep 15 - Cooking Class
Thursday Open Mic. 7 p.m. Dickens Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont, 720-297-6397.
Get Cooking at The eTown Kitchen
Torbin Hadlock. 6 p.m. Very Nice Brewing Company, 20 Lakeview Drive, Unit 112, Nederland.
Farm to Table Autumn Cuisine
with Chef Nancy Thompson Wed Sep 17 - Taping eTown Radio Show Taping
Shakey Graves & more
Sat Sep 20 - Seminar Spiritual Women Leaders Equinox Talks 2014:
edgewalkers Join us for an evening of inspirational stories, empowering meditation, and transformational social networking!
Wed Oct 1 - Seminar FearLess Revolution presents: At the Epicenter's 2nd Annual Women Leading Green
Fri Oct 3 - Concert Series Mantis Made presents:
RAndom Rab & lux moderna
eTown Hall - 1535 Spruce St Boulder Most shows start - 6pm doors / 7pm show
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Events Hike for Seniors. 10 a.m. Bald Mountain Scenic Area, Boulder, 303-678-6214.
Friday, August 29 Music Bear. 6 p.m. Red Frog Coffee, 15 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite 200, Longmont, 303-772-7209. Blue Canyon Boys. 9 p.m. Bohemian Biergarten, 2017 13th St., Boulder, 720-328-8328. CBD. 3 p.m. Centro Latin Kitchen and Refreshment Palace, 950 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-7771. Davy Allard. 6 p.m. Sun Rose Cafe, 379 Main St., Longmont, 303-651-3533.
arts Game Changer — Various artists. Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St., Boulder, 303-4432122. Through Sept. 14.
The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Susan Morse Hilles Fund, 1968. © Estate of Tom Wesselmann/Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY, Photo Credit: Jeffrey Sturges. “ Smoker, 1 (Mouth, 12),” by Tom Wesselmann
Fictions: Recent Works — Artist Daniel Sprick. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver, 720-865-5000. Through Nov. 2.
The American West in Bronze, 1850-1925 — Various artists. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver, 720-8655000. Through Aug. 31.
Summer in 3D — Various artists. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver, 720-865-5000. Through Sept. 21. Tierra, Cosecha y Arte — Various artists. Firehouse Arts Center, 667 4th Ave., Longmont, 303-651-2787. Through Aug. 31.
First Glance/Second Look: Quilts from the Denver Art Museum Collection. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver, 720-8655000. Through March 22, 2015.
Beyond Pop Art will be on display at The Denver Art Museum through Sept. 14.
Beyond Pop Art — Artist Tom Wesselmann. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver, 720-865-5000. Through Sept. 14. Raw Emotion — Kari Knapp. Muse Gallery, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver, 720-8655000. Through Sept. 14. The 21st Century Madonna — by Various artists. The Dairy Center for The Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-440-7826. Through fall. Still Memories — by David Brackett. The Dairy Center for The Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-440-7826. Through fall. Elegant Simplicity — by Michael Gabridge. The Dairy Center for The Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-440-7826. Through fall. Photography and Vision: The Influence of Joyce and Ted Strauss — Various artists. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver, 720-865-5000.Through January 25, 2015. At the Mirror: Reflections of Japan in 20th Century Prints — Various artists. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver, 720-865-5000. Through Aug. 31. The Fresh A.I.R. Series — Various artists. Community Art Program gallery, NCAR, 1850 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, 303-497-1174. Through Sep. 20.
Drawn to Action: Posters from the AIGA Design Archives — Various artists. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver, 720-865-5000. Through January 18, 2015.
Bubble Garden — Architect Paul Andersen. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St., Denver, 303298-7554. Films and Works — by Paul Sietsema. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St., Denver, 303-2987554. Through Oct. 12. Unbound: Altered Environments — Artists Christina Battle, Justin Beard, Christine Buchsbaum, Sonja Hinrichsen, Patrick Loehr, Loretta Young-Gautier. Theater Gallery, Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7255. Through Aug. 31. Unbound: Digital Creations — Artists Chris Coleman, Michael Salter, Milton Croissant III, Bryan Leister, Alex McLeod. Upper Gallery, Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7255. Through Aug. 31. Unbound: Five Installations — Artists Nicole Banowetz, Katie Caron, Sophia Dixon Dillo, Rian Kerrane, Laleh Mehran. Main Gallery, Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7255. Through Aug. 31. Unbound: Sculpture in the Fields — Various artists. Outdoor Gallery, Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7255. Through Sept. 30, 2015.
Delta Sonics. 8 p.m. Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids and Solids, 1555 S. Hover Road, Longmont, 303-4859400. DJ Bedz. 8 p.m. Press Play, 1005 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-2176.
Los Bohemios. 6:30 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
Steve Itterly. 6 p.m. Oskar Blues CHUBurger, 1225 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, 303-485-2482.
Eric Wiggs & Monica Whittington. 9 p.m. LOCAL eat + drink, 432 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-2472.
Many Mountains and Martian Acres. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.
Tim Hill Combo. 7:30 p.m. Bittersweet Cafe & Confections, 836 Main St., Louisville, 303-317-5522.
Gin Doctors. 9 p.m. Illegal Pete’s, 1447 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-3955.
The Matt Flahtery Band. 10 p.m. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.
Trinity Demask. 7:30 p.m. Cannon Mine Coffee, 210 S. Public Road, Lafayette, 303-665-0625.
Hometown Festival Kick-Off Concert. 7 p.m. Boulder Bandshell, Broadway and Canyon, Boulder.
The Nice Work Jazz Combo. 7 p.m. Caffe Sole, 637R S. Broadway St., Boulder, 303-499-2985.
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Johnny O Band. 8 p.m. Waterloo, 809 Main St., Louisville, 303-993-2094.
NolaRado All-Stars Band. 8:30 p.m. Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.
Junko Beat. 9 p.m. Stage Stop, 60 Main St., Rollinsville, 303-258-0649.
Policulture. 9 p.m. The Lazy Dog Sports Bar & Grill, 1346 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-3355.
Lee Johnson. 6 p.m. Upslope Brewing Company (Lee Hill), 1501 Lee Hill Road, Unit #20, Boulder, 303-4492911.
The Retrosonics. 8 p.m. Dickens Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont, 720-297-6397.
Lionel Young Band. 8 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel & Home of the Blues, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-4433322. Liz Barnez Band. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 North Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
The Semaphores. 6 p.m. Jamestown Mercantile Cafe, 108 Main St., Jamestown, 303-442-5847. Shakedown Street & Melvin Seals. 9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1128 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095. A Special Night of the Delta Blues. 9 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Boulder, 303-443-6461.
Vin de Glo. 10 p.m. Pioneer Inn, 15 E. First St., Nederland, 303-258-7733.
Events
A Taste of Colorado will feature more than 50 restaurants offering samples, plates and info along with live music from En Vogue and The Wallflowers. Runs through Monday, Sept. 1.
Faculty Night at Crystal Springs Brewing Company. 4 p.m. Crystal Springs Brewing Company, 657 S. Taylor Ave., Unit E, Louisville, 303-665-8888. A Taste of Colorado. 11:30 a.m. Civic Center Park, Denver, 303-2956330.
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theater Shrek the Musical. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000. Through Sept. 6. The Producers. Jester’s Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont, 303-682-9980. Through Oct. 5. West Side Story. Jester’s Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont, 303-682-9980. Through Sept. 7. Sleeping Beauty. Jester’s Dinner The-
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atre, 224 Main St., Longmont, 303-6829980. Through Sept. 6.
Bug. The Bug Theatre, 3564 Navajo St., Denver, 720-984-0781. Through Sept. 29.
Arsenic and Old Lace. The Upstart Crow Theatre Company, The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. 303-4407826. Through Sept. 13.
Edgar Lee Masters’ Spoon River Anthology. Bolder Acts, The Nomad Theatre, 1410 Quince Ave., 303-443-7510. Through Aug. 31.
Front Deranged Improv Comedy. The Upstart Crow Theatre Company, The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. 303-440-7826. Through Aug. 30.
Dead Man’s Cell Phone. Theater Company of Lafayette, 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette, 800-838-3006. Through Sept. 7.
The Upstart Crow is staging Arsenic and Old Lace at The Dairy Center for the Arts through Sept. 13.
Music
September 11-16
The Ancient Wild. 9 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.
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The Bear on Guitar. 6 p.m. ClubNed, 154 Highway 72, Nederland, 303-258-7981. Bedrock, Marble & Granite. 12:30 p.m. D Barn Reception Hall, 136 South Main St., Longmont, 303684-0810. Blackwater. 7 p.m. 29th Street Mall, 1710 29th St., Boulder, 303-444-0722. Blue Ribbon Healers. 10 p.m. Pioneer Inn, 15 E. First St., Nederland, 303-258-7733. Bottom Dollar String Band. 8 p.m. Jamestown Mercantile Cafe, 108 Main St., Jamestown, 303-442-5847.
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Burle & The NO-Brainers. 8:30 p.m. Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685. Conjunto Colores Latin Band. 8 p.m. Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids and Solids, 1555 S. Hover Road, Longmont, 303-485-9400. Crowboy. 7:30 p.m. Oskar Blues CyclHOPS, 600 S. Airport Road, Longmont, 303-776-BIKE. Dan & Yoshi. 6:30 p.m. Gravity Brewing, 1150 Pine St., Unit B, Louisville, 303-544-0746. David Booker. 6 p.m. Gravity Brewing, 1150 Pine St., Unit B, Louisville, 303-544-0746. DJ Bedz. 8 p.m. Press Play, 1005 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-2176. Eclipse: A Tribute To Journey. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 North Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757. The Far West. 8 p.m. Waterloo, 809 Main St., Louisville, 303-993-2094. Full Belly. 9 p.m. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922. The George Nelson Band. 8 p.m. Stage Stop, 60 Main St., Rollinsville, 303-258-0649. Highway 50. 9 p.m. Illegal Pete’s Boulder, 1447 Pearl St., Boulder. Hydrogen Skyline. 9 p.m. The Lazy Dog Sports Bar & Grill, 1346 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-3355. Keith Summers Duo. 7 p.m. Odd 13 Brewing, 301 E. Simpson St., Lafayette, 303-997-4164. Kutandra. 5 p.m. Boulder Beer Company, 2880 Wilderness Place, Boulder, 303-444-8448. Kyle & Ryan. 4:30 p.m. Oskar Blues Tasty Weasel Tap Room, 1800 Pike Road, Unit B, Longmont, 303-7761914. Lori Flynn. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628. Marcus Lucas Show. 9 p.m. Bohemian Biergarten, 2017 13th St., Boulder, 720-328-8328.
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The Oh Hellos. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030. Purple Squirrel. 7 p.m. Caffe Sole, 637R S. Broadway see EVENTS Page 46
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St., Boulder, 303-499-2985. Rachel and the Ruckus. 7 p.m. Dickens Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont, 720-297-6397. The Retrosonics. 7 p.m. Dickens Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont, 720-297-6397. Robinson Quartet. 6:30 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
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Sammy Dee. 8 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel & Home of the Blues, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.
Nancy Garfield. 7-8 p.m. Innisfree Poetry Bookstore & Cafe, 1203 13th St., Suite A, Boulder, 303-495-3303.
Love and the Turning Seasons — by Andrew Schelling, 7:30 p.m. Boulder Bookstore. 1107 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-447-2074.
Events Roller Derby Bout. 5 p.m. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, 720-864-6460. A Taste of Colorado. 11:30 a.m. Civic Center Park, Denver, 303-295-6330. The Boulder County Bombers will face 10th Mountain Roller Dolls in the team’s last bout of the season.
Sunday, August 31 Music Acoustic Jam. 3 p.m. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.
The Denouncer — by Paul Levitt. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Bookstore, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-447-2074.
Weekly Open Poetry Reading. 7-8:30 p.m. Innisfree Poetry Bookstore & Cafe, 1203 13th St., Suite A, Boulder, 303-495-3303.
The Ghosts of Tom Joad — by Peter Van Buren. 7 p.m. Tattered Cover Book Store, 1628 16th St., Denver. 303436-1070. Susan Goudy. 3-4 p.m. Innisfree Poetry Bookstore & Cafe, 1203 13th St., Suite A, Boulder, 303-495-3303. Saturday, August 30
Wednesday, September 3
John Scalzi will read from his book Lock In at The Tattered Cover on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Ash Ganley. 5 p.m. Oskar Blues CHUBurger, 1225 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, 303-485-2482.
The Broken Eye — by Brent Weeks. 2 p.m. Tattered Cover Book Store, 1628 16th St., Denver. 303-436-1070.
Ben Foerg. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.
Lock In. By John Scalzi. 7 p.m. Tattered Cover Book Store, 2526 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-
Tuesday, September 2
Bravery: The Living Buddha Within You — by Frank W. Berliner. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Bookstore, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-447-2074. Frostborn. By Lou Anderson. 5:30 p.m. Barnes and Noble, 2999 Pearl St., Boulder, 303444-0349
Blade of the Samurai. By Susan Spann. 7 p.m. Tattered Cover Book Store, 2526 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-322-7727.
Billion Dollar String Band. 2 p.m. Stage Stop, 60 Main St., Rollinsville, 303-258-0649. Billy From Philly: Sunday Funday. 2 p.m. Johnny’s Cigar Bar, 1801 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-0884. Bluegrass Pick. 12 p.m. Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids and Solids, 1555 S. Hover Road, Longmont, 303-485-9400. Bonnie and Taylor Sims. 6 p.m. Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids and Solids, 1555 S. Hover Road, Longmont, 303-485-9400. Esther Sparks. 5 p.m. 300 Suns Brewing, 335 1st Ave., Longmont, 720-442-8292. Giddyup Kitty. 6 p.m. Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685. Gipsy Moon. 10 p.m. Mountain Sun Pub, 1535 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-546-0886. Los Cheesies. 12 p.m. Oskar Blues CyclHOPS, 600 S. Airport Road, Longmont, 303-776-BIKE. Mariah Dawn Shepherd. 9:30 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628. Michael & Jeanette McPherson. 2 p.m. Dickens Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont, 720-297-6397. Scott Von. 4:30 p.m. Left Hand Brewing Company, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont, 303-772-0258. Sunday Brunch with Danny Shafer. 10 a.m. Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685. Traditional Irish Music Open Session. 7 p.m. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922. Weston Smith. 5 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Boulder, 303-443-6461.
Events “What Can I Do?” First Congregational Church, 1128 Pine St., Boulder. Classic Car & Motorcycle Show. 9 a.m. Downtown Boulder, 13th St., Boulder. A Taste of Colorado. 11:30 a.m. Civic Center Park, Denver, 303-295-6330.
Monday, September 1 Music Bluegrass Jam. 7:30 p.m. Twelve Degree Brewing, 820
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Main St., Louisville, 720-638-1623.
der, 303-415-1300.
Monday Night Blues Jam. 7:30 p.m. Agora at the Riverside, 1724 Broadway St., Boulder, 720-477-4164.
Open Mic. 10 p.m. Pioneer Inn, 15 E. First St., Nederland, 303-258-7733.
Open Mic. 7:30 p.m. Johnny’s Cigar Bar, 1801 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-0884.
Rick Estrin & Nightcats. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel & Home of the Blues, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303443-3322.
Prospect Eats: Boulder Big Band. 5:30 p.m. Prospect Park, 700 Tenacity Drive, Longmont.
Events 17th Annual Chili Inferno Cook-Off. 12 p.m. Downtown Boulder, 13th St., Boulder. 5th Annual Family, Fun & Fitness 5K. 9 a.m. Boulder Municipal Plaza, 1770 13th St., Boulder. Labor Day Cajun Cookout & Concert. 12 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Boulder, 303-443-6461. Trivia Night. 8:30 p.m. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.
Tuesday, September 2 Music AZTeC. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628. Blake Aaron Russell. 7 p.m. Bittersweet Cafe & Confections, 836 Main St., Louisville, 303-317-5522. Bluegrass Pick. 8 p.m. Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.
Events Das Boot Trivia. 8 p.m. Bohemian Biergarten, 2017 13th St., Boulder, 720-328-8328.
Wednesday, September 3 Music Blues Jam. 10 p.m. Pioneer Inn, 15 E. First St., Nederland, 303-258-7733. David Booker Band. 8 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 North Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757. Karaoke hosted by Marcus Lucas. 9 p.m. Bohemian Biergarten, 2017 13th St., Boulder, 720-328-8328. Kevin Dooley. 6 p.m. The Dickens Tavern, 300 Main St., Longmont, 303-834-9384. Open Bluegrass Pick. 9 p.m. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922. Sam Williams Quartet. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.
Events
The Boulder Jam. 9 p.m. The Lazy Dog Sports Bar & Grill, 1346 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-3355.
Open Mic. 6:30 p.m. Cannon Mine Coffee, 210 S. Public Road, Lafayette, 303-665-0625.
Boulder Timberliners Barbershop Chorus. 7 p.m. Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 1680 Balsam Ave., Boulder, 303-443-4151.
Open Studio | All Ages Art Class. 3 p.m. Tinker Art Studio, 1300 Yellow Pine Ave., #B, Boulder, 303-503-1902.
Faculty Tuesday: Yoshiyuki Ishikawa, bassoon. 7:30 p.m. Grusin Music Hall, 1020 18th St., Boulder.
Palmer Park Run. 5:30 p.m. Boulder Running Company, 28th Street and Pearl Street Boulder, 800-807-6179.
Jeff Brinkman. 6 p.m. The Dickens Tavern, 300 Main St., Longmont, 303-834-9384.
Wednesday Fun Run. 6 p.m. Boulder Running Company, 28th Street and Pearl Street, Boulder, 800807-6179.
Live Jazz Music Duos on the Patio. 6 p.m. Agora at the Riverside, 1724 Broadway St., Boulder, 720-4774164.
Fourmile Creek Watershed Planning. 5:30 p.m. Alfalfa’s Community Room, 1651 Broadway St., Boulder, 720-407-4789.
Mark Diamond presents: The Heavy Cats. 9 p.m. Attic Bar & Bistro, 949 Walnut St., Boul-
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film
Destination unknown
‘Locke’ has made a very important decision
by Michael J. Casey
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hen Ivan Locke left work, he had a family, a wife, a home, a job and a claim in one of Europe’s future skyscrapers. By the time he reaches his destination, he will have lost it all. To borrow Tolstoy’s opening line from Anna Karenina, “Happy commuters are all alike; every unhappy commuter is unhappy in their own way.” Locke, which is playing at The Boe until Aug. 30, centers on Ivan Locke (Tom Hardy), a concrete foreman on the eve of the largest non-military, nonnuclear concrete pour in the history of Europe. The pour is so large that streets will be closed so enough trucks can approach the site and set the block for the foundation of a 55-story skyscraper. Once hardened, concrete has a permanency that will last a lifetime, but prior to setting, concrete is far too fragile for mistakes. One imperfection, one misplaced piece of rebar, and a crack will form. Small cracks become bigger cracks and bigger cracks bring the whole thing down. Now is not the time for mistakes and distractions. Too bad for Locke, he had no intention of everything convalescing on this particular night, but it did — it was out of his control — and the cracks in Ivan Locke are beginning to show. Written and directed by Steven Knight (writer
BEING GINGER
At first this film seems to be a comedy about a redhaired man trying to find love, but through revealing moments, whimsical animation and real interviews, a universal story arises. Through captivating storytelling, we journey with the filmmaker as he lets the viewer into his thoughts, experiences, and internal processing of how his red hair has defined him. Finding oneself through finding love and being able to accept it can be experienced by all. While the film’s title highlights red hair, it is about much, much more. Everyone should watch this film and reflect on what makes them “ginger” in their own life. And, of course, give a ginger some love. At Boedecker. — Boedecker Theater
of Eastern Promises and Dirty Pretty Things), Locke runs 84 minutes and plays out in real time as Locke commutes from Birmingham to London while talking to family and coworkers via Bluetooth phone. The conversations are of a disastrous nature, but oddly, Locke doesn’t try to save anyone, undo irreparable damage or make everything right. Instead, Locke tries to rationalize his actions and decisions to anyone who will listen. Maybe not for others, but certainly for himself. Locke is not a movie of action, it is a movie of reaction. Reaction to events that transpired long ago and decisions that Locke has been silently turning over in his mind for his audacious music and a great deal of courage, he helped bring a change in Nigeria, promoted Pan Africanist politics to the entire world, and became an inspiration in the global fight for the rights of all oppressed people. At Boedecker. — Boedecker Theater
THE FOUND FOOTAGE FESTIVAL Now in its 10th year, the Found Footage Festival is about to make its IFS debut after several successful years at the Boulder Theater. This festival showcases random videos that have been found. “Found” can mean in the trash, at a garage sale or in somebody’s attic. It’s always a blast to see what these rediscovered VHS tapes have to offer. the Festival is Friday, Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. only, Muenzinger Auditorium
CYBER SENIORS
Join us for this heartwarming, humorous and candid documentary about the challenges and victories of seniors as they dive into the digital world. A group of initially reluctant computer novices discover the wonders of the internet with the help of teenage mentors. Following each screening Don Walker and Jack Williamson will host a discussion about how to be involved in launching a similar project here in Boulder. At Boedecker. — Boedecker Theater
FINDING FELA
Take an in-depth look at the man who created Afrobeat, highlighting Fela Kuti’s fight against the dictatorial Nigerian government of the 1970s and 1980s. With
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weeks. I will not divulge them here, simply because my feeble words of explanation would pale in comparison to Locke’s well-thought-out thesis. Locke is anchored by Hardy, (best known to American audiences as Bane in The Dark Knight Rises and Tommy in the underseen Warrior) an electric actor of the highest sort. His ability to hold the screen is unparalleled, and in Locke, Hardy turns the driver’s seat of his topof-the-line BMW into an existential battleground; playing both devil and angel perched upon his constantly sagging shoulders while a real-life high-stakes drama plays out across his face. Two words sum up the reason to go see Locke: Tom Hardy, but there is more here than just an excellent performance. Knight and the film’s cinematographer, Haris Zambarloukos, add depth by visualizing Locke’s fracturing psyche with reflections and superimpositions a-plenty. Headlights, taillights and street lights all glint off Locke’s face and windshield en masse, each one symbolizing another ball that Locke is trying desperately to keep in the air. Locke is a reminder that cinema can be anything it wants to be, as long as the characters are compelling and presented in a captivating manner. Locke has both in spades. Respond: letters@boulderweekly.com OPERA: LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST In the wake of the first literary westerns, Puccini gave opera its first ever western: a tale of souls stranded at the edge of the world, a tale of laughter and of tears, both exotic and overwhelming. At Boedecker. — Boedecker Theater
THE ROLLING STONES: SWEET SUMMER SUN — CONCERT IN HYDE PARK In the summer of 2013, the Stones delivered a five-star performance in their hometown that had both fans and critics singing their praises. The set packed in hit after hit and saw the band joined by former guitarist Mick Taylor for a special guest appearance on two songs. At Boedecker. — Boedecker Theater
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This film is a moving and intimate drama about a young novitiate nun in 1960s Poland who, on the verge of taking her vows, makes a shocking discovery about her past. Powerfully written and eloquently shot, experience a masterly evocation of a time, a dilemma and a defining historical moment, which is also personal, intimate and human. At Boedecker. — Boedecker Theater
Recognized as the reincarnation of one of the most revered Tibetan Masters of the 20th century, Ugyen Tenzin Jigme Lhundrup must train to perpetuate this legacy, ultimately assuming his full responsibilities at age 18. Unfolding over 14 years, with unusual intimacy, we see the experience of being “recognized,” both on the part of the young child, and for his family, his teachers and his future disciples. Screening is followed by Q&A with the filmmaker on Sunday, Aug. 31 at 4 p.m. At Boedecker. — Boedecker Theater
LOCKE See full review above. At Boedecker. — Boedecker Theater
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‘A Dame to Kill For’ is dark but not deep
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elebrated narcissist and Freddy Krueger look-a-like Frank Miller gives the women he writes a plethora of career choices. They can be prostitutes, strippers, bondage-wearing murderers or corpses. Some get to be all of those! Sin City: A Dame to Kill For is part entertaining cartoon noir, part violently fetishized relationship revenge fantasy. The first part is recommendable; the second part is vile. Writers/directors Robert Rodriguez and Miller finally deliver the sequel very few people have been clamoring for since their original Sin City came out nearly a decade ago. At the time, the film was visually arresting and a welcome reprieve from the stale and repetitive action template being used. Rodriguez and Miller confused that with having made some kind of legendarily important work and have been trying to get “the people” clamoring for more. They never clamored, but here it comes anyway. Don’t worry, the directors cameo to take a bow. The interlinked vignettes take place before and after the last film, without any explanation which is which. It’s more evidence of the hubris Rodriguez and Miller have: they believe everyone has events of the last film memorized from so many rewatches. Set once again in a film noir urban hell, the only constant between the stories is tough-guy violence and misogyny. We see Marv (Mickey Rourke) joining up with Dwight ( Josh Brolin) to kill a bunch of people before Marv joins up with Nancy ( Jessica Alba) to kill a bunch of other people. We meet Boulder Weekly
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t’s kind of an uphill battle for Wok Eat. It’s located across the street from a similar restaurant (the slightly cheaper Boulder favorite Zoe Ma Ma), and has a touch of the sterile look of a generic chain, despite it being the eatery’s only location. But those who venture in may find it has plenty of its own merits to stand upon. Like its cross-street nemesis, Wok Eat’s menu focuses on Asian street food. But Wok Eat takes a more panAsian street food approach, with dishes representing traditional dishes of China, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan and Bhutan, and all its meals being served in classic Chinese takeout boxes. There are nine box choices made up of various woksauteed ingredients, as well as the option to build your own. Potstickers and spring rolls are available on the side. The Fire Dragon ($7.99) from the Chinese selections is one of Wok Eat’s most popular dishes, combining fried chicken, noodles, broccoli, mushrooms and green onion with a spicy szechuan sauce. And it doesn’t skimp on the spice. Midway through a box, my dining companion remarked that my forehead was “as shiny as a Twlight vampire in the sunlight.” But it’s a good straight-forward
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spice, not a burning-pain-that-onemust-endure-to-prove-they-are-a-manto-some-random-stranger-they-justmet-in-a-bar sort of spice. Unlike so much in the world of fastcasual Chinese, it wasn’t overly sugary, and rocked chicken that actually tasted like chicken, not something else that could be alleged to taste like chicken.
The Mountain Climber, a Bhutanese homage that will also run you $7.99, combined chicken and egg, red jasmine rice, mushroom and onion with a green curry sauce. It had a thick, earthy flavor from the red rice, one well complemented by the green curry. My dining companion went the build-your-own box route ($7.99), a
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In the coming weeks it will be important for you to bestow blessings and disseminate gifts and dole out helpful feedback. Maybe you already do a pretty good job at all that, but I urge you to go even further. Through acts of will and surges of compassion, you can and should raise your levels of generosity. Why? Your allies and loved ones need more from you than usual. They have pressing issues that you have special power to address. Moreover, boosting your largesse will heal a little glitch in your mental health. It’s just what the soul doctor ordered.
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The Icelandic word hoppípolla means “jumping into puddles.” I’d love to make that one of your themes in the coming weeks. It would be in sweet accordance with the astrological omens. You are overdue for an extended reign of freelance play ... for a time of high amusement mixed with deep fun and a wandering imagination. See if you can arrange to not only leap into the mud, but also roll down a hill and kiss the sky and sing hymns to the sun. For extra credit, consider adding the Bantu term mbuki-mvuki to your repertoire. It refers to the act of stripping off your clothes and dancing with crazy joy.
GEMINI
MAY 21-JUNE 20:
During the course of its life, an oyster may change genders numerous times. Back and forth it goes, from male to female and vice versa, always ready to switch. I’m nominating this ambisexual creature to be your power animal in the coming weeks. There has rarely been a better time than now to experiment with the pleasures of gender fluidity. I invite you to tap into the increased resilience and sexy wisdom that could come by expanding your sense of identity in this way.
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I’m getting the sense that in the coming days you will be more casual and nonchalant than usual. More jaunty and unflappable. You may not be outright irresponsible, but neither will you be hyper-focused on being ultra-responsible. I suspect you may even opt not to be buttoned and zippered all the way to the top. It’s also possible you will be willing to let a sly secret or two slip out, and allow one of your interesting eccentricities to shine. I think this is mostly fine. My only advice is to tilt in the direction of being carefree rather than careless.
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In his novel Les Miserables, French author Victor Hugo chose to write a convoluted sentence that was 823 words long. American novelist William Faulkner outdid him, though. In his book Absalom, Absalom!, he crafted a single rambling, labyrinthine sentence crammed with 1,287 words. These people should not be your role models in the coming weeks, Leo. To keep rolling in the direction of your best possible destiny, you should be concise and precise. Straightforward simplicity will work better for you than meandering complexity. There’s no need to rush, though. Take your time. Trust the rhythm that keeps you poised and purposeful.
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As you know, real confidence has no bluster or bombast. It’s not rooted in a desire to seem better than everyone else and it’s not driven by a fear of appearing weak. Real confidence settles in when you have a clear vision of exactly what you need to do. Real confidence blooms as you wield the skills and power you have built through your hard work and discipline. And as I think you already sense, Virgo, the time has come for you to claim a generous new share of real confidence. You are ready to be a bolder and crisper version of yourself.
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SCORPIO
OCT. 23-NOV. 21:
“Start every day off with a smile and get it over with,” said the misanthropic comedian W. C. Fields. I know it’s weird to hear those words coming from a professional optimist like me, but just this once I recommend that you follow Fields’ advice. In the near future, you should be as serious and sober and unamusable as you have ever been. You’ve got demanding work to attend to; knotty riddles to solve; complex situations to untangle. So frown strong, Scorpio. Keep an extra sour expression plastered on your face. Smiling would only distract you from the dogged effort you must summon. Unless, of course, you know for a fact that you actually get smarter and more creative when you laugh a lot. In which case, ignore everything I said. Instead, be a juggernaut of cheerful problem-solving.
SAGITTARIUS NOV. 22-DEC. 21:
Mahalia Jackson (1911-1972) was a renowned AfricanAmerican gospel singer who lent her talents to the civil rights movement. Martin Luther King Jr. often called on her to be an opening act for his speeches. She was there on the podium with him on August 28, 1963 in Washington, D.C. when he delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. In fact, it was her influence that prompted him to depart from his prepared notes and improvise the stirring climax. “Tell them about the dream, Martin,” she politely heckled. And he did just that. Who’s your equivalent of Mahalia Jackson, Sagittarius? Whose spur would you welcome? Who might interrupt you at just the right time? Seek out influences that will push you to reach higher.
CAPRICORN
DEC. 22-JAN. 19:
When Europeans first explored the New World, ships captained by Italians led the way. But none of them sailed Italian ships or represented Italian cities. Cristoforo Colombo (today known as Christopher Columbus) was funded by the government of Spain, Giovanni de Verrazzano by France, and Giovanni Caboto (now known as John Cabot) by England. I see a lesson here for you, Capricorn. To flourish in the coming months, you don’t necessarily need to be supported or sponsored by what you imagine are your natural allies. You may get further by seeking the help of sources that are not the obvious choices.
AQUARIUS
JAN. 20-FEB. 18:
Walter Kaufman had a major role in clarifying the meaning and importance of Friedrich Nietzsche. His English translations of the German philosopher’s books are benchmarks, as are his analyses of the man’s ideas. And yet Kaufman was not a cheerleader. He regarded Nietzsche’s Thus Spake Zarathustra as brilliant and triumphant, but also verbose and melodramatic: a “profusion of sapphires in the mud.” I love that phrase, Aquarius, and maybe you will, too, as you navigate your way through the coming weeks. Don’t just automatically avoid the mud, because that’s probably where you will find the sapphires.
PISCES
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I’m not tolerant of greed. Acquisitiveness bothers me. Insatiableness disgusts me. I am all in favor of people having passionate yearnings, but am repelled when their passionate yearnings spill over into egomaniacal avarice. As you can imagine, then, I don’t counsel anyone to be piggishly self-indulgent. Never ever. Having said that, though, I advise you to be zealous in asking for what you want in the coming weeks. It will be surprisingly healing for both you and your loved ones if you become aggressive in identifying what you need and then going after it. I’m confident, in fact, that it’s the wisest thing for you to do.
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Dear Dan: My boyfriend of two years cannot climax or maintain an erection unless his testicles are handled, squeezed, pulled, or pressed on (preferably with my stockinged foot or knee). Needless to say, intercourse does not work very well, and our sexual repertoire is rather limited, which is frustrating for both of us. His doctor says his ED is not physiological. I’ve read your advice on “death grip” masturbation and suspect it’s a variation of that. I would love to try to “rewire” him; we have started trying to conceive, so we need him to ejaculate successfully at least a few times per cycle (to increase our chances but also for sperm health). We are in our mid-30s, so I don’t want to wait months for him to increase his sensitivity. What would you suggest? Almost Resigned To A Turkey Baster Dear ARTATB: My first suggestion, ARTATB, is that you drop the stigmatizing and unhelpful talk about ED (“erectile dysfunction”). Your boyfriend’s dick works — he can obtain and sustain an erection, he can blow loads — he just requires a very specific and inconvenient form of stimulus to obtain and sustain that erection. My second suggestion is to accessorize. He needs to have his balls handled, squeezed, pulled, and pressed on? There are toys for that! At Mr. S Leather (mr-s-leather.com), for instance, you’ll find all sorts of metal and silicone ball stretchers; some of them lock, some are electrified, and some snap on with magnets. This is a little complicated to explain — it would be easier to show you, but I don’t make house calls anymore — but try to picture this: You roll up one of your stockings, put his balls in the toe, bolt a ball stretcher around his nowstocking-wrapped sack, and then unroll the stocking. Then yank on one end of the stocking either with your toes (pulling his balls down) or with your hand after pulling the stocking up through his crack and over his shoulder (pulling his balls back and up). Voilà! Your boyfriend’s balls are being handled, squeezed, and pulled on during PIV intercourse, you’re doing the pulling, and your stockings are in play! Work with his kink and there’s no need to waste time retraining him — and, hey, who knows? A few dozen Boulder Weekly
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Fringe Festival Program Guide
BOULDER
FRINGE
SEPTEMBER 17-28, 2014 Theater, Dance, Music, Film, Visual Art www.BoulderFringe.com • 303-444-7328
Support From Our City
10th Annual Boulder International Fringe Festival Ten years of Art, Madness and Beauty!
Welcome to the tenth year of the Fringe in Colorado. We’d like to take this moment to reflect on the past ten years of fearless, independent and totally accessible art in the City of Boulder. It takes a visionary town full of creative spirits to make something like the Fringe Festival fly for ten years, through flood waters, over this bumps and burs into what we know is a cherished part of our community. The Fringe gives us all a place to let our art and creativity blossom. The Boulder Fringe is packed with over 300 events in 12 days at 10 venues throughout Boulder, offering a huge selection of MUSIC, DANCE, THEATER, CINEMA, TALK SHOWS, WORKSHOPS and PARTIES. The Fringe brings artists and visitors from far and wide. This year, the Fringe has acts coming from Australia, South Africa and England as well as points east and west of the U.S. and Canada, all along side a colorful collection of local talent. The Boulder Fringe is here to spice up Colorado’s arts scene. New to the Fringe in 2014, the Dairy Center for the Arts is FRINGE CENTRAL, the place to be, the center of the Fringe universe, where all of the audiences, artists, volunteers and staff converge on a SEVEN public stages of activities under one roof, late night talk shows, lectures, panels, concerts, jazzy afternoons, Fringe cinema, chill-space, post-burn lounges and just plain old fashioned fun from 12 noon to 2 am daily for 12 days. The Dairy Center for the Arts is a community art & performance space that boasts a café, bar, live theaters and a state-of-the-art cinema in the heart of Boulder’s cultural corridor, between Pearl Street and 29th Street Mall. The Dairy Center is a proud host to FRINGE CENTRAL 2014 with a beer & wine garden, fresh lunch and dinner food, daily shows & activities, and tasty edibles brought to you by food trucks, local breweries and local wineries. We would like to thank our audience for coming out to see great shows, have fun, and support the FRINGE of Boulder every year. We’d also like to thank all of our donors, sponsors, and volunteers for their generous contributions to our success – the Fringe belongs to Boulder and, Boulder, we feel the love! On the Fringe, our Boulder arts scene explodes with new works of all kinds. And, of course, we would not be in business if it weren’t for the amazing artists, performers and media makers that join us in each year in this ongoing experiment. Thank you for picking up a program, choosing art, and supporting the creative spirit of your community.
Sincerely, Boulder Fringe Staff
“[The Fringe] is symbolic of the Boulder ideals of free expression and intellectual debate morphing into real-life practices.” ~ - John Hendrickson for the Daily Camera “Artists mine their own struggles, joys, tragedies and redemptions and present them to us as a way they have made sense of the world. And maybe by witnessing this, we can see that we are not alone. ~ - Liza Williams, Daily Camera “The Boulder International Fringe Festival distinguishes itself from nearly 20 other American Fringe Festivals by taking on the soothing local vibe, mountain air, hiking and an east meets west feel.” – Beth Greenfield, The New York Times
Table of Contents How to Fringe .................................. 2 How to Purchase Tickets .................. 2 Sponsors ........................................ 3 Donors ........................................... 3 Workshops .................................... 4 Theater ........................................... 5 Dance ........................................... 9 Venue Map .................................... 10 Master Schedule ........................... 11 BYOV Schedule ............................. 13 Special Events ............................... 14 Music ........................................... 18 Index by Show Title ....................... 21 Family Entertainment Guide ........... 21 BIG TIME Daily Guide .....................22
2014 Graphic Design and Layout by Liberty Shellman 2014 Fringe Theme and Design by Alana Eve Burman
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2014 Boulder Fringe Staff 2014 Boulder Fringe Board of Directors: Charlotte LaSasso (President of the Board), David Ortolano (Executive Director) , James Harrington (Treasurer), Mary Wohl-Haan, Susan Thevenet (Legal Counsel), Roger Wolsey, Gretchen Crowe, Gregg Tobo, Gemma Wilcox (Artist Rep)
Executive Director - David Ortolano - Capricorn Staff Consultant – Alana Eve Burman - Sagittarius Marketing Director – Liberty Shellman - Taurus Administrative Assistant – Justin Michael Cooke - Sagittarius Volunteer & Sustainability Coordinator - Sarah Oswald - Cancer Associate Producer - Katayoun Rostamian-Walker – Pisces Associate Producer – Alexis Cooley – Sagittarius Festival Photographer – Karen Spies - Cancer
Dairy Center for the Arts – Coordinating Staff Executive Director – Bill Obermeier Director of Programs – Deven Schaff Director of Finance and Administration – Jen Scroggins Front of House Manager– Tomas Waples-Trefil Food Services Manager – Laurie Fee Client Relationship Manager – Raissa Johnson Marketing Coordinator – James Gold Cinema Manager – Glenn Webb Facilities Manager – Joe Howard Technical Director – Craig Bushman Plus all of our dedicated technicians, venue site managers and box office staff. Thank you to all of our Volunteers! A huge shout out to the countless number of volunteers that make this festival run smoothly. We couldn’t do it without your dedication and support! It’s not too late to volunteer. Volunteering has many perks, including vouchers for FREE shows and, of course, that warm fuzzy feeling. To see how you can get in on the fun, go to www.BoulderFringe.com and click on “Volunteer!”, or email volunteers@boulderfringe.com.
For tickets and more info, check out
www.BoulderFringe.com
or call the Box Office at 303-444-7328
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HOW TO FRINGE
Got Questions? During the festival, feel free to stop by our Main Box Office located at FRINGE CENTRAL at the Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO 80302. Hours: 12pm to 9pm, daily (September 15-28). You can get info, purchase tickets, merchandise, special passes and much more.
Pick Up a Fringe Program You’re off to a great start already. Now, start flipping through the pages and create a list of shows that you absolutely have to check out. You can also check out more thorough descriptions online at www.BoulderFringe.com. Getting Around Once you’ve picked your show, check out the venue map (pg. 10) to find the location of the venue and make sure you give yourself plenty of time to get there before showtime. Parking can be very limited around the Fringe sites so we suggest walking or cycling when Fringing.
Ticket sales: www.boulderfringe.com or call 303-444-7328 You can also call the Fringe Info Line at 303-803-5643 or email us at info@boulderfringe.com.
Spread the Word and Vote Part of the fun of Fringing is finding out what other audience members are enjoying or passing on tips about the shows you’ve seen. So strike up a conversation with someone in line for a show or at Fringe Central and compare notes. And don’t forget to rate all of the shows you see at www.BoulderFringe.com.
Special Fringe Passes (available for purchase only at the Fringe Main Box Office)
Ticket Prices
Frequent Fringer 5-Punch Pass - $50. (5 Show Punch Pass - admits one person per show / Value: $10 per show.)
Theater, Dance and Music shows vary between $0-$15. Keep an eye out for special ticket deals for certain shows.
Frequent Fringer 10-Punch Pass - $80.
(Prices are set by the artists)
(10 Show Punch Pass - admits one person per show / Value: $8 per show)
Workshop fees vary depending on the workshop. (Discounts available for
Fringe All-Pass - $190.
early registration)
(Access to all shows from Sept 17 - 28)
Special Events prices vary.
Student/Senior Fringe All-Pass - $150.
Fringe Encore! $12/$10. The highest selling show in each venue gets an additional show on September 28th.
(Access to all shows from Sept 17 - 28)
(See pg 13 for more info).
• Passes can only be purchased in person at the Fringe Main Box Office (a.k.a. FRINGE CENTRAL) at the Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut Street, starting
Discounts Student/Senior Discounts - Varies per ticket
on Sept 15.
(see specific show listings to see if
• ID must be shown whenever using Special Fringe Passes. There are no refunds for any unused portion of a pass. Passes may NOT be used to book advance tickets. • Passes are non-refundable and non-replaceable. Treat them like they’re cash!
Student and/or Senior discounts are offered)
Group Discount - Varies per ticket (some artists offer 2-for-1 specials for their shows) (But if you’re looking for good deals on tickets, consider getting a Frequent Fringer 5 or 10 - Punch Pass or Fringe All-Pass!)
Advance Ticket Sales
“At The Door” Ticket Sales
Advance tickets can be purchased up until midnight the day before the show. Tickets can be picked up on the day of the performance at the theatre starting 30 minutes prior to the first show time in that venue.
On site tickets for all performances will go on sale at the venue ticket counter 30 minutes prior to the first show time each day. (No advance ticket fee will be charged for day-of, at-the-door purchases.)
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before show time. Empty seats will be given to pass holders and at-the-door sales at 5 minutes before show time.
Payment Options: Credit Cards, Cash and Checks at the door.
Online: Buy Tickets Online NOW at www.BoulderFringe.com Bring picture I.D. in order to receive actual ticket at the door. A fee of $1.00 per ticket is charged on advance ticket sales unless otherwise specified. Payment Options: Credit Cards, Checks and Cash. By phone or in person: The Fringe Main Box Office is located at our new Fringe Central at The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut Street, CO 80302 . Call 303.444.7328 to purchase over the phone. Box office hours: 12pm – 9pm, Sept 15-28, 2014 Your credit card & picture ID must be provided at the venue for verification when you pick up your tickets. A fee of $1.00 per ticket is charged on ALL ticket sales unless otherwise specified. (includes walk up or phone in advance)
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Latecomers will not be admitted into any performance. Even those patrons with tickets will not be admitted once a performance has started. No exceptions. Parking is limited in downtown Boulder, so make sure you give yourself plenty of time to get to the venue on time.
FRINGE NECESSITIES: Fringe Program, paper, pen, water and an itchin’ for art.
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All ticket sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges. 100% of the box offfice revenue goes directly to the performers, therefore there can be no refunds once a ticket is purchased.
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Boulder p &Fringe Sponsors Donors Fringe is made possible thanks to YOU!
Community Dance Collective
Chapel
Foundations
Corporate Support
Boulder Community Foundation, Seeds Fund The Polk Family Charitable Fund Wesley Foundation
The Dairy Center for the Arts Willow Downtown Boulder, Inc PMD Realty iMedia AVM CU Boulder
Individual Donors Elizabeth Acosta Anonymous Gideon Arthurs Robert & Jane Asdal Roz Bard Elizabeth Baron Kelly Bean Cynthia Beard Brenda Beyer Chelsea Blake Sondra Blanchard Annie Brook Fran Brown Manita Brug-Chmielenska Jeffry Buechler Alana Eve Burman Randy Burman Craig Bushman Jessica Busko Jessica Carsten
Chuck Cerasso Shana Cordon Benjamin Dicke Hannah Duggan Tim Eaton Simon Fill Susan Finesilver Kathleen Geiger Lauren Greenfield Gary Grundei Audrey Gunn Patricia Haan Kareena Hagenstein Jared Hall James Harrington Emily K. Harrison Michael Hibner Constance Holland Christina Hose Jason Howard Bill Kelly Angela Ketzner
Mireille Key Kristi Koriath Amy LaBorde Charlotte LaSasso Lelanda Lee Kay Marsh Jeanine McCain Lisa McDonough John Moore Ruth Oland David Ortolano Paul Ortolano Sarah Oswald Claire Patton Cassie Pintal Nicole Predki Randall Rice Brian Rocheleau Cariann Rohus Erin Rollman Katayoun Rostamian Joanna Rotkin
JoyLife Therapeutics, Inc. Kingsbery, Baris, Nuttal, Vogel, CPAs
Robert and Ella Schmidt Elaine Schwenker Jeffrey Scott William & Carol Sellerberg Laurence Simoen Carina Sims Deborah Skovron Vinson Snowberger Linda Sobeck Judith A. Strahota Brandon Thomas Carla Thomas Cynthia Ward Amanda Walker Jeremy Walker Amanda Berg Wilson Rebecca Winter Brian & Mary Wohl-Haan Roger Wolsey Chris Yager Craig and Lucy Yager Jo Ann Zender
Become a Sponsor or a Donor! You can get your business exposure and support the Boulder Fringe by becoming a Sponsor! See www.BoulderFringe.com for more info on the benefits of supporting and investing in your community! Did you know that the Fringe keeps none of the ticket proceeds from festival shows—100% goes directly to the artists? And that only 16% of the expenses of the festival are covered by artist fees? The Fringe happens because of the support of our community! See www.BoulderFringe.com for more info on the benefits of supporting and investing in your community!
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For tickets and more info, check out
www.BoulderFringe.com
or call the Box Office at 303-444-7328
Boulder Fringe g Fringe g The Learning The Actor’s Process: A Master Class
Taught by Peter Goldfarb
This intensive workshop is an adventure in theatrical learning and creative process, during which we will awaken our intuitive resources and develop skills that we can apply to any performance related discipline.
Venue: Dairy East Theater Dates and Times: Sat Sept 27 – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Price: $75 general / $45 Students and Seniors To register: e-mail info@boulderfringe.com or call 303-444-7328 Focusing on personal process as the basic ground of creativity, the expression of voice, action and feeling freely emerges. This affirmation of our unique, vast personal resources can result in authentic empowerment, which, in turn, can lead to a new paradigm for creative work. The workshop will include performance improvisation, guided fantasy, Gestalt awareness, dream work and theater games. The class is open to people in performance of all ages and all levels of experience as well and anyone interested or involved in the wonder of the creative process.
Physical Comedy: the Art of Clowning Around Taught by Jenn Zuko Boughn Learn how to portray comedic roles in theatre and film. Dance, mime, pratfalls, stage combat, and overall physical versatility are all important for any would-be Bill Irwins or Mr. Beans. Branches of movement arts covered will include: clowning bits, mime technique, comedic dance, physical storytelling, commedia dell’arte, and building character with physicality.
Venue: Dairy East Theater Dates and Times: Sun Aug 21 – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Price: $40 To register: e-mail info@boulderfringe.com or call 303-444-7328
BaoBao on the Fringe!
Taught by Abjei Abankwah Learn West African song and dance in this lively workshop led by Adjei Abankwa and other musicians and dancers from the BaoBao Festival. The hour-long class, which features live drumming, engages participants with a sense of joyful celebration and community. Newcomers and advanced dancers alike are invited to join – the class is taught so that all may participate and enjoy. Kids are welcome, too. Get up and move your body before you settle in for a day of Fringe performances!
Venue: Fringe Central Outdoor Garden - Dairy Center for Performing Arts Dates and Times: Sun Aug 21 – 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Price: $10 To register: e-mail info@boulderfringe.com or call 303-444-7328
Lets Make a Book
Taught by Christa Wilson Let’s Make a Book! works with children & teens on writing their own stories, developing ideas, story-lines and plots through a series of interactive and engaging imagination-building games. Professional trainers will instruct children and teenagers how to write and publish a book. Each participant will get a copy of his/her project.
Venue: Dairy East Theatre Dates and Times: Mon, Sep 22 – 2:00-4:00 PM Wed, Sept 24 – 2:00-4:00 PM Fri, Sept 26 – 2:00-4:00 PM Price: $25 per session ***scholorships available To register: e-mail info@boulderfringe.com or call 303-444-7328
Let’s Make a Book! encourages time away from the screen and enriches children’s educational development through engagement with a hands- on creative production. We offer multi-session workshops for two age groups; Children (8-12) and Teens (13-16).
KidsFringe!
Taught by Sondra Blanchard (Public Works Theatre Co) Come enjoy a taste of Fringe fun that’s just for kids! KidsFringe combines performance and short workshops by professional theatre artists and educators. You are welcome to come and go as you like. Kids under 12, please bring a grown-up with you (adults are welcome to play, too!)
Venue: Dairy Carson Theater Dates and Times: Sun Aug 21 – 9:00 AM –3:30 PM Price: $12 general admission / $10 students & seniors To register: e-mail info@boulderfringe.com or call 303-444-7328
9:00 AM—10:00 AM – KidsFringe! Part 1 - Creative Play. Move your body, raise your voice, engage your imagination in this short workshop devoted to theatre games. Workshop drop in fee $10- Ticket Deal: Each kid can bring a grown-up for free to the workshop! No one turned away.
11:00-12:00 noon – Public Works Theatre Company’s Sondra Blanchard presents Wanda & the Wave! A giant wave looms over the home of Wanda. “Drip-drop!” she scolds the wave, as she goes about daily life with her dog Bones, not realizing the wave is a companion who loves her. $12 general admission / $10 students, children & seniors
12:30 – 1:30 PM – KidsFringe! Part 2 - Kids and parents are invited to play in the Carsen Theater in a workshop with creative visionary Sondra Blanchard exploring the art of puppetry and play. Workshop drop in fee $10 - Ticket Deal: Each kid can bring a grown-up for free to the workshop! No one turned away.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR A WORKSHOP: email info@boulderfringe.com or call 303-444-7328
2:30 - 3:30 PM – Public Works Theatre Company’s Sondra Blanchard presents Wanda & the Wave! A giant wave looms over the home of Wanda. “Drip-drop!” she scolds the wave, as she goes about daily life with her dog Bones, not realizing the wave is a companion who loves her. $12 general admission / $10 students & seniors Boulder Fringe
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Boulder Fringe Theater
Michelle Herring Boulder, Colorado
David Kleinberg San Francisco, California
Martin Dockery Brooklyn, New York
Kathleen Denny Oakland, California
Peter Davison Boulder, Colorado
Written by Michelle Herring
Written by David Kleinberg
Created by Martin Dockery
Written by Kathleen Denny
Created by Peter Davison
A banished king is sentenced to roam the earth forever with only that which he can carry on his back.
David is an army reporter in Vietnam, supporting the war. But his feelings change as the year unfolds. A powerful work on the most divisive foreign war in American history.
In this comical, multi-awardwinning, true-life odyssey, Dockery journeys from New York to Timbuktu in an evermore-desperate search for love, meaning, and a compass.
Far-flung family swoops into town for their father’s funeral with dueling eulogies. Her sister says, “Say something nice!” but Kathleen was Dad’s sparring partner. And Dad would rather be sailing.
World renowned juggler, dancer and physical comedian Peter Davison brings ordinary objects to life in extraordinary ways. Lift your spirits, stoke your imagination, and see THINGS differently!
Cast: David Kleinberg Art Form: Solo Rating: Restricted: Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian Warning: Adult Language
Web: www.MartinDockery.com Cast: Created & performed by Martin Dockery Art Form: Solo, Comedic Storytelling Rating: Parental Guidance Suggested: Some material may not be suitable for children
Web: www.facebook.com/kathleen. denny.39 Cast: Kathleen Denny - writer and performer Art Form: Solo, Theater, Spoken Word Rating: Parental Guidance Suggested: Some material may not be suitable for children
Web: http://poetofmotion.com Cast: Peter Davison Art Form: Solo, Theater, Dance Rating: All Ages Admitted
The Worst Pilgrim Ever
Cast: Written and Performed by Michelle Herring Art Form: Solo, Theater, GLBT content (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender) Rating: PG-13 - Parents strongly cautioned: Some material may not be suitable for children under 13 Warning: Adult Language, Mature Themes 48 Minutes Show Times: Thu Sep 18 4:00 PM Fri Sep 19 7:00 PM Sat Sep 20 2:30 PM Tue Sep 23 9:30 PM Fri Sep 26 6:30 PM Sat Sep 27 7:30 PM Tickets: $12/$10 general/students & seniors
Dairy Carsen Theater
Hey, Hey, LBJ!
70 Minutes Show Times: Fri Sep 19 8:30 PM Sat Sep 20 3:00 PM Sun Sep 21 8:30 PM Wed Sep 24 5:00 PM Fri Sep 26 8:30 PM Sat Sep 27 5:30 PM Tickets: $12/$10 general/students & seniors
Wesley Chapel
Wanderlust
60 Minutes Show Times: Fri Sep 19 6:30 PM Sat Sep 20 3:30 PM Sun Sep 21 6:00 PM Tue Sep 23 4:30 PM* Wed Sep 24 6:00 PM Sat Sep 27 8:00 PM Tickets: $15/$13 general/students & seniors
2-for-1 Deal! Sept 23 Dairy East Theater
Nice Is Not What We Do (tales of death and family)
60 Minutes Show Times: Fri Sep 19 1:30 PM* Sat Sep 20 5:00 PM Sun Sep 21 7:30 PM Wed Sep 24 4:30 PM Thu Sep 25 8:00 PM Sat Sep 27 9:30 PM
Tossed & Found
60 Minutes Show Times: Thu Sep 18 5:30 PM Sat Sep 20 7:00 PM Sun Sep 21 3:00 PM Wed Sep 24 8:30 PM Sat Sep 27 7:00 PM Tickets: $10/$8 general/students & seniors
Dairy Performance Space
Tickets: $10/$8 general/students & seniors
2-for-1 Deal! Sept 19 Dairy East Theater
The Boulder International Fringe Festival is an unjuried, uncensored and exciting event for the city of Boulder. In addition to shows presented independently by artists from all over the globe, the Fringe organization reaches out to the whole community by presenting diverse artworks in all types of creativity – dance, theater, music, visual art, film, food, poetry, etc.
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For tickets and more info, check out
www.BoulderFringe.com
or call the Box Office at 303-444-7328
Boulder Fringe Theater The Hypothetical Theatre Company New York City / Philadelphia
Naked Masks Atlanta, Georgia
Written by Meghan Cary
Created by T. Anthony Marotta
”Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans.”--John Lennon
Hue, the puppet, is assigned a gender and must MAN-euver through the stereotypes to uncover his huMAN potential. From balls to ballet, this oneman puppet and mask show explores MASK-ulinities.
On the Way to the Waterfall
So when your path is obliterated by unforeseen disaster, is it tragedy or is the reinvention of self what life is all about? A funny, inspired, and entertaining offering. Cast: Written and Performed by Meghan Cary Developed and Directed by Amy Feinberg Production and Dramaturgical support by Lilavati Sinclair Art Form: Solo, Theater, Music Rating: Parental Guidance Suggested: Some material may not be suitable for children 80 Minutes Show Times: Thu Sep 18 2:00 PM Fri Sep 19 8:30 PM Sun Sep 21 4:00 PM Tue Sep 23 7:30 PM Wed Sep 24 5:30 PM Sat Sep 27 4:00 PM Tickets: $12/$10 general/students & seniors
Hue Man
Web: http://www.tanthonymarotta.com/hueman Cast: Devised, designed, and performed by T. Anthony Marotta Art Form: Solo, Theater, Puppetry, Multimedia, Mask and Movement Rating: Ages 13 + Parents strongly cautioned: Some material may not be suitable for children under 13 45 Minutes Show Times: Fri Sep 19 6:30 PM Sat Sep 20 3:30 PM* Sun Sep 21 6:00 PM Tue Sep 23 4:30 PM Wed Sep 24 6:00 PM Sat Sep 27 8:00 PM Tickets: $15/$13 general/students & seniors
2-for-1 Deal! Sept 20 Wesley Chapel
Dairy Carsen Theater
FRINGE RECORD: The most shows one person has seen in a 12 day Boulder Fringe Festival is 56. Can you beat that?
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Boulder Fringe Theater Fractal Tribe Boulder, Colorado
SCRIPTprov™ Denver, Colorado
Created by Kate Jaworski
Created by Cindy Laudadio-Hill
Lucid is a show that brings together the worlds of live music, circus, and theater to present the story of one woman’s transformative journey of consciousness through a lucid dream.
What happens when improvisers are cast into a fullyrehearsed theatrical scene?... what could possibly go wrong? Some call it the “actor’s nightmare” we call it the “improviser’s dream”. Directed by Allison Watrous
Lucid
Web: http://www.lucidshow. com/ Cast: Jill Kazenberger, Kate Jaworski, Lani Gordon, Joe Ramas, Laura Brower, Ariana AriFairy, Peter Lyons, Kayleigh Stack, Cassie Drew, Ryan Hamity, Jasmine Saraswati, Janet Guenther, Derek Mcalister, Erica Martin, John Kreisher, Tim Davis, Matt Moore, Scott Martin, Anastasia Davis, Ben Berry, Breana Cowart, Sarah Chicoine Art Form: Theatrical Circus Production Rating: All Ages Admitted Warning: Smoke
OFFbook
Web: www.scriptprov.net Cast: Director: Allison Watrous Art Form: Theater, Improvisation, Showcase (several short pieces by various artists.) Rating: Parental Guidance Suggested: Some material may not be suitable for children 60 Minutes Show Times: Fri Sep 19 5:30 PM Sun Sep 21 6:00 PM Tue Sep 23 4:30 PM Fri Sep 26 9:30 PM Sat Sep 27 6:00 PM Tickets: $15/$13 general/students & seniors
53 Minutes Show Times: Thu Sep 18 8:30 PM Tue Sep 23 9:00 PM Wed Sep 24 7:00 PM Thu Sep 25 5:30 PM Fri Sep 26 9:00 PM Sat Sep 27 4:00 PM
Dairy Carsen Theater
Tickets: $15/$13 general/students & seniors
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For tickets and more info, check out
www.BoulderFringe.com
or call the Box Office at 303-444-7328
Boulder Fringe Theater
Tim Motley Melbourne, Australia
Carolann Valentino Productions New York, New York
Pack of Others Northampton, Massachusetts
Aaron Jessup San Francisco, California
Circus Betwixt & Between Denver, Colorado
Created by Tim Motley
Created by Carolann Valentino
Created by Erika Kate MacDonald
Created by Aaron Jessup
Created by Andrew Gmerek
Murder! Explosions! Hyperbole! Punctuation!!!!! Australia’s comedy psychic noir detective. Think Boardwalk Empire meets Naked Gun meets Penn & Teller.
8-TIME AWARD WINNING, “One woman musical-comedy tour de force, delivered piping hot!”- 18 characters portrayed through song, dance, comedy and improv- A NYC steakhouse manager’s tales- “Hysterical Engaging!”-Broadway World
An American juggler finds himself penniless and alone on the streets of Europe. An epic, time-traveling, adventure “bromance,” a one-man laugh riot that goes from hilarious to heartbreaking and back again.
Join the Bizaar! Enter a theater where a free app turns your phone or tablet into an immersive carnival of experiences. The show kicks off at circusbb. com on September 7.
2 Ruby Knockers, 1 Jaded Dick: A Dirk Darrow Investigation
“FRINGE PICK” Award -Victoria & Winnipeg Fringe Festivals “Genuinely funny.” -CBC Web: www.dirkdarrow.com Cast: Tim Motley Art Form: Solo, Theater, Comedy Magic Noir Rating: Parental Guidance Suggested: Some material may not be suitable for children Warning: Adult language 60 Minutes
Burnt at the Steak
Web: www.burntatthesteak.com Cast: Created & Performed by Carolann Valentino Art Form: Solo, Theater, Musical Theater, Improvisation, Music Rating: Ages 13 + Parents strongly cautioned: Some material may not be suitable for children under 13 Warning: Adult language
Tap Me on the Shoulder
Live raps and powerful storytelling weave Brooklyn, Indonesia, Hip-Hop and a Death Threat into “charming, fierce, energizing tales of empowerment...” Created by Curve magazine’s “Top Ten Hottest Lesbian Plays” playwright. Web: www.packofothers.org Cast: Erika Kate MacDonald Art Form: Solo, Theater, GLBT content (gay,lesbian,bisexual,tr ansgender) Rating: Ages 13 + Parents strongly cautioned: Some material may not be suitable for children under 13 Warning: Adult language 60 Minutes
Show Times: Fri Sep 19 8:30 PM Sat Sep 20 4:00 PM Sun Sep 21 7:30 PM Mon Sep 22 9:00 PM Wed Sep 24 5:30 PM Sat Sep 27 8:30 PM Tickets: $12/$10 general/students & seniors
Dairy Performance Space
70 Minutes Show Times: Fri Sep 19 3:30 PM* Sat Sep 20 7:00 PM Sun Sep 21 7:30 PM Wed Sep 24 7:30 PM Thu Sep 25 5:30 PM Fri Sep 26 4:30 PM
Show Times: Thu Sep 18 4:00 PM* Fri Sep 19 8:00 PM Sun Sep 21 4:30 PM Mon Sep 22 8:00 PM Tue Sep 23 9:30 PM Fri Sep 26 4:30 PM
Tickets: $15/$13 general/students & seniors
Tickets: $12/$10 general/students & seniors
2-for-1 Deal! Sept 19
2-for-1 Deal! Sept 18
Dairy Carsen Theater
Dairy East Theater
Flying Dreams
Web: www.aaronjessup.comCast: Aaron Jessup Art Form: Solo, Theater Rating: Parental Guidance Suggested: Some material may not be suitable for children Warning: Adult language
The Memory Bizaar
Web: circusbb.com Cast: The Circus Betwixt & Between Virtual Players Art Form: Theater, Improvisation, Multimedia Rating: Parental Guidance Suggested: Some material may not be suitable for children Warning: Adult language
55 Minutes 55 Minutes Show Times: Thu Sep 18 5:30 PM* Fri Sep 19 9:30 PM Sat Sep 20 6:30 PM Thu Sep 25 4:30 PM Fri Sep 26 7:30 PM Sat Sep 27 3:00 PM
Show Times: Fri Sep 19 7:00 PM* Sat Sep 20 8:30 PM Sun Sep 21 5:30 PM Fri Sep 26 5:30 PM Sat Sep 27 7:30 PM
Tickets: $10/$8 general/students & seniors
Tickets: $10/$8 general/students & seniors
2-for-1 Deal! Sept 18
2-for-1 Deal! Sept 19
Dairy East Theater
Wesley Chapel
FRINGE TIP: Can’t decide what to see? Get to know Fringe Artists at BIG TIME Daily, the nightly interview show, at FRINGE CENTRAL.
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Boulder Fringe Dance
Catherine Wright Utica, New York
Boulder Burlesque Boulder, Colorado
Tough Love
Conscious Burlesque
Created by Catherine Wright
Choreographed by Madame Merci/ Gypsi Pistol/ Creatrix
Hawai’i Bat Cave Cabaret. A one-woman journey of dance, film, mantra, and ukelele song by gypsy vagabond Eun Mohawk Manini (little bird). Minnesota Fringe Festival encore award winner’s new show!
Stripping away everything you think you know about burlesque...
Web: www.artyogacat.com Cast: Performed by Catherine Wright Art Form: Solo, Theater, Dance, Musical Theater, Improvisation, Multimedia, Music Rating: All Ages Admitted Warning: Adult language, audience participation 52 Minutes Show Times: Thu Sep 18 7:00 PM* Fri Sep 19 5:30 PM Tue Sep 23 9:00 PM Fri Sep 26 7:00 PM Sat Sep 27 4:00 PM Tickets: $12/$10 general/students & seniors
Web: www.bouderburlesque.com Cast: Madame Merci, Gipsy Pistol, Creatrix, Queen Whiskey Ginger, Roxy la Bang, Pheonix, Tootsie Sparkles, vengeance. Art Form: Solo, Theater, Dance, Showcase (several short pieces by various artists.) Rating: Ages 13 + Parents strongly cautioned: Some material may not be suitable for children under 13 Warning: Nudity, Adult language
Joanna and the Agitators (formerly TinHOUSE dance) Boulder, Colorado
Core Project Chicago Chicago, Illinois
Hoarded Stuff Performance Boulder, Colorado
Created by Joanna Rotkin
Choreographed by Erin Rehberg and Core Project Chicago Members
Created by Laura Ann Samuelson in collaboration with Li Molnar Kronlid
Inspired by the idea of the “selfie,” this year’s project surrounds stories about you. We all have those stories about ourselves that are our “go to” stories. We’ve told them a million times. They are funny or gross or sad, but they truly reflect who we think we are as individuals. These stories will be the substance of our summer performances.
I’m ready I’m ready I’m ready I’m ready I’m ready I’m ready I’m ready I’m ready I’m ready
dirtland
Here’s the kicker: It all comes down to who follows the rules and who breaks ‘em. Who gets ahead and who drops out. Who cooks dinner and who eats. Web: www.joannaandtheagitators.com Cast: Johannah Franke Toby Hankin Simone Key Chrissy Nelson Peg Posnick Joanna Rotkin Art Form: Dance Rating: All Ages Admitted Warning: Audience participation for kids
90 Minutes 60 Minutes Show Times: Thur Sep 18 8:30 PM* Sat Sep 20 9:00 PM Mon Sep 22 9:00 PM* Thur Sep 25 9:00 PM Sat Sep 27 9:00 PM
Show Times: Sat Sep 20 6:00 PM Sun Sep 21 4:00 PM Fri Sep 26 6:00 PM Sat Sep 27 4:00 PM
2-for-1 Deal! Sept 18
Tickets: $15/$13 general/students & seniors
Tickets: FREE!
Wesley Chapel
2-for-1 Deal! Sept 18, Sept 22
North Boulder Recreation Center
Dairy Carsen Theater
Anecdotal
Web: www.coreprojectchicago.net Cast: NEED INFO Art Form: Dance, Multimedia Rating: Restricted: Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian Warning: Adult language 50 Minutes Show Times: Fri Sep 19 8:30 PM Sat Sep 20 9:30 PM Wed Sep 24 9:00 PM Fri Sep 26 5:30 PM Sat Sep 27 7:30 PM Tickets: $8/$6 general/students & seniors
KITSCH
(this is a portrait of a woman trying). Web: lauraannsamuelson.com Cast: Created by Laura Ann Samuelson in collaboration with Li Molnar Kronlid Performed by Laura Ann Samuelson Art Form: Solo, Dance Rating: All Ages Admitted 60 Minutes Show Times: Thur Sep 18 9:00 PM* Fri Sep 19 7:00 PM Sat Sep 20 8:00 PM Sun Sep 21 9:30 PM* Fri Sep 26 7:00 PM Sat Sep 27 6:00 PM Tickets: $15/$13 general/students & seniors
2-for-1 Deal! Sept 18, Sept 21 Community Dance Collective
Community Dance Collective
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FRINGE CENTRAL! (Come here for: Beer Garden Tent Fringe Main Box Office BIG TIME Daily Venue and much more!) The Dairy Center for the Performing Arts 2590 Walnut Street WA, AC.
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The Boulder OUTLOOK Hotel 800 28th St. AC, WA, Seats: 50
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Neptune Mountaineering 633 S. Broadway, Unit A AC, WA Seats: 150
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Boulder Fringe 2014 Schedule Wednesday September 17
Venue A
Venue A
Venue A
Venue A
Venue A
The Dairy Center Fringe Central Stage 2590 Walnut Street
The Dairy Center Boedecker Theater 2590 Walnut Street
The Dairy Center Carsen Theatre 2590 Walnut Street
The Dairy Center East Theatre 2590 Walnut Street
The Dairy Center Performance Space 2590 Walnut Street
9:00 PM Tiny Cinema
1:00 PM God Help ... 4:30 PM Frank 7:00 PM K2: Siren ...
Opening Night Party at Fringe Central 2:00 PM On the Way to... 4:00 PM The Worst Pilgr... 5:30 PM Two Blocks East* 7:00 PM The Awkward... 8:30 PM Conscious Bur...*
4:00 PM Tap Me on...* 5:30 PM Flying Dreams* 7:00 PM REASON 9:00 PM How to Cornucop...* 1:30 PM Nice Is Not W...* 3:00 PM Shadows in Bloom 4:30 PM REASON* 6:30 PM Wanderlust 8:00 PM Tap Me on... 9:30 PM Flying Dreams
Thursday September 18
12N-2AM Beer & Wine Garden 2:30 PM Frank 12N-2AM R & R 4:30 PM K2: Siren ... 6:00 PM Tiny Cinema 2:30 PM Frank 10:30 PM BIG TIME Daily
Friday September 19
12N-2AM Beer & Wine Garden 12N-2AM R & R 7:00 PM Tiny Cinema 10:30 PM BIG TIME Daily
2:00 PM 4:30 PM 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
The Zero Theo.. K2: Siren .. Frank The Zero Theo..
3:30 PM Burnt at the Steak* 5:30 PM OFFbook 7:00 PM The Worst Pilgr... 8:30 PM On the Way to...
Saturday September 20
12N-2AM Beer & Wine Garden 12N-2AM R & R 6:00 PM Tiny Cinema 10:30 PM BIG TIME Daily
2:00 PM 4:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:30 PM
The Zero Theo.. Frank K2: Siren .. Frank
1:30 PM REASON* 3:30 PM Wanderlust 5:00 PM Nice Is Not W... 6:30 PM Flying Dreams 8:00 PM Shadows in Bloom 9:30 PM How to Cornucopeia
Monday September 22
12N-2AM Beer & Wine Garden 12N-2AM R & R 10:30 PM BIG TIME Daily
11:00 AM Wanda & the... 1:00 PM Wanda & the ... 2:30 PM The Worst Pilgr... 4:00 PM The Awkward... 5:30 PM Two Blocks East 7:00 PM Burnt at the Steak 9:00 PM Conscious Bur... 9:00 AM KidsFringe! 11:00 AM Wanda & the... 12:30 PM KidsFringe! 2:30 PM Wanda & the... 4:00 PM On the Way to... 6:00 PM OFFbook 7:30 PM Burnt at the Steak 9:30 PM The Awkward... 6:00 PM The Awkward... 7:30 PM Two Blocks East 9:00 PM Conscious Bur...*
2:00 PM Let’s Make a Book 4:30 PM Shadows in Bloom 6:00 PM REASON* 8:00 PM Tap Me on...
7:30 PM The Death of B... 9:00 PM 2 Ruby Knock...
Tuesday September 23
12N-2AM Beer & Wine Garden 12N-2AM R & R 10:30 PM BIG TIME Daily
4:30 PM OFFbook 6:00 PM Two Blocks East 7:30 PM On the Way to... 9:30 PM The Worst Pilgr...
4:30 PM Wanderlust* 6:00 PM An Evening W... 7:30 PM How to Cornucopeia 9:30 PM Tap Me on...
7:30 PM Deranged Dating 9:00 PM Lucid
Wednesday September 24
12N-2AM Beer & Wine Garden 4:30 PM The Discover... 12N-2AM R & R 7:00 PM A Five Star Life 10:30 PM BIG TIME Daily
2:00 PM Let’s Make a Book 4:30 PM Nice Is Not W... 6:00 PM Wanderlust 7:30 PM Shadows in Bloom 9:00 PM How to Cornucopeia
5:30 PM 2 Ruby Knock... 7:00 PM Lucid 8:30 PM Tossed & Found
Thursday September 25
12N-2AM Beer & Wine Garden 4:30 PM A Five Star Life 12N-2AM R & R 10:30 PM BIG TIME Daily
4:30 PM Flying Dreams 6:00 PM How to Cornucopeia 8:00 PM Nice Is Not W... 9:30 PM An Evening W...
5:30 PM Lucid 7:00 PM An Evening W... 8:30 PM The Death of B...
Friday September 26
12N-2AM Beer & Wine Garden 4:00 PM A Five Star Life 12N-2AM R & R 8:30 PM A Five Star Life 7:00 PM Tiny Cinema 10:30 PM BIG TIME Daily
3:00 PM The Awkward... 4:30 PM Burnt at the Steak 6:30 PM The Worst Pilgr... 8:00 PM Two Blocks East 9:30 PM OFFbook
2:00 PM Let’s Make a Book 4:30 PM Tap Me on... 6:00 PM Shadows in Bloom 7:30 PM Flying Dreams 9:00 PM REASON 11:59 PM (Midnight) How...
6:00 PM The Death of B... 7:30 PM Deranged Dating 9:00 PM Lucid
Saturday September 27
12N-2AM Beer & Wine Garden 1:00 PM Cyber-Seniors 12N-2AM R & R 4:00 PM A Five Star Life 7:00 PM Tiny Cinema 8:30 PM A Five Star Life 10:30 PM BIG TIME Daily
11:00 AM Wanda & the... 2:30 PM Wanda & the... 4:00 PM On the Way to... 6:00 PM OFFbook 7:30 PM The Worst Pilgr... 9:00 PM Conscious Bu...
10:00 AM The Actor’s... 3:00 PM Flying Dreams 4:30 PM Shadows in Bloom 6:00 PM REASON 8:00 PM Wanderlust 9:30 PM Nice Is Not W...
2:30 PM Deranged Dating 4:00 PM Lucid 5:30 PM An Evening W... 7:00 PM Tossed & Found 8:30 PM 2 Ruby Knock...
1:00 PM Fringe ENCORE!
2:30 PM Fringe ENCORE!
4:00 PM Fringe ENCORE!
Sunday September 28
3:00 PM Tiny Cinema 10:00 PM Closing Night Party
Sunday September 21
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10:00 AM BaoBao on the Frin.. 1:00 PM Sans Souci ... 12N-2AM Beer & Wine Garden 4:30 PM Science on ... 12N-2AM R & R 7:00 PM The Zero Theo.. 1:00 PM ... Sustainability 3:00 PM Fashion “Get Fring..” 10:30 PM BIG TIME Daily
Boulder Fringe
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5:30 PM On the Way to... 7:30 PM Burnt at the Steak 9:30 PM Two Blocks East
5:30 PM Burnt at the Steak 7:30 PM The Awkward... 9:00 PM Conscious Bur...
10 AM Physical Comedy 4:30 PM Tap Me on... 6:00 PM Wanderlust 7:30 PM Nice Is Not W...
5:30 PM Tossed & Found 7:00 PM The Death of B... 8:30 PM Lucid
5:30 PM Deranged Dating* 7:00 PM An Evening W... 8:30 PM 2 Ruby Knock...
4:00 PM 2 Ruby Knock... 5:30 PM The Death of B... 7:00 PM Tossed & Found 8:30 PM Deranged Dating
3:00 PM Tossed & Found 4:30 PM An Evening W... 6:00 PM Deranged Dating 7:30 PM 2 Ruby Knock... 9:00 PM The Death of B...
Read longer descriptions of the shows and rate what you see on our website!
For tickets and more info, check out
www.BoulderFringe.com
or call the Box Office at 303-444-7328
Boulder Fringe 2014 Schedule Venue A
Venue B
Venue C
Venue D
Venue E
The Dairy Center McMahon Gallery 2590 Walnut Street
Community Dance Collective (CDC) 2020 21st Street
Wesley Chapel 1290 Folsom St
The BoT Cave (PMD Realty) 944 Pearl Street
The Boulder OUTLOOK Hotel 800 28th Street
Featuring the All You Can Artist Buffet! Doors at 6 PM
Wednesday September 17
Thursday September 18
9:00 PM KITSCH*
7:00 PM Tough Love 8:30 PM The American P...
7:00 PM Peace, Love a... 9:00 PM Peace, Love a...
7:00 PM KITSCH 8:30 PM Anecdotal
5:30 PM Tough Love 7:00 PM The Memory Bizaar* 8:30 PM Hey, Hey, LBJ!
7:30 PM I Miss My MTV*
7:00 PM Peace, Love a... 9:00 PM Peace, Love a...
6:00 PM Zero Tolerance: S...* 8:00 PM KITSCH 9:30 PM Anecdotal
3:00 PM Hey, Hey, LBJ! 5:00 PM The American P... 7:00 PM Hue Man* 8:30 PM The Memory Bizaar
7:30 PM I Miss My MTV
7:30 PM Zero Tolerance: S... 9:30 PM KITSCH*
3:30 PM The American P... 5:30 PM The Memory Bizaar 7:00 PM Hue Man 8:30 PM Hey, Hey, LBJ!
8:30 PM Zero Tolerance: S...
5:30 PM Hue Man 8:30 PM The American P...
7:30 PM “What Can I D...
Friday September 19
Saturday September 20
Sunday September 21
Monday September 22
7:30 PM I Miss My MTV
7:30 PM “What Can I D...
9:00 PM Tough Love
Tuesday September 23
7:30 PM Peace, Love a...
Wednesday September 24
9:00 PM Anecdotal
5:00 PM Hey, Hey, LBJ!
9:00 PM Zero Tolerance: S...*
7: 00 PM Hue Man 8:30 PM The American P
7:30 PM I Miss My MTV
Thursday September 25
5:30 PM Anecdotal 7:00 PM KITSCH 8:30 PM Zero Tolerance: S...
5:30 PM The Memory Bizaar 7:00 PM Tough Love 8:30 PM Hey, Hey, LBJ!
7:30 PM I Miss My MTV
Friday September 26
7:30 PM Peace, Love a...
6:00 PM KITSCH 7:30 PM Anecdotal 9:00 PM Zero Tolerance: S...*
2:00 PM The American P... 4:00 PM Tough Love 5:30 PM Hey, Hey, LBJ! 7:30 PM The Memory Bizaar 9:00 PM Hue Man
7:30 PM I Miss My MTV
Saturday September 27
7:00 PM Fringe ENCORE!
8:30 PM Fringe ENCORE!
5:30 PM Fringe ENCORE!
See other side for BYOV Schedule and Special Event Listings! *FRINGE TIP: The asterisks above note that you can get a 2-for-1 discount for that show!
Sunday September 28 Boulder Fringe
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Boulder Fringe 2014 Schedule Venue F
Neptune Mountaineering 633 S. Broadway, Unit A
Venue G
North Boulder Recreation Center (Racquet Ball Court) 3170 Broadway St
Venue H
Pine Street Church 1237 Pine St
Thursday September 18
3:00 PM For Now:...
Friday September 19
7:00 PM For Now:...
Saturday September 20
4:00 PM “What Can..
Sunday September 21
6:00 PM dirtland
7:00 PM For Now:...
4:00 PM dirtland
7:00 PM For Now:...
Venue J
Venue K
YMCA of Boulder Valley 2800 Dagney Way Lafayette
Frasier Meadows Retirement Home 350 Ponca Place
4:00 PM “What Can...
7:30 PM VIVA Pre... 7:30 PM “What Can...
Thursday September 25 6:00 PM dirtland
Friday September 26 Saturday September 27
Venue I
Windhorse Community Services 1200 Yarmouth, Suite C-1B
4:00 PM “What Can... 6:00 PM American...
4:00 PM dirtland
Sunday September 28
Boulder Fringe presents: 2014 Opening Night Celebration + Dance Party *** Flash Mob meet at Court House on Pearl Street @ 5:00pm Featuring the Big Time House Band, Comic host and all the Fringe 2014 artists The “All-You-Can-Artist-Buffet” is a high-energy kick-off to the Fringe Festival, where each Fringe act previews one minute, and the audience wins fabulous prizes, then dances all night. A huge hit every year, the opening night “All You Can Artist Buffet” is a high-energy kick off to the Fringe Festival, where each Fringe artist gets one minute to preview their show. Held at Fringe Central, the evening will also feature the chance to win 2014 show tickets and other fabulous prizes! Before the celebration, warm up your taste buds at the Fringe Central Beer & Wine Garden at The Dairy Center for the Arts featuring local brews, amazing food, zany artists and fun activities for the whole family. Big Time! House Band and all the Fringe 2014 artists When: Wed Aug 17. Doors at 6:30 PM Where: FRINGE CENTRAL STAGE - Dairy Center Cost: $5 (Free for 2014 Fringe Artists with pass) Warning: Adult Language
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Fringe Jazzy Brunch Food, drinks and fun!
Start the last day of the FRINGE with a dish of art and madness, topped off with a cup of beauty! Have brunch with the Fringe and meet the festival favorites, Encore! Performers, and some of the best darn brunch food on the Front Range. Hobnob with the Fringe, meet the audiences and artists and hear exciting ways that you can help to sustain this vital program in our community. The Fringe is a nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization who’s main purpose is to provide a space for independent artists to present their work in one of the very few formats that does not discriminate based on the content of the work, nor does the Fringe censor the artwork. In addition, 100% of the sale of the artwork goes directly to the artists and the Festival events are ALWAYS affordable. During the brunch you will have the opportunity to engage in some friend raising, fund raising, and fun raising, with raffles, art auctions, art vending and good old fashioned community networking. When: Sun Sept 28 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Brunch will be buffet style, so feel free to join us whenever during the event that suits you best! Where: FRINGE CENTRAL STAGE - Dairy Center Cost: $35/$25 general/artists (includes food, drinks and a ticket to one Encore show)
For tickets and more info, check out
FRINGE ENCORE! 2014 Created by Boulder International Fringe Festival and You (the audience)
Companies will be selected based on an average of tallies for all shows performed from the September 17-28th. Fringe Encore performers will be announced at the BIG TIME Daily on Saturday, September 27th. AND DON’T MISS BRUNCH! Enjoy a mimosa and some of the finest breakfast in Boulder at the Fringe Encore Brunch and then head out to see as many Fringe Encore shows as you can. (See event listing to the left \) Where and When: Sun Sept 28 (see below for times)
Dairy Carsen Theater Dairy East Theater Dairy Performance Space Wesley Chapel McMahon Gallery Trident Booksellers Community Dance Collective
1:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:15 PM 7:00 PM 8:30 PM
Cost: $12/10 general/students and seniors Ticket Deals: 5 punch passes available!
www.BoulderFringe.com
or call the Box Office at 303-444-7328
Boulder gFringe p Boulder Fringe presents: BIG TIME Daily Show Featuring the world’s most entertaining host and special Fringe guests (Artists and local heroes)
Every evening when Fringe performances end, the night comes alive at BIG TIME Daily! It’s the place where Fringe audience members, artists and crew can come together to kick back with a cold beverage and enjoy this informal variety show of performances and interviews with our very own Fringe performers. BIG TIME Daily is not only riddled with comedy, live music and unpredictable Fringe antics, it is the perfect opportunity to sample the festival’s offerings with live performances by different Fringe artists every night, as well as exclusive, behind the scenes interviews. So come on down and enjoy a cherished Fringe tradition! Big Time! House Band and all the Fringe 2014 artists, teachers and local celebrities.
Go to page 24 for details about each night’s antics! When: Nightly, doors at 10:30 PM (Sept 18-28) Where: FRINGE CENTRAL STAGE - Dairy Center Cost: FREE! Warning: Adult Language
Imagine! Core/Labor Source Created by Imagine! Core Labor Source
CORE/Labor Source, a branch of Imagine! Colorado, presents The Jungle, a selection of music, dance and theater pieces around a jungle and tropical theme. Performers in this program are participants in CORE/Labor Source programs, which provide opportunities for social, artistic educational and vocational growth to adults with physical and cognitive challenges. Hard work and integrity can overcome any type of challenge and, at Imagine!, we believe that everyone possesses an innate desire and ability to grow through learning and the arts and that, as we grow, we enrich our lives and our communities. Web: www.imaginecolorado.org When: Sat Sept 20 1:00 PM Where: FRINGE CENTRAL STAGE - Dairy Center Cost: Donations Accepted
On The Fringe of Sustainability By Sarah Oswald Create, contribute and solidify the wonderful community where you are an integral part! A discussion on how to co-create a more sustainable community and future for the arts. Where: FRINGE CENTRAL STAGE - Dairy Center When: Sun Sept 21 1:00 PM Cost: FREE!
R & R: Roundtables & Recreation Created by The Boulder Fringe Festival and Dairy Center for the Arts
Chill out at Fringe Central 2014 with a little R & R, roundtables and recreations, fun-filled games, talks, panels, workshops and presentations on topics including the creative aging, art science and technology, ecstatic dance, salsa, arts in education and more! Think TED Talks but without the TED and not always talking! Every day the Boulder Fringe hosts community friends and partners as they share the rich wealth of information and ideas that make Boulder unique. Topic and presenters will be listed at www. boulderfringe.com as well as on a Special Events board located at the outdoor stage and beer garden. Fringe Central R & R also includes games for the whole family as well as flash mobs and other live performances. For more info contact info@boulderfringe.com / 303803-5643 Full schedule at: www.BoulderFringe.com Where: FRINGE CENTRAL STAGE - Dairy Center When: September 17-28 at various times Daily Cost: FREE!
ARTIST-IN-HIDING: ROOTS Temporary Video Exhibit at The Dairy Center for the Arts Presented by The Boulder International Fringe Festival Created by Una Morera Make Art. Show Art. When a person makes art they often do it in a very private and quiet way. After making the art, showing it can be a foreign and intimidating endeavor. Artists rarely do both well. Showing art often needs an invitation, disguised as a maiden or a salesman, to beckon the artist to reveal that so precious and tender underbelly of vulnerability. This project represents that invitation. A group of handpicked artists, from all over the world, were formally requested to contribute to Artists-inHiding: Roots. Inspired from the Lars Von Trier film “The Five Obstructions,” they were given the following parameters: -Artists-in-Hiding are welcome to create films about any subject in any form (narrative, experimental, documentary) but films will include roots– in any form, literal/ figurative. Cast: Participants will be Artists-in-Hiding – which means, loosely, unpublished. Where: FRINGE CENTRAL GALLERY - Dairy Center When: Film will be shown on a loop in Fringe Central throughout the festival: SEPTEMBER 17-28, 2014
The Fast Forward Fringe: Film and Video
TINY CINEMA
Created by Davey B. Gravey Step right up! Davey B. Gravey is the finest purveyor of tiny cinematic experiences the west has ever known! Enjoy a short, silent super 8 film in this four-seat cinema- featuring live musical accompaniment from your projectionist, Dr. Gravey himself! Web: www.facebook.com/daveybgravey Cast: Davey B. & His Real Reels Art Form: Film + Music Rating: G - General Audiences: All Ages Admitted When: Wed 9/17 9:00pm-11:00pm Thu 9/18 6:00pm-11:00pm Fri 9/19 7:00pm-12:00am Sat 9/20 7:00pm-12:00am Fri 9/26 7:00pm-12:00am Sat 9/27 7:00pm-12:00am Sun 9/28 3:00pm-8:00pm Where: Dairy Stoop – Dairy Center for the Arts Cost: FREE! (tips appreciated) Warning: Too awesome
The Boe and Fast Forward Fringe Independent film and cultural performances on screen in high definition. Tix at thedairy.org, Dairy Live box office, or Boe counter Where:Boedecker Theater (The Boe) - Dairy Center When: Sept 17 1:00 pm God Help the Girl Sept 19-21 Frank Sept 19-21 K2: Siren of the Himalayas Sept 19-21 The Zero Theorem Sept 21 1:00 Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema Sept 21 4:00 Science on Screen: Big Data Sept 24 4:30 pm The Discoverers Sept 24-27 A Five Star Life Sept 27 1:00 Cyber-Seniors Cost: $11 general / $8 students and seniors / $6 Members
Viva Presents! Acting on the Fringe This is an acting workshop for ALL ages presented by the Society for Creative Aging with the Boulder County Arts Alliance and the Fringe! In this workshop, sparks fly between generations of performers, producers and directors. Instructor: Jim Carver Web: www.s4creativeaging.org Where: Frasier Meadows Retirement Home When: Thur Sept 25 7:30 PM Cost: FREE!
FRINGE TIP: Be sure to check out the wide range of special events and workshops at the Fringe this year!
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Boulder Fringe Theater
Gemma Wilcox London, United Kingdom / Boulder, Colorado
Kirchmann Productions South Africa
Maya Productions Boulder, Colorado
Band of Toughs Boulder, Colorado
theater simple Seattle, Washington
Written by Gemma Wilcox
Created by Shirley Kirchmann & Catherine Irwin
Written by Ami Dayan
Created by Colleen and the MTV Toughs
Written by Ricky Coates
Shadows in Bloom
Deranged Dating
Shadows lurk, jealousy seethes, plants talk... 11 Time Best-of-Fest performer Wilcox returns with her 2006 Pick-of-Fringe hit show! -Winnipeg-Free-Press
Shirley is 35 and single. Join her on her elusive search for love. A hilarious fusion of stand-up, skits, and absurd storytelling.
”Sexy, sharp and seamless” - Now Toronto
Previous winner of Best of Fest Winnipeg-Patrons Pick
“Shape-shifter extraordinaire” - Ottawa Citizen
Cast: Shirley Kirchmann Art Form: Solo, Theater Rating: Restricted: Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian Warning: Adult language
Web: www.gemmawilcox.com Cast: Written and performed by Gemma Wilcox Directed by Gemma Wilcox and Shana Cordon Art Form: Solo, Theater Rating: Ages 13 + Parents strongly cautioned: Some material may not be suitable for children under 13 Warning: Adult language
60 Minutes Show Times: Fri Sep 19 5:30 PM* Sat Sep 20 8:30 PM Sun Sep 21 6:00 PM Tue Sep 23 7:30 PM Fri Sep 26 7:30 PM Sat Sep 27 2:30 PM
60 Minutes Show Times: Fri Sep 19 3:00 PM Sat Sep 20 8:00 PM Mon Sep 22 4:30 PM Wed Sep 24 7:30 PM Fri Sep 26 6:00 PM Sat Sep 27 4:30 PM Tickets: $15/$13 general/students & seniors
Dairy East Theater
Tickets: $15/$13 general/students & seniors
2-for-1 Deal! Sept 19 Dairy Performance Space
REASON
Suicide is the #1 cause of death of US armed forces. A radical Pentagon-funded program tests the capacity of Mindfulness-Training to treat PTSD among combatants, veterans and their affected families. Web: www.REASONonSTAGE.org Cast: James O’Hagan-Murphy, Joshua Small, Abigail Wright, Jennifer Faletto, Maruta Kalnins, and Justin Cooke Art Form: Theater Rating: Ages 13 + Parents strongly cautioned: Some material may not be suitable for children under 13 Warning: Violence, Adult language 90 Minutes Show Times: Thu Sep 18 7:00 PM Fri Sep 19 4:30 PM* Sat Sep 20 1:30 PM* Mon Sep 22 6:00 PM* Fri Sep 26 9:00 PM Sat Sep 27 6:00 PM Tickets: $15/$13 general/students & seniors
2-for-1 Deal! Sept 18, Sept 19, Sept 22 Dairy East Theater
I Miss My MTV
The team behind the Fringe hit Midsummer is back! Dive into a mash-up of 80s music video and modern heroes, as we celebrate the adrenaline rush when music and image collide. Web: http://bandoftoughs. com/ Cast: Karina Costantino, Kebrina DeJesus, Monica Dionysiou, Jeffrey Goldberg, Michael Gunst, Silas Hall, Elizabeth Horab, Daniel Luna, Racheli Mendelson, Colleen Mylott, Janet Mylott, Annie Nash, David Ortolano, Cassie Pintal, Cynthia Ward, Jenn Zuko Boughn Art Form: Theater, Dance, Multimedia Rating: All Ages Admitted Warning: Fog Machines, Glow necklaces 75 Minutes Show Times: Fri Sep 19 7:30 PM* Sat Sep 20 7:30 PM Mon Sep 22 7:30 PM Thur Sep 25 7:30 PM Fri Sep 26 7:30 PM Sat Sep 27 7:30 PM
THE DEATH OF BRIAN: A Zombie Odyssey
This zombie odyssey to reunite Brian with his wife after his ‘demise’ is a “gut-munching master class in physical commitment” (Orlando Weekly). Devour this “exceptionally entertaining, and grisly” epic. (seattleactor.com) Web: www.theatersimple.org Cast: Ricky Coates - Writer/ Performer K. Brian Neel - Director Dan Yost - Audio Director/ Designer Art Form: Solo, Theater Rating: Restricted: Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian Warning: Nudity, Violence, Adult language 60 Minutes Show Times: Thu Sep 18 7:00 PM Sat Sep 20 5:30 PM Sun Sep 21 9:00 PM Mon Sep 22 7:30 PM Thu Sep 25 8:30 PM Fri Sep 26 6:00 PM Tickets: $15/$13 general/students & seniors
Dairy Performance Space
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2-for-1 Deal! Sept 19 The BoT Cave (behind Trident Cafe)
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Quake Theater Boulder, Colorado/New York, New York
The Awkward Art of Flying
Created by Lucia Rich and Claire Patton Pantaloons and pantomime, two cavewomen dreaming of flight, and a death match between debutante chickens. This vaudeville flirts with absurdist comedy in a string of unexpectedly human and poetic vignettes. Web: www.clairepatton.com www.luciarich.com Cast: Claire Patton Lucia Rich Art Form: Theater Rating: All Ages Admitted Of Interest: This show is approprate for all ages 55 Minutes Show Times: Thu Sep 18 7:00 PM Sat Sep 20 4:00 PM Sun Sep 21 9:30 PM Mon Sep 22 6:00 PM Thu Sep 25 7:30 PM Fri Sep 26 3:00 PM Tickets: $15/$13 general/students & seniors
Dairy Carsen Theater
Public Works Theatre Company Lafayette, Colorado
Wanda & the Wave
Adapted by Sondra Blanchard from The Old Woman and the Wave by Shelley Jackson. Ensemble collaboration with Sondra Blanchard, Nikki Frantilla, Brian Mullins, and Shoshana Bass. “Drip-drop!” Wanda scolds the wave, as she goes about life with her dog. She doesn’t know the wave loves her. A stranger awakens Wanda’s curiosity as to what lies beyond. Web: www.publicworkstheatre.com Cast: Sondra Blanchard, puppeteer Nicole Frantilla, puppeteer Brian Mullins, musician/composer Art Form: Theater, Puppetry Rating: All Ages Admitted Warning: Audience participation for kids, by or for kids 12 and under 45 Minutes Show Times: Sat Sep 20 11:00 AM Sat Sep 20 1:00 PM Sun Sep 21 11:00 AM Sun Sep 21 2:30 PM Sat Sep 27 11:00 AM Sat Sep 27 2:30 PM Tickets: $12/$10 general/students & seniors
Dairy Carsen Theater
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Boulder Fringe Theater THE DAIRY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN PRESENTED BY AFC+A
SEPTEMBER 11-15, 2014
Showcasing celebrities, experts in the arts and sciences, and community and public policy leaders as they propose solutions to inspire our communities to take an active role in claiming leadership in the browning of the conservation movement.
Tara Casanova Aurora, Colorado
Boulder Improv Collaborative Boulder, Colorado
Written by Tara Casanova
Created by Zac Chase
Infertility: The Comedy- ‘I blame Romantic Comedies!!!’ and other such rants drive this sometimes silly, sometimes sad show about the modern problem of infertility.
What happens in the cab doesn’t stay in the cab. Join us for an improvised look at the lives of two strangers in a taxi.
The American Parent Trilogy: Infertility: The Comedy
Two Blocks East
SAVE THE DATE | OCTOBER 2014
MASTER CLASS Tony award-winning play By Terrence McNally THE DAIRY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MARIA CALLAS Directed by Ami Dayan - with Tammy Meneghini as Maria Callas Featuring: James Baumgardner, Adam Ewing, Phoenix Gayles, Ariana Gibbard
Cast: Tara Hedberg, Deletta Laes, Ben Winter, Davida Terrell and Joe Smith Art Form: Theater Rating: Ages 13 + Parents strongly cautioned: Some material may not be suitable for children under 13 80 Minutes
november
7 - 21
Show Times: Thu Sep 18 8:30 PM Sat Sep 20 5:00 PM Sun Sep 21 3:30 PM Mon Sep 22 8:30 PM Thu Sep 25 8:30 PM Sat Sep 27 2:00 PM Tickets: $12/$10 general/students & seniors
A TWO WEEK CELEBRATION OF OUR NATION’S VETERANS WITH ART, LECTURES, FILM, CONVERSATIONS, PERFORMANCES, AND MORE.
Wesley Chapel
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Web: www.boulderimprov.com Cast: Myles Goldin Mark Labencki Nick Ford Art Form: Theater, Improvisation Rating: Ages 13 + Parents strongly cautioned: Some material may not be suitable for children under 13 Warning: Violence, Adult language, Virtual Nudity 46 Minutes Show Times: Thu Sep 18 5:30 PM* Sat Sep 20 5:30 PM Mon Sep 22 7:30 PM Tue Sep 23 6:00 PM Wed Sep 24 9:30 PM Fri Sep 26 8:00 PM Tickets: $12/$10 general/students & seniors
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to all of our incredible Volunteers that make this festival run smoothly. The festival would simply not happen without your dedication and support! Still want to volunteer? It’s not too late! Volunteering has many perks, including vouchers for FREE shows and, of course, that warm fuzzy feeling. To see how you can get in on the fun, go to www.BoulderFringe.com and click on Volunteer!, or email volunteers@boulderfringe.com.
OperaWorks Northridge, California
For Now: Love, Hate, Hope, and Fear
Created by Aks/Baltz/Drickey/ Gornstein Four musicians (voice, piano, violin and cello) create a musically improvised show for each performance, with only a manuscript in common. Laughter, poignancy and wonder abound in this original work! Web: www.operaworks.org Cast: David Aks, cello, Ann Baltz, piano, Ryan Drickey, violin, Kristin Gornstein, mezzosoprano Art Form: Theater, Improvisation, Music Rating: Ages 13 + Parents strongly cautioned: Some material may not be suitable for children under 13 Warning: Adult language
Windchime Productions Boulder, Colorado
“What Can I Do?”
Multimedia Environmental Presentation
Created by Laurie Dameron In 2012 I decided to use my gift of music, love of art and passion for this incredibly beautiful planet Earth to reach people in a unique way and inspire us all to be better stewards. Web: www.LaurieDameron.com Cast: “The “”What Can I Do?”” presentation features the photography of: Karl Snyder John Fielder And Filmmaker: Suzan Beraza” Art Form: Solo, Multimedia, Music, photography/film Rating: All Ages Admitted Warning: Devastation of Earth 60 Minutes
55 Minutes Show Times: Thu Sep 18 3:00 PM Fri Sep 19 7:00 PM Sat Sep 20 3:00 PM Sat Sep 20 7:00 PM Sun Sep 21 7:00 PM Tickets: $12/$10 general/students & seniors
Pine Street Church
Show Times: Fri Sep 19 7:30 PM OUTLOOK Hotel Sat Sep 20 4:00 PM Neptune Mountaineering Sun Sep 21 4:00 PM YMCA of Boulder Valley Tue Sep 23 7:30 PM OUTLOOK Hotel Thu Sep 25 7:30 PM Windhorse Community Services Sat Sep 27 4:00 PM Neptune Mountaineering Tickets: $8/$6 general/students, seniors & disabilities
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The Boulder Fringe is a proud member of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals (CAFF). These festivals abide by the guiding principles of being 100% Accessible, Unjuried and Uncensored and of giving 100% of box office proceeds directly back to the artists. Find out more info at www.FringeFestivals.com. Take your show on the road! Consider visiting one of these incredible Fringe Festivals. FRIGID New York Fringe, New York, NY: February• www.frigidnewyork.info Orlando International Fringe Festival, Orlando, Florida: May• www.orlandofringe.org London Fringe Theatre Festival, London, Ontario: June • www.londonfringe.ca Festival St-Ambroise Fringe de Montreal, Montreal, Quebec: June • www.montrealfringe.ca Ottawa Fringe Festival, Ottawa, Ontario: June • www.ottawafringe.com Alberni Valley Fringe Festival, Port Alberni, British Columbia: June The Toronto Fringe Festival, Toronto, Ontario: July• www.fringetoronto.com The San Diego International Fringe Festival, San Diego, California: July • www.sdfringe.org Regina International Fringe Festival, Regina, Saskatchewan: July • www.reginafringe.com Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, Winnipeg, Manitoba: July • www.winnipegfringe.com Hamilton Fringe Festival, Hamilton, Ontario: July 19-29, 2012 • www.hamiltonfringe.ca Saskatoon Fringe, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: August 2-11, 2012 • www.saskatoonfringe.org
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Calgary Fringe Festival, Calgary, Alberta: August•www.calgaryfringe.ca Island Fringe Festival / PEI, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island: August• www.islandfringe.com Edmonton Fringe Theatre Festival, Edmonton, Alberta: August• www.fringetheatre.ca Nanaimo Fringe Festival, Nanaimo, British Columbia: August• nanaimofringe.com Indianapolis Fringe Theatre Festival, Indianapolis, Indiana: August• www.indyfringe.org Fundy Fringe, Saint John, New Brunswick, Festival Dates: August• www.fundyfringefestival.com Victoria Fringe Festival, Victoria, British Columbia: August• www.victoriafringe.com Atlantic Fringe Festival, Halifax, Nova Scotia: August• www.atlanticfringe.ca Vancouver Fringe, Vancouver, British Columbia: September• www.vancouverfringe.com San Francisco Fringe Festival,San Francisco, California: September • www.sffringe.org Boulder International Fringe Festival, Boulder, Colorado: September • www.boulderfringe.com
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Peter Goldfarb New York, New York
An Evening With The World’s Greatest Actor
Bárbara Selfridge Oakland, California
Zero Tolerance: Sex, Math and Seizures
Gabrielle Orcha Boulder, Colorado
Mile Hi-Larity Improv & Sketch Comedy Denver, Colorado
How to Cornucopeia Peace, Love and Improv
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Written by Bárbara Selfridge
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Blessed with a talent beyond enlightenment, the world’s greatest actor takes the stage in a tour de force, one-man journey of love, loss and Laurence Olivier’s butt.
They say — “Be Kind to Your Children: They’ll Choose Your Nursing Home” — but what if your father institutionalized your brain-damaged sister?!! Yikes! A comedy! “...expands the definition of love.”
One woman, five characters. Each more outlandish than the last. Meet the “Boogie Man,” “VulvaDyke,” “The Jew,” “Ipsum,” and “Busty Boudoir Cohen-Starr.” Surprise. Transgression. Vaudeville. Burlesque. Laughter too!
Mile Hi-Larity’s “Peace, Love & Improv” is an exciting, fastpaced improvisational comedy show, guaranteed to cause laughs, giggles and big guffaws! Every show is different!
Description
Web: www.PeterGoldfarb.com Cast: Starring Peter Goldfarb Directed by David Ortolano Art Form: Solo, Theater, Brilliance Rating: Ages 13 + Parents strongly cautioned: Some material may not be suitable for children under 13 Warning: Audiences may be Awe Struck
Web: www.BarbaraSelfridge.com Cast: Bárbara Selfridge Art Form: Solo, Theater, StoryTelling Rating: Ages 13 + Parents strongly cautioned: Some material may not be suitable for children under 13 Warning: DNA
55 Minutes
75 Minutes
Show Times: Fri Sep 19 7:00 PM Sun Sep 21 4:30 PM Tue Sep 23 6:00 PM - Dairy East Theater Thu Sep 25 7:00 PM Thu Sep 25 9:30 PM - Dairy East Theater Sat Sep 27 5:30 PM
Show Times: Sat Sep 20 6:00 PM* Sun Sep 21 7:30 PM Mon Sep 22 8:30 PM Thu Sep 25 9:00 PM* Fri Sep 26 8:30 PM Sat Sep 27 9:00 PM*
Tickets: $15/$13 general/students & seniors
2-for-1 Deal! Sept 20, Sept 25, Sept 27
Dairy Performance Space
Tickets: $10/$8 general/students & seniors
Community Dance Collective
Web: gabrielleorcha.com Cast: Written, directed, choreographed, performed, conceived, gestated, birthed, midwifed, ordained, and consummated by Gabrielle Orcha. Art Form: Solo, Theater, Dance, Musical Theater, Improvisation, Music, GLBT content (gay,le sbian,bisexual,transgender), Clown and Bouffon Rating: Parental Guidance Suggested: Some material may not be suitable for children Warning: Nudity, Adult language, Educational 75 Minutes Show Times: Thu Sep 18 9:00 PM* Sat Sep 20 9:30 PM Tue Sep 23 7:30 PM Wed Sep 24 9:00 PM Thu Sep 25 6:00 PM Fri Sep 26 Midnight
Web: www.milehilarity.com Cast: Nick Nguyen Steve Smith Liz Smith Jeffrey Dallet Mark Risius Art Form: Improvisation Rating: All Ages Admitted Warning: Audience Participation
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60 Minutes Show Times: Fri Sep 19 7:00 PM Fri Sept 19 9:00 PM Sat Sep 20 7:00 PM Sat Sep 20 9:00 PM Wed Sep 24 7:30 PM Sat Set 27 7:30 PM Tickets: $12/$10 general/students & seniors
McMahon Gallery at the Dairy Center
Tickets: $12/$10 general/students & seniors
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Index by Show Title Show Title
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Shows, Events and Workshops Suitable for the Younger Set Use Caution: Artists rate their own shows and one man’s G may be another’s PG-13.
2 Ruby Knockers, 1 Jaded Dick: A Dirk Darrow Investigation
Theater
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2014 Opening Night Celebration & Dance Party
Special Event
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An Evening With The World’s Greatest Actor
Theater
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Anecdotal
Dance
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ARTIST-IN-HIDING: ROOTS
Special Event
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Bao Bao on the Fringe!
Workshop
4
Big Time Daily Show
Special Event
14
Burnt at the Steak
Theater
8
Conscious Burlesque
Dance
9
Deranged Dating
Theater
15
dirtland
Dance
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SHOWS RATED PG - PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED
Flying Dreams
Theater
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For Now: Love, Hate, Hope, and Fear
Music
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Fringe Encore! 2014
Special Event
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Fringe Jazzy Brunch
Special Event
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Hey, Hey, LBJ!
Theater
5
How to Cornucopeia
Theater
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Hue Man
Theater
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Theater Theater Theater Theater Theater Theater Theater Theater
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I Miss My MTV
Theater
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2 Ruby Knockers, 1 Jaded Dick Flying Dreams How to Cornucopeia Nice Is Not What We Do OFFbook On the Way to the Waterfall The Memory Bizaar Wanderlust
Imagine! Core/Labor Source
Special Event
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KidsFringe!
Workshop
4
KITSCH
Dance
9
Let’s Make a Book
Workshop
4
Lucid
Theater
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WORKSHOPS FOR Teens/Young Adults!
Nice Is Not What We Do (tales of death and family)
Theater
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Workshop Title
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OFFbook
Theater
7
Physical Comedy
Workshop
4
On the Way to the Waterfall
Theater
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Peace, Love and Improv
Theater
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Physical Comedy: the Art of Clowning Around
Workshop
4
R & R: Roundtables & Recreation
Special Event
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REASON
Theater
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Shadows in Bloom
Theater
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Tap Me on the Shoulder
Theater
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The Actor’s Process: A Master Class
Workshop
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The American Parent Trilogy: Infertility: The Comedy
Theater
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The Awkward Art of Flying
Theater
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The Boe and Fast Forward Fringe
Special Event
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THE DEATH OF BRIAN: A Zombie Odyssey
Theater
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The Fast Forward Fringe: Film and Video Tiny Cinema
Special Event
14
The Memory Bizaar
Theater
8
The Worst Pilgrim Ever
Theater
5
Tossed & Found
Theater
5
Tough Love
Dance
9
Two Blocks East
Theater
17
Viva Presents! Acting on the Fringe
Special Event
14
Wanda & the Wave
Theater
16
Wanderlust
Theater
5
“What Can I Do?” Multimedia Environmental Presentation
Music
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Zero Tolerance: Sex, Math and Seizures
Theater
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SHOWS RATED G - GENERAL AUDIENCE Show Title
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dirtland I Miss My MTV KITSCH Lucid Peace, Love and Improv The Awkward Art of Flying Tossed & Found Wanda & the Wave “What Can I Do?”
Dance Theater Dance Theater Theater Theater Theater Theater Music
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WORKSHOPS FOR Young KIDS! Workshop Title
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KidsFringe! Bao Bao on the Fringe!
Sondra Blanchard Adjei Abankwah
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Come to the BIG TIME Daily, nightly! at The Dairy Center for the Arts Interviews with artists and excerpts from shows. Sept 17-28, doors at 10:30 PM. Meet people. Play games. Win prizes. ALL FREE! NIGHT PARTY - ALL YOU CAN ARTIST BUFFET Sept OPENING (at the Lazy Dog Lounge - this night only) minute high-speed previews of Fringe shows. A huge hit every year. 17 One Challenge! Bring a small treat to share with all of the Fringe artists that night. SURVIVAL GUIDE Sept FRINGE Bring a water bottle and a compass tonight, baby. And some 18 clean underwears. We’re going to talk about how to make it
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DEFINE Survival:
because you (probably) aren’t at much risk of waking up with these jokers. Fill out the provided form so we can match you up appropriately.
Wanna Speed Fringe? Fill out form & bring to BIG TIME Daily.
Bring a Fringe virgin and win a prize! Sure, it’s a bit mercenary, but you’re a sucker for a prize (and we’ll even give your virgin a chance to win a Fringe pass for two)!
Offer them up! Bring us your young, fresh, untainted, unFRINGED minds so we can have our way with them! Make it a night we’ll ALL remember!
Wanna win stuff? In this space, define “survival.” Bring your answer to BIG TIME Daily tonight. Best definition wins a prize!
FRINGING Sept SPEED It’s time for America’s favorite pastime: Speed Fringing! right, take a number, sit down with a total stranger 20 That’s and get to know the artists! Way better than speed dating
VIRGIN SACRIFICE
SPEED FRINGE FORM! 1. Name: 2. Zodiac Sign: 3. Go-To Comfort Food: 4. Fave Fringe Show (if Artist, list your own):
TALENT SHOW Sept SECRET We’re looking for secret talents! Are you well-known as a comedian? Show off your yodeling skills. Famous for doing serious drama? Show us well you can tie cherries into knots with your tongue. Singer by trade? Wow us with your ability to paint like Picasso, blindfolded. 21 how Wanna show off? Bring a hidden talent, ready to share! Prizes will be issued! UP, STAND UP Sept GET (STAND UP OPEN-MIC) a comedian! Seriously. Tonight is your night 22 Everybody’s to prove to everyone that you SHOULD quit your day-job!
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Most hilarious, crowd-pleasing 2-minutes of stand-up wins a prize!
FAKE MUSTACHE OLYMPICS Tonight, folks, we’re having a mustache contest at BIG TIME Daily. But not just any mustache contest -- because what kind of Fringe event would have a regular old, dowdy, traditional, mustache contest? -- no, this is a fake mustache contest. Sport your best fake whiskers for a chance to win a prize.
Stache Up! Sport your finest FAKE Fu Manchu or Handlebar and you could walk away with something to twitch your whiskers at!
Will hilarity ensue? Make us laugh, win a prize. Maybe.
NIGHT Sept SPOOF They say mockery is the greatest form of flattery. Or something like that. Come watch Fringe artists and fans spoof other Fringe shows. of course!) Let us know ahead of time if you want to do a spoof. 24 (lovingly, Spoof Time! Parody an artist’s show in an endearing, playful way and, really, we all win. But, ok, we’ll probably give away a prize, too. I WAS 15... Sept WHEN Dear God, it’s me, Mar... oh jeez, did I really put that in my journal? Kids say the darndest things! If you’re not embarrassed of the thoughts you put to paper when you were younger, then you probably haven’t re-read them in a while! Dig up your old teenage journals and read 25 that us an excerpt of your most hilariously embarrassing angst-ridden teenage moments. My Life is a pit of darkness. Crack open your journal and bring us the best you’ve got!
NATIVES ARE RESTLESS Sept THE All this art-enjoying is making us hungry! Give your a treat with this food-themed BIG TIME. 26 taste-buds We’ll be talking (and possibly eating) food all night! Hunger Pang! In the teeny space below, draw your favorite food.
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STAFF APPRECIATION Know where you’d be without your techs, your volunteers, your Fringe staffers and organizers? Yes, you’d be outside in the dark, wondering what it all means. Come on down tonight with handwritten love letters to the people making this whole deal happen and we’ll put them in a little cardboard mailbox like it’s Valentine’s Day in the fourth grade.
Love the Fringe! Bring valentines for your favorite Fringe staffers.
BIG TIME TIP: The best place to get intimate with the Fringe is at the BIG TIME Daily
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