FALL 2019
magazine
FALL FASHION ISSUE CU BUFFS FOOTBALL YOUR BEST SOURCE FOR
Arts + Culture Events + Fun BoCo’s Best Dining Guide
GetBoulder.com
Getting people OUTDOORS
in Boulder for over
30 YEARS!
5995 Arapahoe Avenue Boulder, Colorado flatironssubaru.com
303.443.0114
A visit to Boulder isn’t complete without a stop downtown. The Pearl Street Mall and adjacent streets are filled with award-winning restaurants and amazing shopping options. Spend the day & evening people watching or enjoying street performers.
• • • • • •
September 13 - 15: Fall Fest October 4 and 24: Pearl Street Stampede October 31: Munchkin Masquerade November 8 and 22: Pearl Street Stampede November 24: Switch on the Holidays November 29 and Saturdays from November 30 - December 21: St. Nick on the Bricks • November 30: Small Business Saturday • December 7: Lights of December Parade • December 14: Freezie Fest
For a complete list of businesses and events, go online to VisitDowntownBoulder.com. One size fits all this holiday season! DowntownBoulderGiftCard.com
*Every Saturday & Sunday, City of Boulder Parking garages are free!
TREASURE YOURSELF WITH
starfish jewelry
An award winning gallery of unique, local and designer jewelry. Taylor & Tessier Elyria Jewels Carol Ferguson Made by Branch Sirkel Jewellery KIR Collection Lizzy James Heather Moore
1136 Pearl Street Boulder
Tat2 Designs Dean Davidson Erin Gray Design Ela Rae NYC Julie Vos Laurie Kaiser UNOde50 Lena James
Hammit Handbags
40 Years of
SANCTUARY Founded in Boulder 1979
There’s no place like home. HARDWOOD • CARPET • LUXURY VINYL • TILE • LAMINATE & MORE!
McDonald CARPET ONE &FLOOR HOME ®
6367 Arapahoe Ave. | Boulder
| 303-449-0011 | www.carpetone.com
Photos for illustrative purposes only. ©2017 Carpet One Floor & Home. All Rights Reserved
PEOPLE • PLACES • PURPOSE COMMUNITY 32 Seeking Safety
Boulder County’s SPAN helps victims and offenders through safe spaces and education. BY TOM BROCK
44 Sisterly Love
Sister-city relationships in Boulder County strengthen our international ties. BY SARA BRUSKIN
46 There With Care
This Boulder nonprofit helps families in crisis. BY LISA TRUESDALE
50 Little Willows
Clothing boxes (think Stitch Fix) of gently used kids’ clothes for families in need. BY EMILY O’BRIEN
52 C U Buffaloes Fall Preview
Coach Mel Tucker brings a winning attitude to Buffalo football.
59 FALL FASHION LOOK BOOK
BoCo’s fresh styles, bold designs and top trends.
59
92 Voter Evolution
Boulder County League of Women Voters is reaching a new, broader audience. BY TANYA ISHIKAWA
94 Z EE Jaipur Literary Festival
Authors from around the world come to Boulder for the fifth consecutive year. BY KERRY PARRY
8
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
FASHION BY 27TH & GRACE; PHOTO BY SARAH HILL PHOTOGRAPHY
BY LARRY ZIMMER
MORE
Where the colors are more vibrant, the sky is more blue and more than 187 hiking trails are waiting for you. St Julien Hotel & Spa - experience more.
9 0 0 Wa l n u t S t r e e t
| B o u l d e r, C o l o r a d o | 7 2 0 . 4 0 6 . 9 6 9 6 | w w w. s t j u l i e n . c o m
PEOPLE • PLACES • PURPOSE D E PA RT M E N T S 20 Boulder Buzz
Till the Whole World Sings/Poets Society in Boulder/The Magic Mushroom Initiative/Drag Queen Storytime/Reintroducing Wolves/Frozen Fact Finding/Jump on the JUMP/Muffler Man/ Beetle, Beetles Everywhere/Space for Support/ Lions and Tigers and Bears/Saving Snow/ Depression Genes Debunked
38 PEOPLE PROFILES 38 Warren Washington
One of the nation’s top climate-modeling scientists shares memories of advising presidents. BY TANYA ISHIKAWA
40 Reed Harwood
He’s making gap-year travel experiences a possibility for all kids. BY MATTHEW WILBURN KING
42 Paula Stone Williams
A transgender woman’s journey from religious rejection to acceptance. BY LISA TRUESDALE
88 Pettyjohn’s
Celebrating half a century in Boulder’s liquor scene. BY SARA BRUSKIN
H E A LT H Y L I V I N G 126 A Paradigm Shift of Psychedelic Proportions
20 10
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
Boulder is at the forefront of MDMAassisted psychotherapy research. BY VICKI ALLSOPP
MUSIC PROFILE 112 Derek DeMuth
He’s one of only 25 entrants selected for a fingerstyle guitar competition. BY DAVE KIRBY
LEFT PHOTO BY BRIAN DENGENFELDER; TOP PHOTO BY JOSHUA YOSPYN
BUSINESS PROFILE
SEE • DO • EAT
16 Meet Our Contributors 18
134
Publisher’s Note
A RT S & E V E N T S 96
vents & E Local Fun
So many things to see and do in Boulder County— don’t miss your favorites!
114 Arts & Culture Dance Film Music Theater Galleries Museums
A guide to action and adventure around the county.
134 Mountain Guide
What to see and do when you head to the high country.
152
134 BOULDER COUNTY’S BEST DINING GUIDE 138 Local Favorites 152 Restaurant Profile Japango celebrates 20 years on Pearl Street. BY KATE JONUSKA
160 Index of Advertisers
12
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
LEFT PHOTO BY AliveStudios.com; RIGHT PHOTO BY TOM HINERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY
130 Get Out and Enjoy
! e m i t l i a ’Its cockt
r Over 50 Years fo d te ra e p O d n a d Locally Owne e & Selection ic rv e S , e g d le w o n – Excellent K g in rk a P t u O & In t Saturday & Convenien y a d ri F ry e v E g FREE In-store Tastin
FREE DELIVERY TO YOUR HOME, OFFICE OR HOTEL!
Shop Online at www.liquormart.com Located in Downtown Boulder at 15th & Canyon OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Sunday 9am-9pm, Mon-Wed 9am-10pm, and Thurs-Sat 8am-11pm
FALL 2019
ACCOUNTANT
COVER PHOTO
Peggy Doyle
Tom Tunner
PUBLICATION DESIGNER
WRITERS
Photo courtesy Canova Home
PUBLISHER
ART DIRECTOR
Thomas W. Brock EDITOR
Heather Shoning
Allison Gray
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
ADVERTISING DESIGNER
Carol Brock Lisa Truesdale
Carol Banks
ASSISTANT EDITOR
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Sara Bruskin
Deanna Hoffman
ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES
Sara Bruskin
Nichole Greenley Julie Grimm Nicole Karsted Alex Mann Lauren Smith
E-NEWSLETTER EDITOR PROOFREADING
Nicole Karsted
Vicki Allsopp Sara Bruskin Tanya Ishikawa Kate Jonuska Julie Kailus Matthew Wilburn King Dave Kirby Emily O’Brien Kerry Parry Lisa Truesdale Camille Wilson GETBOULDER.COM THEATER REVIEWER
Beki Pineda
Copyright © 2019 by Brock Media Co. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any material in this magazine or on the Boulder Magazine website, including publisher-produced advertising, is strictly prohibited without publisher’s permission. Boulder Magazine is published by Brock Media Co., 603 S. Broadway, Suite A, Boulder, CO 80305. Phone: 303-443-0600. Fax: 303-443-6627. Subscription information: Send $5 for one issue or $15 for one year (three issues) to the above address.
❱❱ It’s all online at www.GetBoulder.com
»
READERS: Curious about a Boulder County trend that you think we ought to cover? Got an upcoming event that you’d like us to list? Get in touch with us by emailing events@ brockpub.com or calling 303-443-0600. ADVERTISERS: Call 303-443-0600 or email info@ brockpub.com. WRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS: If you have an idea for an article, we’d love to hear from you. Email Heather@ brockpub.com.
Boulder Magazine website: www.GetBoulder.com Brock Media email: info@brockpub.com
Tom Brock, Carol Brock with Fritz, Janae Mann, Alex Mann, Heather Shoning, Peggy Doyle, Allison Gray, Kerry Parry, Matthew Wilburn King, Lauren Smith, Nicole Karsted, Lisa Truesdale, Nichole Greenley and Kate Jonuska. PHOTO BY MOLLY STEELE, WWW.MOLLYSTEELEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM
16
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
THAT MOMENT YOU
TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL.
Explore your passion and find opportunities to advance professionally. Own your journey. ce.colorado.edu • 303.492.5148
PUBLISHER’S note
Sweet Home Boulder County
A
fter a hot, 95-degree day in late August, I had a chance to sit outside and enjoy a late evening as it rolled into night. Lightning sparked in the sky to the south and soft rain fell intermittently. Even as cicadas loudly proclaimed that summer was still here, a cool breeze announced that fall was on its way. Such is the beauty of the world we’re lucky to experience in Boulder County. If you periodically poke your head up from your phone or tablet, you’ll be rewarded with the glimpse of a land where nature has largely been preserved.
—starts on page 59
Find YOUR Style! Our always-popular Fall Fashion Special Section offers a wonderful look at local style and design, with a terrific variety of clothes, accessories and fashion ideas, so browse and have some fun.
FALL 2019
magazine
FASHION ISSUE
GETBOULDER.COM
You’ll be sure to find something to match your fall look—Lurch sure did, isn’t he GORGEOUS…certainly cover worthy!
Keep up with the latest in DAILY EVENTS, NEWS, BLOGS AND MORE at
GetBoulder.com
18
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
The better question is, I think, what hasn’t changed? Mainly it’s us. Towns across Boulder County work hard to offer a good home and welcoming community for everyone. Our arts and cultural events are second to none. You cannot BEAT our recreational offerings, and one of the big gripes from some here is that we have too MANY jobs. Boulder Magazine does its part to encourage diversity, culture and fun for all. I hope you spend time with this fabulous fall issue of Boulder Magazine—you’ll meet wonderful locals, find the best events, dine at the tastiest restaurants and learn about the important mission of SPAN (formerly Boulder County Safehouse). All of us at Brock Media are privileged to have the opportunity to share the best of Boulder County with you, and to bring YOUR community into YOUR home. Fall, to me, is the most magical season. To experience first-hand the incremental changes to the natural world is to take a deep breath of life itself. The season always fades faster than you think, so get out and make the most of it. Enjoy!
FOLLOW US on Social Media - @BoulderMagazine
LEAF PHOTO BY PLANNER
ENJOY OUR FALL FASHION SPECIAL SECTION
Colorado is my adopted home, and people often ask how Boulder County has changed in the 45 years I’ve lived here. The answer is, A LOT! The city of Boulder was the county seat, with country western bars, bikers, local buckaroo shops and a rodeo. The town ended at the dirt road that later became a paved 55th Street. Longmont was seriously western, with an agricultural base, wide streets, a small local population and to-die-for Mexican food. Erie was one street, but Lyons was sort of as it is today, a friendly small town. Louisville and Lafayette were tidy and family-focused, much as they still are. So what’s changed? Well, if you live here, you know how our towns roll today.
TO COLOR YOUR WORLD! AT BOULDER’S MOST UNIQUE GALLERY
Lapis Lazuli necklace and earring
TO COLOR YOUR WORLD!
Tractor Ammonite -Madagascar
Sulphur Crystals -Bolivia
Eucalyptus Vase - René Lalique Ca. 1925
Ruby & Zoisite -Tanzania
Pipe Organ Coral -Indo-Pacific
Onyx Bowl - Mexico
STUNNING COLLECTIBLES FANTASTIC GIFTS!
CRYSTAL GALLERIES, LTD. FINE MINERALS, FOSSILS, SEASHELLS & RENÉ LALIQUE GLASS 1302 Pearl Street l Boulder l Mon-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-4 l 303-444-2277 l crystalgal@qwestoffice.net l www.crystalgalleries.com
BoCo BUZZ
Till the Whole World
Sings
Poets Society Is Alive in Boulder!
One of the few all-poetry bookstores in the U.S. is located right here in Boulder.
Musician Scott Johnson founded World Singing Day in the hope of bringing people together through song. No American-Idol-style competition, no judgement and no awards. Just communities around the world singing together. Johnson says, “It’s time we embrace singing as a universal human activity—a joyful experience for everyone, regardless of talent, experience or ability.” This year, he anticipates nearly 1,000 participants in Boulder alone. A dozen local choirs will be there to lead the songs, and free lyric booklets will be passed out so everybody can sing along to a lineup of popular songs by artists including Louis Armstrong, Dolly Parton, Queen, Indigo Girls, Elton John and Bruno Mars. Current estimates predict 15,000 people will participate globally this year, and Johnson hopes to hit 1 million by 2024. He’s not stopping there, though: “Imagine millions of people in all 196 countries singing on the same day in the spirit of our common humanity.” Visit www. worldsingingday.org for more information.
20
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
On Tuesday nights, join a lively group for open poetry readings. Notable poets who have read at Innisfree include Nobel nominee Ernesto Cardenal (Nicaragua), Homero Aridjis (Mexico) and Sinéad Morrissey (Northern Ireland). At Innisfree, you may not find a man with a pipe in a smoking jacket, but you’ll definitely encounter an eclectic group of people with a wide range of poetry interests. – Matthew Wilburn King
PHOTO COURTESY WORLD SINGING DAY
Warm up your pipes and sing your heart out with hundreds of people on Pearl Street Mall on Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. The singers are celebrating World Singing Day, an international holiday that began here in Boulder in 2012. Over the years, people have participated in 22 different countries and on all seven continents— they even managed to get Antarctica involved, thanks to a New Zealand researcher at Scott Base who sang a Māori song in the frigid cold.
Brian Buckley and Katherine Hunter opened Innisfree Poetry Bookstore & Café—named after William Butler Yeats’ “The Lake Isle of Innisfree”—in 2010, and quickly expanded the business footprint on University Hill. The store sells anthologies alongside contemporary, foreign and Colorado poetry, with a side of pastries and espresso drinks.
BoCo BUZZ
The
“Magic Mushroom”
Coloradans voted to approve Initiative 301 in May 2019, decriminalizing psilocybin, the naturally occurring psychedelic compound produced by more than 50 species of mushrooms. Although this doesn’t make psilocybin legal, it’s considered a positive move toward legalizing psychedelics. Marcela Ot’alora, who was the principal investigator for the Boulder-based drug trials that used MDMA-assisted psychotherapy to successfully treat PTSD, considers this a victory in regard to destigmatizing the substance, and believes it’s an indication that the war on drugs narrative may have done more harm than good.
Initiative
Due to its nonaddictive nature and clinical trials providing strong evidence that the magic in the mushrooms is a revolutionary treatment for depression, addiction and endof-life anxiety, psilocybin-assisted therapy was granted breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA. “It’s great to have the public’s acknowledgment of the usefulness of the substance,” Ot’alora says, “both for personal growth and for therapeutic use.” Read about psychedelic drug therapy in “Paradigm Shift of Psychedelic Proportions” on page 126.
Drag Queen Storytime Who loves colorful makeup, eccentric outfits and big personalities? Well, most of us if we’re being honest, but especially kids! As part of Boulder Public Library’s Youth Services program, drag queens will be delighting little ones with two storytime events this November at the library’s main branch. The theme—just in time for Thanksgiving—is “Thankful for our diverse world.” Last year’s Drag Queen Storytime was a huge hit with locals, but a photo posted on the City of Boulder’s Twitter page resulted in national outrage, with commenters accusing the library of exposing children to sexual deviancy, even though the drag performances contained no sexual themes.
The event was indeed a hit with children, and became so popular that organizers had to move it to the library’s Canyon Theater to accommodate the large crowd. See drag queen Shirley Delta Blow’s storytime on Saturday, Nov. 23 and Miss Zarah’s on Monday, Nov. 25. Both events will take place at 10:15 a.m. See our events section for more library events on page 96.
Shirley Delta Blow
22
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
PHOTO BY JOANN KAPPE
Supporters added their own voices, with one commenting, “Maybe you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to teach your children about other people in the world besides the ones just like them? Guaranteed this was entertaining for young children, and they’re not judgmental like some adults...unless they’re taught to be.”
BoCo BUZZ
Reintroducing
Wolves
Coloradans used to see their fair share of gray wolves in the Rockies, but the last confirmed packs living in the state died off in the 1940s. Since then, our only sightings have been out-of-state wolves visiting the area, but one local group intends to change that. The Rocky Mountain Wolf Action Fund is working to reintroduce gray wolves to Colorado, and they need to gather 124,632 signatures to get their initiative on the ballot next year. Supporters cite ecosystem imbalance as the main need for reintroduction—as deer and
PHOTO BY JOSEF PITTNER
in Colorado‌ Maybe
elk populations have grown, their grazing has stripped river banks of vegetation, making them more susceptible to erosion. Those opposing the initiative say wolf reintroduction will pose a safety risk for a state with such enthusiastic outdoor recreation. Ranchers and woolgrowers are also concerned about the threat to their livestock, although the initiative does include state compensation for lost livestock. If successful, the initiative will introduce 20 to 30 wolves into Colorado by 2023.
Home Matters
to All of Us
Stay Informed | Get Involved
homewanted.org Boulder | Jamestown | Lafayette | Longmont | Louisville | Lyons | Nederland | Superior 24
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
BoCo BUZZ
Frozen Fact Finding This September, 600 people from 17 countries are embarking on the largest scientific expedition ever conducted in the central Arctic Ocean. It’s called The Multidisciplinary Drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate (MOSAiC). Researchers will take an icebreaker ship into the Arctic Ocean, let it freeze in the ice, and spend a year gathering data about sea-ice movement, cloud composition, precipitation, atmospheric aerosols and much more. The endeavor is the brainchild of Matthew Shupe, a research scientist at CU Boulder and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. He’ll be coleading the coordination team, and says the expedition will provide scientists with invaluable information to enable future climate models. “MOSAiC will give us a very detailed view into many Arctic processes that appear to be changing rapidly,” he says. “We have to understand these processes if we hope to understand where the Arctic system is going, and what role it will play in a changing global system.” Footage from the MOSAiC Expedition will also be used to create a film for CU’s Fiske Planetarium, to be screened in 2020.
Jump
on the JUMP for FREE! JUMP from Erie or Lafayette to Boulder and back for free from now until Nov. 30. Receive three, free one-day RTD passes using the RTD Mobile Ticketing app when you sign up with your email address. The JUMP bus is a high-frequency service and, as the Arapahoe corridor gets busier, it’s an ideal alternative for East Boulder County residents looking for easier, more reliable access to Boulder. Learn more at www. ridethejump.org.
Like Father Like Son Results for Every Generation! Eric and Alex are a dynamic team. Eric’s reputation for honesty and integrity precede him after four decades in Boulder Valley Real Estate. As a 2nd generation Realtor®, Alex keeps the team current on the latest trends in home marketing and emerging technologies.
ALEX & ERIC JACOBSON
Alex Jacobson: 303.523.8207 e: Alexj@BoulderCo.com Eric Jacobson: 303.437.0221 e: EricJacobson@BoulderCo.com
The Jacobsons are ready to serve you, our friends and clients. Expect the highest level of service from a team that understands that family comes first!
Call us today for a FREE market evaluation for your home!
www.JacobsonTeam.com
2425 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, CO 80302 FALL 2019
25
BoCo BUZZ
Beetles, Beetles Everywhere CSU researchers have found yet another reason to be worried about climate change: out-of-control beetle populations and dead spruce trees. A study published in Environmental Entomology suggests that increasing temperatures will extend the active season for spruce beetles, giving them more time to damage trees and more opportunities for reproduction, leading to subsequent seasons with even more beetles. This isn’t just an eventuality on the horizon—Colorado is already plagued by a spruce beetle infestation that has killed Engelmann spruce trees throughout 1.84 million cumulative acres since 1996, according to the Colorado State Forest Service. And the problem is only getting worse. The study showed that even an increase of 1 degree Celsius could extend the beetles’ flight period by several weeks.
Lyons, Colorado, Muffler Man
the Muffler Man? Back in the ’60s and ’70s, when road trips along newly created interstate highways were many a family’s summer vacation of choice, giant “Muffler Men” began popping up alongside the road, delighting and fascinating passengers in the panel station wagons cruising by. These colorful and imposing figures, made of fiberglass and standing up to a whopping 25 feet tall, often promoted a roadside business that could provide travelers with what they needed, like food, lodging, tires, gas or, yes, a new muffler. Sometimes, though, they were purely decorative, like this pitchfork-toting guy who has been guarding a hay farm just east of Lyons along Highway 66 for decades. He’s one of fewer than 100 Muffler Men still standing in the U.S. Give him a hearty wave the next time you’re passing through—panel station wagon not required.
26
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
Seeking treatment is an important step in addiction recovery, but what happens in between counseling sessions and support groups? Studies have shown that people are at lower risk for drug use when they have a supportive community around them, and that’s the goal of a new Longmont facility. The mission of the Recovery Café Longmont, a social space in the lower level of Central Longmont Presbyterian Church, is “to be a community of refuge and healing for people in recovery.” Generally open from noon–4 p.m., the café welcomes potential members who have been substance-free for 24 hours. A daily communal meal and coffee are offered, along with social and recreational programs such as yoga and art classes. The program is free, and ongoing members help out with meals and chores to support the whole community. For more information, visit www.recoverycafe longmont.org.
PHOTOS CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT BY LISA TRUESDALE; BY HHELENE; CPURTESY RECOVERY CAFE
Space for Support
JackPot
At Drift, the fall harvest is our favorite time of the year. Though we can’t promise wheelbarrow-sized nuggets, you’ll find dozens of choices to set your imagination ablaze—exotic genetics, pure fire and, of course, vintage strains. Now that’s a farm-to-table jackpot.
Where the Budtenders Shop. 1750 30TH ST. | BOULDER, CO | 720.612.4382 | MON – SUN – 9:00AM – 9:45PM SEE OUR DAILY MENU AT LEAFLY.COM/DISPENSARY-INFO/DRIFT-CANNABIX Drift is a recreational dispensary serving 21+ customers only.
BoCo BUZZ
Lions and Tigers and Bears—now free! The Wild Animal Sanctuary created the Wild Animal Refuge BY KERRY PARRY
The Wild Animal Sanctuary (TWAS) began rescuing large carnivores, including lions, tigers, bears and wolves, in 1980. The rescues often came from failing zoos or private parties keeping animals illegally. Since 1980, TWAS has responded to more than 1,000 rescue requests worldwide and has developed a reputation for taking good care of these beautiful animals. Its location in Keenesburg, Colorado, helps educate the public and offers visitors a unique opportunity to see these creatures in a natural habitat.
“After all the work we put in last year, we’re finally starting to bring in some animals.” says Pat Craig, founder and executive director, referring to two tigers and one lion that grew up together and are now enjoying a new 35-acre habitat. “They’re loving the area with its rolling hills, canyons and cliffs.” Two rare white tigers from Argentina will soon join them following the closure of the Buenos Aires Zoo. Additionally, the new facility will welcome four spectacled bears from Argentina and three Himalayan bears rescued from U.S. roadside zoos. The new bear habitat is huge, Craig notes. “The habitat is segmented, with 250-acre and 50-acre spaces,” Craig explains. “Bears get along extremely well when food is abundant, so it is
28
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
Smarter than the average bear, Max Bear—shown here at the Keenesburg location—is now a resident at The Wild Animal Sanctuary’s new southern Colorado location.
easy to have numerous bears living in a large habitat with the vast amount of fresh and high-quality food we provide. The 250-acre section will be for all species of black bears, while the 50 acres will be for a certain number of grizzly bears.” The two can live in the same space without fighting, he says, “but grizzlies are much smarter than black bears, so it’s better to separate them. Otherwise, the grizzlies take advantage of the black bears and gain access to the best hangout spots, food and dens.” The nonprofit sanctuary spent about $7 million acquiring the new property, half of it through fundraising efforts, and hopes to raise another $3.5 million. The fundraising program asks donors to purchase 1 acre of land for a one-time cost of $777. The donor then gives the land to the animals.
“What we are doing here is really groundbreaking,” Craig says, noting there’s no place like it. “We are the largest wildlife sanctuary in the world. We rescue not just animals in the U.S., but internationally too, which makes us unique.” The Keenesburg location will continue to house animals and serve as an education facility, but the new southern Colorado area will be strictly for rescued animals. Craig says the area is so vast that the public wouldn’t be able to see the animals, like they can in Keenesburg. The expanded acreage allows TWAS to welcome even more animals, and there seems to be no end to the need for such a facility. For information about donating or visiting the Wild Animal Sanctuary visit www.wildanimalsanctuary.org.
PHOTO COURTESY THE WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY
Last year, TWAS purchased a sizable piece of land in southern Colorado. The expanded area, the Refuge, enables the sanctuary to house even more rescued animals, and the staff has worked diligently to create habitats and build a nutrition center for processing food and feeding the animals.
MICRONEEDLING Membership Program • Anti Aging • Firm, smooth skin • Youthful look
2770 Dagny Way, #109 2370 Dagny Way, Lafayette CO 80026 Lafayette Co 80026 303-666-1199, www.aestheticsolutionsinc.com
Microneedling Membership Program
info@aestheticsolutionsinc.com
proven anti-aging benefits and is widely practiced in the field of aesthetics. The understood; by mildly injuring the skin and underlying dermis, the body’s own repair ed, and enhanced healing takes place. Microneedling increases the production of ing factors. Collagen is an essential protein that helps the skin look youthful, with a hy texture. scles, one time is great, but to truly benefit you should employ a routine. This is why ow offering a Microneedling Membership Program to bring a routine to your skin care at
The Membership Programs You chose either the twelve or six treatment program. Both programs are completed over a 12-month period.
The Treatments oven miconeedling procedures in rotation. These are PRP microneedling (A), regular Vivace microneedling with RF (C). Each treatment is followed by Low Level Light members are given a 1 oz Elovay Face Lotion after each treatment. Pricing n a monthly basis for twelve months. For the twelve-treatment program, the fee is hs. For the six-treatment program, the fee is $169/month for 12 months. Significant Savings atment program, and compared to the cost of individual treatments and product costs, pproximately $1400 Refer a Friend and Save er, get a credit equivalent to one of their monthly payments.
ww.aestheticsolutionsinc.com and our YOUTUBE Video at
FALL 2019
29
BoCo BUZZ
Radio Recognition for CU Buff Voice Larry Zimmer
“It’s a great honor to have my name on the home radio booth, which was my office at Folsom Field for 42 years,” Zimmer says. “It also honors the many people who worked with me as analysts, producers, engineers, statisticians and spotters.” Read Zimmer’s CU Buffaloes Preview on page 52.
30
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
Left to right: Bill Marolt, Alfred Williams, Chad Brown, Matt Russell, Barry Remington, Larry Zimmer and Dr. Eric McCarty.
PHOTO COURTESY LARRY ZIMMER
The University of Colorado football organization recently honored Larry Zimmer, one of the most recognizable figures in the state’s sporting history and “voice of the Buffaloes,” by naming the CU radio booth after him. Despite numerous honors over the years, this one is bittersweet.
BoCo BUZZ
SAVING
SNOW If you’ve visited a popular ski resort on a holiday weekend, you’ve got a good idea of how many snowsport fanatics there are. Heck, just look at I-70 to see their outrageous numbers. Now, imagine the impact of all those people pushing back against climate change. Professional snowboarder Jeremy Jones began harnessing the power of powder-obsessed masses in 2007 when he founded the Boulder nonprofit Protect Our Winters (POW). To keep snowpack from disappearing forever, the POW team encourages its 130,000 supporters to embrace alternative energies, attend protests and contact state representatives about legislative bills that would cut emissions. Jones is also rallying other snow pros—from Olympic skiers to winter-wear moguls—and sending them to exert their considerable influence on lawmakers. No supporter is too small, though, and speakers from POW give school assemblies on climate change to teach the younger generations as well. For a seasonal twist on activism, it even has a blog post titled “How to Talk Climate at Thanksgiving.” Visit www.protectourwinters.org for more info.
Depression Genes Debunked Depression, a mood disorder that affects millions of people, is a high-priority study topic in the medical research community. For several decades, scientists have looked into the possibility that certain genes make people predisposed to depression, which would have shed light on the disorder’s cause. From there, researchers hoped to directly target “depression genes” to find better treatment options. Unfortunately, this theory did not hold up in a 620,000-person study conducted by a team at CU Boulder’s Institute for Behavioral Genetics. While smaller studies claimed strong correlations between 18 various genes and clinical depression, CU’s large-scale study shows those genes have the same correlation with depression as genes selected at random. Perhaps we can speculate that depression is most closely linked to being human. n FALL 2019
31
INTERVIEW
Like many nonprofits, SPAN relies on volunteers and community support to keep its programming strong for those who need it most.
Seeking
Safety BY TOM BROCK
Anne Tapp has witnessed nearly three decades of change in the domestic violence landscape of seemingly sublime Boulder County. She started her career at Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN) 28 years ago, when it was known as Boulder County Safehouse. An old, tiny home and a bit of borrowed space in a nearby church housed victims seeking refuge— the office for the entire operation and space for domestic-violence programs. Boulder Magazine publisher Tom Brock talked with Tapp about the early years of the organization, how the country’s current social climate affects violence here at home and what she considers the future of fighting domestic violence.
32
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
❱
Tom Brock: What were some of the major issues you dealt with early in your career? Anne Tapp: We had just started our transitional
housing program and it was an eight-unit apartment complex. It was owned by Boulder Housing Partners, and we ran the direct service piece. It was one of the first transitional housing programs for domestic violence survivors in the state. We learned a lot about what the post-crisis, post-shelter needs were as families rebuilt after crisis. Since that time, we have expanded to look at permanent housing for survivors, and that housing piece is such an enormous barrier for people moving out of crisis.
T: The name change, from Boulder County Safehouse to Safehouse Progressive Alliance for… A: Nonviolence. It’s a mouthful.
PHOTOS COURTESY SPAN
A
Boulder County’s Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence helps victims and offenders through safe spaces and education
Own a Home in Frasier Meadows 4190 Eutaw Boulder 80303
A Jewel Nestled Among Million$! Come home to this lovely spacious home in sought-after Frasier Meadows
A Realtor Who Knows Boulder Inside and Out Call Ann Today for ANY & ALL of Your Real Estate Needs
ANN COOPER & ASSOCIATES 303.517.0447
anncooper@boulderco.com
INTERVIEW
T: SPAN is easier. Why the change? A: Yes, we’re pushing SPAN. We changed the name in
about 2004, and it was driven by the recognition that the safehouse is just a component of what we do, and that by that time we’d really expanded programs to include earlier intervention. So, how do we provide support before someone feels like the only thing they can do is flee in the middle of the night and come to a shelter? And then, what are the needs after shelter? How do you help people rebuild their lives after shelter? We wanted to get the focus off of just safehouse and get the community thinking about what does nonviolence look like, and how do we do that partnership or alliance with other community efforts? Also, the city of Broomfield became its own county. We have served Broomfield since we opened our doors in 1979, so we wanted to make clear that the Boulder County Safehouse wasn’t just attached to Boulder County.
source to anyone who’s experiencing any level of abuse or living in fear of the potential of abuse.
T: Social media’s been around long enough that you can see its impact. There also seems to be a lot of contention, even misogyny, in public discourse. Do you think that contributes to increased domestic violence? A: I do. It’s not necessarily that our culture is more
violent now. I think it has been violent for a long time, but the consequences of being cruel in social media are pretty nominal, so you know, 15 years ago if you were a bully on the playground or a bully in the office, people knew about it, and even if they didn’t know the right thing to do, they knew about it. Now with social media, you can be an anonymous bully. You can be cruel and hurtful and face no consequences. I think it has really emboldened a level of cruelty that finds its way back into personal relationships, families and workplaces. I think the national kind of divisiveness has fed into a mindset of ‘the other,’ and any time we ‘other’ somebody and any time we dehumanize somebody, it’s so much easier to be cruel to them, to be hurtful to them, and to dismiss their pain or our accountability for injuring them.
❱
T: You actually see a link between increased cruelty and actual acts of violence?
A: Definitely. Of course, it’s more anec-
Volunteers harness community events to educate the public about the services and volunteer opportunities with SPAN.
T: The new name focuses on “nonviolence.” What is your audience for that message? A: We intentionally moved away from language that be-
comes too limiting and elicits too many stereotypes. Our audience is anyone who’s impacted by intimate partner violence, relationship violence and even community violence. There’s such a relationship between the violence or abuse that someone might be experiencing in their relationship or in their home and what they’re at risk of in the community. We want to make sure that we’re a re-
34
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
dotal than research-based, but I can tell you that immediately after the last election and the rise of the alt-right and much more visible white supremacist rallies—and this is probably the first time in my experience, having done this work for now almost 30 years—we’re serving more and more survivors whose abusers were part of white supremacist networks. I don’t think that’s a coincidence, and certainly we have seen a significant decline in Latina survivors and immigrant survivors reaching out for help due to fear of ICE intervention.
T: We both know that Boulder County is not immune to social ills. How many people do you help every year? A: Often, the community’s shocked to learn the rate
of domestic violence in Boulder County. There’s an average of 1,800 domestic violence–related calls to law enforcement each year, and we know only about one in 10 victims actually calls, so that’s 18,000 report-
… I can tell you that immediately after the last election and the rise of the alt-right and much more visible white supremacist rallies—and this is probably the first time in my experience, having done this work for now almost 30 years—we’re serving more and more survivors whose abusers were part of white supremacist networks. –Anne Tapp
able incidents of domestic violence annually. That’s almost 50 a day. Any other crime happening at the rate of 50 a day would be considered an epidemic. We’d all come together and demand change; we’d try to figure out creative solutions. But because domestic violence is so hidden, and often victims are reluctant to share what’s happening in their lives, the epidemic remains hidden. We serve more than 2,000 adults, teens and children each year. Then we respond to another nearly 9,000 crisis calls annually, so there’s a lot of domestic violence that is happening in our community.
❱
T: Let’s explore SPAN’s outreach into the community. You have the safe facility that serves 2,000 each year. What about those other 9,000 that you may deal with? A: In the majority of cases, survivors actually don’t
come through emergency shelters. They may have gotten other types of support, and so most of the people that we see in our programs come from outreach and advocacy programs. So, they’re working with our Lawyers for Victims program to get a protection order, or they’re meeting with a counselor at one of the numerous locations where we host support groups throughout the community, or they’re contacting and meeting with one of our housing advocates in the community.
What does it mean to be truly home? At Elevations, as a not-for-profit credit union built around the community, providing you a homegrown mortgage strengthens us all. Because we are only truly prosperous
together.
Personal & Business Banking l Mortgage Loans l Business Loans elevationscu.com l 303.443.4672
It matters where you bank.
Federally insured by the NCUA
FALL 2019
35
INTERVIEW
It’s not always because they need shelter. It can be because they’ve just separated from their abuser and the abuser’s left the house and now they don’t have the money to pay the next month’s rent. It’s just the crisis of trying to extricate yourself from an abusive partner and rebuild your life, and to stay two steps above the bottom rung of crisis, which can be incredibly challenging to do in this community.
❱
T: I assume you serve not just women but men, children and others?
A: Yes. We built a new shelter in 2008, and when we opened that shelter, we opened it as an all-genders shelter. The vast majority of victims we work with are women whose abusers are their male partners, but we are increasingly serving trans survivors of intimate partner violence, and men who may be victims of their male or female partners.
T: What is the condition of someone when they come through your doors? SPAN helps families escape and overcome abuse and violence through its variety of educational programs and housing options.
36
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
A: It can vary, of course, but let’s back up a little. Imagine what you would have to endure before getting to the point of saying, “I’m leaving my home. I’m leaving everything behind and taking my kids,” or
worse yet, “I can’t take my kids because my abusive partner won’t let me.” The level of trauma and violence that’s happened before someone gets to the point where they feel like, “I’ve got to do this,” is really profound, and I believe, as a community, sometimes we don’t think about that. We think, “Well, if I was abused I’d just leave,” but just leaving means oftentimes leaving everything that you know and everything that’s familiar, to go to a place where you have no idea what to expect or what’s going to happen next. By the time someone comes to our shelter doors, they’re very traumatized, they’re living in terror.
Sarka Kubicova (720) 229-9915
Sarka@ModernPrestigeRE.com
Peyman (Sasha) Razifard (303) 667-8738
Peyman@ModernPrestigeRE.com
www.modernprestigere.com
T: So, you primarily deal with people who are in crisis. What programs do you have to prevent someone from getting to that point, or to educate the community about symptoms of domestic violence? A: Our education program starts very young. We have
school-based programs that are intended to reach young people who may be experiencing distress or conflict in the home and don’t know who to say that to, or how to get help. Reaching young people is critical, both in terms of being a resource before they’re so traumatized that it begins to show itself in their behaviors, and at the same time to also provide alternatives to bullying behavior. When the mean kid gets attention, it reinforces the life lessons they are exposed to both in the home and in the community and increasingly through social media. Much of the education work that we do with young people is encouraging exploration of how do I get my needs met without being mean, and how to be in relationships with people without losing my temper.
4348 Pebble Beach Dr, Niwot, CO 80503 MLS #878557 • 5 Bedrooms • 6 Baths • 3 Car Garage Price: $1,360,000
T: What happens next when someone arrives who is traumatized and seeks your help? A: The shelter team works with the family around some
basic needs, helping people get comfortable in the shelter, getting familiar with the staff, trying to de-escalate what can be an overwhelming experience. The staff is immediately working on safety planning, especially if the abuser’s out and about, or the kids are in school and the abuser knows where they go, or other ways the victim may still be at risk in the community. And then we ease into kind of longer-term planning. What makes sense for this survivor? Is the relationship over? Are they thinking about returning? If they are, how can they do that in a safe way? What are their resources so they are clear about their options? We have a housing team that’s also located in the shelter, so as soon as the survivor’s caught their breath, they’ll start working with the housing team to look at post-shelter housing resources. We’ve been fortunate in the last few years to bring in Interview continued on page 137
4624 Sunnyside Pl, Boulder CO 80301 MLS#880521 • 5 Bedrooms • 5 Baths • 2+ Car Garage Attached Price: $1,449,900
5251 Olde Stage Rd, Boulder CO 80302 MLS#887835 • 4 Bedrooms • 4 Baths • 2 Car Garage • 4 + Acre Lot Price: $1,100,000
100% of Listings SOLD 2010-2018 Period
FALL 2019
37
PEOPLE profile
Advising Presidents
Educating the highest office in the land about the perils of climate change
W
hen Dr. Warren M. Washington started working at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in 1963, it took computers roughly one day to simulate one day of climate. Today, computers can simulate a century of climate within 10 days.
38
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
PHOTO BYJOSHUA YOSPYN
BY TANYA ISHIKAWA
PHOTO COURTESY NCAR
Dr. Warren M. Washington working at NCAR early in his career researching climate change.
Washington retired last year as one of the nation’s top climate-modeling scientists after six decades of pioneering accomplishments. He advised five U.S. presidents about climate science and contributed to the research used by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change that was awarded the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. He was presented the National Medal of Science from President Barack Obama, among many other awards over the years. This past May, Washington and colleague Michael Mann were together awarded the 2019 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement. Washington shares stories about NCAR’s contributions to climate science, as well as his unusual path to innovation in his autobiography, “Odyssey in Climate Modeling, Global Warming, and Advising Five Presidents.” In addition, he says it’s imperative to recognize his NCAR colleague Akira Kasahara whenever writing about climate modeling advances. One of Washington’s most memorable career moments was in 1990 when British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher made a special stop at NCAR on her way to meet Ronald Reagan in Aspen. She was there to learn about climate change from a one-hour lecture by Washington. “When time was up, her science adviser stood up and said, ‘It’s time to go.’ She pointed at my slides (there was no PowerPoint at that time), and said, ‘I’m not leaving here until I’ve seen every one of those,’” he says. “Afterward, she sent me a nice autographed picture and letter from 10 Downing Street.” He later installed a simple climate model at the White House for John Sununu, chief of staff to President George H.W. Bush. Washington felt there was a need to educate about, rather than sensationalize, how climate models work. “Scientists like myself were concerned about climate change very early on—even in the late ’70s and early
’80s. We have turned out to be mostly right. Also, satellites and instruments on the ground and above the atmosphere put together a good picture of how much change has occurred and what causes the changes. It turns out the burning of fossil fuels and increases in the carbon dioxide content of the atmosphere explain a lot of the warming happening now,” he says. Washington believes the National Climate Assessment is a critical tool for understanding the impacts of climate change, and developing plans and policies for reducing those impacts. Though he is discouraged with the current administration’s policies and actions related to climate change—namely its attempts to reduce funding for the assessment—he is hopeful about technological innovations that will reduce fossil-fuel use and sequester carbon dioxide. He drives a Tesla and recycles as much as he can. He and his wife, Mary Washington, are worried about plastic’s long-term negative environmental impacts, so they are reducing their plastic use. With 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, they are concerned about future generations. As an NCAR Distinguished Scholar, Washington now volunteers weekly on research, reviewing reports and publications, and mentoring colleagues. As the first African American to earn a doctorate in meteorology, he continues to focus on increasing diversity in the field. He is setting up fellowships at the American Meteorological Society and at his alma maters, Pennsylvania State University and Oregon State University. “At 83 years old, I am hoping something will happen more quickly by addressing climate change. I’ve seen the attitudes have changed,” Washington says. “I’m always encouraged by young people, who I enjoy working with.” ■ FALL 2019
39
PEOPLE profile
Reed Harwood (in back) with Dragons’ director of student programming, Aaron Slosberg.
HERE BE DRAGONS
Reed Harwood is making what was once mythical exploration a possibility for all kids
W
Our most profound learning doesn’t happen in the classroom. It comes from meandering up a creek bed, peeking under stones, digging through the muck. –Reed Harwood
40
hen Malia Obama set out to explore the Andes in 2016, she chose a Boulder-based company, Where There Be Dragons, to guide her 83-day gap year expedition through Bolivia and Peru. Providing unique programs for students, educators and adults, Dragons offers cross-cultural, experiential education programs in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Established in 1993 to provide foundational learning experiences that shift students’ understanding of themselves and their place in the world, Dragons exists “because we believe that creating a certain kind of global community will lead to a better world,” says owner and executive director Reed Harwood. Harwood began working for Dragons over a decade ago as a program instructor in Tibet and India and recently bought the company in 2017. His passion for experiential education formed two decades ago in Ontario, where he spent his college summers working as a canoe guide. Since then, he has worked in a variety of teaching and leadership positions at the college level, as a teacher of world history and global studies at the high school level, and as a wilderness guide in California and Alaska. “Our most profound learning doesn’t happen in the classroom. It comes from meandering up a creek bed, peeking under stones, digging through the muck,” Harwood says. “It comes from getting into environments that surprise, challenge and divert us from our everyday context.”
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
PHOTO BY ERIN KING
BY MATTHEW WILBURN KING
PHOTO BY AliveStudios.com
Since its creation, Dragons has sought to “break down barriers and enhance understanding between people and communities around the world.” As in the case of Malia Obama, Dragons’ programs were initially targeted to upper-middleclass and wealthy families, but the company has since expanded its efforts to increase diversity, equity and inclusion so young adults from Chicago’s southside, inner-city Los Angeles and rural pockets of America also have the opportunity to discover themselves and their place in the wider world. The organization has met this goal by providing financial aid to those with a demonstrated need over. Dragons recently became a certified B-Corporation, a certification reserved for “businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability.” One of the elements considered for the certification was Dragons’ extensive grants program. It invests in the communities where Dragons works, and provides up to $150,000 in annual financial aid to match a new needs-based scholarship program focused on minority and underserved communities. The Dragons Fund, a program established in partnership with the Common Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, manages the program. “The work of international education carries inherent imbalances with regard to issues of race, class, gender, privilege and power,” Harwood says. “The aim now is to nurture a community of critical self-reflection and awareness of these themes and the way they impact our work.” Going forward, it’s clear Dragons will continue to serve families like the Obamas, while also expanding program accessibility to students from lower socio-economic groups so that they too can explore, dream and discover. ■
Reed Harwood in front of the Where There Be Dragons Pearl Street office.
FALL 2019
41
PEOPLE profile
CALL ME PAULA
I was once a successful, well-educated, white American male. Now I’m a woman, and I definitely get treated differently by society. –Paula Stone Williams
42
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
P
A transgender woman’s journey from rejection to acceptance BY LISA TRUESDALE
aula Stone Williams often gets mail addressed to “Paul.” She understands when it’s just junk mail addressed incorrectly because of outdated mailing lists. “But usually,” she says, “it’s an arrogant statement of superiority from a religious person intent on correcting my sinful ways. I never cease to be amazed at the confidence of fundamentalists.” Williams’ perceived “sinful ways,” according to those fundamentalists, can be traced back to 2013 when she came out as transgender, changed her name from Paul to Paula and began living life as a woman. At the time, she was working for a large religious nonprofit organization, writing for a religious magazine and preaching at two large megachurches. After she came out, she was promptly fired from every single one of those jobs. “I wouldn’t be welcome to preach at any of those churches today,” she says. “Not as transgender and not even as a woman.” In 21 states, you can’t be fired for being transgender, Williams explains. But in all 50 states, you can be fired for being transgender if you work for a religious organization. She learned that the hard way.
PHOTOS COURTESY PAULA STONE WILLIAMS
Finding Her Way Williams says she can trace her gender awareness back to her earliest memories, around age 3 or 4. She didn’t yet know the word “transgender,” of course, but she believed that a “gender fairy” would appear and ask whether she wanted to be a boy or a girl—and she was prepared to declare “Girl!”
Paula Stone Williams addresses a gathering of TED speakers at the TEDSummit 2019 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
“I didn’t hate being a boy,” she says. “I just knew I wasn’t one.” But the gender fairy never arrived. And though she felt conflicted, she proceeded with her life as a man, getting married, having children, building a distinguished career and experiencing what she realizes now was “white male privilege.” After losing all of her jobs, struggling to gain acceptance from her conservative parents and dealing with the pain of shattered friendships, Williams retreated into a very private existence at her home in Lyons. Then, over the next year, things started to change. Her parents eventually came around to the idea that they now had a daughter instead of a son, and her relationships with her former wife (of nearly 40 years) and their three grown children continued to strengthen. And then, just when she thought she’d never deliver another sermon, she discovered Highlands Church in Denver, a very inclusive church that welcomed her with open arms. She began preaching regularly once again, made lots of new friends and soon realized, “I love the church more now than before I was ostracized.” Last year, Highlands Church joined with two others to start Left Hand Church in Longmont, where Williams now serves as the Pastor of Preaching and Worship. When she’s not preaching, Williams speaks around the world on the subject of gender inequity, and also presents a talk with her son, Jonathan, who is a pastor in New York City and the author of “She’s My Dad: A Father’s Transition and a Son’s Redemption.” One of her solo TED talks has been viewed on YouTube more than 2 million times. In it, she says, “There’s no way a well-educated white male can understand how much the culture is tilted in his favor.” The differences between the ways men and women are treated astounded her so much, in fact, that she finds herself apologizing to other women for once being a man. But that doesn’t stop her from keeping a sense of humor about it all, which she injects into her sermons and TED talks. “I get my hair cut less often now, but it costs ten times more,” she laughs. “And what’s with women’s clothing? Do the size numbers really mean anything?” ■ FALL 2019
43
COMMUNITY profile
LOVE
Thirty-five years of sister-city relationships in Boulder County strengthen our international ties. BY SARA BRUSKIN
Maruf Mirahmatov touches up the paint on the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse. He is a fifth-generation artisan from Tajikistan whose grandfather worked on the original teahouse design.
Boulder’s Sister Cities Jalapa, Nicaragua | Lhasa, Tibet/China | Dushanbe, Tajikistan Yamagata, Japan | Ciudad Mante, Mexico Yateras, Cuba | Kisumu, Kenya | Nablus, Palestine Kathmandu, Nepal | Ramat HaNegev, Israel
Longmont’s Sister Cities Chino, Japan | Ciudad Guzmán, Mexico
44
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
T
he most famous sister-city partnership in our area is undoubtedly the one Boulder shares with Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Locals and tourists alike treasure the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse for its stunning craftsmanship and the cross-cultural friendship it represents. Few people, however, know that Boulder has a whopping 10 sister cities, and Longmont has two of its own. In 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower founded the Sister Cities International program, intending to foster people-to-people diplomacy. The organization’s stated mission is “to promote peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation—one individual, one community at a time.” Boulder embraced that mission in 1984 with its first sister city, Jalapa, Nicaragua. The relationship began during the height of the Contra War to show solidarity with people living in the war-torn Jalapa Valley. Boulder representatives have since helped fund and construct water systems to bring clean, potable water to more than 2,200 families in the rural area. In return, artists from Jalapa recently visited Boulder to paint murals and teach workshops on Nicaraguan art and culture. Helen Vernier, board member of the Boulder Jalapa Friendship City Projects, helped facilitate this trip. “As divisive as this world can be, and as hard and uncaring as it can seem, it’s important to know that there are human connections to be made, and they matter,” she says. Such connections and cultural exchanges have continued and
PHOTO COURTESY BOULDER DUSHANBE TEAHOUSE
Sisterly
Workers dig a trench for a water pipeline in Nicaragua.
No two of us are alike.
PHOTO COURTESY FRIENDSHIP CITY PROJECTS, BOULDER JALAPA
a memorial service should reflect that. expanded in cities all over the world. Longmont established its first sister city connection with Chino, Japan, in 1991. Ciudad Guzmán, Mexico, followed in 1998, and now there is a thriving student-exchange program between Longmont and both of its “sisters.” Students from Longmont can participate in 10-day trips to Japan or Mexico, and local adults can volunteer to host visiting students or chaperone trips abroad. It hasn’t been easy, though. Funding is always a challenge, and one of Boulder’s later sister city additions was fraught with controversy—Nablus, Palestine. People were worried that creating sister city ties with Nablus would make a political statement that could drive a wedge into the program. Meanwhile, supporters maintained that building civilian friendships—in spite of political turmoil—captures the spirit of the sister city project. The Nablus relationship was rejected by Boulder City Council in 2013, but the council reversed its decision in 2016 and welcomed Nablus into the sisterhood in 2017. Since then, Kathmandu, Nepal, and Ramat HaNegev, Israel, have also joined the project. Sara Martinelli, co-owner of Three Leaf Concepts— the management company that operates the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse—thinks international relationships are invaluable to our society. “These kinds of programs really open the doors to other cultures,” Martinelli says. “By allowing people to actually share experiences, it brings us all closer together in breaking barriers as we focus on what we share rather than our differences.” ■ Visit www.bouldercolorado.gov/sister-cities or www.long montsistercities.com to learn more about these programs. Donations and volunteers are always needed.
Rely on your Dignity Memorial® provider to capture the essence of a person’s life in a single ceremony.
Crist Mortuary
Mountain View Memorial Park
Boulder CristMortuary.com 303-442-4411
Boulder MountainViewMP.com 303-442-4448
BOLDER SOCIAL MEDIA @BoulderMagazine
M5207_2558_Crist_0423_MountView_PNT_Persona_3-5x7-125_C.indd 1
10/31/16 6:14 PM
events news fun! FALL 2019
45
COMMUNITY profile
“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” –Albus Dumbledore, in “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”
A
s a Hollywood producer working on the first three Harry Potter movies, Paula DuPré Pesmen learned a lot about the world’s most famous boy wizard. And, like Harry, she realized she was in a position to use her powers for good. Inspired by her husband’s battle with cancer, Pesmen started a wish-granting program to host sick children on the Harry Potter movie set. One day, she had an epiphany: Although she was happy they could make the kids smile, even for just an afternoon, families with critically ill children face isolation. They need a lot more assistance than a few magical hours at Hogwarts can provide. “When a family has a critically ill child, one parent has to quit their job, and it doesn’t take long for the family to be in financial distress,” she explains. “Even the most basic things, like grocery shopping and running errands, become overwhelming.” So, in 2005, Pesmen founded There With Care, a nonprofit that started in her garage and has since expanded to include a main office in Boulder, a small
Boulder Nonprofit Is “There With Care” for Families in Crisis BY LISA TRUESDALE
46
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
PHOTOS COURTESY THERE WITH CARE
♥
DOWNTOWN ✪ LOUISVILLE
ROOFTOP PATIO // BRUNCH • LUNCH • DINNER HAPPY HOUR // HAND CRAFTED COCKTAILS // SUNDAY BRUNCH GOD BLESS JOHNNY CASH
S CRAT C H • LOC AL • NAT U R AL
LIVE MUSIC TUES/WED/THURS NIGHTS
817 Main Street • Louisville, CO (303) 993-2094 • www.waterloolouisville.com
FALL 2019
47
Pesman (right) with a family receiving assistance from There With Care during a difficult time.
office in Denver, a food pantry in Aurora and a chapter in the San Francisco area. After receiving referrals from social workers at 15 different hospitals, There With Care provides the basics a family needs when they’re dealing with a medical crisis—things like groceries, diapers, cleaning supplies, gas cards, and toys and games that keep a child’s mind (and their siblings’ minds) off their illness, if only for a little while. “We take these things off a family’s plate when they’re in crisis so they have the time they need to focus on their critically ill child and on their family,” Pesmen says. “One mom said to me, ‘The meals were so helpful. I didn’t have to worry about what to make for dinner, but instead I could just focus on my kids and make memories.’” There With Care is able to handle a few hundred cases at a time—about 150–175 in the Boulder office alone—thanks to a dedicated full- and part-time staff that equals about 20, a board of directors and a whopping 800 volunteers who sort donations, assemble care packages, deliver to the families, raise funds and work at events. Anne Trujillo, an evening news anchor at Denver’s Channel 7, is a member of There With Care’s board of
48
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
directors. When she met Pesmen, she was immediately “hooked” on the organization’s mission of providing “thoughtful care.” (It also helped that Trujillo and her family are Harry Potter fanatics; they even own a Ford Anglia, the car featured in the films.) “I say ‘thoughtful care’ because it’s never just a onesize-fits-all approach,” Trujillo says. “Families have very specific needs when they are in medical crisis, and the staff and volunteers spend time talking and truly listening to families so they can find the right ways to help them along their journey. It’s meaningful work, and I’m proud to be associated with such an incredible organization.” Although providing food is an essential component of There With Care’s mission, Pesmen emphasizes that it’s so much more than that. “It’s never just a bag of groceries,” she says. “We’re building a community around families in crisis, and we always add a personal touch. Volunteers decorate the delivery bags, and they sign cards of love and support for the whole family. “Yes, it usually starts with food delivery. But it turns into a family knowing they’re not alone.” ■ Visit www.therewithcare.org to learn how you can help.
ProFeSSional CuStoM Fr a Ming at CoMPetitive PriCeS
• First Friday artwalk • new art Shows every other Month • artists in residence Located in Historic downtown LouisviLLe
916 Main St. • 303-664-0043 Monday-Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-5
www.creativeframingartgallery.com
FALL 2019
49
COMMUNITY profile
How a small nonprofit is making a
BIG IMPACT for families in need. BY EMILY O’BRIEN
K
im Gentert and her sister, Tricia Runkles, believe in a community where everyone has just enough. Born in Denver and raised in Longmont, they longed to better serve their community— especially the children in it. Gentert says they began by asking themselves, “What if there was a way to take the excess from the overwhelmed and provide it to those in need? Could we be part of the solution?” Stemming from this, the two sisters founded Little Willows, a nonprofit providing beautifully coordinated clothing boxes (think Stitch Fix) of gently used kids’ clothes to underserved families. At least 10 everyday outfits, one fancier piece, three to four pajamas, new packages of socks and underwear and, if available, items such as outerwear, are delivered seasonally, unless children outgrow them sooner. Boxes are arranged by size, season and style. The gifted clothing sets are for children sized preemie through 5T who are in foster care, facing homelessness or have special needs. The sisters’ dream is to give new life to well-loved clothes so that when they’re placed in the hands of a new family, it would feel completely different, “like an intentional gift.” “No overflowing drawers, no empty closets...simply homes with enough good, quality things to provide for their daily
50
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
Visit www.littlewillows.org to learn more about donating your gently used clothing or getting help for a family in need.
FALL 2019
PHOTO BY AliveStudios.com
needs and make them feel at home,” Gentert says of the donated clothing sets. To ensure the donated items meet their standards, the sisters, along with many helpful volunteers, do a fair share of sorting and organizing by the size and seasonal needs of each child on the receiving end. Boxes provide all essential clothing needs for about a week, and the cute everyday styles help bolster confidence in little ones. “We know the process is worth it every time we get to see the joy and ease it brings to families receiving a beautiful box. I have a smile on my face all day after delivering a clothing box to a little one’s home. As a willow tree symbolizes, our hope is that each box helps cultivate strength and confidence in a child’s life so they can withstand the greatest of challenges,” says Gentert. The organization currently serves families via referral through partnering organizations, but Runkles says the organization’s board provides a case-by-case approval for families with clothing needs that have not been referred through a partnering organization. The sisters operate out of their homes in Longmont and Fort Collins, and serve Boulder, Larimer and Weld counties. They say coworkers can make or break a job, and working as sisters and best friends is a dream come true, although it hasn’t always been easy. “Getting this organization off the ground has been an adventure for sure,” says Gentert. “It is crazy to think back a year to when Little Willows was just an idea in our heads—now it is a fully functioning nonprofit. Once we got our 501(c)(3) status, it felt like a huge accomplishment!” And community partnerships are growing by the week. Maple Star Colorado, MOPS, The Family Village, Waggle, Trailhead and The Genesis Project are all on their roster. Always in need of clothing and financial donations, Little Willows has several clothing drop-off locations along the Front Range. “People can also make financial donations online,” Gentert says, “so we can continue to provide these at no cost to families.” ■
51
CU BUFFALOES preview
“Satisfied is not in my vocabulary.” Coach Mel Tucker brings a winning attitude to Buffalo football. BY LARRY ZIMMER
“IF YO U
52
T G O IN ’R E N O
G
Y P HYS TO P L A
YO U W O N’T
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
IC A L F O
BE ON THE
L OT B A L
FI EL D.”
,
PHOTOS COURTESY CU ATHLETICS
f
or the third time in a decade, a new football coach will roam the Buffalo sidelines in 2019. Mel Tucker brings an “old-school” philosophy to Boulder. He expects his team to play hard, fast and with an edge. “If you’re not going to play physical football, you won’t be on the field,” he says. “We want to win the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. We will play relentless defense and, on offense, we want to be able to run the ball on our terms.” He not only stresses physical football, but also discipline, consistency and fundamentals. When asked if he was satisfied with his team after being on the job for a bit more than eight months, he says, “Satisfied is not in my vocabulary. We must always get better. We’re a much better conditioned team right now. To compete at a high level, you must be in shape. You must be able to progress in practices that will be harder than a game. The opportunity to play football at the Division I level is a privilege, not an entitlement.” He feels his players have bought into the new culture. They know what is expected on the field, in the classroom, in the weight room and in their daily habits. Take it from Brian Cabral, who thought he was retired but has joined Tucker’s staff as advisor/counselor for players and coaches. Cabral played for the Buffs in the 1970s, sports a Super Bowl ring from his playing days with the Chicago Bears and was a full-time assistant coach for 23 years at Colorado under five different coaches. He told a luncheon crowd in Colorado Springs, “What I do know is the discipline and the toughness that coach Tucker brings—holy cow, it’s fun to watch. The transition from one head coach to another is hard for
(Page 52) Coach Mel Tucker brings his “old-school” philosophy of hard and fast football to CU. (Right) Quarterback Steven Montez (Below) All-Pac-12 linebacker Nate Landman (Page 56) The CU Buffs take on the CSU Rams.
the athletes, but the players are responding to the demands—and it is demanding.” Tucker knows how to win. He has two national championship rings from serving as an assistant coach at Ohio State and again at Alabama. To use the words of athletic director Rick George, “He has great experience and a terrific pedigree.” Indeed. The 46-year-old Tucker played college football at Wisconsin and has risen through the ranks as an assistant coach through Michigan State, Miami (Ohio), LSU, Cleveland Browns (NFL), Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL), Chicago Bears (NFL), Alabama and Georgia. While this is his first stint as a college head coach, he has learned from an impressive list of coaches beginning with his college coach,
54
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
Hall of Famer Barry Alvarez. Nick Saban, arguably the most successful coach in college football, had his eye on him early. He had recruited him out of Cleveland to play at Michigan State. Tucker turned him down, but Saban gave him his first job as a graduate assistant with the Spartans. Tucker followed Saban to LSU and then returned to the Big Ten as defensive backs coach and later codefensive coordinator at Ohio State under Jim Tressel. Tucker coached defense in the NFL at Cleveland, Jacksonville and Chicago for 10 years before Saban called again. As assistant head coach and secondary coach at Alabama in 2015, Tucker helped the Crimson Tide win the national championship. He accompanied defensive coordinator Kirby Smart to Georgia to coach the Bulldog defense and, in his three years, the ’Dawgs were 3210, won a Southeastern Conference Championship and played for the national championship. Tucker says, “I have taken a little bit of something from every place that I have coached, but I have to be myself. The team is going to be a reflection of me and how I believe the game should be played.” All-Pac-12 linebacker Nate Landman gets it. “We see that our coach wants to be a champion and is doing everything he can to be a champion. We are on board.” When Rick George was searching for a new coach, one of his stops
was to interview Tucker at his home in Georgia. George laughingly relates that when he and his associate Lance Carl entered the house, the dining room was decorated in black and gold. It appears that Tucker was targeting this job. Tucker says, “My agent and I had studied jobs that were open and yes, I did want the job. I’m happy everything came together. “I felt the program was in good shape. The facilities were impressive. I’ve seen a lot of them, even in the NFL, and what we have ranks at the top,” he says. “There are certain things that you have to do in order to be in position to win a championship, and those things are in place in Boulder.” Win It All It’s apparent that Tucker already had a plan when he arrived in Colorado, and it didn’t take him long to put that plan into motion. He set out to build his coaching staff and to organize the recruiting. Tucker said he realized that the Buffs needed more depth so they stepped up the recruiting with the goal of building a team that cannot only win the conference championship but win it all. “Yes,” he says, “I mean beating Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma. If you can’t beat them, you can’t win a national championship.” One of the first steps was to bring Cymone George on board. She left Georgia Southern to become the di-
449 Main St. (720) 815-2875 smokinbowls restaurant.com
246 Main St. (303) 827-3790 jefes longmont.com
LONG E LIV LONG MONT • • • •
Bring in this ad for a FREE bowl boost! Gluten free & vegan-friendly menu Longmont-raised organic meats Fresh Food Fast
• Two Rooftop Patios • Over 100 Whiskeys! • Happy Hour Sun-Thurs 3p-6p • Whiskey Wednesday, BOGO Whiskey • Bring in this ad for FREE Signature Fries • Live Music Friday & Saturday at 8:30, NO COVER
• Bring in this ad for FREE Chips & Queso! • 1$ off tacos on Taco Tuesday • Happy Hour every day 3p-5p • Over 100 Tequilas y Mezcals • Daily Lunch Specials
526 Main St. (303) 827-3380 theroost longmont.com
rector of recruiting. She says Tucker “is very up on technology and big on building relationships.” Tucker is fond of saying that the Buffs are recruiting Savannah to Seattle and it’s not much of an exaggeration. In the past, Colorado has been strong in California and Texas, but the Buffs have expanded into Big Ten territory and have been building new relationships in Louisiana, Georgia and Washington. That said, Tucker has been tireless in building relationships with high school coaches and players in Colorado. Keeping Darrin Chiaverini on the staff was key. The former Buff wide receiver has solid contacts in his home state of California and in Texas, where he coached at Texas Tech. Tucker added assistant head coach to Chiaverini’s title, as well as wide receivers coach. “He does a great job recruiting. He’s relentless,” Tucker says. “He loves CU through and through.” Another Tucker innovation is having his assistant coaches not only recruit in their assigned geographical areas, but also for their position. In putting together his staff, aside from Chiaverini, Tucker kept CU legends, running backs coach Darian Hagan and linebackers coach Ross Els. The defensive coordinator’s job went to Tyson Summers and the offensive coordinator is Jay Johnson. They will be the architects of Tucker’s plan to bring power football to the Pac-12. Most important will be quarterback Steven Montez, now a senior. He has started 27 games in his career and in 2018, he set 16 new CU records. In his career he has passed for more than 6,841 yards. Wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. is on most preseason All-American teams. Last year he caught 86 passes for 1,011 yards and six touchdowns. He led the nation with 9.6 receptions per game. As a runner he gained 115 yards and scored five touchdowns. All of this while missing three games because of injuries. He leads a stable of fine receivers, including K.D. Nixon, Dimitiri Stanley, Jaylon Jackson, Tony Brown and Maurice Bell. Will Sherman, Tim Lynott and Colby Pursell will lead the offensive line, which must improve. There is no experience at running back, but Tucker says, “We have three, four, five guys whom we can rotate. I feel good about it.” Mustafa Johnson, a junior this year, anchors the defensive line. He’ll be surrounded by inexperienced but impressive young talent. Nate Landman and Carson Wells will lead the linebackers along with versatile Davion Taylor who plays all over the field. There is talent in the secondary which must develop.
56
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
COLORADO BUFFALOES 2019 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Aug. 30 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Oct. 5 Oct. 11 Oct. 19 Oct. 25 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 23 Nov. 30 Dec. 6
Colorado State Nebraska Air Force at Arizona State Arizona at Oregon at Washington State USC at UCLA Stanford Washington at Utah Pac-12 Championship at Santa Clara
When Tucker steps onto Folsom Field for the home opener against Nebraska, it won’t be his first time. In 1994, he was a senior on a Wisconsin team that was one year removed from being the Rose Bowl champion. The Badgers were ranked 10th and the Buffaloes 7th. “Colorado had a great team,” Tucker remembers. “I can remember Ralphie running right past me. It was a great atmosphere and a special place to play. We came out on the losing end of the deal [CU 55, Wisconsin 17].” While Colorado is predicted to be last in their division, there is an air of confidence in the locker room. Tucker is optimistic about 2019 and the future. “There are certain things that you have to do to be in a position to win. I’ve seen it and been through it. Those experiences I bring to the table, and our players have bought into that,” he says. “I feel extremely supported. Chancellor DiStefano, Rick George and I work well together. I let Rick know what I need, we prioritize it, and then we knock them off and get it done.” Buff fans are hoping it will get done on the gridiron. ■
Spread love. CBD lotions from Bluebird Botanicals available now. Visit our Louisville store and mention this ad for 20% off! 410 S. Arthur Ave Louisville, CO
Mon–Fri 9:15 am–5 pm (720) 726-5132
BluebirdBotanicals.com
FALL 2019
57
LOOK BOOK
Reese bell-sleeved V-neck cashmere sweater. CHRISTINAS
BOCO FRESH STYLES BOLD DESIGNS
TOP TRENDS FALL 2019
59
The Odells luxe multi-stitch cowlneck sweater. BARBARA & COMPANY
60
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
PHOTOS COURTESY RETAILERS
LOOK BOOK
Johnny Was boho embroidered peasant tops. LITTLE BIRD
FALL 2019
61
LOOK BOOK
Magnolia Pearl, vintage-inspired pieces designed in Fredericksburg, Texas. Fabrics are made in-house and all distressed details are done by hand. ISLAND FARM
62
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
THE
bes t co llectio n
I S Y O U R S.
FEATURING
Porto • Bailey 44 Veronique Johnny Was Alembika • Acote Joe’s Jeans
elegance
SIMPLE
Open Monday-Saturday, 10-6 • Sunday, 12-5 BOULDER • 303.443.2565 • 1505 PEARL STREET DENVER • 303.751.2618 • 1067 SOUTH GAYLORD
www.barbaraandcompany.net View new arrivals on Instagram @barbaraandcompany FALL 2019
63
LOOK BOOK
Steppin’ OUT Bos. & Co. tall waterproof leather boot with plaid wool detailing. PEDESTRIAN SHOPS
Timberland “Sienna” high waterproof boot. SHOE FLY
Casta menswearinspired “Feira” loafer. SHOE FLY
Pendleton Rocky Mountain National Park Chelsea Bootie. Hand-stitched moccasin-style boot with sheep wool insoles and rubber outsoles. MY SAVING GRACE
dot Rollie polka- e. o sh p -u lace RS E T IS S E L O TWO S
64
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
Boulder’s Destination for Fashionable Women BED|STÜ • BIRKENSTOCK • BLUNDSTONE • COUGAR DR MARTENS • FLY LONDON • FRYE • JEFFREY CAMPBELL KORK-EASE • MIZ MOOZ OLUKAI • OTBT ROVERS • SOREL • TIMBERLAND • TIGER • VANS and many more unique brands...
947 Pearl Street (10th & Pearl) 303.443.7463 | www.shoeflyboulder.com @shoeflyboulder ** UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP ** FALL 2019
65
LOOK BOOK
Birkenstock “Arizona” suede sandal with shearling lining. PEDESTRIAN SHOPS
66
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
FALL 2019
67
LOOK BOOK
fresh
&youthful Boulder Opal necklace. RED CANYON ARTS
Left: SWTR sweater in dark blue. Stevie May printed midi skirt. Myers Collective leather ring-handle pouch. Right: Stevie May blouse. Denim by Black Orchid. Myers Collective leather ring-handle pouch. ARROW WOOD
Gola “Coaster Rainbow” sneaker. SHOE FLY
Sterling silver etched earrings. RABBIT BRUSH GALLERY
68
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
Sterling silver “face sketch” earrings. RED CANYON ARTS
FALL 2019
69
LOOK BOOK
Robin Piccone swimwear collection and cover-ups that provide comfort, coverage and breathability.
Holiday Escapes
Wallaroo hats are packable and the perfect companion to any sun-drenched vacation. SPF protection, too.
Plunging neckline suit, held together in the right spot to ensure no slippage ever. All resort wear by NANI NALU
70
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
MOUNTAIN
finery
Raffi merino wool half-zip Italian sweater with Hagen cotton shirt and JZ Richards silk tie from Boulder. THE REGIMENT SHOPS
Flatirons and Longs Peak mountain pendants in yellow, rose or white gold with diamond accent. Platinum available upon custom special order. ERIC OLSON MASTER JEWELER
Luxe wool and alpaca sweaters, plus unique clothing and gifts from around the world. ALPACA CONNECTION
Keen sandals. Perfect Boulder County wear. BROWN’S SHOE FIT
FALL 2019
71
6 1
FIND YOUR FASHION
Develop your personal “truly you” look for your everyday clothes BY LISA TRUESDALE
If trying to decide what to wear fills you with dread, it’s time to jazz up your wardrobe. With the help of Boulder-based personal stylist Marian Rothschild, we’ve compiled a list of tips and tricks to help you determine your signature style, capitalize on what’s already in your closet and shop with confidence.
Inventory your closet. Those pieces you swear you’ll wear “someday”? You won’t, so get them outta there! And the pieces you wear over and over? “Take a good, hard look at the similarities,” says Rothschild. “What do they have in common?”
Tip: Make a shopping list of pieces you want more of, or things you need to balance out your wardrobe, advises Rothschild.
Know your body shape. This isn’t because
one shape is preferable to another; it’s because certain clothes are naturally going to look better on you than others, so you should take full advantage. For example, if your body is a pear shape, with narrow shoulders but fuller hips, you likely look best in clothes that are elongating, like V-neck or boatneck tops, or pencil skirts.
3
Tip: If you’re unsure of your body shape, find a body-shape calculator online, like the one at www.omnicalculator.com/health/body-shape.
Get visual. Create a Pinterest board with
images from online catalogs and the websites of your favorite brands. The next time you’re wearing an outfit that makes you feel especially confident, snap a selfie and upload it to your board. Or go the low-tech route—clip pictures from catalogs and magazines and tack them to a bulletin board. “When you’re creating a fashion vision board, include anything that makes you think, ‘Oh, I really love that!’” says Rothschild. But avoid the high-end fashion magazines, she adds, since they show highpriced designer fashion and not outfits that people actually wear on a daily basis.
Tip: Add to your board weekly, monthly, or at
the very least, seasonally, Rothschild says. Use it as inspiration when shopping, or for mixing and matching pieces you already own.
Choose colors wisely. “Different
colors make you feel different emotions, and the colors you wear affect how you’re treated by others or how you feel about yourself,” Rothschild says. For instance, red evokes feelings of power and importance, while blue projects creativity and positivity. Physical features like hair color and skin tone also affect which colors look best on you.
Tip: To learn which colors you should be wearing,
contact a professional stylist for a color analysis, or download an app like My Best Colors.
72
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
2
4
PHOTOS BY SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
Steps for Identifying Your Signature Style
5
Play up your statement pieces. Do you often wear
something that’s distinctively you, like big earrings, colorful belts, high-heeled boots or the color purple? Don’t be afraid to stick to the statement pieces you love most and coordinate your outfits around them.
Tip: “Wear a flattering color up by your face, like in a necklace or
scarf,” suggests Rothschild. “For example, with a solid-colored top, wear large white fashion pearls or multi-strands of coral.”
Identify your personal style. With your fashion vision board,
you now know what you love and what you wear the most. Rothschild advises choosing the style words you identify with most: natural, casual, traditional, classic, bohemian, trendy, dramatic, creative, feminine, chic, sensual, preppy, western, athletic, edgy. “Now you have a guide for shopping and creating looks that express your authentic self to the world,” she says.
Tip: Even with a signature style, you don’t have to get stuck in a rut. “For
fun and flair in your fashion, don’t be afraid to add a twist here and there of a different style,” Rothschild says. “As long as you love it and it feels like your best and most authentic self, you can wear it with confidence.” For help defining your personal style, visit www.marianrothschild.com.
6
FALL 2019
73
LOOK BOOK
Hammered 14k yellow gold disc pendant with a scattering of sparkling diamonds. CRONIN JEWELERS
Diamond and gold snowflake pendant. ANSPACH’S JEWELRY
FOR THE
finer
MOMENTS
Boulder-made stacking rings with 18k rose gold, diamonds and teal Montana sapphires. J ALBRECHT DESIGNS
Boulder-made 18k rose and white gold bezel earrings with white and cognac diamonds. J ALBRECHT DESIGNS
Bold structure ring in 18k yellow gold. CRONIN JEWELERS
Wedding sets that truly capture how pure and everlasting your love is. SNYDER JEWELERS
74
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
MADE BY HANDS Located on the Pearl Street Mall just east of Broadway, Canova Home is a locally owned treasure trove. Come see our curated selection of unique lighting and artisan made goods, both local and global. Bring Located on the Pearl Street Mall just east of Broadway, Canova to owned your home bright Home is ajoy locally treasurewith trove.our Come see our curated selection colors, of uniquerich lighting and artisan textures andmade the goods, best both local and global. Bring joy to your home with our bright colors, rich jewelry selection in town! textures and the best jewelry selection in town!
MADE BY HANDS
1200 PEARL STREET, STE 100 | 303-413-3050
Be Stylish. Be Comfortable.
1200 PEARL ST,, STE 100 303.413.3050 www.canovahome.com instagram.com /canovahome faacebook.com/canovahome canovahome@comcast.com
A tradition of quality, service Be and value At Ease.
THE REGIMENT SHOPS AT WATERSTREET
2425 Canyon Boulevard Boulder theregimentshops.com | 303.443.2713
Men’s Apparel Since 1959
FALL 2019
75
LOOK BOOK
Silver, jasper and turquoise toggle-clasp bracelet by local jewelry artist Heidi Pate. ADORNED JEWELRY & GIFTS
Rose gold multi-stone necklace with garnet, blue topaz, lilac amethyst and brilliantcut diamonds. ANSPACH’S JEWELRY
76
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
bling with
Citrine pendant and drop earrings set. CRYSTAL GALLERIES
ZING!
Handcrafted 14k gold emerald ring accented with trapezoid diamonds. ERIC OLSON MASTER JEWELER
14k yellow gold scroll necklace featuring trillion-cut pink tourmaline and bezel-set diamond. ERIC OLSON MASTER JEWELER
14k yellow gold ruby ring capped with a crown of white brilliant-cut diamonds. ANSPACH’S JEWELRY
The Catena Collection by TAT2 Designs. Designed and hand-sculpted in Los Angeles, CA. STARFISH JEWELRY
marie Jo
JOYFUL WEAR!
360 Cashmere prima Donna Cosabella enzo Costa majestic Skin
www.christinasluxuries.com 2425 Canyon, Boulder 〉 303-443-2421 〉 Mon - Sat 10 to 6 〉 Sun 12 to 5
AppArel
SwimweAr
lingerie
1334 Pearl Street Boulder 303-447-2047
Alpaca Connection Alpaca Sweaters & Unique Clothing
FALL 2019
77
LOOK BOOK
BAG IT, IN STYLE
Rough and Tumble, handmade handbags from Maine, with a mix of distressed leather and waxed canvas textures. ISLAND FARM
Jimmy Choo sunglasses. Double D Ranch fringed leather jacket. Talbots lace top. Coldwater Creek skirt. Dan Post boot. Chico’s studded metal belt. Madagascar hat. Triple-hoop earrings. Natural stone tribal necklace. FABULOUS FINDS UPSCALE CONSIGNMENT
Wallaroo sun hat. Jersey-knit poncho. Dupatta scarf. Latico leather handbag. Native American–made turquoise earrings. RED CANYON ART
Aunts and Uncles orange leather crossbody handbag. TWO SOLE SISTERS
The hobo tote by Joy Susan. Each one comes with a removable insert bag that doubles as lining to the bag or can be removed and worn as a crossbody bag. A variety of fun colors, too! SWEET RUCKUS
78
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
Featuring our famous Johnny Was Appreciation Club. Buy 3 pieces over time at regular price and your 4th piece is 1/2 off!
Johnny Was Inizio Linen Salaam Clothing Maruca PrĂŠ de Provence Uno de 50
Bed Stu Liberty Black Boots Local/Regional Artists Fabulous Accessories
Unique Gifts Organic Body Care Cards & Stationery
and more!
flock to the unusual
Old Town Niwot 112 2nd Ave. Niwot CO 80544 303-652-0512 Mon - Sat: 10am - 5pm www.littlebirdniwot.com FALL 2019
79
LOOK BOOK
fit Colorful natural stone pendants on dainty rope chains. ISLAND FARM
your mood
Malachite drop earrings. CRYSTAL GALLERIES
Purple butterfly wing, inlaid in transparent acrylic. Each butterfly comes from South America, where it lives just two to four weeks. MY SAVING GRACE
Gail Siegal of Silver Fox heart earrings in copper. ADORNED JEWELRY & GIFTS
Wan Norby druzy-and-glass beaded earrings a la Sundance, ADORNED JEWELRY & GIFTS
80
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
ison Talulah. Dress by La Mad h. Earrings by Lavis Gordon. l ie Necklace by Ar ARROW WOOD
Sterling silver and reclaimed wood pendant in a timeless circle shape. CRONIN JEWELERS
Top it off in style!
LOCAL L♥VE
Jacket accented with faux fur. SNOW APPAREL
For all clothing Boulder Colorado! BOCO LIFE
PHOTOS BY CONNOR DEMOTT
Floral silk toppers above. Denim shirt over cotton embroidered dress. SWEET NIGHTINGALE
FALL 2019
81
LOOK BOOK
unique
& inspiring
Canova Home
Ayala Bar Jewelry Canova Home
Hand-cr afted br ass, Ste patina e rli arring a nd neckla ng, & Canova H ce set. ome
Headband hand-crafted from sustainable materials.Vintage one of a kind tunic. Ayala Bar jewelry.Vegan leather tote made from recycled plastics. CANOVA HOME
UNOde50 bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and rings with a mix of metals and leathers, beads and Swarovski crystals. Madrid, Spain. Starfish Jewelry
82
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
C LOT C O ST H I N G U F MES
U N!
The World’s Most Comfortable Brands of Men’s & Women’s Shoes
GET
MAGIC OF E H T N I P SWEPT U
Dansko, Birkenstock, Blundstone, Sorel, Altra, Merrell, Keen, OluKai, Naot, Aetrex, Haflinger, Lems, Pikolinos, Taos, Ecco On the Downtown Mall 1425 Pearl St. 303-449-5260 & In the Village Next to McGuckin 303-449-7440 & in Denver Next to REI at 15th & Platte 2368 15th St. 303-532-1084
comfortableshoes.com
303.443.2850 303.442.2850 959 Walnut, Boulder, CO www.theritzcostumes.com
FOR ALL THINGS BOCO! 1615 PEARL ST. 303-386-4638 OPEN MON - SUN 9AM-8PM FALL 2019
83
LOOK BOOK
Angie Burnout velvet kimono. Dear John mustard-yellow skinny jeans. Free People bralette. Beaded leather choker and bracelet. Golden sheer sunglasses. THE RITZ
84
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
Brown’s SHOE FIT Co. FIT TING BOULDER COUNT Y SINCE 1946
WHERE FIT HAPPENS !
sweet nightingale
More Fashion Online
GetBoulder.com
Brown’s Shoe Fit Longmont
Our service & selection of men’s, women’s & kids’ shoes and accessories will KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF! DANSKO • MERRELL KEEN • BROOKS OLUKAI • NEW BALANCE and more!
303-776-2920 • 373 Main Street • Longmont
Hours: M-F 9:30am - 6pm • Sat. 10am - 5pm • Closed Sunday
FALL 2019
85
LOOK BOOK
bits n’ fab pieces Minnie Rose cashmere cape. Large open-circle necklace. CHELSEA
Suede purple zip bootie with rubber sole. BROWN’S SHOE FIT
Adina Reyter solid pavé teardrop pendant. CHELSEA
Multi-stone post earrings. CRYSTAL GALLERIES
86
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
Leopard-print midi skirt CHELSEA
F A S H I O N
R E S O U R C E S
Adorned 1909 Ninth St., #110, Boulder 303-440-3786 www.adornedbynomad.com
Canova Home 1200 Pearl St., #100, Boulder 303-413-3050 www.canovahome.com
Island Farm 1122 Pearl St., Boulder 303-444-0282 www.islandfarm.com
Red Canyon Art Co. 400 Main St., Lyons 303-823-5900 www.redcanyonart.com
Alpaca Connection 1334 Pearl St., Boulder 303-447-2047
Chelsea 1646 Pearl St., Boulder 303-447-3760 www.chelseaboulder.com
J. Albrecht Designs 951 Pearl St., Boulder 303-543-9191 www.jalbrechtdesigns.com
Anspach’s Jewelry 101 S. Public Road, Lafayette 303-665-5313 www.anspachsjewelry.com
Christina’s 2425 Canyon Blvd., #100, Boulder 303-443-2421 www.christinasluxuries.com
Little Bird 112 Second Ave., Niwot 303-652-0512 www.littlebirdniwot.com
The Regiment Shops of Colorado 2425 Canyon Blvd., Suite F, Boulder 303-443-2713 www.theregimentshops.com
Arrow Wood 3013 Walnut St., Boulder 720-638-5264 www.shoparrowwood.com
Cronin Jewelers 1235 Alpine Ave., Boulder 303-440-4222 www.croninjewelers.com
Barbara & Company 1505 Pearl St., Boulder 303-443-2565 www.barbaraandcompany.net BoCo Life 1615 Pearl St., Boulder 303-386-4638 www.facebook.com/ bocolifellc Brown’s Shoe Fit Co. 373 Main St., Longmont 303-776-2920 www.longmontshoes.com
Crystal Galleries 1302 Pearl St., Boulder 303-444-2277 www.crystalgalleries.com Eric Olson Master Jeweler 950 Spruce St., Louisville 303-604-0240 www.master-jeweler.com Fabulous Finds Upscale Consignment 600 S. Airport Road, Longmont 720-340-4152 www.fabfindsconsign.com
The Ritz 959 Walnut St., Boulder 303-443-2850 www.theritzcostumes.com
My Saving Grace 909 Main St., Louisville 720-597-4294 www.mysavinggrace.net Nani Nalu 1048 Pearl St., #117, Boulder 303-443-6258 www.naninaluswim.com Pedestrian Shops 1425 Pearl St., Boulder 303-449-5260; 2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder 303-449-7440 www.comfortableshoes.com Rabbit Brush Gallery 7504 Hygiene Road, Hygiene 303-651-1106 www.rabbitbrushgallery.com
Sweet Nightingale 439 Main St., Longmont 720-600-4362 www.sweetnightingale boutique.com Sweet Ruckus 607 S. Broadway, Suite F, Boulder 303-494-5131 www.sweetruckusgifts.com Two Sole Sisters 1703 Pearl St., Boulder 303-442-0404 www.twosolesisters.com
Shoe Fly 947 Pearl St., Boulder 303-443-7463 www.shoeflyboulder.com
Cable-knit sweater.
CHRISTINA’S
SNOW Apparel 520 Main St., #B1, Longmont 303-434-8566 www.snowapparel.us Snyder Jewelers 2201 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont 303-776-2992 www.snyderjewelers.com Starfish Jewelry 1136 Pearl St., Boulder 303-443-2331 www.starfishboulder.com
Joseph Ribkoff
@BoulderMagazine =
Show Your Style!
Personal Stylist Exceptional Customer Service = Impeccable Quality =
520 Main St Unit B1 / Longmont / 303.434.8566 FALL 2019
87
BUSINESS profile
CHEERS to
50 YEARS! Chris and Ann Coppinger began working at Pettyjohn’s in 1977, and purchased the business 20 years later.
BY SARA BRUSKIN
88
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
P
PHOTOS BY AliveSudios.com
Pettyjohn’s celebrates half a century in Boulder’s liquor scene.
rohibition in the U.S. ended in 1933, but Boulder stayed (mostly) dry until 1967. The temperance movement was robust here, and Boulder residents could only imbibe 3.2% beer for 34 long years after national prohibition ended. When voters finally jumped back on the booze train, local libation-lover and CU-graduate Duane “Pogo” Pettyjohn received one of the first liquor licenses in Boulder. He and his parents, Jon and Marie Pettyjohn, opened Pettyjohn’s Liquor & Wine in the Table Mesa Shopping Center on Dec. 1, 1969. Fifty years and three expansions later, the shop is still in its original location. Ann and Chris Coppinger, who both began working at Pettyjohn’s in 1977, own the iconic Boulder business today. Although they’re not related to the Pettyjohns by blood, they were still family. “Jon and Marie Pettyjohn sort of became our parents,” Ann says. “They stood up for us when we got married at the courthouse, and my children considered them their grandparents.” When Jon and Marie retired in 1997, they kept Pettyjohn’s Liquor & Wine ‘in the family’ by selling it to Ann and Chris. Because Pettyjohn’s opened during a time of great legal upheaval in Boulder’s alcohol scene, it’s only fitting that its 50th anniversary falls during a
Simply the Best Since 1921
Free Pickup & Delivery Service • Full-Service Dry Cleaning, Laundry & Alterations • 8 Locations to Serve YOU! • Environmentally Friendly
303.447.8700 • artcleaners.com
LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE HEATING EXPERT?
I KNOW A GUY! bbb.org/ask
FALL 2019
89
new era of legal change for the local alcohol industry. Senate Bill 197 is now in effect, and the new law allows grocery stores to sell full-strength beer. Liquor store owners fought similar legislation for years before this bill finally passed in 2018, and while the result is undeniably hurting sales for local liquor stores, Ann is staying positive. “For the 43 years I’ve been in the business, the grocery stores and big-box stores have always been breathing down our necks, and everyone was sick of the fight, especially the legislators,” she says. “So I’m pleased that they came up with a plan. I don’t have to wake up every day thinking, ‘My god, is it going to happen this year?’ It’s over, and everybody got something.” Liquor store owners can now diversify their offerings, as 20% of their inventory can be nonalcoholic under this new law, and Ann is embracing the opportunity. While traveling around Europe to buy wine, she tasted
90
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
other fantastic products unknown to her in the U.S. Now she carries her favorite estatebottled olive oils from all over Europe, and Jerez sherry vinegar from Spain. She also loves supporting other local businesses by selling their products. “There’s a family in south Boulder that makes this vegan, organic chocolate from Peru called Shanao Cacao, and it’s just awesome,” Ann says. With her local connections and knowledgeable staff with 100+ years of combined experience, she’s not too worried about competing with grocery stores. Someone stocking the shelves at a large grocery chain won’t have the pairing suggestions or the killer recipes in Ann’s repertoire. Her mulled cranberry, apple and rum cider is perfect for fall, and goes great with her lemon olive oil cake with tequila glaze. Find both on the Pettyjohn’s blog at www. pettyjohns.com. ■
UPCOMING EVENTS
50th Anniversary Celebration!
Check Pettyjohn’s website for upcoming celebration details.
Ongoing Events T H I RS T Y T H U RS DAY
Every Thursday, 5-7 p.m. Craft beer tastings with 10% off featured beers. W I N E TA S T I N G S
Every Friday, 5-7 p.m. Try new wines and learn about the vineyards. BARTE NDING HOUR
Last Saturday of every month, 3-4 p.m. Learn how to make a new cocktail from a professional bartender.
Pettyjohn’s Liquor & Wine 613 S. Broadway, Boulder 303-499-BEER (2337) www.pettyjohns.com Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
COMMUNITY profile
JULIET WITTMAN, Stocker’s Kitchen www.julietwittman.com/stockers-kitchen “Our relationship to food in America is a bit crazy. Too many of us think of a sandwich as a collection of numbers that codify it as virtuous or bad for us. We rarely stop to enjoy the taste or think about what we eat. “Stocker, my protagonist, has a deep and grounded relationship to food. He sees it as nourishment and celebration, and as a pathway to community. He believes cooking and sharing food brought early humans together and became the cornerstone of civilization. You don’t have to be a food fanatic to enjoy the novel, but if not, it just may convert you.” HEIDI GANAHL, SheFactor www.theshefactor.com “ ‘SheFactor’ provides a unique approach to actually do the work of creating a life you love by reading the book, downloading the app and joining a real-life community squad in your local neighborhood. “I love that ‘SheFactor’ gives young women a practical approach on guidance and is based on my real life experiences and those of other women. SheFactor provides members with the resources needed to not only build a career, but a fulfilling life.”
What we’re reading and locals are writing BY JULIE KAILUS
B
y all accounts, Boulder is a hotbed of talent in everything from tech to teaching, but it’s the locals’ literary prowess we’re honoring here. Boulder-based authors weigh in on their process, characters and self-transformation. REBECCA ROSENBERG, Gold Digger: The Remarkable Baby Doe Tabor www.rebecca-rosenberg.com/mybooks “I love writing stories of strong, tenacious women who braved things we can’t even imagine today. Baby Doe’s story of raw courage, tenacity, cunning and tragedy is one every Coloradan should know. It’s part of our shared history. “Researching Baby Doe’s inner thoughts in her diaries at The History Colorado Center was a special treat. Seeing her handwriting and understanding her love for her children and Tabor moved me. Her undying urge to make the Matchless Mine alive again is heartbreaking, but my sequel, ‘Silver Dollar,’ will tell the story as it should have happened!”
KEELE BURGIN, Wholly Unraveled www.keeleburgin.com/whollyunraveled “What I love about my memoir is that it’s sparking conversations across the country that need to be spoken. I am a true believer that when a woman finds her authentic voice she can change the world around her. “It starts with telling your story, especially the one you don’t want to say out loud. That is the one that will release the fear, shame and doubt, and allow you to start to heal and claim back your worthiness. I can’t ask you to tell me your story if I wasn’t willing to tell you mine. I want to start a Tell Your Story Movement!” SARAH BEASLEY, Kindness for All Creatures www.sarahcbeasley.com “The well-being of just one beetle partially inspired me to write this book. That said, helping my own dog Cosmo transition from life into death was a major factor, as well as my lifelong love and respect for all animals. The amazing reverence my Buddhist teachers hold toward pets, livestock and wildlife has also inspired me greatly over three decades. “What I love about this book is that it offers one key aspect of the Buddhist teachings, The Six Perfections, in a straightforward and practical way. Even though Buddhism has a long, rich history of schools, lineages and traditions, anyone can tap into the authentic teachings to better themselves and the lives of those around them with simple everyday acts of compassion.”
Would you like to suggest a local book to feature? Email your suggestion to editorial@brockpub.com.
PHOTO BY AliveStudios.com
Boulder Bookshelf
CARTER WILSON, The Dead Girl in 2A http://carterwilson.com/works/the-dead-girl-in-2a “The main characters discover a creepy children’s book titled ‘The Responsibility of Death.’ The book was used as some kind of psychological experiment decades ago, and the artwork within it is supposed to have suggestive powers. “When I was writing the description of the artwork of the children’s book, I decided I wanted to see what it would really look like, so I hired an artist to draw one of the pages. My publisher then put that art in the body of the novel, so now everyone who buys a copy can see it. I just love that.”
FALL 2019
91
COMMUNITY profile
Voter
Evolution Boulder County League of Women Voters works to engage a more diverse membership in its 100th year BY TANYA ISHIKAWA
92
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
S
hiquita Yarbrough works two jobs to support herself and help her two sons and two daughters get into and through college. As a busy single mother, the Longmont resident may not appear to be someone who would make time to volunteer for the League of Women Voters of Boulder County (LWVBC). But she’s not only an active member who attends League activities, she’s also the organization’s Youth Engagement leader and recently presented a talk on diversity at the LWV of Colorado annual meeting. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that turns 100 in 2020 and educates people about the voting process and participation in government. It also advocates for policies that support voter empowerment and a strong democracy. Born out of the federal passage of the women’s right to vote amendment, the volunteer-based organization also includes male members and functions at the national, state and local levels. Up until four years ago, the Boulder County chapter—like many others—could have been described as outdated and almost invisible—a shrinking group of 60- to 90-year-old retirees, almost entirely white.
PHOTOS COURTESY LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF BOULDER COUNTY
Shiquita Yarbrough (right) with League friend Mandy Nuku at the Boulder chapter’s annual end-of-year picnic in 2018.
Above (left to right): Shiquita Yarbrough, Ruth Stemler and Carolyn Elliot at one of the 2018 Community Conversations in Longmont, where the National Popular Vote was discussed. The League of Women Voters was very active in advocating for the bill, which voters approved during the 2018 election. Left: Amendment Y creates a commission to redraw congressional boundaries after the 2020 census; Amendment Z does the same for state legislative redistricting.
But, as representatives of Colorado’s largest and oldest chapter founded in 1931, the members rallied for their future, developing and implementing a strategic plan that has, in part, resulted in 31% membership growth and increased diversity. “By participating in league activities, you gain knowledge and wisdom from being around people who know what they’re doing and care about the facts. That alone is priceless for me,” explains Yarbrough, who is a younger member at 49. Her 18-year-old daughter, Genesis Kebede, also spoke at the annual state meeting about engaging youth. Reaching Young Voters Where They Are LWVBC is now reaching more young people by piquing their interest about political issues through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram posts. It also has a new multifunctional, streamlined website with accessible information and member tools that provide updates, event details and photos of activities to attract new people.
The League offers free membership for students in exchange for a few hours of volunteering and reaches out to Latino and African Americanled organizations and individuals. Perhaps most importantly, members created new events to engage people from a wider range of ages and backgrounds. Beyond traditional candidate forums and voter registration drives, the members host movie screenings followed by discussions at theaters, such as at the recent “Black Panther” screening co-hosted by Families of Color Colorado and YWCA Boulder County. The chapter also hosts casual “Drinks and Dialogues” and “Community Conversations” to share information about political issues and encourage different perspectives. Advocating for a strong democracy has helped bring together more people as well. A successful November 2018 ballot initiative on the National Popular Vote (NPV) was a significant accomplishment for all League chapters across Colorado. The initiative aligned with the long-held national league position
that the electoral college takes away personal voting rights and seeks to make a voter’s presidential choice count. Boulder members sponsored two community workshops about it, testified at legislative committee hearings, wrote letters to the editor and lobbied members of the legislature to support NPV. This year, LWVBC applied for and received a grant to train members about diversity as well as create Community Conversations about racism and toxic masculinity. The group is working on a Living Wage campaign in Longmont, and the Voting Methods Team is increasing awareness of alternative voting methods and proportional representation. Members are gearing up for the 2019 local elections as well as the 2020 census and elections. “I make time for what matters in my community and the future for my children,” Yarbrough says. “I appreciate that the League has helped me grow as a citizen in my community to know why I am voting for this person or this law.” ■ FALL 2019
93
ARTS profile
Jaipur Literature Festival Returns to Colorado BY KERRY PARRY
The diversity this festival brings to Boulder in both our presenting authors and in our audience is invigorating, exciting and also deeply nourishing. –Jessie Friedman
94
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
PHOTOS BY LAUREN CHICK
J
aipur, India, is home to the incredible phenomenon known as the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival (ZEE JLF). Famed literature and art historian Sir Simon Schama calls it the most fabulous literary lovefest on the planet. When Boulder’s Jessie Friedman experienced it, she was determined to bring the event to Colorado. Through her efforts, Boulder became the first city in North America to host an expansion of the international celebration of literature. From Sept. 20-22, the Boulder Public Library will be transformed into a Colorado version of the enormous Indian event for the fifth consecutive year. “The diversity this festival brings to Boulder in both our presenting authors and in our audience is invigorating, exciting and also deeply nourishing,” Friedman says. “The ZEE JLF resoundingly illuminates that which we truly are hungry for : each other’s stories, to see and begin to know the world and humanity through the eyes of people from around the world. It is through each other’s stories that others become fully human and real to us. We then become linked to one another with caring and interest. I see thousands of people deeply moved, satiated and glowing with joy from this experience at ZEE JLF.” While the Colorado event is more intimate compared to the hundreds of thousands that attend in India, the thoughts and ideas exchanged are equal in size and importance. Tari Bohnert, director of marketing and PR for the festival, explains that despite the title, the festival involves so much more than literature. It celebrates writers and the books they write. But, Bohnert adds, “It’s more of an invitation to participate in provocative conversations and to share potential solutions, big or small, to the issues we face.” Brook Eddy, Boulder’s Bhakti Chai founder and ZEE JLF Colorado board member, describes the event as multifaceted. “What I like about the ZEE JLF Colorado is that it brings writers, journalists, poets, and a collection of ideas curated from around the world. It doesn’t even matter if you’ve heard of the authors who are presenting. They’re not attending to promote a book or to do a reading; they’re encouraging important discussions.” Some of the themes that come across—feminism, environmentalism and gender identity, to name just a few—are all excellent fodder for deep thought and discussions. “When I am applying for grants and gathering information from past years, I look at all the authors the team has brought to Boulder who otherwise would never land here, let alone be accessible for free admission,” Friedman says. “I am overcome with emotion.”
A small sample of the Jaipur Literature Festival speakers this year: Chike Frankie Edozien, a Nigerian-American writer and journalist, most noted for his 2017 memoir “Lives of Great Men: Living and Loving as an African Gay Man.” Ruchira Gupta, an Indian sex trafficking abolitionist, journalist and activist. She won an Emmy in 1997 for her work on the documentary “The Selling of Innocents.”
PHOTO COURTESY ZEE JLF
Award-winning author NoViolet Bulawayo reads during the Out of Africa: Readings at a previous festival.
Friedman is especially proud of the free outreach programs ZEE JLF Colorado offers in underserved and atrisk communities year-round. “We’ve provided more than 40 free creative writing and literacy programs this year so far in low-income secondary schools and ‘I Have A Dream’ Foundation programs. We’ve worked with Pine Ridge Indian Reservation educators, and we are about to offer free tutoring to Native American high school students, encouraging and supporting them toward university education.” n
Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, MD, MPH, a Palestinian doctor born and raised in a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. He dedicated his life to using health as a vehicle for peace between Palestinians and Israelis despite losing three daughters and a niece in the 2009 Gaza War. Maaza Mengiste, Ethiopian-American author of “Beneath the Lion’s Gaze” and “The Shadow King,” and writer of documentary projects “Girl Rising” and “The Invisible City: Kakuma.” Her work examines the lives at stake during migration, war and exile. Sohaila Abdulali wrote “What We Talk About When We Talk About Rape,” a thoughtful, unflinching look at rape and rape culture after her own experience as a rape survivor. For more about the speakers and event details and to register, visit the ZEE JLF Colorado website: www.jlflitfest.org/colorado.
FALL 2019
95
EVENTS + LOCAL FUN!
EVENTS + LOCAL FUN!
Events listed in this section are located in or around Boulder County. Some schedules change after we go to press; please
contact sponsors to confirm your plans. Visit our website, www.GetBoulder.com, for a daily calendar of local events.
Animal Affairs
For information about volunteering for other animal-related nonprofits, see listings under Volunteer Opportunities.
Butterfly Pavilion Explore a lush tropical rain forest brimming with butterflies, then settle in for a visit with Rosie, the center’s “famous” (and friendly) tarantula. 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 303-469-5441. See a list of events for all ages at www.butterflies.org. Sept. 5 & Nov. 14: Low Sensory Mornings Nov. 9: Girl Scout Day
Denver Zoo See more than 4,200 other amazing animals during your visit, and enjoy one of the many daily talks and demonstrations, like “Meet the Llamas” at noon. The zoo’s calendar is also full of special events and classes all year long. 2300 Steele St., 303-376-4800; www. denverzoo.org.
Greenwood rehabilitates sick, injured and orphaned wildlife for release into appropriate habitats, and it treats nearly 3,500 mammals, birds and waterfowl every year. The center offers education programs, release-site programs and numerous volunteer opportunities, plus a thrift shop and consignment gallery at 3600 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. www.greenwoodwildlife.org. Sept. 20: Wild Night for Wildlife fundraiser, see listing under Benefits & Fundraisers
Humane Society of Boulder Valley The shelter cares for more than 8,000 animals each year, and more than 90% are successfully adopted or reunited with their families. The society also offers classes for dogs, trains volunteers to work with the animals or at the thrift store and provides veterinary services. 2323 55th St., Boulder, 303-442-4030; www.boulderhumane.org. Sept. 22: Doggie Dash, see listing under Benefits & Fundraisers
Longmont Humane Society Besides caring for more than 4,000 animals every year, LHS offers dog training and lowcost veterinary services such as vaccinations, spaying, neutering and dentistry. 9595 Nelson Road in Longmont. The thrift store is at 700 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite 216. 303-772-1232; www.longmonthumane.org. Oct. 5: Paws in the Park fundraiser, see listing under Benefits & Fundraisers
Medicine Horse Program Medicine Horse Program is a nonprofit that enhances the mental health and life skills of youth, adults and families through therapeutic interaction with horses. Volunteers always needed. MHP is at 8778 Arapahoe Road, Boulder. www. medicinehorse.org. Sept. 15: Fall Barn Dance fundraiser, see listing under Benefits & Fundraisers
96
Colorado Horse Rescue Nonprofit CHR provides emergency relief, shelter, care and adoption services for abused, neglected, abandoned and unwanted horses. Volunteers are always needed for a variety of tasks. 10386 N. 65th St., Longmont; www.chr.org. Sept. 7: Mane Event fundraiser, see listing under Benefits & Fundraisers
Art Events
For art classes, see listings under Classes. For holiday arts and crafts fairs, see listings under Holiday Events. Also see our Galleries section.
Art Parts Creative Reuse Center This community nonprofit inspires and promotes creativity through reuse. Art Parts accepts donations of reusable art, craft and school materials from individuals and businesses, and then sells them at a discount to the public. It also hosts Bricolage Gallery, which exhibits art made from found objects. 2870 Bluff St., Boulder; check www.artpartsboulder.org for hours and donation information.
BMOCA: ARTMIX Sept. 20: See listing under Benefits & Fundraisers.
Boulder Art Association Rotating works by BAA members are on display year-round at businesses throughout the county; check the website for a schedule. The association also holds monthly meetings and other events. 303444-9922; www. boulderartassociation.org.
Boulder County Arts Alliance BCAA provides information and resources for and about the artists and art organizations in the area. The group also maintains an online calendar of countywide arts events and hosts Business of Arts workshops. www. bouldercountyarts.org.
Boulder Creative Collective Warehouse BCC’s Warehouse is an event space and gallery offering art exhibits, classes, social hours for artists, and a Community Critique (every other month) where artists can share their work and
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
get constructive feedback. BCC is at 2500 47th St., #10 (the yellow door), Boulder. www. bouldercreativecollective.com.
The Boulder Market Sept. 29: Boulder’s “premier open-air marketplace” showcases the works of more than 70 arts and crafts vendors and local merchants, plus live music while you shop. 11am-5pm in Central Park, 13th Street and Canyon Boulevard, Boulder. www. coloradoevents.org.
Boulder Metalsmithing Association 2nd Saturdays: BoMA’s monthly open house sessions are for those who want to work on a project alongside other artists; the 11am-3pm sessions are free and open to BoMA members or anyone who has taken a BoMA class. The group also hosts events, sales and hands-on workshops at 4919 Broadway, Unit 14, Boulder. www. bouldermetalsmiths.com.
Boulder Open Studios Fall Artist Tour Oct. 5-6, 12-13 & 19-20: Visit the studios of more than 100 artists in the Boulder area, watch them work and purchase artwork to take home. See ticket details and map pickup locations at www.openstudios.org.
Boulder Potters’ Guild Fall Sale November, TBA: Yearly fall sale is a great time to purchase handmade ceramics for the holidays. Find dates and other info at www.boulderpottersguild.org. At Boulder
County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont.
Farmers’ Market Artisan Shows 2nd & 4th Saturdays: Juried shows are held in conjunction with the Boulder and Longmont Farmers’ Markets—2nd Saturdays in Boulder and 4th Saturdays in Longmont through Nov. 23. www.bcfm.org.
Firefly Handmade Sept. 14-15: Firefly Handmade’s Fall Market is held in conjunction with the Downtown Boulder Fall Fest on Pearl Street Mall. Check www.fireflyhandmade.com for details.
Handmade in Colorado Expo Oct. 5-6: This event showcases some of Colorado’s best handmade arts, crafts, foods and other goods, sold direct by the artist/ crafter. 9am-6pm in Central Park, 13th Street and Canyon Boulevard, Boulder. www. coloradoevents.org.
Handweavers Guild Annual Sale & Showcase Oct. 30-Nov. 3: Shop for gorgeous fiber arts from more than 100 fiber artists, primarily from Colorado. There’s also a juried show with the theme “Inspired by Music.” At the Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. www. handweaversofboulder.org.
Longmont Quilt Guild Show Oct. 18-19: Juried quilt show features quilts made by members and a bed-turning event with quilt historian Jeananne Wright. 1-7pm Friday and 9am-4pm Saturday at Boulder County Fairgrounds Barn A, 9595 Nelson
PHOTO BY CNIKOLA
Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
EVENTS + LOCAL FUN! Road, Longmont. www.longmontquiltguild. org.
at BMoCA, 1750 13th St., Boulder. www. bmoca.org.
Longmont Second Fridays
Boulder Bridge House: Farm to Table dinner
2nd Fridays: Galleries and arts organizations in downtown Longmont join to present special openings, promotions and activities for all ages, 6-9pm. www. downtownlongmont.com.
Louisville Art Association The nonprofit LAA hosts members’ shows, student shows, meetings, demos, workshops and classes; check www.louisvilleart.org for a schedule. LAA is at 801 Grant Ave., Louisville. www.louisvilleart.org.
Quilt-a-Fair Sept. 27-28: Quilt-a-Fair is a “shopping mecca” for quilters of all skill levels. Browse the works of more than 80 merchants selling only quilts and quilt-related items. At Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont.
Rigid Heddle Weavers Meet-Up 2nd Fridays: Beginning and amateur weavers meet up once a month with loom in hand to share ideas and spark new ones. 11am-1pm at Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave. www.boulderlibrary.org.
Benefits & Fundraisers BMoCA: “Artmix”
Sept. 20: Live and silent auctions for luxury travel, contemporary art, adventure packages and more benefit the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art’s exhibitions and education programs. There’s also live music, dinner and cocktails. 5-9pm
Sept. 4: Annual dinner gives trainees in Bridge House’s Ready to Work program a chance to show off their culinary skills while also raising funds for crucial programs. 6pm at Lionsgate Event Center, 1055 US Highway 287, Lafayette. www.boulderbridgehouse.org.
Boulder County CROP Hunger Walk Oct. 20: Boulder County CROP Hunger Walk raises funds (nearly $40,000 last year) to fight hunger at home and abroad. This year’s race host is Westview Presbyterian Church, 1500 Hover St., Longmont. Register at www.bouldercropwalk.org.
Buffalo Bicycle Classic Sept. 8: Since 2003, this annual bike race has raised nearly $1.5 million for promising students in CU-Boulder’s College of Arts and Sciences. There are seven different courses to choose from, including the 110-mile Buff Epic with a 9,155-foot elevation gain. www. buffalobicycleclassic.com.
Colorado Horse Rescue: Mane Event Sept. 7: Meet the horses of CHR as you bid on silent auction items, enjoy a threecourse dinner, and help raise crucial funds for CHR’s important work. At the Boulder Jewish Community Center, 6007 Oreg Ave.; get ticket info at www.chr.org.
Dancing with Boulder Stars Nov. 6: This annual fundraiser for the YWCA of Boulder County pairs local celebrities
with professional dance instructors for rehearsals that culminate with a live performance in front of a live audience. Fans and audience members then vote with their dollars, and the proceeds support the YWCA’s programs and services. 7pm at the Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St. www. ywcaboulder.org.
EFAA Celebration 2018 Oct. 12: The Emergency Family Assistance Association’s annual celebration raises funds to assist struggling families in Boulder and Broomfield counties. Includes cocktails, a seated gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions, and live music. Find ticket and venue details at www.efaa.org.
Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center: Wild Night for Wildlife Sept. 20: Sip cocktails, enjoy a buffet dinner, browse silent and live auction items, and more as you help make a difference in the lives of orphaned, injured and sick wildlife. 5:15-9:15pm at UCAR Event Center, 3080 Center Green Drive, Boulder. www. greenwoodwildlife.org.
Inland Ocean Coalition: The Masquerade Mermaid Ball Nov. 8: Signature fundraising event for the nonprofit’s stewardship programs features dancing mermaids (and mermen!), a silent auction, and local food and drinks. A VIP ticket for happy hour with Congressman Joe Neguse is available.
Early bird pricing through Sept. 30. www. inlandoceancoalition.org
Longmont Humane Society: Paws in the Park Oct. 5: 5k walk/run, a benefit for the Longmont Humane Society, also includes a pet parade, pet contests, demonstrations, pet-related vendors and refreshments. 9am-1pm at Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. Details: www.longmonthumane.org.
Medicine Horse Program Fall Barn Dance Sept. 14: Meet the center’s fall foals, ride a horse and learn about equine-assisted psychotherapy at MHP’s annual fundraiser. There’s also live music, food and drinks, a Western wear contest and a silent auction. 5-9:30pm at 8778 Arapahoe Road, Boulder; get updated details at www.medicinehorse.org.
Museum of Boulder: All That Glitters Oct. 12: The big 75th-anniversary gala benefits the museum’s many exhibits and programs with food and drink, a silent auction, live entertainment and special museum activities. 7-10pm at the museum, 2205 Broadway, Boulder. www. museumofboulder.org.
OUR Center Fall Benefit: Sunflower Sundown Sept. 14: Dance to the high-energy sounds of Soul School, enjoy cuisine and beverages from area caterers and restaurants, and bid on live and silent auction items. Proceeds benefit Longmont’s OUR Center, which helps people move toward self-sufficiency.
AN ADVENTURE TOWN, LYONS COLORADO!
Fine Art • Ceramics • Planters • Jewelry Crystals • Leather Goods • Home Decor & Gifts
98
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
EVENTS + LOCAL FUN! raise funds for Thorne Nature Experience, which provides environmental education programs to underserved youth in the area. 5:30-9:30pm at Boulder Jewish Community Center, 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder. Tickets: www.thornenature.org.
Voices for Children/CASA: Night of Hope Sept. 5: Annual fundraiser helps support Voices for Children/CASA, a group that helps abused and neglected children and offers Court-Appointed Special Advocates. Event includes drinks, appetizers, a raffle for a luxury trip, live entertainment and stories from CASA volunteers. 5:30-8:30pm at Oskar Blues Oak Room, 1800 Pike Road #B in Longmont. www.vfccasa.org.
Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center: Enchanted Forest
PHOTO COURTESY THERE WITH CARE
There Venus DeWith MilesCare: 2019 Aug.Red 2020:Carpet Venus deAdventure Miles is Colorado’s first and largest women’s road ride and finish Thereyour Withsisters, Care your is dedicated helping children line Sept. festival.6:Invite mothers,to your daughters, andand yourfamilies friends to join arecelebration facing critical illness. Theinannual fundraiser includes live musical you who for this of sisterhood support of Greenhouse Scholars. performances, dinner and an auction. At the Boulder Jewish Community Center, 6007 Oreg Ave. Tickets: www.therewithcare.org/redcarpet.
220 Collyer St. in Longmont; check www. ourcenter.org for times and ticket details.
bowl and soup. Find details at www. boulderartsandcrafts.com.
Souper Bowlder
Thorne Nature Experience: Natural Night Out
October, TBA: The annual Souper Bowlder fundraiser, presented by the Boulder Arts & Crafts Gallery, benefits local nonprofits. Ticket price includes a handcrafted ceramic
Oct. 4: Listen to inspiring stories from environmental leaders, enjoy food and beverages, bid on auction items, and help
September 28: Enjoy a full day of activities for the whole family and help raise funds for the nonprofit Wild Bear’s nature center and educational opportunities. Events (11am6pm) in Nederland and at Mud Lake include live music, children’s activities, food, magic and much more. See www.wildbear.org for the updated details.
Bicycling Events Boulder Area Bicycle Adventures
See listing under Sports Events.
Boulder B-cycle Boulder’s nonprofit bike-sharing system offers access to 300 bikes 24/7 at 40 stations around the city. Register at www.boulder. bcycle.com so you’re always ready when you want to ride—the tires are always
inflated and there’s a handy basket on the front to carry your stuff.
Buffalo Bicycle Classic Sept. 8: Since 2003, this annual bike race has raised nearly $1.5 million for promising students in CU-Boulder’s College of Arts and Sciences. There are seven different courses to choose from, including the 110-mile Buff Epic with a 9,155-foot elevation gain. www. buffalobicycleclassic.com.
Longmont Bike Nights Sept. 4, 11 & 18: Fun, family-friendly rides gather weekly in Longmont. See the Longmont Bike Night Facebook page for details.
REI: Women’s Intro to Colorado Mountain Biking Sept. 21: Fun, half-day class and bike tour for women teaches riding techniques, shifting, braking, climbing and more. Bring your bike or borrow one from REI. Register at www.rei.com/boulder. The store is at 1789 28th St., Boulder.
Business Events Boulder Chamber
The Boulder Chamber, at 2440 Pearl St., hosts business-skills seminars, weekly leads groups, women’s leadership groups, Business After Hours and other programs; see www.boulderchamber.com for details and to register. Sept. 5: Women Who Light the Community Sept. 26: Battle of the Industry Bands Oct. 24: New Member Orientation
Boulder County Arts Alliance BCAA hosts Business of Arts workshops for artists, with topics like grant writing
“I felt there’s a little community on this bus that I needed to explore.” - Kati P. ViaColorado.org 303-447-2848 FALL 2019
99
EVENTS + LOCAL FUN!
Boulder Public Library Children’s Programs Storytimes for little ones in different age groups start at 10:15am most days of the week at different library branches; there are also bilingual and musical offerings. Check www.boulderlibrary.org for the full schedule or call 303-441-3099. Tuesdays: Lap Babies Storytime, 9:15am (Main Branch; 10:15am Meadows Branch) Thursdays: Musical Storytime, 4pm, all ages (Main Branch) Fridays: Playtime Storytime, 10:15am (Reynolds and Meadows Branches) Saturdays: Spanish/English Storytime, 10:15am (NoBo Branch) Saturdays: Tween Time, those going into 4th and 5th grade get to invade the Teen Space from 11am-1pm (Main Branch) Sept. 28: Pollinator Appreciation: Bee Boulder Family Festival, 10am-2pm Oct. 12: Spooky Printmaking, ages 7-12, 3-4:30pm (Meadows Branch)
www.
Boulder County Independent Business Alliance BIBA hosts two series that bring together local business owners for lunchtime and happy-hour networking, plus meetings and how-to sessions. See www. boulderiba.org for the event calendar.
Boulder Small Business Development Center The Boulder SBDC offers low-cost workshops on a variety of topics in both Boulder (at Boulder Public Library) and Longmont (528 Main St., Suite A). Check the event calendar at www.bouldersbdc.com. Sept. 10-Nov. 12: LEADING EDGE™ Entrepreneurship Series for Startups (Longmont) Sept. 17: Buying or Selling a Business (Boulder)
Colorado Green Building Guild CGBG is a nonprofit association of building professionals promoting healthier, resourceefficient homes and workplaces. It hosts monthly lunch presentations, roundtable discussions, house tours, member happy hours and other resources for professionals, homeowners and students. www. coloradogreenbuildingguild.org.
The Latino Chamber of Commerce of Boulder County This Longmont-based organization is the main voice for Latino businesses and the issues affecting them in and around Boulder County. Members have access to business training, professional development, networking opportunities and advocacy. The group’s office is at 332 Main St. in Longmont. www.thelatinochamber.com.
Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce The Longmont Chamber offers ongoing business networking events for members and nonmembers, plus membersonly seminars, regular new-member orientations, leads groups, and occasional
100
seminars that are free and open to all. www. longmontchamber.org.
required, but CU venues vary, so check www.colorado.edu/cuwizards.
303-442-2778 (Mapleton Center), 303-6645458 (Arapahoe Center); www.ymcabv.org.
Children & Teens
Firehouse Art Center Saturday Art Experience
Classes
For more events geared toward children, see listings under Animal Affairs, Classes and Nature/Outdoor Events.
Art Stop at BMoCA Saturdays: The Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art offers free, hands-on art activities for families every Saturday during the Boulder Farmers Market. Museum admission is also free during the market. 9am-1pm at BMoCA, 1750 13th St. www. bmoca.org.
Boulder Public Library Teen Activities The Boulder Public Library’s main location and its branches offer a variety of free programs for teenagers all year long, including a popular makerspace. Check online for new “Summer of Discovery” programs geared toward teens. www. boulderlibrary.org. Wednesdays: Teen Open Study, 4-5:30pm (Meadows Branch)
Saturdays: Crafty and creative kids can take part in weekly art classes at Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave. in Longmont. Ages 5-8, noon-12:45pm; ages 9-12, 1-2pm. $10; free for members. www.firehouseart.org.
Longmont Museum Discovery Days Discovery Days for ages 2-5 run throughout the school year; see fall info at www. longmontmuseum.org. The museum is at 400 Quail Road in Longmont.
National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Touch a cloud, tangle with a tornado, create a little chaos—NCAR’s science exhibits help kids learn about weather, climate and other earth-science topics. Free. Open 8am5pm weekdays at 1850 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder. www.scied.ucar.edu/exhibits.
Pages & Paws Wednesdays: See listing under Literary Events.
Tinker Art Studio
2nd Fridays: Movies@Meadows, 4-6pm (Meadows Branch)
This Boulder art studio offers classes for all age levels in many subjects, including painting, pottery and drawing. 693-B S. Broadway, Boulder; www.tinkerartstudio. com.
Sept. 7: College Essay Workshop, 1:304:40pm (Main Branch)
University of Colorado Museum of Natural History
CU Science Discovery
The CU Museum of Natural History hosts workshops and other events all year long, including many geared toward children and teens. The museum is in the Henderson Building on the CU campus, 15th Street and Broadway. www.colorado.edu/cumuseum.
4th Thursdays: Teen Sci-Fi Society, 4-5:30pm (Reynolds Branch)
Science Discovery hosts after-school science classes, with hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) activities. Visit www.colorado.edu/sciencediscovery for the schedule and registration information.
CU Wizards Program Sept. 28, Oct. 26 & Nov. 2: Wizards shows during the school year are free science programs geared toward 5th-through-9thgraders, but all ages are welcome. Shows begin at 9:30am and no reservations are
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center See listing under Nature/Outdoor Events.
YMCA Teen Activities The YMCA of Boulder Valley offers programs that help teens grow and give them a chance to connect with adults in a safe environment.
For more classes, see listings under Food & Drink, Garden & Home, and Nature/Outdoor.
The Art Underground/ The Arts Hub The Art Underground, 901 Front St. in Louisville, and The Arts Hub, 420 Courtney Way in Lafayette, are nonprofit centers that offer classes for all ages in dance, theater, music, photography, film and visual arts. www.artunder.org.
Boulder CPR & First Aid Certified American Red Cross instructors teach first aid, CPR, babysitting and lifeguarding. Classes are held at various locations throughout Boulder County. 303668-8079; www.bouldercpr.com.
Boulder Digital Arts BDA offers workshops, classes (in-person and online), certificate programs and events for digital artists and creative professionals working in film/video, marketing, social media, photography and graphic design. Register at www.boulderdigitalarts.com. BDA is at 1600 Range St., Suite 100.
Boulder Potters’ Guild The Potters’ Guild offers classes and practice sessions for all skill levels, from beginner to master. Check www.boulderpottersguild.com for a schedule, and sign up for email alerts about sales and other special events.
Center for Musical Arts The Center for Musical Arts, located at 200 E. Baseline Road in Lafayette, features 13 teaching studios with private and group lessons for all ages. www.comusic.org.
Citizenship Classes Intercambio offers free weekly classes around Boulder County that help participants learn English and give them information about the U.S. citizenship process and the citizenship interview. For
PHOTO BY WAVEBREAKMEDIA
and audience development. bouldercountyarts.org.
EVENTS + LOCAL FUN! locations and other details call 303-9960275 or visit www.intercambioweb.org.
Drop-In Tech Help Tuesdays & Saturdays: Want to be more tech-savvy? The Boulder Public Library offers drop-in help sessions every Tuesday evening 6-7pm and Saturday morning 10:15-11:15am. The library also offers online tutorials on computer basics, social media and other tech-related topics. 1001 Arapahoe Ave. www.boulderlibrary.org.
EXPAND Program Boulder Parks and Recreation Department’s EXPAND program sponsors adventures, services and recreation programs— including sports, fitness, camping and swimming—for children, teens and adults with disabilities. www.bouldercolorado. gov/parks-rec.
Front Range Anglers See listing for free fly-fishing classes under Sports Events.
Herb Walks/Herbalism Classes Boulder-based herbalist, nutrition consultant and author Brigitte Mars offers a variety of herb-related workshops and classes, including short herb walks around Boulder. www.brigittemars.com. Sept. 4-Nov. 13: 10-Week Herbal Healing Class
Lifelong Learning Program Boulder Valley School District offers classes for all ages in subjects like goat yoga, college planning, languages, self defense, health and fitness, money and gardening. www.bvsd.org/LLL.
The Living Arts School The Living Arts School is a “folk school” for traditional living skills, crafts and music.
102
Classes are held at various locations throughout Boulder County. See the complete class schedule at www. livingartsschool.com.
Longmont Yarn Shoppe Learn how to knit, crochet, weave, spin and do needle-felting at this Longmont store. See the full schedule of classes at www. longmontyarn.com. 454 Main St..
Mudslingers Pottery Mudslingers offers small-group lessons and workshops for beginning and experienced potters, and open studio sessions for experienced ones. 920 Main St., Suite 1, Louisville. 303-926-0996; www. mudslingerspottery.com.
Nomad Bead Merchants Saturdays: Free Beading Basics classes happen on a drop-in basis from 10am1pm. At 2pm, “make-and-take” sessions let you create your own unique jewelry (materials fee applies). There are also feebased classes most Sundays. Registration required. 1909 Ninth St. 303-786-9746; www.nomadbeads.com.
Parlando School of Musical Arts Parlando offers group and private lessons for all ages, including Cello Group Class, Chamber Music, and Flute Choir for Adults. Parlando is at The Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; there’s a satellite location in Denver. www.parlando.org.
Recreation Centers Boulder County recreation centers offer a variety of classes in sports and fitness, healthy living and nutrition, arts and crafts, social dancing and more. Visit each center’s website
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
for a schedule and registration information, or pick up a brochure in person. Boulder: East Boulder Community Center, 5660 Sioux Drive; North Boulder Recreation Center, 3170 Broadway; South Boulder Recreation Center, 1360 Gillaspie Drive. 303413-7270; www.boulderparks-rec.org. Erie: Erie Community Center, 450 Powers St. 303-926-2550; www.erieco.gov. Lafayette: Bob L. Burger Recreation Center, 111 W. Baseline Road. 303-665-0469; www. cityoflafayette.com/recreation. Longmont: The main rec center is at 310 Quail Road. Classes are also offered at the St. Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave., and at Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St. 303-774-4800; www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec. Louisville: 900 W. Via Appia Way. 303-6667400; www.louisvillerecreation.com. Nederland: Nederland Community Center, 750 N. Highway 72, 303-258-9721; www. nederlandcommunitycenter.org.
REI Boulder Classes The Boulder REI store, 1789 28th St., offers classes and workshops (many off-site) on outdoor topics such as backcountry navigation and how to climb a fourteener. www.rei.com/boulder. Sept. 14 & 28: Intro to Map/Compass Navigation Oct. 5-6: Wilderness First Aid Oct. 13: Women’s Intro to Colorado Rock Climbing
Community and Cultural Festivals & Events Boulder Creek Hometown Festival
Aug. 31-Sept. 2: This annual end-ofsummer celebration includes arts and crafts vendors, live performances, a 5k, interactive sports activities, a food court and a beer garden. In downtown Boulder, in Central Park and the Municipal Building lawn. www. bceproductions.com.
Boulder Pridefest Sept. 8: Out Boulder County’s 15th-annual Pridefest takes place in Boulder’s Central Park, 11:30am-6:30pm. Activities for all ages include live entertainment, local food and beer vendors, and vendor booths, plus the Pride Cruiser Ride, the Queer Youth Talent Show and more. Check online for times. www.outboulder.org.
Downtown Boulder Fall Festival Sept. 13-15: Big three-day weekend festival on Pearl Street features live music, arts and crafts booths sponsored by Firefly Handmade Markets, a beer garden, children’s entertainment and a kids’ carnival. 5-10pm Friday, 11am-8pm Saturday and 11am-5pm Sunday. www. boulderfallfest.com.
Erie Biscuit Day Sept. 21: Erie Historical Society presents the 17th-annual Biscuit Day, featuring biscuits and gravy, homemade stew, live music, a cake walk, a raffle, craft booths and a display of historic photos. On Briggs Street
EVENTS + LOCAL FUN! in downtown Erie from 8am-noon. www. eriehistoricalsociety.org.
Estes Park Festivals Fall is a big community festival season in Estes Park, with these four popular festivals and many other events. Check www.visitestespark.com for details on each event. Sept. 5-8: Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival (see separate listing below) Sept. 21-22: Autumn Gold, festival of bands, brats and beer Sept. 28-29: Elk Fest Oct. 12: Pumpkins & Pilsners Festival
Inclusive Communities Celebration Sept. 20: Longmont’s many diverse cultural organizations share their foods, performances, traditional dress and more at this annual event that’s free and open to all. Check www.longmontcolorado.gov for venue and times.
Lafayette Art Night Out Sept. 13: Free community event features artist booths, live music, a beer garden, food trucks and kids’ activities. 5-9:15pm at Festival Plaza and along Public Road in downtown Lafayette. www.cityoflafayette. com/ano.
Longmont Oktoberfest Sept. 20-21: Produced by Left Hand Brewery, this annual event features local breweries and food, live music, activities for all ages, and contests in stein-holding, bratwurst-eating, and best-dressed. Friday 4-10pm and Saturday noon-10pm at Roosevelt Park, Eighth and Coffman streets in Longmont. www.lefthandbrewing.com.
special wine dinners at area restaurants, tasting sessions and a keynote presentation. See the full schedule of events at www. boulderburgundyfestival.com.
Boulder Film & Brew Fest Sept. 28: See listing under Arts + Culture/ Film.
Boulder Public Library: Hands-On Pasta Making Sept. 12: After this class, you’ll be able to make your own fresh pasta at home. 6-7:30pm at the main library branch, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Free, but space fills up, so registration is required. www. boulderlibrary.org. Oct. 10: Molecular Gastronomy
Boulder Valley Beer Fest Sept. 7: In conjunction with the Superior Chili Fest (see separate listing), this annual event features the beers of nearly two dozen local breweries, plus live music, wine tastings and food. Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Boulder Valley’s many programs. 2-6:30pm (VIP access at 1:30pm) at Superior Community Park, 1350 Coalton Road. www.bouldervalleybeerfest.com.
Boulder Valley Wine Festival Sept. 7: Annual event showcases Coloradoproduced wine, cider and mead; there’s also vendors and live entertainment. 11am5pm at Community Park, 955 Bella Vista Drive, Louisville. www.bouldervalleywine festival.com.
Chili Cookoff & Spirits Festival
Sept. 5-8: Popular annual event in Estes Park showcases Scottish and Celtic music, traditional dancing, vendor booths, camping, and the Highlander 5k race. Schedule: www.scotfest.com.
Sept. 28: Now in its sixth year, this event benefits the Longmont Humane Society and ArtWalk Longmont and features chili tastings from competitors; beer, cider and spirits tastings from 16 breweries and distilleries; and live music. 2-6pm at 300 Suns Brewing, 335 First Ave., Unit C, Longmont. Find ticket info or enter your own chili at: www.300sunsbrewing.com.
Louisville Fall Festival
Chili Inferno Cook-Off
Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Highland Festival
Aug. 30-Sept. 2: Labor Day weekend festival at various Louisville venues features music, antique car/truck shows, pie contests, food and crafts booths, games and the 84th annual Labor Day parade. www.louisvilleco.gov.
Food and Drink Festivals & Events For tours of local wineries, breweries and distilleries, see listings under Tours.
Ales For Females Select Mondays: Ales for Females is a female-only membership club that gathers a few times per month on Mondays (6:30-8pm) to discuss all things beer and learn how to pair beer with food. Learn how to join at www.lefthand brewing.com. The Left Hand Tasting Room is at 1265 Boston Ave. in Longmont.
The Art of Cheese Cheesemaking Classes Longmont’s artisanal cheesemaking school offers classes covering everything from soft cheeses like chèvre to firm cheeses like cheddar and Jarlsberg. Find the full schedule and Longmont locations at www. theartofcheese.com. Sept. 17-18: Cheesemaking Bootcamp
Boulder Burgundy Festival Oct. 21-Nov. 3: Sponsored by Boulder Wine Merchant, this annual event showcases
Sept. 2: This popular contest on Labor Day is part of the Boulder Creek Hometown Fair. Noon-4pm on 13th Street between Canyon and Arapahoe. www.bouldercreekevents. com.
Great American Beer Festival Oct. 3-5: This huge and very popular festival is always sold out well ahead of time, but check www.greatamericanbeerfestival.com for updates, just in case. Check with your favorite craft breweries, too; sometimes they offer contests and raffles to win tickets.
Growing Gardens Fall Classes This Boulder nonprofit’s mission is to enrich the lives of our community through sustainable urban agriculture. It offers regular cooking classes for adults for reasonable fees. The gardens are at 1630 Hawthorn Ave. Find registration details at www.growinggardens.org. Sept. 12: Canning & Preserving Oct. 10: Pickling & Fermentation Oct. 17: Pasta Making 101 Nov. 7: Pasta Making 102 Nov. 14: Bread Making
Kitchen Company The Kitchen Company in Longmont offers a variety of low-cost cooking classes and demonstrations on topics like knife skills, cooking with seasonal ingredients, and cheesemaking. The store is at 464 Main St. FALL 2019
103
EVENTS + LOCAL FUN! Find the class schedule and registration info at www.kitchencolongmont.com.
to buy a house. Check the schedule at www. boulderaffordablehomes.com.
University of Colorado Museum of Natural History
Lafayette Brewfest
Elevations Credit Union Reality Check Seminars
The CU Museum of Natural History offers numerous workshops, lectures, classes and forums all year long, and many are free. For a schedule, see www.colorado.edu/cumuseum. The museum is located on campus in the Henderson Building, Broadway and 15th streets, Boulder.
Sept. 14: Explore craft and microbrews, one pour at a time. Tickets sold by 4-oz. pours; there’s also live music. 2-7pm at Festival Plaza in downtown Lafayette. www. lafayettecolorado.com.
Redstone Meadery Honey wine, the world’s oldest alcoholic drink, is made right here in Boulder. Visit Redstone Meadery at 4700 Pearl St., Unit 2A, for free tours weekdays at 1 and 3pm and Saturdays at 12:30pm. Tasting room opens at noon. 720-406-1215; www. redstonemeadery.com.
Superior Chili Fest Sept. 7: This annual event is hot-hot-hot! Purchase a chili tasting cup and taste several, then vote for your faves. There’s also live music, children’s events, and the Boulder Valley Beer Fest (see separate listing). 2-6pm at Superior Community Park, 1350 Coalton Road. www. superiorcolorado.gov.
Elevations Credit Union offers dozens of free presentations each year at its branches on topics like Social Security, retirement, real estate, investing and wills. You don’t have to be a credit union member to attend. Visit www.elevationscu.com to RSVP, find venues and the rest of the schedule. Sept. 10: A Photographic History of Longmont, 6pm Sept. 23: Older Adults & Mental Health, 6pm Sept. 25: Home Buying Like a Pro, 6pm
Longmont Public Library Lectures, Forums & Meetups The Longmont Public Library hosts a number of authors and speakers on a variety of timely topics, plus regular meetups. The library is at 409 Fourth Ave. in
Garden & Home Events Boulder Green Home Tour
Sept. 28: Self-guided tour, sponsored by the Colorado Green Building Guild, features several green homes around the county, followed by an after-party. A portion of proceeds benefits Attention Homes. www. bouldergreenhometour.org.
Boulder Public Library BPL offers a number of garden-related events and activities at its many branches, including sessions for volunteers to help with harvesting produce from the Edible Learning Garden at
Growing Gardens This Boulder nonprofit’s mission is to enrich lives in our community through sustainable urban agriculture. It offers camps for kids, community gardens, adult classes, classroom visits during the school year and community events. The gardens are at 1630 Hawthorn Ave. www.growinggardens.org. Sept. 12: Canning & Preserving class Oct. 19: Farm to Table Dinner
Harlequin’s Gardens Harlequin’s Gardens, 4795 N. 26th St., Boulder, offers low-cost classes on a variety of garden topics; a few are listed below. The on-site display gardens include a xeriscape herb garden and ornamental grasses. www. harlequinsgardens.com. Sept. 15: Pruning for Strength, Health, and Beauty, 1pm Oct. 5: What to Do When with Kelly Grummons, 10am-2pm
Louisville Parade of Lights Dec. 6: Annual holiday parade in Louisville is held in conjunction with the monthly art walk downtown. Main Street closes at 4pm, Art Walk is 4-6:30pm, and the parade begins at 7pm. There’s also live caroling, a living nativity, visits with Santa, and other holiday-themed activities. www.louisvilleco.gov.
Taste of Tomato Sept. 7: See listing under Garden & Home Events.
Forums/Lectures/ Workshops Boulder Center for Conscious Community “BC3” offers workshops, classes, coaching sessions, art exhibits and book groups. 1637 28th St., Boulder. 303-449-5417; www. consciousboulder.com.
Boulder Public Library Adult Programs BPL hosts several discussion groups that meet weekly or monthly at the library’s branches. There are also business workshops; see listing under Business Events. www.boulderlibrary.org. Tuesdays: Boulder World Affairs Discussion Group, 10am-noon (Meadows Branch) Final Mondays: Women of the West, 11:30am-1pm (Main Branch) Final Thursdays: Geopolitics Discussion Group, 1-3pm monthly (Main Branch)
Boulder Shambhala Center
Chautauqua Talks Chautauqua presents a number of author talks and other special programs each season. Check www.chautauqua.com for times and details, and other events on the schedule. Get your tickets soon, as many events sell out. 900 Baseline Road, Boulder. Sept. 28: University for a Day: The Politics of Dissent Oct. 5: Heritage Lecture Series: The Rocky Mountain Climbers Club Oct. 24: Collective Speaker Series: Parker Molloy: Unbreak the Internet
City of Boulder Home Ownership Program Monthly orientations sponsored by the city of Boulder instruct prospective buyers on affordable housing and using city programs
104
Longmont; find out more about each event at www.longmontcolorado.gov. Tuesdays: Writer’s Group, 6pm 4th Wednesdays: Anime-niacs: Anime Club for Adults, 6-8pm 4th Saturdays: Longmont Genealogy Society, Genealogy Basics, 10am-noon Sept. 15: Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Sept. 26: Growing Up Disney
TEDx Boulder Oct. 19: TEDxBoulder, modeled after TED talks, features live presentations on a selected theme, which is “Pride & Prejudice” for the October event. At Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder; get tickets at www.chautauqua.com. Nov. 16: TEDxMileHigh, Denver; www.tedxmilehigh.com
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
the main branch. Check www.boulderlibrary. org for details about the events listed. Thursdays through Oct. 17: Garden Work Hour, 5-6pm (Main) Sept. 6: Pollinator Appreciation: First Friday Food Lab: Honey, 4pm (Reynolds) Sept. 14: Master Gardener Seed Q&A, 11am (Meadows) Sept. 28: Bee Boulder Family Festival, 10am2pm (Central Park)
Denver Botanic Gardens Denver Botanic Gardens offers acres of plant displays, classes for all ages, lectures, plant shows, gardening certification, summer concerts and a great deal more. The main gardens are at 1007 York St.; the Chatfield location is at 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road in Littleton. www.botanicgardens.org. Sept. 20-Oct. 27: Corn Maze (Chatfield) Sept. 27-28: Fall Plant & Bulb Sale (York Street) Oct. 21-25: Glow at the Gardens (York Street)
Longmont Gift of Home Tour Dec. 5-7: See listing under Holiday Events.
Sturtz & Copeland Classes Sturtz & Copeland offers free gardening classes on a variety of topics, and attendees also get a discount on purchases. 303-4426663; www.sturtzandcopeland.com.
Three Leaf Farm Three Leaf Farm in Lafayette offers gardenrelated classes and workshops on topics like herbal medicine and soap making. Check the schedule and other details at www.threeleaf farm.com. 445 S. 112th St., Lafayette. Oct. 7: Exploring Elder: The Tree of Magic Oct. 28: Magic Herbalism: Folklore & Witchcraft
Tour of Solar and Sustainable Homes October 5: Self-guided tour of efficient homes in the metro area begins at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th
PHOTO BY JOE FALACE PHOTOGRAPHY
This Tibetan Buddhist studio offers discussions, lectures, meditation classes and workshops; many events are free. 1345 Spruce St., Boulder. www.boulder. shambhala.org.
EVENTS + LOCAL FUN! St. in Golden. It’s followed by a reception featuring food and drink, vendor exhibits and an Electric Vehicle Roundup from 4-6pm. Find out more at www.newenergycolorado.com.
Halloween Events
Colorado Railroad Museum Trick or Treat Train
Oct. 26-27: Family-friendly Halloween event features rides in the vintage passenger cars with conductors and engineers in full costume; a “silly” graveyard; and a pumpkin patch. 10am4pm at the Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden. www. coloradorailroadmuseum.org.
Denver Zoo: Enchanted Hollows October 3-25: On selected evenings in October, the Denver Zoo offers special nighttime visits, complete with “eerie trails and spooky stories” that echo the roots of Halloween. Tickets limited; purchase online. 2300 Steele St., Denver. www.denverzoo.org; 303-376-4800.
Erie Miner’s Blast Oct. 5: Miner’s Blast is a family-friendly fall festival with a haunted house, hayrides, a maze, a root beer garden and the annual Garage Rats Car Show. Noon-4pm at Coal Creek Park, 575 Kattell St. in Erie. www. eriechamber.org.
Lafayette’s Great Pumpkin Race & Fall Festival Oct. 27: Purchase a pumpkin for just $3 (or $5 on race day), then watch it race down the lazy river with the rest. Winners receive prizes like free rec-center passes. Fall Festival (3:30-5:30pm) also includes a bounce house and other fun activities, plus awards for the Window Painting (see separate listing) and Pumpkin Decorating Contests. Visit www. cityoflafayette.com to find out how to enter the contests. At Bob L. Burger Recreation Center, 111 W. Baseline Road in Lafayette.
Lafayette’s 9th Annual Window Painting Contest
Oct. 5-6 (register by Sept. 30): Children in kindergarten through 10th grade are assigned a participating merchant’s window to paint with a Halloween, fall or Diá de los Muertos scene. Then local artists judge the completed designs. Winners in each age category win award ribbons at the Fall Festival (see separate listing). Register at www.cityoflafayette.com.
Longmont Halloween and Day of the Dead Events Oct. 11-Nov. 4: The Day of the Dead celebration at Longmont Museum is the largest in Colorado, beginning with an opening reception on Oct. 11 and culminating in a free family celebration on Nov. 2 downtown. www.longmontmuseum. org. Oct. 26: Annual Halloween Parade through downtown Longmont kicks off the festivities at 10am on Saturday; kids of all ages are welcome to participate (line up at 9:30am). www.longmontcolorado.gov/rec.
Lyons Halloween Spooktacular Oct. 26: Yearly event in Lyons includes a costume contest, pumpkin carving, face painting and more, followed by a parade through town. Find times and other details at www.lyonscolorado.com.
Munchkin Masquerade Oct. 31: Each Halloween, the Pearl Street Mall is invaded by hundreds of tiny ghosts, goblins, fairy princesses and superheroes during this safe trick-or-treating event at
the stores and businesses. 3-6pm. 303-4493774; www.boulderdowntown.com.
Niwot’s Great Pumpkin Party Oct. 26: Old-fashioned Halloween celebration features trick-or-treating from 10am-2pm at local businesses, an 11:30am parade for kids and their animals, a dog costume contest and hayrides. www.niwot. com/events.
Health/Fitness Events
Boulder Community Health Workshops Free and low-cost health sessions and classes sponsored by Boulder Community Health are held at BCH facilities across the county; upcoming topics include Infant CPR & First Aid and Walk with a Doc (multiple dates). See the event calendar at www.bch.org.
Boulder County Death Cafe Monthly community gatherings bring people together to discuss “all manner of fascinating things about the D word” in a safe (and sometimes a little silly) environment. See the group’s Facebook page for more information.
Boulder Psychic Institute BPI offers low-cost readings by the institute’s students two nights per week, plus a number of free healing sessions. See events below, and check the website for more details. 1332 Pearl St.; www.boulder psychicinstitute.org. Tuesdays & Thursdays: Low-cost psychic readings, 7-8:30pm (call to schedule) Thursdays: Free 15-minute aura & chakra healings, drop in between 6-7pm Fridays: Free healing & meditative sessions (different theme each week), 6-7pm
Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center Wednesdays: Once a week, the Boulder Shambhala Center offers a free drop-in meditation session where participants can learn basic techniques, ask questions and deepen their practice. 5-6pm. Free openhouse orientations are held in the parlor every Sunday, 10:30am-noon. 303-4440190; www.boulder.shambhala.org.
Casting for Recovery Casting for Recovery hosts three-day retreats for breast-cancer survivors to learn the art of fly-fishing at no cost. Fall 2019 retreats are full, but check www. castingforrecovery.org for 2020 registration information.
Grief Support Network Processing your grief through ritual can help you move from agony to acceptance. Community rituals, led by Wendy Kaas, are meant to help those who are grieving feel less isolated and more connected. www. griefsupportnet.org.
Longmont Transmission Meditation Group Mondays: Weekly transmission meditation group meets at 7pm at The Meditation Place, 324 Main St. (back alley entrance) in Longmont, and first-time meditators are welcome. For info, call Connie at 303-834-0526.
Longmont United Hospital Community Classes LUH, 1950 Mountain View Ave. in Longmont, offers free and low-cost classes for community members and healthcare professionals; topics include CPR and FALL 2019
105
EVENTS + LOCAL FUN! at 1501 Lee Hill Road, #16, Boulder. www. settembrecellars.com.
Barley-Har-Har Open-Mic Comedy Night 1st & 3rd Fridays: Amateur comedians take the stage at these free bimonthly comedy nights at 7:30pm. To sign up to perform, email info@bubcomedy.com. There’s also trivia every Thursday night. 300 Suns Brewing, 331 First Ave., Longmont; www.300sunsbrewing.com.
Boulder Comedy Show Sundays: Every Sunday evening at 7pm and 9pm, the Bohemian Biergarten (2017 13th St., Boulder) hosts a comedy night with a big lineup of comedians and a nationally known headliner. Find the weekly schedule on the Bohemian Biergarten Facebook page or at www.bohemianbiergarten.com.
Carousel of Happiness Head to Nederland for a ride on the restored 1910 Looff carousel with 36 whimsical handcarved animals and 25 smaller animals keeping them company. The Carousel is a nonprofit organization, and rides are only $2; it’s also wheelchair- and walker-friendly. 20 Lakeview Drive in Nederland, right beside the train cars. www.carouselofhappiness.org.
Geeks Who Drink Boulder County Audubon Society BCAS offers monthly nature programs, field trips, bird counts and other events around the county. Check www. boulderaudubon.org for more info about the events listed. 1st Sundays: Bird-Watching at Greenlee Preserve in Lafayette, 1-3pm Sept. 24: Wild Bee Conservation in Boulder County and Beyond, 7:15pm
Geeks Who Drink hosts free, live pub quizzes at more than 60 bars and restaurants in the region, including some in Boulder (like Wednesdays at Twisted Pine Brewing Co.) and Longmont (like Mondays at Wibby Brewing). www.geekswhodrink.com.
Mountain MidLife Club Nederland-based social club meets on 4th Fridays for dinner at 5pm, and 2nd Saturdays for breakfast at 8am. The purpose of the group is for residents to socialize with other area couples and singles; “midlife” is whatever age you wish it to be. Call for reservations at least a week ahead: 303-2580799. Meals are at Nederland Community Center, 750 Highway 72 North in Nederland.
Pearl Street Stampedes
Psychic Horizons Center: Free Healing Clinics Tuesdays: Psychic Horizons Center offers free weekly aura and chakra healing sessions to help maintain well-being or help move energy in relation to an acute or chronic illness. 5-6:30pm at 5485 Conestoga Court, Suite 110, Boulder. Details: www. psychichorizonscenter.org/healing-clinics.
Veterans’ Acupuncture Clinics Wednesdays: Free acupuncture sessions for veterans and members of their households are offered weekly from 6-8pm at the Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture, 317 W. South Boulder Road in Louisville. Register by emailing registrar@ itea.edu or calling 720-890-1577.
Holiday Events Callahan Holiday Open House Dec. 6: Longmont’s historic Callahan House, 312 Terry St., is decorated for family visits from 4-7pm, featuring visits
106
with Santa and tours of the home. www. longmontcolorado.gov.
Community Center, 750 Colorado Highway 72. 303-258-0799.
Downtown Boulder Holiday Events
Hotel Boulderado Holiday Tea Series
Several annual holiday events take place on or near the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder; check the details at www. downtownboulderholidays.com; 303449-3774.
The Hotel Boulderado hosts a series of annual holiday-themed teas, often paired with holiday bazaars and live entertainment. Check www.boulderado.com for details and registration. The Boulderado is at 2115 13th St., Boulder.
Nov. 24: Switch On the Holidays lighting ceremony, 1300 block of Pearl Street, 5pm
Nov. 29-30; Dec. 7, 14, 21: St. Nick on the
Longmont Gift of Home Tour
Bricks, visits with Santa from 11am-2pm
Dec. 5-7: Colorado’s longest-running Christmas home tour draws more than 1,500 attendees from around the region, and proceeds benefit Longmont Meals on Wheels. The VIP ticket option includes a dinner on Thursday evening before the two days of self-guided tours. Find ticket info and other details at www. thegiftofhome.org.
Dec. 7: Lights of December Parade, 6pm
Erie Country Christmas and Parade of Lights Dec. 6: Erie’s annual holiday event includes Santa’s workshop, caroling, complimentary s’mores, a living nativity, free hayrides and a parade. 5-8pm in downtown Erie. www. eriechamber.org.
Holiday Mountain Market Dec. 7-8: Dozens of vendors offer unique gift ideas, from candles to handknits to fine art. There are also refreshments, photos with Santa, and raffle prizes. 10am-5pm Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday at Nederland
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
Just for Fun Adult Coloring Sessions Sundays: Coloring isn’t just for kids. Settembre Cellars offers Sunday coloring sessions that include a glass of wine. 1-6pm
See listing under Sports Events.
Literary Events Barbed Wire Books
This large bookstore hosts a variety of literary events, including story times, classes, workshops and book discussion groups held in the “Hobbit Hole.” For a full schedule, see www.barbedwirebooks.net. 504 Main St., Longmont. 303-827-3620. 1st Thursdays: BWB Presents, monthly variety evenings, 6-7:30pm
Boulder Book Store Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., offers book clubs and frequent book signings and readings by local, national and international authors. www.boulderbookstore.com; 303447-2074.
Boulder Public Library Author Talks The Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., often hosts talks with well-known authors; check www.boulderlibrary.org for the speaker schedule. Sept. 20-22: ZEE Jaipur Literary Festival, see separate listing under this heading
Boulder Public Library: BAFS Poetry Workshops 2nd Sundays: The Beyond Academia Free Skool (BAFS) is a writer’s collective that offers free public poetry workshops every second Sunday 2-6pm. All are welcome in
PHOTO BY SARAH HILL PHOTOGRAPHY
childbirth prep. Check the schedule at www. centura.org. Sept. 12, Oct. 10 & Nov. 14: Stroke Support Group, 6-7:30pm Sept. 25 & Nov. 20: Newborn Care Oct. 5: HeartSaver CPR
COME SEE WHAT’S COOL ABOUT LAFAYETTE!
Find something special
every time!
Antiques * Retro untry Primitives * French Co r Glassware * Home Deco Gifts & More
720.890.4747
Monday - Saturday, 10-6 Sunday, Noon-5 304 E. Baseline Road, Suite A Lafayette, Colorado lafayette-antiques.com
Ethiopian Restaurant Flavor of Ethiopia 802 S. Public Rd. Lafayette, CO 303-447-2919 or 303-604-6885 / www.raskassas.com
Monday-Sunday / 11am-9pm Vegan and Gluten Free Options Available
te! or a Daantic Patio! f t a e r G Rom
African Beer and Wine List including Honey Wines
Try Our Line of
Authentic Ethiopian Spices
Available at our Restaurant and at www.raskassas.com FALL 2019
107
EVENTS + LOCAL FUN! the Arapahoe Room at the main library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave. www.boulderlibrary.org.
1709 Pearl St., Boulder, Monday evenings from 8-11pm. www.thelaughinggoat.com.
Dogs Enjoy Afternoon Reading (D.E.A.R.)
“Write Your Story” Writing Class
2nd Saturdays: Children of all ages are invited to read to specially trained dogs from 1-2pm. No preregistration required. At Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave. www.longmontcolorado.gov/library.
Firehouse Art Center Poetry Night and Writers Workshop 1st and 4th Fridays: Longmont’s Firehouse Art Center offers two opportunities each month for aspiring and established writers: Writing Workshops on 1st Fridays at 7pm, and Poetry Night (original works only) on 4th Fridays at 7pm. These events are open to all. FAC is at 667 Fourth Ave. in Longmont. www.firehouseart.org.
Innisfree Poetry Bookstore & Cafe
Does your car spark joy? Help spark joy in your favorite programs with a car donation.
KGNU.ORG 1-844-KGNU-CAR
Tuesdays: Open poetry readings from 7-8:30pm weekly are hosted by Troy Suben. Sign up by 6:55pm to read. Innisfree also offers regular poetry readings, live music and other events; check the calendar at www.innisfreepoetry.com. 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder.
Longmont Public LIbrary Author Talks Check the updated schedule at www. longmontcolorado.gov (click “Departments” tab) for upcoming author talks at the Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave.
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
ZEE Jaipur LIterature Festival Sept. 20-22: This literary festival, now in its fifth year, invites participants to “join together in examining the breadth and depth of the human experience” through the reflections and imaginations of more than 70 contemporary authors and speakers from around the world. Includes panel discussions, conversations, presentations and performances at Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave. Free, but preregistration is required at www.jlflitfest.org/colorado.
Nature/Outdoor Events
For more outdoor events, see listings under Sports Events.
Bee Boulder Festival Sept. 28: This free family-friendly event celebrates National Pollinator Month with a fun-packed day learning about pollinators with activities, live music, prizes and more. 10am-2pm at the west side of Central Park, Canyon and Arapahoe, Boulder. www.bouldercolorado.gov.
Mile Hi Con 51
Boulder County Parks & Open Space Programs
Oct. 18-20: Colorado’s largest sci fi/fantasy literary convention draws nearly 100 authors and artists every year, with special events every day, an art show, a video/gaming room, a cosplay contest and much more. At the Hyatt Regency Tech Center, 7800 E. Tufts Ave., Denver. www.milehicon.org.
Boulder County Parks & Open Space offers free nature programs, hikes and cultural-history events. See listing under Senior Events for Senior Hikes. Find an updated list of fall events at www.boulder county.org. Sept. 15: Crafts and Trades of Olden Days,
Pages & Paws
10am-3pm, Agricultural Heritage Center, Longmont
Wednesdays: Kids (and even adults) can sign up for 15-minute sessions to practice their reading skills with the library’s therapy dog. Sessions begin at 3:45pm at Boulder Public Library’s Meadows Branch, 4800 Baseline Road. www.boulderlibrary.org.
Public Libraries Find the latest must-read, join a book club or research a topic you’ve always wondered about. Area libraries offer residents the opportunity to explore new worlds, and they have children’s story times, summer reading programs, free entertainment, book discussion groups, teen activities and special events. Boulder: Main Branch: 1001 Arapahoe Ave.; Meadows Branch Library: 4800 Baseline Road; George Reynolds Branch: 3595 Table Mesa Drive; NoBo Corner Library, 4600 Broadway; 303-441-3100; www. boulderlibrary.org. Lafayette: 775 W. Baseline Road. 303-6655200; www.cityoflafayette.com/library. Longmont: 409 Fourth Ave. 303-651-8470; www.longmontcolorado.gov/library. Louisville: 951 Spruce St. 303-335-4849; www.louisvilleco.gov/library. Lyons: 405 Main St.; www.townoflyons.com. Nederland: 200 Highway 72. 303-258-1101; nederland.colibraries.org.
‘So, You’re a Poet’ Reading Series Mondays: This poetry-reading series takes place at the Laughing Goat Coffeehouse,
108
2nd Thursdays: Lisa Jones, author of the award-winning memoir “Broken: A Love Story,” helps writers get their words down on the page. No writing experience required. 2-4:30pm at Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave. www.boulderlibrary.org.
Butterfly Pavilion See listing under Animal Affairs.
Casting for Recovery See listing under Health Events.
City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks Natural Selections is the city’s ongoing series of free educational programs on wildlife, ecology, local history and children’s programs. All events are open to everyone, but please leave dogs home. For more upcoming events, see www.naturehikes.org. 303-441-3440. Thursdays, Sept. 26-Nov. 14: Community Seed Collection Project, morning start times vary, see website
Colorado Mountain Club CMC offers thousands of activity options, including adventure travel, service projects and classes and seminars covering everything from climbing, skiing and avalanche preparedness to wild plants, birds and geology. Many programs are at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., Golden, but some are in Boulder. www.cmc.org.
‘Dances with Branches’ Recreational Tree Climb Sept. 8 & Oct. 6: Instruction and equipment are included at these tree-climbing events for ages 7+, sponsored by the city of Lafayette. 12:30-3pm at Waneka Lake Park.
EVENTS + LOCAL FUN! Find other upcoming dates and register at www.cityoflafayette.com/recreation.
Lakeview Drive in Nederland, and also has property at Mud Lake. www.wildbear.org.
Dinosaur Ridge
Sept. 28: Enchanted Forest, see listing under
Dinosaur Ridge in Morrison comprises a visitor center and two trails with interpretive signs and exhibits, like 150-million-year-old dinosaur bones encased in sandstone and hundreds of 100-million-year-old dinosaur tracks. Ongoing programs include Walk with a Geologist and TriceraTOTS. 16831 W. Alameda Parkway, just west of Denver. www.dinoridge.org.
Herb Walks/Herbalism Classes See listing under Classes.
REI Boulder Classes See listing under Classes.
Thorne Nature Experience Boulder-based Thorne has been connecting youth to nature through hands-on experiences for nearly 60 years. Find more programs and events at www.thornenature.org. Oct. 4: Natural Night Out, see listing under Benefits & Fundraisers
Walter Orr Roberts Weather Trail This self-guided tour introduces you to the weather and climate surrounding NCAR’s Mesa Lab beside the Flatirons. The halfmile loop extends west, connecting to the Boulder Mountain Parks system. 303-4971174; www.scied.ucar.edu/exhibits.
Wild Bear Nature Center Wild Bear is a nonprofit nature center offering affordable kids’ camps, after-school programs and adult and family workshops. It maintains an information center at 20
Benefits & Fundraisers
Newcomers Boulder Newcomers Club The nonprofit BNC hosts monthly activities like hikes, book clubs, wine tastings, potlucks and game nights. All ages are welcome. www.bouldernewcomers.org.
Mountain MidLife Club See listing under Just for Fun.
Races/Walks
Sept. 7: Ned*Ned: Choose the 5k, 10k or
Half Marathon; then enjoy the awards ceremony and drawings. Families, dogs and costumes all encouraged. 8am start in Chipeta Park in downtown Nederland. www.teensinc.org. Sept. 7: Run Superior 5k is a family-friendly run/walk, and part of the proceeds benefit Relay for Life. Search the event name at www.raceroster.com. Sept. 8: Rainbow Run 5k is part of Boulder Pridefest; check www.outboulder.org for registration details. Sept. 22: Doggie Dash is a fundraiser for the Humane Society of Boulder Valley; www.boulderhumane.org. Sept. 22: Sunset Trail Running Festival features races for all ages and abilities that
start and end at the Gold Hill Inn. www. teamboco.com. Oct. 5: Paws in the Park raises funds for the Longmont Humane Society; www. longmonthumane.org. Oct. 20: Boulder County CROP Hunger Walk; www.bouldercropwalk.org. Oct. 27: Monster Dash Run in Louisville has a 5k, 10k and kids run. www.monster dashrun.com. Nov. 2: Sole Mates 5k in Longmont is sponsored by Shoes & Brews. Search for the event at www.runsignup.com. Nov. 9: Longmont Turkey Trot has a 10k at 9am and a 2-mile fun run at 9:05am. Proceeds benefit the city’s Youth Scholarship Fund. www.longmontcolorado.gov.
www.bouldercountyopenspace.org for the fall schedule.
Senior Events
See listing under Just for Fun.
Active Minds
Active Minds offers dozens of free programs and events for seniors in Boulder and Longmont, at a variety of venues. Find more info about the events listed here, and others on the schedule, at www.activeminds.com. Sept. 19: Venezuela (Boulder) Oct. 7: Putin’s Russia (Boulder) Oct. 28: Colorado Ghost Stories (Boulder) Nov. 21: Putin’s Russia (Longmont)
Boulder County Parks & Open Space Senior Hikes Last Thursdays: On the last Thursday of each month, seniors get their own hikes sponsored by Boulder County Parks & Open Space. The hikes run from 10am-noon, and include information on the area’s history, wildlife and resource management. Check
Circle of Care Circle of Care is an enrichment program that provides seniors with free transportation, companions, and tickets to community arts and cultural events. 303-449-8884; www. circleofcareproject.org; office@circleofcare project.org.
Cultivate Cultivate, formerly called CareConnect, helps seniors thrive by reconnecting them to their communities. Programs include grocery delivery, transportation, SnowBusters and YardBusters. Find out more at www.cultivate.ngo.
Mountain MidLife Club Senior Centers With area senior centers, older residents have a welcoming place to meet other seniors and stay connected to the community with activities like day trips, classes, entertainment, support groups, fitness options, health screenings and meals. Check each center’s website for details and a complete schedule. Boulder: West Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Ave., 303-441-3148. East Boulder Senior Center, 5660 Sioux Drive, 303-441-4150. www.boulderseniorservices.com. Lafayette: 103 S. Iowa Ave., 303-665-9052; www.cityoflafayette.com. Longmont: 910 Longs Peak Ave., 303-6518411; www.ci.longmont.co.us/sen_ctr. Louisville: 900 W. Via Appia Way, 303-6667400; www.louisvillerecreation.com/senior welcome.php.
FALL 2019
109
EVENTS + LOCAL FUN! Lyons: Lyons Golden Gang, 335 Railroad Ave., Bldg. B, Lyons. 303-823-6771; www.lyonsgoldengang.weebly.com. Nederland: Various locations. 303-258-0799; www.nederlandareaseniors.org.
Via Mobility Services Via is a “mobility manager” offering transportation for older or disabled travelers, travel training, information on mobility options, referrals and a range of other community resources. www.viacolorado.org.
Shopping
For arts and crafts fairs featuring handmade items for sale, see Art Events and Holiday Events.
Pumpkin Pie Days Vintage & Antique Market
Small Business Saturday Nov. 23: Small Business Saturday (also called Shop Small Saturday), right between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, is a chance to support small, local businesses rather than national retailers. Special events are planned for downtown Boulder, Longmont and Lafayette. www.boulderdowntown. com; www.downtownlongmont.com; www. cityoflafayette.com.
Singles’ Events
Boulder Area Singles BAS is a meetup group of men and women 40+ who go on hikes, organize book clubs, attend social hours, bowl, go dancing and more. www.bcn.boulder. co.us/community/bas.
Mountain MidLife Club See listing under Just for Fun.
Sports Events
For more sports-related events, see listings under Bicycling Events, Nature/Outdoor Events, Races/Walks and Tours.
Boulder Area Bicycle Adventures Full-day, half-day and two-hour tours by bicycle explore Boulder’s history, scenery, geology and popular businesses; off-road mountain bike adventures are also available. Suitable for all ability levels and ages (except the Brews
Cruise Tour), and Boulder residents get celebration for CU football for more than tours on Thursdays. 720-938-8885; www. a discount. 303-918-7062; www.boulder banjobilly.com. a decade. Hundreds of Buffs fans line the areabicycleadventures.com. Humane Society of Boulder Valley: Dash Pearl Doggie Street Mall as members of the CU BrewHop Trolley Sept. 22:Bike Annual Doggie Dash 2-mile stroll and fun runband for humans and doggies for the thousands of animals cared marching play and thetheir football teamis a benefit Boulder Tours Ride in style on a vintage trolley to all of for each year at the shelter. 10am at the Boulder Reservoir. Post-race activities include live music and an awards ceremony. www. and coaches parade past. 7pm start on the Boulder Bike Tours offer rides for beginning, Longmont’s breweries and distilleries, hopping boulderhumane.org. 1300 block of Pearl Street Mall, moving intermediate and expert riders, in and on and off as you wish. Reserve your spot around the city of Boulder and sometimes online: www.brewhoptrolley.com. west and stopping on each block. www. beyond. There are full- and half-day rides for boulderdowntown.com. BookCliff Vineyards mountain bikes and road bikes. See the ride Tour the winery and sample the wines in the schedule at www.boulderbiketours.com. tasting room. Thurs-Sun 1-6pm at 1501 Lee Hill Boulder County Bombers Road, #7, Boulder. www.bookcliffvineyards.com. Fiske Planetarium Boulder County’s flat-track women’s rollerCelestial Seasonings Fiske Planetarium on the CU Boulder derby league hosts bouts and tournaments Tours of this enormous tea-processing campus presents cutting-edge planetarium at the Boulder County Fairgrounds; check plant are free and run daily except for online for the full schedule. They’re also shows on a fulldome projection system. major holidays. See how these popular recruiting new members and refs for their See the schedule of laser shows, teas are blended, packaged and shipped; league. www.bouldercountybombers.com. live star talks, movies, planetarium shows, then taste free samples, browse the gallery Sept. 20: Thin Air Throw Down, 6pm family shows, concerts and other events at of original artwork from the famous tea www.colorado.edu/fiske. Colorado Wilderness boxes, and check out the gift shop. Don’t Rides and Guides miss the “mint room.” Children under 5 Little Thompson Observatory are not allowed in the factory. Tours are Professional tour guides lead participants 3rd Fridays: The Little Thompson on the hour Mon-Sat from 10am-4pm, on adventures like backpacking, bike tours, Observatory, at 850 Spartan Ave. in and Sunday 11am-3pm. 4600 Sleepytime rock climbing, skiing and snowshoeing. Berthoud, offers Public Star Nights, with Drive, Boulder. www.celestialseasonings.com. 720-242-9828; www.cwrag.com. guest speakers discussing astronomyLeanin’ Tree Tours Front Range Anglers related topics. The rest of the time, it’s open Leanin’ Tree offers free 45-minute tours of its Saturdays: Free one-hour classes most by appointment only. 970-613-7793; www. greeting-card manufacturing plant. Watch Saturdays from 10-11am feature some of starkids.org. as flat sheets of blank paper are transformed the best tyers around spinning up their into full-color cards, and see impressive signature patterns (includes free coffee machinery—like printing presses the size of and a 15% discount on purchases). The school buses. Leanin’ Tree is at 6055 Longbow shop also hosts regular four-hour feeFor sports-related tours, see listings under Drive, Boulder. www.leanintreemuseum.com. based classes that include two hours onSports Events. site at a nearby park. FRA is at 2344 Pearl NCAR Public Tours St., Boulder. www.frontrangeanglers.com. Banjo Billy Bus Tours Find a flood of fun facts about atmospheric Banjo Billy gives history tours of Boulder Pearl Street Stampedes science, climate change, and the NCAR mesa and Denver from an old school bus tricked and building. There’s also a photographic Sept. 6 & 13; Oct. 4 & 24; Nov. 8: Held the out to look like a traveling hillbilly shack. display of meteorological optics, a telescopic evening before a home game, the Pearl Street Stampedes have been THE kickoff Tours run Tues-Sun, with special brewery camera, working supercomputers, a
Star & Laser Shows
Tours
romantic. timeless. Joyful! luxury wedding photography
sarahhillphotography.com
110
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
PHOTO COURTESY YOUR BOULDER
Oct. 12-13: Annual fall fundraiser for the St. Vrain Historical Society offers more than 80 antiques vendors from around the region, plus fresh pumpkin pie with real whipped cream. At the Boulder County Fairgrounds, Nelson and Hover roads, Longmont. www. stvrainhistoricalsociety.org.
EVENTS + LOCAL FUN! gravity well and the Walter Orr Roberts Weather Trail. Guided tours are Mon-Fri at noon; a self-guided tour is available in English and Spanish. 303-497-1174; www.scied.ucar.edu/visit.
University Events University of Colorado
The official CU Boulder events calendar gives you up-to-the-minute information on campus happenings that are open to the public. Search by date, title or category of interest. Each event listing gives a description, contact and cost (if any). www. colorado.edu/eventscalendar.
University of Colorado Alumni Association The CU-Boulder Alumni Association hosts a variety of events year-round and across the nation to help alums stay connected. www. cualum.org.
University of Colorado UMC You don’t have to be a student or staff member to take advantage of the University Memorial Center. Check out the UMC’s postings for art exhibits, live music, free pool and poker tournaments, cheap bowling and a variety of classes and forums. www.colorado.edu/umc.
Volunteer Opportunities
Boulder County Parks & Open Space From single-day events to ongoing projects, there are a number of ways volunteers can help preserve, improve and enhance the area’s open space. See volunteer info at www.bouldercountyopenspace.org.
Boulder Philharmonic Volunteers are needed on an ongoing basis for audience relations, fundraising, education and office management. 303449-1343, ext. 104; www.boulderphil.org.
Children First of the Rockies Longmont-based nonprofit helps families in conflict or crisis to improve their quality of life and ensure their children’s safety and well-being. The organization is in need of volunteers, including those interested in serving on the board of directors and those
with experience in fundraising and finances. To find out more, visit www.ccfor.org.
Circle of Care Volunteers are needed to accompany a senior to a concert, offer a ride, or assist at parties and dances. 303-449-8884; www. circleofcareproject.org.
Colorado Horse Rescue Nonprofit CHR provides emergency shelter, care and adoption services for abused and unwanted horses. Volunteers are always needed to prepare feed buckets, muck out stalls and pens, and keep the barn organized. 18 or older; ages 14-17 can volunteer with an adult. 10386 N. 65th St., Longmont. 720494-1414; www.chr.org.
Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center More than 1,000 volunteers help with the center’s programs, which serve children and adults with disabilities. To learn more, visit www.ctrcinc.org or call 303-652-9131. 11968 Mineral Road, Longmont.
Emergency Family Assistance Association Help provide food, basic household furniture and emergency shelter to those in the community whose immediate needs cannot be met. Volunteers operate the food bank, support the front desk, meet with program participants, spend time with children and help coordinate special events. 303-4423052; www.efaa.org.
Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Greenwood rehabilitates sick, injured and orphaned wildlife for release into appropriate habitats, and it treats nearly 3,000 mammals, birds and waterfowl every year. The center offers education programs, release-site programs and numerous volunteer opportunities, plus a thrift shop and consignment gallery at 3600 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Center: 303823-8455; thrift shop: 303-245-0800; www. greenwoodwildlife.org.
Humane Society of Boulder Valley Volunteer information sessions are held regularly; see www.boulderhumane.org for a schedule. The Humane Society is at 2323 55th St. 303-442-4030. Humane Society of Boulder Valley. Volunteer information sessions are
held regularly; see www.boulderhumane. org for a schedule. The Humane Society is at 2323 55th St. 303-442-4030.
Imagine! Volunteers support adults and children with disabilities in reaching their goals in the classroom and in the community. Help with classes and activities like yoga, swimming, music, computers, bowling and creative writing. 1400 Dixon St., Lafayette. www. imaginecolorado.org.
Lafayette Cultural Arts Commission The Lafayette Cultural Arts Commission and the Public Art Committee are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to serve as committee members for events like Art Night Out, Arts in Education and the Arts in the Community Grant Program. Lafayette residents are encouraged to apply at www. cityoflafayette.com/joinlcac or /joinpac.
Longmont Humane Society Help with animal care, administrative duties, maintenance, the thrift store and more. Teens 13-18 can get involved; younger kids can help with parents. LHS is at 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. 303-772-1232; www. longmonthumane.org.
Medicine Horse Program MHP, at 8778 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for adolescents, families and adults through equine-assisted therapy sessions that focus on healing. Volunteers train as muckers before moving on to horse handling. Volunteer orientations are the third Saturday of each month at 10am. 720-4067630; www.medicinehorse.org.
Moving to End Sexual Assault (MESA)
of tasks. The center is at 220 Collyer St. in Longmont. www.ourcenter.org.
Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley Mandatory classroom training takes about 30 hours and covers a broad range of domesticviolence issues; the hands-on training is about eight hours. www.safeshelterofstvrain.org.
There With Care There With Care, an organization that helps families with critically ill children, needs volunteers for sorting and packing donations in Boulder and/or delivering them to various locations around the metro area. www.therewithcare.org.
Thorne Nature Experience Help support this nonprofit with a variety of tasks, including general office duties, assisting with outreach events, program registrations and database management. Thorne is at 1466 N. 63rd St., Boulder. 303499-3647; www.thornenature.org.
Volunteer Connection Volunteer Connection, part of Foothills United Way, connects community members with community needs. There are opportunities with more than 250 organizations in Boulder and Broomfield counties—everything from working with youth to stuffing envelopes. 303-444-4013, ext. 122; www.volunteer. unitedwayfoothills.org.
Wedding Events Colorado Bridal Show
Sept. 8 & Oct. 6: September’s event is in south Denver; October’s is in Westminster. Check the full schedule of shows at www. theexpopros.com.
Volunteer-counselor training consists of 40 hours of intensive education before working on the 24-hour crisis hotline or accompanying survivors to the hospital, police interviews and court appearances. Bilingual counselors are particularly needed. 303-443-0400; www. movingtoendsexualassault.org.
Northern Colorado Bridal Festival/Wedding Expo
OUR Center
Sept. 22: 11am-4pm at Colorado Convention Center, Mile High Ballroom, 700 14th St., Denver. www.rockymtn bridalshow.com. ■
Longmont’s OUR Center, a nonprofit that helps people move toward self-sufficiency, can always use volunteers for a variety
Sept. 15: 11am-3pm at The Ranch Event Center, 5280 Arena Circle in Loveland. www. bridalfestivals.com.
Rocky Mountain Bridal Show
4700 Pearl Street, Ste. 2A • Boulder, CO 80301 • (720) 406-1215 • www.redstonemeadery.com
FALL 2019
111
MUSIC profile
Derek DeMuth’s Six String Journey BY DAVE KIRBY
Whereas with harpes, lutes and guiternes They daunce and plaie at dis bothe day and night. –Chaucer
112
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
The Fingerstyle Collective Guitar Festival is a celebration of the growing genre of percussive fingerstyle, which includes traditional fingerpicking, but also embraces other techniques such as percussive slapping and articulated strumming. The festival takes place at Camp Mitchell in Morrilton, Arkansas, this September, and Colorado native and solo guitarist DeMuth will be packing up his guitar and performing in the competition phase of the three-day festival. The event is sponsored by CandyRat Records, the best-known purveyor of this style of guitar music. DeMuth is one of only 25 entrants selected for the competition. “I’m extremely excited about this. It’s kind of a high-profile event, so I’m also a little bit nervous,” he says. “Everyone plays two songs and, from those two songs, the judges select five finalists. And then the five finalists play two songs, and from those, the judges select first-, second- and third-place winners.” Musical competitions are nothing new, of course, even if the whole idea of “competing” with other artists is arguably sideways to the whole notion of the artistic ethic. But the Arkansas event may be notable in that the percussive fingerstyle genre is relatively new. Unlike other musical disciplines, such as classical and jazz, it is essentially unbounded by tradition and technical convention. As Beethoven once commented: “The guitar is
PHOTO BY BOB COORSEN
For many musicians, that crucial career break lurks right around the corner, but for Derek DeMuth, it may be a long way from Boulder.
a miniature orchestra in itself.” Players working in this genre are fulfilling that observation. DeMuth’s guitar skills, at once dazzling and eerily meditative, employ a wide range of tools: rumbling bass lines, percussive punctuation, tender and engaging melodies, and fleeting harmonic murmurs, all performed solo on a single six-string acoustic guitar. And unlike many of his contemporaries, DeMuth also composes and performs on the Spanish/nylon string guitar—a vestige of his studies as a music student at CU. “I think when I went to school for classical guitar, it was sort of a means to an end because I wanted to go to school to study guitar to play and get better at it, and the only way I was going to do that was either classical or jazz guitar,” he says. “And I enjoyed the music, and I do still play the classical guitar at pretty much any performance of an hour or more. “I’m pretty happy with that division because it developed my fingerpicking and my music skills,” he continues. “I kind of drifted away from it because I wanted something new from what I had been doing in school for four years. I saw what the percussive fingerstyle players were doing and I thought it was really cool, really unique and cutting edge, and I just wanted to get into that.” YouTube continues to buoy huge growth in this music genre, where the players’ various technical approaches
are on full display for the listener. Local guitarist Trace Bundy famously exploded on YouTube with his original arrangement of the German composer Johann Pachelbel’s “Canon in D” several years ago, but it was another player who caught DeMuth’s attention first. “The first guitarist that really caught my attention was [Kansas-based guitarist] Andy McKee and his video ‘Drifting’ which I think is the video that got him famous and sent him on his career…So that video was the first one that introduced me to the genre, but as I did more research and found other players, I discovered Michael Hedges.” Hedges, who recorded for the New Age label Windham Hill and died in a car accident in 1997, long before the YouTube era, is considered by many the godfather of the percussive fingerstyle genre. DeMuth recorded a touching and faithful cover of Hedges’ signature composition “Aerial Boundaries.” DeMuth (who has an extensive collection of videos on YouTube at www.youtube.com/user/ SynthDef) plays locally for both private events and at local venues, such as the Hotel Boulderado. He will also perform at the Boulder Guitar Society—which holds monthly meetings at First United Methodist Church at 1421 Spruce St., Boulder—on Sept. 30. Prepare to be amazed. ■
FALL 2019
113
ARTS + CULTURE
ARTS + CULTURE Events listed in this section are located in or around Boulder County. Some schedules change after we go to press;
please contact sponsors to confirm your plans. Visit our website, www.GetBoulder.com, for a daily calendar of arts events.
Ascendance Project Oct. 12-13: “New Heights: Dancing on the Walls That Divide Us” showcases a new genre of dance that fuses rock climbing, music, and choreography, without using ropes or suspension. 7:30pm Saturday and 1pm & 5pm Sunday at Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. www.ascendanceproject.com.
Avalon Ballroom The Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Road in Boulder, hosts a variety of dance events every day of the week year-round, hosted by a variety of dance groups. There’s a large, cushioned dance floor, and most events include a lesson. See the full schedule and (low) prices at www.avalonevents.org. Mondays: Clown Dance Class, 5:30pm Mondays: Scandinavian Weekly Dance, 7:30-10pm Thursdays: Boulder Salsa and Bachata Social, 7:30pm Fridays: Argentine Tango (for all levels), 6:45-8pm 2nd Sundays: Vintage Ballroom “Tea” Dance, 1pm
Art Walks
Monthly Friday-night events feature opening receptions at galleries, live entertainment, food and drink, and extended hours at retailers. NoBo Art District First Friday: 1st Fridays, 6-9pm, along north Broadway in Boulder; www.noboartdistrict.org
Lafayette Art Night Out: 2nd Fridays, 5-9pm, at Festival Plaza and at businesses along Public Road; www.cityoflafayette.com
Longmont: 2nd Fridays: 6-9pm along Main Street; www.downtownlongmont.com
Louisville: 1st Fridays, 6-9pm, in historic downtown; www.louisvilleartsdistrict.com
Niwot: 1st Fridays, 5-8:30pm; www.niwot.com
Boulder Balkan Bash Nov. 2: Six local bands specializing in Eastern European music provide the live soundtrack for this fun evening of folk dancing for the entire family, complete with a potluck featuring traditional Eastern European cuisine. 5:30-11pm at the Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Road, Boulder. www.avalonevents.org.
Boulder Ballet Oct. 6: “FACES of Boulder Ballet” features new works choreographed by Boulder Ballet dancers. Audience members vote (for $1) for their favorite piece to be performed again during the season. 4pm at Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. www.boulderballet.org. Nov. 29-Dec. 1: The Nutcracker (Boulder) Dec. 7-8: The Nutcracker (Longmont)
Boulder Tango Festival Oct. 3-6: Colorful three-day festival, now celebrating 10 years, features world-renowned tango performers and teachers, plus vendors, Argentinean food and wine, and open dances. At the Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Road, Boulder. www. bouldertangostudio.com.
Catrina Ball
Nov. 2: Longmont’s annual Day of the Dead celebration begins with a 4pm procession down Main Street, followed by a ball with food and drink specials, Azteca and Folkloric dancers, and an auction of Catrina paintings. 7pm-1am at the Dickens Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont. www. dickensoperahouse.com.
Centennial State Ballet
Sept. 28: The troupe’s Fall Showcase performance features “Around the World in 80 Days,” adapted from the Jules Verne novel by Kristin Kingsley, executive artistic director. 2pm & 7pm at the Stewart Auditorium in the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road. www.centennialstateballet.org. Nov. 30 & Dec. 1: Sugar Plum Tea Party, 1pm & 4pm Save the Date: The Nutcracker, Dec. 20-22
Cindy Brandle Dance Company
October, TBA: Check www.cindybrandledance.com for details about the Boulder Contemporary Dance Festival, which weren’t available at press time.
Colorado Ballet Oct. 4-13: Colorado Ballet’s new season begins with “Don Quixote.” Most performances are in Denver; check www. coloradoballet.org for ticket info.
114
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
Dance Bridge: Dance Is for Every Body! Nov. 2-3: If you’ve always wanted to try a dance class, this is the time to do it. These annual showcases feature teachers and dance studios presenting mini-classes, performance excerpts, and lectures. 11am-5pm Saturday and 1-5pm Sunday at the Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave. Dance Bridge, a project of the Boulder Arts Commission, also lists classes, companies, workshops, festivals, grant and audition info, and upcoming events on its website. Sign up for the newsletter to stay updated. www.artsresource.org/dance-bridge.
Dancing with Boulder Stars Nov. 6: Annual event for the YWCA of Boulder County pairs local celebrities with professional dance instructors in a live performance that raises funds to support the YWCA’s programs and services. 7pm at the Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St. www.ywcaboulder.org.
Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Save the Date: Frequent Flyers performs Dec. 13-15 at Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. www.frequentflyers.org.
Golden Bridge Movement Mass Sundays: “Movement Mass” group dances celebrate community as dancers remember their wholeness “in these times of great change.” Open to all, and no dance experience is necessary. The 10:45am-noon event is usually at the Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, but check www. bdanced.com for the schedule and venue.
1940s White Christmas Ball Dec. 7: Get your tickets early for this popular annual holiday event, because it always sells out! It’s in Denver, but lots of Boulder County dance fans are always in attendance. www.1940sball.org.
Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema Sept.-Dec.: See listing under Arts Events/Film.
3rd Law Dance/Theater Nov. 22-24: 3rd Law presents “The Ellison Project, vol. 3,” in collaboration with Ars Nova Singers. At Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Visit www.3rdlaw.org for details and other upcoming performances.
University of Colorado Department of Theatre & Dance Sept. 13-15: “[UN]W.R.A.P.: Dances That Don’t Look Like Dances” features works by Michelle Ellsworth and Brian Rogers. Learn more about this and the rest of the fall schedule at www.colorado.edu/theatredance. Oct. 4-6: re-membering, an MFA dance concert Oct. 25-27: Lacunae, an MFA dance concert
West African Highlife Ensemble Nov. 16: The West African Highlife Ensemble, a program of CU Presents and the first of its kind in the country, presents high-energy traditional, nontraditional and highlife dances of Ghana. 4:30pm in Grusin Music Hall on the CU-Boulder campus. www.cupresents.org.
Film
Adventure Film Festival Sept.19-22: This born-in-Boulder festival showcases the very best in independent filmmaking, from outdoor exploration to environmental heroism. At Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St. www. adventurefilm.org/boulder.
AIFA: American International Film and Art Festival Oct. 18-20: The mission of AIFA is to support, inspire and showcase independent cinema and art from around the world.
PHOTOS COURTESY LONGMONT 2ND FRIDAYS
Dance
ARTS + CULTURE Events include an opening reception, film screenings, live painting demos and an awards ceremony. At Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway. www.aifafest.com.
Backdoor Theatre Fridays & Saturdays: Watch first-run foreign and classic movies most Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm; there are also 2pm matinees most Sundays at Nederland’s nonprofit film venue. Admission is only $6 for adults and $3 for kids. At Nederland Community Center, 740 Highway 72 North. Sign up at www.thebackdoortheatre.org to get a weekly email schedule.
Boedecker Theater The “Boe,” a plush, 60-seat art-house theater at Dairy Arts Center, is outfitted with stadium seating and surround sound. It screens high-quality cinema nearly every night of the week, including indie films and live broadcasts of opera and ballet. 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. www.thedairy.org.
Boulder Film & Brew Festival Sept. 28: The art of independent filmmaking meets art of craft brews at this annual festival. Noon-10pm at Asher Brewing Company, 4699 Nautilus Court in Boulder. www.coloradofests. com.
Boulder International Film Festival: One Short Night Oct. 19: The Broomfield Auditorium screens the best short films from BIFF 2019, including “A New View of the Moon” and “One Cambodian Family Please for My Pleasure.” 7pm at Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road. www.attheaudi.com.
Boulder Public Library Cinema Program The Boulder Public Library screens a variety of free films open to all, and the lineup includes classic and silent films. The library and its branches also host other movie events, including movie nights just for teens. A few events at the main library branch are listed, but check the full events schedule at www.boulderlibrary.org. Sundays: Doris’ Sunday Matinee, 1pm 3rd Thursdays: Old School/New School Film School, 7pm
Chautauqua Films Boulder’s Chautauqua, at 900 Baseline Road, screens a number of low-cost films in the historic auditorium. See www.chautauqua.com for the complete schedule. Oct. 12: National Geographic: Paris to Pittsburgh
Dickens Horror Film Festival Oct. 19: Thrillers, chillers and slasher films, screened in a haunted opera house in Longmont. What could be scarier? Get all the details at www.coloradofests.com.
Flatirons Food Film Festival Oct. 10-13: Feast on “reel food” at this annual festival featuring the best in culinary cinema. Most screenings are on the CUBoulder campus, but check www.flatironsfoodfilmfest.org for details, which weren’t available at press time.
International Film Series This popular art-house film festival—Boulder’s oldest— screens more than 100 films every school year at CU. The fall season kicks off Sept. 3 with “Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes.” Check www.internationalfilmseries.com for the full schedule, and to sign up for email updates.
Manhattan Short Film Fest Sept. 30-Oct. 6: Manhattan Short is a unique film festival that allows 100,000 moviegoers in more than 350 venues across six continents to simultaneously view the 10 finalist films and vote for their favorites. Boulder screenings are at the Boedecker Theatre at Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St. www. manhattanshort.com; www.dairyartscenter.org.
Nederland Film Festival Nov. 16-17: Two days of “off-kilter, out-of-the-ordinary, wildly inventive films,” celebrating Nederland’s rich music history. The schedule was not set at press time, so check www. coloradofests.com.
New Trojan Movie House New movie house at the Longmont Performing Arts Center showcases “off-the-beaten-path” cinematic treasures. 513 Main St., Longmont. Check the group’s Facebook page.
Phipps IMAX Theater at Denver Museum of Nature and Science Movies shown in 3-D on DMNS’s huge IMAX screen make the action and adventure more realistic and spine-tingling. 2001 Colorado Blvd. in Denver. www.dmns.org. Through Jan. 1: Apollo 11: First Steps Edition 2D; Superpower Dogs 3D
116
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
REEL ROCK 14 Oct. 17-18: Presented by North Face, this annual film festival features exclusive premieres of short action and adventure films about rock climbing. The festival visits 500 locations, and Boulder is always on the schedule. At Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St. www.reelrocktour.com; www.bouldertheater.com.
Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema Sept.-Dec.: Sans Souci is a niche film festival specializing in dance cinema that incorporates live performance. The 16th season is the biggest yet, with more screenings than ever, at multiple Boulder County venues. Find an updated schedule at www.sanssoucifest.org.
Wandering Reel Traveling Film Festival
Oct. 11-12: This traveling film festival makes a stop in Boulder with two nights of meaninful, thought-provoking short films. At Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave. www.wanderingreel.org.
Music
Ars Nova Singers Oct. 6: The new season opens in October with “Intermezzo,” performed with the Stratus Chamber Orchestra. 4pm at First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce St., Boulder. There are also two performances in Denver. www.arsnovasingers.org. Nov. 22-24: The Ellison Project, vol. 3, in collaboration with 3rd Law Dance/Theatre, at Dairy Arts Center in Boulder
Boulder Bach Festival Oct. 9: “Philosopher’s Stone” showcases distinct, poetic works by Buxtehude, Piani, Pandolfi, Bach and others. 7:30 pm at eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce St., Boulder. www. boulderbachfestival.org. Nov. 14: Secret Garden
Boulder Chamber: Battle of the Industry Bands
Sept. 26: Five bands compete live in front of an audience, but only one will take home the grand prize: a donation to a nonprofit and the title of best industry band. The fun begins at 5:30pm and includes appetizers, drinks and networking. At eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce St., Boulder. www. boulderchamber.com.
Boulder Chamber Orchestra
Sept. 28: BCO’s 16th-anniversary season is called “Suite Sixteen,” and it opens with guest pianist Soheil Nasseri and solo piano works from Chopin. Find ticket and venue details and the rest of the season’s schedule at www. boulderchamberorchestra.com. Oct. 26-27: Chopin 1 & 2, with pianist Sarah Buechner
Boulder Chorale The Boulder Chorale’s new season begins in October; check www.boulderchorale.org for updates, which weren’t available at press time.
Boulder Concert Band Nov. 2: The Boulder Concert Band performs at 7pm at First Congregational Church, 1128 Pine St., Boulder. Check for more details at www.boulderconcertband.org.
Boulder Friends of Jazz Monthly Jams 1st Sundays: BFJ is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation, promotion and performance of traditional Dixieland jazz. Monthly jam sessions are held the first Sunday of every month from 1-4pm at the Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Road, Boulder. Everyone who signs in is guaranteed to play. 303-449-9596; www.boulderfriendsofjazz.org.
Boulder Opera
Nov. 15-16: Experience “A Taste of Carmen” at Boulder Opera’s two-evening performance featuring pianist Bradley Haag. Seating begins at 6pm at Caffe Sole, 637 S. Broadway, Boulder. www.boulderoperacompany.com.
Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra
Oct. 12: The Boulder Phil’s 2019-20 season, “Let’s Play,” opens with “Gritty/Pretty,” featuring Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood and Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord. The Boulder Phil performs at CU’s Macky Auditorium. www. boulderphil.org. Nov. 3: Latin Fire & Bolero Nov. 29-Dec. 1: The Nutcracker
Boulder Public Library Concert Series Boulder Public Library presents dozens of outstanding concerts each year that are free and open to the public. Check www. boulderlibrary.org for these and other scheduled performances. The main library is at 1000 Canyon Blvd., 303-441-4492. 2nd Wednesdays: Midday Music Meditation, noon (Main) 3rd Tuesdays: Lunchtime Concert Series, noon (Main)
Sept. 15: Nicolo Spera, ten-string guitar Oct. 13: Barry Hannigan and Daniel Silver Dec. 7: Holiday Harps
Boulder Renaissance Consort Check the group’s Facebook page for announcements about upcoming performances, particularly their popular holiday shows in December.
Boulder Symphony Orchestra “X: The 10th Anniversary Season” begins Oct. 25; check www. bouldersymphony.org for ticket information and other details, which weren’t finalized at press time.
Boulder Theater The historic Boulder Theater, just off the Pearl Street Mall, hosts national music acts year-round. A few are listed below, and more are always being added to the schedule. The Boulder Theater is at 2034 14th St. 303-786-7030; www.bouldertheater.com. Sept. 25: Tab Benoit Oct. 12: Justin Willman Nov. 11: Hippo Campus
Broomfield Auditorium The Broomfield Auditorium hosts a number of free and lowcost performances all year long. Some are listed below, but check www.attheaudi.com for more. 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. Sept. 27: Hamiltunes: An American Sing-Along Sept. 28: Rocky Mountain Brassworks Oct. 2: Paa Kow & His Afro-Fusion Orchestra
Cantabile Singers This 45-member auditioned choral ensemble performs around Boulder County. Check www.cantabilesingers.org for details about the new season.
Chamber Ensemble Con Grazia Sept. 6 & Oct. 11: This popular ensemble’s “Little Noon Music Series” is at 12:15pm at the historic Brunner House, 620 Main St. in Broomfield. Performances are free, but donations are accepted. www.congrazia.com.
Chautauqua Concerts
The historic Chautauqua Auditorium and Community House draw popular performers from all over the world. Visit www.chautauqua.com for a full schedule of concerts, plus ticket information (many sell out quickly). 900 Baseline Road, Boulder. 303-442-3282 ext. 35. Sept. 16: An Evening with Boz Scaggs Oct. 18: The Brother Brothers Nov. 16: Blue Canyon Boys
Colorado Music Festival/ Center for Musical Arts This one-of-a-kind organization provides a broad spectrum of music education and world-class performances, including the Colorado Music Festival held each summer. For a list of fall events and classes for all ages, visit www.comusic.org. The center is at 200 E. Baseline Road, Lafayette. 1st Fridays: Main Stage performances, open mic, free
CU Presents & CU College of Music
The University of Colorado’s Artist Series has been bringing world-class musical performances to Boulder for more than 70 years. A few fall events are listed below, but check www. cupresents.org for more. Sept. 24: CU Symphony Orchestra, free Oct. 3: Fall Festival of Choirs Oct. 9: Chick Corea Oct. 30: Nobuntu, female a cappella quintet from Zimbabwe
Dickens Opera House
Longmont’s historic 1881 opera house, downtown at Third and Main streets, hosts live music several nights per week, and many events are low-cost or free. See the fall lineup at www.dickensoperahouse.com; it includes Petty Fools (Tom Petty tribute band) on Sept. 20 and Girls Night Out on Oct. 2.
Eklund Opera Program
Nov. 15-17: “It’s a Wonderful Life” is an opera in two acts, based on the 1946 Frank Capra movie. At Macky Auditorium on the CU-Boulder campus; check www.cupresents.org for times and ticket info.
eTown Hall
eTown Hall is a live-music venue in downtown Boulder that also has a full-service recording studio and is the setting for most tapings of the “eTown Live Radio Show.” See www.etown. org for information about the center and more upcoming shows. eTown Hall is at 1535 Spruce St., Boulder. 303-443-8696.
ARTIST WILL DAY
B O U L D E R ’ S O N LY M U LT I - D I S C I P L I N A R Y ARTS CENTER
KATHLEEN PROBST, 70 OVER 9
MODERN HABITAT | 9.6-10.13
B O U L D E R ’ S C ATA LY S T FOR CREATIVITY SINCE 1992
•CINEMA •COMEDY •DANCE •MUSIC •THEATRE •VISUAL ARTS FREE ADMISSION TO THE GALLERIES EVERY DAY!
303 . 4 4 4 .73 2 8 | WWW.T H E DA IRY.OR G | 2 590 WA L NUT ST. - BO UL D E R
RUSSIAN DANCE
NATURALLY OPTIMISTIC | 10.18-12.1
THE PAVLOVA PROJECT | 12.6-1.12 FALL 2019
117
ARTS + CULTURE
Women Artists of the West Flock to Boulder national exhibition of Women Artists of the West (WAOW) Sept. 12–Oct. 12. Mary Williams, a 25-year industry veteran, says, “This is a really important show. The name is a bit of a misnomer because the artists are from all over, and the art isn’t limited to western themes. It represents a variety of subject matter.” The elite organization includes just 350 members—tiny in the art world—representing a talented array of female artists. WAOW, founded in 1971, organized with the sole purpose of uniting
Portraits
of
Greatness “The Latinos of Lafayette”
and highlighting art created by women who, according to Williams, are significantly underrepresented in most exhibits. The exhibition will include more than 100 works of art of the highest caliber. “This is truly a big deal because it’s a national show by a venerable organization,” says Williams, who has hosted several large shows during her career. “I’m really proud to host them. I think they are a cool group.” For more information on the gallery and upcoming exhibit, visit www.marywilliamsfinearts.com
The people featured in “The Latinos of Lafayette” photo exhibit all have something very important in common. The exhibit’s name makes two things perfectly clear—they’re all from Lafayette, and they’re all Latino. But the real reason they’re being included is because they all have a compelling story to tell. The temporary exhibit was curated by Frank Archuleta Jr., a Lafayette resident and civic leader whose father and uncle are memorialized in the exhibit. It honors Lafayette’s rich Latino roots by featuring dozens of residents, spanning generations, who have helped influence the city’s heritage. There’s Alicia Sanchez, the founder of Clinica Family Health, a group of affordable family health centers; Johnny Manzanares, an accomplished athlete and the first Colorado solider to lose his life in the Vietnam War; and Rose Lueras, a community activist who fought for equal rights for Latinos to use Lafayette’s public swimming pool in 1934. The framed photos are accompanied by short stories about their subjects’ fascinating lives. “This exhibit gives just a small glimpse into the rich history of impressive contributions that Latino residents have made in Lafayette,” says Rachel Hanson, administrative coordinator in the city’s Arts and Cultural Resources Department. “It’s a story of culture, pride, duty, family and community. Although it barely scratches the surface, many of the families represented in this exhibit have been part of the fabric of our community for many generations, and they deserve to be honored in this way.” The Latinos of Lafayette exhibit is on display at Lafayette City Hall, 1290 S. Public Road, through the end of October. In November and December, it will hang in the upper level of the Lafayette Public Library, 775 Baseline Road.
118
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
PAINTING BY HEATHER ARENAS
Mary Williams Fine Arts is hosting its first
ARTS + CULTURE
Theater
Fox Theatre
This nationally known club at 1135 13th St. on the Hill in Boulder presents live shows several nights a week. A few highlights are listed below; check www.foxtheatre.com for updates. 303-443-3399 or 303-447-0095. Sept. 12: The Jive Tribe Oct. 23: Justin Townes Earle Nov. 2: Cherub
Arts in the Open
Arts in the Open is part theater performance, part hike, and suitable for all ages. Get tickets early, as these performance-hikes often sell out. At Chautauqua, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder. www.artsintheopen.org. Opens Sept. 14: Ghosted: A Paranormal Mystery, through October
Lafayette Art Night Out
Sept. 13: The Hazel Miller Band plays the final Art Night Out event of the season, 6:30pm at Festival Plaza, 311 S. Public Road, Lafayette. www.cityoflafayette.com/ano.
The Laughing Goat Coffeehouse The Laughing Goat, at 1709 Pearl St. in Boulder, hosts an eclectic variety of musical events every night of the week, including Snaps for Sinners on Sept. 19 and Outer Vibe on Oct. 29. www.thelaughinggoat.com.
PHOTO COURTESY JESTERS DINNER THEATRE
Longmont Chorale
The Longmont Chorale’s new season begins in October; check www.longmontchorale. org for schedule updates.
Longmont Symphony Orchestra
Oct. 5: LSO’s new season, called “Music Is Life,” opens with The Organ Symphony, featuring Brian du Fresne on organ. Other fall dates are listed below. Longmont venues change, so check www. longmontsymphony.org for more info. Oct. 19: La Commedia dell’arte Nov. 9: Beethoven Cycle Dec. 7-8: The Nutcracker Ballet
Longmont Ukulele Club
2nd Tuesdays: Ages 16 and up can learn to play the ukulele at these free monthly sessions, and those who can already play
BDT Stage Jesters Dinner Theatre & School for the Performing Arts in Longmont are encouraged to come and share their talents. Bring your own ukulele. 7-8pm at Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave. www.longmontcolorado.gov.
Nissi’s
Nissi’s hosts live music several nights per week, and serves tapas and drinks. See the website for the fall schedule, which includes The Jerseys, Cody Bryan Band and Face. 2675 North Park Drive, Lafayette. www.nissis.com.
Oskar Blues
Check the website calendar to see who’s playing at the four Oskar Blues locations: the original in Lyons; the Tasty Weasel Taproom in Longmont; Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids and Solids in Longmont; and the Oskar Blues Boulder Taproom on the Pearl Street Mall. www.oskarblues.com.
Planet Bluegrass
Check www.bluegrass.com in early December for ticket details about Planet Bluegrass’ summer festivals, which always sell out.
Rocky Mountain Chorale Nov. 22-23: “I Had No Time to Hate” includes vocal selections that explore the weight
of war and the possibility of peace. www. rockymtnchorale.org. Nov. 22: Heart of Longmont Church, 350 11th Ave., Longmont, 7:30pm Nov. 23: First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce St., Boulder, 7:30pm
Seicento Baroque Ensemble
Seicento, under the direction of Amanda Balestrieri, opens their new season this fall; check www.seicentobaroque.org for updates.
St Julien Hotel
Catch live music on the terrace or in the lovely lobby at St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St. in Boulder. Check the fall events calendar at www.stjulien.com; it includes Dechen Hawk, the Strangebyrds, and The Nice Work Jazz Combo.
World Singing Day Oct. 19: World Singing Day was founded in 2012 by Boulder resident Scott Johnson. Boulder’s sing-along is at 2pm on the Pearl Street Mall in front of the courthouse. 1325 Pearl St., Boulder. www.worldsinging day.org.
BDT Stage has been entertaining theatergoers since 1977 with Broadwayquality shows, live accompaniment and dinner before the show. BDT Stage (formerly Boulder’s Dinner Theatre) is at 5501 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder. www.bdtstage.com. Through Sept. 21: Beauty and the Beast Opens Oct. 5: Mamma Mia!
Boulder Comedy Show Sundays: Comedy shows featuring nationally known headliners happen weekly at 7pm and 9:15pm at Bohemian Biergarten, 2017 13th St., Boulder. Check the lineup at www.bohemianbiergarten. com or on the Bohemian Biergarten Facebook page.
Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company Sept. 12: BETC’s new season opens with “Tiny Beautiful Things,” based on the book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos. Find ticket info and the rest of the season’s schedule at www.betc.org. Performances are at Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder.
Candlelight Dinner Playhouse Candlelight is at 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown, off I-25 just north of Longmont. www.coloradocandlelight.com.
FALL 2019
119
ARTS + CULTURE Sept. 5-Nov. 17: The Hunchback of Notre Dame Opens Nov. 29: Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn
CenterStage Theatre Company
Fall, TBA: “Disney’s Frozen JR” is a compact version of the popular movie. Check updated details at www.center stagetheatrecompany.org.
Coal Creek Theater
Oct. 25-Nov. 9: Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” is the story of two bachelors who create alter egos named Earnest to escape their boring lives. At the Louisville Center for the Arts, 801 Grant Ave. www.cctlouisville.org.
Denver Center for the Performing Arts Downtown Denver’s sprawling DCPA hosts more than two dozen productions every year, including touring Broadway musicals, adaptations, premieres and special events. A few highlights are listed below; check www.denvercenter.org for more. At Speer Boulevard and Arapahoe Street in Denver. Sept. 4-22: Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End Opens Oct. 4: Goodnight Moon Nov. 6-17: Phantom of the Opera
Jesters Dinner Theatre & School for the Performing Arts Jesters is Longmont‘s long-running dinner theater; and show-only tickets are also available. The Jesters School for the Performing Arts performs on Saturday afternoons year-round, with new offerings every month or so. See a complete schedule at www.jesterstheatre.com or call 303-6829980. 224 Main St., Longmont. Through Sept. 15: Les Misérables, student production
Through Sept. 29: Nunsense
Local Theater Company Oct. 24-Nov. 17: “Flame Broiled. or the ugly play” by Rodney Hicks is a searing satire that examines race and identity politics in America. At Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. www.localtheaterco.org.
Longmont Theatre Company Check for updates about LTC’s new season at www.longmontheatre.org. LTC is at 513 Main St., Longmont.
Peanut Butter Players Peanut Butter Players Family Theatre has a “big holiday production” in the works, but details weren’t available at press time. Stay updated by visiting www. peanutbutterplayers.com.
Playback Theatre West After audience members share experiences from their lives, this improvisational troupe reenacts them on stage. Check www. playbacktheatrewest.com for details about upcoming dates.
Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids Acting classes for kids culminate in performances that are open to the public; see www.theaterforkids.net for details. Shows are at 5311 Western Ave., Suite 135, Boulder.
Theater Company of Lafayette Oct. 18-Nov. 9: “Pippin,” a Broadway musical by Stephen Schwartz, is a comingof-age story about a young prince who longs to find passion and adventure. At the historic Mary Miller Theater, 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette; www.tclstage.org.
2019-20 SEASON ELLIOT MOORE, MUSIC DIRECTOR
The Organ Symphony
OCT 5, 7:30 PM SAINT-SAËNS Symphony No. 3 Brian du Fresne, organ
La Commedia dell’arte
OCT 19, 7 PM & OCT 20, 4 PM Christie Conover, soprano STRAVINSKY Pulcinella
Beethoven Cycle
NOV 9, 7:30 PM SHOSTAKOVICH Cello Concerto No. 1 - Adrian Daurov BEETHOVEN “Eroica” Symphony
The Gentle Nutcracker DEC 7, 1 PM
The Nutcracker Ballet
DEC 7, 4 PM & DEC 8, 2 PM
Handel’s Messiah DEC 15, 4 PM
Music is life
Productions listed below are at a variety of venues on the CU campus; check www. colorado.edu/theatredance for details, and for opera productions, see the Eklund Opera Program listing under Music Events. Sept. 26-29: A Human Interest Story Oct. 10-13: Burning the Old Man Oct. 31-Nov. 3: Shakuntala
The Upstart Crow Theatre Company Upstart Crow productions are staged at Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Thursdays are name-your-price nights when audience members can pay as much or as little as they like. Visit www.theupstartcrow. org for ticket info and more details. Sept. 5-14: All My Sons by Arthur Miller Nov. 21-Dec. 1: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Galleries
Art + Soul Gallery 1615 Pearl St., one block east of Pearl Street Mall, Boulder, 303-544-5803; www. artandsoulboulder.com. Contemporary gallery shows national and international artists working in paint, sculpture, ceramics, art glass, wood and jewelry.
Art Source International 1237 Pearl St., on Pearl Street Mall, Boulder, 303-444-4079; www.rare-maps.com. Antique and rare maps, globes, classic posters and prints including botanicals, and vintage Colorado photographs.
Boulder Arts & Crafts Gallery
1421 Pearl St., on Pearl Street Mall, Boulder, 303-443-3683; www. boulderartsandcrafts.com. Artist-owned cooperative offers pottery, jewelry, painting, photography, glass and other works by more than 200 artists from Boulder and beyond.
Boulder County Arts Alliance
2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-447-2422 ext. 3; www.bouldercountyarts.org. For more than 30 years, BCAA has supported artists and arts organizations through grants, Business of Arts workshops and exhibit opportunities, and the website maintains an extensive calendar of arts events around the county.
Family Concert
Boulder Creative Collective: Warehouse
The Force of Destiny
2500 47th St., #10, Boulder; www. bouldercreativecollective.com. BCC’s Warehouse is an event space and gallery offering art exhibits, classes, social hours for artists, and a Community Critique where artists can share their work and get constructive feedback.
JAN 18, 4 PM
FEB 15, 7:30 PM CORIGLIANO The Red Violin Andrew Sords, violin RESPIGHI The Pines of Rome
Beethoven Cycle
FEB 29, 7 PM & MAR 1, 4 PM BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 4
A Fanfare for All
APR 4, 7:30 PM JENNIFER HIGDON Percussion Concerto - Cameron Leach COPLAND Symphony No. 3
LSO at the Movies! MAY 9, 7:30 PM
All concerts are at Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, except 10/19-20 & 2/293/1, which are at Longmont Museum.
www.longmontsymphony.org · 303.772.5796
120
University of Colorado Department of Theatre & Dance
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
Boulder Public Library 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-4414397; www.boulderlibrary.org. The Canyon Gallery and Corridors show national touring exhibits and changing works by Colorado artists. Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, hosts local artists, and Carnegie Branch Library for Local History, 1125 Pine St., features historic Boulder photographs. www.boulderlibrary.org. Sept. 1-30: A Passage from India Oct. 4-6: Japanese Ikebana Oct. 11-Dec. 1: Street Wise, diverse street artwork
Bricolage Gallery at Art Parts Creative Reuse Center
2870 Bluff St., Boulder, 720-379-5328; www.artpartsboulder.org. Besides offering donated, reusable arts and crafts supplies
for very low fees, Art Parts also hosts the Bricolage Gallery, featuring changing exhibits of art made with reclaimed materials.
The Collective— Community Arts Center
201 N. Public Road, Lafayette, 303-6611261; www.cityoflafayette.com/collective. The Collective is the city of Lafayette’s clearinghouse for arts and culture, with rotating exhibits, historical displays, networking opportunities for artists, lectures and special events. Open daily except Monday; check hours online.
Creative Framing Art Gallery
916 Main St., Louisville, 303-684-0043; www.creativeframingar tgaller y.com. This frame shop showcases the rotating works of local and national artists, with an opening reception on first Fridays.
Crystal Galleries 1302 Pearl St., on Pearl Street Mall, Boulder, 303-444-2277; www.crystalgalleries.com. Mother Nature’s most exquisite artworks in a gallery-like setting. Dazzling crystals, polished minerals, museum-quality fossils and shells, and Boulder’s finest, most eclectic collection of René Lalique glass.
Dairy Arts Center 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-440-7826; www.thedairy.org. The Dairy recently renovated its four art spaces and hosts more than two dozen exhibits per year.
Fastframe of Boulder 2327 30th St., Boulder, 303-448-1000; www.boulderfastframe.com. Local framing store houses Art Den Gallery, featuring rotating exhibits of works from local artists. Receptions are first Tuesdays of the month from 5-7pm.
15th Street Gallery
1708 15th St., Boulder, 303-447-2841; w w w.15thstreetgaller yboulder.com. Specialty framing studio also features gallery exhibits of contemporary works, with an emphasis on paintings and works on paper by American artists.
Firehouse Art Center
667 Fourth Ave., Longmont, 303-6512787; www.firehouseart.org. FAC offers art classes, lectures and workshops for aspiring artists and art appreciators of all ages. The
ARTS + CULTURE
Loveland Sculpture Parks, Benson Sculpture Garden galleries host rotating exhibitions; openings are second Fridays.
The Great Frame Up
430 Main St., Longmont, 303-772-7293; www.longmont.thegreatframeup.com. Artists’ Gallery hosts monthly receptions and rotating exhibits of new Colorado artists.
The HUB Gallery at The Arts Hub 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette, 303-229-1127; www.artunder.org. The HUB Gallery at the nonprofit Arts Hub in Lafayette features an 80-foot-long hall for displaying a variety of gallery showings throughout the year.
Little Bird
112 Second Ave., Niwot, 303-652-0512; www. littlebirdniwot.com. Botanically inspired boutique features local artists and gifts like jewelry, photography, pottery, glass, fiber arts, and organic body care and clothing.
Longmont Museum Gallery
400 Quail Road, Longmont; www. longmontmuseum.org. The work of local and national artists is often on display in the museum’s Portal Gallery.
Louisville Art Association 801 Grant Ave., Memory Square Park, Louisville, 303-666-8668; www.louisvilleart. org. Renovated circa-1904 brick schoolhouse displays works by local artists and offers art classes for all ages. LAA members exhibit their works at businesses around town on twomonth rotations; see schedule online. PHOTO COURTESY LOVELAND SCULPTURE PARKS
Loveland Sculpture Parks
Benson Sculpture Garden, 1125 W. 29th St.; www.sculptureinthepark.org. Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra, off Centerra Parkway and Highway 34; www. centerracolorado.com. Benson Sculpture Garden in the middle of Loveland has nearly 150 sculptures on permanent display. The 16-acre Chapungu site features 82 stone sculptures carved by artists from Zimbabwe.
Specializes in antique prints and maps that focus on the American West, plus a superior collection of Russell Chatham original lithographs.
Naropa Galleries 6287 Arapahoe Road; 2130 Arapahoe Ave.; 3285 30th St., Boulder; www.naropa.edu. Naropa University’s three campuses have a total of five visual arts galleries that exhibit student, faculty, local, regional and international works.
NCAR Galleries 1850 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, 303-4971000; www.scied.ucar.edu/exhibits. The National Center for Atmospheric Research has a Community Art Program that selects hundreds of artists each year for individual and group exhibitions in the cafeteria’s exhibit space. There are also two art-science galleries with rotating exhibits.
Nomad Bead Merchants 1909 Ninth St., Boulder, 303-786-9746; www. nomadbeads.com. Unusual beads, gold and silver jewelry, and folk art from Asia, Africa and the Americas. Nomad’s new store, Adorned, is right next door, offering finished jewelry pieces from local artists. Check online for classes, events and sales.
Osmosis Gallery 290 Second Ave., Niwot, 303-652-2668; www. osmosisartgallery.com. Contemporary fine art from more than 40 Colorado artists, including paintings, sculpture, jewelry and one-of-akind gifts, plus a sculpture garden.
pARTiculars Art Gallery & Teaching Studio 401 S. Public Road, Lafayette, 720-890-7888; www.particularsart.com. pARTiculars is an artist-owned gallery and teaching studio in the heart of Old Town Lafayette. Classes for adults and children include painting, photography, bookbinding and jewelry.
Madelife
Rabbit Brush Gallery
2000 21st St., Boulder, www.madelife. com. Madelife is a launchpad for artists and entrepreneurs, with a gallery, blackbox theater, sound studio, collaborative workspace, retail store and showroom.
7504 Hygiene Road, Hygiene, 303-6511106; www.rabbitbrushgallery.com. Rabbit Brush showcases the works of local and regional artists, plus fair-trade goods.
Mary Williams Fine Arts
400 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-5900; www. redcanyonart.com. Open daily, this gallery features fine art, jewelry, stained and blown
5311 Western Ave., Suite 112, Boulder, 303938-1588; www.marywilliamsfinearts.com.
Red Canyon Art Co.
FALL 2019
121
ARTS + CULTURE
a Creative Take on Boulder History back its popular show “Dude, It’s Boulder!” The play, by awardwinning playwright and Boulder native Jane Shepard, is an irreverent take on 100 years of Boulder’s history told through historic, heartwarming characters. VIVA Theater, a community troupe that encourages vibrant aging through creative expression, works with artists to discover the joy of community theater. “Dude, It’s Boulder!” is showing for just two weekends in November and is likely to sell out. Tickets will be available soon through the Dairy Arts Center.
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION COURTESY VIVA THEATER
VIVA Theater is bringing
Take an ART WALK the first three weekends in October. The tour offers patrons the opportunity to meet local artists in their working environment and gain a sense of the process involved in their creations. The tour is a free, selfguided invitation into nearly 140 artist studios in and around Boulder. “All the artists are juried based on recent work,” says Mary Horrocks, executive director of Open Studios. “The Boulder Open Studios Tour was originally modeled after the Santa Cruz Open Studios Tour. We have since grown into one of the premier tours in the country. We have a strong reputation for excellence.” The event begins with an exhibit displaying a sample of each artist’s work on the Nalanda Campus of Naropa University, 6287 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, Oct. 5–20, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public every day. The best way to enjoy the tour is to pick up a catalog at the Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau, Guiry’s, Jacque Michelle, the Visitor Information Center on 13th and Pearl or online at www.openstudios.org. Last year’s artists received some 41,000 visits with most attendees visiting an average of six artists. Open Studios has organized Boulder tours since 1995. This year they will be recognized for excellence in Visual Arts by the Dairy Arts Center, an honor bestowed on individuals, groups, businesses, projects or institutions that have made significant contributions to the arts in Boulder County.
122
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
PHOTOS COURTESY OPEN STUDIOS TOUR
Open Studios Tour presents its 25th studio tour
ARTS + CULTURE
Fall for Hygiene!
7504 Hygiene Road (corner of N. 75th & Hygiene Rd.) Hygiene, CO 80503 303.651.1106 Mon.-Sat 10-5, Sun. 10-3 rabbitbrushgallery.com FALL 2019
123
ARTS + CULTURE
Spirit of Flight Center, Erie glass, pottery, weaving and home accessories by more than 100 Colorado artists.
building houses historic Boulder County photographs and manuscripts.
Russell Coburn Gallery
Colorado Railroad Museum
SmithKlein Gallery
17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden, 303-279-4591; www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org. CRM’s sprawling 15-acre grounds offer railroad cars and equipment, a main building in the style of an 1880s depot, a reference library, a general store and a picnic area.
1116 Pearl St., on Pearl Street Mall, Boulder, 303-444-7200; www.smithklein.com. Gallery of traditional and contemporary paintings, sculpture, handblown art glass, jewelry, and a collection of old and new fetishes.
University of Colorado Museum of Natural History Changing Gallery Henderson Building, Broadway at 15th Street, Boulder, 303-492-6892; www. colorado.edu/cumuseum. The museum’s Changing Gallery and BioLounge showcase a variety of rotating art exhibits.
The Walnut Gallery 915 Walnut St., Louisville, 505-797-9239; www.thewalnutgallery.com. Gallery in downtown Louisville features fine oils, acrylics, photography, glass art, jewelry and wearables.
Museums
Agricultural Heritage Center
CU Heritage Center Third floor of Old Main, CU campus, Boulder, 303-492-6329; www.cuheritage.org. Located in the University of Colorado’s original building, the Heritage Center preserves CU history in nine themed rooms, including the Architecture Gallery and the Distinguished Alumni Gallery. “Hit the Bricks!” is a longterm exhibit of the CU campus created with 1 million LEGO bricks.
Denver Art Museum 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, on 13th Avenue between Broadway and Bannock, Denver, 720-865-5000; www.denverart museum.org. DAM makes its fabulous array of art and artists available to everyone with First Free Saturdays, offering free general admission to Colorado residents on the first Saturday of the month. Youth 18 and under are admitted free every day. Check online for information on lectures, tours, family activities, films and more.
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
1750 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-2122; www. bmoca.org. Check the website for updates on upcoming exhibits and other museum events like lectures, demonstrations, classes and the Young Artists at Work program. Museum admission is only $1.
2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, 303-370-6000; www.dmns.org. DMNS features outstanding permanent exhibits like “Expedition Health,” “Space Odyssey” and “Egyptian Mummies,” plus popular touring exhibits, an IMAX theater (see listing in Film section) and the Gates Planetarium.
The mission of the Broomfield Depot Museum, 2201 W. 10th Ave., Broomfield, is to collect, preserve and interpret the history of Broomfield. The Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum, 12 Garden Center, showcases permanent and temporary exhibits honoring those who have served in the armed forces. Open Saturdays 9am-3pm and by appointment. www.broomfield.org.
Carnegie Branch Library for Local History 1125 Pine St., Boulder, 303-441-3110; www. boulderlibrary.org. Boulder’s original library BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
1085 18th St., Boulder, 303-492-8003; www. colorado.edu/cuartmuseum. This freeadmission art museum on the CU campus is open to all and “strives to serve as a generator and incubator of artistic inquiry.” Group tours are available, and photography of exhibits is encouraged.
8348 Ute Highway 66, west of Longmont, 303776-8848; www.bouldercountyopenspace. org. Offering a glimpse into the history of agriculture in Boulder County, this site focuses on the years 1900-1925, when families prospered as farmers and witnessed the coming of the modern age. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday through the end of October.
Broomfield Museums
124
CU Art Museum & Visual Arts Complex
Dougherty Museum 8306 N. Highway 287 (107th St.), Longmont; www.bouldercounty.org. Open JuneAugust only.
History Colorado Center 1200 Broadway, Denver, 303-866-3682; www.historycoloradocenter.org. History Colorado’s hands-on, high-tech exhibits include “Living West” and “We Love Rocky Mountain National Park.” Check online for special events, plus links to other historic sites operated by the Colorado Historical Society.
PHOTO COURTESY SPIRIT OF FLIGHT CENTER
700 Tenacity Drive, #102, Longmont, 720745-8441; www.coburnstudio.com. This new gallery features the pottery of Russell Coburn, photography by Elliott McDowell and jewelry by Laura Wallace.
ARTS + CULTURE
L���� A������ P� � � � � � � � P���������� S�������� J������ G���� VISIT US!
P���� S� M��� �� B������� ( 3 03 ) 4 4 4 - 4 1 4 6 • � � � � � � � �. � � � 2027 B � � � � ���, B � � � � � � , C O James F. Bailey Assay Office Museum 6352 Fourmile Canyon Drive, west of Boulder, 303-776-8848; www.bouldercounty.org. At the turn of the 20th century, this is where prospectors would take their ore samples to find out if they’d struck it rich. Open only on 3rd Saturdays April-October, 10am-2pm.
Lafayette Miners’ Museum 108 E. Simpson St., Lafayette, 303-665-7030; www.cityoflafayette.com. Refurbished 1890s coal miner’s home with displays of mining equipment and period household items. Open Thursdays and Saturdays 2-4pm and Tuesday evenings 7-9pm.
Longmont Museum & Cultural Center 400 Quail Road, Longmont, 303-651-8374; www.longmontmuseum.org. An outdoor courtyard and four exhibit spaces encourage visitors to explore Longmont’s history and culture. The Longs Peak Room is an interactive gallery with hands-on history games and other activities. The Stewart Auditorium hosts theater, film, music and other events.
Louisville Historical Museum 1001 Main St., Louisville, 303-665-9048; www. louisvilleco.gov. Owned and operated by the city of Louisville, this museum features three historic buildings with an extensive collection of coal-mining artifacts and old photographs. Pick up a map of the Louisville Downtown Historical Walking Tour. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10am-3pm. Also open 1st Fridays 6-8pm.
Lyons Redstone Museum 338 High St., Lyons, 303-823-5271; www. lyonsredstonemuseum.com. Gift shop and regional genealogy displays, housed in an 1881 redstone schoolhouse. Open daily through the end of September.
Museum of Boulder 2205 Broadway, Boulder, 303-449-3464; www. museumofboulder.org. The new Museum of Boulder opened with great fanfare on May 19, 2018. Check the website for a schedule of exhibits, programs and events.
National Center for Atmospheric Research 1850 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, 303-4972408; www.scied.ucar.edu/visit. NCAR houses a Smithsonian-affiliated museum.
@bouldermagazine
Its Visitor Center, in a magnificent building designed by I.M. Pei, features exhibits that teach all ages about weather, climate and atmospheric research. Free tours begin at noon three days a week, or take your own self-guided tour.
Nederland Mining Museum 200 Bridge St., Nederland, 303-258-0567; www. bouldercounty.org. A glimpse into the world of hard-rock mining days in Boulder County. Open weekends June-October only.
Sandstone Ranch Visitors & Learning Center 3001 E. Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, 303-7744692; www.longmontcolorado.gov. Historic homestead property includes hands-on displays inside the circa-1880 house, plus educational exhibits in the ice house, toolshed and barn. There’s also a nature trail with a scenic overlook. Open Tuesdays 9am-noon from mid-May through August and 2nd and 4th Saturdays 10am-2pm from mid-May through October.
Shelby American Collection 5020 Chaparral Court, Gunbarrel, 303516-9565; wwwshelbyamericacollection. org. Features 40 prize sports cars, plus a reconstructed shop. Open Saturdays 10am-4pm and for special events.
Spirit of Flight Center At Erie Municipal Airport, 2650 S. Main St., Erie, 303-460-1156; www.spiritofflight.com. Hundreds of rare aviation items and artifacts that represent the past, present and future of flight. Open 10am-2pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 2nd Saturdays.
Wise Homestead Museum/ Erie Historical Society 11611 Jasper Road, Erie, 303-828-4568; www.eriehistoricalsociety.org. Artifacts, equipment, photographs and displays related to the history of the Erie area, plus a restored farmhouse dating back to the mid1870s. Open Saturdays 10am-2pm, MaySeptember and by appointment.
WOW! (World of Wonder) Museum 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette, 303-604-2424; www.wowmuseum.com. Nonprofit children’s museum offers interactive science and art exhibits, classes, performances, workshops, yoga sessions and sensory-friendly playtimes for children ages 1-11 and their families. The Little Clinic exhibit allows kids to explore the medical field through play. n
Let us post your arts events on social media. Call Brock Media today to get the exposure you’re looking for!
303-443-0600 FALL 2019
125
HEALTHY living
A PARADIGM SHIFT OF PSYCHEDELIC PROPORTIONS BY VICKI ALLSOPP
HISTORY SHOWS US THAT scientific progress is often fraught with controversy. When Copernicus stormed onto the astronomical stage with his heliocentric ideas, ushering in what has been dubbed the Scientific Revolution, Ptolemaists refused to acknowledge the new thinking. Thomas S. Kuhn, historian, scientist, philosopher and author of “The Structure of Scientific Revolutions,” describes the intersection of science with revolutionary ideas as a paradigm shift. Paradigm shifts, especially around controversial subjects such as psychedelic drugs, are often met with resistance rather than acceptance. People get uncomfortable when asked to rethink the narrative they’ve believed for decades. And what do you do when that narrative is backed by law, making the federal government your staunchest opponent? You create a nonprofit pharmaceutical company specializing in psychedelic drug research. You make it your life’s work and vow to use science to change the narrative by revolutionizing the world of psychotherapy and, in the process, give people with PTSD their lives back. Enter Rick Doblin: the psychedelic paradigm whisperer. MAPS Charts a New Course In the ’70s and early ’80s, the use of MDMA (3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine) in therapeutic settings showed great promise as an adjunct treatment for PTSD. It was also during that time that MDMA leaked out of
126
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
laboratories, finding its way onto the streets—cut with who-knows-what—and peddled as Ecstasy or “Molly.” In response, the Drug Enforcement Agency “freaked out,” as Doblin puts it, declaring an emergency ban and adding MDMA to their list of Schedule 1 drugs in 1985. The following year, Doblin founded the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). Combining his strong belief in the therapeutic benefits of MDMA with sound research, Doblin set out to see the laws (and the stigma) around MDMA and other psychedelics changed. His goal was to shift the paradigm from a “war on drugs” to one of awareness and acceptance. Heal Thyself MDMA-assisted psychotherapy is part of a bigger-picture process that goes on long after a patient receives the last treatment. “It’s not like a miracle drug [MDMA] and all of a sudden PTSD is gone,” says Marcela Ot’alora, who was MAPS principal investigator during the Boulder-based Phase 1 and Phase 2 trials of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD. MDMA is more of a catalyst. Combined with psychotherapy, MDMA gave participants the emotional stability and inner strength to tackle their feelings, memories and fears associated with their trauma in a healthy, healing way. Participants in the study suffered from treatment-resistant PTSD from military service, childhood sexual abuse, rape and first-responder trauma. “The process is much longer than the three months they’re with us,” says Ot’alora. Participants kept doing the necessary
work and continued improving long after their stay in the Boulder facility. Ot’alora references the results from Phase 2, the most recently completed pilot study. One month after receiving the second of three MDMA treatments, almost 30% of participants no longer experienced PTSD symptoms. But even more profound were the results observed at the final follow-up session 12 months later: 76% of participants who received MDMA-assisted psychotherapy no longer met the criteria for a PTSD diagnosis. “The transformations are pretty amazing—that’s the beauty of MDMA,” Ot’alora says. How Does MDMA Work on the Brain? Neuroscience demonstrates that MDMA affects three parts of the brain. The amygdala, which processes fear; the prefrontal cortex, which is in charge of logical thought; and the hippocampus, which converts experiences into memories and shuttles them into long-term storage. For people with PTSD, the amygdala is in overdrive, the activity in the prefrontal cortex is greatly reduced and the hippocampus shows decreased activity. MDMA treatments accompanied by psychotherapy basically flip the script. Traumatic events and difficult emotions are processed in a more logical, less fear-based manner. And communication between the hippocampus and amygdala resumes normally, packing traumas away where they belong, storing them as long-term memories. After MDMA treatments, participants
Combined with psychotherapy, MDMA gave participants the emotional stability and inner strength to tackle their feelings, memories and fears associated with their trauma in a healthy, healing way.
The Language of Psychedelic Drug Therapy Breakthrough Therapy Designation “...designed to expedite the development and review of drugs that are intended to treat a serious condition and preliminary clinical evidence indicates that the drug may demonstrate substantial improvement over available therapy.” –FDA
MDMA
were able to share their emotions and talk about their trauma with little fear, anger or denial. A (Paradigm) Shift in the Force It almost seems as if Kuhn, while penning his landmark work, spoke directly to the future of psychedelic research: “However incomprehensible the new theory may be to the proponents of tradition, the exhibit of impressive concrete results will persuade at least a few of them that they must discover how such results are achieved.” (“The Structure of Scientific Revolutions,” 1962) It took about 30 years (thanks to the “impressive concrete results” delivered by MAPS’ pilot studies) for researchers, therapists, clinician and Doblin to realize the fruits of their labor. On Aug. 16, 2017, the FDA granted MAPS a breakthrough therapy (BT) designation for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD. Now, with Phase 3 trials underway, Expanded Access—once just a dream—is almost a reality. As Doblin told the crowd, during TED2019, “We’re in the midst of a global renaissance of psychedelic research…It’s like the shift that Copernicus and Galileo were able to produce in humanity using the telescope to show the Earth was no longer the center of the universe, but was actually something that revolved around the sun, something bigger than itself.” n
3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine was first synthesized in Germany in 1912. Commonly known as Ecstasy (street name “Molly”) the substance was banned by the DEA in 1985 and is categorized as a Schedule 1 drug.
Schedule 1 Drug Drug, substances or chemicals with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.
Expanded Access An FDA policy allowing the use of unapproved investigational drugs, using strict protocols outside of clinical trials, to treat patients considered treatmentresistant.
BIODYNAMIC BODYWORKS Trauma Resolution • Aromatherapy Craniosacral • Polarity • Massage
SHELLI WORRALL / 303 818 1551 Mountain Spirit Healing at 713 3rd Avenue, Longmont CO 80501
303.447.8700 • artcleaners.com FALL 2019
127
re Parentin
Adventu
g
The Answer Is
Blowing in the Wind BY CAMILLE WILSON
Family hikes in unpredictable weather sometimes require creative solutions, like the Wilson family found out on their hike to Hall Ranch in 2014.
We could make do with underwear on our heads, right? 128
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
PHOTOS COURTESY THE WILSON FAMILY
W
hen it comes to hiking, and frankly all other aspects of our previous lifestyle, my husband and I fondly reminisce the bygone era we affectionately refer to as BK, or Before Kids. Don’t get me wrong—we love our little people and all the ways they have enriched our lives. It’s just that I’d be lying if I said I shed no tears when our 10-mile-plus Summit Saturdays dropped off a cliff. Instead, we were lucky to surpass a mile, and even those outings took the whole morning by the time we stopped for feedings, diaper blowouts or whatever else a small human required. All you hiking parents feel me, right? As the years (and miles) inched forward and our people started walking and using the toilet, my longing for BK hiking had nearly reached its boiling point. Donning my proverbial rose-colored glasses, I decided we should celebrate a warm late-fall opportunity to get our young daughters out on the trail. I tallied up the reasons we were sure to find success this time: Everyone had graduated from diapers and naps, we had just eaten lunch, everyone had successfully used the bathroom before departing the house even after protesting that they “didn’t have to go!” This was it: The day we may break the 2-mile barrier. So what could go wrong? If you’ve lived in Colorado for at least a year, you know the month on the calendar often has little correlation to the weather outside. This particular late-November day, our well-intentioned meteorologists had predicted nearly 60 degrees and sunny. At least that’s what my app said, so we donned pants and light jackets and headed out.
Instead, much lower temperatures and strong winds sent icy chills through our layers and nipped at our bare ears, threatening to push us right off the trail. It was immediately clear from the cries of panic and discomfort from both children that we were underprepared and would not be breaking any distance barriers. We had walked fewer than two hundred steps, but my 5-year-old was sure we were risking our lives and ears by continuing this death march. The devastation was real, if only to my plans for the perfect afternoon. But never fear! My backpack came through once again. I discovered a spare little girl outfit and two clean pairs of underwear—a mom can never be too cautious with a newly toilet-trained child. No hats to warm those ears? No problem! We could make do with underwear on our heads, right? By the time we were done laughing at our new headwear and eating our trailside snacks, we had warmed up enough to brave the cold wind for the five-minute walk back to the car, underwear hats and all. In the uncomfortably large number of moments like these that I have had over the years, I sometimes chalk up the defeat to naive optimism about our return to BK-style hiking, but hindsight has been very informative. I now choose to believe that flexibility and a strong dose of resourcefulness will continue to add up to great family hikes and even better memories. And the laughs help make up for the fact that we still rarely go farther than a couple of miles. â–
Still making me laugh on the trails, this time with slightly more appropriate headwear at Heil Valley Ranch in 2019.
FALL 2019
129
GETOUTand enjoy!
Gone to the dogs In addition to loads of pooch-friendly patios and hotels, Boulder County is home to plenty of spaces for dogs and their humans to play the day away.
Running Commentary:
Noah Droddy
Known for his ironic mustache-forward style, Indiana transplant Noah Droddy, 28, is setting a refreshing tone in the serious sport of running. Since debuting at the 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials and finishing the 2017 Chicago Marathon in a speedy 2:16, he’s gone on to crush at the half-marathon distance, too. “I came in to the NCAA’s Division 3 undertrained and wound up an AllAmerican. I took a shot at pro running when my résumé indicated that wasn’t such a good idea, and it worked out. I’m proud that I had the courage to take a chance on something that I love,” says Droddy, an assistant cross-country coach at Boulder High School. “I moved to Boulder to pursue competitive distance running with no sponsorships, personal bests way slower than my competitors, and nothing promised. But I made it work and found success I never had even let myself hope for. It has been a wild ride so far.”
130
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
Trails: For everyone’s safety, Boulder enforces clear rules around keeping dogs in check on trails. Get maps and pup regulations, including trails that regulate via leash, sight or voice control, or by banning furballs altogether, for your favorite trails at www. bouldercolorado.gov/osmp/dog-regulations-by-area. Some of the most popular dog-dominated walks start at these trailheads: Wonderland Lake, South Mesa and Chautauqua.
Cool Climbing Paradox Sports, an Eldorado Springs nonprofit, works to create adaptive climbing opportunities for people with disabilities, and they’ve partnered with Movement Climbing Gym in Boulder to expand their local offerings. Want to help out? Register for a volunteer training session on Sept. 18 or Nov. 13, or attend the Base Camp Fundraiser on Oct. 4 at the St Julien Hotel & Spa in Boulder. www. paradoxsports.org Autumn is full of adventure at The Spot Bouldering Gym in Boulder. Catch a USA Climbing regional competition on Sept. 14, and don’t miss Psychedelia on Oct. 26—the Spot’s annual bouldering/raving/ Halloween celebration that features blacklight climbing, costumes, art, music, aerial performances, refreshments and more. www.thespotgym.com/boulder ■
ILLUSTRATION BY REDBOXART; TOP PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF BOULDER; BOTTOM PHOTO COURTESY PARADOX SPORTS
Parks: Three dog parks ensure that Fido gets some social interaction and energy release. At Valmont Dog Park, more than 3 fenced acres abut the hugely popular bike park for a full day of adventure east of town. Foothills Dog Park is also sizable, at nearly 2 acres, and nicely tucked away. East Boulder Dog Park’s standout feature is a pond for water play.
Kid’s Critter Course What you need to know to find these six animals in Boulder County BY HANNA SHONING
WHAT WILDLIFE LIVES NEAR YOU? These animals can all be found in Boulder County—many right in your backyard! However, to see a few of them, you may need to head up to the foothills. so I can eat it later! I will temporarily store food in my cheek pockets as well.
Abert’s Squirrel
PHOTOS BY (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) BY ENRIQUE AGUIRRE; BY SEAN R. STUBBEN; BY CRAIG HANSEN
Least Chipmunk
Scientific name: Tamias minimus What do I look like? I have coarse orange-brown fur and a bushy tail. I am tiny and weigh less than half a pound. I have three dark stripes and two light ones on my face. On my back and sides, there are five dark and four light stripes. Where can you find me? I live near rock cliffs and shrubs and use these spaces for cover. I require tall trees for nesting and protection. Next time you hike at Chautauqua Park, look in the tall pines for me!
Scientific name: Sciurus aberti What do I look like? You can easily identify me by my tall ear tufts. I can be shades of red, gray and brown. These colors may change seasonally, depending on where my habitat is. I have a long fluffy tail, and a white belly. Where can you find me? I need tall trees with an interlocking canopy so my friends and I can run and jump. We prefer to nest in tall ponderosa pine trees— you might even see us in your backyard.
Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse
Scientific name: Zapus hudsonius preblei What do I look like? I have orange to brown fur with a white underside. I have long back feet, small ears and a dark brown stripe down my back. My tail is very long and makes
up more than half of my body length. Where can you find me? I prefer to live in riparian areas and shrublands. I utilize tall grasses, rock edges and shrubs for cover. My species is “threatened” and faces possible extinction,
Glider Rides!
Gift Certificates Available
What do I eat? My diet consists mainly of seeds, fruits and berries. I will also eat insects and the occasional spider.
What do I eat? I consume mainly ponderosa pine cones and needles. I tend to eat any fungus or sap present in or on trees as well.
Fun fact about me! I am a food cacher. This means I will collect food in cache piles and hide it
Fun fact about me! There are more than 200 species of squirrels in the world!
5534 Independence Rd. • Boulder
303-527-1122 www.MileHighGliding.com FALL 2019
131
GETOUTand enjoy!
What do I eat? Insects, moss and fungi are my main meals. Before hibernation, I tend to feed on insects alone to store fat. I will also eat grasses, seeds and larvae, depending on the season. Fun fact about me! Not only do I use my long extremities for balance, but I am also a skilled digger and swimmer.
Townsend’s Big-eared Bat
Scientific name: Corynorhinus townsendii What do I look like? I am a medium-sized bat with a short snout and large naked ears. My ears are pointed to the front when flying so I can hear, and they roll back against my head when I’m sleeping. I am an agile flyer, and I’m skilled at catching insects in mid-air.
Where can you find me? I like to hibernate in abandoned mines. I can also be found sleeping in hollowedout trees and tall caves. What do I eat? I rely mainly on moths and other nocturnal insects. I also consume beetles and flies. Fun fact about me! I release a shallow screech into the night sky, and I sense the vibrations echoing off my prey. This adaptation is called echolocation, and it helps me hunt.
Red Fox
Scientific name: Vulpes vulpes What do I look like? I am a medium-sized dog with thick, red fur, though my fur color can morph into silver or all black. I have a long, fluffy tail with a white tip, and I usually
weigh about 30 pounds. My paws and legs are darker in color, or they can be all black. My ears are quite large and can be black as well. Where can you find me? I am a highly adaptable creature. You’ll find me in different habitats, including foothills, shrublands and prairies. I den in abandoned badger burrows, hollow trees and dense brush. I can often be seen wandering around prairie dog towns searching for food. What do I eat? I am an opportunistic eater and prey on rabbits, rodents and frogs. I also enjoy berries, fruits and grasses. Fun fact about me! I have whiskers on my face AND legs to help me navigate at night. n
Sports RESOURCES AQUATIC SPORTS Nani Nalu 1048 Pearl St., #117, Boulder, 303-443-6258; www.naninaluswim.com. This beachwear boutique carries women’s bathing suits, covers and fashionable accessories in a fun and friendly environment. Specializing in dressing women of every body type, it carries a wide range of brands and styles to find your most flattering swim and resort wear. EQUIPMENT Mountain Man Outdoor Store 20 Lakeview Drive, #111, Nederland, 303-258-3295; www.mountainmangear.com. Ready to help you start your adventure! Mountain Man Outdoor Store carries gear for many outdoor activities, including hiking, backpacking, camping, light archery, disc golf, gold panning and much more. Helpful staff is always available to offer expert advice.
132
FISHING McGuckin Hardware 2525 Arapahoe Ave., in the Village Shopping Center, Boulder, 303-443-1822; www.mcguckin.com. With the “world’s largest hardware selection,” McGuckin carries everything for Colorado fishing, including night crawlers; a huge selection of flies and fly-tying materials; rods, reels, tackle and gear; and fishing maps and pocket guides from popular suppliers such as Daiwa, Ross Reel, Shimano, Simms and St. Croix. GYMS RallySport Health & Fitness Club 2727 29th St., Boulder, 303-449-4800; www.rallysportboulder.com. This private facility offers aerobics and yoga classes; group and individual weight training with certified instructors; strengthtraining equipment; a cardiovas-
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
cular room with elliptical and rowing machines, Stairmasters, Nordic Track and treadmills; a spinning facility; raquet sports; massage; year-round indoor and outdoor lap pools, and a children’s splash pool. HOT SPRINGS Chipeta Solar Springs Resort 304 S. Lena St., Ridgway, 970-626-3737; www.chipeta.com. After a long day of singletrack in the majestic San Juans or kayaking the Uncompahgre River, let muscles soak in the solar-heated thermal hot pools of Chipeta Solar Springs Resort. Pools are kept at 103 degrees. The resort offers yoga classes and a swimming area and sauna, in addition to hotel conveniences. SENSORY DEPRIVATION TANKS & YOGA Radi8 Float 5290 Arapahoe Ave., Unit D, Boulder, 303-484-9132; www.radi8float.com.
Escape the sensory bombardment of everyday life with meditative sessions in Radi8 Float’s sensory deprivation salt baths. Expand your healing experience with light and sound therapy, hypnotherapy and yoga classes, including vinyasa, kundalini and yin. SKY SPORTS Mile High Gliding 5534 Independence Road, Boulder, 303-527-1122; www.milehighgliding.com. Provides a variety of scenic, 15-, 25-, and 40-minute flights over Boulder and beautiful nearby terrain (Flatirons, Longs Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park) in high-performance sailplanes with FAA-certified commercial pilots. Also offers glider rentals and lessons in both introductory and intensive packages. Gift certificates available. ■
TOP PHOTO BY USNPS; RIGHT PHOTO BY GIEDRIIUS
so if you spot me, take care to not hurt me or my habitat.
BoCo on a Budget
❱ GREAT FOR A DATE hether it’s the first date or a W much-needed date night, going out on the cheap doesn’t have to mean boring. Check out these options:
Open Studios Fall Art Tour Meet and discuss creativity with local artists who open their studios to the public for this special fall event. The selfguided tour runs during the first three weekends in October. Various locations throughout Boulder www.openstudios.org Admission: FREE
Sommers-Bausch Observatory Before gazing into each other’s eyes, gaze at the stars using state-of-the-art equipment. Located on the CU campus, the observatory is open Friday evenings at 8 p.m., weather permitting. 2475 Kittredge Loop Drive, Boulder www.colorado.edu/sbo Admission: FREE
Boulder Comedy Show See top-notch comedians in a top-notch venue at a top-notch price. Voted “Best Comedy Show in Boulder” (Westword) the show sells out every Sunday night so get to the Bohemian Biergarten venue early. Take in the late show for a extra budgetfriendly cover. 2017 13th St., Boulder Find a link to purchase tickets in Instagram @bouldercomedyclub
Our favorite wallet-wise, budget-friendly things to do and see in Boulder County BY VICKI ALLSOPP
DID YOU DRAIN THE BANK for that once-in-a-decade summer vacation? Or are you saving
for your upcoming spring-break bonanza? Maybe you’re a student—say no more! Whatever the reason for not wanting to break the bank, here’s a list of free and low-cost BoCo excursions. Tickets for 7 p.m. show: $7 Tickets for 9:15 p.m. show: $5
❱ FUN FOR THE FAM ids can be budget-drainers... K ahem…a pleasure to experience new adventures with, so we handpicked a few family-friendly activities.
Gateway Park Fun Center Seriously. Something for everyone: miniature golf, go-karts, human maze, arcade, batting cages and a driving range. Attractions are reasonably priced but to save even more, purchase the Value Card. The entire family can use one card. 4800 N. 28th St., Boulder www.gatewayfunpark.com Open daily 10 a.m.–10 p.m. (Open until 7 p.m. after Oct.) Value Card: $32 for 30 punches (example: mini golf for an adult uses 5 punches)
Day of the Dead Exhibit and Family Celebration Its “signature event,” the Longmont Museum hosts Colorado’s largest Día de Los Muertos celebration. Visit the free exhibit at the museum, then join people from all over Colorado at the downtown family celebration. 400 Quail Road, Longmont www.longmontmuseum.org Exhibition Dates: Oct. 11– Nov. 4 Family Celebration (downtown Longmont): Nov. 2 Admission: FREE
Agricultural Heritage Center Explore Boulder County’s agricultural history through interactive exhibits, including a 1909 farmhouse. See farm animals up close through October. 8348 Ute Highway, Longmont www.bouldercounty.org/ agricultural-heritage-center Open Fri.–Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (thru Oct.) Open first Sat. of the month (Nov.–March) Guided tours begin at 11 a.m. Admission: FREE
WOW! Children’s Museum If the Forest of Light—complete with life-sized Lite-Brite—doesn’t WOW them, giant bubbles, the STEM-focused Make It Go! activities or the vertical wind tunnel will guarantee “oohs” and “aahs.” A total of 14 interactive exhibits are available to explore. 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette www.wowchildrensmuseum.org Tues.–Fri.: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.–Sun: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Children 1–11: $10 Adults: $5
❱ THE SOLO SCENE
Because everyone needs a little me time now and again.
Birding at Walden Ponds Birding in Colorado is not for the birds. First-timers and seasoned birders can enjoy the ever-changing parade of avian beauty at these peaceful ponds.
Guided birding excursions: $20 (search “birding Walden ponds” on Eventbrite) Several field classes available Sept.–Dec.
EST WITH A BUNCH ❱B These adventures are the ticket to fun and learning for you, and your friends and family.
Longmont Public Library’s Discovery Pass Program If you have a Longmont Public Library card, you can use it to reserve free passes to museums, historical sites and nature exhibits in the area that would usually cost money. Be sure to schedule in advance, as these passes are in high demand. www.longmontcolorado.gov/ departments/departments-e-m/ library/discovery-passes
Wonder Wonder Grab the girls and boys and prepare to release your inner selfietaker. Explore 18 unique rooms fashioned with “art installations, light displays and technological contraptions” designed to inspire the most creative selfies around. 1685 29th St., Suite 1268, Boulder www.wonderwonder.us/boulder Mon.–Thurs.: 2–8 p.m. Fri.–Sun.: 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Admission: $16 (reserving tickets online is recommended) Children 4 and under: FREE ■
1 mile north of the Valmont Road & N. 75th Street intersection, Boulder www.bouldercounty.org/ walden-ponds-wildlife-habitat FALL 2019
133
MOUNTAIN magic
Mountain
Getaways BY SARA BRUSKIN
Break out of your hometown routine and plan an excursion into the mountains. Changing leaves offer beautiful views on the drive up, and these mountain towns are ready to impress with fun lineups of adventure, inspiration and indulgence.
BRECKENRIDGE Beers, wines, ciders and spirits all get their time in the spotlight at Breck. Prepare your hangover remedies for a month and a half of boozy festivals.
Breckenridge Oktoberfest Sept. 6-8 www.gobreck.com/event/ breckenridge-oktoberfest
Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival Oct. 18-20 www.breckenridgecraftspirits festival.com
Breckenridge Film Festival Sept. 19-22 Now in its 39th year, the Breck Film Fest features more than 70 movies, some of which will make their bigscreen debut at the festival. Attend parties with other cinephiles and learn secrets of the trade at panels led by visiting industry professionals. www.breckfilmfest.org
Oct. 31-Nov. 2 www.breckcreate.org/ddlm
CRESTED BUTTE
Chili & Beer Festival
Sept. 7 www.cbchamber.com/chamber events/beer-and-chili-festival
ARTumn Festival
Breckenridge DÍa de Los Muertas
Breckenridge Wine Classic Sept. 12-15 www.breckenridgewineclassic.com
Breckenridge Strings, Ciders & Sours Sept. 27-29 www.rockymtnevents.com/ breckenridge-strings-ciders-sours
134
Sept. 14-15 Changing leaves create a dramatic backdrop for this annual art festival. Check out crafts and fine art pieces, discuss technique with local artists and enjoy live music in downtown Crested Butte (on the west side of Elk Avenue). www.coloradoevents.org/ artumnfestival
Crested Butte Film Festival Sept. 26-29 Four days. More than 100 films. Parties, panel discussions, filmmaker
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
talks and more, all near picturesque hiking trails so you can stretch your legs in between film screenings.
the Salida Bike Fest also includes
www.cbfilmfest.org
bike tour and a bike ride through
SALIDA Salida Fiber Festival Sept. 7-8 Knitters, quilters, crocheters, spinners and sewers gather in Riverside Park for a celebration of their crafts. Check out vendors selling top-ofthe-line materials and tools, artists displaying their work, fiber-work lessons, a silent auction, a beer garden and a kids’ activity station. www.salidafiberfestival.com
Salida Bike Fest Sept. 20-22 More than just a collection of races,
bike decorating, bike films, parties, live music, a parade, a Salida history Soulcraft Brewery. Don’t forget your costume! www.salidabikefest.com
ShedFest Oct. 19 Salida residents celebrate the last farmers market of the season with a big festival including a Crockpot Cook-Off, live music, face painting and performances by the Salida Circus. www.foodshedalliance.com/ shedfest
TOP PHOTO BY SNEHIT; LEFT BY JOE KUSUMOTO; RIGHT BY CONOR HALL
Día de Los Muertos
Come shop, dine and play in...
NEDERLAND
Warm Clothes › Cool Gear
Clothing & Gear For All Your Adventures
› Mountainsmith › Carhartt › Elk Jerky › Gifts › Local Info & Maps By the Carousel & Train Cars 20 Lakeview Dr., #111, Nederland, CO
303-258-3295
Open 7 days, 8am - 7pm FALL 2019
135
❱
MOUNTAIN magic
and service clubs model bras that have been decorated by members of the community, and the bras are auctioned off for charity. Proceeds go to the San Miguel Resource Center and Bosom Buddies. www.ahhaa.org/ah-haa_events/ bravo
Telluride Horror Show Oct. 11-13 Join other horror-movie lovers for a film festival specializing in the terrifying, perturbing, gory and spooky masterpieces of the screen. www.telluridehorrorshow.com
WINTER PARK Mountain Oktoberfest
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS Rocky Mountain Bull Bash Sept. 1 Audiences gather at Romick Arena Rodeo Grounds to watch profession-
Steamboat Food & Wine Festival Oct. 3-6 www.steamboatfoodandwine.com
Steamboat Springs Mustache Ride
festival, OktoberWest features more
Oct. 5 The SS Mustache Ride is pretty much a costume party/pub crawl on wheels. Mustaches are mandatory on this bike ride (naturally grown or adhered), and participants can win prizes for best costume, best mustache, best bike or best helmet. All proceeds benefit the Routt County Humane Society.
than 40 brewers. At the Friday night
www.ssmustacheride.com
al bull riders face off against some of the toughest bulls in the Rockies. www.steamboat.com/things-to-do/ events/rocky-mountain-bull-bash
OktoberWest Sept. 13-14 Steamboat Springs’ largest beer
beer stroll, meander through historic downtown and stop in local restaurants for beer samples at your own pace. At the main event on Saturday, drink your fill of beer and vote for your favorite brisket in the famous Beef Cook-off. www.steamboatoktoberwest.com
also find yoga classes, a 5K and stand-up comedy. A great musical lineup including Boz Scaggs and John Fogerty keeps blues at the heart of the festival. www.tellurideblues.com
Telluride Festival of Cars & Colors Sept. 26-29 www.carsandcolors.com
Original Thinkers Festival Oct. 3-6 Ten original shows feature compelling speakers, films, music, art and other performances to get those mental gears turning and spark intellectual exchanges in the community.
TELLURIDE
www.originalthinkers.com
Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
BRAvo Fundraiser
Sept. 13-15 Blues music paired with great beer in this scenic mountain town is all you need for a great weekend, but you’ll
The Soap Shop
Oct. 10 This risqué fundraiser takes place in the New Sheridan Bar (or more accurately, ON the bar). Men from Telluride’s fire and police departments
Sept. 7 Mountain Oktoberfest goes beyond beer with art installations, a live painting competition, art auction and live music. But honestly, it’s mostly about the beer. www.winterparkresort.com/thingsto-do/events/mountain-oktoberfest
Winter Park FallFest Sept. 14 Kids love this autumn festival coordinated by the Grand Kids Early Learning Center. Bouncy houses, face painting, bobbing for doughnuts and bongo drum workshops make for a fun-filled afternoon. www.playwinterpark.com/winterpark-fallfest
Healthy Rivers Concert Sept. 22 Support healthy rivers in Winter Park at this musical night featuring The Rifters and Caitlyn Taussig. Tickets include admission to the brand new Headwaters Center Museum with interactive exhibits. www.coheadwaters.org/calendar/ healthy-rivers-concert n
! S U W O L L O F magazine @boulder
100% Organic, all natural Handcrafted SOapS 1542 Miner St. Idaho Springs, CO • 303-567-0428
136
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
PHOTO BY TOM HINERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY
Salida Shedfest
❱
INTERVIEW | SPAN’s Anne Tapp
continued from page 37 both some federal and state dollars to expand our housing program, so we’ve been able to help a significant number of people move from emergency shelter into safe, affordable community housing.
T: What’s gotten better, what’s gotten maybe worse in your 28 years with SPAN? A: A lot of things have gotten better. Our understand-
ing of the impact of violence on individuals and children has improved. We talk much more about traumainformed services. There’s a recognition of the depth of trauma from being exposed to violence, whether it’s physical or emotional. And honestly, many survivors will say the worst of the violence was the emotional and psychological because it’s unseen. They can point to a black eye or bruise on their arm, but they can’t point to just how devastated they are.
T: A big issue for nonprofits is always funding (and Anne rolls her eyes!). A: Yes. T: How are you funded? Where does the money for SPAN come from? From everywhere. Couch cushions, whatever change you find there, to donations that people give us for special events, to contracts that we have with local and state governments. It’s a mix, and there’s a constant juggling because the stable funding is what threatens nonprofits—the lack of stable funding. Currently about half of our funding is from government sources, and most of that’s local, largely because the voters in the city of Boulder and Boulder County have been very generous and recognize that supporting human service nonprofits in our community is good for everybody. We’ve been willing to tax ourselves at different levels to that end, and hopefully that will continue into the future. Private foundations are up and down, depending on what the market is doing. We’ve seen a decline in foundation giving over the years. Ultimately, we largely rely on the community.
A:
T: Other than donating money, what can the community do to help? A: Volunteer. Our direct-service volunteer training is held three times a year, and it’s a significant commitment—a 33-hour training, and we ask for a year commitment of about four hours a week. For many people that’s a big commitment, so there are other volunteer opportunities as well. We’re about to launch a com-
munity event volunteer track connecting people who want to learn more about the organization with volunteers who can talk about SPAN and hand out brochures. That type of engagement is so important. I don’t know if it’s easier to talk about domestic violence today than it was when I started 28 years ago. There’s still so much shame and embarrassment for a survivor to share their story, and so much awkwardness for friends and family who want to help, but who don’t know what to say, and so they don’t say anything. And still, all of these years later, we’re focusing on victims and survivors, not people who are creating the problem in the first place. I think that’s really the next generation of our work. How do we educate and support—mostly boys and men, but also girls and women—to not use violence as the default for their own internal fear? How do we support those kinds of social networks where men are talking to their buddies about, “You really shouldn’t be doing that” or “I don’t like how you’re treating her.” We’ve got to go there.
T: What would you like to leave as a legacy when you end your time at SPAN? A: I hope what we have done as an organization is to
broaden the idea of what domestic violence is and who’s at risk. I’m proud of the organization’s work to be more inclusive, so having an all-gender shelter, really focusing on the needs of marginalized survivors and what an undocumented, Spanish-speaking survivor needs. I think as we continue to grow we’ll do a better job of being a resource for a broader group of people. My hope too is that we continue to chip away at the stigma of talking about interpersonal violence. You know, humans are a flawed species at best, and we take our internal anxiety and fear and anger out on the people closest to us. Hopefully, over time, we’ll learn how to do that in a different way. The reality of the risk of violence in our intimate relationships is always going be there, and my hope is that we as a community find a way to talk about that. It will help destigmatize survivors from coming forward. The big lift is to destigmatize people who are using violence or are abusive and encourage them to come forward. Most abusers, unless they’re on the kind of far spectrum of social pathology, don’t like the fact that they’ve destroyed someone they’ve loved. One of the things that I’ve always been proud of with SPAN is that the people who are attracted to work and volunteer here are some of the most creative, passionate, dedicated people you could possibly find in the community. That’s the DNA of this organization—their willingness to continue to push the envelope and continue to find better and different ways to be a resource. n FALL 2019
137
Delicious Dining
BiteSize
News and muse from Boulder County’s dining scene
ZOLO Grill Rehashed
New menu items showcase local ingredients, such as beans from Dove Creek’s Adobe Milling Company and sustainably farmed rainbow trout from Saguache’s Frontier Trout Ranch. Try the whole fried rainbow trout, which is dredged in a blend of masa and ZOLO’s signature “Voodoo” spice blend, fried and served with summer succotash, serrano chile tartar sauce and charred lemon. ZOLO diehards need not worry! Mendenhall assures us the classics like the banana cream pie and chicken enchiladas aren’t going anywhere.
Pepper & Salt “Pepper the Noshery reflects who and what we are as a family and as residents of this wonderful city,” Carol Vilate says. “We wanted an inclusive neighborhood spot where our guests can join us for any occasion.” And, with that, she and Bradford Heap opened Pepper the Noshery directly next door to its brother restaurant SALT the Bistro. Chef Roy Benningfield is at the helm, with a creative menu of starters, salads, sandwiches, burgers and house specialty entrées. Pepper’s wine list includes a large selection of biodydamic and sustainable wines with an extensive wine-by-the-glass program. Innovative cocktail recipes are based upon variations of classics. Vilate used her own background in interior design to refresh and revitalize the space—previously home to Wild Standard—with warm colors and upcycled materials. She worked with muralist Lindee Zimmer and multimedia artist Jess Webb to capture the spontaneous energy of Boulder in a peoplepleasing atmosphere.
Bar None 138
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
BEST in Sandwich A recent list in People Magazine awarded “best sandwich in Colorado” to Salvaggio’s Deli for its hot #3 Steak & American Cheese. While there is some debate over what cheese is the best for a cheesesteak sandwich, clearly American is the winner in Boulder! Head down to the original Pearl Street location to find out for yourself.
Golden Grapes
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar’s unique approach to building its wine program recently nabbed it the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2019. The restaurant group partners with various wineries to create Jax-exclusive vintages, such as the proprietary pinot noir from Sineann Winery in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, a perfect-for-seafood, single-vineyardproduction red. Adam Reed, director of operations, has focused on the wine program for more than a decade, but this is the first year that he submitted the restaurant for the award. “It’s nice to have that validation from an entity as well respected as Wine Spectator,” he says.
Self-described ski bum Kate Schade needed to fuel her backcountry hunger in the late 1990s—prior to energy bars on every coffeeshop counter and in the aisles of your favorite outdoor store. So, she busied herself in the kitchen developing what is today Kate’s Real Food bars, available in six hand-rolled flavors with a great-taste guarantee and no artificial sweeteners. From the Peanut Butter Milk Chocolate Tram Bar, to the Dark Chocolate Cherry Almond Handle Bar, each one is certified organic, gluten free, non-GMO and kosher.
PHOTOS FROM TOP CLOCKWISE: BY SEBASNOO; BY BILETSKIY; COURTESY KATE’S REAL FOOD BARS; COURTESY PEPPER THE NOSHERY
Under the direction of new culinary director Kyle Mendenhall, known for his work with The Kitchen Restaurant Group and Arcana, ZOLO Grill is getting a menu redux, and he’s taking the iconic Boulder restaurant back to its roots. “From the very beginning, ZOLO always had a strong connection to Boulder County farms,” Kyle says. “That’s what gets me excited—building relationships and sticking close to home for ingredients.”
Delicious Dining
Dining FAVES!
DINING TIDBITS
Chef Chat!
Edwin Zoe
Welcome to the GREATEST DINING GUIDE in Boulder County. In this section you will find the best of the best. Try one, try them all! NEW AMERICAN
24 CARROT BISTRO
578 Briggs St. | Erie | 303-828-1392 | www.24carrotbistro.com The farm-to-table fare at this chef-owned, rustic-chic establishment is as elegant as it is charming. Start with a craft cocktail at the 25-foot-long antique bar and nosh on a fried calamari appetizer with greens, basil aioli and romesco, or dip house-made sweet-potato chips into a hot, bubbling Parmesan and kale dip served in a cast-iron crock. For dinner, urban meets country comfort in the crispy duck confit resting atop creamy polenta with an apricot gastrique and local mizuna. Find bold and fresh flavors in the grilled pork tenderloin with cornmeal Johnny cakes, spicy braised greens, fresh basil butter, maple syrup and tart cherry sauce. For dessert, indulge in orange lavender crème brûlée or try a piece of 24 Carrot Cake, layered with cardamom-cream-cheese icing, coconut coulis and fried basil. Open for lunch Tues-Fri 11am-3pm, brunch Sat-Sun 9am-2pm, dinner Tues-Thurs 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm and Sun 5-9pm. Closed Monday. Reservations recommended. >Please see ad on page 159. FRENCH & ITALIAN
BABETTES PIZZA & PANE
CAFÉ & BAKERY
BITTERSWEET CAFÉ & CONFECTIONS
836 Main St. | Louisville | 303-317-5522 | www.bittersweetcafes.com Bittersweet is a “home away from home,” with coffee roasted on-site and desserts, pastries and sandwiches made fresh daily. Ten varieties of grilled breakfast sandwiches are served on fresh-baked bread or bagels; Green Eggs and Ham gets its color from basil pesto. Breakfast burritos are made to order with your choice of fillings for just $4. Handmade pastries include apple turnovers, cinnamon rolls and scones, plus gluten-free choices. The large sandwich selection includes caprese panini, pulled pork, Sonoma chicken salad and classic BLT. Espresso drinks are made with house-roasted coffee, with each variety roasted to its individual profile. Open Mon-Thurs 6:30am-7pm, Friday 6:30am-9pm, Saturday 7am-9pm and Sunday 8am-7pm. >Please see ad on page 145.
140
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
BMag: What are your top five always-on-hand spices for everyday use? EZ: Kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, crushed chili, Sichuan peppercorn, rosemary BMag: What’s the first thing that comes to mind when someone says… BBQ? EZ: Korean bulgogi. Yum! BMag: Tequila? EZ: Si, Esperanto Selección Añejo, pour favor! BMag: Vegan? EZ: Whaaa?
ZOE MA MA
2010 10th St., Boulder, 303-545-6262 www.zoemama.com
CHIMERA
2014 10th St., Boulder, 720-580-1100 www.chimera.restaurant
PHOTO COURTESY EDWIN ZOE
2030 Ionosphere St., Unit G | Longmont | 720-204-7420 www.babettesbakery.com Babettes boasts a French patisserie and boulangerie on one side and an Italian-inspired pizza parlor on the other. Their delicious fare is made with high-quality ingredients sourced from Italy, Arizona and local Colorado farms. Start this eclectic culinary journey with Theo’s marinated Castelvetrano olives with Piave Vecchio cheese and aromatic olive oil, or the Caesar salad with organic bitter greens, croutons, white anchovy vinaigrette and a fried egg. For your entrée, choose one of the delicious pies from their wood-fired pizza oven, like the sausage red pie with organic Bianco tomatoes, Buckner Family Farm fennel sausage, red onion and mozzarella, or the funghi white pie with Hazel Dell mushrooms from Fort Collins, mozzarella, cream and Fontina Valle d’Aosta. Finish your meal with house-made tiramisu, or gelato from Gelato Boy of Boulder. Pair your dessert with Boxcar Coffee Roasters espresso drinks or Bottle Rocket Coldbrew, all while enjoying the view from their rooftop deck. Happy hour in the pizza parlor features discounted dishes and drinks Wed-Fri 3-5pm. Bakery open Tuesday 7am-7pm and Wed-Sun 7am-9pm. Pizza parlor open Wed-Fri 3-9pm and Sat-Sun 11am-9pm. >Please see ad on page 155.
THE PERFECT VENUE FOR AN EVENT OR PARTY OR A NIGHT ON THE TOWN | PATIO DINING PRIVATE DINING FOR 20-60 FOOTHILLS VIEWS & DOG FRIENDLY
Escape the hustle and bustle of downtown this fall...
A contemporary American bistro focusing on the freshest ingredients with simple preparations executed flawlessly. Rotating handcrafted cocktails complement a notable wine list and local craft beer selection.
4580 Broadway, Boulder
{northendboulder.com} 303.448.1500
Lunch: Tues.-Fri. 11:00am-2:00pm | Bar: 4:00pm Tues.-Sat. | Dining Room: 5:00pm Tues.-Sat.
Delicious Dining CONTINENTAL
THE BOULDER DUSHANBE TEAHOUSE
1770 13th St. | Boulder | 303-442-4993 | www.boulderteahouse.com Handcrafted in Tajikistan and reassembled in Boulder, the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse is the only authentic Persian teahouse in the Western Hemisphere. Vibrantly painted ceilings, carved cedar columns and a sculpture fountain provide an airy ambience during the day and casual elegance at night. The international menu features cuisine from around the world. Start your meal with small plates such as Peruvian papas huancaina—a traditional dish of fingerling potatoes with hot peppers, egg, olives and aji-cotija cream. The global menu includes entrées like Tajik plov, a traditional dish of rice with carrots, onions, chickpeas, spices and grilled beef, and spicy Indonesian peanut noodles with rice noodles, carrots, broccoli cabbage, sprouts and a spicy peanut sauce. Indulge in a decadent dessert of apple butternut cobbler or a Manjar crêpe, deliciously filled with chocolate pastry cream and brûléed banana. Enjoy a selection of more than 100 premium loose-leaf teas, gourmet coffees, chai, beer, wine and cocktails. Reservations required for traditional afternoon tea. In-house and off-site catering available. Open for breakfast, lunch, teatime and dinner daily from 8am-9pm. Serving brunch on weekends. >Please see ad on page 147. FRENCH
BRASSERIE TEN TEN
1011 Walnut St. | Boulder | 303-998-1010 | www.brasserietenten.com Experience inspired cuisine from all regions of France. Start with hors d’oeuvres such as beef tartare or a bowl of steaming mussels. Lunch features sandwiches including the croque madame and French dip. Signature salads include a niçoise with ahi tuna and the simple salad with miso vinaigrette. Entrées include steak frites, classic poulet en brique and tra-
ditional bouillabaisse from Marseille. The weekend brunch includes eggs Benedict, house-made waffles and freshly baked croissants. Happy-hour selections range from $3-$9 and feature oysters on the half shell, a variety of sliders, crêpes, and charcuterie and fromage. Enjoy a Kir Royale for happy hour, or a selection of wine and draft beers. Desserts made fresh by the Mediterranean bakery include petit gâteau, tarte au citron and an assortment of French macarons. Open for dinner Mon-Thurs 4-10pm, FriSat 4-11pm and Sun 4-9pm; lunch Mon-Fri 11am-4pm. Happy hour daily 3-6:30pm; brunch Sat-Sun 9am-3pm. Downtown parking validated. >Please see ad on page 139. AMERICAN
CHAUTAUQUA DINING HALL
900 Baseline Road | Boulder | 303-440-3776 | www.chautauqua.com Located within the Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Park, the Chautauqua Dining Hall has been a Boulder tradition since 1898. Enjoy Boulder’s most scenic outdoor dining experience on the Dining Hall’s expansive wraparound porch with its timeless mountain and park views. Begin your meal with a charcuterie board of cured meats, local artisan cheese, pickled vegetables and grilled sourdough. Or try the very popular crispy Brussels sprouts with Peppadew chile and preserved lemon tossed in an agrodolce sauce. For an entrée, choose from menu items such as the Big Country Salad with a romaine heart, fried chicken, cornbread croutons, tomato, bacon and blue cheese with buttermilk ranch, or the delicious Bison Bistro Burger with creamy Brie, caramelized onions, arugula and fig jam atop a brioche bun. Finish the meal with a seasonal cobbler, served à la mode with house-made vanilla ice cream. Full-service bar with local beer, wine and spirits. Open year-round Mon-Sun 8am-close. Brunch served daily 8am-3pm. Happy hour 3-6pm. Dinner 5pm-close. For reservations call 303-440-3776 or email reservations@chautauquadininghall. com. >Please see ad on page 147. PACIFIC RIM
CHIMERA PACIFIC RIM CUISINE & LOUNGE
2014 10th St. | Boulder | 720-580-1100 | www.chimera.restaurant Chimera is an expression of flavors from around the Pacific Rim. Its chefs focus on creating dishes that are deeply rooted in their origin, but presented with modern creativity and sensibility. The casual yet elegant dining room, lounge and patio have beautiful Flatirons views. Start your experience with exotic tiki cocktails, expertly selected wines and beers, or the extensive selection of elegant chilled saké. Next, try the hamachi crudo with yuzu ponzu, Taiwanese pork belly bao, or handmade Shanghai xiao long bao filled with crab meat and pork. For ramen fanatics, go for the signature Chimera Ramen with house-made ramen noodles, rich broth, braised pork belly, marinated soft egg, lobster-buttered corn and mayu. For a taste of Korea, try the bulgogi Korean BBQ of thinly sliced, marinated rib-eye steak or sundubu hotpot filled with seafood and silky soft tofu. Finish your culinary travel with the big fortune cookie served with green tea Chantilly cream, yuzu curd, and chocolate or red bean mousse. Open for lunch 11:30am2pm Mon-Fri, happy hour 4-6pm daily and dinner 4-10pm daily. >Please see ad on page 151. AMERICAN
THE CORNER BAR
2115 13th St. | inside Hotel Boulderado | Boulder | 303-442-4560 www.boulderado.com/dining/the-corner-bar Friends, locals, travelers, professionals and more belly up to the bar at Boulder’s people-watching corner. Located inside Hotel Boulderado on the corner of Spruce and 13th streets, The Corner Bar is the ideal location for a quick lunch, a lively happy hour, a great late-night meal or the perfectly poured martini. The Corner Bar is well-known throughout the city as the place to soak up the sun on its beautiful, sprawling patio in the prime of summer or cheer on the Buffs inside its warm, cordial pub in the throes of winter. A wide variety of local craft beers, including a rotating tap, plus an exclusive selection of local spirits, guarantees guests will enjoy a truly Boulder experience. Open daily from 11am-midnight, with happy hour daily from 3-6pm. >Please see ad on page 146.
142
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
Delicious Dining
FALL 2019
143
Delicious Dining AMERICAN
THE GREENBRIAR INN
8735 N. Foothills Highway (U.S. Highway 36) at Lefthand Canyon Drive Boulder | 303-440-7979 | www.greenbriarinn.com Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, The Greenbriar Inn is an elegant restaurant, tavern and private event space located in the north Boulder countryside. The surrounding 20 acres features two ponds, striking woodland and thriving produce, herb and flower gardens. The cuisine focuses on seasonal American classics and is complemented by a 900-label, award-winning wine cellar. Menu items include chilled oysters on the half shell, oven-baked escargot, burrata caprese salad, Caesar salad prepared tableside, beef Wellington, pan-seared diver scallops, roasted duck breast, grilled Colorado filet of beef, and house-made gnocchi primavera. In the bar, enjoy the Bavarian burger, prosciutto and arugula pizza, and crispy Sicilian eggplant. Decadent desserts include Valrhona chocolate flourless cake, Colorado peach and raspberry galette, chèvre cheesecake, and bananas Foster prepared tableside. Open for dinner Tues-Sun 5:30-9:30pm; patio and bar menu Tues-Sun 5pm-close; happy hour 5-7pm; Champagne brunch Sunday 10am-1pm. Closed Mondays. >Please see ad on page 144. JAPANESE
HAPA SUSHI GRILL & SAKE BAR
1117 Pearl St. | Boulder | 303-473-4730 | www.hapasushi.com Step into Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar and enter a distinctive atmosphere where Tokyo meets New York. Hapa is for sushi and non-sushi lovers alike. Appetizers include tuna taro poke (tuna, salmon, or yellowtail poke over a seared taro cake, with cucumbers and yuzu sour cream) and Wagyu bao buns (steamed bao buns, Wagyu beef, pickled daikon and carrot, cucumber, Sriracha hoisin and kimchi). Entrées include the Bonfire Bowl (shrimp tempura, California mix, spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado, tempura asparagus, Sriracha aioli, tempura crunch, slaw and sweet soy), and the Booty Call Roll (whole lobster tail over a roll filled with snow crab salad, tem-
pura asparagus and shiso, drizzled with a garlic sake butter). More than 44 types of nigiri sushi—including vegetarian—and 50 types of sushi rolls are available. Luscious desserts, like banana bread pudding with a bourbon caramel sauce or mochi ice cream, complete your meal. Hapa features more than 40 different sakes, an extensive wine list and Hapa’s own rice beer. Open Sun-Wed 11am-10pm, Thurs-Sat 11am-midnight. >Please see ad on page 154. JAPANESE
JAPANGO SUSHI RESTAURANT
1136 Pearl St. | on Pearl Street Mall | Boulder | 303-938-0330 www.boulderjapango.com Japango, located in a historic landmark building in the heart of downtown Boulder, has been the go-to destination for exceptional sushi and globally influenced Japanese food for more than 19 years. The popular restaurant includes an inviting bar and lounge area (with a jellyfish tank), a community table and outdoor patio seating right on the Pearl Street Mall. A back patio bar with a fireplace welcomes the outdoor happy-hour crowd yearround. In addition to a thoughtfully curated menu of cocktails, mocktails and wine, Japango offers the largest selection of sake in Boulder and an extensive selection of Japanese whiskey and bourbons. With master chef Iwasa Yukiji at the helm, you’re guaranteed to find something delicious to eat. Japango is Boulder’s choice for a quick lunch, a relaxing dinner for two, a night out with family or friends, some late-night fun or all of the above. Open for lunch, afternoon happy hour and dinner from 11am10pm Sun-Thurs and 11am-midnight Fri-Sat. Late-night happy hour with DJ Fri-Sat nights until 12am. >Please see ad on page 157. MEXICAN
JEFES TACOS & TEQUILA
246 Main St. | Longmont | 303-827-3790 | www.jefeslongmont.com With surfing competitions on the TVs and hip-hop on the sound system, Jefes is not your average taco joint. Embrace the unexpected, starting with carne asada fries—crispy, hand-cut fries smothered in Jefes’ famous
Enjoy an unforgettable meal in our elegant dining rooms, cozy bar or beautiful patio.
8735 North Foothills Highway, Boulder | greenbriarinn.com | 303.440.7979 144
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
Delicious Dining queso blanco, grilled Buckner Family steak, guacamole, pico de gallo and Mexican crema. The ceviche appetizer features wild-caught Pacific snapper and shrimp “cooked” in lime juice and sweet red peppers with pico de gallo and guacamole, served with tostadas. Take your pick of award-winning tacos, like the Squashacado—diced butternut squash roasted in Mexican spices with fresh avocado, cilantro crema, pico de gallo and sunflower seeds, or the Jefes Discada with bacon, steak, chorizo, pork shoulder braised with jalapeño, onion and tomato, topped with sweet onion, cilantro and lime. Choose from more than 100 tequilas and mezcals, and desserts like churros and vegan ice cream sandwiches. One more reason to love Jefes: They donate 10% of all profits to Young Life, a faith-based mentoring program for junior high and high school students. Happy hour daily from 3-5pm and $2 tacos on Taco Tuesday. Open Sun-Thurs 11am9pm and Fri-Sat 11am-10pm. >Please see ad on page 55. AMERICAN
JILL’S RESTAURANT
900 Walnut St. | Boulder | 720-406-7399 | www.stjulien.com/dining Located inside Boulder’s four-star, four-diamond St Julien Hotel & Spa, Jill’s Restaurant features an award-winning wine list complemented by a variety of unique dining experiences, including seasonal tasting menus, tableside service, an extensive Sunday brunch and a weekday French “Ooh Là Là” lunch buffet. Every Friday the lunch is entirely vegan, and every Monday night, guests have the option of a vegan tasting dinner for $29.95 that includes a complimentary glass of wine. Jill’s Restaurant is home to a full bar, an outdoor patio and one of the city’s most beautiful private dining rooms, the Honey Onyx room. The adjacent T-Zero Lounge, one of Boulder’s more upscale night spots, makes for a convenient after-dinner stop. Both locations also offer one of Boulder’s top happy hours, with many cocktails that feature liquors from local distillers and herbs from the hotel’s on-site garden. Saturdays at St Julien are marked by a contemporary afternoon tea service, featuring Flatirons views, teas from Tea Forté and a selection of seasonally inspired delicacies, all complemented by the sounds of a cello player. Open daily 6am-10pm. >Please see ad on page 9.
DARN GOOD
SANDWICHES FOR EVERYONE
VEGETARIAN • CARNIVORE • GLUTEN-FREE • VEGAN • SALADS • SOUPS
OPEN DAILY
for breakfast, Lunch & Early Dinner
CORNER OF PEARL & 16TH BOULDER • 720.639.3986 459 S. MCCASLIN BLVD LOUISVILLE • 720.598.5931 catering@organicsandwichco.com ORGANICSANDWICHCO.COM
146
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
AMERICAN/SPORTS BAR
THE LAZY DOG
1346 Pearl St. | Boulder | 303-440-3355 3100 Village Vista Drive | Erie | 303-664-5299 www.thelazydog.com With a family-friendly atmosphere, delicious comfort food, a rooftop patio and all of the sports TV packages, The Lazy Dog has everything you could want for a fun evening downtown. Two pool tables and live music add to the fun, but don’t let them distract you from the must-try menu from scratch. Appetizers at this upscale tavern include bacon-wrapped dates, short-rib nachos and blistered shishito and Peppadew peppers with ponzu. Locals love the pappardelle alla vodka with shrimp, and the wild mushroom burger. Irresistible desserts include a simple yet decadent puff pastry with whipped cream, fresh berries, powdered sugar and chocolate sauce, and a house-made salted-caramel pudding with Oreo cookie crumbs and whipped cream. Happy hour 3-6pm Mon-Fri features $3 small plate deals and 75-cent chicken wings, as well as $3 domestic beers and $4 craft beers, well drinks and house wines. There’s never a cover for the live music performances, which take place on Tuesday and Thurs-Sat at 10pm. Online ordering available at www.doordash.com. Open 11:30am-9pm Mon-Thurs, 11am-10pm Fri-Sat and 11am-9pm Sun. >Please see ad on page 159. AMERICAN
LICENSE NO. 1
2115 13th St. | inside Hotel Boulderado | Boulder | 303-443-0486 www.boulderado.com/dining/license-no-1 License No. 1, with its smoldering speakeasy style, serves up some of the best cocktails in the city. Specializing in classic cocktails from the prohibition era as well
Delicious Dining as modern favorites, their menu also offers a wide selection of popular spirits, a select wine list and a locally driven 20-tap beer list. Entertainment offerings include live music Thurs-Sun, open mic nights every Monday, comedy night once a month, as well as a pool table, dual dart boards, skee ball, a juke box and a photobooth. Dining options are readily available as the bar offers menus from both Spruce Farm & Fish and The Corner Bar. Open daily from 5pm-close with happy hour daily from 5-7pm. >Please see ad on back cover. AMERICAN/BBQ
LULU’S BBQ
701-B Main St. | Louisville | 720-583-1789 | www.lulus-bbq.com LuLu’s is relaxed, casual and family-friendly, and if the weather is nice, open-air seating adds to the experience. Start with dryrubbed smoked wings, fried pickle spears or sweet potato cheese tots with dipping sauce. Then get your smoked BBQ meat of choice on a platter with two of the 12 available sides, like beans, coleslaw, corn bread or fried okra, or in a sandwich on a homemade bun. Meats include chicken, ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, smoked sausage and—daily while available—burnt ends. Finish your meal on a sweet note with a cornbread sundae with raspberry sauce, or a fudge brownie topped with ice cream. Full bar, eight TVs, patio games, catering. Daily happy hour 3-6pm with food and drink specials. Open Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm and Fri-Sat 11am-10pm. >Please see ad on page 47. MEDITERRANEAN
MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT
1002 Walnut St. | Boulder | 303-444-5335 | www.themedboulder.com Explore the Mediterranean region with “The Med’s” cuisine, adopted from Spain, Italy, Greece and more. Try a wide selection of tapas, like gambas a la plancha, pork and ricotta meatballs, and patatas bravas. Enjoy classic Italian pizzas from the woodburning
HOURS Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm, 4:30-9pm Sat 12-3:30pm, 5-9pm Sun Closed 2460 Canyon Blvd. osakasrestaurant.com 720-398-9115
148
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
oven imported from Modena, Italy. Try the traditional Margherita pizza or the spicy Calabria. For lunch, enjoy the Greek sampler salad or the panino di pesto on house-made focaccia. Dinner entrées include favorites like paella Valenciana, tonno alla peperonata and ravioli alla Raimondo. The in-house bakery provides fresh-baked artisan breads daily, such as olive, sourdough and focaccia, as well as pastries like the seasonal berry tart and Swiss palme chocolate gâteau. Happy hour daily from 3-6:30pm, and late night happy hour starting at 9pm features discounted tapas and $1 off draft beers, $5.50 wines and well drinks, $5.25 sangria and house margaritas, and well martinis for $6.75. The extensive wine list has more than 25 wines by the glass. Open for lunch Mon-Sun 11am-4pm, dinner Mon-Thurs 4-10pm, Fri-Sat 4-11pm and Sun 4-9pm. Downtown parking validated. >Please see ad on page 149. AMERICAN
NORTH END AT 4580
4580 Broadway, Unit #D-1 | Boulder | 303-448-1500 www.northendboulder.com North End at 4580, with views of the foothills, is a contemporary American bistro focusing on the freshest ingredients, with simple preparations executed flawlessly. From burgers to grilled calamari to grilled lamb chops, North End at 4580 has added tantalizing new at 4580 dishes while retaining old favorites like the baconwrapped dates. A rotating selection of original handcrafted cocktails complements a notable wine list and local craft beers, all at affordable prices. Known for providing exceptional food and service while accommodating diners with food sensitivities (especially gluten and dairy), North End is perfect for special occasions or for everyday dinners with family and friends. On sunny days, enjoy your meal out on the dog-friendly patio. The new lunch menu is ideal for a casual business lunch, and if you need a place for a private party, this bistro can accommodate 20 to 60 people. The staff will work with any budget. Open for lunch Tues-Fri 11am-2pm and dinner Tues-Sat starting at 5pm. Bar opens at 4pm Tues-Sat. >Please see ad on page 141.
North End
C U I S I N E S OF IT A L Y | F R ANCE | SPAI N | GREECE | M OROCC O 2019 BEST OF | BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT — BOULDER WEEKLY | BEST APPETIZERS/TAPAS | BEST BUSINESS LUNCH OPEN 11AM DAILY | TAPAS/HAPPY HOUR 3 - 6:30 & 9PM DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY 8 - 9PM | WWW.THEMEDBOULDER.COM | PARKING VALIDATED
Delicious Dining ORGANIC SANDWICH COMPANY
DINING TIDBITS
Delicious Recipe
1500 Pearl St., Suite F | Boulder | 720-639-3986 459 S. McCaslin Blvd. | Louisville | 720-598-5931 www.organicsandwichcompany.com Organic Sandwich Company’s two beautiful locations are open for guests in need of a quick bite for breakfast, lunch or an early dinner. Feel good about treating yourself to a hearty Turkey and Bacon Jam decked out with house-made bacon jam, roasted turkey, tomatoes, romaine and avocado aioli on a perfectly baked and salted pretzel loaf because every last morsel is made from good, whole food. Vegetarians will find creative menu options like the Spicy Veggie, a perfect balance of housemade spicy giardiniera, aged white cheddar, caramelized onions, tomatoes, avocado and freshly cut pea shoots. Vegans and the gluten-averse will find plenty to tickle their fancy; try the Beetnik with roasted red and golden beets and house-made almond feta on a gluten-free demi baguette. Open daily at 8am for breakfast, lunch and an early dinner. Closing hours vary by location. Delivery and catering are available. >Please see ad on page 146. JAPANESE
OSAKA’S
2460 Canyon Blvd, Suite 1 | Boulder | 720-398-9115 www.osakasrestaurant.com This newly opened Osaka’s Boulder boasts traditional Japanese design and authentic recipes, juxtaposed with modern innovation and state-of the-art hospitality. Currently the only restaurant in the U.S. to utilize the Noodoe on-call system, Osaka’s guests can remotely inform servers of their needs for a more convenient dining experience. Begin with an Obanzai Set—an everyday dish made with seasonal vegetables and dashi; the Hana Shumai—flower-shaped pork and vegetable dumplings; or Agedashi Tofu—fried tofu with dashi-based sauce. For the main course, try the Okonomiyaki—a savory pancake made with a combination of wheat flour, eggs and crunchy cabbage; the tempura combo—tempura shrimp and seasonal vegetables; or a combination of three sliders. Osaka’s has a wide range of refreshments to complement your meal, including Kyoto-style slow-drop tea, Japanese sake, sho-chu and whiskey. Finish on a sweet note with a made-to-order waffle topped with red beans, shiratama, whipped cream and matcha powder, or Japanese pudding. Happy hour runs Mon-Fri 4:30-6pm and includes a wide variety of drinks and small plates, priced at $3.90 each. Open for lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm and Saturday noon-3:30pm. Dinner Mon-Fri 4:30-9pm and Saturday 5-9pm. Closed Sunday. >Please see ad on page 148.
risotto sardo Alexander Feldman is executive chef of The Greenbriar Inn in Boulder. He has worked at iconic restaurants in Colorado, Boston, New York and Italy.
INGREDIENTS 4 cups brodo (broth) or chicken stock 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ pound fennel sausage 1 onion, finely diced ¼ cup fresh tomatoes (preferably heirloom), diced 1½ cups Arborio rice 6 oz. white wine 1 cup tomato puree ¼ cup fresh pecorino (pecorino sardo, if available), grated 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
DIRECTIONS
WINE BAR
1. Bring brodo to a simmer and salt to taste.
701 Main St. | Louisville | 720-666-1386 | www.porwine.com With a vast wine selection, craft beer hand-selected from local breweries and craft cocktails made from scratch, /pôr/ has established itself as the go-to venue for an elevated night out in downtown Louisville. There is something for everyone, including a vast array of exceptional spirits, handcrafted cocktails and of course, wine. From house-infused bourbons to smoked Old Fashioneds and Moscow mules, every cocktail is crafted with care by expert bartenders. Be sure to peruse the menu for small bites and shared plates such as bacon-wrapped dates, spicy ahi tuna nachos and blistered shishito peppers. The menu also features a variety of sliders, pizzettas and street tacos. The rotating dessert menu is crafted by the pastry chef at their sister restaurant just down Main Street, Bittersweet Café & Confections. Everything is freshly made from scratch, with gluten-free and vegan options available. Join them for happy hour every day from 3-6pm (all day Sunday) featuring $5 wine and beer and $2 off craft cocktails, as well as a selection of small bites starting at $5. Late-night happy hour Fri-Sat 10pm-midnight. Open Mon-Thurs 3-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-midnight and Sunday 11am9pm. >Please see ad on page 145.
2. In a separate 3-quart saucepan, heat olive oil over low heat. Remove sausage from casing and crumble into saucepan. Increase heat to medium, browning sausage without stirring for about 90 seconds.
/PÔR/ WINE HOUSE
150
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
3. Add onion and diced tomatoes, stirring frequently until onions have softened and the tomato liquid has evaporated. 4. Add rice and toast it, stirring constantly for 90 seconds. Add wine and continue cooking over medium heat until the wine is completely absorbed. 5. Add tomato puree and 1 cup brodo to cover rice, stirring frequently until the liquid has been absorbed. Add brodo to cover rice two more times. Cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is al dente. 6. Add pecorino and thyme, and let mixture rest for 2 minutes. If necessary, add more brodo to achieve the desired consistency, and then vigorously mix the risotto for 30 seconds. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. Serve immediately.
Serves 4
PHOTO COURTESY THE GREENBRIAR
AMERICAN
CUISINE BAR
PACIFIC RIM
CHIMERA Pacific Rim Cuisine and Lounge house-made ramen exotic tiki cocktails great sakĂŠ selection Japanese beer on draft beautiful patio seating Flatiron view
2014 10th st | 720.580.1100 email: host@chimera.restaurant
voted best new restaurant & voted best asian fusion 2019
lunch 11-2 mon-fri happy hour 4-6 daily dinner 4-9:30 sun-thurs 4-10:00 fri & sat
FALL 2019
151
RESTAURANT profile
JAPANGO Boulder’s embassy of Japanese cuisine celebrates 20 years on Pearl Street BY KATE JONUSKA
152
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
S
USHI has made inroads across America, but landlocked Boulder’s passion for sushi and Japanese cuisine today must be credited, at least in part, to Japango. The Pearl Street restaurant has stood on the mall for 20 years, educating generations of locals about delicious sushi options. “Even though it’s so popular, sushi is still foreign to a lot of people, so we strive to provide an environment where people can try different things and feel comfortable doing it,” says general manager Erin Banis. She likens Japango dining to traveling to a foreign land with a respected, knowledgeable guide company. “We can keep them comfortable or we can guide them into some really fun, far-out stuff. It’s an environment where you choose your adventure.” “There’s never been someone we’ve not been able to make into
a sushi lover,” agrees owner Jon Banis who, with wife Erin, makes up the couple at the heart of this family-operated restaurant. “We have a menu that’s quite unique.” For instance, a traditional backbone runs up and down the Japango menu, thanks to longtime head chef, Yukiji Iwasa. His skill is apparent in his razor-thin slices of lightly seared beef tataki ($12), seasoned with a hint of garlic soy vinegar; his patience in the miso black cod ($14), left to marinate until it falls into buttery layers in your mouth. His rolls are on point and artfully composed. The tempura asparagus inside the hanami roll ($17.50/8 pieces) delivers a good crunch, while the yellowtail, ponzu and avocado components create delicious elements. Inspired by a certain fish or time of year, Iwasa will get ultra-creative and develop a truly unique recipe like the Arctic char ($18, 5 pieces), a rare, sauceless
PHOTOS BY AliveStudios.com
From front clockwise: miso black cod, Arctic char, beef tataki, hanami roll
sashimi served with a thin lemon slice, daikon radish and yuzu tobiko. The bright, cold-water fish and the citrus are a fresh and novel one-two punch. “He sees the response when people try something that pushes the boundaries,” says Erin. “It’s also great when he does something traditional, but also really foreign, and we think there’s no way anyone in Boulder will like it. Then people love it.” She cites a recent special featuring whole, tiny, crunchy ice fish that quickly sold out. This passion for food is surely the reason why Japango has anchored a choice spot on the Pearl Street Mall for two decades, and the restaurant’s two patios are natural gathering spots. That passion also makes Japango a place at which Stanley Usinowicz, creative beverage director, is proud to work.
“We give guests the opportunity to enjoy edible art that’s also incredibly healthy from every angle,” he says, emphasizing the restaurant’s commitment to offering not only the freshest, but the most sustainable seafood possible. “We’re about being adventurous and clean living.” In his bar, Usinowicz translates adventure into an expanisve selection of sake, shōchū and Japanese whiskey, in addition to an impressive selection of beers, wine and mocktails. “We’re celebrating our 20th anniversary in December,” says Jon with wonder and pride, “but it’s not really about us. It’s about the guests.
Japango’s menu is a medley of traditional dishes, such as beef tataki, that are perfectly in tune with creative dishes head chef Yukiji Iwasa creates based on the season and fresh ingredients.
At Japango, we’re providing an experience, a vacation, an adventure—all those things—to our guests when they come in. And it’s always guests first.” n Japango 1136 Pearl St., Boulder 303-938-0330 www.boulderjapango.com Lunch daily 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Dinner nightly 5–10 p.m. Happy Hour daily 3–6 p.m.
Tandoori Grill Indian Kitchen & Bar
LUNCH BUFFET HOURS TUES-SUN 11:30AM-2:30PM DINNER HOURS 5:00-9:30PM
HAPPY HOUR 5:00 -6:30PM 1/2 OFF APPS TUESDAY EVENINGS
303-543-7339 619 S. Broadway Table Mesa Shopping Center tandoorigrillboulder.com D I N E I N - TA K E O U T - C AT E R I N G - O N L I N E O R D E R I N G FALL 2019
153
Delicious Dining ETHIOPIAN
RAS KASSA’S ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT
802 S. Public Road | Lafayette | 303-604-6885 | www.raskassas.com Ras Kassa’s offers an authentic taste of Ethiopia, with traditional meat, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, all served with crêpe-like sourdough bread called injera. Everything is handmade from traditional recipes. Warm, friendly atmosphere with traditional décor and a romantic patio. Enjoy scrumptious appetizers like spiced goat cheese with housemade crackers or Golden Sambussa (vegetarian pastry filled with green lentils). Entrées include delectable meat dishes like Yabeg Alecha (lamb stew), Doro Wat (chicken breast sautéed with Ethiopian herbs and spices) and Kitfo Ba Aib (steak tartare served with cheese and collard greens). For vegetarian options, try the Kik Alecha (yellow split pea stew), Engudai (exotic mushrooms sautéed with African red wine) or Yemsir Wot (spicy organic red lentils made with a classic Ethiopian spice mix). Pair your meal with a traditional libation from their extensive list of African beers, wines and specialty cocktails. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a dessert of housemade chocolate cake, baklava or vegan, gluten-free cookies. Open 11am-9pm daily. >Please see ad on page 107. AMERI CANTHE
ROOST
154
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
526 Main St. | Longmont | 303-827-3380 | www.theroostlongmont.com The Roost is a local favorite with its fun atmosphere, two rooftop patios and seven big-screen TVs to ensure you’ll catch all the games. Start with the Bangin’ Cauliflower (highlighted on Food Network) fried in crispy rice flour tempura and tossed in a citrus-Sriracha sauce. The beef totchos feature Rooster Tots smothered in chipotle queso, Buckner Family beef, guacamole and pico de gallo. For your entrée, try steak frites with candied bacon and brown butter sauce or the grilled ahi
torta—grill-seared rare tuna with guacamole, roasted green chile, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli and fresh cabbage with cilantro-lime crema on talera bread. For dessert, indulge in the bourbon s’mores mousse or a slice of warm carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, candied pecans, house caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream. Your delicious meal will also support a great cause, as The Roost donates 10% of all profits to help families in the process of adoption. Enjoy live music Fri-Sat at 8:30pm with no cover, BOGO deals on Whiskey Wednesday with more than 100 whiskey options, and happy hour Sun-Thurs 3-6pm. Open Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm and FriSat 11am-11pm. >Please see ad on page 55. INTERNATIONAL
SMOKIN BOWLS
449 Main St. | Longmont | 720-815-2875 | www.smokinbowlsrestaurant.com Find fast, fresh fare from around the world at Smokin Bowls, a new Longmont eatery with an emphasis on high-quality, local ingredients. For a light meal, try the daily cereal bowl, or an açaí bowl with açaí berry puree, organic hemp hearts, banana, strawberry, blueberry, granola, coconut and honey. Dining with friends? Share an irresistible bowl of hand-cut cheese fries with Tagorashi spice mix. Travel to the tropics with the Hawaiian rice bowl, with wild yellowtail tuna, tobiko caviar, seaweed salad, edamame, cucumber, fresh basil and jalapeños. The BBQ mac & cheese bowl is another favorite, with smoked Buckner Family pork shoulder, white cheddar cheese sauce, fried onions and fresh jalapeños. Craving something sweet? Finish your meal with the brownie sundae bowl—warm Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Brownie Bites topped with vanilla ice cream, house-made caramel and fudge sauces, fresh berries and orange-zest whipped cream. Most of the menu is gluten-free, and every dish can be made vegan upon request. Feel great about your meal because Smokin Bowls donates 10% of all profits directly to local nonprofit organizations. Open daily 11am-9pm. >Please see ad on page 55.
BAKERY Tuesday 7am - 6pm Wednesday through Sunday 7am - 9pm PIZZA PARLOR Wednesday through Friday 3pm - 9pm Saturday & Sunday 11am - 9pm HAPPY HOUR Wednesday through Friday 3pm - 5pm 2030 Ionosphere Street, Unit G Longmont 80504 720-204-7420 Babettesbakery.com 12� diameter; dotted line = trim
babettesartisan BLACK = PMS 398
Delicious Dining DINING TIDBITS
Savory or Sweet!
BoCo’s Best Pies BY KATE JONUSKA
Whether you’re on a Sunday drive, bike ride, poker run or first date, a sweet or savory reward improves almost any journey. Try planning your next adventure around a slice of pie from one of these delicious Boulder County bakeries.
SHAMANE’S BAKE SHOPPE 2825 Wilderness Place, Sweet/Suite 800, Boulder www.shamanesbakeshoppe.com Pastry chef Shamane Simons could be baking for the finest of restaurants—and she has, including locally for The Med and Brasserie Ten Ten. But it’s the pastries at her independent bakery and café that have made her a neighborhood favorite. Order quiche and pie by the slice, along with galettes and tarts out of the case. Or order whole pies in advance of the holidays. MY MOM’S PIES 201 Murray St., Unit C, Niwot www.mmpies.com Self-proclaimed “Goddess of Pie” Kini Christie serves pie made with love from recipes passed down through four generations of family. Her tall, gorgeous dessert pies rotate seasonally; are available in 3-, 6- and 9-inch sizes to satisfy all dessert appetites; and include killer flavors like bourbon pecan, butterscotch and bumbleberry. COLORADO CHERRY COMPANY 12311 N. St. Vrain Road, Lyons www.coloradocherrycompany.com Few pies are more classic than cherry, and few places serve better cherry pie than the Colorado Cherry Company. Owned by four generations of Coloradans, this full-service restaurant and bakery also serves cherry strudel and gluten-free cherry, as well as apple, blueberry and mixed berry. The café menu serves up a mean personal bison potpie.
PIE PHOTO BY KOSAM; ILLUSTRATION BY RETROCLIPART
TIP TOP SAVORY PIES 105 N. Public Road, Lafayette www.tiptopsavorypies.com Discover how Kiwis do pastries at this New Zealand–inspired pie shop. Tip Top specializes in savory, mouthwatering pies like the steak & ale or cauliflower tikka masala. Don’t skip their classic sausage roll, which wraps their all-butter pastry around a Boulder Sausage. And if you don’t know what a “brekkie” is, prepare to meet your new favorite breakfast.
AMERICAN
INDIAN/NEPALI/TIBETAN
2115 13th St. | inside Hotel Boulderado | Boulder | 303-442-4880 www.spruceboulderado.com Fresh, straightforward, honest, approachable and inspired food every time. Always keeping with the seasons, Spruce Farm & Fish showcases the best our region and nature have to offer. From creative cuisine to familiar flavors, they strive to provide nothing but the freshest and most interesting dishes with exceptional service and at the best value. An extensive wine and beer selection from near and far and exquisite craft cocktails are also sure to please. Open for brunch from 6:30am3pm and dinner from 5-10pm daily. Happy hour specials available from 3-6pm daily include seasonal small plates and fresh cocktails. >Please see ad on page 142.
619 S. Broadway | Boulder | 303-543-7339 | www.tandoorigrillboulder.com Tandoori Grill offers a casual dining experience featuring fine East Indian cuisine. For an appetizer, choose a vegetable Fine East Indian Cuisine samosa (a crispy pastry filled with a potato-and-pea mixture), vegetable pakoras (deep-fried vegetables in chickpea batter), dal (lentil) soup, or keema naan (bread stuffed with spicy ground lamb). Dinner entrées include chicken masala (grilled chicken in a rich, creamy tomato gravy) and bengan bartha (roasted eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices). For a scrumptious finish, try kheer (Indian-style rice pudding with saffron and pistachios) or mango custard. Daily happy hour 5-6:30pm, half-price appetizers on Tuesday evenings and $4 draughts on Thursdays. Open for lunch Tues-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, dinner Sunday, Tues-Thurs 5-9:30pm and Fri-Sat 5-10pm. Closed Monday. >Please see ad on page 153.
SPRUCE FARM & FISH
156
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
TANDOORI GRILL
Tandoori Grill
A Taste of Modern Japan in the Heart of Boulder DON’T MISS
Whiskey Lounge Sake Bar Pearl Street Patio Back Bar Patio SPECIALS
All Day & Night Happy Hour Every Monday
1/2 off Bottles of Wine Every Wednesday Night
DJ’d Late Night Happy Hour Every Friday & Saturday
HOURS
Open Daily at 1 1 am Daily Happy Hour 3-6pm CO N N E C T
1136 Pearl St. Boulder, CO JapangoRestaurant @JapangoSushi BoulderJapango.com
Delicious Dining ITALIAN
DINING TIDBITS
VIA PERLA
901 Pearl St. | Boulder | 720-669-0100 | www.viaperla.com A distinctive Italian dining experience located on the historic west end of Pearl Street, Via Perla proudly offers authentic flavors reminiscent of various regions in Italy. Blending traditional preparation methods with seasonal flavors, the results are delicious fresh pastas, including gnocchi al pomodoro from Tuscany, cacio e pepe from the Lazio region, and land and sea offerings like bistecca Fiorentina from Tuscany, and various seafood and produce in the style of Sicily. Following the Italian tradition of seasonal produce as a priority, Via Perla designs dishes around fresh ingredients from the best local farms in Boulder County. The espresso, 250-bottle wine cellar, housemade biscotti, gelati and dolci all speak to Via Perla’s strong Italian influence. Daily Merenda happy hour features 18 antipasti options, $6 cocktails, $4-$6 tap beers, $5 wine by the glass, and the Taste & Toast special includes one antipasti selection and a bottle of wine for only $20. Open for lunch Mon-Sat 11am3pm, Merenda happy hour daily 3-6:30pm, and dinner MonThurs 4-10pm, Fri-Sat 4-11pm and Sun 4-9pm. Downtown parking validated. >Please see ad on page 143.
Cocktails & Olives!
As much as the crew at Jefes in Longmont loves margaritas, they also adore refreshing Tiki drinks. Hence, a combination of two cocktails in one delicious drink!
TIKI-LA
AMERICAN
THE WATERLOO
CHINESE
ZOE MA MA
2010 10th St. | Boulder | 303-545-6262 | www.zoemama.com Call 303.545.MAMA Come to Zoe Ma Ma and enjoy 2010 10th Street freshly prepared Chinese home cook-just off of Pearl Street zoemama.com ing and street food inspired by Edwin Zoe’s mother’s signature dishes, prepared with love in the open kitchen. Zoe Ma Ma features highquality ingredients that include organic flour, cage-free eggs and all-natural meats. It’s quality for your tummy and it’s Ma Ma approved! The restaurant offers fresh, homemade egg noodles, FRESH & AUTHENTIC HOMEMADE NOODLES, steamy buns (bao), goji berry rice potstickers, vegan dumplings, POTSTICKERS, STEAMY BUNS, SOUPS & MUCH MORE! cakes and green tea infused with fresh ginger. The menu is gluten-free and vegetarian friendly, and never includes MSG. Enjoy a beautiful view of the Flatirons from the patio with a Tsing Tao beer or a glass of Pacific Rim Riesling. Be sure to try the bellywarming Sichuan braised beef noodle (available Sun-Tues), and the roast duck wonton-noodle soup (available Fri-Sat). Open SunThurs 11am-10pm and Fri-Sat 11am-11pm. When in Denver, visit the location at Union Station. >Please see ad on page 151. Patio Sea ting!
MAMA USES FRESH ORGANIC WHEAT NOODLES, CAGE-FREE EGGS, & ALL-NATURAL MEATS.
158
GLUTEN-FREE & VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY!
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
2 oz. Dulce Vida Tequila Blanco 1 oz. fresh pineapple juice 1 oz. fresh lime juice ¾ oz. Coco López Cream of Coconut Pour all ingredients into shaker, add ice.
Shake HARD for at least 15 seconds. Strain into glass filled with ice. Garnish with pineapple chunk salted with Jefes’ margarita salt (a mixture of chile powder, salt and sugar).
Theo’s Marinated Olives
Make these olives the centerpiece of your antipasti for any holiday meal—or Tuesday night dinner! Better yet, pull up a seat at the community table at Babettes Pizza & Pane in Longmont and order them with a side of wood-fired pie. INGREDIENTS
16 oz. green Castelvetrano olives, pitted and drained 3½ oz. garlic, finely chopped 6 lemons, zested (reserve zest) 1 tablespoon chile flakes 16 oz. high-quality olive oil Piave Vecchio cheese, chopped 1 loaf country bread, sliced DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 400˚ F. 2. Place drained olives in a oven-safe pan large enough to hold all ingredients snugly. 3. Add garlic, lemon zest, chile flakes and olive oil to cover. 4. Cover the pan with tin foil and heat it in the oven until the ingredients lightly simmer. 5. Scatter chopped cheese on a plate and top with warm olives. 6. Serve with country bread.
TOP PHOTO COURTESY JEFES; BOTTOM PHOTO COURTESY BABETTES PIZZA & PANE
817 Main St. | Louisville | 303-993-2094 | www.waterloolouisville.com The Waterloo takes pride in crafting every menu item from scratch using all-natural and local ingredients whenever possible, and the inventive cocktails are made using the finest spirits, including many from local distilleries. Rotating beer taps ensure a new drinking experience with each visit. Share a platter of Texas-size nachos to start, or try the “infamous” poppers, extremely hot peppers stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in bacon. The signature Waterloo burger is made with all-natural beef or bison (you’ll see why they won Best of Boulder’s Best Burger award), or try a Boca vegetarian patty with as many toppings as you’d like. Cozy up with smoked tomato bisque, the lobster mac and cheese, or perhaps a New York strip steak with whipped sweet potatoes. For a lighter appetite, try the shredded kale with berries and blackberry vinaigrette. Enjoy the full menu on Waterloo’s heated rooftop patio complete with TVs for sports games. If you save room for dessert, try the Oskar Blues B.Stiff Root Beer Float. Happy hour is 4-6pm daily with “happy-tizers” $3-$6 and reduced drink prices. Open daily for lunch and dinner starting at 11am. Check website for updates. >Please see ad on page 47.
FALL 2019
159
Advertiser Index
A
Adorned Jewelry & Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Aesthetic Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Alpaca Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Alpenglow Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Anspach’s Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Arrow Wood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Art Cleaners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 ArtWalk Longmont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 B
Babettes Pizza & Pane . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Barbara & Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 BBB Serving Denver/Boulder. . . . . . . 89 BDT Stage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Biodynamic Bodyworks. . . . . . . . . . 127 BioLife Plasma Services. . . . . . . . . . 127 Bittersweet Café & Confections. . . . 145 Bluebird Botanicals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Bobcat Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 BoCo Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Boulder Bach Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Boulder Ballet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Boulder County Regional Housing Partnership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse. . . . . . 147 Boulder Property Network Duane Duggan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Boulder View Apartments . . . . . . . . 103 Brasserie Ten Ten. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Brown’s Shoe Fit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 C
Canova Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Carousel of Happiness. . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Chautauqua Dining Hall. . . . . . . . . . 147 Chelsea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Chimera Pacific Rim Cuisine & Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Chipeta Solar Springs Resort. . . . . . 135 Christina’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Colorado Chautauqua Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Colorado Public Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Ann Cooper - RE/MAX of Boulder. . . 33 The Corner Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Creative Framing & Art Gallery. . . . . 49 Crist Mortuary/Mountain View Memorial Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Cronin Jewelers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Crystal Galleries Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 CU Continuing Education. . . . . . . . . . 17 D
Dairy Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Downtown Boulder Partnership. . . . . 2 Drift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 E
Elevations Credit Union. . . . . . . . . . . 35
160
BOULDER MAGAZINE GetBoulder.com
Eric Olson Master Jeweler . . . . . . . . . 85 F
Fabulous Finds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 The Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Fiske Planetarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Flatirons Subaru. . . . .Inside Front Cover Front Range Community College . . . 29 G
The Greenbriar Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 H
Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar. . . . . . . 154 Hotel Boulderado. . . . . . . . . Back Cover Housing Helpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 I
Inland Ocean Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . 102 Island Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 J
J. Albrecht Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Eric & Alex Jacobson - RE/MAX of Boulder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Japango. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Jefes Tacos & Tequila. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 K
KGNU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 L
La Belle Nail Salon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Lafayette Antiques & Home Decor. 107 Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. . . . 105 Lazy Dog Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Liquor Mart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Little Bird . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Longmont Symphony Orchestra . . 120 Louisville Arts District. . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Louisville Downtown Business Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Lulu’s BBQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 M
Mary Williams Fine Arts . . . . . . . . . . 123 McDonald Carpet One Floor & Home. 7 McGuckin Hardware . . . Inside Back Cover The Mediterranean Restaurant . . . 149 Mike’s Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Mile High Gliding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Modern Prestige Real Estate Peyman Razifard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Mojo Taqueria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Mountain Man Outdoor Store. . . . . . 135 Museum of Boulder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 My Saving Grace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 N
Nani Nalu Beachwear Boutique. . . . 58 Niwot Business Association. . . . . . . . . 6 Noble Treasures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Nomad Bead Merchants . . . . . . . . . . . 69 North End at 4580 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 North End Salon & Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . 30 O
Organic Sandwich Company . . . . . . 146
Osaka’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 P
PakMail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Pedestrian Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Pettyjohn’s Liquors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Pôr Wine House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 R
R Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Rabbit Brush Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Radi8 Float. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 RallySport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Ras Kassa’s Ethiopian Restaurant . . . . 107 Red Canyon Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Redstone Meadery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 The Regiment Shops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 The Ritz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 The Roost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 S
Sarah Hill Photography. . . . . . . . . . . 110 David Scott - Colorado Landmark Realtors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Shoe Fly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Simply Bulk Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Smokin Bowls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Snow Apparel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Snyder Jewelers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 The Soap Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Spruce Farm & Fish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 St Julien Hotel & Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Starbuds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Starfish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Super Rupair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Sweet Nightingale Boutique . . . . . . . 85 Sweet Ruckus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 T
Tandoori Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Two Sole Sisters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 V
Via Mobility Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Via Perla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 W
The Waterloo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 West End Salon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Wild Animal Sanctuary . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 WK Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 WK Real Estate Commercial Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Z
ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival Colorado. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Zoe Ma Ma Street Food. . . . . . . . . . . 151
PHOTO BY PIERRE LECLERC
24 Carrot Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
SHOP LOCAL MAKE TWICE THE IMPACT IN OUR COMMUNITY! When you shop at a local hardware store, you put twice as much money back into the local economy compared to when you shop at a big-box store or online retailer. Source: 2015 NRHA/Independent We Stand Home Sweet Home Study
Boulder’s Own: PROUDLY FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED - SINCE 1955
Click: MCGUCKIN.COM Visit: 2525 ARAPAHOE AVE. BOULDER, CO 80302 Call: (303) 443-1822
CELEBRATE 110 YEARS WITH
HOTEL BOULDERADO HISTORIC CHARM FOR THE MODERN TRAVELER
A BOULDER ICON SINCE 1909 Located one block from the famous Pearl Street Mall, Hotel Boulderado features 160 guest rooms decorated with either a modern mountain or historic Victorian style. Hotel Boulderado exudes the welcoming, friendly and unconventional charm that makes Boulder so beloved.
BOULDERADO.COM | 303.442.4344 | 2115 13TH STREET BOULDER, CO 80302