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Contents Winter/Spring 2018-19
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COMMUNITY
PEOPLE PROFILES
36 Trashy to Trendy
38 Bridget Law
Local teens celebrate 10 years of reusing refuse. BY SARA BRUSKIN
44 Making the Most of Makerspaces
Boulder County residents are cooking up creations and patents galore. BY KERRY PARRY
62 The Problem with Plastic
Globally, it’s a pollution nightmare. Locally, Eco-Cycle offers solutions and hope. BY TOM BROCK
80 The Making of Cardinal Mill
A slice of Boulder County mining history is saved. BY TANYA ISHIKAWA
88 Adventure Parenting: Misadventures in Sledding One mom’s mission—and mishap—to get her family to have some winter fun. BY LINZEE KLINKENBERG
108 Taking a Trip to Pluto and Beyond
Boulder Ballet takes audiences to new horizons this winter. BY HEATHER SHONING
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The former Elephant Revival founding member is playing a new tune. BY KERRY PARRY
42 Dr. Richard Cross
Bringing eye care to Jamaica with help from many communities. BY AMANDA MILLER
48 Rachel Cheetham
She’s made a career of talking about space endeavors, and now she’s doing it for the government. BY AMANDA MILLER
50 Wynn Walent
A last-minute trip to Haiti changed the trajectory of his life. BY LISA TRUESDALE
54 Amal Easton
A relentless pursuit of adventure made him who he is, and he’s passing his passion on. BY CAMILLE WILSON
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H E A LT H Y L I V I N G 122 Gut Check
CU professors are studying how gut bacteria can influence mental health. BY EMILY O’BRIEN
125 Biofeedback for Better Health
Harness your brain power to fix what ails you. BY EMILY O’BRIEN
MUSIC PROFILE 86 Card Catalog
This Louisville quartet has paid its dues and is about to the reap the benefits. BY DAVE KIRBY
86 26 Boulder Buzz
Pint-sized Warriors/Community Foundation/ A Compelling Read on the Legal Scene/Start with the End in Mind/We’ll Drink to That/Get Strong/ Extending a Hand of Friendship
BUSINESS PROFILES
R E S TA U R A N T P R O F I L E S 148 Walnut Restaurant Group
Boulder mainstays Joe and Peg Romano dish on how to be successful in the restaurant business in Boulder. BY KATE JONUSKA
156 Chimera Pacific Rim Cuisine and Bar
Edwin Zoe’s dueling DNA guides a masterful blend of Pan-Asian delights. BY KATE JONUSKA
74 e-bike of COLORADO
E-bikes are not just for commuting anymore. BY AMANDA MCCRACKEN
162 Lazy Dog
The sports bar turned upscale tavern proves even a lazy dog can learn new tricks.
76 Little Bird
Niwot’s boho-meets-cowgirl menagerie features artisan works from around the globe.
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BY AMANDA MCCRACKEN
78 Uniquely Cats Veterinary Center BY SARA BRUSKIN
AROUND BOULDER COUNTY 58 Destination Louisville
Enter the city’s annual photo contest. BY LISA TRUESDALE
70 Destination Lafayette
Jessie Olson’s mission is to make water a dinnertime topic. BY TANYA ISHIKAWA
83 Destination Longmont
Code 3 Associates saves animals from Mother Nature’s fury. BY LISA TRUESDALE
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This dog-free zone gives cats all the love.
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Publisher’s Note
128 Fine Winter Foraging
Your guide to the best ski, sleigh or snowcat dining around the state. BY JULIE KAILUS
ARTS & EVENTS
130 Ski Resorts
Mark your calendar—it’s going to be a busy winter and spring!
110 Arts Events 110 110 112 115 116 119
Dance Film Music Theater Galleries Museums
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Cross Country & Snowshoe Guide
BOULDER COUNTY’S BEST DINING GUIDE 140 Dining Favorites 154 Restaurants by Town & Type 168 Index of Advertisers
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The Magic of Magazines “See me, feel me, touch me, heal me.” —From the rock opera “Tommy”
Little did The Who know when they penned those words to “Tommy” that they would describe—almost to perfection—the innate pleasure of holding and reading a magazine. We live in a visual world, and magazines thrive in that space. Humans are a tactile group— we like to touch and feel things. From the caveperson days on down, touch has been key to survival, and magazines appeal to that ancestral physical need for contact. And they are healing, as research has shown that the peace and quiet that comes with reading a magazine is pleasing therapy in today’s hectic, techno existence. Zillions of people from academic think tanks to marketplace researchers have done studies on the power of print. Their conclusion is … print is HOT! One reason is because people are in a different mental space when they choose to engage with a printed magazine versus digital content. Readers find magazines to be informational and inspirational. And, people really relate to the beauty of magazines and are drawn to their artistic nature. And so, dear reader, we give you our best work every issue to provide a wonderful example of the joys that print has to offer. Boulder Magazine informs you about good people in our community doing extraordinary and exciting things. It shares with you nearly a thousand ideas for fun from December through May. It helps you decide where to dine, what to do with the kids, where to ski or snowshoe, where to catch some culture, and where to just cozy up on a frosty day. It introduces you to many fine local businesses that are always eager to get to know you. And finally, it’s really pretty to look at. Boulder Magazine makes an effort to do some good in our corner of the world. In this issue we’ve taken a look at “The Problem with Plastic,” and how this ubiquitous polymer impacts us locally and globally. That interview, conducted with two of the very smart and dedicated people at Eco-Cycle, starts on page 62. It’s a great read and divulges info that everyone should know and care about. So, OK, OK … I KNOW the fun of digital is that it is SO in the NOW! Brock Media enjoys that space, too. You can follow our local view of the world @BoulderMagazine and enjoy our dynamic Instagram and Twitter posts. Of course, you can also follow Boulder Magazine on Facebook as well. We try to keep our readers up to date with everything that’s happening. GetBoulder. com has a jam-packed Daily Events calendar for you to use There is always something new on our website. And, you can subscribe to our super e-newsletters at GetBoulder.com. MY winter escape from the whirlwind of the world happens on the ski slopes. Even if I
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Community Foundation Trend Report Update The Community Foundation’s Trend Report is an in-depth assessment of Boulder County’s most important issues. We’ve boiled down this “state of the county” and curated the top five things you need to know. A Rise in Diversity
Pint-sized Warriors 2018 was a big year for little athletes in Boulder County. Eight-yearold Leyton Hill of Longmont became the youngest person ever to complete the sprint distance in the Boulder Sunset Triathlon on Aug. 25. He swam, biked and ran the course with his dad, Tanner Hill, in three hours and 25 minutes and had a distinct disadvantage in the cycling leg of the event. “I did twelve miles on a one-speed little, tiny mountain bike,” he said. “Everyone else in this triathlon had super-intense $10,000 road bikes, and here he was on this Walmart bike,” his mother, Sarah Hill, added. Another local celebrity on the athletics scene is Caleb Tucker, a 10-year-old from Boulder who recently competed in the first season of “American Ninja Warrior Junior.” Mother Susan Tucker says he has been watching “American Ninja Warrior” since he was 3 and counting down the years until he could apply. Still 10 years too young for the adult version, when the junior race was announced he applied immediately. Caleb remembers the other contestants standing around with determined scowls before the competition, but says he handled his nerves differently. “I was dancing all over the place,” he said. You can spot Caleb in his donut socks on “American Ninja Warrior Junior,” and look out for Leyton Hill at next year’s Boulder Sunset Triathlon. —Sara Bruskin
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Graduation Rates Up Among Minorities More students from low-income families and minorities, in Boulder County and across the state, are getting high school diplomas. Poverty Is Among Us Although the area is known for having an affluent community, our poverty rate remains on par with the national average. Approximately 1,500 children in Boulder County experience homelessness each year, with families living in cars or sleeping in the mountains in tents. Limited Access to Nature While many people have quick access to trails and bike paths, which paves an easy road for embracing our natural surrounds, our low-income neighborhoods are far less connected, even when it comes to safe sidewalks. Creativity Thrives Here We have more artists per capita than anywhere in the U.S. outside of L.A. and Santa Fe. Artists love to call Boulder home. Visit www.commfound.org/trends to read the whole report. —Emily O’Brien
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(Above) Caleb Tucker; (right) Leyton Hill.
We’ve become a more diverse, energetic community. One in four residents identifies as a person of color, and 50 percent of the Latino population is under the age of 25.
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A Compelling Read on the Legal Scene newest novel, “Her Kind of Case.” Set in Boulder, the book follows lawyer Lee Isaacs as she unravels the threads threatening to send her unlikable client—a 16-year-old skinhead—to jail for a murderous hate crime to which he confessed. But Winer’s fast-paced plot—peopled with believable characters and peppered with local scenes (the mall, Mustard’s Last Stand) and cultural nuances (mountain climbers, Buddhists)—is more of a who-un-dunit. Her sullen, uncooperative client doesn’t want her help, yet Isaacs becomes increasingly convinced he wasn’t involved in the murder as her investigation unfolds. Winer’s second novel rides the coattails of her first, “The Furthest City Light.” Also set in Boulder with a savvy female public defender as the protagonist, that book won the Golden Crown Literary Award for Debut Author in 2013. “Her Kind of Case” has garnered starred reviews from Kirkus, Library Journal and Booklist. (Above) the cover of Boulder author Jeanne Winer’s second novel; (right) the author.
Winer was a Boulder criminal defense lawyer for 35 years, and her newest novel examines the good, bad and ugly of criminal defense, and truthfully portrays the stamina, intelligence and emotional compassion required to make it your life’s work. Luckily for readers, she brings that same grit to her writing. “When the writing gods are looking favorably upon me, I write five days a week for about five or six hours,” Winer said. “It’s a long, tedious process, but I’m unwilling to consider a different way.” —Carol Brock
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Almost everyone loves a good whodunit story, and Boulder author Jeanne Winer delivers with her
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You’ve heard of having a doula, a person trained to give nonmedical assistance for giving birth—maybe you even used one yourself. Today, you can have a doula to support you and your family before, during and shortly after death. Yes, a death doula.
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Boulder-based Conscious Dying Institute is training doulas across the country in support of the organization’s mission of “restoring death to its sacred place in the beauty, mystery and celebration of life.” Some are in the health-care field, others are hospice volunteers, massage therapists, yoga instructors, spiritual healers—the list goes on.
Start With the End in Mind New options in endof-life care ensure you go out on your terms
“Doulas who go through my training are taught to do this beautiful inquiry process,” said Tarron Estes, founder of the Conscious Dying Institute. “They ask questions: How can I support you to live fully in your remaining time? What do you want to happen before you die? What regrets do you have spiritually, and how can I support you in working through that?” They create a rite of passage according to the dying person’s wishes. “This is the last time in life the person has an opportunity to say ‘this is what I want,’” Estes said. “These are the people I want here, these are the prayers I want, this is the music I want.” The doula uses those directives to create an atmosphere that allows the dying person— in the final days, hours and moments—the freedom to peacefully move back and forth between an awake state and inward focus as they move closer to death. “I want people to understand they have more choices,” Estes said. “Medical care and treatment helps them live. When that time is over, we focus on supporting them in dying.” To learn more about being an end-of-life doula or to find a doula for yourself or a family member, visit www.consciousdyinginstitute.com. —Heather Shoning
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We’ll Drink to That If you invented something that could morph into fireproof clothing, extraordinary insulation or a potential habitat for Mars colonies, wouldn’t you expect it to win an award?
CU physicists who invented transparent aerogel and nabbed the top honor in NASA’s 2018 iTech competition: front row, left to right: Qingkun Liu, Andrew Hess, Ivan Smalyukh, Joshua De La Cruz and Varun Chandrasekar. Back row, left to right: Andrew Funk, Vladyslav Cherpak, Eldho Abraham, Blaise Fleury and Bohdan Senyuk.
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A group of talented CU physicists invented the first transparent, heat-resistant aerogel that is also earth-friendly. Professor Ivan Smalyukh and his researchers used beer wort—a brewery
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Fire starter and dry ice sit atop the aerogel on postdoc researcher Bohdan Senyuk’s hand.
waste liquid—to invent the thin, flexible aerogel film with myriad applications, including spacesuits, vessels and potentially to retrofit glass windows in homes and skyscrapers with aerosol sheets to reduce heat loss. “It’s not often new technologies...are both cheap and environmentally friendly, so this is really exciting,” said technical team leader Blaise Fleury.
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Window inefficiency is a challenging problem, with the global area of windows comparable to the size of Portugal.
The aerogel’s intricate nanoparticle composition results in a substance 100 times lighter than glass that is nearly impervious to heat and has a uniform lattice pattern that light easily penetrates. You could literally coat your hand with aerogel and light a fire in your palm without feeling a thing.
For their breakthrough invention, Smalyukh’s team won NASA’s 2018 iTech competition, a prestigious national contest that –IVAN SMALYUKH recognizes technical feasibility, the impact on future space exploration, humanitarian benefits and commercialization potential.
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Get Strong become a two-time Olympian through physical training and discipline alone. The mother and champion reveals her mental training secrets in her new book “Strong.” Part inspiring storytelling and part technique teaching, “Strong” is based on Goucher’s own personal “confidence journal,”RUNNING in which IS Ashe HEADrecorded GAME. one positive aspect of her daily workouts. The book offers expert advice on confidence building from sports psychologists and a runner’s guide other female athletes, including fellow CU to boosting confidence and Buff alumna and two-time Olympian Emma becoming the Coburn. Goucher prompts readers to help best version of you explore their own sense of confidence and encourages readers to ask the right questions of themselves to develop stronger confidence. Whether you’re a self-doubting runner or seeking a confidence boost in other areas of your life, “Strong” may be your new mantra. Get it at Boulder Book Store. —Amanda McCracken
Kara Goucher, runner and author
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THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS: LET YOUR MIND WANDER OR FOCUS. TO COMPETE, YOU MUST FOCUS.
Kara Goucher shares her secrets to conquering self-doubt and improving running performance using tools from the field of sport psychology. Strong includes tips, techniques, and real-life experiences from Olympians Emma Coburn and Molly Huddle, and New York Times bestselling author Robin Arzón. Strong also offers perspectives from two experts in the field of sport psychology, including Kara’s own sport psychologist, Dr. Stephen Walker.
THIS COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO DEVELOPING CONFIDENCE INCLUDES: • Kara’s stories, experiences, and glimpses inside her personal confidence journal. • Insights from inspiring women in the field of running.
• Guided activities to incorporate eight confidence techniques into your own training, including: Positive Self Talk, Mantra, Setting Goals, Enclothed Cognition, Power Pose, Visualization Techniques, Power Words, and Social Connections. • Tools to starting your own Kara-style confidence journal, with over 25 prompts to get you started.
“MENTAL CONDITIONING IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF AN ATHLETE’S TRAINING REGIMEN. WINNING AND LOSING ARE MORE A MATTER OF MENTAL PREPARATION AND TOUGHNESS.” DR. STEPHEN WALKER, KARA'S SPORT PSYCHOLOGIST
Kara Goucher is a two-time Olympian, a World Champion medalist, and one of the most accomplished female distance runners of all time. Kara currently lives and trains in Boulder, Colorado.
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Extending a Hand of Friendship When gold and coal miners began moving into Boulder County in the mid-1800s, the area’s original residents moved out—but not by choice. The 12,000-strong Arapaho tribe was eventually forced from their ancestral lands and ended up splitting in two, now living on reservations in Wyoming (Northern Arapaho) and Oklahoma (Southern Arapaho). After watching a documentary about the struggles the Northern Arapaho are currently facing, such as alcoholism, drug addiction and high suicide and mortality rates, attorney and City of Longmont Mayor Brian Bagley decided he wanted to help. He was aware of similar outreach efforts already taking place throughout Boulder County— like Right Relationship Boulder, a group working to promote and practice right relationships with Native peoples—but he wanted to know specifically what he could do, both as a private citizen and as an official Longmont representative. So, in early 2018, he reached out to tribal leadership.
The wonderful people I’ve gotten to know have truly become my brothers and sisters. We’ve developed more than just relationships—we’ve made real friendships.
❞ –BRIAN BAGLEY Attorney and City of Longmont mayor “I extended a hand of friendship to Steve Fast Horse [a tribal councilman],” Bagley said, adding that Fast Horse was just as excited to open a dialogue as Bagley was. By October, Bagley had visited the Wind River Reservation near Riverton, Wyo., three times.
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Longmont Mayor Brian Bagley with Crawford White Eagle, one of the Northern Arapaho’s quartet of tribal leaders known as the “Four Old Men.”
Northern Arapaho elders and tribal representatives, including Fast Horse, had visited Longmont at least a dozen times. On Sept. 21, Crawford White Eagle, one of the tribe’s ceremonial leaders, gave the opening blessing at Longmont’s annual Inclusive Communities Celebration. Bagley and several Longmont city officials visited Wind River in August to discuss the possibility of establishing a sister-city program between the Northern Arapaho and Longmont. If such a program is formalized, it would allow young people from both places to participate in yearly exchange programs. Bagley, however, stresses that the rest of his visits and their associated expenses have been as a private-citizen and not all of the talks have centered around the sister-city idea. For example, he is using his legal expertise to help tribal leaders negotiate the purchase of some land on the eastern edge of Longmont. “They miss their homeland, and they might eventually want to build some sort of living cultural center or museum where they can showcase their history and preserve important artifacts,” Bagley explained. “For now, I think they’d just be happy to have a piece of ‘home’ again. One tribal elder said, ‘I just want to sit and watch the grass grow.’” Bagley cautions that ambitious plans take time and an ongoing commitment, more than could be accomplished in just a yearly meeting. He says there are many steps to take, and if some of the plans don’t work out because of funding or other hurdles, some good will still come out of it. “The wonderful people I’ve gotten to know have truly become my brothers and sisters,” he said. “We’ve developed more than just relationships—we’ve made real friendships.” —Lisa Truesdale
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Trashy to Trendy Empowered young designers make rubbish ravishing BY SARA BRUSKIN | PHOTOS BY DYLAN CROSSLEY PHOTO
Twelve participants rocking their finished outfits from the 2018 season.
Have you ever dug through your garbage can
Tanja Leonard and Rachel Lubanowski mentor the participants during eight
for something to wear? Probably not, but that is
weekly workshop sessions in preparation for the show, helping them source their
the challenge for participants in Common Threads’
materials and advising them on garment construction. Leonard said the program
Trash the Runway workshop, in which 32 middle
began with a focus on recycled or recyclable materials, such as paper and news-
and high school students design and create haute
paper, but has moved away from those in favor of hard-to-recycle items—like CDs
couture from found items that are difficult or impossible to recycle—in other words, trash. The workshop, formerly known as Recycled Runway, culminates in a huge runway show with designers wearing their creations for a packed theater, and a panel of judges selects winners. Libby Alexander, founder and owner of Common Threads boutique consignment shops, has been hosting these workshops in her Boulder store for
and bike tire tubes—to keep them out of landfills. Sydney Canova, middle school runner-up in 2017, made her outfit from used dryer sheets colored red with leftover paint from Boulder’s Household Hazardous Waste Center. Three-time participant Olivia Beresford scored the 2018 runner-up prize in the high school division with a garment made from Boulder Chip bags, Chocolove gold foil wrappers and shredded paper from The Bar Method. “I wanted to use these materials as a kind of ode to Boulder and the unique products that are locally made,” she said.
the past nine years. As a business owner, she says
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there is a limited connection with the community,
The community program has amassed an eclectic list of volunteers, including
and this program helps build a stronger bond than
Boulder restaurateur Danette Stuckey. A former model, she coaches participants
just selling things.
on their stage presence, how to walk a runway, pose and show off their individual
“It’s been fun to see it grow,” said Alexander.
garments with confidence. Event coordinator Ricki Booker donates her services,
“We work with such amazing people to bring
while Rosalind Wiseman—local author of “Queen Bees & Wannabes,” the book on
this together.”
which Tina Fey’s movie “Mean Girls” was based—emcees the annual runway event.
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(Top) Margo Church in her trampoline gown and a necklace she fashioned from a sink faucet hose; (center) Olivia Beresford wears a top and shorts made out of Chocolove gold foil wrappers and a jacket of Boulder Chip bags and shredded paper; (bottom) Presley Church made this awardwinning outfit out of plastic shipping bags, Ziplocs and bubble wrap.
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contestants’ hair for the runway, local artists judge the competition and many winners’ prizes are donated by area businesses. Students from a technology class at Lafayette’s Peak to Peak Charter School even designed the audience voting software spectators use to select their favorite outfits. Presley Church, grand prize winner in the 2018 high school category with an ensemble made from hard-to-recycle plastics like Ziploc bags and bubble wrap, appreciates that this program brings the community together to support teen artists. “I’m blown away every year!” she said. Her sister Margo Church won the high school design category and audience choice award with a bold black gown. “I used a trampoline mat because it seemed like a fun challenge,” she said. “I wanted to make my dress as big and cool as I could, and the trampoline mat is really stiff.”
Skills and Sass While some participants dream of a future in design, most aren’t striving to become the next Vera Wang. Leonard says the program is less about setting students up for a design career and more about expressing themselves in an outlet other than traditional sports and academics. “They learn about themselves and develop problem-solving skills and grit,” she added. For most, strutting down a runway in front of hundreds of people is a new experience, and Alexander says most are nervous at first but have sass and style when they hit the stage.
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PEOPLE / Bridget Law
Beyond
Bluegrass Bridget Law, formerly with Elephant Revival, is playing a new tune
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intention of stepping away from music—she’s simply evolving.
Fans of Bridget Law, a founding member
The evolution of Law’s magical music and
of Elephant Revival, were bummed to see her
movement talent began as early as third grade
departure from the band last year. That doesn’t
during her education at The Denver Waldorf
mean they won’t play together, as evidenced by
School. Teacher Chris Daring took her under
her recent Colorado performance with group
her wing and into her family band where she
members in October.
honed skills as a violinist and fiddler, a differ-
Law plans to join them, as well as other bands locally, but says she had to bow out of touring after 11 years in order to plant sturdier roots here. When asked how an artist
ence Law explained as merely the style of music and how the instrument is set up. “I’m a fiddler, really,” Law said. “I grew up as a fiddler, but I was never a virtuosic talent.”
could step off what seemed to be a pretty
Virtuosic or not, her performances are in-
promising path, Law made it clear she has no
spired. She dances with her fiddle, calling it
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Ten years from now I see more and more women playing. Music is a fairly progressive business and receptive to feminine energy.
In addition to her onstage work, fiddler Bridget Law supports women in art through a variety of means.
a whole-body connection with her soul. While Elephant Revival could be categorized as bluegrass music, Law is currently performing with her husband’s band, Tierro, which leans more toward rock, and she says she doesn’t focus on just one genre. “I emulate different sounds all the time,” she explained, adding that she and her husband plan to stick close to Colorado to focus on expanding their family. In addition to her onstage work, Law feeds her creative spirit playing a supporting role in many different artistic endeavors. She headed last year’s production of Sister Winds, an annual festival celebrating women in music, and has also been involved with Arise Music Festival, WinterWonderGrass Festival and Campout for the Cause. Though she has chosen to leave Sister Winds, Law notes she plans to continue supporting women in art in some capacity. “I just don’t know how yet,” she said. “Ten years from now I see more and more women playing. Music is a fairly progressive business and receptive to feminine energy.” As for Law’s own future, besides having a baby and playing with Tierro, she’d like to create an even richer artistic community all around her, through both performance and supa year, while teaching strings at Waldorf and supporting the circus community of Boulder. Yes, there is a circus community in Boulder. After 15 years of ballet, Law had been involved with aerial dance, but had to back off because of injury risk. She still supports the community, including aerial dance group Frequent Flyers and circus performance troop Fractal Tribe. Law’s attraction to this art form likely echoes the sentiment audiences take away from seeing her live performances. “I just love it when humans do badass stuff with their bodies,” she said. n
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porting roles in the arts. Perhaps this means reviving Elephant Revival for five to 10 shows
PEOPLE / Richard Cross
A Vision for Jamaica High demand for care and a commitment to his maternal heritage drives this optometrist toward a lofty goal for the island country
BY AMANDA MILLER
T
he first year optometrist Dr. Richard Cross and a team of three staffed a free eye clinic in Jamaica, they saw 100 patients a day, while 100 more had to go home without care. The volunteers went back later, meaning to treat only those they had
turned away, but the same thing happened. Dr. Richard Cross (below) examines a patient at a free eye clinic in Jamaica.
That first trip was in 1996. Cross cofounded the nonprofit Eye Health Institute in 2000 to continue staffing eye clinics on the island, where, as a child, the Michigan native often spent summers with his grandparents. His mother’s family is from Jamaica. Today Cross is president of the Boulder-based nonprofit that sends teams to the island a couple times a year—volunteers who pay for their own travel—to perform eye exams, glaucoma screenings, cataract surgeries and to provide medications and glasses at no cost. A laminated map of the island is tacked up over Cross’ desk at Boulder Vision Associates. He traces the Eye Health Institute’s movements into progressively remote outposts over the years. The organization now coordinates with the country’s health ministry to operate in a mountainous area where the people have no other access to eye care. The Eye Health Institute has expanded its reach more recently, partnering with optometry and ophthalmology schools to recruit interns and surgical residents from around the U.S. to volunteer. The students get what Cross describes as an intense clinical expeHe’d like to extend the clinical rotations to six or even 12 weeks. Meanwhile, the organization has also helped design a mobile eye clinic made from a shipping container, and its doctors performed the country’s first corneal transplant in the public health system. But, as with most small nonprofits, the year-to-year task of funding is still tough. At the same time, a long-term goal isn’t getting much closer. Cross estimates that it would cost only $100,000—land and all— to build a permanent, concrete, climate-controlled clinic powered
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equipment might be 20 years at an office in the U.S., “down there you’re lucky if you can even get to five on something as simple as a chair that goes up and down.” In the Eye Health Institute’s one room inside a primitive aid station, Cross says the equipment is on its last leg. Ideally, he would like to see a new six-room building and eventually a local person to come in when volunteers aren’t present to perform periodic tests. He would also like to start using telemedicine to check on distant patients. “There’s no shortage of patients, and the demand is great,”
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COMMUNITY / Makerspaces
Making the Most of Makerspaces
A member heats a glass rod at TinkerMill in Longmont.
We’ve had at least 10 patents filed and over 70 businesses started out of the creations people make at BLDG 61.
BY KERRY PARRY
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f your creative spirit is whispering in your ear to make something, whether it be from ceramics, textiles, wood, metal, glass or thin air, chances are there is a makerspace that can help you. Makerspaces (also called
hackerspaces) are popping up all over Colorado. They are, by definition, a space available to the community where people can get together, learn, collaborate and make stuff. These spaces not only provide an area to work but also tools, expertise and inspiration. Libraries are a valuable community resource
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Tools of the Trade BLDG 61 is a vast area with workspace and access to power tools that may not be in everyone’s garage, such as a laser cutter, computer numeric control (CNC) machines, planers, sanders, saws and hand tools as well as a 3-D printer. If power tools aren’t what you need, there are heavy-duty sewing machines, sergers, looms, an embroidery machine, soldering iron, pottery wheel, airbrush and more. Unless you are a regular maker and familiar with this wide variety of machines, the list can seem overwhelming. Luckily, there are regular
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embracing the makerspace trend. Boulder called BLDG 61—the name stands for Build.
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but also to inspire. Three creative technolo-
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gists on staff are available to aid users. They
Community engagement & enrichment manager for the City of Boulder Library and Arts
Maker Award and garnered a grant from In-
also teach regular classes to certify people in
fosys Foundation USA to expand underserved
equipment use and safety, as well as courses to
high school students through internship and
provide step-by-step instructions for making a
scholarship programs.
particular creation.
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tools to list for arts and crafts, jewelry making,
enrichment manager for the City of Boul-
robotics, electronics, wood and metal working,
der Library and Arts, said, “We get a range of
computer programing, game development, and
people who just want to dip their toe in with
more. Basically, if you can dream it, chances are
step-by-step instruction, as well as folks who
TinkerMill has the tools to help you make it.
can make full-scale furniture and art pieces.
In addition to tool access, members say the
We’ve had at least 10 patents filed and over 70
greatest aspect of this makerspace is collabo-
businesses started out of the creations people
ration. The wide variety of projects from arts
make at BLDG 61.”
to business to technology aid in the collab-
Lafayette Library has a mini-makerspace, Studio 775. While it has limited hours and lacks the vast array of tools at the Boulder library, it’s a handy place to take advantage of access to Welding a work of art at TinkerMill.
devices like a Cricut electronic cutter, a CNC router, a 3-D printer and basic robotics tools. The Louisville library doesn’t have a unique name for its makerspace, but they have several items which can inspire creativity and aid in creations, including a 3-D printer and kidfriendly tools to learn basic programming and coding. They also have tools for crafting, like a Cricut and sewing machine, and camera equipment, too, some of which you can borrow, including GoPros.
TinkerMill has a woodshop complete with large-scale woodworking equipment.
"The library's mission is to create community access to help people learn, create and connect with culture,” Louisville Technology Librarian Jenni Burke explained. “The makerspace is a perfect way to do that.” The beauty of accessing the resources at the public library is it’s free. If you want to cre-
A group of young girls building with lasercut wood shapes at BLDG 61.
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orative effect. Ron Thomas, executive director and founding member of TinkerMill, reported they have 651 members and that more than 50 businesses have been launched by its users. It’s a nonprofit, 501(c)3, open to the community through a wide variety of classes, but those who want wider access beyond the classroom pay a monthly fee of $50. Other rates are available for organizations, families and students. Smaller makerspaces are available throughout Boulder County that focus on specific creations. Maker General, for example, emphasizes work with textiles and fibers. They offer several classes monthly and sell handmade creations and supplies. Madelife is a makerspace focusing on education for music, audio production, video and photography. They offer regular courses, which include access to a variety of electronic audio and video equipment. They also have a gallery displaying works from local artists. Solid State Depot of Boulder and Gizmo Dojo of Broomfield, both nonprofit member-based spaces, offer a variety of tools and friendly people for any beginner or experienced maker.
ate something on your own time without the
Regardless of your need or even if you don’t
limitations of a library, there are several maker-
yet know your needs, a makerspace can help
spaces in the area that can help you do just that.
you create and expand your vision. Cities are
The largest local makerspace, and one of
embracing these makerspaces, as they offer
the larger ones in the country, is TinkerMill in
value to residents and an increased potential
Longmont. It began out of a meetup group dur-
for startup companies sprouting in areas with
ing the summer of 2013, when like-minded in-
an active makerspace community.
dividuals pooled some money, rented space and
Whether you want to build your own robot
started making stuff. It has grown to an area
or weave a potholder, there is a place nearby
with more than 1,300 square feet and too many
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PEOPLE / Rachel Cheetham
Talking Space
Rachel Cheetham is regional director for the U.S. government’s new defense technology accelerator office—MD5.
anyone who would listen and many people who wouldn’t.
❞ –RACHEL CHEETHAM, ABOUT HER ROLE IN PROMOTING THE DREAM CHASER SPACECRAFT
BY AMANDA MILLER
Poised on Flagstaff Mountain’s rock rim at Sunrise Amphitheater in Boulder—where she got engaged—Rachel Cheetham reflects on her 20s. She overlooks her alma mater below and the Louisville tech park beyond, where she launched her career. As former chief of staff for Sierra Nevada
interest of national security. Now a regional director for the U.S. government’s new Department of Defense technology accelerator office—MD5—she’s uniting techstrapped military units with problem solvers in the industry.
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Corporation’s (SNC) space industry operations
Her introduction to space came in an unlikely
in Louisville, a lot of her job amounted to talk-
place, New Mexico State University in Las Cru-
ing to people—at events, in meetings—building
ces. As an intern with the New Mexico Space
confidence within the global space industry
Grant Consortium, she organized VIP speakers
that the comparatively small company could
for an annual symposium and knew she had
carry off a big NASA contract.
landed in a good spot.
Looking out across the plains and all along the Front Range, she thinks about how she’ll
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“Little did I know I was getting myself into the rest of my life,” Cheetham recalled.
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Rachel Cheetham makes a career of connecting space entrepreneurs with military stakeholders
The undergrad majoring in international business also interned for the International Astronautical Federation, but after college—without a technical degree—she wasn’t interested in continuing with the space industry and decided to take whatever job she could get. Yet a connection in Colorado—a symposium VIP and thenhead of SNC’s space division—came through with an offer: Start out as executive assistant and help spread the word about the Dream Chaser spacecraft, a successor to the space shuttle.
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“I literally talked to anyone who would listen and many people who wouldn’t,” she said. After a series of contract wins and defeats, the team brought home a historic deal—a six-mission deal to fly an autonomous Dream Chaser, carrying only cargo, to the International Space Station and back. The first is scheduled to launch atop a rocket in 2020.
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PEOPLE / Wynn Walent
Making a Difference in Haiti Wynn Walent stands with residents of Petit Trou de Nippes
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Wilda Alexandre, shown here in her garden with her two children, is a community health worker, farmer and longtime friend and partner of Colorado Haiti Project in Petit Trou.
▼ Rica Joassaint, shown here with her daughter Djoumia, is a Petit Trou community leader specifically focused on entrepreneurship and artisan work in the community.
As part of his mission with the Colorado Haiti Project (CHP), Lafayette resident Wynn Walent works with dozens of doctors, teachers and other volunteers who travel with him a few times a year to Haiti. In a pre-trip training session, he tells people what to expect—they’ll be in a very remote, rural place; the accommodations will be sparse; and mosquito nets will quickly become their most essential accessory. He also shares what not to expect. “We aren’t going there to ‘save’ Haiti,” Walent
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listen first. We support the local systems, the local vision and the local leaders.” For example, when medical professionals visit with him, the group doesn’t operate stand-alone clinics. Rather, they support and assist the existing local clinic and help fund and train community health workers that are part of that locally led system. Similarly, CHP’s agricultural program volunteers arrive with a desire to help, but they also learn about what works in Haiti and its unique challenges. Walent’s own journey to Haiti happened in a
said. “We’re going there to learn, to listen and to
somewhat unexpected way. In late 2009, he was
have meaningful conversations. Yes, we’re going
finishing a stint at a boarding school in Peru
there to help how we can and share what we know,
where he was working in communications and
but it’s with a lot of humility and an eagerness to
teaching music classes with a different nonprofit
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organization. About to head back to the U.S. for graduate school, his plans were put on hold by the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010. Walent’s organization asked him to head to Haiti to help with relief efforts there, an assignment that was supposed to last about two months—he ended up staying there for two-and-a-half years. When Walent left Haiti in 2012 and moved to Colorado to be closer to family, he brought with him a new purpose and a deep love of Haiti and its people. “I was struck by the beauty of the landscape,” he said, “and I was blown away by the talent, courage and devotion of Haitian parents, and the Haitian people in general. It’s a place of need, yes, but the people are so gracious and welcoming, generous of spirit, creative and hardworking.”
Wynn Walent (right) with Guilot and Genevieve, two local leaders that the Colorado Haiti Project supports. Guilot is the administrator on campus and Genevieve is a teacher.
Walent joined CHP in early 2017 after orado-based nonprofit founded in 1989 by three Episcopal priests—two Coloradans and one Haitian—that operates a school in Petit Trou. The school currently serves 325 students pre-K to ninth grade with a focus on agriculture and programs in entrepreneurship and girls’ empowerment. The main school building suffered damage from the 2010 earthquake and subsequent storms, and CHP, with local leadership, is working to redesign the campus with long-term progress in mind. Walent makes six one- or two-week treks to Haiti each year to assist at the school (see “A Message from Wynn Walent” at right), and he says that new visitors are always welcome. “People here can learn a lot from the
A Message from Wynn Walent, Executive Director, Colorado Haiti Project “It’s rare to find a story about Haiti that doesn’t follow its official name with its unofficial moniker: ‘The Poorest Country in the Western Hemisphere.’ While it’s true there is enormous need in Haiti, a narrative focusing only on poverty, disaster or dysfunction does a great disservice to the people of Haiti and to anyone seeking to understand our hemisphere. Haiti is an extraordinary nation; birthplace of the first free black republic, a place with a singular and revolutionary history, which despite countless obstacles and seemingly insurmountable challenges, continues to offer witness to the greatest potential of the human spirit. For the past 30 years, a group of Coloradans has been traveling to one small city in rural Haiti, Petit Trou de Nippes. Why rural Haiti? Across the planet there is a trend towards urbanization—people abandoning rural areas and deeply rooted agricultural traditions for overburdened cities, seeing factories and urban life as the only chance to earn an income. In Haiti, this has occurred with tragic results and dangerous overcrowding. Petit Trou de Nippes, a five-hour drive from Port-au-Prince, is a small city of 30,000, roughly the size of Lafayette. After 30 years of work in Petit Trou, the Colorado Haiti Project has developed long-term relationships that allow for deep and direct impact. We invest in education, farming, girls’ empowerment, community health, jobs creation and more, all through local leadership. Our partners have shown that with support and investment, their small city can be an example of what’s possible in Haiti. Local leaders are striving to build a community with strong local food systems and community health programs, a place where there is schooling for children and job opportunities for parents. We are privileged to know the people of Petit Trou, and we are honored to stand with them.”
people of Haiti,” he said. “There is such strength, such community. When people visit they also see how a relatively small investment can make a big difference when it reaches local hands.” And, of course, he hopes people come back to Colorado eager to spread the word about what they saw and what they learned. ■
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Can’t Travel to Haiti? Here’s How to Help Right at Home Haitian paintings and other works of art are often on display (and for sale) at a number of venues across Boulder County, including the Rayback Collective, 2775 Valmont Road. Dec. 2: Rayback hosts “Haiti for the Holidays,” an open house and holiday artisan fair from 4:30-8 p.m. Jan. 11: Wynn Walent and Paul Beaubrun – Songs & Stories; A Night for Haiti benefiting the Colorado Haiti Project, 8 p.m. at The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St. April 28: CHP presents its annual fundraiser, “Evening for Haiti.” Email info@coloradohaitiproject. org for more info.
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PEOPLE / Amal Easton Professor (as black-belt head instructors are often called) Amal Easton demonstrates a technique during training at one of his eight Easton Training Centers.
and relocated from the East Coast to rural New Mexico, where they started their family with virtually no income. When Easton was 2 years old, they built a small adobe home and lived there until moving to Santa Fe when he was old enough to begin school. Throughout Easton’s youth, the family lived in a poor, white-minority area where kids bullied him, called him names and attempted to steal his bike, among other things. His parents enrolled their smaller-than-average son in Muay Thai, a form of martial arts, as a defense strategy. With little extra spending money from Mom and Dad, Easton fostered an entrepreneurial spirit on the streets of Santa Fe, where he spent a lot of unaccompanied time. By age 8, he’d learned to ask for work so he could afford to buy the things he wanted. He continued to study martial arts, and began teaching them at age 12. He also discovered a passion
Amal Easton’s successful pursuit of happiness BY CAMILLE WILSON
A tale of adventure, Amal Easton’s life story is an inspiring reminder that personal drive and passion can create opportunities and shape one’s future. In 1998, Easton moved to Boulder to launch his first Brazilian jiujitsu (BJJ) academy on a $5,000 loan. He had to convince a landlord to let him rent the space, and he lived in a closet there while showering at the neighboring gym. From this modest beginning, Easton Training Center has grown to include a variety of training options at eight locations across the Denver metro area. “People may look at where I am now and think it was handed to me, but that was not the case,” said Easton.
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His industrious and outgoing nature led him to take advantage of each 10-minute conversation with strangers on a ski chairlift—a handy people skill that has paid off for Easton. “You meet some very interesting people in those short conversations,” he said. “And you never know what you might learn.” Easton moved to Telluride fresh out of high school—after bouncing from school to school, public and private, and skipping a grade—in order to ski as much as possible. He was only 16.
A Roundabout Journey After leaving home, Easton had found happiness attending one semester of college per year while working restaurant jobs, traveling, kayaking, skiing and hang gliding the rest of the year. By his mid-20s, however, he realized that many ski instructors and bartenders he knew in their 40s and 50s didn’t seem to enjoy
Growing Up Quick
life overall. It was time to make a change, so
Born in a teepee, Easton’s story has humble beginnings. His
he enrolled in acupuncture school as a means
college-educated parents removed themselves from the grid
to pay for his growing martial arts habit.
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endeared him to Gracie, and Easton trained with the family and others for more than
his training to the next level was to go to
three years. He was the seventh person to
its birthplace: the Gracie family in Rio de
receive a black belt from Renzo Gracie—a
Janeiro. While he was bartending in a high-
true testament to his tenacity, entrepre-
end Santa Fe restaurant to save enough
neurial spirit and sense of adventure.
money for this adventure, a Brazilian tele-
Today, Easton shares his love of BJJ,
vision celebrity happened to visit his bar.
Muay Thai and mixed martial arts through
He showed her around town, and by the
his eight training centers in Boulder and
end of her visit she offered to help him. She
around the Denver metro area. “I’ve been
provided housing for his first few days in
teaching since I was that little 12-year-
her country and initiated important con-
old martial arts instructor, and I’ve always
nections, including some that helped him
loved seeing the glimmer in someone’s eyes
get an acupuncture practice started.
when they learn something new—suddenly
By 1995, after three grueling years of
His first day training at the Gracie Barra
being able to do something they couldn’t
school, he was training in mixed martial
Academy, legendary competitor and in-
do before,” said Easton. “I really believe in
arts daily and had become obsessed with
structor Renzo Gracie himself—a star in
what we’re doing here.”
then-little-known BJJ. He was drawn to the
Brazil by any definition—approached him.
Forever pursuing happiness, Easton still
practice because of its strategic nature re-
Gracie expressed his gratitude and admi-
enjoys a good adventure and is passing
quiring mental focus.
ration for Easton having traveled so far to
this passion along to his two children, Ella
“It’s like playing chess with your whole
learn directly from his family. Soon after, as
and Nash, through travel and adventure.
body,” said Easton. “If your opponent is
luck would have it, Gracie needed help with
Recent outings included a surf trip to Rio
skilled and you’re not, you’re going to get
a hand injury, and Easton pulled out his
and mountain biking in British Columbia.
destroyed, so there’s a lot of challenge and
acupuncture needles and worked on him
Next up? Skiing in Japan.
always more to learn.”
right on the mat at the academy. The help
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Living the dream, indeed. n
PHOTO COURTESY AMAL EASTON
Easton teamed up with a friend who runs a free surf/ BJJ program in Rio de Janeiro. He and Perninha (not pictured) surfed with the kids and Easton taught BJJ during the program. Also joining Easton were his two children, Ella Easton (back row, second from the right) and Nash Easton (back row, far right).
At the time, BJJ was not common like today, so Easton decided the best way to take
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“Downtown Skaters” by Sue Norris was awarded the Grand Prize in 2017, as well as first place in the Old Town category. Some of Norris’ other photo entries won third place in the Old Town category and both first and second place in Louisville Roots.
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Prize, and the public gets to help choose a People’s Choice Award. The photo entries are absolutely beautiful to look at, it’s true, but all contest entries are also added to the city’s archived photo collection, helping to preserve images of life in Louisville for future generations. › E nter by Jan. 18 at www.louisvilleco.gov/ lifeinlouisville.
photos are then judged by a panel of professional
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COMMUNITY / Eco-Cycle Interview
The Problem with Plastic Globally, it’s a pollution nightmare. Locally, Eco-Cycle offers solutions and hope.
Ocean-borne plastic waste washes up on the shore of Colon, Panama.
It can be almost weightless, yet tougher than tungsten. You can cover a sandwich, spaceship, house or football field with it—and make it any color you want to dazzle the eye. The one thing you can’t do is get rid of it.
It’s estimated that more than 8.3 billion tons of plastics have been synthesized since the 1950s, the equivalent of roughly a billion elephants. And the curve showing plastic production has rocketed up at an alarming rate in the last two decades.
Created in numerous forms since the late 1800s, a fully synthetic plastic wasn’t invented until 1907 when phenol was combined with formaldehyde to create Bakelite. Various offshoots of this stuff were used somewhat sparingly for decades, and it wasn’t until the early 1960s that plastic use really caught fire. Plastics were all the rage—you name it and plastic was most likely in it.
Against this backdrop, Boulder Magazine wondered about the use and disposal of plastics in our community. We went to learn more from the experts at Eco-Cycle, who generously gave us their time to provide the latest info about the current issues and solutions relating to plastics, both locally and globally.
BY TOM BROCK
The problem with plastics sort of slowly snuck up on the world. People began to realize that it didn’t really GO anywhere. It collected in landfills, clogged rivers, formed floating Texas-sized masses in oceans and dramatically ended up wrapped around whales or jammed up sea turtles’ nostrils. By the time people realized that there was an issue with plastic, it had already become a very serious problem.
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Harlin Savage, Eco-Cycle communications director, and Kate Bailey, Eco-Cycle policy and research director, were interviewed by Tom Brock on Oct. 24, 2018, at the Eco-Cycle offices. Editor’s note: This interview was edited for space. Read the complete interview online at GetBoulder.com.
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Plastic is cool. It can bend but be unbreakable.
Boulder Magazine: Plastic has only been universally used for about 50 years, but we now seem to be acutely aware that we are inundated with it. What are the key issues, as you see them, related to plastic in the environment? Kate Bailey: I think it’s important when we think about plastics to not just look at their use, but also their production. A lot of the impacts from plastics come from the use of fossil
day, and plastic is a part of that. Plastic is more about volume than weight. About 40 to 60 percent of our waste comes from businesses and the rest from households.
BMAG: What does the plastic recycling process involve? Kate: As operator of the Boulder County Recycling Center, Eco-Cycle and the county set the
fuels. Plastics are made from natural gas and oil, so any of the negative
Stacked bales of compressed plastics at the Boulder County Recycling Center operated by Eco-Cycle. The plastics will be sold and recycled into new products.
locally, so everyone has access to those
we associate with
same services.
fossil fuels should be associated with
BMAG: How does recycling in Boulder County compare to other Colorado cities?
plastics. So, to really understand the full impact plastics are
Kate: That’s a great
having, we need to
question. We take for
look at how they’re
then how we throw most of them away and they end up as litter or in the
granted that we have Kate Bailey, Eco-Cycle policy and research director (left), and Harlin Savage, Eco-Cycle communications director (right), talk about the challenges we face in a world full of plastics and how we can make progress toward a circular economy as a solution.
ocean, or TOP PHOTO COURTESY BOULDER COUNTY RECYCLING CENTER; BOTTOM: PHOTO BY ARI MOSCONE, ECO-CYCLE
has single-stream recycling and can tubs, plastic jars that can be recycled
or health effects
they’re used and
Every community in Boulder County accept the same plastic bottles, plastic
environmental
produced, then how
guidelines for what can be recycled.
not recycled. Harlin Savage: At the other end of that, one thing to consider is that all the plastic that we’ve ever created still exists. Plastic is not truly biodegradable. It eventually breaks down in the ocean, or when it’s exposed to the elements, into smaller and smaller pieces, but it never goes away. So the fact that we are continuing to generate hundreds of millions of tons of plastic … that accumulates over time, and that’s why we have a very significant problem right now,
curbside recycling, curbside composting. Most communities in the country do not. There are only about 200 communities in the country that have curbside compost, so that puts us in a pretty select few, and curbside recycling is widely available across the U.S., but in most communities, you have to ask for it and you have to pay more for it. For example, in some of Colorado’s biggest cities—Aurora, Colorado Springs, Lakewood—curbside recycling is not automatically provided like it is in Boulder. Residents
so that’s something for people to keep in mind. That plastic item
have to pick up the phone, find a trash company, say, “I want
that you bought, it may morph, but it’s never going to go away. It’s
recycling. I’m willing to pay a few dollars more,” and then they
never going to completely biodegrade.
get it. Studies have found that just providing it automatically
BMAG: How much plastic waste is generated in Boulder County compared to other cities? Kate: What we generate locally here in Boulder County is not really any different than what’s generated in other communities
next to trash—you get more participation.
BMAG: How do you keep up with the huge volume of plastic waste? Kate: I would say the volume of the material is not so much a
across the country, so we’re pretty standard. One thing that’s
challenge. The economics are the bigger challenge for us. One
good to know is Colorado is one of the most wasteful states in
of the reasons recycling struggles in Colorado is because we
the country. We generate a lot more trash than other states.
have some of the cheapest landfills in the country. On the Front
We generate on average, about 8 pounds of trash per person per
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It’s so important to NEVER put your recyclables in plastic bags — just put them right in the bin. This machine (left), the corrugated cardboard screen, is used to sort larger cardboard pieces. When plastic bags are present, they ball up around the machine causing big problems (right).
landfill. The national average is $50 a ton, so we are significantly cheaper than the national average. In Denmark and the Netherlands, for example, some of their landfill prices are over $200 a ton. Very little gets sent to a landfill at $200 a ton. Harlin: There is a shift that needs to happen in terms of looking at these materials, not as waste, but as valuable resources. Colorado is one of the most wasteful states in the nation. We have a 12 percent recycling rate statewide, and that
BMAG: What types of plastics do you accept? Are some more valuable than others? Kate: Eco-Cycle likes to talk about the shape of the material
translates to, you know, we are burying valuable materials—glass,
in terms of plastics recycling. We recycle plastic bottles, plastic
aluminum, cardboard—in landfills every year that are valued
tubs, plastic jars and plastic jugs, really focusing on those shapes.
at upwards of $250 million, so we’re throwing money away,
That’s not all plastics—we don’t take hoses, we don’t take kiddie
basically, by landfilling all of these materials.
pools, we don’t take Barbie dolls, and we get everything plastic thrown at us. Our biggest challenge, the biggest thing we do not
BMAG: How are current market conditions impacting recycling economics? Kate: For many of us at home, recycling is, you know, we put
want in your recycling bin is plastic bags. They get tangled in our equipment, we cannot recycle them if you give them to us in your recycle bin. If you bring them to the CHaRM (Center for
it in the bin and it goes away. We don’t see it. But the reason
Hard to Recycle Materials), if you bring them to a grocery store,
recycling works is because we’re able to collect those materials
they get recycled. We cannot take them through the single-
and sell them to a company that makes new products out of
stream process.
them. Having a buyer on the other side is fundamental, which is Recycling over the last 10 years or so has really become more
BMAG: So plastic grocery bags, clothing bags, baggies, soft plastics—not for you, right?
global, so your materials might be going as far as China. What we
Kate: Yeah, plastic film. They’re actually very recyclable and
would like to see is more local recycling markets. Coors is a great
very valuable. The challenge is they can’t get wet or dirty, so we
example: your glass gets recycled into glass bottles right down
really have to collect them through a different stream. We have to
the road at Coors. And we have a new company coming in called
collect them in a different method, because once they get thrown
ReWall that’s going to be recycling milk cartons and aseptic
in the truck with everything else, they’re gonna get dirty. I want
cartons, those shelf-stable soup cartons. Eco-Cycle has always tried to prioritize local markets, domestic markets first because we thought it was safer from a business perspective, and because environmentally, we thought it was the right thing to do. (Editor’s note: For more info on the economics of global recycling see the online version of this interview at GetBoulder.com)
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the reason why we take some things and don’t take other things.
to come back to your question: Are some plastics more valuable
their bags? We’re seeing that a lot around the world as well. The
than others? We’re all familiar with seeing those numbers on the
EU has now said all plastics must be recyclable or compostable
plastics, the one through sevens. We really try to steer people
or reusable by 2030. So unfortunately, meanwhile our hands in
toward number one, number two and number five, as being the
Boulder are a little more tied, but there’s certainly a growing
most valuable and also the safest for you to be using, in terms of
global consensus that this is a huge problem.
your health impacts, environmental impacts. We’re starting to do some work in really educating people to avoid the number three, the number six and the number seven plastics. A lot of them can be replaced with a more recyclable plastic. The number six is polystyrene, which has a lot of health impacts in its production, so those three, six and seven are really the ones we’re focusing on. Let’s move these to something that’s more recyclable, safer for the environment. Let’s make a better product.
BMAG: Do you have any info on the success of Boulder’s plastic bag fee? Kate: The city reported an almost 70 percent decrease in overall bag use once the fee went into place, so people were clearly not taking bags or bringing their own reusable bags, or some stores switched to cardboard boxes, so we definitely saw that that fee had an immediate and lasting impact on reducing bag use.
Moving Beyond Recycling BMAG: There are two issues with the bad plastic. You can’t recycle it, and the manufacturing process and materials are more hazardous to health. Harlin: Kate mentioned number six polystyrene. We have known for quite some time that this is a hazardous material. It’s made with benzene and styrene. It’s very hazardous to the workers producing it, and there are also concerns that foodgrade containers, when you put a hot beverage or a hot food in that, that those chemicals can leach out. Eco-Cycle is working with Environment Colorado on a statewide ban of food-grade polystyrene containers. So, as an example, if people in Boulder are concerned, they can take action by going to our website and signing our pledge to “ban the foam.”
BMAG: Speaking of banning plastics, Colorado law says you can’t ban plastics. True? Harlin: There is a thing called plastic preemption. In the mid’90s, as part of a bill that dealt with encouraging state agencies to use more recyclable materials, two sentences were inserted that say that municipalities in Colorado may neither require nor prohibit the use of plastics. That’s the plastic preemption. So, technically, local communities cannot ban plastic products in Colorado. The state could, hence the polystyrene ban I was mentioning earlier. That would be a state-level action. Kate: Meanwhile, across the country, we’re seeing a lot of communities banning disposable plastics. While they’re looking at a ban, they’re also looking at how do we create more
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BMAG: What else is new for Eco-Cycle’s plastic recycling? Kate: Guidelines have recently changed. We installed some new equipment at the BCRC, so we were able to expand some of the plastics we are now able to take. We can take five gallon plastic buckets, we can take yogurt tub lids, we can also take the berry, or the clamshell containers, we call them—like the large salad containers. The other question we get a lot from people is about bottle caps. If you have a plastic bottle, the plastic bottle cap should be screwed back on the bottle, and then that gets recycled. Please don’t give us just the cap itself. We’re not able to pull that out. Mixing materials is also a problem. If it’s a glass bottle with a plastic lid, we can’t take those together, but as long
as it’s like your soda bottle—plastic bottle, plastic lid—empty it out, screw it back on, and we can recycle that.
BMAG: How have market conditions changed what you do with plastics that may or may not be attractive to the marketplace? Kate: That’s a great question. It gets to the point that we’re looking at recycling as the solution to help with plastics, but we’re just responding to all these products that manufacturers are throwing at us. To be honest, of all the plastics ever made, only nine percent have ever been recycled, so we are not able to keep up with demand. We will never be able to recycle all plastics. That should not be the goal. The plastics that you give us in the bin, if they’re what we ask for, they get recycled, 100 percent. We need to be looking at the manufacturers who are making all these products. How are they helping in the recycling process? They need to be buying these products back. We need a place to be able to sell them.
BMAG: How does Eco-Cycle encourage a change in how plastics are made and used? Harlin: Eco-Cycle is about building zero-waste communities, and when we talk about zero waste, we tend to focus on downstream solutions to our waste problem, and a downstream solution is recycling.
❝ Our oceans are filling up with plastic particles. Is this really the future we want?
❞ –KATE BAILEY Eco-Cycle policy and research director
But we really also need to be focusing on upstream—what are we creating in the first place? What are we allowing to be created? What kinds of materials are manufacturers using? We would argue for significantly greater producer responsibility in the U.S. so that when you’re manufacturing your product, you’re not only looking at does it work as intended? Is it attractive? We would like manufacturers to also be looking at can it be reused? How long does it last? Can it be recycled? Can it be composted? Kate: We want to build toward a circular economy. We want materials to be kept in the loop. So we’re also … you know, plastics are a very hot topic right now, which is great, and so, it’s a chance for us to stand up as recyclers and say, “We’re trying to help this problem, but we’re not alone going to solve the problem. Recycling is not the single answer.” There’s a great report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation that lays out a vision of where we can go, and it says 50 percent of plastics could be recycled. Another 30 percent could be redesigned,
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maybe eliminated, those are your straws, things that maybe we don’t need, and then 20 percent could maybe be reused. It lays out a good vision of this as a multiple-pronged approach. This is a great time for us to look at all the plastic problems. Plastic production is supposed to quadruple by 2050. Our oceans are filling up with plastic particles. They’re all over our beaches. Is this really the future we want? This is a great time to say, “Time out, let’s look at the big picture, and make macro-level changes to truly fix our plastic problems.”
BMAG: To Harlin’s point earlier, plastic doesn’t go anywhere. Do we know how bad it is for our health, or is it too early to tell? Kate: I think it’s a little too early to tell, but there’s a lot of indication that it’s not good. One of the problems is not that we’re ingesting these plastic particles, but what we’re seeing in the ocean is that plastic attracts other chemicals that bond to it, and they’re called persistent pollutants, They’re some of your more dangerous, more toxic chemicals. They’re sort of clinging onto the plastic, and then they’re being introduced into the fish or into our bodies, so it’s not just the plastic particle itself, but all the chemicals that are coming with it.
BMAG: So it’s like when a little piece of Styrofoam attracts a bunch of other tiny pieces? Kate: Exactly, we’re watching it move up the food chain in the ocean, and now we’re seeing people ingest it, and we’re still in the early stages of figuring out the research, but we always turn to the precautionary principle, which is basically, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. If this looks like it’s going to be a problem, let’s start acting before we can be sure. Harlin: And just to add to that, we’re talking a lot about the oceans, and that’s incredibly important, and it’s very visible and prominent right now, but you know, we have these small bits of plastic called microplastics here in Boulder County. You take a shirt that’s made out of polyester and run it through the washer which creates friction pulling plastic microfibers from the clothing. Those plastic fibers eventually end up in the wastewater treatment plant. I just wanted to make the point that we’re here in landlocked Boulder, and yes, we have a crisis with our oceans, but we’re also directly affected by these materials. These microplastics are here as well. It’s everywhere.
BMAG: What other issues should we be thinking about? Harlin: Kate mentioned earlier that virtually all plastics are made from oil or natural gas, and the large corporate petrochemical companies, the ExxonMobils of the world, are increasingly getting larger and larger sales and a lot more profit off of what we’re calling unnecessary plastics. The plastic bag was not made because consumers were demanding it. It was made
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Kate: We’re seeing a lot of global focus on circular economy, whether it’s around plastics or whether it’s around climate. How do we use our resources more sustainably? How do we, in a circular economy, keep them moving through? Instead of cutting down trees to make new paper, how do we recycle that paper and use it over and over again? We’re seeing a lot of great initiatives come out of Europe. How do we incentivize companies to do this? How do we design products that we’re going to buy this back, and use again in manufacturing? A great example is the EU required car manufacturers to take their cars back for recycling. BMW took their car back and tried to dismantle it, and they were like, “Oh, there’s all these different types of plastics
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and they’re not labeled!” So they redesigned and they simplified, and there are now three types of plastics. They can dismantle the whole car in three hours because they connected the designer with the end process. We’re
It’s a global problem in need of global action.
seeing a lot of movement in
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that direction. We’ve seen the U.S. Chamber of Commerce embrace circular economy As the single-stream recycling moves through the line, speedy workers pull out anything that’s not paper on its first pass through the recycling center. After this step, the products go through several other sorting machines as well.
because ExxonMobil’s precursor figured out a way to take natural gas feedstocks and make plastic disposable bags out of them.
as the future. I would say
–HARLIN SAVAGE
we’re seeing bright spots
Eco-Cycle communications director
everywhere, which is really fun. We’re seeing a lot of ways that you as a consumer, you
as a recycler, can reduce your plastic use, so we did a plasticfree challenge at Eco-Cycle, so you can find that on our website.
BMAG: Reports say the new money being invested in new plastics industries is greater than all that has been invested to date. True? Harlin: TThe Center for International Environmental Law, based in Washington, D.C., has done a series of reports on plastic throughout the entire life cycle. One report examined the corporate leaders and found that they are planning to invest about $164 billion over the next five years or so, to build new or expand existing facilities, some 264 in total.
So you learn about what you can do in your own life, and we also encourage people to look at, what’s that next step? What can you do at your work or your school or your church to replace some of these plastics? Then how can you go farther, and how do you talk to your local city council about a plastic bag fee, or helping ban Styrofoam at the state level. So each one of us has an opportunity to create change in our individual life and then ripple out throughout the community and kind of find out that role, and we’re seeing so much momentum globally around all of this. It’s super exciting.
certain amount of plastic production that we may not even want.
Solutions For The Future BMAG: You mentioned the circular economy model. How does that pertain to plastics?
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BMAG: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is behind the circular economy model? Wow! Kate: Yeah. Again, they’re looking at the business opportunity. They’re looking at the direction the world is going. The U.S. can be a leader or the U.S. can be a follower.
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Once that infrastructure is in place, we may have locked in a
BMAG: To sum up, I’d like to ask you both what you think the most immediate threat is from plastic, and to follow up with how optimistic you are that solutions will be achieved. Harlin: In what time frame?
BMAG: Pick your own.
to replace plastics, to researchers at CSU trying to figure out how to take these polymers, these long chains of molecules that make up the plastics and turn them back into their basic elements. In Boulder, for example, we’ve got people who have started companies so you don’t have to use your Ziploc plastic bag anymore, who are making substitutes that you can store
Kate: I feel like we’ve covered the plastics problem, and I
your fruits, vegetables and leftovers in. There are cloths that
feel you have a good understanding of the fact that it’s global.
are made with beeswax and other natural materials. That part
I mean, it’s in our oceans, it’s in our health, it’s in our food, it’s
is exciting, and it’s very disaggregated; they’re happening
affecting our climate, I mean, as National Geographic put it, this
organically. People are very committed, and that gives me
may be more important than climate change. It’s hard-pressed
hope. I think that’s needed when we’re talking about making
to say that there’s one thing that rises above the rest, yet I’m
significant changes in our economies and moving towards a
also optimistic in that we’re talking about this, and we’re having
truly circular economy. n
serious conversations at, maybe not in this country at the level we would like, but certainly in other countries at the highest level about how we’re going to move away from this. And it is a global problem, and it is going to need that sort of global action. I find
Where did you get that?!!
it really encouraging how quickly it’s grabbed people’s attention. I think the discussion and the pace of the discussion gives me hope that we are going to take a really hard look at how we use plastics in general and start to change the direction. Harlin: I would echo that this is a global problem where we have an opportunity to come together to solve it, and it’s not just an environmental problem. It’s a social-justice problem. I mean, you look at communities in Southeast Asia that are basically living in plastic landfills. It’s horrible, but good things are coming out of it. At the global level is this new group called Break Free from Plastics, and I would encourage people to check that out. We have communities in Southeast Asia, for example, that are taking the brunt of the impact. We have groups in the U.S. that are producing a lot of the natural gas and producing a lot of the materials to begin with that are unnecessary and wasteful and problematic and perhaps ending up on these beaches in Southeast Asia. There’s tremendous energy around this. There are thousands of organizations, not just individuals, that are participating in Break Free from Plastics, and Eco-Cycle is part of this effort in the U.S.
BMAG: So, the bad news is there’s a problem. The good news is there are solutions being worked on. Kate: The bad news is it’s a big problem. Harlin: It’s a big big big problem.
BMAG: Anything else you’d like to add? Harlin: Human beings have tremendous ingenuity. If people, manufacturers and corporations get the right set of incentives in place, which we don’t have now, at least not in the U.S., we can unleash the creativity to solve this problem. We have everything from people trying to figure out how to use hemp
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D E S T I N AT I O N L A F A Y E T T E
A Fish in Water Jessie Olson and family on vacation in the San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado.
BY TANYA ISHIKAWA
“Thank you, river, for the water!” exclaimed 3-year-old Margot, as water flowed from the faucet while she washed her hands. “Hey mom, save some water for the fish,” the toddler warned mother Jessie Olson when it was her turn to wash. Olson was delighted. As executive director at Lefthand Watershed Oversight Group
got’s appreciation of water; she has a great
vately owned, rather than public, like along
sense of water stewardship.”
most other creeks impacted by the floods,
In 2015, Olson, with a master’s in environmental planning, began her career at LWOG. The organization was founded in 2003 to assist with mine reclamation work in the headwaters of the watershed near Jamestown and Ward. For 10 years, the main activity was water sampling, which was managed with just one part-time employee and a $20,000 annual budget.
(LWOG), her job goes beyond scientific
After the 2013 floods, new stakeholder
analysis of the watershed and restoration of
coalitions were created to develop a mas-
creeks and riparian areas. She also oversees
ter plan for recovery. LWOG was identi-
the production of educational programs for
fied as the entity to help carry out the
all ages and the development of a commu-
plan in its watershed, and Olson helped
nity of watershed stewards.
assemble and manage a $9 million budget
“One of the easiest things you can do to
for restoration projects aimed at protect-
educate children is talk about where your
ing human life and safety, improving in-
water comes from in your house. Most of
stream ecology and reducing erosion and
our water on the Front Range comes from
bank instability.
the Colorado River, and some comes from
Her job has been complex, not only sci-
creeks,” said Olson. “Teaching about this
entifically but also socially and politically,
has really worked well in developing Mar-
as most of the land along the creek is pri-
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such as the St. Vrain. “It was a huge effort,” Olson admitted. “I’ve worked with 100 landowners so far.” Mark Schueneman, a property owner who was asked to join the LWOG Board, said Olson’s knowledge of recovery efforts, patience and soft-spoken demeanor Jessie Olson’s daughter, Margot, volunteering at a planting event.
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Jessie Olson makes a life of knowing water, and she’s passing it along to her next generation
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Jessie Olson in her front yard in Lafayette.
seemed to gain the respect of the landowners, design engineers, excavation companies and government agencies. “Everyone had Jessie's phone number—everyone,” Schueneman recalled. “Halfway into the project, she knew most all of the landowners’ names and their dogs’ names, when they were on vacation and what they did for a living. What's mindboggling to me is there were many other groups besides ours in the watershed that she was working with. She guided the recovery ship with an even keel and a temperament to match.” With the first round of major projects completed, Olson is now starting on a new set of projects on a $2 million budget. She recently secured a grant for an adaptive management plan to keep streams resilient and completed a regional stream stewardship and recovery handbook in collaboration with multiple watersheds. Olson finds it hard not to bring her work home and easy to bring her daughter to work events. Margot’s been volunteering for the watershed and the city of Lafayette since she was about 2 years old. She loves planting grasses and trees, and building fish and bird habitats. “We definitely spend a lot of time outside as a family. The access to trails and nature is so great here,” said the 37-yearold, who has been an avid trail runner since she was in high school. “We really like going to Waneka Lake Park near our house and LaVern Johnson Park in Lyons.” They love sitting along St. Vrain Creek looking at rocks and talking about whether they see “a lot or a little bit” of creatures in the water. Every spring, when the runoff from the snowmelt causes creeks to swell, they stop at bridges to see how powerful and dynamic the rivers and creeks have become. ■ Winter | Spring 2018-19
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BUSINESS / e-bike of COLORADO
Pick Your Pedal Power e-bike of COLORADO aims to change the way we commute and recreate BY AMANDA MCCRACKEN
With just over a year in business, electric bicycle retailer
Left to right: James McIntyre, Pete Castiglione and Randy Caranci.
“But how are you getting to work?” asked owner Randy Caranci. “By car? Now that’s cheating.”
e-bike of COLORADO is helping Boulder County residents recon-
The Nuts and Bolts
sider their relationship with play, exercise and the outdoors. Cus-
E-bikes are broken down into three classes. Classes one and two
tomers unfamiliar with the electric bike concept often enter the
are governed at 20 mph, but class two has the option of using a
Louisville shop a bit skeptical, but upon a test ride, even endur-
throttle button that propels the rider forward without pedaling.
ance athletes may appreciate a little “pedal assistance” rather than
Class three e-bikes are governed at 28 mph and are intended to
grimacing up the steep hills along Coal Creek Trail.
be ridden only on the roads.
“E-bikes aren’t replacing bikes,” manager Pete Castiglione said. “They’re replacing couches and cars.”
e-bike of COLORADO carries all types of bikes, including tricycles, hybrids, cruisers, fat tire, foldable, mountain and road bikes,
Electric bikes are neither scooters nor motorcycles. They are
from $999 to $8,999. Not sure which might be right for you? Test
hybrid bicycles propelled by both the power you provide in your
one out: e-bike of COLORADO offers Thursday evening (seasonal)
Randy Caranci and James McIntyre working in e-bike of COLORADO’s shop.
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legs and the motor. Critics of e-bikes say riders are cheating.
and Sunday morning group rides. Bring your own bike or borrow
mountain bikers are beginning to realize they can get more laps
one for free. And, of course, test rides are always free.
in downhill with the pedal assistance e-bikes offer. They don’t
The first U.S. patent on an e-bike was in the 1890s, but only in recent years has technology created much lighter, longer-lasting batteries. On average, an e-bike can go 50 miles before it needs to be recharged, and most e-bikes are fully charged within four hours.
have to rely on a chairlift or wear themselves out early on in their workout climbing back up the steep hill. “It puts the fun back into cycling,” said McIntyre, who bought his sister an e-bike. After five knee surgeries, biking just didn’t seem like an option
Many customers worry the weight of the battery will make the
for her. With an e-bike, McIntyre says, she’s actually getting out
bike too heavy. Caranci says that once customers try it out, they
and riding. If she gets to a hill she doesn’t think her knee will allow
realize the advantages of powerful motor assistance outweigh the
her to climb, she simply hits the throttle button and the e-bike
few extra pounds of battery weight. He often recommends cus-
accelerates without her needing to pedal.
tomers ride the e-bike every day for about three weeks to help
Caranci is excited by the potential to reach different people in
the battery last longer. This breaking-in period isn’t to benefit the
the community with e-bikes. He spoke of one customer who has
battery—it’s for the rider! The more fit the rider, the longer the
Parkinson’s disease: “When he returned from his test ride, he was
battery will last.
so excited. In fact, he was verbally more articulate.” Another cus-
Not Just for Commuting E-bikes make it possible to spend time outdoors with loved ones of varying ages and abilities. Customers are buying or renting e-bikes in order to keep up with friends and family. For instance, visitors from a lower elevation may want to spend the day outside exploring town. Locals could get in a workout on a traditional bike while the guests ride alongside on a rented e-bike with the pedal-assist setting at its highest level. One e-bike category exploding in sales is e-mountain bikes, says James McIntyre, the store’s e-bike mechanist. Downhill
tomer who is too blind to pass a driving test still sees well enough to ride his e-bike to work. Are you curious about e-bikes but not sure you want to invest in the purchase? Follow the shop’s tagline, and “Just try it!” n
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BUSINESS / Little Bird
Little Bird Is Perched to Please Niwot’s menagerie of hand-selected art and gifts will have you singing its praises BY AMANDA MCCRACKEN PHOTOS BY LADD FORDE PHOTOGRAPHY
Top: Little Bird Boutique and Gallery owners, Liz Gould and Bruce Rabeler.
Members of the Canadian folk band, The
catalog and a fairy garden. That’s Little Bird. And
Be Good Tanyas, were right when they penned the
you’re sure to find something you love for yourself
Below: Little Bird’s storefront on Second Ave. in Niwot.
lyric, “The littlest birds sing the prettiest songs.”
or a friend: home décor, jewelry, clothing, statio-
A menagerie on Niwot’s historic main drag, Little
nery, accessories and more.
Bird is half gallery, half boutique and 100 percent
The company’s visionary, Liz Gould, says she and
harmonious. Imagine a cross between a Sundance
her husband, Bruce Rabeler, find unique pieces by going directly to small artists rather than typical trade shows. Their pieces range from delicate calla lily-inspired earrings handpicked on their trip to Mallorca, Spain, to leather bracelets adorned with semiprecious stones they discovered on a trip to San Francisco. The store’s old brick walls are warmed with decorative angel wings and mosaiclike watercolor paintings of animals by Albuquerque artist Travis Bruce Black. A stand of locally made handbags by Maruca Design perches in the adjacent room. The colorful Johnny Was clothing collection combined with the Liberty boots provide a bohomeets-cowgirl style that matches the Patty Griffin and Indigo Girls streaming from the speakers. In
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Little Bird’s old brick walls frame the colorful clothing collections.
the “lotion potion” back room, you’ll find pampering gifts such as lavender-filled sachets, locally handmilled soaps and whimsical greeting cards from German artist Catrin Welz-Stein. Gould makes jewelry designed with Southwest colors like turquoise and deep reds. Little birds adorn metal pieces made by her husband, who specializes in photographing macro-botanicals. For five years before opening the shop, the couple traveled the local mountain art show circuit selling
LITTLE BIRD
their work. It was at these shows,
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Gould says, where they met a variety of great artists. The spark for Little Bird was lit: “We began wondering if we could start our own store featuring these artists.” Seven years ago, Little Bird began in one room and has now
commercial hub of Pearl Street, doesn’t discourage customers from finding them or returning to shop. “We have loyal out-of-towners who make their annual trip to Little Bird,” said Gould. They might be coming to find the newest lotion bar made by Fort Collins-based company Queen of the Meadow. Or maybe they’ve come to add a new piece of art to their garden, like wooden wind chimes designed by Colorado Artist Cynthia White with wood
expanded to four in its home on Second Avenue
she finds river kayaking. No matter how far they travel, customers are sure to
in Niwot. Being out in Niwot, away from the
be delighted by the flock of treasures for feathering their nests. ■
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BUSINESS / Uniquely Cats
Barbara SlackBowden and Dr. Fern Slack, right, are co-founders of Boulder’s sole felineonly veterinary clinic.
Opposite page: Dr. Fern Slack conducts an exam on the floor to help her patient feel secure, reducing stress.
Scaredy Cats No More Boulder’s feline-only veterinary clinic is keeping the dogs away so the cats can play “Even in vet school, most lectures are all about dogs, and then
et owners all know the fear and uncertainty of realizing
at the end you get a little bit about cats,” Slack said, “and most of
their animal is sick. It can be hard to determine what’s
the time, that information is questionable at best.”
wrong and whether it’s serious enough to warrant a trip
Slack’s
sister-in-law,
Barbara
Slack-Bowden,
cofounded
to the vet. According to Dr. Fern Slack, cofounder of
Uniquely Cats and is the hospital administrator. She points out
Uniquely Cats Veterinary Center, cats can be especially difficult to
how difficult it can be to perform a good exam and accurately
diagnose because of their evolutionary position on the food chain. “Cats are predators, but they’re also small prey, and small prey animals all obey one behavioral rule: If you’re sick, you don’t act sick until
assess a cat’s health in most veterinary clinics where the cats are stressed by the other animals present. “It’s much worse if they can see, hear and smell dogs around them,” she said.
you absolutely cannot hide it anymore,” explained Slack, a veterinary
She also calls attention to the unrealistic expectation that vet-
physician who has worked solely with felines since 1993. “The minute
erinarians must know everything about cats, dogs, pigs, horses,
you act sick in the wild, you have a target on your back.”
No Dogs Allowed Slack’s narrow field of study enabled her to break away from the canine-heavy focus of the veterinary world. She says dogs are the subjects of most veterinary science and then their results are applied to cats, even though the two could not be more physiologically different.
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chickens, guinea pigs, snakes and all of these different animals, whereas human doctors spend years studying just one species. Slack and Slack-Bowden knew they could provide better care for felines in a clinic that treated cats and only cats. They partnered with Animal Arts to design the floorplan of their feline-exclusive clinic, and hired Scott Rodwin’s team at Rodwin Architecture and Skycastle Construction to bring their vision to life. “It was exciting to meet the rigorous technical challenges while giving the space a nonclinical feel,” Rodwin said. “Doctor Slack
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BY SARA BRUSKIN
wanted all her clients (human and feline) to feel as comfortable as if they were
liver problems, think again. Slack says the prescription diets that many
at home.” He incorporated stone,
veterinary clinics sell are not
raw wood and lots of natural light
nutritionally sound for feline
in the design to give it a warm
health, yet the vets are trained
Colorado feel.
to prescribe them. Instead,
Don’t Eat Your Vegetables As beautiful as her clinic is, Slack’s goal is to keep cats in their own homes as much as possible
by
maintaining
their
health with proper nutrition. She says everything they do starts with food, and it really boils down to the fact that cats are obligate carnivores.
Slack recommends cat owners feed a biologically appropriate diet, which can be purchased or made at home. If time constraints require the purchase of prepared food, Slack vouches for Balanced Blends—a Boulder-based company that makes an evolutionarily appropriate diet.
Conscious Cat Owners
“The only thing they eat in the wild is meat—
Even with a great diet, everybody gets sick
mice, snakes, birds, worms, etcetera—not
sometimes, and a cat’s best defense is an in-
plants,” Slack explained. “Plant material is very
formed owner. Slack says cat behaviors to
harmful to cats, and nearly every commercial
watch out for include general lethargy, throw-
cat food in the world is made mostly or entirely
ing up frequently and urinating outside of the
out of plant material. When we switch cats to
litter box. In an effort to educate cat owners on
healthy all-meat diets, 90 percent of what is
everything from vaccines to dental health, she
wrong with them goes away.”
posts informative articles on the Uniquely Cats
If you think your cat doesn’t have that option because they’re on a special diet for heart or
Uniquely Cats Veterinary Center www.uniquelycats.com 303-500-5158 1915 28th St. Boulder, Colo. 80301 Open Mon., Wed. and Fri. 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Tues. 7:30 a.m.– 6:30 p.m. Thurs. and Sat. 8–11 a.m.
website. After 25 years of studying nothing but cats, she knows what she’s talking about. ■
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HISTORY / Cardinal Mill
Cardinal Mill in 1919. Inset: Reframing during a recent phase of reconstruction.
The Making of Cardinal Mill After 20 years of preservation efforts, Cardinal Mill finally makes its debut Less than 20 miles and a half-hour drive
organizations, Boulder County opened the
oday, locals and visitors from
west on Highway 119 from downtown Boul-
around the world travel up Boulder
Cardinal Mill near Nederland for its first
der, the town of Cardinal was a raucous
Canyon to escape the noise, pollu-
hive of activity and its mill was the major
public tour in September. Closed during
T
tion and chaotic atmosphere of the
money generator from 1903 to 1942, pro-
city in search of peace, pure mountain air
cessing silver, gold, lead and tungsten dur-
and uncrowded public lands.
ing different periods. Shuttered when min-
The scene there today is very different from the mining booms of the mid-to-late 1800s and early 1900s, when prospectors rushed to stake their claims in the mountains west of Boulder. Back then, the valleys and slopes of this rich mineral belt were filled with dust and the racket of mining activity, not the least of which were 24-hour-a-day ore milling operations like those at Cardinal Mill.
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ing activity ground to a halt during World War II, the mill was nearly lost as deteriorating retaining walls released waste rock that began crushing the mill’s exterior walls over the decades. But thanks to nearly a million dollars in restoration work, the historic structure now stands as a monument to the area’s heyday, providing a passageway back into mining life.
winter and spring, the county’s newest historical asset will only be accessible by guided tours. While tours at its other hardrock mining landmarks are offered from July to October, tours at the mill are limited to mid-August through October to protect the resident bats. “We can’t visit it quite as much as we would like, due to nesting bats. It’s an important bat habitat so, even when we do visit, we try to be quiet and gentle,” said Sheryl Kippen, cultural history program
After nearly 20 years of historic preser-
coordinator with Boulder County Parks
vation activity by several individuals and
and Open Space. “The public will be able to
PHOTOS COURTESY ALEXANDRA ARMITAGE
TANYA ISHIKAWA
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Cardinal Mill Historical Site Chronology 1872 Cardinal City (old Cardinal) was settled as a camp for the Boulder County Mine and became a honky tonk for the nearby town of Caribou, next to Nederland. 1901 The new town of Cardinal was founded as mining shifted to the Boulder County Tunnel and the Cardinal Mill’s construction started. 1903 Cardinal Mill began operation. 1942 Cardinal Mill ended operation. Visitor Michael Dallin on one of the first tours of the Cardinal Mill.
Left to right: Visitors Frank McGeown, John Healy, Susan Donaldson and Evan Bush look at the inner workings of the restored mill.
enter the upper and lower levels of the mill, see the equipment and envision a little bit of what happened.” The county is still working on installing historic photos and interpretive panels about milling, life in Cardinal, and the mining and geology of the area. Next to the mill, on private property, are eight turn-of-the-century buildings that are the remains of Cardinal. They have been restored into homes by real estate broker Alexandra “Lexie” Armitage, who bought the town site in 2000, sold most of the acreage to the county to turn into open space, and then sold the Cardinal Mill site to the county in 2003. “My driving force from the beginning was to save the Cardinal Mill from falling all the way down. My original goal was to create open space and protect the historical integrity of Cardinal,” explained Armitage, a former teacher and author of the historical fiction novel “Cardinal Sin.” She is extremely pleased with the mill’s rehabilitation and hopes to see more tours there someday. Anne McCleave, historic preservation specialist for the State Historical Fund, agrees. As technical advisor on four phases of the restoration, she is excited to get the public up there to see it. “The Cardinal Mill is significant because it’s one of only a few intact mills, close by a lot of people. It’s close to the metro area and will benefit the public when tours are offered and people can be educated about this important part of Colorado history,” McCleave said. The story of the mill’s restoration is just as interesting as the history of the building and the surrounding town. Plenty of visionaries were involved, including Armit-
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age, former Parks and Open Space Director Ron Stewart, former Historic Boulder board member Margaret Hansen, and several talented general contractors who worked in the challenging multiphase project. Carol Beam, cultural resource specialist for Boulder County Parks and Open Space, revealed that the mill is the largest historic preservation project in the county’s history for both the building size (6,000 square feet) and the amount of work
2000 Alexandra Armitage bought the 200-acre town site and sold 195 acres to Boulder County for open space. 2001 “The Citizen’s Alliance For The Protection Of Caribou” filed a Federal Clean Water Act suit against Armitage’s company, New Cardinal LLC. New Cardinal won the case with a finding of no water impairments from the site. No damages were awarded. 2001 Historic Boulder Inc. nominated Cardinal Mill as a local historic landmark and the Boulder County Commissioners approved the designation. 2003 Boulder County bought Cardinal Mill and surrounding acreage from Armitage. 2005 Boulder County and Historic Boulder hired Yenter Companies using funding from a Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Brown Fields Program grant and a State Historical Fund grant to repair the mill’s west retaining wall, to protect its structure and prevent heavy metals from leaching into Coon Track Creek below. The State Historical Fund grant also funded repairs to the roof, columns, beams, dormer and numerous windows. 2007 Boulder County reconstructed the east side retaining wall and made repairs to the east elevation wall and ore cart room with another State Historical Fund grant. 2010 Boulder County completed repairs to the hopper roof, the lower north and east elevation walls, the south elevation roof and numerous columns and beams with a third State Historical Fund grant. 2011 Cardinal Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 2012 Boulder County used a final State Historical Fund grant to complete repairs to the south and southwest elevation foundations, wood frame walls, columns, stairs, floor, siding, trim and drainage, installation of 12 historically accurate windows, and repair of two large exterior doors. 2015 Parking lot, emergency lighting and handicapped access ramp were added to the building. 2018 First public tour led inside the mill.
completed (on time and under budget). The $965,000-plus restoration was especially tricky due to the mill’s multiple levels built haphazardly cascading down a hillside, as was common in mills to allow natural gravity to assist in ore processing. Beam admits the project may also go down as the largest in her career—earning her a few gray hairs along the way—but she is proud and grateful to have been involved.
Virtual Hard-Rock Mining Tour Find out more about Cardinal Mill on Boulder County’s web-based tour that explores local hardrock mining history through photos, videos, oral
“I remember going up for the final inspection on the project’s completion. I remem-
histories and an interactive map: www.boulder
ber that day very well,” Beam said. “I went up with Anne and Bill Granda, the general
county.org/open-space/education/hard-rock-
contractors for the final phase. Anne signed off on it, and it was a great day.” ■
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Riders on the Storm
Longmont’s Code 3 Associates travels nationwide to rescue animals in the wake of disaster
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ike a Boy Scout, Longmont resident BART is always prepared. Unlike a Boy Scout, however, BART isn’t a boy or even
A Code 3 volunteer comforts a rescued calf in Florida in 2017.
a person at all. It is the 82-foot Big Animal Rescue Truck car-
rying rescue and disaster response equipment used by Code 3 Associates, a Longmont-based nonprofit that responds to animal emergencies across the country. When disaster strikes, BART can be ready to go in just a few short hours, filled with Code 3’s “Riders on the Storm” volunteers plus three boats, a pickup truck, 80 cages and crates, portable corrals, a triage center, rescue equipment of all kinds, generators, 800 gallons of fresh water, and everything that up to 11 people require to sleep, bathe and eat for up to a week before needing to resupply. “BART has everything we need,” explained Jim Boller, Code 3’s disaster training coordinator and response team lead. “That way, we
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can get right to work in a zero-resource environment, and the ju-
“We rescue animals, yes, but we also teach others how to rescue animals,” Boller explained.
risdictions that called us in don’t have to worry about us bothering
In partnership with CSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Code 3
them for resources that they probably don’t have available anyway.”
offers classes and workshops nationwide to help first responders,
Although Code 3 takes a small staff and a number of volunteers
animal control officers, veterinarians, technical animal rescue
to disaster sites—most recently to North Carolina after Hurricane
groups and others learn the skills needed to deal with animals
Florence—they also rely on groups of trained volunteers across
during emergencies and disaster situations.
the country, including off-duty and retired police officers, firefighters, veterinarians and humane-society workers. They help rescue stranded and injured animals of all types and sizes, from cattle and horses to pet rabbits, focusing on the safety of the humans—those doing the rescuing and those being rescued—as well as the animals. They’re also trained in other areas of animal welfare and rescue, including animal-related crimes, puppy mills, exotic-animal smuggling and more, though hands-on animal rescue is just one half of Code 3’s mission.
Additional volunteers are needed but they should be advised there is extensive training involved and potentially many nights away from home. “I think the 2013 Boulder County floods were the only rescue effort I ever worked on where I got to sleep in my own bed each night,” Boller recalled. He insists, though, that it’s all worth it. As a nonprofit, Code 3 is definitely not in it for the money. He and his fellow rescuers often work very long, tiring days in the pouring rain, working alongside devastated people who have lost their homes and all of their worldly possessions. “We’re often able to reunite them with their animals, who might be all that they have left in their lives. Seeing the smiles on their faces
BART, Code 3 Associates’ Big Animal Rescue Truck, is a whopping 82 feet long, with enough room inside to carry boats, a truck, rescue equipment of all kinds and accommodations for up to 11 volunteers.
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Dalton Clayton behind Ricky Brewer (left) and Jenn Tatro behind Kelton Kragor
This Louisville quartet is poised to release its first album and start getting the wider recognition its members have earned
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“When I was younger, my mom used to take me to the library a lot,” remembered Card Catalog singer and songwriter Jenn Tatro. “I used to kind of run around, mess with the books and mess with the card catalog.”
As she got a little older, she and her friends used to climb a tree
She rode high/she consumed the souls of men Started out clean then she turned on them Ran the show when she didn’t have a plan Blamed others when things slipped through her hands ( from “Madame Crash”) An unabashed Fleetwood Mac fan from her early years, Tatro combines that influence with darker, more angular influences from the early 1990s: Dolores O’Riordan and Rage Against the Machine. With her longtime songwriting partner, guitarist Dalton Clayton, Tatro and her band have crafted a compelling and provocative identity: a four-piece blues/folk/alternative rock collective. They focus more on songs than jamming in an area steeped in jam-based and electric music, where that ethic may represent an upstream swim for an aspiring rock outfit. Part bluesy swagger, part folkie murmur, part full-on rock rage, Card Catalog serves up a spiky alternative. For most bands making the transition from cover band to originals and graduating from playing parties and small private functions to club dates and regional festivals, this is the time of both greatest freedom and greatest discipline. Free to define your art and let it mature without undue expectations from fans or club
to get on the library roof to joke around, tell stories and look at
owners, you still need to craft it, nurture it, improve it and hear
the stars in her hometown of Augusta, Kan., just east of Wichita.
it as others may hear it, since most of them will be hearing it for
Naming her band after a warmly recalled artifact of that institu-
the first time.
tion and her own childhood was a fond gesture to her past.
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And you have to do that a lot.
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Is Card Catalog Ready for a Close-Up?
Tatro is still telling stories:
Card Catalog members left to right: Dalton Clayton, Jenn Tatro, Ricky Brewer and Kelton Kragor
“Up to this point, we’ve said ‘yes’ to pretty much every show we’ve been offered,” noted guitarist Dalton Clayton, a native Alabaman and avowed child of the school of Southern rock. “We’ve played kids’ birthday parties that were awkward as hell, we’ve played auctions for old folks’ communities, we’ve done cancer benefits for friends who were diagnosed. We’ve been offered shows at venues that maybe weren’t really our style, but we’ve done them anyway because we want to build as much stage experience as we can. “I think our main focus right now is getting venues that we think will benefit us the most.” Card Catalog won a Boulder Battle of the Bands competition
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in 2017, and their award included two recording days at eTown,
the Internet age, has been limited due to copyright delays. (Drummer Ricky Brewer has past experience in bands and around the wider music industry, and has helped navigate management issues and outright copyright larceny. Yes, that happens.)
where the band cut five of the songs that appear on their upcom-
With a new record comes the campaign—social media, stream-
ing debut album, due to be released in January. Many musicians
ing services, press profiles and all the rest. But as the band
spend their whole lives preparing for a first album. Once that day
members are still managing full-time jobs and/or school, are they
arrives, things often happen quickly. The turn of the new year will
ready to reach for the brass ring when their time comes around?
see Card Catalog in action, playing a set at the Boulder International Film Festival and the manic community weirdness of Nederland’s Frozen Dead Guy Days festival, both in March.
“I’m really ready,” Tatro said. “I have the flexibility to jump when the time comes.” “I think the best thing [that came from my day job] was finding
But as the year rolls on and word gets out, there could well be more
these two guys (Clayton and bassist Kelton Kragor),” she contin-
out-of-state club gig offers, festival invitations, more regular gigging
ued. “They are just amazing people in general, and I love having
and bigger venues in and around Boulder or Denver. Their online
them on my team and in my life. I feel like we’re a family, and I
presence up to this point, a stanchion in any band’s development in
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A NEW SERIES
Adventure Parenting One mom’s mission to make her family have some winter fun BY LINZEE KLINKENBERG
Oh, how I aspire to be a mom who creates memorable experiences for her kids. I think back on my own childhood, growing up in Boulder and the countless times my parents took my sister and me sledding on the hill above Viele Lake. Now it’s my turn to gift my three rowdy boys with happy, snowy adventures. Such memories. So bring it on, winter, I say. My family is going to make they like it or not.
Linzee Klinkenberg with boys Clive (left), Miles (right) and Wes (front).
It turns out that happiness requires five willing participants, and ouc h!!!
I’m the only one that got the message on this particular day. But my ruthless (foolish?) determination to make memories persists; I am convinced that we have what it takes to enjoy the most fun ever risking our lives on a quarter-mile-long sheath of ice commonly referred to as a sledding hill. It almost ends before it begins when the reality of donning seven layers of snow gear equals a critical tanking of family morale. If anyone's face had a smile on it, it's lost in a pool of sweat by now. Still, I promise it'll all be worth it. The 10-minute drive unfolds without any marked strife, which boosts my withered confidence. Somehow, the kids are a bit
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the most of these glistening, powdery days—whether
jazzed about the prospect of riding a new sled—ah, the promise of
Simone Perele
speed and danger and potentially broken bones! My husband—a
Marie Jo
tough sell on family-outing fun—agrees to smile in at least one
Enza Costa
picture that captures the moment.
Majestic
Here we go. First kid down lives to see another day! Second son finds it hys-
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terical to aim his sled at just the right angle to take his brother out
Frank & Eileen
at the ankles. Youngest of the family careens past both of his big
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brothers and scores the longest-run triumph.
Chan Luu
“See you later suckers!” It’s really happening: We have managed to get outside, actually use our overpriced gear and no one has peed his pants nor started bleeding yet. I'm practically live-action role-playing a shiny car commercial. Over-enthused, I heave myself toward the only jump and take flight down the hill. I release an avalanche of expletives. Then, “Move, move, move!,” I scream at an unassuming toddler and her dad unfortunately located directly in my path. My overeager parenting may finally prove fatal today. Here comes the jump. And despite that I know nothing of physics, I'm well aware that my trajectory will probably result in the annihilation of an elderly lady and her small dog strolling, unassuming, across the snowfield. There is no redemption for running over seniors or pets. Especially pets, this being Boulder and all. I must at least save the dog! Recruiting muscles I didn't even know I have, I manage to hurl myself just left of total destruction. And … I’ve completely split the back of my snow pants. Wide open. My mouth is filled with snow, and I may have broken a tooth, but I am blissfully distracted by the sight of my three children. Smiling! No: beaming. This is their best day ever. We proceed, as a family, to own that hill all afternoon. It doesn't even matter that I can now tell which way the wind is blowing, thanks to my exposed backside. I eventually bust out a big thermos of hot cocoa, which warms my heart and the bellies of my red-cheeked boys. My mother taught me that every family outing is better with hot chocolate and, once again, she is right. Two hours on that hill and I’ve savored the view of the everstunning Flatirons, all dusted in white, and I have relished the sound of my children laughing—mostly at my expense. I am renewed and my boys (husband included) are wonderfully exhausted. Only one glove has gone missing, and no small dogs were harmed in the name of our family fun. Success. Our sledding day taught me a few precious lessons: Wearing underwear is always a good idea. Next, we really do live in one of the most beautiful places in the world, and raising a family here commands both guts and gratitude. Also, yes, one can absolutely get sunburned in the winter.
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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.
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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. Regular daytime admission is only $1 if it’s your birthday. 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 303-469-5441. See a list of events for all ages at www.butterflies.org. Jan. 26 & April 13: Beekeeping Workshops (online registration is already open)
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. Dec. 1: Holiday Open House, 10am-4pm
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. Dec. 1-31: Zoo Lights TBA: SCFD Free Days (check online)
Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center 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
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volunteer opportunities, plus a thrift shop and consignment gallery at 3600 Arapahoe Ave. www.greenwoodwildlife.org.
is at 4655 Humboldt St., Denver. www. nationalwestern.com.
Humane Society of Boulder Valley
Keep your eyes and ears alert for Eddy the black leopard, grizzly bears Gaika and Masha, Kanookie the lynx, and hundreds of other large carnivores as you meander along the “Mile into the Wild” elevated catwalk. The sanctuary is east of Boulder in Keenesburg, off Highway 52. Check online for ticket prices and other info before going. 303-536-0118; www. thewildanimalsanctuary.org.
The shelter cares for more than 8,000 animals each year, and more than 90 percent 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., 303-442-4030; www.boulderhumane.org. April 13: Puttin’ on the Leash Gala (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. March 16: Homeward Bound (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. www.medicinehorse.org.
National Western Stock Show Jan. 12-27: The “Super Bowl of stock shows” lasts more than two weeks and features everything from rodeos, horse shows and livestock shows to competitions, demos, sheep shearing, kids’ activities, vendors and much more. The National Western Complex
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Art Events
For more art-related events, see individual listings in our Galleries section. For classes, see listings under Classes. For holiday gift shows, see listings under Holiday Events.
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.; check www.artpartsboulder.org for hours and donation information.
Arts Longmont Dec. 14, Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 15 & April 19: Friday Afternoon Concert & Art Show Events pair musical performances with art exhibits from artist-members. 2:30pm at the Longmont Museum’s Stewart Auditorium, 400 Quail Road. www.artslongmont.org.
Boulder Art Association Rotating works by BAA members are on display year-round at businesses throughout the county; check the website
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Boulder Art Therapy Collective Boulder Art Therapy Collective is “an environment that inspires people to freely share and make art together in community” through weekly workshops, open studios and clinical trainings. Group and individual art-therapy counseling sessions are available. 1400 Lee Hill Road, #7; www. boulderarttherapycollective.com. Mondays: Art for the Heart Group, 6:15pm Tuesdays: Tuesday Night Stress Relief and Relaxation Art Group, 5:30pm Thursdays: Altered Book Club, 6-8pm
Boulder Arts Week March 29-April 6: Now in its 6th year, Boulder’s only large-scale, inclusive celebration of the arts features art walks, art exhibitons, artist demos, lectures, readings, symposia and live performances in dance, music and theater. This year’s lineup is bigger than ever; check www. boulderartsweek.org for a schedule.
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 monthly Business of Arts workshops. www. bouldercountyarts.org. Jan. 10: Business of Arts Workshop: Approaching Galleries with Confidence
Boulder Creative Collective: Warehouse BCC’s Warehouse is an event space and gallery where Boulder-area residents “can connect with art through exciting and unexpected events.” It offers art exhibits, classes, social hours for artists, and a Community Critique (every other month) where artists can share their work and get constructive feedback. BCC is at 2500 47th St., #10 (the yellow door). www. bouldercreativecollective.com.
Boulder Metalsmithing Association 2nd Saturdays: BoMA’s monthly demonstrations are open to the public ($5 for non-members) and feature techniques and tips about the metal arts. Past topics included knife making, direct casting and torch-fired enameling. Subscribe to the group’s Meetup site to RSVP and find out the venue, which varies depending on the time of year. The group also hosts events, sales and hands-on workshops at 4919 Broadway, Unit 14. www.bouldermetalsmiths.com.
Boulder Potters’ Guild Spring Sale Spring, TBA: See www.boulderpottersguild. org after the first of the year for updated details about the guild’s spring sale.
Coors Western Art Exhibit Jan. 12-17: This show and sale is held in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show, and entry is included with
stock show admission. 4655 Humboldt St., Denver. www.nationalwestern.com.
Dairy Arts Center: PEEK Fundraiser April 18: See listing under Benefits & Fundraisers.
East Boulder County Artists Studio Tour April, TBA: Check www.ebcacolorado.org for updates about the group’s annual spring studio tour.
Farmers’ Market Artisan Shows Juried shows are held in conjunction with the Boulder and Longmont Farmers’ Markets—2nd Saturdays in Boulder and 4th Saturdays in Longmont, beginning in April. www.bcfm.org.
Ignite Boulder Dec. 13: See listing under Forums/Lectures/ Workshops.
Interfaith Quilters Annual Show & Sale March 2: See listing under Benefits & Fundraisers.
Lafayette Art Night Out May 10: See listing under Community & Cultural Festivals.
Longmont Art in Public Places Tours The Longmont Bike Map (available online or at the Longmont Museum & Cultural Center) shows the locations of the 100+ works in Longmont’s impressive public art collection, so you can design your own walking, biking or driving tour. AIPP also hosts guided tours
via bike or walking; check the AIPP section of www.longmontcolorado.gov or AIPP’s Facebook page for dates as they’re added.
Longmont Second Fridays 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. Dec. 12-16: Fall Member Show
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. There’s no instructor; just a group of artsy fiber enthusiasts looking to inspire and be inspired by others. 11am-1pm at Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave. www. boulderlibrary.org.
Benefits & Fundraisers
Autism Society of Boulder County: Grapes for Good April, TBA: Annual wine-tasting event raises funds to support all those affected by autism. Check www.autismboulder.org for updated details.
Blue Sky Bridge: By the Glass Feb., TBA: Learn about Blue Sky Bridge, a child and family advocacy center, as you sip
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Boulder JCC: Reflections Feb. 23: The Boulder Jewish Community Center’s annual fundraiser helps raise funds for the center’s programming and youth scholarships. Check www.boulderjcc.org for more details as they become available.
Central City Opera: Theatre of Dreams Gala April, TBA: Check centralcityoperagala.com for information, venue and time.
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Chocolate Lovers’ Fling Feb. 9: This huge (and delighfully decadent) fundraising event benefits Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN), which supports victims of domestic violence. Enjoy a signature chocolate cocktail, a full dinner, dancing, wine, and live and silent auctions. Details: www. safehousealliance.org.
Colorado Haiti Project: Evening for Haiti April 28: CHP’s annual gala raises funds for the nonprofit’s work with schools and other community programs in Petit Trou, Haiti. Email info@coloradohaitiproject.org.
Dairy Arts Center: PEEK Fundraiser April 18: “PEEK… Revealing the Dairy Experience” is a new fundraiser for the Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St. Check www.thedairy.org for details, which weren’t available at press time.
Hotel Boulderado Nutcracker Teas Dec. 9 & 16: Special afternoon-tea events at the Hotel Boulderado help raise funds for Boulder Ballet, with some of the troupe’s performers on hand to greet guests. The Boulderado is at 2115 13th St. Register at www.boulderado.com.
Humane Society of Boulder Valley: Puttin’ on the Leash April 13: The Humane Society of Boulder Valley’s signature fundraiser features a live and silent auction, food from local restaurants, and beer and wine. Check online for details, which weren’t available at press time. www.boulderhumane.org.
I Have a Dream: Dream Kitchens Tour April, TBA: Find your inner designer as you tour Boulder County’s finest kitchens, gathering inspiration and advice for a makeover of your own. Proceeds benefit I Have a Dream’s “Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds” program. Find updated information at www.ihaveadreamboulder.org.
I Have a Dream: Dream-Maker Breakfast March, TBA: Participants in the local “I Have a Dream” program present testimonials while attendees enjoy breakfast. Updated info: www.ihaveadreamboulder.org.
Imagine! Celebration Jan. 26: 18th-annual fundraiser helps Lafayette-based Imagine! fund its programs, like housing and programs for people with developmental, physical and health-related needs. At the Marriott Westminster, just off the
Boulder Turnpike at Church Ranch Boulevard. www.imaginecolorado.org.
Interfaith Quilters Annual Show & Sale March 2: Big annual show and sale offers hundreds of volunteer-made quilts for sale; proceeds benefit the Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley and the OUR Center in Longmont. 10am-4pm at First Lutheran Church, 803 Third Ave. in Longmont; preview is 5-8pm (no sales) on March 1. www.interfaithquilters.com.
Longmont Gift of Home Christmas Home Tour Nov. 29-Dec. 1: See listing under Holiday Events.
Longmont Humane Society: Homeward Bound March, TBA: LHS’s spring fundraiser raises funds for the shelter’s many programs and includes visits with adoptable animals, live music, tasting stations and microbrews. www.longmonthumane.org.
Nederland Area Seniors Pancake Breakfast March 9-10: Held during Nederland’s Frozen Dead Guy Days, this annual event with allyou-can-eat pancakes and other goodies helps the Nederland Area Seniors fund their many programs. 8-11am both days at Nederland Community Center, 750 Highway 72 North. www.nederlandareaseniors.org.
Our Center: Empty Bowls Dinner March, TBA: Empty Bowls, now in its 16th year, raises awareness and helps feed the hungry in Longmont, with proceeds benefiting the OUR Center. Ticket price includes a handmade bowl and two soups from area restaurants. Donate a bowl to the event by purchasing and painting one at area ceramics studios. Find out more at www.ourcenter.org.
St Julien Gingerbread Teas Nov. 25 & Dec. 2, 9, 16 & 23: Holidaythemed afternoon teas at the St Julien Hotel help support There With Care, a Boulder nonprofit that supports families facing critical illness. Teas include traditional beverages and treats, plus live music. The St Julien is at 900 Walnut St. Register at www. stjulien.com.
Taste of Pearl April 28: Boulder, “America’s Foodiest Town,” presents culinary arts and distinctive wines during strolls through Downtown Boulder’s most vibrant galleries and retail stores. A portion of proceeds benefits a local nonprofit. www.tasteofpearl.com.
Bicycling Events Boulder Area Bicycle Adventures
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Boulder Bike Tours 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.
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Longmont Bike Night Wednesdays beginning May 22: Fun, family-friendly rides of 6-8 miles gather weekly at 6:30pm. See the Longmont Bike Night Facebook page for details.
Longmont Zagster Bike Rental Longmont’s bike-sharing program, run by Zagster and sponsored by Oskar Blues, features 50 cruiser bikes at 10 stations around town, available for hourly, monthly or yearly rates. Learn more and preregister at www.zagster.com/longmont.
Oskar Blues Old Man Winter Rally
Feb. 10: Bundle up and get ready to ride or run on some of Boulder County’s best trails. Includes luxury aid stations, cold beer at the finish line and a post-ride celebration. Register at www.oldmanwinterrally.com.
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. Dec. 20, Feb. 28 & April 25: Membership
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.
Orientation Jan. 17: 2019 Boulder Economic Forecast March 6: Celebration of Leadership 2019
Boulder County Arts Alliance
Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce
BCAA hosts Business of Arts workshops for artists, with topics like grant writing and audience development. www. bouldercountyarts.org. Jan. 10: Business of Arts Workshop: Approaching Galleries with Confidence
The Longmont Chamber offers ongoing business networking events for members and nonmembers, plus membersonly seminars, regular new-member orientations, leads groups, and occasional seminars that are free and open to all. www. longmontchamber.org. 3rd Mondays: Food & Brews Collaborative, 2-3pm Feb., TBA: Unity in the Community
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. Dec. 12: Start-Up Essentials (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. Jan. 16: Annual Meeting, Awards & Elections Feb. 5: ProGreen Expo (Denver)
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Entrepreneurs Unplugged April 10: CU’s Entrepreneurs Unplugged program attracts star entrepreneurs who share candid stories and insights in an informal setting. The meetings are free for CU staff and students and open to the public for a small fee. 5:30-7pm at CU’s Wolf Law Building; get a discount by preregistering at www.siliconflatirons.org. April 10: Sarah Shrader, Bonsai Design (a world-class aerial adventure course design firm based in Grand Junction)
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
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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 (beginning in April). Museum admission is also free during the market. 9am-1pm at BMoCA, 1750 13th St. www.bmoca.org.
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)
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of all ages and levels. Bring your own bike or borrow an ebike for free. Weather permitting; check the store’s Facebook page for details or call 720-739-0299. Meet at 11:30am at the store, 544 Front St. in Louisville. Dec. 7: Ride along with ebike of COLORADO in the Louisville Holiday Parade, 5:30pm
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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. 303-4413099; www.boulderlibrary.org. Fridays: Teen and Tea Time, 4-6pm (Reynolds Branch) 2nd Fridays: Movies@Meadows, 4-6pm (Meadows Branch) Jan. 6: Purl Jam, knitting instruction for grades 6 and up, 4-5:30pm (Meadows Branch)
CU Science Discovery Science Discovery hosts after-school and day-off science classes, with hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) activities. Visit www.sciencediscovery. colorado.edu for the schedule and registration information.
CU Wizards Program Monthly Wizards shows during the school year are free science programs geared
toward 5th-through-9th-graders, but all ages are welcome. Held on the CU campus at either Duane Physics G1B30 or Cristol Chem 140. www.colorado.edu/cuwizards. Jan. 26: Surfing with a Mathematician! (Duane) Feb. 23: Buggy Robots (Duane) March 16: Electricity and Magnetism (Duane) April 20: One Fish, Two Fish, Fluorescent Red & Green Squish! (Cristol) May 18: The Chemistry of Energy (Cristol)
Firehouse Art Center Saturday Art Experience 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 is a low-cost program that allows preschool children (ages 2-5) and their parents/caregivers to engage in educational, hands-on art activities during the school year; see more info at www. longmontmuseum.org. The museum is at 400 Quail Road in Longmont. Dec. 5: Big Kid Ornament Making (ages 5-12 welcome on late-start day), 9-10:30am or 3:30-5pm
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 8am-5pm
weekdays at 1850 Table Mesa Drive. www. scied.ucar.edu/exhibits.
Pages & Paws Wednesdays: See listing under Literary Events.
Tinker Art Studio This Boulder art studio, founded by educators and artists, offers classes for all age levels in many subjects, including painting, pottery and drawing. 693-B S. Broadway; www.tinkerartstudio.com.
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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. 303-442-2778 (Mapleton Center), 303-6645458 (Arapahoe Center); www.ymcabv.org.
Classes
For more classes, see listings under Food & Drink, Garden & Home, and Nature/Outdoor.
The Art Underground/ The Arts Hub
April 7: Spring officially arrives on Pearl Street Mall when the beautiful, colorful Tulip Fairy, along with pint-sized fairies and elves, parades around the mall “welcoming” the mall’s more than 15,000 tulips. The annual springtime tradition features lots of special events and activities. 1-5pm. www. tulipfairyfestival.com.
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.
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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.
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. Find more details and registration info at cumuseum.colorado.edu. Dec. 8: Free Film Screening: Adventures in Science, How Caribou Survive Arctic Winter, 1pm (aimed at middle school age)
Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center See listing under Nature/Outdoor Events.
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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. Upcoming classes include Video Production Certificate Program (Dec. 3-7), Getting Started with Google AdWords (Jan. 14) and Podcasting Hands-On Intensive (Feb. 7).
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Classes offered at Boulder Metalsmithing Association. Register at www.boulderdigitalarts.com. BDA is at 1600 Range St., Suite 100.
the Nalanda Campus, 6287 Arapahoe Ave. www.naropa.edu.
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BoMA offers a variety of classes and handson workshops in metal arts, like Creative Chain Making, Tool Making for Jewelers, and Amulets & Talismans. 4919 Broadway, Unit 14. www.bouldermetalsmiths.com.
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 locations and other details call 303-9960275 or visit www.intercambioweb.org.
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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 10-11am. 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.
Experience Naropa Open House Feb. 1: Any prospective graduate and undergraduate students are invited to Naropa University to tour the campus, attend sample classes, and meet faculty and students. Free and open to all; 11am-3pm at
See listing for free fly-fishing classes under Sports Events.
Herbalism Classes & Herb Walks The 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. Dec. 8: Holiday Herbal Crafts 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. 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. The store is at 454 Main St., in the rear unit. Dec. 7: Learn to Knit, Step 2: Ribbed Hat Dec. 9: Punch Needle Rug Hooking Intro Class
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 Dairy Arts Center, 2590
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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 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. 303-666-7400; 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. Dec. 11: Snowshoeing Basics Jan. 12-13 & March 23-24: Wilderness First Aid
Community & Cultural Festivals Boulder Creek Festival
May 25-27: Since 1987, this huge annual festival has served as Boulder’s unofficial kickoff to summer. It features nine separate event areas, more than 500 vendor booths, live entertainment on four stages, carnival rides, food and drink stations, and a
signature rubber duck race down the creek. In downtown Boulder, in Central Park and the Municipal Building lawn. Find the full schedule of events and times for each day at www.bceproductions.com.
dramatizations. 10am-noon at Silver Creek High School, 4901 Nelson Road, Longmont. www.longmontcolorado.gov.
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April is the time when Boulder County’s farmers’ markets begin opening for the season! Find a plethora of farm-fresh produce, meats, cheeses, eggs, flowers, herbs and much more, with offerings changing weekly as the season progresses. Berthoud: Opens in June. www.berthoudlocal.org. Boulder: Saturdays 8am-2pm and Wednesdays 4-8pm beginning in April at 13th Street between Canyon Boulevard and Arapahoe Avenue. www.bcfm.org. Erie: Thursdays 5-8pm beginning in late May on Briggs Street between Wells and Moffatt streets. www.realfarmersmarketco.com. Frederick: Opens in June. www.frederickco.gov. Lafayette: Opens in June. www.bcfm.org. Longmont: Saturdays 8am-1pm beginning in April at Boulder County Fairgrounds, Hover Street and Boston Avenue. www.bcfm.org. Winter Market Dec. 1-2. Louisville: Saturdays 9am-1pm beginning in late May at 824 Front St. www. realfarmersmarketco.com. Mead: Opens in June. www.townofmead.org.
Feb., TBA: The Asian-Pacific Association of Longmont hosts this annual celebration featuring food tastings, traditional dance, arts and crafts, musical performances, and activities from groups representing 60 cultural backgrounds. 2-5pm at Silver Creek High School, 4901 Nelson Road, Longmont. www.apalconnect.org.
Estes Park Winter Festival Jan. 19-20: Estes Park’s annual celebration of all things wintry features high-flying skiers and snowboarders demonstrating their skills on indoor trampolines, plus demo snowshoes, award-winning chili, beer and wine, kids’ activities, vendor booths, and giveaways for big prizes like snowcat tours, a national parks pass and adventure gear. Saturday is also Winter Trails Day in Rocky Mountain National Park. Festival is at the Estes Park Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way. Schedule: www. visitestespark.com.
Frozen Dead Guy Days March 8-10: Nederland’s quirky annual winter festival pays homage to Bredo Morstol, who is frozen in a state of suspended animation and housed in a Tuff Shed high above Nederland. The three-day event features activities like polar plunging, coffin racing, ice turkey bowling, human foosball, a parade of hearses, a frozen salmon toss and more, plus live music and food/drinks. For details, see www. frozendeadguydays.org.
Longmont Cinco de Mayo May, TBA: Annual event celebrates and honors Mexican culture with traditional food, live entertainment, shopping, a car show and other free family activities. www. longmontcincodemayo.com.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Jan. 14: Annual community celebration honors the life and work of Dr. King with gospel choirs, dancers, an art exhibit and
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Food & 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.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts offers occasional classes for amateur chefs; there are also open-house events for prospective fulltime students. The Boulder campus is at 637 S. Broadway, Suite H; www.escoffier.edu.
BIFF Cine Chef March 1: Powerhouse women chefs from Boulder and Denver pick a movie theme and prepare small plates based on the theme in this competition that’s part of the Boulder International Film Festival. At Rembrandt Yard, 1301 Spruce St. Details and tickets at www.biff1. com/cinechef.
Estes Park Whiskey Warm-up Weekend March 2: Estes Park’s annual whiskeytasting event and celebration includes unlimited samples from distilleries, educational seminars with food pairings, live entertainment and a souvenir tasting glass. Details: www.visitestespark.com.
Food Lab Cooking School Food Lab offers classes with plenty of time built in to enjoy the prepared courses. It also holds camps for kids when school is closed. Recent class topics included Tagine Cooking and Spanish Tapas; see the calendar online for an updated winter/spring schedule. www. foodlabboulder.com. Dec. 15-16 & 22-23: Holiday Cookie Party (2 sessions each day)
Lafayette Oatmeal Festival Jan. 12: See listing under Health/Fitness Events.
Local Table Tours LTT, a “culinary concierge,” hosts a number of culinary-themed tours around Boulder, including Downtown Dining, Beer Tasting,
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and more. All events are free and open to the public. CWA also hosts a speaker series year-round. Find more information and the full schedule at www.colorado.edu/cwa.
March 9-10: See listing under Benefits & Fundraisers.
Elevations Credit Union Reality Check Seminars
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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. Elevations also sponsors some programs that aren’t related to finances at all. Visit www.elevationscu.com to RSVP and find venues and the rest of the schedule. Dec. 12: Retirement Income Planning, noon Dec. 12: Buying Residential Investment Property, 6pm
Blossoms of Light through Jan. 1 at Denver Botanic Gardens.
Front Range Eco-Social Solutions Conference: A Bioneers Network Event
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April 28: See listing under Benefits & Fundraisers.
Forums/Lectures/ Workshops Boulder Center for Conscious Community “BC3” offers workshops, classes, coaching sessions, art exhibits and book groups. 1637 28th St. 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 This Tibetan Buddhist studio offers discussions, lectures, meditation classes and workshops; many events are free. 1345 Spruce St. www.boulder.shambhala.org.
Changes in Latitude Travel Program Wednesdays: The Changes in Latitude Travel Store offers free travel films, slide shows and photo presentations most Wednesdays at 7pm at 2525 Arapahoe Ave. Check www.cil.com for the winter/spring schedule.
Chautauqua Forums & Lectures Chautauqua presents a number of author talks and other special programs each season, and most are in the auditorium, 900 Baseline Road. Check www.chautauqua. com for times and other details, and other events on the schedule. Get your tickets soon, as many events sell out. Dec. 13: Kedrowski & Fielder: Ski CO Through a Lens Jan. 10: Luke Kimmes: Rediscovering North America Feb. 4: The Future of Space Tourism March 13: William Briggs: How America Got Its Guns April 3: Ghost Towns of the American West
City of Boulder HomeOwnership Program Monthly orientations sponsored by the city of Boulder instruct prospective buyers on affordable housing and using city programs to buy a house. Check the schedule at www. boulderaffordablehomes.com.
Conference on World Affairs CWA Week April 9-13: CWA Week, held each spring on the CU campus for more than 70 years now, is a festival of ideas featuring 200 panels plus 100 speakers and performers discussing the arts, media, science, technology, politics, business, human rights
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Feb., TBA: Bioneers is an international gathering of leading innovators and visionaries who offer practical solutions to the most pressing environmental and social issues of our time. The local conference features workshops, sessions and local presenters, plus re-broadcasts of national Bioneers programs. Register or volunteer at www.colorado.edu/ecenter/bioneers.
Ignite Boulder Dec. 13: These events always sell out, so get your tickets early. Ignite Boulder is a “night of geeky presentations with a twist.” Each speaker has exactly 5 minutes to teach us something, enlighten us or simply entertain us, backed by 20 slides that advance every 15 seconds. 7pm at Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St. More info: www.igniteboulder.com.
The Integral Center The Integral Center is a place where members can meet others, get work done, take classes, listen to presentations and more. There’s something on the calendar nearly every day, including yoga and meditation, and the center is also home to the Mandala Integrative Medicine Clinic. Nonmembers can drop in to most programs for a fee. Stop by 2805 Broadway to check it out, or visit www.integralcenter.org.
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 Longmont; find out more about each event at www.longmontcolorado.gov. Tuesdays: Writer’s Group, 6pm 4th Saturdays: Longmont Genealogy Society, Genealogy Basics, 10am-noon
TED X Boulder Spring, TBA: TEDxBoulder, modeled after TED talks, features live presentations on a theme. The spring date and theme weren’t set at press time, so check www. tedxboulder.com for updates.
TinkerMill TinkerMill is a nonprofit makerspace where members have access to tools and equipment they probably don’t have at home—like 3D printers, CAD workstations, sewing machines, a kiln, soldering setups and woodworking stations. 1840 Delaware Place, Unit A, Longmont; visit www.
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The CU Museum of Natural History offers numerous workshops, lectures, classes and forums all year long, and many are free. For a schedule, see cumuseum.colorado.edu. The museum is located on campus in the Henderson Building, Broadway and 15th streets.
Littleton’s Hudson Gardens offers numerous free or low-cost educational sessions on topics like beekeeping and vegetable gardening. Visitors can observe Master Gardeners planting, weeding and harvesting, and then ask questions or get advice. 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. www.hudsongardens.org.
Garden & Home Events
Longmont Gift of Home Tour
Boulder Home & Garden Fair
Lyons Farmette
Date, TBA: This popular event offers expert advice from local business owners. Visit www. BoulderHG.com for details.
Lyons Farmette, a working organic farm and sustainability center, offers classes in cooking, bee- and chicken-keeping, soil health, herbal skin care and more. It also hosts farm dinners and art events. Sign up online to get email alerts. 4121 Ute Highway, Lyons; www.lyonsfarmette.com.
Denver Botanic Gardens Denver Botanic Gardens offers acres of plant displays, classes for all ages, lectures, plant shows, gardening certification, botanical illustration instruction, storytimes 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. Through Jan. 1: Blossoms of Light (York Street) Feb. 7 & Mar. 28: Garden Guru Tour March 23: Bumblebee Jamboree May 9-12: Spring Plant Sale
Growe Foundation The Growe Foundation strives to educate children about healthy eating and environmental stewardship. It gives students hands-on education, both in school classrooms and on-site at the gardens. www.growefoundation.org.
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. Spring, TBA: Gardening and Beekeeping classes for adults begin April, TBA: Children’s Bee Earth Day
Harlequin’s Gardens Harlequin’s Gardens, 4795 N. 26th St., offers low-cost classes on a variety of garden topics; the new schedule begins in early March, so check www.harlequinsgardens.com for updates. The on-site display gardens include
Nov. 29-Dec. 1: 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. Dec. 12: Floral Design with Evergreens and Berries
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.
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 Healers The Boulder Healing Arts Association offers a number of Psychic Fairs and Healing
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Final Saturdays: Holistic Therapy Wellness Fair, 9am-4pm (Church Fellowship Hall, Hygiene Road & 75th St.) Dec. 15: Psychic Fair
Boulder Psychic Institute Tuesdays & Thursdays: Free psychic readings by the institute’s students take place two evenings a week from 7-8:30pm (call to schedule). On Thursdays, BPI offers free 15-minute aura and chakra healings (drop-in) between 6-7pm. 1332 Pearl
St. See more events at www.boulder psychicinstitute.org.
of events. 5723 Arapahoe Ave., Suite 1A. www.caritascenter.org.
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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.
Caritas Center The Caritas Center offers free and low-cost healing workshops, sessions and seminars open to all. Check online for a full schedule
Casting for Recovery hosts three-day retreats for breast-cancer survivors to learn the art of flyfishing at no cost. Check www. castingforrecovery.org for updated info; registration dates for 2019 events were not set at press time.
Club Pilates Demo Classes This Pilates studio with three county locations hosts classes for all levels, including special sessions for teens, and also offers a 500-hour teacher training program. Try a free demo class; learn more and register at www.clubpilates.com. There are three locations in the county: Longmont, Lafayette and Boulder.
Fitness for Living Fitness for Living offers an Outdoor Fitness Boot Camp and classes called Fitness in the Foothills, held at various Boulder-area trailheads. Check www.fitliv.com for more information.
Gong Meditation & Sound Healing Gong meditation and sound healing sessions bring healing, insight and clarity to wellness practices. April and Jon lead regular sound healing events at Amana Yoga Boulder, 949 Walnut St. Suite B. Learn more and find out about special introductory classes at www. nomadicimporttraders.com/index.php.
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. Find upcoming events at www.griefsupport net.org.
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Jan. 12: The name has changed a bit, but the healthy activities at this big annual festival are the same—a 5k walk/run, a health fair and an oatmeal breakfast with dozens of creative toppings. 7:30am-12:30pm; more info at www.cityoflafayette.com.
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 information, call Connie at 303834-0526.
Longmont United Hospital Community Classes LUH offers free and low-cost classes for community members and healthcare professionals; topics include CPR and childbirth prep. Check the schedule at www. centura.org.
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Wednesdays: During the academic year, Naropa offers free weekly meditation instruction sessions with guided meditation followed by instruction from experienced Naropa faculty members. 6:30pm at the Nalanda Campus, 6287 Arapahoe Road. www.naropa.edu.
National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI offers free classes that provide a holistic approach for people living with a serious mental illness; there are classes for
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Practically Dying End-of-life educator Kim Mooney offers free events where participants gather for “tender and candid discussions about death.” Mooney also offers other sessions and workshops about dying, death and grief, and is one of the hosts of the monthly Boulder County Death Cafe (see separate listing in this section). www.practically-dying.com.
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. 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 Find holiday-themed music and theater performances in our Arts Events section.
Colorado Events: Holiday Gift Fairs Find unique gifts for friends and family at special holiday gift fairs sponsored by Colorado Events. Free entry. www. coloradoevents.net. Dec. 9: Boulder Holiday Gift Festival, Boulder YMCA, 28th and Mapleton, 11am-5pm Dec. 15-16: Last Chance Gift Fest, in the Main Exhibit Hall at Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, 5-8:30pm Saturday and 10am-5pm Sunday
Downtown Boulder Holiday Events Several annual holiday events take place on or near the Pearl Street Mall; check the details at www. downtownboulderholidays.com; 303-4493774. Through Dec. 22: St. Nick on the Bricks, visits with Santa from 11am-2pm Dec. 1: Lights of December Parade, 6pm
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Arts Samplers offering low-cost sampler treatments in bodywork, healing, intuitive readings, aura portraits and energetic healing. Unless noted, events are 11am-5pm at the Left Hand Grange, 195 Second Ave. in Niwot. Details: www.boulderhealers.com.
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Geeks Who Drink 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
WinterSkate in downtown Louisville.
Erie Country Christmas and Parade of Lights Dec. 7: 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.
Haiti for the Holidays Dec. 2: Colorado Haiti Project hosts an open house and holiday artisan fair, 4:30-8pm at Rayback Collective, 2775 Valmont Road. www.coloradohaitiproject.com.
Holiday Mountain Market Dec. 1-2: Dozens of vendors offer unique gift ideas, from candles to handknits to fine art. There’ are also refreshments, photos with Santa and raffle prizes. 10am5pm Sat and 10am-4pm Sun at Nederland Community Center, 750 Colorado Highway 72. 303-258-0799.
Hotel Boulderado Holiday Tea Series 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.
Klezmania! Dec. 24: The Boulder Jewish Community Center presents “Klezmania: Christmas Eve Party, Klezmer Concert and Chinese Dinner,” a celebration that features musical programming for all ages. 5:30pm at the JCC, 6007 Oreg Ave. Check www.boulderjcc.org for more information.
Lafayette Holiday Events
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Dec. 1: “Home for the Holidays,” Lafayette’s annual family event, features visits with Santa, hot cocoa, holiday cookies, carolers and live reindeer. Later that day, there’s caroling, the holiday tree lighting at dusk, a sing-along and a potluck dinner. Find an updated schedule of events at www. cityoflafayette.com.
Longmont Gift of Home Tour Nov. 29-Dec. 1: Colorado’s longestrunning 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.
Longmont Museum Holiday Showcase Dec. 15-16: Fourth-annual event features live holiday music Friday at 7pm and
reservations at least a week ahead: 303-2580799. Meals are at Nederland Community Center, 750 Highway 72 North in Nederland.
WinterSkate Through February: The largest outdoor ice rink in the country is right here in Boulder County! Old-fashioned outdoor skating features traditional holiday music and free horse-drawn carriage rides. Open on holidays and school-vacation days, too. Admission includes skate rental, and money-saving punch passes are available; check hours and other details online. At Louisville’s historic Steinbaugh Pavilion, 824 Front St. www.bceproductions.com.
Literary Events Barbed Wire Books
This large bookstore hosts a variety of literary events, including storytimes,
Saturday at 4pm. At 3pm on Saturday, Santa’s Reception before the concert features hot chocolate and cookies and visits with Santa. The museum is at 400 Quail Road, Longmont; www. longmontcolorado.gov/museum.
Louisville Parade of Lights Dec. 7: 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.
Just for Fun Barley-Har-Har Comedy Night
3rd Thursdays and 1st Fridays: Amateur comedians take the stage at these free monthly comedy nights, 7pm on 1st Thursdays and 9pm on 1st Fridays, at 300 Suns Brewing, 331 First Ave., Longmont; www.300sunsbrewing.com. To sign up to perform, email info@bubcomedy.com.
Boulder Comedy Show Sundays: Every Sunday evening at 7pm and 9pm, the Bohemian Biergarten (2017 13th St.) 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.
Boulder Escape Room Find clues, discover secret passageways and work with your team to scheme your way out of the escape room. 1966 13th St., Suite #LL60. www.boulderescaperoom.com.
Boulder Model Railroad Exposition #41 Dec. 7-9: See a variety of railroad layouts in different scales and browse vendor booths at this annual show that also includes a raffle for one of the layouts. Held in conjunction with the Flatirons Mineral Club Gem & Mineral Show at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road in Longmont. 10am-5pm each day. www.bouldermodelrailroadclub.org.
Breakout! Escape Room Longmont’s new escape room offers entertaining yet challenging adventures for all ages. Breakout is at 1129 Francis St. in Longmont. www.breakout303.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
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Boulder Book Store Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., offers an email newsletter, book clubs, and frequent book signings and readings by local, national and international authors. www. boulderbookstore.com; 303-447-2074.
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 updated speaker schedule.
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2nd Sundays: The Beyond Academia Free Skool (BAFS) is a writer’s collective that offers free public poetry workshops every second Sunday at 2pm. All are welcome in the Arapahoe Room at the main library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave. www.boulderlibrary.org.
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: Temporary location while the Lyons Depot Library is being repaired following flood damage: 405 Main St. www.townoflyons.com. Nederland: 200 Hwy 72. 303-258-1101; nederland.colibraries.org.
Dogs Enjoy Afternoon Reading (D.E.A.R.) 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 Workshops and Readings 3rd and 4th Fridays: Longmont’s Firehouse Art Center offers two opportunities each month for aspiring and established poets: Writing Workshops on 3rd Fridays at 7pm, and Open Readings (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.
‘So, You’re a Poet’ Reading Series
Innisfree Poetry Bookstore & Cafe 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.
Dec. 15 & March 9: Stories on Stage is a nonprofit arts organization that features great actors reading great literature by exceptional authors. The shows listed below are at the Nomad Theatre, 1410 Quince Ave.; Denver performances can be found at www.storiesonstage.org. Dec. 15: “Making Merry,” 1:30pm March 9: “I Love a Mystery,” 7:30pm
Longmont Public LIbrary Author Talks
Truth Be Told: Boulder’s Story Slam
Check the updated schedule at www. longmontcolorado.gov (click “Departments” tab) for upcoming author talks at the Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave.
Pages & Paws 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 storytimes, 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
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Mondays: This poetry-reading series takes place at the Laughing Goat Coffeehouse, 1709 Pearl St., Monday evenings from 8-11pm. www.thelaughinggoat.com.
Stories on Stage
Bring a five-minute story based on the month’s theme, put your name into a hat, and if your name is chosen, you get to tell your story on stage. Stories must be true. Between stories, the hosts perform song medleys and their own stories based on the theme. Find upcoming events at www. storyslamboulder.com.
“Write Your Story” Writing Class 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.
Nature/Outdoor Events
For more outdoor events, see listings under Sports Events.
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Boulder County Audubon Society BCAS offers monthly nature programs, field trips, bird counts and other events around the county. Check www.boulderaudubon.org for the winter/spring schedule.
Boulder County Parks & Open Space Programs Boulder County Parks & Open Space offers free nature programs, hikes and cultural-history events. See listing under Senior Events for Senior Hikes. Find more winter/spring events at www.boulder county.org. Jan. 27: Winter Heritage Day at Walker Ranch Homestead, 1-3pm
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.
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.
Dinosaur Ridge Dinosaur Ridge in Morrison comprises a visitor center and two trails with interpretive signs and exhibits, like 150-million-yearold 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.
Flatirons Mineral Club Annual Gem & Mineral Show Dec. 7-9: Local gem, rock, mineral, jewelry and lapidary equipment dealers display
their unique wares and gifts for all ages at this annual event, held in conjunction with the Boulder Model Railroad Exposition (see listing under Just for Fun). 10am5pm daily at Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road in Longmont. www. flatironsmineralclub.org.
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.
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 Lakeview Drive in Nederland, and also has property at Mud Lake. www.wildbear.org.
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
Warm up this winter by running a race, or wait until the weather turns nicer. Many of these races sell out early, so be sure to register far in advance. Saturdays: South Boulder Creek Park Run is a totally stress-free run/walk for anyone that happens every Saturday, all year long! Register once and attend forever. 9am October-April and 8am MaySeptember. Afterwards, the group heads to a local cafe for coffee. www.parkrun.us/ southbouldercreek. Dec. 1: The ColderBOLDER 5k on the CU campus awards “Cold Medal”
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events follow the professional racers. www. bolderboulder.com. June 2: Skirt Sports 13er in Louisville features an all-women 13.1-mile course plus 5k and 10k options. www.skirtsports13er.com.
Senior Events Active Minds
Active Minds offers dozens of 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. Dec. 10: The Future of Bees Dec. 17: The Story of Beer Jan. 3: Puerto Rico Feb. 11: South Africa: From Apartheid to Global Citizen March 25: Alexander Hamilton
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 and Open Space. The hikes run from 10amnoon, and include information on the area’s history, wildlife and resource management. December’s location is listed below; check www.bouldercountyopenspace.org for the rest of the winter/spring schedule. Dec. 27: Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain
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 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 See listing under Just for Fun.
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, 303-666-7400; www.louisvillerecreation.com/senior welcome.php. 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.
McGuckin Hardware Spring Tent Sale May, TBA: This huge sale, usually held the second weekend in May, features a plethora of items up to 70 percent off, plus sales inside the store. Some proceeds from these sales help local nonprofits. The store is at 2525 Arapahoe Ave. Find out more at www. mcguckin.com.
Strawberry Festival Antique Show May 18-19: Annual spring fundraiser for the St. Vrain Historical Society offers more than 50 antiques vendors from around the region, plus fresh strawberry shortcake with whipped cream. At the Boulder County Fairgrounds, Nelson and Hover roads, Longmont. www.stvrainhistoricalsociety.com.
Sweet Nightingale Boutique & Home Decor Dec. 14-16: Weekend-long event is a grand opening, ribbon cutting and holiday party for this new gift and home boutique in downtown Longmont. 439 Main St., Longmont. www. sweetnightingaleboutique.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
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recruiting new members and refs for their league. www.bouldercountybombers.com.
Mountain MidLife Club
Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides
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. Also see our separate Sports section that lists area facilities and resources.
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 a discount. 303-918-7062; www.boulder areabicycleadventures.com.
Boulder Bike Tours Boulder Bike Tours offer rides for beginning, intermediate and expert riders, in and around the city of Boulder and sometimes beyond. There are full- and half-day rides for mountain bikes and road bikes. See the ride schedule at www.boulderbiketours.com.
Boulder County Bombers Boulder County’s flat-track women’s rollerderby league hosts bouts and tournaments at the Boulder County Fairgrounds; check online for the schedule. They’re also
guest speakers discussing astronomyrelated topics. The rest of the time, it’s open by appointment only. 970-613-7793; www. starkids.org.
school buses. Leanin’ Tree is at 6055 Longbow Drive. www.leanintreemuseum.com.
Professional tour guides lead participants on adventures like backpacking, bike tours, rock climbing, skiing and snowshoeing. 720-242-9828; www.cwrag.com.
Tours
Front Range Anglers
Banjo Billy Bus Tours
Find a flood of fun facts about atmospheric science, climate change, and the NCAR mesa and building. There’s also a photographic display of meteorological optics, a telescopic camera, working supercomputers, a gravity well and the Walter Orr Roberts Weather Trail. Guided tours are Monday-Friday at noon; a self-guided tour is available in English and Spanish. 303-497-1174; www.scied.ucar.edu/visit.
Saturdays: Free one-hour classes most Saturdays from 10-11am feature some of the best tyers around spinning up their signature patterns (includes free coffee and a 15-percent discount on purchases). The shop also hosts regular four-hour feebased classes that include two hours onsite at a nearby park. FRA is at 2344 Pearl St. www.frontrangeanglers.com.
WinterSkate Through February: See listing under Just for Fun.
Star & Laser Shows Fiske Planetarium
Fiske Planetarium on the CU Boulder campus presents cutting-edge planetarium shows on a fulldome projection system. See the schedule of laser shows, live star talks, movies, planetarium shows, family shows, concerts and other events at www.fiske.colorado.edu.
Gates Planetarium At the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. in Denver. www.dmns.org.
Little Thompson Observatory 3rd Fridays: The Little Thompson Observatory, at 850 Spartan Ave. in Berthoud, offers Public Star Nights, with
For sports-related tours, see listings under Sports Events. Banjo Billy gives history tours of Boulder and Denver from an old school bus tricked out to look like a traveling hillbilly shack. Tours run Tuesday-Sunday, with special brewery tours on Thursdays. 720-938-8885; www.banjobilly.com.
BookCliff Vineyards Tour the winery and sample the wines in the tasting room. Thursday-Sunday 1-6pm at 1501 Lee Hill Road, #7. www.bookcliffvineyards.com.
Celestial Seasonings Tours of this enormous tea-processing plant are free and run daily except for major holidays. See how these popular teas are blended, packaged and shipped; then taste free samples, browse the gallery of original artwork from the famous tea boxes, and check out the gift shop. Don’t miss the “mint room.” Children under 5 are not allowed in the factory. Tours are on the hour Monday-Saturday from 10am-4pm, and Sunday 11am-3pm. 4600 Sleepytime Drive. www.celestialseasonings.com.
Leanin’ Tree Tours Leanin’ Tree offers free 45-minute tours of its greeting-card manufacturing plant. Watch as flat sheets of blank paper are transformed into full-color cards, and see impressive machinery—like printing presses the size of
NCAR Public Tours
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.
University Events University of Colorado The official CU Boulder Web 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
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an adult. 10386 N. 65th St., Longmont. 720494-1414; www.chr.org.
writing. 1400 Dixon St., Lafayette. www. imaginecolorado.org.
violence issues; the hands-on training is about eight hours. www.safeshelterofstvrain.org.
University of Colorado UMC
Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center
Lafayette Cultural Arts Commission
Thorne Nature Experience
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.
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.
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 and 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
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. 303-442-3052; 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. Center: 303-823-8455; thrift shop: 303245-0800; www.greenwoodwildlife.org.
HumaneSocietyofBoulderValley Volunteer information sessions are held regularly; see www.boulderhumane.org for a schedule. The Humane Society is at 2323 55th St. 303-442-4030.
I Have a Dream Foundation Adopt-a-Family Program The I Have a Dream Foundation of Boulder County seeks community members to “adopt” a family for the holidays and provide them with gifts. Visit www.ihadboulder.org for details or call 303-444-3636 ext. 20.
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
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. 303-7721232; www.longmonthumane.org.
Medicine Horse Program MHP, at 8778 Arapahoe Road, 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. 720406-7630; www.medicinehorse.org.
Moving to End Sexual Assault (MESA) 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.
OUR Center Longmont’s OUR Center, a nonprofit that helps people move toward selfsufficiency, can always use volunteers for a variety of tasks. The center’s new location 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 domestic-
Help support this nonprofit with a variety of tasks, including general office duties, assisting with outreach events, registrations for programs, and database management. Thorne is at 1466 N. 63rd St. 303-499-3647; 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.
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Build trails, plant trees, battle invasive species or restore habitat to help keep Colorado beautiful. Projects are available across the Front Range. Register early for summer 2019 programs. 303-715-1010; www.voc.org.
Wedding Events
Boulder Wedding Showcase Jan. 27: Plan the wedding of your dreams as you meet with the finest wedding experts in Boulder County at two venues, the historic Boulder Theater and the nearby Rembrandt Yard Art Gallery & Event Center. The 11am-2pm event with the theme “Wild About You” includes prize giveaways, live music and a tablescape competition. www. boulderweddingshowcase.com.
Bridal Festivals: A Wedding Expo Five different festivals take place along the Front Range between January and April, from Loveland to Colorado Springs. Check the schedule at www.bridalfestivals.com.
Estes Park Bridal Expo Feb., TBA: Hosted by the Estes Park Wedding Association, this event features wedding vendors in all categories, venue tours and prizes. www.estesparkweddings.com.
Rocky Mtn Bridal Show Jan. 20: Wedding pros from all over the
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Taking a Trip to Pluto and BY HEATHER SHONING
Boulder Ballet is taking a wild ride to new horizons, and you should join them
New Horizons Company dancer Ryland Early and a photo of Pluto captured by the production’s namesake, New Horizons space mission.
It’s a beautiful blend of science reaching for Pluto, and humans— dancers—reaching and expanding.
❞ —ANA CLAIRE Boulder Ballet artistic director
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renn Combs grew up in a household where astronauts and NASA were regular topics of conversation at the dinner table. Her father, Dr. Joseph Combs, was the director of Aerospace Medical Labs for Project
Gemini. In this role he developed a heart-monitoring system that was used to measure the heart rate of the astronauts for both the Gemini and Apollo missions. Combs was a performing artist living amid the clash of art and science for as long as she can remember. A recent conversation with a neighbor was the catalyst for her to play a part in the marriage of art and science in Boulder through her role as the executive director of Boulder Ballet.
A Concept Comes to Life
Because of her family history, when Combs noticed a NASA bumper sticker on her neighbor’s vehicle, she struck up a conversation. The neighbor, Cindy Conrad, works at the Southwest Research Institute under the direction of Dr. Alan Stern, the principal investigator responsible for NASA’s New Horizons mission to Pluto and the Kuiper Belt. The two chatted about their space-related experiences. But it was one particular comment that launched an idea. “Cindy told me how one of the biggest challenges of the New Horizons mission is choreographing the movements of the spacecraft to accommodate the seven mounted instruments,” Combs said. “The moment she said ‘choreograph’ the light bulb came on.”
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Company dancers in the practice studio at the Dairy Arts Center. Left to right: Carly Hambridge, Phoebe Magna, Matthew Helms and Ryland Early.
(Left) Ryland Early lifts Phoebe Magna in practice; (bottom) Matthew Helms practices a lift with Kelsey Byrne at a recent practice.
Beyond
movements, the music, the costumes are
The following week Combs presented
very different from what the classics may
a fresh idea to the artistic director, Ana
bring to mind.
Claire. Within the context of its outreach programs, the ballet blends arts and sci-
In the first act, one of the pieces will
ence on a small scale, but what if they
be choreographed by associate artistic
could bring it to a greater audience?
director Lance Hardin and Amy Earnest.
And with this, a new concept for the
A costume with integrated light sensors
Boulder Ballet winter show achieved liftoff.
will create a stunning light show set to the backdrop of original electronic music
Shooting for the Stars
Boulder Ballet’s “New Horizons” will make its debut in February 2019. This production is designed to celebrate the accomplishments of the many Boulder scientists and engineers of New Horizons space mission through dance. In 2015, New Horizons captured the first close-up images of Pluto, and on Jan. 1, 2019, will do a close flyby of a Kuiper Belt object nicknamed Ultima Thule. The winter production is always contemporary or modern, and this year will be particularly intriguing with the second act of the production being entirely devoted to the celebration of this mission. The production as a whole will include images of Pluto captured by New Horizons, as well as
composed by Michael Shulze, teaching associate professor at the Lamont School of music at DU. Another piece, choreographed by company dancer and Boulder native Ryland Early, was an audience favorite at Boulder Ballet’s fall production, “FACES.” “This type of ballet is much more accessible to people, including younger audiences,” said Claire. “The storyline hints at ideas, and the audience is free to interpret in different ways.” The second act will be an opportunity for the company dancers to interpret as well. In a classical ballet, the choreography is “set on the company,” meaning all of the movements are developed by the choreographer and the company danc-
costumes with integrated light sensors to
ers must perform them exactly—no room
truly harness the gravity of this accom-
for deviation or interpretation. However,
plishment.
for “New Horizons,” the choreography
“It’s a testament to the strength and
will be “created on the company,” mean-
drive in humans to not be satisfied, to
ing the choreographers, Ana Claire and
keep reaching and striving—the mystery
Claire Davison, a Boulder-trained dancer
and beauty of outer space,” said Claire.
now with American Ballet Theatre in New
“It’s a beautiful blend of science reaching for
Pluto,
and
York, will provide the framework for the
humans—dancers—
reaching and expanding.”
movements and allow each dancer a lati-
Ballet Newbie?
during the choreographic process.
tude of interpretation for his or her part
If you’ve never attended the ballet,
“As artists, we are presenting ideas to
“New Horizons” is a great way for you
you—friends, family, strangers—in a space
to throw your own axis a bit off tilt. It’s
where all interpretations are valued,” Har-
not your typical story ballet, like “The
din said. “This is a celebration of dance
Nutcracker” or “Giselle” or “Swan Lake.”
that is bigger than ourselves. We look for-
It’s a contemporary ballet, meaning the
ward to participating in your ideas.” n
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AE in the spring for early-bird tickets to the WWII-Era Ball in early June.
Production Company Dance Centre Dec. 15: The students of Longmont’s PCDC present their big holiday show, suitable for all ages, at Longmont High School, 1040 Sunset St. Time updates and ticket info: www.productioncompanydance.com.
Reverence Academy of Dance Dec. 16: “Searching for Christmas” is RAD’s annual holiday show; check www. reverenceacademyofdance.com for details.
Scandinavian Fifth Saturday Bygdedans March 30: Whenever a month contains a fifth Saturday, it’s time for a Scandinavian dance, with a wide range of Swedish and Norwegian dances for all levels. 8-10:30pm at the Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Road. www.boulderdancecoalition.org.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Boulder Arts Week
March 29-April 6: Now in its 6th year, Boulder’s only large-scale, inclusive celebration of the arts features art walks, art exhibitons, live performances in dance, music, and theater, artist demos, lectures, readings, and symposia. This year’s lineup is bigger than ever; check www. boulderartsweek.org for a schedule..
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Dance
Avalon Ballroom The Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Road, 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. Ongoing events include Zumba, tango, salsa and waltz; see the full schedule and (low) prices at www.avalonevents.org. Mondays: Scandinavian Monday Night Dance, 7:30-10pm Fridays: Tango Practica (for all levels), 7-10pm Saturdays: Forro: Brazilian couples dance, 12:30-1:30pm Dec. 31: New Year’s Even Dance Party, 7pm-2am
Blue Moon Dance Company Check www.bluemoondancecompany.com for news of upcoming performances.
Boulder Ballet Feb. 22-24: “New Horizons” is a world premiere of contemporary works
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performed by the troupe’s professional company. At Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St. See www.boulderballet.org for times and ticket information. Nov. 23-25 & Dec. 1-2: The Nutcracker (Boulder and Longmont performances) May 17-19: Cinderella
Boulder Swing Dance Weekly swing dance lessons on Monday evenings are open to everyone; start the monthlong series on the first or second Monday of any month. Kakes Studio, 2115 Pearl St. www.boulderswingdance.com.
Centennial State Ballet
April 27-28: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” based on Shakespeare’s play, is suitable for all ages. 2pm Saturday and 1pm Sunday at Niwot High School Auditorium, 8989 Niwot Road. www.centennialstateballet.org. Dec. 21-23: The Nutcracker
Cindy Brandle Dance Company
April 19-21: CBDC premieres “A World on Fire Project” at Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St. Check www.cindybrandledance. com for more details.
Colorado Ballet Feb. 1-10: “The Wizard of Oz” features exciting new sets, colorful costumes and amazing special effects. Check www. coloradoballet.org for ticket info. Through Dec. 24: The Nutracker March 8-10: Tour de Force April 5-14: Ballet Masterworks
CU Presents: Batsheva Dance Company March 20: CU’s Artist series hosts Batsheva Dance Company, Israel’s foremost contemporary dance company. 7:30pm at CU’s Macky Auditorium; ticket info at www. cupresents.org. See separate listing for the University of Colorado Department of Dance. April 6: Dorrance Dance
Dance Bridge 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
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Danse Etoile Feb. 22-24: Danse Etoile presents a retelling of two beloved stories, “Snow White” and “The Ugly Duckling” and classical works, including student pieces and guest musicians. At Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road. Check www.danseetoile.org for details.
Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance
March 31: SPRINGbreak ChoreoFest is an incubator for modern and contemporary dance choreography; groups of participating dancers and choreographers create new dance works in just eight hours of rehearsal time, then all groups present a public performance on Sunday. 6:30pm at Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St. www. t2dance.com.
3rd Law Dance/Theater April 5-7: “Obstinate Pearl,” in collaboration with the Boulder Bach Festival, features dancers and musicians moving through time, drawing the audience forward. At Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., check www.3rdlaw. org for updates. Nov. 30-Dec. 2: “Singularity”
Dec. 7-9: Frequent Flyers’ professional company explores the intersection of technology and aerial dance with stunning aerial performances and an interactive experience for audience members. Evening and matinee performances at Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St. Tickets: www. frequentflyers.org. Dec. 14-16: Student Company performances
University of Colorado Department of Dance
Golden Bridge Movement Mass
Versatility Dance Festival
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, but check www. bdanced.com for the schedule, as the venue sometimes changes.
Lyons Old-Time Square Dances Feb. 2, March 2 & April 6: Live dance callers, old-time string bands and three hours of reels, mixers and squares for the whole family. 7-10pm at Oskar Blues, 303 Main St. in Lyons. Check the group’s Facebook page for updated info on this popular monthly dance series.
1940s & 50s White Christmas Ball & 1940s WWII-ERA Ball Dec. 1: There may still be a few tickets left for the annual Christmas event; check 1940sball.org for details. Then check back
Feb. 28-March 3: “Open Space” showcases dance works that “lilt, groove and tumble across a spectrum of styles.” Learn more about this and the rest of the spring schedule at www.colorado.edu/ theatredance. Feb. 7-10: “Catapult,” BFA concert April 12: “The Current,” dance works curated by faculty and guest artists Jan. 11-12: VDF brings together the best in emerging and established dance companies and dance filmmakers from Colorado and beyond. Friday is Dance Film Night and Saturday is Dance Performance Night, both 7:30pm at Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St. www.t2dance.com.
Film
Backdoor Theater Fridays & Saturdays: Watch first-run, foreign and classic movies most Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm; there are also 1:30pm matinees most Mondays at Nederland’s nonprofit film venue. Admission is only $6 for adults and $3 for kids, and concessions start at 50 cents. At Nederland Community Center, 740 Highway 72 North. Sign up at www.backdoortheater.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.
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FILM // MUSIC It screens high-quality cinema Wednesday through Sunday, including indie films and live broadcasts of opera and ballet. On Fridays, “FNWeird” (Friday Night Weird) offers “a dose of the unusual.” 2590 Walnut St. www.thedairy.org.
Boulder International Film Festival Feb. 28-March 3: Film fans won’t want to miss this huge annual festival that draws more than 25,000 people to Boulder each year, including film enthusiasts, big-time producers, well-known actors and aspiring directors. The four-day event always includes screenings, forums, awards ceremonies, workshops, Q&A discussions and networking parties. The full schedule wasn’t available at press time, so check www. biff1.com for details, and get tickets early, because most events sell out.
Boulder Public Library Free 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 Film School New School Film School, 7pm 2nd Fridays: Special Friday Films, 7pm Dec. 13: “Jon Benet’s Tricycle,” 7pm
Changes in Latitude Travel Program Wednesdays: The Changes in Latitude Travel Store offers free travel films, slide shows and photo presentations at 7pm
most Wednesdays at 2525 Arapahoe Ave. Find more at www.cil.com.
and international titles. Details: www. coloradofests.com.
Chautauqua Films
Ignite Boulder
Films listed here are at 7pm in the Chautauqua Community House, 900 Baseline Road. See www.chautauqua.com for the full schedule. Jan. 25: “California Typewriter” March 8: “The Human Element”
Colorado Environmental Film Festival Feb. 21-23: CEFF includes features and shorts from foreign, local and youth filmmakers. At the American Mountaineering Center in Golden; check www.ceff.net for info.
Elevations Classic Film Series Elevations Credit Union presents a Classic Film Series at different area branches. A few are listed here, but check www.elevationscu. com for more. Dec. 17: “Auntie Mame” (1958), (Broomfield) Dec. 18: “Christmas in Connecticut” (1945), (Broomfield)
Firehouse First Friday Films
Dec. 13: See listing under Local Events/ Forums, Lectures & Workshops.
International Film Series
This popular art-house film festival— Boulder’s oldest—screens more than 100 films every school year at CU; check www. internationalfilmseries.com for the spring schedule, and to sign up for email updates.
Lyons International Film Festival
April 6: Now in its fifth year, this festival showcases Colorado independent films, plus films from abroad, in categories ranging from environmental and music documentaries to outdoor recreation. Find updates at www.coloradofests.com.
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. 24: Pandas Ongoing: Cuba (2-D), Oceans
1st Fridays: The Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave. in Longmont, shows films at 7pm on first Fridays, with free beer and popcorn. Check the lineup at www. firehouseart.org.
Trojan Movie House
Front Range Film Festival
Music
Feb. 23-24: Annual festival, now in its seventh year in Longmont, includes a new Oscar viewing party in addition to screenings of Colorado independent films
New movie house at the Longmont Performing Arts Center showcases “off-thebeaten-path” cinematic treasures. 513 Main St., Longmont. Check the group’s Facebook page for upcoming films.
Ars Nova Singers
April 27: “A Celebration of Colorado Artistry: Shared Visions” showcases works by four
Colorado composers. Boulder performance is 7:30pm at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1419 Pine St. There’s also a performance in Denver on April 26. www.arsnovasingers.org. Dec. 7, 13 & 15: “In the Moon of Wintertime,” holiday concerts in Boulder and Longmont Feb. 23: “Music of the Renaissance: The Earthquake Mass” (also Feb. 24 in Denver)
Arts Longmont: Friday Afternoon Concerts & Art Shows Arts Longmont and the Longmont Museum team up to present monthly low-cost programs (beginning in October) that combine musical performances with an art exhibit by a local artist. Art shows open at 1:30pm; music begins at 2:30pm. In the Stewart Auditorium at the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road. www. artslongmont.org. Dec. 14: Denver Brass Quintet; Arts Longmont Gift Shop Artists Jan. 18: Cantabile; Longmont Figure Arts Feb. 15: Pliego + Buer/Cello + Piano; J. Diane Martonis March 15: Selasee: Reggae fusion; Jackson Carson April 19: Boulder Piano Quartet; Dru Marie Robért
Arvada Center Jan. 9, March 6 & May 8: Jeffrey Siegel Coffee Concerts (11am) and Keyboard Conversations (7:30pm) include informal dialogue that help the audience fully engage in the music. The center, at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. in Arvada, also hosts a number of other musical performances
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Boulder Bach Festival’s artistic director and conductor, Maestro Zachary Carrettin.
throughout the season. See www. arvadacenter.org for the complete lineup.
signs in is guaranteed to play. 303-449-9596; www.boulderfriendsofjazz.org.
Aster Women’s Chamber Choir
Boulder Opera
ASTER Women’s Chamber Choir performs in Boulder and Broomfield. www.asterchoir.org.
Boulder Bach Festival
The Boulder Bach Festival celebrates the music of Johann Sebastian Bach all year long with high-quality performances and educational opportunities in Boulder, Longmont and Denver. Check www.boulderbachfestival.org for more details and venue information. Feb. 14 & 16: From London with Love (Broomfield and Longmont) April 5-7: Venice on Fire (Boulder)
Boulder Bassoon Quartet
This group likes to joke that they go on tour ”all the way from north Boulder to south Boulder,” but if you check their calendar, you’ll see that they get out of town once in a while, too. See upcoming performance dates at www.boulderbassoons.com.
Boulder Chamber Orchestra
March 29-30: Geraldine Walther (viola) from Boulder’s own Takács quartet performs at 7:30pm at Boulder Adventist Church, 345 Mapleton Ave. See www. boulderchamberorchestra.com. Dec. 21-22: Gift of Music Feb. 1: Mozart, Sibelius & Tchaikovsky April 5: Ajax Quartet, Mini Chamber
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Boulder Chorale
The Boulder Chorale’s 2018-19 season, called “Our Story,” also celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Boulder Children’s Chorale. Winter/spring performances are listed below; check www.boulderchorale. org for more details about each. Dec. 9: Celebrate! (Children’s Chorale) March 9-10: A Very Boulder Mardi Gras April 27-28: Our Story, Children’s Chorale 10th Anniversary May 11-12: Spirit, with Boulder Symphony
Boulder Concert Band
Dec. 15: The Boulder Concert Band’s holiday concert is at 7pm at Boulder Adventist Church, 345 Mapleton Ave. The band is always looking for new musicians, so if you can play the trumpet, oboe, bassoon or percussion, contact the group through the website, www. boulderconcertband.org. March 9: All American Symphony
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. Everyone who
Dec. 7-9: Boulder Opera presents “Little Red Riding Hood” by Cesar Cui, a perfect introduction to opera for children. Matinee and evening shows each day at Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave. See details and other performance dates at www. boulderoperacompany.com. May 3-12: Signor Deluso/Cavalleria Rusticana
Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra
The Boulder Phil’s new season is themed “Open Space,” featuring extraordinary music selections that celebrate Boulder’s iconic natural surroundings. Most performances are at CU’s Macky Auditorium, but some are in Denver, so check www.boulderphil.org for additional details and more of the schedule. Jan. 19-20: Ohlsson Plays Rachmaninoff Feb. 9:The Heavenly Life May 4: The Music of David Bowie
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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) Dec. 16: Timberline Handbell Ensemble, 2pm at Meadows and 3:30pm at Reynolds Jan. 13: Colorado Chamber Players French Program, 2pm (Main) Feb. 17: Playground Ensemble, 2pm (Main)
Boulder Renaissance Consort
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King John 60th Season
Dec. 2 & 9: “To Shorten Winter’s Sadness” is a program of early Christmas and seasonal music, including medieval carols and a set of Chanukah pieces. Dec. 2, 7pm at Grace Lutheran Church, 1001 13th St.; Dec. 9 performance is in Denver. See the group’s Facebook page for details.
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Feb. 23: “Evolve” features both old and new works that celebrate freedom and rebirth, including the Colorado premiere of Daniel Kellogg’s “Phoenix Rising.” Pre-concert talk at 6:15pm; performance at 7pm at First Presbyterian Church, 1820 15th St. The rest of the season’s schedule is listed below; check www.bouldersymphony.org for details. March 16: “Story,” featuring film score and video game music May 11-12: “Spirit,” with Boulder Chorale
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out quickly). 900 Baseline Road. 303-4423282 ext. 35. Feb. 1: The Sweet Remains April 6: Upstate April 27: Griffin House
Broomfield Auditorium
Jan. 12-13: 17th-annual event includes contests for all ages, all the way from “Small Fry” to “Grand Senior.” At the National Western Stock Show Complex in Denver, during the opening weekend of the National Western Stock Show. Check for the updated schedule at www.coloradofiddlers.org.
The city of Broomfield hosts a wide variety of concerts in the spacious, state-of-the-art Broomfield Auditorium each season. Check www.attheaudi.com for the winter/spring schedule. The auditorium is at 3 Community Park Road in Broomfield. Dec. 5: The Barefoot Movement Holiday Show
Cantabile Singers
Feb. 8 & 10: “A Musical Life: Childhood to Today” is a collaboration with the Douglass Elementary Choir, featuring poetry written, music composed and songs sung by children. Friday, 7:30pm at First Congregational Church, 1128 Pine St., Boulder; Sunday, 2pm at Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. www. cantabilesingers.org. Spring, TBA: Reflections on a Mexican Garden
Chamber Ensemble Con Grazia This popular ensemble performs in Broomfield and sometimes in Arvada; find updated winter/spring performance information at 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
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Colorado Haiti Project: A Night of Songs and Stories for Haiti Jan. 11: CHP presents an evening of Haitian music and stories of the country’s resilience, on the anniversary of the devastating earthquake there in 2010. 8pm at Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St. www.coloradohaitiproject.com.
Colorado Mahlerfest XXXII May 13-19: The 32nd-annual MahlerFest offers open rehearsals, chamber concerts, conducting master classes and a symposium. Events are held at Macky Auditorium on the CU campus and at Dairy Arts Center. Find an updated schedule at www.mahlerfest.org.
Colorado Music Festival/ Center for Musical Arts This one-of-a-kind organization provides a broad spectrum of music-education opportunities and world-class performances, including the Colorado Music Festival held each summer. For a list of upcoming events and classes for all ages and abilities, check
www.comusic.org. The center is at 200 E. Baseline Road in Lafayette.
Colorado Repertory Singers Dec. 7-8: “Reflections,” CRS’s holiday concert, showcases stories and songs that will “stir your heart and mind with winter reflections.” At Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road; check www. coloradorepertorysingers.org for tickets. March 15: Requiem, W.A. Mozart May 17-18: Sounds of an American Choir
Colorado Symphony Orchestra Most of CSO’s performances are at Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Denver. A few upcoming performances are listed here, but see www.coloradosymphony.org for the full schedule and ticket details. Dec. 21-22: Too Hot to Handel Dec. 31: A Night in Vienna Jan. 10: Special Guest Itzhak Perlman Feb. 2 & May 11: Sensory-Friendly Performances May 4: Women of Rock
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. CU’s College of Music also presents numerous events during the year, including free student and faculty recitals. (Also see separate listing for Ecklund Opera Program.) Find more info about the events listed below, and many others, at www.cupresents.org. Jan. 31: Silkroad Ensemble
Feb. 12: CU Symphony Orchestra Feb. 16: Kodo One Earth Tour March 4: Tafelmusik March 10: CU International Guitar Festival April 13: African Highlife Ensemble
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 free. See the winter/spring lineup at www.dickensoperahouse.com.
Eklund Opera Program
March 15-17: In 19th-century rural Russia, romance and tragedy unfold in the fates of two sisters in Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin.” At CU’s Macky Auditorium; see www.cupresents. org for times and ticket info. undergraduate students. April 25-28: “The Turn of the Screw” by Benjamin Britten
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. 303-443-8696. Dec. 7: Paul Kimbiris w/Kind Hearted Strangers Dec. 21: Dave King Trio
Fox Theatre
This nationally known club at 1135 13th St. on the Hill 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. Jan. 18: The Crystal Method Feb. 2: King Tuff: The Infinite Smiles Tour April 17: Reverend Horton Heat
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May 10: Lafayette’s Art Night Out begins anew season with live music at Festival Plaza, 311 S. Public Road. See www.cityoflafayette. com/ano for the 2019 details.
The Laughing Goat Coffeehouse The Laughing Goat, at 1709 Pearl St., hosts an eclectic variety of musical events every night of the week, including Wounded Bird on Jan. 12 and Rabblefish every second Wednesday. www.thelaughinggoat.com.
Longmont Chorale
Oct. 14: The Longmont Chorale’s new season begins with “Comin’ for to Carry Me Home: Songs of Faith, Hope and Deliverance.” 3pm at LifeBridge Church, 10345 Highway 66 in Longmont. www.longmontchorale.org. Dec. 16: Candlelight Concert, with Longmont Symphony Orchestra March 10: Rutter’s Mass of the Children and Other Songs of Childhood April 7: A Celtic Spring May 5: In the Mood for Pops & Jazz
Longmont Symphony Orchestra
Most of LSO’s performances are at Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, 600 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont, but check www. longmontsymphony.org for more info about the dates listed here. Dec. 16: Candlelight Concert, with Longmont Chorale Feb. 23: Sounds of America April 6: Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto Oct. 23-28: Love Never Dies: The Phantom Returns May 11: Pops Concert: The LSO in Space!
Messiah Sing-Along
Dec. 15-16: The Messiah Sing-Along has been a holiday tradition in Boulder since 1983. It’s
open to all, and the audience is invited (but not required) to sing along with the Boulder Messiah Chorale and Orchestra. 5pm Saturday and 2pm & 7pm Sunday at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 14th and Pine streets. Organizers say the matinee is the most likely to sell out, so get tickets early at www.messiahsingalong.org.
Nissi’s Nissi’s hosts live music several nights per week, and serves tapas and drinks. Shows start at 7:30pm and end around 9:30pm, 10pm on weekends. See the website for the winter/spring schedule, which includes Nelson Rangell, Dueling Pianos, Girls on Top and Peter Kater. 2675 North Park Drive, Lafayette. www.nissis.com.
Opera on Tap The not-for-profit Opera on Tap’s mission is to prove that opera doesn’t have to be pretentious, boring or expensive. Performances are in Boulder and Denver; check www.operaontap.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 new Oskar Blues Boulder Taproom on the Pearl Street Mall. www.oskarblues.com.
Planet Bluegrass Dec. 3-6: Check www.bluegrass.com in early December for info about ticket sales and camping reservations for Planet Bluegrass’s popular summer music festivals in Lyons and Telluride. They always sell out, so you’ll want to get tickets well in advance. Also, check after the
first of the year for information about spring concerts in the Wildflower Pavilion.
The Renaissance Project
more. Performances are in Boulder, Longmont and Denver, so check www.seicentobaroque. org for venues and other details.
The Renaissance Project specializes primarily in Renaissance motets and other pieces of a similar aesthetic. The group’s performance calendar usually includes concerts in Boulder, Longmont and Denver; visit www. renaissanceprojectboulder.org for details.
Sound Circle
Resonance Women’s Chorus
Catch live music on the terrace or in the lovely lobby at St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St. Check the winter/spring events calendar at www. stjulien.com.
April 6, 7 & 13: This 125-voice chorus sings contemporary choral music with an emphasis on social awareness; details about the spring concert were not finalized at press time, so check www.resonancechorus.org for updates.
Rocky Mountain Chorale
Check www.rockymtnchorale.org for information about upcoming performances.
Rocky Mountain Revels
Dec. 21, 22, 23 & 26: The Christmas Revels present “Nordic Lights,” with haunting melodies from Scandinavian lands, folk tales, trolls and an enchanted fox. Matinee and evening shows at Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St. Tickets: www. rockymountainrevels.org.
Rocky Ridge Music Center
Rocky Ridge offers music seminars and recitals for all ages at locations in Boulder and Estes Park, plus a faculty concert series most Sundays in Estes Park called Music in the Mountains. Find the full schedule, registration info and venues at www. rockyridge.org.
Seicento Baroque Ensemble
March 22-24: Boulder-based Seicento Baroque Ensemble presents a spring concert called “In Your Court: A Royal Tour,” showcasing hauntingly beautiful verse anthems created for the Chapel Royal in England, theatrical music composed for the Viennese court and
Sound Circle is an a cappella women’s ensemble based in Boulder; see www. soundcirclesings.org for a performance schedule.
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Tara Performing Arts High School Canelelight Festival
Dec. 14-16: Tara’s annual Christmas celebration for all ages showcases choral and handbell music, plus community carol singing by candlelight. 5pm & 8pm each evening at Pine Street Church, 1237 Pine St. www. tarahighschool.org.
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Arvada Center
March 15-May 19: The Arvada Center presents “Sin Street Social Club”—because “what happens at Mardi Gras stays at Mardi Gras.” Check www.arvadacenter.org for details and the full schedule of plays. The center is at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. in Arvada. Feb. 1-May 17: The Diary of Anne Frank
BDT Stage
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. www.bdtstage.com. Through Jan. 5: A Christmas Story: The Musical
• NOV 23-25—The Nutcracker with Boulder Ballet
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• MAR 23—Pixar in Concert • APR 27— Dvořák’s New World Symphony and Peter Boyer’s Ellis Island: The Dream of America with actors & projected images • MAY 4—The Music of David Bowie
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Boulder Comedy Show Sundays: Comedy shows featuring nationally known headliners happen weekly at 7pm and 9:15pm at Bohemian Biergarten, 2017 13th St. Check the lineup at www.bohemianbiergarten.com or on the Bohemian Biergarten Facebook page.
Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company April 25-May 9: BETC presents “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time,” which the New York Times has called “one of the most fully immersive works to ever wallop Broadway.” At Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St.; check www.betc.org for times and ticket info, plus details about the shows listed below. Dec. 6-24: Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley Feb. 7-March 3: The Rembrandt
Candlelight Dinner Playhouse Candlelight is at 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown, off I-25 just north of Longmont. www.coloradocandlelight.com. Through Dec. 31: Scrooge! The Musical Jan. 10-March 3: Nunsense March 14-May 26: Oliver!
The Catamounts Jan. 19-20: Through stories of immigrants and a fusion of different culinary traditions, “Melting Pot” will ask: When is it useful to preserve our separate identities, and where are we truly one? Performances are usually at Dairy Arts Center, but check www. thecatamounts.org for details about this and the performances listed below. Feb. 15-March 10: United Flight 232 Save the Date: FEED: Dreams, a farm-totable theatrical experience, July 28-29
Centerstage Theatre Company
CenterStage performs in Louisville.; information about upcoming productions were not available at press time, so check www.centerstagetheatrecompany.org for updates.
Coal Creek Theater Feb. 22-March 9: “Blessed Assurance” by Laddy Sartin is a civil-rights play about one day in a woman’s life when she decided to stand up for herself and be treated as an equal. CCT’s productions are staged at Louisville Center for the Arts, 801 Grant Ave. www.cctlouisville.org.
Colorado Shakespeare Festival Save the Date: Tickets are already available for CSF’s 2018 summer festival, which opens June 7 and includes “Twelfth Night,” “As You Like It” and “Romeo and Juliet.” Schedule and ticket info: www.coloradoshakes.org.
Denver Center Attractions & Denver Center Theatre Company 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 of the winter/spring lineup are listed below; check www.denvercenter.org for more. The center is at Speer Boulevard and Arapahoe Street in Denver. For tickets, call 303-893-4100, or go to TicketsWest outlets at King Soopers. Jan. 18-Feb. 24: Last Night and the Night Before Jan. 25-Feb. 24: Anna Karenina
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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. Jan. 4-27: Annie Get Your Gun Feb. 1-April 14: Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical Opens April 19: The Wizard of Oz
Local Theater Company March 15-17: The Local Lab 2019 New Play Festival features fully staged readings, workshops and parties at Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St. www.localtheatercompany.org. Opens June 6: Discount Ghost Stories
Art Walks
Monthly Friday-night receptions and artwalks are a tradition at galleries and in art districts throughout Boulder County. In addition to opening receptions at galleries, you’ll often find live entertainment, food and drink, and other businesses with extended hours. NoBo Nite Out: 1st Fridays, 6-9pm in the NoBo Art District, along north Broadway in Boulder; www.noboartdistrict.org Lafayette Art Night Out: 2nd Fridays May-Sept., 5-9pm, at Festival Plaza and at businesses along Public Road; www.cityoflafayette.com Longmont: 2nd Fridays, 6-9pm along Main Street between Third and Sixth avenues; www.downtownlongmont.com
Longmont Theatre Company March 15-24: “Anatomy of Gray,” set in small-town Indiana, is a coming-of-age story that deals with death, loss and love. LTC is at 513 Main St., Longmont; see details about this and other plays at www. longmonttheatre.org. Through Dec. 8: A Christmas Carol Feb. 1-16: Young Frankenstein May 3-18: Chess (UK version)
Miners Alley Playhouse Miners Alley Playhouse is at 1224 Washington Ave. in Golden; www.minersalley.com. Jan. 25-March 3: Lost in Yonkers by Neil Simon March 22-April 28: Our Town by Thornton Wilder
Peanut Butter Players Dec. 14-15 & 21-22: Peanut Butter Players offers a Saturday luncheon performance for kids, by kids. “Miracle on 24th Street: The Musical” is a musical adaptation of the beloved holiday classic. Includes lunch. 1376 Miners Drive, Lafayette. Find more details and a performance/class schedule at www. peanutbutterplayers.com.
Phamaly Theatre Company Phamaly Theatre Company offers extensive opportunities to performers with disabilities. Productions are at various Denver-area venues, and sometimes in Broomfield or Boulder. www.phamaly.org.
Playback Theatre West Dec. 1, March 2 & June 1: After audience members share experiences from their lives, this improvisational troupe reenacts them on stage. The result is sometimes dramatic, sometimes funny. The dates listed here are at Still Cellars, 1115 Colorado Ave., Longmont, but check www.playbacktheatrewest.com for details and other performance dates.
Public Works Theatre Co. This Lafayette-based theater troupe offers educational workshop sessions like Clown Camp, Junk Puppets and Shadow Puppetry, and occasional performances at local venues. Learn more at www.publicworkstheatre.com.
Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids After-school camps for kids culminate in performances that are open to the public; see www.theaterforkids.net for details. Shows
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Square Product Theatre
Check www.squareproducttheatre.org for the winter/spring performance schedule.
Stories on Stage Dec. 15 & March 9: See listing under Local Events/Literary Events.
Theater Company of Lafayette TCL stages its productions at the historic Mary Miller Theater, 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette; check www.tclstage.org for an announcement about the new season, which starts in January.
University of Colorado Department of Theatre & Dance 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. Dec. 6-9: The House of Ramon Iglesia Feb. 7-10: Almost, Maine Feb. 14-17: The Voice of the Prairie March 7-10: Poltergeist March 14-17: Falstaff in Love April 10-14: New Play Festival
The Upstart Crow Theatre Company Upstart Crow’s 39th season celebrates strong women throughout history. Performances are at Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St. Find details and ticket information at www. theupstartcrow.org. Dec. 13-23: Learned Ladies March 14-24: As You Like It May 16-26: Pygmalion
Galleries Art + Soul Gallery 1615 Pearl St., one block east of Pearl Street Mall, 303-544-5803; www.artandsoulboulder. com. Contemporary gallery shows national and international artists working in paint, sculpture, ceramics, art glass, wood and jewelry.
Art Mart 1326 Pearl St., on Pearl Street Mall, 303-4438248; Facebook: Artmart Gifts. Jewelry, art and home-decorating items made by local, national and international vendors.
Art Movement Colorado 2490 Junction Place, 303-594-6594; www. artmovementcolorado.com. Contemporary art and sculpture for private collectors and public corporations. Gallery open to the public weekdays, 10am-5pm.
Art Source International 1237 Pearl St., on Pearl Street Mall, 303-4444079; www.rare-maps.com. Antique and rare maps, globes, classic posters and prints including botanicals, and vintage Colorado photographs.
Arts Longmont Arts Longmont artist-members exhibit their work in a variety of Longmont locations, including Longmont United Hospital, High Plains Bank and Burlington Medical Center. Check www.artslongmont.org for updates, exhibit announcements and special events.
Boulder Arts & Crafts Gallery 1421 Pearl St., on Pearl Street Mall, 303443-3683; www.boulderartsandcrafts. com. Artist-owned cooperative offers pottery, jewelry, painting, photography, glass
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Boulder County Arts Alliance
2590 Walnut St., 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.
Boulder Creative Collective: Warehouse 2500 47th St. #10; www.bouldercreative collective.com. BCC’s Warehouse is an event space and gallery where Boulder-area residents “can connect with art through exciting and unexpected events.” It offers art exhibits, classes, social hours for artists, and a Community Critique (every other month) where artists can share their work and get constructive feedback.
Boulder Public Library 1001 Arapahoe Ave., 303-441-4397; 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. Dec. 7-Feb. 3: Art of Data (Main Library)
Bricolage Gallery at Art Parts Creative Reuse Center
2870 Bluff St., 720-379-5328; www.artparts boulder.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. Through Dec. 17: Elemental Journeys Dec. 18-Feb. 17: Wandering Through Words
Creative Framing Art Gallery 916 Main St., Louisville, 303-684-0043; w w w.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, 303-4442277; www.crystalgalleries.com. Mother Nature’s most exquisite artworks in a gallerylike setting. Dazzling crystals, polished minerals of all sizes and colors, museumquality fossils and shells, and Boulder’s finest, most eclectic collection of René Lalique glass.
Dairy Arts Center 2590 Walnut St., 303-440-7826; www.the dairy.org. The Dairy recently renovated its
four art spaces and hosts more than two dozen exhibits per year. Through Jan. 13: Penumbra, Diane Martonis Where the Body Sits and Learns, Benjamin Rogers; Type/Cast, featuring typography students from CU
The Darkroom Photography Gallery 600 Longs Peak Ave. (inside Bin 46 Wine Bar and Restaurant), 303-485-7191; www. thedarkroomlongmont.com. Dedicated to fine-art photography, the Darkroom features the work of artists with national and international reputations as well as those just making their mark.
Eagle Plume’s 9853 Highway 7, Allenspark, 303-7472861; www.eagleplume.com. Historic 1917 trading post specializes in the arts and crafts of the American Indian.
Emilia Ceramics 311 Mapleton Ave. (by appointment only), 303-442-0180; www.emiliaceramics.com. Original, functional ceramic artworks from the Mediterranean and Mexico.
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. Through Jan. 6: Small Wood Sculptures by Charles Counter
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.
Loveland Sculpture Parks
2327 30th St., 303-448-1000; www. boulderfastframe.com. Local framing store houses Art Den Gallery, featuring rotating exhibits. Receptions are first Tuesdays of the month from 5-7pm.
15th Street Gallery
Madelife
1708 15th St., at Arapahoe, 303-447-2841; www.15thstreetgalleryboulder.com. Specialty framing studio also features gallery exhibits of contemporary works, with an emphasis on paintings and works on paper by American artists.
2000 21st St., www.madelife.com. Madelife is a launchpad for artists and entrepreneurs, with a gallery, black-box theater, sound studio, collaborative workspace, retail store and showroom.
Firehouse Art Center
4715 N. Broadway, #4B, 303-442-3142; www. marisolimports.com. Handcrafted furniture, folk-art pieces, hand-loomed Indian rugs, and home and garden accessories.
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Foothills Art Center 809 15th St., Golden, 303-279-3922; www. foothillsartcenter.org. Forty-year-old arts resource housed in historic buildings features a sculpture garden, exhibitions, programs and art classes. Exhibits mingle Colorado artists with their regional and national peers.
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. Through Jan. 2: Holiday Art Show/Bazaar
The HUB Gallery at The Arts Hub 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette, 303-229-1127; www.artunder.org. The new 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.
Impasto Art Gallery 2015 Ionosphere St., #104, Longmont, 303-523-7228; www.squareup.com/store/ ImpastoArtGallery. New gallery in Prospect New Town is open Monday-Friday 10am-2pm.
Indochine Home and Garden 7123 Arapahoe Road, 303-444-7734; www. homeimport.com. Large-scale importer of Asian antiques and artifacts offers furniture, Boulder Magazine | GetBoulder.com
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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.
667 Fourth Ave., Longmont, 303-651-2787; www.firehouseart.org. FAC offers art classes, lectures and workshops for aspiring artists and art appreciators of all ages. The galleries host rotating exhibitions; openings are second Fridays. Through Dec. 8: Making Headlines
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textiles, baskets, architectural pieces, Oriental rugs and a sculpture garden.
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Mary Williams Fine Arts 5311 Western Ave., Suite 112, 303-938-1588; www.marywilliamsfinearts.com. Specializes in antique prints and maps that focus on the American West, plus a superior collection of Russell Chatham original lithographs.
Mercury Framing 4692 N. Broadway, 303-938-0123; www. mercuryframing.com. Custom picture framing for artists, collectors and art lovers.
Naropa Galleries 6287 Arapahoe Ave.; 2130 Arapahoe Ave.; 3285 30th St.; 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. Through-Dec. 14: 100 Paintings for 100 Years by Trine Bumiller (Nalanda Gallery, Nalanda Campus, 6287 Arapahoe Ave.) Through Dec. 15: Strong Women in Bloom (Lincoln Gallery, 2130 Arapahoe Ave.)
Nature’s Own 1215 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-443-7625; 5 E. First St., Nederland, 303-258-3557; www. naturesown.com. This rock shop and gallery is crammed with fossils, geodes, all kinds of stones, curios, household items made of stone, and old-fashioned toys.
NCAR Galleries 1850 Table Mesa Drive, 303-497-1000; 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
GALLERIES // MUSEUMS exhibitions in the cafeteria’s exhibit space. There are also two art-science galleries with rotating exhibits.
Rabbit Brush Gallery
4089 Highway 66, Lyons, 303-823-0607; www.nicholasangelo.com. Paintings and prints, African art and rare books.
Gallery and BioLounge showcase a variety of rotating art exhibits. Through Jan. 15: Lost in the Woods, a juried exhibition from the Rocky Mountain Society of Botanical Artists Opens in January: Then and Now, a photographic look at how trees have transformed the campus of CU Boulder
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1909 Ninth St., 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.
2037 13th St., 720-460-0463; www. exclusivelyvoss.com. “Lifestyle store” offers everything needed to make a house a home. Many products are handmade from recycled or found materials.
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.
Nomadic Import Traders 1909 Ninth St., 303-444-1925; www. nomadicimporttraders.com. Features “high vibrational” home décor, sacred objects and antiques, mostly from Thailand.
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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.
Rabbit Brush Gallery 7504 Hygiene Road, Hygiene, 303-6511106; www.rabbitbrushgallery.com. Rabbit
Brush showcases the works of local and regional artists, plus fair-trade goods.
photography by Elliott McDowell and jewelry by Laura Wallace.
Red Canyon Art Co.
SmithKlein Gallery
400 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-5900; www. redcanyonart.com. Open daily, this gallery features fine art, jewelry, stained and blown glass, pottery, weaving and home accessories by more than 100 Colorado artists.
1116 Pearl St., on Pearl Street Mall, 303444-7200; www.smithklein.com. Gallery of traditional and contemporary paintings, sculpture, handblown art glass, jewelry, and a collection of old and new fetishes.
Rembrandt Yard Event Center & Art Gallery
95th Street and Arapahoe Road, Lafayette, 303-666-4220; www.timbalier.net. Features a gallery of handmade crafts by local and national artists, plus gifts, jewelry, accessories and fine stationery.
1301 Spruce St., 303-301-2972; www. rembrandtyard.com. The walls of this downtown event center showcase rotating works by regional artists.
Russell Coburn Gallery 700 Tenacity Drive, #102, Longmont, 720745-8441; www.coburnstudio.com. This new gallery features the pottery of Russell Coburn,
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Agricultural Heritage Center 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 10am-5pm the first Saturday of each month through March 31, then open Friday, Saturday and Sunday through the end of October.
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CU Art Museum & Visual Arts Complex 1085 18th St., 303-492-8003; www.colorado. edu/cuartmuseum. This free-admission 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. Through Dec. 22: Florian Hecker: Synopsis Seriation Through May: Documenting Change: Our Climate, The Rockies
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Longmont Museum & Cultural Center and other museum events like lectures, demonstrations, classes and the Young Artists at Work program. Museum admission is only $1. Through Jan. 20: Worlds Suspended in Reality
Broomfield Museums The mission of the Broomfield Depot Museum, 2201 W. 10th Ave., is to collect, preserve and interpret the history of Broomfield while focusing on the railroad depot. The Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum, 12 Garden Center, showcases permanent and temporary exhibits honoring those who have served in the armed forces.
Both are open Saturdays 9am-3pm and by appointment. www.broomfield.org.
Carnegie Branch Library for Local History 1125 Pine St., 303-441-3110; www. boulderlibrary.org. Boulder’s original library building houses historic Boulder County photographs and manuscripts.
Colorado Railroad Museum 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
Third floor of Old Main, CU campus, 303-4926329; www.cuheritage.org. Located in the University of Colorado’s original building, the Heritage Center preserves CU h istory in nine themed rooms, including the Architecture Gallery and the Distinguished Alumni Gallery. A museum collections workroom is open to the public for viewing and research. “Hit the Bricks!” is a long-term 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. Join the “Untitled” party on the last Friday of the month and enjoy art, music, performances and refreshments from 6-10pm. Check online for information on lectures, tours, family activities, films and more. Through March 3: Dior: From Paris to the World
Opens March 2: Treasures of British Art: The Berger Collection Opens May 5: Serious Play: Design in Midcentury America
Denver Museum of Nature & Science 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. Through Jan. 6: Mindbender Mansion, puzzles, brainteasers and interactive challenges Through Jan. 20: ¡Cuba!
Dougherty Museum 8306 N. Highway 287 (107th St.), Longmont; www.bouldercounty.org. Open JuneAugust only.
Golden History Museums 923 10th St., Golden, 303-278-7151; www. goldenhistory.org. GHM has three sites in Golden: the Astor House Museum, Clear Creek History Park and the Golden History Center.
History Colorado Center 1200 Broadway, Denver, 303-866-3682; www. historycoloradocenter.org. History Colorado’s hands-on, high-tech exhibits include a 40-by60-foot tile map of Colorado and a “time machine” visitors can push across the map to hit hot spots that reveal video stories. Exhibits include “Living West” and “We Love Rocky Mountain National Park.” Check online for
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Saturday 10am-3pm. Also open First Fridays 6-8pm.
galleries with rotating art exhibits; see separate listing under Galleries.
of flight. Open 10am-2pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 2nd Saturdays.
James F. Bailey Assay Office Museum
Loveland Museum/Gallery
Nederland Mining Museum
500 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, 970-962-2410; www.cityofloveland.org. The 28,000-squarefoot museum hosts both art and history exhibits, including a huge topographical relief map of the Big Thompson River system.
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.
University of Colorado Museum of Natural History
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. A permanent history exhibit spans 14,000 years of Front Range and Longmont history. The Longs Peak Room is an interactive gallery with hands-on history games and other activities. The new Stewart Auditorium hosts theater, film, music and other events. Through Jan. 6: Tree Houses: Look Who’s Living in the Trees
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
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 weekends in May, then daily through the end of September only.
Museum of Boulder 2205 Broadway, 303-449-3464; www. museumofboulder.org. The new Museum of Boulder opened May 19, just in time for the exhibits listed below. Check the website for a schedule of programs and other events. Through Jan. 6: Eat Well, Play Well Opens in December: Living with Wolves
National Center for Atmospheric Research 1850 Table Mesa Drive, 303-497-2408; www.scied.ucar.edu/visit. NCAR houses a Smithsonian-affiliated museum. 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. NCAR’s Mesa Lab oratory also has several
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum 1213 Washington Ave., Golden, 303-2770377; www.rmqm.org.
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
Henderson Building, Broadway at 15th Street, 303-492-6892; www.colorado.edu/ cumuseum. Permanent, temporary and traveling exhibits include Southwestern pottery, textiles, fossils, rare plants and beetles. The museum hosts regular programming, workshops and other events. Don’t miss the second-largest bird collection in the Rocky Mountains or the impressive triceratops display. The museum is open seven days a week, and admission is free. The first Saturday of each month is Family Day, with special activities. Check online for a full calendar of events.
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 mid-1870s. Open Saturdays 10am-2pm, May-September only 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. ■
Discover us! Open every day. Always free. 16th & Broadway on Boulder’s Main Campus www.colorado.edu/cumuseum 303.494.6892
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HEALTHY LIVING / Probiotics
Gut Check
A recent CU study showed that good gut bacteria can have a positive effect on the brain BY EMILY O’BRIEN
Could your gut impact your brain health? A new study conducted by CU Boulder researchers recently found that beneficial bacteria in your gut, aka gut microbiome, when used as an immunization, can have long-lasting
anti-inflammatory
effects on the brain, making it more resilient to the physical and mental effects of stress.
eventually lead to new probioticbased immunizations that would protect against post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety. It could also be used as a new way to treat depression.
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associate professor Christopher A. Lowry, and orchestrated in the Department of Integrative Physiology laboratory. In short, the findings show that mice inoculated with a particular strain of soil-derived microbe showed signs of reduced stress among other positive benefits. Lowry explained that numerous studies have suggested there is a connection between the gut microbiome and mental health. This could mean that your gut health can be tied to your mood. And eventually, probiotics may have the potential to ward off mood disorders. “Although we are still trying to understand how the gut microbiome impacts mental health, one likely mechanism is through interactions between the gut microbiome and our immune system,” Lowry said. Your gut health can have a positive or negative impact on your immune system, depending on
psychiatric disorders like PTSD, anxiety disorders and depression. This new work suggests that, this specific strain of bacteria, and probiotics with similar immune effects could be used to reduce the risk of developing these types of disorders. Although recent studies involved injecting the strain, trials are also on the horizon to see if swallowing them will have the same outcome. This is also exciting because of the effects on the peripheral immune system. “For example, this strain can prevent allergic airway inflammation and control the balance between inflammatory and anti-inflammatory responses,” Lowry said. There’s still work to do, but it’s possible that other strains of beneficial bacteria or probiotics may have similar effects on the brain. If true, then specific strains of probiotics could be used to help keep things in balance. ■
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Biofeedback for Better Health Listen to what your body is telling you, then use your mind to fix it BY EMILY O’BRIEN
ing techniques. Biofeedback therapy trains and
Want better health? Just listen to your body. Biofeedback is a way to monitor,
empowers you to use your thoughts to control
interpret and understand what’s occurring inside the body, and then use that infor-
your body in order to control a health condition
mation to make dietary or physical changes to improve health.
or physical performance. For something like a
Denver/Boulder psychologist and biofeedback provider Dr. Bob Whitehouse said,
headache, biofeedback can help you pinpoint
“Biofeedback is a mind-body education, training or therapy process.” Biomedical
what muscles are triggering the headache and
electronic instruments monitor the body and act as electronic mirrors, used sim-
therapy teaches you how to relax those specific
ply to gain insight, not to actually create change. The true change comes through thoughts, behavior and emotions. Biofeedback can help patients gain deeper awareness around something ailing them—such as stress or an injury—and then learn how to work with that information to counteract it. This feedback, such as heart rate, breathing chemistry, brainwaves, muscle activity and skin temperature, is used in conjunction with changes in thinking, behavior and emotions to support desired physiological changes. Whitehouse explains there is something in-between stressed and deep relaxation called Coherence; it’s a calm state that is also mentally focused. “When in Coherence, your heart rate and breath are in sync, as is your blood pressure, and your inPHOTO BY AGENTURFOTOGRAFIN
ner workings (gut, hand temperature, etc.) move toward healthy balance, which feels relaxing. You also can optimize where you feel much more energy and have greater focus, better memory, more intuition and quicker reaction time.”
muscles, thus reducing your pain.
A Variety of Solutions Many view biofeedback as a relaxation training technique but that’s only one of the many ways it’s used. Stress, anxiety, depression, anger, pain, injury recovery and insomnia are just a few maladies it can help. It’s even used in Olympic training because it produces objective information about what’s occurring in the body and can help individuals gain more control over normalizing and optimizing mind-body function, according to Whitehouse. Biofeedback can uncover physiological re-
Say you experience stress and your body’s go-to internal response is for your
sponses that have nothing to do with the
blood pressure to spike. Biofeedback therapy teaches relaxation tools and mental
mind—only the body. Take the case of Belinda
exercises that can reduce or alleviate physical symptoms. Think of it as mental con-
Levin. Levin sought out biofeedback treat-
ditioning for your internal system. You learn to recognize the stress responses oc-
ments based on recommendations from two
curring and how to regain self-control, oftentimes through relaxation and breath-
friends after coming down with a severe case of
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eczema that six visits to a dermatologist and various medicated creams could not resolve. Her
❝ Remember biofeedback does nothing to you, it gives you information, with goals and coaching on how to reach the healthy/optimal goals of mind-body function.
❞ – DR. BOB WHITEHOUSE
treatment entailed a holistic approach: Rather than focusing on one issue, her entire body was taken into account. Her diet and environment were discussed, along with tests that measured her reactions to any medications, vitamins and supplements she was consuming. Her doctor’s approach involved eliminating two supplements, a dose adjustment of the rest and a few dietary changes. “I also understood that, unlike with conventional medicine where a cream or a pill is issued for a ‘presto’ effect, this approach recognizes that changes in the body happen as changes in diet and environment take effect...that is, not overnight but over time,” Levin said. Whitehouse said, “Biofeedback empowers you to make the difference and speeds up the learning process, because you see how you are functioning and what the goal is, and you learn how to reach it.” Whitehouse also explained that in addition to health improvement with lessened or no symptoms, biofeedback doesn’t have any negative side effects and can accelerate recovery time. It can also be cost-effective in the sense that it may reduce medications and the need for added doctor visits. And there’s also a level of self-satisfaction in learning a greater sense of selfawareness and control. Levin said her eczema is not completely eradicated, but has improved dramatically thanks to biofeedback.
Seeking Treatment If biofeedback piques your interest, look online for Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) and The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB) websites for provider lists. For some, this art of self-mastery may take only one session, but for others, it could be in the double digits. Whitehouse said many seem to catch on between six to eight. “Remember biofeedback does nothing to you, it gives you information, with goals and coaching on how to reach the healthy/optimal goals of mind-body function.” ■
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RECREATION CENTERS Bob L. Burger Recreation Center
111 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette, 303-6650469; www.cityoflafayette.com/recreation. Features pool, racquetball, indoor track, gymnasium and fitness center. ADAaccessible second floor.
Boulder Recreation Centers Class information/registration: 303-4137270; East Boulder Community Center, 5660 Sioux Drive, 303-441-4400; North Boulder Recreation Center, 3170 Broadway, 303-413-7260; South Boulder Recreation Center, 1360 Gillaspie Drive, 303-441-3448; www.boulderparks-rec.org.
Erie Community Center 450 Powers St., 303-926-2550. www. erieco.gov/172/Erie-Community-Center. Aquatics facility includes lap pool, lazy river, leisure pool, spray area and waterslide. Climbing and bouldering walls, indoor track, fitness area and group classes. Child care available.
Longmont Recreation Center 310 Quail Road, 303-774-4800; www. longmontcolorado.gov. Includes climbing wall, weights, aerobics, fitness room, gymnasium and lap pool. Child care available.
Louisville Recreation Center 900 W. Via Appia Way, 303-666-7400; www. louisvillerecreation.com. Offers weights, fitness center, classes, gym, indoor track, racquetball, lap and leisure pools with slide and day care.
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750 N. Highway 72, 303-258-9721; www. n e d e r l a n d c o m m u n i t y c e n t e r. o r g . Fitness center features weight room, cardio machines, gymnasium and dance studio.
of every body type, it carries a wide range of brands and styles to find your most flattering swim and resort wear.
Ocean First Divers 3015 Bluff St., 303-444-7234; www.oceanfirst. blue. This diving equipment store and education center offers swim lessons and scuba training in its large heated pool. Ages 10 and up can take scuba classes to get the SSI Open Water Scuba Diver certification. Also facilitates domestic and international scuba trips accompanied by an Ocean First Divers escort.
Bodywork & Yoga Bodywork Bistro
1100 Spruce St., 303-440-1992; 2905 Pearl Street (in Whole Foods), 303-5456611. www.bodyworkbistro.com. Walk-in massage studio offers chair massages, table massages and mat bodywork. Yoga, qigong and movement classes available; check online or call for the schedule. Membership program offers huge savings on massages, yoga and qigong. Events and workshops are at the Living Arts Center, 3825 Iris Ave., Suite 300, 303-413-1992.
2525 Arapahoe Ave., in The Village shopping center, 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.
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
Skiing
Christy Sports 2000 30th St., 303-442-2493; www. christysports.com. Full-service snowboard and ski rental and retail store that will serve any ski and snowboard service needs. Christy stocks all of the latest and greatest skis, snowboards, apparel and accessories to get you tricked out for your visit to the slopes.
Crystal Ski Shop 1933 28th St., #101, 303-449-7669; www. crystalskishop.com. Rent your skis and snowboards and buy a discounted lift ticket, all with Crystal’s one-stop service. Shape skis, demos, kids’ skis, snowshoes, cross-country equipment and helmets are available to rent, and they don’t look or feel like “rentals.” Tuneups, repairs, sharpening and waxing available by expert staff. ■
Equipment
ebike of COLORADO 544 Front St., Louisville, 720-739-0299; www. ebikeslouisvilleco.com. Rent an electric bicycle for a day of riding around town, or buy your own for endless fun. ebike of COLORADO carries a wide variety of ebikes, with affordable options and top-of-the-line models. Free test rides are always available, and friendly staff members can assist riders of all experience levels.
1048 Pearl St., #117, 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
McGuckin Hardware
1400 Shoshoni Camp Road, Rollinsville, 303-642-0116; www.shoshoni.org; Eldorado Mountain Yoga Ashram, off Eldorado Springs Drive at 2875 Colorado Route 67, Eldorado Springs, 303-249-1671, www. eldoradoyoga.org. These two centers (plus one in Kona, Hawaii) offer revitalizing yoga retreats, classes and teacher training yearround. Day retreats, overnight retreats or longer stays include daily yoga and meditation classes, lodging and delicious vegetarian meals.
Mapleton Center, 2850 Mapleton Ave., Boulder, 303-442-2778; Arapahoe Center, 2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette, 303-664-5455; Ed & Ruth Lehman Center, 950 Lashley St., Longmont, 303-776-0370; www.ymcabv. org. Includes martial arts, hockey, ice skating, gym, fitness equipment, pool and dance studio.
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Mountain Man Outdoor Store 20 Lakeview Drive, #111, Nederland, 303258-3295; 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 Winter | Spring 2018-19
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Fine Winter Foraging Savory mountain dining by ski, sleigh or cat BY JULIE KAILUS
A day on the mountain doesn’t have to end when the lifts stop running. Colorado ski resorts serve up a surprising selection of after-hours dining options. Some are tucked deliciously in the backcountry; others are accessible right from the base area. You just have to decide how you want to
cursion leaves the ski resort’s Nordic cen-
an off-the-grid dining dream. You can ski,
ter at dusk for a 1-mile trip via cross-coun-
snowshoe or hike in.
try skis or snowshoes. Lit only by the moon and headlamps as needed, the trail ends at Tennessee Pass Cookhouse, a secluded, woodstove-warmed yurt. This lantern-lit, four-course feast is always a hit. In southwest Colorado, Crested Butte
With a fire roaring in the background, enjoy
drinks
from
Crested
Butte’s
Montanya Distillers and Elevation Beer Company; live music à la local musicians; and a gourmet, chef-created meal. Beef tenderloin and skillet ratatouille anyone? If a moonlit sleigh ride is more your
get to dinner: by ski or snowshoe, under
has its own ski foodie fantasy: the Magic
the stars and a blanket in a sleigh ride, or in
Meadows Yurt. Leaving from the Peanut
the powerful comfort of a heated snowcat.
Lake Trailhead, a 1-mile groomed ski trail
Creek ski area. The backcountry moun-
It’s hard to go wrong. Most major resorts
allows people of all abilities to experience
tain château dishes up divine fireside fare.
and smaller ski areas have nighttime dining adventures that lead hungry guests to backcountry yurts, luxury mountaintop lodges or cozy cabins where a chef is on hand to prepare more than a memorable meal. One classic ski-in diner tour takes you 10,800 feet high in the Colorado mountains near Leadville’s Cooper ski area. The ex-
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style, a snowcat-pulled sleigh whisks visitors to Zach’s Cabin outside Beaver
Zach’s Cabin outside Beaver Creek Ski area.
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For example, root vegetable salad, locally
tions like belly-warming fondue. The Lynn
roasted pumpkin soup, caramelized scal-
Britt Cabin offers a similar snowcat-dinner
lops and cocoa nib-crusted elk loin have
experience in nearby Snowmass.
made the cut recently.
Additionally, numerous resorts in Colo-
For going further into the backcountry
rado now keep covered mountain gondolas
or higher on the mountain faster, resorts’
open to access nighttime dining alterna-
trail groomers—snowcats—work double
tives. Vail’s private Game Creek Bowl opens
duty to transport diners to chic mountain-
to the public each evening via gondola or
top cuisine. These machines are made for rolling through pow-
snowcat. At Steamboat, Ragnar’s, a more causal Scandinavian-
der—and keeping riders enclosed and warm on the way to the
themed dining spot, stays open at night atop Steamboat’s massive
GONDOLA BY ROBERT LASCAR; NIGHT SKY BY TRIFF
food foray.
mountain. The gondola drops diners up high where
Telluride uses one called a “snow coach” to reach a European hütte known as Alpine Vino, the highest elevation fine-dining restaurant in America. Inside hand-hewn beams, wine-barrel tables and a woodburning fireplace loom larger, along with a decadent five-course dinner. At Aspen Highlands, with the iconic Maroon Bells mountains as a backdrop, the appropriately named Cloud 9 Alpine Bistro is also a snowcat ride away. Imagine an evening in the Alps, or a little slice of Switzerland. Here guests are treated to European tradi-
a sleigh finishes the shuttle.
Numerous resorts in Colorado now keep covered mountain gondolas open to access nighttime dining alternatives.
Likewise, Keystone’s historic Bavarian-influenced Alpenglow Stube, a AAA Four-Diamond restaurant, rests atop the resort’s North Peak. The gondola ride affords an easy approach to an elegant, drive-free prix fixe feast. Whether you want to build up an appetite by skiing to a twilight meal or sit back and take in the stars and good company on the way, Colorado’s mountain dining delivers something off the mainstream menu. This is winter foraging at its finest. ■
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SKI RESORTS Locals just call it A-Basin. The first to open this season, this ski area is just under 70 miles from Denver, making it the perfect spot for a “sick day.” Coloradans and visitors alike appreciate what hasn’t changed at this simple, accessible ski and snowboard area: an exciting mix of terrain—steeps, chutes, glades and bowl skiing balanced by expanded family-friendly runs. And let’s not overlook the long-cherished off-mountain scene. The “Beach” is A-Basin’s name for DIY barbecue, brews and friends at the slopeside pull-up parking lot.
What’s in season: Arapahoe Basin opens its full 468-acre terrain expansion into the Beavers and Steep gullies, which includes the new four-person Beavers chairlift and two new groomed runs.
ASPEN SNOWMASS aspensnowmass.com 800-525-6200 The brand, Aspen Snowmass, accounts for four wildly varied mountains—Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass. The storied steeps of Aspen Mountain shoot right out of ritzy downtown Aspen. Just down the road, Highlands is a big-mountain skiing enclave with titanic bowls and hike-to terrain. Beginners enjoy
Buttermilk, but so do athletes who practice in the resort’s varied ski and snowboard parks. And Snowmass has a little bit of everything: the most vertical feet in the country and all-day, all-mountain adventures for both families and skillful skiers.
What’s in season: For the 18th consecutive year, Buttermilk will host the worldrenowned X Games, bringing 200 of the world's best athletes in the disciplines of ski, snowboard and snowmobile over four action-packed spectator-friendly days of competition and parties.
BEAVER CREEK beavercreek.com 970-754-0020 Beaver Creek’s Old World base area sets the tone at this mountain of refinement. Expect luxurious lodging, epicurean dining, even heated walkways and homemade cookies on hand. This is a resort for guests who expect the best, including exclusive ways to lay the day’s first tracks, plus one-of-akind wine and dinner tours. But Beaver Creek is also an intimate, dynamic mountain with a slick mix of terrain, from top-notch learning areas for new skiers to the famous Birds of Prey World Cup alpine run for pros only.
What’s in season: A second learning area with tyke-size terrain features and a beginner racecourse gives
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Beaver Creek’s Haymeadow Park the most dedicated learning terrain in Colorado.
BRECKENRIDGE breckenridge.com 970-453-5000 There are five peaks at “Breck” making up nearly 3,000 acres of skiable terrain. Thirty-four lifts access 187 trails, four terrain parks and a 22-foot superpipe. And that’s just for starters. Breckenridge’s ski and snowboard school is renowned for shaping little rippers for the next generation. But the massive mountain and the variety that comes along with geography is only part of the appeal here. Connected to the mountain via gondola, the town of Breckenridge’s shops and dining stops will make a vacation of any visit.
Snow Know: Fifty new, high-efficiency snow guns on popular Peak 9 will help Breck cover 600 acres with snow, using less energy than ever.
COOPER skicooper.com 800-707-6114 Located outside the highaltitude old mining town of Leadville, Cooper’s gentle, wide-open 400 acres are ideal for first-timers and whole families learning to ski. But harder terrain is not far away. The legendary Chicago Ridge Snowcat Tours operation quickly whisks experienced skiers to 2,600 acres of
powder bowls and glades in nearby national forests—the same winter training grounds of the historic 10th Mountain Division troops.
Snow Know: Book a Moonlight Mountaintop Yurt dinner and a snowcat will deliver you to the top of the mountain—at 11,700 feet—for a locally sourced meal under the light of the winter moon.
COPPER MOUNTAIN coppercolorado.com 800-458-8386 Highly accessible and highly treasured by dedicated skiers, Copper Mountain is a straight shot west of Denver, right off Interstate 70. Free parking and a shuttle service helps skiers get right to it. Three base-area villages blend lodging and dining at the bottom. The mountain is divided naturally in difficulty. The west side is gentle enough for lessons and beginner practice sessions. Head east and the slopes get more challenging. In between, play in terrain parks, ski big-mountain bowls off the backside, or head to Woodward Copper, the resort’s renowned indoor action-sports training facility.
What’s in season: The new six-person, high-speed American Flyer is now Colorado’s only active “bubble” chair. The wind- and cold-busting enclosure brings a warmer ride to one of Copper’s busiest base-area lifts.
CRESTED BUTTE skicb.com 877-547-5143 Recently acquired by Vail Resorts, changes are coming to this iconic mountain tucked away in southwest Colorado. But as upgrades arrive at this historic ski hill, known for both extreme terrain, wide-open cruiser runs and a fun mix of terrain parks, the fairy-tale downtown is expected to remain intact. Tying the historic shopping and dining district to Mount Crested Butte, a free shuttle runs between this colorful, secluded mountain town and the wild mountain that towers above it.
What’s in season: Crested Butte continues to build up a bevy of alternative winter activities: fat biking, winter ziplines, guided ski tours, yurt dinners, snow biking and winter trail rides.
ECHO MOUNTAIN echomountain resort.com 970-531-5038 The closest ski area to Denver, Echo Mountain is just 35 miles west of downtown. The reinvented micro ski area on the way to Mount Evans, the highest paved road in North America, has one lift, two petite terrain parks, a tree-skiing trail and a growing beginner’s area. In addition to easy access, locals love Echo’s walk-up night skiing operation for laps under the lights—and the stars. A cozy modern lodge, food hall and equipment rental facility are also steps from free parking.
What’s in season: This winter, Echo introduces a tubing hill, doubles its learnto-ski area and continues its popular “ambassador coaching” program included in a day lift ticket purchase.
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SKI RESORTS parks, night-skiing once a month and a nearby Nordic skiing network.
Eldora is where Boulder skiers have grown up going since the early '60s. The beloved ski area is a quick drive or RTD Ski-n-Ride up the canyon to Nederland. The familiar 680-acre resort features a nice mix of terrain, from beginner areas to double black-diamond glades. As it expands and upgrades under new corporate ownership by the Powdr Co. conglomerate of resorts, Eldora keeps all the comforts locals appreciate: slopeside parking, skilled ski school, Wednesday night racing series and a popular 40-kilometer Nordic center for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
What’s in season:
What’s in season: With a serious investment in its snowmaking system, Eldora now makes enough snow to cover 100 percent of its groomed runs.
GRANBY RANCH granbyranch.com 888-850-4615 Just 90 minutes from the Front Range, Granby Ranch is a year-round residential community with an outdoorsports bent. Just down the road from the much larger Winter Park, family-owned Granby Ranch offers an attractive alternative: a convenient, affordable 406-acre hill for those learning to ski. All of the mountain’s runs funnel to one manageable base area. There are also progressive terrain
Granby Ranch continues to add community après-ski events like live music and karaoke nights. Groups can even rent the whole mountain for night skiing and dinner at the 8350 Bistro.
KEYSTONE keystoneresort.com 970-754-0001 At over 3,000 skiable acres, Keystone is a big mountain to navigate. But it’s made more manageable through five distinct ski areas and experiences: Decrum, North Peak, The Outback, A51 Terrain Park and Cat Ski. Family-friendly offerings are always a top priority here. On slope, there’s a top-notch learn-to-ski program, fun family ski and ride zones, and the infamous oversized snow fort. Off the mountain, Keystone is known for its kids-ski-free lodging deals, ice skating pond and the ever-popular Kidtopia program, which gives kids all kinds of free non-ski activities.
What’s in season: The Kidtopia Event Series is back with the Mountaintop Spectacular, a lighting ceremony at the world’s largest snow fort; Culinary Festival with savory treats for young foodies; and the Music Experience with live music and the “snow pants dance party.”
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What’s in season: Skiers can explore more at Monarch with a new gladed tree skiing area and take a break in the brandnew tubing park. POWDERHORN powderhorn.com 970-268-5700
KEYST ONE LOVELAND SKI AREA skiloveland.com 303-571-5580 All are welcome here, but locals are wedded to Loveland. So much so that sometimes they sleep over in the free slopeside parking lot to catch first tracks. Just 50 miles west of Denver, Loveland sits on the stunning Continental Divide, which means most ski runs offer stellar views. For the most memorable lines, serious skiers can catch a free snowcat ride to the tippy top—The Ridge—for 360-degree views and endless challenges on the way down.
What’s in season: With the installation of its first highspeed quad, Chet’s Dream, Loveland unveils the largest single capital improvement project in the ski area’s history.
MONARCH MOUNTAIN skimonarch.com 719-530-5000 Monarch Mountain is all about location. Sheltered in south-central Colorado, this ski area is off the beaten path, which means it’s away from most weekend ski traffic. But it’s also in a high snowfall corridor, which means Monarch gets blanketed by big storms that miss other mountains. Just up the pass from the art- andoutdoor-focused town of Salida, Monarch keeps things simple with accessible parking, a mix of terrain for all types of skiers and access to one of the best backcountry snowcat skiing adventures in the state.
Skiing on the world’s largest flat-topped mountain sounds counterintuitive, but after one visit you’ll see how this quirky topography works. Suspended above the town of Grand Junction on Colorado’s temperate Western Slope, Powderhorn invites skiers to earn their turns in the morning and head back to town for a round of golf in the afternoon. With 1,600 skiable acres and two terrain parks, there’s plenty of beginner and intermediate skiing at Powderhorn. But the adventurous will quickly uncover the mountain’s secret stashes: glades, bumps and boulder fields.
What’s in season: Powderhorn unveils Mission: Affordable, a season pass program with deep discounts and special programs for first-timers and beginners.
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with 300 feet of vertical drop, nine switchbacks and speeds of up to 25 miles per hour. Also, kids in fourth grade or under get a free season pass to Purgatory— no blackout dates and no parent purchase required.
SILVERTON MOUNTAIN silvertonmountain.com 970-387-5706 Silverton takes skiing very seriously. If you make the journey to this snow-pummeled part of Colorado, you have to know what you’re doing. Deep in the dramatic San Juan Mountains, Silverton has one lift (and one helicopter) to deliver intrepid skiers and snowboarders to advanced and expert backcountry-like powder stashes that seem to grow larger by the day. There are guides and avalanche beacons for safety, but most diehards who sign up to ski Silverton Mountain do it for an epic check on the bucket list. There’s simply nothing like it.
What’s in season: Silverton unleashes Zone 8, a new high-alpine heli-skiing terrain that’s rumored to get great early-season snow. STEAMBOAT steamboat.com 800-879-9632
Don’t be scared off by Purgatory’s fateful name. This historic mountain in southwestern Colorado is as friendly as they come. A favorite backyard wintersports playground for residents of Durango, Colo., Purgatory continues to evolve with new lodging and lifts, yet stays true to its low-key traditions. There are 1,500 skiable acres, plenty of terrain parks, plus all kinds of alpine alternatives: dog sledding, tubing, crosscountry skiing, ice climbing, snowmobiling and more.
With nearly 3,000 skiable acres, 165 trails, four terrain parks and tree skiing the likes of which you’ll never see again, Steamboat remains one of Colorado’s largest and most legendary resorts. More than 80 Winter Olympic athletes have made the cozy mountain town of Steamboat Springs home over the years. But Steamboat is a cowboy town at heart, and it’s this mashup of ranchers and skiers that make it so special. Oh, and the unbelievably fluffy “champagne powder” that falls heavily, and only here, each year.
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Sunlight Mountain Resort is a 700-acre ski hill outside of Glenwood Springs, home to the world’s largest hot springs pool. In keeping, the resort continues to offer a popular ski-stay-and-swim package, which conveniently ties a day of skiing at Sunlight with a soothing soak for sore legs after. Comparably, everything is less here: fewer lift lines, cheaper lift tickets and lessons, and free kids skiing when you book local lodging.
What’s in season: This winter, check out the Slope & Soak 4-pak deal— four ski days and hot springs dips for one easy price. Additionally, two lodging properties in nearby Carbondale join Sunlight’s Ski Swim Stay package.
TELLURIDE tellurideskiresort.com 877-935-5021 Telluride consistently tops the list of the most beautiful mountain towns in Colorado. It’s tucked in a box canyon in the captivating San Juan Mountains of the southwest section of the state. If you like skiing with a view, Telluride Ski Resort is nothing short of spectacular. The ski area has both beginner and intermediate skiing on over half the mountain, plus hike-to terrain that will make any skier or rider earn their next turn. Plus, the upscale resort and real estate is all tied to Telluride’s historic downtown district via gondola.
What’s in season: The Meadows, Telluride’s popular beginner area for terrain-based learning, gets a new 320-foot covered surface lift. Additionally, Telluride continues to expand its nonstop flights from hubs throughout the U.S.
VAIL vail.com 970-754-0015 One of Colorado’s most iconic ski areas, Vail is steeped in history. Yet the resort continues to reinvest in amenities that are relevant to modern skiers and snowboarders. Even with the fastest 10-passenger gondola on the continent, it takes more than a day to figure out this massive mountain’s 5,200 diverse
acres of skiable terrain and seven skiing miles in seven back bowls. While locals love Vail for its endless adventure, international travelers feel at home in a European-inspired village and among ski and snowboard instructors who can accommodate 22 different languages.
What’s in season: Snowmaking gets an upgrade this season. And the outstanding keeper of snowsports history, the Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum, located in Vail Village, reopens after a $2.6 million renovation.
WINTER PARK winterparkresort.com 970-726-5514 Skiers have been learning to turn at Winter Park since 1940. The tradition endures at this accessible mountain, one of the closest to Denver and Front Range communities. In addition to an extensive range of terrain for families, adventurous skiers can work up a sweat at sister resort Mary Jane, right next door. But Winter Park’s greatest legacy is in teaching skiing: There are single-day lessons all the way up to full-season racing programs, along with the renowned National Ski Center for the Disabled.
What’s in season: Notable enhancements this year include a new 10-person gondola, high-tech snow guns and upgrades at Zephyr Plaza.
WOLF CREEK SKI AREA wolfcreekski.com 800-754-9653 Near the southern Colorado town of Pagosa Springs, Wolf Creek is one snowy, but never showy, independent ski area free from crowds. The mountain boasts its potential for 430 feet of natural snowfall—the most in the state during a stormy winter. It takes a trip to get to Wolf Creek, but once guests arrive, skiing is stress-free: simple slopeside parking and reasonably priced lift tickets and food. The range of terrain at Wolf Creek is well balanced—20 percent both beginner and expert, 35 percent intermediate and 25 percent advanced. An adjacent Nordic center keeps skinny skiers content too.
What’s in season: The new Charity Jane Express, a high-speed, detachable quad chairlift named for a former ski area owner, gives the 1,600-acre resort its 10th lift. ■
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ALLENSPARK Take Colorado Highway 7 west from Lyons or Colorado Highway 72 north from Nederland to Colorado Highway 7. Continue north about 5 miles.
ROCK CREEK ROAD (easy) Enter Allenspark via the old highway at the top of the hill and head east through town to County Road 107 (Ski Road). Follow the road south, then west to where it’s no longer plowed. Start skiing here and bear left at all forks. The common turnaround for the 5-mile round-trip is the old ski area.
HEAD TO EASTERN BOULDER COUNTY TRAILS 1. CU SOUTH TENNIS COMPLEX From Table Mesa and Broadway, head east on Table Mesa to S Loop Circle. Turn right on S Loop Circle (which is right before the entrance to eastbound 36). You’ll find plenty of parking ahead. This area is a wide-open playground for skiers. It’s fairly flat and the trails are relatively clean, so you can safely ski here with a minimal amount of snow. There are several loops you can explore, all with magnificent Flatirons views. D
2. CHAUTAUQUA PARK From Baseline and Broadway, head west on Baseline to the park entrance. Turn in at the park entrance and follow Kinnikinnick to Morning Glory, then park behind the Auditorium. Ski up the Enchanted Mesa Trail for access to a number of trails, including Kohler Mesa, Skunk, the Mesa Trail and even the Bluebell fire road. Conditions vary from one storm to the next, so take it upon yourself to ski around and find out which trails are best. These trails can be rocky, so wait for a big dump before heading out. D
3. BEAR CANYON TRAIL From Broadway and Table Mesa, head west on Table Mesa. Turn left on Lehigh, then right on Bear Mountain Drive. Park on Bear Mountain Drive by the tennis courts at Wildwood Road. Carry your skis the short distance from the trail-access sign to Bear Canyon Trail. If you want to get your heart rate up, this is the place. The gentle grade provides a great workout, and it’s a fire road, so not too much snow is needed for a great ski. D
4. SOUTH MESA TRAIL /DOUDY DRAW TRAIL From Boulder, take Colorado Highway 93 south to Eldorado Springs Drive and turn right to reach the South Mesa and Doudy Draw trailheads. If you park at the South Mesa trailhead (on the north side of Eldorado Springs Drive) you can ski up the Mesa Trail toward Shadow Canyon. If you park at the Doudy Draw trailhead (on the south side of Eldorado Springs Drive) you can ski toward the Community Ditch Trail or explore some of the mountain-bike trails in the area. Both are great choices, but the South Mesa trail is more sheltered and holds the snow better.
5. WANEKA LAKE Head east on Baseline, past 95th Street, to Waneka Lake Trail (which is a road). Turn right and follow it around to the lake. Park at the intersection of Waneka Lake Trail and Caria Drive. The trail around the lake is about 1 mile, so ski laps around it until you’ve had enough. This is fast and flat and loads of fun. The trail is clean, so not much snow is needed here. It’ll melt off fast, though, so get out early. —Sharon Cutler
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BRAINARD LAKE From Boulder Canyon Drive (Highway 119), take Colorado Highway 72 north to Ward and turn west onto the Brainard Lake Road. Travel 2.5 miles to the Brainard Gateway Trailhead and parking lot. The bathrooms and warming hut are open for public use. There are no trash facilities available, so all trash, including pet waste, must be carried out. During the winter months, dogs may not be on any of the trails, but are allowed on the road. Trails are marked with blue diamonds or brown-and-white cross-country trail markers. Snowshoe trails are separate from those for skiers to minimize conflict between the two user groups. Wilderness trails and two designated “ski-only” trails are prohibited to fat biking. There is no maintenance on trails during the winter, so be aware of adverse conditions. Groups of more than eight people need a permit to enter the Indian Peaks Wilderness, and groups are limited to 12 people. Permits are available at the U.S. Forest Service Office,
303-541-2500. The Colorado Mountain Club’s Brainard Cabin is typically open on weekends from 10:30am2:30pm, with coffee and hot chocolate through March, for $1 donation per visitor. Colorado Mountain Club: 303-554-7688, www. cmcboulder.org/cabins. html, on Facebook (Brainard Cabin, CMC Boulder Group). Access the Sourdough, South St. Vrain, Waldrop, CMC, Snowshoe and Little Raven trails from the parking lot. It is approximately 2 miles from the parking lot to Brainard Lake.
BRAINARD LAKE ROAD (easy) Stay on the main road for an easy 2-mile snowshoe or ski to Brainard Lake. The snow is not always good enough for skiing but often is hard-packed enough to walk on. Although it’s sometimes quite windy and blown bare or icy in spots, the views are spectacular. Snowshoers can combine the road and the snowshoers-only trail for a loop between Red Rock Lake and Brainard Lake. Dogs are allowed only on the Brainard Lake and Lefthand Park Reservoir roads. D
CMC NORTH (WALDROP) TRAIL (moderate) For skiers only. Start at the Gateway trailhead and follow signs to this rolling and sometimes tricky trail on the north side of Brainard Lake Road. At the 1.5-mile mark, the left fork crosses the Brainard Lake Road; the first left connects to the snowshoe trail back to the Gateway trailhead; the second left connects to the south CMC Ski Trail. Or, stay on the Waldrop Trail for a half mile to the intersection with the South St. Vrain Trail. A left turn goes to the trailhead for Long Lake and Mitchell Lake tours (below) at 2.9 miles. Continue south on the road to CMC South Trail for a 5.5-mile round-trip.
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CROSS COUNTRY & SNOWSHOE GUIDE CMC SOUTH TRAIL (easy/moderate) Begin just past the winter road closure gate. The skiers-only trail follows a level-to-rolling course 2.8 miles to Brainard Lake. At the lake, a left turn onto the skiers-only Little Raven Trail (advanced) takes you back 3.3 miles to the parking area. Go left at the intersection with the Lefthand Park Reservoir Road. After about a halfmile, take a right from the Lefthand Reservoir Road to the Little Raven Extension Trail for about a half mile, and another left onto the Sourdough Trail takes you back to the Gateway trailhead in another half-mile.
LEFTHAND PARK RESERVOIR ROAD (moderate) Begin just past the winter road closure gate and follow the winding uphill road to Left Hand Park Reservoir, crossing cutoffs for the CMC Trail and Little Raven Trail on the way. The last quarter-mile is exposed to severe winds off Niwot Ridge. Then return for a 4-mile round-trip.
LONG LAKE/LAKE ISABELLE TRAIL (moderate/advanced) Follow CMC South Trail (above) west of Brainard Lake to Long Lake trailhead. At approximately 1.5 miles, the trail splits. The left fork, the Jean Lunning Trail, loops around Long Lake for a 7-mile round-trip. The right fork also loops the lake. At the far end of the loop is the cutoff for the Pawnee Pass Trail with a steep 1.6-mile climb to Isabelle Lake.
MITCHELL LAKE/BLUE LAKE TRAIL (moderate/advanced) Follow CMC North Trail (above) west of
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RED ROCK LAKE TRAIL (easy) This very short, easy trail is a scenic out-and-back, great for families with very young children.
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SNOWSHOE TRAIL (easy/moderate) This trail was developed especially for snowshoers. It’s marked with blue-diamond trailblazes and snowshoer symbols. Start on the Lefthand Park Reservoir Road. In 30 yards, watch for the Snowshoe Trail fork. Follow the signs for about 1.5 miles to the Brainard Lake Road. The old snowshoe trail from here to Brainard Lake is now closed.
ELDORA MOUNTAIN RESORT Take Boulder Canyon Drive (Colorado Highway 119) to Nederland and continue south to the Eldora turnoff (County Road 130, a right turn). Turn left at the sign for Eldora Mountain Resort. Eldora Mountain Resort Nordic Center offers groomed trails and snowshoe-only trails that also connect to trails on U.S. Forest Service land. Rentals, lessons and guided snowshoe tours are available. The parking lots are for paying guests; those without a ticket or pass should park their vehicles outside the resort’s gate. 303-440-8700; www.eldora.com. The ski area is the
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GUINN MOUNTAIN TRAIL (advanced) Follow Jenny Creek Trail (below) to the Guinn Mountain Trail sign. From there, the right-hand fork leads 4 steep miles up Guinn Mountain to the Arestua Hut.
JENNY CREEK TRAIL TO YANKEE DOODLE LAKE (moderate) The trail begins at Eldora Mountain Resort’s lower parking lot and follows blue-diamond markers left of the Little Hawk lift and along the eastern edge of the bunny slope. At the top, turn left and follow trail signs through the woods. After 2 miles, the trail merges with Jenny Creek Road. A short, steep climb takes you around the south side of Guinn Mountain and 3 miles to Yankee Doodle Lake.
TOWN OF ELDORA Take Boulder Canyon Drive (Colorado Highway 119) south through Nederland to County Road 130, and go west through the town of Eldora to the berm at the end of the pavement and the sign that says “End of Winter Maintenance.” Parking fills up early; make sure you don’t block the road or residents’ access. Illegally parked cars are towed. Groups over eight people need a permit to enter the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Permits are available at the U.S. Forest Service Office, 303-541-2500. Groups are limited to 12 people.
FOURTH OF JULY (moderate) Take the road west of the town of Eldora to the fork at the 0.8-mile mark and continue right for 5 moderate uphill miles on County Road 111 to the campground in the valley below Mount Neva and South Arapaho Peak. D
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KING LAKE TRAIL (advanced) Take the road west of the town of Eldora to the fork at the 0.8-mile mark and continue left past Hessie town site. Follow the King Lake Trail signs along the south fork of Middle Boulder Creek to King Lake, 5.2 miles from Hessie town site. D
LOST LAKE (moderate/ advanced) Take the road west of the town of Eldora to the fork at the 0.8-mile mark and continue left past Hessie town site. After another easy half-mile of road, cross the bridge. The road becomes steeper as it curves up the hill. Not far after the next bridge, turn left (south) and follow the trail 0.5 miles to Lost Lake. Total distance from Hessie trailhead is 2.8 miles one-way. D
I-70 CORRIDOR AND BERTHOUD PASS For information on crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing near Mount Evans, check with the Clear Creek Ranger Visitor Center on Colorado Highway 103 (Exit 240 off I-70), call 303-567-3000, or visit www.fs.fed.us.
DEVIL’S CANYON (advanced) Take Colorado Highway 103 (Exit 240 off I-70) approximately 10 miles south from Idaho Springs. The trailhead is on the east side of the highway, 0.25 miles past the Ponder Point picnic area. It’s a 6-mile round-trip. D
GRIZZLY GULCH (moderate) Take I-70 west to Bakerville (Exit 221) and park at the turnout on the south side of
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(advanced/avalanche danger) Take I-70 west to Exit 218. The trailhead for the remote 6.2-mile round-trip to Herman Lake, just below the Divide, is on the north side of the highway. D
ate/advanced) Take I-70 west to Bakerville (Exit 221) and park at the turnout on the south side of the highway. Ski up the road to Grays and Torreys peaks, bearing left at the 1-mile fork. Continue up the road through the valley to the head of the Grays/ Torreys cirque. It’s an 8-mile round-trip. D
OLD SQUAW PASS ROAD (easy/moderate) Take Colorado Highway 103 (Exit 240 off I-70) south from Idaho Springs to Echo Lake (16 miles). The trailhead is approximately 5 miles beyond Echo Lake on the south side of the highway. It’s a 7-mile round-trip. D
SEVEN MILE RUN (moderate/WARNING: considerable avalanche danger) Take I-70 to U.S. Highway 40 and leave one car at the turnout on the north side of the road at the second switchback north of Berthoud Pass. Drive a second car to the Berthoud Pass parking lot. From here, ski 0.2 miles north
JAMES PEAK WILDERNESS Take Colorado Highway 119 approximately 5 miles south of Nederland to Rollinsville and turn west on County Road 16 (Rollins Pass Road) for 7 miles. The road is well-maintained, but icy at times. At the T-junction with the road that continues over Rollins Pass, turn left for another mile. Park at the trailhead at the East Portal of the Moffat Tunnel. It is always windy here, but gets better in the trees. The trail starts on the right (north) side of the tunnel. The James Peak Wilderness has no permit system, but groups over 12 people are prohibited. For information, call the U.S. Forest Service Office, 303-541-2500. Pets must be leashed at all times. D
FOREST LAKES (moderate/ advanced) The Forest Lakes Trail junction is 1.2 miles up the South Boulder Creek Trail. Recent trail construction has greatly improved this trail, which follows an old road and the creek. It’s a 6-mile round-trip. From the largest of the Forest Lakes, a quartermile trail leads to Rollins Pass Road. D
SOUTH BOULDER CREEK TRAIL (moderate/advanced) The first mile of the trail is easy.
In a large meadow, the Forest Lakes Trail forks to the right. Continue on the main trail to Rogers Pass Lake and Heart Lake at 4.2 miles, both above tree line. Stretches of the trail are rocky and quite steep, making for a fast descent on skis. D
PEACEFUL VALLEY AND BEAVER RESERVOIR ROAD Peaceful Valley is approximately 5.5 miles north of Ward on Colorado Highway 72. Park at the turnout at the bottom of the hill. Beaver Reservoir Road (County Road 96) turns west off Colorado Highway 72 approximately 2.5 miles north of Ward. Park on the north side of the reservoir. Dogs are allowed, but leash laws are firmly enforced because of an increase in wildlife. Groups of more than eight require a permit, and no groups of more than 12 are allowed. D
CONEY FLATS TRAIL (moderate) Coney Flats Trail starts just west of Beaver Reservoir on the north side of the road. Stay right at trail junctions and wind 3 miles through pine trees to the descent to Middle St. Vrain Road, the turnaround. D
MIDDLE ST. VRAIN VALLEY/BUCHANAN PASS (moderate/advanced) Take the trail on the north side of Middle St. Vrain Creek just west of Camp Dick/Peaceful Valley Campground, which joins the Middle St. Vrain four-wheeldrive road. To the pass is a 14-mile round-trip. D
SOURDOUGH TRAIL (advanced) This trail’s northernmost access is 200 yards east of Beaver Reservoir. It leads 5.1 miles south over rolling hills to Brainard Lake Road, then continues another 5.8 miles to Rainbow Lakes Road, east of the CU Mountain Research Station. Park a second car accordingly. D
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jumping-off point for trails that access Yankee Doodle Lake and the CMC’s Arestua Hut atop Guinn Mountain. Colorado Mountain Club: 303-554-7688, www.cmc boulder.org.
CROSS COUNTRY & SNOWSHOE GUIDE for snowshoers and skiers alike as an out-and-back. The trailhead at Brainard Lake is 5.8 miles, the Beaver Reservoir trailhead is 10.6 miles, and Peaceful Valley is 12.6 miles. D
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PEAK-TO-PEAK SCENIC BYWAY To get to Caribou Ranch Open Space, head north on the Peak-to-Peak Scenic Byway, Colorado Highway 72, from Nederland. Turn west a couple of miles out of town on County Road 126 at the sign and follow the dirt road to the trailhead. For the Sourdough Trail and Rainbow Lakes, drive 7 miles north of Nederland on 72, and turn west at the sign for the University of Colorado Mountain Research Station. The parking lot is about a half-mile up the dirt road on the left.
CARIBOU RANCH OPEN SPACE (easy) The lollipop trail system is a total of 4.5 miles round-trip from the parking lot. The trail partially follows a historic railroad bed and passes an old homestead and mining camp. The conditions are usually better for snowshoeing than skiing.
RAINBOW LAKES ROAD (easy) Take the left fork about a quarter-mile west of the Sourdough Trailhead to ski or snowshoe to Rainbow Lakes. The route is gradual and open, rolling upand downhill. It is often windblown, bare and icy in patches, but makes a good trip for novices in favorable snow conditions. It is 4.5 miles to the Rainbow Lakes Campground. A trail continues west from the campground for 1 mile to Rainbow Lakes.
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SOURDOUGH TRAIL (easy/ moderate) This trail runs north-south from the Mountain Research Station road all the way to the Middle St. Vrain. Access the trail across the road from the parking lot and head uphill through a series of switchbacks. After about 3 miles it flattens out and circles along Niwot Ridge. This is a great trail
The Rocky Mountain National Park Beaver Meadows entrance and the Visitor Center on U.S. Highway 36 offer maps detailing 40 miles of marked trails near Bear Lake and Glacier Gorge, plus 88 miles of mostly unmarked trails in Wild Basin (accessed off Colorado Highway 7, a mile north of Allenspark). 970-586-1206; www.nps.gov/romo.
BLACK LAKE (moderate/advanced) From the Beaver Meadows entrance, take U.S. Highway 36 to the Glacier Gorge Junction parking lot. Head up Alberta Falls/Mills Lake Trail, taking the right fork at the 1.3-mile point. At the next junction, take the left fork to Glacier Gorge (the right fork leads to Loch Vale). At Mills Lake, you have a choice. The snow is usually reliable through the trees on the east shore, but if the lake is frozen under snow, ski right across it. Pass Jewel Lake and climb to the alpine cirque of Black Lake. It’s an 8-mile round-trip.
NEDERLAND/ WEST MAGNOLIA From Nederland, head south on Colorado Highway 119 for about 0.75 miles. Turn west onto County Road 132W. Continue 1 mile west and turn south through the second Forest Service gate to the main trailhead parking area. The West Magnolia trail system was developed mostly by mountain bikers, but it can provide fun skiing or snowshoeing
immediately after a good snowstorm. Navigating the area’s numerous trails can be tricky and frustrating, so take a map and keep a sharp eye out for trail markers and the occasional map kiosk. Recent fire mitigation has left much of the area more open and susceptible to sun and wind. From the trailhead, take your pick of routes (varying difficulty) and let the snow and trail conditions be your guide. D ■
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EMERALD LAKE (easy/moderate) From the Beaver Meadows entrance, take U.S. Highway 36 to Bear Lake Road and the Bear Lake parking lot. From there, follow trail markers past Nymph and Dream lakes to Emerald Lake. It’s a 3.6-mile round-trip.
LAKE HELENE (moderate) From the Beaver Meadows entrance, take U.S. Highway 36 to Bear Lake Road and the Bear Lake parking lot. The trail heads northeast for 0.4 miles. At the Bierstadt Lake Trail, go left for 0.9 miles to the intersection with Flat Top Mountain Trail. Take the right fork 2.9 miles to Lake Helene.
WILD BASIN (varying difficulty) Take Colorado Highway 7 for 1 mile north of Allenspark. Turn west at the Wild Basin entrance. From the winter parking lot, the road connects with moderate trails to Calypso Cascade (3.6-mile roundtrip) and Ouzel Falls (6.2-mile round-trip), and strenuous jaunts to Bluebird, Thunder or Lion lakes (each an 11.6-mile round-trip).
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Dining Guide 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!
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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 housemade 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 a raspberry and rose gastrique and fresh arugula. Find bold and fresh flavors in the pan-roasted barramundi with a red pepper and citrus rice cake, grilled endive, olives, basil oil and a saffron beurre blanc. For dessert, indulge in vanilla bean 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 9am2pm, dinner Tues-Thurs 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm and Sun 5-9pm. Closed Monday. Reservations recommended. >Please see ad on page 152 GLOBAL FUSION
APERITIVO
5530 Spine Road | Boulder | 303-530-1326 | www.aperitivoboulder.com New to the restaurant scene, Aperitivo has opened in Gunbarrel with culinary delights that span the globe. Enjoy their eclectic menu and specials by Chef Miguel Vazquez, who trained at Le Cordon Bleu and has brought his culinary expertise to Colorado. Start your day with a nourishing bowl of congee (rice porridge) with a poached egg, ginger, green onions, crispy garlic, cilantro and mushrooms. For lunch, try the Trio de Tacos with chicken or carne asada, pico de gallo and chipotle aioli. The quinoa chimichurri salad is light, yet satisfying, with bell pepper, raisins, red onions, scallions and mixed greens. Specials include the lobster panang curry with lobster tail, coconut milk, panang curry, peas, carrots, Thai basil and rice, or the pan-seared chicken with quinoa, wilted spinach and slow-cooked ragout. Enjoy resortstyle patio dining and a complete espresso bar—featuring Italy’s Lavazza coffees—plus wine and craft cocktails. Gunbarrel’s only Open Table restaurant for reservations, Aperitivo also has live piano music on Thursday evenings. Happy hour 4-6pm Mon-Fri. Open 7am-4pm Mon, 7am-9pm Tues-Fri, 8am-9pm Sat and 8am-8pm Sun. >Please see ad on page 99 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. Begin with an appetizer such as Indian samosas, a fried pastry of spiced potato, onion and peas, with cucumber yogurt and mango chutney. Entrées include Persian chickpea kufteh—vegetarian chickpea croquettes with a Persian tomato sauce, sautéed spinach and soft-cooked egg; Peruvian chicken—marinated airline-cut chicken breast, jalapeño and cilantro sour cream, yucca fries and roasted carrot; and Tajikistan Plov—a traditional dish of rice with carrots, onions, chickpeas, spices and grilled beef, served with a tomato cucumber salad, dried fruit, and housemade naan bread. Finish with the English sticky toffee pudding or the honey
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mascarpone poached pear with pistachio, caramel and house whipped cream. 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 and dinner daily 8am-9pm. Serving brunch on weekends. >Please see ad on page 151 VIETNAMESE
BOULDER PHO
2855 28th St. | Boulder | 303-449-0350 A new star on the Boulder culinary scene, Boulder Pho has online reviewers raving. Authentic Vietnamese flavors paired with fresh, modern ambience have turned this restaurant into an immediate hit with locals. Delicious spring rolls and dumplings make for great appetizers, but the real reason to visit is their pho. The traditional housemade Vietnamese broth is a nourishing, warming delight and comes with a choice of proteins including rare steak, brisket, tripe, tendon, chicken and shrimp, as well as vegetarian options. Soups are served with a variety of sides like basil, bean sprouts and various sauces so diners can customize their meals. Try more options like the egg noodle soup with wontons, hot and spicy beef noodle soup or shrimp and pork rice noodle soup. Other entrées include the Vietnamese chicken salad, seafood stir-fry, grilled pork sausage wrap, vegetarian combination noodle bowl and grilled beef rice plate. Pair your meal with imported beer, sake, or wine. Takeout and delivery available. Open 11am-9pm daily. >Please see ad on page 167 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, roasted bone marrow or a bowl of steaming mussels. Lunch features sandwiches like the pastrami and Gruyère reuben or the delectable croque madame sandwich. Signature salads include a traditional niçoise with ahi tuna, and the simple salad with a caper-miso vinaigrette. Entrées include steak frites and classic Brique Poulet, both featuring savory Kennebec frites. The traditional bouillabaisse fills the room with aromas of saffron and fennel. The weekend brunch includes eggs Benedict, fresh waffles, Tender Belly bacon and the signature burger. Happy-hour treats range from $2-$6 and feature mussels à la marinière, the housemade merguez sausage slider, tempura haricots verts, or two types of crêpes. Enjoy a Kir Royale for happy hour, or one of the bar’s tap beers. Desserts fresh from the Mediterranean bakery include warm sticky date cake, classic pot de crème and an assortment of French macarons. Open for dinner Mon-Thurs 4-10pm, Fri-Sat 4-11pm and Sun 4-9pm; lunch Mon-Fri 11am4pm. Happy hour daily 3-6:30pm; brunch Sat-Sun 9am-3pm. >Please see ad on page 147 MEXICAN
CALACA BAR
2845 28th St. | Boulder | 303-444-2922 | www.agavecolorado.com Inspired by the Mexican celebration of “Día de los Muertos” (Day of the Dead), Calaca Bar features a colorful and festive ambience, decorated with skulls and calaca (skeleton) art throughout the bar and dining area. Follow the celebration upstairs where a great selection of handcrafted mezcal mixed drinks and tasty eats await you. Get ready for Juárez-style street tacos. Calaca Bar is Wi-Fi-enabled for students and young professionals who are working on
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D I N I N G FAV O R I T E S the go. Happy hour features great food and drink specials every day, and the bar plays sporting events on its televisions so you won’t miss that legendary play while enjoying drinks with friends. Live music and DJ appearances make for a high-energy environment, and diverse cultural events are held throughout the year. Spice up your birthday, fundraiser or corporate party by reserving Calaca Bar for your event. Located upstairs at Red Agave, just follow the calacas. Open Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Friday 11am10pm, Sat 10am-10pm and Sun 10am-9pm. >Please see ad on page 145 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 romaine heart, fried chicken, cornbread croutons, tomato, bacon and blue cheese with buttermilk ranch; lemon pepper salmon wild rice, butternut squash and beet salad with candied pecans; 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 from the Huckleberry bakery, served à la mode with housemade vanilla ice cream. Full espresso bar along with loose-leaf teas from the Boulder Tea Company are available. Full-service bar with local beer, wine and spirits. Open yearround Mon-Sun 8am-close. Brunch served daily 8am-3pm. Midday/happy hour 3pm-6pm. Dinner 5pm-close. For reservations call the Dining Hall at 303-440-3776 or email reservations@chautauquadininghall.com. >Please see ad on page 151 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 views of the Flatirons. 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 housemade 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 soon dubu 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 11am-2pm Mon-Fri, happy hour 4-6pm daily and dinner 4-10pm nightly. >Please see ad on page 161 AMERICAN
THE CORNER BAR
2115 13th St. | inside Hotel Boulderado | Boulder | 303-442-4560 | www.cornerbarboulderado.com 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. It’s the perfect place to stop in any time of year and relax with old and new friends alike. Highlights on the menu include the “Don’t Miss” Boulder Beer tempura-battered Colorado striped bass fish-and-chips and some of the best spicy, smoked wings around. 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 365 days a year from 11am-midnight. Happy hour daily from 3-6pm. >Please see ad on back cover
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EATS & SWEETS
401 South Public Road | Lafayette | 303-665-3287 | www.eatsandsweets.biz A delightful café that offers great hospitality and food at value prices, Eats & Sweets serves delicious sandwiches, salads and baked goods with many gluten-free and vegan options. Start your meal with "eats" such as a made-toorder sandwich, or choose from a wide range of creative sandwiches on the menu. If you're in the mood for a lighter meal, choose from a number of fresh salads. Once there's just enough room left in your stomach, try any of the homemade "sweets," including Eats & Sweets' famous banana bread ice cream sandwiches, along with countless other baked goods, pies, milkshakes and sundaes. This is your one-stop shop for lunch or dinner and dessert. Sandwich platters and cake and pie orders for parties/big groups are available with at least 24 hours' notice. Open Mon-Sat 10am-9pm and Sun 10am-8pm. >Please see ad on page 73 BREWPUB
FATE BREWING COMPANY
1600 38th St. | Boulder | 303-449-FATE (3283) | www.fatebrewingcompany.com FATE Brewing Company is a familyowned brewpub located in Boulder that offers a full bar, a scratch-style kitchen featuring local ingredients, house-brewed core and seasonal beers, rotating guest drafts, two full patios and an indoor private party room. Try the caramelized sweet potatoes served with smoked goat cheese feta and red onion compote or the house-smoked hot wings drizzled in spiced honey and served with FATE hot sauce. For the main course, the grilled salmon comes with warm potato salad, spiced honey-glazed bacon and pickled jalapeños. Seasonal menu changes and daily specials keep things interesting and exciting. FATE Brewing Company offers weekend brunch Saturdays and Sundays beginning at 10am and kids eat free from 10am-noon with purchase of adult entrée. Happy hour is offered Mon-Fri from 3-6pm and features $3 pints, $4 well cocktails and $4 house wines. Private and semiprivate rooms available for large groups. Family friendly. Open Mon-Fri 11am-close and Sat-Sun 10am-close. >Please see ad on page 167 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, roasted beet salad, Caesar salad prepared tableside, beef Wellington, pan-seared diver scallops, spiced honey glazed duck breast, grilled Colorado filet of beef, and ricotta and asparagus tortelloni. In the bar, enjoy the Colorado lamb burger, pizza bianco and panisse frites. Decadent desserts include Valrhona flourless chocolate cake, lemon tart and bananas Foster prepared tableside. Open for dinner Tues-Sun 5:30-9:30pm; patio and bar menu Tues-Sun 5pm to close; happy hour 5-7pm; Champagne brunch Sunday 10am-1pm. Closed Mondays. >Please see ad on page 153 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’s uninhibited menu unites timeless Asian cultures, transcends traditions and breaks all the rules. 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
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D I N I N G FAV O R I T E S 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, tempura 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, chocolate lava cake 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 163 JAPANESE
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location, is a perfect choice after skiing or snowboarding. The full menu is served all day, and Kathmandu features a full bar with 10 beers on tap, including imports from China and India as well as local microbrews. Order from an extensive wine list or try a homemade mango margarita. Enjoy the beauty of the Indian Peaks from the outdoor patio while dining on traditional ethnic cuisine. Wi-Fi is available, and make sure to visit the shops at Kathmandu Plaza next door, including the gift shop, which sells imported clothes, hats, jackets, jewelry, home décor and more. Also, make reservations to hold your next party at Kathmandu. A second location in Boulder offers the same high standards—everything is made in-house from scratch, and there are many vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available. Daily lunch buffet 11am-3pm and daily dinner buffet 5-9:30pm at the Boulder location. Open daily from 11am-9:30pm at both locations. >Please see ad on page 137 AMERICAN/SPORTS BAR
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), 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 year-round. The décor is all about sophisticated woods, lush bamboo plants and welcoming, warm lighting. 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 whisky and bourbons. Japango’s knowledgeable and always friendly staff is happy to share what they know and all their personal favorites, but this is the perfect place to explore and try something new. 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 11am-10pm Sun-Thurs, 11ammidnight Fri-Sat. Late-night happy hour (with DJ) on Fri-Sat nights until 12am. >Please see ad on page 141
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AMERICAN
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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 including a complimentary glass of wine. Jill's Restaurant is home to a full bar, an outdoor patio and one of the most beautiful private dining rooms in the city, 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 onsite garden. Saturdays at St Julien are marked with 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 piano player. Open daily, 6:30am-10pm. >Please see ad on page 9
2115 13th St. | inside Hotel Boulderado | Boulder | 303-443-0486 www.license1boulderado.com 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 as other 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-Sat, open mic nights every Mon, comedy nights twice 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 two menus from both Spruce Farm & Fish and The Corner Bar. Open daily from 5pm to close. Happy hour daily from 5-7pm. >Please see ad on back cover
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KATHMANDU
1964 28th St. | Boulder | 303-422-6868 110 N. Jefferson St. | Nederland | 303-258-1169 www.kathmandurestaurant.us A family-owned Nederland original since 1999, Kathmandu, located just west of the visitor center, serves healthy, authentic Nepali and Indian cuisine. For a real treat, order a delicious homemade chai tea, served hot or cold. The lunch buffet, served daily from 11am-3pm in the Nederland
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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. The irresistible desserts include a simple yet decadent puff pastry with whipped cream, fresh berries, powdered sugar and chocolate sauce, and a housemade salted-caramel pudding with Oreo cookie crumbs and whipped cream. Happy hour is 3-6pm Mon-Fri and features $3 small plate deals and $0.75 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 Tues and Thurs-Sat at 10pm. Online ordering available at www.doordash.com. Open 11:30am-9pm Mon-Thurs,11:30am-10pm Fri,11am-10pm Sat, 11am-9pm Sun. >Please see ad on page 166
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LULU’S BBQ
701-B Main St. | Louisville | 720-583-1789 | www.lulus-bbq.com LuLu’s is relaxed, casual and familyfriendly, and if the weather is nice, open-air seating adds to the experience. Start with dry-rubbed 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 peach cobbler, a cornbread sundae with raspberry sauce, or a fudge brownie—all topped with Sweet Cow ice cream. Full bar, eight TVs, patio games, catering. Happy hour 3-6pm daily with food and drink specials. Open daily at 11am; open until 9pm Sun-Wed, 9:30pm Thurs, 10pm Fri-Sat. >Please see ad on page 61
Authentic Mexican Cuisine 2845 28th St. Boulder, CO 80301 / redagaverestaurant.com / 303-444-2922 / hours: mon - fri 11am - close, sat & sun 10am - close
BOULDER’S FIRST OAXACAN STYLE MESCAL BAR
2845 28th St. Boulder, CO 80301 / redagaverestaurant.com / 303-444-2922 / hours: 4 - close
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D I N I N G FAV O R I T E S MEDITERRANEAN
AMERICAN
1002 Walnut St. | Boulder | 303-444-5335 | www.themedboulder.com Explore the Mediterranean region with “The Med’s” cuisine, adopted from France, Spain, Italy and more. They have a wide selection of tapas, like the gambas a la plancha, moules Buzarra, pork and ricotta meatballs, and bacon-wrapped dates. Enjoy classic Italian pizzas from the woodburning oven imported from Modena, Italy. Try the traditional Margherita pizza with the delicious addition of prosciutto, or the spicy speziata. For lunch, enjoy the Italian chopped salad or the panino di pesto on housemade focaccia. Dinner entrées include Mediterranean favorites like paella Valenciana, salmone oreganata and ravioli Raimondo. The in-house bakery provides fresh baked artisan breads daily, such as olive, sourdough and focaccia, as well as pastries like the poached pear verrine with Madeleine sponge cake 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 wines and well drinks, $5 sangria and house margaritas and well martinis for $6.50. The extensive wine list has more than 25 wines by the glass. Downtown parking validated. Open for lunch Mon-Sun 11am-4pm, dinner Mon-Thurs 4-10pm, Fri-Sat 4-11pm and Sun 4-9pm. >Please see ad on page 155
6565 Gunpark Drive, #190 | Boulder | 720-287-0800 www.themorningtable.com Join the family fun at The Morning Table, a new breakfast and brunch restaurant in Gunbarrel. The Andreano family has created a warm, friendly dining space with incredible, healthy food. Start with the shareable dish, The Boulders— three oatmeal honey balls made from oats, honey, almond butter, dried cranberry, almonds and chia, served with Noosa vanilla yogurt. For the main course, you can’t go wrong with The Morning Table Omelette; it’s chock-full of prosciutto, heirloom cherry tomatoes, shallots, peppers and white cheddar cheese. Feeling adventurous? Try some breakfast pizza with housemade marinara sauce, mozzarella, white cheddar and Gruyère cheeses with your choice of ham, sausage or bacon, plus eggs and potatoes. The Jam-n-Chicken Bowl is a great healthy option with grilled chicken breast topped with seasonal jam over red quinoa, asparagus, heirloom tomatoes, white cheddar and crispy sage. Enjoy classic espresso drinks with your meal as well as creative cocktails, local craft beers and wine. Open 7am-2:30pm daily. >Please see ad on page 99
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FRENCH
THE MORNING TABLE
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NORTH END AT 4580
732 Main St. | Louisville | 303-666-7777 | www.meltingpot.com Few things in life bring more joy than warm, Morning Glory melted People’s Restaurant cheese. At The Melting Pot, the bliss of fine fondue is center stage. The experience begins with a pot of the liquid gold; options range from tomato basil cheddar melted with for Front Range Families gluten-free Redbridge beer to bacon and Gorgonzola melted with white wine to a classic Wisconsin cheddar melted Voted East County’s Best Gluten Free Menu with your choice of New Belgium Pale Ale, Avery Brown Ale or Sam Adams. Dip a selection of veggies, fruit and bread to begin the evening, Breakfast all day • Lunch until 4pm • Dinner 4-8pm before enjoying a crisp and flavorful salad. Choose from a variety of proteins, all cooked tableside, for the main course. Try the smoked andouille sausage, wild mushroom sacchetti, premium filet mignon or sesamecrusted ahi tuna. It would truly be a sin to skip over the molten pot of chocolate fondue for dessert, served with a selection of succulent fruits and baked treats. The expansive wine list with over 150 bottles, plus the full craft cocktail bar, are sure to please all palates. Open Mon-Thurs 5-10pm, Sat 12-3pm and 4-11pm, Sun 12-3pm and 4-10pm. >Please see ad on page 60
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 dishes while retaining at 4580 old favorites like the bacon-wrapped 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 accommoYOUR NEXTsensitivities (especially gluten and dairy), North dating diners with food End is perfect for special occasions or for everyday dinners with family and friends. The new lunch• VEGAN menu is ideal VEGETARIAN • CARNIVORE • GLUTEN-FREE • SALADS • SOUPSfor a casual business lunch, and if you need a place for a private party, this bistro can accommodate from 9 to 90 people. The staff will work with any budget. Open for lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2pm, dinner daily starting at 5pm. Bar opens at 4pm on weeknights and 5pm on weekends. All-night happy hour on Sundays. >Please see ad on page 165
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Ask Us About Dinner Parties for 2-200 People. 1377 Forest Park Circle | Lafayette | 303-604-6351 www.morningglorycafe.org Locally owned Morning Glory Café is an east Boulder 7:30am - 8:00pm County jewel. The casual mom-and-pop atmosphere Bottomless Wine Every will Day make any diner feel Wednesdays! at home, and the democratic, 1377 Forest Park Circle 4-8pm is sure to please all palinternationally inspired menu Lafayette, CO ates (and diets). Everything is handmade—from the 303-604-6351 www.morningglorycafe.org rich and savory latke and eggs breakfast, served with peach salsa and greens, to the signature veggiefriendly Buddha bowl (smothered with cashew gravy), to the pesto-crusted salmon with gluten-free rigatoni in a Parmesan cream sauce. Carnivores will devour Morning Glory’s boneless barbecue short ribs dripping with peach barbecue sauce, while wine lovers will lose it for bottomless wine Wednesdays. Dessert options change often and generally include scrumptious cheesecakes, cobblers and warm, moist carrot ginger cake. Every item can be made gluten-free. Full breakfast is served daily from 7:30am-4pm, limited breakfast available all day, lunch is served daily from 11am-4pm, dinner is served daily from 4-9pm. Full bar. >Please see ad on page 157
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 OPEN DAILY 8-6 for guests in need of a quick Corner 16th & Pearl bite forof breakfast, lunch or an early dinner. BOULDER Feel720.639.3986 good about treating yourself to a hearty Turkey and Bacon Jam decked out with housecatering@organicsandwichco.com made bacon jam, roasted turkey, tomatoes, organicsandwichco.com 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 house-made 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 housemade almond feta on a gluten-free demi baguette. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and an early dinner. Delivery and catering are available. >Please see ad on page 158
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Edwin Zoe having fun with noodles in the kitchen.
Joe and Peg Romano, longtime Boulder restaurateurs, enjoy some food and wine at their latest creation, Via Perla.
Walnut Restaurant Group keeps it classic, keeps it fresh
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RESTAURANT PROFILE: WALNUT RESTAURANT GROUP
BY KATE JONUSKA
The idea was sparked, like many good ideas, over a plate
who’ve fed our community so well for a quarter-century, in
of good food shared by friends. In this case, those friends were
search of the secrets to their staying power.
was tapas—those Spanish “small bites” which, in 1993, had not yet hit the Boulder culinary scene. From those small bites came big successes, including the celebration of the 25th anniversary of that first venture, The Mediterranean Restaurant—known as The Med by its many devoted fans. “The St Julien was a dirt parking lot when we started The Med, so when I look back to the beginning, it does seem like a long time,” said Peg Romano, co-owner of the Walnut Restaurant Group with her husband Joe. “My kids were so little and they’re in their 30s now.” And while their dreams were once little, now the Romanos’ restaurants have grown into a Boulder powerhouse and include not only The Med—a partnership with Laudisio—but also Brasserie Ten Ten, founded in 2003, and Via Perla, opened in 2016. Boulder Magazine caught up with these restaurateurs,
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Put People First “Our commitment is to the customer, to our guest, and we keep that in the front. Everything goes behind that,” said Peg. Creating a quality customer experience requires attention to every detail, from décor and service to food and marketing, and she says their employees have been a pillar in the group’s success. In fact, commitment to staff was a driving factor of the Romanos’ expansion from one restaurant to multiples. “Our goal really wasn’t to create a group, but we were successful with The Med and we wanted to find space for our employees to grow,” Peg explained. “It just kind of happened.”
Know Who You Are All three of Walnut’s restaurants focus on classic European cuisines: The Med serves Mediterranean
FOOD PHOTO INSETS, LEFT TO RIGHT, FROM BRASSERIE TEN TEN, THE MED AND VIA PERLA
Joe and Peg Romano and chef Antonio Laudisio, and the idea
THE MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT
www.themedboulder.com 303-444-5335 1002 Walnut St. Boulder, Colo. 80302 Lunch Mon.–Sun. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Dinner Mon.–Thurs. 4 p.m.–10 p.m. Fri.–Sat. 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Sun. 4 p.m.–9 p.m. Happy Hour daily from 3 p.m.–6:30 p.m., plus 9 p.m.–close
BRASSERIE TEN TEN
www.brasserietenten.com 303-998-1010 1011 Walnut St. Boulder, Colo. 80302 Lunch Mon.–Fri. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Dinner Mon.–Thurs. 4 p.m.–10 p.m. Fri.–Sat. 4 p.m.–11 p.m. Sun. 4 p.m.–9 p.m. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
VIA PERLA
www.viaperla.com 720-669-0100 901 Pearl St. Boulder, Colo. 80302 Lunch Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Dinner Mon.–Thurs. 4 p.m.–10 p.m. Fri.–Sat. 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Sun. 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Happy Hour daily from 3 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Happy Hour daily from 3 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
food from Spain, Italy and Greece; Brasserie Ten Ten is French;
restaurant but they instead found a large space. The solution
and Via Perla serves authentic Italian. That strict specialization
was a widening of the cuisine and ordering an authentic Italian pizza oven. Pizza is now one of
was not a matter of chance. “One reason we’ve stayed as busy as we have is, I think you need to stick with what you know you are,” says Peg, who’s known within the group for her attention to detail in keeping both their restaurant interiors and menus strictly authentic. “We work to stay within our genre. If you try to be everything to everybody, you get all mixed up and then you have a diner.”
Expect the Unexpected
“OUR GOAL REALLY WASN’T TO CREATE A GROUP, BUT WE WERE SUCCESSFUL WITH THE MED AND WE WANTED TO FIND SPACE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES TO GROW.” —Peg Romano
the restaurant’s best sellers. “You can have it all planned and you finally get it all built and designed. You have great people and a creative chef,” said Peg. “Then something just changes someday that’s not in the plan. It’s inevitable.”
Respect for tradition aside, success in the restaurant industry
And in the end, you need to
requires flexibility and the ability to roll with the punches. The
enjoy the work, and the restaurant business is a lot of work.
group’s 25 years have proved that the unexpected is usually the
“You’re either all in or you’re all out” she said. “It’s fun, it’s
norm. The Med, for instance, was supposed to be a small tapas
exciting and it’s rewarding.” ■
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D I N I N G FAV O R I T E S MEXICAN
RED AGAVE
2845 28th St. | Boulder | 303-444-2922 | www.agavecolorado.com Tucked away in the corner of Villa Plaza on 28th Street, Red Agave is a hidden gem in Boulder. Guests dine in a beautiful hacienda setting, where they experience Mexico’s traditional culinary excellence with a touch of modern, casual fine dining. The chefs prepare dishes with the upmost care to preserve the authentic taste of the Mexican region from which they originated. The menu is full of great selections, and Red Agave’s chefs will also cater to off-menu requests. Servers perform tableside food presentations, from fresh, tasty guacamole to awesome queso flameado (flamed cheese). Most dishes are gluten-free, and many vegetarian options are available; the chefs are always willing to accommodate dietary restrictions. Red Agave is a tequileria, featuring over 300 different bottles of tequila. Enjoy great house margaritas and unique tequila cocktails, and take this opportunity to taste the best premium tequilas in the world. Highly knowledgeable staff members are always happy to answer questions regarding a particular tequila, mezcal or sotol. Tequila-tasting events and workshops are offered throughout the year. Open Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 10am10pm and Sun 10am-9pm. >Please see ad on page 145 INDIAN/NEPALI/TIBETAN
SHERPA’S ADVENTURERS RESTAURANT & BAR
825 Walnut St. | Boulder | 303-440-7151 | www.sherpasrestaurant.com Just one block south of Pearl Street Mall, Sherpa’s offers fantastic Himalayan dishes in an intriguing atmosphere that includes climbing memorabilia, a library of adventure and travel books, and one of Boulder’s best patios with views. Voted “Best Indian Restaurant” in Boulder LATEFlatirons HAPPY HOUR Weekly’s 2018 poll,ENERGY Sherpa’s is a local favorite. The varied menu features HIGH a selection ofMEZCAL Indian curries BAR cooked to order, breads and meats from the tandoor oven,GREAT momos EATS (handmade vegetable or meat-filled Tibetan dumplings), saag and other regional favorites. All dishes are made fresh to order. For the less adventurous, Sherpa’s offers more traditional items, OM as a tandoori chicken sandwich. 4PM - CLOSE | LOCATED UPSTAIRSKids’ AT REDmenu AGAVEavailable. Open daily for 0301 | RSVP (303)such 444-2922 lunch 11am-3pm; dinner 5-9:30pm Sun-Thurs and until 10pm Fri-Sat. >Please see ad on page 149 AMERICAN
SPRUCE FARM & FISH
2115 13th St. | inside Hotel Boulderado | Boulder | 303-442-4880 www.spruceboulderado.com Spruce Farm & Fish serves delectable and inspired brunch and dinner cuisine, crafted from the highest quality ingredients possible. From brunch dishes such as homemade jalapeño and cheddar biscuits smothered in house pork green chili, to dinner entrées such as mouthwatering Rocky Mountain trout pan-seared with brown butter, wild rice and asparagus, the kitchen is sure to please the most discerning palates. An extensive wine and beer selection from near and far and exquisite craft cocktails, are also sure to please. Open for brunch from 6:30am-3pm and dinner from 5-10pm daily. Happy hour specials are available from 3-6pm daily and include seasonal small plates and fresh cocktails. >Please see ad on back cover INDIAN/NEPALI/TIBETAN
TANDOORI GRILL
619 S. Broadway | Boulder | 303-543-7339 www.tandoorigrillboulder.com Celebrating its 20th anniversary this March, Tandoori Grill offers a casual dining experience featuring fine East Fine East Indian Cuisine Indian cuisine. For an appetizer, choose a vegetable 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, toma-
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toes, herbs and spices). For a scrumptious finish, try kheer (Indian-style rice pudding with saffron and pistachios), mango custard or pistachio ice cream. Check the website for anniversary specials coming in March. Open daily for lunch 11:30am-2:30pm, dinner Mon-Thurs 5-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm and Sun 5-9pm. >Please see ad on page 153 AMERICAN
UNDER THE SUN EATERY & TAPHOUSE
627 S. Broadway, Unit A | Boulder | 303-927-6921 www.mountainsunpub.com/underthesun The warmth of Under the Sun Eatery & Taphouse grows from a commitment to hearth and home. Relax at one of the many community tables or next to the fireplace and enjoy a huge selection of draft options, including 21 Mountain Sun ales, 10 guest beers and eight wines on tap. Using a woodburning oven to bake bread, smoke meats and roast vegetables, Under the Sun is committed to serving you fresh, exciting food from scratch, sourced locally whenever possible. Specialties include grilled steak, white cheddar mac and cheese and assorted wood-fired pizzas. For dessert, try the wood-fired chocolate-chip oatmeal cookie with vanilla ice cream and a stout/caramel sauce. Happy hour all day Mon and Tues-Thurs from open-6pm and 9pm-close. Fri-Sun happy hour 4-6pm and 9pm-close with brunch service on the weekends from 9am-2pm. No credit cards accepted. >Please see ad on page 159 ITALIAN
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, various seafood and produce in the style of Sicily, and formaggi and salumi from Parma. 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 antipasto dish and a bottle of wine for only $20. Open for lunch Mon-Sat 11am-3pm, Merenda happy hour daily 3-6:30pm, and dinner Mon-Thurs 4-10pm, Fri-Sat 4-11pm and Sun 4-9pm. Downtown parking validated. >Please see ad on page 143 AMERICAN
THE WATERLOO
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 61
D I N I N G FAV O R I T E S AMERICAN
CHINESE
926 Pearl St. | Boulder | 303-444-3535 | www.thewestendtavern.com The West End Tavern has been a Boulder mainstay for good eats and ice-cold brews since 1987. Originally opened by the infamous Boulder character “Beaver” and now owned by his good friend, Dave Query, the West End Tavern serves homestyle American classics alongside a stellar craft beer and bourbon selection. Fan favorites include fried clams, burnt ends, the "Buffalo" Buffalo Burger, the smoked Rocky Mountain prime brisket sandwich, and the Butcher Block—a freight train of house-smoked meats and delicious fixin’s served family-style. Forever lively, there is always something fun going on—year-round rooftop dining, satellite craft brewery taprooms, off-the-wall holiday parties, exclusive barrel-aged whiskeys, a library of over 75 bourbons, late-night happy hour, live music on the weekends, and six giant flat screen TVs for football, basketball and everything in between. Downstairs near the wood stove or upstairs on the rooftop deck, watch a game, sit back and relax … Beaver would like that. Open daily at 11:30am. >Please see ad on page 91
2010 10th St. | Boulder | 303-545-6262 | www.zoemama.com Come to Zoe Ma Ma and enjoy Call 303.545.MAMA freshly2010 prepared Chinese home 10th Street cooking-just and street food inspired off of Pearl Street by Edwinzoemama.com Zoe’s mother’s signature dishes, prepared with love in the open kitchen. Zoe Ma Ma features high-quality 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, potstickers, vegan dumplings, steamy buns (bao), goji berry rice cakes and green tea infused with fresh ginger. The menu is gluten-free and vegetarian friendly, and never includes MSG. Enjoy a FRESH & view AUTHENTIC NOODLES, beautiful of the HOMEMADE Flatirons from the patio with a Tsing Tao beer or a Patio Se ating! POTSTICKERS, BUNS, SOUPS & MUCH glass of PacificSTEAMY Rim Riesling. Be sure to try MORE! the belly-warming Sichuan MAMA USES FRESH ORGANIC WHEAT NOODLES, CAGE-FREE EGGS, &Sun-Tues), ALL-NATURAL MEATS. and GLUTEN-FREE braised beef noodle (available the& VEGETARIAN roast FRIENDLY! duck wontonnoodle soup (available Fri-Sat). Open Mon-Thurs and Sun 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm. When in Denver, visit the location at Union Station. >Please see ad on page 161 ■
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BOULDER AMERICAN Ado's Kitchen & Bar 1143 13th St., 720-4659063; www.adoskitchens.com. Laid back restaurant with global menu. Open for breakfast and lunch daily and dinner Mon-Sat. Arcana 909 Walnut St., 303-444-3885; www.arcanarestaurant.com. Upscale American cuisine with international influences. Open for happy hour and dinner daily, and brunch Sat-Sun. Bartaco 1048 Pearl St., 719-249-8226; www. bartaco.com. Fresh, upscale street food with a coastal vibe. Open daily for lunch, dinner and late-night meals. Big Daddy's Texas BBQ 1325 Broadway, 303-578-6934; www.bigdaddystxbbq.com. Texas-style barbecue with traditional sides. Open daily for lunch, dinner and late-night. Blackbelly Market 1606 Conestoga St. #3, 303-247-1000; www.blackbelly.com. Locavore dining, butchery and bar. Open daily for happy hour and dinner; see website for market hours. Black Cat 1964 13th St., 303-444-5500; www.blackcatboulder.com. Sophisticated farm-to-table cuisine. Open for dinner daily. Blooming Beets Kitchen 3303 30th St., 303443-3479; www.bloomingbeets.com. Grainfree, grass-fed, local and organic foods. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner Tues-Sun. Boulder ChopHouse & Tavern 921 Walnut St., 303-443-1188; www.boulder chophouse.com. Offers steakhouse favorites as well as locally inspired dishes. Open for dinner and happy hour daily. The Boulder Cork 3295 30th St., 303443-9505; www.bouldercork.com. Local steakhouse with Southwestern options and fresh-baked desserts. Open for lunch Mon-Fri, and happy hour and dinner daily. Bramble & Hare 1970 13th St., 303444-9110; www.brambleandhare.com. Farmhouse kitchen and pub. Dining room, bar and private-room seating. Open daily for dinner and late night. The Buff 2600 Canyon Blvd., 303442-9150; www.buffrestaurant.com. Traditional and unique menu items. Open for breakfast and lunch daily. Café Blue 5280 Spine Road, 303-5304345; www.cafebluegunbarrel.com. Options range from chicken piccata to Cajun-spiced calamari. Open for lunch Mon-Fri and dinner Mon-Sat.
CHAUTAUQUA DINING HALL 900 Baseline Road, 303-440-3776; www.chautauqua.com/dining-hall. See listing on page 142.
www.cornerbarboulderado.com. See listing on page 142.
www.license1boulderado.com. See listing on page 144.
Open for lunch and dinner Mon-Fri, brunch and dinner Sat-Sun.
Dark Horse Bar & Grill 2922 Baseline Road, 303-442-8162; www.darkhorsebar.com. Gourmet burgers, jumbo wings, chicken and vegetarian dishes. Open daily for lunch, dinner and late night.
The Lounge 2028 14th St., 303-786-7030; www.bouldertheater.com/the-lounge. Craft cocktails, beer, wine and small plates. Open at 5pm Tues-Sat and on event nights.
The Sink 1165 13th St., 303-444-7465; www. thesink.com. Boulder’s oldest restaurant and bar serving burgers, pizzas, sandwiches and salads. Open for lunch, dinner and late night daily.
Dot’s Diner 1333 Broadway, 303-447-9184; 2716 28th St., 303-449-1323; www.dots dinerboulder.com. Huevos rancheros, sandwiches, Nepali food, homemade biscuits and espresso drinks. Open daily for breakfast and lunch. Doug’s Day Diner 2400 Arapahoe Ave., 303449-5733; www.boulder.dougsdaydiner. com. Tex-Mex, sandwiches and burgers. Open daily for breakfast and lunch. Element Bistro 6315 Lookout Road, 303530-5400; www.elementbistroboulder.com. Sophisticated hideaway with a patio & eclectic, market-driven, globally influenced menu. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Emmerson 1600 Pearl St., Suite 100, 303-9539852; www.emmersonrestaurant.com. Grainbased menu specializing in breads, pastries, pizzas, pastas, porridges and grain-based spirits. Open for breakfast Sat-Sun, and lunch and dinner daily. Foolish Craig’s Cafe 1611 Pearl St., 303-2479383; www.foolishcraigs.com. An eclectic menu with plenty of hearty American food. Open daily for breakfast and lunch. Fresh Thymes Eatery 2500 30th St., #101, 303-955-7988; www.freshthymes.com. Organic meals, desserts and quick bites. Open for lunch and dinner Mon-Sat.
THE GREENBRIAR INN 8735 N. Foothills Highway (U.S. Highway 36) at Lefthand Canyon Drive, 303-440-7979; www.greenbriarinn.com. See listing on page 142. Jax Fish House 928 Pearl St., 303-444-1811; www.jaxfishhouse.com. Fresh fish and excellent happy hour drinks and eats, including happy hour oysters. Open for happy hour and dinner daily.
JILL’S RESTAURANT 900 Walnut St., in the St Julien Hotel & Spa, 720-406-7399; www.stjulien.com. See listing on page 144. The Kitchen 1039 Pearl St., 303-544-5973; www.thekitchenbistros.com. Contemporary American, French and Italian food. Open Mon-Fri for lunch, Sat-Sun brunch, dinner daily.
The Corner 1100 13th St., 720-398-8331; www.thecornerboulder.com. Casual spot for quick, healthy food. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
KT’s Real Good BBQ 7464 Arapahoe Road, 303-786-7608; 2660 Broadway, 303-442-3717; www.ktsbbq.com. Memphis-style, hickorysmoked meats with traditional accompaniments. Open Mon-Sat for lunch and dinner. Breakfast Mon-Sat at Broadway location.
THE CORNER BAR 2115 13th St., in the Hotel Boulderado, 303-442-4560;
LICENSE NO. 1 2115 13th St., downstairs in the Hotel Boulderado, 303-443-0486;
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Moe’s Original Bar B Que 675 30th St. 303-440-4227, www.moesoriginalbbq.com. Award-winning barbecue includes pulled pork, ribs, wings and more. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Snarfburger 2000 Arapahoe Ave., 303-4447711. www.snarfburger.com. Burgers, sandwiches, “frings” and frozen custard. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
THE MORNING TABLE 6565 Gunpark Drive, #190, 720-2870800, www.themorningtable.com. See listing on page 146.
SPRUCE FARM & FISH 2115 13th St., in the Hotel Boulderado, 303-442-4880; www.spruceboulderado.com. See listing on page 150.
Murphy’s 2731 Iris Ave., in Willow Springs Shopping Center, 303-449-4473; 657 S. Broadway, 303-494-7626; www.murphysboulder.com. Salads, sandwiches, soups and entrées. Open for lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat-Sun.
Tangerine 2777 Iris Ave., 303-443-2333; www.tangerineeats.com. Local fare made with fresh, seasonal ingredients from Colorado farmers. Open daily for breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Next Door 1035 Pearl St., 720-542-8159; www.nextdooreatery.com. Easygoing cafe providing farm-to-table fare & craft beers in a comfy space with a communal vibe. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
NORTH END AT 4580 4580 Broadway Unit #D-1, 303-448-1500; www.northendboulder.com. See listing on page 146. Oak at Fourteenth 1400 Pearl St., 303-4443622; www.oakatfourteenth.com. Local and seasonal new American cuisine. Open for lunch Mon-Sat, and dinner daily. Riffs Urban Fare 1115 Pearl St., 303-4406699; www.riffsboulder.com. Locally produced bounty offered in small-plate, appetizer and entrée portions. Open daily for lunch and dinner, happy hour Mon-Fri. The Roadhouse Boulder Depot 2366 Junction Place, 303-443-2167; www.road houseboulderdepot.com. An eclectic menu and flashy décor in refurbished Boulder train depot. Open for lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat-Sun. Rueben’s Burger Bistro 1800 Broadway, 303-443-5000; www.ruebensburgerbistro. com. All-natural beef, chicken, buffalo and veggie burgers and more. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Ruthie's Boardwalk Social 1397 Pearl St., 303-444-4728; www.ruthiesboulder.com. Traditional boardwalk meals and treats. Open daily. Salt 1047 Pearl St., 303-444-7258; www.saltthebistro.com. Locally sourced ingredients meet innovative thinking. Open daily for lunch and dinner, brunch Sat-Sun. Santo 1265 Alpine Ave., 303-442-6100; www.santoboulder.com. Northern New Mexico style restaurant. Open for takeout breakfast Mon-Fri, brunch Sat-Sun, and dinner daily. Shine Restaurant and Potion Bar 2480 Canyon Blvd., Suite M-1, 303-449-0120; www.shineboulder.com. Organic, glutenfree cuisine with many vegetarian options.
Thyme on the Creek and Coaches Corner Sports Bar 1345 28th St., in the Millennium Harvest House, 303-443-3850, www.millen niumhotels.com/boulder.
WEST END TAVERN 926 Pearl St., 303-444-3535; www. thewestendtavern.com. See listing on page 152. Wild Standard 1043 Pearl St., 720-6384800; www.wildstandard.com. Menu features seasonal, fresh fish, locally sourced ingredients and award-winning cocktails. Open for lunch Sat-Sun, and happy hour and dinner daily. Zolo Grill 2525 Arapahoe Ave., in The Village shopping center, 303-449-0444; www. zologrill.com. Southwestern and South American cuisine with many vegetarian and gluten-free items. Open for brunch Sat-Sun, and lunch and dinner daily.
BREWERIES AND PUBS Avery Brewing Co. 4910 Nautilus Court, 303-440-4324; www.averybrewing.com. Large tap room with upscale pub fare and guided tours. Open daily. Beyond the Mountain Brewing Co. 6035 Longbow Drive, Unit 109, 303-530-6981; www.beyondthemountainbrewing.com. Craft brewery and music venue. Open daily. The Bitter Bar 835 Walnut St., 303-4423050; www.thebitterbar.com. Relaxing lounge atmosphere with outstanding cocktails. Open daily; happy hour Mon-Fri. Bohemian Biergarten 2017 13th St., 720328-8328; www.bohemianbiergarten.com. European beers, full menu and happy hour daily. Boulder Beer 2880 Wilderness Place, 303444-8448; www.boulderbeer.com. Boulder's oldest craft brewery with a full pub menu. Open daily. Decadent Saint/Wild Cider Tasting Room 1501 Lee Hill Drive, 303-963-6342; www. decadentsaint.com. Intimate tasting room
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RESTAURANT PROFILE: CHIMERA PACIFIC RIM CUISINE AND BAR
Making Magic on the Mall Edwin Zoe lets his belly drive the masterful adaptation of Pan-Asian cuisine at Chimera BY KATE JONUSKA | PHOTOS BY LUKAS CROSBY By definition, a chimera is magical. In folklore, it’s a single crea-
paper lanterns and softened with ample use of natural wood, but
ture composed of the incongruous parts of different animals. In
mostly to Zoe’s commitment to authenticity.
modern science, the term refers to a being with more than one
“With all the preparation that goes into getting the layers of
set of DNA, and owner Edwin Zoe sees both meanings embod-
flavor we aim for, there’s a lot more prep involved and a lot more
ied in his new restaurant, Chimera Pacific Rim Cuisine and Bar.
thought,” McNeil said.
The elevated Pan-Asian concept has been a dream of his for more than 25 years.
Take the ultra-popular Chimera Ramen ($15), for example. The broth in the steaming bowl is the result of an eight-hour artisanal
“At Chimera, we’re not just doing one specialized, narrowly de-
process made twice each day and includes three types of stock
fined cuisine but instead making our own creature composed of
bones, as well as mushroom stems and other secrets. That broth
parts of things I really love,” said the executive chef who success-
clings, however, to the surface of the homemade noodles, which
fully created Zoe Ma Ma street-food eatery in Boulder and later
are springy and fresh and topped with pork belly, enoki mush-
in Denver’s Union Station. “At the same time, (chimera) is very
rooms, corn and a creamy, soft egg. The depth and layers of flavor
much how I feel about my experience and about food. I was born
are best enjoyed with eyes closed in bliss as you relax, knowing
in Taiwan and grew up in the States, so I feel like I have two dif-
you’re in the hands of a master.
ferent sets of DNA in me.” Created with such heartfelt and expert guidance, the resulting menu is just as magical as the name implies.
But ramen is only one of Chimera’s many homemade treasures. The wide ribbon rice noodle in the Everybody Chow Fun ($14), the wraps of the Duck Dumpling ($5 for four) and the Xiao
“When you come to Chimera, you’re going to have not only fan-
Long Bao soup dumplings ($7 for four, filled with crab and pork)
tastic food, but you’re going to feel transported, like you’re not in
are also prepared fresh daily. In fact, the dumplings are so pains-
Boulder anymore,” said manager Brodie McNeil. He credits this
takingly made that they’re the sole work of one member of the
culinary transportation in part to the artful interior design, lit by
kitchen crew.
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Poached Lobster Ramen is a fan-favorite with its fresh housemade organic ramen noodles, enoki, sprouts, seaweed, lobsterbuttered corn, soft egg and fresh lobster in house-made broth.
“When you’re cooking food, all your senses are going at the same time. You smell it, you hear it, you taste it,” said Colton Kear, Chimera’s chef de cuisine. “I really love how we create food that engages all of the senses.” Chimera also hit the bullseye with the bao buns, that pillowy soft dim-sum superstar. While available with duck or pork, the Veggie Bao ($4) is the standout with its filling of cucumber, spicy togorashi and a thin
The Pork Belly Bao is a delicious “little eat” at Chimera.
vors are found up and down the menu, including in
“THE FOOD IS REALLY DRIVEN BY MY BELLY, BY THE THINGS I LOVE TO EAT WITHIN THE PACIFIC RIM.” –Edwin Zoe
round of delicately crunchy panko-crusted eggplant. Such brilliant interactions of textures as well as fla-
the lip- and tongue-tingling Mala Wings ($7 for four), coated in Sichuan pepper. “The food is really driven by my belly, by the things I love to eat within the Pacific Rim,” said Zoe, who even hopped over to Polynesia on the bar menu with his father’s original recipe for a Mai Tai. Regardless of where the menu roams, he says the most important thing is for the
guest to have a great experience.
720-580-1100 is located at 2014 10th St., Boulder, CO 80302. They serve lunch daily 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and dinner daily 4-10 p.m. Happy hour daily 4-6 p.m. For more information, visit www. chimera.restaurant.
“That really is our compass,” Zoe said. ■
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FATE BREWING COMPANY 1600 38th St., 303-449-3283; www.fatebrewingcompany.com. See listing on page 142. Finkel & Garf Brewing Co. 5455 Spine Road, Unit A, 720-379-6042; www.finkeland garf.com. Childhood snacks, handcrafted beer and games for kids at heart. Open daily. Gunbarrel Brewing Co. 7088 Winchester Circle, 800-803-5732; www.gunbarrelbrew ing.com. Specializes in modern American interpretations of beer varieties. Open daily.
LAZY DOG SPORTS BAR & GRILL 1346 Pearl St., 303-440-3355; www.thelazydog.com. See listing on page 144.
Mountain Sun brewery. Handcrafted beer and American dishes. Open daily for lunch and dinner, brunch Sat-Sun. Twisted Pine Brewing 3201 Walnut St., Suite A, 303-786-9270; www.twistedpine brewing.com. Beer-infused menu and 24 beers on tap. Open daily.
UNDER THE SUN EATERY & TAPHOUSE 627A S. Broadway, 303-927-6921; www.mountainsunpub.com. See listing on page 150. Upslope Brewing Company 1898 S. Flatiron Court, 303-396-1898; 1501 Lee Hill Drive, 303-449-2911; www.upslopebrewing. com. Larger brewery with canning operation, rotating food trucks and live music. Open daily.
Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery 1535 Pearl St., 303-546-0886; www.mountainsunpub.com. Pub fare with vegetarian options. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Oskar Blues Taproom 921 Pearl St.; 720645-1749 www.oskarblues.com. Cajun eats, craft beer and live music. Open for lunch and dinner daily. The Post Brewing Co. 2027 13th St., 720-372-3341; www.postbrewing.com. Fried chicken, home-cooked sides and award-winning beer. Open for brunch SatSun and lunch and dinner daily.
West Flanders Brewing Co. 1125 Pearl St., 303-447-2739; www.wfbrews.com. Local brewpub with diverse menu. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
Sanitas Brewing 3550 Frontier Ave., Unit A, 303-442-4130; www.sanitasbrewing.com. Craft beers and large event space. Taco truck on side patio. Open daily.
BOULDER DUSHANBE TEAHOUSE 1770 13th St., 303-442-4993; www.boulderteahouse.com. See listing on page 140.
Southern Sun Pub & Brewery 627 S. Broadway, 303-543-0886; www.mountainsun pub.com. South Boulder location of popular
CAJUN & CREOLE Lucile’s 2124 14th St., 303-442-4743; 518 Kimbark St., Longmont, 303-774-9814; www.luciles.com. Creole café open daily for breakfast and lunch.
CONTINENTAL
Flagstaff House 1138 Flagstaff Road, 303-442-4640; www.flagstaffhouse.com.
Upscale Continental and American cuisine and wines. Open for dinner daily.
DELIS B's Grilled Cheese 1335 Broadway, Suite B, 720-708-6758; www.pleasegrilledcheese. com. Gourmet grilled cheese. Open daily. Cured 1825-B Pearl St., 720-389-8096; www. curedboulder.com. Cheese, wine, gourmet items, sandwiches and salads. Open daily.
TANDOORI GRILL 619 S. Broadway St., 303-543-7339; www.tandoorigrillboulder.com. See listing on page 150.
Lindsay’s Boulder Deli at Häagen-Dazs 1148 Pearl St., 303-443-9032; www.lindsays boulderdeli.com. Ice cream, baked goods, soups, salads and deli sandwiches. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Tiffins India Cafe 2416 Arapahoe Ave., 303442-2500; www.tiffinsindiacafe.com. Humble restaurant featuring traditional South Indian fare, with many vegetarian and vegan options. Open for lunch and dinner Tues-Sun.
ORGANIC SANDWICH COMPANY 1500 Pearl St. (at the corner of 16th and Pearl streets), 720-639-3986; www.organicsandwichco.com. See listing on page 146. Salvaggio’s 2609 Pearl St., 303-938-1981; www.salvaggiosdeli.us. Classic Italian deli serving hearty sandwiches and homemade soups for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Snarf’s 2128 Pearl St., 303-444-7766; 5340 Arapahoe Ave., 303-444-3404; 637 S. Broadway. 303-444-7714; 6562 Lookout Road, 720-622-0107; www.eatsnarfs.com. Subs made to order. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
FRENCH
BRASSERIE TEN TEN 1011 Walnut St., 303-998-1010; www.brasserietenten.com. See listing on page 140.
Le French Café 2525 Arapahoe Ave., #C1, 303-284-2265; www.lefrenchcafeboulder. com. Cafe serving traditional fare, including pastries and crêpes. Open Tues-Sun for breakfast and lunch. Mateo 1837 Pearl St., 303-443-7766; www. mateorestaurant.com. Bistro and Provençalstyle food. Open Mon-Fri for lunch and happy hour, Mon-Sat for dinner, and Sat-Sun for brunch.
INDIAN, NEPALI & TIBETAN Curry n Kebob 3050 28th St., 720-328-4696; www.currynkebob.com; Northern Indian and Bangladeshi food. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Jaipur Indian Restaurant 1214 Walnut St., 303-442-0999; www.jaipurindian restaurant.com. Traditional Indian fare. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
KATHMANDU RESTAURANT II 1964 28th St., 303-442-6868; www.kathmandurestaurant.us. See listing on page 144. Mt. Everest Cuisine 4800 Baseline Road A-107, 303-499-0469; www.mounteverest cuisine.com. Authentic dishes of Nepal and India. Open for lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. Nepal Cuisine 4720 Table Mesa Drive, C100, 303-554-5828; www.nepalcuisineboulder. Boulder Magazine | GetBoulder.com
SHERPA’S ADVENTURERS RESTAURANT & BAR 825 Walnut St., 303-440-7151; www.sherpasrestaurant.com. See listing on page 150.
Dish Gourmet 1918 Pearl St., 720-565-5933; www.dishgourmet.com. Sandwiches and sides made from local ingredients. Open late morning through afternoon Mon-Sat.
L’Atelier 1739 Pearl St., 303-442-7233; www. latelierboulder.com. Artistic French cuisine. Open for lunch on Friday and dinner TuesSat.
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ITALIAN Backcountry Pizza & Taphouse 2319 Arapahoe Ave, 303-449-4285; www.back countrypizzaandtaphouse.info. Pizza and appetizers with craft beers on tap. Open daily for lunch, happy hour and dinner. Basta 3601 Arapahoe Ave., 303-997-8775; bastaboulder.com. Wood-fired locavore kitchen serves unique cocktails, small plates, pizzas and more. Open for dinner Tues-Sun. Carelli's of Boulder Ristorante Italiano 645 30th St., in Williams Village Shopping Center, 303-938-9300; www.carellis.com. Oldschool Italian eatery with a gluten-free menu available. Open for lunch Mon-Fri and dinner Mon-Sat. Frasca 1738 Pearl St., 303-442-6966; www. frascafoodandwine.com. Fine Italian cuisine of the Friuli region. Open for dinner Mon-Sat. Gondolier Italian Eatery 4800 Baseline Road, A104, 303-443-5015; www.gondo lieritalianeatery.com. Comfortable Italian restaurant with housemade pizza, pasta and meat entrees. Open for lunch Tues-Sun and dinner daily. Pasta Jay’s 1001 Pearl St., 303-444-5800; www.pastajays.com. Traditional Italian entrées, including pizza, pasta and sandwiches. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Pizzeria Locale 1730 Pearl St., 303-442-3003; www.localeboulder.com. Contemporary pizzeria inspired by the traditional pizzerias of Naples, Italy. Also offers Italian wine on tap. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Squared Pizza + Beer 1123 Walnut St., 303447-1345; www.squaredpizzaandbeer.com. Detroit-style pizza and house-brewed beers. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Vero 2525 Arapahoe Ave., 303-396-6366; www.pizzarestaurantboulder.com. Specialty wood-fired pizzas and small plates. Extensive wine list. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
VIA PERLA 901 Pearl St., 720-669-0100; www.viaperla.com. See listing on page 150. MEDITERRANEAN
APERITIVO 5530 Spine Road, 303-530-1326; www.aperitivoboulder.com. See listing on page 140. Breakfast Champion 4800 Baseline Road, #109, 720-627-5040; www.breakfastchampionboulder.com. Mediterranean Turkish fare
Boulder / Erie / Hygiene with breakfast and lunch specials. Open WedMon for breakfast and lunch.
dancing. Open for lunch Fri-Sun and dinner daily.
Café Aion 1235 Pennsylvania Ave., 303-9938131; www.cafeaion.com. Tapas and Spanishinspired dishes. Open Tues-Sun for lunch, TuesSat for dinner, and brunch Sat-Sun.
Verde 3070 28th St., 720-470-4348; www. verdeboulder.com. A burrito truck turned neighborhood eatery. Open for lunch and dinner Mon-Sat.
Kalita Grill Greek Cafe 2426 Arapahoe Ave., 303-443-0596; www.kalitagrill.com. A Mediterranean restaurant known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and highquality, fresh ingredients. Open Mon-Sat for lunch and dinner.
Alforat 1116 13th St., 303-444-4202; Fast and delicious Middle Eastern restaurant on the hill. Open for lunch, dinner and late night daily.
MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT 1002 Walnut St., 303-444-5335; www.themedboulder.com. See listing on page 146. MEXICAN & LATIN AMERICAN Cafe Mexicali 2850 Baseline Road, Unit 1, 303-442-5588; www.cafemexicali.com. Fastcasual Mexican fare. Open for breakfast Mon-Sat, and lunch and dinner daily.
CALACA BAR 2845 28th St., 303-444-2922; www.agavecolorado.com. See listing on page 140. Centro Mexican Kitchen 950 Pearl St., 303-442-7771; www.centromexican.com. Mexican kitchen and drinks. Open daily for lunch and dinner and brunch Sat-Sun. Efrain’s II 1630 N. 63rd St., #10; 303-440-4045; www.efrainsrestaurant.com. Classic Mexican food and Margaritas in a family-friendly atmosphere. Open for lunch and dinner Mon-Sat.
MIDDLE EASTERN
Ali Baba Grill 3033 28th St., 303-440-1393; www.alibabagrill.com. Authentic Middle Eastern cuisine cooked fresh daily. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Arabesque 1634 Walnut St., #101, 720-2428623; www.arabesqueboulder.com. Familyowned café with light breakfast fare and Middle Eastern cuisine for lunch. Open MonSat for breakfast and lunch. Caspian Deli & Grocery 2607 Pearl St., 303443-1210. Traditional Middle Eastern food such as gyro wraps, kebabs, falafel and hummus. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mediterranean Market & Deli 2690 28th St., 303-448-9552. Gyros, falafel sandwiches, salads, olive bar. Middle Eastern specialty market. Open daily.
PACIFIC RIM Aloy Thai Cuisine 2720 Canyon Blvd., 303440-2903; www.aloythai.com. Authentic Thai cuisine with a focus on fresh, healthy dishes. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Esteban's 1346 Pearl St., 303-593-0041; www. estebanspearlstreet.com. Mexican taqueria adjacent to Lazy Dog. Live music. Kitchen open Fri-Sun.
BOULDER PHO 2855 28th St., 303-449-0350; boulderpho.eat24hour.com See listing on page 140.
Illegal Pete’s 1447 Pearl St., 303-440-3955; 1124 13th St., 303-444-3055. www.illegal petes.com. Healthy Mexican fast-casual. Hours vary by location.
Buddha Café 2719 Iris Ave., 720-565-0506; www.buddhathaicuisine.com. Traditional Thai cuisine including soups, curries and noodle dishes. Open for lunch Mon-Sat and dinner daily.
Pica’s Mexican Taqueria 5360 Arapahoe, Suite F; 303-444-2391; www.picascolorado. com. Family-friendly, fast-casual taqueria serving authentic fare made from scratch. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
RED AGAVE 2845 28th St., 303-444-2922; www.agavecolorado.com. See listing on page 150. Rincon Argentino 2525 Arapahoe Ave., 303-442-4133; www.rincon argentinoboulder.com. Empanadas and more, inspired by the natural farming customs of Argentina. Open Mon-Sat for lunch and dinner. Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant 1101 Walnut St., 303-444-3690; www.riogrande mexican.com. Mexican food and margaritas. Open for lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat-Sun. T/aco 1175 Walnut St., 303-443-9468, www. tacocolorado.com. An urban taqueria with housemade tortillas, chips and margaritas. Open daily for lunch, dinner and happy hour. Taco Junky 1149 13th St., 303-443-2300; www.tacojunky.com. Tacos, tequila and cocktails. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Tahona Tequila Bistro 1035 Pearl St., 303-938-9600; www.tahonaboulder. com. Happy hour, full kitchen and late-night
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Chez Thuy 2655 28th St., 303-442-1700; www.chezthuy.com. A Vietnamese mainstay embracing a rich blend of culinary traditions including French, Chinese, Thai and Indian. Open for lunch Mon-Sat and dinner daily.
CHIMERA 2014 10th St., 720-580-1100; www.chimera.restaurant. See listing on page 142. China Gourmet 3970 N. Broadway, Suite 102, 303-440-3500; www.china gourmetmenu.com. Traditional Mandarin and Szechuan cuisine prepared without MSG. Open for lunch Sun-Fri and dinner daily. Five Spice Asian Cuisine 3325 28th St. (fronts on Iris Avenue), 720-565-0707; www.five spiceboulder.com. Familiar and homestyle Chinese dishes. Open for lunch and dinner Tues-Sun.
HAPA SUSHI GRILL & SAKE BAR 1117 Pearl St., 303-473-4730, www.hapasushi.com. See listing on page 142. Izakaya Amu Japanese Sake Bistro 1221 Spruce St., 303-440-0807; www.izakayaamu. com. Traditional Japanese delicacies and premier sakes offered in a friendly atmo-
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sphere with sake bar and private tea rooms. Open daily for dinner.
JAPANGO SUSHI 1136 Pearl St., on Pearl Street Mall, 303-938-0330; www.boulderjapango.com. See listing on page 144. Kasa Japanese Grill & Bar 1468 Pearl St., 303-938-8888; www.kasasushiboulder.com. Sushi and yakitori restaurant featuring traditional Japanese preparations. Open TuesSun for lunch and dinner. Khow Thai Café 1600 Broadway, 303-4470273; www.khow-thai.com. Traditional Thai cuisine served in a casual atmosphere. Open for lunch Mon-Sat and dinner daily. Korea House 2750 Glenwood Drive, 303449-1657. Korean and Japanese fusion. Open for lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. May Wah 2500 Baseline Road, 303-4998225; www.maywah.net. Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese cuisine. Open for lunch MonSat, dinner daily. Moongate Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar 1628 Pearl St., 720-406-8888; www.moongate asianbistro.com. Chinese, Thai, sushi and other Asian fusion. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Motomaki 1600 28th St., 720-943-2030; www. motomaki.com. Sushi burritos and burrito bowls. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Osaka's 2460 Canyon Blvd., #1, 720-398-9115; www.osakasrestaurant.com. Traditional and creative Japanese fare. Open daily for lunch and Mon-Sat for dinner. Sushi Bistro Tasuki 1575 Folsom St. #201, 303-447-9718; www.sushitasuki.com. Traditional Japanese cuisine and sushi. Open for dinner Tues-Sat. Sushi Hana 1220 Pennsylvania Ave., 303447-9883; www.bouldersushihana.com. Sushi and Japanese food, Hawaiian dishes. Open for lunch Mon-Sat and dinner daily. Sushi Zanmai 1221 Spruce St., 303-4400733; www.sushizanmai.com. Sushi, Japanese fare and creative dishes by local Japanese chefs. Open for lunch Mon-Fri, and happy hour and dinner daily. Tsing Tao 607 South Broadway, in Table Mesa Shopping Center, 303-494-6228; www.tsingtaochineseboulder.com. Open for lunch, dinner and delivery Wed-Mon.
ZOE MA MA 2010 10th St., 303-545-6262; www.zoemama.com. See listing on page 152. SPANISH Corrida 1023 Walnut St., #400, 303-4441333; www.corridaboulder.com. Spanishinspired steakhouse with mountain views. Open daily for dinner. Dagabi Cucina 3970 N. Broadway, 303786-9004; www.dagabicucina.com. Upscale tapas bar with plenty of free parking. Open daily for dinner.
VEGETARIAN/VEGAN Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant 2010 16th St., 303-442-1485; www.leafvegetarian restaurant.com. Creative vegetarian cuisine. Open daily for lunch and dinner, and SatSun for brunch. Native Foods 1675 29th St., Suite 1272, 303-442-0213; www.nativefoods.com. Fast-
casual vegan menu. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Thrive 1509 Arapahoe Ave., 720-616-7785; www.thriveraw.com. Superfood smoothies, salads, puddings, porridges and snacks. Specializes in raw, vegan foods. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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24 CARROT BISTRO 578 Briggs St., 303-828-1392; www.24carrotbistro.com. See listing on page 140. BREWERIES AND PUBS Echo Brewing Co. 600 Briggs St., 720361-2332; www.echobrewing.com. Open daily. Industrial Revolution Brewing Co. 285 Cheesman St., 303-828-1200; www.indus trialrevolutionbrewingcompany.com. Open Wed-Sun.
LAZY DOG SPORTS BAR & GRILL 3100 Village Vista Drive, 303-6645299; www.thelazydog.com. See listing on page 144. The Old Mine Brewing Co. 500 Briggs St., 303-905-0620; www.theoldmine.com. Cidery and pub with pizza. Open afternoons and evenings daily.
CAFÉS, BAKERIES & ICE CREAM Cristos Coffee 89 S. Briggs St., 303-8281380; www.cristoscoffee.com. Roasters with coffee from around the world. Open daily. Rose Café 554 Briggs St., 303-828-3675. Breakfast fare and coffee drinks in a small, cozy environment. Open for breakfast and lunch Tues-Sun.
ITALIAN Abo’s Pizza 720 Austin Ave., Suite 104, 303828-9777; www.abospizza.com. New Yorkstyle Neapolitan pizza by the slice or whole pie. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
MEXICAN Azteca Mexican Restaurant 605 Briggs St., 303-658-0622; www.restaurantazteca.com. Authentic Mexican food, open daily for lunch and dinner. La Casona Del Mariachi 51 Erie Parkway., 720-398-8434. Traditional Mexican food, and a mariachi band on Thursday nights. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Si Señor! Real Mexican Restaurant 3120 Village Vista Drive, 720-890-9765; www.sise norrealmexicanfood.com. Open daily for late breakfast, lunch and dinner.
HYGIENE AMERICAN Crane Hollow Café 7502 Hygiene Road, 303-776-1551. Open daily for breakfast and lunch with fresh, local ingredients. Serves breakfast all day Sun.
DELIS The Mountain Fountain 11809 N. 75th St., 720-378-7923; www.themountainfountain. com. Local market and community gathering place (formerly Purple Door Market).
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Thanks to owner Steve Ross creating a safe, happy work environment, you’ll always get service with a smile.
RESTAURANT PROFILE: LAZY DOG SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
Chasing a Bone Lazy Dog continues to learn new tricks BY MATTHEW WILBURN KING | PHOTOS BY LUKAS CROSBY
In 1997, without an inkling of knowledge about the restaurant in-
feel safe. They enforce a zero-tolerance policy on any kind of
dustry, Steve Ross set out to chase that bone. He had recently re-
inappropriate behavior, which applies to both employees and
located to Boulder after one visit to America’s Shangri-La in 1973,
customers. The restaurant culture is also about preventing
when he had long hair and bell-bottoms. What he found, nearly
drunk driving. The Lazy Dog has a policy of not over-serving
25 years later, was an entirely different Boulder. What he didn’t
anyone, and Ross was emphatic
find was a decent sports bar where people who didn’t call a dorm “home” could go to enjoy a decent meal and watch a game. Ross learned lots of new tricks and opened the Lazy Dog Sports Bar and Grill with the motto: Every drink, every meal, every customer, every time. Thanks to the Lazy Dog’s early success in its first location at 28th and Iris, Ross took the leap to 1346 Pearl St. in 2004. He now has more than 60 employees working for him in a family-friendly atmosphere that serves a range of comfort food and healthy options—all from scratch.
“WE’LL PAY FOR ANYONE’S LYFT OR UBER HOME AND BACK TO PICK UP THEIR CAR THE NEXT DAY, AND WE’LL DO THE SAME FOR OUR STAFF.” — Steve Ross, Lazy Dog owner
when he said, “We’ll pay for anyone’s Lyft or Uber home and back to pick up their car the next day, and we’ll do the same for our staff. There’s always a free ride to stay safe.” While some are closing their doors on Pearl Street, Ross started expanding the menu in
You can watch nearly any sporting event on dozens of televi-
Erie and Boulder in April/May of
sions, ensuring you’ll never miss a game. If a game isn’t on one
2018, reinvigorating the current space on Pearl, and opening a
of the TVs, ask a server to change the channel and voilà, your
new location in Johnstown, Colo. (opening in 2019). “I couldn’t
favorite game appears.
afford to be here (on Pearl) if I didn’t own the building—there is
Beyond the food, Ross made clear that part of the ethos of the Lazy Dog is that customers and employees should always
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no way I’d be here,” he said. It also helps that the Lazy Dog serves more than 3,000 people every day on the weekends.
Top: Pulled pork sandwich with house-smoked pork shoulder, coleslaw and BBQ sauce on a brioche bun with choice of two sides: fries, coleslaw, fruit or mac & cheese, $11. Bottom: Stop in for a hearty jambalaya with shrimp, andouille sausage, pulled chicken, spicy Cajun tomato sauce, green onion and basmati rice, $16.
His vision is to make the Lazy Dog the best sports bar with a tavern-bistro-oriented menu. “I envision a family of four arriving, the parents and two little kids roaming freely and loudly, while Dad orders up moderately priced ribs, and Mom asks for a delectable ahi tuna.” The new bistro menu includes baconwrapped dates, short rib nachos and blistered shishito and Peppadew peppers with ponzu. The locals love the pappardelle alla vodka with shrimp, but don’t worry, you can still get a big fat burger, fries and chicken wings. Along with Ross’, Boulder’s long hair and bell-bottoms may be gone, but a hunger for great food is not. As long as this Lazy Dog continues to learn new
THE LAZY DOG BOULDER www.thelazydog.com 303-440-3355 1346 Pearl St. Boulder, Colo. 80302
THE LAZY DOG ERIE www.thelazydog.com 303-664-5299 3100 Village Vista Drive Erie, Colo. 80516 Mon.–Thurs. 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m. Fri. 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Open at 10 a.m. Sat. and Sun. through football season
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dining guide Gluten-free baked goods, soups and sandwiches. Open daily.
LAFAYETTE AMERICAN Black Diamond Resaurant & Tap House 103 N. Public Road Unit C, 303-665-4621; www.blackdiamondrestaurant.com. Fresh American fare in a rustic, mining-themed atmosphere. Open for breakfast Sat-Sun, and lunch and dinner Tues-Sun.
MORNING GLORY CAFE 1377 Forest Park Circle, 303-6046351; www.morningglorycafe.org. See listing on page 146. 95a Bistro and Sushi 1381 Forest Park Circle, 303-665-3080; www.95abistroandsushi. com. Attitude-free and approachable sushi, cocktails and bistro fare. Open daily for lunch and dinner, brunch Sat-Sun. Nissi's 2675 Northpark Drive, 303-665-2757; www.nissis.com. Live music venue (check website for events), bar and full-service restaurant. Open for dinner Tues-Sat. Tangerine 300 S. Public Road, 303-4435100; www.tangerineeats.com. Local fare made with fresh, seasonal ingredients from Colorado farmers. Open daily for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Uturn BBQ 599 Crossing Drive, 303-9936033; www.uturnbbq.com. Classic BBQ originals made in-house with the freshest ingredients. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
BREWERIES AND PUBS Acreage by Stem Ciders 1380 Horizon Ave., 720-227-3243; www.acreageco.com. Large selection of hard cider and Basque-style food. Open afternoons and evenings daily. Endo Brewing Company 2755 Dagny Way, Unit 101, 720-442-8052; www.endobrewing. com. Beer-tasting and bike repairs. Open afternoons and evenings daily. Front Range Brewing Co. 400 W. South Boulder Road, Suite 1650, 303-339-0767; www.frontrangebrewingcompany.com. Rotating beer list and live music on weekends. Open afternoons and evenings daily. ODD13 Brewing 301 E. Simpson St., 303997-4164; www.odd13brewing.com. Familyfriendly microbrewery with arcade and yard games. Open afternoons and evenings daily. The Post Brewing Co. 105 W. Emma St., 303-593-2066; www.postbrewing.com. Fried chicken, home-cooked sides and award-winning beer. Open for brunch SatSun, lunch Fri-Sat and dinner daily.
CAFÉS, BAKERIES & ICE CREAM East Simpson Coffee Company 414 E. Simpson St., 720-502-7010; www.eastsimpsoncoffee.com. Cafe with breakfast and lunch menus. Large event space. Open daily.
EATS & SWEETS 401 South Public Road, 303-6653287; www.eatsandsweets.biz. See listing on page 142. Super Mini Walnut Café 2770 Arapahoe Road, Suite 116, 720-328-9208; www.walnutcafe.com. Waffles, omelets, huevos rancheros,
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ETHIOPIAN Ras Kassa's Ethiopian Restaurant 802 S. Public Road, 303-604-6885; www.raskassas. com. Authentic Ethiopian food. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
ITALIAN Adesso Pizzeria 385 Crossing Drive, 303664-1599; Neapolitan-style pizzas, calzones, salads and desserts. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Martino’s Pizzeria 1389 Forest Park Circle, 303-604-9200; www.martinos-pizzeria.com. Thin-crust pizza, sandwiches and pasta. Carryout and delivery available. Open for lunch Tues-Sat, dinner daily. Proto’s Pizzeria Napoletana 489 U.S. Highway 287, Unit 160, 303-661-3030; www.protospizza.com. Handmade pizzas, salads and desserts. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
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any other. Open daily for lunch and dinner, brunch on Sunday. Georgia Boys BBQ 250 Third Ave., 720-9994099; www.georgiaboys.com. Southernstyle barbecue and sides. Open for lunch and dinner Tues-Sun. Longmont Public House 1111 Francis St., Ste A, 303-647-3755; www.longmont publichouse.com. A classic "public house" restaurant. Open for brunch Sat-Sun, and lunch and dinner Tues-Sun. Lucile’s 518 Kimbark St., 303-774-9814; www.luciles.com. Creole café open for breakfast and lunch daily. Next Door 1232 S Hover, 303-325-9690; www.nextdooreatery.com. Easygoing cafe providing farm-to-table fare and craft beers in a comfy space with a communal vibe. Open for lunch and dinner daily. The Rib House 1920 S. Coffman St., 303485-6988; www.theribhouse.com. Authentic Kansas City-style barbecue. Open for lunch and dinner daily. The Roost 526 Main St., 303-827-3380; www.theroostlongmont.com. Craft beer and inventive pub fare. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
Efrain’s 101 E. Cleveland St., 303-6667544; www.efrainsrestaurant.com. Classic Mexican food and margaritas in a familyfriendly, casual atmosphere. Open for lunch and dinner Wed-Mon.
Samples World Bistro 370 Main St., 303327-9318; www.sampleslongmont.com. International menu features small plates, beers, wines and ciders on tap. Open for happy hour and dinner daily, brunch Sat-Sun.
Lunada Eatery & Cantina 2770 Arapahoe Road, #124, 720-612-7315; www.lunadaeatery.com. Southwestern cuisine with madeto-order guacamole. Open for lunch TuesSun and dinner daily.
Smokin' Dave's BBQ and Tap House1940 Ken Pratt Blvd., 303-923-7427; www.smokin davesbbq.com. Appetizers, platters, ribs, soups, salads and brews. Open for lunch and dinner daily. 2020 Food + Wine Bar 2020 Ionosphere St., 720-491-3578; www.eatdrink2020.com. Food and wine bar with wine flights, craft beers, artisan pizzas and small plates. Open for happy hour and dinner Mon-Sat.
Señor Gomez 502 S. Public Road, 303-6046322. Neighborhood staple for authentic Mexican food. Open daily for breakfast and lunch.
PACIFIC RIM Colorado Wok Chinese Cuisine 385 Crossing Drive, Suite 109, 303-926-9399; Healthy, low-fat Chinese food. Open daily for lunch, dinner, takeout and delivery. Panang Thai 1005 South Public Road, 303665-0500; www.panangone.com. Thai cuisine. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Pho Café 1085 South Public Road, 303665-0666; www.phocafelafayette.com. Vietnamese beef-noodle soup, grilled items and curries. Open for lunch, dinner and takeout Tues-Sun. Tandoori Kitchen 199 W. South Boulder Road, 303-665-8530; www.tandoorikitchenco.com. Indian and Nepalese restaurant and bar. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Udon Kaisha 191 W. South Boulder Road, 303-665-1712; www.udonkaishaco.net. Japanese noodle dishes and sushi. Open for lunch and dinner Wed-Mon.
LONGMONT AMERICAN Bin 46 Wine Bar & Restaurant 600 Longs Peak Ave., 720-438-7410; www.bin46bar.com. Small plates, cheese plates, meals, wine, craft cocktails and craft beer. Open for happy hour and dinner Tues-Sat. CHUBurger 1225 Ken Pratt Blvd., 303-4852482; www.oskarbluesfooderies.com/chu burger. Grass-fed beef burgers and full beer bar with Oskar Blues brews on tap. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Dickens Tavern 300 Main St., 303-834-9384; www.dickenstavern.com. The most historic restaurant in Longmont with nightlife unlike
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BREWERIES AND PUBS Bootstrap Brewing 142 Pratt St., 303652-4186; www.bootstrapbrewing.com. Independent craft brewery with wide beer selection and trivia nights. Open Tues-Sun. Grossen Bart Brewing 1025 Delaware Ave., 720438-2060; www.grossenbart.com. Innovative brewpub with weekly live music, food trucks and outdoor beer garden. Open daily. Left Hand Brewing 1265 Boston Ave.. 303-772-0258; www.lefthandbrewing.com. Large brewery with tours and tasting room. Open afternoons and evenings daily. Longs Peak Pub and Taphouse 600 Longs Peak Ave., 303-651-7886; www.mountainsunpub.com. Large lunch and dinner menu. Open daily. Oskar Blues Brewery 1555 S Hover, Longmont, 303-485-9400; www.oskarblues. com. Cajun eats, craft beer and live music. Open for lunch and dinner daily. The Post Brewing Co. 1258 S. Hover, 720588-2883; www.postbrewing.com. Fried chicken, home-cooked sides and awardwinning beer. Open for brunch Sat-Sun and lunch and dinner daily. Shoes and Brews 63 S. Pratt Parkway, 720340-4290; www.shoesbrews.com. Running store and tap room. Open afternoons and evenings daily. 300 Suns Brewing Co. 335 First Ave., Unit C, 720-442-8292; www.300sunsbrewing.com. Craft brewery offers wine and sodas, including housemade root beer. Open afternoons and evenings daily. Wibby Brewing 209 Emery St., 303-7764594; www.wibbybrewing.com. Craft brew-
ery specializing in German-style lagers. Open daily.
CAFÉS, BAKERIES & ICE CREAM Aime's Love Bakery 331 Main St., 720-3404636; www.aimeslove.com. French-style bakery with entirely gluten-free offerings. Open for breakfast and lunch Tues-Sat. La Momo Maes Bakery 624 Kimbark St., 303-834-8502; 900 S. Hover St., 720-6846884; www.longmontbakery.com. Familyowned bakery with extensive dessert options. Hours vary by location. Luna Cafe 800 Coffman St., 303-702-9996. Coffee, tea and ample house-baked pastry selection in cozy, homespun atmosphere. Open daily. Ziggi’s Coffee 400 Main St.; 1729 Hover; 1139 Francis St.; 1221 S. Main St.; 303-6825120; www.ziggiscoffee.com. Hours vary by location.
CARIBBEAN Tortugas 218 Coffman St., 303-772-6954; www.tortugaslongmont.com. Creative Caribbean-inspired dishes. Open Tues-Sat for dinner.
DELIS Snarf’s 645 Ken Pratt Blvd., 303-774-1441; 2130 Mountain View Ave., Longmont, 303702-1111. www.eatsnarfs.com. Fast subs, ice cream and milk shakes. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
FRENCH Cheese Importers 103 Main St., 303-7729599; www.cheeseimporters.com. Bistro with a huge cheese selection, plus French gifts and housewares. Open for lunch and happy hour daily, dinner Fri-Sat.
INDIAN Flavor of India 516 Main St., 303-682-9010; www.flavorofindiacolorado.com. Authentic Indian foods. Open Tues-Sun for lunch and dinner. Gurkhas 2347 Clover Basin Drive, 303530-1551; www.gurkhasrestaurant.com. Nepalese and Indian food. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
ITALIAN Caprese Trattoria 1067 S. Hover Road, 303-485-6240; www.capresetrattoria.com. Traditional Italian food with housemade mozzarella. Open for lunch Mon-Sat and dinner daily. Gondolier Italian Eatery 1217 S. Main St., 720-442-0061; www.gondolieritalianeatery. com. Comfortable Italian restaurant with housemade pizza, pasta and meat entrées. Open for lunch Tues-Sun and dinner daily. Proto’s Pizzeria Napoletana 600 S. Airport Road, #B, 303-485-5000; www.protospizza. com. Handmade pizzas, salads and desserts. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Ragazzi Italian Grill 1135 Francis St., 303651-2828; www.ragazzigrill.com. Familyowned restaurant offers classic Italian cuisine and housemade pastas. Open for lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. SmackDaddy Pizza 829 Main St., Suite 4, 303-485-5522; www.smackdaddylongmont. com. Family-run pizzeria with gluten free options. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
MEXICAN/ LATIN AMERICAN CyclHOPS 600 S. Airport Road, 303-7762453; www.oskarbluesfooderies.com. Quick,
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pastries, desserts and sandwiches freshly made daily. Open daily.
Jefes Tacos & Tequila 246 Main St., 303827-3790; www.jefeslongmont.com. Tacos and cocktails from the creators of The Roost. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Precision Pours 1030 E. South Boulder Road, 303-834-5071. Coffee and alcoholic beverages. Open daily.
La Mariposa Mexican Restaurant 1240 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite 5, 303-772-6288; www. lamariposarestaurants.com. Authentic Mexican food with over 50 kinds of margaritas. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
PACIFIC RIM Kho’s Asian Bistro 1325 Dry Creek Drive #106, 303-682-3138; www.khosasianbistro. com. Traditional Malaysian foods with flavors from Japan, China and Thailand. Open for lunch Mon-Fri and dinner daily. Thai Kitchen 2130 Main St., #5, 303-7727800; www.thaikitchencolorado.com. Traditional Thai cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Urban Thai 2030 Ionosphere St., 720-6005164; www.urbanthaicafe.com. Small, upscale Thai restaurant. Open for lunch Wed-Sun and dinner Tues-Sun.
LOUISVILLE AMERICAN Bob’s Diner 820 Main St. #100, 303-6651056; www.bobsdinerlouisville.com. Sandwiches, burgers, salads and pancakes. Open daily for breakfast and lunch. The Huckleberry 700 Main St., 303666-8020; www.thehuckleberry.com. Café, bakery and bar open daily for breakfast and lunch; dinner Mon-Sat.
LULU’S BBQ 701-B Main St., 720-583-1789; www.lulus-bbq.com. See listing on page 144. ORGANIC SANDWICH COMPANY 459 South McCaslin Blvd., 720-598-5931; www.organicsandwichco.com. See listing on page 146. THE WATERLOO 817 Main St., 303-993-2094; www.waterloolouisville.com. See listing on page 150. BREWERIES AND PUBS Gravity Brewing Co. 1150 Pine St., Unit B, 303-544-0746; www.thegravitybrewing. com. Casual brewery and tasting room serving award-winning craft beers. Open daily. Redgarden Restaurant and Brewery 1700 Dogwood St., 303-927-6361; www. redgardenbrewery.com. Farm-to-table tapas and house-crafted ales and lagers. Open Mon-Sat. 12Degree Brewing 820 Main St., 720-6381623; www.12degree.com. Belgian-inspired beers. Open daily.
CAFÉS, BAKERIES & ICE CREAM Bittersweet Café & Confections 836 Main St., 303-317-5522; www.bittersweet cafes.com. Coffee roasted on-site and
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THE MELTING POT 732 Main St., 303-666-7777; www.meltingpot.com. See listing on page 146. INDIAN Taj Mahal III 1075 E. South Boulder Road, Suite 145, 303-926-0999; www.tajmahal3. com. Authentic Indian cuisine. Open daily for lunch buffet and dinner. Tibet’s Restaurant & Bar 321 S. McCaslin Blvd., Suite A, 303-665-2557; www.tibet srestaurant.com. Tibetan, Indian and Nepali cuisine. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
ITALIAN Parma Trattoria 1132 W. Dillon Road, 303284-2741; www.parmamozzarellabar.com. Italian eatery with traditional pizzas and pastas, plus cheese selections Open for lunch Mon-Sat and dinner daily. Via Toscana 356 S. McCaslin Blvd., 303-6046960; www.viatoscana.com. Regional Tuscan fare and extensive wine selection. Open MonSat for dinner. Zucca Italian Ristorante 808 Main St., 303-666-6499; www.zucca louisville.com. Pizzas, pastas and entrées with fresh, local ingredients. Open daily for happy hour and dinner.
MEXICAN & LATIN AMERICAN Pica’s Mexican Taqueria 901 Front St., 720535-8311; www.picascolorado.com. Fast, casual taqueria serves from-scratch dishes. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Verde 640 Main St., 720-746-9471, www.verde boulder.com; A burrito truck turned neighborhood eatery. Open for lunch and dinner Tues-Sun..
PACIFIC RIM Double Happy Chinese and Vietnamese Restaurant 740 Main St., 303-666-8821; www.doublehappy.co. Chinese-American standards offered along with dim sum and pho. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Hana Japanese Bistro 1148 W. Dillon Road, 720-328-8826; www.hanajapanesebistro louisville.com. Sushi, Japanese and some Malaysian fare in an intimate and contemporary atmosphere. Open for lunch Mon-Sat and dinner daily. Spice China 269 N. McCaslin Blvd., 720890-0999; www.spicechinalouisville.com. Chinese fare and sushi. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
WINE BAR /pôr/ Wine House 836-1/2 Main St., 720-6661386; www.porwine.com. Rustic-chic wine bar with wines on tap, cocktails and seasonal small plates. Open evenings Tues-Sun.
LYONS AMERICAN Lyons Fork 450 Main St., 303-823-5014; www.lyonsfork.com. Creative menu with
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Lyons / Nederland / Niwot lots of options for vegetarians. Open for dinner daily, brunch Sat-Sun.
5595; www.lamariposarestaurants.com. Traditional and original Mexican dishes. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ and Taphouse 228 Main St., 303-823-0993; www.smokindaves bbq.com. Homestyle barbecue includes ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
MojoTaqueria 216 E. Main St., 303-823-2321; www.mojotaqueria.com. Tacos, Mexican food, tequila and cocktails. Open for lunch and dinner Tues-Sun.
St. Vrain Market 455 Main St., 303-823-5225; www.stvrainmarket.com. Made-to-order deli sandwiches and homemade salads. Open daily.
PACIFIC RIM Julie's Thai Kitchen 138 Main St., 303-8232327; www.juliesthaikitchen.com. Homestyle Thai cuisine. Open for lunch Tues-Sat and dinner daily.
BREWERIES AND PUBS Oskar Blues Grill & Brew 303 Main St., 303823-6685; www.oskarbluesfooderies.com. Grill fare and craft beer. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
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Lyons Dairy Bar 138 Main St., 303-823-5800; www.lyonsdairybar.com. Cute food stand with burgers, ice cream and more. Open Wed-Mon. SNACK Soda Fountain 400 Main St., 720893-0075; www.snacksodafountain.com. Traditional soda fountain with extensive dessert options. Open daily. The Stone Cup CafĂŠ & Gallery 442 High St., 303-823-2345; www.thestonecup.com. Espresso, coffee, teas and baked goods. Open daily for breakfast and lunch.
Villa Tatra 729 Pinewood Drive, 303-8236819; www.villatatra.com. Traditional Eastern European cuisine. Call or look online for seasonal hours; reservations preferred.
KATHMANDU RESTAURANT 110 N. Jefferson St., 303-258-1169; www.kathmandurestaurant.us. See listing on page 144. ITALIAN
Crosscut Pizzeria & Taphouse 4 E. First St., 303-258-3519; www.crosscutpizza.com. Artisanal wood-fired pizza and craft beers. Open for lunch Sat-Sun and dinner daily.
The Train Cars Coffee & Yogurt Company 101 CO-119, 303-258-2455; www.thetrain
APPETIZERS A1. SIDE SALAD A2. TRADITIONAL VIETNAMESE EGG ROLLS
Vietnamese rice paper wrapped with a combination of pork, mushroom, carrot and onion deep fried serves with fish sauce.
A3. TRADITIONAL VIETNAMESE SPRING ROLLS Vietnamese soft rice paper wrapped with rice noodle, lettuce, bean sprout, shrimp, pork, and served with peanut sauce.
A4. GRILLED MEAT SPRING ROLLS
INDIAN/NEPALI
Dot’s Diner 20 Lakeview Drive, 303-2588368. Huevos rancheros, sandwiches, Nepali food, homemade biscuits and espresso drinks. Open for breakfast and lunch daily.
New Moon Bakery And CafĂŠ 1 W. First St., 303-258-3569; www.new moonbakery.com. Open for breakfast and lunch daily.
La Mariposa Mexican Restaurant and Margarita House 112 E. Main St., 303-823-
The Deli at 8236 34 E. First St. 303-2581113. Made-to-order sandwiches. Glutenfree bread available. Open daily.
Backcountry Pizza and Taphouse 20 E. Lakeview Drive, Suite 212, 303-258-0176. Open daily for lunch, happy hour and dinner.
CAFÉS, BAKERIES & ICE CREAM
MEXICAN
DELIS
The Branding Iron 35 E. First St., 303-2580649; www.thebrandingiron.space. Upscale Midwestern cuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Ned's 121 N. Jefferson St., 303-258-0614. Casual American cuisine in a fun atmosphere with occasional live music. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
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carscoffee.com. Coffee, food and dessert in refurbished train cars. Open daily.
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cafe.com. Cozy home cooking for breakfast, brunch and lunch daily. 1914 House 121 Second Ave., 303-8349751; www.1914house.com. Upscale contemporary American. Open Tues-Sun for happy hour and dinner. Niwot Tavern 7960 Niwot Road, Unit D12, 303-652-0200; www.niwottavern.com. Casual, family-friendly neighborhood tavern. Open for lunch and dinner daily, breakfast Sat-Sun.
ITALIAN Lefty's Gourmet Pizza 364 Second Ave., 303-652-3100; www.leftysgourmetpizza. com. Gourmet pizza and ice cream with catering available. Open for lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. Treppeda’s 300 Second Ave., 303-652-1606; www.treppedas.com. Bistro with Italian entrÊes, pizza, live music and outdoor seating. Open Mon-Fri for lunch and Mon-Sat for dinner, weekly live music.
MEXICAN Ajuua 7960 Niwot Road, 303-652-3995; www.ajuua.com. Authentic Mexican food in a festive environment. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
HOUSE SPECIAL
Ubon Thai Cuisine 155 CO-119, 303-258PACIFIC RIM 3194;E1. www.nederlandthai.com. Casual Thai Stir fry seafood combination $16 E7. Stir fry e restaurant. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Fan's SoftRoad, egg noodle, top A combination of seafood and vegetable, Chinese Cuisine 7960 Niwot #C9, 303-652-6249; www.fanschinesecuisine. and vegetable. Stir fry with house special sauce. com. Quick Chinese restaurant with takeout Chicken or beef and delivery. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
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ADVERTISER INDEX 24 Carrot Bistro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
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Adorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Adornables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Adorned Jewelry & Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Alpaca Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Alpenglow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Anspach's Jewelry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Aperitivo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Apex 5510. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Arrow Wood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Art Cleaners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
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Barbara & Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Barbed Wire Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 BBB serving Denver/Boulder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Liz Benson - WK Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Bluebird Botanicals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Bodywork Bistro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Boulder Ballet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Boulder Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . 106 Boulder Creek Events - Winterskate. . . . . . . 126 Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Boulder International Film Festival. . . . . . 22, 117 Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . 115 Boulder Pho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Boulder View Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Boulder Vision Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Brasserie Ten Ten. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Brown's Shoe Fit Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 The Bud Depot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Buffalo Exchange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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Calaca Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Canova Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Carousel of Happiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Chautauqua Dining Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Chimera Pacific Rim Cuisine & Lounge. . . . . 161 Chipeta Solar Springs Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Chocolate Lovers' Fling Safehouse Progressive Alliance. . . . . . . . . 96 Christina's. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Christy Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Colorado Indian Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Colorado Public Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 The Conscious Dying Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Crackpots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Creative Framing Art Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Crested Butte Mountain Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Crist Mortuary/Mountain View Memorial Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Cronin Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Crystal Galleries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Crystal Ski Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 CU Continuing Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 CU Museum of Natural History. . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 CU Presents/ Colorado Shakespeare Festival. . . . . . . . . 113
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Downtown Boulder Partnership. . . . . . . . . . . .14 Drift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Duane Duggan - Boulder Property Network. 27
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Eats & Sweets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 e-Bike Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Eldora Mountain Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Eric Olson Master Jeweler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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The Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Fate Brewing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 Fiske Planetarium. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Flatirons Subaru . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover Foothills United Way. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
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Pam Gonacha - Berkshire Hathaway. . . . . . 67 Grand Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 The Greenbriar Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 The Growing Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Hazel's Beverage World. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Helping Hands Dispensary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 John Hoeffler - WK Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hotel Boulderado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover Housing Helpers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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Island Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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J Albrecht Designs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Eric & Alex Jacobson - RE/MAX of Boulder. . 31 Japango. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 JJ Wells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Kathmandu Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 KGNU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 KUNC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
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La Belle Nail Salon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Lafayette Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . .72 Lafayette Collectibles & Flea Market. . . . . . . .73 Lazy Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166 LDDA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Legacy at Lafayette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Liquor Mart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Little Bird . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Louisville Arts District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Louisville Street Faire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Loveland Ski Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 LuLu's BBQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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McDonald Carpet One. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 McGuckin Hardware. . . . . . . Inside Back Cover The Mediterranean Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . 155 The Melting Pot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Mike's Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Modern Prestige Real Estate Peyman Razifard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Morning Glory People's Restaurant. . . . . . . . 157 The Morning Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Mountain Man Outdoor Store. . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Mountain Medicinals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery. . . . . . . . . . . . .159 Museum of Boulder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
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Nani Nalu Beachwear Boutique. . . . . . . . . . . .41 Niwot Business Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Noble Treasures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Nomad Bead Merchants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 North End at 4580. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 North End Salon & Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
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Ocean First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Organic Sandwich Company . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
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Pak Mail of Boulder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 pARTiculars Art Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Pedestrian Shops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Pettyjohn's Liquors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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Rabbit Brush Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Red Agave Mexican Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Red Canyon Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Redstone Meadery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 The Ritz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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David Scott - The Scott Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Shambhava Yoga Eldorado. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Sherpas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 ShoeFly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 101 Simply Bulk Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Snyder Jewelers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 The Soap Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Splashlight Studios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 St Julien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Starbuds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Starfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 The Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Stay Winter Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 SuperRupair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Sweet Nightingale Boutique & Home DĂŠcor. . . . 84
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Tandoori Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Two Sole Sisters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Under The Sun Eatery and Pizzeria. . . . . . . . 159 Uniquely Cats Veterinary Center. . . . . . . . . . . 75
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Via Mobility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Via Perla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Violet Press. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
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The Waterloo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 West End Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 West End Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 The Wild Animal Refuge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
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Zoe Ma Ma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
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