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APRIL 2018 PUBLISHER

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FULL DISCLOSURE: THERE ARE SOME (SCRATCH THAT, MANY) CHALLENGES

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WHEN COORDINATING AN ECO, OUTDOOR, FARMING ISSUE IN THE MIDDLE

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OF FEBRUARY. We searched far and wide for green pastures and blossoming flowers

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only to find dormant grasses and hibernating blooms. The good news is, there's always photoshop to help with that.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Marley Jeranko, Kelli Ruhl, Meg Simon, Brianna Blair, Riley Cowing, Camille Wilson, Carolyn Davidson, Andy Manz

Despite some hurdles this month, our feature story about Lineage Seeds has more

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

important issues to solve. At the root of all food production are seeds, and as we

Ladd Forde, Kara Deyoung, Kylie Fitts, Kelsey Huffer,

learned there's an issue with global seeds knocking locally adapted seeds off the map.

Michael Rainero, Danielle Webster

The problem with that? Commercial agriculture and global seeds are full of chemicals.

Here's where Jared Hagood, owner, and founder of Lineage Seeds, comes in to preserve, promote, and educate why local farms should, and do, use locally adapted seeds.

Another challenger taking on an environmental issue is Brittney La Gesse. Inspired by the zero-waste movement, La Gesse opened Refill Revolution, a Boulder store specifically created to spread the message that reducing waste is not only essential but easy and accessible. The simple solution? Refilling bottles from home with all-natural products.

We also got a chance to get behind-the-scenes with three young and talented

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CHIEF SALES OFFICER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DIRECTOR OF MARKETING ART DIRECTOR OPERATIONS DIRECTOR EDITORIAL MANAGER EDITORIAL AD MANAGER AD COORDINATORS

designers who are taking part in Recycled Runway, and got expert opinions on how to spring clean your mind, home, and finances.

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The April issue highlights people in the community with eco-friendly mindsets. The lesson we learned is that no matter how big the problem is (like doing a photo shoot in an empty greenhouse) there's always a solution.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2018

FEATURES 56 A Happy Camper From one of Colorado’s best backpacking loops to a hideaway car camping spot, we’ve got you covered.

62 Planting the Seed Why Lineage Seeds wants to help grow what you know about seeds.

70 Spring Clean Your...

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76 Taco Savants A taco and beer tasting at McDevitt Taco Supply.

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20 Good Times 28 Around Town 35 Realty Report 36 Giving Back

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40 Culinary Creations 44 Back Stage 48 Healthy Lifestyle 52 Our Town 56 Water & Woods 76 Hot Spot 82 Open House 89 Trend Setter 94 Hops & Vine 98 Lifestyle Calendar 102 Local’s Choice

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Boulder Lifestyle Magazine recently celebrated their five-year anniversary with a community party at the Rayback Collective. Guests were treated to the sounds of the Arthur Lee Land Trio, as well as food trucks, beer garden, and face painting for the kiddos! PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALEX BEAL.

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Blue Sky Bridge By the Glass The Annual By the Glass fundraiser is a fun event bringing the community together. It was a fun evening of light bites from Savory Cuisines, live music from CHW, beverages by local spirit and beer vendors, auction, and raffle featuring a piece from Todd Reed Jewelry.

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Kyle Hollingsworth, keyboardist for The String Cheese Incident, recently celebrated his 50th birthday with a run of shows along the front range, concluding with a night of music on March 3rd at the Boulder Theater. Joined by many special guests, including Hot

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Buttered Rum and more. PHOTOGRAPHY BY LARRY FOX.

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Boulder Lip Sync Battle

An annual community event which brings people together to celebrate the art of performance. Much like the television show, contestants battle one another to perform hit songs paired with professionally designed lighting and stage effects. PHOTOGRAPHY BY KEVIN

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The Chocolate Lovers' Fling The Chocolate Lovers' Fling is our biggest fundraiser of the year, 37 years and counting! (SPAN) hosts a live and silent auction each year, centering the entire event on chocolate. We have a cocktail party, silent bidding, live bidding, a band and dancing!

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70th CWA Celebration Event at eTown The Conference on World Affairs is celebrating its 70th year in Boulder this spring and celebrated with a special evening with volunteers and supporters at eTown Hall. Featuring a performance by Cyrille Aimée and 2018 CWA speaker along with a panel discussion of 2018 speakers. PHOTOGRAPHY BY SKIPPING ROCKS PHOTOGRAPHY.

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1. Paul Mcloughlin, Kathryn Holbrook, Tim Holbrook, Ross Holbrook | 2. Richard Foy, Deborah Foy, Bob Yates | 3. Artist Sam Austin | 4. John Griffin, Yvette Lowney, Tom Lyon, Betsy Hand | 5. CWA Speaker and French Jazz Singer Cyrille Aimee | 6. Kay Clagett, Pat Wright

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BEST YOUTH FILM AWARD FOR "MELTING AWAY!"

rehabilitation and infill project” involved an extensive community review process and successfully

Liam Walton, 19, of Boulder, won the Best

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leaders, neighbors and city officials. The Broadway

Environmental Film Festival in Golden February

Building, the final and most complex building of

22-24, 2018. His documentary, “Melting Away,”

the project, has 12 units, four of them being perma-

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nently affordable, and many co-housing features

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BETC ANNOUNCES TWO MAJOR PLAYWRITING INITIATIVES

temperature ranges, shorter ski seasons with

Boulder Ensemble Theater (BETC) is delighted to

narrower windows of snowfall (vs. rain) and what

announce that its Generations new play devel-

this means to Colorado’s $12 billion ski industry.

opment program will expand in 2018 to host two

His first film-making effort, Walton directed,

playwright residencies. BETC has commissioned

filmed and edited “Melting Away” as his senior proj-

a play by Colorado playwright Idris Goodwin, and will

ect for New Vista High School in May 2017.

also welcome this year’s competition winner, Jennifer

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Barclay, to work on her play Danny.

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“I am thrilled that BETC offers an award and development opportunity that is specifically for parents of young children, providing childcare support so that I can write and workshop my new play,” Barclay said. “I am grateful for the commitment that BETC has made to new plays, as well as their commitment to easing the burden of the playwright par-

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7181 Four Rivers Road

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3101 11th Street

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714 18th Street

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GIVING BACK

start a revolution HOW BRITTNEY LA GESSES’S NEW STORE REFILL REVOLUTION IS LEADING THE CHARGE TO HELP BOULDER REDUCE WASTE.

ARTICLE KELLI RUHL | PHOTOGRAPHY KARA DEYOUNG BRITTNEY LA GESSE IS DOING THINGS DIFFERENTLY. Inspired by the zero-waste movement, La Gesse has opened Refill Revolution, a Boulder store specifically created to spread the message that reducing waste is not only essential but easy and accessible.

Drawn to Boulder because of the beautiful outdoors, La Gesse moved from Wisconsin two years ago to enroll in a herbalist program. Once here, however, she quickly found herself drawn into the zero-waste movement. Instagram influencers like @bezerowastegirl inspire her, and, as La Gesse states, “once you know, there’s no going back.” Her path pivoted, and the seeds for Refill Revolution got planted.

La Gesse began with a tent at Louisville’s summer street fair before launching a full-service website. She wanted to bring awareness to the movement, and to take the temperature of the public to determine whether or not a brick-and-mortar store was feasible. She found that interest was high, and Refill Revolution’s doors officially opened in October 2017.

Within the bright, airy walls of the store, customers will find a broad range of all-natural products. From laundry detergent and essential oils to vintage goods and pet supplies—Refill Revolution offers it all. And, just as the name implies, customers can bring in their bottles from home—even an old pickle jar will do—to fill up with the product of their choice. No jars on hand?

The store also sells a wide range of starter containers, which are endlessly refilled. Either way, no containers end up in the trash. In fact, La Gesse only sells products that won’t end up in landfills; even products that are not necessarily reusable must be sustainably packaged. Chapstick, for example, is wrapped in biodegradable tubes.

Though many Boulderites are keen on making eco-friendly choices and buying organic food, La Gesse points out that there is still a “disconnect.” People need to consider not just what they buy, but how it is packaged. Her goal is to get people to ask the question: where does this come from? When I’m finished where will it go? While many are intimidated by the zero-waste movement, La Gesse wants to make it clear that it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. As she explains, “we are going to make trash—it’s impossible not to—the goal is simply to make less.”

In her quest to reduce waste, La Gesse began by doing a few simple things. As she notes, “Small choices make a big impact”—and Refill Revolution is the perfect place to start.

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GIVING BACK

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LA GESSE'S SIMPLE TIPS FOR REDUCING WASTE: • Refuse plastic straws. If you like drinking out of straws, invest in a stainless steel, bamboo or glass reusable straw.

• Bring your own reusable bags to the grocery store.

• Bring a reusable coffee mug or water bottle to use in lieu of single-use cups.

• Use a bamboo toothbrush and refillable floss containers.

• Compost!

• Check out a Zero-Waste 101 class at Refill Revolution-class details can be found on the store’s Facebook page IG: @THEREFILLREVOLUTION Address: 3350 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder Website: TheRefillRevolution.com

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DID YOU KNOW, MANY OF THE PLANTS YOU SEE ON YOUR DAILY RUN OR BIKE RIDE ARE ACTUALLY EDIBLE? That's right, whether harvesting dandelions in an open field or using a field guide to carefully identify wild porcini mushrooms during the rainy summer season, Boulderites have a wealth of ingredients in their own backyards.

“Edible greens are perhaps the most versatile and are easy to identify and harvest,” says Tori Hartsoe of Wildcraft Kitchen. “On any given hike in the Boulder area, you can find wild lettuce, purslane, mustards, chickweed, and more.”

Add these to salads, smoothies, pestos, omelets, or stir-fries, or use aromatics such as yarrow, mild mint, bergamot—even spruce or juniper—to wild herb blends and finishing salts.

“Elderberries, wild plum, and chokecherries are usually ready to harvest late summer. Canning and preserving jams, jellies, and infused honey will last until next year’s harvest," says Hartsoe.

“If you are lucky enough to find wild asparagus or rhubarb growing along farm roads and irrigation ditches, use just as you would if bought from a store.”

This long-held practice of foraging, otherwise known as ‘wildcraft,’ has forever been relied upon by humanity as the only source of food.

Though many of our modern cultivated crops are relics of their distant ancestors, as a whole, we have disassociated the two.

“In my mind, foraging allows us to bridge that gap by building awareness, connection, and appreciation to where our food is sourced,” Hartsoe says. “Utilizing what is indigenous to our environment brings a whole new meaning to the local food movement.”

SPICY ZHOUG WITH WILD GREENS

Originating in Yemen, this Middle Eastern condiment is similar to a chimichurri. This versatile recipe can be used as a marinade, salad dressing or as a spread on any sandwich. One of my favorite ways to use Zhoug is to serve atop plain Greek yogurt with an assortment of fresh veggies and flatbread for dipping. -Tori Hartsoe

I N G R E D I ENTS • 1.5 cups cilantro • 1/2 cup blanched wild greens or 1 cup fresh wild greens • 1/2 cup avocado oil • 2 serrano peppers, deseeded • 1 tsp cumin seed • 1/2 tsp cardamom • 1/4 tsp salt

I N S T R U C TIONS Add all ingredients to food processor and blend thoroughly until desired consistency. Keeps well in the fridge for up to two weeks.

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WILD MUSTARD SEED VINAIGRET TE

All throughout the foothills of Boulder County, you will find various species of wild mustard growing during the spring and summer months. Mustard is one of my favorite foraged edibles due to its abundance, ease of identification, and ability to add a pungent but familiar flavor to any dish. -Tori Hartsoe

INGREDIENTS • 1/2 tbsp mustard seeds • 4 cloves roasted garlic • 2 tbsp wild or spring onion • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar • 1/2 cup avocado oil • 2 tsp honey or maple syrup • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard or wild mustard flowers (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS In a dry skillet, toast seeds over medium-high heat until fragrant. Add seeds and all ingredients but avocado oil to a blender and blend on high until pureed. Reduce speed to medium and slowly add oil until emulsified. Add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a mason jar and store.

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Song of the Rockies

WOOD BELLY, A LOCAL DENVER BLUEGRASS BAND, WRITES AND PLAYS MUSIC INSPIRED BY COLORADO’S STUNNING MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPES. The group can trace its beginnings back to the Rockygrass Festival in 2015, where Chris Weist (mandolin), Craig Patterson (guitar), and Chris Zink (dobro) first met one another. In the year that followed, Aaron McCloskey (banjo) and Taylor Shuck (bass) joined in. Since then the band has been collectively writing and playing bluegrass songs that unite the history and simplicity of traditional bluegrass with modern songwriting elements.

With their debut album, Solid Ground, set to release in May, this is an especially exciting moment for Wood Belly.

This month we talked with the band members about what called them to Colorado, their mutual love of bluegrass, and their creative process.

WHAT’S THE BEST PART ABOUT LIVING IN COLORADO?

YOU GUYS ARE FROM ALL OVER THE STATES, FROM MASSACHUSETTS TO MISSISSIPPI. WHAT BROUGHT ALL OF YOU TO COLORADO?

“I can climb, snowboard, and hike in one of the most

To put it simply, we were all drawn to Colorado because of the

beautiful places in the world and go see music in

mountains! We’re all nature enthusiasts in one way or another,

one of the best music hotspots in the country.”

and we share a passion for the outdoors. Some of us moved for

-Taylor Shuck (upright bass)

school, some to ski bum, and some both, but the underlying lure was the Rocky Mountains.

“The best part of living in Colorado is the spirit.

There’s an abundance of enthusiasm and life in

WHY BLUEGRASS MUSIC?

the community and landscape, and it’s appar-

There’s just something about the simplicity of bluegrass.

ent in the arts and the culture.”

There’s a sense of freedom in being able to play wherever

-Chris Weist (mandolin)

you want. With no amps or electricity needed, welcoming jam circles, and traditional songs that have been passed

“Hiking, fly-fishing, cross-country skiing, back-

down through the ages, bluegrass is a very accessible

packing, and, of course, music! There are so many

genre. There’s also a great sense of community that makes

people to play with, so many gigs, and so many

you feel at home, especially in Colorado.

people who want to learn how to play instruments that a career in music is possible.”

-Aaron McCloskey (banjo)

HOW DOES THE COLORADO LANDSCAPE GUIDE YOUR MUSIC WRITING? Our song lyrics are filled with descriptions of the American

“Colorado is one of the most beautiful places in the

landscape and, more specifically, the Colorado landscape.

country and also one of the most progressive with

We feel bluegrass and nature go hand in hand, and our

lots of young, like-minded, forward-thinking folks.”

music reflects that.

-Craig Patterson (guitar) WHAT’S IN THE FUTURE FOR WOOD BELLY? “It’s gotta be the mountains. I know that’s kinda an

We’re doing a CD release show on May 12th at the

obvious answer, but that’s the reason we are all here,

Mishawaka Amphitheater with Head for Hills and Whiskey

and I think you can hear it in our music. The music

Shivers to celebrate the release of our debut album, Solid

scene is a close second—there are great pickers

Ground. We’re also planning on playing in the Telluride

everywhere you go. And finally, the BEARDS! I’d put

Bluegrass Festival 2018 competition. With Solid Ground on

our beards up against any other state!”

the brink of release, we just want to spread our music to as

-Chris Zink (dobro)

many people as possible and play great shows along the way.

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YOGA, REBOOTED HOW BULLDOG YOGA IS FLIPPING THE SCRIPT ON YOGA NORMS AND BRINGING BOULDER A BRAND NEW KIND OF WORKOUT. FOR SOME, THE CALM, QUIET SPIRITUALITY OF

identify with customary practice. Skipping the

YOGA PROVIDES AN INCREDIBLY SATISFYING

Sanskrit and the “oms," bulldog replaces chanting

WORKOUT. For others, like Jon Cummins, the solemn

with music. Each class is taught to a carefully curated

atmosphere doesn't quite resonate. Enter: bulldog yoga

playlist that matches its energy. Music is a huge piece

(@bulldogyogaboulder). Cummins, bulldog yoga's

of bulldog’s philosophy; it’s one of the major ways that

owner, had been taking traditional yoga classes for

bulldog separates itself from the typical studio.

about six years, and while he loved the strength and

The studio offers a series of three classes: Activate,

flexibility yoga provided, he was less than enchanted

Invigorate, and Exhilarate. Each class marries yoga

with the hushed environment and often uninspiring

with high-energy fitness—the perfect workout for

spaces in which the classes took place. Cummins, who

those who love the physical effects of yoga but crave

also owns and operates boutique hotels, thought to

the noisy vitality of a workout class. Activate is “a

himself, “I can do this differently.”

dynamic ‘slow-flow’ class” that involves deep stretchupbeat,

ing, Invigorate is a quick moving “power-flow” class

approachable, and above all, fun. As he explains, “I

Cummins

wanted

to

make

yoga

that is ”ambitious, stimulating and aerobic.” Exhilarate

wanted a workout that would kick my butt and leave

is a dialed-up version of Invigorate, incorporating

me energized and smiling.” He teamed up with Katy

extra cardio and strengthening challenge. While each

Conicella, a trained yogi, who immediately recog-

of bulldog’s teachers—called leaders—has their own

nized the potential of Cummins’s idea. The two built

style, every class follows a framework, so guests

bulldog from the ground up, planting their first stu-

always know what kind of workout to expect.

dio in Philadelphia. They crafted a bright, airy space,

With their Boulder location now off and running,

adorning the walls with modern art. To round out the

Cummins and Conicella have masterfully achieved

fun-loving atmosphere they sought, Conicella got a

their vision to upend traditional norms and overhaul

team mascot—a bulldog, of course—named Gracie.

the idea of what yoga can be. A perfect blend of

While there are plenty of people who adore tra-

beats, cardio, and serious stretching, bulldog yoga

ditional yoga, bulldog appeals to those who don’t

is a fantastic addition to Boulder’s fitness landscape.

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Katy Conicella

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Get a sneak peek at bulldog’s musical lineup, masterfully curated by Conicella:

ACTIVATE: No Freedom - Dido Lean On Me - Bill Withers Wonderful - Gary Go Rather Be - Jasmine Thompson Sweet Child O’ Mine - Taken by Trees Bright - Gardiner Sisters Let It All Go - Birdy, RHODES Nothing Left - Kygo, Will Heard

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08

INVIGORATE:

EXHILARATE: God’s Plan - Drake Havana - Camila Cabello, Young Thug Perfect Strangers - Jonas Blue, JP Cooper Sky Walker - Miguel, Travis Scott No Problem - Chance The Rapper, 2 Chainz, Lil Wayne Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah) - Andy Grammer HUMBLE. - Kendrick Lamar Lemon - N.E.R.D, Rihanna

01 02 03 04 05

Feeling Good - Avicii

06 07 08

SOS - Rihanna

Where Is The Love? - The Black Eyed Peas Another One Bites The Dust - Queen Yeah! - Usher, Lil Jon, Ludacris Cooler Than Me-Gigamesh Radio Edit Mike Posner, Gigamesh

Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice Feel It Still - Portugal, The Man

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OUR TOWN ARTICLE CHANTEL ELLERINGTON

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by Party. Amongst the socializing in the Highland Club gardens, folks will be sipping on brews from The Post, St. Juleps, and mardi gras inspired cocktails. After the race, the Family Reunion Band will take over the stage and have everyone dancing until dusk.

We believe that there is always a greater purpose to everything we are part of so this year, the party will benefit, There With Care.

6TH ANNUAL DERBY DAYS When: Saturday, May 5, 2018 Where: Highland City Club Tickets: BoulderLifestylePubs.com

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WATER & WOODS FROM ONE OF COLORADO’S BEST BACKPACKING LOOPS TO A HIDEAWAY CAR CAMPING SPOT, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.

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BACK COUNTRY QUEST

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WHEN THE SUMMER MONTHS HIT, THE COLLECTIVE RUSH TO FLEE THE FRONT RANGE IN SEARCH OF THE

HEALING

POWERS

OF

THE

ROCKY MOUNTAINS CAN BE ANXIETYINDUCING. Bearded, flannel wearing men and women donning Chacos race to fill the trunks of the Subarus by the thousands. Finding locations to escape for the weekend can feel impossible and wildly competitive. Worry no more, whether you’re gearing up for backpacking or a simple night of car camping accompanied by a hike, here are two less-traveled getaways to put on your radar.

Located in central Colorado in Jefferson County

just

a

two-and-a-half-hour

drive from Denver via U.S. Route 285, sits nearly 120,000 acres of Lost Creek Wilderness, situated within Pike National Forest. Offering a collection of out-andback hikes with campsites peppered along the way and one of the best backpacking loops on the Front Range, the Lost Creek Wilderness Loop. Consisting of around 28 miles of more difficult trail and nearly 3,500 in vertical gain, this loop provides everything from stream crossings (prepare for mud in the early season), to aspen groves, to views of Pikes Peak, and traveling past granite rock features on Bison Peak. (Reminiscent of what you might imagine Mars to look like.)

Starting from Lost Park or Goose Creek trailheads, folks can choose to complete the full loop in two to three days. Plan to set up camp at least 100 feet from the tail and any water source and enjoy the fantastic Mars-like rock gardens atop Bison Peak.

For with

an

easier,

developed

single

night

campsites,

trip

there’s

the option to camp at Goose Creek Campground

within

Lost

Creek

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there is access to trails along Goose Creek and Hankins Pass Trails.

Lost Creek Wilderness does allow dogs (on a leash) and permits are self-serve in the parking lot.

“Hiking trails may be accessible in April and expect wildflowers to bloom in May,” says a spokesperson for the Forest Service from the Pike and San Isabel Nation Forests. “Goose Creek Campground opens on Memorial Day, has ten first-come-first-serve sites, and group sizes should never exceed 15 people.”

Car camping more your speed? Head up to Horseshoe Campground next to Williams Fork River southwest of Fraser or an hour north of Silverthorne over Ute Pass Rd. Located in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest, these are first-come-first-serve sites that open for camping starting June 1.

WHAT TO BRING

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Perfect for 2-3 days of camping this pack can be brought on a big hike, climbing or any big adventure while camping. $168

HIKE TO LAKE EVELYN A 30-minute drive from the car camping at Horseshoe Campground near Williams Fork, the hike to Lake Evelyn is a mellow, 4.9-mile round trip hike to an alpine lake resting amongst the pines. (It’s also dog-friendly!)

DISTANCE: 4.9-MILE OUT & BACK

1148 FT

Pro Tip: Make the trip near the end of July for peak wildflower season.

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PLANTING THE SEED ARTICLE MARLEY JERANKO | PHOTOGRAPHY LADD FORDE

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WHY LINEAGE SEEDS WANTS TO HELP GROW WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT SEEDS ALL OF THE FOOD THAT YOU ATE TODAY, ALL OF THE CLOTHES YOU’RE WEARING, AND ALL OF THE AIR YOU’RE BREATHING AT THIS VERY MOMENT: ALL START WITH A SEED. These are just a few reasons why Jared Hagood, owner, and founder of Lineage Seeds, believes that this tiny, shell-coated sphere is the foundation of life. But not everyone loves seeds as much as he does…yet.

Here’s why: “Seed is sold to the same people—farmers and gardeners—and it’s all sold in the same way—little paper packets sold in grocery stores and greenhouse stores,” says Hagood.

The truth is unless you’re looking for them, seed isn’t something most of us come in contact with.

But, it wasn’t always like this.

GETTING DOWN TO THE ROOTS As Eric Skokan, owner of Black Cat Farm (a Lineage Seeds producer), points out, “If you go back fifty years, almost all the seed was produced regionally. Now, I can order seeds on-demand, and if I’m willing to pay extra for shipping, I can get it within 24 hours. With the advantage of global seed, purchasing comes a lost desire for locally adapted seed.”

The trouble is that “The best agriculture comes when we’re searching for round pegs to go in round holes,” Skokan explains. “Commercial agriculture is not a part of that search because you can always apply enough chemicals to make that square peg fit into the round hole.

"Locally adapted seed is the ultimate round peg.”

The way Hagood puts it, “Seed is an essential industry that needs some marketing innovation.”

DIGGING UP THE PAST I think I’ll learn how to farm, thought the then twenty-one-year-old Hagood, that’s going to be important no matter what happens; no matter what country I’m in; no matter what language.

So he did. But six years into his vegetable farming career, this calling demanded something deeper.

“I thought, I need to learn seed production, not just food production. That’s where all this starts.”

Hagood spent the following four years as an apprentice.

“In that process, I found one of the most incredible relationships I’d ever experienced: this relationship to seed," says Hagood.

“I saw an opportunity where I was like, what if I could sell seed to people who’ve never bought seed before? Well, how would I do that?”

SPROUTING NEW LIFE At the foundation of this product, is a local seed bank of over 1,000 genetics grown and kept by Rich Pecoraro, Hagood's primary seed mentor.

There would also need to be more support for seed work, more education, and one other crucial element. “I’d need to make it cooler and give it a modern upgrade.”

“I’d need to make a really badass package design: something that’s a piece of art so that people will want it just because it stands out,” Hagood says.

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What’s unique about the label is that it highlights the name of the farmer and where that specific package was grown.

“It gives credit to the farmer, but allows for transparency for the end consumer,” says Hagood.

That’s a big change from an industry that’s accustomed to reselling wholesale seeds with a different brand slapped on the front.

Ultimately, this mission hopes to inspire future generations.

“Our culture has the tendency to say, ‘I don’t have time,’ or ‘I have a brown thumb, I’m going to kill it.’ We want to help heal that relationship.”

“You don’t even need to grow anything— just be closer to seeds—be keepers; it has value just sitting in your home. It will add value to your life if you have a home seed bank."

Find Lineage Seeds in some of your favorite Boulder spots: Cured, Wonder Press, Trident Booksellers and Cafe, Moxie Bread Co., Lucky’s Market, and more. The company is currently looking for a business partner both for the product and to maintain this collection of seeds for future generations.

To learn more, visit LineageSeeds.com or follow @LineageSeeds.

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Jared Hagood, owner and founder of Lineage Seeds

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Eric Skokan, owner of Black Cat Farm | Photo Credit: Black Cat Farm

Photo Credit: Black Cat Farm

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REAP WHAT YOU SOW REAP WHAT YOU SOW

A LOOK AT THE SEED CYCLE Vegetables are either an annual or biennial. This means they complete their reproductive cycle in either one or two seasons. Lettuce, tomatoes, beans, arugula, and peas are some examples of annuals. Carrots, beets, onions, kale, and cabbage are some examples of biennials. These plants will store over the winter and in their second season, flower, and produce seeds (yes, carrots flower!).

Here are the five key phases of a seed cycle...

GERMINATION. The seed sprouts and produce a tiny, immature plant called a seedling.

MATURATION. The seedling grows into adulthood and forms a mature plant.

FLOWERS. The mature plant produces flowers.

FRUIT. The flowers are fertilized and produce seeds in a fruit or seedpod.

DEATH. The plant eventually dies, leaving seeds which germinate to produce new plants.

To put it simply, plant a seed, let it flower, pollination happens, seeds form, and you harvest the seed. Voila!

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SPRING C L E AN I N G EXPERT TIPS TO PRIORITIZE A CLEAN MIND, HOME, AND FINANCES

AS DAYLIGHT HOURS LENGTHEN, BIRDS RETURN TO CHIRPING, AND FLOWERS FILL THE AIR WITH THEIR SWEET FRAGRANCE SIGNALING RENEWAL, NEW GROWTH, AND LIFE. Many use this season to clean the home, purging unwanted clothing and deep cleaning items not scrubbed, squeegeed or vacuumed since last year. What better time than spring to clean other aspects of your life as well? We asked local experts for advice on spring cleaning your mind, your home, and your finances.

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SPRING CLEAN

YOUR MIND

Yashoda Devi Ma and Victoria Larkins

CO-FOUNDERS, THE SUBTLE MIND TheSubtleMind.com

Through a wide spectrum of workshops and meditation options, visitors to The Subtle Mind find a holistic approach to developing mind, body, and energy in a space curated to be fresh and modern. Options include Vedic meditation courses, conscious living workshops, and events, kirtan, art and sound meditation.

Co-founders Yashoda Devi Ma and Victoria Larkins both have challenging experiences in their pasts, and, through these techniques, have found it is possible to move through any discomfort—financial, emotional or physical—that show up in life.

“When we have a clear mind, we can process life at a more optimal level allowing us to live radically alive,” says Larkins. “This is living from the heart.”

The choice to clean your headspace is a matter of priority. With 1,440 minutes in a day, finding time for just two 20-minute meditation sessions should be easy. After all, this time spent reflects on all aspects of your life, helping achieve organization, creativity, and happiness—your best self.

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BEGIN WITH JUST 5 MINUTES It is better to do something than nothing. After a week or two, slowly increase your time per session, but there is no need to exceed 20 minutes at a time.

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GET COMFORTABLE It is best to learn meditation from an expert who can show you how to sit with your back supported on a couch, bed or favorite chair. Close your eyes, tune into your breath and relax.

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BE ACCEPTING Thoughts are always a part of meditation. Know that it is part of the process, but don’t try to do anything.

Practicing the act of accepting your thoughts and letting them go will translate into life, and you’ll be able to manage things that come your way better.

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BE CONSISTENT Judge your practice not by what happens while your eyes are closed, but as you navigate your days. With consistency, you’ll soon find you are more accepting, organized, focused, and happy.

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YOUR HOME Organized physical space leads to a more focused and enjoyable lifestyle, according to Sheryl Hadley, owner of Organization & Relocation, Inc., a professional organization and moving preparation service. After 13 years in the business, Hadley has seen the astounding positive changes in a family’s or business’ happiness and efficiency after they choose to get organized.

A firm believer that beauty and efficiency are essential complements to each other, Hadley—a member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals since 2005 and past president of the Colorado chapter for two years— says of any organization system, "If it doesn't look good, it's not going to function well!"

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AVOID GETTING OVERWHELMED Set aside 10 minutes to walk around with a bag collecting things for donation. Doing this weekly or monthly helps overcome the sense of not wanting to start a huge project if there isn’t time to finish. It also frees up mind space to focus on your priorities.

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THINK BEFORE ADDING ANYTHING NEW Whether it’s a pretty vase or something larger, before bringing anything new into the home, ask yourself if it is worthy of taking up physical and mental space in your life. Ask, “Do I use it, do I love it, do I appreciate it?” Skip or immediately get rid of anything that doesn’t pass this test.

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IT'S OKAY TO HOLD ON Though minimalism is trendy, sometimes there are practical reasons to hold onto things and have them take up closet space. In the case of acquired family heirlooms, the cleaning process can be emotional and take time. By establishing this as a priority, you give yourself patience and can keep items until you’re ready to make decisions.

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Taco Taste Off ARTICLE RILEY COWING PHOTOGRAPHY MICHAEL RAINERO

WHILE “TACO TUESDAY” IS A HOLIDAY THAT CAN BE CELEBRATED YEAR ROUND, THERE IS SOMETHING SWEETER ABOUT ENJOYING A PLATE FULL OF DELICIOUS TACOS IN THE SUN, ACCOMPANIED BY A GOOD BEER AND EVEN BETTER COMPANY. Since there are tons of tasty options, we reached out for some guidance to assemble some patio-ready pairings. Bradford McDevitt, of McDevitt Taco Supply in Boulder, was more than willing to show us the ropes. Plate after plate of tacos was presented to be washed down with a series of refreshing beers on draft at the restaurant. Each round of tacos boasted colorful combinations of vegetables and innovative use of spice that stood up to the wide variety of beers imbibed, from a tart saison to light, raspberry blonde ale, all from local breweries.

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Each course was unique, from the ingredients utilized to the style of beer, but a common theme was spice. The taste test began with a Baja-style, fish taco topped with a Southwest style ginger slaw that packed a punch. The fiery flavors continued through each course, causing our judges to find relief in their pint glasses.

Time and time again the beer cut through the mouthwatering spice a particular taco presented.

McDevitt Taco Supply began with a taco cart in 2011 set up on Pearl Street Mall. They expanded to music festivals in 2012, Sanitas Brewing in 2013, and catering other events such as weddings. As demand in business grew, they decided they needed their own place to call home. In 2017, they opened their brick and mortar in the Meadows on the Parkway shopping center and have found it to be infinitely easier to operate their carts and business from one, designated home base. McDevitt explains that often people come to the restaurant with expectations of an authentic, Mexican food experience. But from their name to their menu, McDevitt Taco Supply intentionally avoids the traditional. He hopes to create a new facet of food and push boundaries with the unique combinations available on the menu.

As we learned during the taste-test, stretching beyond expectation can leave taste-buds stimulated and hungry for more.

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"ARE WE SPITTING [THE TACOS] OUT AFTER WE TASTE THEM, LIKE A WINE TASTING?"

"WE'RE MUCH QUIETER DURING THIS ONE."

"THIS TACO IS GREAT FOR EVERYONE. MOM, DAD, GRANDMA."

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JUDGES

KRIS KLAUBER — Co-founder of Boulder Adventure Lodge NICK LENG — Mechanic at Full Cycle Bikes

"THE MOST INTERESTING TACO I'VE EVER HAD."

MICHAEL MEMSIC — Co-founder of Sanitas Brewing ANDREW SIMPICH — Assistant General Manager of Mountain Sun Pub and Brewery

REFEREE

Bradford McDevitt — Owner of McDevitt Taco Supply Company

CHALLENGERS

ROUND 1 —

Taco: Baja-style fish taco featuring a North Atlantic cod, topped with Southwest style ginger slaw Beer: Saison Reposado from Sanitas Brewing Company ROUND 2 — Taco: Braised pork belly taco topped with pickled onions and an avocado and tomatillo salsa Beer: Bareback Blonde Ale from 4 Noses Brewing in Broomfield ROUND 3 —

"NO OFFICER—I'VE ONLY HAD ONE TACO."

Taco: Green chile and chicken taco topped with a prickly pear cactus salad including corn and bell pepper Beer: Independence Pass IPA from Aspen Brewing Company in Aspen ROUND 4 — Taco: Chocopotle taco (chocolate chipotle ground beef) Beer: Allgood Amber Ale from Bull & Bush Brewery in Denver DIGESTIF — Mezcal as one would in Mexico by sprinkling mealworm salt on the tongue, sipping Mezcal, biting an orange wedge and finishing it off by crunching into a dried grasshopper

FINDINGS

Every pairing had its highlights but there was resounding

enthusiasm for the first course — the fish taco paired with the Saison Reposado. Our experts really enjoyed how the ginger shone through the other flavors of the taco. The tart, citrus finish to the beer made it an instant, patio favorite.

A close runner-up was the pork belly taco with the Bareback Blonde Ale. The richness of the pork belly was relieved by the clean, almost bitter and fruity profile of the beer. Each expert commented on their love for pork belly, making it an easy one to love and enjoy off the bat.

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A LITTLE TENDER LOVING CARE BY TLC GARDENS.

ARTICLE RILEY COWING | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY TLC GARDENS

Environmental Stewardship

TLC GARDENS, A DESIGN-BUILD FIRM IN LONGMONT, BRINGS

Office Manager, Emma Jackson, notes that the team abides by

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The client’s primary goal in this project was to create seamless

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transitions between the exterior and interior spaces. To achieve this,

The team utilizes repurposed and recycled materials in various

significant time was spent developing flow patterns, view corridors,

design elements, which exhibits their core value of environmental

and material specifications for modern outdoor spaces.

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in the steel used for fences and gates, artificial turf made from recycled plastics, low-voltage LED lighting, and plant material suited to

“We make sure the end product is what the client would want to live in and experience in longevity,” Blackwell explains.

our region. Environmental stewardship is also displayed in the water

The final product is creative and beautiful and, Cheri Stringer,

management plan implemented in this project. Operations Manager,

owner of TLC Gardens, takes it one step further in her understanding

Luke Ames, explained that integration of roofline drainage to irrigate

that the final product is meant to exhibit standards of construction,

plant material is key in the management of excess water and the

aesthetics, and design that enhance the clients’ lives.

protection of our watershed.

According to lead designer Kalani Masika Blackwell, constant com-

Stringer explains, “We look to return our clients to nature through an exceptional design-build product.”

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A LIGHT ON THE ISSUE EVERY YEAR AT THE CREATIVE LAB’S RECYCLED RUNWAY SHOW.

The designers create their outfits themselves, sometimes collecting trash for months leading up to the event.

Now in its ninth year, the Recycled Runway features

“They’re all using things that are part of their lives,

students from grades 6-12 strutting down the runway in

they’re inspired by their lives,” says Alexander. “So when

designs they made themselves out of items that would

they’re up on stage telling their stories it’s meaningful.”

have otherwise ended up in the landfill.

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Two mentors help the girls along their journey. Tanja Leonard, who originally got involved with Recycled Runway when her youngest daughter was a participant in Recycled Runway 3, and Rachel Lubanowski, who holds a B.F.A. in Fashion Design.

Even with the mentors, there’s no hand-holding in the six-weeks that the participants have to create their designs, even though many have never had formal training in sewing design. Alexander says that every year she is impressed by the new designs and unexpected materials being shown on the runway.

“They’re really looking further than just a plastic bag, or the obvious choice,” Alexander explains. "In the past, this has been everything from Nespresso pods to bike rims."

Rosalind Wiseman, the author of Queen Bees and Wannabees (the source material for Mean Girls!), will be returning as MC this year, and tickets are sure to sell out quickly so get them while you can!

Proceeds from the show will go to Blue Sky Bridge, a local nonprofit that focuses on child and family advocacy, helping child victims, and offering crisis support for non-offended family members.

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Marist Wrenn 14 years old Centennial Middle School MATERIALS USED: broken Christmas lights, physical therapy bands, other thick plastic-based materials WHY DID YOU WANT TO DO THE RECYCLED RUNWAY SHOW? I want to do this show because I want to see what I could do with things that would have just been thrown away. I want to show people that we can be sustainable if we just put our minds to it.

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BOURBON TRAIL FIVE BANGIN’ BOURBONS (YOU CAN ACTUALLY FIND)

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AS IF I NEEDED SOMETHING ELSE TO GEEK OUT ON AND OBSESS OVER (CRAFT BEER, CAMPING GEAR, SKI GEAR, GUITARS), I RECENTLY FELL IN LOVE WITH BOURBON AND ALL THE RICH HISTORY THAT ACCOMPANIES IT. As with most of my hobbies, I usually try to find the absolute top of the line, then start deciding if the price is worth the product.

In my initial research, and going down many YouTube rabbit holes, I quickly realized that most of the uber-premium Bourbon selections are so highly allocated, they never even hit store shelves. In the Bourbon world, these rare, hard to find gems are often referred to as “unicorns.” If you want one of these unicorns, you can hope to luck out in a store lottery, or pay eight to ten times the cost on the secondary market. Neither are extremely attractive.

The good news for Bourbon fans is that there are dozens of amazing offerings out in the wild that are readily available. I recently had the pleasure of catching up with Max Girardin, from Hazel’s Beverage World, to get an expert’s advice on what we should be adding to our collections.

Visit HazelsBoulder.com for more information, or simply stop by the store and visit with Max and the staff to guide you through your next bourbon purchase.

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LARCENY HENRY MCKENNA 10-YEAR SINGLE BARREL 100 PROOF $34.99 Max Says: A laundry list of things I look for in a good whiskey. The 100 proof gets tempered down nicely in the ten-year aging process.

It’s also “Bottled In Bond,” which for Bourbon nerds, is very important.

92 PROOF PRICE: $21.98 Max Says: This wheated bourbon is for people looking for the classic, buttery, creamy notes, which are often found in the Weller lineup.

Definitely the easiest drinker in this lineup, and a perfect entry level for someone dipping their toe in the world of Bourbon.

OLD FORESTER 1920 115 PROOF $59.98 Max Says: This Bourbon dances across your tongue. While the high proof can be intimidating, there are so many good things going on, and the finish is long and satisfying. Much easier to drink than it’s proof would suggest.

A.D. LAWS FOUR GRAIN SINGLE BARREL ANGEL’S ENVY 86 PROOF $53.98 Max Says: The port wine finish gives this selection a lot of depth and complexity. Smooth, easy drinking. Dark fruit, baking chocolate. This is also one of my favorite bottles to recommend as a gift, because of the bottle presentation.

95 PROOF $59.98 Max Says: This uses corn, wheat, rye, and barley, which most distillers aren’t doing anymore. 100% of the grains used to make this whiskey are Colorado sourced, including the water (Eldorado Canyon) to finish. We get to hand select the barrels of this that we put on our shelf, which makes it even more special.

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AN OLD FASHION...

OLD FASHIONED + 1 teaspoon (5g) superfine sugar (or 1 sugar cube) + 2 to 3 dashes bitters + 2 ounces (60ml) bourbon whiskey + Orange and/or cherry, to garnish (optional) + Cube of ice Place sugar in an Old Fashioned glass.

Douse with bitters and add a few drops of water. Add whiskey and stir until sugar is dissolved. Add several large ice cubes and stir rapidly with a bar spoon to chill. Garnish, if you like, with a slice of orange and/or a cherry.

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APRIL

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR geous setting of Vaughan Williams’

2018 music lineup, and are throw-

The Lark Ascending, featuring Charles

ing a party to do so. Enjoy live

Wetherbee. The 5th Symphony of Si-

bluegrass from Wood Belly, in the

belius, inspired by the sight of swans in

cozy confines of the Highland City

1200 Pearl St

flight, conjures the stark beauty of Finn-

Club. For tickets and more info visit,

The 5th annual Boulder Arts Week will

ish tundra & the northern lights. And vi-

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take place on March 30 to April 7, 2018, at

olin sensation Stefan Jackiw thrills with

venues throughout the city. Celebrating

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Boulder Artists, the Week is Boulder’s

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GRAPES & GRASS ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY Highland City Club

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21 UP OR OUT – AN INSIDE LOOK AT ADDING SPACE TO YOUR HOME

to celebrate Leonard Bernstein with piano solos, vocal works, chamber pieces, and a preview of songs from

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the Boulder Phil’s upcoming pro-

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tunity to hear West Side Story in dramatic concert with full symphony orchestra, soloists and chorus. There’s no better way to celebrate Leonard Bernstein's 100th birthday, or to bring

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