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Boulder Ballet and the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra Present The Nutcracker November 24–26, Macky Auditorium The magic of the holidays takes center stage in a dazzling production of The Nutcracker. The famous story follows Clara on her wondrous journey through the Land of the Sweets. The Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra brings Tchaikovsky’s iconic score to life, delivering the famous melodies with passion as the Boulder Ballet’s talented dancers embody the enchantment of the season. The entire family will be delighted by the beauty and artistry of this spectacle, creating a feast for the senses that will become cherished memories for years to come.
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Leftover Salmon Featuring Peter Rowan & Billy Failing on Thanksgiving Weekend Friday November 24 & Saturday, November 25 Progressive bluegrass band Leftover Salmon is celebrating Thanksgiving at the Boulder Theater for two nights featuring living legend Peter Rowan and accomplished banjo player Billy Failing (of Billy Strings). Banshee Three will start the night off on Friday, and Sicard Hollow will be opening on Saturday. Have yourself some Salmon this holiday and get your tickets at BoulderTheater.com.
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Boulder has always been a hub for musical innovation, with its ever-present and eclectic grouping of bands and artists. The Desert Furs, formed in 2019, are no exception to the diverse landscape of Boulder’s music scene. With some deep connections stemming from Lawrence, Kansas, the current lineup consists of Billy Wassung, guitarist and lead singer, Jon Studtmann on bass and vocals, Cody Bump on keyboards, synths, and vocals and Alex Thiessen on drums and percussion. In anticipation of their upcoming show co-headlining at the Fox Theater in Boulder on November 17 with The Jauntee and River Spell, I was able to talk with the band and discuss their sound, their influences and their creative process. CONTINUED >
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As a self-described psychedelic rock jam band, the band’s name itself is a nod to their musical style. When asked about where the band’s name came from, Billy says, “My mind goes to camping and having these trippy experiences up in the desert, so that's where all the music stems from. There's a big desert theme in most of our music.” With Billy being the primary songwriter in the band, a lot of the lyrics explore themes of love, freedom and collective human existence. Emotive vocal harmonies layer on top of ethereal and cosmic melodies—the group blends elements of rock, funky synth-driven grooves and psychedelic guitar solos. Cody, the most recent member of the band by way of a Craigslist ad for a keyboardist, mentions, ”What drew me to the band in the first place was just the very original songwriting. Definitely a different feel than your average jam band type thing.” When asked about their influences, Pink Floyd, Jerry Garcia, The Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix and various jam bands get thrown out there. A couple of different times they bring up Jonathan Wilson, a California-based producer, songwriter and musician credited with revitalizing the Laurel Canyon music scene. The Desert Furs members collectively talk about how their creative process is very synergistic. When demos are brought to the table, parts are often purposefully left blank so respective members of the band can put their stamp on it and fill in the grooves. “It's really a collaborative thing,” says Billy, “Whether we do it all together in the moment, or if it's pieced together and then we come together to do it.” The band also tells stories about sharing files during the pandemic and piecing together their third full-length album, Pando, that way. “The whole COVID thing of not playing gigs—it gave us an opportunity to practice a bunch,” says bassist Jon, “We all made that commitment, and everyone really came together through all that stuff. It put us in a position these last two years to keep growing as performers and write even cooler songs. Then that's put us in this position to have this really good year.” The “really good year” Jon refers to includes playing a plethora of gigs all over Colorado including their first headlining show at the Fox Theater this past January, increasing their fanbase and riding on the coattails of their finest full-length album yet, eponymously titled The Desert Furs, released in 2022. When asked what the band expects from the audience at a Desert Furs show, drummer Alex is the first to respond: “Dance! That’s what we want. There’s the energy that goes back and forth, for sure, and if we can get some of that energy from the audience it helps.” The dance party continues at the Fox Theater on November 17. The Desert Furs’ new single Existing Just For Fun is out now on all streaming platforms and expect new music in the form of an EP from the band soon. TheDesertFurs.com
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TIME There With Care Volunteering at There With Care is one of the best ways to impact this nonprofit, which provides basic needs, food, housing stability, transportation assistance and more to Colorado families and children facing critical illness and medical crises. Since launching in 2005, more than 10,000 families have been served and close to 161,000 pounds of food have been provided. Last year, nearly 7,000 care packages were delivered by volunteers. Interested in getting involved? Visit ThereWithCare.org/Volunteer to fill out an application.
of Boulder restaurants Blackbelly and Santo—often partners with local culinary professionals to host wine-pairing dinners and ice cream socials in support of the cause. Now in first grade, Sophie has made significant strides in her battle with MCTO. To learn more about donating to Sophie’s Neighborhood, visit SophiesNeighborhood.org.
MONEY Sophie’s Neighborhood Inspired by the courageous story of Sophie, a Boulder girl diagnosed with Multicentric Carpotarsal Osteolysis (MCTO) at just 15 months old, Sophie’s Neighborhood nonprofit works to raise funds to treat and eventually cure this rare genetic disorder. Sophie’s dad, Hosea Rosenberg—acclaimed executive chef
A Precious Child Just outside Boulder in Broomfield, the team behind A Precious Child is dedicated to helping children in need succeed by facilitating access to resources and educational opportunities. In partnering with more than 500 schools, foster care organizations, churches, shelters and other agencies, A Precious Child is able to empower kids throughout our state. Every donation makes a difference, whether it puts a warm coat in a child’s closet or fills a backpack with school supplies. Next month on Colorado Gives Day (December 5), consider contributing to A Precious Child by visiting APreciousChild.org/ Colorado-Gives-Day-2023.
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RESOURCES Emergency Family Assistance Association On a mission to help Boulder families in financial crisis, the Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA) offers services ranging from family housing and direct financial assistance (for rent, transportation, utilities, etc.) to specialized children’s programming and adult educational workshops. EFAA continually accepts personal care items, home goods and food to maintain its food bank and housing programs. Current needs
and valued. Meals, shelf-stable foods, home products, toiletries, cleaning supplies, activity items (bicycles, headphones, backpacks, journals) and clothing donations are valuable ways to assist TGTHR as they support youth in pursuit of a better future. Visit TGTHR.org to learn more about the nonprofit’s work and how to donate. Eagle Rock School Boulder-area high school students who haven’t successfully integrated into a traditional academic setting can unlock their potential at Eagle
“Every donation makes a difference, whether it puts a warm coat in a child’s closet or fills a backpack with school supplies.” include eggs, pasta, rice and beans, cereal, toilet paper, haircare and bath products, baby wipes and formula. Drop-offs are accepted Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the EFAA office in Boulder, 1575 Yarmouth Avenue. TGTHR Colorado The youth homeless population is one of the most vulnerable in our society. TGTHR Colorado aims to end this crisis by offering programs like overnight shelters, drop-in centers and other outreach services that help place teens where they feel welcomed, safe
Rock School, an Estes Park nonprofit that strives to re-engage youth in unique learning environments. For 30 years, Eagle Rock has helped students express individual integrity and foster relationships through a curriculum centered on five different expectations they must meet to graduate. The school also has a Professional Development Center that partners with educators to advance the curriculum. Help Eagle Rock raise awareness of its mission by sharing its work on your own social media platforms, and visit EagleRockSchool.org for more.
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Retirement marks the culmination of years of dedication, perseverance and sound financial choices. It's often envisioned as a period of relaxation, exploration and deep connection with family and friends. However, this dream doesn't just manifest. It necessitates forward-thinking and detailed planning, regardless of one's financial status. Amid global economic changes, evolving life expectancies and intricate tax systems, an all-encompassing and strategic retirement plan is more crucial than ever. A key element of effective retirement planning is diversifying your income sources. While staples like 401(k)s or IRAs are foundational, it's equally important to branch out. Dividend-bearing stocks can provide regular dividends, bonds offer both periodic interest and principal return and real estate, whether directly or indirectly owned, has potential for both rental income and value growth. Private investments can also yield passive income and impressive returns. Tax considerations significantly influence retirement strategies. Each financial action, from asset sales to account withdrawals, can carry tax consequences. Knowing these details can greatly influence one's overall retirement income. Tactics such as Roth IRA conversions can help distribute tax liabilities over time, allowing for tax-free withdrawals later on. Using strategies like tax-loss harvesting can balance out capital gains, ensuring proactive steps to reduce tax impact.
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“This is going to offer that rare opportunity for families to have their first high-alpine experience together.”
With winter on the horizon, it’s time to start getting ready for skiing and snowboarding–and checking out new developments at nearby resorts. This season, both Keystone and Steamboat have added elements for all skill levels to elevate your good time.
OFF THE BEATEN PATH Since opening in 2004, Bergman Bowl and Erickson Bowl have been considered Keystone’s most remote terrain, catering to skiers and riders who are willing to hike around a mile-and-a-half to get there. But with Keystone’s new high-speed Bergman Express lift, guests can get to this 555-acre area of the mountain in just five minutes. The terrain in Bergman Bowl and Erickson Bowl will also be much more accessible this year. The original ten marked trails have been bladed and graded for improved use, and Keystone even added a few new trails; there are now
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13 in Bergman Bowl and three in Erickson Bowl. All trails are named after surrounding mountain peaks or landmarks, with the exception of Jane’s Journey, named for Jane Bergman, one of Keystone’s founders. A new patrol hut will serve as a central location for high-alpine ski patrols. It’s off-grid and sustainable, powered by solar panels, heated with a pellet stove and made from Beetle Kill Pine wood. “We're really looking at it as an example for where we can head as an industry,” says Max Winter, Keystone’s communications manager. The patrol hut is a part of Keystone’s contribution to Vail Resort’s Commitment to Zero, an effort toward a zero net operating footprint by 2030.
FOR THE FAMILY Along with nine blue and four black trails, Bergman Bowl includes three green routes–including Ten Mile, one of the highest green trails in the country, Max said.
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“This is going to offer that rare opportunity for families to have their first high-alpine experience together,” he added. These trails will open with adequate snowfall, ideally in late December. At Steamboat, as part of the resort’s Full Steam Ahead project, what was previously the Rough Rider and Bashor Basin area has transformed into Greenhorn Ranch, a learning center for beginners. The previous learning center was closer to the base area. “They are being immersed in the mountains right off the bat,” says Maren
Franciosi, Steamboat’s communications manager, of beginners. “We've groomed the snow to create the sensation of turning, the sensation of stopping,” she adds of Greenhorn Ranch. Steamboat has also regraded this terrain to a 0 to 15% angle. While the first leg of Steamboat’s new Wild Blue Gondola opened last season–taking riders from the base area, stopping at Greenhorn Ranch and continuing to Sunshine Peak–the upper leg launches this winter. Wild Blue Gondola’s 3.16 mile, 13-minute ride will be the Credit to Steamboat Ski Resort
longest and fastest ten-person gondola in North America. The gondola’s capacity will increase from 6,000 people per hour to 10,000. Steamboat’s base area underwent construction and has a new ice rink, fire pits, live music stage and The Range Food & Drink Hall, full of four recently added dining outlets and a handful of bars. All base area buildings are now LEED-certified. At the bottom of Keystone’s Bergman Bowl and Erickson Bowl, Timber Ridge Lodge also got an upgrade with additional indoor and outdoor seating, revealed last season, and new dining concepts open this winter.
FOR THE ADVENTURER This year’s largest addition at Steamboat is the 650-acre Mahogany Ridge, a new expert and advanced area of the mountain that was previously a sidecountry experience. The expansion takes Steamboat from the fifth largest Colorado ski resort to the second and will be serviced by a new chairlift after riders take the Pony Express to the top of the mountain. “People are going to need to be very intentional about getting there,” Maren says. “It’s not going to be a place where you’re just going to end up. We’re excited to offer these new advanced and expert options to skiers and riders.” NOVEMBER 2 0 2 3 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C O M / BO UL D E R
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Local Stops to Spice up Your Holiday Decor ARTICLE BY SARAH KATZ | PHOTOGRAPHY BY POPPY & CO. BY KELSEY HUFFER
As backyard BBQs and picnic outings wrap up for the season, so begins the time of year to break out your seasonal decorations to host friends or family for a fall-inspired dinner party. Whether it is your book club get-together, Friendsgiving, or you find yourself hosting for the holidays, local boutiques should be top of mind to help find your inspiration. If you walk down Pearl Street, you will find Fiori Flowers, a women-owned flower shop in the heart of Boulder. They offer bouquets for your home, weekly or monthly flower club memberships as well as full-service weddings. Lara DeBroux, owner of Fiori Flowers, aims to celebrate the local community by incorporating other small businesses in her store, “…we strive to stand out with our original designs as well as supporting other small businesses by buying as many locally sourced flowers as possible, selling local jewelry, pottery and more in the shop.” For dinner parties, Laura recommends a mix of vegetables and flowers, “I love a farm-to-table look... locally sourced gourds, vegetables, fruits and of course flowers, while still leaving lots of room for glasses, plates, etc. and all the delicious food!” You can grab a bouquet from her shop for your holiday table to warm up the room with oranges, yellows and browns. She also cautions using your time wisely when hosting, “Do everything that you can ahead of time and delegate, delegate, delegate! Including calling your favorite florist to help with your floral needs.”
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“Food Lab is a recreational cooking school in Boulder that aims to make you the hero in the kitchen.” As you continue your walk down Pearl Street you can veer into Jones + Co., a modern mercantile that showcases charming glassware and plating options that will elevate your fall tablescape. Their amber coupe glasses, pebble plates and happy organic beeswax candles will impress any guest who steps foot into your home. Once you’ve set the scene with a tasteful tablescape, now is the time to roll up your sleeves and decide what food will be served. Expand your cooking horizon with a night out at a Food Lab cooking class. “Food Lab is a recreational cooking school in Boulder that aims to make you the hero in the kitchen,” says Casey Easton, founder and CEO of Food Lab. “We have so many great classes for fall, including baking workshops (gluten-free!), kids workshops, fun date night choices and we are also a huge draw for corporate holiday parties!” Food Lab offers a wider variety of cooking classes including a fall focused baking and pastry workshop. There you can learn tips and tricks to impress your guests with your newfound holiday baking expertise. Casey also shared her steamed cauliflower with cheese sauce and piquillo pepper recipe which was a “staple at my house for Thanksgiving growing up.” Her recipe is a fun and delicious way to make your kids eat their vegetables. “Now, I make it every year, and also make extra cheese sauce to top some pasta for the picky kids at the table. The piquillo salsa is great served on the side for guests to add for a great herby smokey tang to the dish!”
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Steamed Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce and Piquillo Pepper
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1 whole head cauliflower Salt 1 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese 2 TBSP butter 2 TBSP flour (can use GF) 1 cup milk Pepper Nutmeg 1 jar piquillo peppers, drained 1 cup parsley, stemmed and chopped 1 shallot, diced small 1 lime, juiced 2 TBSP roasted pumpkin seeds 1 tsp honey
DIRECTIONS: 01. Put 2-3” of salted water in a pot that your cauliflower will be in, bring to a simmer/boil. 02. Peel the leaves off the cauliflower and place it in the simmering water, cover with a lid.
03. Let cook until the water is absorbed and the cauliflower is tender, but not quite falling apart, for about 10 minutes. 04. You may need to add more water and cook longer if your cauliflower is really big or if the lid is not tight fitting. Continue to check for doneness. Remove from heat and set in a nice serving platter or bowl. 05. Melt butter in a saucepan. When melted, sprinkle in butter while whisking so it does not clump or burn. When incorporated, begin pouring in milk slowly, stirring constantly. When the milk is all in, turn heat to low, if it’s not already, and let it cook for five minutes. 06. Slowly add in the grated cheese, stirring constantly. When it is all incorporated, season with salt, pepper and a dash of nutmeg. Turn the heat off but keep it in the pot until ready to serve, when you will need to heat it back up again. 07. Put peppers, parsley, shallot, lime, honey and pumpkin seeds in a small bowl. Salt and mix well. 08. Pour warm cheese sauce over the cauliflower and top with a little bit of salsa, serving the rest on the side.
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Lowriding in High Country A DESIGN HAVEN IN THE HEART OF COLORADO
In the heart of Colorado, nestled in the time-frozen town of Hygiene, sits Low Rider. More than just a store, Low Rider is a testament to Susan McGrady’s life-long romance with travel, design and the art of curating memories. Susan has been a curious traveler, wanderer and collector for her entire life. Moving around a lot as a child, Susan found that collecting objects created a sense of home for her wherever they were. “A set of three porcelain zebras was my first acquisition,” she says. “I’ve never lost that sense of wonder about how things are made, what inspired the maker, how they’ve lived, and how they’ve been loved.” Entering Low Rider in Hygiene, Colorado, “you aren’t really entering my world,” says Susan. “It’s a collection of a world of makers, past and present, that is constantly changing and evolving.” Self-defined as a retail concept store and interior design studio, Low Rider comes from humble beginnings. Once an abandoned gas station, Low Rider now stands as a modern eclectic hub. The story of its inception is as serendipitous as the items it houses. “A trip to Hygiene to store our daughter’s belongings led us to purchase the old station, on a whim,” says Susan. “It’s a testament to life’s unpredictability. You just never know where the ride will take you.” And thus, Low Rider was born. CONTINUED >
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“The future of Low Rider is unknown; just the way Susan likes it.” Emily Canova, creative consultant to Low Rider, has been a major part of Low Rider's growing presence in Hygiene. "It's been fun to collaborate with Susan to create a portal of inspiration for the community." To get the story behind the goods? They’re hoping you ask. “We love to carry vintage and new items, jewelry, apothecary,
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children’s items,” Susan says. “We have everything from a 17th century dog collar, to a collection of chicken footstools, to handmade dinnerware, to vintage clothing.” The list goes on and on. “It is a reflection of traveling backroads, getting off the beaten path. There are so many interesting people to meet, with their journey to share,” she says.
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“If my store can spark even a fraction of that wonder and camaraderie, I’d consider it a triumph.”
“Antiques just provide a sincerity, a feeling of continuity, not just with my own world, but a connection to the past that just provides a sense of belonging to a community even though the community might be long gone.” The store’s name, ‘Low Rider’, and its ethos are inspired by the lowrider community. Known for its classic car conversions, “the fervor and innovation at a lowrider gathering is simply breathtaking,” says Susan. “If my store can spark even a fraction of that wonder and camaraderie, I’d consider it a triumph.” Along with her love for collecting and antiques, Susan’s passion for interior
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design is evident through her store and her energy itself. With an eye for melding the modern with the antique, Susan's innate design flair became increasingly evident, leading many to seek her expertise in breathing warmth into their personal spaces. “You are the soul of your room and your home, not the objects in it,” says Susan. “The objects enhance that.” The future of Low Rider is unknown; just the way Susan likes it. There are near future plans, like a newly opened Low Rider Gallery, introducing artists and makers to the community. They are preparing for a Low Rider Holiday Edition Shop with more
gifts, vintage and new, and have Low Rider products on the horizon. However, Low Rider is all about riding through life, living in the moment and noticing all of the wonderful things around you. Not knowing what’s happening five, ten years from now? “That’s exciting!” says Susan. She reiterates: “You just never know where the ride will take you, and I love to stay open to all the possibilities of the open road." Wednesday - Sunday: 10-6 Monday - Tuesday: Closed 7507 Hygiene Road, Longmont, CO Instagram: @shop_lowrider Email: info@lowrider.store
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Michelin’s Colorado
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The Centennial State Gets Its Well-Deserved Culinary Recognition
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Milk-fed pork, huckleberry, summer bean and 36-month ParmigianoReggiano. Seasoned pollock roe, lemon, kewpie, shiso, furikake, and fried garlic with an option to add an egg. Heart of palm ceviche, pink lady apple and leche de tigre. These are just a taste of the complex and delicious menu items at the Hey Kiddo - Poppy & recently awarded Michelin restauCo. by Kelsey Huffer rants in Colorado. This is the first year Michelin has been present in Colorado, with acknowledgment of restaurants in Denver, Boulder, as well as the mountain regions. Beckon (Denver), Bosq (Aspen), Brutø (Denver), Frasca Food and Wine (Boulder) and The Wolf’s Tailor (Denver) rose to the top as the five restaurants to receive a star for Michelin’s Colorado debut. In addition to the coveted Michelin star, 44 restaurants were recognized overall ranging from pre-fixe full-course menus to more affordable options with the Bib Gourmand distinction. The origin of the Michelin guidebook was Frasca - Photo by Casey Wilson a creative execution by the French founders of Michelin tires to get more motorists on the road. The original guidebook was similar to a pre-internet MapQuest with information on how to change a tire, where to stop for gas as well as a list of the best places to eat or stay overnight on the road. While we no longer need convincing to jump in the
“Michelin's presence in Colorado is an incredible thing for the whole state - I look forward to seeing where this takes us all.”
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car, the Michelin guide has remained aspirational and spans across three continents. Colorado residents and restaurateurs alike have been anxiously awaiting to have Michelin review Colorado restaurants, and as they touched down this year, the food community was electrified. Founder of Frasca Food and Wine, Bobby Stuckey, underscores the excitement that Michelin has brought to Colorado, “Michelin's presence in Colorado is an incredible thing for the whole state - I look forward to seeing where this takes us all. We feel so honored to be one of the five restaurants to earn a star in the inaugural year - it's a tremendous starting line for us.” The Ginger Pig, located in the Berkley area in Denver, received the Bib Gourmand designation along with eight other Colorado restaurants which highlights meals worth a distinction at a more friendly price tag. Natascha Hess, chef and owner of The Ginger Pig, incorporates her own experiences into the menu which highlights Asian street food and features, “….several dishes inspired by her recent travels to Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, Korea, and Malaysia." The Ginger Pig started out as a food truck in Boulder and is soon returning to its roots. "We're putting the final few touches on the space and will be opening the window before the end of the month," manager Ward Bedsole confirms. Another facet of the Michelin guide is the Green Star, which highlights restaurants that are leaders in sustainability. Brutø and The Wolf’s Tailor received a Michelin star as well as a Green Star, alongside two other recipients Blackbelly Market (Boulder) and Bramble and Hare Blackbelly (Boulder). This award proves them to be both innovative in culinary skills as well as sustainable practices. Frasca Food and Wine received the only star distinction in Boulder which their founder, Bobby Stuckey, is proud to represent. “Even before Michelin, I always felt so proud to be a nationally recognized restaurant representing our incredible The Wolf's Tailor - Photo by Jeff Fierberg community. We love this city and work hard to be an advocate and representative of Boulder.” Be sure to add these restaurants as stops on your next road trip or night out on the town, just as the original Michelin guide intended.
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Autumn in Colorado is ushered in by the sound of elk bugling and aspen shuddering gold. Generations before us marked harvest season by preserving the abundance of fruits and vegetables at peak ripeness by canning, freezing, pickling, fermenting and dehydrating before the long winter months. Now, with year-round produce from gems like Natural Grocers, the pastime of preserving has become a hobby. But don’t let that dissuade you learning to preserve your own foods is fun and it’s one of those skills that looks great on your post-apocalyptic resumé.
CANNING The most unforgiving of these processes is canning because you must follow a recipe exactly to get the correct balance of acid and sugar or you can poison yourself (and others) with botulism. Where you can get creative, once you’ve advanced in your canning technique, is to swap in different spices that don’t change the sugar and acidity level. Think of canning like baking: follow the recipe and you’ll get a great result every time. For canning, you’ll need glass mason jars, a large stock pot, a jar lifter and rack, a wide-mouth funnel and canning lids. Fortunately, McGuckins carries all the canning supplies you’ll need. To get started canning, these trusted books will take you through the entire process step by step: Food in Jars by Marisa McClellan; Canning for a New Generation by Liana Krissoff; Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving. A final word on canning: because you seal the jars (making them shelf-stable) by placing them in a boiling water bath, the fruits or veggies in the jars will cook. For berry preserves and pickled beets this isn’t a problem but if you prefer a crisp pickled cucumber over a mushy one turn to pickling and fermentation.
PICKLING & FERMENTING Sauerkraut, pickles, kimchi, yogurt, kombucha, sourdough starter and more pickling and the lacto-fermentation process are forgiving, allowing for more creativity. From shredded cabbage to curried cauliflower to pickled peaches, you can ferment or pickle almost anything. Pickling is the art of preserving food using a solution of either acid (vinegar) or salt (brine). Think of fermentation as a type of pickling where the brine encourages the growth of healthy bacteria (kickstarting
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the process of lacto-fermentation which gives that delicious twang) while killing off the bad bacteria. The key to fermentation is salt but there is a wide range of how much is acceptable without throwing off the lacto-fermentation process. And if your fermentation does go bad, it will smell foul and get mushy it won’t secretly poison you like botulism because you will not want to eat it. All you need to start pickling and fermenting is a jar, and some salt, vinegar and spices. Two great books to get you started on your fermentation journey are Wild Fermentation, and The Art of Fermentation, both by Sandor Ellix Katz. The classic beginner recipe for pickling is fresh cucumbers packed in a jar with vinegar, salt, water and spices. You can also add cauliflower, carrots, beets, fennel, onions, radishes, turnips, grapes, rhubarb, squash the list goes on. Once your fruits and veggies are submerged in their jar, place them in the fridge where they can be enjoyed over the next couple of months. Sauerkraut is the place to begin fermenting. Start by thinly slicing cabbage in a large bowl and massaging it with salt until it starts to release its water (creating its own brine). Once you’ve packed your kraut in a glass jar, submerged under its own brine, cover it with cheesecloth and let it sit in a cool, dark corner until it begins to bubble. Once your creation has reached its ideal fermentation, store it in the fridge (because it’s alive!) and enjoy. Final Tip: Boulder County has the longest farmers market season in Colorado, running from April to November. Some farms even offer “seconds”, discounted boxes of produce that are either too small or imperfect for market sale but perfect for honing your food-preserving skills. Special thanks to Nina Melina Zinsser Booth
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Precarious Bodies 2022 Plaster, paint, pantyhose, fabric, wood, gravity, resistance
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Hand in MEET DENVER ARTIST LAURA SHILL, WHOSE PERFORMANCE AND INSTALLATION ART EXPLORES THE “PRESENCE OF ABSENCE”
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Hands made from silicone attached to ropes and pulleys. Long, pink tentacle-like fabric tubes hung from the ceiling and giant, eight-foot parabolic dishes made of stainless steel, inspired by wartime technology. For artist Laura Shill, art takes many forms. (And sometimes, no form at all other than the ephemeral experience of it.) Based in Denver, Laura works across mediums, creating installations and performances that explore themes of isolation and connection, the self and others and the liminal space in between them all–the “presence of absence,” as she puts it. Many of these creations are props for performance–by herself and collaborators, but also the viewers themselves. Take for example Laura’s 2020 installation at MCA Denver. “At the time, the curator knew that we were going to be in the midst of a really contentious presidential election, but we didn't know that it would coincide with a pandemic,” explains Laura. “When you're isolated, it kind of clouds your view of other people. The thing that you need the most becomes the thing you're afraid of the most, which is other people. But I think the foundation of living in a society is caring about other people, so I wondered: ‘Can we create a situation where we make that possible for people in the museum?’” Laura invited visitors to sit across from each other and answer researcher Arthur Aron’s 36 questions that accelerate intimacy. (You may know them from the New York Times’ Modern Love Column, “The 36 Questions That Lead to Love.”) Then the pandemic arrived. “I was like, oh, what we’re proposing is now deadly. But we still wanted to do it. We felt like it was more important than ever. And so the thing that just came to me after months of experimenting with closing the distance between people in a safe way was to make a sculpture that is two 8-foot, parabolic, stainless-steel discs facing each other with their focal points aligned. Essentially, a listening vessel.”
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Future Self Storage (detail view) 2021 Plaster, paint, clay
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Automating Touch (Stills from future performances) 2023 Cast silicone hands, unicycle, chair, desire, imagination (high speed for slap, low speed for caress)
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With the creation of this vessel, visitors could sit a great distance apart and yet hear a whisper across the room. “That sculpture emerged out of necessity," Laura says. "That concept emerged out of an attempt to address a critical need in our culture, that we don't have an apparatus for. The government's not going to come in and form a task force to make you less lonely. But art can do that and be in all these places where other things don't make sense.” Today, Laura’s work still centers on these themes, like her latest performance at a private barn in Lafayette which called on the silicone hands she’s been casting from her own hands. She explains she’s been using them to make “simple machines” that move or touch the user in different ways. “One of them has eight silicone hands mounted onto a unicycle turned upside down. And when you pedal it and lean into it, you can pedal it really fast and slap yourself with it, or you can slow it down and apply a really tender touch,” she says. “Now these sculptures have kind of turned into gym equipment.” In the barn performance, Laura and her collaborator, John Lake, move through different circuits of this equipment. “The premise is that we just kind of ignore each other so hard while we're
working on ourselves with these different machine sculptures,” she explains. “And it kind of just feels like two people who are trying really, really hard and just doing everything a little bit wrong. But there’s this thing where we'll sync up at times in the choreography. So even though we're living in such a contrary way to our species, which is very social, and so many people are so very isolated, we almost can't help but fall into these natural rhythms. Almost like the way that a school of fish swims in unison or a f lock of birds will murmurate through the sky.” Laura reflects that, tied into all this is a collective grief, which, in isolation, has nowhere to go. “We've been through a lot in these last few years,” she says. “There's been no process to recognize it or any sort of communal practice or ritual that we've performed to deal with it or acknowledge it. That's where my interest is right now; I've been trying to get my practice into a place of more performance, where there's just that little intimacy, with people gathered in rooms together. There's inherent vulnerability built into that.” To view her work and learn more about upcoming events, visit LauraLeeShill.com.
“The thing that you need the most becomes the thing you're afraid of the most, which is other people.”
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It all started with a single ring in 1970. John Atencio recounts how it all began when asked about the beginning of his journey into the world of jewelry making, before his countless collections and numerous store locations. “I was an art student at Colorado State University when I took a free university class in the basement of the student center, just getting people started to make jewelry,” he says. “I fell in love with it. I made a ring and I gave it to my girlfriend… and I never stopped. I've been making jewelry ever since.” 53 years later, John Atencio still commits to designing every piece of jewelry by starting with a freehand pencil and paper drawing before bringing his creations to his life. What sets John Atencio's creations apart is not just their design but also the craftsmanship and quality behind them. He insists on using the finest materials, from ethically sourced gemstones to the purest metals. Each piece undergoes meticulous craftsmanship, ensuring that it meets his exacting standards of excellence. It's this commitment to quality that has garnered the trust and admiration of clients worldwide. One of John Atencio's distinguishing features is his ability to create signature collections that transcend time and trends. He describes that each collection tells a unique story. “It's very much
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like writing a book,” he says. “Each time that I get started on a new collection it's like turning a page and starting a new chapter.” He goes on to describe that every piece and collection has its own unique attributes and way that they highlight the style of the person wearing them. Distinguishing shapes, avant-garde designs and immaculate finishes all play a role in John Atencio’s signature creations but at the forefront of his designs lie his creativity and passion. “There's always pleasure in trying to find something that's different or new and so I find each collection as significant today as I did when I first started,” says John. “I take it pretty seriously, but I don't take it so seriously that I don't have fun and enjoy the process.” John Atencio's legacy is not confined to the jewelry he creates; it extends to the lives he has touched. His jewelry has become synonymous with milestones, from engagements and weddings to anniversaries and personal achievements. When asked about how his creations have had a significant impact on his clients’ lives, he responds humbly. “The reality is I'm constantly reminded how important jewelry is to people's lives,” he says. “I'm honored that I play the piece in that chain. It's one of the things that's kept me inspired and connected to what I do.”
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Beyond his artistic achievements and the lives he’s touched, John Atencio's legacy is also marked by his philanthropic endeavors. He believes in giving back to the communities that have supported his journey. His charitable contributions range from supporting national causes like the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association to local causes supporting children to spearheading initiatives that promote the arts. When asked what advice he can give to those just starting out in the jewelry industry he describes the ebb and flow of his own vast experiences. “Fasten your seatbelts,” he states. “It's difficult but it's a very worthwhile journey. I'm really happy that I'm still doing it after this amount of time.” John Atencio's legacy is a testament to the transformative power of beauty. His endless dedication to craftsmanship, commitment to quality and passion for creativity have set a standard of excellence in the jewelry world. True artistic passion has the power to elevate the human spirit, inspire generations and leave an unforgettable mark. John Atencio's name will always be associated with lasting elegance, artistic inventiveness and the enduring beauty of fine jewelry. JohnAtencio.com
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