Boulder is slinging tacos and wrestlers at this festival [22]
Boulder County Fair gets its gait back with a full slate of fun for all kinds of cowboys, cowgirls and cowhands [12]
The annual Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Festival finds dancers above ground on bungee, fabric, hoop, trapeze and more. The showcase, which features performers from near and far, takes place at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, at the Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; $24-$28; thedairy.org.
Primus bassist extraordinaire Les Claypool takes on free-form music during his Les Claypool’s Bastard Jazz tour, featuring Mike Dillon, Stanton Moore and Skerik, and the group plays at 8 p.m. Friday at the Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder; $45; axs.com.
Equal parts purists and innovators, the Blue Canyon Boys band re-imagines roots bluegrass at 6 p.m. Friday at the Gold Hill Inn beer garden, 401 Main St., Gold Hill; $10; goldhillinn.com.
Hanging out in Colorado helped inspire Annie and the Big Bang’s 2021 album “Loveland,” and the band returns to the area for a show at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Trident Cafe and Booksellers, 940 Pearl St., Boulder; tridentcafe.com.
The Colorado Music Festival closes its 2022 season with Gustav Mahler’s Fifth Symphony, filled with musical tragedy, joy and love. The concert is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the
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The Colorado Brazil Fest returns to celebrate Brazilian culture and opens with a free music performance by Bateria Alegria at 6 p.m. Thursday outdoors on the 1300 block of Pearl Street in Boulder. The festival, hosted by Boulder Samba School, continues with dance and music through Aug. 13. Learn the Samba and the Afro-Brazilian dance with free lessons or attend drumming workshops to celebrate the culture. Find out more by visiting coloradobrazilfest.org.
Chautauqua Auditorium, 198 Morning Glory Drive, Boulder; $25-$75; chautauqua.com.
Among the many film offerings during the Mimesis Film Festival, running through Sunday, is “Doggy Love,” about a couple who struggle to maintain a shelter for 250 dogs in gritty Tehran. The one-hour film is part of a program screening at 1 p.m Sunday at the Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; thedairy.org.
Lexi Lorenz rides her horse, Ollie, at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont at last year’s Boulder County Fair This year the fair celebrates 153 years, kicking off with a Longmont parade Saturday Timothy Hurst / File photo
Learn what kind of trouble a high school kid and his pals get into when Longmont Public Media’s Outdoor Cinema presents the ’80s comedy “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” at dusk Saturday outdoors at 457 4th Ave., Longmont; free; downtownlongmont.com.
Kids ages 2 to 5 and their families can enjoy books, songs, rhymes and more during the Saturday Family Storytime at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Louisville Library, 951 Spruce St., Louisville; free; louisvilleco.gov.
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Gena DuBose / Courtesy photo Gena DuBose of SOAR Dance is among the guest performers during this weekend’s Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Festival at the Dairy Arts Center Courtesy photoThe Arts Hub: For two weekends catch the rock musical “American Idiot,” featuring the music of Green Day, where characters try to find meaning amid a post9/11 world; 7:30 p.m. FridaySaturday and Aug. 12-13; and 2:30 p.m. Sunday and Aug. 14; 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette; $16; artshub.org.
Butterfly Effect Theatre Company: The final summer production of “Dorothy’s Dictionary” will roll into the NoBo Arts District, 4949 Broadway, Boulder, at 5:30 p.m. Friday via BETC’s mobile Theatre Truck; free; betc.org.
Centennial State Ballet: The third-annual Garden Party is celebrating the youth company’s outgoing seniors while welcoming in the new crop of seniors by producing an original performance with live music from Crystal Swing Band. The Georgia Boys BBQ food truck will be on site; noon-2:30 p.m. Sunday; Roosevelt Park Pavilion, 700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont; $10; centennialstateballet.org.
Colorado Brazil Fest: The largest festival of its kind in the state celebrates Brazilian music, dance and culture in Boulder and kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Thursday with a free performance from Bateria Alegria, Luciana Da Silva and
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Samba Colorado in front of the Boulder County Courthouse. It runs through Aug. 14 and features free events, workshops and dance lessons, and three ticketed shows; Pearl Street Mall, between 13th and 14th streets, Boulder; thedairy.org/ colorado-brazil-fest.
Aerial Dance Festival: The 24th annual fest returned to Boulder this week after a two-year pandemic hiatus and will host a weekend showcase with renowned artists from Colorado, across the nation and Canada who will perform on bungee, aerial fabric, trapeze, hoop, rope, cyr wheel and more; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; frequentflyers.org.
Jesters Dinner Theatre: Front deRanged Improv Comedy Troupe will be taking audience suggestions to guide comedic scenes in this adult-only comedy show; 7:30 p.m. Friday; 224 Main St., Longmont; $10-$15; jesterstheatre.com.
Junkyard Social Club: The Boulder-based Improv Collaborative will stage comedy skits in a familyfriendly setting at this First Friday event. There will be food from Que Rico Parce Empanadas and drinks from Septembre Winery; 6 p.m. Friday; 2525 Frontier Ave., Unit A, Boulder; free; junkyardsocialclub.org.
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ArtWalk Summer on the Streets: Dozens of artisan vendors, food trucks, live music and booze beverages are on tap from 4-8:15 p.m. Saturday. Blues-soul musician Karen Finch and singer-songwriter Ryan Dart will perform. “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” will screen at dusk in the Longmont Library Pavillion; corner of 4th Avenue and Kimbark Street in Longmont; firehouseart.org.
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art: Chicago-based artist Claire Ashley visits Boulder to kick off her work in BMoCA’s latest exhibit, “Plump, Pucker, Squish.” The reception will include a movement performance inspired by Ashley’s vibrant inflatables that will be on display through Aug. 28;
Boulder Public Library main branch is hosting an opening party from 6-8 p.m. Thursday for “Art Inspired by the Land,” a community exhibit capturing the bounty of Open Space and Mountain Parks; the exhibit opens Friday and runs through Sept. 18; 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder; boulderlibrary.org/exhibits.
The Crowd Collective: Kicking off its new exhibit “Peaks to Petals,” featuring four women artists’ pieces inspired by nature in the West, the gallery will hold an opening reception 6-9 p.m. Friday; exhibit is up through Aug. 20; 4939 N. Broadway #58, Boulder; thecrowdboulder.com.
11 p.m. from the outside, through Oct. 31; 4949 Broadway, Boulder; eastwindow.org.
The Gallery at Bus Stop: Stop by the gallery to view a giant installation-in-progress by artist-in-residence Danielle DeRoberts for the upcoming exhibit “In Bloom…. Beings…Believing” that will run Sept. 2-Oct. 2; 6-9 p.m. Friday; 4895 N. Broadway, Boulder; noboartdistrict.org.
NoBo Art Center: Boulder’s Arts Project 101 members will display current works at its annual summer show with “Waves of Seeing” exhibit; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday and 15 p.m. Aug. 13; 4929 Broadway, #E, Boulder; noboartdistrict.org/nobo-artcenter.
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East Window: Check out exerpts from Leroy F. Moore Jr.’s graphic novel “KRIP HOP: Volume 1” for outdoor viewing at East Window’s new exhibit that opens Monday The black poet and activist is the co-founder of the Emmy-winning Krip Hop Nation, an association of artists with disabilities. Illustrated by Bay Area-based artist Ace Robles, the exhibit that can be viewed daily until
POP! Gallery: Open Studios’ pop-up art and gift gallery nabbed a new spot on 11th Street in Boulder, just south of Fjällräven on the Pearl Street Mall. The part artistowned shop hops to temporary spots, featuring a unique mix of Boulder County artists’ works for sale; 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Tuesday-Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday; popgalleryboulder.com.
Shark’s Ink: Printmaking legend Bud Shark’s studio released a new lithograph from Louisville artist Terry Maker Maker — whose “Because the World is Round” launched in pre-pandemic January 2020 at Longmont Museum (featuring the mammoth “Cowgirl Hat Ball”) — created the color lithograph “Drawn From Dust” at Shark’s Ink
Channeling the her cyclical style, the mesmerizing print is a visual puzzle of soothing colors; 25 prints available; $2,600; sharksink.com
SmithKlein Gallery: Animalloving artist Linda Israel, who says she brings animals’ “souls alive on canvas,” has new works on display through Aug. 31, kicking off the show with a reception 1-4 p.m. Friday; 1116 Pearl St., Boulder; smithklein.com.
15th Street Gallery: Featuring work by Boston artist Nancy Simonds and Denver artist Tony Ortega; open by appointment only; 1708 15th St., Boulder; 303-447-2841; 15thstreetgalleryboulder.com
Ana’s Art Gallery: Art from local, African and Caribbean artists; noon-5 p.m. TuesdaySunday; 1100 Spruce St., Boulder; anasartgallery.com.
Black Lab Sports: “Breakout,” by local painter Will Day, through Aug. 16; 3550 Frontier Ave., suite D, Boulder; willdayart.com
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art: “Grossly Affectionate,” seven artists challenge binaries; “Deep End,” Sofie Ramos uses abandoned objects for stopmotion animations; both on display through Sept. 5; “El movimiento sigue,” outdoor Los Seis de Boulder sculpture by Jasmine Baetz, through Oct. 23; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; 1750 13th St., Boulder; bmoca.org.
BMoCA at Frasier: “Shifts Over Time,” works from Belgin Yucelen, through Oct 9; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. TuesdaySunday; 350 Ponca Place,
Boulder; bmoca.org.
Canyon Theater and Gallery: “Library Inspired,” staff art show inspired by library collections, through Sept. 6; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. MondayThursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday; Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder; boulderlibrary.org/exhibits.
Dairy Arts Center: “Traveling Exhibition,” explores the desire and wonder of travel with pieces by a group of artists, through Sept 17; “Snapshots of Black History Month,” digital illustrations by Marcus Murray, through Sept. 22; “Nested Rhomboids,” woven sculpture by Jodi Stuart; “Outlandish Redux,” works by Natascha Seideneck; 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; 303-440-7826; thedairy.org.
Museum of Boulder: “Racism and Discrimination at the Lafayette Swimming Pool,” the fight for Latinx civil rights in the 1930s, through Aug. 14; “Voces Vivas,” explores county’s Latino heritage, through Feb. 26; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, closed Tuesdays; 2205 Broadway, Boulder; museumofboulder.org.
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Gallery: “Student Art Show,” gallery’s student art on display through August; noon-4 p.m MondayThursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday; 401 S. Public Road, Lafayette; particularsart.com.
R Gallery: “Mountains & Rivers” features art of every medium, through Aug 28; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday-Monday; 2027 Broadway, Boulder; 303-447-2841; rgallery.art.
CU Art Museum: “Lasting Impressions,” the museum’s collection of American prints acquired as early as 1940, through June 2023; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 1085 18th St., Boulder; cuartmuseum.colorado.edu.
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Museum of Natural
History: “Unearthed: Ancient Life in Boulder Valley,” “Frozen in Time” and “Horses in the North American West” in the Anthropology Hall;
“Antarctica: More than Meets the Eye,” “Hungry Birds” and “Ross Sea: The Last Ocean” in BioLounge; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m Sunday; CU Boulder Henderson Building, 15th and Broadway, Boulder; colorado.edu/cumuseum For tips about opportunities, grant information and art news, visit Boulder County
"Drawn From Dust" is a new lithograph by Louisville artist Terry Maker, created at Shark's Ink. The print, a run of 25, is for sale at the Lyons printmaking shop or online.
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Firehouse Art Center: “Palimpsest,” solo exhibit from Clara Nulty examines space between perception and memory, through Sept. 4; noon-5 p.m WednesdaySunday; 667 Fourth Ave.,
Longmont; firehouseart.org
Longmont Museum: “Tipi to Tiny House: Hands-on Homebuilding,” familyfriendly exhibit looks at homes from Colorado’s history, through Jan. 8; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MondaySaturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday; 400 Quail Road, Longmont; longmontmuseum.org
Osmosis Gallery: “A Luminous Life,” new works by Karen Gillis Taylor; “Why Not Niwot?” group show capturing the town, winning piece to be announced in September; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 290 Second Ave., Niwot; osmosisartgallery.com.
Walnut Gallery: Features work from more than 50 artists in a wide range of media; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. WednesdaySunday, and open by appointment; 364 Main St., Longmont; thewalnutgallery.com.
The Spark: Keep vibes positive and pink with “Legally Blonde, the Musical,” a show that follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal. The production kicks off with a 7 p.m. show Friday and a 6 p.m. show Saturday and will run through Aug 14, The Spark, 4847 Pearl St. B4, Boulder; thesparkcreates.org.
All’s Well That Ends Well: Coming-of-age romp set in 1950s France, through Saturday, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, University Theatre, CU, Boulder; $20-$67; cupresents.org
The Book of Will: Contemporary play that pays tribute to the friends who helped publish Shakespeare’s plays after his death, through Saturday, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, CU, Boulder; $22-$81; cupresents.org.
Cinderella: Musical version of the fairy tale about how life somehow requires a handsome, wealthy and powerful man to make a young woman happy, through Sept. 4, Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown; $29-$66; coloradocandlelight.com.
Coriolanus: Shakespeare’s political drama about a soldier, common people and polarizing times, through Sunday, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, University Theatre, CU, Boulder; $19-$64; cupresents.org.
Pretty Woman, The Musical: Broadway tour of the musical based on the popular movie of the same name, through Aug 14, DCPA Broadway, Buell Theatre, 13th and Curtis streets, Denver; $35-$120; denvercenter.org.
Pride and Prejudice: Modern spin on the romantic novel, through Saturday, Firehouse Theater Company, John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Place, Denver; $25; firehousetheatercompany.co m.
Puffs: Not saving the world is
OK, too, in this Harry Potterthemed production, through Sunday, The Spark, 4847 Pearl St. B4, Boulder; thesparkcreates.org.
The Spongebob Musical: The power of optimism shines through in this musical based on the hit cartoon, through Sept 3, BDT Stage, 5501 Arapahoe Road, Boulder; $70-$75 (includes meal); bdtstage.com.
The Three Little Pigs vs. The Apocalypse: It’s 2520 and things are crazy as three pig people escape a mad scientist’s lab and head for a safe haven in the Rocky Mountains, through Sunday, Arts in the Open, Chautauqua Picnic Shelter, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder; $16-$21; chautauqua.com.
The Two Gentlemen of Verona: Two pals find themselves at odds over the same gal, through Sunday, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, CU, Boulder; $22-$81; cupresents.org
The Children: Humorous and timely eco-thriller, Sept. 15Oct. 8, Butterfly Effect Theatre Company, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; betc.org.
Hadestown: Tony Awardwinning musical that tells a contemporary love story, Aug. 30-Sept. 11, DCPA Broadway, Buell Theatre, 13th and Curtis streets, Denver; $35-$125; denvercenter.org.
Into the Woods: Stephen Sondheim’s dark musical that intertwines the plots of Brothers Grimm fairy tales, Sept. 9-Oct. 9, Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; arvadacenter.org.
Newsical The Musical: Longrunning off-Broadway show that spoofs the news, Sept. 7-25, Garner Galleria Theatre, DCPA, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; denvercenter.org.
Theater of the Mind: David Byrne and Mala Gaonkarcreated immersive theater piece world premiere, Aug 31-Dec 18, DCPA, York Street Yards, 3887 Steele St., Denver; theateroftheminddenver.com.
There are a lot of weird creatures lurking in the exhibition “Grossly Affectionate” now at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, and it is hard to tell exactly what they are.
Some are cushy, if not quite cuddly, like the plush animal-like objects Jennifer Pettus makes out of various recycled fabrics and a few unexpected odds and ends, like human hair, napkin rings and faux fur
Some are downright difficult to stomach, like Cristobal Cea’s “The Extended Thing,” an installation that pairs three-dimensional sculptures of internal body organs with digital prints of what appear to be more body
organs — intestines, and things that look like kidneys, hearts and veins.
And some are just plain out of this world, like the installation by the artist who goes by the name Mr. Hanimal, which features three sculptural beings, each with the size and bearing of a small dog, that appear to have thumbs for heads and to use fingers as feet.
Nothing in this show is easy to describe in words or categorize in the usual way we talk about humans, animals and other souls that inhabit physical bodies, and that is the goal of ”Grossly Affectionate.” It wants to challenge us to rethink our perceptions of the living form, refusing to allow easy descriptors like race, gender, flora, fauna, earthling, alien,
“Grossly Affectionate: is on display through Sept. 5 at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St., Boulder; bmoca.org.
The timing is just right, of course. We are living in an age of trans-human awareness, where races mix, genders blur and DNA can be altered. It’s a fabulous moment in history where people and things that did not formerly fit in are finally being recognized and — slowly to some, too-rapidly to others — accepted.
As jarring and unattractive as the exhibit can be, “Grossly Affectionate” recognizes the beauty in all of this, but also the challenges it presents for how we understand and communicate with each See AFFECTIONATE, 8
other. These are confusing times for everybody, and anyone who struggles to avoid using incorrect pronouns or mis-gendering their neighbors or talking tooclumsily about ethnicity, disabilities, medical conditions, sexuality, age or other markers fully understands the situation.
Rather than being confrontational, though, this show offers a place to relax, even to laugh and acknowledge we are all morphing together
And it succeeds because the work is fully committed. The images and creatures the seven artists present have an irresistible sincerity to them, a realness that begs you to consider their essence and to appreciate it, no matter how difficult they can be to figure out.
Pettus’ three-dimensional objects are good examples. As you first encounter them they come off like the kind of squishy things you want to touch and hold — satiny,
quilted cushions or playthings that belong in domestic settings.
But Pettus, who uses mostly recycled textiles that she finds at garage sales, gives them their own individual agency, and quirkiness, and moves them firmly out of the typical comfort zones. She uses pretty colors and patterns but mixes them in awkward ways. She gives them humanoid or doll-like forms, but holds back on symmetry so it can be difficult to put the picture together. They seem to have one arm or leg, and awkward lumps and head shapes, and clawed feet. The titles she gives them confuse their biographies even more. One is called “Flotsam,” another is “Pussyfooted.”
Artist Kate Casanova indulges in similar contrasts, though she seems to specialize in mixing different densities of materials. She combines hard and soft things, solids and fluids, stiff plastic and pliable mesh.
Her piece “No-show Blister Breath” evokes a monster from a low-budget sci-if movie with plastic, blister-pack bubbles all over its surface that make it look like it has multiple eyes. She sets it up on two concrete blocks that stand in as legs.
The contrasts in her work serve as metaphors for the contrasts in all beings, especially humans. Made of skin, bone, blood and organs, are we hard or soft, wet or dry, delicate or durable? Or, as this show posits, grotesque or lovable?
Like Pettus’ offerings, Casanova’s works are not hideous, just unique and they ask us to recognize the uniqueness of all beings
The other artists have their own ways of expressing this idea. Estevan Ruiz’ “Cicatriz” is a collage of 18 closeup, black-and-white photographs of those round scars many people have from inoculations meant to prevent smallpox. They can be hideous, yet we know these crater-like marks save lives. Each has its own shape, but See AFFECTIONATE, 9
they document a common frailty and ability to persevere that cuts across social categories.
The same goes for Cea’s disembodied organs, and another piece, by Sam Grabowska, which resembles oversized and exposed ribs. The works come off as raw, but there is something honest about them. We hide these things because they repulse us, but better to see them and to understand that this is the stuff we are made of, and to use them to highlight the fact that these internal elements supersede notions of gender, race and even species.
Pamela Meadows, who curated the show, was wise to balance that seriousness with some more whimsical work, including Daisy May Collingridge’s series of photos featuring people wearing quirky, pillowy costumes that confuse the inside of our
bodies with the outside. Her fleshy clothes look like anatomical drawings come to life, and it is impossible to
discern if the people wearing them are male or female, old or young. They simply ask us to consider how bodies move
and relate to each other.
And then there are those quadri-pedal thumbs — Mr. Hanimal’s walking hands, which are rendered in yellow, blue and pink. They are the ultimate “Grossly Affectionate” objects, a little creepy, for sure, but in an odd way, relatable and very human. As humans, we learned to walk together on
our evolutionary journey to the top of the food chain and those opposable digits are the things that set us apart from almost every other living thing on the planet
In a sense, they are our essence, more than any label or category we might assign ourselves or each other. We are just thumbs, weird, lurking thumbs.
Daniel Tseng / Special to The Denver Post Jennifer Pettus’ “F Spot” is made from velour, faux fur, human hair and other materials.
ByJosieFischels
The Denver Post
The familiar faces — and voices — of the animated sitcom “South Park” are heading home to Colorado for a two-day concert.
The Comedy Central staple is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a concert at Red Rocks on Tuesday and Wednesday. With both shows featuring “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, fans can expect to hear some iconic songs from See 25, 11
the show played live and in person by bands Primus and Ween, including, of course, the show’s main theme.
Originally a one-day-only event, the concert announced a second date last month due to popular demand. The show will be filmed on Wednesday and then aired on Comedy Central on Aug. 13, the anniversary date of “South Park’s” 1997 premiere. It will be streamable on Paramount+ the following day.
Fans can indulge in the fun outside the venue before the show even starts at the “South Park” tailgate at Red Rocks Trading Post, which will feature games and a cosplay contest
A traveling exhibit featuring South Park memorabilia and concept art will also pop up in two Colorado locations as it heads across the country, starting in New York City. “South Park: The 25th Anniversary Experience” will stay at Red Rocks Trading Post on Tuesday and Wednesday, and then stop at McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee St., Denver, on Aug. 12-13. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days.
The free exhibit resembles
the real-life South Park storage unit at South Park Studios in New York, and is filled with storyboards, art and even unaired scripts —
some of which have been in storage since the very beginning.
Since its premiere, “South Park” has aired more than
300 episodes and earned five Emmy awards. Creators Parker and Stone met while studying film at the University of Colorado Boulder. The show is set in a fictional town in central Colorado that exists somewhere in the state’s real-life South Park basin in the Rocky Mountains
“We’re so excited to go home and play at Red Rocks, a place that’s been known for hosting the most legendary artists and musicians. Until now,” the pair said in a press release.
Comedy Central has extended “South Park’s” run through 2027, through the show’s 30th season
Carnival rides, Dole Whip and popsicles are synonymous with summer. Add in a visit to a local county fair and mark that summer as complete
On Thursday, the Boulder County Fair returns to Longmont to the Boulder County Fairgrounds and is hauling in a diverse selection of refreshing treats, rides or the whole family, unique activities, furry friends and more. The fair will run through Aug. 14.
“I am most looking forward to having the public back at the fair,”
Saturday
•10 a.m. Boulder County Fair Livestock and Rodeo Parade kicks off Colorado’s oldest fair It starts at Roosevelt Park and trots down Main Street in Longmont. The parade, a tradition since 1869, will feature floats, bands, tractors, furry farm friends and more.
Thursday
Kids’ day
•8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Fishing with park rangers
•9 a.m. 4-H and FFA sheep show
•10 and 11:15 a.m. Jeff & Paige concerts
•10 a.m.-4 p.m. Petting zoo
•1 p.m. Youth farm and garden judging
•Noon-11 p.m. Carnival
•5 p.m. 4-H and FFA dairy cattle show
Friday, Aug. 12
Multicultural day
•9 a.m. 4-H and FFA market goat show
•10 a.m.-4 p.m. Petting zoo
•Noon-11 p.m. Carnival
•2 p.m. 4-H and FFA beef show
•4 p.m. Pee Wee sheep showmanship
•5 p.m.-10 p.m. Music and dance performances
Saturday, Aug. 13
Entertainers’ day
•8 a.m. 4-H and FFA small animal round robin
•10 a.m.-4 p.m. Petting zoo
•noon-11 p.m. Carnival
•2 p.m. 4-H and FFA large animal round robin
•5 p.m.-10 p.m. Music performances
Sunday, Aug. 14
Junior livestock sale day
•9 a.m. Cowboy Church
•10 a.m.-4 p.m. Petting zoo
•Noon-10 p.m. Carnival
•2 p.m. Junior livestock sale, where fair-goers can get locally raised beef pork, lamb and goat from the farm to the freezer
•4-9 p.m. Music performances
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said Melanie Bohren, Boulder County Fair’s board president. “I think everyone is excited to walk around among the animals, go on a carnival ride and eat some fair food.”
This year, attendees can expect to see everything from fluffy sheep to robust swine. Part of the Boulder County Fair’s mission has always been to provide a resource to the community of both rural and urban heritage, while showcasing 4-H and Future Farmers of America.
“Our youth exhibitors play a vital role in educating the public
about animal care and husbandry, our heritage of agriculture and stewardship of the land when they bring their sheep or pig that they raised to the fair,” Bohren said, “or are able to talk to the public about how to milk a goat or what they grew in their garden to exhibit at the fair.”
On Aug. 12 folks can attend a 4-H market goat show, on Aug. 13 there will be a poultry sale and on Aug. 14, at 2 p.m., the junior livestock market sale will be held
“The fair brings our community together to socialize, celebrate our
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•She is raising donkeys, sheep, a Quarter Horse, chickens a cat and dogs
•Has been a member and judge for both 4-H and FFA
•Took animal science and agribusiness courses while in high schoo in the Saint Vrain Valley School District
Ava Wright, Lady In Waiting
•A junior n high school in Erie, she is raising a Quarter Horse
•This is her third year competing in barrel racing in the Colorado Junior Rodeo Association
•She has shown horses, chickens and lambs in 4-H and is a part of the All In Stride 4H Club
The Janicki-Knutson Family
•Anne and Kent Janicki-Knutson have lived in Boulder County for 34 years and have three children, Mark, Caitlin and Jenna (who has been involved in the 4-H Dog Club for decades).
shared agricultural heritage and invites people from all corners of Boulder County and beyond,” Bohren said.
While parking and general entrance admission is free to the fair, there is a charge for rides. Folks can choose to buy tickets to individual rides that run between $4-8, or they can spring for a wristband that allows unlimited rides for $20-$35
Sunday, August 14th , 10 a.m.
“I’m not much of a carnival rides person, but I love the view of the Ferris wheel as it frames the Front Range on one side and the fairgrounds on the other,” Bohren said. “There will be rides for everyone, from the fast and spinning to smaller rides for younger folks.”
The fair also offers a crosssection of free live entertainment for all ages.
Jeff and Paige — the husband-and-wife duo dedicated to getting kids excited about science, nature and more through song — will perform two different shows on Thursday, at 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
“We tailor every set that we do to the audience and location,” said Paige Doughty. “The County Fair audience can expect lots of chances for participation, some songs about local food and agriculture, an exploration of what it means to live in a headwater state and lots of fun and laughs.”
From performances at Chautauqua to the Boulder Creek Festival, Jeff and Paige continue to gain fans of all ages that can’t get enough of the two’s playful presence.
“Jeff and I may teach about things that seem serious and complex but we use music, theater and costumes to keep the learning in a joyful and accessible place for 2 year olds to 100 year olds,” Doughty said.
Doughty has always been a creative soul who reveled in stories as a kid.
“On a family vacation, I was the one curled up with a book, refusing to come to
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dinner until my chapter was done,” Doughty said. “My love of imaginative exploration and fantasy also drew me to nature. One of my favorite reading spots as a middle schooler was a perch in an apple tree in our backyard.”
For Doughty, visiting the fair offers a chance to embrace the art of animal husbandry and marvel at the many creatures on display
“I love the community element of a county fair and the way that us city folk — for lack of a better description — get an experience of rural life,” Doughty said. “Whenever I’m at the fair and I see the kids there, I wish I had had a chance to join 4-H when I was young. I rode horses and loved the horse camp I attended as a child where I learned to groom and clean the horses’ hooves and hair, but never got a chance to have a longer-term connection with large animals and farm animals.”
Silver And Smoke — a Denver-based rock band— will perform as the closing act on Aug. 14.
“We’re so excited to play the Boulder County Fair,” said Ty Bray, lead singer and guitarist for Silver And Smoke. “Believe it or not, we have only played in Boulder one other time and that was the Boulder Taco Festival — which we are playing again
on Aug. 6.”
Silver And Smoke stays busy with gigs at Denver venues, like Bluebird Theater, and also tours nationally
“We are just excited to play
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an outdoor show for a warm and friendly crowd in a new environment,” Bray said. “Even though it takes so long to pack and unpack our gear, we’re hoping to take a walk around the fair and see everything before we hit the stage.”
As far as what attendees of the band’s show can expect, a mix of music genres is
always on the table.
“Every song you listen to of ours is going to sound fairly different than the last,” Bray said. “And that is definitely a product of four people having four diverse tastes and backgrounds of music. At any point you could ask one of us what we’re listening to and you could hear the answers range from NOFX to Charles Mingus, Led Zeppelin to Alabama Shakes, The Raconteurs to Michelle Branch, Eagles of Death Metal to Thelonious Monk Pretty eclectic mix if that tells you anything about the four of us.”
From punk to Western country rock, Bray and crew like to keep the genres varied.
“If you’ve never seen a Silver and Smoke show before, you are in for a high-energy, good ol’ fashioned rock ‘n’ roll show,” Bray said.
While Silver And Smoke will close out the fair with a headlining set at 7 p.m., earlier risers can attended the fair’s Cowboy Church at 10 a.m. Aug. 14 which will feature a performance by bluegrass band The Weld County Ramblers.
“There will be live music on the Fair Garden Stage, a kid’s corral and petting zoo, livestock competitions and 4-H exhibits on display,” Bohren said. “There truly is something for everyone.”
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Due to the pandemic, Boulder County Fair was immensely scaled down the past two years, offering rare in-person events and very limited events for local 4-H and Future Farmers of America members.
With coronavirus restrictions loosened, this year marks the return of many missed elements.
“This fair couldn’t happen
without the dedication of the Fair Board, the CSU Extension staff and all of the volunteers who give their time to put on a county fair every summer,” Bohren said. “It truly is the passion of those who grew up attending and competing at their local fair, as well as community members who recognize the importance of bringing community together in a way that
benefits all.”
While the actual fair starts Thursday, there are plenty of pre-exhibitor events happening this week and next, including a kickoff parade in Downtown Longmont Satur-
day.
There will also be Creative Living Projects where youth will showcase quilts, farm and garden items as well as a 4-H Product Sale where patrons can purchase win-
ning projects submitted by 4-H youth. Throughout the week, fair-goers can attend chicken, horse, pig, goat, cavy, dog and rabbit shows. To learn more, visit bouldercountyfair.org
Lucy Lane, 10, of Erie, gives her pig Pip a bath before showing her at the Boulder County Fair in 2019.
Nearly 15 years ago a kid from Kersey came face-toface with the inspiration that caused a fire in his belly and a passion in his heart.
Standing alongside hundreds of other country music fans, a young Johnny Day stood in the Greeley Stampede Arena as a then up-andcoming Brad Paisley took the stage and wowed the crowd with his guitar playing and singing.
“I had never seen anything like it in my life. He was sitting up there ripping it up, singing and playing,” Day said. “I was hell-bent on getting me a telecaster like Brad Paisley’s and getting the same amp he had.”
Day, 28, initially became interested in playing guitar when he was 12.
“A good friend of mine, his older brother played guitar and I had expressed interest in it and told my mom about it,” Day explained. “And she actually went out and bought me a guitar for Christmas that year.”
Day’s mom also helped get the youngster into a band lead by a former co-worker at King Soopers
“He was an old man when I met him and he kind of taught me the ropes of how to play live. It was just a cover band and I started gigging at 13,” he said. “I played my first show right as I was going to turn 13, so I was super young. They were seasoned musicians and they allowed me to come and play with them.”
While Paisley, Keith Urban, Brent Mason and Shania Twain inspired Day to pursue a career in country music, the musician is a fan of all different genres of music.
“I just love making music. I’m a music junkie; I’m the definition of it,” Day said. “I can listen to orchestra music, jazz music, country music, pop music — I love it all.”
As we all know, the music industry is a hard nut to crack and many artists work a full time job to help pay the bills while pursuing their music career. Day was no different.
Day took a job with Extraction Oil and Gas, now Civitas Resources, in Windsor where he worked in the oilfields during the week and flew to Nashville every other weekend to work on his music.
“I got A-list preferred on Southwest,” Day said, laughing. “I just left the oil field in May I had been in the oil fields for about eight years at that point.”
As Paisley now enjoys the fruits of his success that have garnered him numerous awards and accolades,
Day is working toward creating his own path in the country music world.
While Paisley returned to the 100th Greeley Stampede in June, Day was busy in Nashville working on his first album and releasing singles.
Day released two singles, “Wild” and “Left Hand Heavy,” and is working on his third, “Every Beer Every Bar,” written by singer/songwriter Zack Dyer. Dyer penned the lyrics for Tim McGraw’s “If I Was a Cowboy,” released in Aug. 2020.
“Every Beer Every Bar” is a classic country love-gonewrong song about trying to find relief from the heartache in the bottom of a beer glass.
“It’s a beautiful picture of when I was in my early 20s trying to figure out how to deal with a broken heart and lonely situations,” Day said.
“I think it’s a very relatable subject that happens to a lot of people. It sheds light on
that whole time of life when you’re just figuring stuff out and how to deal with emotions
“Sometimes you just need to crack open a cold one and enjoy yourself a little bit and get into the moment.”
Day worked with The 720 with Jarrod Ingram and Blake Hubbard to produce the album as well as with BJ Hill of Warner Chappell.
As with many things, the pandemic threw a wrench into the album’s production and release.
“That was a tough situation. I had actually recorded a full-length album with some legendary musicians in a legendary studio right before COVID hit,” Day said. “It really put the breaks on all of that because you couldn’t get out and play your music or promote it.”
While he wasn’t able to perform in person, the pandemic forced Day to up his social media game.
“It introduced a new channel on how to get music out to the world. So Instagram and Tiktok really became the way to actually make it in this business,” he said.
“Which is pretty crazy because it never was like that. It was a big deal before COVID to have social media numbers, but after COVID, it’s everything. It’s all the labels look at. Having those social media numbers up is a big deal.”
COVID also put the kibosh on Day’s chance to perform in front of local folks at the Greeley Stampede as the opening act for Brett Young in 2020.
“COVID cancelled that show. That’s like one of my big goals, I grew up there my whole life and went to the Greeley Stampede,” Day said. “I’ll get there, I’m going to play it for sure. But that was a heartbreaker.”
Day has performed numerous shows in venues across the U.S including the Bluebird Café and Key West Songwriters Festival as well as at the Rocky Mountain Country Music Awards in Greeley where he was nominated for New Country Artist and Performer of the Year
“I came to Nashville and I’m doing this whole thing now because I want to put out songs that are real and are about real people,” Day said. “That’s always been my goal. Just do great songs that really speak to people and give you that inspiration and that people can listen to long after I am gone.”
When not recording or performing, Day enjoys spending time with his wife and their youngster.
For more information, on Johnny Day, his music and upcoming performances, go to johnnydayofficial.com.
Devery Jacobs was thrilled as she filmed the pilot for FX’s “Reservation Dogs” two years ago. The coming-of-age story about a group of mischievous teens on a Native American reservation in rural Oklahoma reflected her own experience, and she felt personally invested in the project.
Jacobs also feared that the show would never see the light of day
The actress/writer for years had confronted resistance in Hollywood to telling
stories of Indigenous people, particularly stories that extended beyond the industry’s long-standing stereotypes central to the Western genre She was concerned that “Reservation Dogs” might meet the same fate.
“We didn’t know if FX was going to pick it up, and that this might be the one and only time we had to tell this story,” Jacobs recalled. “It was a love letter to the reservations we all grew up on. We were putting our hearts and souls into it. It was such a cathartic experience. We did it for ourselves. We thought, ‘If we never get to tell this story again, we will have laid it all out on the table.’“
Her worries soon dissipated. FX did pick up the series, which quickly became one of the freshman darlings of last year, charming critics and viewers with its offbeat humor and eccentric characters while putting an authentic and affectionate spotlight on a universe that has rarely been featured in mainstream film and TV. (Both L.A. Times TV critics Lorraine Ali and Robert Lloyd selected “Reservation Dogs” as one of the best TV series of 2021.)
Season 2 of “Reservation Dogs” launched Aug. 3 on Hulu with several major hon-
ors in hand, including a Peabody Award and two Independent Spirit Awards. The show is shot entirely in the Muscogee Nation and has an all-Indigenous writing and directing staff.
“This has been such a surreal experience,” said D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, who plays Bear Smallhill, the unofficial leader of the Dogs. “I never thought I would be on a project I’m this proud of. I was anxious about what the perception of the show would be. I knew it was good, one of a kind. And I knew it was funny. We’re funny people, cracking jokes during hard times. It may seem inappropriate, but that is how we deal with trauma and pain.”
“Reservation Dogs” is at the center of an elevated Native American presence on screen in the past few years, with characters and plots that are worlds away from Hollywood’s longtime Western formula of warring “cowboys and Indians.”
AMC’s “Dark Winds,” Peacock’s “Rutherford Falls” and Paramount Network’s “Yellowstone” all have central and topical storylines related to Native Americans.
“Reservation Dogs” co-star Wes Studi (“Dances With Wolves”) stars in the new See DOGS, 21
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theatrical release “A Love Song.” And several more projects spotlighting Indigenous characters and themes are on the horizon.
Jacobs referenced Hollywood’s past treatment of Indigenous people last year when the show received the Independent Spirit Award for best new scripted series. She paid special tribute to Native American artists who she said had paved the way for “Reservation Dogs.”
“To all of those who came before us playing antagonists in Western movies and mythic, stoic and savage Indians, to Native creators who had to break down tropes in this industry, we are here accepting this award because of you,” she said in her acceptance speech. “We are walking on the same path you walked for us and carved out for us. We hope this marks a new beginning.”
A few hours before hitting the red carpet for a premiere event at Tulsa’s River Spirit Casino Resort, executive producer Sterlin Harjo reflected on the show’s success and its significance.
“Part of it is hard to comprehend, and part of it is about being happy and living in the moment,” said Harjo, who created the series with Oscar winner Taika Waititi (“Jojo Rabbit”). “It’s exciting, but I take it all in stride. The big reward for me is having this show and being able to tell this story. I knew that if I had the support to really find the right way to present Native humor and a good Native story and fill it with drama and magic, I could create something that resonated.”
On the dramedy, the Dogs — Bear, Elora Danan (Jacobs), Willie Jack (Paulina Alexis) and Cheese (Lane Factor) engage in petty crimes and other schemes to fund their planned exit from the reservation to more seductive opportunities in California
Motivating their mission is their ongoing grief over the death of their comrade Daniel, who took his own life one
year before the series’ action begins. In addition to their interactions with several colorful adults around the reservation, the Dogs also are battling a rival group — known as the NDN Mafia — who gunned them down in a paintball drive-by shooting.
When the second season opens, the Dogs are splintered — Elora Danan has embarked for California after making an uneasy truce with NDN leader Jackie (Elva Guerra), while the others continue to try to make the best of it on the reservation.
“The first season has the Dogs dealing with losing Daniel, while the second season shows them working on their relationship with each other,” said Harjo.
Asked what he felt audiences were responding to in the series, Harjo said different viewers were drawn by different elements.
“For non-Native people, it’s immersive,” he said. “It puts you into a world that you never knew existed. That’s good storytelling. And for Native people, they’re seeing themselves for the first time. It’s a truthful depiction. There have been so many false depictions of ourselves.”
The humor and the chemistry of the cast are also attracting audiences. Most of the actors had never met before the project began, but they still felt a connection with one another.
“We all liked each other right off the bat,” said WoonA-Tai. “When we were all in L.A. for the final callbacks, it didn’t even feel like we were competing with each other. Plus, you throw 10 Indigenous teens in a room together and we’re all going to tell jokes and talk s—.”
The success of “Reservation Dogs” makes Harjo optimistic about the future of Indigenous people in Hollywood.
“This culture is literally the longest culture to be on this land, so there are so many stories,” he said. “This show has opened everyone’s mind. If you let Native people tell their stories, there’s no end to where they can go.”
IT’S SOUTH PARK’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY IFS IS JOINING IN THE CELEBRATION WITH SCREENINGS OF THREE SOUTH PARK-ADJACENT MOVIES
SUNDAY AFTERNOON AUGUST 7TH, 2:00 PM
WITH ACTOR/PRODUCER JASON MCHUGH, ACTOR DIAN BACHAR AND CAST AND CREW MEMBERS ROBERTMURATORE,JON HEGEL ANDYKEMLER, TODDYWALTERS, Q&A AFTERWARDS
AFTER THE Q&A, STICK AROUND FOR
SUNDAY AFTERNOON AUGUST 7TH, 4:00 PM
THEN ON MONDAYNIGHT,AUGUST 8TH, 7:00 PM COME SEE THE PREMIERE OF THE NEWLYREMASTERED
WITH ACUSTOM VIDEO INTRO BY DIRECTOR LES CLAYPOOL AND ENCORE APPEARANCES BY JASON MCHUGH AND DIAN BACHAR
Jason was the producer for and an actor in ELECTRIC APRICOT, co-producer with Matt Stone and Fran Kuzui on ORGAZMO and coproduced CANNIBAL along with several others, as well as Exec Producer for dozens of CANNIBAL theatrical productions. Dian appeared in all three films, CANNIBAL, ORGAZMO and ELECTRIC APRICOT.Jason and Dian have offered to sign any items that IFS patrons might bring to the screenings (posters, photos, DVD boxes, etc) and Jason is bringing copies of his book to sell: Shpadoinkle; The Making of Cannibal!
For more info: www.internationalfilmseries.com
IFS screens in Muenzinger Auditorium (400 seats) on the CU Boulder campus just West of the Folsom football stadium
ByKaleneMcCort Staff Writer
Tacos are arguably one of the world’s perfect foods Hand-held, never short on variety and ideal for vegans, pescatarians and carnivores, the delightful fare always hits the spot.
Whether topped with cilantro, doused with hot sauce or sprinkled with crumbles of queso fresco, this Mexican
meal rarely disappoints.
Those who love the food item can celebrate it in full fashion at the Boulder Taco Fest on Saturday, from noon-7 p.m. Held at both sides of Boulder Creek, at the Boulder Civic Area and Boulder Library, the event promises live music, lucha libre wrestling, libations and, of course, delicious varieties from over 15 taco vendors.
“The festival is a really fun
mix of all the things that make for a great day — food, friends, beer, entertainment and a great place to hang
out,” said Josh Kravetz, the event’s producer and president of events company Adventure Fit. “I think it has sold out for the past couple years because everybody loves tacos. It’s truly a fun time for all, and attendees come back every year with more friends.”
Initially launched in 2017 and held at Sanitas Brewing, the first Boulder Taco Fest was started by Bradford McDevitt, owner of McDevitt Taco Supply. At the time he was the sole vendor, but pulled out all the culinary stops.
“I created five different stations and made 40 different types of tacos,” McDevitt said. “All of this when we were building our restaurant in Boulder. After two years, I passed the torch off to Josh with Adventure Fit. He now
runs it and has grown it to 5,000 people.”
McDevitt, who has vended at festivals from Tennessee’s Bonnaroo to California’s Coachella, will once again be serving up tasty eats at this year’s Boulder Taco Fest.
“I learned a while ago that I can sling mad tacos at festivals, but I have no interest in running one,” McDevitt said.” I am looking forward to the amount of people the most this year There is nothing quite like slinging 5,000 tacos at one event.”
McDevitt stays busy with his restaurant in Boulder, a permanent on-site food truck at Sanitas Brewing and a traveling cart. In June, he opened up a second brickand-mortar location in Denver’s River North Art District. On the eighth floor of See TACOS, 23
the V b Hotel, the new eatery provides stunning rooftop views and delicious happy-hour specials.
“When I first started the taco stand it was just something to keep me busy on the weekends,” McDevitt said “After a couple of months, I had to quit my management position at the Mountain Sun. I asked my brother Clayton (McDevitt) to move out to Boulder right before I started the cart to help me run it.”
The brand’s evolution and popularity is something McDevitt could never have predicted.
While McDevitt Taco Supply continues to evolve and expand, the top quality of the cuisine remains an unwavering staple. Attendees of Boulder Taco Fest can expect more unique flavor-filled creations from McDevitt.
“As always, McDevitt Taco Supply will be bringing the best of the best,” McDevitt said. “The festival-goers can look forward to the Nashville Hot Chicken Taco topped with bacon collard greens and dill pickle chips. I am still playing with the veggie option, rest assured it will be heady AF.”
While last year’s festival was held at Foothills Community Park, this year’s festivities will take place close to a beloved Boulder landmark, and even more food will be part of the mix
“I’m really excited for the new venue on Boulder Creek,” Kravetz said. “It’ll be so nice to cool off in the creek, while listening to live music and eating tacos. We also have a lot more taco vendors, so there will be so many different kinds of tacos to try. We will have a variety ranging from very authentic tacos to creative tacos, like ahi tuna. Almost all vendors will have a veggie taco and many will have gluten-free tacos, so that we can offer options for all diets.”
A day of taco feasting is only complemented by an incredible soundtrack to elevate the vibe.
“We are most looking forward to playing in Boulder at a festival where Mexican cuisine, culture and music is embraced,” said Shawn Camden, musician and manager of his band Los Cheesies. “Many of us have lived in Boulder most of our lives — including half of our band members, who are all from Mexico. They grew up working in this town and contributing to this community and now get to share their amazing musical skills with the Boulder community.”
Camden is enthused to take the stage along with other acts Green Buddha, Silver and Smoke and Jane and Matthews.
“We actually just played on one of the main stages at the Denver Taco Fest in May, but this is the first time we’re playing at the Boulder Taco Fest,” Camden said.
Camden said. “It’s my favorite go-to food. I get tired of pizza, but tacos? Never. Our favorite local taco joint in Boulder is Sancho’s and La Choza. Me, Carmelo (Lopez), Homarcillo (Garcia) and Juan Carlos (Garcia) especially love their al pastor tacos.”
Tacos aren’t the only items that can be savored on Saturday.
“Kids love their sugar, and we have huge pinatas that are always a hit,” Kravetz said. “Initially, we offered some adult prizes, like cards for a free beer. However, there are so many kids that want that candy. This year, the pinatas will be filled with sweets and will be just be for kids. We’ve always offered free kids’ wristbands — with the purchase of an adult wristband — so the pinatas and inflatable obstacle courses are free.”
Adults can enjoy beers from breweries throughout the country and also sips from Suerte Tequila and refreshing Tia Linda’s Margaritas.
Lucha libre wrestling will be even more comical with
commentary from local comedians.
The event is free and open to the public, however wristbands must be purchased for food and drinks.
A $30 general admission wristband includes live music, four tickets for tacos, beer or margaritas and comedic lucha libre shows.
A $60 VIP wristband includes 10 tickets for tacos, beer or margaritas, access to the VIP lounge at the festival that will feature free tequila tastings, lucha libre shows and more.
Those looking to avoid lines can pick up wristbands and tickets on Friday at Hazel’s Beverage World in Boulder.
“My favorite thing about the festival is all of the happy people enjoying the day,” Kravetz said. “These days — more than ever — we all need to cherish the moments of pure fun with our friends and families. Boulder Taco Fest will surely create some memories of great tacos, unique entertainment and a perfect Colorado day.”
To learn more, visit bouldertacofest.com.
Los Cheesies is known for playful sets that are, well, fairly cheesy at times — yet impressive musicianship shines through.
“Attendees can expect a super-fun, high-energy party with a fusion of upbeat original Latin and American ska, rock, rap, reggae in both English and Spanish and music that is virtually impossible not to dance to,” Camden said. “They can expect an exceptional three-piece horn section of two who are brothers born in Zacatecas, Mexico, where most Mexicans in Boulder are from.”
When not performing, Camden — founder of Sancho’s Mexican Restaurant in Gunbarrel — and his bandmates will be savoring the many tasty bites of the day.
“Personally, I am a huge fanatic of tacos and salsas,”
JOANNE
Thursday, August 11th at 6:30pm
Told with affection and spiced with humor, Walking Him Home is Joanne Tubbs Kelly’s tale of coming to terms with her kind, funny husband’s illness; of learning to navigate caregiving and the pitfalls of our medical system; and of choosing to help Alan in his quest to die with dignity
Tickets: $5, purchaseat KellyBBS.eventbrite.com
GIOVANNI RUSCITTI
Tuesday, August 23rd at 6:30pm
In 1943, the Nazis invaded Cansano Italy, forcing Giovanni Ruscitti’s family to spend the next few months living in the mountains of Abruzzo In Cobblestones, Conversations, and Corks, Ruscitti visits Cansano for the first time, reliving his family’s struggles during World War II Tickets: $5, purchaseat RuscittiBBS.eventbrite.com
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