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The Hot Issue

Call Off the Dogs

You know you’re at a Boulder County dog park, when the dog humping your dog is wearing a hunter green organic wool sweater on a 60-degree spring day. His owner barely blushes. “Stewart!” she yells, startlingly herself with her own volume. “Stewart! Get over here.” Stewart gets one more sturdy thrust in and trots over to his human guardian. She leans low, sticks out her pointer finger and gives him a quiet lecture. Stewart looks up at her earnestly, eyes big and apologetic

Features

Oh, the Races You’ll Row

Kineticists build and race vehicles driven by man-power over land and water, giving their crafts a theme which corresponds with their costumes and their dance number.

Denver’s Dance Ritual Leader

Ahva Lenay hosts ritual dance at the Rhythm Sanctuary in Wheat Ridge. It’s called ecstatic dancing—a blend of spirituality, healing arts and social connection.

Bingo was Her Name-O

Drag queen Mona Lott brings bingo to Boulder County and the North Metro area.

It Takes a Pillage to Rev a Crowd

Michael Hernandez of Longmont, alias Michael J. Machine Gun, is the announcer for the minor league of professional wrestling in Denver. And it was the church that got him there.

New Breweries

YS writers check out four new breweries. So, pull up a bar stool.

Fashion: Emerald City

When a color is named The Pantone Color of the Year, as emerald was for 2013, it’s expected that there will be resonance within fashion and design industries.

Call Off the Dogs

You know you’re at a Boulder County dog park, when the dog humping your dog is wearing a hunter green organic wool sweater on a 60-degree spring day.

The Scoop on Ice Cream

Fumes of sweet vanilla waft out of Sweet Cow's entrance as though Strawberry Shortcake showers here.

Mountain Meccas and Adventure Escapes

Find Colorado’s adventure escapes and mountain meccas by journeying through our staycation guide. We recommend taking the scenic route.

Outdoors

Manly Pedi

Gyms are wonderful places for large men who regret they missed out on the Inquisition. I never know the names of the machines in there—I assume they’re called “the rack” and “the screw.” You pay large men to yell at you; or, for free, these large men will lift heavy things while you struggle to do one pull-up. They will watch and feel silently superior. Driving in my car to the gym

Cuisine

Challenging Elements: Habanero

Chef Patrick Halloran of Bacaro Venetian Taverna cooks up some salmon...with habanero chili.

Haute Pockets

Our food columnist Lacy Boggs tests genuine Argentinian empanadas at Boulder's Rincon Argentino.

The Spiciest Spots Around

Recommendations for riding the capsaicin high in Boulder County.

Cheat sheet

Lafayette’s Fluoride Frenzy

The battleground for stopping water fluoridation in Lafayette has been and is continuing to be fought in their city council. Here are some pros and cons.

Notables

Al Wilson

Taylor Swift had just traded in her learners permit for a license when her debut single introduced non-country fans to Tim McGraw. Her song by that name propelled the singer/songwriter to the momentum characterized by her career, which is documented on the walls of what Al Wilson calls his “man cave.” Large albums mounted in glass frames look onto the drum sets that crowd the basement studio