Yellow Scene Celebrates 25 Years with a Funk-Filled Fundraiser Gala; Oct 16th, 2025

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LOUISVILLE, CO — October 4, 2025 — Yellow Scene Magazine is celebrating 25 years of independent journalism the best way we know how: with a dance party. The 25th Anniversary Fundraiser Gala will take place October 16 at The Louisville Underground, featuring Boulder’s own high-energy funk/soul band The Pamlico Sound.

Now celebrating 25 years, Yellow Scene remains the last locally owned, independent news outlet—print or digital—serving all of Boulder County. We’re proud supporters of nonprofit peers like KUNC and KGNU, but no other locally owned print news outlets continue to serve the region.

That independence matters. Yellow Scene is one of the rare platforms that does not accept sponsored content. What is sponsored content? Paid articles—but they aren’t tagged as advertising; they appear as actual articles. We choose to write the articles ourselves, thank you (and it won’t be about a car dealer unless they did something beyond fantastic—or, on the other end, less than fantastic).

And yes, we still print. We believe deeply in the power and permanence of the printing press.
Because print is real—you hold it, turn the pages, and when the content is compelling, you stop and read. Studies show we retain more information and place more trust in what we read in print. It lasts longer, it feels more personal, and it’s free of algorithms, AI, and digital noise. People actually prefer reading in print—so long as it’s good content. For us, it’s also a welcome break from the screen, a reminder that journalism is about connection, not clicks.

So when the going gets tough for independent media and you’ve got to do a fundraiser, what else is there to do but throw a party?

At our first Gala in 2023, Denver’s own Los Mochochetes brought the house down. Last year, the fabulous DJ Drake kept the crowd moving. This year, The Pamlico Sound brings the funk.

The Pamlico Sound is known for its “Jive Church” interactive experience, complete with an 11-piece band and four powerhouse vocalists. They’re electric—so we asked them to headline the Gala.

We’ll have glowy things, tattoos, a silent auction, and even a fortune teller. Dress however you want. No stilt-walkers this year—the ceilings are too low. Publisher Shavonne Blades will be rocking a gold disco pantsuit, and the band will bring more than enough energy for everyone.

Tickets are $25 and support the continuation of Yellow Scene’s independent journalism. Become a sustaining supporter and get the printed magazine delivered to your mailbox.

Turns out, keeping journalism alive can be a lot more fun than it sounds.