Summer Reading Programs

The Structural Barriers Facing Disabled Coloradans

This piece is part of Yellow Scene Magazine’s Opinion section. The views expressed here are those of the author and do not represent a reported news position. At Yellow Scene, opinion pieces speak freely, challenge assumptions, and say the quiet parts out loud. As a person with a disability, my personal experiences with job employment have been poor. Nearly every summer I suffer the pain of...

Guest Opinion: Why Jared Polis has disappointed us

This piece is part of Yellow Scene Magazine’s Opinion section. The views expressed here are those of the author and do not represent a reported news position. At Yellow Scene, opinion pieces speak freely, challenge assumptions, and say the quiet parts out loud. Guest Contributor: Bernard Douthit I wanted to thank Mike Broemmel for posting a thoughtful commentary about Governor Jared Polis and...

Spotlight: Jaume Plensa – A New Humanism at the Denver Botanic Gardens

Debuting at the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the career retrospective Jaume Plensa: A New Humanism has made its way to Denver. Meijer Gardens collaborated with the Denver Botanic Gardens to continue the exhibition’s journey. After taking us through the gardens, Jen Tobias, Associate Director of Exhibitions and Art Collections and Associate Curator of...

Spotlight: Museum of Outdoor Arts – Beyond the Western Horizon

On March 19th, we attended the opening ceremony of Beyond the Western Horizon, curated for the Museum of Outdoor Arts' Madden Gallery to celebrate Colorado’s 150th anniversary and the 250th anniversary of the United States. The art exhibition (displayed in the museum’s indoor gallery) features over 50 artworks from 20 artists. Admission is included with the regular museum ticket. We sat down...

Drinks from the Garden

Cultivating and crafting the perfect mixers takes time and age-old processes. Everything old is becoming new again, with summer drink choices also joining in on the trend. Sweet and savory drinks designed from what you can grow in your garden are making a comeback, providing a way to preserve the fruits of your labor or that of your local growers, if your green thumb isn’t fully developed...

Nix the Multiplex for Flix This Summer

Recapture the charm of going to the movies This summer, Colorado theatergoers have a lot to look forward to. As blockbuster franchises dominate multiplexes across the country, a quieter, more personal movie culture is thriving in Colorado’s independent theaters. Throughout Boulder, Longmont, Lafayette, and North Boulder, local cinemas and arts venues are offering audiences something rare...

Summer Calendar 2026

Monthly Summer Calendar June June 1, Arankai: The Portrait Tour, Marquis Theater, Denver June 1, Classical Guitar Ensembles, Newman Center for The Performing Arts, Denver June 1, Lamont Jazz Orchestra, Newman Center for The Performing Arts, Denver June 2, Femme Musicians Meet-Up, Dog House, Lafayette June 2, Sewerperson & Polearm, Globe Hall, Denver June 2, Spite, Summit...

Music Festivals Create a Pure Sense of Community

Where will you find your new favorite summer song?  A year ago all anyone who loved music wanted to do was attend a concert on the Era’s Tour. One of the defining factors of that tour was the community that developed in, and around, each show. For seasoned concert-goers this wasn’t an entirely new experience, the surprise (and joy) was perhaps in the scale. That’s because there are dozens...

Taking the Scenic Route

Get wild with your staycation Purple mountain majesty and fruited plains are just the beginning of what Colorado has to offer. It seems like something beautiful, from vibrant wildflowers to roaring waterfalls, can be found in every corner of the state. With gas prices climbing as high as a local fourteener, getting out and enjoying the landscape can feel expensive and impractical, but there is a...

Summer Reading Programs

Spend summer in the pages of a good book Summer reading programs are a fun and competitive way to keep literacy skills sharp during the languid, sunny months for kids and adults alike. But summer reading can serve yet another vital function. In an age of heightened censorship, books with themes of LGBTQ+, race, mental health, sexuality, and social justice are being banned and restricted in...

From Solo Trails to Social Miles

Why run clubs matter in competitive Boulder County In a region already defined by outdoor culture, run clubs do something more specific than trails or terrain, they add rhythm and connection. They turn movement into a habit. Strangers into training partners. And weekly runs into something people plan their lives around. Whether it’s a relaxed brewery jog, a structured interval workout, or a...

More Than One Recipe

Legacy restaurants add to the fabric of the community. There are so many ways to run a restaurant. From fish 'n' chips to fine dining, I looked into three longstanding Boulder County institutions to see how they've survived and thrived through ownership transitions, family legacies, a global pandemic, and at least one misspelling of the owner's last name on an Irish-themed sign. Palpable...

Month in Review | May 2026

104th North Photo by George Hudetz [ Boulder County News ] Twelve people were indicted for allegedly using card-skimming devices at convenience stores across the county. By using these devices, the group was able to take close to $300,000 from unsuspecting shoppers. Visitors to Glenmere Park will not be greeted by an old familiar friend. The popular statue of a boy holding a fish he...

Nelson’s Corner -E-bikes and iPhones: The Devil’s Technological Spawn

This piece is part of Yellow Scene Magazine’s Opinion section. The views expressed here are those of the author and do not represent a reported news position. At Yellow Scene, opinion pieces speak freely, challenge assumptions, and say the quiet parts out loud. Several months ago, while returning from a mountain bike ride on the local single track, I was knocked for a loop by a teenager...

Editor’s Note: Back in the Fight

Photo by Steven Nasada We barely got a day’s rest. When you’re in the business of journalism, things move fast, you expect that. But after our recent big court victory (which we shared in detail in the last issue), we felt like maybe things in the courts were swinging back towards common sense and decency and we wouldn’t have to worry about the judicial branch as much. But then the...