Global Purpose: Camp for Kids Who Care

Global Purpose: Camp for Kids Who Care

There's nothing like being a kid at summer camp. For the youth of Boulder County, there are a million and one summer camps to check out (yes, a million and one, that's an official statistic. Really. Check out our listing). But sometimes, we hope for a little something extra for our children besides playing capture the flag and marching to the mess hall. To that end, we’ve searched far and wide...

Erie Municipal Election 2018

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Million Dollar Pets: Science Gives Pets A New Leash On Life

The pet industry now demands attention as a significant sector of the United States market. The American Pet Products Association predicted that Americans would spend over $70 billion on their pets, and over $16 billion on veterinary care alone, in 2017. As the industry continues to grow, veterinary medicine and technology have been able to catch up with human healthcare on many levels...

Global Purpose: Camp for Kids Who Care

There's nothing like being a kid at summer camp. For the youth of Boulder County, there are a million and one summer camps to check out (yes, a million and one, that's an official statistic. Really. Check out our listing). But sometimes, we hope for a little something extra for our children besides playing capture the flag and marching to the mess hall. To that end, we’ve searched far and wide...

Scene Stealers March 2018

The Big Lebowski at Boulder Theater Ethan and Joel Coen — also known as simply The Coen Brothers — have struck gold plenty of times with their fantastical characters, stunning imagery and absurdist storytelling across a slew of beloved movies, including Miller’s Crossing, Raising Arizona, The Hudsucker Proxy, Fargo, and O Brother Where Art Thou!, to name a few. But it’s hard to find one...

Spotlight on Jessica Jones

Marvel may have the super hero, but the real life hometown hero is far more impressive. Trust me on this one. After weeks of trying, I caught up with the hardest-working woman in Colorado’s music scene on a snowy Tuesday night.

Rationing Generosity

  “I was at the grocery store and I saw this woman drive into the lot in an Escalade,” said Jim*. “Later, I saw her checking out, and she had lobster in her cart and she was paying with food stamps! THAT’S how I know the system is screwed up and everyone’s taking advantage of it. I saw it with my own two eyes!” I wish I could say this sentiment was unique, but in this era where...

Foodie Collaboration: What Shared Kitchens Mean To Entrepreneurs

Photos by Victoria Edstedt For us foodies, nothing is more exciting than finding new producers who offer authentic homemade-quality goods. Little do we know about what it takes for entrepreneurs to make a transition from a home kitchen to a commercial space and bring our favorite items to the table. It’s an expensive and tiresome gamble, so many choose the new (and safer) route of...

Boulder Tea Party: Tracing Tea From Towns To Teacups

Photos by Victoria Edstedt   An old Chinese legend describes the tradition of tea-drinking as a pure accident. Emperor Shen Nong used boiled water in therapeutic purposes on a daily basis. Once, the wind blew some leaves that fell into his cup creating a pleasant aroma. Out of curiosity, the Emperor made a few sips, liked the taste and felt more energetic, so he ordered to begin tea...

The Old Mine: Because This Cider House Rules

Centering on fun, sophisticated beverages brimming with local ingredients and history, The Old Mine is Erie’s one-stop pub for community, mustaches, and apple cider made sexy. Sporting a rustic-sounding name, The Old Mine Cidery & Brewpub boasts a beautiful space inside the old mercantile building in Erie’s historic downtown, surprisingly bright for an establishment whose name holds the...

Temple’s Grand Ideas

Temple Grandin met up with me in the restaurant at the Hilton in Ft. Collins, a place where she's a regular and the staff know her quirks. We discussed her work with autistic folks over family style appetizers. I began by telling her how I had heard about her from African ranchers almost a decade ago. She wasn’t surprised. What follows is brief excerpts of our very long...

Month in Review: Condensing the News of 104th North (Mar. 18)

The US came in fourth in the Pyeongchang- hosted Winter Olympics, with 9 gold, 8 silver, and 6 bronze, Colorado did exceedingly well. Coloradans won 9 medals, accounting for 39% of TeamUSA’s medal count. A hearty congratulations to Red Gerard, Mikaela Shiffrin, Nicole Hensley, Alex Ferreira, Lauren Gibbs, Kyle Mack, Lindsey Vonn, and Arielle Gold for all the gold, silver, and bronze. You make...

Summer Camp Directory 2018

*Overnight camps Animal Ecology Butterfly Pavilion 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 303.469.5441 butterflies.org Denver Zoo Summer Safari 2300 Steele St. Denver. 720.337.1400 denverzoo.org Dinosaur Ridge 16831 W. Alameda Pkwy. Morrison. 303-697-3466 x101 dinoridge.org/summer-camps.html Downtown Aquarium Sea Safari 700 Water St., Denver 80211...

The Splash: Colorado Water Sports

When the snow melts, its time to hit the water. From windsurfing to stand up paddleboarding, this feature covers new, fun water sports.