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Boulder Creek Festival What do Bonnie and the Clydes, The Alcapones, the Lionel Young Band, Jyemo Club, and the Dead Phish Orchestra all have in common? All of these killer local bands are performing at the unofficial kick-off to summer: The perennial Boulder Creek Fest. Every Memorial Day Weekend (May 25–27 this year), the area running along Boulder Creek from 9th to 14th St. between Canyon

Spotlight on Emma Mayes and the HIP

Horns and big-stage bands are en vogue again, much to the delight of people who want to see a real show when they go out. And one of the burgeoning Colorado acts is finally getting some well-deserved traction. Emma Mayes And The Hip are turning heads – thanks to a second nomination for Best Soul Band in Denver’s Westword, the release of their funky, soulful EP earlier this year

Duly Noted | One more dead Jew

One more dead Jew. Her name was Lori Gilbert-Kaye. She was a congregant at Chabad of Poway near San Diego, CA, in synagogue for a Shabbat service on the final day of Passover. Her mother passed away in November. She was there to say a mourner’s Kaddish for her. A man walked in. Really, an overgrown baby of 19 years of age, carrying an “AR-15-style assault rifle,” (according to Poway

Outdoors

Outdoor Excursions: May 2019

Trips to tackle, hike, bike, swim, dance, dive, explore and love Situated at the base of the iconic Flatirons, Boulder is known for its outdoor activities and abundant sunshine. With more than 45,000 acres of open space, over 60 urban parks, and 300 miles plus of bike paths, the Boulder area is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. From hiking, running, climbing, biking, fishing, and swimming, to

2019 Gear Guide

In 1527, a Spanish military expedition set out from Cuba to conquer Florida because, back then, everyone knew that Florida was the site of fabulous gold mines. The expedition was eradicated. Six hundred men perished, most punctured by the arrows of first nations people who did not like them, their horses, or their war dogs. Just four survived. After years of captivity, the men banded together

Outdoor Retailer Settles in

Several times a year, Outdoor Retailer brings together media, manufacturers, retailers, and industry advocates through trade shows, Outdoor Retailer Magazine, product demo events, media events and web-based business solutions. They have remained

Cuisine

Off Menu with Mike Arnold | Injoy and Leslie White | The Roost

Mike Arnold | Injoy He's either a Colorado boy from Tennessee or Tennessean from Colorado; either way his heart is split right in half and rooted in both places. That could be a weird thing depending on how you look at it, but it's a good thing for Erie because Mike is the new chef at Injoy Tavern Restaurant on Baseline and Village Vista drive. When I say “new chef” I mean they've had three

Oh, My Honey… | Spirit Hound Releases NEW Colorado Honey Whiskey

Holy honey goodness. Look, Colorado, we need to have a talk. I’ve been right and wrong - as much as anyone - throughout my life. But I was positive, self assured, unrepentantly sure that honey and whiskey was garbage. There. I said it. I’ve always thought whiskey was whiskey and it should just be whiskey. Jack Daniels dropped that Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey in 2011 and I tried it, spat it

Month in Review

Month in Review: May 2019

The 2019 session of the Colorado legislature is a wrap. Democrats passed an incredible amount of bills that will affect Boulder County, including full kindergarten for all, oil and gas regulations, and the Extreme Risk Protection Order bill (AKA red flag law). Governor Polis also signed eight education related bills into law. USNews ranks CO as 30th overall in education * There was an armed

Notables

Bill London is a Fighter | DiverCity Series

I mean that in more ways than one. On Saturday, May 18th, at 70 years old, he’ll be fighting in three round charity boxing tournament called Founder Fights; the money he raises will go to the Phinney Foundation. If you're unfamiliar with the Phinney Foundation, let me familiarize you. Davis Phinney is a former professional road bicycle racer from the United States. He was a brazen sprinter

Also in This Edition

Re-Homing Pets. Home… Again. Finding love the 2nd time around

Many of us will, at one time or another, find ourselves welcoming a companion animal into our homes and hearts. Some people call them secondhand pets; some are thought of as “recycled” or “pre-owned”. These fur babies come to us in a variety of ways. They find us through rescues, shelters, fosters, friends and family. Sometimes they just find us. Preparing, both emotionally and

Paradox of Sports

Differently Abled Sports. We love ‘em. All of ‘em. From casual weekend outings to professional levels, we know how to work up a sweat, score some points, dive deep, and swell with pride as we ascend that peak. But not all sports fields are made equal. And, sometimes, our bodies don’t feel up to the task of competing - even with ourselves. Ladies and other folks, we live in the future. We

The Outdoor Business Climate Partnership: A Powerful Voice to Protect the Planet

Can the outdoor recreation industry save the planet? They will certainly try. At the end of January of this year, the Outdoor Industry Association, Snowsports Industries America, and the National Ski Areas Association, announced the creation of the Outdoor Business Climate Partnership (OBCP), which will work to raise public and political awareness about the detrimental impacts of climate

Scene

Scene Stealers: May 2019