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Scene Stealers: September 2019 – Yellow Scene Magazine

Sweeney Todd at The Bug Theatre There aren’t many actors in Colorado who can say they’ve played not one but two of the most iconic horror icons of all time on stage. In 2018, Derek Helsing took on the challenging role of Ash Williams in Equinox Theatre’s production of Evil Dead: The Musical. It was met with rave reviews and packed houses. Now, Helsing gets a chance at the second

“What do you think of all the changes?”

The question hung in the air like a balloon filled with wet cement. I wanted to answer, but realized my feelings on the matter were so conflicted that I didn’t even know where to start. The person posing it was one of my closest friends going back to when we were in high school together and she was the world’s worst chem lab partner, who never showed up for a lab. Since then

Kicking Cancer’s Ass 2019 Tournament

The cannabis industry began as a grassroots movement (pun intended) - a community of people who were (are) passionate about the plant and their health. This sense of community, like the industry, has only grown larger and deeper. More times than not, industry professionals turn networking connections into friendships. These business relationships can truly become lifelong. This is one

Drinks You’ll Love – From Old Fashioned to New Fangled: Mixology and Magic in BOCO

There’s no going out for a meal without drink considerations. We imbibe because, as Benjamin Franklin noted, god loves us and wants us to be happy. And YS want you to be happy, too. We want you to indulge. So we went out for a drink or two so we could tell you where to wet your whistle with the area’s sexiest sauces. Cheers!

DiverCity Series: Shanna Henkel – It Takes a Village

A DiverCity conversation with the woman who runs the Village, creates community, and counts on the continuation of conversation across generations, all while keeping Boulder fed in the great greasy spoon tradition. You know it: 890 sq. ft. of reality surrounded by Boulder. By: De La Vaca Photos: Paul Wedlake Shanna Henkel is half-Japanese. She grew up in Beaverton, Oregon. Both of her

Seven Chefs: Legendary Top Mobile Chefs of BOCO

Garret “Gurt” Safir — Vero “Ain’t nobody gunna give it to you” Garret said with a grin. “You want something, go get it. Plain and simple. If you wanna make a change, be the change. If its too easy, its not doing anything for you. Like Billy Joel said, ‘only fools are satisfied’. Plain and simple.” Sage words from the twenty-six-year-old nomad from Hopewell

25 Dishes from around the world… and around BOCO

Reviews by Andrea Tritschler, Sarah Golden, Melody McGinnis, and Johnathen De La Vaca Martino’s Pizza—Lafayette Chicago Italian Beef This longtime favorite of the magazine is known for their incredible pizza, however their Chicago Italian Beef sandwich really won me over as a favorite dish. The sandwich was made on perfectly crunchy, cheesy bread with exactly the right

Potions & Elixirs: The Magical Cocktails of BOCO Bars

Boulder County loves to sip a little something. These creative concoctions are exactly what you need for a splash of indulgence. Erie Injoy restaurant Drink name: Tip Toe Through the Tulips Ingredients: Hendricks’ less well-known Midsummer Solstice Gin, Elderflower, Campari, grapefruit juice, and was garnished with some lovely botanicals. Review: It’s an alliteratively named

Spotlight on Avenhart

Colorado’s grass-and-strings sound is well documented over the last several years, thanks to bands like The Lumineers and Paper Bird making their way into mainstream consciousness — along with the perennial success of the internationally renowned Telluride Bluegrass Festival. There’s a new-ish group on the scene worth of your attention and support. Avenhart, fronted by the indelible vocals

Halloween Calendar: September 2019 — Yellow Scene Magazine

Family Friendly Frights Bring the whole family along to these family friendly Halloween activities. From costume parades to trick-or-treating to amusement parks and more all across Northern Colorado, all throughout October and at several different price points, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Fright Fest Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park:Friday nights, Saturdays &

Greta Van Fleet Invades Red Rocks: Anthem of the Peaceful Army

Greta Van Fleet absolutely destroyed Red Rocks, bringing their one-of-a-kind modern iteration of the glorious and nostalgic eras of rock to the fore, throwing roses to the crowd, screaming and singing, and ripping through incredible guitar solos from both of the brothers - the two of them alternating between wicked bass riffs and electric solos - and hammering out nonstop, unbelievable drum solos that left the crowd gasping and screaming in approval.

Don Quixote Rides into Denver | Colorado Ballet Review

If you missed the opening night of Don Quixote, fear not. With performances through October 13th, the Colorado Ballet dancers will be on hand and on-stage to delight local audiences with Spanish inspired classical choreography by Marius Petipa, paired with music by Ludwig Minkus, performed live by the Colorado Ballet orchestra.

Form & Fun(ction)

All images by Paul Wedlake Photography wedlakephoto.com | Paul Wedlake Photography Hair Styling for Boulder Ballet by Cassandra & team at Voodoo Lounge | 2100 Pearl St, Boulder Producer: Jennifer Arnone Diehl Boulder Ballet From origin through evolution, the Boulder ballet brings classic, contemporary, and theatrical ballet to venues across the front range. Co-founded

DiverCity Series: Shanna Henkel – It Takes a Village

A DiverCity conversation with the woman who runs the Village, creates community, and counts on the continuation of conversation across generations, all while keeping Boulder fed in the great greasy spoon tradition. You know it: 890 sq. ft. of reality surrounded by Boulder. By: De La Vaca Photos: Paul Wedlake Shanna Henkel is half-Japanese. She grew up in Beaverton, Oregon. Both of her

DiverCity Series: Shanna Henkel – It Takes a Village

A DiverCity conversation with the woman who runs the Village, creates community, and counts on the continuation of conversation across generations, all while keeping Boulder fed in the great greasy spoon tradition. You know it: 890 sq. ft. of reality surrounded by Boulder. By: De La Vaca Photos: Paul Wedlake Shanna Henkel is half-Japanese. She grew up in Beaverton, Oregon. Both of her

Month in Review: September 2019 – Yellow Scene Magazine

Boulder banned flavored e-cigarettes. The city finalized plans for new restrictions on e-cigarettes. Stores can no longer sell flavored e-cigarette juice. In addition, Boulder wants to use a ballot measure in November to increase taxes on legal e-cigarette products by 40 percent. Boulder also increased the legal age to purchase nicotine or tobacco products to 21. * Guests secretly

Month in Review: September 2019 – Yellow Scene Magazine

Boulder banned flavored e-cigarettes. The city finalized plans for new restrictions on e-cigarettes. Stores can no longer sell flavored e-cigarette juice. In addition, Boulder wants to use a ballot measure in November to increase taxes on legal e-cigarette products by 40 percent. Boulder also increased the legal age to purchase nicotine or tobacco products to 21. * Guests secretly

Month in Review: September 2019 – Yellow Scene Magazine

Boulder banned flavored e-cigarettes. The city finalized plans for new restrictions on e-cigarettes. Stores can no longer sell flavored e-cigarette juice. In addition, Boulder wants to use a ballot measure in November to increase taxes on legal e-cigarette products by 40 percent. Boulder also increased the legal age to purchase nicotine or tobacco products to 21. * Guests secretly

Dance To Be Free: Empowerment through Movement

Wallace is offering women an opportunity to move through trauma and into empowerment. The women who attend Dance To Be Free have often experienced a lifetime of violence and trauma. They may never have experienced their own body as a safe place to be. Dance offers an experience of their body that they can own, forging a new pathway to freedom within themselves.