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BOULDER, CO | May 14, 2026 – The Museum of Boulder officially announced the winning design in its Unofficial Boulder Flag competition during a public reception held Wednesday evening at the Museum of Boulder, concluding a months-long community initiative that invited residents, artists, and designers to imagine a new visual symbol for the city.

The winning design, titled Flatiron Sunrise Flourish, was created by designer Michael Stuart Trimmer and selected following multiple rounds of blind review, discussion, and refinement led by a diverse community Review Panel.

The winning designer will receive a $500 award, and merchandise featuring the final flag design will launch Memorial Day weekend. All submitted designs, including finalists, will also be displayed in an installation at the Museum of Boulder.

After receiving nearly 200 submissions from professional designers, students, artists, and community members, the Review Panel selected 10 finalist designs through a blind evaluation process before choosing the winning flag following a final round of review and refinement.

Finalist designers included Todd Pitman, Michael Stuart Trimmer, Mel Rose, Steven Chester of Narrative Designs, Joey Major, Carolyn McHale of Boldface Design Group, Berger & Föhr (Lucian Föhr and Todd Berger), Ethan Thomasset, and Guillermo Tirado. More information on the final designs HERE.

The competition was developed as an opportunity to spark conversation around Boulder’s shared identity, history, landscape, and future through the language of civic design.

“This is an opportunity for dialogue about Boulder’s identity, heritage, and history,” said Emily Zinn, the Museum of Boulder’s newly appointed Deputy Director for Community Engagement.

The final phase of the process included a live design forum hosted by volunteers from the North American Vexillological Association (NAVA), where finalist concepts were discussed and refined. The selected design was further refined in collaboration with NAVA volunteers with the artist’s permission and participation, before the Review Panel reached consensus on the final version.

Reviewers cited the flag’s bold geometry, dynamic movement, and distinctive use of color as key strengths, describing the design as reflective of Boulder’s innovative spirit, natural beauty, and energetic identity.

Reviewers also noted the design’s intentionally unconventional structure and strong visual distinctiveness. Unlike many traditional municipal flags, the composition uses angular movement and asymmetrical forms to create a sense of forward momentum and emergence.

“Like the country, Boulder has felt a little divided lately. My hope is that a clear, community-made flag becomes a rallying point that reminds us what we share,” said reviewer Katie Daniels. “Boulder has been my home for many years, and I look forward to many more years with a new shared way to show city pride.”

“A city flag can be a strong visual unifying symbol reflecting pride and shared identity and belonging in a place,” said reviewer Bob Morehouse. “The timing is right for Boulder to adopt a flag that captures the resilience, innovation, and natural beauty of our community.”

The Review Panel acknowledged that no single design would reflect every individual perspective on Boulder, but emphasized that successful civic flags often become meaningful symbols over time through shared public connection and use.

“The introduction of a city flag — official or unofficial — represents a milestone for the Boulder community,” said Christopher R. Taylor, Executive Director of the Museum of Boulder. “This flag encapsulates the spirit of who we are as a community, and I am eager to see it waving proudly, representing our collective aspirations and values for generations to come. Thank you to those who submitted designs and to our committee of designers and community leaders who came together to aid in the selection process.”

The winning design draws inspiration from Boulder’s defining landscapes, culture, and history, with many finalist submissions throughout the competition incorporating elements such as the Flatirons, Boulder Creek, open space, bluebird skies, mining heritage, the Boulder Star, and the city’s strong connection to the outdoors.

About the Museum of Boulder:

Founded in 1944 as the Boulder Historical Society, the Museum of Boulder is an arts and cultural institution that showcases the remarkable accomplishments of Boulder through innovative exhibits, programs, and social engagement. Located on the corner of Pine and Broadway at 2205 Broadway, the institution serves as a private nonprofit holding over 44,000 objects in its collection of Boulder’s history. The Museum features the AASLH National award-winning gallery, The Boulder Experience, highlighting the area’s innovators, scientists, athletes, artists, natural foods, and high-tech interactives. The venue offers event spaces throughout the building and on its scenic view rooftop, making the Museum a unique community hub and resource venue.

Museum of Boulder Hours of Operation:

Wednesday–Monday: 9 AM–5 PM

Closed Tuesdays

Museum of Boulder at Tebo Center

2205 Broadway

Boulder, CO 80302

303-449-3464

museumofboulder.org

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City of Boulder and Boulder Chamber announce annual lighting of the Boulder star

Star lighting on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 through the new year

BOULDER, Colo. – The City of Boulder and the Boulder Chamber are pleased to announce the annual lighting of the Boulder star, which will illuminate Flagstaff Mountain beginning Veterans Day, Nov. 11, to celebrate the holiday season and honor a cherished Boulder tradition that has brought joy to the community for decades.

The Boulder Star has been a beloved symbol of the holiday season since 1947, when members of the Boulder Junior Chamber of Commerce first installed the illuminated star on Flagstaff Mountain. For 78 years, this iconic landmark has served as a unifying symbol for Boulder community members and visitors. The tradition has been carried forward by generations of volunteers and community partners who have ensured the star continues to shine each year.

As proud stewards of the Boulder star, the Boulder Chamber and City of Boulder invite the community to a livestream hosted on the Boulder Chamber YouTube channel, beginning at 6 p.m. on Nov. 11.

This year, the Boulder star has been improved with an innovative remote sensor that will conserve energy by ensuring the star turns on and off at precisely the right time. This technology enhancement will also automatically turn off the star during high winds to prevent fire danger. The improvements ensure that the Boulder Star can continue to be enjoyed by future generations while prioritizing the protection of Boulder’s open space and mountain environment.

The City of Boulder and Boulder Chamber remind community members to view the star from afar. The area around the star is closed to the public due to natural resource damage and protection of sensitive wildlife habitats. Find a list of open spaces to view the star from afar on the city website.

Media Contacts:

Sam Clusman, City of Boulder Media Relations, 303-441-4247

Courtney Warford, Boulder Chamber Marketing Manager, 660-605-2739

www.bouldercolorado.gov

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The Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra announces its upcoming Masterworks Series concert, “Visions of a Brighter Tomorrow,” taking place on November 11, 2023, at Macky Auditorium. The Boulder Star, a beloved cultural icon, has been lighting up the Boulder skies for 75 years. The Boulder Phil is honored to celebrate this milestone with a musical journey that mirrors the Star’s profound legacy of hope, unity, and community spirit, starting with the world premiere of “Beacon.” Local artist Jeffrey Nytch, a renowned performer, educator, and thought leader in the field of music, was tasked by the Boulder Chamber to create this commissioned work.

In researching the Star and its history, Nytch realized its significance runs much deeper than simply a sign of the holiday season. “The Star has also been lit at times of community tragedy, stress, or challenge,” describes Nytch. “After 9/11, in the wake of the Marshall Fire, during the Covid-19 lockdown, and after the King Soopers shooting. In recent years, the lighting ceremony has also corresponded with Veterans Day observances to honor those who have faithfully served our country.” As he considered how he would honor the Boulder Star, Nytch found it impossible to separate the hopeful light of the holidays from those times when “the Star has been a symbol of collective mourning and solidarity — a powerful beacon for the entire community.”

The night’s program also features an evocative musical composition titled “La Tierra Sin Mal” by the talented Argentinian composer and bandoneon soloist, Richard Scofano. Inspired by Guaraní legend, this piece paints a vivid picture of a ‘world without evil’ through its rich melodies and arrangements. “Growing up I took this myth as testimony of the Guaraní courage, endurance and resilience,” explains Scofano. “But above all, of the enthralling and overwhelming beauty of their culture, of their ways.” Adding a unique dimension to this composition is the original choreography by 3rd Law Dance/Theater, a local award-winning contemporary dance company that has been known for creating original theatrical and site-specific works for over two decades.

To bring the concert to a close, the Boulder Phil will perform Brahms’ Symphony No. 1, which, in its transcendent finale, offers yet another inspiring vision of paradise. Brahms’ masterpiece beautifully complements the overarching theme of hope and optimism that defines this concert.

For more opening concert details and tickets visit BoulderPhil.org/Visions-of-a-Brighter-Tomorrow.

Concert subscription packages are available at BoulderPhil.org and by phone at (303) 449-1343. Single tickets are on sale now with ticket prices ranging from $22-$94. Tickets for all students are $10 and are available online. For full season details, visit boulderphil.org/2023-24-season.

About Richard Scofano

Pianist Anne-Marie McDermott is a consummate artist who balances a versatile career as a soloist and collaborator. She performs over 100 concerts a year in a combination of solo recitals, concerti and chamber music. Her repertoire choices are

eclectic, spanning from Bach and Haydn to Prokofiev and Scriabin to Kernis, Hartke, Tower, and Wuorinen. In addition to her many achievements, Anne-Marie McDermott has been named the Artistic Director of the famed Vail Valley Music Festival in Colorado, in addition to two new Festivals: The Ocean Reef Chamber Music Festival

and The Avila Chamber Music Celebration in Curacao. Ms. McDermott studied at the Manhattan School of Music with Dalmo Carra, Constance Keene and John Browning. She was a winner of the Young Concert Artists auditions and was awarded an Avery Fisher Career Grant.

About Jeffery Nytch

Jeffery Nytch enjoys a diverse career as a composer, performer, educator, and thought leader. His compositions have been performed in venues throughout North America, including Lincoln Center, the Smithsonian, the SoHo Arts Festival, MoMA, and Carnegie Hall, and by such artists as Richard Stoltzman, the Seattle Symphony, the Ahn Trio, NY Chamber Symphony, and many others. As Director of the Entrepreneurship Center for Music at The University of Colorado – Boulder, he is a leading figure in the field of arts entrepreneurship, and is in frequent demand as a speaker, workshop facilitator, and consultant, bringing entrepreneurship to an ever-growing list of university music schools and conservatories nationwide. His groundbreaking book, The Entrepreneurial Muse: Inspiring Your Career in Classical Music (Oxford, 2018), has helped define a theory of entrepreneurship in a performing arts setting. In 2020, he was recognized for his contributions to the field by the Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education with their highest honor, the Sharon T. Alpi Award for innovative pedagogy.

About 3rd Law Dance/Theater

3rd Law Dance/Theater is an award-winning contemporary dance company that has been creating original theatrical and site-specific work for over two decades. 3rd Law began with a collaboration between choreographers Susan Alkaitis and Katie Elliott. In 2000, 3rd Law transitioned to the artistic direction of Katie Elliott and dance ethnologist, Jim LaVita. Partners in life and art, Elliott and LaVita incorporated 3rd Law on 01/01/01, the first day of the new millennium. The Company professes a creative vision that merges a powerful, energetic bodily idiom with a thoughtful and personal spirit where the voice of every artist is honored in the process.

About Boulder Phil

Founded in 1958, the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra is creating a new model for American orchestras through dynamic performances that reflect our community’s own values, creativity, and sense of place. Today’s Boulder Phil builds national trends with growing, enthusiastic audiences, and an imaginative vision for new forms of engagement. The Phil reaches audiences of more than 50,000 through concerts, the Discovery Education Program, and community engagement experiences in Boulder and across Colorado’s Front Range, under the vision and leadership of Music Director Michael Butterman.

The Boulder Phil’s main concert series is presented at Macky Auditorium, a grand historic hall on the University of Colorado campus. From multi-genre productions featuring dance, choral and visual elements to concerts with a unique hometown flavor, the Phil’s imaginative programming has resulted in increasing numbers of sold-out concerts, nationwide notice at the inaugural SHIFT Festival at the Kennedy Center, and this year a Futures Fund grant from the League of American Orchestras and the National Endowment for the Arts for groundbreaking engagement.

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