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Contact: Paul Balaguer, Event Director

Website: www.bstrongride.com

JOIN CELESTIAL SEASONINGS® 16th ANNUAL B STRONG RIDE SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

Registration Opens for Celestial Seasonings® B Strong Ride presented by Dream Finders Homes

Proceeds Benefit B Strong Center for Integrative Care at Boulder Community Health

BOULDER, CO – March 31, 2026 – Registration is now open for the sixteenth annual Celestial Seasonings® B Strong Ride cycling event presented by Dream Finders Homes. The ride takes place on Saturday, August 8th, and funds a complete year of cancer care at the B Strong Center for Integrative Care at Boulder Community Health.

The event features four ride options starting and finishing at Celestial Seasonings in Boulder:

• Morning Thunder® Mountain Loop: 68 miles through mountains north and west of Boulder
• Red Zinger® 38 Loop: 38 miles through beautiful ranches and farms north of Boulder
• Country Peach Passion® Loop: 24 miles through rolling terrain north of Boulder
• Sleepytime® Mini B: 1 mile loop on the Celestial Seasonings campus for children 10 and under

As in years past, B Strong Ride will also feature a post-ride party with live music, outstanding food, and refreshing tea drinks at Celestial Seasonings throughout the day.

Event registration fees are $75 for adults (a $20 discount off the standard $95 fee for the first 100 riders to register) and $55 for students and riders under age 18. “Sleepytime® Mini B” registration fee is $10. To register or donate, visit bstrongride.com.

Founded in 2011, B Strong Ride has been an outstanding success, with over 10,000 riders raising over $5 million for local cancer charities to date.

As a tea company that has called Boulder, Colorado, home for more than 50 years, Celestial Seasonings is committed to positively impacting the community by supporting causes that touch the lives of many. As the title sponsor and host of B Strong Ride, the brand is proud to support local organizations that share its dedication to inspiring healthier living.

In addition to Celestial Seasonings® and Dream Finders Homes, B Strong Ride is also supported by many local and national sponsors, including:

• Platinum Sponsors: Mike Shaw Subaru and Caruso Ventures
• Gold Sponsors: MBS Capital Markets, Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, and Tebo Properties
• Aid Station Sponsors: Mountain Brook and The Highlands at Fox Hill
• Entertainment Sponsor: Cogent Biosciences
• Official Bank Sponsor: Alpine Bank
• Additional Sponsors: Clark Hill, ETM, Governmental Management Systems, Landmark Homes, Outside, Philips, Scout Clean Energy, Subaru, Tito’s Vodka, and Umoja Biopharma
• Catering and Beer are provided by: KT’s BBQ, Snarf’s, Rio Grande, and Rush Bowls.
• Medical Support is provided by: Stadium Medical
• Media Support is provided by: KBCO and Daily Camera
• Bicycle repair service during the ride is provided by local bicycle shops: Boulder Bicycle Works, Cenna Custom Cycles, Cycleworx, Mike’s Bikes, Trek Bicycle Boulder, and Wheat Ridge Cyclery

Celestial Seasonings, Inc.

For more than 50 years, Celestial Seasonings, part of the Hain Celestial Group family of brands, has created delicious specialty teas that inspire magical moments of delight. The brand currently offers more than 90 flavorful varieties of herbal, green, black, wellness, rooibos and chai teas. Each blend is expertly crafted by our Blendmaster from the finest herbs, teas, spices, and botanicals and is presented in packaging adorned with beautiful artwork and inspiring quotes. From calming and relaxing to refreshing and rejuvenating to everyday wellness support, there’s a Celestial Seasonings® product for all the moods and moments of your day. For more information, visit celestialseasonings.com or follow Celestial Seasonings® on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok.

About the Hain Celestial Group

Hain Celestial Group is a leading health and wellness company whose purpose is to inspire healthier living for people, communities, and the planet through better-for-you brands. For more than 30 years, Hain has intentionally focused on delivering nutrition and well-being that positively impacts today and tomorrow. Headquartered in Hoboken, N.J., Hain Celestial’s products across snacks, baby/kids, beverages, meal preparation, and personal care are marketed and sold in over 70 countries around the world. Our leading brands include Garden Veggie SnacksTM, Terra® chips, Garden of Eatin’® snacks, Hartley’s® jelly, Earth’s Best® and Ella’s Kitchen® baby and kids foods, Celestial Seasonings® teas, Joya® and Natumi® plant-based beverages, Greek Gods® yogurt, Cully & Sully®, Yorkshire Provender®, New Covent Garden® and Imagine® soups, Yves® and Linda McCartney’s® (under license) meat-free, and Avalon Organics® personal care, among others. For more information, visit hain.com and LinkedIn.

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DENVER, CO (February 19, 2026): This year will be a momentous one for Colorado Music Hall of Fame (The Hall), which is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a powerful lineup of noteworthy events and updates. The Hall expands its annual recognition categories with the inaugural Community Impact Awards on April 8, and celebrates 15 years of amplifying Colorado music at an anniversary fundraiser on April 19 at Pasta Jay’s in Boulder, CO.

Since its founding in 2011, The Hall has made a significant impact on Colorado’s music scene. Its accomplishments include bringing the community together for the unforgettable inductions of over 60 iconic musicians, music businesses, and industry champions (listed below). The Hall has also actively supported Colorado’s music community by providing thousands of dollars for mental health and addiction recovery counseling services through its Keep The Beat program.

Community members, music supporters, and tourists alike have learned about Colorado’s music history through the artifacts and stories shared in The Hall’s exhibits, reaching people at its former locations – the 1STBANK Center, Red Rocks Trading Post, and Denver International Airport – and now at the Colorado Convention Center. And recently, The Hall convened music, tourism, and civic leaders to develop the Colorado Music Tourism Strategy, a statewide effort to strengthen the music community and brand Colorado as a premier music destination.

“While one of The Hall’s goals has been documenting the history of Colorado music, it also recognizes the importance of promoting the industry and strategizing for the next 15 years,” says Colorado Music Hall of Fame board co-chair and co-founder Scott Tobias. “Music is key for driving Colorado’s economy and maintaining our dynamic, creative image around the world.”

Since 2011, The Hall has inducted Colorado’s superstars- musicians, music industry professionals, venues, and organizations- that have changed the music landscape not just in Colorado but also on the national/international ‘stage.’ Now, in recognition of this changing world, The Hall is reimagining its induction and awards structure, adding two nomination categories.

The Honorary Coloradan category expands the traditional Colorado Music Hall of Fame induction to recognize musicians outside of the state whose work has had a significant, profound, and lasting impact on Colorado’s music culture. The Community Impact Award will honor local musicians, bands, music educators, venues, businesses, and organizations that have significantly influenced this state’s music scene.

The Hall accepts nominations from the public, now available for all three categories, at https://cmhof.org/nominate/. The Hall’s board of directors reviews nominations of individuals, businesses, and organizations across the state when making its annual selections.

“Music fans are a key contributor to our music ecosystem. We need people to be the eyes, and especially the ears, around Colorado in helping us to recognize the heroes of our statewide music community,” says Karen Radman, executive director of Colorado Music Hall of Fame.

On April 8, The Hall will kick off its fifteenth year with the inaugural C held at the Colorado Music Hall of Fame exhibit located in the Colorado Convention Center. This historic event will honor Friends in the Business, the incredible retail businesses that have impacted and shaped this state’s music scene. Tickets for the awards event are $20 at www.cmhof.org/events/inaugural-community-impact-awards.

The inaugural awardees are:

• René Heredia — This acclaimed flamenco guitarist has been a driving force in preserving and elevating flamenco music in Colorado for 53 years. His significant and lasting legacy is rooted in his leadership, performance, and educational efforts at the Flamenco Center for Guitar and Dance. He created a vibrant, immersive home and community where flamenco artists and audiences could hone their craft and experience the art form’s profound passion.
• Kolacny Music — This cherished, family-run enterprise was a cornerstone of the Colorado music scene for 93 years. Specializing in instrument repair, sales, and rentals, the store served generations of Colorado musicians, from aspiring students in school bands and orchestras to professional performers. The business was a true legacy, operated with dedication across three generations of the Kolacny family until they closed their doors in 2023.
• ListenUp — Founded in 1972, ListenUp became a leader in high-quality audio equipment and live sound, and even introduced digital audio to Colorado audiences. ListenUp engineered advanced systems for iconic Colorado venues like Ebbets Field, the Boulder Theater, and the Rainbow Music Hall, producing live radio shows now in their archives. Today, ListenUp is one of the nation’s most enduring electronics retailers– whether in a venue, on the air, or in the home.
• Bob Rupp — When drummer Bob Rupp founded Rupp’s Drums in 1984, he didn’t just open a music store; he built a space for Colorado’s percussion community. For decades, Rupp’s Drums was the go-to for drummers across the state. He championed musicians, backed major music events, and created a gathering place for legends and beginners. Though the shop closed its doors in 2025, its impact still echoes across stages throughout Colorado.
• Twist & Shout Records and founder Paul Epstein — Founded in 1988 by Colorado Music Hall of Fame co-chair Paul Epstein and his wife Jill, Twist & Shout grew from a small record shop into a celebrated Denver music hub. It is revered for its expansive music selection and its iconic, exciting in-store performances featuring high-profile artists. Epstein sold the store to long-time manager Patrick Brown in 2022, and it continues to thrive as a beloved and vibrant cornerstone for Colorado’s music community.

The Hall will continue the celebration with a 15th Anniversary Party on Sunday, April 19, at Pasta Jay’s in Boulder, hosted by Hall of Fame boardmember (Pasta) Jay Elowsky. Harking back to The Hall’s Inaugural Fundraiser at Pasta Jay’s back in 2011, the afternoon will consist of intimate live performances from Hall of Famers Chris Daniels, Freddi Gowdy, Hazel Miller, Bill and Jilian Nershi, and Kenny Passarelli; a three-course Italian dinner paired with beverages; and exciting opportunities to win cool prizes. The event will be emceed by KBCO’s Bret Saunders, another Hall of Fame inductee. The celebration is open to the public; tickets are $100-$200. Visit www.cmhof.org/events/15th-anniversary-party/ for tickets and more information. 100% of proceeds directly support The Hall’s mission to celebrate, promote, and support Colorado’s music community.

2015 Colorado Music Hall of Fame Induction, credit Bob Sanderson

About Colorado Music Hall of Fame (The Hall)

Founded in 2011, The Hall is a nonprofit with a mission to celebrate, promote, and support Colorado’s music community:

Celebrating Colorado music by inducting our state’s music heroes, hosting music events, and sharing music history digitally and through our exhibit located in the Colorado Convention Center; promoting Colorado as a music destination; and supporting local musicians and industry professionals with financial assistance and resources for mental health and addiction through its Keep The Beat mental wellness program.

Over 60 musicians, music industry professionals, venues, and music organizations have been inducted into The Hall to date:

• 2011: Inaugural Class: John Denver, Red Rocks Amphitheatre
• 2012: Setting the Stage: Barry Fey, Harry Tuft
• 2012: Rockin’ the ‘60s: The Astronauts, Flash Cadillac, KIMN Radio, Sugarloaf
• 2013: Colorado’s Folk Revival: Judy Collins, Chris Daniels, Bob Lind, Serendipity Singers
• 2014: Country Rock in the Rockies: Firefall, Manassas w/Stephen Stills, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Poco
• 2016: 20th Century Pioneers: Lannie Garrett, Glenn Miller, Max Morath, Billy Murray, Elizabeth Spencer, Paul Whiteman
• 2017: Rocky Mountain Way: Caribou Ranch, Dan Fogelberg, Bill Szymczyk, Joe Walsh & Barnstorm
• 2017: Jazz Masters & Beyond: Philip Bailey, Charles Burrell, Larry Dunn, Bill Frisell, Ron Miles, Dianne Reeves, Andrew Woolfolk
• 2018: Live & On the Air: John Hickenlooper, KBCO, Chuck Morris
• 2019: Old Folk, New Folk: Walt Conley, Mother Folkers, Swallow Hill Music, Dick Weissman
• 2019: Going Back to Colorado: Tommy Bolin, Freddi & Henchi, Wendy Kale, Tony Spicola, Otis Taylor, Zephyr
• 2021: A Virtual Induction: eTown
• 2021: The Flatirons Sessions: The Fox Theatre, Hot Rize, Leftover Salmon, String Cheese Incident, Yonder Mountain String Band
• 2023: Big Head Todd and The Monsters, Hazel Miller, George Morrison, Sr.
• 2024: Opera in the High Country: Central City Opera, Cynthia Lawrence, Keith Miller, John Moriarty
• 2024: Mile High Jazz Oasis: El Chapultepec & Jerry Krantz, Greg Gisbert, Eric Gunnison, KUVO & Carlos Lando, Ellyn Rucker, Ken Walker
• 2025: Jazz Aspen Snowmass & Jim Horowitz; Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

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Thank you,

Karen M. Radman

Executive Director

Colorado Music Hall of Fame

www.cmhof.org

Mailing Address: 1278 N Lincoln St #100, Denver, CO 80203

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