The Great Outdoors Before and After Covid

The Strength of Colorado’s Stand-Up Comedy Scene May Surprise You

What the Colorado scene is like Stand-up comedy is having a moment right now, and Colorado is no exception. You may have noticed the growing number of comedy specials on streaming sites or seen the numerous up-and-coming comics on your social media feeds, but in-person attendance is growing as well. Although once heavily associated with Los Angeles and New York City, stand-up comedy is...

The Great Outdoors Before and After Covid

“In the beginning, no one had any real answers as to what was going on,” said Chris Ham, deputy director of recreation, lands, minerals, and volunteers for the Rocky Mountain region of the Forest Service. “And many of us were thinking, how do we keep each other safe and keep our sanity?” Around the country in 2020, many of us were told to keep our distance to help stop the spread of...

You May Want to Reconsider Your Pet’s Prescription Diet

Cat and mouse Fern Slack, DVM, first noticed something was amiss with the sick cats she was seeing regularly when many seemed to have the same exact kibble-style diet. “A disproportionate number were eating cat chow and I just started wondering. And that wondering led me slowly down this path to where I am now. Cats are obligate carnivores, they eat prey in the wild,” Slack shared. Slack...

Finding Beauty and Strength in Disability and Disfigurement

Our photoshoot inspiration usually comes from a conversation with someone who sparks a thought, or idea that we then take and run with. This year it was Erie’s  Deputy Town Administrator, . Wiley is the only disabled woman in an executive-level government role in the entire nation and that fact alone deserves recognition. We reached out to the wider disability community and found an incredibly...

From Arts to Tech, What Role Does Toxic Masculinity Play in BOCO?

One of the most desirable areas in the US, the Boulder-Denver region is known for pop culture — live music in particular — and its high profile in technology and science. For generations, young adults have migrated toward the Flatirons, with their bandmates or Ivy-League engineering degrees, hoping to become the next hip sound, developer, or tech star. Opportunities in these fields are...

Should We Be Worried About the Future of Same-Sex Marriage?

As Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that the court should also reconsider Griswold v. Connecticut, a decision that established a federal right to contraception, Lawrence v. Texas, a decision that established a federal right to same-sex intimacy between consenting adults, and Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage. Thomas...

9 Alternative Ways to Celebrate Pride | Scene

Pride month may be over, but that is no reason to stop celebrating! Especially if you are one of the many members of the community who chose not to celebrate Pride in public. Whether you’re recovering from substance abuse, not yet out to the world, boycotting the commercialism and corporate “rainbow-washing,” or just don’t like parades, here are some ideas for an alterative way to...

BOCO’s Most Inclusive and Accessible Outdoor Spots | Editors Pick’s

One of Colorado’s main attractions is the great outdoors, but traditional park and open space designs often exclude people experiencing disabilities. For elders, children, or visitors unaccustomed to high elevation, it’s much easier to enjoy the beauty of nature when access is designed inclusively. City of Boulder’s Open Space & Mountain Parks division offers a free guide to accessible...

Restaurants Across Boulder County Permanently Close | In the Cups

Cristine Ruch found the building that would become Fresh Thymes Eatery in 2013. Before it opened several renovations were needed; including opening up the kitchen and putting in a massive marble countertop. Ruch hired a contractor, got the necessary permits, hired staff, and ordered the needed equipment by opening day just four months after signing the lease. Fresh Thymes Eatery became an...

How Your Credit Card Tips Get Into Servers’ Pockets | Foodie

A lot has changed in the restaurant industry over the past decade, especially in the years following the Covid outbreak. At some restaurants, you may get a text when your table is ready. You may be able to swipe your card at the table or pay through a QR code. With all of these technological improvements, practices like paying and tipping in cash have fallen by the wayside. While this may make...

Off Menu with Julio Gaspar

Main Street in Longmont was bustling with people on a sunny Saturday as I made my way through the throngs to Teocalli Cocina. The blue and white color scheme and the traditional Mexican geometric pattern on the wall produced a modern aesthetic that noded to the rich cultural history of Mexico. Executive Chef Julio Gaspar who oversees all three locations has been spending most of his time in...

Off Menu with Mariano Rodriguez

On a warm, though partly cloudy day, I walked into the counter-service location situated just off Highway 287 and south of the Kaiser Permanente campus to meet with chef and owner of Off Campus Cafe, Mariano Rodriguez. I noted the cozy café atmosphere and cleanliness of the dining room. While much of the menu centers on standard American breakfast and lunch fare, the Yucatán options and...

A Conversation with Daniel Maté

YS talks about Gaza, the upcoming election, music, and childhood trauma in a wide-ranging interview Being in local, independent journalism is not an easy feat these days. My days are filled with more work than play, but at least the work is of great value to me. While I read enormous amounts of news, white papers, and media articles and absorb documentaries for my Friday night escape, the...

‘The Right Thing To Do’ Tells Story of Role ‘61 CU Boulder Team Played in Integrating College Football

Tom Shanahan’s book tells a previously neglected story, bringing to light true champions of football integration In the midst of their locker-room celebration of Iowa State in the 1961 College Football Playoffs, the University of Colorado Boulder Buff’s chose to take a stand. “We didn’t care if we stayed in Miami Beach, but wherever we stayed, we were staying together and eating...

SALT – 15th Year Anniversary | Food News July 2024

Celebrating 15 Years of Culinary Excellence at SALT Restaurant As we mark the 15th anniversary of SALT restaurant, located on 1047 Pearl, we invite you to join us in celebrating a journey that began on August 31, 2009. Over the years, SALT has become a cornerstone of our community, known for its commitment to enlightened hospitality and exceptional local, seasonal cuisine. This August, we're...

Month in Review | June-July

[ Local ] Local primaries result in defeat for majority of candidates promoted by CO GOP, some with very lopsided results. Dan Williams faces blame, possible removal for poor showing. Louisville City Manager abruptly resigns, prompting special session meetings, although the exact reasons are not publicly known at the moment  Faith Winter (SD-24) violated public policy by appearing at...

Nelson’s Corner | July 2024

  A most remarkable statistic: My high school, grades 10-12, had 3,200 students. Not a single one was gay, lesbian or trans. What on earth has happened? It is not that no one was suspected. It was rumored that Sharon was seen kissing another girl in a car. And my 10th grade English teacher, Tom, was unusually familiar with boys. But he was married with an infant daughter...

The Artists: An Inheritance of Hope

For Helanius J. Wilkins, a multihyphenate choreographer, it’s about the conversation. During the interview, Wilkins reached back to Louisiana, where his artistic journey began, narrating every significant milestone as we trekked the path that led him to Boulder, where he will unveil the third iteration of his work, "The Conversation Series: Stitching the Geopolitical Quilt to Re-Body...