The Gala Was Grand! Celebrating 25 Years of Truth, Justice, and a Free Press

I’ve done a lot of fundraising over the years for nonprofits, campaigns, and causes I believed in. But this one’s different. This time, it’s for the work I’ve spent my life supporting. My career came of age in a free press. I got my start in independent media at 21, on the advertising side, which was always enough to sustain the work we were doing. We never used to have to fundraise to...

Sick with ICE: Healthcare at the Aurora ICE Detention Center

Editor’s Note: The journalist for this Yellow Scene Magazine story has been kept anonymous due to the sensitive nature of the reporting. They visited an ICE facility to verify conditions and interview a detainee while maintaining anonymity for safety and journalistic integrity. According to a Facebook post by Victor Galvan on March 20th, political prisoner and long-time Colorado community...

Give Life Back to Organizations Threatened by the “Nonprofit Killer” Bill: 2025 Giving Guide

Last month, I was texting with my dear friend from grad school, who is a pre-school teacher, and she said, “This government shutdown is about to make my job a lot harder.” I asked, “How so?” She puts it plain and simple. “Most of the kids I work with are low-income. Kids being fed isn’t a priority, but God knows we have money for a ballroom.” As of November 1, 2025, SNAP benefits...

Locavore Gift Guide: How To Never Shop Corporate Again

Keep money in the hands of our locals by saying goodbye to greedy corporations and mass-produced products, and shopping locally. The next time you need to purchase a gift for someone, support your neighbors while boosting the local economy with our list of unique and locally made arts, crafts, and goods.  Shopping locally is more than a cute slogan; it's a revolution and how we survive a...

Secret Chef’s Recipes: Aim for Global Unity with These Local Chef Recipes

In a season that celebrates togetherness, food—and the cultures it represents—has the remarkable power to bring us closer. From cozy seasonal cocktails to cherished dishes inspired by the Mediterranean, Brazil, Palestine, and Mexico, local chefs are sharing recipes that bring the world to our tables. Each dish carries a story, a tradition, and a sense of home, inviting us to gather with...

Defining Scrooge – World Premiere at the Longmont Theatre Company

A corrupt money-lender and banker learns the errors of his selfish ways, and gives back to his community. The story of A Christmas Carol feels as relevant today as it did in 1843, when it was first published. It’s a fitting choice for a company entering a new chapter of its own. This holiday season marks The Longmont Theatre Company’s first under new leadership, and they were...

Editor’s Picks: Be Thankful for Community: Five events to build a stronger society

It has been a tough year for many. Whether you have faced food insecurity, underemployment, a temporary furrow, isolation from your family of origin, or any number of other hardships, you deserve a happy holiday season. Here are five ways to connect with your community and have fun this season. Community Meals Holidays can be unbearable for those who feel distant from their family. A...

In the Cups: Behind the Scenes of Colorado Uncorked — What Wines to Check Out This Holiday Season

Colorado pride and wine were both flowing during the Colorado Uncorked event on October 18th. Rugged class, passion to pursue something new, and authentic expression, from fine dress to cowboy boots and jeans. Guests were welcomed into the History of Colorado Center, greeted by excited winemakers and chefs from around the state, who came together to pair the new Governor’s Cup award-winning...

Scene Stealers | November 2025

Holiday Events Illuminate the Holidays- Boulder This event takes place on November 23rd and is free to the public. The festivities begin at 11 am with the Downtown Boulder Cookie Crawl! Check out local stores to fill up on holiday cookies. Stop by the Downtown Boulder tent on the 1300 block anytime between 11 am and 2 pm for details on the Cookie Crawl and for information on our...

No Kings – Echoes From the 70s

This piece is part of Yellow Scene Magazine’s Opinion section. The views expressed here are those of the author and do not represent a reported news position. At Yellow Scene, opinion pieces speak freely, challenge assumptions, and say the quiet parts out loud. Well, he gave it a shot. I refer to the angry white man wearing an ICE hat who strutted through the No Kings crowd in Erie, spoiling...

EDITORS NOTE: Let them eat candy

On October 1st, a congressional stalemate triggered a record-setting government shutdown, leaving roughly 730,000 federal employees without pay. Around the same time, Amazon announced massive layoffs that cut 140,000 corporate positions. Despite the assumption that white-collar work comes with financial safety nets, many families had little or no cushion to soften the blow. The sudden spike in...

Month In Review | November 2025

[ Boulder County ] Longmont City Council voted to move forward with Ordinance 9C. This would authorize the city to charge aircraft operators for using the airport’s runways, with the intent of creating a more self-sustaining enterprise fund.  Boulder City Council unanimously voted last week to move forward with a temporary ban on graywater reuse systems, setting the ordinance to last...