Last Minute Holiday Festivities!

December 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Did time get away from you this Christmas season? Do you feel like you missed out on all the holiday festivities leading up to Santa’s big day? If so, have no fear! You still have a few opportunities to squeeze in some last minute holiday fun.

A few events happening in the Boulder area this weekend:

1) A Very Bitter Christmas: Head over to Boulder’s Bitter Bar tonight for some jazzy versions of your favorite Christmas songs performed by the gogoLab Trio. Every Thursday night the bar offers live music and no cover charge. Known for their excellent selection of drinks and spirits, this is a hot spot for a casual night out. Come get in the holiday spirit tonight!

Date: Thursday, December 20th, 2012
Time: 9:00pm
Location: Bitter Bar

2) Face: Love Christmas music, live music and a Capella? Join us this Friday at Face’s annual holiday show at the Boulder Dinner Theater! Comprised of five vocalists and one beat boxer, this local group is known on a national level and has performed on America’s Got Talent and The Sing Off. Their unique style has made them a favorite across all age groups. Tickets are only $17 and the show is family-friendly!

Date: Friday, December 21, 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Boulder Dinner Theater

3) Miracle on 29th Street: Still need to pay Santa a visit? It’s not too late! He will be spending some time in the Children’s Department of Macy’s this Saturday from 5pm-8pm at the 29th Street Mall in Boulder. He’s willing to be in as many pictures as you’d like and is still taking requests and lists! His reindeer will be patiently waiting for him in the Plaza, and can be visited from 6:30pm-8pm. Complimentary horse drawn carriage rides are also offered so the reindeer can rest before their big day.

Date: Saturday, December 22, 2012
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Macy’s in 29th Street Mall

4) The SantaLand Diaries: Adults, are you ready for some not-so-kid-friendly humor? You might want to consider attending this one-person comedy show at the Dairy Center for the Arts. This is the real life story of David Sedaris and his adventures of moving to New York, desperately searching for a job, and landing a gig in Macy’s as Crumpet, one of Santa’s elves. This sarcastic comedy show is one you don’t want to miss! Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased in advance.

Date: December 20 – 24, 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Dairy Center for the Arts

Have a great holiday season!

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The Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza schedule

November 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment

iceskating in boulder coAre you searching an outdoor activity that’s fun for the whole family?  Look no further … The Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza is in the heart of downtown Boulder, a few short blocks from Pearl Street Mall on 13th Street between Canyon and Walnut. We’re open seven days a week, including holidays through mid-February. Click on website for hours, schedule and information on upcoming special events.

Bring this coupon to the Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza for $1 off admission or skate rentals.  Coupon blackout dates:  Saturday, December 22, 2012 through Sunday, January 6, 2013.

When Is The Ice Rink in Boulder Open?

Click here for our rink hours and schedule of special events. Hours are subject to change – be sure to check the calendar for special events, early closings or shortened hours.

2012 – 2013 SEASON DATES

Mid November 2012 – Mid February 2013
Opening and closing dates are weather-dependent
Open 7 days a week and holidays

DISCOUNT SKATING DAYS at “The Ice Rink @ One Boulder Plaza”

EVERY TUESDAY
Bring a can of food to donate to Boulder Community Food Share and get discounted admission and skate rental.
$3.00 Admission, $2.00 Skate Rental (all ages)
No Discounts Tuesday, December 25th or Jan 1st

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The Holiday Season is Just Around the Corner

November 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment

ice rink in boulderEvery year it seems that the holidays come to us sooner and sooner! If you haven’t already, you may want to start untangling the Christmas lights from last year. But if you’re hoping to start the holiday season this weekend, outside of your dusty attic full of Christmas decorations, be sure to check out what’s planned in Boulder!

Downtown Boulder is starting the season with the “Switch on the Holidays” on Sunday November 18th.

The centerpiece of the event is the illumination of the Boulder County Courthouse, located on Pearl Street Mall.  The fun and festive event will continue with the following specials

  • The lighting of Flagstaff Mountain’s Star that overlooks Boulder
  • A performance by the Boulder Chorale
  • Santa’s first appearance of the season
  • Fairview High School’s drum corps will play
  • The Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza will have a show, followed by a public skating session at 6:30pm

For the original event info visit the Downtown Boulder website.

While you’re downtown and getting in the holiday spirit, be sure to grab a hot chocolate to keep warm for the evening events. The most convenient places to grab a hot chocolate coffee in the Pearl Street Mall area (near the Boulder County Courthouse are;

  • Atlas Purveyors – 1505 Pearl St
  • The Cup – Espresso Cafe – 1521 Pearl St
  • Foolish Craig’s Cafe – 1611 Pearl St
  • Ku Cha House of Tea – 1141 Pearl Street
  • Starbucks Coffee – 1433 Pearl St
  • Woody Creek Bakery & Cafe – 1207 Pearl St

The best way to get to Downtown Boulder and avoid the crowds in the parking garage and parking meters are to take RTD to downtown. This will make it a fun and hassle free way to enjoy the start of the holidays with other Boulderites!

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The most desirable location to live in Boulder

October 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Boulder is known as one of the best places to live in the United States, which brings many people to Boulder to begin with. Once you’re in the 25 square miles that Boulder consists of, it’s all about location. If you’re looking for a place to live and want to enjoy the best that Boulder has to offer, here are some tips of what makes for the most desirable homes and condos for rent in Boulder.

Trails and open space

The beautiful mountain backdrop of Boulder was recognized early by city planners. As early as 1898, open space has been designated to protect that which makes Boulder so unique. Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks have over 45,000 acres of land with over 146 miles of trails through them. The trails are very desirable for the hikers, mountain bikers, and trail runners that give Boulder it’s athletic reputation.  Easy accessibility is a huge selling point for properties for sale or for rent.  Neighborhoods like Dakota Ridge, Newlands, University Hill, Chautauqua and Table Mesa are well known for having access to great trails that you’ll love every season of the year.

Bike Paths

Boulder is a very bike friendly city, in part for all the bike paths that provide an alternative means of transportation.  These multi use paths are used by runners, bikers, dog walkers, and commuters. Even if you don’t have a vehicle and can’t afford to live in one of the most central neighborhoods, quick access to bike path will give you a convenient alternative.

 

Public Transportation

The local RTD buses also provide a great alternative to get around town.  There are 26 local bus routes that weave their way through our city. Many neighborhoods such as Martin Acres, Tantra, Table Mesa, University Hill and Newlands have several routes that run through them, giving residents an option to leave their car at home or forego owning a car completely!

Walkability to Shopping & Dining

Another aspect that makes Boulder unique are all the great, local restaurants, coffee shops and businesses.  What is better than being close enough to meet up with friends with a moment’s notice for coffee or a happy hour.  Many of Boulder’s neighborhoods have great ‘Walk Scores’ meaning that you can walk to most of your errands. Pearl Street is of course one of the favorite walking destinations where you can enjoy dinner and drinks on a rooftop or find something unique at a locally owned shop. University of Colorado students find University Hill convenient for nearly all of their amenities from restaurants, bars, coffee, clothing and school supplies. Besides Pearl Street and University Hill, there are many local shopping centers throughout Boulder that may be convenient to the neighborhood where you’re looking.

Have you found the perfect location to live in Boulder? Share what you love about the location of your Boulder neighborhood!

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Lose Yourself in a Great Book from Boulder Public Libraries

September 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment

There’s a lot more than dusty old library books at Boulder Public Library.  As Boulderites moved into the 21st century, so did the library.  If you haven’t visited the library recently, there are some great features of the library for everyone.  Here are a few unique services to check out  for yourself at the Boulder libraries.

Boulder Public LibraryLibrary Discussion Groups

If you’re like me, there’s nothing worse than having just finished a great book and having nobody to discuss it with.  Fortunately our library has many different library groups and unique programs for readers like us!   There are library groups you may join based on interest including world affairs, world literature, mother-daughter and more.

Books in a Bag

Start your own reading group with nine of your best friends.  You may now check out ‘Books in a Bag’ for your group.  The bag is available for select titles and includes 10 copies of one title, background materials, author biography, and group discussion questions.  You may check out a bag for six weeks from the main library branch.   Check out the current titles available.

e-book Library

Did you know that you don’t have to buy every book you want to read on your Kindle, Nook, iPad or other e-reader?  Boulder Public Libraries, like many other libraries across the country have a selection of ebooks available for you to check out.  There is a separate section on the  website to search for ebooks available.

Nook e-Readers

If you don’t have an e-reader, you’re not excluded from being able to check out an e-book, or trying out an e-reader.  Boulder residents may now check out a Nook for three weeks at a time.  It’s a great way to try out the new technology, before you invest in your own!

Free WiFi

Ever have the internet knocked out at your home but have some important emails or things to do on the computer?  Bring your laptop – every branch of the Boulder Public Libraries have free wifi.  It’s a great way to focus on work outside of your busy home, or a change of study venue for your kids.

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Boulder Daily Camera News 9-21-12

September 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Pearl Street Mall considering smoking ban

Former RTD bus driver pleads guilty to careless driving in fatal Boulder accident
daily camera boulder coA former RTD bus driver involved in an accident that killed a 92-year-old woman in May pleaded guilty Thursday to careless driving resulting in death and was sentenced to 12 months of probation. John Gibbons, 62, of Denver, also will need to complete 200 hours of community service as part of the plea agreement.
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Boulder considering Pearl Street Mall smoking ban; open house set for next week 

Boulder’s elected officials will consider a smoking ban on the Pearl Street Mall, an idea that appears to have initial support from City Council members and downtown businesses.
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Longmont Police look into report of man chasing teen girls

LONGMONT — Longmont Police are investigating a Wednesday incident near Altona Middle School in which two ninth-grade girls say they were pursued by a man in a red pickup.
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Boulder’s Scott Strode in running for CNN Hero of the Year

Boulder resident Scott Strode, founder and executive director of nonprofit organization Phoenix Multisport, has been named a finalist for the 2012 CNN Hero of the Year award.
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Lafayette hosts anti-obesity scavenger hunt Saturday

Lafayette is holding a scavenger hunt Saturday to encourage healthy living and to provide ammunition in the fight against childhood obesity.
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Veterans Memorial to be dedicated in Superior on Monday

The Superior Historical Commission will dedicate a new Veterans Memorial in Asti Park, 110 Maple St. in Original Town, at 5 p.m. Monday.
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Police: Ricky Mayber, accused of $4,000 First National Bank robbery, reported by wife 

Suspected bank robber Ricky Mayber was turned in by his wife and confessed the crime to police, according to Boulder detectives who testified at a hearing Thursday.
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Boulder’s big project at Broadway, Euclid complete

It’s the end of the road for Boulder’s $7.4 million construction project at Broadway and Euclid Avenue. Officially completed, the work is being heralded by city and university leaders as bringing vast safety improvements to the main entrance to the University of Colorado campus.
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‘Aww, shucks:’ Astronaut Scott Carpenter, a Boulder native, honored at park rededication

Cmdr. Scott Carpenter, the astronaut from Boulder who in 1962 became the second American to orbit the Earth, returned Thursday to the park that bears his name for a 50th anniversary rededication ceremony.
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Longmont’s Union Reservoir could dip below half-full this winter

LONGMONT — In Union, there is strength. And a falling amount of water. Granted, there’s always water going out of Union Reservoir.
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Boulder-bred astronaut Scott Carpenter

– in town for park ceremony Thursday — reflects on spaceflight

It’s been 50 years since Cmdr. Scott Carpenter was launched into space, becoming the second American to orbit the Earth. But the Boulder native says he still answers this question all the time about that five-hour adventure on May 24, 1962: “How did it feel?”
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Students at Boulder’s New Vista plant learning garden

New Vista High School’s Earth Task Force planted a garden behind the school a few years ago, but its location meant few students knew about it. This week, they installed and planted a second garden front and center, by the school entrance.
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No more ‘Volcanos’: K’s China liquor license OK’d with strict conditions 

Boulder’s Beverage Licensing Authority renewed the liquor license for K’s China after a lengthy hearing Wednesday night, but it imposed so many conditions that owner Bo Mai said he’s not sure he’ll be able to stay in business.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg at CU-Boulder: Gay marriage likely to come before Supreme Court within a year

Equality was a theme of Ginsburg’s talk as she addressed an audience of about 1,100 at CU-Boulder, discussing women’s rights, racism, and predicting that gay marriage will come before the Supreme Court within the next year.
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Source :Boulder Daily Camera

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Nederlands Enchanted Forest Event

September 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Participants are invited to meet at Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center for special events including:
  • LIVE RAPTwild bear mountain ecology center nederland co logoORS  Demonstration from noon-5 p.m. to meet the Owl, the Harris Hawk and the Bald Eagle
  • Face painting
  • Music with David Williams
  • the Enchanted Fairy and the Forest Elf!) throughout the day in the Enchanted Forest tent outside of Wild Bear downtown.
  • Get your picture taken with the Black Bear in the Center
  • Catch the bus to the forest up at Mud Lake to take a tour and meet the animals

Grab lunch at the bake sale (hot soup, corn bread and other yummies will be available

Saturday, October 13, noon-8pm

$8/person in advance

$10/ at the event

Special nocturnal tour (6-8pm) $5

Seniors and under 2 are free

At Wild Bear’s property at Mud Lake:

Catch the bus from Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center in downtown Nederland and ride to the Enchanted Forest to take a tour of the Enchanted Forest. You can create a costume if you wish, enjoy the music and tour the forest to meet 6 animals who will share their stories of survival and share a goody with the youngsters.

Complete schedule will be posted on Wild Bear’s website 
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Hunger Games survivor skills class Nederland CO

September 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Did Katniss Everdeen’s skill with a bow intrigue you?

Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center in downtown Nederland is hosting an eight week course obow making class in nederland hunger games postern Bow making and survival skills.

Sundays, Sept. 30-Nov.
9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Families of all ages.
$225 + $40 material fee*/family fee inclusive of all 8 sessions.
Scholarships are available to qualifying families.

Make a beautiful wooden bow, practice archery skills, add silent stalking, invisibility, camouflage to your survival skills.

Learn the way of the compassionate warrior by adding intuition to your five senses.

Meet at Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center in downtown Nederland and head out to a gorgeous, private meadow to feel the land and learn the way of the wild.

Presented to you by Way of the Wild

To register, contact Wild Bear at 303-258-0495 or registrar@wildbear.org. Questions? Email Mary.

Contact Wild Bear for the complete list of materials needed.

Bow making wood and other materials critical to creating a special bow will be provided.

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Fall Festival on Pearl Street Mall Boulder CO

August 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Downtown Boulder’s Fall Fest

 September 21-23 2012

boulder fall fest downtown boulder coVolunteers Needed

September 21 – 23 | Pearl Street Mall

Mark your calendars for Downtown Boulder’s 25th annual Fall Festival, featuring local food and microbrews, music, children’s entertainment / carnival and more than 30 artisan booths along the Pearl Street Mall.

 

Friday, September 21
5 – 10 p.m.

Saturday, September 22
11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sunday, September 23
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Downtown Boulder’s 3-day autumn festival (September 21-23) features local food and microbrews, music, children’s entertainment and a children’s carnival and more than 30 artisan booths on Saturday and Sunday all along the historic Pearl Street Mall. 

A great event for families, or anyone who enjoys spending time outside in the gorgeous fall weather, join us for the 2012 Fall Festival as we celebrate fall in picturesque Downtown Boulder.  Free parking Saturday and Sunday in the City Parking Garages.

Volunteers needed! Please click here to sign up. Questions? Please e-mail:events@dbi.org

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Pearl Street Stampedes supporting the CU Buffs

August 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Pearl Street Stampedes 

Fridays (one Wednesday), August 31 – November 16 | 7 p.m. | 1300 block of the Pearl Street Mall

The Pearl Street Stampedes march through Downtown Boulder the night before CU home football games, starting this Friday! Hundreds of Buffs fans line the Pearl Street Mall to enjoy the sounds of the Golden Buffalo Marching Band and to cheer on members of the CU football team. Stampedes head west to 10th & Pearl streets.

2012 Stampede Dates:

  • Friday. Aug. 31 vs. Colorado  State
  • Friday. Sept 7 vs. Sacramento State
  • Friday. Sept 28 vs. UCLA
  • Wednesday. Oct 10 vs. Arizona State
  • Friday. Nov. 2 vs. Stanford
  • Friday. Nov. 16 vs. Washington
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