Travel

All Country, No Club

Santa Ynez Valley may be the wine country we have all been searching for Article by Kate Manz Only 40 minutes from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, two hours north of Los Angeles and four hours south of San Francisco, the Santa Ynez Valley is home to six distinct towns: Ballard, Buellton, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, and Solvang. This California Central Coast wine region’s temperate weather allows for year-round activities. The Santa Ynez Valley features more than 100 wineries, 30+...

June 2024

Entertainment

Summer Reading List

Book Finds with Boulder Bookstore Article by Millie D'Souza | Photography by Courtesy of Boulder Bookstore Looking to elevate your summer book collection? Look no further than our Summer Reading series, with help from the experts of the Boulder Bookstore, whom we tapped for their top summer reads! Ideal for lounging on a sunbed, embarking on a mountain getaway or simply discovering your next favorite read, these picks promise captivating escapes for any kind of reader. Go as a River by...

June 2024

Arts + Culture

Around Town

Article and Photography by First Friday Shop Crawl June 1, July 1, August 1 Louisville celebrates a First Friday Shop Crawl year-round as downtown shops stay open late and offer libations, art, pop-ups, and more.    THE UPSLOPE GET DOWN  June 8 The 9th annual Upslope Get Down, a music fest with Upslope beer & Spiked Snowmelt craft hard seltzer, will include food trucks, games, art, vendors and more on Saturday, June 8 from 2-10 pm at their Flatiron Park brewery! Once again...

May 2024

Food + Beverage

The No-Snob Somm

A Down to Earth Wine and Snack Pairing with Persona Wine Article by Intro by Kelsey Huffer, Pairings by Sarah Barnas | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer Persona Wine, Boulder's boutique wine shop specializing in naturally driven, organic, and biodynamic wines, peels back the pretension and pairs some favorite wines with snacks straight from the aisles of temptation or drive-thru delights. From the Golden Arches to a classic slice of 'za, these pairings will get you ready for any...

May 2024

Style + Beauty

Boulder's Secondhand Icons

Stories from the Heart of the Buy-Sell-Trade Community Article by Madison Moorhead McCabe, Founder of Apocalypse | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer I find it immensely comforting to walk down Pearl Street and encounter the same warm, familiar faces year after year. One of the things I love most about the Boulder Lifestyle is the sense of intimacy in this community. Growing up in Boulder, I took this for granted—and I had to move away, then return, to understand how meaningful the...

May 2024

Health + Wellness

Bath of Sound

Exploring Harmonic Healing for Inner Peace Article by Willow King | Photography by Cary Jobe and Alexis Ahrling Photography For Tommy Dill, founder of Soundularity, it started with a singing bowl. A professional musician working in LA doing music for TV and advertising, Dill was looking for an outlet for stress and a modicum for healing. He started playing bowls and other simple instruments for the pleasure and power of the sound. Years later, after finding his way to Denver, he now offers...

May 2024

Sports + Recreation

Passion Driving Purpose

Shawn Neer’s Journey from Racing to Entrepreneurship Article by Tony Firestine Growing up in the backwoods of California’s Humboldt County, Shawn Neer discovered his love for biking at an early age. With few distractions and a spirit of independence, he spent his days riding through the trails, paving the way for what would become his life's passion. It was a journey that led him from the serene landscapes of California to the bustling mountain biking community of Colorado. Reflecting on his...

May 2024

Food + Beverage

Something to Suit Every Taste

Parkway Food Hall is Longmont's Newest Culinary Destination Article by Tony Firestine | Photography by Courtesy of Parkway Food Hall Longmont’s brand spanking new Parkway Food Hall, brought to you by principal architect, Meridian 105 (the design team behind Boulder’s Avanti Food & Beverage) and food hall gurus/operating partners National Food Hall Solutions is the area’s newest culinary hotspot. With its grand opening this May, Parkway has redefined dining experiences in the region as...

May 2024

Home + Design

Resplendent Reinvention

A Contemporary Transformation with Tectonic Design Build Article by Tony Firestine | Photography by Kylie Fitts At the base of Mount Sanitas, just off North Boulder Park, lies Newlands House, a stunning example of the transformative power of contemporary design. Once an outdated Tuscan-style dwelling, this family home underwent a remarkable metamorphosis with Tectonic Design Build at the helm. From outdated to clean and contemporary, the Newlands House project exemplifies Tectonic's commitment...

May 2024

Entertainment

The Sounds of Summer 

Find Your Soundtrack to the Season at These Unique Venues and Events, Near and Far Article by Katherine Owen As the verdure of early summer unfurls across the Boulder foothills, notes of classical music, bluegrass, jazz and every genre imaginable can be heard floating out from Pearl Street patios and across Chautauqua Green, where locals gather sur l'herbe for everything from classical acts to children's tunes. Here's where you can catch some of the region's best music for yourself this...

May 2024