Home + Design

Powering Change

Independent Power Leads the Charge Towards Energy Independence in the Front Range and Beyond Article by Tony Firestine | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer Independent Power, a Boulder-based company born out of a vision for a sustainable future, has steadily transformed itself from a solar and battery installer into a comprehensive home electrification powerhouse since 1996. At its helm are Liz and Trevor Seelye, two CU Boulder graduates with successful careers in global...

March 2024

Food + Beverage

Buona Notte Creates Beauty in a Changing Climate

Colorado-Born Winemaker Graham Markel Remains Agile at His Oregon Winery Article by Kate Lacroix | Photography by Jess Smith Photography It’s an early morning after what is arguably the worst ice storm in Oregon’s recent history. Winemaker Graham Markel stops to get a gas station coffee before heading towards the Columbia River Gorge to assess the damage. Highway 84 has been closed for days (Oregon does not salt their roads) but Graham wants to have a look at his vines. He assures me they are...

March 2024

Food + Beverage

Put Your Feet Up and Stay Awhile

Creature Comforts Café Cultivates Community Connection on Pearl Street Article by Tony Firestine | Photography by Poppy and Co. by Kelsey Huffer In less than a year, Creature Comforts Café has become a beloved community hub on an energetic corner of Pearl Street in Boulder. When setting foot into the airy and cheerful space you immediately feel the notion of intention behind every aspect of the inviting atmosphere. High ceilings, comfortable mixed-use seating and warm welcomes from behind the...

March 2024

Health + Wellness

Radical Inclusivity

In the World of Colorado’s Winter Sports, Ignite Adaptive Sports Redefines What’s Radical Article by Grace Adele Boyle | Photography by File Photo In the small mountain town of Nederland, Colorado, Eldora Ski Resort is home to Ignite Adaptive Sports––the only comprehensive adaptive sports program on the Front Range that is accessible by public transit (RTD). Since its inception in 1975, Ignite Adaptive Sports has provided life-changing opportunities for community members who otherwise couldn’t...

March 2024

Beauty

Turning Trash into Treasure

Innovation Takes Center Stage at this Boulder Fashion Show Celebrating Environmental Responsibility Article by Linden Butrym | Photography by Amanda Tipton On an unseasonably warm day in late February, 29 middle and high school students gathered at the University of Colorado Boulder’s Macky Auditorium Concert Hall for one of the most exciting and creative events of the season. Trash the Runway is an annual fashion show that displays the talents of Boulder teenagers who spend months designing...

March 2024

Auto + Marine

Driver's Notebook

Mazda CX-70 is Designed with Active Lifestyles in Mind Article by Kailey Beuerlein Designed with active lifestyles in mind, the first-ever 2025 Mazda CX-70 enters the mid-size, two-row crossover segment. It will soon be available at Broomfield’s Sill-TerHar Motors. Utilizing Mazda’s most advanced powertrains that offer responsive and electrified performance, the CX-70 provides intuitive handling that keeps the driver engaged and in control. Designed with drivers in mind, the emphasis on...

March 2024

Arts + Culture

The Art of Reflection

Step Inside the World of Artist Kristen Abbott, Where Creativity and Community are All Waypoints to Finding Center Article by Katherine Owen | Photography by Lindsey Mazzaferro Photo & MBER Creative From artist Kristen Abbott’s home studio in South Boulder, each change of the seasons is a chance to collaborate with nature and cultivate new techniques and mediums. Now, with spring and summer on the way, her explorations with cyanotypes will take center stage once again.   One of the oldest...

March 2024

Food + Beverage

Underground Boulder

Exploring Boulder's Dive Bar Scene Article by Kailey Beuerlein | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer In Boulder, where the mountains meet the sky and the city hums with energy, lies a world within a world—dive bars. Tucked away in unassuming corners, these watering holes slow down time and the outside world fades with dimly lit interiors, the scent of well-worn wood and the sound of laughter and the clinking of glasses. Welcome to Boulder’s dive bar scene—where every drink holds a...

March 2024

Home + Design

Six Things to Love about Urban Mattress

From Luxurious and Eco-Friendly Design Details to Superior Service, Here’s Why this Family-Owned Boulder Company is a Dream Article by Linden Butrym Getting a good night’s sleep can often involve specific requirements: total darkness, cooler temperatures, a perfect mattress, a just-right pillow, a sound machine playing the soothing rhythm of crashing ocean waves, perhaps an air purifier or essential oils spritzed into the room. For the family behind Urban Mattress (boulder.urbanmattress.com)...

March 2024

Entertainment

The New Nomads

A Quest for High-Quality Theater in Colorado's Front Range Article by Meredith Rowe Built in 1952 by The Nomads, the namesake Nomad Playhouse is in the midst of a renaissance that began in 2015 when Tara Performing Arts High School officially purchased the property, thanks in part to a grant from the state historic fund. Their goal was and is to embrace the quirkiness and the history while modernizing the facilities, both for the benefit of the students and the comfort of the audience.  The...

March 2024