Sports + Recreation

Keep Boulder Rolling

How Community, Culture, and Creativity Power Boulder's Skateboarding Scene Article by Edson Graycar When most people think of Boulder, they usually picture mountain bikes, trail runners, and climbers halfway up the Flatirons. But beyond the hiking trailheads and bike lanes, Boulder's skateboarding scene is rolling strong. Skateboarding has been part of Boulder's culture for decades. The scene has grown and shifted from old-school street spots to beginner-friendly skate nights while still...

Life + Culture

Mama's Meals to Menus

A heartfelt look at how moms passed down recipes, roots, and a love for food. Article by Colin Gbolie | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer Every great chef has a story behind their first taste of inspiration—and more often than not, that story begins at home, in the kitchen, standing beside their mother. As Mother’s Day approaches, we’re celebrating the women whose hands stirred the first pots, whose recipes became the blueprint for dreams, and whose love of food sparked entire...

Arts + Culture

Make Your Fridays Electric

Little Horse Vintage Brings Listening Parties & Live Events to Downtown Louisville Article by Meredith Rowe | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer Just steps off Louisville’s Main Street, Little Horse Vintage is an invite to another time—one filled with sleek mid-century furniture, film cameras, and, of course, vinyl records. But twice a month, often on the first and third Friday, walking down the steps is a whole new experience as the space transforms into the Electric Room, complete...

Arts + Culture

Joy and Play, Illuminated

Crested Butte’s Jeff Scott and His Unique Light Fixture Creations Article by Lisa Van Horne | Photography by Trevor Bona An earnest passion for creating emanates from Jeff Scott’s portfolio of elaborate light fixtures that he designs and constructs—and the words that he uses to describe them. “I love to play with lasers, lenses, and light. Twisting it, bending it, reflecting it just to generate interesting shades and shadows,” says Jeff. “It’s just pure joy for me, and it’s fun to use it to...

Health + Wellness

Recognizing Depression in Teens

What Parents and Caregivers Should Know Article by Kaitlyn Seikunas, MA, LPCC Adolescent years can be a time of excitement, discovery, and growth, but they can also be challenging and emotionally turbulent due to changes in hormones and the pressures of transitioning out of childhood. The rise of social media adds another layer of stress for teens. The constant exposure to peers’ curated lives and the pressure of always being visible can contribute to feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, and...

Home + Design

It Takes a Village to Rebuild

Making Home After the Marshall Fire Article by Meredith Rowe | Photography by Amanda Proudfit On December 30, 2021, a brush fire broke out at the intersection of Colorado 93 and Marshall Road. It went on to destroy 990+ structures and evacuate 37,000+ people, becoming the most destructive fire in Colorado history.  This spring, Boulder Country residents displaced by the Marshall Fire are finally moving back into their new homes, but it was a long journey to get here. Rebuilding after a...

Entertainment

AROUND TOWN

Article and Photography by LA SPORTIVA SUMMER RUN SERIES Hit the local Boulder trails this summer with La Sportiva! The popular Summer Run Series returns from May to September this summer for 10 bi-weekly trail runs on alternating Thursdays departing from the La Sportiva Boulder Store.  Make friends, discover routes, try new shoes, build your fitness, learn from local experts, and win great prizes!   Join La Sportiva's Strava Club to sign up and keep up to date: La Sportiva Retail Store...

Finance + Legal Services

The Psychology Behind Spending

With The Beacon Group of Boulder at Morgan Stanley Article by Avery Young In today’s society, worrying about finances is not the exception but the norm. According to PwC, 57% of all employees cite finances as their highest source of stress. The Beacon Group of Boulder at Morgan Stanley reflects on statistics such as this by analyzing the psychology behind saving and stress. An in-depth analysis shows how finances are not only affecting your pocketbook but your nervous system as well. Everyone...

Food + Beverage

A Perfect Pair

Mother's Day Wine and Flower Pairings with Persona Wines and Fiori Flowers Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer When it comes to Mother’s Day, what better gift than wine and flowers (and maybe a little treat snuck in there too)? Fiori flowers and Persona Wine come together to pair your favorite wines with arrangements, bringing the unique flavors together with vibrant spring blooms to create easy, no-brainer gifts for the amazing mom in your life! Who doesn’t love a gift that’s a...

Arts + Culture

Grace in Motion

Will Day’s Bold Abstract Works Transform Chaos into Energy and Expression Article by Tony Firestine | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer Within the world of contemporary abstract art, Will Day’s large-scale paintings stand out with a strong presence, each piece a vivid attestation to his journey of transformation and self-expression. With energetic brushstrokes and deep emotional layers, Day creates compositions that feel as if they are pulsing with life. His works carry the weight of...