Arts + Culture

Celestial Symphony

Local photographer Tim Seibert transforms fleeting moments of the Northern Lights into timeless art. Article by Sarah Schierkolk | Photography by Tim Seibert Photography & Sarah Dawn Photography You may never wake at 3 a.m. to photograph the beauty of the mountains at sunrise, but local Broomfielder Tim Seibert does. He follows the weather forecast with hopes of capturing moments most of us only dream of. His lens reveals the extraordinary in the everyday, like these rare Northern Lights...

Life + Culture

Opening Doors To Imagination

How free monthly books help Broomfield children grow language skills, confidence, and connection. Article by Julie Walker A young boy reaches for the mailbox door, excitedly pulling it open. His eyes widen as he spots a book inside. “Mommy, look! A new book! It has whales on it!” he exclaims, waving it in the air as he races back into the house to show his family. Scenes like this are made possible by the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, locally led by the Broomfield Rotary . The program...

Food + Beverage

Blushing Petals

A Valentine’s Day Mocktail by Cool as a Cucumber Article by Chris Rice | Photography by Chris Rice & Lisa Craig Photography This Valentine’s Day mocktail is a study in balance, creativity, and intention. Crafted by Chris Rice, owner of Cool as a Cucumber in Broomfield, this alcohol-free creation reflects his signature approach. Thoughtful, experimental, and rooted in fresh ingredients. Often described as a beverage scientist, Chris designs mocktails that feel layered and indulgent, proving...

Education

The Bal Swan Blueprint

Building Brilliance through Vision for our community Article by Kevin Getz | Photography by Lighthouse Photo Co Every great build begins with a blueprint. Not the kind rolled up under an arm or smudged with graphite, but the kind that lives in imagination first, a belief that something better is possible and worth designing with intention. At Bal Swan Children’s Center , the blueprint has never been about walls or windows. It has always been about children. For more than sixty years , Bal...