Boulder, Outdoors

Take A Hike! Wondering Where To Go? A List of Currently Open Trails In and Around Boulder

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Photo credit: City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks

After the flooding the trails were closed. Now Open Space and Mountain Parks are working hard to get our trails opened. If you want to head out on a hike check out this list of currently opened trails here.

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Check Out This Flood Relief Fundraiser

great_colorado_flood_reliefFlood Relief Fundraiser Hosted by Colorado Flood Relief on Saturday & Sunday at 2935 Baseline–10am to 3pm.  Businesses involved include: Boulder Ice Cream, Blooms Flowers, Boulder Sports Acupuncture, Massage Moments, and more. More information here.

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It’s Friday. It’s Raining. Looking for a Great Indoor Option Tonight? Catch a Film @ the Boedecker Theater!

Screen Shot 2013-09-27 at 11.39.57 AMThe Boedecker Theater at the Dairy Center for the Arts is an exceptional asset to the arts in Boulder! This theater runs artsy films all year around. For a great rainy night treat head over to catch a flick. Great films. Good eats. This is NOT your typical movie theater! More info here.

Boulder

Curbside Debris Removal Starting Today [9/26]

Hey City of Boulder! Curbside removal of flood debris is starting today.

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From Boulder Flood Info: The City of Boulder will begin curbside cleanup of flood debris on Thursday, Sept. 26. The curbside collection service, contracted to Denver-based Swingle Inc., will occur for a period of three weeks. Residents are asked to place flood debris, such as carpet, drywall, appliances, trees and branches on the curbside for collection. Debris piles should not block drainage, sidewalks, bike lanes or fire hydrants.

Swingle has divided the city into four zones for curbside cleanup and will pick up debris in each zone at least twice, starting on Thursday, Sept. 26, and concluding on Friday, Oct. 18.

 

  • Zone 1: North of Iris, West of Foothills Parkway – start day Thursday, Sept. 26.
  • Zone 2: South of Baseline, West of Foothills Parkway – start day Saturday, Sept. 28.
  • Zone 3: South of Iris, North of Baseline, West of Foothills Parkway – start day Tuesday, Oct. 1.
  • Zone 4: East of Foothills Parkway in city limits – start day Thursday, Oct. 3.

More information and updates on all things flood related in the City of Boulder head to www.boulderfloodinfo.net.

Boulder, Festivals

2013 Boulder’s International Fringe Festival Is In Town!

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The Boulder International Fringe Festival’s tag line says it all, “Expect the Unexpected!” This event is a stage for theater, dance, music, film, and visual arts. Some events are free, other cost. For more information and to purchase tickets click here.

A sample of the events happening today, Wednesday, September 25:

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Colorado Bands Together: The First Of Many Musical Benefits for Boulder County Flood Victims

Tonight at the Chautauqua Auditorium is the first of many musical benefit concerts to support those affected by the floods.

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Join some Colorado musical legends such as Leftover Salmon, Todd Park Mohr of Big Head Todd and the Monsters, and many more! More information and purchase tickets here.

[September 24, 2013 . 7:30pm]

Food and Drink, Louisville

Enjoy the Buona Sera Market in Louisville on Tuesday Evenings!

Don’t forget that the Buona Sera Market is only happening a few more evenings this year! Foodies rejoice on Tuesday evenings from 4 to 8pm at the Steinbaugh Pavillions in Louisville, Colorado. Head over because this event is only happening through October 15, 2013. More information here.

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Boulder, Landscape and Garden

Re-use. Re-design. Re-imagine. It Is ReSource Wars! See what these teams came up with at the awards ceremony tonight.

Screen Shot 2013-09-21 at 10.27.15 PM9 teams, 15 hours, to ReUse, ReDesign & ReImagine. The ReSource War design competition will be celebrated with two exciting opportunities to view the new ReSource Boulder showroom. Join the ReSource teams at an Awards Ceremony & Party on Sunday, September 22nd, 2013 from 4pm – 7:30pm. Purchase tickets here.

Boulder, Food and Drink

The Farmer’s Market Is Roaring Back Today!

BFMThe Boulder County Farmer’s Market is roaring back after being closed last Saturday due to flooding. Let’s get out and support our local farmers! Join friends and family and head to Downtown Boulder to grab some delicious, local veggies, prepared foods, music and much more! This is a Boulder classic! [Saturdays 8:00am to 2:00pm]

Festivals, Lafayette

The Last ART NIGHT OUT is Tonight in Lafayette!

Screen Shot 2013-09-20 at 2.31.53 PMArt Night Out is a community arts event in Old Town Lafayette, with live music, downtown art walk, beer and wine garden, artist booths, face painting, dining, literature, shopping, art receptions, children’s activities at Arty’s Creation Station, & more. This is the last Art Night Out of 2013!

[September 20, 2013 . 5:00 – 9:00 pm]