Category: Boulder

Boulder, Lafayette, Louisville

Welcome Summer in Style

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Summer arrives in the Boulder area on June 21.  If you wish to celebrate the solstice, we have a couple of events for you!

First:  Boulder B-Cycle will host a Solstice bike ride on June 21, beginning at 5:32 p.m. to coincide with the start of the summer solstice. Riders who ride the entire system on June 21 will be eligible to win prizes. Depending on your route, this feat may take 1.5 to 3 hours.

Contact B-Cycle for details and starting point: info@boulderbcycle.com

Second: Join a musical journey through the solstice.  Here is their description: Celebrate the fullness of our lives in the bright light of Midsummer and honor the EarthMother in her time of fruitful abundance!

Join us in sending a wave of healing energy to the planet through joyous sound vibration.  A magical evening of gratitude with drumming, meditation, toning, chanting, music and ecstatic dance, woven into a rockin’ celebration!

Thursday, June 21st, 7-9pm, Temple in the Sky, 1145 Timberlane in Boulder

Click here for more details and to RSVP.

Boulder, Fitness and Sports, Kids

SummerSkate!

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When was the last time you went roller skating? It’s making a come back and the 29th Street Mall has a place for you to practice your twists and turns!

It’s located in the same place as WinterSkate – near Laudisios.  Featuring skate rentals, group discount rates, lessons and concessions.  It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy the summer season!
Current Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday: 10 am – 9 pm
Friday:  10 am – 10 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 10 pm
Sunday: 11 am – 7 pm

Boulder, Food and Drink, Lafayette, Louisville

More Summer Concerts

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Today’s summer concert update takes place in the cute little town of Niwot, CO, between Boulder and Longmont.

Niwot’s FREE Summer Concert Series Rock-N-Rails takes place on Thursday evenings at 5:30 with music starting at 6:45pm at the Whistle Stop Park (corner of 1st and Murray) 

Artisans and kid’s activities, as well as food and cold drinks are available. Come dance with your neighbors next to the tracks!

 

2012 Niwot ROCK N RAILS Summer Concert Schedule

June 21 – Jockamo

June 28 – Chase N The Dream

July 5 – Chris Daniels & The Kings

July 12 – One On One

July 19 – Last Men on Earth

July 26 – Halden Wofford &The Hi*Beams

Aug 2 –  Bop Skizzum

Aug 9 –  Face

Aug 16 – The Hazel Miller Band

Aug 23 – Rebecca Folsom

Aug 30 – The Ugli Stick

Sept 6 – “Niwot’s Own”:

Pete Wernick & FLEXIGRASS ~  5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
On Fire  ~ 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Tony Trahan & The BlueKrewe  ~ 7:30 – 8:45 p.m.

Boulder

Summer Concerts in the Park

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Monday evenings in Boulder brings the Summer Concert series with the Boulder Concert  Band. Concerts start at 7pm but come early with a picnic dinner and hang out with the neighbors at this free event.

Upcoming dates:

June 18 at Keewaydin Park

June 25 on the Library Lawn

July 2 at Harlow Platts Park

July 9 at Salberg Park

July 16 at Scott Carpenter Park

July 23 at North Boulder Park

July 30 at Chautauqua Park

Boulder, Lafayette, Louisville

Airport Day!

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The Seventh Annual Airport Day is Saturday, June 16, 2012 

The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m with a parachuting demonstration at noon.

You’ll see World War II planes, antique planes, aerobatic planes, a military helicopter, gliders and much more.  The aircraft will be on stationary display so you can look inside, ask questions of the pilots and take photos.  There will also be fire/rescue trucks, food vend0rs, ice cream, and rides in both a helicopter and an open-cockpit bi-plane.
Hot air balloon launch
If you’re up early, come check out a hot air balloon launch between 6:30 and 7 a.m.  The balloons will be located in the grass, east of the terminal building.
Admission and parking are completely FREE!
Boulder, Food and Drink, Kids

FAC Concerts – Free!

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Join friends at Millennium Harvest House for a fun-filled series of FREE concerts at their FAC (Friday Afternoon Club). Year after year, music lovers swell The Gardens. All summer long, folks are welcomed to eat, drink, and be merry while sampling Boulder’s best local bands.

Enjoy the natural beauty of The Gardens, food and drink specials, a lively mix of classic favorites, local talent, and VIP seating. Meet our wonderful community partners and alliances. Bring friends, bring family… bring Fido! Notorious FAC kicks off June 1st and plays through August 10th for a total of 11 Friday Afternoon Club concerts.

Boulder, Lafayette, Louisville, Real Estate Tips

Think Small… Mortgages?

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Now that 15 year fixed rate mortgages have dipped below 3% (last Thursdays survey found the average to be 2.97%), it may be tempting to refi down from your 30 year mortgage.  This recent RIS Media article can show you some of the pros and cons of this decision.  Check it out!

Boulder

Silent Film Series at Chautauqua

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 This Wednesday begins Chautauqua’s silent film series, many featuring Hank Troy on Piano. Come on out and enjoy the

likes of Douglas Fairbanks and Buster Keaton – a fun time for the whole family!

Boulder

Folk on the Plaza

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Folk Dancing on the Plaza returns this year on Tuesdays through September 11, 2012.  Join in the fun of  this wonderful Boulder outdoors dancing experience!

No experience or partner is needed for this free evening of fun.  They even teach you the steps from 7-8pm and then dance the night away until 10pm.

Dancing takes place on the plaza beside the Dushanbe Tea House on 13th between Canyon and Arapahoe.

Information: 303 499-6363. Sponsored by Danceophile Studio, Postoley Dance Ensemble, Boulder Human Relations Commission.