What's Happening in Boulder County!
Ignite Boulder is similar to TED talks with a twist. It brings together some great local idea generators who get to make a presention on a subject of their choice. Speakers have exactly 5 minutes to teach something, enlighten us, or simply inspire — backed by 20 slides auto-advancing every 15 seconds. Quick, fun, and smart. This event sells out, so grab some tickets here. [May 13, 2015 . 7:00 to 9:00pm]
Love cooking? Considering a kitchen remodel? Just love seeing amazing remodels? Whatever your reason, tickets are on sale for the 2015 Dream Kitchens Tour! Save the date: Saturday April 25th from 10am-4pm & Sunday April 26th from 12pm-4pm!
Testing of the countywide emergency sirens will begin today, Monday, April 6, 2015. These tests will be run at 10am and 7pm April through August. Want more info about emergency preparedness in Boulder County and beyond? http://www.boulderfloodinfo.net.
Grandrabbits in Boulder hosts an annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 4, 2015. This is a really fun family event for kids ages 10 and under. Here are the details:
Love cooking? Considering a kitchen remodel? Just love seeing amazing remodels? Whatever your reason, tickets are on sale for the 2015 Dream Kitchens Tour! Save the date: Saturday April 25th from 10am-4pm & Sunday April 26th from 12pm-4pm!
If you have ever wished you could commute on the regional buses but need a place to store your bike safely? The Bus-Bike Shelters are your answer AND they are FREE! Registration information below.
Bus-Bike Shelters provide long-term, secure and weather-protected bicycle storage for commuters making connections to and from local or regional transit routes. Combine a bus trip and bike ride by using the shelter to complete the first or final mile of your commute! Your bike will be secure and sheltered from the snow and rain and you’ll no longer have to load your bike on and off the bus everyday!
Learn more here: http://www.bouldercounty.org/roads/transit/pages/finalmileproject.aspx
Register for a FREE access to the Bus-Bike Shelters here: http://www.busthenbike.com
Conner O’Neill’s has been celebrating St. Patrick’s Day for days now leading up to this day. Finally the day has come and they will be hosting performances this evening from the McTeggart Irish Dancers (4:30 p.m.), and Highwater (9 p.m.) at the pub. Of course you can enjoy a meal there too!
More details on Conner O’Neill’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – HERE!
Downtown Longmont hosts 2nd Friday Arts District walks. Enjoy galleries, arts organizations, artists studios, activities and much more! Monthly on the second Friday of the month from 6 to 9pm. Don’t miss it on March 13!
More details – Longmont 2nd Fridays
March 5-8, 2015 will find Boulder, Colorado filled with excellent cinema. Try something new. There is film for everyone – kids, teens, adults. More details on this awesome film festival – BIFF.com
“K2: Siren of the Himalayas” documents the adventure, peril, teamwork and serenity of a mountaineering group’s attempt to summit the world’s most challenging peak. Shot in Pakistan in the summer of 2009, the film follows world-class alpinists Fabrizio Zangrilli and Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner with veteran climbers Jake Meyer and Chris Szymiec in a breathtaking glimpse into the world of high altitude mountaineering.Director Dave Ohlson joins the group’s attempt to summit K2 on the 100-year anniversary of the Duke of Abruzzi’s 1909 expedition. The documentary examines the history and geography of the Karakoram mountains while contemplating the risks, rewards and personal nature of exploration in an age when there are few blank spots left on the map. Lead climber Fabrizio Zangrilli will lead a post-screening discussion.
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