Tickets Now On Sale for TEDxBoulder Beta

Tickets Now On Sale for TEDxBoulder Beta – August 22

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Last week, we announced that tickets are officially on sale for TEDxBoulder 2013. This week, they’ve opened up ticket sales to the only pre-TEDxBoulder event for 2013: TEDxBoulder Beta on August 22.

Applied Trust — a mainstay in the Boulder tech community — and TEDxBoulder have created an event where the community can mix, mingle, and get to meet the speakers on this year’s slate. An added bonus? Live music! Here are the event details:

 

Date: August 22, 2013

Location: eTown Hall in Boulder

Time: 5:30-9:30PM

Tickets: $15 — 100% of ticket sales will be donated to The Black Knights– Fairview High School’s FIRST Robotics team

How to Get Tickets: Just click here

Who’s Performing? Glad you asked. Nicole Atkins and Blake Brown

Speaker applications for TEDxBoulder 2013 close on August 5 and speakers will be announced shortly thereafter. When you come on down to this year’s TEDxBoulder Beta, you’ll get to hear from many of the speakers. Their topics, background — come ask questions and meet your fellow community members as they gear up for one of the biggest speaking engagements of their careers. And no — most won’t be professional speakers. They’ll be people, just like you, who have ideas worth spreading.

 

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Boulder History Museum’s History Mystery Challenge

Boulder History Museum’s History Mystery Challenge

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I knew you’d click if I put “beer” right in the headline. And you should. It’s time to get your beer on for some Boulder-style shenanigans, brought to you by the Boulder History Museum.

On Thursday, August 15, grab your buddies and head down to the 6th Annual History Mystery Challenge:’Downtown Beer’ Edition, sponsored by the Boulder History Museum. Teams can have from two to six people on them and teams will run around Boulder in search of answers. It’s time to bone up on your Boulder historical trivia AND don your best beer-themed costume in the process. And don’t worry about the extent of your Boulder historical knowledge. In true Wheel Of Fortune style, you can buy clues (instead of vowels) throughout the event to move you along from one place to another.

Grab that registration form here. Deadline for entry is August 9th.

The event runs from 5:30-8:30PM on Thursday, August 15.

Oh — and leave your smartphone at home. They’re against the rules. You’re going to have to run this race the old fashioned way. Like without blue dots and Google.

 

 

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Fun beat-the-heat dates for summer

Fun beat-the-heat dates for summer

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Want to heat things up with your sweetie without working up such a sweat? Read on for six cool ways to make each other melt without actually making each othermelt.

Beat-the-heat date #1: Enjoy chilled wine and brie indoors
Everyone loves a romantic picnic in the park — except when it’s so hot the cheese turns to fondue. No worries! Have an indoor picnic instead. Spread a blanket on your living room floor, crank up the music and put the wine on ice (try Beringer Vineyards White Zinfandel; the hints of honeysuckle, citrus and strawberry are perfect for summer, www.grandvinonline.com). Since it’s too hot to turn on the stove, order in finger-licking favorites like fried chicken and ribs. No room for frisbee? Half the fun of this plan is getting inventive, so break out the board games, play cards or grab the nearest scrap of paper and face off in Hangman. The only rule: no turning on the TV.

Beat-the-heat date #2: Chill out as you splash around at a water park
Get your new date to let down his or her guard with an all-access pass to childhood. Just slip into your swimsuits and hit the road to the water park (a day pass usually costs about $20). Race each other down the slide, float in the lazy river and tackle the wave pool together. All that fun should work up your appetites, so enjoy classic park cuisine — corn dogs and funnel cake, anyone? Check out a list of water parks in your area. Just don’t forget to pack a towel big enough for two.

Beat-the-heat date #3: Start your outdoor adventure at dawn
Don’t let that heatwave prevent you two from getting active together. Instead, plan a hike or bike ride for early morning (7 a.m., 8, even 9 if neither of you is a morning person). Feel like the only souls on earth while you bike or hike through a gorgeous park, then chow down at a fun breakfast spot. If you can’t tear yourselves apart, keep the date going by chilling out in a freezing cold multiplex.

Beat-the-heat date #4: Have a complimentary cold one while touring a nearby brewery
Cancel the coffee rendezvous and invite your date to a brewery for a beer tasting instead. After you tour the factory, grab a couple stools and sample the frothy specialties. Throw back shots of beer one at a time and try to really taste the flavors. Is that apple cider? No, it’s butter; no, maybe it’s… who knows! But it’s extra yummy when you taste it off a certain someone’s lips. Find a list of breweries at www.beerexpedition.com/northamerica.shtml.

Beat-the-heat date #5: Recreate the arcade days of your youth at Dave and Buster’s
Pac-Man and frozen margaritas? You’d better believe it! Adult arcades offer full service bars, yummy eats like hot wings and mozzarella sticks — and most importantly, air conditioning! Whether you prefer Skee-Ball and Corona with lime or an enclosed ride for two (perfect for a private smooch) and an extra-dirty martini, you’ll find it here. Visit www.daveandbusters.com for locations near you.

Beat-the-heat date #6: Hop in a romantic tub for two
So it’s too darn hot to even run out to the ice cream parlor with your sweetie? Plan an ice cream bath date at your place. (Haven’t been dating that long… or that intimately just yet? There’s nothing wrong with wearing bathing suits.) First, light a fresh peppermint candle (www.shortiescandles.com) and toss a few sprigs of mint leaf into the tub. Next, squirt in a heaping burst of Soulmates Shower Gelee to create a light-scented bubble bath (www.philosophy.com). Then grab a pint of whatever you have in the freezer, two spoons and hop in together. Ahh!

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All-levels Outdoor Yoga Drop-in Classes

All-levels Outdoor Yoga Drop-in Classes

April 16 – October 24, 2013

Visiting Boulder and miss your yoga or fitness routine or want to experience a unique slice of Boulder? Join the folks at Fitness For Living for their outdoor morning PowerFit Yoga class. PowerFit Yoga is a unique blend of yoga and conditioning to create a mind-calming and body-challenging experience. Based on a flowing Vinyasa-style yoga, PowerFit Yoga incorporates the best principles of a variety of yoga practices and Pilates. Each class is unique, variety-packed, and designed to challenge a wide range of fitness and yoga levels. All equipment is provided. Just register online, receive an email confirmation back and show up. Fitness For Living has been featured on NBC’s Today Show and has been energizing Boulder with its Boot Camps &PowerFit Yoga Camps for 10 years. Drop-in classes are available to those visiting Boulder. Boulder residents are encouraged to drop in for a free trial week.

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Outdoor Recreation in Boulder

Outdoor Recreation in Boulder

Recently rated the “#1 Sports Town in America” by Outside Magazine. Boulder is where some of the world’s top runners, cyclists, mBoulder Mountain Bikingountain bikers, and rock climbers choose to call home. It’s also a close-knit community full of residents who embrace an active outdoor lifestyle and who are committed to natural resource conservation. Combine all of that with 300 days of sunshine per year, and it’s clear why Boulder is one of the hottest outdoor destinations in the country.

The surrounding Rocky Mountain landscape beckons visitors with easy-to-challenging hiking trails and unparalleled scenic views. A single day’s itinerary might include watching the sunrise from a hot air balloon; paddling a kayak through the middle of town; rock climbing the nearby peaks; mountain biking over rugged alpine trails; tubing or fly-fishing in Boulder Creek; or teeing off at Flatirons Golf Course.

Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of Boulder’s 300 miles of serene hiking and biking trails, approximately 45,000 acres of unspoiled open space or the Boulder Creek Path, which runs through the middle of town and parallels Boulder Creek. In winter, you can test your snowshoeing or cross country skiing ability on nearby trails. Or, enjoy downhill skiing and snowboarding at Eldora Mountain Ski Resort, just 30 minutes away fromBoulder Hiking - Flatirons downtown Boulder.

If you want to go rock climbing, Boulder is a great place to be! Boulder, Colorado is blessed with some of the best rock and ice climbing in the country, only minutes from local coffee houses, taverns, and restaurants. Climbers, hikers, alpinists and mountaineers from around the world congregate here. From the distinctive Flatirons above town, to Eldorado Canyon in the south and Boulder Canyon in the west, there is a lifetime’s worth of outstanding climbs here.

About an hour out of Boulder, Rocky Mountain National Park, the South Platte and the Indian Peaks Wilderness add enormously to the choices of climbing and mountaineering available. No matter if you’ve only a few hours to find adventure or an entire day to play, there are plenty of mild-to-wild experiences awaiting you in Boulder, Colorado.

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Historic Boulder

Historic Boulder

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It’s true that Boulder is on the cutting edge of scientific research. And you can bet the University of Colorado’s students and grads have their sights set on the future. But reminders of historic Boulder – from downtown’s lovely brick facades to crumbling cemeteries with surprising bits of history – whisper tales of a distant and fascinating past, inviting you to take a peek back into the events that made Boulder the place it is today.

Day One

Start your day exploring the Colorado Chautauqua District, an area that is a favorite of weekend revelers for its hiking trails winding up into the iconic Flatirons. The adjacent grounds of Chautauqua Park were actually developed in 1898 as a place for cultural and educational summer retreats. Today, Chautauqua continues to offer workshops, lectures, live music and plenty of hiking. Visit the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage for suggested hikes or a great spot to photograph the majestic Flatirons. After your hike, relax on the patio of the historic Chautauqua Dining Hall for lunch. And if you’re visiting during summer, be sure to take in a concert at the acoustically delightful Chautauqua Auditorium, a favorite stopping place for musicians such as Shawn Colvin and the Indigo Girls.

Check into the Hotel Boulderado for a unique stay at Boulder’s oldest hotel. The hotel’s name is a combination of the words “Boulder” and “Colorado,” reportedly coined so that no guest would forget where they had stayed. Built in 1909, the Hotel Boulderado has become a National Registered Landmark and is a member of the National Trust’s Historic Hotels of America. A magnificent stained-glass ceiling nooks filled with Victorian furniture and dark, oiled woodwork throughout reveal the hotels early roots.

After check-in, spend the evening exploring Pearl Street Mall [possible to link to in historic downtown Boulder. Stroll along the popular pedestrian mall, lined with the city’s acclaimed restaurants, bookstores, boutiques and sidewalk cafes. Take note of the informational plaques along the mall, which highlight the area’s history and show photographs of what Pearl Street looked like centuries ago.

Day Two

Start your day with a tour of Boulder’s historic neighborhoods. This self-guided tour explores six different historic neighborhoods, all within walking distance of the Hotel Boulderado. Free guides are available at the Boulder Visitor’s Center, located one block south of the hotel at the corner of 13th and Pearl Street.

Banjo Billy’s Bus Tour is another way to discover Boulder’s historic districts and is a one-of-a-kind experience in itself. Hear ghost tales, crime stories and accounts of Boulder’s colorful past while sitting on a couch, recliner or saddle.

In the afternoon, visit the Boulder History Museum located in the Harbeck-Bergheim House in The Hill neighborhood. The museum features topical exhibitions and artifacts from its collection of over 35,000 historic objects donated by Boulder-area families over the past 60 years. In addition, the museum offers kids ages 4-10 a fun, interactive experience in the Discovery Room. The room includes a 19th-century schoolroom where children can dress up in clothing and complete schoolwork just like children 100 years ago.

Consider a twilight tour of Columbia Cemetery to end today’s explorations of historic Boulder. Located on Ninth Street between College and Pleasant streets, Boulder’s first permanent cemetery dates back to 1870 and contains the graves of prominent Boulder pioneers and notable figures such as Mary Rippon, the University of Colorado’s first female faculty member and one of the first women professors in western America. Take some time to simply walk among the granite and sandstone gravestones in the shadow of the Flatirons, and read fascinating gravestones commemorating those who died in mining accidents or of more unusual means, such as “a broken heart.”

Day Three

Start today’s tour by traveling up Boulder Canyon (Highway 119) to the town of Nederland. While in Nederland, visit one of the many historic sites including the Gillaspie House Museum, Nederland Mining Museum, Bucyrus Steam Shovel and Nederland Town Hall.

Continue your journey on Highway 72 (Peak to Peak Highway) to Estes Park (about an hour-long scenic drive). While in Estes Park, visit the grand old Stanley Hotel, made famous in part by the movie “The Shining,” and take a ghost tour. The charming town of Estes Park offers plenty of shopping and dining options for lunch. You may even see elk wandering through town!

Estes Park is located at the entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park. You may want to spend some time driving or hiking around the park to view wildlife such as elk, mountain sheep and many smaller high altitude critters. As evening nears take a leisurely drive back to Boulder on Highway 36. For a night out on the town visit the historic Boulder Theater, a favorite Boulder landmark whose oft-photographed art deco exterior dates back to 1936.

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Man-Cation

 

Man-Cation

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Let’s Go Guys, take a Mancation to Boulder!

A guy’s day, “mancation” in Boulder is full of outdoor activities and eating.  Start off the morning with an epic climb at Eldorado Canyon State Park (303.449.3943).  Eldo, as it is known by the locals, is home to world renowned rock climbing and has even been climbed by Royal Robbins and Yvonne Chounard.  For information or to hire a guide check with the Boulder Rock Club (2829 Mapleton Ave. 303.447.2804).

Once your blood is pumping head back to town for a tasty breakfast at the Buff Restaurant (1725 28th St. 303.442.9150).  In their lodge-like atmosphere you can choose between hearty homestead skillets or dishes with Southwest flavor.  If you feel like indulging at this early hour the restaurant offers 99 cent Mimosas and Bloody Marys.

Once your stomach is full and you’re ready to hit the road, consider catching aUniversity of Colorado sporting event (303.49.BUFFS).  No matter what season, there’s always a competitive event on campus.  If it’s a fall afternoon head to Folsom Field for football festivities and during the winter months make your way into Coors Event Center for a Big 12 basketball game.

If you don’t feel like watching a sport and would rather participate, you’ve come to the right town.  Boulder has premier biking and hiking trails suitable for all levels.  For a moderate day hike head to the Mt. Sanitas trailhead (west past 4th & Mapleton St.), from there wind your way up the mountain to a great overlook of the Boulder Valley.

Once the afternoon hunger sets in it’s time to head downtown to Boulder’s original brewpub, the Walnut Brewery (1123 Walnut St.303.447.1345).  Just one block off of the Pearl Street Mall the relaxed atmosphere will allow you to catch up with friends while you reward yourself with a freshly brewed beer and a bite to eat.

Before you get the night started take a walk down Walnut St. to Johnny’s Cigar Bar(1801 13th St. 303.449.0884)for a stogie and an after dinner drink.  While Boulder is known for its athletic culture, its live music scene should not be overlooked.  There are few better ways to spend the evening hours than in the Boulder Theater(2032 14th St. 303.786.7030) for some live music.

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Livin’ Like a Boulder Local

Livin’ Like a Boulder Local

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Get up early, you’re living like a Boulderite for the day!  Head downtown to the Pearl Street Mall and start your day off right with a cup of joe at Boulders famous Trident Bookseller & Café (940 Pearl St. 303.443.3133).  This establishment has been serving up coffee and selling new and used books to Boulder residents for 25 years.

Breakfast is just a stroll down the Pearl Street Mall to the yellow house known asLucile’s (2124 14th St. 303.442.4743).  This well known local favorite serves a tasty Creole brunch but be sure to get there early because it fills up fast.

After brunch it’s time to get physically and mentally connected with your body at OM Time (2035 Broadway St. 720.565.6115) yoga studios.  Whether you’re only able to touch your toes or you’re able to perform Urdhva Dhanurasana with straight arms, this yoga studio offers a variety of classes to suit all abilities.

With your head cleared and your body rejuvenated it’s time to venture north to the Community Plaza Shopping Center.  Stop in the ‘Mom and Pop’ neighborhood grocer Ideal Market (1275 Alpine Ave. 303.443.1354), pick up natural medicines atPharmaca (2700 Broadway St. 303.442.0589), and discuss wine with a Master Sommelier at The Boulder Wine Merchant (2690 Broadway St. 303.443.6761).  While you are in the neighborhood grab lunch at Breadworks (2644 Broadway St. 303.444.5667). Your nose will lead you there as the odors of fresh pastries and bread varieties overwhelm the air.

Return downtown and go to Central Park where you’ll find the largest Farmers Market (seasonal Wed. & Sat. on 13th St. 303.910.2236) in the state of Colorado.  Peruse locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers along with an array of other locally produced specialty products.  As the market winds down, plan to finish off the day with friends at the Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery (1535 Pearl St. 303.546.0886) for a few rounds of microbrews.

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Boulder Reservoir

Boulder Reservoir

5565 N 51st St.   Boulder CO 80301
Phone 303 441-3461    Fax  303 441-1807

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About Boulder Reservoir

Boulder Reservoir is a 700-acre, multi-use recreation and water-storage facility, owned and managed by the City of Boulder and operated as a water supply by the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. It is used for recreation, drinking water and irrigation. Popular recreation activities at the reservoir include boating, swimming, sun bathing, water skiing, fishing, picnics, walking, running, cycling and wildlife viewing. [Read more]

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A Paris Street Market at Twenty Ninth Street Mall

A Paris Street Market at Twenty Ninth Street Mall 

TOMORROW!!!!
July 13, 2013

A Paris Street Market at Twenty Ninth Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado is an open-air, vintage, antique and artisan market open on the second Saturday June through September RAIN OR SHINE.

Over 130 vendors are on hand with amazing merchandise. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday with a stroll through our Market! We’re open from 9am to 3pm the second Saturday June through September.

 

 

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