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eTown – 2 decades of hope and inspiration in Boulder

Boulder Colorado is well known for it’s musical prowess, it’s even been compared to Telluride, with a great small town feel and a real respect for the environment and healthy living.   eTown radio show, started 2 decades ago by Nick and Helen Forster,  saw an opportunity to bring together a diverse audience and provide  inspiration from the power of music as well as dialogue on social and environmental topics.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Where Can You Find 25 Cowgirls Dancing On A Bus?

Billy Banjo’s Bus Tours, of course!  So, let me tell you what I partook in last evening.  It all began in Boulder Colorado where a group of good friends decided to do a customized bus tour (with a cowgirl theme no less).  Dressed to the nine;, we were decked out in boots, rodeo shirts, big-buckled belts, and cowgirl  hats!  Even Banjo Billy had on his chaps as he drove us downtown to Pearl Street and up to Chatauqua.  Now, if you’ve never seen or heard of this bus, you have to have to realize that this is not your average tour bus.  And if you’re a group of twenty five cowgirls, get ready to whoop, yeehaw, dance, and party your way around town.  You’ve got to read more.

 

 

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All Aboard! Rhythm On The Rails And More!

 

Don’t miss out on all the free summer concerts happening in Boulder County like the Award-Winning Rhythm on the Rails in Niwot Colorado.  It’s a ten week summer concert series held every Thursday at Whistle Stop Park featuring bands such as Elephant Revival, Hazel Miller, Bonepony, The Strolling Scones, and more great performaces.  Niwot is located just 5 miles east of Boulder and is known for its charming community.  While listening to awesome music, enjoy food from local vendors and shopping!  See you at the bandstand!  Click here for more summer concerts, fairs,  and music opportunities.

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Tags: Tags: boulder colorado, Boulder Creek Hometown Fair, Cantina Laredo, community, concerts, Laudisio, Longmont, Longmont Oktoberfest, music, Niwot, summer, Twenty Ninth Street

Advice On How To Bike To Work And Still Smell Ok…..

Yes, I am seriously writing about this!  I need to write a fun blog and since it’s Bike and Walk to Work Month, why not?  June is the designated month for biking and walking to work and the month is filled with events in Boulder Colorado. Bike to Work Day will be  held on Wednesday, June 23. It is presented by GO Boulder and coordinated by Community Cycles. First celebrated as Bike to Work Day in 1977, the event has grown and continues to encourage thousands of commuters to explore their transportation options.  Serious facts provided by the City of Boulder about 2009:

7,137 people signed-up for Bike to Work Day

1,670 (nearly 25 per cent) of those who signed up biked to work for the first time

322 organizations in Boulder County  participated in Bike to Work Day

144,759 car miles were saved by those that did not drive and instead biked, teleworked, carpooled, walked or rode transit on Bike to Work Day.

Way to go Boulder!!!!!  Now for some not so serious information on how to realistically bike to work and not stink out your co-workers. Read the rest of this entry »

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Rockygrass – is that some kind of new weed?

Well - in Boulder Colorado  it could be!  With over 40 dispensories, growers, in home care services and herbal medicine shops just in Boulder alone with ” medical marijuana” names such as Bubbua Kush or Blue Dream.   Nope!   In fact Rockygrass  isn’t something you plant or smoke! It’s a bluegrass festival in Lyons Colorado that happens every year in July. Lyons is located 15 miles north of Boulder Colorado and the festival is held at Planet Bluegrass Ranch on Hwy 35 just northwest of Lyons.  Just 25 minutes from Boulder and 1 hour from either Denver or Ft. Collins it’s known as one of the best bluegrass festivals around the country.   Three Days of sun, music, river wading and floating, good food, camping, and exquisite scenery!   Check out this years music lineup! – Doc Watson, Sam Bush, Tim O’Brien, and Tony Rice, just to mention a few.  Read on for more info Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Tags: bluegrass, boulder, festivals, marijuana, music, Rocky Mountains

A Memorable Finish. Bolder Boulder Race Coverage.

It brought tears to the eyes of some and whether or not you’re an emotional person, all were touched by the outcome of the professional men’s race.  Some witnesses are saying it was the most memorable and sportsmanlike finish the Bolder Boulder has ever seen.  In case you weren’t  the 50,000 participants and observers to watch the finale you may not know it was an Ethiopian dominated race.  But what’s so special about the outcome is the three friends who crossed the finish line abreast and holding hands.  Lelisa Desisa, Tilahun Regassa and Tadese Tola (friends from Ethiopia) made it difficult for officials to declare a winner as they were linked together through the finish.  What a truly amazing sight to witness.  For more coverage information, click here. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Tags: Bolder Boulder, citizens, Colorado Daily, Denver Children's Hospital, Dr Oz, ethopian, google, memorial day, race, race coverage