Dec 23 2014
by Martha Coffin Evans During this season of gift giving, it’s worth pausing to realize some of the most precious ones come without wrapping paper. Gift lists identify “things” as well as experiences. Some items have the potential to provide long lasting memories. Tickets to musicals, concerts, or even frequent holiday favorites become requested list items. …
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Dec 16 2014
On the heels of its critically acclaimed 2014 season, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival announces the lineup for its 58th year. Two perennial Shakespeare favorites, Othello and the comedy Much Ado About Nothing, open in the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre in June. Henry V and the fresh new comedy Wittenberg play on the indoor University Theatre stage, along with two exclusive “original practices” …
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Dec 10 2014
By Marty Coffin Evans On December 24, 1914, British, German and French front-line soldiers fighting in World War I set aside their weapons and met in No Man’s Land. Tokens of friendship were exchanged during that unprecedented meeting 100 years ago. This December 5 during a noon lecture at the Museum of Boulder, CU Professor …
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Dec 10 2014
From silly to sublime, sacred to sentimental, CU Presents has an eclectic lineup of holiday entertainment. “Whether you want to laugh, sing the ‘Hallelujah’ chorus or experience a taste of an English Christmas, CU Presents is delighted to offer our community three very distinct artistic celebrations of the season,” says Joan McLean Braun, executive director. A Broadway Christmas Carol …
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Dec 02 2014
“What a relief to know I would have at least one good meal a day!” “For me, [Project Homecoming] has been a lifesaver. I don’t know what I would have done without it.” “Your meals were a welcome home, and greatly appreciated.” These are some of the comments we’ve heard from those who have received …
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Nov 25 2014
By Peter Powers, Longmont United Hospital www.luhcares.org/and Via Board, www.viacolorado.org/ The health care industry is currently undergoing a much needed transformation. The Affordable Care Act requires that hospitals like Longmont United place a growing importance on community-wide preventative health services. Providers are moving toward a prevention-oriented model of care that promotes stronger patient/physician relationships, and …
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Nov 18 2014
Love, Loss and What I Wore has been delighting audiences in over eighty countries on five continents. It is presented by the Society for Creative Aging/ VIVA Theater and the Boulder International Fringe. Based on the book by Ilene Beckerman, the play is written by Nora and Delia Ephron, screenwriters of the popular movies “Sleepless in Seattle, “When Harry Met Sally …
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Nov 11 2014
The American Diabetes Association is challenging local residents to begin living a healthier lifestyle through the America Gets Cooking to Stop Diabetes campaign, presented by Sun Life Financial. This initiative is designed to engage and empower Americans to cook nutritious and delicious food, and encourage them to be more active. Through social media and an …
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Nov 06 2014
by Marty Coffin Evans From the Color Guard opening on Friday, November 7, to the closing event Friday, November 21, by Reveille 3, “Veterans Speak” honors those who served in all wars past and present. Program offerings range from the Veterans Gallery Exhibit to a celebration of their stories, lecture presentations, panel discussions, musical performances, …
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Oct 28 2014
It’s autumn and you have all those holidays to get ready for: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and the New Year celebration. So, take a deep breath and start planning now, suggests the Association of Mature American Citizens (www.amac.us). Even the most crotchety among us is apt to smile a little more at this time of …
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Oct 21 2014
Boulder History Museum, 1206 Euclid Avenue Exhibit open through Thursday, December 31, 2015 To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the tragic massacre at Sand Creek, Colorado, the Boulder History Museum is reintroducing the award-winning exhibition, Chief Niwot~Legend & Legacy, with new content and artifacts previously not on display. Chief Niwot struggled to find peace during …
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Oct 14 2014
The Boulder County Clerk & Recorder’s Office wants to make sure all residents have the information they need to vote in the November 4 General Election. 1. All registered voters will receive a mail ballot. Elections in Colorado are conducted by mail ballot with select Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC) locations available for voting …
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