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CU Opera opens with ‘Pirates of Penzance’

Gilbert and Sullivan classic replaces previously announced ‘Kiss Me Kate.’ CU Opera will open its 2014-15 season with Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved comic operetta, “The Pirates of Penzance,” at Macky Auditorium October 24-26. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24-25 • 2 p.m. Oct. 26 Macky Auditorium, University of Colorado Boulder $14 and up www.cupresents.org or 303-492-8008 “This is one …

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What’s new in Colorado Elections?

In 2012, the Colorado legislature passed the Colorado Voter Access and Modernization Election Act which helped align election processes and resources with the way people prefer to vote and brought same-day registration to Colorado. This fall will be the first General Election since the law’s passage. The law changes Colorado elections to provide all mail …

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It is never too early until it is too late…

From the late 1950’s until 2009, the great voice of Casey Kasem was heard over the airwaves, announcing America’s Top 40 tunes. That voice has been stilled, but not before a family-destroying battle waged over terminating the artificial nutrition and hydration that was sustaining him. He suffered from end-stage dementia. He had issued an advance …

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Step Afrika’s First Colorado Theatrical Performance

Brian Williams has a request of anyone planning to attend Colorado’s first full dance concert by Step Afrika! at Macky Auditorium Sept. 19: Get loud and get moving. “We love the ballet,”says Williams, who founded the first dance company dedicated to African American stepping 20 years ago, “but we aren’t the ballet. We don’t want …

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Savvy Planning Can Help You Save on Summer Travel

Despite steep transportation costs, domestic leisure travel is expected to rise 1.7% this year, to more than 1.6 billion trips, according to U.S. Travel Association projections. With the average airfare close to the $400 mark – excluding the cost of checked luggage – knowing how to find savings could make the difference in affording your …

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Dairy Center Honors Artistic Achievement

On September 3, The Dairy Center for the Arts pays tribute to 7 very special people in an evening of uplifting entertainment in their honor. This fun, inspiring, one-of-a-kind evening celebrates the artistic achievement and outstanding arts support demonstrated by the 2014 honorees of the inaugural Dairy Center Honors. Artistic Achievement Honorees • Barbara Demaree: founder of Ballet Arts, …

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Boulder County Senior Living Tour

Several retirement villages in Boulder County are presenting the Boulder County Senior Living Tour on Saturday, August 23 from 10 am until 3 pm. Are you curious what senior living options are available in Boulder County? You can explore eight of Boulder County’s top retirement communities in one day via the complimentary “Boulder County Senior …

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Fiske’s Summer Schedule Has Begun

This is Fiske Planetarium’s first summer with the new digital system and we aim to offer more programs than we have ever offered before. There are matinees Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday & Sunday. We are also offering evening programs Thursday-Saturday. In response to requests, we are duplicating our popular Thursday night program “Colorado Skies” and offering …

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7th Annual History Mystery Challenge

Boulder History Museum’s Adult Scavenger Hunt of Fun, Food and Mystery! This year, History Mystery Challenge: ‘Mapleton Hill’ Edition FUNdraiser brings us to one of Boulder’s historic neighborhoods for an evening of riddles, great food, refreshing libations, and much merriment! Challenge your co-workers and friends to see who is the bigger riddle solver at this scavenger hunt-style, …

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Farm To Table at the Fair!

For over 145 years the Boulder County Fair has been a feature in the community. In order to actively preserve that tradition, embrace the future and celebrate all this county has to offer, the Fair is pleased to announce the Second Annual Farm to Table Dinner, August 4, at 6 pm. Our vibrant local food movement, …

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2014 Boulder County Fair

This year’s Boulder County Fair runs from August 1-10. To celebrate the 145th year, we have more events than ever before. The first weekend features a new Craft Fair in the Exhibit Building and focuses on local artisans and crafters spotlighting our home-grown talent. Entry and parking to the fair are free, as is a …

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An Engaging Personality

By Michael Buckley Kayla Hollern is 24 years old and engaged to Scott Ford. She currently lives in Greeley. They are busy planning their wedding, taking care of their dog, Tucker, and use their Sundays driving to the mountains. Kayla has two siblings, who are a set of twins, attending universities in Kansas. She was born in Wichita, KS, but considers her hometown Ellis, …

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