Boulder County News

A successful Grand Reopening of the Katherine and Charles Hover Green House – Tudor Home was recently hosted by Hover Senior Living Community and Hover Skilled Nursing. The reopening features a commitment to providing an innovative, real home experience for residents which provides them empowerment to live a very meaningful life. Their environment … (read more…)

Lots of Boulder events during the December holidays as follows:
Switch on the Holiday Lights
Location 1300 Block of Pearl Street. Help us kick off the holiday season as we flip the switch that illuminates lights along the Pearl Street Mall, Civic Area and around the Boulder County Courthouse during Switch on the Holidays! … (read more…)

Lots of Boulder events during the December holidays as follows:
Switch on the Holiday Lights
Location 1300 Block of Pearl Street. Help us kick off the holiday season as we flip the switch that illuminates lights along the Pearl Street Mall, Civic Area and around the Boulder County Courthouse during Switch on the Holidays! … (read more…)

Winter is almost here, and mountain lion activity is expected to increase in Boulder. Activity near town and populated areas becomes more common during the colder months. Though mountain lion sightings and pet depredation do occur in Boulder, the risk to humans is extremely low. We encourage community members to take precautions and be prepared if … (read more…)

From the firebird myth, vividly portrayed in Igor Stravinsky’s epic suite from his ballet, “The Firebird,”; to the opulent portrait of King Solomon by Ernest Bloch in his evocative work for solo cello and orchestra, “Schelomo,”; to Valerie Coleman’s striking work, “Seven O’Clock Shout,” describing the nightly tribute to first … (read more…)

Bears have always been a part of life in Boulder. Urban bear activity typically increases in late summer and early fall as bears enter the stage of hyperphagia, a period of excessive eating, to fatten up for hibernation. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has reported high bear activity around Boulder and issues with unsecured trash and livestock acting … (read more…)

Experience a timeless narrative of love, rebellion, and the indomitable will to challenge authority in Jean Anouilh’s gripping adaptation of “Antigone.” Penned in the shadows of Nazi-occupied France, this version of the age-old saga echoes with defiance against oppressive regimes. Anouilh’s masterful reimagining of Sophocles’ drama offers … (read more…)

Looking ahead to November, Boulder Phil will honor our solar system with a Masterworks performance celebrating the 150th anniversary of Gustav Holst’s birth. Audiences will be treated to The Planets, Holst’s iconic symphonic suite that captures the grandeur and mystery of our cosmic neighbors. This concert will also feature the world premiere … (read more…)

The Boulder County Commissioners proclaimed September as Suicide Prevention Month in Boulder County and called on residents to raise awareness of suicide prevention and treatment and to know the risks and warning signs for suicide and what to do in
a crisis. While suicide prevention is important to address year-round, Suicide Prevention Month … (read more…)

This October, the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra presents Bewitching: Halloween Extravaganza, a thrilling concert featuring fun, spooky, and cinematic music perfect for the occasion. Finding inspiring and accessible entertainment for families around the holidays is more important than ever, especially during Halloween celebrations. It’s a chance … (read more…)

As part of a series of enhancements that were made to the North Boulder neighborhood, the City of Boulder’s Community Vitality Department commissioned new artwork at two bus shelters along north Broadway Ave., at the bridge over the bike lanes near Rosewood Ave. and at the bus stop at Violet Ave. Artist Sharon Dowell, from Charlotte, North … (read more…)

City Manager Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde announced in September that she has named Stephen Redfearn as the next police chief for the City of Boulder. Redfearn has been a member of the Boulder Police Department for three years and has served as interim chief since January 2024. The decision follows a national and competitive search that highlighted the … (read more…)