Boulder County News

The Office of Arts and Culture is offering free walking tours of downtown Boulder’s public art starting Saturday, June 22. Each tour will last 1.5 hours and feature approximately 30 stops highlighting an array of sculptures, murals, and urban design projects. Participants will begin the tour at the corner of 17th and Pearl Street and end at 13th … (read more…)

The Denver Taiko music group will be performing on Wednesday July 10, 6:30 – 8:00 pm. The concert is FREE at the Collyer Park, 600 Collyer Street in Longmont. Performing traditional Japanese Taiko drumming as well as their own original compositions, Denver Taiko’s repertoire of rhythmic grooves and heart-pounding beats make for a dynamic and … (read more…)

Romance enthusiasts and aspiring writers alike are in for a treat as the Longmont Library announces its upcoming author talk featuring acclaimed romance author Alexandra Kiley and esteemed writer and coach Kym Summers from 6-7 pm on Thursday, July 11 in the Library Meeting Rooms. The event promises an engaging discussion on writing, the allure of … (read more…)

The Museum of Boulder is delighted to announce that Christopher R. Taylor will succeed Interim Director Bob Yates as the institution’s new Executive Director, effective early June 2024. Taylor’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment in the Museum’s history as it celebrates its 80th anniversary this fall. Most recently the Executive Director … (read more…)

The City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) Department anticipates completing the construction of two new trails this summer. The two new trails are just a part of an extensive trail repair, construction and maintenance program OSMP plans to implement in 2024 to help community members enjoy Boulder’s open space.

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If you’re familiar with Shakespeare, you’re familiar with “Macbeth.” Whether the play was required reading in school or even if you’re just familiar with the cultural references, double, double toil and trouble, anyone? You know the story. Or you think you do! Most likely, there’s the “Macbeth” you have been taught and then … (read more…)

Welcome to Ballet In The Park! Join us for a magical evening of performances under the stars at the beautiful Boulder Bandshell. Watch Boulder Ballet’s professional company bring classic and contemporary excerpts from the season to life in this outdoor setting. Bring your picnic to enjoy enchanting entertainment (one evening and one afternoon … (read more…)

The Boulder County Commissioners have announced a new approach to housing, which will bring together all of the county’s housing and homelessness-related programs and services, as well as Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA). Following on from the overwhelming success of the Affordable and Attainable Housing ballot measure passed by voters … (read more…)

The City of Boulder and Team Player Productions (TPP) are excited to announce the return of Boulder Creek Festival®, which brought over 100,000 attendees to the downtown area in 2023. Festivities begin Friday, May 24 and last through Monday, May 27. “We continue to build upon Boulder Creek Festival’s success each year by providing unique … (read more…)

Boulder Parks and Recreation’s Forestry staff partnered with the ‘PLAY Boulder Foundation’ and ‘Cool Boulder’ to give away tree seedlings to Boulder community members last month. The Boulder staff planned to give away over 100 seedlings, including Sucker Punch chokecherry, Chinkapin oak, Choice City Elm, Bigtooth maple and Gambel oak … (read more…)

The Grammy-winning Takács Quartet has enchanted audiences at CU Boulder for more than three decades and counting. The group’s dynamic and insightful performances have established the quartet as one of the most sought-after chamber music groups of our time. Their unique blend of technical brilliance and emotional depth creates a truly … (read more…)

For the fourth year, the City of Boulder presents Arts in the Park, a program highlighting a vibrant blend of arts and cultural performances. Arts in the Park performances will take place from June 1 through August 31 at the Glen Huntington Band Shell in the city’s Civic Area. This year, local artists and performing arts professionals are … (read more…)