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Boulder H&G: Lawn Be Gone

What to put in now that grass is outBy Kate Jonuska This article was originally published in the Winter 2022/2023 edition of Boulder Home & Garden Magazine. Thanks to growing nationwide awareness of climate change and acceptance locally of the West’s water limitations, the ideal of owning a mowed monoculture of grass lawn — once […]

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Boulder Mag: Ice of Life

Jeweler Nicole Hurdle returns to her rootsBy Kate JonuskaThis article was originally published in the Winter 2022/2023 edition of Boulder Magazine. Growing up in Boulder, Nicole Hurdle was only interested in dance. She spent far more time at dance classes and pom squad practice at Fairview High School than at the family business, Hurdle’s Jewelry […]

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Boulder Mag: Meditation in Motion

Almost every human culture has included dance, to the point we can assume that dancing is an intrinsic human movement. Yet we currently live in a culture where the vast majority of people feel they can’t or shouldn’t dance, dancing in public regularly ranking among Americans’ top fears — just behind death and public speaking.

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Boulder H&G: RAD by Ada

Flashing forward through several years of experimentation, this magic moment has become a thriving small business which Schwehr runs through her website as well as at select Boulder County Farmers Markets. Working mostly in jewelry but also dabbling in portraits, her process starts with lightweight wood, which is painted or stained before being adorned by hand from an extensive collection of foraged botanicals.

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Boulder Mag: Public Art in Boulder County

Boulder County’s vibrant outdoor murals, sculptures and other outdoor works—often found in unexpected places—make art accessible to all. By Kate Jonuska This story was originally published in the Summer 2022 edition of Boulder Magazine. One of Boulder County’s most vibrant art scenes is not bound by gallery walls. The area’s abundant murals, sculptures and other […]

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Boulder Mag: Rocky Flats

This article was published in the Spring 2022 edition of Boulder Magazine. Former nuclear site offers silver linings, ongoing danger By Kate Jonuska When nuclear processing began at Rocky Flats in 1952, the United States was in the opening salvos of an atomically charged Cold War. The government didn’t inform the public they were bringing […]

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Welcome to Boulder, Metaburger!

Getting a great burger in Boulder is not difficult thanks to local favorites like the Dark Horse as well as quality fast-casual chains like the Handful of Guys and Smooshed Burgers. But now getting a top-notch, super tasty VEGAN burger is easier than ever thanks to the introduction of METABURGER, an entirely plant-based burger joint […]

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Boulder Mag: Boulder Writers Alliance

This article was published in the Winter 2021/2022 edition of Boulder Magazine. Where Boulder County’s writers connect for mutual success By Kate Jonuska As a hub of technological innovation, home to the University of Colorado Boulder and host to a vibrant arts community, Boulder County boasts a large population of writers of all stripes. Local […]

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