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New scoreboards fire up Stargate Charter School’s soccer teams
It all began with Eagles soccer captain Chase Smith. He and his Stargate Charter School teammates were playing games the old way, with referees and coaches keeping score themselves. That…
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Colorado Community Media wins 29 awards in statewide contest, including 19 first-place honors
In the annual Colorado Press Association contest, Colorado Community Media staff won 29 awards plus editorial excellence in their classification.
Battery maker gets Brighton approval
City Council clears way for Amprius Tech with zoning change Councilors gave their final approval to plans to reuse the former Sears warehouse on Bromley Lane as a battery manufacturer. Councilors approved rezoning the former Sears distribution center by a 5-2 vote on final reading at their Sept. 19 meeting after two hours of public…
Adams County honors employee Dale Snyder
Building technician has been keeping county buildings running since 2018 County officials gave hearty congratulations to the person who keeps the city buildings running at a Sept. 13 luncheon. Adams County Building Maintenance Technician Dale Snyder was named the Adams County Employee of all-Season recognition for his dedication to maintaining the buildings’ core internal operations,…
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Several local players dazzle in Rocky Mountain Showdown
What a game. What a weekend. What a spectacle. And several local players were part of it all. Legions of fans, celebrities, sportswriters, photographers, camera crews and people just wanting to witness the pageantry descended on Boulder the week of Sept. 16 for the 92nd Rocky Mountain Showdown between in-state rivals Colorado and Colorado State.…
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Coming Attractions: Autumn ushers in the cool and creepy
Your favorite equinox guy is back, checking in right before we officially begin the best season of the year — autumn. Now that we’re about to jump into the time of chilly evenings, falling leaves and hearty foods, it’s my duty to round up some of the best ways to welcome fall. The spirit of…
Column: A Seussical musical at Lakewood Culture Center
It may not be a “proper” word, but when someone describes something as Seussian, you basically know what it means. Dr. Seuss is famous the world over for the fantastical and surreal worlds he created and populated with characters like The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant and The Lorax.
Column: Making ’Beautiful’ music at the Arvada Center
For those who are unfamiliar, a jukebox musical is a show that features tunes most audiences are familiar with. And that kind of show is practically made for “Beautiful,” the story of singer, songwriter and all-around legend Carole King.
Developer announces plans for Thornton theater
Thornton’s Larkridge Retail Center will get a 32,000 square-foot, 800 seat theater venue meant to showcase Broadway style musicals, plays, concerts and other entertainment events, the city officials …
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Column: Garden Conservancy returns with Open Days
As we roll into late summer here in Colorado, we’re also entering the best time of year to be outside.
Column: Looking beyond Colorado’s cool-ish 2023
This summer’s coolish, wettish weather along Colorado’s northern Front Range, home to two-thirds of Colorado’s nearly 6 million residents, has…
Column: Benchmark Theatre explores gun rights
The issue of gun rights is one that almost everyone has an opinion about and has the rare distinction of…
Column: The Barlow Band takes to Arvada Center
Ask any performer and they’ll tell you there’s something different about performing on a “home stage” — the stages they’ve…
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The art of horror: Artists share their frightful creations at Colorado Festival of Horror
Whether it’s putting a personalized spin on a classic character or creating brand-new monsters and ghouls, artists in the horror genre find endless possibilities when it comes to their artwork and how they choose to express themselves. “The genre of horror is the most expansive,” said Xander Smith, a concept artist in the entertainment industry.…
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