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Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson at CU’s Macky Concert Hall!

Renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson will be speaking at the University of Colorado’s Macky Concert Hall Auditorium on February 15th, 2012! This Event is Now Sold Out! Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson will be speaking about humanity’s progress in space exploration as well as the geopolitical, cultural, and economic barriers that must be overcome …

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Rent a Place in Boulder for Your Meeting, Event, Conference, and Gathering!

Do you need a place in Boulder to rent for your one-time or regular meetings and events? The Boulder Masonic Building is available! The Boulder Masonic Building, managed by the BMAI, has facilities available for regular meetings, gatherings, events, parties, and conferences. The BMAI has a large dining and presentation area, a large functional kitchen, …

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The Baklava Guy | Authentic Old World Baklava in Boulder

Looking for some fantastic locally-made and fresh Baklava? Look no further than the Baklava Guy of Boulder Colorado. This baklava has been baked for over 10 years in Boulder from recipes handed down through generations. The Baklava Guy produces 4 varieties of baklava: Traditional Walnut, Southern Pecan, Western Almond, and Turkish Pistachio. On his website …

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National Trails Day 2011 | Celebrate & Volunteer at Betasso Preserve This Year

Saturday, June 4 2011 is National Trails Day! National Trails Day is the American Hiking Society’s trail awareness program that seeks to inspire the public to learn about and celebrate trails while participating in outdoor activities, clinics and exhibits, and trail work projects. Outdoor enthusiasts, trail organizations, land management agencies, businesses and others come together …

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Photos | NCAR Mesa & Trailhead

The trailhead and mesa at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) provides a great spot to launch a hike or just relax and enjoy the view of the nearby mountains. This shot is of a rocky outcrop sometimes called Dinosaur Mountain (probably a common name for a lot of rocky outcrops in CO). The …

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Feb
13

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson at CU’s Macky Concert Hall!

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Astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson will be speaking at the University of Colorado’s Macky Concert Hall Auditorium on February 15th, 2012!

This Event is Now Sold Out!

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson will be speaking about humanity’s progress in space exploration as well as the geopolitical, cultural, and economic barriers that must be overcome to meet the challenges of our future in space.

A half-hour question and answer session with members of the audience will follow the presentation.

Dr. Tyson is the director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space, as well as a research associate at the American Museum of Natural History. He is also the host of NOVA scienceNOW TV series on PBS and will be hosting the sequel to Dr. Carl Sagan’s award-winning television series, Cosmos. Tyson speaks regularly at various events and is always out in front supporting space exploration. Dr. Tyson earned his B.A. in physics from Harvard University and his Ph.D. in astrophysics from Columbia University. He is a regular on The Daily Show, The Colbert Report and Real Time with Bill Maher, and is well-regarded in the scientific community and the public for his distinguished research career and his efforts to make science more interesting, understandable, and accessible to the American public and the World.

The Macky Auditorium Concert Hall

The Macky is a beautiful historic building in the northern portion of the CU Boulder campus near Old Main and is part of the Norlin Quadrangle Historic District. The Macky Auditorium celebrates its centennial this year!

The Macky Auditorium & Concert Hall at the University of Colorado Boulder. Photo credit: James Thomas.

The Macky Auditorium can be found here on the University of Colorado Boulder Campus Map.

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Jan
22

Rent a Place in Boulder for Your Meeting, Event, Conference, and Gathering!

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Services

by Colorado Trail Junkie

Do you need a place in Boulder to rent for your one-time or regular meetings and events?
The Boulder Masonic Building is available! The Boulder Masonic Building, managed by the BMAI, has facilities available for regular meetings, gatherings, events, parties, and conferences. The BMAI has a large dining and presentation area, a large functional kitchen, lobby and gathering area, and more!

Large dining and presentation area at the Boulder Masonic Building.

Lobby and gathering area open to dining hall and presentation area.

These facilities can be rented for a one-time event or for regular meetings and gatherings.

Kitchen & Food Preparation

The Boulder Masonic Building facilities include a large and functional kitchen and food preparation area.

Kitchen and food preparation area

Easy. Local. Friendly.

To find out more: Visit our page and find out more about our event, meeting, reception, and conference facilities available for rent in Boulder Colorado.

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Tags: boulder, conference, dining, event, facilities, kitchen, meeting, presentation, reception, rent, stage

May
15

The Baklava Guy | Authentic Old World Baklava in Boulder

Food & Dining

by Colorado Trail Junkie

Authentic Old World Baklava created locally by the Baklava Guy in Boulder Colorado.

The Baklava Guy produces 4 varieties of baklava: Traditional Walnut, Southern Pecan, Western Almond, and Turkish Pistachio. On his website you can also find a history of Baklava.

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Tags: almond, authentic, baklava, boulder, colorado, guy, history, local, old world, pecan, pistachio, walnut

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May
13

National Trails Day 2011 | Celebrate & Volunteer at Betasso Preserve This Year

by Colorado Trail Junkie

This cheerful Abert's Squirrel will be helping build the new trail at Betasso Preserve - Will you join him? Photo credit: J. Thomas.

Help Build the New Benjamin Trail to Fourmile Canyon Trail

Come out and join 60 volunteers from 8:30am-1:00pm to help Boulder County Parks & Open Space construct the new connector trail that will eventually connect the Benjamin Trail to Fourmile Canyon. This connector will eliminate the ride on Canyon to get to Betasso Preserve!

Boulder County is partnering with the North Face Boulder Store, Boulder Mountainbike Alliance (BMA) and Oskar Blues. Volunteer trail-builders will use hand tools to build new trail through forest groves and open meadows while enjoying spectacular views and fresh mountain air. The trail work is on steep terrain and will require a 1 mile hike to get to the work site. Oskar Blues Brewery is sponsoring an after party that will be a blast!

The trail project will run from 8:30am-1:00pm. Minimum age is 14 with adult supervision. Sign up soon as space is limited. To register please visit www.BoulderCountyOpenSpace.org/wildwork or call 303-678-6193 by June 1st. When you sign up, please indicate that you are a BMA volunteer.

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Tags: 2011, abert's squirrel, benjamin trail, betasso preserve, boulder mountainbike alliance, fourmile canyon, national trails day, squirrel, trail, volunteer

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May
02

Photos | NCAR Mesa & Trailhead

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The trailhead and mesa at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) provides a great spot to launch a hike or just relax and enjoy the view of the nearby mountains.

This shot is of a rocky outcrop sometimes called Dinosaur Mountain (probably a common name for a lot of rocky outcrops in CO). The Mallory Cave Trail ascends this outcrop.

Mountains of Boulder from the NCAR mesa and trailhead. This rocky outcrop is home to Mallory Cave. Photo Credit: J. Thomas.

Looking south from NCAR Mesa towards Broomfield and Denver. Bear Creek runs from the lower right.

South Boulder Colorado from the NCAR Mesa and Trailhead area. Photo Credit: J. Thomas

The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) building in Boulder Colorado is a trailhead for the nearby open space and mountain parks and provides access to Bear Peak / Canyon, Mesa Trail, and Mallory Cave.

The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder Colorado. Photo Credit: J. Thomas

NCAR is a popular spot for visitors and provides an incredible view of both the local mountains and the city of Boulder itself.

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Tags: Atmospheric, bear peak, Center, mallory cave, mesa, mountain, National, NCAR, photo, Research, trail, trailhead

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Apr
25

Photos from Bluebell Mesa Trail at Chautauqua Park

by Colorado Trail Junkie

Here are a couple photos from Bluebell Mesa Trail, which is part of the trail system at the Chautauqua Park area. Bluebell Mesa is a short loop that pulls off to the east from the main trail starting at the Chautauqua Rangers Cottage. While the climb up the front trail from Chautauqua will get your lungs warmed up, the Bluebell Mesa loop is short and relatively flat and traverses open Ponderosa Pine forest just at the park tree line. You can also reach this loop by heading up the road from Chautauqua to Bluebell Shelter.

Creeping Oregon-Grape, or Creeping Barberry (Mahonia repens), grows under the cover of Ponderosa pines

Creeping Oregon-Grape, or Creeping Barberry (Mahonia repens), grows under the cover of Ponderosa pine trees at the foot of the Flatirons in Boulder Colorado. Photo Credit: J. Thomas.

Creeping Barberry, or Creeping Oregon-Grape (Mahonia repens), grows quite well under the Ponderosa Pine trees and is often the first plant to bloom in early spring. There is plenty of it thriving under the loose canopy of the trees. In early spring you’ll see the yellow blooms at ground level and in the summer you’ll see the blue berries of the plant.

Valmont Reservoir from the Bluebell Mesa Trail, Boulder Colorado

Valmont Reservoir and East Boulder from the Bluebell Mesa Trail, Boulder Colorado. Photo Credit: J. Thomas

This trail is a great late evening hike that provides a fantastic view of the Boulder valley while getting one out of the sun. From the outer portion of this mesa you can see north along the front range as well as Valmont and Boulder Reservoir. This is a higher traffic area and dogs are welcome. Parking to reach this area is at the Ranger’s Cottage at Chautauqua Park and can also be reached from the extensive Mesa Trail along the front of the Flatirons. Bluebell Mesa loop trail and Chautauqua Park are park of the Boulder Colorado Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP).

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Apr
21

Autumn Aspens on Meyer’s Homestead Trail

by Colorado Trail Junkie

A few photos of autumn aspen trees along Meyer’s Homestead Trail in the Walker Ranch Open Space in Boulder Colorado. This area is fantastic all year-round and provides an easy and steady hike through fields and forest.

Autumn Aspen Colors on Meyer's Homestead Trail in Boulder

Autumn Aspen Colors in Colorado on Meyer's Homestead Trail in Boulder 2010. Photo Credit: J. Thomas.

Here is the same spot in winter.

A grove of Aspen trees along Meyer's Homestead trail in mid-winter, Boulder Colorado. Photo credit: J. Thomas

Meyer’s Homestead is part of the Walker Ranch Open Space.

Aspen trees on Meyer's Homestead Trail in late summer / early autumn in Boulder Colorado. Photo credit: J. Thomas.

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Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson at CU’s Macky Concert Hall!

Rent a Place in Boulder for Your Meeting, Event, Conference, and Gathering!

The Baklava Guy | Authentic Old World Baklava in Boulder

National Trails Day 2011 | Celebrate & Volunteer at Betasso Preserve This Year

Photos | NCAR Mesa & Trailhead

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson at CU’s Macky Concert Hall!

The Macky Auditorium Concert Hall

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Rent a Place in Boulder for Your Meeting, Event, Conference, and Gathering!

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The Baklava Guy | Authentic Old World Baklava in Boulder

National Trails Day 2011 | Celebrate & Volunteer at Betasso Preserve This Year

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Photos | NCAR Mesa & Trailhead

Photos from Bluebell Mesa Trail at Chautauqua Park

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