Tag: Apr 20 2017 issue
April is for marches
On April 22, millions of Americans will celebrate Earth Day, but this year will look a little different than the 46 others that came...
A conversation with Mr. Harry Belafonte
There’s a specific texture to his voice when he speaks, a raspy tone to his words. At age 90, he employs a certain cadence...
General Kelly’s Washington gaffe
In 1985, the late marijuana legalization activist Jack Herer wrote a book — or perhaps more accurately compiled a book; it was in the...
BW’s big day at ‘Top of the Rockies’ contest
Please forgive our bragging, but we’re so proud of our reporters and artists that we just couldn’t keep this to ourselves.
On Friday, April 14,...
Astrology 4/20/17
ARIES
March 21-April 19:
After George Washington was elected as the first President of the United States, he had to move from his home in Virginia...
Take it easy, sweet and slow
There is a rhythmic force that lives deep inside of Anaïs Mitchell. On stage she can’t help but pop and bob, as if punctuating...
Never more important, never so dangerous
“It’s difficult to reconcile yourself to the fact it may be your last day, your last moment, you know? But my spirits are up...
Transformed by the sea
Twelve minutes and thirty-eight seconds into Patagonia’s new film Fishpeople, you’re underwater in Tahiti, looking up at one of the world’s most powerful waves...
A flower in my teacup
When people visit Boulder, there are a few places they should experience without question — a hike through one of Chautauqua’s many trails, the...
ICUMI (In case you missed it)
Rutgers scores a touchdown
Honestly, we never thought that much about Rutgers University. Everybody knows it’s a good school, academically speaking, but aside from that,...
Finding perspective on the holy day of pot
The day this column hits the stands will be widely celebrated as the high holy day “4/20,” a holiday replete with fabled origin stories,...
Letters 4/20/17
Would someone please answer this woman’s
question?
Hello Crestone Peaks,
Since October we have been renting out our farm to a small family, and are currently leasing...