LEGO Versions of Colo. Landmarks Headline Exhibit
The History Colorado Center opens an exhibit this weekend that includes Colorado landmarks like the National Cash Register Building and Bent’s Fort made entirely of LEGOS.
Emily Wells visits OpenAir
Touring with just her dog and a plethora of instruments (ranging from toy piano to drums to, of course, violin), Emily paid OpenAir a visit before her recent show in Boulder.
Wild West Oasis Turns 125
The owners of the Strater Hotel in Durango are meticulous about keeping it authentically Victorian.
Greeley Woman Still Missing in Nepal
Aubrey Sacco, of Greeley, disappeared two years ago while hiking in Nepal. That Himalayan country is a popular destination for Americans, Coloradans especially, who crave a breathtaking mountain adventure.
New Ruling: State’s the Boss in Pristine Forests
How to protect certain, pristine forests has been the subject of debate for years in Colorado and around the country. These places are known, somewhat unromantically, as “roadless areas.”
Hunting Sandhill Cranes
Bird lovers aren’t in love with the idea of a crane hunt in northwestern Colorado.
A Denver Music Institution Turns 50
In 1962, a young folk singer named Harry Tuft used his life savings, $900, to open the Denver Folklore Center.
Danielle Ate The Sandwich returns to OpenAir on Friday
Local band Danielle Ate The Sandwich returns to the OpenAir studio on Friday, May 18. During Mile High Noon, the Fort Collins quartet will perform new songs and chat with Corey about their forthcoming release, “Like A King”.
The American Museum of Western Art Opens Its Doors
Church at Ranchos de Taos, before 1917. Ernest Blumenschein. Courtesy American Museum of Western Art.
Seventh Grader Remakes Google (Logo)
You know how Google likes to switch up its logo from time to time, like for holidays or special occasions?
The Godfather Of Colorado Flora
At 93, botanist Bill Weber is one of the oldest professors at University of Colorado -Boulder. Back in 1953, he wrote the first field guide to plants in Colorado.
The Ambulance Experiment
Last summer, we met a Denver high school student who managed to send an ambulance to Sierra Leone.
Exclusive new songs from The Congress on OpenAir
OpenAir premieres two new songs from local rock band The Congress during Mile High Noon on Friday, May 4. The group celebrates the release of its debut full-length album, “Whatever You Want”, with a headlining gig at the Bluebird Theater in Denver on Friday night.
Joe Sampson + Fellow Creature Recordings = Sweet Local Sounds
Joe Sampson is no stranger to the local music scene, in fact he’s been serenading us in bands for over a decade. So why has it taken him so long to finally unearth his solo work? Apparently “self-sabotage” as he half-jokingly explains to morning show host Alisha in his heartfelt interview. That and a little help from his friends. Listen to the full, unedited version of Sampson’s interview and performance!
Joe Sampson + Fellow Creature Recordings = Sweet Local Sounds
Listen to the full, unedited version of Sampson’s interview and performance!
Rehanging a Piece of History
And now, a conversation about a marvel of engineering in Southwest Colorado. The Hanging Flume, near Naturita, was built in the early 1890’s to transport water for gold mining.
