Earth Day

Simon Posford of Shpongle on music helping you escape the drudgery and horror of life

Simon Posford of Shpongle sees the world through a unique creative lens, and he delivers his view with stunning visual imagery soundtracked by ethereal music that speaks to all the senses. This weekend in honor of Earth Day, he's due at Feed the Rocks with Disco Biscuits and RJD2 at Red Rocks, where ... More >>

Photos: High Times blames owner for now-cleaned-up Cannabis Cup mess

As we reported yesterday, the River North-area site of the High Times Cannabis Cup was left trashed after the event throughout Earth Day, irritating neighbors and putting a black mark on the cannabis community. A group of volunteers and a cleaning crew from the Exdo Center, where the event took plac ... More >>

Reader: High Times Cannabis Cup trash pile-up not exactly in the spirit of Earth Day

William Breathes's post about the area left trashed on Earth Day in the wake of this past weekend's High Times Cannabis Cup drew a huge response from our readers. Fingers of blame were pointed out promoters, organizers and venue supervisors -- but this comment focuses on attendees, as well as fans o ... More >>

Denver FIVE loses Kevin Morrison but gains Brian Laird

Kevin Morrison, chef-owner of Pinche Taqueria, was absent from last night's Denver FIVE dinner at Studio F, the first in a series of upcoming dinners and events from Leigh Sullivan's newest crew of Denver chefs, who cook at various local restaurants, represent the Mile High City at the Aspen Food & ... More >>

Photos: High Times Cannabis Cup site left trashed for Earth Day

Update below: The High Times Cannabis Cup left a cloud of haze in the air that had all but disappeared by Sunday night, after the event closed. Unfortunately, the trash didn't dissipate as easily, and by Monday afternoon -- Earth Day -- hundreds of pounds of junk was still sitting out in an open, un ... More >>

Photos: Earth Day memes strike back!

How do you commemorate Earth Day? By planting a tree? Cleaning up around a park? Biking to work instead of driving your car? Kissing the ground your beloved walks on? Whatever your celebration of choice, we suggest you supplement it with a little laughter courtesy of the following Earth Day-centric ... More >>

Denver B-cycle celebrates Earth Day with deals today

Celebrate Earth Day 2013 while the sun is still shining! Today's Earth Day also marks the third anniversary for Denver Bike Sharing, which launched Denver's B-cycle system on April 22, 2010. To get the day rolling, Denver B-cycle is offering annual memberships at a discounted annual rate of $59 thro ... More >>

Five @ Five, Earth Day and more on the calendar this week

It's the sixth anniversary of the Denver Five -- a collaborative dining project from some of Denver's most reputable chefs. And the crew is celebrating tonight with a Five @ Five dinner featuring five paired courses from Matt Selby, Sean Yontz, Ian Kleinman, Kevin Morrison and Jorel Pierce. The loca ... More >>

3 things to do for free in Denver this week, April 22-26

Whether you're broke after a weekend of partying or simply a frugal, responsible adult who likes to go out for free, there's plenty in Denver to do this week that won't cost a dime. Choose to learn about green energy at the annual Earth Day celebration, watch a series of free form short films, and/o ... More >>

10 things to do for $10 in Denver this weekend (7 free!), April 19-21

Yes, weed is now legal in Colorado. And yes, this weekend is the giant 4/20 celebration. But that doesn't mean that all the fun will be in Civic Center Park.From an alternative 4/20 celebration with music and comedy to Record Store Day to a free theater performance, this weekend is full of events th ... More >>

Save the Earth

B-cycle: The weirdest spots a bike has been found and more fun facts

An important piece of the puzzle in Denver's growth as a bike city -- outlined in this week's feature, "On a Roll" -- is the creation of B-cycle, the city's bike-sharing program, which today boasts thousands of annual users. Here, we take you behind the scenes at B-cycle, with a look at some of the ... More >>

As Denver becomes a major bike city, can it put safety first?

See also: Dan Peterson, R.I.P.: Remembering hit-and-run victim who elevated bike-safety concerns

Dick Lamm, Denis Hayes on progress of National Renewable Energy Lab 35 years later

In this week's feature, "Sun Burn," we take a closer look at what the National Renewable Energy Lab in Golden has accomplished over the last 35 years -- and how bright its future appears to be as it pushes forward with a massive expansion. For the piece, we spoke with Denis Hayes, an early directo ... More >>

The Colorado Music Hall of Fame prepares for its third induction ceremony

Downtown Sheraton puts homegrown, organic mint in its mojitos

Already the biggest hotel downtown, the Sheraton Downtown Denver Hotel is now one of the greenest as well. This past spring, the Sheraton received the Watts to Water award for "Greatest Improvement in Efficiency," as well as an Xcel Energy "Management Systems Achievement" award, thanks to the effort ... More >>

"Gays are a threat to public health" letter fires up civil unions debate

At this writing, the second-most-viewed item on the Boulder Daily Camera website is a letter to the editor -- but not just any letter. The missive, published under the heading "Gays are a Threat to Public Health," has had an explosive impact on readers, coming at the outset of a special session insp ... More >>

49 things younger than 49-year-old Rockies pitcher Jamie Moyer

Every story about Rockies pitcher Jamie Moyer, including our cover story this week by Caleb Hannan, prominently features the word "old." But because, rightly or wrongly, that word can have a negative connotation in our society, we decided to focus for once on something young in relation to the 49-ye ... More >>

Dress every day like you're going to see your worst enemy

It could be a holdover from Earth Day -- or even 4/20. This week we spotted many people on the street sporting the color green. But more savvy fashionistas looked to film or music for inspiration.

At tonight's French Quarter Follies, Ma Earth is one sexy mother

Because this planet's the only one we've got for the time being, you can never really celebrate Earth Day enough. But there's no rule that says you have to be all self-righteous and earnest or even new-agey about paying homage to Gaia. It's okay to have fun, too, and that's the reason for tonight's ... More >>

Photos: Denver recycling plant now welcomes food and beverage cartons

Denver's regional recycling plant is not a good place to lose your car keys. It is, however, a good place to get rid of old cartons. After five years spent educating the city not to do just that, Denver Public Works announced today that it now has the capability to recycle more containers than just ... More >>

Ten things to do for $10 this weekend, April 20-22, 2012

This weekend is all about the green. Whether you're into partying with the sort-of legal kind at the countless 4/20 events on Friday or celebrating the less controversial plants at Earth Day parties on Sunday, we've got it all in one place for less than $10. And beyond the things that grow in the gr ... More >>

Earth Day: Five ways to celebrate that liberals aren't telling you about!

Long ago, before hippies like Al Gore co-opted it with their environmentalist liberal agenda, Earth Day was a time for honest, hard-working Americans like you and me to celebrate our dominance over the planet we call home, which, as everyone knows, was awarded to us by God pretty early on in the Bib ... More >>

Ten ways to celebrate Earth Day '90s-style

It seems to some of us Gen Xers that celebrating Earth Day -- and any other holiday -- just ain't the same as it used to be back in our decade of Smashing Pumpkins, store-bought tie-dye sundresses and lesbian chic. But if we learned anything from surviving the '90s, it's that trends are fluid -- we ... More >>

From a nature-doc angle, Chimpanzee is impressive stuff

The Trees are Alive!

Plenty of pairings, guest chefs and more on this week's calendar

There's a full schedule of food events this week, including a culinary extravaganza at Lola, 1575 Boulder Street, on Wednesday. Here's what else is on the menu:

Who is John Denver? Colorado Music Hall of Fame immortalized on Jeopardy! last night

Last night on Jeopardy!, the Colorado Music Hall of Fame was immortalized by Alex Trebek. During Final Jeopardy, the contestants were posed with an answer in the category of singers: "On the eve of Earth Day, he became the first performer inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame." The correct r ... More >>

DJ Cavem is spreading the love -- and the word on food justice -- in Uganda

Ietef Cavem Vita, aka DJ Cavem Moetivation, worked the crowd at Artopia, he says, for at least the last four years. But he won't be there tomorrow because he has more important work to do: Today he flies out of Denver on a trip that will eventually land him in Uganda, where he's traveling as a Bold ... More >>

Gettin' Crafty: Oil cloth garden markers

See where this is going?​For all those who give pom-pom critters for birthdays, feel an urge to stick googly eyes on everything or just occasionally get a twitch to fold some origami, we bring you "Gettin' Crafty" where we feature a craft you can easily make with minimal supplies and limited f ... More >>

Are organic wines worth the hype? Here are four worth trying

​You're a wine lover. You love our planet. So how many bottles of organic wine did you drink on Earth Day? Oh, yeah, that's right -- zero. And if our guess is correct, it's not because you didn't want to; it's because you had no idea how to drink organic wine. Getting to the straight-up truth ... More >>

10 things to do for $10 this weekend, April 22-24, 2011

​We've finally started getting some of those April showers the old tales speak of, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be venturing out in to the great big world this weekend. While the ground might be a little damp, you'll still have plenty of indoor and outdoor activities to choose from, inc ... More >>

Happy Earth Day! Free Starbucks coffee, and the return of Alfalfa's

​In honor of Earth Day, participating Starbucks stores are giving free brewed coffee or tea, hot or iced, to everyone who brings in a reusable mug or tumbler. But the big news today is the return of Alfalfa's to the same Boulder location at 1651 Broadway where the store first opened in 1983. ... More >>

John Denver Tribute Concert and Colorado Hall of Fame induction at 1STBANK Center, 4/21/11

Jim Narcy​ JOHN DENVER'S ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH Olivia Newton-John, Michael Martin Murphey and more 04.21.11 | 1STBANK Center John Denver fans -- and let's be clear, that accounted for pretty much everyone in the building, save for perhaps the odd service employee -- got their money's worth las ... More >>

It's Earth Day! Here are five ways to celebrate

​While most people ostensibly make their resolutions, to keep or forget, on New Year's Day. But I think it makes more sense to save them for Earth Day and resolve to take doable ecological steps with an infinitely more likely capacity for follow-through. I also think it's something to celebrat ... More >>

John Denver's Colorado Music Hall of Fame induction is tonight at the 1STBANK Center

​ So tonight's the night when the Centennial state finally gets a place of its own to recognize all the great musicians who've helped put our fine state on the map over the years. And while there's a lengthy list of worthy inductees, it's pretty fitting that John Denver is the first musician ... More >>

A bike social built for two: Earth Day and B-cycle ride tandem tomorrow at the Denver B-cycle Anniversary Party

​Colorado's got its green on good, and the success of Denver B-cycle offers major proof that metro area pedal-pushers welcome the opportunity to get out of their cars and onto the city streets. The city's member-supported bike sharing program, now in its second year, will appropriately celebra ... More >>

Twenty things to do on 4/20 -- happy holiday!

​It's April 20; do you know where your headies are? Because nothing goes with everyone's favorite (legal!) medicine like listening to righteous tunes, here's a rundown of where you can go to get your musical fix tonight -- trichromes not included.

Medical marijuana, 4/20 and Earth Day: How green is your green?

​Get your marijuana-infused celebrating done on 4/20 tomorrow, since two days later, on Earth Day, there apparently won't be much to light up about. According to new research, indoor marijuana cultivation -- i.e., the kind that accounts for the vast majority of medical marijuana sold in Color ... More >>

Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Vine Street anniversary and Earth Day

​Whether you're more excited about getting your grub on circa April 20 -- the worldwide official day celebrating all things cannabinoid -- or April 22, Earth Day, there are plenty of food-related events taking place around town. Here's what's on the menu:

What week is it? A breakdown of everything you could be celebrating, March 21 - 27

A damn sight more interesting than trees.​It's now officially spring, and with it today comes Earth Day, the day when we thank nature for not being so goddamned cold for the next few months by planting a tree and then getting into our cars, guzzling cash-crop coffee out of Styrofoam containers ... More >>

The iconic John Denver takes his well-deserved place in the Colorado Music Hall of Fame

​The fact that John Denver will be inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame this April should come as no surprise to anyone who is familiar with his music. The only surprise is that the organization isn't named for Denver, who is synonymous with Colorado -- and its Rocky Mountains -- worl ... More >>

Whole Foods Market announces in-store sustainability ranking system for wild-caught seafood

​We can't even count the number of times we've stood agonizing over our decision in front of the seafood case, pondering the conundrum of farm-raised versus wild-caught salmon and whether our choice of tilapia or ahi grade tuna or fat silver prawns is going to single-handedly have an effect on ... More >>

Planet Power

It’s Hot and It’s Black

Everybody's a Star

Green Scene

Apple A Day

Green is in at this Earth Day celebration.

Plethora of Peace

Heal the World

Celebrate Earth Day the right way at these area events.