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This gorgeous mountain property sits on over an acre and is enveloped by aspens and evergreens.
Luxurious 4,600 sq ft home with amazing mountain views on 2+ acres with bonus 2,400 sq ft shop.
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Compass is a licensed real estate broker in Colorado and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.
3996 26th Street, Boulder, CO 6 Bed 8 Bath 15,102 SF Lot 3-Car Garage Pool Pool House Compass is a licensed real estate broker in Colorado and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.
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321 Carriage Hills 3 Bed | 5 Bath | 4,200 SF | 35-Acre Lot Enjoy endless views, privacy and easy 15-minute drive to downtown Boulder in Carriage Hills Estates gated community.
337 Arapahoe Avenue, Unit 101 2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,600 SF Remodeled end unit in Shadow Creek, updated open floor plan, easy walk to downtown Boulder.
Firuzeh Saidi Boulder Top 100 RealtorÂŽ in 2019 Associate Real Estate Broker 303.523.9289 firuzeh.saidi@compass.com
Compass is a licensed real estate broker in Colorado and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.
compass.com 1233 Cedar Avenue | $1,395,000 4 Bed | 5 Bath | 2-Car Attached Garage Like-new, sun-filled 1/2 duplex with flowing and open floor plan. Incredible location just 2 blocks from Ideal Market Shopping Center, parks, trails and North Boulder Recreation Center. The HOA includes a community room with a gourmet kitchen, yoga room, art room and two guest suites.
3025 18th Street | $2,295,000 4 Bed + Office | 4 Bath | 2-Car Attached Garage Gorgeous new build in Silver Maple with photovoltaic solar and interiors by Mosaic Architecture. Just 2 blocks from park and bike paths.
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LIFESTYLE LETTER
FEBRUARY 2020 PUBLISHER
Andy Manz | amanz@lifestylepubs.com PUBLICATION DIRECTOR
Chantel Ellerington | chantel.ellerington@lifestylepubs.com
Make and Tell THE ABILITY TO CREATE SOMETHING OF VALUE OUT OF SEEMINGLY UNRE-
EDITOR
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Miranda Williams
MARKABLE INGREDIENTS HAS LONG BEEN AMONG THE MOST IMPRES-
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SIVE AND SOUGHT-AFTER TALENTS IN THE WORLD. Toni Morrison could
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string together words that amounted to truth, Aretha Franklin could arrange notes that sounded like heaven. Big or small, regardless of the industry, the ability to create is a nearly invaluable talent. The annual makers issue is one of the most exciting issues to work on, in large part because it’s a chance to focus on individuals and teams that create something special out of the seemingly ordinary. From candlemakers to sustainable cycling gear, Boulder homes to photography, smallbatch clothing to restaurant empires, Boulder is overflowing with talented creatives making extraordinary things.
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Brianna Blair, Amelia Broughton, Chantel Ellerington, Kelli Ruhl, Lisa Van Horne, Ben Wiese CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Big Red F Restaurant Group, Dancer Productions, Josh Elioseff, Roie Galitz, Lisa Hantke, Ted Heron, Jesse Levine, Pearl Izumi, Poppy + Co., Steve Shannon, Chin Leong Teo, George Bruce Wilson
CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore
Though there are never enough pages available to showcase what the many mak-
ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor
ers and creatives in the city have to offer, perhaps that's a healthy sign of a boom-
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ing city's creative side.
AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell
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ENVISION. PLAN. CREATE.
BUILDING BOULDER WITH INTEGRITY SINCE 2004
INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2020
FEATURES 46 Chateau Colorado How a Rare Boulder Property Achieves Pastoral, Western Luxury
68 In The Business of Being Awesome Big Red F Restaurant Group Celebrates 25 Years of Business
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88 Charlie & Me Anna Ferry’s sustainable, small batch women’s clothing line, Charlie & Me
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24 Good Times 40 Around Town 46 Open House 68 Food & Wine 78 Trend Setter 88 Locally Owned 98 Parting Thoughts 102 Lifestyle Calendar
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Julie Meko of Compass Real Estate Annual Client Appreciation Holiday Party Julie Meko of Compass Real Estate, annual client appreciation Holiday party at Centro Kitchen with DJ Jayson. This year's celebration sponsored non-profit Casa De Paz. Casa de Paz provides housing, meals, visits, and emotional support to families separated by immigrant detention. CasDepazColorado.org PHOTOGRAPHY TED HERON
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Elton R Construction Bourbon and Bacon Party To celebrate a great year serving the Boulder community, owner Beau Beck brought together the company's architecture and design partners for an evening of fun. PHOTOGRAPHY BY POPPY & CO.Â
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The first annual ROAM Awards The first annual ROAM Awards was held at the historic Boulder Theater on December 5th. A capacity crowd was treated to some of the best photos, videos, and written essays created from around the world. The ceremony was also streamed live over the Internet to an international viewing audience. PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY ROAM MEDIA
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Todd Reed Anniversary Party An evening celebrating friends and family in the community. A community experience of fine food and high art with inspired entertainment. PHOTOGRAPHY BY POPPY & CO.Â
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The Wood Brothers with Katie Pruitt at the Boulder Theater On December 13th and 14th, The Wood Brothers with Katie Pruitt performed at the Boulder Theater. “It’s the freest album we’ve done, the most independent album we’ve done, and was the most fun we’ve ever had making a record,” says Oliver Wood. “And most importantly, this is the most purely Wood Brothers’ album we’ve ever made.” PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOSH ELIOSEFF, DANCER PRODUCTIONS PHOTOGRAPHY, DancerProductions.com
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AROUND TOWN beer tasting will be held for all attendees ages 21+ from 2:00-5:00 pm each day throughout the festival, taking place this February 21st - 23rd, 2020. For more information, visit WinterWondergrass.com
MODERN MASTERS: TAYLOR & WHEELDON CELEBRATES THE CHOREOGRAPHY OF CUTTING-EDGE DANCE MAKERS FROM THE 20TH AND 21ST CENTURIES Boulder Ballet is honored to present the company premiere of Airs. An instant classic, Airs has been a hit since it premiered in the late 1970s. Choreography by
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Paul Taylor, performed to music selections by Handel. Another company premiere, Five Movements, Three Repeats is an excellent example of Christopher Wheeldon’s signature blend of ballet and modern dance. Choreography by Wheeldon, set to music by Max Richter and Dinah Washington.
For the 2020 season, WinterWonderGrass is
Joining these two masters on the program will be a
excited to announce their collaboration with
new work by our own Lance Hardin and Amy Earnest.
the Great American Beer Festival® (GABF) to
Collaborating with composer Michael Schulze, the
curate a fresh and independent brewery selection
piece incorporates artificial intelligence. Because the
for the festival’s daily beer tastings. As with past
dancers will help create the music while on stage, no
iterations of WinterWonderGrass, complimentary
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of some wild and happy times. To others, that name will forever be linked to their own discovery of the power and depth of American blues and roots music. To newer fans, Hot Tuna is a tight, masterful duo that is on the cutting edge of great music. All of those things are correct, and more. For more than four decades, Hot Tuna has played, toured, and recorded some of the best and most memorable acoustic and electric music ever. And Hot Tuna is still going strong — some would say stronger than ever.
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Quality and craftsmanship are evident
tains, prairie, and open space—all of these
in every detail within the home. The extensive
elements come together to create an idyllic
and artful woodworking and ironworking along
western home.
with standout details, such as the walnut floors
“The concept for this home was to create a
and stunning slab walnut doors that have been
residence that seamlessly integrates with the
appointed with pewter knobs from Rocky
environment, but also has the elegance of a tra-
Mountain Door Hardware, the limestone tiles
ditional western estate,” says Steve Remmert,
and fireplace, and the multiple granite ele-
broker associate with Compass Real Estate.
ments, give each and every space a sense of
The property, also known as 4 Rocking G
refinement—clearly signaling to its occupants
Ranch, is made up of two adjacent 35-acre,
that only the finest in materials and amenities
unencumbered parcels, and is surrounded
were utilized in its construction. Additional fea-
by 1,000 acres of dedicated open space—a
tures such as a theatre room, game room, wine
hugely unique layout and composition for a
cellar, gym, and sauna area give the home a
Front Range property. It likewise boasts an
luxurious modern twist.
ideal orientation with long, panoramic views
According to Remmert, one of the prop-
of both the mountains and the plains, includ-
erty’s overall strengths is also its versatility.
ing Boulder’s Flatirons.
The property also includes an impeccably
Just a few minutes north of downtown
designed Prairie House, styled with exposed
Boulder, it’s a rare rural property with easy
wood beams, wood floors, and an expansive
access to urban amenities that at once feels
wrap-around porch area. This represents an
wholly distinctive and right at home in Boulder.
opportunity, as Remmert notes, to give the
As Remmert would say, it’s the perfect canvas
property a family compound type of feel, or
for a luxury home.
to simply give visitors the treat of enjoying a
The main house takes advantage of this excep-
stunning guest abode.
tional positioning. With custom oversized, multi-
At its heart, this pastoral property represents
pane windows, the plains and the mountains are
the very best in grand design, being made
visible from every room. At 10,600 square feet,
even more exceptional through the grandeur
the home is an exercise in balancing the every-
of its natural surroundings.
day and the elegant, grandeur and intimacy. With multiple outdoor porch areas and rooms that feel more cozy than cavernous, it’s an ideal
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Chin Leong Teo Chin Leong Teo is a multi-award-winning Singaporean amateur photographer. He participated in his first photography competition in June 2013. Since then, he has won top prizes and had been conferred honors in more than 200 international photography circuits, salons, and exhibitions. His recognitions include multiple FĂŠdĂŠration Internationale de l'Art Photographique (FIAP) Blue Badges for being the best author in photography salons, FIAP Gold Medals, and Photographic Society of America (PSA) Gold Medals. In November 2014, his work was showcased in The Guardian newspaper in the UK. At the inaugural ROAM awards, he was also crowned the winner of the Discovery category. Chin Leong's photography philosophy is to capture "all things beautiful God created" and to continue to grow and evolve his photographic sense and acumen.
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DISCOVERY CATEGORY:
CHIN LEONG TEO “Fishing Nets in the Wind”
JAPAN
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George Bruce Wilson George Bruce Wilson is a filmmaker, photographer, and creator based out of Salt Lake City, UT. George is a passionate freelance creator who’s work delivers a feeling or moment that can be remembered. As a self-taught artist and musician from a young age, George’s passion for creation moved him into photography and later developed into filmmaking. Wilson won the Thrill category for “Best Photo” at the Roam Awards. He believes creating and learning never ends and will continue to grow and create as an artist.
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THRILL CATEGORY:
GEORGE BRUCE WILSON “Climber, Ethan Pringle”
CALIFORNIA
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Jesse Levine Jesse Levine is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and adventure photographer based out of Crested Butte, Colorado. He specializes in producing images and stories in remote settings across the globe. His passion for adventure and unique stories has brought him to Kyrgyzstan, Patagonia, Alaska, Europe, and many far-out places in his home state of Colorado. This image was captured during a 15-day self-supported expedition in the Pamir Mountains of Kyrgyzstan.
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AWE CATEGORY:
JESSE LEVINE “Splitboarding in Kyrgyzstan”
COLORADO
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Steve Shannon Growing up in the West Kootenay, Steve Shannon developed an early love for the outdoors. He began skiing at age two and by high school was firmly addicted to exploring the mountains around home by a variety of means. From those early childhood past times, his appetite for adventure has only grown. His interests have led him around the globe, from racing his dirt bike in the International Six Days Enduro in Chile and Greece to photographing races in Romania and Mexico.
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PURPOSE CATEGORY:
STEVE SHANNON “Alpine Texture”
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Roie Galitz Roie Galitz is an award-winning wildlife photographer, entrepreneur and public speaker, currently based in New York. He is also honored to serve as a Greenpeace ambassador, calling to protect our planet. For over a decade, Roie has been exploring and documenting our planet’s wildlife. His photographs have received great exposure worldwide, millions of views and frequent appearances in media outlets such as BBC, PBS, and National Geographic. The story behind the shot: I was photographing this big male Polar Bear (with production permits to get closer) when suddenly he started to walk in our direction rapidly. We didn’t have time to pack all our gear and quickly hopped on our snowmobiles and drove away, leaving our gear behind. The bear approached the cameras and tried to look through the viewfinder, licked the back of the camera and went away continued on his path. Perhaps he was just curious to see what all the fuss is about or thought of a career change.
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“PEOPLE ARE AWESOME; REACH OUT AND
industry for 30 some years and it’s never been better -
MEET THEM.”
the scene, the food, the customer knowledge, the
Dave Query, founder or “Chief Pot Stirrer” of the Big Red F Restaurant Group, wholeheartedly exclaims
employee knowledge. It’s amazing. From that, you’ve got to continue to up your game.”
during our insightful recap of the past 25 years of the Big Red F Restaurant Group and then some. To celebrate
So how has the Big Red F continued to up their game over the years?
the Big Red F is to recognize their community, innovative mindset, inviting hospitality, and the outstanding
INSPIRING COMMUNICATION,
food that many of Boulder’s beloved restaurants have
CONNECTION, AND COMMUNITY While the food, drink, and people take center stage,
exemplified over the years. Consisting of Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar, West End
communication and connection are the driving forces
Tavern, The Post Brewing Co., Zolo Southwestern Grill,
of
Centro Mexican Kitchen, and Lola Coastal Mexican,
understand this synergistic relationship. To know this
they continuously strive to deliver outstanding experi-
dynamic is one thing, to effectively implement this is
ences as a baseline expectation.
an ever-evolving process that requires a deep level of
Consistency has always been the goal, it’s never been about recreating the wheel, but instead about empha-
these
environments. Outstanding
restaurants
humility paired with contagious enthusiasm and a mission that people can get behind and believe in.
sizing creativity, bringing innovation to simplicity, and
When you’re in the business of inspiring 800
serving up delicious, fresh food with people who believe
employees twice a day, cultivating high morale is
in the greater mission of this community.
vitally important. Every day gifts the chance to be
“Colorado has attracted a really high caliber of smart restaurant people. I’ve been in the restaurant
amazing and make a difference, to brighten someone’s day or create a lifelong connection.
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In 2006, Lola moves to the buildng that formerly held the Olinger Mortuary. The view of the Denver skyline from the and patio was unmatched at that time.
Centro Mexican Kitchen
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Longtime BRF'er (originally started as a server at ZOLO in 2000, now BRF's philanthropy queen) Diana Underhill participating in the salmon toss, a tradition at
Lola's managing partner, Jen Broyles, attempting the salmon toss at a reservoir party Chef Sheila Lucero (center) with the kitchen crew at Jax LoDo.
An old 1976 throwback to the buildings that now house jax fish house and the west end tavern
Signature raw oysters at Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar
Signature raw oysters at Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar
A decadent spread at the Post Brewing Co.
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The first location of the Post, a brewery and fried chicken restaurant, was opened in Lafayette in 2014
2006. Founder Dave Query, Dana Query (Big Red F Creative Cat), and Dave's daughter Elizabeth Query. Photo taken at Big Red F's annual staff party at Boulder Rez
Query constantly stresses the importance of their employees and the relationships they’ve nurtured over the years, “You don’t know who you don’t know. You never know who you’re talking to. Lifelong friendships that have started over ‘what can I get you to drink tonight?’” A WILLINGNESS TO LEARN, INNOVATE, AND EXECUTE After noticing the high sales of beer in their various restaurants, it was a no brainer that it was time to make their own beer. Cue The Post Brewery Co. “It’s always been trying to do something that isn’t necessarily very available or isn’t overplayed.” Query had wanted to do a fried chicken spot for so long due to the void he felt. Tacos, pizza, and burger pairings felt overplayed, so it was the chicken’s time to shine and fry. This quality of innovative adaptability is also what ended Cafe Rhumba, Boulder’s once wildly popular Jamaican-themed bar that had a heavy drinking culture. On February 6th, 2006 after a ridiculously good run,
James Lee, a longtime big Red F collaborator
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they closed it down for four weeks to open
where famous author Jack Kerouac once
back up as Centro Mexican Kitchen. With
lived above. After striking up a conversation
a massive makeover, it was unrecognizable
with the Australian woman behind the bar,
and in greater alignment with the bigger pic-
an unexpected sequence of events lead to
ture for the Big Red F.
Query offering to buy the place. Turns out, she was the owner and she was
EXPLORING UNCHARTED
having a tough day, when both her cook and
TERRITORY WITH HUMILITY
bartender didn’t show up for work.
“If anything, I’ve been really good at managing good luck.”
“It all comes back to humility. Had I rolled in there with a big ego and a big attitude and
Right place, right time.
started talking to this old Australian lady who
Call it destiny or pure chance, many of the
was having a tough day, telling her how she
Big Red F restaurants got their start after seemingly happenstance conversations and connections that Query was fortunate enough
should do it and telling her what’s what…” One can easily imagine how that might have played out.
to create and cultivate. The location of Jax Fish
Thankfully, these key ingredients have
House & Oyster bar in downtown Denver is a
guided the Big Red F Restaurant Group
perfect representation of this.
throughout the years.
When the Colorado Avalanche were in
Keep an eye out for upcoming openings
the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 1996, Query
across the Front Range as this legacy con-
was at a little bar named The Terminal Bar,
tinues to unfold.
Revelers at one of Jax's first-ever oyster eating competitions. The oyster eatiung competition has since morphed into High West Oyster Fest, held at the Exdo Ev
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“WE BELIEVE HOW WE LIVE SHAPES HOW FUTURE GENERATIONS RIDE.” It's right there on the company website. So begins PEARL iZUMi’s (PI) Social Purpose pledge to Ride More, Do More. In the 18 months since the cycling apparel company, headquartered in Louisville, implemented its homegrown initiative to “leverage the power of the bike and our global business to create positive change worldwide,” the company’s progress has proved nothing short of inspiring. PI’s Social Purpose campaign involves a push for sustainability throughout their product lines and business practices, a drive for community advocacy, as well as the expansion of their ride to work program. With regards to creating sustainable products, the company is on a mission to make 90% of its product line from sustainable materials by 2022. In August of 2019, the team had accomplished its goal of using 30% sustainable materials by 2020, having sourced and vetted over 70 new fabrics and redesigned more than 100 styles, with recycled materials featuring significantly in the brand’s Road, Mountain, and BikeStyle® collections. “For the past few years, PI has invested significant resources into deeply defining our company mission, vision, and values,” says Aaron Kutzer, PI’s Social Purpose Lead. “In summary, that data-driven work reinforced what we already knew: that limiting our negative environmental impacts and acting as responsible stewards of the outdoors are critically important to the entire PI team, and to our customers. Creating high-performance products that don’t negatively impact the environment seemed like a great place to start.”
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In addition to creating sustainable prod-
In its effort to reduce oil and encourage
ucts, PI is also actively incorporating sus-
people to ride more, the company expanded
tainable business practices across the board.
its ride to work program by creating a
Heading into 2020, the team has reduced
Commuter Ride Assistance Program, which
their annual paper use by 19,400 pounds-or
allows employees to expense rideshare ser-
206 trees-by radically limiting hang-tags,
vices when an emergency interrupts their
rethinking how they package gear, eliminat-
bike commute. Additionally, the company
ing paper catalogs, and partnering with The
encourages employees to go carless by
Renewal Workshop to repair returns before
rewarding them with credits for every bike
selling them as “renewed” items at a discount.
commute that can either go towards gear or towards PI’s Go Grants program, a large part of their advocacy initiative. According to the company's website, this program was instituted to “empower grassroots bike organizations aligned with our Social Purpose with money and volunteers,” and includes getting the PI team personally involved through Advocacy Time-Off, which encourages employees to take two days paid annual leave to work alongside Go Grant recipients. With 60 years of inspiration and impact behind them, the PI team is looking to a bright future ahead: “Sustainable products are really only the beginning,” explains
Christopher
Martens,
Vice
President of Product. “There is still a lot of opportunity ahead.” The company plans to continue evolving well beyond its 2022 sustainability goal, as Kutzer relates: “We are constantly assessing our business practices, measuring the impact of what we do and how we behave, and creating actions to offset and ultimately give back. We will continue to execute our Social Purpose mantra: to ride more and do more, with a focus on reducing fossil fuel use and supporting projects that encourage more people to ride bicycles: for commuting, for fitness, and for fun.”
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SUSTAINABILITY. A word we are all familiar with. A
Another popular piece found at Charlie + Me is
word that is relevant. But what does it mean to live
the Tabitha jacket. Made from indigo-dyed linen,
by this word – to put it into action every day?
this jacket is patchworked together with cuts of
Anna Ferry has built a business rooted in sustain-
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timeless designs that celebrate the raw and sus-
“These jackets take about 2-3 days to make
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from beginning to end, after dying each piece of
organic cotton, and 100% linen.
linen in the indigo vat,” says Ferry. “Some pieces
“Each piece is designed and sewn together by me in Boulder with 100% organic cotton thread either
end up being dipped close to 20 times to achieve darker shades of blue.”
from Denmark or India,” says Ferry. “At the moment,
While Ferry doesn’t credit herself as a sustain-
Charlie + Me is a one-man-band with just me
ability expert, she hopes sustainability becomes the
designing, patterning, and sewing up each piece.”
norm and less of a trend.
Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Ferry
“I think we still have a long way to go, but believe
always loved sewing and designing, knowing that
that we can each make a difference and that long-
even if it were in a small capacity, she wanted to
term sustainability doesn't mean just buying more
create consciously.
organic, sustainably farmed, fair trade goods but
“For me, that meant being deliberate about the
choosing the consume less overall.”
textiles I chose to use for each design, such as only using organic cotton fabrics which are grown without the use of pesticides, insecticides, and herbicides, and use less water than traditional cotton production,” she says. “I also use linen that is made from flax, a resilient plant that can grow in very poor soil conditions and uses way less water than cotton and very little fertilizers.” When designing, Ferry tries to create pieces that are flattering to a woman’s physique and can work for a variety of body shapes. She spends time looking at fashion trends – what are other people wearing? How does their clothing fit and fall? “My goal is to design pieces that are versatile, comfortable, and functional. Clothing that can be dressed up or down, worn for years to come, and clothing that uses fabrics that are easy to care for and improve with age,” says Ferry. “Many pieces like the Judy dress can be worn loose for a more relaxed fit or come with a belt for a more fitted look.”
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This all started as a kind of adventure. I’m from
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Germany and I lived there for the past 30 years.
At the same time, it allows you to listen to music
In 2018 my husband got the chance to move
or podcasts. One of my favorite parts in the whole
to Boulder and work as a postdoc. Relatively
process is developing new names for a candle and a
spontaneously, we decided to go together. We
little story behind the unique blend of scents.
quit our jobs and apartments, got married, and packed our backpacks. While my husband had his work secured right
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from the beginning, I had a lot of free time in the
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YOUR BRAIN/SKILLSET?
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In general, I like all kinds of DIY projects, making
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little gift for friends and yourself, they soothe you,
home cozy. When I was working full-time I didn’t
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have much time to pursue those interests. Now,
From there everything went fast: I ordered a
I’m even more grateful for having the flexibility and
candle making starter kit and I started making
independence to incorporate these things in my
candles in our kitchen for friends and family.
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maker is to be involved in all steps of the manufac-
and then create. I always thought I needed to
turing process, from the raw idea to the first design
have a special idea to start my own business. But
draft until the moment someone holds my candle in
sometimes the simple and small things are the
their hands. Being a witness of this process moti-
most effective ones. And you never know what
vates me every day and it makes me so much more
follows once you’ve started.
mindful about the value of a product and what it means to create something with your own hands,
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performing onstage for half his life-
FRONT RANGE ANGLERS SIGNATURE FLY TYING WITH ROB KOLANDA
honed their synergy through endless
time. All five members of the band create a blistering, yet soulful unit that has touring. EventBrite.com
week! Join us on Saturday mornings to see some of the best tyers around spin up their signature patterns. Each week will offer up instruction, patterns and techniques for tyers of all levels. We
2020 FLY FISHING FILM TOUR Boulder Theater
The 14th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour
Front Range Anglers
Learn different skills and patterns every
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is hitting the road and headed to
YAW SCHOOL DAY-OFF CAMP: CHAOS AND CONTROL
from coast to coast, and beyond, we'll
your backyard with a fresh catch of new films. Featuring exclusive shorts tell the stories of everything from fish-
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
ing guide fairytales, to serial steelhead
guarantee that you’ll learn something
Splatter, drip, and fling paint like an
semantics, canyon conservation in
new at each and every one! We will
Abstract Expressionist artist! Learn
Colorado, mountain biking for marlin,
see you there with fresh coffee and
their techniques and create AbEx
jumping jaguars and jungle fish in
hot patterns for Colorado and beyond.
action art. BMOCA.org
whitewater rapids and the audacious
FrontRangeAnglers.com
Aussies who explore the largest coast-
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line in the world. BoulderTheater.com
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WINTER SKILLS & LOCAL TRAILS
VALENTINE'S DINNER AND A MOVIE - EXCLUSIVE FUNDRAISER
Learn from our REI experts how to
This is a special valentine's fine dining
enjoy the outdoors even in the colder
experience hosted by Spark in a pri-
months with this introductory class on
vate dining room at Hotel Boulderado,
Modern Masters: Taylor & Wheeldon
essential winter skills. We will cover
one of the finest restaurants in
celebrates the choreography of cut-
everything from safety to winter activ-
Boulder, followed by a screening of
ting-edge dance makers from the
ities to try. Our REI instructor will also
the award-winning documentary The
20th and 21st centuries. TheDairy.org
highlight some local trails and nearby
Love Bugs. This exclusive dinner and
mountains to conquer with the help of
a movie fundraiser is the first in a
our nonprofit partners. REI.com
series supporting the important work
REI Boulder
Hotel Boulderado
of Spark, a new nonprofit that guides
BOULDER BALLET: MODERN MASTERS: TAYLOR & WHEELDON
Gordon Gamm Theater, Dairy ARTS Center
MAR 14 LOS LOBOS AT THE BOULDER THEATER
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and supports Boulder County stu-
CU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
the craft of documentary filmmaking.
Los Lobos is unlike any other band,
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so it’s not surprising that the group’s
dents in finding their voice, telling their
Macky Auditorium Concert Hall
story, and changing the world through
first-ever Christmas album – Llegó
The CU Symphony Orchestra performances showcase a diverse repertoire, including the symphonies and largescale orchestral works of several major composers. CUPresents.org
Boulder Theater
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Navidad – would break the holi-
WAH! HEALING CONCERT
these old songs and make the kind
day-album mold too. The band set out to sing new life into
Fiske Planetarium
of fresh and vital holiday album that
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The Healing Concert uses visual and
only Los Lobos could make. You’ve
sonic images of our universe to cre-
probably never heard 10 of the songs
THE MARCUS KING BAND "EL DORADO TOUR" WITH DEE WHITE
ate a feature-length presentation of
(such as “Arbolito de Navidad” and
profound beauty. Slow moving, calm-
“Regalo de Reyes”); one you’ve
ing laser lights and visual projections
absolutely heard (“Feliz Navidad”);
create patterns found in Nature
and one you’ve definitely never heard
Boulder Theater
Marcus
simultaneously
such as constellations in the sky
(“Christmas And You”) – which was
switch from swaggering rock to super-
King
can
and Northern Lights on the horizon.
written especially for the album.
sonic soul, having written songs and
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