🌟 Boulder Beat – Thursday, January 9th, 2025

☀️ Weather

• Thursday Daytime: 50% chance of snow before 11 AM. Cloudy early, then becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 31°F. North winds 6–10 mph, gusting up to 16 mph. Less than half an inch of snow accumulation expected.

• Thursday Night: Mostly clear skies, with a low around 11°F. Light west winds 5–7 mph.

❄️ Winter vibes continue! Expect a snowy morning but clear skies by the afternoon. Layer up and enjoy Boulder’s winter wonderland.

📰 Top Stories

🎉 Deion Sanders Hints at 2025 NFL Draft Party in Boulder
Coach Prime has big plans for CU and the NFL Draft. Details about a potential draft party in Boulder have emerged. Could Boulder become the NFL Draft hotspot?
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🏘️ Boulder City Council Votes on Zoning Reforms
A vote this week on zoning changes aims to boost housing density and affordability. Could this reshape Boulder’s housing market?
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🏞️ Who Owns Boulder? Exploring Boulder’s Development Roots
KGNU’s new series dives into the Olmstead Plan and the foundations of Boulder’s development.
👉 Listen Here

🎓 New Vista High School Opens in Boulder
The new $52 million campus for New Vista High School is officially open. Check out the cutting-edge features of this state-of-the-art facility.
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🏠 The Role of Rent Algorithms in Colorado Housing
A deep dive into how algorithms are shaping rent prices in Colorado—and the impact on affordability.
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🎟️ Things to Do

📖 Cory Richards – "The Color of Everything"

• Time: 6:30 PM

• Location: Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl Street

• Details: Photographer Cory Richards shares his creative process and stories from his book The Color of Everything.
  👉 Event Info

💃 Riverside Rumba: Afro Latin Cultural Fusion Night

• Time: 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM

• Location: The Riverside, 1724 Broadway, Boulder

• Details: Salsa dance lessons, Afro-Latin beats by DJ Musa Starseed, and delicious cultural food and drinks.
  👉 Event Details

🎵 Hot Buttered Rum with Sam Walker

• Time: Doors at 7:00 PM; Show at 8:00 PM

• Location: Velvet Elk Lounge

• Details: A unique Americana sound blending bluegrass, jazz, and soul. Tickets $26.
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🖌️ Creativity Alive Class

• Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

• Location: Canyon Gallery, Boulder Public Library

• Details: Boost creativity and form new neural pathways with engaging activities from Merlyn Holmes.
  👉 Event Info

📸 Flatirons Photo Club Meeting

• Time: 7:00 PM

• Location: Frasier Retirement Community Theater

• Details: Monthly meeting featuring member image displays and critiques. Open to all photography enthusiasts.
  👉 Event Info

🖼️ Boulder Nova Vision Board Party

• Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

• Location: Nova Kiln Studio

• Details: Create a vision board to inspire your 2025 goals.

• Price: $45 for members, $50 for non-members.
  👉 Get Tickets

🧗 Rock Climbing Meetup

• Time: 6:30 PM

• Location: The Spot Bouldering Gym

• Details: A fun, social climbing night for all levels.
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🤝 Make New Friends Meetup

• Time: 7:00 PM

• Location: Upslope Brewing Company, Flatiron Park

• Details: Grab a drink and meet new people in a laid-back setting.
  👉 Event Info

🎤 George Nelson Live

• Time: 8:00 PM

• Location: License No. 1 at the Boulderado

• Details: Enjoy live music with George Nelson.
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🍺 Wild Provisions Beer Event

• Details: Check their calendar for updated event details for Thursday.
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🍴 Restaurant Deals

🌮 Wapos Mexican

• Not a deal, but check out this local favorite. Highly recommended on Reddit!
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🍔 The Sink

• Happy Hour: $5 Beers, $6 Margaritas, $3 Taco Specials.
  👉 Details

🍹 Jungle

• Daily, 4 PM – 6 PM: $7 Mojitos, $4 Cheeseburgers, $4 Fries, $8 Wedge Salad.

• 📍 2018 10th St
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🌮 Centro Mexican Kitchen

• Monday–Friday, 3 PM – 5 PM: $8 Taquitos, $5 Vegetable Tostada, $10 Margaritas.

• 📍 950 Pearl St
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🥗 Modern Market

• 15% Off: Use coupon linked below.
  👉 Get Coupon

🎉 That’s your Boulder Beat for Thursday! Whether you’re climbing, creating, or grabbing tacos, make the most of your day in Boulder.