Boulder Beat - Tuesday, January 21, 2025

🌤️ “Warm” is a relative term, Boulder. Let’s celebrate (sort of) as we inch toward 40°F today. Don’t let the sunshine fool you—it’s still breezy, with gusts up to 34 mph making it feel much colder. Layers are your best friend! Get the full weather scoop here.

Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Wind chill values as low as -16. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.

Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

📰 Top Stories

🏃 Colorado Runner Shakes Things Up in the Mile
Sharman Newell, an 800-meter specialist, stunned the track and field world with a record-setting mile performance, proving versatility is key in athletics. Read more at ThunderWolves.

📚 Amanda Haertling Thein Named CU Education Dean
The University of Colorado announced Amanda Haertling Thein as the new Dean of the School of Education. Her tenure begins with a focus on equity and community engagement. More at CU Today.

🔥 Mitigation Matters: Lower Your Insurance Premiums
Colorado’s snowpack and fire season challenges might be offset by home fire mitigation efforts, which could save you money on insurance. Full story at The Colorado Sun.

🌫️ Cloud Seeding: Big Potential for Colorado
Snow scientists suggest cloud seeding could make a significant impact on Colorado's water reserves, sparking debates about costs versus benefits. Learn more at KUNC.

🚀 Boulder-Based Lunar Outpost Takes Center Stage
The innovative space vehicle from Lunar Outpost debuted in a parade yesterday, highlighting Boulder’s contributions to lunar exploration. Details at CPR.

💡 XCEL Energy Raises Natural Gas Rates
Boulder residents can expect an increase in their gas bills as XCEL Energy announces higher natural gas rates. Join the discussion here.

🏈 Deion Sanders and the Cowboys?
Speculation is swirling about Coach Prime potentially heading to the Dallas Cowboys. Could Colorado lose its football icon? Read more at The Sun.

🎙️ KGNU Receives Boulder Grant
Local radio station KGNU was awarded a grant through Boulder’s Affordable Commercial Pilot Program, providing support to independent media. Learn more here.

🎭 Things to Do

🕊️ Public Celebration of Life for Coach Bill McCartney
📍 CU Events Center
🕒 10:00 AM (Doors open at 8:30 AM)
Honor the legacy of legendary CU football coach Bill McCartney at this public memorial. Parking is available in designated lots. More details here.

🎨 Art Exhibit: Ernest Cole: Lost and Found
📍 The Dairy Arts Center
🕒 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
This exhibit features the work of Ernest Cole, whose photography documents South Africa’s apartheid era. More info.

🎶 Rex Peoples & XFactr: Live on 88.5 KGNU
📍 885 KGNU
🕒 7:00 PM
Experience soulful live music as Rex Peoples and XFactr perform in a live broadcast. Get tickets here.

🧠 Smarty Party Trivia at Avanti Boulder
📍 Avanti F&B
🕒 6:30 PM
Test your knowledge while enjoying food, drinks, and prizes for the winning team. More info.

🎶 Turntable Tuesday at VisionQuest Brewery
📍 VisionQuest Brewery
🕒 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Vinyl lovers, rejoice! DJs spin records, and guests are encouraged to bring their own vinyl to join the fun. Details here.

💼 4BR: Better Business by Referral Meetup
📍 Location provided upon RSVP
🕒 7:30 AM
Network with local professionals and grow your business connections in Boulder. RSVP here.

🍕 Restaurant Deals

🍷 Tapas Tuesday at Roadhouse Depot
Enjoy shareable small plates, live music, and half-off bottles of wine at this cozy patio party.

🥣 Boulder Bowls: Budget-Friendly Eats
Grab a hearty rice and beans bowl with toppings from around the world. Largest entrée: $9.40. Find them on the 1300 block of Pearl Street.

🍕 Pizza Tuesdays at The Sink
Half-off all medium pizzas with any beverage purchase, all day Tuesday. Dine-in only.

🥗 Mod Market Coupon
Save on fresh, locally sourced meals with Mod Market coupons.

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