Boulder Beat: Wednesday, January 1st, 2025

🎉New Year, New Vibes: What’s Happening in Boulder on 1/1/25🎉

January 01, 2025

🎉 Happy New Year, Boulder! 🎉
Here’s to a fresh start in 2025! Whether you’re recovering from last night’s festivities or diving headfirst into your resolutions, we’ve got the scoop on today’s top stories, events, and food deals to kick off your year. Pro tip: Bundle up—it’s a chilly one out there!

🌤️ Weather

  • Today: Mostly sunny, high near 40°F. Calm winds shifting to south at 5-7 mph.

  • Tonight: A 20% chance of snow after 11 PM. Partly cloudy, low around 21°F. West winds around 5-7 mph.
    ➡️ More weather updates here.

📰 Top Stories

  1. New Colorado Laws Take Effect Today
    From alcohol delivery to gun regulations, here’s a rundown of the changes shaping 2025.
    ➡️ Read the full article on CPR News.

  2. Boulder’s Breweries Look Ahead
    Despite flat sales in 2024, local brewers find hope in craft innovation.
    ➡️ Full story via The Gazette.

  3. Colorado Buffaloes Start Big 12 Play
    No. 3 Iowa State spoiled Colorado’s return to the Big 12 with a hard-fought win, 79-69.
    ➡️ Game highlights on MSN Sports.

  4. Northern Lights Watch Tonight?
    The Northern Lights might grace Colorado skies tonight for the New Year.
    ➡️ KUNC’s year-in-review includes more details.

  5. Marshall Fire Recovery: Progress & Challenges
    Three years on, two-thirds of homes are rebuilt, but challenges remain for underinsured residents.
    ➡️ Full coverage on Colorado Sun.

  6. Reddit Post of the Day
    "How did everyone fare in the crazy wind yesterday?"
    ➡️ Join the conversation on Reddit.

🎉 Events

  1. Decades Party at St Julien Hotel
    Ring in 2025 with live music by Funkiphino, dancing, and celebration galore. Tickets are pricey, but the vibes are unmatched.
    ➡️ Get tickets here.

  2. OMNI LOOP Exhibit
    Explore the future of art in this immersive exhibit blending light and sound.
    📍 Dairy Arts Center
    ➡️ More info.

  3. Mad About the Boy: The Noel Coward Story
    Celebrate the new year with this delightful and nostalgic production.
    📍 Dairy Arts Center
    ➡️ Details here.

  4. Velvet Vinyl at Velvet Elk Lounge
    Dig into Boulder’s music scene with a vinyl-driven night of soulful grooves.
    📍 Velvet Elk Lounge, 9 PM
    ➡️ Find out more.

  5. CU Women’s Basketball
    Cheer on the Buffs as they take on TCU in Fort Worth.
    📺 ESPN+, 5:30 PM
    ➡️ CU Athletics for more details.

🍽️ Restaurant Deals

  1. Corner Bar at Hotel Boulderado
    Enjoy hearty soups, chili, and appetizers for just $5-$9, plus drink specials including $4 drafts and $8 martinis.
    ⏰ 3-6 PM
    ➡️ More info here.

  2. Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery
    Local brews and laid-back vibes. Ask about the daily happy hour specials.
    ➡️ Check their happy hour menu.

  3. Hapa Sushi
    Daily Happy Hour specials featuring discounted rolls, sake, and cocktails.
    ➡️ See the full menu here.

✨ Let’s Make 2025 Great, Boulder!

Thanks for joining us on this first day of the year. Whether you’re hitting the trails, exploring events, or just enjoying some downtime, here’s to starting the year off strong. Got tips or feedback? Shoot us a message or tag us @boulderbeat. See you tomorrow!