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Dark Horse items head to auction after closure

Fans can bid on iconic decor as the bar clears out before redevelopment.

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After decades of collecting oddities, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="now-shuttered Dark Horse" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/02/13/boulder-dark-horse-closing-march" data-vars-content-id="c9058a42-d895-4f39-96cb-ee84e9e8541d" data-vars-headline="Dark Horse items head to auction after closure" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/02/13/boulder-dark-horse-closing-march" target="_self">now-shuttered Dark Horse</a> in Boulder is auctioning off its trove of carriages, statues and antiques.Why it matters: Ever since the closure announcement, fans have been asking: What happens to all that stuff?

Dry weather could push Colorado bears into residential areas

Dry weather may limit food, bringing more bears into neighborhoods this spring.

Colorado&#x27;s dry winter and early spring could drive more bears into <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Front Range neighborhoods" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/05/12/bears-boulder-warm-season" data-vars-content-id="531885f7-1e81-4183-b708-bb9e6cb1b11e" data-vars-headline="Dry weather could push Colorado bears into residential areas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/05/12/bears-boulder-warm-season" target="_self">Front Range neighborhoods</a> as they emerge from hibernation and search for food.Why it matters: Wildlife experts say drought can shrink natural food supplies, increasing the chances of encounters that put both people and wildlife at risk.

Easter Sunday events in Boulder

From egg hunts to brunch and sunrise services, here's what's happening this Sunday.

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There is a full basket of Easter events this weekend in Boulder.State of play: Whether you are hunting for sunrise services, brunch or eggs, here&#x27;s a list of events this Sunday:

Taste of Pearl returns to downtown this weekend

More than 30 local vendors will serve food and drinks along Pearl Street Sunday.

Downtown Boulder&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Taste of Pearl" data-vars-click-url="https://boulderdowntown.com/taste-of-pearl" data-vars-content-id="f1868d32-584e-42f3-8d3d-751f7a6d00ff" data-vars-headline="Taste of Pearl returns to downtown this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://boulderdowntown.com/taste-of-pearl" target="_blank">Taste of Pearl</a> is back this weekend, bringing together 30+ local restaurants and drink makers for a strolling feast.Why it matters: The annual foodie fest mixes bites, sips and shopping into one of Pearl Street&#x27;s signature draws — and a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="boost for local businesses" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/08/boulder-pearl-street-revitalization-downtown-plan" data-vars-content-id="f1868d32-584e-42f3-8d3d-751f7a6d00ff" data-vars-headline="Taste of Pearl returns to downtown this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/08/boulder-pearl-street-revitalization-downtown-plan" target="_self">boost for local businesses</a>.

Boulder International Film Festival sets schedule as Sundance looms

For the first time, it's moving to April.

The Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) has announced its 2026 lineup — and for the first time, it&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="moving to April" data-vars-click-url="https://www.dailycamera.com/2025/11/14/biff-2026-festival-passes-on-sale/" data-vars-content-id="8c5e0db4-5354-483c-b1da-fb2cd0350c66" data-vars-headline="Boulder International Film Festival sets schedule as Sundance looms" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.dailycamera.com/2025/11/14/biff-2026-festival-passes-on-sale/" target="_blank">moving to April</a>.Why it matters: The shift shows how the longtime local festival is adjusting ahead of Sundance&#x27;s arrival in Boulder.

Live music: 12 must-see concerts in Boulder area this spring

Boulder live music fans, here's a quick list of 12 must-see concerts coming to the area this March, April and May.

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Boulder live music fans, here&#x27;s a quick list of 12 must-see concerts coming to the area this March, April and May.

Denver

What to see at the Denver Art Museum this spring

Here are five exhibitions worthy of your time.

One of Denver&#x27;s most celebrated fine arts museums this spring will showcase couture fashion, Australian Indigenous works and perhaps the weirdest utensils ever imagined. Zoom in: The Denver Art Museum and The Kirkland currently house over a dozen unique exhibitions, but more will arrive in the coming months.

5 new Denver and Boulder restaurants opening this spring

Colorado's restaurant scene continues to grab our attention with new openings on the horizon this spring.

Colorado&#x27;s restaurant scene continues to grab our attention with new openings on the horizon this spring.Why it matters: It&#x27;s a tough time for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the restaurant industry" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/09/restaurant-report-tipped-minimum-wage" data-vars-content-id="013c2017-ce10-4fae-aeaf-b61341906f8d" data-vars-headline="5 new Denver and Boulder restaurants opening this spring" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/09/restaurant-report-tipped-minimum-wage" target="_self">the restaurant industry</a>, but a handful of chefs are making big moves.

Frozen Dead Guy Days returns with wacky fun

Coffin races, costumes and a polar plunge return to this quirky festival.

Frozen Dead Guy Days, a wacky Colorado tradition celebrating the legendary &quot;Grandpa Bredo,&quot; kicks off its fourth year in Estes Park later this month.Why it matters: Frozen Dead Guy Days leans into its offbeat reputation — blending costumes, endurance events and community gatherings into a uniquely Colorado winter festival.

What to do this spring in Boulder

Mark your calendar for these cultural events in Boulder this spring

🎨 Syncopation brings together DJs and art in a new after-hours experience at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. Doors open at 7pm on March 21.🥘 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Taste of Pearl" data-vars-click-url="https://boulderdowntown.com/taste-of-pearl" data-vars-content-id="6dfaa2ac-129b-41d7-9387-da54a5e4585b" data-vars-headline="What to do this spring in Boulder" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://boulderdowntown.com/taste-of-pearl" target="_blank">Taste of Pearl</a> brings together the culinary arts and Pearl Street&#x27;s galleries and boutiques for a tasty celebration. The event runs 2-5pm on March 29.

Stained glass studio brightens Boulder art scene

How one stained glass studio shapes the city's art scene.

Four years after opening <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Colorado Glass Works" data-vars-click-url="https://coglassworks.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooGMN82Yme6niTY9uEqj7wFqPngPmdAIDeo44G86bcfevWji7bn" data-vars-content-id="68b6f391-0ea8-4b96-80a8-d38fbaafb9fd" data-vars-headline="Stained glass studio brightens Boulder art scene" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://coglassworks.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooGMN82Yme6niTY9uEqj7wFqPngPmdAIDeo44G86bcfevWji7bn" target="_blank">Colorado Glass Works</a> in downtown Boulder, stained glass artist Meggy Wilm says her shop has grown beyond what she imagined.Why it matters: As one of the few stained glass shops in Colorado, Wilm has carved out a niche selling glass, repairing windows and offering intimate classes.

The Colorado Rockies might be bad again

Hitting rock bottom means there's only one way but up, right?

Sports

There&#x27;s no way to sugarcoat it: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Colorado Rockies" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/08/21/colorado-rockies-could-avoid-historically-bad-season" data-vars-content-id="4e542a40-22c1-45d8-8d11-b72234252550" data-vars-headline="The Colorado Rockies might be bad again" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/08/21/colorado-rockies-could-avoid-historically-bad-season" target="_self">The Colorado Rockies</a> were baseball&#x27;s worst club last season. But hitting rock bottom means there&#x27;s nowhere to go but up, right?Why it matters: The Rox (2-4) return to the finely manicured green at Coors Field on Friday seeking a signature home debut victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, a playoff contender last season.

Colorado ski resorts close early amid rising temps and low snowpack

This past winter ranks among the shortest seasons in recent memory.

Climate

Despite this week&#x27;s snowstorms, Colorado ski areas are closing early after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a record-warm winter" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/23/the-west-s-record-breaking-warm-winter-mapped" data-vars-content-id="ce8449f1-85a7-44c8-bc18-4b64b369445e" data-vars-headline="Colorado ski resorts close early amid rising temps and low snowpack" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/23/the-west-s-record-breaking-warm-winter-mapped" target="_self">a record-warm winter</a> left slopes unusually high and dry.State of play: This winter ranks among the shortest seasons in recent memory.

Artemis II successfully launches for historic Moon mission

The launch will carry humans as far as they've journeyed since the Apollo days.

Science

NASA&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Artemis II Moon mission" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/03/16/nasa-artemis-mission-changes-2028-moon-landing-sls" data-vars-content-id="352258a3-43d2-48ab-9812-689ac420f436" data-vars-headline="Artemis II successfully launches for historic Moon mission" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/03/16/nasa-artemis-mission-changes-2028-moon-landing-sls" target="_self">Artemis II Moon mission</a> successfully launched from Florida&#x27;s John F. Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday afternoon at 6:35pm ET.Why it matters: Artemis II&#x27;s planned crewed lunar flyby is set to mark the closest humanity has come to the Moon since the Apollo days.

Colorado lands 5 James Beard finalists

Three chefs and multiple local finalists move forward in the prestigious James Beard Awards.

Three Colorado chefs are finalists for the James Beard Awards, announced Tuesday by the foundation.Zoom in: Grand Junction&#x27;s Josh Niernberg (Bin 707 Foodbar) is among five national finalists for Outstanding Chef.

Colorado's Artemis moment

Colorado companies are playing an outsize role in this week's Artemis II mission.

Colorado&#x27;s aerospace industry is playing an outsize role in Wednesday&#x27;s Artemis II mission — a high-stakes crewed test flight for NASA&#x27;s return to the Moon.Why it matters: Florida may get the glory for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hosting the launch" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/03/30/mosi-to-host-artemis-ii-watch-party" data-vars-content-id="2e63651c-09ea-4d62-bb5b-f96cb50de6e1" data-vars-headline="Colorado&#x27;s Artemis moment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/03/30/mosi-to-host-artemis-ii-watch-party" target="_self">hosting the launch</a>, but Colorado&#x27;s status as a hub for space innovation stands to get a boost from the mission&#x27;s ripple effects.

Police investigate assault and drugging reports at University Hill bar

Police say underage females may have been drugged and assaulted at a University Hill bar.

Boulder police are investigating reports of sexual assault and suspected drugging in connection with a University Hill bar that has closed in the wake of liquor license violations.The latest: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="allegations" data-vars-click-url="https://bouldercolorado.gov/news/boulder-police-seek-witnesses-and-additional-victims-sexual-assault-investigation" data-vars-content-id="fb3c1e80-8317-45ae-87b5-58a06763f93b" data-vars-headline="Police investigate assault and drugging reports at University Hill bar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://bouldercolorado.gov/news/boulder-police-seek-witnesses-and-additional-victims-sexual-assault-investigation" target="_blank">allegations</a> involve &quot;intoxicated underage females&quot; at Scrooge Sul, 1149 13th St., police said.

Osprey rivalry stirs nest drama in Boulder

A longtime nesting osprey fends off a rival in a dramatic midair clash.

A returning female osprey reclaimed her longtime Boulder County nest after battling a rival that briefly paired with her mate.Why it matters: The Boulder County Fairgrounds osprey cam has turned the saga into must-see wildlife TV.

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