First Friday for Boulder County AIDS Project

This isn't the first snowy Friday I've been looking forward to this year. However, it is the first Friday with the star up on Flagstaff, snow on the ground and a reason bigger than myself to go shopping.

With only a semesters worth of work to do on Saturday, an excuse to wander Pearl, coffee in hand, with Holiday lights abounding, could be tempting enough. To sweeten the deal the Boulder County AIDS Project (BCAP) has teamed with the East End's First Friday happenings tomorrow night (Dec. 4) to help raise awareness and funds for those in our community affected by HIV/AIDS. A proceed of sales at each participating business will be donated to BCAP. (Look for the red balloons on Pearl between 15th - 22nd streets) Participating businesses include:

Art&Soul
http://artandsoulboulder.com/app/application.php

ten20
http://ten20.tv/

Invironments
http://invironments-design.com/

Momentum
http://ourmomentum.com/

Violette
http://boulderdowntown.com/go/violette

Joyful Furniture
http://joyfulfurniture.com/

Full Cycle
http://fullcyclebikes.com/

Bimbamboo
http://www.bimbamboo.com/

Two Sole Sisters
http://www.twosolesisters.com/

Barbara & Company
http://boulderdowntown.com/go/barbara-and-company

Willow - An Artisan's Market
http://www.willowartisanmarket.com/

Real Baby
http://www.realbabyinc.com/

The T Bar
http://www.thetbar.bigcartel.com/

The Cup
http://www.thecupboulder.com/

Topo Ranch
http://www.toporanch.com/

Mtn Sun
http://www.mountainsunpub.com/

Starrs
http://www.starrsclothingco.com/

Twig Salon
http://www.twigsalonandspa.com/

Dish
http://www.dishgourmet.com/

Christine Marguerite Designs
http://www.christinemarguerite.com/

Angie Star Jewelry
http://www.angiestarjewelry.com

(For more information, visit: http://boulderdowntown.com/events/first-friday)

Additionally, in typical First Friday fashion, The Earthwood gallery will be hosting New Mexico artist Miro Kenarov, Boulder Community Media will be featuring Laurel Coffey's latest works and Art & Soul will be hosting a "Day Without Art," to memorialize victims of AIDS.

Cold air, warm coffee shops, gallery openings, snow and holiday lights, it all sounds like a perfect combo. So, take that Amazon.com, I am going to go outside for my shopping, and I'm taking someone with me to carry my stuff, since I am still on crutches.

-Ian

Wednesday is the new Saturday

And then Thursday, Friday and then old Saturday.



After our tease of winter and piles of snow last week, Warren Miller Entertainment's latest ski flick Dynasty continues the temptation for powder at the Boulder Theater through the week. The show is a traditional and revered event for most American skiers and riders. Big budget cinematography and world class skiers make it a worthy spectacle.

Tomorrow is the last night of Jax Fish House 15th Anniversary celebration and starting tonight Hosea Rosenberg will be sharing the 3 signature dishes that won him Top Chef New York. Sounds like tonight, or (tomorrow for Thursday people) could make for a perfect dinner and a movie date.

Friday, join CU's Golden Buffalo Marching Band, Ralphie and athletes for the last Pearl Street Stampede of the year. Afterward, or inspirit of the Stampede, stroll east on Pearl Street and check out the East End's First Friday.

Saturday morning will bring the season's last Farmers' Market. Mingle, relax and pick up some produce for a hearty stew back at home on Sunday, or go easy and grab some Pho for lunch. Then walk up to Folsom to root for the CU Buffs or find a seat to watch the Buffs on a big screen at The Lazy Dog, Draft House or Walnut Brewery.

Call your old Saturday a success and rest up for Sunday morning so you can be fashionably late (or early) for a Bloody Mary at the Boulder Cafe or Q's in the Boulderado. Have a great Wednes-weekend!

-Ian