Friday, January 3rd, 2025

🎉 Good Morning, Boulder!

Happy Friday! After a week of chilly mornings and high winds, today looks like a calmer one—perfect for a mix of outdoor adventures and cozy indoor events. Whether you’re catching some jazz, exploring local art, or grabbing happy hour with friends, there’s plenty to dive into this weekend.

🌤️ Weather

Friday: Patchy dense fog before 8 AM. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 53°F. Light and variable winds.
Friday Night: Patchy dense fog after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25°F.

Stay alert if you're driving early in the morning or late tonight—visibility could be tricky with that fog!

📰 Top Stories

1. New Valmont Road Multi-Use Path Construction
   Boulder’s continuing its commitment to bike and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure! A new multi-use path is coming to Valmont Road, promising safer and easier commutes for cyclists and walkers.
   📖 Read more from Boulder.gov

2. Diagonal Highway Bikeway Project Update
   Big changes are underway on CO-119 with the Safety, Mobility, and Bikeway Project. Expect construction updates as crews focus on improving access and safety for everyone on the road.
   📖 Learn more from Boulder County

3. Cage-Free Eggs Are Here! 🥚
   Colorado’s new law requires large-scale egg producers to go cage-free starting this year. The policy is part of a broader movement toward ethical farming practices.
   📖 Details from CPR

4. Umphrey’s McGee Rings in 2025
   Fans of progressive rock were treated to a New Year’s Eve performance by Umphrey’s McGee, complete with new covers and a killer setlist.
   📖 Setlist and highlights on JamBase

5. Connecting Farmers' Markets to Low-Income Shoppers
   KGNU dives into how Boulder Farmers Markets are making local produce accessible for all through partnerships and innovative programs.
   📖 Listen on KGNU

🎶 Events: Friday, January 3rd

1. Jazz Supper Club Series | Kat Ellis Ensemble 🎷
   Celebrate Kat Ellis’s birthday with an evening of classic jazz at Full Cycle Café. Featuring Colorado’s finest musicians, this show promises torchy tunes and soulful stories.
   📅 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
   📍 Full Cycle Café, 2355 30th St
   🎟️ Get tickets ($20 advance, $25 door)

2. Silent Films Synced: Nosferatu Meets Radiohead 🎥
   The Dairy’s "FnWeird Silents Synced" series pairs the iconic horror film Nosferatu with Radiohead’s haunting soundtrack. A must-see for film buffs and music lovers.
   📅 7:00 PM
   📍 The Dairy Arts Center
   🎟️ More info

3. Perelandra Album Release Show 🎸
   Celebrate Perelandra’s latest release alongside other local acts, including Popmonst3r and Ojaweg Souldier, for an epic night of live music.
   📅 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
   📍 Location TBD
   🎟️ Details here

4. Planet Disillusioned | CU Earth Sciences Exhibit 🌍
   Dive into art inspired by climate change and humanity’s impact on Earth in this thought-provoking exhibition.
   📅 All Day
   📍 Earth Sciences Map Library
   🎟️ Explore the exhibit

5. Boulderado’s Friday Night Live | Hunter Stone 🎤
   Enjoy live music in one of Boulder’s coziest spots, License No. 1, with local favorite Hunter Stone.
   📅 9:00 PM
   📍 License No. 1 at Hotel Boulderado
   🎟️ Details here

🍴 Restaurant Deals

1. The Sink
   🕒 3 PM – 5 PM
   50% off Draft Beer, Cocktails, and Mocktails

   2 off All Appetizers
   📍 1165 13th St

2. MoJo Taqueria
   👧 Kids eat free after 4 PM with the purchase of an adult entrée.
   📍 2785 Iris Ave

3. Social Beer Garden BBQ & Brew Special
   🔥 Fridays and Saturdays, 4 PM – Close: $25 gets you a ½ rack of ribs and a complimentary Social Beer.
   📍 2027 13th St
   🎟️ Full specials list

📬 Closing Note

Start your weekend off right, Boulder! Whether you’re jazzing it up at Full Cycle, catching Nosferatu with a twist, or just diving into some ribs and beer, there’s no shortage of ways to make this Friday memorable. See you out there—don’t forget to tag us @boulderbeat!