Greetings, gentle reader! Welcome to the official online home of Caribou Current, your brand new monthly source for all things arts and culture on Colorado’s Front Range — from the foothills of Boulder County and Golden to the mountain communities of the Peak to Peak.
With a monthly print edition dropping the first Thursday of each month, and online content flowing freely in between, you’ll get the lowdown on what’s what when it comes to the big wide world of music, film, books, visual art, theater, dance, cuisine and a whole lot more.
Looking for the weekend’s can’t-miss cultural events? Compelling, human-level feature stories on local and touring bands? Off-the-wall artists, authors, comedians and community voices you won’t find anywhere else? We’ve got you covered.
Taking our name from the storied Caribou Ranch recording studio in Nederland, where giants like Steely Dan and Stevie Nicks laid down some of their most legendary cuts before its fiery demise in 1985, our goal is simple: to bring you the very best arts reporting this side of the Continental Divide.
It took some doing to get here. Our small but mighty team of local journalists was assembled from the wreckage of Boulder Weekly, the leader in regional arts coverage for more than three decades. We were devastated when the paper went down in flames last summer, thinking our journey with you was done. Now, with the help of our time-tested sister publication The Mountain-Ear in Nederland, we’re back and better than ever.
Below is a handy Q&A to help you get a handle on what we're up to.
What is Caribou Current?
A monthly free print newspaper covering arts and culture on Colorado's Front Range, bringing you regular high-quality coverage of music, film, books, theater, cuisine and more.
When do you publish?
The print edition hits streets on the first Thursday of each month. But you'll always find fresh content at cariboucurrent.com.
What communities will you be covering?
Our coverage area includes Boulder County and Golden, along with the mountain communities of the Peak to Peak region.
What kind of stuff will you be publishing?
Feature stories, profiles, interviews, previews, art news, curated calendar listings and pretty much whatever else tickles our fancy. You can expect everything from short and sweet event round-ups to longform culture journalism and points in between.
How can I find you on social media?
Follow us on Instagram.
Where can I find the print edition?
Our monthly paper is stocked at various locations throughout our coverage area each month. We're working on a resource to help you find the pick-up spot nearest you, but in the meantime you can always swing by and pick up a copy at our headquarters: 4720 Table Mesa Dr., Unit F100, Boulder CO 80305 (second floor).
How do I write for Caribou Current, or share an idea for a story?
Send your pitches, tips, corrections and love letters to jezy@themountainear.com.
