Boulder's Civic Voice Roars: A Weekend of Protest, Music, and Community Celebration

19/10/2025 3 min
Boulder's Civic Voice Roars: A Weekend of Protest, Music, and Community Celebration

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Good morning, this is your Boulder Local Frequency for Sunday, October 19, 2025.It’s a crisp fall morning in Boulder, and the energy downtown is still buzzing after a record-setting weekend of demonstrations and music. Yesterday, thousands filled the Bandshell and Central Park for the “No Kings” rally, part of a nationwide day of action supporting democracy and opposing authoritarianism. Local officials, organizers, and longtime activists spoke out, calling for sustained engagement as the crowd spilled out onto nearby streets. The atmosphere wasn’t just political—it was celebratory, with protest chants blending with live street music and the festival pace on Pearl Street. Many passersby joined, and the message was clear: Boulder's civic voice is louder than ever.If you missed the downtown march, don’t worry—Boulder’s calendar is packed with uplifting community events today. The Roots Music Fest continues on Pearl Street Mall, drawing crowds with a wild mix of folk, bluegrass, rock, and even electronic acts. The festival runs all day and promises plenty of opportunities to catch collaborations and surprise guests from Boulder’s top local musicians. Whether you’re a die-hard festivalgoer or just strolling with a coffee, the sounds and sights of Roots Music Fest are hard to miss.Over at Boulder County Fairgrounds, it’s the second day of Mollie McGee’s Fall Craft Market, where more than 150 artisan booths await shoppers looking for handmade gifts and autumn inspiration. Admission is just five dollars for the whole weekend, kids under twelve get in free, and raffle drawings will be held throughout the day. If you want the VIP experience with a custom tote, that early entry window is now closed, but the market opens at ten and runs until four.Families can also dig into Boulder’s seasonal bounty at St. Aidan’s Church today, with the Fruit Preparation and Preservation event from one to four. It’s a hands-on celebration hosted by Community Fruit Rescue—learn to make delicious preserves together and turn the summer’s harvest into treats you can enjoy all winter. For something a little wild, there’s an interactive climate talk and a chance to join a biodiversity panel, plus outdoorsy hikes celebrating owl habitats and the colors of the season in Boulder’s tallgrass meadows.Sunday sports fans, don’t forget: the Colorado Buffaloes men’s basketball team has an exhibition game against Grace College Lancers at noon in the CU Events Center. And for evening music, The Milk Carton Kids bring their signature harmonies to Boulder Theater, while Andy Falco plays Fox Theatre at eight. It’s a full day for live shows, from indie folk to jam-band bluegrass.Finally, Boulder voters—don’t lose sight of the November 4 election. Four city council seats and three sales tax measures are on the ballot, so get informed as campaign season heats up.This has been Boulder Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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