The New Year is nearly here; kick it off by attending some of the exciting events in Boulder next month. Despite the cold weather, January promises to be a stimulating month in town. Here’s a selection of various events you can attend during the first month of 2015:
New Year’s Day Brunch at Leaf
When: January 1st, 10am – 3pm
Where: Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant, 2010 16th Street
Start off 2015 with a healthy New Year’s Day brunch at Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant. Leaf is Boulder’s leader in vegetarian fine dining; a farm-to-table restaurant committed to creating fresh and delectable vegetarian dishes. Leaf will be serving brunch on January 1st from 10am to 3pm. Call or email them to make your reservations.
Polar Plunge
When: January 1st, 11am – 3pm
Where: Boulder Reservoir, 5565 N. 51st Street
Looking for an intense and exciting way to start the New Year? Then take the plunge by jumping into the icy cold waters of Boulder Reservoir alongside hundreds of other thrill-seekers! The Polar Plunge is a popular local tradition hosted by the Boulder County Aids Project (BCAP), seeking to promote AIDS education and support those infected or affected by HIV/AIDS in Boulder County.
Registration tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for kids under 12. All proceeds for the event go to BCAP so if you decide not to take the plunge, you can still sponsor a friend or relative and cheer them on from the sidelines. This charitable event takes place January 1st from 11am to 1:30pm.
Deepen Your Yoga! New Year Practice Intensive
When: January 21st – January 25th
Where: 90 Monkeys Studio, 2516 Broadway Street Suite 300
You can start a new wellness routine in 2015 by registering for Deepen Your Yoga! New Year Practice Intensive. Taught by acclaimed yoga instructor Amy Ippoliti, this 5-day intensive course is open to yoga students of all levels. Deepen Your Yoga! includes posture and alignment training, practicing asana for extended periods, and tips on how yoga can improve your overall quality of life. With Amy’s help, you can begin the New Year with a fresh fitness program that’ll challenge your body and invigorate your mind. The course is $535 per person and spots are filling up fast so register online today.
Play and Play
When: January 22nd, 7:30pm
Where: Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, CU Boulder
January in Boulder offers many live performances but one show in particular stands out: Play and Play, a new piece by the Bill T. Jones and Arnie Zane Dance Company. Choreographed by the Tony Award winning and MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient Bill T. Jones, Play and Play is an original dance show set to some of the most renowned classical music by composers such as Mozart and Schubert. Brought to you by CU Presents, you can catch the show on January 22nd at 7:30pm at Macky Auditorium. Tickets range from $9-$57 and are on sale now.
Craft Beer & Chocolate Dessert Pairing
When: January 30th, 7-9pm
Where: West Flanders Brewing Co., 1125 Pearl Street
Close out the month by attending a unique and indulging food class on craft beer and chocolate. Both chocolate and beer are warming foods, so imagine how great they’ll work together during the winter! Hosted by the local West Flanders Brewing Company, the Craft Beer & Chocolate Dessert Pairing will teach participants how to pair beer and chocolate properly. The class includes a tasting of 8 different Colorado craft beers and an assortment of beer truffles from local chocolatiers Piece, Love & Chocolate. This 21 and over event takes place on January 30th from 7 to 9pm and is $45 per person.
There are a variety of fun things happening in Boulder this January. Make sure you get out there to enjoy some of the city’s first events of 2015.