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Sundance locks in 2027 dates and Boulder venues

The festival will run Jan. 21-31 with events across Boulder and CU.

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The Sundance Film Festival on Tuesday announced dates and venues for its 2027 event — <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="its first year in Boulder." data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/05/sundance-preparation-boulder-2027" data-vars-content-id="f2e2798e-f6d8-43bf-bef2-3863d7b82397" data-vars-headline="Sundance locks in 2027 dates and Boulder venues" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/05/sundance-preparation-boulder-2027" target="_self">its first year in Boulder.</a>Why it matters: The venue announcements confirm Sundance will be centered in the heart of Boulder and make use of the city&#x27;s downtown and campus areas.

What Boulder learned from Utah's final Sundance Film Festival

City leaders say housing and staffing top concerns ahead of the winter festival.

Boulder officials who traveled to last month&#x27;s Sundance Film Festival in Utah came home with a clearer picture of the massive logistical lift ahead as the city prepares to host the event next year.Why it matters: Boulder will spend <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="much of this year preparing" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/27/boulder-2026-city-council-priorities" data-vars-content-id="ff50c546-d620-4d09-be58-32048a901e2f" data-vars-headline="What Boulder learned from Utah&#x27;s final Sundance Film Festival" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/27/boulder-2026-city-council-priorities" target="_self">much of this year preparing</a> for Sundance&#x27;s arrival, with housing, transportation and winter staffing topping the list of concerns.

Supreme Court takes up Boulder climate lawsuit

The justices will decide if Boulder's climate lawsuit stays in state court.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the city of Boulder&#x27;s climate change-related lawsuit against Exxon Mobil and Suncore Energy, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="seeking billions in damages" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/13/exxon-suncor-climate-lawsuit-colorado-supreme-court-ruling" data-vars-content-id="7fa7955a-9fd2-4eb0-a9f1-bab84ce1f69e" data-vars-headline="Supreme Court takes up Boulder climate lawsuit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/13/exxon-suncor-climate-lawsuit-colorado-supreme-court-ruling" target="_self">seeking billions in damages</a> from oil companies alleged to have &quot;intentionally misled the public&quot; on the impacts of their fossil fuel products.Why it matters: The case could determine whether state and local climate lawsuits stay in state court or shift to federal court, where similar claims have faltered — shaping the future of comparable cases nationwide.

ICE arrests hit decade high, per CU Boulder economists

A new study finds ICE arrests rose sharply while a smaller share of arrestees had criminal convictions.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested more people per day in 2025 than at any other point in the past decade, even as the share of arrestees with criminal convictions fell to a near-historic low, a new study by University of Colorado economists reveals.Why it matters: The data underscores a shift in enforcement priorities — away from targeting people with criminal records and toward broader sweeps — a strategy that could reshape the political and legal fight over immigration.

Bakery brings French flair to downtown Boulder

French pastry chef opens Maisonette in Boulder with croissants, tarts, flan and more.

Food and Drink

If you&#x27;re imagining yourself in France, lingering over a warm drink and a buttery pastry, good news: you can skip the plane ticket purchase.State of play: Maisonette is now serving coffee, breakfast bread and all manner of confections right in the heart of Boulder.

Boulder's Frasca honored as one of America's best restaurants

The restaurant ranked No. 27 on Robb Report's list of top 100 U.S. restaurants.

Boulder&#x27;s Frasca Food and Wine has earned yet another national nod — this time landing among the top American restaurants of the 21st century.The latest: Robb Report, a luxury lifestyle publication, unveiled its list of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="nation&#x27;s 100 best restaurants" data-vars-click-url="https://robbreport.com/food-drink/dining/lists/best-restaurants-america-21st-century-1237256635/kalaya-philadelphia/" data-vars-content-id="85b9f0db-408a-4c0f-92f0-d96229fb102f" data-vars-headline="Boulder&#x27;s Frasca honored as one of America&#x27;s best restaurants" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://robbreport.com/food-drink/dining/lists/best-restaurants-america-21st-century-1237256635/kalaya-philadelphia/" target="_blank">nation&#x27;s 100 best restaurants</a>, selected by 250 chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers and other dining pros.

Stem Zero brings booze-free ciders to market

Stem Ciders has entered the sober-curious market with two zero-proof flavors and more on the way.

Colorado&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Stem Ciders" data-vars-click-url="https://stemciders.com/" data-vars-content-id="3f14aaa1-4d6d-4b26-8fef-678d1d2d4be7" data-vars-headline="Stem Zero brings booze-free ciders to market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://stemciders.com/" target="_blank">Stem Ciders</a> is jumping into the fast-growing sober-curious market with Stem Zero, a new line of non-alcoholic craft ciders that debuted this week.Why it matters: As more Americans <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cut back on booze" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/13/alcohol-drinking-rate-low-health" data-vars-content-id="3f14aaa1-4d6d-4b26-8fef-678d1d2d4be7" data-vars-headline="Stem Zero brings booze-free ciders to market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/13/alcohol-drinking-rate-low-health" target="_self">cut back on booze</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="nonalcoholic drink sales soar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/07/29/mocktails-non-alcoholic-sober-bar" data-vars-content-id="3f14aaa1-4d6d-4b26-8fef-678d1d2d4be7" data-vars-headline="Stem Zero brings booze-free ciders to market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/07/29/mocktails-non-alcoholic-sober-bar" target="_self">nonalcoholic drink sales soar</a>, the launch positions Stem to capture a slice of one of the beverage industry&#x27;s fastest-expanding categories.

What PNC's merger could mean for Coloradans

FirstBank is joining  PNC to help local  businesses and nonprofits access larger resources.

Partners

Colorado&#x27;s most familiar name in banking is about to carry an even bigger footprint.The story: PNC announced an agreement on Sept. 8 to acquire FirstBank, Colorado&#x27;s largest locally-owned bank.<ul><li>Once finalized, Colorado&#x27;s fast-growing economy will become one of PNC&#x27;s largest markets.</li></ul>

Chocolove unwraps festive new holiday bites

The Boulder chocolatier's seasonal sweets hit shelves this week.

Boulder-based Chocolove is releasing a line of festive treats ahead of the holiday season, including a line of tree-shaped bites.Why it matters: It&#x27;s time to move on from Halloween candy and indulge in Christmas sweets.

Get messy at Boulder's new Boil Daddy

While we're all for presentation, sometimes you just want to dump your food in a tray and have at it.

Itching for some seafood in our landlocked state? You can go for a Cajun seafood boil at the new Boil Daddy location in Boulder.The latest: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="California-based franchise" data-vars-click-url="https://theboildaddy.com/" data-vars-content-id="2d2903b2-1ca1-4a2d-9528-29a166d2c350" data-vars-headline="Get messy at Boulder&#x27;s new Boil Daddy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://theboildaddy.com/" target="_blank">California-based franchise</a> opened a spot at 1622 Broadway this summer, just the second Colorado outpost, with the other in Colorado Springs.

Relaunched accelerator will keep Techstars Boulder name

It's the latest move by Techstars to reconnect with its Boulder roots.

Techstars&#x27; relaunched local accelerator program will once again be called &quot;Techstars Boulder,&quot; not Techstars Colorado, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="as originally envisioned" data-vars-click-url="https://www.techstars.com/newsroom/better-for-founders-better-for-colorado" data-vars-content-id="9aa4d01b-daa0-456d-a9ff-6e4445a8ca9e" data-vars-headline="Relaunched accelerator will keep Techstars Boulder name" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.techstars.com/newsroom/better-for-founders-better-for-colorado" target="_blank">as originally envisioned</a>.Why it matters: It&#x27;s the latest move by Techstars to reconnect with its Boulder roots after unexpectedly cutting its local accelerator program and relocating its headquarters.

Boulder home movie theaters get a makeover

Install requests for home theaters nationwide jumped 562% in 2024, Yelp reports.

Real Estate

Project requests for home theater installations soared 562% in 2024, Yelp reports, as homeowners splurge on features that rival their local cinema.Why it matters: Sorry, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sundance" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/03/27/boulder-sundance-film-festival-2027" data-vars-content-id="df145ba2-609d-41e5-8b4f-eb8ef6d2e2e1" data-vars-headline="Boulder home movie theaters get a makeover" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/03/27/boulder-sundance-film-festival-2027" target="_self">Sundance</a>. The hottest film screenings might be in your — or a neighbor&#x27;s — basement.

Boulder chocolate company debuts Hawaiian sea salt bar

"Ohana" means family, and movies mean snacks.

Boulder&#x27;s chocolate company Chocolove has debuted a Hawaiian sea salt bar to commemorate the live-action Disney movie &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lilo and Stitch" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2025/05/19/lilo-stitch-s-local-director" data-vars-content-id="e66764ed-f736-4e0b-9efa-8db63a7be872" data-vars-headline="Boulder chocolate company debuts Hawaiian sea salt bar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2025/05/19/lilo-stitch-s-local-director" target="_self">Lilo and Stitch</a>.&quot;The latest: &quot;Ohana&quot; means family, and movies mean snacks, as Chocolove wanted to create something to capture the &quot;playful edge&quot; of the alien Stitch and &quot;the ohana, nostalgia and flavors of the islands,&quot; the company told Axios Boulder.

Boulder's Frasca wins James Beard award for Outstanding Restaurant

This is the upscale Italian eatery's first time as a finalist in this category and pushes the city's culinary scene further into the national spotlight.

Business

Boulder&#x27;s beloved dining room at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Frasca Food and Wine" data-vars-click-url="https://www.frascafoodandwine.com/" data-vars-content-id="22f838e3-8b6d-49d4-818b-24f2e5716230" data-vars-headline="Boulder&#x27;s Frasca wins James Beard award for Outstanding Restaurant" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.frascafoodandwine.com/" target="_blank">Frasca Food and Wine</a> was crowned a winner at the 2025 James Beard Awards, earning the Outstanding Restaurant honor at Monday&#x27;s ceremony in Chicago.The big picture: Although the upscale Italian eatery has previously been recognized by the Beard Foundation, this is the Pearl Street restaurant&#x27;s first time as a finalist in this category and pushes the city&#x27;s culinary scene further into the national spotlight.

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Colorado paid $767M in Trump tariffs before SCOTUS ruling

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Colorado moves to end tax breaks, create new family credit

Minimum wage will rise in Colorado and Denver in 2026

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Colorado paid $767M in Trump tariffs before SCOTUS ruling

Colorado moves to end tax breaks, create new family credit

Bakery brings French flair to downtown Boulder

Minimum wage will rise in Colorado and Denver in 2026

Boulder's Frasca honored as one of America's best restaurants