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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.

CU expands Folsom's 2026 concert slate

University leaders say new turf and big-name bookings will boost the stadium's draw.

Phish will take its jam sessions back to Commerce City after a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="one-year trial at Boulder&#x27;s Folsom Field" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/07/02/phish-cu-boulder-folsom-field" data-vars-content-id="c1c9ab34-2749-432f-9f6e-31d390e19de9" data-vars-headline="CU expands Folsom&#x27;s 2026 concert slate" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/07/02/phish-cu-boulder-folsom-field" target="_self">one-year trial at Boulder&#x27;s Folsom Field</a>, but University of Colorado officials say they have big plans for Folsom&#x27;s 2026 concert schedule.Why it matters: Nearly 10 years after live music returned to Folsom, CU officials want to cement the stadium as a premier stop for major touring acts.

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.

Slice House brings regional pies to Boulder

The Tony Gemignani pizza chain opens in Boulder, with Longmont next.

Can&#x27;t decide on your <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="favorite style of pizza" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/02/17/pizza-championship-final-detroit-vs-chicago" data-vars-content-id="c15701e0-4471-4015-9ac4-518a28cedc54" data-vars-headline="Slice House brings regional pies to Boulder" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/02/17/pizza-championship-final-detroit-vs-chicago" target="_self">favorite style of pizza</a>? Why choose when you can get a variety of pies at Boulder&#x27;s new Slice House.Why it matters: Pizza is life.

Boulder-based Gloo evaluates AI on faith values

The company says AI should strengthen spiritual and mental health.

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Boulder-based <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Gloo" data-vars-click-url="https://gloo.com/" data-vars-content-id="6905bdc8-6e4f-4c34-b13c-e02643cb74d5" data-vars-headline="Boulder-based Gloo evaluates AI on faith values" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://gloo.com/" target="_blank">Gloo</a> is trying to answer a new question in the AI age: Can chatbots help people flourish?Why it matters: As large language models (LLMs) gain traction in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="churches" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/12/christian-ai-chatbot-jesus-god-satan-churches" data-vars-content-id="6905bdc8-6e4f-4c34-b13c-e02643cb74d5" data-vars-headline="Boulder-based Gloo evaluates AI on faith values" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/12/christian-ai-chatbot-jesus-god-satan-churches" target="_self">churches</a>, nonprofits and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="schools" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/21/google-anthropic-microsoft-education" data-vars-content-id="6905bdc8-6e4f-4c34-b13c-e02643cb74d5" data-vars-headline="Boulder-based Gloo evaluates AI on faith values" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/21/google-anthropic-microsoft-education" target="_self">schools</a>, and increasingly field questions once reserved for pastors or counselors — Gloo argues AI should strengthen mental, relational and spiritual health — not just automate tasks.