Life + Culture

Seven Symphonic Portraits: A Weld County Reflection

Exhibit Explores Greeley and Weld County History Through Music Article and Photography by Provided Seven Symphonic Portraits: A Weld County Reflection" opened   November 16, 2023, at the  Greeley History Museum . The exhibit features music by Dylan Fixmer,  Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra's  composer-in-residence. Dylan’s work premiered in October 2023 at the orchestra’s performance of "Portraits of the West: Picturing Utopia." To compose "Seven Symphonic Portraits," Dylan spent hours...

Arts + Culture

Pressed by Hand

Wonderhand Studios’ Mission to Unite Greeley Through Art, One Press at a Time Article by Taylor Henderson | Photography by Shel Francis Creative Wonderhand Studios has an appreciation of art and community in its foundation. The studio and artists specialize in non-toxic relief printing methods like woodcut, linocut, relief engraving, and letterpress. Johanna Mueller founded the studio with her husband, Stan Scott; both have their MFAs in printmaking and experience teaching art classes. They’ve...

Arts + Culture

Margie's Java Joint

One Stop Shop for Local Art Article by Emily Montgomery | Photography by Tiara Rose Photography Margie's Java Joint is the perfect combination of classic and quirky. Guests come for a cup of coffee and leave with a one-of-a-kind local art experience.  Originally opening in 1992 and attached to a textbook store called The Book Stop, which was sold nearly a decade later in 2001, Margie's Java Joint has gone through changes over the years. After transitioning ownership, Margaret, the daughter...

Arts + Culture

Local Artist Spotlight

The Creatives That Make Our Community Article and Photography by Provided At the heart of the Greeley community, a dynamic hub of creativity flourishes, as local artists contribute to the ever-evolving cultural landscape. Beyond the artwork, we uncover narratives of resilience and unwavering artistic commitment. Meet the minds behind the masterpieces as we celebrate the diversity of the art and culture that is deeply-rooted in our community.  Dean Dickson (@d.dicksonstudios)–  "27 years of...

Arts + Culture

A Cinematic Revolution

Meet Greeley Filmmakers Nkosi Roma and Ryan Stephen Holly Article by Chance Gardner | Photography by Shel Francis Creative Nkosi Roma and Ryan Stephen Holly are sparking a cinematic revolution and Greeley will host the original fire. Akin to how Greenwich Village was the epicenter of the folk music renaissance, Greeley will forever be remembered as the dawn of a new era of cinema. Nkosi is a native son of Greeley. He played basketball and ran track at Dayspring Christian Academy, earned an...

Shopping

For the 1 you Love

Celebrate with Valentine's Gifts from Weiss Jewelers Photography by Brenda Davisson Item Number 1-  Engagement and Wedding Sets.  Prices Vary.  Item Number 2- 14k white gold  Diamond Stud Earrings . Sizes and prices vary, $375-$3,450.  Item Number 3- Amethyst and Diamond Drop Earrings-  $960;   Hexagon Amethyst Halo Diamond Ring-   $1,200.  Item Number 4- 8 carat emerald cut Green Tourmaline Pendant Necklace accented with 44 round diamonds. $4,835.  Item Number 5- Bujukan Bracelets ...

Life + Culture

Greeley To Ghana

Sheree Montoya Journals Her Way to the Other Side of the World Article by Sheree Montoya | Photography by Provided Sheree Montoya, nurse practitioner and owner of NoCo Healthcare in Greeley, set out on an exploratory journey to Africa last August. She knew she wanted to start a nonprofit that would send teams to help children and families across the world, but she didn’t know exactly what to expect or what she would find when she got there. Join her through the words of her journal as she...

Health + Wellness

A New Year, A New You

Greeley Experts Share Their Best Tips For Health and Wellness Article and Photography by Provided Dr. Alexia Peake Inhulsen DC, CCSP, CACCP, Peake Wellness Center 1. Well-sourced supplements: If you’re going to make the effort to take supplements make sure they are from a good source that is trusted among professionals. The best way to ensure you have a high quality supplement is to purchase directly from a holistic provider such as a naturopath, acupuncturist, chiropractor or nutritionist...

Professional Services

Healthy from Home

SOAR Offers New In-Home Personal Training Opportunities Article by Aaron Fongers | Photography by Taryn Ashlee Photography As January is upon us, residents of Weld County and beyond may be approaching the age-old resolution that this will be the year they finally get healthy. Yet, if you’ve ever tried this before, you might’ve noticed there becomes a problem—finding and joining a gym; figuring out your ideal workout schedule; and planning unique workouts can be quite a task at the start of...

Life + Culture

New Year's Resolutions with the Colorado Grit

Greeley's NAHL competitive Hockey Team Article and Photography by Provided Hunter Cooke -  Highlands Ranch, CO "Not eat as much dessert. I’m doing it because it adds unnecessary calories to my diet. I plan on doing this by asking my roommates to hold me accountable and denying me dessert after dinner." (This is ironic because his nickname is Cookie, per his last name haha!) Jordan Gudridge -  Greenwood Village, CO "Start writing out what I want to accomplish each day out of the week, each...