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In today's newsletter:

  • Which big-name acts are coming to Boulder's expanded Bluebird Festival?
  • Which Boulder Valley schools are closing after the board's controversial vote?

Also on today's calendar: Silent Film: The Winning of Barbara Worth (1926) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Not as warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 71, low: 51.
  • Friday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Waxahatchee headlines a folk-heavy lineup as Boulder's Bluebird Music Festival expands to 4 days (dailycamera.com) — Boulder's Bluebird Music Festival is growing to four days next spring, bringing Waxahatchee, Jonathan Russell, Mon Rovia and more to Chautauqua, Velvet Elk Lounge and CU's Macky Auditorium. Running April 22–25, the festival supports the Boulder-based Bluebird School for young songwriters, with reserved and general admission tickets starting at $49 and going on sale to the public Wednesday.
   

• Boulder Valley school board votes to close four schools, consolidate others (9news.com) — Boulder Valley School District has voted 5–2 to close four schools and consolidate others, with changes taking effect for the 2027–28 school year. District leaders say declining enrollment and the need to redirect $4.5–5 million into smaller classes, arts, PE and counseling drove the decision, while many Boulder families argue their concerns about community impact and equity were ignored.
   

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  • Colorado lawmakers expected to face massive budget shortfall again next year (westword.com)

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  • Geography Postdoc and Research Scientist Showcase Colloquium (colorado.edu)
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