House Concerts
In the digital age, people are searching for new ways to experience the intimacy of live music. Across the country, communities are building around folk-music house concerts, in which an artist or group of musicians–usually acoustic–perform in someone’s living room to a small crowd.
After a two-year legal battle, Boulder County has passed one of the first ordinances in the country to legalize home events. Colorado Spring legalized house concerts seven years ago, but took a very different, less legislative approach.
Grace Hood reports.
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The Governor recently unveiled his proposal to change school standards. It’s an effort to smooth the academic transition from high school to college, and make kids better prepared for the workforce. Lawmakers are also looking at a measure to scale back on statewide standardized tests known as the CSAP. Bente Birkeland talks with fellow statehouse reporters about the new initiatives.
State leaders have backed off a plan to switch to paper ballots for the presidential election. The reversal comes just weeks after lawmakers and the Governor said paper was the best way to conduct a safe and secure election. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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