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Run your Yoga Program in our studio

Posted by Sander V. on September 27, 2012 at 11:03am

Define Defense is expanding! We will be adding kettle bell classes to our program soon and are also looking for an individual or company who wants to run Yoga or Pilates classes independently in our premium facility in Downtown Boulder!

Our studio has 1,040 square feet of mats, has a speaker system and has a wall of mirrors. It is a great spot for Yoga or Pilates classes so we are looking for someone who wants to run their own program in our facility. This person will be solely responsible for their program and will be able to run their own classes during their own times.

If you are interested or know of someone who might be, let us know at Info@DefineDefense.com !

 

More info here: http://www.definedefense.com/Boulder/blog_files/Yoga-Studio-Opportunity.html

 

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New Belgium Brewing Seeks Films for Clips of Faith

Posted by Crystal T on February 21, 2012 at 4:54pm

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New Belgium Brewing, maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale, is calling all filmmakers, beer-lovers and videographers! New Belgium’s Clips of Faith is in its third year and searching for short films of the tasty variety.

 

Clips of Faith is an 18-city tour where people can savor beers from New Belgium’s esoteric Lips of Faith series, along with some popular classics, while enjoying short films and raising money for local nonprofits.  Since its inception two years ago, the film festival has raised more than $91,000 for local philanthropic organizations and shown nearly 40 amateur films.

 

“We really enjoy working with all the creative folks in our community of beer drinkers to bring the event together,” said Christie Catania, Clips of Faith Manager-at-Large.  “The whole evening is a remarkable collaboration of passions – hand-made films with hand-made beer.  We look forward to bringing out some new unique beers and putting together the final cut of the 2012 show.”

 

Over the last two seasons, New Belgium has received nearly 200 film submissions, with approximately 20 selections making each tour. This year, all selected entries will receive a custom gift from New Belgium and screenings in 18 cities.   

 

To enter, upload your film by April 16 to www.clipsoffaith.com. The guidelines include:

  • The film must be no more than seven minutes.
  • Filmmakers must be at least 21 years old.
  • The film can cover any subject/genre, but extra points go to films that include a New Belgium folly: craft beer, sustainability, whimsy, adventure or culture.
  • Keep it clean.
  • Filmmakers must secure rights for all elements included in the film.

 

In 2010 and 2011, some of the selected storylines included a paddling trip through whaling waters, a talking beer bottle sketch comedy and an absurdist spaghetti western. Film genres ranged from comedic shorts, animation and environmental documentaries to tales about the beloved bike.

 

Here is the 2012 Clips of Faith schedule; venues will be announced at a later date.

 

St. Louis, MO – Friday, May 18

Kansas City, MO – Thursday, May 31

Bloomington, IL – Friday, June 8

Des Moines, IA – Friday, June 15

Madison, WI – Thursday, June 21

Boulder, CO – Friday, June 29

Flagstaff, AZ – Thursday, July 12

Santa Cruz, CA – Friday, July 20

Seattle, WA – Friday, July 27

Portland, OR – Friday, August 3

Davis, CA – Friday, August 10

Missoula, MT – Friday, August 17

Asheville, NC – Friday, September 7

Atlanta, GA – Friday, September 14

Athens, GA – Friday, September 21

Charleston, SC – Thursday, September 27

Charlotte, NC – Friday, October 5

Knoxville, TN – Friday, October 12

 

For the latest information on Clips of Faith, go to clipsoffaith.com and for more information on New Belgium Brewing, visit newbelgium.com.

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Middle School Open House at Boulder Country Day School

Posted by Carrie Miller on December 2, 2010 at 5:00pm


We invite you to the Middle School Experience at Boulder Country Day School


Thursday, December 7 beginning at 5 pm.


Middle School is a critical passage. We make it a journey of exploration. Our International Baccalaureate Middle Years curriculum, experienced faculty, and small class size allow Boulder Country Day School students to find their passion in the classroom and in the world.


Situated on a picturesque, safe and private 5.5 acre campus, Boulder Country Day School is a small, independent pre-K through 8th grade school.


We welcome prospective families to tour our campus and meet our faculty, students, parents, and administrators.


Boulder Country Day School is accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), is a member of the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS), and is an Approved Middle Years International Baccalaureate School.


Discover the difference at Boulder Country Day School.


RSVP with Patti Lemlein at 303.527.4931 x248


Please preview our Viewbook and visit our Website!

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MASTERPIECE SOLUTIONS LAUNCHES ART GALLERY SOFTWARE UPGRADE

Posted by Erik Keith on October 10, 2008 at 11:27am
Masterpiece Solutions, the leader in comprehensive point of sale and business management software for art and antique galleries, artists and other independent retailers, today announced the upgrade of its Masterpiece Manager software and the introduction of its innovative Masterpiece Success Package. The advancements give galleries and artists a state-of-the-art, integrated gallery management solution, including advanced inventory controls, customer management, point-of-sale and web integration combined with an effective service program.Utilized by more than 5,000 independent retailers, Masterpiece Manager was designed for gallery owners by gallery owners to increase the operating efficiency and simplify processes to give gallery owners and artists the freedom to focus on the art and not the paperwork. For nearly 15 years, Masterpiece Manager software has integrated point of purchase with inventory and customer relationship management. The newest version of Masterpiece Manager has advanced those features with a more customer-friendly interface, enhanced reporting capabilities and additional sales tools, while also enhanced capabilities to manage and synchronize the bricks and mortar store front with the online store front.“Masterpiece Solutions is the one-stop-shop business solutions provider for gallery owners and artists,” said Kevin Warr, CEO of Masterpiece Solutions. “Our long history of serving the gallery and artist market combined with what is certainly the most advanced and affordable POS and business management software, Masterpiece Manager, makes us the best business partner for galleries to save time, make money and improve their retail and online image.”As a complement to the new version of Masterpiece Manager, Masterpiece Solutions has also introduced the Masterpiece Success Package, simplifying the relationship and extending a galleries’ visibility online. The Masterpiece Success Package includes:• Free upgrades forever• Unlimited phone and online technical support• QuickLink — The system easily synchronizes in-store and website inventory, so galleries can accurately track inventory• Free listing on ArcherExchange — With more than $300 million in inventory on ArcherExchange, it has become one of the most visited art websites. Current galleries on ArcherExchange have claimed that it has increased their qualified lead generation by as much as 30%.To learn more about Masterpiece Solution’s products and services, visit www.masterpiecesolutions.com or call 303-225-0330 today.
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MASTERPIECE SOLUTIONS OFFERS GALLERY OWNERS AND ARTISTS ASSISTANCE DURING RECESSIONARY TIMES

Posted by Erik Keith on November 13, 2008 at 10:28am
Masterpiece Solutions , the leader in comprehensive point of sale and business management software for art and antique galleries, artists and other independent retailers, today announced a comprehensive program that offers assistance during this tough economic climate. The recently released Masterpiece Success Package offers much more than back-end software by offering a suite of products that helps small organizations stay above water during retail slowdown.“Masterpiece Manager can do two critical things: drastically reduce operating expenses AND significantly expand reach to consumers via Archer Exchange and a personalized website,” said Kevin Warr, CEO of Masterpiece Solutions. “When every dollar and minute counts, our valuable service package helps galleries and artists stay in business by letting us take over their time intensive back-end work and marketing efforts.”In one push of a button, Masterpiece Manager effectively cuts out time, money and manpower to achieve measurable results. On the back end, the savvy software handles inventory management, synchronizing online and in-store supply, data entry and more. To reach customers more swiftly, Masterpiece Solutions also offers comprehensive web services and listings on Archer Exchange (http://archerexchange.com/), the fastest growing online marketplace for fine art.“Over a decade of developing our suite of services has led us to knowing precisely how to contain costs and drive sales,” added Warr. “It is in recessionary times when business owners have the opportunity to take a hard look at how to maximize their time and outsource with confidence.”Utilized by more than 800 independent retailers worldwide, Masterpiece Manager was designed for gallery owners by gallery owners to increase the operating efficiency and simplify processes to give gallery owners and artists the freedom to focus on the art and not the paperwork. For nearly 15 years, Masterpiece Manager software has integrated point of sale software with inventory and customer relationship management.The Masterpiece Success Package includes:• Free upgrades forever• Unlimited phone and online technical support• QuickLink — The system easily synchronizes in-store and website inventory, so galleries will never again lose customers due to a website displaying wrong information• Unlimited listings on ArcherExchange — With more than $300 million in inventory on ArcherExchange, it has become one of the most visited art websites. Current galleries on ArcherExchange have claimed that it has increased their qualified lead generation by as much as 30%.To learn more about Masterpiece Solution’s products and services, visit www.masterpiecesolutions.com or call 303.225.0330 today.
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Five Reasons for Art Galleries and Artists to Embrace Technology during Tough Economy

Posted by Erik Keith on February 2, 2009 at 2:22pm
1. It’s Time to Break Out of Your Four Walls. An individual or brick-and-mortar establishment has boundaries. However, with the vast reach of the Internet, there are endless opportunities to sell your art to consumers across the globe. Millions of consumers are embracing online art research and consumerism. Whether you use your own website or a site like www.masterpieceonline.com to promote your artwork, it’s time to get in the game!2. Recession isn’t a Time to Waste Time. Inventory tracking alone can be confusing, tedious and time consuming. Allowing software to manage your inventory process will give you back time and sanity to channel into other parts of your business.“Masterpiece enables me to be in all of my galleries every day. I can tell what sold and what is in inventory, out on approval, etc. at the touch of a button,” said Zelma Legendre, owner of Thornwood Gallery (two in Houston and one in Dallas). “With the Masterpiece server, all of my galleries are connected. If we get an e-mail inquiry we can answer it immediately without calling the other galleries. This makes us more efficient with our time and easier for our customers to get answers quickly.”3. It’s Time to Eliminate Operator Error. Humans are prone to error. Have you ever forgotten to log a sale? Do you have too many artists to manage consignments effectively? Do you use archaic systems for ringing in sales that result in more work on the back end? Technology is not as intimidating as many people seem to think. Instead, it can be helpful, and will simplify tasks that often lead to mistakes.4. You Deserve a Business Team. Money is tight; margins are slim. Not many galleries have business managers, marketing teams, web developers and accountants. Paying those salaries would sink most small businesses. But the solution is simple – and affordable.Masterpiece provides business support at the click of a mouse. With Masterpiece Solutions, websites can be customized to display and sell your artwork to online shoppers. When you run into a problem, Masterpiece’s technical support team will walk you through the solution. “Our clients constantly tell us that we have the best website and we love the technical support! When we need them, they are there,” added Zelma.5. Informed Decisions = Better Decisions. With art to sell and a business to run, there are “must haves” and “nice to haves.” Reporting often falls in the latter category. However, the intelligence that business reports provide can be invaluable. Tracking trends such as customer buying history, seasonal sales and profit and loss can drastically impact your business decisions. In fact, most insurance companies want client businesses to have a system for inventory. With Masterpiece, the system is in place and will help to lower your costs in the long run.“Through Masterpiece Solutions, you can have an all-in-one marketing and business team that can increase your business potential exponentially,” said Kevin Warr, CEO of Masterpiece Solutions (http://www.masterpiecesolutions.com). “From an effective website that engages your consumers to an effective inventory management system to point-of-sale and reporting capabilities, financially, there is no way to go wrong.”Utilized by more than 800 independent retailers worldwide, Masterpiece Manager was designed for gallery owners by gallery owners to increase the operating efficiency and simplify processes to give gallery owners and artists the freedom to focus on the art and not the paperwork. For nearly 15 years, Masterpiece Manager has integrated point of sale software with inventory and customer relationship management. Independent artists also find tremendous value in their artist-specific software: visit http://www.masterpiecemanager.com/artistfnb.html .To learn more about Masterpiece Solution’s products and services, visit www.masterpiecesolutions.com or call 303.225.0330 today.
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