Central Features Editor

Christy Fantz

Christy Fantz has been covering Boulder's features beat for 15 years. As a longtime columnist for the Colorado Daily and current features editor for Boulder County newspapers, Fantz enjoys temporarily rendering readers' jaws agape with a little love tase now and again. It keeps us young.

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The candidate with the most dollar votes will be crowned Super Conductor.

Longmont Symphony’s Super Conductor contest keeping the pulse alive with extended deadline to vote

July 7, 2020 at 5:54 p.m.

The candidate with the most dollar votes will be crowned Super Conductor.

“I am not seeking to elevate myself, but the message," said Slick. "I was looking for a way to be involved, and Kasi’s piece was powerful enough to get me off my butt."

Residents in heavily white-populated Louisville expressing creative solidarity with Black Lives Matter movement

June 30, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

“I am not seeking to elevate myself, but the message," said Slick. "I was looking for a way to be involved, and Kasi’s piece was powerful enough to get me...

From drive-thrus to virtual markets, here's how art lovers can get their hands on local art.

Front Range artists keeping community captivated with unconventional events

June 18, 2020 at 7:09 p.m.

From drive-thrus to virtual markets, here's how art lovers can get their hands on local art.

Dennis Hopper is headed to Boulder with booze in tow.

All aboard: Longmont’s BrewHop Trolley is toting Dry Land’s craft spirits to thirsty Boulderites

May 21, 2020 at 9:14 p.m.

Dennis Hopper is headed to Boulder with booze in tow.

Most galleries limiting visitors, who must wear masks and social distance, to five at a time.

Front Range art galleries opening with safety at forefront

May 21, 2020 at 5:57 p.m.

Most galleries limiting visitors, who must wear masks and social distance, to five at a time.

The 2020 James Beard Foundation Awards winners will be announced Sept. 25.

Frasca nabs Outstanding Restaurant nomination from James Beard Foundation

May 4, 2020 at 6:37 p.m.

The 2020 James Beard Foundation Awards winners will be announced Sept. 25.

On March 20, music-sharing platform Bandcamp waived its fees, allowing all proceeds of sales to go directly into musicians’ pockets. The promotion went so well that the CEO, former Boulderite Ethan Diamond, is waiving fees again today to help struggling musicians during the coronavirus pandemic.

Bandcamp waiving fees today, putting profits directly into musicians’ pockets

May 1, 2020 at 11:39 a.m.

On March 20, music-sharing platform Bandcamp waived its fees, allowing all proceeds of sales to go directly into musicians’ pockets. The promotion went so well that the CEO, former Boulderite...

Pandemic aside, there's one issue that will always lurk in harm’s shadow, according to local professionals.

MESA’s Canine Classic takes its 18th fun run online to benefit sexual assault survivors

April 28, 2020 at 5:16 p.m.

Pandemic aside, there's one issue that will always lurk in harm’s shadow, according to local professionals.

Colorado Brewers Guild celebrates 25th anniversary with a virtual “Beerthday” party.

Drink with Colorado’s beer legends for Brewers Guild’s 25th anniversary party

April 23, 2020 at 6:03 p.m.

Colorado Brewers Guild celebrates 25th anniversary with a virtual “Beerthday” party.

Weekend events: Jax patio pop-up, connect with Colorado authors, virtual gig to benefit homeless

April 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

Weekend events in Boulder.