Boulder filmmaker Diane Israel’s documentary “Beauty Mark” — about the forces that shape perception of body image among top athletes, fashion models, burn victims and teens — debuts 11 a.m. Saturday at the Boulder International Film Festival. Israel, a former pro triathlete, worked on the film for 3 1/2 years, interviewing athletes including Ironman Dave Scott, runner Ellen Hart Peña and bodybuilder and trainer Brenda Maller, about the forces that shape perceptions of beauty. Festival details at
Grand opening for prAna in Boulder
Active-lifestyle clothing maker prAna will cut a hemp rope to open its flagship store at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Boulder. PrAna recently added Scapegoat outerwear — guy’s gear in the store now, gal’s coming in fall — designed by Boulder-based Sid Factor Seven, to the lineup of yoga, mountain climbing and outdoor clothing marketed to the environmentally conscious consumer. Visit for the big party, or wait until 10 a.m. Friday, when you can catch climber Chris Sharma’s film “King Lines” at the Boulder Theatre and win prizes from prAna. 1147 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-449-2199; details at
