June
PRESIDENT/GROUP PUBLISHER
Allen J. Walters
PUBLISHER
Chris Phillips
art & editorial EDITOR
Heather Shoning
ART DIRECTOR
Brenna Farrell
CONTRIBUTORS
Chad Chisholm, Jessica Hughes, Amanda Lacey, John Lehndorff, Hailee Lucchessi, Vanessa Miranda, Tom Murphy, Jennifer Simonson, Kimberly Lord Stewart, Lisa Truesdale, Kastle Waserman
sales, marketing & advertising
VP OF SALES & MARKETING
Lori Perry
DIGITAL STRATEGIST
Brandon Kusek Colorado AvidGolfer
Opens June 23
JIMMY BUFFET’S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE
Sing along to some of Jimmy Buffet’s biggest hits during this hilarious and heartwarming musical! The plot revolves around a bartender and singer who falls for a career-minded tourist. It includes some adult themes and alcohol-related content, so young children are discouraged. Matinee and evening performances run through July 16.
PACE CENTER , parkerarts.org
June 24–25
KEYSTONE BACON & BOURBON FESTIVAL
Pounds of bacon, cases of bourbon and crowdfavorite cover bands—this annual festival, now in its 12th year, has it all! The weekend-long event also includes vendor booths and Camp Bacon for kids, with crafts, a scavenger hunt, chalk painting and more. Get tickets ahead of time online; they normally sell out, so hurry.
KEYSTONE , keystonefestivals.com
June 28
BIKE TO WORK DAY
Ditch the car and hop on your bike for this annual event celebrating bike commuting. Stop at the Town of Parker breakfast station, and if you’re one of the first 200, you’ll also get a free T-shirt. Most other communities have similar events on this day, so check biketoworkday.co for details. The Parker breakfast station is located at the Cherry Creek Trail under the E-470 overpass, from 6–9 a.m. PARKER , parkeronline.org
June 30
PARKER WINE WALK
On final Fridays through September, enjoy Parker’s favorite summer tradition—Wine Walks. Wander through downtown Parker sampling wines at more than 20 merchants. Tickets, which sell out quickly, include a commemorative wine glass. DOWNTOWN PARKER, parkerchamber.com
SAVE THE DATE!
August 5
WHEELS OF DREAMS
Presented by AvidLifestyle and Colorado AvidGolfer magazines, Wheels of Dreams is an annual fundraiser that benefits Bags of Fun, a local charity that assists children fighting long-term and life-threatening illnesses. The exciting venue is Vehicle Vault in Parker, which houses a private collection of vintage and exotic automobiles valued at more than $20 million. Indulge in the extrodinary from multiple open bars and catering stations as you enjoy live music, aerialist entertainment, a state-of-the-art golf simulator, live and silent auctions, and more. The gala runs from 6–9:30 p.m., tickets available now and are expected to sell out. Visit: bit.ly/3pwiuxt
THE SAMPLES
Lead singer Sean Kelly moved to Boulder from Vermont in 1987 to start a band at the urging of his friend Charles Hambleton. In short order, they assembled the original lineup and within a year of steady gigging and sustaining themselves on food samples at area grocery stores—thus the band name—The Samples were playing Red Rocks. The group synthesized popular sounds of the time, including reggae and Americana jam band–style rock, into a distinctive sound. Its 1989 self-titled debut revealed a band with playing chops and poignant lyrics, and its deeply melodic sound caught the attention of local audiences and, by 1995, a national audience. In 2012, a song from that self-titled debut, “Could It Be Another Change,” appeared on the soundtrack to the film “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” introducing the band to a new generation of fans. These days the band and Kelly (solo) perform regularly around the state and select gigs out of town.
Kelly points to the Colorado sun compared to the winter drear of Vermont and the dry mountain air as reasons that have kept him in the state. But his resonance with these environs hits a little more personally.
“When I was a little kid, my mom had all these John Denver 8-tracks,” Kelly says. “I looked at all these album covers, and it’s somehow a full circle to end up here and to be playing music because I got so into that back then. In Vermont, I’d go off into my head wherever this land of Colorado was. There’s always something new going on here. What a great, bizarre, accidental thing to end up here with a friend who said let’s go there and start a band.”
Find out more about The Samples and upcoming shows from the band and Sean Kelly solo at thesamples.com
SEAN KELLY AT WHEELS OF DREAMS
Catch the sultry sounds of Sean Kelly on August 5, at Wheels of Dreams, our 3rd annual fundraiser presented by AvidLifestyle and Colorado AvidGolfer magazines.
Kelly will provide the musical entertainment for the event that benefits Bags of Fun, a local charity that assists children fighting longterm and life-threatening illnesses. The gala runs from 6–9:30 p.m., tickets available now and are expected to sell out.
See more information on pages 17 and 54–57 and visit bit.ly/3pwiuxt to order your tickets today.
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For 30 years, Mountain High Appliance has been a beloved fixture in the Denver, Colorado community. Back in 1993, Brad Barnett took a bold leap of faith that would ultimately establish Colorado’s most comprehensive appliance retail resource. Starting off by repairing and selling appliances from his garage, Brad soon recognized the opportunity to expand and began offering new appliances through dealer agreements with Whirlpool and Viking.
With the aim of providing an unparalleled shopping experience, Mountain High Appliance opened a 1900 square foot showroom in Louisville, CO. As demand grew, the showroom expanded to an impressive 12,000 square feet, allowing for the installation of beautifully designed and fully functional LIVE kitchens. This move marked the introduction of Brad’s pioneering Try-Before-You-Buy Experience, which remains a flagship feature to this day.
Recognizing the need to serve mountain communities, Mountain High Appliance established a showroom and staff in Glenwood Springs, CO, in 2011. To this day, they cater to builders and retail customers alike, with a professional sales team and a dedicated delivery and installation crew.
Soon after the Glenwood Springs location they opened another location in the Colorado Springs market in 2012. As the company grew, it remained grounded in its values. In 2018, Mountain High Appliance unveiled an impressive 132,000 square foot warehouse and office space, later expanding it to include a larger Clearance Center. September of that same year saw the grand opening of their largest showroom yet—a breathtaking 15,000 square foot destination in Littleton, CO. This showroom provided the ultimate display for top-of-the-line appliances in a captivating live setting, solidifying their reputation as a leader in the Colorado market.
What truly sets Mountain High Appliance apart from its competitors is its unwavering commitment to customer service. Over the years, the company has received numerous awards, including the Angie’s List Super Service Award, the Best of Houzz Award, and the BBB Torch Award for Ethics.
Today, after nearly 30 years, Brad’s dream of a family-owned and operated business lives on. Mountain High Appliance remains Colorado’s go-to appliance source, offering a wide range of major appliance brands and boasting the industry’s most knowledgeable staff. With in-house delivery service and professional installation, they go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. Their four state-of-the-art showrooms feature hundreds of live appliances, providing the ultimate “try before you buy” experience. Along with their expansive clearance center in Denver boasting top luxury brands at competitive prices. With a dedicated team of over 100 employees, Mountain High Appliance is committed to working with customers honestly, listening to their needs, and providing the information required to make an educated appliance purchase. As a small-town business, they prioritize value and integrity before, during, and after the sale. Don’t miss the chance to “Experience the Difference”—visit Mountain High Appliance today.
In conclusion, the history of Mountain High Appliance serves as a testament to the transformative power of hard work, innovation, and unwavering dedication. From its modest beginnings in a garage to its current status as one of Denver’s premier appliance retailers, Mountain High Appliance has always been driven by a commitment to excellence and a passion for helping customers find their ideal appliances.
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