Neighborhood Life - December 2016

12 16 COLFAX COLLABORATIVE RECEIVES $500K FROM CITY FOR IMPROVEMENTS

By Jennifer Turner Denver City Council and Mayor Hancock recently approved $500,000 the Colfax Collaborative requested for design work for street improvements and pedestrian enhancements on Colfax Avenue.

The Colfax Collaborative is comprised of the West Colfax, Colfax, Bluebird and Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement Districts, which all run roughly from Monaco to Sheridan on Colfax. The four groups felt approaching the City Council and Mayor as a united front was the best way to garner support.

The money will be used to complete 30 percent of the design work necessary for construction plans and qualify the project for inclusion in the 2017 General Obligation Bond. The total cost for the full scope of the work is unknown but is expected to exceed 10 million dollars.

Funding for the design work will come from the city’s 2017 budget. The proposed projects include increasing the number of on-street parking spaces and adding median islands to provide pedestrians a safe zone midway through crossings. More curb extensions, stoplights, crosswalks and wider sidewalks are other elements of the plan.

“The City Council’s unanimous approval to add $500,000 is an important and necessary step towards improving Colfax infrastructure and streetscape funded through the General Obligation Bond,” said Community Director for Colfax Ave Business Improvement District Frank Locantore. “The great news is that Colfax Avenue has the fourth highest private investment of 20 corridors in Denver, but desperately needed infrastructure improvements are the purview of the City."

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On Nov. 10, protesters gathered under the group name “Denver United for Better Than Trump” near the Colorado State Capitol. The protesters marched from the capital down Broadway, turned at 16th towards Speer and returned up Colfax back to the Capitol. Photo by Sara Hertwig.

Colfax is home to hundreds of locally-owned businesses and serves tens of thousands of residents, but the historic street has seen better days. The hope is these improvements will make it safer, draw more visitors and attract investment to the area.

City Council was integral in securing the funding. Six city council members have districts that touch areas on Colfax. This project is one of only two that have unanimous council support.

“Over a year ago, City Council, city departments and the Business Improvement Districts began a discussion and planning process on re-developing Colfax Avenue,” said Councilman Wayne New. “It included encouraging improved economic development, enhanced safety,

GLOBEVILLE GETS NEW ARTS CENTER

By Leilani Olsen The growth of our city seems unceasing and our ever-changing skyline and bumper-to-bumper traffic are testament to this. Areas of the city that were once only peppered with industrial warehouses are seeing a new influx of life as a human wave continues to wash over the city.

Denver’s often underserved Globeville neighborhood is no exception, as the neighborhood can now point to the addition of the Globeville Riverfront Arts Center (GRACe), which brings 76 studio spaces for artists and creatives to the River North (RiNo) district.

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Sitting on six acres of land at 888 E. 50th Ave., this former lumber yard has been reimagined by developers Mickey Zeppelin and Neil Adam. Their hope is that the space will draw from the history and character of the neighborhood while revitalizing it as GRACe develops into a vibrant artists’ community.

“GRACe is a community enterprise, not just a money-making opportunity, which recognizes the neighborhood’s culture of art and off-the-beaten-path innovation,” said Neil Adam. “The campus offers a hub for creativity—where artists can share both space and ideas— something they wouldn’t have access to working out of their basements.”

Many of the hippest neighborhoods in Denver were first reclaimed by artists, who by injecting their creative energy tend to bring new life to neglected areas.

The studios range from 50 to 675 square feet and cost between $175 and $1325 per month. They are available on a

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affordable housing, implementing bus rapid transit and providing streetscape improvements for businesses, pedestrians and neighborhoods. The $500,000 of additional budget funds was requested by the four Colfax BIDs, endorsed by City Council and approved by the Mayor.

These funds will be used to create more livable and enjoyable streetscape improvements for our businesses and residents along Colfax.”

General obligation (GO) bond funding is needed to get the improvements built. You can help get Colfax on the 2017 bond list by providing input at upcoming meetings to discuss GO Bond priorities. Read Councilwoman Kniech’s column this month for information on GO Bond meeting locations and times.

month-to-month lease and feature 24/7 access. The center was designed to fill the needs of career artists with an understanding they need a distinct space and a collaborative environment in which to create.

The spaces provide a home to a wide assortment of artists and creative businesses, ranging from painters to ceramists to photographers to fashion designers. Many of the tenants relocated here from the former community studio Wazee Union in RiNo, which is now slated to be the site of the future Zeppelin Station project, a creative market hall scheduled to open in late 2017.

The studios are located adjacent to the Platte River and River North Park, providing the residence an accessible connection to nature and outdoor recreation that can serve as a source of inspiration. In addition to natural lighting and high ceilings, amenities include kitchens, walk-out patios, garden space, a chicken coop, a bee-hive, outdoor work space and fully equipped ceramics studios. The community space is large continued on page 11

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Building and maintaining Denver’s infrastructure

By Robin Kniech, Denver City Council, at large Cities like Denver have a variety of methods to pay for the infrastructure, services and programs needed to serve you and run the city. Day-to-day operations, salaries for city employees (like police and parks crews) and routine maintenance of city buildings are all funded through our annual budget. The budget is made up of sales tax, property tax and the fees and fines paid throughout the year.

However, the city has an additional special tool called a general obligation bond (GO Bond) that we use every seven to ten years or so to fund major repairs, renovations or new infrastructure or buildings. Denver is beginning the planning process for a new GO Bond in 2017.

GO Bonds must be approved by the voters. With your permission, the City sells bonds to investors.

We use the funds they provide to pay for the maintenance or construction of physical infrastructure, and then we pay the investors back over time with

property tax dedicated to the bond payback. Because the City is pledging to pay back the bondholders with our “full faith and credit,” there is very low risk to the bond holders, and they don’t pay state or federal tax on the interest they earn. Because of the low risk and tax exemption, investors charge the city a lower interest rate, saving taxpayers money while delivering an improved city.

The last General Obligation bond, known as the Better Denver Bond Program, was in 2007. It delivered three new branch libraries, one new fire station, two new recreation centers, a new police crime lab and improved more than 90 other city and cultural buildings.

It couldn’t be a more important time for a new bond. Denver has a significant backlog of aging buildings that are outdated or in disrepair, including several police stations. And our economic success and growth require better transportation systems and improved community assets to meet increased demand.

The foundation for identifying projects to receive funding from the 2017 GO Bond will be Elevate

2020, the city’s 2015-2020 Six Year Capital Improvement Plan.

The plan identifies Denver’s major city asset rehabilitation needs and some new investment opportunities. But, we will also be taking citywide input on projects and priorities important to you. Public meetings began in mid-November and continue into December. A Capitol Hill meeting took place prior to press time, but remaining meetings are: Thursday, Dec. 1, 6-7:30p.m., Lincoln High School, 2285 S. Federal Blvd.

Tuesday, Dec. 6, 6-7:30p.m., Bruce Randolph School, 3955 Steele St. Thursday, Dec. 8, 6-7:30p.m., South High School, 1700 E. Louisiana Ave. Your ideas and projects for the Six Year Plan will be evaluated by stakeholder task forces in early 2017 with the goal of finalizing a package of improvements to submit to the City Council by the summer. Voters decide on the package on the November 2017 ballot. Then, Denver’s next generation of civic infrastructure will be in your hands.

As Chair of Denver City Council’s Finance and Governance Committee, I’ll be closely monitoring the process and advocating for as much citizen participation in budgeting bond dollars as possible.

To find other public meetings, or to stay updated on the process, go to denvergov.org and enter “GO Bond” in the search box. You can also send me your ideas at kniechatlarge@denvergov.org or call me at 720-337-7712.

FOUR PLANS, ONE VISION: MULTIPLE MEETINGS, SURVEYS AND OUTREACH AHEAD FOR DENVERIGHT INITIATIVE

By J. Patrick O’Leary City planners have finished the first phase of public outreach for DenveRight, having received nearly 8,000 responses from surveys, community workshops and meetings. Although the data outlines the concerns most important to Denver residents, another year of meetings and outreach lie ahead.

Mayor Michael B. Hancock launched the citywide, multi-agency planning initiative in May. It is an attempt to shape the next 20 years of Denver’s development in the areas of land use, mobility, parks and recreational resources by coordinating the planning processes of four distinct citywide plans: - An update of Blueprint Denver, the 2002 citywide land-use and transportation plan.

- An update of The Game Plan, the 2003 citywide parks and recreation master plan.

- Denver Moves: Transit, a new mobility plan for transit in Denver.

- Denver Moves: Pedestrians and Trails, a new mobility plan for sidewalks, crossings and trails.

The process is to be guided by citizen input, and the scope and methods of the information

gathering effort are larger than any before.

“Not everyone has time to attend to attend a public meeting, so we’re meeting people where they are, with website surveys, street teams sent to community events people are already attending,” said Andrea Burns, Communications Director for Community Planning and Development.

“And we still have meetings,” she said, because people like to ask questions and engage with planners. Five “visioning” meetings were held Oct. 4 and 5, with one at North High School attracting several hundred people.

“Street Teams”—armed with tablets, handouts and small giveaways to entice participation— were sent to large community events in September, including Montbello’s 50th anniversary celebration, the BuCu West Chili Fest and the NFL Kickoff Fan Event in Civic Center Park, said Burns.

“We’re asking really high-level, dreaming questions with this,” she explained. “Now we’ll get into the meaty work, how to apply the dreaming to specific plans.”

The challenge will be making

all four plans braid together, said Burns.

“They shouldn’t conflict. At the end of the day they should all reflect the community’s vision.”

Each plan is on a parallel, independent 18-month track, with a task force composed of residents, City staff and City Council members. The whole process will take 18-24 months, Burns said.

“Our next step is to have people weigh in on what they told us. ‘Here’s what we heard … did we get it right?’ Then drill down into details of the plans.”

How have residents reacted to the outreach?

“I think they’ve been doing a better job than in the past of reaching as many people as possible… They’re sincere,” said Cindy Johnstone, a member of the board of directors of Friends and Neighbors of Washington Park, as well as DenveRight’s Game Plan Task Force. “In our area, we get decent turnout.”

But Johnstone said there were meetings going on at the same time—one on the city’s bond measure, for example.

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BALLOT INITIATIVES SUMMARY Amendment 70 - Raises the minimum wage Colorado joined a number of other states in raising the minimum wage with the passage of Amendment 70. This legislation will be enacted in phases between 2017 and 2020. The state’s current minimum wage is $8.31.

The rate will grow to $9.30 on January 1, and 90 cents per year, every year thereafter, until it reaches $12 per hour in 2020.

Read more on this initiative in this issue.

Amendment 71 - Enacts stricter requirements for state constitutional amendments With the passage of Amendment 71, it is now harder to amend the Colorado Constitution. “Raise the Bar” requires any group wanting to get an initiative on the ballot to gather signatures from two percent of registered voters in each of Colorado’s 35 Senate districts.

Previously, signatures were needed from only five percent of the total number of votes cast for the Secretary of State in the last general election, which was approximately 98,500. The signatures could come from anywhere in the state.

In addition to a more rigorous geographic qualification, the

measure also requires 55 percent of voters to approve any ballot initiatives, rather than a simple majority, which was the former rule.

The campaign enlisted the help of high-profile supporters, including Governor Hickenlooper, Mayor Hancock and John Elway.

Opponents to 71 argued that it’s already hard enough, and now only those groups that are extremely well-funded will have the resources to satisfy the new requirements. Five times as much money was raised by the “Raise the Bar” campaign as what the opposition collected. Much of the money in favor of 71 came from energy interests.

Proposition 106 - Medical aid-in dying Colorado follows California, and four other states, in ratifying medical aid-in-dying legislation. It was done with the overwhelming approval of 65 percent of the electorate during one of the most contentious election cycles in American history. Proposition 106 makes it possible for people 18 years of age and older, who have received a terminal diagnosis from two doctors, to have access to life-ending drugs.

Patients must self-administer the medication.

“Colorado made history as the sixth state to authorize medical aid-in-dying to a certain subset of terminally ill citizens,” said Julie Selsberg, co-petitioner of Proposition 106. “My dad wanted

this option for peace of mind in his dying days, and, ultimately, for the opportunity of a gentle passing. Now we know that Coloradans believe that offering the option of medical aid-in-dying is the kind, compassionate, safe and just thing to do.”

Proposition 107 - Creates an open presidential primary that will be held before the end of March; Proposition 108 - Permits unaffiliated voters to vote in a party’s primary without registering with that party The success of Propositions 107 and 108 is good news for Colorado’s 1,140,909 unaffiliated voters who were frustrated with the state’s presidential primary process earlier this year.

They currently outnumber the state’s 1,040,948 Democrats and 1,031,512 Republicans.

107, which passed by a resounding 64 percent, returns open presidential primaries to Colorado and mandates they take place before the end of March.

Independent voters can participate without having to affiliate with a party.

Proposition 108 passed with 52 percent of voter support and also provides unaffiliated voters the opportunity to vote in primaries without having to pick a party. Additionally, it permits party members, in certain circumstances, to pick candidates by convention or committee instead of holding an election.

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By Jennifer Turner Some important ballot initiatives were approved by Colorado voters on Nov. 8. They are:

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MINIMUM WAGE AMENDMENT PASSES WITH COALITION OF SUPPORT

By Jennifer Turner Amendment 70, which will raise the minimum wage in Colorado from $8.31 an hour to $12 by 2020, passed with 54.6 percent voter approval and 1,381,245 votes.

The measure received 173,150 more votes than Hillary Clinton and 138,910 more than Michael Bennet. Its convincing win and Clinton’s narrow victory here are something of a contradiction and may provide a ray of light for despondent Democrats.

Clinton garnered 1,208,095 votes in Colorado to Trump’s 1,136,354. She may have lost

the state altogether if not for Libertarian Gary Johnson, who received 129,128 votes. Johnson has been credited by Colorado Republican party chair Steve House with siphoning votes away from Trump.

Colorado Clinton voters, including those in Denver County, do appear to have largely voted in favor of raising the minimum wage. However, so did some Trump voters, despite their candidate’s repeated flip-flops on the issue. Amendment 70 passed in a number of counties Trump carried, including Archuleta, Garfield, Grand and Montezuma.

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Shortly before Dio Mio opens for its evening meal, workers gather around the massive pasta board to prep for the night’s guests.

meals is also slated.

Dio Mio is a counter service model. You order at the register, then seek out an empty table.

This keeps the price point lower.

If you time your visit right, you’ll see pasta being rolled before your eyes on a huge 4’ by 7’ wooden surface. Breads are also made in house, along with an olive oil cake trifle made with quince, rosemary cream, cake and pistachios.

Initially, Dio Mio will open at 4:00p.m. That changes to 11:00a.m. when lunch debuts.

Reservations not accepted for groups under 10. The menu’s now posted at diomiodenver.com.

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OPENERS: DIO MIO ‘Tis the season—for handmade pasta! The good folks at 3264 Larimer St. have gifted us with Dio Mio just in time for the holidays.

Dio Mio translated loosely from the Italian means “My God”.

The company logo is two hands praying with a fork full of spaghetti. You get the idea.

When I asked the Dio Mio rep, “Why pasta?” Lulu, a spokeswoman for the eatery, responded, “Because everyone loves pasta.”

I can’t swear that that’s true, but it is true for me. There’s something so simple, yet elegant about homemade pasta of any shape.

She explained the uniqueness of the concept this way: “You won’t find fine dining food in a casual atmosphere like this.

We want to cut out the fuss and allow the food to speak for itself.

It’s handmade pasta that is rolled in front of you, with a ‘makeyour-own-pace’ counter service

Meraki Moon is a gem of a women’s wear shop, a space featuring bohemian chic attire that speaks to women with messy hair and thirsty hearts.

aspect.”

The menu splits into traditional pasta treatments and the Dio Mio specials. Signature Dio dishes include a mint fazzoletti (Fah-ZO-leh-tee) with lamb ragu, olives, black garlic and pistachio nuts. If pasta isn’t your thing, there’s a porchetta plate that feeds two to four, or numerous small plates.

Chefs and co-owners, Alex Figura and Spencer White, formerly worked at Lower48, which closed. They’re now exploring foods they love. That means many ingredients change seasonally.

“We’re experimental chefs at heart and we’re excited for you to come along as we explore new roads in the world of Italian cooking,” the eatery’s website explained. “We’ve partnered up with the good folks over at Proof who, in our opinion, have launched the finest liquor store in the city. They’ll be hand curating our drink menu to change with the seasons.”

When it opened on November 15, hours were dinner only.

Lunch will roll out Monday, Dec. 5, along with online ordering.

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MERAKI MOON “For the girls with messy hair and thirsty hearts.” That’s the compelling slogan at Meraki Moon, a new women’s wear shop in Backyard at Blake.

Located in the new/old build complex that also houses The Preservery restaurant and Spinster Sisters natural body products, Moon is the vision of Sophia Joseph.

“I have wanted to open my own boutique since I was a little girl. After graduating with a degree in fashion and working in the industry for a few years, I really wanted to take my experience and use it to bring a boutique and a style to Denver that I felt was missing,” Joseph said.

“Each brand and piece we carry is hand selected from designers all over the world and has a bohemian-chic feel.”

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After a stint as an online market that also featured periodic pop-ups, Joseph was thirsty for more. A fashion truck then served her growing customer base. It proved a formula for success.

“We were able to grow a loyal customer base locally that was consistently urging for us to open a storefront,” she said. “Being able to build that relationship with our customers before opening gave us the encouragement and inspiration we needed to take a leap of faith with signing a lease for our first brick and mortar!”

Joseph’s target customer definitely has a love for fashion and keeps up with current trends, but she still believes in incorporating affordable everyday pieces that won’t break the bank. Her target demographic is women ages 18-34.

“We carry a variety of brands that offer numerous styles under $100—with easy pieces that can be thrown on everyday.”

Customer service and a rewards program are part of her business plan. This new home at 3070 Blake St. was discovered by accident. Photo shoots for her product lines were often done on a vacant lot in RiNo that morphed into Backyard on Blake.

“One day, we showed up for a photo shoot and the lot was under construction. Out of curiosity, we looked into what was being developed and it happened to be a retail space. We met with the landlord and builders and really loved the concept behind the small business community that they were setting out to create. An ironic turn of events that our rustic photo backdrop would ultimately be where we started our flagship store,” she added.

Hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00a.m.-7:00p.m., Sunday, noon-6:00p.m. The website is shopmerakimoon.com and 303662-0177 is the shop’s number.

WORKROOM Above Meraki Moon, a new co-working space also debuted recently. It’s Workroom, an office space that adjoins the stellar rooftop deck at Backyard at Blake.

“The Workroom is different than others because while

thoroughly modern with all the amenities other workspaces provide, it was designed to be small in space so that it would foster more personal relationships,” said Keri Farmelo, the company’s spokeswoman.

Team spaces are available but Workroom is focused on individual creatives who thrive on exchanging ideas with other members.

In all, the space offers seven offices and 16 desks with a bit of reserved parking. There’s also free parking along Blake Street.

Members can book free conference room time and enjoy unlimited printing. Coffee, tea and flavored waters are perks, too.

“The space is open 24/7, so night and weekend warriors can utilize our space,” she added.

Unlike many co-working ventures, Workroom is an integral part of Backyard. Members can eat, shop and work out inside the complex. Best of all, it’s dog friendly. Show your pup what you really do all day.

Offices, dedicated desks and floating memberships are offered by the month. Photos viewable at backyardonblake.com/workroom.

10 BARREL BREWING Yes, folks. There’s a new craft brewery in RiNo. Surprised? You shouldn’t be.

“We picked Denver, as it is a Crown Jewel in the National Craft Beer scene. It is vibrant, has a great active/outdoor lifestyle, and deserves a great product,” said Mark Steward, GM of the new 10 Barrel Brewing space now open at 2620 Walnut St. 10 Barrel started in Bend, Oregon in 2006. Anheuser-Busch bought the company last year, but founders Chris and Jeremy Cox and Garrett Wales still actively run the show.

You truly won’t recognize what they did to the former Casselman’s bar space. The inside was gutted and 10 Barrel is essentially one huge room with a major staircase anchoring the center. That path leads you up near the roof of the vintage warehouse. You can almost touch the curved beams but most eyes are drawn instead to the rooftop deck by the time that climb finishes.

The Denver shop is the company’s largest brewpub to date

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Workroom, the new co-working space in Backyard on Blake features a spectacular view of the new complex to enjoy when taking a break. and it also features a private party area that extends all the way to the alley.

10 Barrel made its name a decade ago with Sinistor Black and its West Coast-style IPA, Apocalypse. You’ll find these standards here but there’s also new brew.

“Each of our Pubs brew beers unique to each location that you don’t find at the other locations,” Stewart added.

Brewers here employ a simple, or purist approach, using only malts, hops, excellent water and yeast. A total of 22 brews rotate through the pub’s many taps.

Tasting flights feature a total of 10 each.

Each location has a core menu built on burgers and thin crust, NY-style pizza but nearly half the offerings are unique to Denver.

Here you can dine on “Power 2 The People” chili made with the brewery’s P2P gold medal winning stout, buffalo, beef, hominy and two kinds of beans.

There are also mountains of steak nachos, roasted root veggies and other starters. 10 types of pizza are offered, including a Devils on Horseback that starts with date puree and goat cheese, bacon and a host of other ingredients.

10 Barrel Denver has already teamed up with some local charities to share the wealth.

In November, Denver Dumb Friends League was the beneficiary. Learn more and take a timelapse tour at 10barrel.com/ pub/Denver. Doors open daily at 11:00a.m. and minors are welcome at all hours.

GREENSEED PRODUCE “We are really focused on serving the neighborhood. So, we carry staples and some fun produce,” said co-owner, Stephen Julia. “But we have lots of people coming in to eat on premise each day so we make sure to have great salads and juices for everyone who lives, works and visits RiNo. This is Greenseed Produce, another new offering at Denver Central Market, 2669 Larimer St. “We carry a great variety of juices—from invigorating mixes with ginger and turmeric, to charcoal lemonades. We are also building our local supplier network so that we can get great produce from local farms when in

season.”

Although the growing season is winding down, the shop offers greens that are greenhouse-grown, plus local potatoes, beets and quinoa.

Future plans include ‘ready to go’ packs that help folks grab the perfect accompaniments to complement a meat or fish entree. A fish pack could contain a small amount of herbs, spring mix for a salad and carrots to roast, for example.

“We are really working to offer seasonal produce and prepared salads and veggies. It can be tough in the winter, but as we continue to build our local relationships, we will have more and more local, seasonal offerings,” Julia said.

Greenseed is open daily from 8:00a.m.-8:00p.m.

RIFRUGIO MODERN Located at 2901 Blake St., Rifrugio features everything from the kitchen sink to recliners. It’s a showroom packed with Italian products for the home. “We work directly with homeowners, we work with contractors and with designers or architects,” said owner Brian Pignanelli, an architect by training. “We’re kitchen designers first and foremost. We like to help folks create their ideal project.”

That means not getting in the way, not telling customers what to do, not patronizing clients.

Pignanelli worked in other states, but always wanted a shop here.

“It’s been in my head for about 16 years. I’ve always wanted to do this in Colorado.”

He chose a business name that means “refuge” in Italian.

“I look at the kitchen and bath (in a home) as a kind of refuge. I like to retreat to the kitchen,” he explained.

The company does custom work also. The showroom is generally open Monday-Friday, 10:00p.m.-6:00p.m., but appointments are preferred. They can also be arranged for evening or weekend time slots. There’s coffee, wine and beer to facilitate discussion and plans.

The phone number is 720-5048999.

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of international glass artists, presenting one each month. The Studio broadcasts in-house radio, featuring “quality cannabis news, science, culture and entertainment.”

The address is 2209 Welton St. The number is listed as 720-5903854. Posted hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 4:20p.m.-7:10p.m.

WINE AND WHEY Since Wine & Whey first started offering wine and cheese making classes at 3559 Larimer St., sampling has been integral to the plan. Since then, the business has earned some awards for their blends. Now W&W has started bottling and selling wines under their own labels.

The first blend was Bad Wolf Red, a popular, smoky merlot.

Now there’s a second blend, 60/40 Red, that merges Zinfandel and Petit Sirah.

Both are available at the company shop. A bottle goes well with a cheese making kit, gift certificate or wine implements for that hard-to-please person on your holiday list.

You’ll also find Ugly Goat cheeses from Keenseburg, CO. Bet you didn’t know they make goat milk fudge! I’m told it’s a frequent sell-out, so that alone could be worth a trip.

Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 3-8:00p.m., Saturday noon8:00p.m., Sunday noon-5:00p.m.

The number is 303-325-3831.

CHANGES: THE INVENTING ROOM Congrats to Ian Kleinman and his crew at 2020 Lawrence St. who started using liquid nitrogen to entertain eyes and dazzle taste buds last Halloween.

They’ve now wrapped up a full year in business.

Inspired by Kleinman’s love of Willy Wonka (Wilder, not Depp), The Inventing Room is a fantastical combination of scientific tools and random décor elements that leaves you pondering the full possibilities of all these trappings.

So far, folks seem eager to sample the Room’s many flavor combinations. It’s a sure ‘must’ place to take out-of-town guests this holiday season; I guarantee they don’t have a place like this back home.

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‘smoke.’ Those chefs behind all the jars, bells and whistles wield a unique brand of magic.

The menu changes periodically. I have a 20-something friend who orders simple vanilla ice cream on every visit and proclaims it the best she’s ever tasted; the maple ice cream with espresso waffle I can personally recommend.

Hours of operation are Wednesday-Friday, 2-10:00p.m., Saturday, noon-10:00p.m., Sunday, noon-8:00p.m. The website, inventing-room.com, has the current menu.

Editor’s note: Inventing Room received an unexpected eviction notice shortly before NL went to print. The popular spot will be closed before December 1 but is looking for a new home. We will keep you updated.

GLOBE HALL Globe Hall, Globeville’s mecca of Texas-style barbecue and live music, celebrated its first anniversary in November, and revealed some changes to its business plan.

“It’s been an amazing year, and I’m so grateful to our customers, our Lodge Members, our neighborhood regulars and the rest of the community for supporting Globe Hall,” said owner Jeff Cornelius. “We’re constantly evolving, and based on demand and feedback, we’re enhancing our menu with new items, expanding our hours and are bringing our barbecue to the

masses with the addition of Lil’ Betty.”

Lil’ Betty is a new food truck that served Globe Hall’s smoked eats at Stem Ciders on Walnut and is now making stops around Denver.

Globe Hall has also added two items to its menu; one’s a mac ‘n cheese with mozzarella, provolone and smoked cheddar. Smoked wings are now available during Happy Hour, Wednesday-Saturday.

The BBQ eatery is housed in an early 1900s Croatian and Slovenian meeting lodge in the heart of Denver’s Globeville neighborhood.

Owned by Jeff Cornelius, the eatery has made a mark with its smoked and dry-rubbed brisket, ribs, turkey and other meats, along with sides and Banoffee Pie, the eatery’s take on classic banana pudding.

Globe Hall also offers a music venue that can hold 200, featuring an eclectic mix of live music.

The address is 4483 Logan St. Globe Hall is closed Sunday-Tuesday. The number is 720-6688833.

HAVEN NAILS After a year and a half in operation, Haven Nail Salon has changed owners. The new owner took over in early November. Her name is Unurjargal Boldbaatar, but most folks call her, “Ono.” Ono comes from a family of nail techs; she is also pursuing a degree from the Pharmacy program at the University of Colorado’s Anschutz campus. She’s taking a year off to expand Hav-

Colorado native Nicholas Kayser is raising the bar with Vesta Grill’s new menu as the eatery at 1822 Blake celebrates 20 years in operation. Photo courtesy Vesta.

en and care for a new addition to her own family.

“I used to own a smaller nail salon in Broomfield for three years and decided to own a bigger nail salon,” she said. “Haven is perfect for me and its location is great, too!”

Boldbaatar has done nails for more than seven years and she enjoys the work. She’s held a number of jobs but is now looking forward to a permanent home. A relative is joining her in the venture.

Haven will soon offer appointments seven days a week. Services will be adjusted a bit but prices remain the same. “For example, we are adding hot stone massage for the Spa pedicure and I just hired my cousin as a nail art specialist with gel polish.”

The address is 2611 Larimer St. You can call 303-656-7088 or book online at havendenver.com.

SUGARMILL There’s a new chef/partner at the helm of Sugarmill, 2461 Larimer St. It’s a cozy RiNo evening cafe, bistro and a.m. spot now run by Ryan Witcher, whose credentials include a pastry position with Chef Daniel Boulud at the acclaimed Restaurant Daniel in New York City.

Witcher has traveled the globe pursuing his passion and most recently was executive pastry chef at NYC’s famed Tavern on the Green. After he moved back to Colorado, he walked the neighborhood to connect with the community and gather suggestions.

He then updated Sugarmill’s

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savory offerings and streamlined the entire menu. Selections now include shrimp toast with chimichurri shrimp and fresh guacamole slathered on sourdough, house-cured pastrami hash, chipotle-glazed meatloaf and BBQ pulled pork with Korean BBQ sauce.

Happily, the dessert specials are still elegant and eye-catching. They can run from the basic to complex.

“Guests will find plated desserts with seasonal flavors, as in Witcher’s version of Wild Strawberry Shortcake with lemon Madeleines, a strawberry-basil compote and bay leaf ganache; or an interesting take on chocolate with the Illanka Chocolate Crunch, a praline crunch with Illanka whipped ganache and wild berry sorbet,” a spokeswoman stated.

Wedding cakes are also available now with samples on display. Sugarmill also does brunch on weekends. Check out hours or the current menu at sugarmilldesserts.com.

DENVER WRANGLER Mary Jane’s Pizza will not be opening at the new Wrangler location on Downing Street and 31st Avenue as I reported several months ago. A new eatery concept is expected to roll out in its place in the coming weeks.

THE PRESERVERY The hopping eatery inside Backyard on Blake is off to a fast start, adding followers who value its focus on food, music and community.

One of its biggest hits to date is the monthly brunch with bottomless drinks and a side of music. The next event will be Saturday, Dec. 17. Might be the perfect way to kick off the holidays or impress out of town guests.

DJs from So What! The Club will also be on hand at 3040 Blake St. for your listening pleasure. The menu’s still under wraps, but it could include items like the bacon, Scotch egg and cabbage plate or Preservery’s Nutella beignets.

Check out thepreservery. com for ticket info. Don’t delay.

Sources tell me it’s a sellout every month. The phone number is 303-298-6821.

VESTA (Formerly VESTA DIPPING GRILL) When Vesta hit the Denver dining scene 20 years ago, it created quite a buzz, offering what was considered cutting edge cuisine. Owner Josh Wolken was just a 20-something when he launched his skewered meat concept, paired with house dipping sauces.

Locating in an underused block, west of downtown, shortly after Coors Field was dedicated, Vesta was a leap of faith.

Fast forward to last month at a gathering to unveil Vesta’s brand new menu. Wolken was eager to share his view on how local restaurants have changed.

“That original menu included hummus, baba ganoush and cheese quesadillas,” he said with a grin.

What was cutting edge then would be considered typical today. To celebrate its huge milestone, Vesta has rolled in a new chef and rolled out a new menu that, again, raises Denver’s dining bar.

Colorado native, Nicholas Kayser, is executive chef and he’s reinterpreted the menu in a bold new way. Long time fans will note that their favorites remain, but 90 percent of the fare is new or has undergone significant revision.

An abundance of small plates dot the menu, along with some larger ones like grilled venison, Colorado rack of lamb and lobster cioppino. If you splurge on the 38 oz. rib eye, there’s still a selection of house dipping sauces to add on.

Breads are made on site; so is the kitchen’s nitro ice cream.

Pastry chef Nadine Donovan’s creations are gorgeous; they include a passion fruit tart and sweet potato beignets with roast marshmallow.

Barrel-aged cocktails are also seasoned in house. The Vieux Carre, I’m told, is aged for eight

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7 months and it smells heavenly.

The doors at 1822 Blake St. open daily at 5:00p.m. While the menu received the biggest update, the interior has been given a bit of modern flair with the addition of new lights and antiqued mirrors, but fans will still recognize their Vesta.

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BLAKE STREET GLASS This may be your last chance to grab a blown glass ornament from Blake Street Glass. Its owner sold the property last summer, but the new owners are still working on a development plan. That means Blake Street is still open, crafting 800 unique ornaments for its annual Christmas Ornament Fundraising Event for Children’s Hospital.

Over 200 ornaments have already been created and will adorn trees in the showroom.

This is the 21st year for the fundraiser and possibly the last.

The future of the glassblowers on Blake is up in the air following the sale.

Hours for the two weekends of glass demonstrations and ornament shopping are Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 10 & 11 and 17 & 18. Saturday hours 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m., Sunday times 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.

The address is 3433 Blake St. and the shop number is 303296-1072. New ornaments will be created daily until the 18th of the month and yes, demonstrations are offered.

CLOSINGS DENVER HARDWARE After decades on Walnut Street, Denver Hardware has sold and moved out of its longtime space. Its new address is 485 Osage St. The block that DH occupied is slated for redevelopment.

SCAPE TREADER I’m told this one will be temporary. The Argentinian matte café and Parkour gym opened this past summer in the 3300 block of Larimer St. but is currently closed for renovations.

A spokesman told me to expect more unique parkour shoes when the space reopens shortly before Christmas. There’s also an additional sound system being installed, plus other updates.

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By Linda Katchen, Ph.D. November is a month when people focus on all the things for which they are grateful.

DPS schools are surely grateful to Denver voters for passing the bond and mill levy funding measures on November’s ballot.

To find out more about how the money will be used, go to bond.dpsk12.org. Voters can get involved by serving on the community oversight committee or joining the groups that will weigh in on spending in their schools.

Continuing in the gratitude vein, from Oct. 3 through 8, nearly 1,600 DPS students from 20 different elementary schools received clothing, books and dental health kits thanks to Operation School Bell. Operation School Bell began over 50 years ago as a one-woman-effort to provide clothing for disadvantaged children and is “the signature philanthropic program” of the Assistance League. Operation School Bell partnered with Kmart to serve the needs of students, and over 5,000 books were distributed during the week. Special $80 gift cards were also given to families to purchase school uniforms, shoes and books.

Next up: nearly 2,000 DPS students, families, school leaders and educators attended the 2016 Great Schools Expo on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

The event, which kicked off the research portion of the 201718 SchoolChoice process, gave families a one-stop shopping experience with representatives from DPS elementary, middle and high schools. The DPS Office of Choice and Enrollment Services held information sessions on the SchoolChoice process for families.

Denver families will now begin the challenge of narrowing their lists of potential school choices.

Resources such as the DPS Great Schools Enrollment Guide will be available soon in schools and online. Families are encouraged to start their search at their own

neighborhood school and to begin scheduling individual school visits.

The SchoolChoice application process runs from Thursday, Jan. 5 through Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, when students and families will rank their top five school preferences on the SchoolChoice form. The form will be available online via the DPS Parent Portal and at all DPS schools. For more information, call 720-423-3493, email schoolchoice@dpsk12.org or visit schoolchoice.dpsk12.org.

What to do after a school is chosen and graduated from is also important, of course. On Nov. 2, more than 3,500 eighth-grade students met with representatives from approximately 150 companies and colleges in the Rocky Mountain region at the annual DPS 8th Grade Career Fair.

This annual fair is always a wonderful opportunity for 8th grade students as they make plans for high school and beyond.

McAuliffe Manual Middle School, 2540 Holly St., began their Spark Change Harvest at the end of October. Students are collecting spare change (paper money, too) from friends and family through Thursday, Dec. 2. One of the most significant aspects of this campaign is that 100 percent of funds are donated through micro-grants to nonprofits which are selected by the students.

Working together, the students decide which organizations are deserving of donated funds. The students also come together to study different organizations and decide whether they will contribute financial resources to those organizations and/or whether they can perform some service learning project to help the organizations. Not only do students enjoy the fun of collecting donations, but they learn how important it is to study prospective non-profits to decide where donated funds could do the most good. If you have any spare change, stop by McAuliffe and donate.

The McAuliffe Manual Service Learning program began Nov. 1. Students will visit local elementary schools to serve as reading buddies, they will care for animals with Urban Farm, clean up yards for the VOA Senior Yard program in Park Hill and Whittier neighborhoods and they will sort food at the Metro Caring warehouse. These experiences are rewarding for both the students and recipients, with many students reporting they become motivated to do more in their own communities. If you are involved with or know of any organizations in the surrounding neighborhoods in need of volunteer help, contact Laura Rogers at laura_rogers@dpsk12.org.

Columbine Elementary, 2540 E. 29th Ave., has started a mentoring program with high school students from Thomas Jefferson High School and third through fifth grade students at Columbine. The high school students will visit Columbine once a month to have lunch and do team-building and character growth activities with Columbine students. This is an excellent opportunity for both the high school and elementary students.

On Sunday, Dec. 10, 10 fifth grade students at Columbine will be given free bicycles at the 11th Annual Arches of Hope Bicycle Give-A-Way. Students are nominated based on academic achievement, good citizenship, financial need, chronic illness or having parents serving in the military. Congratulations, Columbine students!

Columbine is moving up on the School Performance Framework (SPF)! SPF holds schools accountable for performance on the same, single set of indicators and measures in all schools.

All schools strive towards being green in all categories. At present, Columbine is yellow, but green on student progress over time for growth. Columbine is making strides in growth, with a green rating becoming more possible all the time.

Cole Arts and Science Academy (CASA), 3240 Humboldt St., is

working towards helping students and families eat healthier and stay fit. Cole offers free cooking classes with healthy, tasty recipes for the whole family. They also provide food and cooking utensils. Participants receive free groceries in every class to practice the recipes at home. The class takes place once a week for six weeks. The most recent course was held Tuesdays, Nov. 15-Dec. 20, 5:30-7:30p.m. at Cole and was for adults only. The classes are taught in English and Spanish.

If you are interested in signing up for the next round of classes, contact Cole for more information: 720-423-9120 or colecasa. org.

Students in the younger grades at CASA have received two cooking lessons in their classrooms.

The first lesson was entitled “My Plate,” and it focused on the importance of eating a variety of healthy foods. The second lesson taught kids about eating and drinking foods from the dairy food group to keep their bones strong. All lessons included kid friendly recipes.

Polaris Program at Ebert, 410 Park Ave. West, is hosting The Salute to Scientists event on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 6-7:30p.m. Students will stand by their science fair boards and share their scientific findings during the following times: third grade, 6-6:30p.m., fourth grade, 6:30-7:00p.m., and fifth grade, 7-7:30p.m.

Please join Polaris for an evening to benefit the Polaris library on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 4-7:00p.m.

Denver’s The Bookies bookstore has one of the best children’s literature and educational toy selections in the area. On Dec. 7, 20 percent of all cash or check sales or 15 percent of credit card sales will directly benefit the Polaris library. Teachers’ class wish lists will also be on display. Gift wrapping will be included free.

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Denver Botanic Gardens Blossoms of Light

Denver Botanic Gardens, although already as beautiful could be, upped their game by adding strings of Christmas lights throughout their many gardens. Starting Friday, Nov. 25 from 5:30-9p.m. the display runs until Saturday, Jan 2. Go with haste; the price increases during peak season: Monday, Dec. 14 to Saturday, Jan. 2. There could be no better way to bring in the Holidays than exploring Denver’s world-class Botanic Gardens.

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The 42nd annual Parade of Lights is almost upon us. For only two days, Friday, Dec. 2 at 8p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 3 at 6p.m., Parade of Lights will brighten up a two-mile strip of downtown Denver. Santa, along with many floats and marching bands, will grace the walk with their presences. The Parade of Lights has kicked off the holiday season for years, so bring your warm layers and witness the holiday miracle.

CLASSES, LECTURES & FORUMS Sundays, 12/24 - 1/01 | 9:30a.m.

Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Learn both Tibetan and rhythmic English chants and brief silent meditations. Led by members of Yeshe Nyingpo Denver, a chapter of the Dudjom Tersar and aligned with the Dalai Lama. | 303-294-9258 Mercury Cafe 2199 California St. mercurycafe.com Sundays, 12/04 - 1/01 | 7:00a.m.-7:00p.m.

Community Programs with Guided Meditation Several offerings on Sundays: Medicine Buddha at 7a.m.; Seva - Volunteer, work on projects together, 2-5p.m.; Guided Meditation at 6p.m. and Vegetarian Potluck at 7p.m. | 303-885-6727 The Denver Ashram 1599 High St. denverashram.com Mondays, 12/05 - 1/02 | 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.

Free Zumba Classes Beginners welcome! Free, offered

by YMCA Community Programs Branch. | 303-292-2281 Manual High School 1700 E. 28th

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Civic Center MOVES Try a FREE lunchtime workout with full-body conditioning! Check website for info on other workouts around the city and waiver (required).

McNichols Building 144 W. Colfax Ave civiccenterconservancy.org Tuesdays, 12/06 - 12/27 | 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.

Computer Help - Apoyo con computacion Get individualized technology assistance from a in-house experts on your own device or a public computer. Learn the basics, such as email, social networking, word processing and eMedia. | 720-865-0920 Ford-Warren Branch Library 2825 High St. denverlibrary.org Tuesdays, 12/06 - 12/27 | 3:00p.m.

Hard Times Writing Workshop Going through a tough time? Telling our stories can often help process our life experiences and find new paths. Join a safe and supportive creative writing workshop that's free and open to all; sharing is not

Wed, 12/07 | 5:30p.m.-7:00p.m.

Legal Night Meet with an attorney free of charge and get information in the areas of Immigration, credit, housing, landlord/tenant, employment and family Law. Attorneys provide referrals to appropriate agencies.

Spanish interpreters will be available. | 303-295-9470 El Centro de San Juan Diego 2830 Lawrence St. denbar.org Wednesdays, 12/07 - 12/28 | 7:00p.m.

Denver Socrates Cafe Join a group that "seek truth by their own lights." No regular attendance or preparation required.

Speak your own mind, then take turns playing Socrates by asking questions. | 303-861-1447 Trinity United Methodist Church 1820 Broadway meetup.com/Denver-Socrates-Cafe Wednesdays, 12/07 - 12/28 | 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.

Rotary Club of Five Points First Wednesday of the month is the Board meeting, fourth is Happy Hour! Varying locations for meetings and service projects.

New members are welcome. | 720-891-0843 portal.clubrunner.ca/6166 Fridays, 12/9 - 12/30 | 7:00a.m.-8:30a.m.

Daybreak Toastmasters Cat got your tongue? Public speaking and more. Room B-70. Call Scott after 6p.m. | 303-467-9294 State of Colorado Centennial Building 1313 Sherman St. daybreaktoastmasters.org Fridays, 12/9 - 12/30 | 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m.

Happiness Hour A short talk and guided relaxing meditation to help increase a peaceful good heart. It is an ideal way to unwind after work and recharge for a great evening ahead.

Free. | 303-813-9551 KMC Colorado Downtown 1336 Glenarm Place meditationincolorado.org Sat, 12/10 | 9:00a.m.-11:00a.m.

Audubon Society of Denver Walk: City Park Denver hosts a variety of ducks, geese and water birds in the winter.

Walk around the park and see what birds are found in early December.

Meet at the City Park Pavilions parking lot. No fee, donations appreciated, registration required. | 303-973-9530 City Park 1729 Colorado Blvd. denveraudubon.org Wed, 12/14 | 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.

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Financially Fit Females Monthly Meeting Join a group that provides education, support and encouragement for women who want to become more financially savvy. First meeting free, location and topic change monthly. | 303-921-2651 financiallyfitfemales.com

Fri, 12/02 - Sat, 12/17 | Times Vary John Buck Buck, in an expansive solo exhibition, features numerous kinetic carved jelutong wood sculptures, wall relief panels, figural castbronze sculptures, as well as large scale works on paper with humorous insight. | 303-298-7788 Robischon Gallery 1740 Wazee St. robischongallery.com

Fri, 12/16 | 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.

The People Vs: Capitalism Warm Cookies of the Revolution wants you to come be the judge and jury as they discuss Capitalism.

Explore interest, insurance, wages and ownership. RSVP requested.

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Fri, 12/02 - Sun, 1/15 | Times Vary I’ve Got a Bike!: Artists Respond to the Bicycle Works by Colorado artists, in a variety of media, including installations, murals, video, paintings, written word and sound displayed alongside the classic or unique bicycles that inspired them. Celebrating the grand re-opening of the building. | 720-865-4220 McNichols Building 144 W. Colfax Ave mcnicholsbuilding.com/exhibitions

Sat, 12/03 | 9:30a.m.-12:15p.m.

5th Annual Pipe Organ Tour This year the Organ Tour will begin at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, then proceed by foot to Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church followed by Saint John’s Cathedral. At each location you will hear about the history and architecture as well as music, $20. | 3035345288 Holy Ghost Catholic Church 1900 California Street store.mollybrown.org/store/ historic-denver-events

Fri, 12/02 - Sun, 12/04 | Times Vary Accessory (A Gun Fad) Curated by George P. Perez, this exhibit explores the American fascination with guns, includes artists who examine multiple aspects of gun culture through representations of guns as objects of beauty and violence. Reception: Fri., Nov. 4, 6-9p.m. | 303-296-4448 RedLine Contemporary Art Center 2350 Arapahoe St. redlineart.org

GALLERIES Fri, 11/11 - 1/09 | Times Vary 20th Anniversary Exhibitions of Artnauts Exhibitions of works by Artnauts, an art collective that has enlisted over 300 artists to serve as goodwill ambassadors who acknowledge and support victims of oppression worldwide. Their creativity has generated over 230 exhibitions. | 303-296-4448 RedLine Contemporary Art Center 2350 Arapahoe St. redlineart.org Fri, 12/02 - Fri, 1/08 | Times Vary Art of Sport: Iconic Photographs of American Legends from 1956-today Work by legendary Denver photographer Rich Clarkson, known for his work featuring American sports icons. A selection of Clarkson’s covers from Sports Illustrated and Time magazines are included, illustrating his longevity and dominance in the field. | 720-865-4220 McNichols Building 144 W. Colfax Ave mcnicholsbuilding.com/exhibitions Fri, 12/02 - Fri, 12/23 | Times Vary New Forms Mary Barringer's ceramic works are motivated by an ongoing investigation of how to articulate her passion for language by making

Fri. 12/02 - Fri, 1/06 | Times Vary Shock Wave: Japanese Fashion Design, 1980s-90s View works of Japanese designers who started a fashion revolution in Paris in the 1980s-90s. Exhibition will feature 70 looks by powerhouse designers including Issey Miyake, Kenzo Takada, Kansai Yamamoto and Yohji Yamamoto. | 720-865-5000 Denver Art Museum 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverartmuseum.org/exhibitions

HOLIDAYS Fri, 12/02 - Sun, 12/11 | 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

Gingerbread House Competition Enjoy the sights and smells of these gingerbread houses built by Art Institute of Colorado culinary students focusing on historic houses in Denver. Visit this holiday season and vote for your favorite house! Free with admission. | 303-866-2394 History Colorado Center 1200 Broadway historycolorado.org Sat, 12/03 | 1:00p.m.-2:00p.m.

Holiday BrassFest For an unconventional Christmas tradition, don’t miss the annual Holiday BrassFest. The sounds of the season will vibrate as brass players from throughout the region gather together with The Denver

9 Brass to present a free holiday concert. | 303-832-4676 Denver Performing Arts Complex 1400 Curtis St. denverbrass.org Sat, 12/03 - Fri, 12/23 | 11:00a.m.-9:00p.m.

Denver Christkindl Market The Denver Christkindl Market transforms Skyline Park into a magical ‘old world’ European Christmas village, with wooden vendor huts, twinkling lights, festival music, and an authentic German Bier Hall.

Skyline Park, 16th and Arapahoe Streets DenverChristkindlMarket.com Tue, 12/13 | 5:30p.m.-6:30p.m.

Holiday Cookie Exchange It's that time of year when best cookies are made, what fun to make extra in order to trade! Join us for a Holiday Cookie Exchange.

Please bring at least 1 dozen of your favorite cookies, the recipe to share, and enjoy some live music.

All ages. | 720-865-0920 Ford-Warren Branch Library 2825 High St. denverlibrary.org Thu, 12/15 | 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m.

International Holiday Market This holiday season find ‚ÄòGlobal Gifts Made Locally,’ made by Denver’s refugee and immigrant community. In addition to directly supporting the artists by purchasing their creations, 10 percent of proceeds will go towards Spring Cafe’s training program. | 720-210-4538 The Spring Cafe 1373 Grant St. thespringcafe.com Tue, 12/20 | 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m.

Winter Party Just in time for the holidays! Come make beautiful yarn cards to send to family and friends, take a picture of your favorite winter scene and decorate a cookie. While supplies last. | 720-865-0920 Ford-Warren Branch Library 2825 High St. denverlibrary.org Sat, 12/24 | 7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.

Sixth Annual Klezfest Join us for the Sixth Annual Klezfest, a celebration of Jewish Klezmer music. Klezfest 2016 will feature Hal Aqua and the Lost Tribe, Rabbi Joe Black with Sandra Wong, and a special performance by Brooklynbased Tsibele. | 303-749-5017 Mercury Cafe 2199 California St. mizelmuseum.org/event/ sixth-annual-klezfest Fri, 12/30 | 1:00p.m.

Celebrate Kwanzaa Come take part in a festive cross-cultural experience highlighting the principles of Kwanzaa accompanied by music and dance.

Light refreshments served. | 720-865-0920 Ford-Warren Branch Library 2825 High St. denverlibrary.org Sat, 12/31 | 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m.

Noon Year's Eve Enjoy the sights, sounds and excitement of Times Square, all before bedtime! The celebration is filled with ball drops and countdowns on the hour, rainbow confetti, bubble wrap fireworks, art projects, music, special characters and more! $15. | 303-561-0100 Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus 2121 Children's Museum Drive mychildsmuseum.org

KIDSTUFF Sun, 12/04 | 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.

Boogie Down!!!

Love great music but staying up till 2am sounds like torture? Come ‘Boogie Down’ with the whole fam-dam-ily. See live music performances and learn to play with Swallow Hill’s Instrument Petting Zoo while we converse about civic topics of importance.

McNichols Building 144 W. Colfax Ave.

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Baby Play and Explore Unstructured play and social time for children (0-2 years) and their caregivers. Enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys. Free. | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org Fridays, 12/09 - 12/30 | 10:30a.m.-11:00a.m.

Bilingual All Ages Storytime Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Storytime will be presented in Spanish and English. | 720-865-0920 Ford-Warren Branch Library 2825 High St. denverlibrary.org Fri, 12/16 | 3:00p.m.-6:00p.m.

EPIC Holiday Party Come celebrate school letting out for winter break with EPIC, the ideaLAB teen advisory board. Food, games, and holiday maker activities. Teens only! | 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org/idealab Sat, 12/17 - Sunm 12/18 | 1:00p.m.-5:00p.m. ideaLAB Holiday Extravaganza Make snowflakes on the paper cutter, 3D print decorations, light up your holiday cards with LEDs. There'll be activities for all ages to make your holidays more maker-y. | 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org/idealab Tue 12/20 - Sun, 1/01 | 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

Winter Break at the DAM The Costume Studio, Create-nTakes, and Family Activity Cart are open every day. Experience family-friendly theater daily at 11a.m., featuring performances of the play, Art Emergency 2: Code Redder.

Free for kids 18 and younger. | 720-913-0130 Denver Art Museum 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverartmuseum.org Tuesdays, 12/26 - 12/27 | 10:30a.m.-11:00a.m.

Toddler Storytime In the Berger Children's Pavilion, Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their parents or caregivers. Craft activity immediately follows the program. Free. | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org Tuesdays, 12/06 - 12/27 | 10:30a.m.

Young Children’s Storytime Young children are invited for a half hour of stories and fun, with a different topic each week. Free. | 303-322-1965, ext. 2731 Tattered Cover 2526 E. Colfax Ave. tatteredcover.com

OUTREACH Sundays, 12/04 - 1/01 | 6:45p.m.

Nar-Anon A twelve step support group for families and friends of addicts to help themselves cope.

First Unitarian Church 1400 Lafayette St. nar-anon.org Sundays, 12/04 - 1/01 | 12:30p.m.

Nicotine Anonymous A fellowship of men and women helping each other to live our lives free of nicotine.

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 915 E. 9th Ave. nicotine-anonymous.org Mondays, 12/05 - 12/26 | 7:00p.m.

Food Addicts in Recovery

Anonymous Through shared experience and mutual support, join a meeting to help each other to recover from the disease of food addiction. | 303-775-8062 Trinity United Methodist Church 1820 Broadway foodaddicts.org Mondays, 12/05 - 1/02 | 8:00a.m.-7:00p.m.

Grant Street Reach Providing meals at no cost to its clients and it is sustained by committed and compassionate volunteers. | 303-839-1432 St. Paul Lutheran and Roman Catholic Community of Faith 1600 Grant St. grantstreetreach.org Tuesdays, 12/06 - 12/27 | 8:00p.m.

Joy AL-ANON Al-Anon's Purpose is to help friends and families of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. In the Roberts Building, Room 103.

Saint John's Cathedral 1350 Washington St. al-anon-co.org Tuesdays, 12/06 - 12/27 | 6:30p.m.-8:00p.m.

Moderation Management Weekly meetings for problem (vs. chronic) drinkers who want to reduce their intake of alcohol.

Email: denver@moderation.org.

First Unitarian Church 1400 Lafayette St. moderation.org

Wed, 12/07 | 10:00a.m.-11:30a.m.

Dementia Caregiver Support Group A safe to share concerns, coping techniques and tips when caring for a loved one with dementia. Free to attend, no registration required. | 303-951-5222 The Center 1301 E. Colfax Ave. coloradoassistedliving.com Wednesdays, 12/07 - 12/28 | 6:00p.m.

LifeRing Secular Recovery Meeting A network of people who support one another in living free of alcohol and other non-medically indicated addictive drugs. | 303-875-5088 First Unitarian Church 1400 Lafayette St. liferingcolorado.org Wednesdays, 12/07 - 12/28 | 6:30p.m.

Marijuana Anonymous A fellowship of people who share experience, strength and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction.

Unity Church on the Hill 1555 Race St. marijuana-anonymous.org Thursdays, 12/08 - 12/29 | 12:00p.m.

Home for the Heart AL-ANON Al-Anon's Purpose is to help friends and families of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. In lower level.

Trinity United Methodist Church 1820 Broadway al-anon-co.org Tue, 12/13 | 1:00p.m.

Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group Provides a safe, secure environment for all patients with any type of pulmonary fibrosis and their family members, care providers and significant others. | 303-398-1912 National Jewish Health 1400 Jackson St. nationaljewish.org

RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Saturdays, 12/03 - 12/31 | 10:00a.m.

Saturday Shabbat 303-322-5733 Church in the City-Beth Abraham 1580 Gaylord St. churchinthecity.org Sundays, 12/04 - 1/01 | Times Vary Catholic Mass Also, Spanish Mass, 12:30p.m. (2nd and 4th Sundays) and African Mass, 1p.m. (3rd Sunday). | 303-322-8042 St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church 2301 York St. loyoladenver.org Sundays, 12/04 - 1/01 | 5:00p.m.Catholic Mass for Lesbian, Gay,

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A Christmas Concert

by Trinity’s Music & Arts Ministry Sunday, December 4 at 6 p.m.

Sanctuary

A free concert featuring Trinity’s music ensembles performing selections from a variety of countries and traditions.

Donations welcome.

Tuesdays, 12:15–12:45 p.m.

December 6: Daniel Romero December 13: Cindy Lindeen-Martin December 20: Norman Sutphin

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Saturday, December 24

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Through Dec. 31 Goodwin Fine Art, 1255 Delaware St. goodwinfineart.com or 303-573-1255

Much of Ashley Eliza Williams’ work concerns the fragility, ephemerality and strange beauty of the natural world.

In this exhibit, she focuses in on the microscopic processes Artwork: Phototaxis by Ashley Eliza Williams that create order within living organisms. Looking closely at the atomic structures of everything from a grain of pollen to a hailstone formed around a speck of dust, the artist observed a trend towards self-organization in nature and found imagery she wanted to express in oil on canvas and paper. Many of the works have an otherworldly look to them, suggesting another planet, but in reality are of our own. Also, the project room of the gallery features a selection of lithographs by painter Barbara Takenaga.

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Chapel Service Offering opportunities for fellowship and spiritual growth throughout the week. Bible Study, Prayer Group and Women's Home League along with Worship Services. | 303-295-2107 Salvation Army Red Shield Community Center 2195 High St. salvationarmy.org Sundays, 12/04 - 1/01 | 10:00a.m.

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By Leilani Olsen

LIFE’s own Curmudgeon, D. Todd Clough, is the CEO and executive director of the Denver Inner City Parish. He has been at the parish since 1989, spending the first 20 years as the principal of the private school for low-income and at-risk youth. For the past nine years he has been the head of the organization that oversees the school plus 10 other human-service programs serving senior citizens and the homeless which also feature programs for gang disengagement, drug and alcohol issues, employment training, workforce re-entry and hunger relief. Clough’s art is loud, bold, colorful and playful with a sense of humor, and he finds it a great release from his sometimes stressful and challenging work. Clough is offering a “special prize” to anyone that ventures to both of his openings.

Emerging Vision

Dec. 2-Jan. 7 Colorado Photographic Arts Center, 3636 Chestnut Place pacphoto.org or 303-837-1341

CPAC offers a look into the future of a continuously developing medium with the works of 28 talented student photographers who are just coming into prominence. Finalists were selected from a pool of more than 350 submissions from students currently enrolled in graduate and undergraduate photography programs across the country. The exhibition is open-themed, and the finalists use an inspiring variety of photographic techniques to explore subjects that include gender equality, western landscapes, abandoned spaces and personal relationships. Juried by Samantha Johnston, executive director at the CPAC.

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Worship Service With pre-worship coffee at 9:30a.m. and post worship social time at 11:30a.m. | 303-860-1819 Metropolitan Community Church of the Rockies 980 Clarkson St. lifelegacyphotography.com/mccr Tuesdays, 12/06 - 12/27 |

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based groups. The campaign’s message of economic justice and basic fairness resonated across the state and socioeconomic divide.

The Amendment 70 campaign also wasn’t shy about battling

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for the future of the parks, and they all did.

“We need to keep doing more of that,” Johnstone said.

Rosemary Stoffel is a University Park resident and has served on the University Park Community Council board for over 10 years. She’s also on the Pedestrian and Trails Task Force. She said it’s difficult to get public input because generally people don’t participate in city meetings unless they see something going on nearby.

“My personal take is that the city is sincerely trying to get

corporate interests who aren’t typically viewed as friendly to workers and their families. There was stiff opposition from many businesses, including those in the hospitality and agricultural industries.

“It’s about being bold and proposing real solutions to real peo-

ple’s problems,” Markham said.

“It’s about being unabashed in taking on large corporate interests who are hurting Coloradans in every corner of the state. It’s time our leaders started listening, standing-up for real people and stop being intimidated by the business community and the

local politicians they control.

If you stand-up for people and fight for them, they will support you and you will win.”

When asked why he believes Trump won, Markham said he thinks when middle-class Americans began to feel real economic anxiety for themselves

and their families, mixed with changing cultural demographics, they looked for someone who recognized their plight. Status quo politicians didn’t fit the bill, but the rhetoric and policies of people like Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders resonated.

as much input as they can, and they put out a lot of energy,” Stoffel said. She went to the visioning event held at 40th and Colorado the first day, then Jewish Community Center the next, and filled out the Blueprint Denver survey.

“People who were there seemed to feel good about it,” Stoffel says.

On her task force, she said the planners are still seeking input from areas of the city where residents didn’t participate as much.

Myles Tangalin serves on Congress Park Neighbors, Inc.’s, board, and represents the Mayor’s Pedestrian Advisory Commit-

tee on the Game Plan Task Force.

“Community outreach these days is challenging,” he said, “People are very busy.”

He’s been talking about the initiative at CPN’s meetings, but turnout for one was low due to the presidential debates airing that evening.

CPN has posted DenveRight information on its website, and he reports their response is good.

“It’s encouraging … people are opening up the links.”

For information, including survey results, visit denvergov. org/denveright.

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STAR WARS AND THE POWER OF COSTUME

By Jill Farschman It’s safe to say Colorado’s media events don’t normally start with governor John Hickenlooper doing an impression of Jabba the Hut’s roaring laugh (it was pretty well done).

Hickenlooper and the other dignitaries presenting at the media preview of Denver Art Museum’s (DAM) new show Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume approached the podium to the rousing John Williams score and all expressed being honored at being associated with our onscreen idols.

From those old enough to remember the transformative experience of the first Star Wars to kids enjoying the latest franchise installment, this exhibit is an exhilarating exploration of what museum director Christoph Heinrich calls our “shared mythology.”

Three years in the making, this exhibit is far from a standard collection of mannequins decked out in costume replicas.

Rather, it is what Myriam Springuel, Director of the Smithsonian Institution's Traveling

Exhibition Service calls a “truly brilliant installation.” A term she “doesn’t use lightly.”

The stunning costumes are accompanied by drawings by award-winning conceptual designers Iain McCaig and others.

And, the costumes, drawings and other artifacts are the real deal.

Light sabers, jewelry and other items all add depth and personal enjoyment to the show. You’ll find yourself mere inches from Darth Vadar’s full armor, Luke Skywalker’s tunic, Yoda’s puppet and Queen Amidala’s gowns.

Robot companions R2-D2, C-P30 and BB-8 are not only presented together, next to them are their original concept drawings.

Fun fact: turns out BB-8 was conceived in the 1970s but the technology didn’t yet exist that would allow for the double rolling ball design, so they settled on R2-D2 until engineering caught up to the original vision.

The show is full of such informative tidbits.

Also included in the experience: recreations of a costume design workshop full of original fabric samples as well as a

conceptual artist office complete with tangerine iMac circa the 1990s.

The show's governing idea is to not simply display a bunch of costumes and items from the film series, but to engage the visitor in a journey through the creative process required to make the stories, cultures and epic battles come alive through costume.

Laela French, Director of the

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Another intriguing service provided is the guidance by on-site manager Susan Dillon. Residents will be offered business and marketing training.

“We have an active interest in seeing our resident creatives succeed in their endeavors,” Dillon said. “This serves as inspiration to everyone involved in the project.”

Participating in the River North Art District First Fridays and Open Studio tours, GRACe also offers the opportunity to its cre-

Archives for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, credits DAM Interpretive Specialist Stefania Van Dyke with adept raiding the depths of Skywalker Ranch. The DAM team visited three times and opened numerous crates in the vast warehouses.

Van Dyke wants visitors to “come away from this experience wanting to actually make stuff.”

To that end, the show features a hands-on lab where visitors of all ages can explore the art and craft of costume design for

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themselves. The show culminates in a brightly-lit store chock full of memorabilia for purchase.

The exhibit runs through Saturday, April 2, and tickets are selling out quickly. Public prices are $5 for youths 6-18 and $24 for adults. Children under 5 are free.

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