Life on Capitol Hill - May 2017

05 17 DPD'S COLFAX BIKE PATROLS RESULT IN MORE ARRESTS, FEWER REGULAR DISTURBANCES

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By Kevin Ryan In October 2016, LIFE reported Colfax Ave Business Improvement District (Colfax Ave BID) was using $30,000 of its budget to fund extra patrols on Colfax in an attempt to stem crime along the “iconic Denver strip.” Frank Locantore, Executive Director of Colfax Ave BID, said the patrols, conducted collaboratively by off duty Denver Police Department (DPD) officers and private security firm Mile High Protective Services, specifically focused on the “hot spot area” around Ogden Street and Colfax Avenue.

The money used to fund the patrols was allocated to show that dedicated patrols were needed along Colfax. “$30,000 doesn’t go a long way; so the goal was to prove the concept and we specifically wanted it to be not in a patrol car, but either by foot or by bike,” Locantore says.

Patrols stopped into businesses, frequently letting business owners know they were out and, according to Locantore, the increased attention by police was effective in dispersing crime from the area of focus. While incidents of crime did not cease, it was enough to highlight a need.

DPD officers Aaron Carlson and James Harvey, both in their fourth year as Denver police officers, have been on dedicated bike patrol of the 400-600 blocks of East Colfax since September 2016. Harvey says that one of the benefits of being on bikes is officers are more approachable.

“A lot of people see us more; citizens, business owners, and they’re more apt to approach us.

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Officers James Harvey and Aaron Carlson at the corner of Colfax Avenue and Clarkson Street. Denver Police Deparment has recently invested in its bike patrols, purchasing numerous new bikes and ensuring a pool of bike mechanics are available as needed. Photo by Sara Hertwig.

We talk to a lot more people this way, versus being in the car." Referencing data provided by the DPD crime analyst, Carlson says "[t]here is not a certain pattern of criminal events anymore on Colfax. It’s kind of scattered out, which tells us that we are making some sort of an impact.”

Officer Harvey says one area where he has noticed a change since beginning dedicated patrols is on Logan Street, near an elevated parking area between 14th Street and Colfax. “When we first started this back in September, every single day, we would get calls from neighbors about people loitering, doing narcotics, selling narcotics, drinking, urinating in the alley. Since then, there is really nobody there anymore. For the most part, everyone is just walking through that area

now. You don’t have the large, 10-15 person groups.

Before, the crime map showed just one big hot spot right in that area, and now that has dispersed out.”

The DPD Crime Map shows arrests involving drugs and alcohol and public disorder have increased overall. The increase, Locantore says, is a result of the increased patrols “addressing issues that were not getting addressed when no one was there.” From April through August 2015, there were 61 arrests made between the 400 and 600 blocks of Colfax. During the same period in 2016, arrests increased to 67. From September 2016 to January 2017, when officers Carlson and Harvey began dedicated patrols, the number CONTINUED ON 12

THE 12TH TIME'S A CHARM FOR COLFAX MARATHON RUNNER

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It will be dark when Al Herzel leaves his Littleton home on May 21 and heads for City Park in Denver.

He will join a hoard of runners gathering there in the early morning light as they ready for the 26.2-mile marathon challenge.

This will be Herzel's 26th or 27th marathon, but he’s not exactly sure of the number. However, Herzl is certain when it comes to the Colfax Marathon. He ran it for the first time in 2006. It was his first marathon. This will be the 12th annual Colfax Marathon and the 12th time Herzl has run it.

Colfax Marathon officials believe that only Herzl, David Rothenberger of Lakewood and Jim O’Donnell

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of Littleton have run the marathon each year.

Herzl hopes to meet them and is grateful he’s not the only runner with this Colfax streak.

“With at least a few people who I didn’t know about, there will be someone to carry the mantle of responsibility for running every one of them,” Herzl says. “At my age, an injury or illness is much more likely than if I was 30 years old. So, I’m a little more worried about it all the time. I seem to be doing okay, but you never know.”

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Participation in City budgeting brings communities together

By Robin Kniech Local government is one of the most accessible levels of government for residents, and the City benefits from frequent and direct feedback on infrastructure and daily life, ranging from your streets to your parks and libraries. But it can still be difficult to understand how the city spends tax dollars and why some projects are prioritized over others.

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ACTIVIST May Day against Trumpism takes Capitol

By Stephen Molyneux May Day—or International Workers' Day—will be recognized by a coalition of Denver labor and socialist groups at the Colorado State Capitol building on May 1 from 12:00-3:00p.m.

Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), Denver; International Workers of the World (IWW), Denver-Boulder; Denver Socialists; Denver Green Party; Front Range Socialist Party; Femme Left and Al Frente de Lucha will host an afternoon of working class and oppressed peoples' solidarity, organization and power-building.

The event will include a rally with speakers and tables from each organization and sessions for breakout groups

based on PB best practices.

First, a steering committee of representative community members is formed to decide how the PB process will be run. For example, how many meetings will be held and who can vote. Many communities allow youth over the age of 16 to vote as a way of educating them on civic engagement, as well as residents, regardless of immigration status.

Second, the community comes together to brainstorm ideas for projects that the area needs. Ideas are collected at events across the community, similar to the bond open houses that were held in late 2016. Projects might range from repairs to a dangerous intersection, a playground, beautification or an improved bus stop.

Third, volunteers take the ideas that came out of the brainstorm and work with city staff to determine if they are eligible, price them, develop them into proposals, and narrow the list of finalists to a manageable number. This step also assesses the feasibility of the proposed projects.

to organize around particular issues, with varying content. Denver Socialists, the Denver branch of the International Socialist Organization (ISO), will speak on the Democratic Party's role in disempowering mass worker movements. The Denver Green Party breakout session will be on the collective bargaining rights of Denver teachers, led by Julie Bañuelos, an activist, former Denver Public School (DPS) teacher and Green Party candidate for the at-large seat on the DPS Board of Education this November.

These grassroots political organizations come together to grow an alternative political vision in Denver, advancing social justice, feminism, internationalism and intersectionality against the divisive domination of oligarchy, war, nationalism and discrimination which characterizes Trumpism, a symptom of capitalism. Jonathan Cunningham of Denver Socialists - ISO comments, "We're all dedicated to fighting capitalism and organizing an effective working class resistance to Trump, the most recent figurehead in charge of

safeguarding the investor class.”

The coalition is calling for an economy based on self-determination and liberation for all working class and socially marginalized peoples, while building a democratic progressive movement for social change and an anti-authoritarian and anti-colonialist socialist presence in the Mile High City.

"Our mission here is to present people with a vision of real democracy and worker empowerment," said Jeremy Flood, a member of DSA. International Workers' Day is observed every May 1, a date tied to the labor movement fight for the eighthour work day, during which thousands of workers went on strike and rallied throughout the U.S, beginning on May 1, 1886 and culminating in the Chicago Haymarket affair on May 4. The murdered striking workers have been honored internationally on May 1 since 1890, with strikes, solidarity marches and rallies. The May Day Against Trumpism event continues in that long tradition and serves as an opportunity to advance the movement.

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While voters will get to vote “yes” or “no” on the overall package, some cities take public participation even one step further: they invite residents to vote on individual projects to fund during their city’s annual capital budget process. Denver’s Council has been exploring what is involved and the possibility of piloting this process, known as Participatory Budgeting.

Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process that involves residents collecting ideas on how to spend a given amount of the public budget in their community, most often one time capital dollars for infrastructure.

PB started in Brazil in 1989 and since then, it has spread to over 3,000 cities all around the world. In the U.S., cities like Chicago and New York are using PB. If Denver were to pursue PB, we would begin by identifying funds that can be used for capital dollars, create eligibility criteria for what kind of capital projects could be funded, and then commit to including the results of the process in our annual budget. Then, a public process would be launched

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Saturday, May 27: 18th Annual Veterans Memorial Day Tribute This annual formal ceremony honors our military Fallen Heroes. This year’s theme is “For the Love of Home, Country and Humanity." The event begins at 10:00a.m. and is held indoors at the Pillar of Fire Hall, at 1340 Sherman St.

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Sunday, May 28: Memorial Day Tour at Fairmount Cemetery Spend some time honoring the fallen as you walk with a tour guide through the military areas at Fairmount Cemetery. This event is free, but registration is required. Visit tiny.cc/memorialdaytour for more information.

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Saturday-Monday, May 27-29: South Gaylord Memorial Weekend Festival Kick-off Summer with festival fun for the whole family. The festival features entertainment, local vendors, and great food! Times vary by day, so be sure to check out their website for more information, oldsouthgaylord.com.

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ICONIC PEOPLE’S FAIR CHANGES HANDS, BUT ARE THE CHANGES FOR THE BETTER?

By Stacey McDole After a few years of declining attendance, Capitol Hill United Neighbors (CHUN), the organization that started People’s Fair in 1972, handed the reins to Team Player Productions, an event marketing company based in Denver, to reinvigorate the event. Team Player Productions is the mastermind behind Taste of Fort Collins, Divide Music Festival and Breckenridge Wine Classic, among other regional and national festivals.

People’s Fair will be held June 3-4 at Civic Center Park.

“Our goal is to make People’s Fair more relevant in Denver and celebrate all the wonderful things Denver has to offer,” said Jason Ornstein, president of Team Player Productions.

The format of People’s Fair will stay relatively the same. “We are working with local companies like Great Divide Brewery and Infinite Monkey [Theorem] … plus offering better food options to represent the thriving Denver food scene,” says Ornstein. Per Ornstein, booth rentals are tracking well ahead of last year’s numbers and a sell-out year is expected.

“We want this to be a good shopping experience for our patrons and a successful weekend for our vendors.”

New national sponsorships have also been attracted. Prana will be the official outfitter for the festival.

One primary change will be the elimination of tickets for food and beverage purchases. Ornstein and his team thought the tickets were not consumer-friendly and want to make it easy for patrons to make food and beverage purchases.

“We want patrons to not take a lap around the festival and leave; we want them to make a day out of it,” says Ornstein. An attendance of 200,000 is expected over the weekend.

To attract a younger crowd, three national headliners will take the stage during the weekend. Featured bands will include Guster, Night Riots (both playing Saturday) and Jeremy Garrett's Fiddle Science (playing Sunday).

To many, People’s Fair is a labor of love and work at it for years; some, decades. Doug Kacena, an accomplished artist and veteran of the Mural Project, began volunteering in 2000. He helped stretch canvases, purchase supplies and judge the finished murals. Kacena noticed the dwindling attendance. A rain-out one year, and competition from other fairs happening concurrently near Civic Center Park, hurt People’s Fair’s turnout.

“At one point, People’s Fair was just about the only fair in Denver. Now, there is competition with other fairs and festivals in close proximity.”

With being a veteran, there come stories. “I remember, one year, a young woman came by the booth and said she recognized me from when she participated in the Mural Project,” reflects Kacena. She was an at-risk youth and was persuaded to join a team to paint a mural for the project. At the time, she was experiencing homelessness and lived at a youth shelter downtown. The Mural Project was a huge influence for her. She went on to earn her GED and enrolled at Metro State University and studied primary education. Once on the brink, now she is an elementary school art teacher.

“When I think of her story, I still tear up,” said Kacena. “A little art goes a long way.”

People’s Fair, regardless of who runs it, will always be about the community— Capitol Hill and surrounding neighborhoods, the nonprofits and those dedicated to the Fair’s survival. “We feel CHUN has done a terrific job over the years and don’t want to take away from how they’ve developed this historic festival,” says Ornstein.

CHUN will still receive proceeds, as will Project Angel Heart, Animal Haus, Colorado Gay Rodeo Association, Doing Good Foundation and more to be announced.

Hopefully, years from now, Team Player Productions will have personal anecdotes about the festival as well.

For information about attending People’s Fair, visit peoplesfair.com.

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ATELIER BY RADEX Radek Cerny has (finally) returned to his Denver cooking roots with the opening of Atelier by Radex. Pronounce it ‘ah-tel-yeah’—a French word signifying a workshop or private studio of a professional artist.

Fans of his L’Atelier in Boulder now must share Cerny’s artistry. Some months ago, the chef/owner announced he was quitting Boulder after a 13 year run, following a dispute with City officials. The result was a costly, threeweek shutdown. Evidently, Boulderites were inconsolable.

“It was crazy. As soon as the article came out (about our departure), customers either wanted to have a last meal or convince us to stay,” said general manager Ryan Hull.

The Boulder location will remain open but that dispute has delivered a new French eatery for Denver.

Enter the former Il Posto space at 2011 E. 17th St. in Uptown and you’ll note a crisp, but warm décor with copper accents everywhere.

“The only thing we kept was the wood floors,” he said.

The atmosphere is enviable—both stylish and simple. The kitchen anchors one back corner of the space, but in friendly weather, the interior dining area seamlessly connects to the front

patio with a trio of garage doors.

Hull describes the cuisine as “French with a twist.” The bouillabaisse curry rouge is one example. You’ll also find more traditional French offerings like escargot and several offerings built around homard (French for lobster).

The wine list is expected to grow as the weeks pass.

“We’re starting small,” Hull said.

“We offer some old vintage burgundies, but will expand the list.”

It’s a delight to see Cerny return to his roots. Papillion eatery in Cherry Creek North (CCN) was his first space, but Cerny also worked with Noel Cunningham of Strings fame back in the day.

“This one’s for you, buddy,” reads a tribute to Cunningham on the front door. Cunningham passed away years ago, but this stretch of Uptown continues to benefit from his strong influence.

Lunch is served weekdays 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m. Dinner service begins at 5:00p.m. The eatery’s number is 720-379-5556.

JACK’S UPTOWN GRILLE The former P17 eatery, a few blocks west of Atelier, also opened on April 14th. This is a classy new space that serves “scratch new American food with a midwestern flair,” according to owner Steve Lockton.

“Midwest cuisine reminds so many of us—especially me—of the precious moments from our youth,” Lockton said. “Our goal is to bring new American food with a Midwestern twist, in an upscale, friendly environment, to honor my late father, Jack.”

Lockton’s dad was passionate about

The bar at Jack’s Uptown Grille is a eye-catching space perfect for catching up or sharing some “craveable' snacks.” Photo courtesy Jack's Uptown Grille. family, friendship and camaraderie, paired with great food and wine. This tribute features a stellar new bar area tiled in turquoise that’s cool and inviting. Dine there, at family style tables indoors or choose one of two heated patios.

The menu emphasis is on slowcooked meats, baby back ribs, gourmet burgers, including one infused with three cheeses, steaks, sandwiches, salads and what the venture calls, ‘craveables.’

That last category includes truffle kettle chips and dip, garlic hummus, spinach and artichoke dip, plus sliders and chicharrónes, a.k.a. crisp pork skins.

Sunday brunch includes a wide range of offerings. Healthful protein bowls are offered next to a selection of eggs Benedict, Captain Crunch-encrusted French toast and biscuits with sausage gravy.

Cocktails for brunch include an Old Fashioned with Fireside bourbon, muddled bacon, bitters and maple syrup.

There’s also a Skittles sangria, infused with fruit and colorful candies, plus a cotton candy Cosmo with a strawberry cotton candy rim.

A large number of wines featured are available by the glass or bottle. Sides include lamb bacon and Little Man ice cream for dessert.

The restaurant is an open-air concept with three garage doors opening up the two exterior walls onto two ample patios and a fire pit. The interior detailing is part modern chic and part tribute to the 150-year-old vintage building.

Parking can be challenging in the area surrounding 1600 E. 17th Ave. but complimentary valet is offered on the weekends. Call 303-399-0988 for details.

Hours are Monday-Thursday, 11:00a.m.10:00p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11:00a.m.2:00a.m.; Sunday, 7:00a.m.-10:00p.m.

KATANA SUSHI A trio of new sushi places and a Thai spot round out the new eateries list.

First up is Katana at 955 Lincoln St. in the Pho Denver and my first thought?

“What a great name for a sushi bar.”

Katana is the name of a traditional samurai sword and we all know sushi takes sharp knives.

In addition to a wide selection of sushi rolls, Katana offers hibachi meals, udon noodle dishes, sashimi and much more. There’s even tempura cheesecake for dessert.

Hours start at 11:00a.m. Monday-Saturday, and at noon on Sunday.

The website is katanasushidenver. com and the eatery’s number is 303- 284-6665.

SUSHI CUP Located in the space recently vacated by Flow Juice Bar, Sushi Cup at 208 E. Seventh Ave. features inside out rolls, called Uramaki, as well as more traditional sushi items.

Some offerings on the menu can be seared for an additional fee. Sushi Cup offers a variety of Japanese beverages with their eats, including ramune soda and green tea. If you’re a fan of mochi ice creams—those little portions wrapped in sweet rice dough—Sushi Cup carries seven different flavors.

The number here is 303-832-8008.

The shop opens at 11:00a.m., except Sunday when doors open at 1:00p.m.

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Rustic Barcelona: many of the wooden items Enrique Gonzalez makes are very functional but others like this large urn are strictly decorative.

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When Thai Basil moved two doors to the west, Genki Sushi moved in at 1422 E. 18th Ave. The place has been beautifully refreshed.

Genki offers an extensive menu, with numerous special rolls, plus options like tempura and fried oysters for non-sushi fans.

Unlike some sushi-focused eateries, the smell of fish here is subtle. Still, the fish in the sparking fish tank by the door looked a tad nervous.

Hours are Monday-Thursday; 11:00a.m.-9:30p.m.; Friday, 11:00a.m.10p.m., Saturday, noon-10:00p.m.; and Sunday, noon-9:30p.m.

The web address is genkisushi denver.com.

Nine is a lucky number in Thailand and the owners of 9 Thai at 4122 E. Colfax Ave. have high hopes for good luck to grace this new eatery.

Located in the former Thai Monkey space, the new venture promises Thai comfort food. Your meal begins with iced jasmine water. Kyla Love is the chef/owner and promises attention to every detail.

“We are offering items you can’t find in other restaurants,” Love said. Those specials include Hainanese chicken and rice, Mama Tom Yum seafood and Pork Noodle Soup with homemade meatballs.

There’s also fresh, in-the-shell coconut juice if you’re dining in.

The eatery opens at 11:00a.m. daily.

The number is 303-658-0751.

Rustic furniture with the bright colors of the Mediterranean fill the large space next door at 4130 E. Colfax Ave. Owner/artist Enrique Gonzalez has relocated his business from the Stapleton area and he’s getting a lot of foot traffic.

Gonzalez comes from a family of artisans and woodworkers dating back generations. In addition to benches, tables, cabinets and other functional pieces, he also crafts accent pieces. 90 percent of the woods used come from reclaimed barns. Unique antiques like hand printing presses and vintage toasters found in those old structures dot the showroom floor.

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Sarah Fazendin explained about their approach.

“We’re made up of unique agents who have their own unique specialties, destinations of focus,” she said.

Fazendin’s focus surprised me for a business promoting luxury.

“I’m a family travel expert,” she added. “The word ‘luxury’ is one I don’t like to use very much. Everything we do is customized and personalized.”

Personalized does not always mean Five Star accommodations, she explained.

“I spent a long time working in Africa. There are some amazing opportunities to get off the beaten path there,” she said.

One such twist is a wildlife safari on horseback. Fazendin started her career in travel working for the National Tourism Board in Kenya. She learned about safari lodgings, meals served family-style and other unique features that led to one-of-a-kind trips.

Hours for Tafari are weekdays

during normal business hours, but they also offer evenings by appointment.

The brand is new, but Tafari is affiliated with a chain of similar agencies, based in California.

Come with your own ideas or let them show you options. The website is tafaritravel.com. The company phone number is 303-586-6815.

BYBLOS CAFÉ I could have tucked this item into the business changes section, but truly, Byblos Café at 400 Corona St. feels like a brand new eatery, even if it carries a trace of the former Café Byblos Mediterranean Grill in its name.

New management took over the space just over a month ago. Joe and Justin Khraim are cousins who serve as chefs/owners and maître Ds. “Our food sells itself,” boasted Joe Khraim.

Now, that’s a pretty big claim for a new eatery, but Khraim is up to the challenge. He boasts that his signature Chicken Shawarma dish is already a

The cousins bring a wealth of Louisiana cooking experience to their first ownership venture. They worked in Baton Rouge before Denver.

“I came here for a vacation and just loved it,” explained Joe Khraim.

He started looking for a restaurant space and found this one. After five years in business, the eatery needed a major facelift. It’s now sparkling and light with a fresh vibe.

The web address is byblos-café. com. Call 303-777-7553 for information.

Hours are weekdays 11:00a.m.-2:30p.m. for lunch; 4:15-9:00p.m. for dinner. On weekends, Byblos opens at 11:00a.m. and serves until 9:00p.m. or 9:30p.m.

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“We have regulars already,” he said on day 11 of operations. “One guy, he came back for his seventh Shawarma today.”

I don’t normally sample eats during my interviews, but Khraim wouldn’t take no for an answer. The plate of well-seasoned chicken, hummus, feta salad and rice was both eye-and-palate pleasing.

The menu splits its focus between Lebanese and Greek cuisines. It’s also a modest menu that Khraim feels he can produce with attention to speedy service and quality.

Moussaka, spinach and filo pies, salads and broiled kabobs round out the menu, along with gyros. There’s a vegetarian plate featuring all their veggie options. All dishes are made fresh every morning.

Try the Lebanese iced tea. It’s a blend of rosewater lemonade and sweet tea—a very refreshing accompaniment that pairs well with spicy Shawarma.

Lunch specials include a lamb shank paired with feta cheese salad.

BELLA LUNA GIFTS & GALLERY Here’s another business note that does not fit my standard categories. It’s Bella Luna Gifts & Gallery on Downing Street, just north of 20th Street.

I first wrote about Bella Luna back in 2012, when it opened. Then, it shut in 2013. I missed that event for quite awhile and just wrote of the closing last

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“The construction on Downing, and us buying a home in Southwest Denver, caused us to close (right after getting Westword's Best Hole in the Wall gift shop award). The space was rented to a group called Good Thieves Press for three years. The space became available in July 2016, and I was ready to pursue my dream again of reopening Bella Luna Gifts & Gallery!” explained owner Crystal O’Brien.

“Where Local meets Global” is the shop’s motto. Several dozen artists are represented in the space. Each local artist takes a turn running the business side of the house.

“We feature the work of nearly 30 local Denver artists and specialize in vintage and collectables,” she explained.

One of those artists is Monica Gonzalez. Originally from Ecuador, she works with artisans in that country to make jewelry from tagua seeds. The result is lightweight jewelry that can be dyed to a rich hue.

This use of sustainable materials is a thread woven throughout the gallery space.

“Every artist featured in the store has a unique story. One, in particular I love, is a lady whose name is Karen Fisher who grows lavender in her urban garden, just blocks away from us on Gilpin, and turns it into beautiful soap, lotions, salts and scrubs! She doesn't waste any part of the plant. She wraps the leftover stocks in beautiful purple paper and sells them as fire starters,” O’Brien said.

Prices for the lavender line and other goods are often quite affordable.

There’s something for every shopper here, and now that construction at St. Joseph’s Hospital is wrapping up, there’s more foot traffic for the gallery to draw in.

Sample food, music, and beverages at their Spring Fling on Downing May 20th from 5:00-9:00p.m. Hours are 11:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.

The phone number is 303-507-9118.

VINE @ VIA For as long as I can recall, Watson’s Grocery and Liquor has anchored the corner of Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Street, next to Dazzle. That shop is now empty.

Instead, the ownership has moved a block away on the northwest corner of East Eighth Avenue and Lincoln. In the space once occupied by a 7-11, they now operate under the name Vine @ Via. Via is a new apartment complex that stretches to Broadway and halfway up the block toward DJ’s Café. Vine will continue to carry grocery items, in addition to wine, beer and liquor. The alcoholic inventory is being beefed up first, but you’ll still be able to buy essentials, like toilet paper, on the ground floor of the apartment complex. Pretty cool.

Also cool is the off street parking.

Enter their lot off Eighth Avenue if you can’t grab an empty metered spot.

Hours for the new venture are Monday-Thursday, 10:00a.m.-11:30p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10:00a.m.-11:40p.m.; Sunday, 10:00a.m.-8:00p.m.

The number remains 303-837-1366.

CHANGES:

DAZZLE It’s moving month all around the ‘hood. First up is Dazzle, the longtime live jazz spot, at 930 Lincoln St. Dazzle is packing up and moving downtown to 1512 Curtis St. The new home is the former Baur’s Listening Lounge space, located a short stroll from the DCPA center and Auraria campus.

May 21st is the last day at the original location.

“We’ve been at this location for 19 years and we’re just outgrowing the building, frankly. Our showroom seats just 100. The new one will seat up to 200 and that opens up a whole new level of acts,” said general manager Matt Ruff.

You still have a couple opportunities to savor Dazzle’s Sunday brunch buffet at the old space. Brunch will be offered on Curtis, too, but the future of Friday lunch is still undecided. June 1st will be the Grand Opening for the new space. Call 303-839-5100 for details.

DENVER SKIN CLINIC After decades at the corner of East 18th Avenue and Gaylord Street, Denver Skin Clinic is relocating to 155 S. Madison St., near the Gates Tennis Center.

The practice, owned by Drs. Leslie Havard and Barbara Reid, has merged with Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery. Regulations, paperwork and massive construction in their old neighborhood triggered the move. The clinic number is still 303-322-7789.

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E. Colfax Ave., will close. The building, owned by head groomer/co-owner Deidre Hered, has been sold.

“We bought a mobile grooming van. We’re going mobile. We have 500ish clients right now and I almost have more than I can handle,” she said.

“I’m going back to my roots to rediscover why and what I love about grooming.”

This new chapter wasn’t yet rolling at press time. I’ll have more details in the June issue, including the possibility of a new non-mobile location, but as Hered starts this new chapter, expect a May liquidation sale for all the pet products the shop stocks. The number’s 303-282-1894.

RIGHT START Perhaps, some day I’ll launch a ‘No Changes’ section. That would be the best fit for this note. Right Start children’s gear is still open at the corner of East Third Avenue and Milwaukee Street, but is undergoing some renovations, including new glass along the sidewalk. It just looks all boarded up.

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RELIEF COMING TO CAPITOL HILL’S PARKING-STARVED RESIDENTS

By Caroline Schomp Big changes are coming to on-street parking on the densest part of Capitol Hill.

They are the culmination of collaboration among residents, businesses and the city’s Parking Operations planners.

A letter outlining the changes and requesting resident and business feedback was mailed within the last several days, and according to Parking Operations Senior Planner Scott Burton, depending on what the department hears back from the public, the proposal will be implemented in early summer. He is actively soliciting feedback at parking. operations@denvergov.org.

The 10-person committee met monthly for a year. Members identified several opportunities for more flexible

but consistent parking rules in the area.

The proposal covers 12 square blocks bounded by Lincoln and Logan Streets between Eighth and 12th Avenues; five square blocks between Lincoln and Pearl Streets between Seventh and Eighth Avenues and four square blocks from Sherman to Pearl Streets between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. A map is available at parksmartdenver.com.

The area’s density and differing restrictions increased the study’s complexity, Burton said, “One of the main goals was to try to create consistency and look for opportunities to add parking spaces by modifying the length of loading zones and moving parking signs.” The effort gained about 65 new parking spaces.

“Everyone on the committee had a quadrant and we went out with a ruler and measured parking spaces,” said Kathi Anderson, president of The Unsinkables neighborhood organization, who also works for a property management company. Burton praised the committee members’ intense efforts.

Proposed changes include: - Modifying residential parking permits so they could be used within the total area, instead of just on the block where the permit holder resides.

- Using existing loading zones more efficiently and consistently, often shortening them; making the hours of use uniform and allowing overnight parking.

- Modifying “No Parking” sign locations.

CONSTRUCTION INNOVATION HELPS KEEP CAPITOL HILL CONDO PROJECT PRICE DOWN

By Caroline Schomp A new 24-unit condominium project will break ground in July at 950958 Lincoln St. It will replace three longvacant houses and construction will take about 12 months. The developer, Oyster International, has dubbed the project the Satori Residences; “satori” is the Japanese word for oyster.

The Satori Residences is one of just a few condo projects proposed recently in Denver; its relatively low per-unit price point of just under $500,000 makes it a real rarity.

“Denver needs them,” developer Brian Higgins said. Lack of condominium development has been blamed on Colorado’s construction defects law, which builders say makes it too easy for homeowners to sue over shoddy work.

Last fall, Denver City Council approved an ordinance that would make it harder to file class-action lawsuits.

The condos will be built in two side-by-side buildings, with a 40-foot center courtyard. All of the units will have two bedrooms and one bath. Each unit will be about 950 square feet, including a small balcony and will come with one dedicated parking space, accessed from the alley. There will also be a small, sidewalk-fronting retail space.

Higgins said the project’s unit price is lower partly because he’s designed a new construction method. He is both a structural engineer and architect, and said he’s been thinking of faster and easier ways to build for a long time. After several trials and errors over the past five or six years, he came up with what he calls the “Flashbuild Connector.”

He’s applied for a patent on it and believes it has potential to change the construction industry.

The Flashbuild Connector is a

single, prefabricated unit that connects every beam and column in the building.

“Since it’s prefabricated ahead of time, it speeds up construction and decreases the cost,” Higgins said. It can be used with either wood or steel

beams, depending on the height of the building.

Notched beams slot into steel flanges flanking a center, round column. The flanges can be adjusted for any angle the plan calls for. “All connections are exactly the same,” Higgins said.

“There’s less room for error.”

Higgins is using the Flashbuild

- Removing one and two-hour parking limits in several areas.

“I think we got a lot accomplished,” Anderson said. She thinks changing the parking permit regulations is a huge benefit. “At least if you can park off your block, you have a hunting license to find a place,” she said.

Originally, the committee hoped to address parking issues in a larger area of Capitol Hill west of Downing Street, but the complexity required focusing on the smaller footprint. Burton said a second phase would begin in the next few months. The same committee will work on it, with the addition of members from east of Logan Street.

Connector on a three-story, five-unit building under construction at 29th and Larimer Streets. It uses 100 of the connectors. The Satori Residences will require 600 of them. He says he’s in final negotiations to build a 17-story building that would use them as well.

“It’s been a challenge, because it hasn’t been done before,” Higgins said. “Contractors are skeptical of anything new, but it’s encouraging that the industry is adapting.” Denver's building authorities have also been skeptical, “It’s been heartburn all around. Anything unusual has to be looked at three or four times by the building department to make sure it meets code.”

Higgins said he was able to get insurance against defects lawsuits, but that it was expensive. Nevertheless, he said that with the Flashbuild Connector, his risk is a lot less. “Standardized construction helps reduce the risk.

Most developers aren’t both architects and engineers, and so it’s hard for them to do quality control and know they’re building correctly. Since we fill all roles, we can do that.”

Higgins is no stranger to Capitol Hill. He was one of the principals behind the revamping of the historic CrokePatterson Mansion on 11th Avenue and turning it into The Patterson Inn several years ago.

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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

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Denver Laughter Club Meets every week on Laffy-ette Street! Upstairs in the Children's Chapel for most of the of year, summers at the Chessman Park Pavilion (east side of park). Call Meredith for info, free. | 303-877-9086 First Unitarian Society of Denver, 1400 Lafayette St. denverlaughs.com Mondays, 05/01-05/29 | 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.

Learn to Code Meetup An open house/study group for anyone, at any level, with any interest in computer programming. No prior knowledge/ future commitment needed. | 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. meetup.com/learntocodedenver Tuesdays, 05/02-05/30 | 12:00p.m.-12:30p.m.

Meditation at Noon Take 30 minutes to connect to your heart, cultivate inner peace and happiness, and clarify your intention for the day, free. | 303-813-9551 KMC Colorado Capitol Hill, 1081 Marion St. meditationincolorado.org Wednesdays. 05/03-05/31 | 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 Fri, 05/05 | 7:00a.m.

Denver GOP First Friday Breakfast Great speakers and conservative camaraderie. This months speakers are Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams and Denver Clerk & Recorder. Please RSVP and order breakfast to support Pete's. | 303-782-9555 Pete's Greek Town Cafe, 2910 E. Colfax Ave. denvergop.org Fridays, 05/05-05/26 | 7:00a.m.-8:30a.m.

Daybreak Toastmasters Cat got your tongue? Public speaking and more. Call Bob after 6p.m. Now meeting on the second floor of the building. | 720-308-9090 State of Colorado Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman St. daybreaktoastmasters.org Fridays, 05/05-05/26 | 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

Below are the SCFD May free days we thought most relevant for our readers: Denver Art Museum - Saturday May 6, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway Children’s Museum at Marisco Park Tuesday, May 2, 4:00p.m.-8:00p.m. 2121 Children’s Museum Dr. Museo de las Americas - Friday, May 5, 5:00p.m.-9:00p.m. 861 Sante Fe Dr. Clyfford Still Museum - Fridays, May 5,12,19 from 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m., May 26, 10:00a.m.-8:00p.m. 1250 Bannock St. Four Mile Historic Park - Friday, May 12, 12:00p.m.-4:00p.m. 715 S. Forest St. Cafe Cultura - Spoken Word Workshop Friday, May 19, 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m. 910 Galapago St.

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Capoeira Angola Introductory Class Take an introductory class in this African-Brazilian art form with its roots in Bantu traditions, which were carried to Brazil by enslaved Africans. Free, other classes available. | 303-294-9258 Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. mercurycafe.com Sat, 05/13 | 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m.

Wild Wings Life Drawing Join us along with Wild Wings Education for an adult wild life drawing session featuring real, live raptors native to Colorado.

This is not an instructional drawing class, but a staff member will be available for life drawing tips and assistance. | RossBroadway Branch Library 33 E. Bayaud Ave. Tue, 05/16 | 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. ideaLAB Photographers Guild Discuss photography, cameras, photographic history, alter-

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The Citizens' Climate Lobby Citizens Climate Lobby is a non-profit, grassroots advocacy organization focused on national policies to address climate change. | 303-322-0079 First Unitarian Society of Denver, 1400 Lafayette St. facebook.com/CitizensClimateLobbyDenverChapter Thu, 05/18 | 6:30p.m.-9:30p.m.

The Science Lounge You've marveled at a scientist jamming on a guitar, gotten a henna tattoo, re-created the Dakota hogback with Cocoa Puffs, and sipped wine and eaten chocolate, all in the name of science. What's next? Join us at an upcoming Science Lounge for more. | 303-370-8347 Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. dmns.org Mon, 05/22 | 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.

DIY History in Denver Westword contributor, artist and historian Tom Murphy will share his accumulated research on this topic in a multimedia lecture with an emphasis on the 2000s. Time permitting, he will offer a question and answer session at the end. | RossBroadway Branch Library 33 E. Bayaud Ave.

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Dianne Reeves In Concert Denver's own five-time Grammy® Award-winning Dianne Reeves returns to Boettcher Concert Hall! Her lush vocals, unparalleled improvisation and skilled lyric interpretations make Dianne Reeves a powerhouse of jazz. | 303-623-7876 Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. tickets.coloradosymphony.org Sun, 05/14 | 7:30p.m.-9:00p.m.

Solazur Debut Recital Join Solazur for the first of their set of debut recitals. Formed in 2016 out of a shared desire to offer captivating and intimate performances of cello and guitar music, Solazur will present three full works composed in the last century. | 214-504-4155 Church of the Ascension, 600 Gilpin St. Friday - Sunday. 05/19-05/21 | 7:30p.m.-9:00p.m.

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WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE… BUT EVEN WITH MORE RECYCLING AND CONSERVATION, IT’S NOT ENOUGH Part two in a three-part series looking at water needs in the Denver Metro area.

By J. Patrick O’Leary There’s just not enough water in the South Platte for homes, parks, golf courses, businesses, farms and fish. In one conservation strategy, Denver Parks and Recreation, the Zoo and others have been using “recycled” water from Denver Water, mostly for irrigation.

But it has not been a perfect solution: the tree health has suffered, it may be harmful to animals, and the water saved does not return to the river.

Nonetheless, use of recycled water will increase.

It’s one strategy to meet everyone’s needs, according to Denver Water spokesperson Stacy Chesney. “When customers use less, when they use recycled water, we free up water for others,” she said. Its recycled water treatment plant currently processes 30 million gallons per day, freeing up enough potable water for 35,000 homes. The plant can be expanded to treat 45 million gallons per day, but its use is limited by the size of the current “purple pipe” delivery system.

Recycled water is not currently available for residential use because of regulations and the additional infrastructure needed. But the delivery system will be expanded to serve more parks and commercial customers: Ruby Hill and Harvard Gulch parks and DU, among others, to the south; Invesco Field, Coors Field, Civic Center Park and

others to the west. To the east, recycled water will eventually be pumped to DIA and three parks in between.

“Once build-out is complete, the project will supply more than five billion gallons of recycled water every year—which is water we don’t have to take from a reservoir,” said Chesney.

Despite concerns about harm to trees and animals, little change is expected. After Parks and Rec removed failing trees irrigated with recycled water in Washington Park, a Recycled Water Management Advisory Committee was formed in 2015 to study soil and plant health issues related to recycled water use and provide feedback for the long-term management strategy.

In its 2016 report, the committee recommended that Parks and Rec and Denver Water continue sampling trees and soil for an additional four years, monitor water quality at the recycling plant, post annual reports on the web, hold annual public meetings on its findings and eventually create Best Management Practices for parks using recycled water.

Although the report acknowledged a consensus that some species of conifers are sensitive to recycled water, it did not call for discontinuing its use.

Goals for 2017 are to monitor and report on the effectiveness of mitigation strategies, which included adjusting or replacing sprinkler heads that were spraying water directly on sensitive trees.

Use of recycled water around animals isn’t likely to change.

In his recent audit of the Zoo, City

Auditor Timothy O’Brien cited the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s 2013 study on the use of recycled water in zoos and wildlife facilities, which said that the risk to animals varied depending on their sensitivity to and frequency of contact with recycled

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“We have not looked at the cost to change our delivery system,” Andersen-Vie said, when asked what it would take to switch back to potable water.

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Denver Zoo will increase its use of recycled water, according to spokesman Sean Andersen-Vie, but for irrigation only. He said the vast majority of their recycled water is used for irrigation, and the rest for pool water and

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MIXED REACTION TO PAID PARKING AT CHERRY CREEK SHOPPING CENTER

By Jennifer Turner Since Jan. 17, shoppers at Cherry Creek Shopping Center (CCSC) have had to pay for parking if they stay past the first hour, which is free, or aren’t shopping at one of the approximately 20 businesses that validate.

The parking situation at CCSC is certainly on the minds of people who live in the area.

“Paid parking at the mall is very unpopular with our Cherry Creek residents and appears to have unfavorably impacted the stores within the mall,” said Bob Vogel, President of the Cherry Creek North Neighborhood Association. “We would have much preferred two to four hours of free parking, and then perhaps a higher charge to prevent people parking there all day, but not shopping.”

After the initial free hour of parking at CCSC, the second hour is $3, the third hour is $1 and each additional hour is $2. Shoppers who stay the entire day can expect to pay a maximum rate of $16.

Mall management made the decision to implement its multi-million dollar Smart Parking system in response to all the construction in the area and subsequently increasing pressure on parking. A growing number of people were parking at the mall but not shopping there, and parking availability had become an issue for some customers.

“More than a few folks were unhappy about our decision, but we believe it is in the best interest of the long-term viability of CCSC to protect our customer parking due to the

SCHOOLS

By Linda Katchen, Ph.D. May flowers are blooming as students head into their last lap of the 2016-2017 school year. Children and staff may reflect on what they learned this year. Hopefully, they all start their summers feeling confident and proud of all that they have accomplished. Seniors are heading off to start college or career programs. Younger children are moving to higher levels as they, too, progress towards colleges and careers. Everyone needs to take a deep breath and pat themselves on the backs for lots of hard work and growth.

DPS has created a Paraprofessional-to-Teacher Pipeline, which builds a bridge to college graduation for paraprofessionals who want to become teachers.

This program is funded by Denver voters and community partners and will pay all, or nearly all, of the college expenses for selected participants. The inaugural class of 20 is sponsored by Gary Community Investments.

As Denver continues to grow, many neighborhoods are struggling. DPS is creating the Strengthening Neighborhoods Initiative, which establishes a committed group of partners who will work together to address racial and socioeconomic diversity in the schools and will also look at issues in school consolidation in neighborhoods that are losing the highest number of school-aged children.

Denver officials sent a letter to the local Acting Field Office Director for

ongoing development in the area,” said Nick LeMasters, General Manager of CCSC. “There are currently seven tower cranes in Cherry Creek with two more on the way. We seem to be getting to a place where things are settling and many people have gotten accustomed to the new parking system.”

While some businesses have been disproportionately hurt by the transition, including a number of the fast-casual restaurants, according to LeMasters, there a number of stores that have seen sales increase since paid parking was implemented, and are encouraged about the change.

LeMasters declined to name the businesses that have been positively impacted, but said what they all have in common is they prepared for the transition “financially, mentally, emotionally and from a customer service perspective.”

“Their sales conversion rates are better and they have fewer customers just looking, and can really focus on the ones who are buying,” he continued.

“They are selling more products and services to people who are walking in their doors.”

Victoria’s Secret is one such Cherry Creek Shopping Center retailer that has experienced a positive outcome from the parking change.

“The people who are coming in our doors now are buying and not just moseying around the store,” said retail sales associate Leah Schuelle.

There were a few glitches in the roll-out, but, according to LeMasters, CCSC quickly worked through them. He has been pleased with the performance

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requesting ICE agents respect “sensitive locations” when carrying out their duties, especially at or near Denver schools, or in Denver courthouses. The letter was signed by Mayor Michael B. Hancock, all members of the Denver City Council, Court Presiding Judge Theresa Spahn, District Attorney Beth McCann, DPS Superintendent Tom Boasberg and Denver City Attorney Kristin Bronson.

DPS is making efforts to provide high-quality public schools, district-run and charter. Superintendent Tom Boasberg responded to Secretary Betsy DeVos’ criticism, which highlights significant policy differences between the Trump administration and DPS’ focus on high-quality public schools for all kids: “We respectfully disagree with Sec-

of the system and also says mall management has good camera coverage of the parking terminals. On the few occasions when lines have started to back-up at the exit gates, he says they can see it and will raise the arms and let traffic clear out. The system works as customers pay for parking at kiosks

“I am making less money since the change,” she said. “I have had some customers tell me they are now shopping at Park Meadows instead because they don’t want to pay for parking on principle.”

Even with mixed reviews, don’t expect any adjustments in parking policy at CCSC in the near future.

“We are not contemplating doing anything differently and are literally evaluating the situation on a daily

A view of the Cherry Creek Shopping Center towards Macy's, outside the Apple Store, at 2p.m. on Wednesday, April 19. Photo by Sara Hertwig. located at the exits.

While some stores may have seen an increase in sales since the change, some people who work at the mall have seen their incomes drop. Nordstrom sales associates receive the majority of their compensation from commissions.

And Lisa Kelin, who works at Nordstrom, says she is losing take-home pay.

basis,” LeMasters said. “We don’t have enough data yet to consider making any changes. Parking in the neighborhood is only going to see increased pressure, and this decision was made to protect convenient parking for our center’s customers for today and in the future.”

LIFE will continue to cover this story as it develops.

retary DeVos. We do not support private school vouchers. We believe that public dollars should be used for public schools that are open to all kids, whether they are district-run or charter,” Boasberg said.

“A core principle in Denver and one of the main reasons we rank number one nationally in school choice is that we ensure equitable systems of enrollment among district-run and charter schools, where all schools play by the same enrollment rules and all schools are subject to the same rigorous accountability system. We do not support choice without accountability.”

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week will be celebrated in May. Check with your neighborhood schools to see if you can do anything to thank the people who do so much for Denver’s children.

The 6th Annual Arts Walk at East High School, 1600 City Park Esplanade, is Thursday, May 11 from 5:30-8:00p.m.

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of arrests increased to 83.

While the officers are not naive about the idea that patrolling specific areas can disperse crime to other areas, they are committed to helping those they interact with by directing them to resources and creating relationships.

“Our main goal isn’t just to disperse the problem, that’s really not effective," Carlson says. "One of our big goals is to change their behavior, try to get them into treatment programs, try to get them into housing, offer them an alternative to just being on East Colfax.”

The officers embrace the idea that, in addition to enforcement, keeping the community safe requires an empathetic approach and they see themselves as the “eyes on the street” for agencies such as Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, Colorado Crisis Center and drug addiction treatment programs. “Community policing is not just for business owners, it is also for the people we’re arresting,” Harvey says.

The Colfax Business Improvement District is happy with the results of having a dedicated DPD bike patrol, but Locantore would like the city to commit more resources. Colfax Ave BID has allocated $30,000 from the 2017 budget to bring back MHPS to conduct additional patrols on Colfax through the summer into mid fall. Officers Carlson and Harvey are committed to their beat and say they would also like to see additional resources dedicated to Colfax.

DPD appears committed to maintaining a healthy bike patrol force.

“On December 15, 2016, the Confiscation Fund financed the purchase of 45 Specialized Pitch Sport mountain bikes from Bike Source," Commander

Lisa Davis reported. "The purchase included kickstands and rear bike racks at a cost of $22,940.55.” While officers are trained in basic bike maintenance, according to Commander Davis, DPD has "a maintenance contract with local bike shops, currently with Mojo Cycles in Bear Valley. We also have a pool of bike instructors and bike mechanics.”

Officers Carlson and Harvey said prior to the purchase they were on bikes purchased for the Democratic National Convention in 2008. Carlson says of the old bikes, “Yeah, they were a little run down after having been ridden by multiple cops. They worked, but they were constantly breaking down, always in and out of the shop. They were almost like Frankenstein bikes, where we would piece them together with parts from different bikes.” Both officers were happy to get the much needed new bikes.

Carlson mentioned, “It was kind of like Christmas.”

Frank Locantore calls Colfax, “Denver’s premier main street,” and has a vision that includes “an effective coalition” of business improvement districts, DPD, the courts and social service organizations, all lead by the city of Denver, to address citywide the safety issues Colfax Ave BID is attempting to highlight with the funding of added patrols. Locantore sees Colfax as part of an ecosystem that is only as healthy as the people who live there. He paraphrases his friend, David Sachs, “Colfax is the most democratic street in Denver, all walks of life are on Colfax, and we would like to continue to say, ‘all are welcome.’” Colfax Ave BID has outlined their plan for Colfax in a 94 page document, which can be found on charactersofcolfax.com.

For more on Characters of Colfax, turn to page 18.

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Lockheed Martin, Herzl will be 62 next month. He was 50 when he ran his first marathon in 2006. Herzl’s son Matt, the second-oldest of his four children, was then 19. He was running cross-country and track at Heritage High School and doing very well. Matt has Asperger’s Syndrome and running was hugely beneficial to him.

“I could see how it gave him a lot of self-discipline, self-confidence,” Herzl says. “I saw the good things it was doing for his eating and sleeping and attitude and said, ‘Maybe I ought to really get back into it.’ I’ve always been somewhat of a runner and ran in high school and college, but nothing like a marathon.”

At the time, Herzl was occasionally running four miles. He had not run a race since 1985. He remembers ramping up to just under eight miles on a loop near his house, taking precautions before setting out.

“I actually stashed food and water along the way,” Herzl says, “because I was so worried that I was out of shape and I was not going to make it or something. It was my first run over four miles in like a lot of years.”

Herzl worked up to a half marathon and thought running 13 miles should suffice to get through a marathon. Herzl developed bad cramps in both legs during the final few miles.

He had learned the hard way; at least one training run of 18-20 miles is vital.

Nonetheless, Herzl completed the marathon in three hours and 46 minutes, with a distinctly positive feeling, despite his travails.

“There’s a lot of elation,” Herzl says. “Keeping yourself mentally

Photo by Sara Hertwig. steady like that for a few hours when you’re exerting, when you cross that finish line, it’s hard to describe. Other people have told me they feel the same way; it’s like an outpouring of emotion.”

Herzl didn’t run another marathon until his second Colfax one in 2007. He discovered some online training programs and was better prepared.

That year, the marathon course was a half mile too long. Times were adjusted, and with his 3:29 finish, Herzl qualified for the Boston Marathon in April 2008. He signed up for that storied race but didn’t run it because in January of that year, he twisted his knee doing yard work and underwent arthroscopic surgery the following month. Running Boston was out of the question.

“But it was enough time to get ready for Colfax again,” Herzl says.

“So third year in a row, that’s all I did.

Did pretty well, qualified again [for Boston].”

That third year, the Colfax course was radically changed and became more varied and interesting, no longer starting in Aurora and staying on Colfax Avenue for the entire 26.2 miles.

“It’s really a great course now, still tough. It’s not only a mile high, but it’s hillier than Boston, far hillier than New York or Berlin or Chicago or any of them,” Herzl says, referring to some renowned marathons he has run.

Herzl has run Boston five times, each year running Colfax five weeks later. This year, Herzl is planning to run the Colorado Marathon in Fort Collins on May 7. In 2014, Herzl set his personal record of 3:09 there. This will be the third time he has run these two marathons in two weeks.

“I typically don’t run a lot of miles all year,” Herzl says. “I run consistently, but I build up for races. And if I’m doing one, I might as well do two.”

He hopes to run Colfax in 3:30, maybe a few minutes faster, saying, “It’s a war of attrition at my age.”

With Colfax, it’s now also a badge of honor. Herzl would like to run the Bay to Breakers, a famous 12K race through San Francisco that began in 1912, an urban frolic with many runners in costumes.

“It seems like something fun,” Herzl says. “But I’ll never do it, because they do it the same weekend as Colfax.

If something else caused me to break the streak, then maybe. But I wouldn’t do that to break the streak.”

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Tue, 05/09 | 12:00p.m.

Music at Noon Free performances held on the second Tuesday of each month. Generally 45 minutes to 60 minutes. Concert-goers are welcome to bring their lunch and eat their lunch before the concert. | 303-831-7115 Saint John's Cathedral, 1350 Washington St. sjcathedral.org

May Monster Madness Them! (1954) B&W NR Radiation from atomic tests in New Mexico cause every day ants to mutate into giant monsters known only as “Them.” Free entry and complementary popcorn! | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library - Main Branch, 10 W. 14th Ave Pkwy. denverlibrary.org/event?id=30074

GALLERIES Daily, 05/01-05/14 | Times Vary Elusive Andrew Roberts-Gray combines formal abstraction, the painted landscape, and areas of unpainted canvas to create dynamic works that defy traditional genre. This exhibition of recent mixed-media works feature a silver and white palette. | 720-865-3580 Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. botanicgardens.org

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Civic Center EATS Delicious food, fresh air, gorgeous views, live music and a great cause - Metro Denver’s largest gathering of gourmet food trucks is a showcase of Denver's culinary and entrepreneurial diversity. | 303-861-4633 Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave. civiccenterconservancy.org

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Sun, 05/07 | 9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.

Scandinavian Festival The festival celebrates Scandinavian culture, customs, crafts and foods presented in association with the temporary exhibition Vikings: Beyond the Legend. | 303-370-6000 Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. dmns.org

Five Points Jazz Festival

Sat, 05/13 | 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

Morey Spring Market 2nd annual Spring market! Part yard sale, part flea market, local vendors and food trucks! Plant sale! Come on down and support your neighborhood middle school! | Morey Middle School 840 E. 14th Ave.

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Films @ Central May Monster Madness Tremors (1990) PG-13 People are mysteriously going missing one-by-one in the small, isolated town of Perfection, Nevada. Watch the start studded cast try to defend themselves against the strange underground creatures. Free entry! | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library - Main Branch, 10 W. 14th Ave Pkwy. denverlibrary.org/event?id=30072 Wed, 05/10 | 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m.

Indigenous Film Series Presented by Indigenous Film & Arts Festival, Denver American Indian Commission and DMNS. October:Message from Mungo-Erosion around Lake Mungo in New South Wales revealed the cremated remains of Mungo Woman, the earliest known cremation in the world. | 303-744-9686 Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. dmns.org

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The 15th Annual Five Points Jazz Festival brings you more stages, more bands and more fun than ever before! This free, family-frienly event takes place annually and celebrates the history of Denver's Five Points neighborhood.

Mondays, 05/01-05/29 | 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.

Civic Center Moves- Yoga w/ Fold Yoga Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave. civiccenterconservancy.org

Mondays, 05/01-05/29 | 7:30p.m.-9:30p.m.

Music and Film Trivia Night Join Twist & Shout and the Sie Film Center for pop culture questions, boozy trivia, prizes galore and many other goofy antics. Teams compete to answer questions for prizes and the glory of declaring superior knowledge. Located in Henderson's Lounge. | 720-381-0813 Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. denverfilm.org

Sun, 05/14 | 1:30p.m.-3:30p.m.

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All level of yogis are welcome, just bring your own mat. | 720-446-8029 Denver Bicycle Café, 1308 E. 17th Ave. facebook.com/events/1653235071637742

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Civic Center Moves- Fitness Tribe w/ the November Project Also from 6:15am-7:00am | Civic Center Park Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave. civiccenterconservancy.org Thursdays, 05/04-05/25 | 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m.

Civic Center Moves- Yoga Cross w/ The River & Fitness in the City Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave. civiccenterconservancy.org Thursdays, 05/04-05/25 | 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.

Civic Center Moves- Power Vinyasa Yoga w/ the River Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave. civiccenterconservancy.org Saturdays, 05/13-05/27 | 2:00p.m.-3:00p.m.

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CORE Member Show with Yulia Aiden and Kimberly Putnam Kimberly Putnam’s show explores the visual history of urinary segregation emphasizing the importance of gender equality in the bathroom. Yulia Aiden's show examines the impact of social dogmas on feminine identity. | 303-297-8428 CORE New Art Space, 900 Santa Fe Dr. coreartspace.com Daily, 05/01-05/31 | Times Vary Tectonic SHIFT | Dynamics of Change Works in a variety of media capture the artists’ reactions to changes in our society. Themes range from politics to environmental crisis, from issues of class, race and gender, to balance of power. | 720-865-4220 McNichols Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave. mcnicholsbuilding.com/exhibitions Daily, 05/01-05/31 | Times Vary Then, Now, Next: Evolution of an Architectural Icon Explore the North Building’s past and architectural impact before it’s upcoming revitalization project. The exhibition will feature historical photos, original architectural sketches, building models and project renderings to tell the story. | 720-865-5000 Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org Daily, 05/01-05/31 | 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m.

The MIX Annual Show The Mix Co-op gallery has been a hidden delight at the back of Niza Knoll Gallery in Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe. Each year, the art created by members of The Mix spills over into the entire gallery space for their Annual Show. | 303-953-1789 Niza Knoll Gallery, 915 Santa Fe Dr. nizaknollgallery.com Daily, 05/01-05/31 Daniel W. Coburn: The Hereditary Estate The exhibition is comprised of deeply intimate photographs that challenge the conventionality of the family photo album and its role in portraying a narrative of the American Dream.

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The Music of Star Wars MAY 27-28 ■ SAT 7:30 ■ SUN 1:00 Salin’ on the Green: Kenny Loggins, Peter Cetera, and Christopher Cross with the Colorado Symphony JUN 24 ■ SAT 7:30 Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses JUN 30-JUL 1 ■ FRI-SAT 7:30 Pink Martini with the Colorado Symphony with special guest Rufus Wainwright JUL 6 ■ THU 7:30 Red Rocks Amphitheatre Mozart Under Moonlight JUL 8 ■ SAT 7:30

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By Peter Jones If the Denver Botanic Gardens concert schedule looks like someone threw darts at a giant board of artists’ names, that’s the idea, if not the specific method.

Where else can you find Garrison Keillor and Herbie Hancock in the same series? And just when you’re getting used to household favorites like Randy Newman or Judy Collins, along comes an odd throw-in like the Punch Brothers, a modern-folk supergroup, for want of a better term.

The eclecticism, as produced by the wonderful Swallow Hill Music Association, gets off to a predictable start—if that’s possible—on Thursday, June 1, at 1007 York St., with a double shot of acoustic blues from two of the bestknown survivors of the front-porch art form.

Although blues plugged in, as a genre, in the 1940s when Southern blacks fled North [largely to be heard in the noisy clubs of Chicago], acoustic Taj Mahal, 74, never got the memo.

Even so, Mahal—born Henry Fredericks—could have been heard out on Lake Michigan if he wanted to. The blues shouter’s history is as rich in Caribbean and African rhythms as it is in the pangs of unrequited love.

Keb’ ‘Mo, who opens the show, is a Mahal protégé who plays a similar folkblues style, but with a timeless singer-songwriter sensibility that Robert Johnson may not have understood.

The aforementioned Punch Brothers are next on Tuesday, June 13. This consortium of refugees from Nickel Creek, Colorado’s Leftover Salmon and The Infamous Stringdusters, mixes bluegrass and rock with jazz and classical influences. Their name comes by way of Mark Twain’s short story, Punch, Brothers, Punch!

Natalie Merchant will decidedly perform a cross-section of her folkrock history on Wednesday, July 12, in a show aptly titled “Three Decades of Song.” Merchant first made national recognition in the mid-1980s as lead singer for college rock’s 10,000 Maniacs before leaving the other 9,999 to fend for herself as a socially conscious singer-songwriter. Such a maniac.

Another talented ‘80s-era female

singer-songwriter headlines Wednesday, July 19. But unlike album-rock’s Merchant, Mary Chapin Carpenter [interviewed in this column in July 2012 in advance of her last appearance at the Gardens], holds the rare distinction of successfully interweaving folk, rock, pop and country textures, while somehow finding homes in the divergent worlds of commercial country and public radio. Young indie mandolinist Sarah Jarosz gets the show started.

Louisiana-born guitarist Buddy Guy, 79, is this season’s living legend on Friday, July 21. Epitomizing classic Chicago blues with lightning-fast electric guitar licks, Guy was an esoteric fixture—little known outside the south side of the Windy City for many years— before rockers like the Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton helped boost his profile. Given the Gardens’ outdoor setup, we are unlikely to see Guy famously play his way to the bathroom and back, but you never know.

The kind of roots music that would have not been possible without, in part, Chicago blues follows on Friday, July 28, with the Mavericks, a Florida band that has fused traditional country with rock, Latin and inevitably, foundational blues, for nearly three decades. Tex Mex’s Last Bandoleros opens the show.

A highlight of the season is Tuesday, Aug. 1, when East High School graduate Judy Collins [interviewed here in April of last year] returns to Capitol Hill to share the stage in a rare appearance with long-ago ex-boyfriend Stephen Stills. It is hard to imagine what setlist these two would come up with, given their shared histories and extensive discographies. Will Collins’ soprano handle the “do, do, do’s” on “Suite Judy Blue Eyes,” the Crosby, Stills and Nash song he wrote about her? Will Stills play the same chords on “Turn, Turn, Turn” that pre-Byrd Roger McGuinn played on Collins’ version?

The Gardens go honky tonk on Thursday, Aug. 3, with Kentucky’s Dwight Yoakam. Borrowing the classic Bakersfield twang of Buck Owens and the rebel traditionalism of Gram Parsons, ‘80s-era Yoakam was country when country wasn’t cool—and when country wasn’t even country. If that little dance patio in front of the Gardens stage has never seen line dancing, it will now.

Singer-songwriter extraordinaire Randy Newman brings what will likely be a one-man piano band to the Gardens on Monday, Aug. 7. With an ironic wit and unfailing skill for musical calisthenics, Newman is a songwriter’s songwriter. His motivations CONTINUED ON 17

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CONCERT HIGHLIGHTS

By Jason McKinney

The Bluebird Theater Presents:

Justin Townes Earle

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Friday, May 26 | 9:00p.m. | 3317 E. Colfax | bluebirdtheater.net | $23 Justin Townes Earle comes from an incredibly strong, rich musical tradition. His father is iconoclastic country-rock musician, Steve Earle, and his middle name comes from his father’s own legendary mentor, Townes Van Zandt. If you don’t know who Van Zandt is, Google him right now. Justin will be performing selections from his newest release, Kids in the Street at the Bluebird. Hailing originally from Nashville, but now living in Portland, Oregon, Earle shaped this record around his new marriage, impending fatherhood and the subject of the lower-middle class neighborhoods in which he grew up.

These neighborhoods' loss of character to gentrification in recent years is something that inspires his songs.

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Not-So-Modern Sounds in Country and Western by the Steve Kovalcheck Quartet

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In 1962, Ray Charles released his seminal album, Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, which was his take on country music and became one of the biggest crossover successes of all time. The Steve Kovalcheck Quarter will be doing their interpretation of it at their artist in residency series at Nocturne.

You’ll be able to hear what the songs and sounds of vintage Nashville are like filtered through the lens of jazz. Kovalcheck also teaches Jazz Improvisation at the University of Northern Colorado and leads the Jazz Guitar ensemble there as well. He has performed with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, the Dallas Symphony, the Nashville Jazz Quartet, Tommy Sims and Carrie Rodriguez, among others. His compositions have been performed internationally, including at the Jazz en Tete festival in Clermont, France.

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Seven Time Grammy Award Winner JUL 21 BUDDY GUY w/Quinn Sullivan

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By D. Todd Clough Michael Jackson wanted to “Just beat it, beat it…” I want the world to get back to faking it, just faking it. I have come to the belief that bluntness, harsh realities and partisan-opinionated tirades are leading us down a mannerless path of bleakness and despair.

With social media, it is so bloody easy to be an anonymous, windbag critic. Anyone can blog and be a so-called “expert.” Often, the tone is pissy and one-sided.

We have a President who speaks loudly, boldly and often with little regard for the facts, publicly shaming people without any regard for decency or manners.

I like transparency a lot and I admire Honest Abe and Little George Washington for owning up to his errant ways with his ax and the unlucky cherry tree. Integrity is important, and telling the truth is a very admirable trait.

We are fortunate to have the freedom to speak our mind in this country. The first amendment might be my favorite amendment.

With all of that said, I think there are times that it is best to shut the f*** up and listen, even if you disagree with what is being said. Nodding and saying, “hmm” can be beneficial and helpful in keeping things light and tolerant. The world doesn’t always need to hear your (or my) opinion.

Faking that you like your host’s meatloaf is an admirable thing to do, even though she added enough catsup to gag a dog.

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advantageous about giving a 100-percent-accurate critique about the contour of their derriere and the fabric makeup of their britches. Faking it, on the other hand, and giving a thumbs up, makes all the sense in the world to me.

I recently saw a soup commercial on TV emphasizing much of what is wrong with our world these days.

It goes something like this: a guy is on the couch sniffling, all bundled up in a blanket, clearly suffering from a cold. He says to his wife or girlfriend, “My mother use to make me warm and yummy soup when I was sick.” She answers, with Helen Reddy strength and defiance, “Well, then have your mom make you some!” as she parades out the door. I am all for women’s rights, and I get that the writer of the commercial was trying to yuck it up, but I didn’t laugh. It made me sad.

Is it unfeminist to care for a loved one these days? How would that ad play if we switched the gender roles and it was a dude walking out the door, telling his ailing sweetie to have her mother make her soup. Most of us would call that guy a self-centered dick. Who aspires to be a self-centered dick? From where I sit, way too many do, and, in fact, it has become in vogue.

When my wife is sick, or in need, and asks me to do something, I rarely feel like doing it and would much rather keep doing what I was doing. Because my mother, and to a lesser degree my father, gave me the manners and the tools to just fake it, I fake it. “Oh honey, let me get that for you” I say, with cheerfulness and glee. Well, maybe not with glee, but I fake it enough so I am not acting like a put-out jerk for getting her a cup of tea.

My hunch is that many of the people in Congress really don’t like those on the other side of the aisle. I understand they have different opinions and priorities. I have worked with people over the years who I wasn’t crazy about and some who drove me bonkers, but I came to realize that compromising and figuring out how to get along

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I fully realize there is an elephant in the room, so let me ask the elephant if he fakes it while having sex. They do. In fact, according to a study by scientists Gayle Brewer of the University of Central Lancashire and Colin Hendrie of the University of Leeds, almost 80 percent of the women they asked in their study admitted to faking orgasms. The primary reason was to speed things up.

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in such quirky one-off hits as “Short People,” “I Love LA” and the Toy Story soundtrack have not always been obvious to uninitiated pop fans, but when Newman pulls out “Political Science” (odds are good that he will), it will all be crystal clear in the era of Trump and rumblings about North Korea. Let’s see what happens.

Argentinian Swede Jose Gonzalez mixes such disparate elements as bossa nova, pop and some degree of postpunk influence into his brand of indie rock. He plays the Gardens on Thursday, Aug. 10, with folk-rock vocal group Darlingside opening the show.

Versatile jazzman Herbie Hancock is next at the York Street Gardens on Monday, Aug. 14. Although Hancock was an acolyte to the great Miles Davis, their eccentricities traveled different ends of the jazz spectrum. While Davis was determined in his single-minded quasi-purity, keyboardist Hancock has been all over the map, though just as controversial; mixing funk, gospel, pop and hip hop into a jazz overlay, culminating on MTV of all places.

Another jazz pianist extraordinaire co-headlines the next night, Tuesday, Aug. 15: Chick Corea. Like Hancock, Corea was a child prodigy who never let the rigidity of adulthood get in the way

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Finally, residents vote for projects they want to see funded in their community. Voting occurs over a predetermined amount of time and depending on the process, could include electronic voting or other innovative methods. When voting ends, results are tallied and winning projects are placed into the city’s next budget to be funded.

Why do I think PB would be beneficial for our city? PB is intended to develop a deeper sense of democracy by allowing ordinary people to have a say in how their tax dollars are spent.

Through PB, city leaders and staff build closer relationships with constituents, and community members develop a deeper understanding of the tough decisions faced by government. Additionally, participants in PB become more active and informed citizens, which sets people up to be more engaged in other areas of the community or local government.

PB is very time and labor intensive. For PB to succeed, we would need to be open to experimentation and learning, and would need to foster strong buy-in from the community,

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It turns out, “women were making conscious vocalizations in order to influence their partner rather than as a direct expression of sexual arousal,” Brewer said.

It was a tactic they used to induce their man to get it over with. In most cases, they were also trying to be nice.

“Importantly, 92 percent of participants felt very strongly that

these vocalizations boosted their partner’s self-esteem,” the paper stated, “and 87 percent reported using fake orgasms for this purpose...”

It is also important to note a Journal of Sex Research study shows that 28 percent of men admitted to having faked it. But we all know men lie about crap like this and most dudes wouldn’t have the cojones to admit they couldn’t reach the finish line, so, my hunch is it’s more like 50 percent.

I say, fake it. “You look great in those jeans!” “Oh, baby you are a stallion!” You get my point. If it makes someone feel better about themselves, or if it leads to civility and compromise, I don’t see the harm. Just fake it, fake it!

of musical ambition. After basically replacing Hancock in Davis’s band, Corea traveled virtually every corner of the jazz idiom, eventually working with eclectic banjoist Bela Fleck.

As it happens, Fleck (interviewed in this column in February 2007) shares the bill with Corea. Fleck rose to fame (at least as much as can be attained by a banjo player) as a member of the influential New Grass Revival, which re-rooted traditional bluegrass with a fertilizer of jazz chords and experimental melodies. In 1990, Fleck formed the Flecktones, which have flirted with world music, R&B, and yes, the theme to The Beverly Hillbillies, ever since.

The term “alternative Southern rock” does not get bandied about much, but it might apply in the loosest and most apolitical sense to Lucero, a Memphis-born band that mixes country, blues, rock, folk and pop into a noncommercial soup. Taste it in the Gardens on Sunday, Aug. 27. Colorado folkies Paper Bird open the show.

Gipsy Kings, a survivor of the 1980s world-music craze, closes out the season on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Stories conflict as to whether this band is actually, well, a band of gypsies, though the group has certainly lived the implicit gypsy lifestyle, whatever its ethnic origins or spelling preferences. Founded in France, the Kings have mixed fla-

menco with both rock and ethnic beats for decades.

Wait, didn’t I mention something about Garrison Keillor? Yes, the former Prairie Home Companion frontman plays the Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, down in Douglas County, on Sunday, Aug. 13. Sure, it’s not exactly Capitol Hill, and Bertha’s Kitty Boutique wasn’t

a real sponsor, either.

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including from diverse participants who might be new to civic engagement. Community organizations can play an important role in helping to identify, train, and support new residents to participate, especially those with barriers.

Participatory Budgeting allows the

community to get more involved in matters of government and by having a direct say in how public monies are spent, communities can begin to see the impact of their voices. The next step for Denver is a City Council discussion of what our goals would be if we decided to pursue PB, and if we do

pursue it, a conversation with the Mayor’s office.

To learn more about PB please visit participatorybudgeting.org. If you have feedback or questions, please reach out to me at kniechatlarge@ denvergov.org or (720) 337-7712.

Second time around: Stephen Stills and East High School graduate Judy Collins reunite on Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. Photo courtesy of Swallow Hill.

Denver Metro Media: Award-winning Community News 11 first- and second-place awards at the annual Association of Free Community Papers and Colorado Press Association conferences, including first-place finishes by D. Todd Clough for Best Humorous Column Writing and Peter Jones for Best Original Writing, Column to inform and Educate.

For tickets and more information about Denver Botanic Gardens concerts, visit concert.botanicgardens. org or swallowhillmusic.org or call 877-987-6487. Contact Peter Jones at pjoneslifemusic@aol.com.

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Thursdays, 05/04-05/25 | 3:30p.m.

All Ages Storytime Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. | 720-865-0135 Ross-Broadway Branch Library, 33 E. Bayaud Ave. denverlibrary.org Thusdays, 05/05-05/25 | 10:30a.m.-11:00a.m.

Baby Storytime Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for babies ages 0-18 months and their parents or caregivers. Formerly called Book Babies. | 720-865-0135 Ross-Broadway Branch Library, 33 E. Bayaud Ave. denverlibrary.org

Sat, 05/06 | 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

Spring 2017 Demo & Dialogue Series Throughout the year, our talented faculty offer demonstrations in their medum. Take advantage of the great opportunity to observe artists in action and participate in a lively dialogue about their techniques and inspiration. $5 suggested donation | 303-778-6990 Art Students League of Denver, 200 Grant St. asld.org

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Thu, 05/11 | 3:00p.m.

Denver Potters Association Spring Show and Sale The Denver Potters Association Spring Show will bring together over 40 top local artists. As always, admission is free. Please check our website for full dates and hours. | 303-377-5535 Sixth Avenue UCC, 3250 E. 6th Ave. denverpotters.com

Humans of New York inspired the newly launched Characters of Colfax website by the Colfax Ave Business Improvement District.

Even someone taking their first steps on Colfax can immediately tell that the street is full of characters. Colfax Ave BID will update the site monthly. Check it out at charactersofcolfax.com.

KIDSTUFF Tuesdays & Saturdays, 05/02-05/30 | 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 Tuesdays, 05/02-05/30 | 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 Pkwy. denverlibrary.org Wednesdays, 05/03-05/31 | 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.

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 Pkwy. denverlibrary.org

Tuesdays, 05/02-05/30 | 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 Saint John's Cathedral, 1350 Washington St. al-anon-co.org Wed, 05/03 | 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, 05/03-05/31 | 1:00p.m.-3:30p.m.

Bonfils Community Blood Drive Nearly five million people live in Colorado and it is estimated that approximately three and a half million of them are eligible blood donors. Donate blood at the auditorium and help save lives of Coloradans and receive a special Bonfils T-shirt! | 303-320-2740 Rose Medical Center, 4567 E. 9th Ave. bonfils.org

Thu, 05/11 | 5:30p.m.-8:30p.m.

Denver's East High School Arts Walk Join us for an evening to celebrate some of our community's aspiring student artists. Student art will be on sale with 70% of the sale price going to the artist, the remainder going to East High School's art department. | AUM Framing AUM Framing, 2227 E. Colfax Ave. facebook.com/events/1855885554651424

Daily, 05/11-05/28 | 12:00p.m.-9:00p.m.

CORE presents "The Blue Show" The BLUE Show features artists from all over the country showing us their interpretation of the color blue. International Juried Show, Juror, Tania Dibbs, Aspen, CO. Artist Reception May 12, 6-9 pm. | 303-297-8428 CORE New Art Space, 900 Santa Fe Drive coreartspace.com

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Sundays, 05/07-05/28 | 1:00p.m.-5:00p.m.

All Ages Open Lab Have a project you want to work on as a family? Want to learn more about Photoshop, 3D printing or anything else in the lab? Come on in! Family open lab is all ages, but no unaccompanied adults or kids under 10, please! | 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. denverlibrary.org Sun, 05/14 | 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m.

Create Playdate This playful program for toddlers and their parents, grandparents, or caregivers includes: a fun new art project each month inspired by artwork in the museum, storytime in front of the artwork, and instructor-guided close looking to explore the art. | 720-913-0130 Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

OUTREACH Mondays, 05/01-05/29 | 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, 05/02-05/30 | 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

Wednesdays, 05/03-05/31 | 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, 05/03-05/31 | 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 Thu, 05/04 | 7:00p.m.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Family and friends are always welcome, as well as those who have a mood disorder such as depression or bipolar disorder.

The group is for adults over age 18. Donations appreciated. | 303-329-3364 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 915 E. 9th Ave. beyondbipolar.com Thursdays, 05/04-05/25 | 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 Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway al-anon-co.org Sat, 05/06 | 3:00p.m.-6:00p.m.

Wedding Planning Tasting Get an extra 10% off your wedding quote for attending!

Signature cocktail tasting and catered small bites from Occasions Catering. Gift basket giveaway! | 303-831-7788 Argonaut Wine & Liquor, 760 E. Colfax Ave. argonautliuor.com/calendar/event?eventid=25775 Sundays, 05/07-05/28 | 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 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 915 E. 9th Ave. nicotine-anonymous.org Sundays, 05/07-05/28 | 6:45p.m.

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19 A twelve step support group for families and friends of addicts to help themselves cope. | First Unitarian Church First Unitarian Church, 1400 Lafayette St. nar-anon.org Mondays. 05/08-05/29 | 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

Mon, 05/22 | 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.

Historic Preservation Committee Meeting This Historic Preservation Committee is responsible for numerous historic districts as well as individually designated homes and buildings. Join us each month to learn what is happening in your neighborhood and to add to your voice. | 303-830-1651 Castle Marne, 1572 Race St.

Tue, 05/09 | 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

Mondays. 05/15 & 05/29 | 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

Hunger Free Colorado Drop-In Assistance Hunger Free Colorado representatives can help you apply for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) food stamps and connect with other food resources. | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave Pkwy. denverlibrary.org Wed, 05/17 | 5:30p.m.-7:30p.m.

Global Trivia Night Spring Cafe Presents: Global Trivia Night! Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams! Free parking located next to First Baptist Church. Beer, wine and snacks available for purchase. | The Spring Cafe The Spring Cafe, 1373 Grant St. tiny.cc/globaltrivianight Thu, 05/18 | 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.

Capitol Hill United Neighbors Board Meeting Open to all members of Capitol Hill United Neighbors. Please consider attending a meeting to learn what's happening in you neighborhood and find out how you can be more engaged. | Tears McFarlane House (CHUN) 1290 N. Williams St., # 101 Sat, 05/20 | 6:00p.m.-10:00p.m.

Operation Project Sanctuary (O.P.S.) Gala Join us for the event of the year to celebrate and support military families! Project Sanctuary's 2nd annual O.P.S. Gala will feature fun, camaraderie, and giving back to our nation's heroes. | Denver Museum of Nature & Science Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. bit.ly/2lc78cU Sat, 05/20 | 8:00a.m.-12:00p.m.

Service Saturday! May 2017 We’re seeking volunteers who are passionate about helping seniors and building a strong, intergenerational community for our next Service Saturday! You'll help seniors with home maintenance, cleaning, organizing, raking and other household tasks. | 720-242-9032 Christ the King School, 860 Elm St. alittlehelp.org/events/service-saturday

Sundays, 05/07-05/28 | 8:00a.m.

Lutheran Services Also, Catholic Mass on Saturdays at 5p.m. | 303-839-1432 St. Paul Lutheran and Roman Catholic Community of Faith, 1600 Grant St. saintpauldenver.com Sundays, 05/07-05/28 | 8:30a.m.

Contemporary Services 10:45 Service offered as well. | 303-322-5733 Church in the City-Beth Abraham, 1580 Gaylord St. churchinthecity.org Sundays, 05/07-05/28 | 8:30a.m.

Interdenominational Service 303-800-8269 Denver United Church, 660 S. Broadway denverunited.com

Thu, 05/11 | 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m.

INC Transportation Meeting Meetings are held on the 19th floor in the party room. Please check in at the front desk. | 19th Floor Community Room 1201 Williams St. Sat, 05/13 | 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m.

Accelerate Neighborhood Climate Action - South City Park Worried about climate change? Connect in free facilitated neighborhood forum w/lunch. Vision, plan, act. Space limited.

Location will be disclosed upon registration., 720-320-8723 South City Park - Call for Location chundenver.org/urban-dweller/archives/04-2017

Sundays, 05/07-05/28 | 7:45a.m.

Anglican Services 303-831-7115 Saint John's Cathedral, 1350 Washington St. sjcathedral.org

Photo courtesy Denver Vision Zero Coalition.

Ride and Walk of Silence Join the Denver Vision Zero Coalition for a Ride and Walk of Silence to commemorate the lives lost to traffic crashes. Meet at Colfax and Franklin, from there we will walk and ride into Cheesman Park.

Be a part of the movement on Wednesday, May 17 at 6:30p.m.

Sun, 05/28 | 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m.

Memorial Day Tour "Stroll Through Colorado History Free event, registration required. | Fairmount Cemetery Fairmount Cemetery, 430 S. Quebec St. fairmounthertiagefoundation.org

RELIGION Saturdays, 05/06-05/27 | 10:00a.m.

Saturday Messianic Shabbat 303-322-5733 Church in the City-Beth Abraham, 1580 Gaylord St. churchinthecity.org Sundays, 05/07-05/28 | 9:00a.m.

Acts 29 Christian Service L2 Church, 1477 Columbine St. L2today.com Sundays, 05/07-05/28| 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m.

Baptist Service 303-861-2501 First Baptist Church of Denver, 1373 Grant St. fbcdenver.org Sundays, 05/07-05/28 | 7:30a.m.

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, 05/07-05/28 | 7:45a.m.

Episcopal Service 303-388-6469 St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 1280 Vine St. stbdenver.org

Sundays, 05/07-05/28 | 8:30a.m.

Catholic Mass Also at 10:30a.m., 12:30p.m. and 6:30p.m. | 303-831-7010 Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, 1535 Logan St. denvercathedral.org Sundays, 05/07-05/28 | 9:00a.m.

Catholic Mass 303-534-4014 St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Parish, 1060 St. Francis Way stelizabethdenver.org Sundays, 05/07-05/28 | 9:30a.m.

Presbyterian Services Followed by fellowship at 10:30a.m. and education for all ages at 11:00a.m. | 303-333-9366 Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church, 1100 Fillmore St. capitolheightspresbyterian.org Sundays, 05/07-05/28 | 9:30a.m.

Sunday Progressive Service Please join us in celebrating our next era of active, progressive service in the 21st century! We value, accept, appreciate and celebrate each person's uniqueness, creativity, and talents as expressions of God. ALL are welcome. | 303-388-6469 St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 1280 Vine St. stbdenver.org Sundays, 05/07-05/28 | 9:30a.m.

Lutheran Service Jazz service the last Sunday of each month. | 303-831-7023 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 915 E. 9th Ave. oslchurchdenver.org Sundays, 05/07-05/28 | 10:00a.m.

Orthodox Mass 303-698-2433 Saint Augustine Orthodox Church, 55 W. 3rd Ave. staugustinedenver.org Sundays, 05/07-05/28 | 10:00a.m.

Christian Science Service 303-839-1505 First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1415 Logan St. christiansciencecolorado.org Sundays, 05/07-05/28 | 10:00a.m.

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.

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NEIGHBORHOOD In each edition LIFE dedicates editorial space to area Registered Neighborhood Organizations with timely news to share.

LIFE believes in community and community building and hopes readers find this information relevant and important. Want to see your organization featured here?

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CHUN is springing ahead Greetings Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods (CHUN) Supporters and Friends.

Spring is always a delightful time in Denver. The days grow longer, flowers

CHUN Board Member Karen Pellegrin at the 25th Annual CHUN Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 25. begin to blossom, rich greenery returns to our parks, and our neighborhoods come alive with renewed activity and excitement. In a similar fashion, CHUN has continued to grow and flourish in recent weeks.

A team of AmeriCorps and delegate volunteers recently joined us to spruce up the Tears-McFarlane House and Community Center. The financial health of the organization continues to improve,

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the pre-2002 drought usage of 211 gallons. And that’s with a 15 percent increase in population, said Chesney.

She credits the 10-year “Use Only What You Need” public education program for that success.

“The campaign went hand-in-

with our office spaces fully leased, more short term rentals than ever before, and additional monthly donors joining you as supporters. ​All demonstrate a renewed commitment that fuels our work as both a community partner and advocate.

Our committees have been hard at work, hosting neighborhood outreach events, participating in historic preservation discussions, and actively monitoring several zoning and land use issues.

Finally, we hosted and/or participated in several recent community events, including: Govn'rs Park Beer Fest, Doors Open Denver and the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, just to name a few. We hope to see you at a future CHUN event sometime soon.

In the meantime, if you would like to connect or have something you would like to share with us, please email us at chun@chundenver.org. If you would like to make a contribution and support our work, please go online and visit chundenver.org or mail your gift to 1290 Williams St., Denver, CO. We are honored to have your support.

Your neighbors and friends,​ Travis Leiker & Mark Cossin Co-Presidents, Board of Delegates

The district is using the initiative to highlight its commitment to the neighborhoods in which its schools are located.

As Denver’s housing prices grow and population increases, spreading out into neighborhoods previously home to lower-income families with rich cultural histories, longtime residents are being displaced. The citywide Strengthening Neighborhoods Initiative will review the changing demographics and housing patterns and the effect that they have on DPS schools. The result will be recommendations on DPS policies around boundaries, choice, enrollment and academic programs to drive greater integration within DPS. Finally, the Strengthening Neighborhoods Initiative will focus on how to think about school choice and consolidation to ensure that the schools offer high-quality, sustainable programs.

The Strengthening Neighborhoods Initiative will run for six months; after, its recommendations will be presented to the Denver Board of Education. For more information about the effort, visit dpsk12.org/neighborhoods.

DPS creates Strengthening Neighborhoods Initiative to examine changing neighborhood demographics

The annual City Park ice cream social will be held Thursday, June 1 at the City Park Pavilion and band shell (1700 N. York St.) from 6:00-9:00p.m.

The family friendly event is free to the public and is hosted by City Council District 9 and City Park Alliance.

The ice cream social is an event specifically geared to the celebration of City Park as a cultural and historical gem.

Guests will enjoy free ice cream, entertainment, face painting and the summer kick-off concert of the Denver Municipal Band. For more information, visit cityparkalliance.org/icecreamsocial.

If you’re interested in learning more about the history of the Social itself and/or the Denver Municipal Band, go to greaterparkhill.org/2017/04/ kicking-off-summer-ice-cream-music.

Denver Public Schools (DPS) is concerned about gentrification’s impact on a the numbers of school-aged children residing in city neighborhoods. In light of this, DPS has started the Strengthening Neighborhoods Initiative and is seeking a committed group of partners to come together to help address racial and socioeconomic diversity challenges in DPS. Also to be explored: school consolidation in neighborhoods that are losing the highest number of schoolaged children.

According to its website (dpsk12. org), says it is “committed to operating and sustaining high-quality, socio-economically integrated schools in our communities.”

hand with our conservation program, which works with every type of customer (residential, commercial, industrial, government) to become efficient.

The program includes rebates and incentives for residential and commercial customers, summer water use rules, requirements for new properties to amend their soil (to make it retain

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more water), tiered water rates (the more water you use, the more you pay) and much more.”

“We’ve reached this reduction goal and are in the process of updating our Conservation Plan, where new efficiency goals will be set,” said Chesney.

“Denver Water is shifting how we talk about conservation by focusing on effi-

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Sven Jorgenson entertaining at the 2016 social. Jorgenson is a street performer on the Boulder Pearl Street Mall and will perform this year.

Neighborhood Association on Small Lot Parking Exemptions: Bill Ready for Passage at City Council The City Council is being asked on May 1 to pass the Small Lot Parking Exempt bill as modified by the City Council themselves. If they do not pass it, practically speaking, the Small Lot Moratorium ends, and small lots, 3,371 of them city-wide, are back to a full parking exemption, with a city-wide vulnerability to an additional 100,000 potential spaces being taken without any return to the city, from our parking commons.

This bill is balanced. It most likely doesn't satisfy any interest entirely, but it does represent the best approach for an interim solution while a city wide Transportation Demand Management and Vehicle Parking Plan--both essential to a long-term sustainable transportation situation for Denver--can be developed.

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cient water use rather than overall percent reductions.”

Could the water saved be left in the South Platte? Not likely, because Denver Water could lose rights to that water. If it’s not put to a recognized “beneficial use,” it may be considered “abandoned.” In light of this, a different strategy is needed going forward.

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Salad greens also work well in small spaces. Last year, a friend experimented with growing microgreens on a cookie sheet. I periodically grow arugula or a “spicy Asian greens” mix from an heirloom seed company in pots, harvesting the greens when they are still fairly

By Liz Clift Gardening in small areas—such as apartment balconies or the one sunny window in your apartment—can seem daunting if you’ve never done any form of micro-gardening. But even if you’re living with limited opportunities for gardening, you have a variety of options!

My personal go-to for limited spaces (and year-round option for quick and inexpensive fresh vegetables) is sprouting seeds in a jar. I was recently given a sprouting jar by one of my housemates, but you can also use cheesecloth or clean nylon to drain water from the seeds, which is what I’ve used off and on for years. You’ll want to do a bit of quick research to find out how the seeds you’re using prefer to be sprouted (i.e. mung beans you rinse twice a day, and let the magic happen).

If you have a sunny window, you can sprout a variety of herbs in jars.

To make sure the jars provide drainage for the soil, place a handful of pebbles, glass baubles, or even some plastic toys children in your life have outgrown, at the bottom of a medium-sized jar (wide mouth jars work well, if you have them).

Add some pre-dampened potting soil on top of the pebbles.

Pre-dampening the soil keeps seeds from sinking down as soon as you water.

Plant the herb seeds according to package instructions, and then either sprinkle a little more soil on top, or gently tamp down the soil. You want to ensure good seed-to-soil contact. Use a spray bottle to gently moisten the soil (and to keep it damp). You can label the jars using chalkboard paint, tape, or seed markers, which can be made a variety of creative ways with things you probably already have at home.

Garlic, if you want it for greens— which are delightful as a garnish—can also be grown indoors. You can plant a clove that is starting to sprout and within days have plenty of greens to trim. It just wants moist soil and a sunny(ish) window. You will need to keep replanting cloves if you decide you like the greens and want to continue using them—once the greens have grown, you’ll have depleted the stored energy in the clove. You can also use cloves that aren’t sprouting if you’ve got a bit more patience. If you’re looking for bulbs, you’ll probably be disappointed. Garlic, like other bulbs, needs a cold spell to form the head.

Potatoes can be a nearly perfect container plant, if you’ve got some spare soil and some patience (and especially if you’re okay with baby potatoes, since potatoes would really prefer a lot of room to grow). Potatoes work well inside, if necessary, but can do especially well on balconies or other limited places. You’ll place a little bit of pre-dampened soil at the bottom of your container. Then, you’ll place a few chunks of potatoes (with a couple of eyes on each chunk) at

ing out the ones that are large enough for your meal, which prolongs how long your plant lives—or you can simply wait until you reach the top of the container, let the greens begin to flower and dump out all your potatoes. By planting potatoes in containers, you can easily try a variety of potatoes. Possible containers for potatoes range from medium-sized pots to five gallon buckets to storage tubs to tires—and many other types of containers.

young. If you’ve got a bit more space (and want to do some light assembly), you can build a garden using a heattreated pallet (which are available for free if you’re willing to look around Denver a bit), some landscaping fabric, and some potting soil, and grow lettuces and other greens in a vertical garden.

So, even if you live in an apartment, a housing unit with a shared yard, or just have limited gardening space, you have options for gardening.

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Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots. What it doesn't list are drink ingredients.

“We decided to exclude (mentioning) the spirit in each cocktail. We did this because so many of our customers have a spirit preference and we feel they miss out on some great cocktails as a result,” said co-owner Josh Gersen.

To be honest, the concept set me adrift. Gamora, for example, is described as light, spicy, gimlet play. The Major delivers monkey shoulder smoke, spices and peach. So, just dive in. If you try one and aren’t sold, just send it back.

“The response to this approach,

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mental causes. Giving back is an annual tradition for the Oliverias.

Friends and fellow diners tell me the entire menu’s worth a look, but I can never make it past the cornmeal waffles with roast pork shoulder and Asian slaw. I tried it as an appetizer and I just keep ordering more, so I’m becoming an expert on that dish. Yum. If you’re more adventurous, check out the full menu at tothewindbistro. com. The buttermilk chicken has earned quite a following. Reservations are not offered, so get there early to grab a table.

The Assistance League’s hospital equipment lending program (HELP) will be moving from its current location at 14th Avenue and Josephine Street to the League’s new home on East Evans Avenue.

HELP loans hospital equipment for in-home rehab at no charge. All that’s expected is returning gear when it’s no longer needed. Health care practitioners refer patients to HELP. HELP center is currently closed, but will reopen on May 9th at their new home on Evans, just west of Monaco Boulevard, in the former Palace Restau-

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In back, through the freezer door, Retrograde is an intimate speakeasy that recently rolled out a new cocktail concept that challenges my descriptive abilities.

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Byblos Café owners Joe, right, and Justin Khraim show off their best selling dish—the chicken shwarma plate.

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thus far, has been initial apprehension, followed by almost everyone enjoying the drink we make them,” he added.

Retrograde opens daily at 5:00p.m. The bar closes at midnight Sunday-Wednesday, and 1:00a.m.

Thursday-Saturday.

In the front of the house, Frozen Matter’s organic flavors recently won a Rising Stars Artisan award from the Star Chefs group. They’ve also added an ice cream sandwich made with stroopwafel—a crisp Dutch wafer—and this summer, the long-awaited ice pops will debut.

Catering has also expanded, with a new food cart. You’ll find Frozen Matter and Retrograde at 530 E. 19th Ave. The business number is 720-600-6358.

SANDRA PHILLIPS GALLERY The gallery of contemporary fine art run by Sandra Phillips has settled nicely into its new home at 47 W. 11th Ave. The shop is located just west of The METLO building and across the street from Torchy’s Tacos.

Phillips relocated closer to Broadway last September. The space is currently exhibiting the works of Frank Sampson, one of Colorado’s better-known painters.

Sampson taught at CU-Boulder for three decades. His new body of work offers some magical places that are a testament to his imagination and mastery of the art form.

A reception is slated for May 5th from 5:00-8:00p.m. Call 303-9312991 for details. The exhibit runs through early June. For more, visit

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FAT JACK’S SUBS Two Fat Jack’s Sub shops have closed. One was the original location on Lafayette Street and East Colfax Avenue that had been in business since 2000.

A second shop closed at Five Points Plaza, off Welton Street. The spot at 450 Broadway, next to Dae Gee Korean BBQ, still delivers to the Colfax area.

READY, FIT, GO The grab and go food shop at 2190 E. 18th closed after a very brief run.

The former Cornell Pharmacy building dished up healthful foods to go, with an eye toward lowering sodium and other health risks.

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Cyclery. Also, the community will have a chance to tour East High School, including the historic library and Clock Tower museum, from 5:45-7:05p.m.

The East Spring Concert is Tuesday, May 16 from 7:00-9:00p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St. For $8 tickets, go to: search. seatyourself.biz/webstore/webstore. html?d=1&domain=eastchoir.

On Friday, May 19, East is hosting Jazz on the Green from 6:00-8:00p.m.

Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy performances by the East Angelaires and Jazz Combo. Graduation for East students is Thursday, May 25 at 5:00p.m. at the Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St. Dora Moore K-8, 846 Corona St., was featured on 9News to highlight the partnership that they have with the the Colfax Marathon. To see the clip of Mrs. Barker and Mrs. Wiant, go to: 9news.com/ news/education/colfax-marathon-helpdenver-charity-schools-/431842204.

Dora Moore has an opportunity to raise funds for the school as a charity partner for the marathon. You can sign up to run one of the races, either by yourself, or as part of a team. If you are interested in helping the school by raising funds, donating money or volunteering, you can do so by going to: give.everydayhero. com/us/dora-moore-e-8-school.

Morey Middle School, 840 East 14th Ave., will host its Spring Market on Sat-

The vegan buffet eatery at 1400 Cherry St. closed at the end of April.

Owners Nandini and Carlos Rossi explained to regulars that they were closing after the adjacent temple decided to resume control of the space.

The temple has reportedly found several individuals who will reopen the kitchen.

THURSTON KITCHEN DESIGN The Denver branch of Thurston Kitchen & Bath design has moved to 761 Kalamath St. after more than a decade on East 6th Avenue.

The number remains 303-399-4564.

WALKER’S INTERIOR DESIGN AND ART The former art shop at 1708 E. Sixth Ave. has closed after a 30-year run.

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urday, May 13 from 9:30a.m.-3:00p.m. on the Morey blacktop. On Thursday, May 28, Morey will host its final Art Show as well.

Teller Elementary, 1150 Garfield St., will have its All School Art Show in the gym on Tuesday, May 16 from 4:006:00p.m. First and second grade students will present “An Exploration of Color, Sound and Movement.” Times have not been set for this show yet. On Wednesday, May 17 from 5:00-8:30p.m., Teller will offer a Water Wise Landscaping Free Seminar in the auditorium as well.

Tellerpalooza, Teller’s Rock Concert Fundraiser is Saturday, May 27 at the Bluebird Theater from 4:00-10:00p.m. This event raises $20,000, which Teller uses to support art and music in the school and to help make up for the $35,000 budget deficit. Members of Denver’s music community donate their time and talents to help make this event successful. Last year, about 800 people attended. There will be music, food trucks, a bake sale and a merchandise market where one can purchase Tellerpalooza tees. Doors open at 3:30p.m., with music starting soon after. For information, call the school at 720-424-3560 or go to tellerpalooza.com.

Teller’s Spring Band, Choir and Strings concert will be held on Wednesday, May 23 at 5:30p.m. Teller’s End of the Year Talent Show will be on Friday, June 3 in the morning. The starting time was not yet available at press time.

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Presbyterian Services 720-316-1279 St. Patrick Presbyterian Church Denver, 1570 Clarkson St. saintpatrickdenver.org Sundays, 05/07-05/28 | 10:00a.m.

Progressive Protestant Services An open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ that welcomes all people regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disability. Sunday school offered and fellowship hour following each service. Come join our community! | Sixth Avenue UCC Sixth Avenue UCC, 3250 E. 6th Ave. sixthavenueucc.org Sundays, 05/07-05/28 | 11:00a.m.

Catholic Mass Catholic Mass with Children's education and nursery available. | 303-333-9366 Ten Thirty Catholic Community, 1100 Fillmore St. 1030catholic.org

Sundays, 05/07-05/28 | 5:00p.m.

Catholic Mass for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender A social follows Mass on most Sundays. | 720-515-4528 Dignity Denver, 1100 Fillmore St. dignitydenver.org Sundays, 05/07-05/29 | 10:00a.m.

Episcopal Services 303-831-8963 Church of the Holy Redeemer, 2552 Williams St. 303-831-8963 Sundays, 05/07-05/30 | 9:30a.m.-10:45a.m.

Episcopal Services 303-388-6469 St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 1280 Vine St. stbdenver.org

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for parking requirements in the Zoning Code.

- The bill provides significant developer relief from the parking restraints inherent in small lots. It also encourages a developer to actively engage in the parking solution for a project.

- The bill provides neighborhoods some relief from parking being forced onto the streets where they live. It also provides a notice to potentially impacted neighbors for a given project's being considered.

- Very importantly, the bill sets up a scenario that will provide incentives for all interests to engage in the better solution for the City of Denver as we move forward. We all have a stake in making sure this process is undertaken

ning and Development, has been identified, with a timeline of 18 months to 2 years for completion. This, with careful grassroots community leadership support and well-organized monitoring and accountability, could well turn out to be the most fruitful, long-term result of this long, city-wide campaign for the Small Lot Parking Exemption balanced language. That language, in that bill, are now ready for final public hearing and passage by City Council Monday May 1.

This balanced bill weighs the following major interests: - The bill requires less parking than is typical (not identified as small lots)

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efficiently and expeditiously.

If the bill does not pass: - The moratorium expires and we are back to the language providing a full parking exemption.

- All the issues from the two projects that caused the writing and unanimous City Council passage of the Small Lot Moratorium in August of 2016 can now be repeated with hundreds of small lots.

- No neighborhood notice is required.

- No process is established to arrive at a solution with greater transportation management influence and planning for all projects, not just those on small lots.

If the worsening of your neighbor-

hood's current parking situation would concern you, take two or three minutes to contact your City Councilmember to encourage with your personal email or phone call her/his "yes" vote for final passage of the Small Lot Parking Exemption Text Amendment in its public hearing at Council on May 1st.

We thank you for your personal support for our hard work on your behalf.

Sincerely, Bob Hickman, Bill Vanderlan, Paul Davidson and Chip Coppola, your four Neighborhood Representatives on the Small Lot Moratorium Steering Committee established by City Council by unanimous vote, on Aug. 20, 2016

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