Life on Capitol Hill - August 2017

08 17 ST. JOSEPH BUILDS GARDENS AND GREEN SPACE INTO UPTOWN CAMPUS

By Caroline Schomp “Water, sun and God,” are the three ingredients that Timothy Payne says make his garden grow. Sporting a wide-brimmed sun hat, Payne is out three times every day making sure his vegetables are getting enough water. He eats his vegetables or shares them with fellow residents of Marian Plaza at 1818 Marion St., a highrise residence for older and disabled residents, across from St. Joseph Hospital in the Uptown neighborhood.

Payne is one of 17 Marian Plaza residents working plots in the Gateway Garden, which opened in May. It is a partnership of the hospital, Marian Plaza and Denver Urban Gardens (DUG).

The hospital built it as part of St. Joseph’s overall green space plan. SCL Health opened its new hospital more than two years ago but is still finishing the rest of the 31-acre campus. When completed in September, the campus will be have more than 3.75 acres of green space.

Developing the gardens and other green space is helping to fulfill a twofold purpose, according to SCL’s Regional Director of Community Health Improvement, Chuck Ault. Firstly, “It is part of the fiber of who we are.” St. Joseph has been healing Denverites since 1873. But its mission is more than just healing. “Health is what we do,” and it involves offering not just critical care, but paying attention to physical activity and food security.

Secondly, the Affordable Care Act required hospitals to be more involved in their local communities. “We are working with neighborhoods

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Timothy Payne in the food-producing garden that has sprung up next to St. Joseph thanks to his and others' efforts. Photo by Austin Cope. surrounding the hospital,” Ault said. “We had the fortunate opportunity provided by space from developing the new hospital.” Land that could have gone toward another medical building was used to improve the physical environment, with green space, a social component, and food and nutrition.

The Gateway Garden replaces another, smaller garden that Marian Plaza residents lost to a new street fronting the hospital. Gateway has 17 beds; several are raised for easier access. Lara Fahnestock, DUG’s director of garden support, worked with the hospital on the design and then with Marian Plaza’s resident coordinator and gardeners. DUG offered them organic gardening education and provided seeds.

“It was very important for them to be in there and planting as soon as possible. One of the things that struck me was how important the garden was to their everyday life,” Fahnestock said.

Head Gardner Harland Burr agrees. “This is a nice place, but the garden makes it better. I’ll be eating on this way into the fall.” Burr gardens and also coordinates the resident gardeners. He says he already has a waiting list for next season. When he has vegetables he can’t eat, he shares them with nearby Metro Caring, an agency focused on hunger prevention and providing nutritious food for low-income families, with a food CONTINUED ON 20

MAYOR MICHAEL B. HANCOCK COMMENTS ON UPDATED GO BOND

By Haines Eason Mayor Michael B. Hancock has done his work, and now the long-discussed General Obligation (GO) Bond list of projects is in the hands of City Council. Council reviewed the bond package over two sessions July 17 and 24, and final recommendations are expected mid-August.

While under the Mayor’s review, the bond package grew by 21 projects and over $188 million—$749.2 million to $937.4 million—and there was growth in every area: City-owned Public Facilities, Safety Facilities, Parks and Recreation, Transportation and Mobility and Arts and Culture.

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The big winner was Parks and Recreation, which saw its share of the projects budget rise $56.1 million to $136.6 million, up from $80.5 million. This jump was surprising given how transportation forward Mayor Hancock has expressed himself to be, though Transportation and Mobility did see its share of the budget grow $45.5 million to a new total of $415.5 million, and the category remained solidly in the lead in this year’s funding package.

When asked about the jump in Parks and Recreation’s portion of the budget, Mayor Hancock says there were some Parks and Recreation projects he felt were critical. “One was the pool at Green Valley Ranch. It had been deferred from the 2007 bond, and most of what I

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brought to this process was a really engaged experience as President of the Council in 2007, so I had a historical reference point. The Green Valley Ranch pool had been pulled off the bond in ‘07 and promised to the community, and that was one of the projects we knew we wanted to make good on.”

Mayor Hancock also cited what he says is a much-needed irrigation system for the city’s parks. That system, he says, will show a return on the investment as the improvement will save the city money on water usage over time.

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2 11 16 CITY COUNCIL Publishers Jill Farschman Jay Farschman Editor Haines Eason Associate Editor Jason McKinney Advertising Jill Farschman Alecia Stark Operations & Graphic Design Alecia Stark Photographers Austin Cope Sara Hertwig Calendar Editor Alecia Stark Writers Liz Clift · D. Todd Clough Haines Eason · Rafael Espinoza Peter Jones · Stacey McDole Jason McKinney · Stephen Molyneaux J.L. Schultheis Price · Caroline Schomp

EDITORIAL editor@denvermetromedia.com Press releases, story ideas and news tips due by August 21st for the September issue, published the first Wednesday of each month.

This month we invite Councilman Rafael Espinoza, Denver City Council District 1, to speak his mind on the proposed sinking, widening and capping of I-70. _________________________________________ A certain editorial board has taken it upon themselves to tell 600,000-plus Denver taxpayers what’s good for us regarding I-70. While their editorial acknowledges “community advocates should be applauded for their diligence and good work,” they proceed to use CDOT talking points to try and convince readers of their lazy opinion. Ignorance and an unwillingness to do hard work are no excuse for not doing the right thing for the future of Denver and the State of Colorado. It’s clear to everyone but those in charge that the I-70 project is not in the best interest of the people of Denver.

There is a far better alternative for Denver City and County fee payers, and all Colorado income, sales and property taxpayers. No amount of time, nor the millions of dollars CDOT and the city pump into public relations and “outreach,” can magically transform the craptastic “preferred alternative” into something viable. The correct solution is to relabel I-270 and I-76 “I-70” from Colorado Boulevard to Wadsworth Boulevard and then widen this reroute.

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EDITOR GO Bond and deferred maintenance blues

By Haines Eason Before you get excited about the General Obligation (GO) Bond package, a package including new or refurbished pools, a complete replacement of the city’s funkiest police station (District 6), the restoration of mountain parkland facilities and major (much needed) Colfax Avenue transit improvements, think about this: a substantial portion of the package is for deferred maintenance, not “wish list” projects.

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Then, authorities must properly recreate 46th Avenue to replace the former I-70 viaduct to increase livability and generate revenue for the city like all the other viaduct removals in Denver between downtown and Northwest Denver.

This redirect and repair approach will increase connectivity and predictability for drivers coming to and through Denver as well as for those just trying to get from one side of the state to the other. And, this new solution will be as fast and only be 1.8 miles longer. Honestly, does anyone fear the possibility of getting stuck with no alternatives going

No amount of time, nor the millions of dollars CDOT and the city pump into public relations and “outreach,” can magically transform the craptastic “preferred alternative” into something viable. between Washington Street and Colorado Boulevard via 6th, 8th, 13th, 14th, Colfax, 17th, 23rd, etc., the way you do during rush hour on I-70?

One thing that is clear: the I-70 route through Commerce City and Adams County needs to be widened, yet this approach had been deliberately and systematically avoided, largely because 14 years ago, Commerce City and Adams County put up resistance and Denver rolled over for the money. All of this is somewhat ironic because the 2017 transportation bill to fund roads through sales tax that the Colorado legislature sought in May (HB1242), cited the desire to widen I-270 and I-76 (among the

should be able to fix as a matter of course, and, given how tightly monitored taxation is in our local and state environments, it means many more projects—often essential projects other cities would just fund— have to wait months or years for leaders to find funding workarounds. Sometimes, they find funds in ways we don’t like (area taxes off events perhaps being one vehicle).

The GO Bond should be a chance for the city to dream, to reward itself, to uplift neighborhoods long in need of essential amenities. Our minority communities do not have the same level of basic services and amenities as our white communities.

Yes, the GO Bond’s current list of projects does attempt to begin to address the divide. But it could go further if deferred projects did not require their day.

The GO Bond should not be where we shove projects that city departments should be able to fix without asking—begging—for the funds. Roads? Drainage systems? Sidewalks? These infrastructural elements do not belong on a wish list.

They belong in the annual project lists of relevant city departments. It is preposterous there are Denver neighborhoods that lack sidewalks or that flood in a light rainstorm. It is an outright shame many pedestrians must share roads with cars.

Propertied Denverites may hate me for writing so, but a fact is a fact: Colorado’s property taxes, the principal vehicle by which most local and state governments generate revenues to provide the basic services mentioned above, are very, very low, and we must raise them above what the hot real estate market provides.

According to a Denver Post article of April 6 and numerous other sources, Coloradans pay an averaged 0.52 percent property tax rate compared to a national average of 1.15. The City and County of Denver has an effective property tax rate of 0.48 percent and a median home price of $486,218.

projects justifying the ask). As CDOT put it years ago when addressing complaints about I-270, “CDOT is very aware of the congestion problems along the I-270 corridor. Widening I-270 from I-76 to I-25 is on the list of 2035 DRCOG RTP Regionally Significant Roadway Capacity projects, but unfortunately, [it] does not have any funding identified at this time.”

The 2035 RTP (Regional Transportation Plan) has since been replaced by the 2040 RTP. As for those concerned with what will happen if traffic is diverted from I-70 to I-270 under this far better solution, know that the DRCOG RTP recommended only one more lane would be needed to handle the needs of I-270, and only 10 percent of today’s traffic on I-70 is currently going crosstown. This means that the addition of two lanes, toll or not, would easily handle current and projected need. Furthermore, the reroute would only directly impact 11 homes versus 56 in an area that was developed around the interstate, not bisected by one.

The billions being wasted on this tiny section of highway will not increase the number of free lanes we have today— three in each direction—it will only add the option to pay “congestion-priced” tolls to bypass those lanes. This means all of us will be subsidizing a private partner to provide us the same headache we already have. But for a few that can afford it, they’ll have the option to pay even more to bypass traffic on a road everyone’s tax dollars built. Those toll lanes that your public funds will make CONTINUED ON 22

The average Denverite’s annual tax bill is $2,312. That’s roughly $193 a month. On a $486,218 house. Outrageous. The city can claim 131,544 single family homes according to realtytrac.com. If each paid an additional $5 a month, or $60 a year, the city could claim $7.9 million more in revenue to cover some of these backlogged maintenance projects. That’s one latte a month, and miles of new sidewalks or resurfaced roads in trade. Increasing the rate will carry us beyond our current operating standards. The market is hot because more people want to live here, not because Denver’s existing housing stock improved overnight. And, with more residents, there is more wear and tear on our roads and other infrastructural components.

A leading counterargument is that increasing property taxes unjustly impacts one class of resident while letting others—apartment dwellers, perhaps—off the hook. Maybe. Maybe we need to add a gas tax or increase a sales tax or find other vehicles … as other components to this equation. This counterargument does not address one simple fact: our property tax rates are too low.

Denver, and Colorado, are still taxing and servicing like this is the wild west— let each fend for him- or herself. We don’t have Wyoming’s or Montana’s or even Utah’s populations. Colorado can now claim at least one real, dense, truly urban center. We have five times Montana’s population and nearly ten times Wyoming’s.

The front range is becoming more and more urban and requires the tax revenue to support real urban needs.

Rates just increased dramatically 2016 to 2017, but they did so on increased valuation, not percentage. This human pressure is new to most Coloradans, but now is the time to act. Find the revenue now, or future GO Bonds will be nothing but a backlog of essentials for what could by then be a second- or third-rate city.

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ACTIVIST Bañuelos runs for school board with perspective of a former teacher

By Stephen Molyneux Until last October, Julie Bañuelos was a Denver Public School (DPS) teacher. As teachers and students start a new school year, Bañuelos is running for DPS Board of Education, at-large.

Bañuelos grew up in Curtis Park with three sisters. Her sister Paula also became a DPS teacher. After 15 years of teaching and acting as a teacher's union leader, Bañuelos told me she left, frustrated and disheartened. After leaving the classroom, she became a Family Service Worker for Catholic Charities, but felt like she had abandoned her teacher friends and students. During a conversation with Denver Green Party co-chair Andrea Mérida Cuéllar, a former DPS Board member, the suggestion of Bañuelos running for the board was made.

"I haven't seen a Denver teacher run for school board, and I think it has to happen, because I'm the one that knows what's going on," Bañuelos said, explaining what motivated her to run.

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Of the current board, she said, "They're betraying the democratic system of what we know as public education."

Bañuelos outlined her platform in terms of students, families and teachers. "I value students and putting them first,” she said. “I think that, often with campaigns, you see names of the candidate and then it says, ‘for kids.’ I find that those folks haven't produced the results that we've needed."

Bañuelos emphasized the need for all students to be able to access a comprehensive curriculum and a restorative justice program, "where children are provided an opportunity to develop language on how to resolve conflict. I think that has long-term effects. In that, we produce children who are knowledgeable in that area, and they become adults who are able to resolve problems."

"This choice benefits the ones that are well-off, it doesn't benefit the ones that are struggling," Bañuelos said, when speaking on the narrative of school choice projected on families.

Bañuelos described the final aspect of her platform as, "definitely defending experienced and certified teachers." She noted how the teacher's union contract was weakened by Senate Bill SB10-191, which did away with mutual consent.

With privatization, Teach For America graduates of a six-week program are pushing out long-time, qualified teachers who are more expensive, Bañuelos

lamented. "For some reason, the belief with education reform is that teachers are dispensable, and they can be replaced."

"Right now, we have a board that's 7-0, it’s unanimous on everything the superintendent has outlined on the Denver 2020 plan. So, my hope is that we can make a significant u-turn of what public education looks like here in Denver. Now that people are so unhappy with Betsy DeVos, hopefully we can have people paying more attention to local races like school board. If people are

Julie Bañuelos in the Juneteenth Parade, June 17, 2017, at 26th and Welton streets. Photo by Brother Jeff Fard.

is too useful to be so underutilized.

Let Broomfield have their transitoriented-grass. Denver needs housing, business, and walkable neighborhoods.

It would be a shameful waste to hobble our billion dollar investment in rail just to build a park that people would drive to. Well built neighborhoods that don't give over huge amounts of land to wide streets for fast cars are perfectly pleasant without needing multi-acre parks to anchor them.

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critical thinkers, they're going to also see that there's not much difference between DeVos and the 7-0 board that sits at the helm of DPS. Hopefully we can get more people, even people like myself who never thought of themselves as political figures in that sense, right? [People who will] take action instead of just being spectators—and not getting involved— reading the surface of a newspaper,” Bañuelos said in conclusion.

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Stacks of wood are a prominent feature at Hedge Row, a new Cherry Creek eatery where most dishes are cooked over wood flames.

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HEDGE ROW

The buzz in Cherry Creek North (CCN) this month is centered around a new eatery dubbed Hedge Row that springs from the minds of a pair of local dining legends. To grasp this new concept, let me take you back to The Kitchen’s Boulder debut over a decade ago.

“When Hugo (Matheson) and I first opened The Kitchen in 2004, we started working with Anne and Paul Cure, two amazing farmers in Boulder, Colorado.

Anne and Paul were growing delicious local food at Hedgerow Farm. There, we hosted pig roast parties where we’d roast meat and veggies over an open fire. The taste just doesn’t get better than that!” said The Kitchen’s co-founder Kimbal Musk. Musk’s impressive restaurant credentials are often mentioned in the same breath as those of his tech brother, Elon Musk.

“Fond memories and 13 years later, we are inspired to get back to our roots and open a wood-roasted, real food

restaurant.”

This new eatery pays tribute to those early years when dependable local food supply partnerships were still in their infancy. Musk and Matheson continue to work with the Cures, who’ve launched their own farm and still proudly provision several Kitchen locations plus Hedge Row. This newcomer is not identical to its big sister but you will find The Kitchen’s tomato soup and sticky toffee pudding on this menu by popular demand. However, Hedge Row offers an all day menu with only slight changes between lunch and dinner. Updates roll out seasonally.

Signature items include woodroasted lamb meatballs with spiced tomato sauce, feta, and mint; spiced hummus & veggie plates with caramelized fennel and sumac; wood-roasted pork chops with summer cherries, braised cabbage and fennel and my personal favorite: wood-roasted carrots.

Kids get some overdue attention here, too. The Hedge Row kids’ menu reflects a more sophisticated approach to youth dining, with items such as buttered rigatoni with pan-seared salmon.

The beverage program features signature cocktails plus wines and beer on tap, as well as in bottles.

The 4,100 square feet space is gorgeous. A more-than-ample bar area with numerous tables on the south side balances a large dining area to the north. It’s an eye-pleasing spot designed by Mathe-

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This relaxed American bistro is likely to become a hot spot in CCN for everyday dining. A second Hedge Row is slated to open in Indianapolis this fall.

Hours in Denver at 100 Steele St. are 11:00a.m.-close. Happy Hour is part of the mix weekdays 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m. The eatery number is 720-642-8292.

MILK ROLL CREAMERY

You could choose the sticky toffee pudding at Hedge Row for dessert but if you’re seeking something cool, consider a short drive north to the new Milk Roll Creamery at 3500 E. Colfax Ave. “Rolled ice cream has become a trend across the nation and in many areas of the world,” said Milk Roll’s 22-yearold business owner and college student Mary Nuygen. “I felt that it was a good time to open a new hang out location for Coloradans.”

Nuygen selected this location because the area’s undergoing a great deal of renovation and a surge in popularity.

“I thought it would be the perfect place. Everyone knows of Colfax, right?” she added.

“Our creations are different from normal ice cream. It starts as a liquid ice cream base and ends as a solid ice cream roll in a matter of seconds. Not only that but (we make it) right in front of you.”

In addition to the presentation, which involves an average of five fat rolls in a cup, plus toppings, is adorable. Quite Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat-worthy but hurry up with the photos or you’ll end up with a beverage, not a frosty treat.

There’s a menu of house creations or you can choose your own base—original, matcha green tea, or chocolate—then something to mix in, additional goodies plus drizzle that tops it all off. Or choose from the beverage menu and try the Thai Milk Tea. Most of these offerings are familiar to Colorado ice cream fiends but one surprised me—activated charcoal. It has no taste but one customer told me he finds it helps with lactose intolerance. His companion said it also whitened teeth.

It all fits with Nuygen’s philosophy: “Don't be afraid of trying new things.

Many might see it as odd or maybe satisfying, but it is all up to you to explore.”

The creamery, located next to Heidi’s Deli, is open Monday-Thursday, noon-9:00p.m.; Friday-Saturday, noon11:00p.m.; Sunday, noon-6:00p.m. The number is 720-381-6099.

LONDON ALLEY SALON

There’s a new salon at 1233 E. 13th Ave. next to Marion Street Tavern. It’s London Alley Salon, a shop that promises

to “take you back to the British Invasion, when the Beatles ruled the radio, GoGo boots rocked, and the Twiggy pixie cut was all the rage.”

The interior is an edgy space that houses a massage service, skin care treatments and an old school barber as well as numerous hair services. It’s a Green Circle Salon, too, with eco-friendly products in use.

Check out londonalleysalon.com to get the full picture. Their number is 303830-0333 and hours are Monday-Saturday, 9:00a.m.-6:00p.m.; Sunday, 11:00a.m.5:00p.m. Other times by appointment.

MIDDLESTATE COFFEE

Do you smell the coffee roasting at 17 E. Fourth St. just a few steps from Broadway and Rory’s Tavern on the corner?

This is the home of MiddleState Coffee, a boutique bean shop run by Jay DeRose and Seanna Foley.

The duo has roasted beans for several years now. What started out in 200 square feet in the back of a men’s clothing store has become a stand-alone business.

While most of MiddleState’s business is wholesale, they do open their doors Tuesday-Wednesday, 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m. for the retail crowd. Normally, shoppers will find eight different single origin beans plus a house blend in stock.

DeRose and Foley also run Little Owl Coffee at 1555 Blake St. That’s a great place to explore to sample the beans before you buy.

READY, FIT, GO

If you checked out Ready, Fit, Go during its very brief tenancy at 18th and Gaylord Streets and loved their grab-n-go healthful meals, you’ll be pleased to know the company has opened a new store at 361 S. Colorado Blvd, just south of Alameda Avenue.

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VICES SNEAKERS & GOODS

Shoe stores on my beat don’t get any more fascinating than this one. Vices is a new sneaker boutique on the corner of 22nd and Welton Streets near Park Avenue West.

At first glance, it seemed the shoes were all highly plasticized but they’re actually collectible sneakers cocooned in protective, clear wrappers. The reason for the protective coverings can be found on the shoe’s sole. It’s the price, which can track from $100 to nearly $2,000 a pair.

Many of the collectible products are sold on consignment as buyers liquidate their stock both new and worn. The store keeps 15 percent of the sales price.

It helps to know your size because

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Jay DeRose of MiddleState Coffee packages fresh-roasted beans. The roastery is already looking for additional space.

You’ll see more of these electric carts buzzing down Broadway Thursday nights. eTuk Denver offers a free shuttle between businesses and the light rail station.

you can’t try most of the shoes before you buy. Sizes run from a size four kids’ shoe to men’s 14s and 15s.

In addition to collector tennis shoes, Vices sells collectable apparel and rare toys. There’s a Key Master machine (like The Claw at your local arcade) where for five dollars you can try your luck and perhaps win a pair of pricey footwear.

Vices’ graphic designer Maurice Anderson told LIFE the new store is sponsoring a school supply drive dubbed ‘Bigger Than Shoes’ that will run until August 11. Every donation earns a raffle ticket for a drawing during the ‘Big Giveaway’ celebration on August 12 from noon-4:00p.m. when area youth can get free backpacks and school supplies.

Free street tacos and other treats are also part of the party. A decidedly impressive way to launch a unique business.

Check it out.

Hours are Monday-Saturday, 11:00a.m.-7:00p.m.; Sunday, noon6:00p.m. 720-272-1500 is the shop number and vicesltd.com is their website.

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The Broadway service launched in mid-July and will continue until mid-October before evaluation. A similar, free service has been operating Saturday evenings and First Fridays in RiNo to great acclaim.

The corporate office number is 720-593-8857.

CRISP BARBER SHOP

A few blocks west of Vices in the space that recently housed Whisky Grade at 921 21st St., Crisp Barber Shop is planting new roots after a move from the west side of town.

The shop features four chairs and plenty of character. Kids are welcome as well as adults. Barbers are cutting Monday-Saturday, 10:00a.m.-7:00p.m.

“Community, culture, family. That’s a big part of my business,” owner Joey Romero said. He’s already giving back to the new ‘hood with free cuts on Saturdays to anyone in need including the homeless, single parents struggling to make ends meet and the unemployed.

Romero can be reached at 720-5308737. Schedulicity.com is the place to book appointments.

eTUK DENVER

No, that’s not a flashback to your last Latin America vacation. There are definitely three-wheeled Tuk Tuk vehicles driving down Broadway. The Baker/Capitol Hill areas are the latest neighborhood to get Tuk Tuk rides via a free shuttle service supported by local merchants.

The Broadway run connects the Alameda RTD Light Rail station to the south swinging north to Third Street. Currently the shuttle is available only Thursday evenings from 6:00p.m.-10:30p.m.

“We’re doing a 13-week-pilot to assess ridership,” said CEO Walid Mourtada.

Two vehicles will be in service to begin. Look for the sandwich boards that mark the locations to hop on and off. The five scheduled stops include the RTD station, West Nevada Place at Broadway, Archer and Broadway and Punch Bowl Social.

It’s a great alternative to a designated driver. Take light rail to dinner. Just don’t miss the last shuttle back to the station!

“We came across Tuk Tuks in Guatemala a couple years ago and said ‘Wouldn’t that be a fun way to get around an urban area?” added Mourtada.

He considers his business venture as covering ‘the last mile.’ It’s a fun, ecofriendly way to connect public transportation stations to local businesses.

The three-wheelers are all electric and manufactured in Denver. Each cart seats six passengers. It’s part of a national effort to cover that last mile. eTuk also offers city tours, holiday light tours, wedding transportation and

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I DO BEAUTY BOUTIQUE

It was bound to happen some time and that day has arrived. I Do Beauty at 1708 E. Sixth Ave. in Country Club is a salon dedicated only to wedding-related beauty. You can motor to their salon or their professionals will travel to you for hair and makeup as your special occasion dictates.

“We offer an elegant, relaxing, and private boutique experience for you and your guests to get primped and pampered for any big event! Unlike other full service salons (that) accommodate one or two special events per year, that’s all I Do Beauty Boutique focuses on all year 'round!” the company website detailed.

With this focus, there are no set hours.

Owner Miranda Vinyard wants to provide a more private and organized experience you won’t get at the corner salon so the shop is open 24 hours a day but you’ll have to schedule in advance, naturally.

The number is 720-935-2086. Check out the service menu at idobeautyboutique. com.

RADHA GOVINDA’S

The space at 1400 Cherry St. is once again a vegan restaurant. The new name is Radha Govinda’s. Like its predecessor, Govinda’s Garden, this eatery dishes up “fuel for the soul” buffet style.

Kids under five eat free; seniors and students get a discount off the regular

buffet price. Both lunch and dinner are served with some special entrees added in the evening.

Lunch hours are 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m.

Wednesday-Saturday. Dinner is offered those same days from 4:30p.m.-8:30p.m.

Details can be located at radhagovindas.com. The eatery’s number is 303-622-3330.

GERARD’S POOL HALL

This month, my scouting trips took me up to the northwest corner of my beat to visit Gerard’s Pool Hall. It ain’t every day one of those opens in the Queen City!

Owner Gerard Ensinas has been a pool guy for 40 years. So is his partner Ken Wolf who’s behind everything that’s touched the 2600 block of Larimer recently.

Wolf called Ensinas back in August 2016 and said, “Let’s open up an old school pool hall.”

“The response has been amazing.

People love everything about the space,” Ensinas said. “I feel like I have to pinch myself because this is a dream come true.”

It’s also an homage to the history of Larimer Street, which included numerous pool halls in the 1920s. Out in the alley, the sign above the door flickers in a way that transports you back to those days.

“I told (the neon artist) I want my sign to look like it’s been here 75 years,” he said.

The space at 1305 26th St. is reached from the alley that runs between Larimer and Walnut Streets. That alley space has been closed to auto traffic and will soon become a pedestrian mall.

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atmosphere designed with relaxation in mind. On the main floor, Ensinas proudly introduces pool players to seven vintage rosewood Brunswick Gold Crown III tables that have been lovingly restored.

This fall, private lessons will be offered and leagues start in mid-August.

Dedicated fans can enjoy the bar, reserve a table via OpenTable or rent a locker for their personal pool cue. Doors open at 11:00a.m. daily. It’s lights out at midnight. In between, there are two Happy Hours and daily drink specials.

CHANGES

LAS DELICIAS

Mmmmm, delicious. That’s the only way to describe the new home of Uptown’s Las Delicias on East 19th Avenue at Pearl Street. The well-known restaurant reopened last month with a glittering new interior and a sweet, rooftop deck. The menu’s not bad, either.

Las Delicias closed its original location in late 2015, promising to reopen in January to celebrate their 40th anniversary. To be fair, maybe they didn’t specify which January. That 40-year milestone

passed 18 months ago. Finally, the place has thrown open the doors again.

Roberto Torres Jr. oversaw the lengthy process and was eager to open when spring rolled around.

“Everything that could go wrong has gone wrong already,” he said the day before his final inspection in June.

Indeed, adding an elevator plus an upper bar, more storage and a rooftop deck is not for the faint of heart. The entire place at 439 E. 19th Ave. needed to become ADA complaint but the results are worth the long wait.

An expansive new bar area anchors the west end of the building with both community and individual tables. An exposed brick wall hosts the perfect painting for the long and lean space.

As I write, the menu is still identical to what longtime fans remember. Torres hopes to add some new specials and brunch by September. The only notable change so far has been updating the margarita recipes to emphasize fresh ingredients. Each is now muddled by hand.

Last Sunday, the kitchen overflowed with family members trying out new things—a fitting process for an eatery that Torres’ dad founded 41 years ago with four tables and a bit of counter space.

“He did everything. He was the cook and server,” Torres recalled.

As each storefront was vacated, Torres Sr. grew his footprint, eventually buying the entire building. Now the family owns and runs five restaurants under one name.

The natives have been restless waiting for the joint to reopen. When Las Delicias announced on Facebook that they were holding a soft opening in mid-July, over 1,400 requests flooded in—far more than the eatery could handle but insanely gratifying for the Torres family.

Roof dining and the upper bar are available until 10:00p.m. Sunday-Thursday; ‘til 11:00p.m., Friday-Saturday. This new space can be reserved for special events and will be fully enclosed in winter.

The restaurant’s number is 303-839-5675.

KUNICKI RESTORATION

The new(ish) furniture restoration business at 3339 E. Colfax Ave. has launched a cabinet refinishing service.

The company website has some intriguing before/after shots of some they’ve refreshed. Check out kunickirestoration. com for visuals.

Founder/owner Chris Kunicki has seen a lot of neighborhood demand for

restoration and he does each piece with great care, according to reviewers. His number is 303-520-6996.

CHERRY CREEK NORTH CRANE PROJECT

Have you noticed all the cranes around CCN? Not the 10-story cranes.

I’m referring to all the two-legged ones.

Merchants in CCN recently launched the Crane Project. It’s an attempt to find humor in all the area construction.

According to a Seattle Times study, Denver ranks #3 in the building crane department with 35 dotting the skyline.

That’s a move from #5 a year ago. However, we’re still way behind Seattle and #1 Toronto, which boasts 72. They can keep the top spot!

The project involved 40 garden cranes initially. Many provided splashes of color and perched outside area galleries. Sadly, some have been kidnapped or, should I say birdnapped.

“The concept was we all embrace the cranes because even though it’s a mess now, in the long run it will bring more people to Cherry Creek. We just thought it was funny,” said Lisa Tyler, owner of Gallery Rouge who conceived the idea. “We needed a few smiles.”

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Seven vintage pool tables are the main draw at Gerard’s Pool Hall located off the alley behind the 2600 block of Larimer St. Fourth weekend was another idea born out of the CCN Arts District that Tyler chairs. CCN galleries served beverages and snacks the first morning of the Cherry Creek Arts Festival and encouraged many festival goers to step into the area’s many art shops. That list included Gallery Rouge, which features vintage prints from many nations.

Tyler added that art fans don’t have to wait until next summer to enjoy art in CCN. Many galleries, including hers, offer free parking, a definite plus!

ILLEGAL PETE’S

If you have tickets for Red Rocks concerts this summer, Illegal Pete’s on East Colfax and Race Street wants to see you first. Pete’s is a stop for the venue’s shuttle service. Could be a stress-reduced way to wine, dine and let someone else do the driving.

GOLDEN TRIANGLE CREATIVE DISTRICT

The calendar’s been tinkered with and now the Golden Triangle Creative District (GTCD) has launched a new treat for art lovers. After a long run hosting First Friday events, GTCD has switched to Final Friday for its art walks.

A rotating group of GT businesses will be open each month. Check out goldentriangleofdenver.com/finalfridays for details for the next event.

PETCO STREET FAIR PARTY

Dogs know the street is for cars.

This block party for folks and their fourlegged pals will take place in the parking lot behind the Petco building at 3705 E. Colfax. Ave. on August 27.

To celebrate local creatives and focus on adoptable animals, local crafters and other small entrepreneurs are being offered free space to display their wares.

There will be free PawBenders provided by Petco’s neighbor, Good Times.

Blue Sky Soda Co. plans to pour samples.

The National Brittany Rescue and Adoption Network will share info on their work and the Brittany breed and you can learn about pet adoptions.

Other offerings include nail trims, wading pools for the pups plus Build Your Own Treats (for dog) and Ziva Chocolates (for the humans). Hours are 11:00a.m.-4:00p.m. and a few vendor spaces are still available. The number is 303-377-3541.

BRIK ON YORK

Hard to believe it’s been two years since Brik on York opened. Happy belated anniversary! The eatery turned two in June and, naturally, threw a big bash for the ‘hood.

The menu at 2223 E. Colfax Ave. has

evolved somewhat over the years. It now is entirely focused around a wood-fired oven that yields numerous pizza combinations. In addition to house combos, there’s the build-your-own-option plus a variety of greens for your dining pleasure. Of course, pasta is not overlooked but I’m a wood-fired gal so I want to try the wood-fired goodies, including baconwrapped jalapenos with cream cheese and jam.

One new offering from Brik is delivery within a three-mile radius of the space via Grub Hub. That circle covers most of the LIFE zone.

BAERE BREWING CO.

It’s anniversary number three for Baere Brewing Co. at 320 Broadway. Here the focus is on craft brewing with full permission to BYO food or grab some takeout at the nearby Asian eatery.

Food at Baere is limited to Baker Street Pretzels and spicy mustard crafted with Baere’s own beer. The brewery has expanded hours a bit since opening in 2014. They’re open Tuesday-Wednesday, 4:00p.m.-10:00p.m.; Thursday, 2:00p.m.10:00p.m.; Friday-Saturday, noon11:00p.m.; Sunday, noon-8:00p.m.

Another change since 2014 is that a handful of independent liquor stores now carry Baere in bottles. That list includes Joy Wine & Spirits at 1302 E. Sixth Ave. Study the beers on tap at baerebrewing. com.

THE RIGHT START

The wraps are off and the storefront refreshed at The Right Start on the southeast corner of Milwaukee Street and East Third Avenue in CCN. But more changes are in the pipeline.

Right Start was purchased by another children’s store in February.

Soon all their shops will be rebranded as giggle. The new parent company plans to offer some Right Start merchandise and some of the giggle lines in one space.

New inventory is arriving daily.

What hasn’t changed is that there are half a dozen parking spaces off Milwaukee due south of the store for shoppers at Right Start/giggle and Mariel women’s wear. The shop number is 303-320-8312.

BLUE MOON FLORAL

After 36 years on the corner of Grant Street and East Sixth Avenue, Blue Moon Floral is downsizing. The company still has a store next to Le Bakery Sensual but will occupy a much smaller footprint.

Part of its old space is now for lease.

Rising rents motivated a difficult business decision. The address is still 300 E. Sixth Ave. and Blue Moon is open seven days a week.

The wait was a year longer than expected but the results at Uptown’s redone Las Delicias eatery are impressive and the menu won’t disappoint.

DEL FRISCO’S GRILL

Free valet parking has rolled out at Del Frisco’s Grill, on Saint Paul Street in CCN just north of East First Avenue. It begins at 10:45a.m. daily.

All you have to do is validate your ticket with a hostess at the 100 Saint Paul St. restaurant. Call 303-320-8529 for more.

CLOSURES

MASTERPIECE LUNCHEONETTE

He’s teamed up with Mark DeNittis to launch this new venture. I predict you’ll see Americatus products at a number of Denver eateries in the coming months.

THAI MONKEY CLUB

The location at 406 E. Colfax Ave. has a sign posted that states, “We’re closed May 22-August 30.” No other information is available but a phone message refers diners to Thai Monkey’s only other location remaining in business—the spot at 102 S. Broadway. Details as I get ‘em.

The second location of Masterpiece Deli at 1710 Sherman St., known as Masterpiece Luncheonette, closed several weeks ago.

While Masterpiece is a huge hit at 1575 Central St., executive chef/owner Justin Brunson evidently couldn’t keep this one going. Perhaps that’s because Brunson is knee deep in numerous meat-centric operations, including the Denver Central Market on Larimer Street plus cured meats ventures and his Old Major restaurant.

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CHERRY CREEK BEAUTY BAR

The casual Italian eatery on Larimer Street just half a block north of Broadway closed in late June after a five-year run.

Chef/owner Iain Chisholm made the decision to devote himself completely to wholesaling locally made salumi cured products under the name Americatus Artisan Provisions.

The building that housed Scented Studio in CCN was sold several months ago and now tenants are exiting the scene.

Scented Studio encouraged customers to blend their own special fragrances and offered numerous classes. After years in its home on the upper level of the building on East Second Avenue and Detroit Street, the studio has relocated to 3437 S. Broadway in Englewood. Their number is 303-333-3315.

Located at 180 Steele St. next to Cherry Creek Grill, Cherry Creek Beauty Bar closed June 29 after five years in operation. It appears high staff turnover may have contributed to CCBB’s demise.

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DEVELOPMENT Every month, LIFE will provide answers to the community’s burning questions about new and ongoing developments. If there is a pile of dirt you’re curious about, or if you want to know how much longer your street parking will be sacrificed during construction, email Stacey McDole at capitolhill303@gmail.com. She’ll do the investigation for you and report back. ___________________________________________

By Stacey McDole Fenced lot at 14th Avenue and Vine Street—Vine Townhomes Demolition happened and construction began long ago at 1360 Vine St., and what formerly stood on the lot is a fuzzy memory. A sign on the corner indicates townhomes are in pre-sale.

Cindy Wofford of Koelbel Urban Homes says construction of 14 townhomes will begin again sometime in the next month.

Work on the site is currently at a standstill while water samples are being tested.

By spring 2018, the townhomes should be complete. Wofford said Koelbel worked closely with landmark preservation to design sleek townhomes with modern finishes that blended with the historical architecture of the neighborhood. Michael Henry, director of historic preservation of CHUN, said he was upset Koebel never reached out to them after an initial meeting for historic consultation.

Sewall Child Development Center, which was established in 1944 by Dr. Henry Sewall, stood on the lot previously.

His center provided care for adults and

children with disabilities.

Rachel Griffin, co-delegate of CHUN Neighborhood 5, aka West Cheesman, said the project was close to her heart, considering her daughter went to Sewall before they moved to their new home at 960 Fillmore St.. “There was some deferred maintenance with the school, but they weren’t sure what direction they were going in yet either,” she said. “The situation was a win/win for both Koebel and Sewall.”

For more information visit the website: koelbelurbanhomes.com.

12th Avenue and Grant Street— Modera Capitol Hill Mill Creek Residential is working on a new complex on Capitol Hill—an eight-story, 197-unit apartment complex.

Thankfully, three floors of parking are included within the structure, since on-street parking is at a premium in this area of the neighborhood.

“I’m always happy to see underutilized spaces on Capitol Hill redeveloped into new housing,” said John Riecke, CHUN treasurer and delegate of CHUN Neighborhood 4, aka West Capitol Hill. “However, the developers weren’t allowed to place garage access along the alley as they had intended, and are instead being forced to put the garage front and center of the building.”

This creates valid safety concern for pedestrians, which are plentiful on Capitol Hill. “We continue to shoot ourselves in the foot when it comes to making walkability the first and best choice in Denver,” Riecke continued.

Mill Creek Residential was unavailable for comment.

9th Avenue and Grant Street— Grant Street Self-Storage The VanWest Group, which specializes in repurposing existing real estate in the Denver area, has acquired the former Denver Public School building

The large hole at 9th Avenue and Grant Street which is to become Grant Street Self-Storage. Photo by Sara Hertwig. on 9th Avenue and Grant Street. The building will have three, 1,500 square feet storefronts for lease on the ground level, along with common area restrooms and plenty of parking for patrons.

“For the remaining spaces, we will be seeking coffee, bakery, sandwich shop, fitness, boutique, cocktail bar, or if Wade Buxton [who is handling the selfstorage development] gets his way, a Cat Café,” said Forrest Bassett, director of commercial brokerage at VanWest Real Estate Group, LLC. Bassett says they are seeking out neighborhood-oriented retailers that will benefit from this location. “Ideally, we will land a taproom for a brewery. We are reaching out to existing breweries who could utilize the space as a satellite taproom to their existing brewery,” said Bassett.

“We like the more creative uses and have completed several projects that have brought some unique users to an area.”

The development is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. “I’m grateful that it will be something other than a blank-walled fortress and look forward to seeing more people on the street as more destinations are created,” said Riecke, “and more empty buildings and parking lots are replaced by people and places.”

However, according to Riecke, Grant Street was designed by Denver Public Works to act as a quick thoroughfare out of downtown. “It damages the livability of the neighborhood and the safety of the neighbors, many of whom cross the street on foot and bicycle,” he said.

Developments on Grant are confronted with a double-edged sword; pedestrian/neighborhood foot traffic is crucial for these new developments with first-floor retail.

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ASSISTANCE LEAGUE ONE STEP CLOSER TO CAPITOL HILL DEPARTURE

By Stacey McDole Colfax Avenue’s eclectic landscape holds a special place in the hearts of those who live within its influence. The area of Capitol Hill surrounding the avenue is no different. Change here is treated with serious trepidation, regardless of opinions held about the infamous stretch of road once called the

“longest, wickedest street in America,”

by Hugh Hefner back in the 70s.

A long resident of Colfax, the Assistance League of Denver’s thrift store, occupies the space at 1331 E. Colfax Ave. The ownership of the building has changed hands, and the Assistance League is currently renting the space from the new owners, Guy Carteng and

Dan Woodward, until the end of the year. Woodward serves as the Senior Vice President of Denver Operations at CBRE Group, Inc. and has partnered with restaurant owners in the past.

Once the lease is up, the Assistance League of Denver thrift store and its administrative staff—who occupied another sold Assistance League building

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Cherry Creek Toastmasters Improve your communication and leadership skills and network with others that share your goals and aspirations.

Guests are welcome! | 303-947-3408 Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 4610 E. Alameda Ave. toastmasters.org

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SUMMER FUN Wednesdays & Saturdays, 08/02-09/02 Cherry Creek Fresh Market - 20th Season!

Since 1997, Colorado Fresh Markets' award winning seasonal outdoor markets feature a fresh mix of beautiful flowers, local produce, gourmet products and delicious cuisine from Colorado and beyond. Open rain, snow or shine and all holidays. | Cherry Creek Shopping Center Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 3000 E. 1st Ave. coloradofreshmarkets.com/markets Tuesdays-Thursdays, 08/01-09/05 | 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m.

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 Sat, 08/05 | 10:00a.m.

The Denver International Festival The Denver International Festival is a celebration of the best traditional food, music and art from our own backyard. This FREE event features 30+ restaurants & food trucks, vendors, beer garden, live music & dance performances, DJs and live art. | Civic Center Park Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave. internationalfest.org Sundays, 08/06-09/03 | 9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.

City Park Esplanade Fresh Market - 20th Season!

Since 1997, Colorado Fresh Markets' award winning seasonal outdoor markets feature a fresh mix of beautiful flowers, local produce, gourmet products and delicious cuisine from Colorado and beyond. Open rain, snow or shine and all holidays. | Sullivan Fountain Sullivan Fountain, E. Colfax Ave. & Columbine St. coloradofreshmarkets.com/markets Friday - Monday, 09/01-09/04 | 11:30a.m.-8:00p.m.

A Taste of Colorado The region’s largest free music festival featuring local and regional cuisine, music, crafts, shopping and family fun will electrify the streets of Downtown Denver for the 34th year Labor Day Weekend. | 303-242-5855 Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave. atasteofcolorado.com

CLASSES, LECTURES & FORUMS Wednesdays, 08/02-08/30 | 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

Fridays, 08/04-09/01 | 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 Pl. meditationincolorado.org Fridays, 08/04 & 09/01 | 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, 08/04-09/01 | 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 Sundays, 08/06-09/03 | 4:00p.m.

Meditation and Kirtan Leave your troubles behind and practice meditation and Kirtan every Sunday. Childcare provided. For more info call Ed. | 720-810-9071 854 Pearl St. Sundays, 08/06-09/03 | 10:30a.m.

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 Sundays, 08/06-09/03 | 9:30a.m.

Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Learn both Tibetan and rhythmic English chants and brief silent meditations. Led by members of Yeshe Nyingpo Denver, a chapter of the Dudjom Tersar and aligned with the Dalai Lama. | 303-294-9258 Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. mercurycafe.com Mondays, 08/07-09/04 | 12:00p.m.

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 & Tuesdays, 08/07-09/05 | 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.

Adult Open Lab Interested in recording music or editing your videos? Want to use a 3D printer or learn about Arduino? Need to scan your drawings and clean them up? ideaLAB has a wide variety of hardware and software available. Also, Thursdays, 1-3p.m. | 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. denverlibrary.org/idealab Mondays, 08/07-09/04 | 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, 08/08-09/05 | 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 Tue, 08/15 | 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. ideaLAB Photographers Guild Discuss photography, cameras, photographic history, alternative approaches to image making, and more. Each session will feature a different lesson or workshop as well as time to share your images, ask questions, and give and receive feedback. | 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. denverlibrary.org/idealab Thu, 08/24 | 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.

Sin Tax B-I-N-G-O We're getting nostalgic while eating some delicious food and playing some serious BINGO! Come find out how tax dollars from "sins" like gambling, marijuana, cigarettes & soda are collected, spent and who decides? | McNichols Building 144 W. Colfax Ave.

CONCERTS & LIVE MUSIC Fri, 08/04 | 5:30p.m.-7:30p.m.

Lawn Concert: Davina and the Vagabonds Davina and the Vagabonds' shows are filled with New Orleans charm, Memphis soul, dark theatrical moments and tender gospel passages. Evoking comparisons as diverse as Etta James and Betty Boop, Davina is simply a true original. Free, no registration. | 720-354-4880 Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org Sun, 08/06 | 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.

City Park Jazz: Alpha Schoolmarm Orchestra Free concert at the pavilion in City Park! Please follow park rules to keep this a family friendly event. Rain or shine event.

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FILM Wednesdays, 08/02-08/16 | 8:30p.m.

Civic Center Cinema: Back to the Future The Civic Center Conservatory & Outdoor Cinema Network look forward to bringing free outdoor movies back to the park for a seventh year. Movies start at dusk (around 8:30), but on-site food trucks will be available starting at 6:30. Picnics welcome. | Civic Center Park Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave. civiccenterconservancy.org Wed, 08/02 | 8:00p.m.-10:00p.m.

The Goonies- Lala's Movie Under the Moon Event Lala's Annual Movie Under the Moon is a public fundraiser event that is featuring The Goonies movie which will start at 8pm. We will be having a beer garden that opens at 6pm. We will be selling pizza, beer and wine. | Govnr's Park Tavern 672 Logan St. Sun, 08/06 | 1:30p.m.-3:00p.m.

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Dining Guide Directory A Taste of Colorado

36th Annual downtown festival celebrating cuisine from local restaurants.

Byblos Cafe

Greek and Lebanese food freshly prepared from family recipes.

Capitol Hill Tavern

Large four season patio, full bar and updated menu.

Charlie Brown’s

Cap Hill neighborhood favorite with extensive menu, piano bar and annual pig roast.

Chocolate Lab Full menu and bar highlighting the versatility of chocolate.

Little India Extensive selection of regional dishes from throughout India.

Nob Hill Inn

Denver’s favorite dive bar.

Park Tavern

Newly remodeled mainstay in the heart of Cap Hill featuring a rooftop patio.

Park Burger

Local favorite with burgers as the centerpiece along with full bar and sides.

Pete’s Restaurants

Family-owned and operated neighborhood restaurants for over 40 years.

Sobo 151

Czech dishes and desserts complemented by a full bar.

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COMFY MEDITERRANEAN AND TAVERN EATS REMAIN HOT IN CHANGING DINING SCENE Denver culinary trends shift about as often as most people change their … undergarments. What’s today’s faro will be tomorrow’s cronut by the time I finish writing this. No matter; whatever is hot now will most likely be yesterday’s news by the time you get there. As much as things change though, the more they stay the same, at least for certain local eateries. Certain businesses have found consistent success in the Mile High City without flash, gimmicks or the flavor of the week. So, what’s their secret?

Byblos Cafe, the Greek and Lebanese spot at 400 Corona St., which has been open for five years, was recently purchased by new owners Joe and Justin Khraim, who are cousins. The Khraims created a completely new menu and did a bit of a remodel, which gave the cafe a new feel.

“I think the secret [to our success] is that me and my cousin love to cook and we make everything fresh every day and we love people and the restaurant business is fun. We combine great food with great service and I think this is what usually gets everybody to come back,” Joe Khraim said when asked about his successful eatery.

Their chicken is from Red Bird Farms and has become a hit, and the shawarma is marinated and cooked on a vertical grill for the desired crisp texture.

Originally from Israel, The Khraims bought Byblos in March and renovated it after previously running Albasha Greek & Lebanese in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for the past five years. They grew up cooking together and moved to this country about 10 years ago. “So far, we are having a lot of good reviews after we changed the food

at Byblos and I think we will be the best Greek and Lebanese food in Denver soon.”

Paul, Brooke and their son, Shea Talbot renovated an 1899 Victorian-style mansion to create Capitol Hill Tavern, which was one of the city’s first flower shops but is now notable for an expansive menu, which includes burgers, pizza, strombolis, calzones, wings, rib tips, ahi tuna salads, lobster rolls, lobster mac ‘n’ cheese and more. “I think having a lot of fresh, good quality food helps with our success,” said Paul Talbot, who is co-partner with his wife and son. Nearly hidden on Logan Street, between 12th and 13th Avenues, the past resonates.

Happy hours (twice a day!) and business lunches are popular, and neighbors call this place their local watering hole. Brunch is served on weekends and they sometimes offer comedy as well (every other Sunday is open-mic in the back room). “There’s a lot of history. I refurbished a mansion and people think they’re going to come in for a quick beer and they end up staying because of the history,” said Talbot.

Allegedly, the house across the street, the Baker House, at 1208 Logan St., might be haunted. Poet Madge Smiley Reynolds lived at 1209, but people have reported seeing her ghost dressed in a white gown, gliding down the staircase of the nearby Baker House.

As always, dining local in Denver is easy with so many options available. The city’s scene accommodates all incomes and tastes, and LIFE's dining guide has a host of local dining options for you.

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WHEN IT COMES TO PARKLAND, CAN YOU EVER HAVE TOO MUCH? Part three in a series covering the pressures Denver’s parks face.

By Haines Eason As the city moves closer to a contract with concert promoter Superfly for a multi-day music festival at Overland Golf Course and tensions are high about park access, events in parks, and the subsequent wear and tear on park infrastructure, key questions arise.

Chiefly: how much parkland is enough, and is Denver’s overall acreage sufficient for its population? Could large and numerous events in Denver parks ruin the city’s parks’ character? And, given the seemingly unending influx of new residents, are Denver’s parks crowded?

The answers could be: never enough, maybe, it’s debatable and, per that last question and according to a recent Life on Capitol Hill reader survey, yes.

In the last installment of this series it was reported LIFE created a reader survey with questions pertaining to conditions in Denver parks. While not a large sampling, LIFE received 70 responses, and in response to the first statement, “Denver’s parks are more crowded than they used to be,” 58 respondents, or nearly 83 percent, either strongly (42.86 percent) or somewhat (40 percent) agreed.

However, in the face of the perception that parks are more crowded, Denver has actually added to its urban parkland inventory over time. As reported in the June issue of LIFE, “In 2014, there were nearly 9 urban park acres per 1,000

adds, “which is one of our big metrics, [Denver] is doing really well. [Denver] is at 86 percent and is 22 points ahead of the median.” Meaning 86 percent of Denverites are within a 10-minute walk of a park.

Lastly, in terms of investment, the third category, Denver spends $116 per resident. That spending includes onetime investments and regular budgetary spending. The Trust for Public Land averages the last three years of spending to arrive at this number.

“Overall, quite honestly, [Denver] has a very strong outdoor culture, [it] has a very strong recreation culture, but [it] also has a lot of growth, but on balance, things are pretty good. If [Denver] continues to make investments in terms of bond elections, which increase the overall spend, and [Denver] is looking to add parkland, those are both really good steps in the right direction.”

and the course are located, to begin a process of involving the community in envisioning what the land could become.

According to Clayton RNO President Danielle Ongart, Clayton residents are interested in some element of open space, but they have other wishes, too.

“We live in a food desert,” she says.

If Denver needs more land, where does it get it?

At its April 8 Delegate Meeting, Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation (INC), the forum for Denver’s registered neighborhood organizations (RNOs), passed a resolution calling on the City and County of Denver to make room in the General Obligation Bond Proposal (GO Bond) for the acquisition of a privately held but soon-for-sale golf course in the Park Hill neighborhood.

The Park Hill Golf Course, as it is known, is an asset of the Clayton Early Learning

Overall, quite honestly, [Denver] has a very strong outdoor culture, [it] has a very strong recreation culture, but [it] also has a lot of growth, but on balance, things are pretty good. If [Denver] continues to make investments in terms of bond elections, which increase the overall spend, and [Denver] is looking to add parkland, those are both really good steps in the right direction.

residents (8.94). In 2016? The same, if not a little more: 8.97.”

So, where does Denver rank?

Depending on how you hash the data, almost in the middle of 12 comparable cities, it turns out. According to the 2017 City Park Facts report issued by The Trust for Public Land, Denver is 8.3 percent parkland, seventh among the mediumhigh-density cities (its category) listed.

Honolulu is first at 33 percent and skews the average to 8.9 percent parkland. Also, the set of cities listed is small (12).

It’s nice to know where Denver ranks, but is the city really serving its citizens through its parks? The Trust for Public Land curates a website called parkscore. com, and that site compiles their data into an easy-to-understand score for almost all of America’s major cities. At the top of the list with a score of 87.5 (100 is the top threshold) is Minneapolis.

Denver scores a 64, ranking 20th in the list. What factors weighed most heavily in this score?

“One third of the score is acreage, one third is access and one third is investment,” says Charlie McCabe, Directory for City Park Excellence with The Trust for Public Land. “For acreage, what we look at is the median park size, which for Denver is pretty good, 6 acres is the median. The national median for the 100 largest cities is 5.” He adds that Denver, at 8-plus-percent parkland, is behind the national average of 9 percent.

“In terms of access,” McCabe

Learning. That tenant, she says, has been having difficulty turning a profit under the current terms of the lease. “The tenant on the course, by the time they pay us the lease, they are usually in the hole by a couple hundred thousand dollars.

The course generates about $500,000 a year in free-and-clear income for them,

Trust (Clayton Trust). According to its website, Clayton Early Learning aims to “improve early care and education to ensure optimal development during the critical “prenatal-to-5 period” for all children, especially those of limited opportunity.”

GO Bond funding was not dedicated.

So, why is INC urging the city purchase this land? INC Parks and Recreation Committee Co-Chairs Cindy Johnstone and Maggie Price wrote in an email they see the purchase of the course's 155 acres as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire a large, contiguous parcel of open space close to central Denver.”

“Once land is gone, it is gone,” Price wrote. She and Johnstone are optimistic the city will move to acquire the land mostly because, as they see it, it makes sense “for the many new residents in central Denver. Park Hill Golf Course is a five-minute ride on the A Line and a 10-minute walk from the stop, including an underground corridor to cross Colorado Boulevard. There is also access from I-70 if driving and bus access along Colorado Blvd. The communities surrounding Park Hill Golf Course are currently listed in the lowest category of the equity index evaluated by the city.”

So why is such a prime piece of real estate up for sale? Clayton Early Learning leases the course to an operator who must pay $700,000 a year to operate the course, says Charlotte Brantley, President and CEO of Clayton Early

A view of Superfly's Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco. Photo

by Misha Vladimirskiy, courtesy Superfly. but they have to pay us that lease. That “We do have Park Hill Supermarket at lease comes to an end in 2018, and they 40th and Colorado, but it mostly does are not likely, they have not told us yet, wholesale.” Referencing community but they are not likely to re-up it.” Come input gathered at the meeting between December 2018, if the tenant does not the Clayton Trust and the RNO, Ongart renew, then in January of 2019, Clayton says` though greenspace ranked high, Early Learning loses $700,000 a year in a grocery store was number one on operating capital. the list. However, she and the RNO are “Our goal here is to figure out a reaching out to other neighborhoods. future for that 155 acres that will both “Basically, our first priority is to know generate long-term sustainable income and understand what all the adjacent for this institution while serving the Park Hill neighbors want, because children of this community, and at the they’ll be staring at whatever it is. Along same time, have things happening there with that, we do want some amenities that are a benefit for the community that just don’t exist anywhere else in as identified by the community itself our neighborhood, or not in walking through a visioning process,” Brantley distance.” says. With 155 acres in the course, she What will happen with the golf adds, there is enough land to likely do course is anyone’s guess at this time, as is both what INC would like as well as what what the contract between Superfly and the Clayton neighborhood wants. But the city regarding the previously covered what the neighborhood wants runs fairly Overland Park music festival will look counter to INC’s wishes. like. Council votes on that contract July In early spring of this year, 31, after presstime. LIFE will continue to representatives of the Clayton Trust metWingbacks, cover these issues as they evolve.

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CURMUDGEON Dollars and making sense

By D. Todd Clough I am car shopping—I can’t decide between the Bugatti Veyron for $3.4 million or the Lamborghini Veneno for $4.5 million. Most likely I will end up with a 2002 Buick.

According to the Congressional Budget Office “Trends in Family Wealth 1989—2013,” “Billionaire Bonanza: The Forbes 400 and the Rest of Us” and “Combined Net Worth, Forbes 400, 1982-2015” Inequality is skyrocketing even within the Forbes 400 list of America’s richest. The net worth of the richest member of the Forbes 400 has soared from $2 billion in 1982 to $76 billion in 2015. America’s richest 400 in 1982 had a net worth of $80 million. The average member of that first list had a net worth of $230 million. In 2015, rich Americans needed net worth of $1.7 billion to enter the Forbes 400, and the average member held a net $5.8 billion, over 10 times the 1982 average.

The billionaires who make up the Forbes 400 list of richest Americans now have as much wealth as all African-American households, plus onethird of America’s Latino population, combined. In other words, just 400 extremely wealthy individuals have as much wealth as 16 million African-American households and five million Latino households.

The rich don’t just have more wealth than everyone else, the bulk of their wealth comes from different—and more lucrative—asset sources. Ameri-

ca’s top one percent, for instance, holds nearly half the national wealth invested in stocks and mutual funds.

As the cherry on the sundae, a study done by researchers at UC Berkeley reported to the National Academy of Sciences that a series of experiments led to findings that revealed that rich people are more likely to cheat to win a prize, take candy from children and say

studying for a doctorate in psychology.

Does anyone else find the tagline of Mercedes-Benz “The Best or Nothing” completely repulsive? Yet this spoiled brat perspective is how many rich people do look at the world (thus the tagline).

According to Pope Francis “Inequality is the root of social evil.” Oh how I like this Pope (and I am not Catholic).

they would pocket extra change handed to them in error rather than give it back.

The researchers stated that because rich people have more financial resources, they’re less dependent on social bonds for survival. As a result, their self-interest reigns and they have fewer qualms about breaking the rules. “If you occupy a more insular world, you’re less likely to be sensitive to the needs of others,” said study lead author Paul Piff, who is

In one sentence he has defined what I believe to be one of the biggest problems facing our nation—the game is rigged to favor the rich and it is getting worst every day. Take a quick look at the senate health bill that is hovering over our heads that our billionaire president supports (don’t forget that he rode on the shoulders of low-income people to the White House). This proposed health bill gives the rich a tax break so they can add to their piles of cash and takes away health care for 22 million middle class and low-income people. Can you spell S-H-A-M-E-F-U-L? Along with the game being rigged and inequality-kicking people when they

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The double whammy of Prince’s death and the ascension of President Trump has been enough to turn Sheila E. into a wallflower, at least for the time being.

“I was actually working on another record—it was a dance record,” she said.

“But at the time, I didn’t feel it in my heart to release a dance record.”

Instead, Sheila followed her heart right off the dancefloor and into a pensive backroom of social consciousness, shelving the nearly completed happy record until another day.

In its place comes Iconic. While influenced by recent events, the forthcoming release is also rooted in family history for this daughter of a onetime Santana percussionist who grew up amid racial turmoil, as the granddaughter of Mexican immigrants in a mixed-race Hispanic-Creole family.

Last year, as Sheila grieved the loss of her friend and mentor Prince, the rise of Trump’s ostensibly anti-immigrant

are down, self-indulgence is also part of the equation. Looking at the world from only our own lenses is a common oversight (including yours truly). Case in point—I appreciate National Public Radio and Public Broadcasting Station as they are both great resources for news that I utilize daily. Recently I was listening to Colorado Public Radio and on a came a gentleman who through his testimonial described how he and his wife donate to the station (good for them, it’s a great station and I am glad that so many, including my wife, support them) but then he concluded his commentary that giving to the station made them feel better about themselves. I pondered this: why is giving to something you utilize and greatly enjoy makes you feel better about your self? Giving money to the cashier at my favorite restaurant doesn’t make me feel better about myself.

I am glad to hear that the “Do @ the Zoo” just raised $597,000 for our top-notch zoo. It is a great place and is one of our city treasures. I get it. Lots of people showed up at a cool place (the zoo) gave some money and had a heck of party, but once again it is donating to something that benefits the giver. I understand that it helps the zoo, and that is fine and dandy. But keep in mind that the zoo is not short on cash as they are a recipient of the top level of support of the SCFD tax fund ($8.5 million SCFD income in 2015) and as one of the top tourist attractions in the state, lots of cash comes through the admissions gate (2015 admission revenue $9,779,527).

Here are some crazy thoughts: how about donating to someone or something that doesn’t benefit ourselves and, while we are at it, doing so quietly and without fanfare? How about action to go with our devotion? How about supporting or voting for a cause that doesn’t directly effect our pocketbook? How about just doing something not because our political party tells us to, but doing so because it is the right thing to do?

rhetoric was more than she was ready to handle.

“I couldn’t turn on the television— and I didn’t,” the singer-percussionist explained. “I didn’t know what was going on, and here comes Donald Trump and all the bullying. I was already hurting, mourning the loss of my friend, and then I felt the country was going backwards in time with how we treat each other. I didn’t understand it.”

Before long, Sheila was revisiting an assortment of older material that spoke to her new sadness, confusion and frustration. The handpicked set of songs, largely from the 1960s and ‘70s, would include Marvin Gaye’s “Inner City Blues,” Sly and the Family Stone’s “Everyday People,” George Clinton’s “One Nation Under a Groove,” and even Burt Bacharach’s “What the World Needs Now.” Iconic also signaled a departure from typical funding mechanisms. To get her labor of love off the ground, Sheila turned to likeminded fans for unusual crowdfunding that has included not just the trading of money for signed drumsticks, but the opportunity to play on the record.

“It’s been amazing. I actually took my drummer off so this guy could play,” Sheila said of a fan who contributed his skills—along with a check. “He was pretty good.”

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Baby Play and Explore Unstructured play and social time for children (0-18 months) and their caregivers. Enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys in our warm and inviting space. Great opportunity to introduce your little one to the library. | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. denverlibrary.org Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 08/02-09/05 | 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

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Wednesdays, 08/02-08/30 | 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m.

Girls Who Code An afterschool program for girls in middle and high school to learn computer science in a collaborative, engaging and intensive manner, working with women who work in technology fields. Learn Python, build websites, create games and more, free. | 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. denverlibrary.org/idealab Thursdays, 08/03 & 08/17 | 10:30a.m.

Preschool Storytime & Craft Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for 3-5 year olds and their parents or caregivers. Craft activity immediately follows the program. | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. denverlibrary.org Thursdays, 08/03-08/31 | 11:30a.m.

Toddler Play & Explore Enjoy unstructured play and social time for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their caregivers. Enjoy books, music, and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys in our warm and inviting play space. | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. denverlibrary.org Mondays & Fridays, 08/04-09/01 | 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 Denver Public Library: Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. denverlibrary.org Saturdays, 08/05-09/02 | 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m.

Code Club Meet every Saturday to learn how to code! With a demonstration at 1 p.m. and then time to work on a project at 2 p.m., with new topics every month. Ages 10-19. | 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. teens.denverlibrary.org Tuesdays & Saturdays, 08/05-09/05 | 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.

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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

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Zoning & Transportation Committee The Zoning Committee is a standing committee of CHUN. The committee addresses Zoning and Land Use, Liquor License and Transportation issues that impact the CHUN neighborhoods. | 19th Floor Community Room 1201 Williams St. Wednesdays, 08/02-08/30 | 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 Wednesday, 08/02 | 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, 08/02-08/30 | 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, 08/03 | 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, 08/03-08/31 | 12:00p.m.

Home for the Heart AL-ANON Al-Anon's Purpose is to help friends and families of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. In lower level. | Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway al-anon-co.org Thu, 08/03 | 1:00p.m.

Denver Moves: Transit Task Force Meeting #7 VISIT DENVER Boardroom | 1555 California St., Ste. 300 Sundays, 08/06-09/03 | 6:45p.m.

Nar-Anon A twelve step support group for families and friends of addicts to help themselves cope. | First Unitarian Church, 1400 Lafayette St. nar-anon.org Sundays, 08/06-09/03 | 12:30p.m.

Nicotine Anonymous A fellowship of men and women helping each other to live our lives free of nicotine. | Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 915 E. 9th Ave. nicotine-anonymous.org Mondays, 08/07, 08/21 & 09/04 | 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 Mondays, 08/07-09/04 | 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 Mondays, 08/07-09/04 | 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

Join Neil and Brian to discuss the challenges of being homeless. Create a support system and camaraderie with others.

Learn vocational tools and save for an apartment. Get ideas on handling family issues. We'll work your way through homelessness. | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. denverlibrary.org Tuesdays, 08/08-09/05 | 6:30p.m.-8:00p.m.

Moderation Management Weekly meetings for problem (vs. chronic) drinkers who want to reduce their intake of alcohol. Email: denver@moderation. org. | First Unitarian Church, 1400 Lafayette St. moderation.org Tue, 08/08 | 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 Tuesdays, 08/08-09/05 | 8:00p.m.

Joy AL-ANON Al-Anon's Purpose is to help friends and families of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. In the Roberts Building, Room 103. | Saint John's Cathedral, 1350 Washington St. al-anon-co.org Mon, 08/14 | 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.

Denver Human Services Drop-In Assistance Stop by to ask Denver Human Service questions and receive assistance signing up for all state benefits. | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. denverlibrary.org Wed, 08/16 | 7:00p.m.

Congress Park Neighbors, Inc. Meeting OUR MEETINGS HAVE MOVED!! Congress Park Neighbors Meeting February 15 2017 This months topic: Public Works April 19, 7:00 @ REACH School Meeting will take place in lunch room. Please enter through front entrance. | REACH School 940 Fillmore Wed, 08/16 | 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, 1373 Grant St. tiny.cc/globaltrivianight Thu, 08/17 | 9:00a.m.

Independent Audit Committee Agenda Meet in the Parr-Widener Room (#389), 3rd floor. | Denver City and County Building 1437 Bannock St. Thu, 08/17 | 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 Wed, 08/23 | 10:30a.m.-12:00p.m.

Coffee Connections The DPL invites library customers experiencing homelessness and customers interested in social issues to join staff for coffee, snacks and conversation on topics related to social inclusion. Let's discuss what we have in common. | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. denverlibrary.org

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La Rumba Presents:

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Saturday, August 12 | 9:00p.m. | 99 W. 9th Ave. | larumba-denver.com I $20/$25 Cuban latin jazz group ¡Cubanismo! had their debut album go to #10 on the Billboard Tropical & Salsa chart in 1996.

All of the tracks on the album are Cuban dances like rumba, danzon, son, cha-cha, pa’ca and others. It was an instrumental record for the most part, relying on the trumpet to be the “voice” as is the tradition of Cuban music. Bandleader/trumpeter Jesus Alemany studied at conservatory and with his uncle as well. At the age of 15, Alemany began playing in carnival comparsas, and was invited to join "Sierra Maestra," with which he travelled all over the world: Japan, Africa, Europe, Latin America. Alemany now lives in Merida, Mexico but will be bringing his band to the U.S. for a special four-city, Colorado tour which includes Vail, Aspen and Denver. There will be a free salsa lesson prior to the show La Rumba at 9:30p.m.

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drums,” Sheila said.

After a successful stint in her father’s then-band Azteca, young Sheila graduated to a fruitful career as a studio and concert percussionist, accompanying the likes of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Lionel Richie, the adopted father of her niece, Nicole.

the album as well as a cross section of her own material when she plays a free concert Friday, Sept. 1, in Civic Center Park as part of A Taste of Colorado.

Born in 1957 in Oakland, Calif., Sheila Escovedo was a drummer prodigy in a family where musical dexterity was a requirement of birth. Her father Pete led the family’s successful Escovedo Brothers before getting tapped by Carlos Santana. Her uncles had played on the edges of Latin, punk and alternative country.

Her godfather was music legend Tito Puente.

“We loved having music in the house. My dad played music every single day. There were jam sessions in the living room,” Sheila said.

Her mother, Juanita, a black Creole factory worker, would also have significant influence. An accomplished multi-sport athlete, Juanita was an inspiration for Sheila’s aerobic stage presence.

“I got all the sports and the music together, which I thought was an incredible combination,” she said.

“I started playing classical music, but I wanted to be an athlete. I was a track star. I was training to be in the Sheila E. plays A Taste of Colorado Sept.

Olympics. But that place of music—I 1. Photo courtesy of Decibel Blue. had never experienced anything like that in my life. I felt that was heaven for In 1978, Sheila’s life changed forme.” ever when she met Prince, the artist who With few woman percussionist role would become her mentor, collaboramodels to speak of, teen Sheila’s destiny tor and sometime fiancé. It was Prince was sealed by none other than Karen Car- who suggested she drop her last name penter, whose angelic singing was often in favor of the singular E. He also wrote accompanied on television by the argu- “The Glamorous Life,” Sheila’s Latin-inably odd juxtaposition of her drumming. fused breakthrough hit.

“When I first saw her play drums, I “There is so much people won’t turned to my dad and said, ‘Daddy, how CONTINUED ON 23 come I don’t have a TV show? I play

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If you’ve ever watched Portlandia, then you already know Washed Out. No, he’s not a series regular or even a special guest. Washed Out composed the quirky theme for the show’s intro of shots of Portland’s more famous neighborhoods. Ernest Greene, the man behind Washed Out, released Mister Mellow in June, his first “fully immersive multimedia experience,” highlighting his struggle with the idea: how can we be so bored and unhappy in what is basically a very privileged, contented life? The new album moves further away from the synth sounds of previous releases and more into band-driven sounds. Free jazz, house, hip hop and psych are all here, along with voiceover samples. Greene commissioned 11 different artists to bring the visual aspects of the work to life. The visuals include animation that is rendered through collage, claymation, hand-drawn and stop-motion. It will be interesting to see what this looks like when brought to a live setting.

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GARDENING A Way Back to the Land

By Liz Clift Gardens have a way of creeping into our hearts, and can help us re-center ourselves with the more-than-human world.

Take a moment, and think about a garden you remember fondly. Maybe that garden is currently in your life or maybe it is from your past. Think about what your memory smells, what body memories it conjures, what you see, what you hear.

For me, the word “garden” smells like tomato plant. For most of my childhood, my mother’s garden was filled with cherry tomatoes. I would take a small basket out to pick them. There is a particular earthy spiciness that tomato leaves have, and for me, this is linked with the weight of southern summer humidity against my skin.

A body memory is the sensation that sometimes comes over you, unbidden, linked to a particular memory. One of my body memories is the feel of picking perfectly ripe cherries. This is a combination of an older memory and a more recent one. When I moved to Denver, I was fortunate enough to rent a house, along with several other people, that had raised beds and fruit trees. The year we lived in that house, my housemates and I picked gallons of sour cherries. We got the low ones easily

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bank at its 18th Avenue headquarters.

Metro Caring already worked a small garden behind St. Joseph’s Cancer Center on 19th Avenue and Downing Street. It will also manage Humboldt Garden, which the hospital is installing at 18th Avenue and Humboldt Street, and will be worked by hospital and Metro Caring volunteers.

“The product grown in that garden will come directly to Metro Caring and make its way into our fresh-foods market,” where at-risk families are able to

enough, and then pulled out the ladder to get into the upper branches.

That was not the first time I picked cherries. The first time I picked cherries, I was 15 and in Maine, visiting family. On their property was a 20-year-old cherry tree. I spent hours picking cherries, marveling at the way the ripe ones popped from the pit, letting the juice run down my arm, my skin becoming stiff with sugars. A bird scolded me from the next tree over. It was right to scold

briefly lived in had a garden for a yard.

The owner of the house and garden and I talked about how she liked to let things grow outside her fence for the deer and for passing people. This is part of a permaculture mindset—fair share— although I doubt she would have called herself a permaculturalist. She grew abundant food, mostly perennials, and even after I moved out, she welcomed me into her yard to pick fresh produce.

In that town, it was no small thing to

me. We should always be willing to leave some food for the animals, and often we forget.

Fortunately for me, a fellow gardener reminded me of the importance of this practice.

When I lived in Oregon, a house I

be willing to feed the animals. Deer were abundant, and people in deer costumes made their way into every parade. I even saw deer cross at crosswalks more than once. A lot of people saw them as a nuisance. But the thing is, the deer deserved food too—as did the rabbits,

get weekly groceries, according to Ryan Galanaugh, Metro Caring’s vice president of development and communications.

Humboldt Garden will also include a small fruit orchard, a basketball court and open space. Catercorner—where the hospital’s demolished towers once stood—another park space will be completed soon.

At Gateway Garden, Timothy Payne wields his sprinkler and gratefully enthuses. “I’m very proud of my broccoli. And zucchini! I’m gonna take care of everybody in my building ... they’re already asking me.”

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was most excited by, Mayor Hancock referred to the reopening of previously shuttered parkland in the vicinity of Red Rocks Amphitheatre, the Mountain Parks Conservation Camp, a $2 million project. “Those are dilapidated, abandoned buildings that will be renovated and turned into lodges that can be used by groups of students and adults to have night or weekend retreats away from Denver. They’ll also be used as our founders had wanted us to use them, and that is as a retreat from the big city.”

Another facet to that particular project: Mayor Hancock says the city will be using the site as a retraining area for veterans and under-/unemployed individuals.

Asked what the voters will be most excited by, Mayor Hancock cited the GO Bond survey, which he says points to the category of Transportation and Mobility. “Overwhelmingly when we surveyed city residents, the polling showed us very clearly two things: Transportation and Mobility was a top-of-mind issue, and two, take care of what you have.”

When interviewed recently, Councilmen Paul Kashmann, District 6, Albus Brooks, District 9 and Wayne New, District 10, all feel their districts are well represented in the GO Bond package.

Kashmann chooses to focus on transportation improvements in his district, something he has lobbied for over time. “I am most excited about improvements to the Buchtel Corridor, both the intersection improvements at University and Colorado Boulevard and the twoway bike track,” he says. “Not only will this be an important connection to the Colorado Station ped/bike bridge that gets people across I-25 from the neighborhoods north of I-25, but it lends itself

the squirrels, the skunks and the other animals people set up special fencing to deter.

We would do well to remember this.

We cultivate our garden spaces, and other animals will use them too. This is okay. Gardens are a way for us to bring a little bit of nature a bit closer to us. They are a way to cultivate our relationship with ourselves, with our loved ones or with total strangers. They are a way for us to cultivate our relationship with the world.

As we consider the way we interact, or have interacted, with gardens, we should also consider how we connect with the land or if we do.

Gardening is something I’ve come back to as an adult. As I grew older, the gardens of my childhood became less tended to, less cared for, or about.

I think of how, in many ways, this was a reflection of the health of my family. We became busier. I became an argumentative teen. Our lives shifted and we became more disconnected from each other, and from the land. I don’t think any of us really noticed.

In many ways, this is how we all treat the land and the more-thanhuman world. Most of us are closer to it as young people. We give personalities to other animals, maybe even to plants or objects. And then we get busy and we get socialized into distancing ourselves from nature.

This distancing is one of the things we can begin to reverse with gardening, or with spending other intentional time in nature. So, I invite you, reflect on that garden I asked you about at the beginning of the column. What do you remember? What do you miss?

to an extension along Buchtel/Mississippi all the way across Broadway to the west side.”

Councilman Brooks takes a larger view, noting the total spend in his district is "$209 million of an overall $937 million GO Bond package," something which he feels means "'fine district 9' [is] represented quite well."

The project most exciting to him is the pedestrian bridge that will connect Elyria to Swansea. "Right now, a rail yard with frequent activity from trains disconnects the communities and disrupts the commute of school children trying to get to Swansea elementary," he says.

As for items not on the list, Brooks says he "was hoping to see a line item for housing, and more money for pedestrians and bikes, but we had limited resources."

Councilman New was also pleased and noted his excitement over the Arts and Culture investments to happen in his district. Lumping in the library with this category for the sake of argument, Councilman New says he and his staff were very well represented with money for the Denver Art Museum, the Denver Public Library and the Botanic Gardens.

Additionally, looking to Safety Facilities, the replacement of the District 6 Police Station is something Councilman New is pleased about given what he says is its currently shoddy state. “I was so pleased we got the money back in for the District 6 Police Station to replace it, it’s the pits. It’s the busiest police station in the whole city, you’ve got people just sitting all over each other there.”

If all goes as planned, the GO Bond in its present form will be referred to the November ballot for voters’ consideration.

Questions or comments? Email editor@denvermetromedia.com.

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Thu, 08/24 | 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m.

Blueprint Task Force Meeting 13 DRCOG, 1290 Broadway denvergov.org Mon, 08/28 | 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.

RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Daily, 08/02-08/31 | 7:00p.m.

Free Introduction to Buddhism Meeting Are you looking to have a Winning Life? Come join us for an introduction to modern day Buddhism where you can learn to apply Buddhist practice to enhance your daily life. ***Free Parking on Galapago St. next to Starbucks | 303-893-0430 Soka Gakkai International - USA, 1450 N. Speer Blvd. sgi-usa.org Saturdays, 08/05-09/02 | 10:00a.m.

Saturday Messianic Shabbat 303-322-5733 Church in the City-Beth Abraham, 1580 Gaylord St. churchinthecity.org Saturdays, 08/05-09/02 | 5:00p.m.

Catholic Mass 303-839-1432 St. Paul Lutheran and Roman Catholic Community of Faith, 1600 Grant St. saintpauldenver.com Sundays, 08/06-09/03 | 10:00a.m.

Interfaith Devotions 303-744-6456 Baha'i Center of Metro Denver, 225 E. Bayaud Ave. denverbahais.org

African Mass, 1p.m. (3rd Sunday). | 303-322-8042 St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 2301 York St. loyoladenver.org

Sundays, 08/06-09/03 | 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m.

Baptist Service 303-861-2501 First Baptist Church of Denver, 1373 Grant St. fbcdenver.org

Sundays, 08/06-09/03 | 10:00a.m.

Presbyterian Services 720-316-1279 St. Patrick Presbyterian Church Denver, 1570 Clarkson St. saintpatrickdenver.org

Sundays, 08/06-09/03 | 10:00a.m.

Christian Science Service 303-839-1505 First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1415 Logan St. christiansciencecolorado.org

Sundays, 08/06-09/03 | 10:30a.m.

Lutheran Worship 303-839-1432 St. Paul Lutheran and Roman Catholic Community of Faith, 1600 Grant St. saintpauldenver.com

Sundays, 08/06-09/03 | 9:00a.m.

Acts 29 Christian Service L2 Church, 1477 Columbine St. L2today.com Sundays, 08/06-09/03 | 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. lifelegacyphotography.com/mccr Sundays, 08/06-09/03 | 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, 08/06-09/03 | 10:00a.m.

Orthodox Mass 303-698-2433 Saint Augustine Orthodox Church, 55 W. 3rd Ave. staugustinedenver.org Sundays, 08/06-09/03 | 7:45a.m.

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

Sundays, 08/06-09/03 | 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, 08/06-09/03 | 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, 08/06-09/03 | 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, 08/06-09/03 | 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, 3250 E. 6th Ave. sixthavenueucc.org Sundays, 08/06-09/03 | Times Vary.

Episcopal Service 303-388-6469 St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 1280 Vine St. stbdenver.org Sundays, 08/06-09/03 | 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, 08/06-09/03 | 10:00a.m.

Episcopal Services 303-831-8963 2552 Williams St.

Sundays, 08/06-09/03 | 9:00a.m.

Catholic Mass 303-534-4014 St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Parish, 1060 St. Francis Way stelizabethdenver.org

Sundays, 08/06-09/03 | 8:30a.m.

Interdenominational Service 303-800-8269 Denver United Church, 660 S. Broadway denverunited.com Sundays, 08/06-09/03 | 5:00p.m.

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Art-i-fax: Reflections Join Colfax Ave BID on Saturday, Aug. 12 for their annual street party, Art-i-fax! The event will run from 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. at the intersection of Colfax and Park Avenues. Meet your neighbors and enjoy live music, local food and drinks, a variety of street and performing arts and community engagement to celebrate Colfax.

Art-i-fax will feature live music from popular local bands FaceMan, Foxes and Electric Thinking Machine. Stop by and watch local artist Mythica create a live chalk art masterpiece. Art-i-fax will have something for everyone, from fitness activities to crafts for kids. Admission is free and all are welcome.

A little history about the event: Art-i-fax originated in 2016 with the desire to create an open-air art gallery along Colfax. Last year’s event kicked off the BID’s Art on the Ave initiative, which included the painting of utility

boxes and certain intersections along the corridor.

This year’s theme is Reflections.

The idea (other than having an awesome party), is to pay homage to the people and events that helped shape Colfax, while also reflecting upon the kind of Colfax community we want to foster in the future.

The location of this year’s Art-ifax has a deeper meaning beyond just being a great location for a party. This particular location is inspired by the BID’s Streetscape Plan. The Streetscape Plan has taken shape over the last year and provides a strategic plan for Colfax improvements, including safety implementations, branding and building guidelines. You can view the entire Streetscape Plan at colfaxave.com/ streetscape.

The BID will be shutting down Park Avenue from Colfax to Humboldt Street for the event. This will serve as an experiment of sorts to test out one aspect of the Streetscape Plan, which includes closing that section of Park Avenue permanently and creating a public plaza. This would not only provide a gathering space for those who live/work near Colfax, but also change the dangerous five-point intersection to a more manageable and safer four-point intersection.

Art-i-fax will also feature a Civic Engagement section, where attendees can weigh in on what exactly they’d like to see in a potential public plaza.

So, please come out on August 12 and enjoy the party while also making your voice heard. Check out art-i-fax.com for more information. _________________________________________

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fees and provides street barricades free of charge for your block party. All you have to do is register.

Last year, Denver residents hosted nearly 250 events in neighborhoods all over Denver, from an Extreme Community Makeover Project to Zumba in the

Mayor Michael B. Hancock and friends at a Denver Days food stand. Photo courtesy the City and County of Denver. bration—and Cap Hill needs you!

Mayor Michael B. Hancock launched Denver Days in 2012 to help create stronger communities. He encouraged neighbors to get to know each other so they feel safer and more connected to the communities they call home.

Now’s your chance to get to know your Cap Hill neighbors better, and let the city pick up the tab for fees and barricades.

Denver Days takes place this year Aug. 5-13. During that week, the City and County of Denver waives park permit

Park, hosted by the Cleo Parker Robinson dance company.

There’s still time to plan a picnic or block party for your neighbors, but you should act now.

For information on how to apply for a block party permit visit: denvergov.org and search “block party requirements.”

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happen will be managed to generate a hefty return for investors that have deeper pockets than 99 percent of the people paying for, or stuck on, I-70 now and in the future.

Sadly, if this boneheaded CDOT solution for I-70 proceeds, the profits used to pay private investors will be dependent on testing drivers’ threshold of pain between frustration and finances.

CDOT’s plan creates a perverse incentive to see congestion on the three free lanes we already have so the private partners can maximize revenue from toll lanes during peak times.

This massive corporate subsidy to overpay for the most expensive two-mile stretch of highway in Colorado history, while diverting money away from other statewide transit needs and diverting future public dollars straight into the pockets of private investors, is neither necessary or visionary, and it is not in keeping with making Denver a “World Class City.” Everyone should reject this Faustian bargain because it is the worst thing you could do for hundreds of acres of neighborhoods in our urban core that were once thriving and could and should be again. I applaud the citizens who are putting up these fights and I hope they prevail; we will all benefit if they do.

If what I am saying seems counterintuitive, I encourage you to visit ditchtheditch.com and read up on it. The site offers a lot of data and real-world evidence proving that the widening of I-70 is the exact wrong way to build a city.

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intent, but have yet to make a decision about who will occupy the space.”

Purchasing the building with a tenant already in place allows Carteng and Woodward the time to find the perfect future tenant.

Rumor has it the space will be converted into a brewery, which has received mixed reviews from the community. Capitol Hill United Neighbors (CHUN) keeps the community up-to-date on happenings in the area through social media outlets such as Facebook. On one such post regarding the possibility of the thrift store becoming a brewery, comments were a mixed bag.

“We've had lots of feedback on what people want and don't want on Colfax and know the types of services that are missing from our ‘Colfax ecosystem,’” said Frank Locantore, executive director of Colfax Ave Business Improvement District, or CBID. “In short, we want something that maintains the character of Colfax and is something that the community wants in order to maximize its success.”

Communicating with the new owners is a priority for Locantore. “We would like to talk with them since we've done a lot of work on our streetscape plan [by] collecting info from the community about what they like and don't,” he said.

Colfax still maintains a wicked reputation, and its loyal community would like to see it maintain an "eclectic" charm. Hopefully the new owners and their tenants take that into consideration in regards to the future of 1331 E. Colfax Ave.

23 RiNo Crush entering lucky seventh year This September, CRUSH (Creative Rituals Under Social Harmony) takes over RiNo streets for its seventh year with amazing graffiti and street art.

the unique voice of a community, bringing art out of the galleries and into the streets.

CRUSH raises awareness of the cultural significance and importance of art for all ages and all demographics that may not have the opportunity to expe-

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The singer-percussionist looks forward to taking the new album on the road, where she is expected to bring her signature energy to whatever material she performs in concert.

“What you see is honest. I get to do what I do and I love it so much,” Sheila said. “To share the gift of music—what a way to go to work.”

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Even with success as a solo artist, Sheila was a determined band member, touring as part of Prince and the Revolution well after her solo stardom had risen.

In 2001, she became the first woman to join Ringo Starr and the All-Starr Sheila E. performs Sept. 1 at A Taste Band—and with pop singer Howard of Colorado. Other artists on the weekJones, Sheila was among the band’s first end’s free concert bill include AJR and members to not emerge from the classic Rick Springfield (Sept. 2), Kongos and 5 for ‘60s-‘70s rock fraternity. In addition to Fighting (Sept. 3), and Lauren Duski and fronting the All-Starrs on “The Glamor- .38 Special (Sept. 4). For more information, ous Life,” Sheila played drums and per- visit atasteofcolorado.com. Contact Peter cussion with Ringo, backing up the other Jones at pjoneslifemusic@aol.com.

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CRUSH is a week-long celebration of artists painting exterior walls. The dates for this years annual event are Sept. 11 through 17, and, as ever, this event is free to the public and is for all demographics and all ages to enjoy.

CRUSH celebrates art, urban beautification, creativity and culture by enriching a community through an arts festival like no other. Organizers believe public art leads to improved community and is a catalyst for safety, cleanliness, curb-appeal, creativity and conversation.

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