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EXPANDED OFFERINGS HIGHLIGHT 45TH ANNUAL PEOPLE’S FAIR By Caroline Schomp Fun-seekers will find many new things to see and do at the 45th edition of the Capitol Hill People’s Fair, scheduled for Saturday & Sunday June 4th & 5th at Downtown Denver’s Civic Center. The fair is the longest-running, volunteer-driven community celebration in the Metro Denver area. Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods (CHUN), one of Denver’s largest and oldest registered neighborhood organizations produces the fair. “We’ve added many new offerings this year, while keeping the most popular from years past,” said CHUN Executive Director Roger Armstrong. The People’s Fair was named Westword’s 2016 “Best Annual Festival.”

Fine Art Avenue, featuring 80 local and national artists, will extend along 14th between Bannock & Broadway. The expanded art show is a new partnership with the Denver Arts Festival (formerly the Downtown Denver Arts Festival). Artists exhibit and sell all original work. Media includes ceramics, digital, drawing/ graphics, fiber, glass, jewelry, wood, leather, metal, mixed media, painting, sculpture, and photography. “This gives the People’s Fair another aspect of the show that hasn’t been there in recent years,” said Denver Arts Festival Director Jim DeLutes. “The majority of the artists are from Colorado but also represent 13 other states. It’s appropriate that Fine Art Avenue is right in front of the Denver Art Museum. It’s definitely worth people’s while to come and take a look.”

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For the first time all beer available at the People’s Fair will be from Colorado craft brewers, the result of a new partnership with the Tivoli Distributing Co. According to Tivoli’s Corey Marshall, there will be between 20 and 30 different-style beers, among them five of the Tivoli Brewing Company’s own: Tivoli Helles Lager, Sigi’s Wild Horse, Tivoli’s Pass the Buck, Tivoli Jet Malt Liquor and Zang’s XXX Imperial IPA. The rest are small Colorado craft beers that Tivoli Distributing represents. Marshall and his family restarted Denver’s Tivoli in 2012 after a 43-year hiatus. “We are super excited to partner with the People’s Fair and CHUN,” Marshall said. “People’s Fair attendees are going to love what we bring to the fair.”

Guest artist and art instructor Tommy Nahulu is offering three opportunities each day for creative souls to sip some wine at the Wine Pavilion while painting their own art masterpieces. Nahulu will share some of his expertise with participants. Tickets are available online at www.peoplesfair.com. Small teams of younger artists will compete in the annual Mural Project to create a large canvas mural on the theme “Your Neighborhood, Your Future.” The competing teams this year are from Boys and Girls Club-Wilfley Branch, Colorado’s High School of Choice, Ridgeview Academy, Pangloss Gravitron and Compassion

By Caroline Schomp Parking concerns dominated a May 11 neighborhood meeting at which the Denver Botanic Gardens (DBG) unveiled an updated design concept for its planned Center for Science, Art and Education. This was the second time the DBG and Davis Partnership Architects have met with neighbors to get feedback on the proposed building planned for the now-vacant property on East 11th Ave. between York & Gaylord. It is the final project in the Gardens’ 50-year Master Development Plan. “I’ve never worked with an architectural firm that was so responsive,” said DBG Executive Director Brian Vogt. Neighbors offered some substantive design suggestions in an initial meeting last October. Davis Partnership ‘took down’ everything

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the neighborhood said and responded beautifully. It was a remarkable job,” Vogt said. “The relationship to the neighborhood is critical.” There will be two more phases in the design process and Vogt promised that neighbors would be included in both. The neighbors were most vocal about parking concerns, including the availability of on-site parking and how to discourage patrons from using street parking instead of the Gardens’ parking garage across York St. The proposed building design includes 140 underground spaces for use by DBG employees and volunteers, freeing up space for visitors in the parking structure. Vogt said he would consider allowing continued on page 24

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HELEN BONFILS AND HER FOUR-MAN CIRCUS By Peg Ekstrand Helen’s larger-than-life father, Fred Bonfils, was the ringleader of her four-man circus. In ring number one was George Somnes, her first husband. In ring number two was Mike Davis, her second husband. And in ring number three was Donald Seawell, longtime publisher of The Denver Post. Her Denver story begins in 1895 with her family’s arrival in the Mile High City from Peekskill, New York, when Fred and a partner bought The Denver Post. Helen was six years old and her sister May was twelve. At first, the Bonfils brood lived in a brick house at 939 Corona. Helen attended St. Mary’s Academy, located at 14th & Pennsylvania, and later the Wolcott School for Girls at 14th & Marion. While their house is long gone (on the site now stands the west parking lot of the 9th & Corona King Soopers), both school buildings still stand. In 1915, Fred Bonfils bought L.H. Guldman’s 50-room man-

sion, located at 1500 East Tenth Avenue, which adjoined Cheesman Park. Helen and May had quite a privileged, but tightly controlled upbringing – no dating, very few parties or picnics because father Fred strove to prevent them “from having any knowledge about the opposite sex.” With a father so strict, both sisters resorted to sneaking out of their bedroom windows and then driving around town in a Denver-made Fritchle electric car, but only when daddy was out of town. When May committed the ultimate form of rebellion by eloping with the first man that she was allowed to date, her father disowned her. His wrath was so great that Helen did not marry until after Fred had died. Miss Helen then stepped into the world of publishing, taking over her father’s office at The Post. And throughout the rest of her life, “Papa’s newspaper was always first in her heart.” But coming up a close second was Helen’s love

of acting, even though her father had frowned on that ambition. When daddy the ring leader died in 1933, with her mother Belle following a couple of years later, Helen inherited the family’s mansion and she began performing at Elitch’s, Denver’s popular summer-theatre venue. It was here that she met director George Somnes; he became the first man to court her and the first man to direct her on the stage. With his striking good looks, he reminded her of

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mansion to Phyllis, who ultimately shipped it all to Las Vegas. And then when the villa was legally cleared, she sold it. Donald Seawell, (the last man in Helen’s four-man circus), entered her life in the late 1950s. He was a suave attorney who had been a theatre impresario in New York City among other things. At Miss Helen’s behest, he moved to Denver in 1966 to become president and CEO of The Post soon becoming the newspaper’s chairman and publisher as well as Helen’s closest advisor. Following her death in 1972, Seawell used his influence as well as her money and reportedly the Post’s money to construct and operate the Denver Arts Complex, containing the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex, home to the Denver Center Theatre Company, something for Helen to really smile about. Even though Helen’s four-man circus left town when she died, you will find her mark and her family’s legacy around town. After the estate of Belle and Fred Bonfils was settled in the latter part of the 1930s, Helen and her sister May became wealthy heiresses. Helen funded the building of Holy Ghost Church, 1900 California, dedicating it to her parents in 1943. During WWII, she founded the Belle Bonfils Blood Bank. Another brainchild of hers was the long running Denver Post Opera with free performances held throughout the summer in Cheesman Park, which she considered to be “her gift to the people of Denver.” And another venture close to her heart was the opening in 1953 of the Bonfils Memorial Theatre, located on the southwest corner of Colfax & Elizabeth. Ironically, Donald Seawell closed the theatre in the mid-1980s and it remained vacant until the Tattered Cover bookstore refurbished it and moved in. Her life was far from ordinary; in fact, most of it was truly extraordinary; some of it even beyond belief and yet Miss Helen would have had it no other way.

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Illegal Pete’s Grand Opening at 2001 E. Colfax was Friday, the 13th of May. A wild choice, but I’m told it was the best opening day Illegal Pete’s has ever enjoyed. The front patio was packed throughout the day. Pete Turner and his father (also Pete) launched the concept in Boulder in August 1995. Turner, at the time was a recent CU grad looking for a career path. The company website explains

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his choice of a business name better than I ever could: “Armed with an English degree, Pete started the original Illegal Pete’s on The Hill in Boulder, bringing Mission-style burritos to a bustling college neighborhood. Inspired by the name of a bar in a novel, he chose “Illegal Pete’s” to convey the unique, countercultural atmosphere he wanted to foster. The name also paid homage to his father who was terminally ill when the first Pete’s was set to open. Over the years, Turner opened an additional seven locations including one in Tucson. His vision was always destined to end up on Colfax but it took years to find the right place. “We chose Colfax because it's the main artery to the heart of Denver. It's such a storied street both locally and nationally. It's got more history and character

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than any street in Colorado, in my opinion, and has fascinated me since I was a kid growing up in Littleton. I always held Colfax in my mind in a mix of reverence, awe, and wariness; a perfect place for a new Illegal Pete's,” Turner said. “When this location was presented it seemed perfect. Difficult but perfect. It kind of bisects the two Colfax music districts, and it’s close to East High School, Cheesman and City Parks, the hospitals etc., and more than that, it’s just a plain crazy building – old, strange, and beautiful.” Despite some unforeseen challenges, the building did present a unique opportunity to create something memorable. The rewards of integrating the roofline paid off. “I do believe the building, the staff, and the neighborhood add up to an entirely new Pete's personality,” he added. The long vacant A-Frame on Colfax and Race that Mama’s Pies and IHOP had once called home did have incredible potential after all. Signs went up about the new occupant. “I think a lot of people were shocked when we picked it up. I honestly didn’t see the vision at first that Pete (Turner) saw,” said Marketing Director, Virgil Dickerson. Truthfully neither did I, but what a metamorphosis! The angled ceiling has been exposed. More natural light has been incorporated. The entrance was relocated to the east side of the building that was once a driveway. A huge patio has been added on that driveway space, but there are still over 30 parking spaces in back. There’s a full bar plus numerous craft beers on tap along with Pabst Blue Ribbon. There’s even a curiosity of a tap handle to check out. Music is a key element in Turner’s successful formula and also part and parcel of his philanthropy, not an afterthought. “We have a starving artist program. We feed any band that comes through Colorado for free. We also have a record label with 10 bands and three comedians,” Dickerson said. Turner & Co. is deeply committed to live music too; the peak of the A-frame features additional seating plus an area where bands

can play. The main reason to drop in, however, is still for the eats. This is fast-casual Mexican at its most abundant. Tacos, taquitos, platters, quesadillas, nachos, and 20 different burritos including a pair of fish offerings. “Queso, fish tacos, low carb choices, gluten free options. I feel like we can do something for everybody. It’s good for kids of all ages,” Dickerson added. What guests won’t see is the community connection that drives this company to give back and keep giving. “When we opened Colfax, we gave 500 burritos to East High’s After Prom, fed their faculty the next Monday,” Dickerson explained. “We do a fundraiser day every month where we give half our gross sales to that non-profit.” Company workers enjoy Turner’s living wage initiate – a plan designed to make sure they can live well working just one job -and a 401K plan. Staff longevity is a plus. “Our staff turnover is very low compared to our competitors. Our manager of the Colfax store has already been with us for 18 years.” Hours are liberal. Doors open at 7 am to serve breakfast, which runs until 10:30 pm on weekdays. Weekends, hours are 9 am-1 pm. Mornings feature a breakfast bowl for just $3.95, but be warned – toppings can push that price up and your waistline out. A breakfast quesadilla and a burrito also offer hearty am food or try a single taco if you aren’t a big breakfast eater. When breakfast ends, the lunch/dinner menu swings into use. Pete’s closes at midnight Mon. – Wed. and the kitchen serves until 2:30 am the rest of the week. Happy Hour daily from 3 pm-8 pm and that’s not a typo. The number is 720-723-2703 and for details go to illegalpetes.com for the full menu, catering info and a lot more.

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The intent of Hudson Hill’s owner, Jake Soffes (seated), is to create a neighborhood spot that’s conducive to lingering.

BUSINESS Continued from 7 street side, a large bar area and a dining room adjacent to the Humble Pie space. It is a challenge to recall that this place was once Galaxy Auto Body because it’s much classier now. Rich bronze tones are used heavily throughout the eatery to create an inviting yet intimate feel. Numerous booths ring the bar and dining rooms. Chef Chase Wilbanks is no stranger to launching new concepts. His last job was launching the popular Aurum Food & Wine in Steamboat Springs just over two years ago. Here, he’s focused on “a little higher end” menu offerings that Colfax often yields, he told LIFE, yet he’s still committed to making the place a neighborhood gathering spot. I ask the chef what new guests must try on a first visit whenever I get the opportunity. Wilbanks’ top recommendation is the Spanish octopus with warm potato salad. Larger plates include a Colorado lamb burger and a red wine and balsamic flatiron steak. Chow is a concept from the Restaurants of America/Heart of America group. They run 18 other

eateries around the country; this is their first in Colorado and the first of its kind. If Chow takes off, you’ll see more of them. The eatery opened roughly a month ago for dinner only. Lunch is slated to roll out in early June. If that goes well, weekend brunch could be just around the corner. Hours in May were Mon. – Thurs., 3 pm-11 pm, Fri. – Sat., 3 pm-midnight & Sun., 3 pm-10 pm, but June is expected to see those hours expand. The number’s 303597-0624.

HUDSON HILL Jake Soffes named his new wine bar after two homes he’s loved. Soffes grew up in the Hudson valley of New York; he’s lived in Capitol Hill since moving west three years ago. The result is Hudson Hill at 619 E. 13th – an inviting place designed with forethought and most likely destined to become a neighborhood gathering space. No huge TVs, just a number of intimate seating areas to hang out, catch up or unwind. “We really just wanted to make a comfortable space for the neighborhood. There are a lot of dive bars and sports bars. On the other end are high end dining options,” he said. “We are aiming to be

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something in between the two.” Soffes has worked in the business since age 18. Beginning as a bus boy, he worked his way up to management doing every job in the house. After working his way through college and earning an English degree, it was on to culinary school in New York. The menu is streamlined with a focus on house special cocktails, plus a carefully selected list of beers and wines delivered in individual servings. Food is not the focus, but you can nibble on Marcona Almonds with smoked sea salt, an assortment of olives, fresh baguette with butter or a terrine of bacon and Black Berkshire pork with your libations. There are also numerous cheese options. The space opened on May 18th to the public. For now, hours begin at 4 pm daily. In another six months or so, Soffes may add daytime hours for coffee drinkers and WiFi seekers. Learn more at hudsonhilldenver. com or call 303-903-6870.

STEEL + LATHER One door west of Hudson Hill, there’s another newcomer, Steel +Lather barbershop. The shop opened about six weeks ago and they’re seeing a lot of interest.

It’s the second location for Steel + Lather, which opened its first shop on Wewatta in LoDo a year and a half ago. The location on E. 13th is bigger – a five-chair operation catering to all hair types. One stylist works on women’s heads; the rest handle men offering cuts, beard trims and shaves. The team’s committed to setting a high bar and was nominated in a recent stylist competition without their knowledge. That was a delightful surprise – then coming in a strong second. The stylists are all carefully selected to carry the company standard. “Everyone we’ve hired, we already know,” said co-owner Sean Martinez. Little is left to chance here. The shop has a definite personality and appeal. Martinez owns the businesses with brothers Michael and Moses Lucero. They are a strong team. Hours are weekdays from 9 am-6 pm & Sat., 10 am-4 pm. Bookings can be made at Steelandlatherbarber.co (no ‘m’) or by calling 303-573-0304.

REVERIE LIVING This is my kind of place – a light, airy space packed with pretty things that are functional as well as visually appealing. Substance and form melded into elegant designs – each one vying to catch your eye first. Reverie Living was born in LoHi in the 1600 block of Central. After 3 ½ years at that space, owner Amy McClellan wanted a location with increased foot traffic and a strong retail vibe. She chose 2910 E. 3rd in Cherry Creek North (CCN) to be that second home. This address most recently housed Aspen Art. “We are excited about this move across town to one of the most vibrant and walkable shopping, living, and working districts in Denver,” said McClellan. “Happily, many of our dedicated customers have already followed us, and we look forward to making many new friends in the years to come.” The ground level of Reverie sparkles with contemporary housewares and personal accessories. Upstairs there are several select lines of women’s apparel. Offerings also include jewelry, scarves, handbags, wallets, belts, greeting cards

and baby gifts. Most are locally or US sourced; a few items come from international makers. “Our focus is really on design forward products,” McClellan explained. “Everything in our store has a purpose.” After 20 years in nonprofit management, McClellan was ready for a change. One evening as she stared off into space, her spouse asked when she’d wake up from her reverie. Answer? Not any time soon. That comment helped cement the concept and gave her business its name. Check out the dreamy products at reverieliving.com. Hours are Tues. – Sat., 10 am-6 pm & Sun., 11 am-4 pm. Monday the shop is shut. The number is 720-524-3085.

STITCH BOUTIQUE Further east on the same street in CCN is a second business that originated on the west side of town. It’s Stitch Boutique, a place that has opened a second store here to compliment its 2-year-old Highlands location. “So many of our loyal customers come from Cherry Creek to the Highlands, so we thought why not open a second space in Cherry Creek. As business owners, we wanted to expand and it worked out with timing and finding a location,” said co-owner Nicole English. The two stores are very similar, but the bigger Highlands space carries more merchandise. “We chose CCN because it’s the biggest shopping district in Denver. We also believe that Cherry Creek needed a store with a price point like ours,” English added. “We are a modern, locally owned boutique that specializes in finding statement pieces at an affordable price.” Sizes are available from XS to L. The goal is to cater to everyone knowing that sizes vary by brand. Stitch also caters to a wide age range. “We have shoppers that are in their early 20s all the way up to the 60s. We cater to everyone. We don’t buy in bulk so our items are always limited, the reason being is because we get new items in every single week day,” English continued. The address is 2636 E. 3rd – the old Yogurt Guru space. 303-9635001 is the number. Hours are

If you dream of home goods and accents that serve a purpose beyond pleasing the eye, then Reverie Living and owner Amy McClellan (pictured) offer a shopping experience you will want to try. Mon. – Sat., 10 am-6 pm & Sun., 11 am-5 pm. The website is stitchboutiquedenver.com.

EDDIE BAUER No more mall space for Eddie Bauer. The outdoor gear firm has relocated to 250 Columbine in CCN. Apparently CCN is becoming the ‘go to’ spot for outerwear. Bauer is the third company with an outdoor sports focus to open in the area. First was Marmot in the 200 block of Fillmore then Arc'teryx, which also opened several doors south of Bauer’s several months ago. No excuses, Denver, if you cannot find the right parka next winter. Bauer’s is open Mon. – Sat., 10 am-9 pm & Sun., 11 am-6 pm, and 303-377-2100 is the shop number.

$5 BUCK DRINKERY Lime XS has vamoosed from its long time home on E. 6th at Clarkson. The eatery’s squeezed its last green fruit. Well, maybe but maybe not. Significant signage changes announced the arrival of $5 Buck Drinkery last month promising cheap eats and drinks. In truth, $5 is a rebranding and change in concept, but Lime XS’ ownership remains the same. You can spend more than $5 on food or drinks here with add-ons, but there are many 5-buck deals. Cod damn good fish sandwiches are $5. So are burgers. Even frozen margs can be slurped for a fiver. There are also a handful of nightly specials priced just a tad higher. Lime XS was best known for $1 Taco Tuesdays which drew a huge crowd to its expansive patio. That feature has been retained. Tacos are $2 the rest of the week. The kitchen’s open until midnight now most days and until 1:30 am on the busiest nights of the week – Friday & Saturday. 5buckdrinkery.com has the full menu. The number’s 303-722-5463.

DAE GEE Yes, there seems to be no end to the expansion potential of the area’s best-known Korean BBQ. Dae Gee just opened a third location at 460 Broadway. The location anchors the center of a Broadway block that’s exploded with new activity. Wizard’s Chest’s new home is across the street and Fat Jack’s and Baker Wine & Spirits are due south.

Spokesman Joe Kim said the addition of a third eatery has prompted some menu tweaks. A couple of boneless beef rib dishes were added. The menu at all three joints was streamlined but the grill-it-yourself option tableside remains. In design, this location is similar to the spot on Colorado Boulevard, but it incorporates three garage doors. Two on the north side make the bar an indoor/outdoor feature and the third opens onto Broadway on the west. There’s also a patio that will add seating adjacent to the parking lot and a craft brewery is expected to open in the coming weeks across that asphalt expanse. Dae Gee – for the few who still don’t know – means pig in Korean. ‘Pig Out’ is the company’s motto. The eatery’s operators hope you’ll do just that. They even sell their bottled BBQ sauce to go. In addition there are glasses, t-shirts and other gear for eager fans to gobble up. Hours are daily from 11 am-10 pm.

CHANGES: MEZCAL It’s been a busy 12-month span at Mezcal, 3230 E. Colfax. Last summer, the popular Mexican eatery closed for a multi-month makeover. The main goal was redoing the entire kitchen setup plus a refresh of the front of the house. “It’s the same vibe,” said Chris Swank. “There’s new equipment in house and new flooring. Getting ready for the next 10 years.” “We’ve been tweaking the menu. We had a consulting chef come in. Over the last couple months, we’ve been finding out where we want to be. We took off combination plates, but we’re going to bring them back,” he added. Swank is pleased with the final menu. “We have a vegan tamale that is pretty amazing. It’s just very fresh, cooked from scratch. It’s not a greasy place.” Mezcal originally opened in December 2003. Old fans will recognize the place, but there have been subtle changes. Swank’s wife Loris Venegas designed the new front of the house as she did the original décor. There’s more Latino pop art and old posters of legends like Céline Dion and Carlos

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Santana. “This neighborhood is a big part of me. I opened the Bluebird in 1994. I’m still the landlord, but I’m not really booking the shows,” Swank explained. One plus for diners – new bike racks just installed in front of Mezcal May 9th make the place conducive to neighbors and families. “We’ve been doing a bottomless mimosa brunch. It’s a great crowd. We’ve been really filling up. We have a lot of nice families.” Hours are Mon. – Thurs., 11 am-midnight, Fri., 11 am-1 am, Sat., 10 am-1 am & Sun., 10 am-midnight. The eatery’s number is 303-322-5219.

BRIK ON YORK Do you routinely count the days until Friday arrives? Here’s a new way to get over the hump. Wine’d on Wednesdays is a new tasting and exploration program

opened at Brik on York, 2223 E. Colfax. From 5 pm-7 pm each Wednesday, Brik offers a wine exploration event. It includes the chance to sample wine flights. “Flights will consist of your choice of red, white or a mix of themed wines that will be thoughtfully selected by our sommelier and come with a little education to enhance your Brik experience,” explained owner Travis Gee. A different region of the world is studied each month with details being revealed on the first Wine’d Down event of the month. The average cost is $15 and reservations are suggested for parties of 8 or more. Each week, guests can sample three to five wines in 2-ounce pours and learn more about vintages. Some sessions include complimentary pours and food pairings if you hold a Brik

passport. Brik.bar is the website for details or call 303-284-6754. General hours are Tues. – Fri., 3:30 pm-midnight & Sat. – Sun., 11:30 am-midnight.

SHAVER RAMSEY ORIENTAL RUGS & DÉCOR The longstanding rug and textiles shop at 2414 E 3rd in CCN has just wrapped up year 40 in business. All at a single address. What started as a small 600 sq. ft. boutique now occupies 5,000 sq. ft., so the building feels like a series of smaller rooms. Its far west showroom is large enough to house Cherry Creek Theater productions, which start up again this month. For co-founder Paul Ramsey, this company has been an education continued on page 10

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Liz Vehko & Paul Ramsey show off Shaver-Ramsey’s antique Afghani yurt that was on display last month to mark the company’s 40th anniversary in Cherry Creek North. It is slated to reappear later this fall.

BUSINESS Continued from 9 and an adventure. He just returned from a trip to Iran – this time a tour vs. a more focused business trip. “What a great country. It’s just phenomenal,” he remarked. “The people are so warm.” Last month, if you were lucky, you stopped in to visit the antique Afghani yurt that the shop owns. It was set up as part of an anniversary celebration after a stint on display at the Smithsonian in Washington DC. Ramsey hopes to put it up again after the theater season. It’s quite an educational experience for young and old alike and takes a crew several hours to assemble. “In some ways it’s symbolic of our lives over the past 40 years. It (signifies) a love for the cultures and immersion in Asian cultures,” he added. Half the world’s population resides in the regions Ramsey has studied and visited. Quite a career for a guy who originally planned to attend medical school. “Even in the beginning,” Ramsey said, “Carolyn (Shaver) and I selected rugs traditionally woven by women. It was clear that the

technique of women weavers in rural villages were more exotic, less commercialized and evolved through the generations. We also understood early on that the weaving industry is a sustainable industry for women to earn money.” Today, Shaver-Ramsey supports the Afghan Rug Project, an organization that encourages female weavers who desire social and economic empowerment in Afghanistan. “Rug making helps foster their independence,” said business partner Liz Vehko. “This program helps women remain in their villages and at home with their children.” Forty years packs a lot of memories. When asked for his strongest one, Ramsey hesitated then said, “My own growth and understanding about rugs specifically and art in general – for me to evolve this way has taken me a lot of places around the world.” Not prone to bragging, Ramsey has also had his share of unique adventures right here in town. He loaned rugs for the Pope’s visit in 1993, which the church later decided to buy. His team decorated the Governor’s mansion for a Summit of 8 meeting. He’s even had requests for custom rugs to match a dog’s coloring. It’s all a

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part of the job that comes with a big fringe benefit – being around beautiful things every day. With 40 years of experience, Ramsey’s is still not the oldest business in CCN, just a close second. Top honors go to the Saks Gallery on E. 2nd between Milwaukee & St. Paul. Saks boasts over half a decade in business here. When the adjacent AT&T building was sold to make way for a hotel, Saks refused to sell. The hotel is being built on two sides of the business instead. Ramsey’s business is expected to relocate in another year or two as CCN redevelopment reaches his corner, but for now, the shop’s still in full swing. Shaver Ramsey is open daily. Their number is 303-320-6363.

MA+HNASIUM One pet peeve of mine is retail landlords who put up “For Lease” signs without regard for how this will impact neighboring tenants. This past month, I found myself contacting Ma+hnasium, the tutoring center at 2500 Clayton in CCN after spotting a For Lease sign on the edge of their parking lot. No, Ma+hnasium is not moving. No, they haven’t closed. They’re here for the long haul. It’s the business to the north of them that

moved out. Instead, Ma+hnasium is gearing up for its new summer sessions designed to keep kids’ math skills sharp and remediate any emerging problems. Why summer? “One, to prevent “The Summer Slide” during which kids lose up to three months grade level math knowledge over the summer. Two, help those that struggled during the school year to catch up. Three, offer those looking to get ahead a preview of the curriculum they will face in the upcoming school year,” explained operator Bernard Douthit. Summer also offers a time to make your own schedule around other seasonal activities. During the warmer months, the center shifts its hours to begin earlier in the day. Help is available 1:30 pm-6 pm Mon. – Thurs & Sat., 9:30 am-12:30 pm. No Friday or Sunday hours. You can opt for unlimited access that’s great for students working on an online class that just want an instructor around for occasional questions or those that need extensive help. You can access the staff an hour a day; it’s 90 minutes a day for high schoolers. Ma+hnasium also offers ACT/ SAT programs if needed. Call the program at 303-333-6284 or

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THE TAVERN Yes, they’re still serving and pouring at the original Tavern location on E. 17th. Plans to redevelop the block have moved ahead, but the timeline for work to start has been pushed back quite a bit. The space will be open at least another couple months before renovations begin so you still have time to enjoy their beautiful courtyard this summer. The latest developer plan calls for Tavern’s vintage building to survive the wrecking ball after all. “It’s my first tavern. It opened in 2000. That was the creation of our concept. Now that I can keep that building, I’m going to renovate the space,” said Frank Schultz who owns Tavern Hospitality with his mom. “Every side of this deal – Historic Denver, the land developer, the neighbors – has been good. They did what the system is supposed to do.” Schultz is convinced that the revised plans for his property will delight all parties when completed. With this reprieve, his two-story building remains at 538 E. 17th but will get a facelift later this year. For now, owner Schultz wants folks to know that the doors are still open and the beer’s still ice cold.

CHOPPERS Schultz and Tavern Hospitality Group also recently acquired Choppers in CCN at 1st & Madison where a major clean up has been underway for months. Here renovations are rolling out gradually. There are now new TVs and renovated bathrooms plus a repaved parking lot complete with new solar panels. Schultz credits the new menu with a boost in clientele. “There’s been a big increase in people coming. We cleaned it up. We’re showing we really care about service.” Hours are 11 am-2 am weekdays & 10 am-2 am weekends. The kitchen is open until midnight and their number is 303-830-9210.

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CITY PARK JAZZ FESTIVAL COMMEMORATES ITS PEARL ANNIVERSARY By Jason McKinney The City Park Jazz Festival is celebrating its Pearl Anniversary (30 years) this summer. City Park Jazz has been a Denver tradition for more than 130 years now. The current incarnation of the festival began in 1986 and now hosts 10 different, free concerts every summer. Jazz, blues and salsa are the predominant forms of music each summer and the shows draw large crowds every year. At the end of the 19th century, men and women would stroll around Ferril Lake in their Sunday best, while enjoying music from the nearby City Park bandstand. Over the last three decades, the current festival has continued to draw larger and larger crowds from all age groups, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds each year. What began as just a handful of concerts has now grown to thousands of attendees each year; there were over 80,000 concertgoers in 2011! There are expected to be over 95,000 people attending this year. This year’s Pearl Anniversary will be a special one for the concert series and the lineup of acts reflects that. All concerts take place at the City Park Pavilion on Sunday evenings 6-8 pm, from June to August, and will go on, rain or shine. This year’s bands include: Euforquestra – June 5 Euforquestra (pronounced yoo-FOHR-keh-struh, like euphoria+orchestra) has an ever-evolving sound that is influenced by world music, with an emphasis on funk, pocket and groove. For over 10 years, the band has been playing nationwide, with a blend of funk, soul, afrobeat, reggae and dub that, according to allaboutjazz.com, “explodes, dances and melts in your ear with sheer bliss”. Lannie Garrett in Swing Sets – Benny, Basie & Beyond – June 12 Garrett, who usually headlines at Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret, has been named Favorite Female Vocalist by readers of the Denver Post and Favorite Singer by 5280 and OutFront. She has been featured nationally, in GQ and Genre Magazines, and will be performing at City Park in front of her 10-piece band, Any Swing Goes. Hazel Miller – June 19 Denver favorite and “force of nature” (Rocky Mountain News), Miller’s voice has been called “stunning, moving and powerful”. She has been a sought after performer in Colorado for over 30 years and leads The Hazel Miller Band, which has been performing for over two decades. Miller performs a blend of jazz, R&B and blues to create an original sound that encourages dancing and audience sing along. Otis Taylor – June 26 With Taylor, it’s best to expect the unexpected. His music, which is a mix of roots styles, discusses issues like murder, homelessness,

tyranny and injustice, though his personal style is lighthearted. “I’m good at dark, but I’m not a particularly unhappy person. I’d just like to make enough money to buy a Porsche,” he said. His instrumentation includes banjo and cello, which are supplemented occasionally by female vocals. Ritmo Jazz Latino – July 3 Considered to be Denver’s finest Latin jazz ensemble, Ritmo Jazz Latino is made up of seven musicians who specialize in Latin music. The members have decades of musical experience between them, infusing various styles, rhythms and musical influences. Ritmo performs both as a five piece (quintet) ensemble for smaller, more intimate settings and as a six piece (sextet) ensemble for larger concerts and festivals, where they include vocalists as well. Heavy Heavies – July 10 at 6 pm Heavy Heavies bandleader, Chris Aman, has been performing and teaching music in Colorado for almost three decades. From El Chapultepec to Red Rocks, he’s played almost every stage in Denver. He and his Heavy Heavies will be performing their deep-rooted jazz sounds with special guests, Chris Combs and Josh Raymer, from Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey. This is a special collaboration created especially for City Park Jazz. Selina Albright – July 17 Albright is a soulful R&B/jazz vocalist who adds character and emotion to any ballad, while also producing powerful wailing, with a stage presence that commands attention. She has spent years listening to many origins and languages of music, which combine to create a vocal technique that has been inspired by Whitney Houston, Take Six, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, Lalah Hathaway and Tina Turner. SuperCollider with Very Special Guest, Erik Deutsch – July 24 SuperCollider is made up of members of the Motet, 9th + Lincoln Orchestra, Sonnenblume, Greyhounds, Kyle Hollingsworth Band, Future Jazz Project and Greg Harris Vibe Quintet. They have also been guest musicians with Devotchka, Charlie Hunter, Cabaret Diosa, Fat Mama, Particle and Pete Wernick. Imagine featuring Melvin Seals, Ray White, Damon Wood & Friends – July 31 Imagine creates a mix of blues, funk, rock and bluegrass, with a little R&B and gospel thrown in. Add some acoustic and electric elements and unique combinations of guitar, mandolin, slide and lap steel guitar with bass, hearty drums and the Hammond B3 organ and keyboards, and the result challenges genre boundaries. Seals played the Hammond B3 with the Jerry Garcia Band for continued on page 26

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JUNE 28 SENATORIAL PRIMARY UPDATE By Jennifer Turner The 2016 election cycle is shaping up to be like no other in history. Colorado has one Senate seat up for grabs in November, which could prove pivotal in the balance of party power. On June 28, Coloradans have the opportunity to narrow down the candi-

dates vying for the job. Incumbent Democratic Senator Michael Bennet is running unopposed for his party’s nomination. On the Republican side, the process has been more chaotic with five candidates slated to be on the primary ballot. Republican Darryl Glenn automatically

qualified when he won the Colorado Republican Party State Assembly convention ballot in April. The other four candidates had to qualify via petitions that required getting 1,500 signatures from voters in each of the state’s seven congressional districts. Three of them had to go to court

to get on the ballot because the Secretary of State’s office cited irregularities with signatures on their petitions.

DEMOCRAT - INCUMBENT SENATOR MICHAEL BENNET Michael Bennet assumed office on January 21, 2009. He was appointed by Governor Bill Ritter to fill the seat vacated by Ken Salazar when he became Secretary of Interior. Prior to becoming a senator, Bennet was Chief of Staff to then-Mayor Hickenlooper and later served as the Superintendent of Denver Public Schools. Re-elected in 2010, Senator Bennet was an ardent supporter of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and is a strong advocate for immigration reform. He is also working on legislation that would make it possible for Coloradans to refinance the interest rates on their student loans. Bennet resides in Denver’s Congress Park neighborhood.

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REPUBLICAN RYAN FRAZIER Ryan Frazier’s name will be on the ballot, but it is up to the Colorado Supreme Court to decide if he will ultimately be a certified candidate. The ruling will not come until sometime after May 14, which was the date the County Clerk had to mail ballots to military and overseas voters. If Frazier is unsuccessful in court, any votes cast for him will not count. Frazier lost his case to be on the ballot before the Denver District Court, but appealed to the Colorado Supreme Court. Due to his pending appeal, the lower court allowed his name on the ballot. Frazier is currently the Managing Director of Frazier Global Strategies, a management consulting and professional services firm that serves the aviation, tourism, energy, education and healthcare sectors. A Navy veteran who worked at the National Security Agency (NSA), Frazier also co-founded and is Board President of High Point Academy PK-8 charter school. In 2003, at the age of 26, he began his first of two consecutive terms on the Aurora City Council.

REPUBLICAN - ROBERT BLAHA Robert Blaha also had to fight his way onto the ballot. A Denver District Court ruled in early May he had obtained the required number of signatures after the Secretary of State had disqualified him due to technical errors on his petitions. Blaha is a Colorado Springs businessman and entrepreneur. In 1993, he founded Human Capital Associates, a Colorado Springs business-consulting firm. Blaha is also co-founder of Integrity Bank and Trust, which opened its doors in 2003, and is currently Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. He supports a complete overhaul of the tax code including abolishing the IRS. Blaha has also drawn a line in the sand on immigration reform. If elected, he has committed to leave the Senate after one term if he cannot help achieve a 50 percent decrease in illegal immigration. Term limits is another core campaign issue for Blaha. He has pledged to introduce legislation that would restrict Senators to (two) six-year terms or a maximum of twelve years in office. Under his proposal, members of the House of Representatives would be limited to (three) twoyear terms or a maximum of six years.

REPUBLICAN JACK GRAHAM Former CSU Athletic Director and Fort Collins businessman Jack Graham was the first candidate who filed petitions to be certified by the Secretary of State for the Republican primary ballot. A CSU graduate who played quarterback for the Rams, he was later drafted by the Miami Dolphins. After his time in the NFL, Graham began a career in the reinsurance industry. In 1998, he founded International Catastrophe Insurance Managers (ICAT), which he sold in 2010. Graham served as CSU Athletic Director from December 2011 to August 2014, and spearheaded the campaign to build a new on-campus football stadium that will open for the 2017 season.

REPUBLICAN - JON KEYSER Former Colorado State Representative Jon Keyser also had to go to court to get on the ballot. The Secretary of State’s office had questioned if campaign workers forged some of signatures on his petitions, but a judge overruled the decision. Keyser is an attorney and 34 years old. He served in the Colorado State House representing District 25 from January 2015 until January 2016, but resigned to focus on his Senate run. A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Keyser did tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. He is a recipient of the Bronze Star, which is awarded for valor in combat. Ballots for the June 28 primary will be mailed the week of June 6. People who wish to vote in person will be able to do so starting on Monday, June 20.

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There is Each hive has only one queen. also an escalating concern about If she decides to leave, or a new colony collapse disorder (CCD). queen is born, approximately CCD is the widespread disaptwo-thirds of the hive will follow pearance and presumed death of the old queen, which can be as an alarming number of honeymany as 8,000 to 15,000 bees. bees. Many experts cite a combiSwarms can land almost anynation of factors for the cause of where including parked cars, CCD including pesticides, pathotrees, picnic tables and fences. gens and loss of bee habitat. If you see a swarm, it is According to an annual survey important to call a beekeeper or by the Bee Informed Partnership, the Colorado State Beekeepers which is funded by the U.S. DeAssociation swarm hotline at partment of Agriculture, United 1-844-779-2337. 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CITY COUNCIL HISTORY OF LGBT RIGHTS IN DENVER By Councilwoman Robin Kniech Cap Hill has long been home to many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ) families, and perhaps for even longer, has welcomed LGBTQ visitors to a wide variety of community-oriented or accepting businesses. We celebrate the centrality of Cap Hill to LGBTQ life each June with the Pride Parade that proceeds down Colfax to Civic Center. But did you know the central role the City of Denver has played in the national trajectory for equal rights and relationship protections for LGBTQ individuals and families? In 2013, Denver celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the “Gay Revolt” at Denver City Council. The revolt was the culmination of a sophisticated legal and community organizing effort led by gay and lesbian leaders to put an end to the criminalization of

homosexuality. They appealed to a mostly white, all male Denver City Council – without any gay members – for the repeal of socalled public decency laws that were discriminatorily applied, primarily against gay men, resulting in police harassment and arrests. And they won. More than 15 years after decriminalization, community leaders once again appealed to the City Council, this time for proactive protections against discrimination in daily life. A slightly more diverse council, including several women, but still no LGBTQ individuals, again affirmed the rights of their gay and lesbian constituents. Ordinance 623 of 1990 prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, education, health, welfare, public accommodations, or commercial space on the basis of sexual orientation.

Opponents of LGBTQ equality responded, however, with a ballot measure to eliminate protections for sexual orientation. In May of 1991, 54.7% of Denver voters rejected this backlash, affirming the rights of their LGBTQ neighbors, coworkers and friends to live lives free of discrimination within Denver. In this way, Denver is currently celebrating 25 years since our voters first affirmed the rights of our LGBTQ residents. What happened next is a more familiar history, because the opponents took their fight to the voters of the State of Colorado in a high-profile loss for LGBTQ equality, Amendment 2. Amendment 2 prohibited cities like Denver and Boulder from including sexual orientation in their non-discrimination ordinances. Justice prevailed in a Supreme Court decision striking down Amendment 2 in 1996, Romer v. Evans. This case was later cited by the Supreme Court in striking down state bans on same-sex marriage in Obergefell v. Hodges. The members of the Denver City Council who voted to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, and the voters of Denver who affirmed them, set in motion a series of events that culminated in the protections of marriage that LGBTQ families enjoy today across the United

States. It should not be lost that these protections were the result of not just leadership and activism from LGBTQ individuals, but also through the brave and bold action of elected allies, who bravely stood in support of the community at a time when very few, if any, of us were in positions of power where we could both serve, and be out. For me personally, this legacy allows me, as the first out individual who serves on the City Council, to focus many of my efforts on housing, homelessness, transportation and other issues that impact all of us in our daily lives, regardless of sexual orientation. So I enjoy the privileges earned

by my forebears, both LGBTQ and straight allies. But our struggle for LGBTQ equality nationally is not complete, in many states you can get married to a same-sex partner on Sunday, but be fired on Monday. And the disturbing backlash of states attempting to sanction discrimination under the guise of religion is a serious threat to the progress that has been made. Here in Denver, our LGBTQ residents still face challenges, including violence at times, barriers for transgender individuals in health care and employment, and far too many homeless queer youth. Because our work is not yet done, we must pause. We must pause to remember those who lost jobs, family members, even lives, to hate crimes or the dark closet resulting from government-sanctioned homophobia. Pause to celebrate 25 years of legal protections against discrimination in Denver, and the many other legal protections that followed. And pause, to recommit ourselves, to ensuring all members of our community, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, can live full lives, free from fear or barriers because of who they are or whom they love. Happy Pride Denver! Questions or comments can be directed to: Robin.kniech@ Denvergov.org

15 PEOPLE’S FAIR Continued from 1 Road Academy. Fairgoers can vote for their favorite.

MUSIC THROUGHOUT THE PARK The People’s Fair traditionally has provided a showcase for local bands, some of whom have gone on to fame and fortune. This year there will be 82 bands divided over four separate stages playing throughout the run of the fair: the CHUN Stage, the Pepsi Stage, the Cruisin’ 1430 Bandstand and the Musicians in Action Stage. A full schedule is available at www. peoplesfair.com.

FAMILY FUN A first for the People’s Fair is a trackless train ride around the park on David Mosier’s Crackerjack Family Train, a favorite for

BEEKEEPING Continued from 13 and relocate the bees. Please do not attempt to exterminate or move them yourself. The central Denver representative for the swarm hotline is Gregg McMahon. He estimated that approximately 50-60 swarms were contained in the metro area through mid-May. While swarming is a natural part of the bee life cycle, it is in the best interests of hive owners to prevent them. Proper hive maintenance can help ensure your bees stay put. McMahon is also the passionate “Bee-Guru” featured in the 2014 solution-based documentary Bee People. The film focuses on the people working to save the honey bees from CCD and varroa mites, a parasite that kills them. He predicts urban beekeepers will be the bees’ saviors. A hive every two miles in a city the size of Denver would help maintain a healthy and productive bee population, according to McMahon. It would also be highly advantageous for urban gardeners. If you are interested in in getting some hives for your backyard, here are the specifics of Denver City Council Bill 548 that legalized beekeeping in Denver: • A maximum of two hives per zone lot • Hives must be located in rear third of lot with a five foot setback from side and rear zone lot lines • Hives should be screened so that the bees must fly over a 6-foot barrier, which may be vegetative, before leaving the property • No outdoor storage of any bee paraphernalia or hive materials not being used as part of a hive Beekeeping is a wonderful way to help the planet and be a more active participant in nature. If you get bitten by the bug, there is a good chance you may bee hooked for the long term. For more information on the Sooky Foo Honey Company contact Reg Foo at sooky.foo@gmail. com. Bee People is available for purchase on Amazon.

all ages. Foam sword dueling with costumed knights, riddle and treasure challenges at a Medieval-themed area will delight children. There also will be bubble activities and hula-hoops and an opportunity to build an egg-shaker instrument, in addition to bungee jumping, bouncy houses, an obstacle course and more.

MORE TO SEE & DO The People’s Fair is a traditional opportunity for Colorado’s nonprofit organizations to showcase what they do. Plenty of festival food favorites from local vendors will be available on two food

courts. And there’s a sprinkling of packaged food vendors, handicrafts, personal services and other temptations on offer. The Capitol Hill People’s Fair began 45 years ago at Morey Middle School and because of its enduring popularity was relocated to Civic Center. Money raised through the fair provides major funding for nonprofit Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods, a community of neighbor-members who volunteer to protect, preserve and enhance the quality of life in and around greater Capitol Hill.

Fun-seekers find plenty of things to see and do as they mingle through the myriads of booths and attractions at the Capitol Hill People’s Fair. PHOTO BY DANI SHAE THOMPSON

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NEW DENVER WATER RATE CHANGES IN PLACE: HOW TO SAVE ON YOUR BILL THIS SUMMER Jacob Karp For the first time in 20 years, Denver Water has modified its rates for residents as part of a larger initiative to balance key objectives surrounding affordability, conservation and revenue stability. Voted into effect last December and officially in place April 1, the new rates hope to better reflect current water-use habits and take into effect extreme weather fluctuations which have become more frequent over the last couple of years. Additionally, the rate changes will also fund a number of multiyear projects, such as replacing aging pipes and failing underground storage tanks and upgrading water treatment facilities. What many residents may not know is that Denver Water’s operational and capital projects run in part on revenue from water rates and fees for new service. Denver Water is not a tax-supported utility and its charter prohibits it from operating for profit, so this revenue is responsible for the operation and upkeep of more than 3,000 miles of pipe, 19 reservoirs, 22 pump stations, 30 underground storage tanks and four treatment plants. In 2016 alone, Denver will spend $51 million on the water distribution system, including pipe replacement, rehabilitation and installation, pump station upgrades, treated water storage

reservoir improvements and vault upgrades. In all, this system helps to provide clean and usable water resources for more than 1.4 million residents in Denver and surrounding suburbs. “We pursue an ‘all in’ approach, which includes conservation efforts, recycled water and the development of new supply, to ensure our customers will continue to have a clean, safe, reliable water supply now and in the future,” commented Denver Water’s Manager of Conservation Jeff Tejral. In order to successfully maintain these operations rate changes are a necessary evil. The new rate system differs slightly from the past, with the new monthly service charge for residents now at $8.79, as compared to $6.74 in 2015. The rate per thousand gallons will be tiered based on a resident’s Average Winter Consumption (AWC), which will be determined by averaging monthly water consumption on bills from January, February and March. Since residents are not typically watering their lawns during this time, this rate functions as a way of determining essential indoor water used for cooking, bathing, drinking and hygiene. To simplify the tiered system, residents using anything less than their AWC will be charged $2.60 per thousand gallons of water used. For all usage up to 15,000 gallons greater than a

A stunning peacock is looking good while strutting his stuff at the Denver Zoo. PHOTO BY JEFF HERSCH resident’s AWC, the rate for this water consumption will be $4.68 per thousand gallons. Lastly, residents using greater than their AWC plus 15,000 gallons will be charged $6.24 per thousand gallons. As the first summer approaches with these new rates in place, Denver Water has offered some helpful tips on water usage, specifically in regards to outside watering as that is where most of the water used above a households AWC will most likely take place. “Denver Water is dedicated to helping our customers become efficient ,” said Tejral. “We can all be great water stewards, which will help keep our bills lower and our environment sound.” The following tips can be found on Denver Water’s website and

blog at denverwater.org and denverwaterblog.org: Trees and shrubs: During prolonged dry periods, water once or twice a month, using 10 gallons of water for each inch of the tree’s diameter. Water only when the temperature is above 40 degrees and there is no snow on the ground. Vegetable and flower gardens: No matter what time of year it is, water your garden by hand to ensure water goes only into the soil where the plant roots can use it. It’s a good idea to check your soil moisture by using a small trowel prior to watering or the screwdriver test as mentioned below. Lawns: On warm and even hot days in April and May, your yard still won’t need as much water

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THE GOVERNOR SHOULD SIGN THE LIQUOR COMPROMISE BILL By Jeanne McEvoy As the CEO of the Colorado Liquor Beverage Association, I represent “the little guys” – over 1600 small local liquor storeowners across the state. We have been involved in fierce legislative “beer battles” that pitted grocery and convenience stores against local liquor stores. Now we are faced with over six different ballot measures being approved for the November election. These are high-stakes, winner-take-all proposals that do not represent the thoughtful balance found in SB16-197. The compromise came to fruition because a wide range of interests – liquor stores, grocery stores, convenience stores, brewers, wholesalers, vintners, distillers and other stakeholders all came together, worked hard, ne-

gotiated in good faith and in the end found a solution that phases in grocery store sales of alcohol, while still respecting Colorado’s small business owners who have worked hard and played by the rules for the last 80 years under Colorado’s liquor laws. Even the strongest supporters of grocery alcohol sales do not want to see hundreds of local liquor stores be put out of business by the passage of a one-sided ballot measure. Walmart and Target fully recognized the likelihood that most liquor stores would be forced out of business once grocers started selling beer, wine and spirits. Therefore, they stepped up and agreed to a phased-in approach for grocery sales and a 1500-foot radius around their establishments. Liquor stores in that radius must be purchased. They see this

as it will during dry spells in the summer. Only water the places that need it through at least April, and then create your own watering guide for the following month's, specific to your lawn. Adjust your watering times based on rainfall, type of grass or plants, sunny or shady locations and other characteristics. Screwdriver test: This is a useful way to test if the soil needs moisture. Stick a screwdriver in the ground and if it comes out with soil on it then you know the area is good without watering for the time being. If it comes out dry then you need to water the area. For more information about rates or conservation, contact Denver Water at denverwater.org or 303-893-2444.

as the right thing to do and it’s a market-entry requirement found in many other states’ laws. Unfortunately, King Soopers and Safeway elected not to participate in negotiations and instead took a “my way or the highway” approach. These outof-state grocery chains would rather spend $20M to push their one-sided ballot measure that only benefits them, and will likely cripple Mom & Pop stores overnight. That is the type of strong arm, special interest tactics that SB16-197 aims to prevent. Governor Hickenlooper values compromise and said, “Too often no one looks out for the little guys. I think my job here is to look out for the little guys.” And he is right. Instead of special interest ballot measures, SB16-197 puts in place a thoughtful and responsible transition of Colorado’s liquor laws. Our members know best what is good for their business and they overwhelmingly support this legislation. One of our members, Jason in Montrose, summed up why we support SB16-197. "There will be battles ahead, but this piece of security is monumental." This compromise should be respected and we ask Governor Hickenlooper to continue to look out for “the little guys” by signing SB16-197.

DENVER SCHOOL OF INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN ON THE MOVE By Jacob Karp Denver’s first “competency learning” high school, The Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design (DSISD), is in the process of securing approval to relocate for the 2017-18 school year. If approved, the school would move from the Byers Middle and High School campus on Bayaud & South Pearl to the Morey Middle School (MMS) campus on East 14th & Clarkson. Founded in 2015, DSISD competency learning model offers a new approach for high school students by allowing them to create their own individualized learning plans, which are designed in conjunction with educators and based on the student’s strengths. This allows students to learn at their own pace, whether that means progressing to the next school year early or spending more time in particular areas where additional help is needed. Prior to DSISD inception last fall, it was voted that the school could occupy the Byers campus temporarily for a maximum of two years encompassing the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years. The Denver Public School (DPS) board has nominated MMS as a landing spot for DSISD in 2017-18 and beyond, due to open space available there as well as learning synergies between the two schools. MMS’s full capacity for enrollment is 880, with projected 2016-2017 enrollment anticipated at around 215 students. DSISD is anticipating a 2016-2017 enrollment of just around 200, allowing room for growth in both the middle school and high school. According to DPS documents, an ideal future scenario would have the middle school’s enrollment between 300-350 students, with the high school’s enrollment between 400-450 students. The relationship between MMS and DSISD would also make sense from a learning perspective, as Morey houses the middle school district's Highly Gifted and Talented (HGT) program. According to the DPS website, this program’s “gifted and talented children” are students whose demonstrated abilities, talents and/or potential for accomplishment are so exceptional or developmentally advanced that they require special provisions to meet their educational needs. These students could benefit from the exposure to DSISD and naturally transition to its alternative learning program when of age, especially since DSISD offers expedited learning curriculums and concurrent high school and college classes that can be used to earn up to 45 college credits. One of DPS’s major goals is to work with both school communities to create a collaborative campus plan that incorporates shared vision, values, and behavior expectations.

“This is a win-win for the neighborhood because it brings in a school that will be attractive to a lot of parents and students and upgrades the potential quality of education that is being offered in our middle school as well,” says DPS Board Member and Treasurer Michael Johnson. The middle school also makes sense for the ongoing location of DSISD as it is in a more centralized location for students throughout the city. DSISD does not operate with a boundary system and is instead a “choice” school where students from all over Denver can decide to attend based on the curriculum, learning concentrations and available enrollment space. MMS provides first “preference” of attendance to students within its boundary, but students can also “choice in”. However, 74% of current middle school students within the Morey boundary “choice out” to another school, according to Johnson. “If we are able to improve the performance of the middle school the goal would be to see that (figure) go down.” The new campus will also be more accessible by major traffic routes. And being located less than two miles from the current Byers campus should lessen the impact on current students when the actual move takes place. As long as the move to Morey is approved, the next issue will be the necessary updating of the middle schools facilities. Aesthetic improvements may include re-painting, adding new carpeting and flooring throughout the building and redesigning blacktop and garden areas to better support a larger student population. The school will also need overall changes to outfit the school to operate as a shared campus, as well as to better align with DSISD model of individualized competency based learning. These improvements and preparations will be decided upon by a committee, with funding potentially coming from a bond that will be voted on this fall. If the bond measures do not pass for funding, DPS will have to find another avenue to improve the site as they are committed to the utilization and improvement of MMS as an existing DPS asset. “I believe this move will be a positive contributor because it will give the neighborhood another choice for attendance and will help to revitalize the middle school,” continued Johnson.

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One thing I loved about having kids was the chance to act like a kid again myself, read kids books and watch kids films. So I’m intrigued by this summer’s Denver Film Society family program entitled ‘Welcome to the Dahl House.’ That’s Dahl as in Roald Dahl. You may not know his name, but you definitely know his works: Willy Wonka, Matilde, James and the Giant Peach. In all, there will be seven family-friendly films on Saturday mornings at 10:30 am. Tickets are just $5 with kids 6 and under admitted free. They even include an all-you-can-eat cereal bar beginning at 10am. First up on June 4th is the 1971 classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory – complete with a golden ticket contest. Children who attend will have a chance to win that ticket and receive a backstage tour of the Sie Film Center plus a screening of a film they choose on the big screen. That screening will be open to the public. “I remember watching Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory as a kid and it was unlike anything I had ever seen. I fell in love with movies that day,” said Ernie Quiroz, Programming Manager for the Society. “We hope to pass our love of movies on and create a program that can be enjoyed by multiple generations this summer.” You can find the full summer schedule at denverfilm.org. In addition, the Film Society will partner with Tattered Cover's “Booked for Summer” program, offering children who read any titles by Roald Dahl prizes to be redeemed at the Sie Film Center

MARCZYK’S You know it’s summer time when the Uptown Marczyk’s on E. 17th at Clarkson fires up its Friday Night burger events. Area residents flock to the market to enjoy a made-to-order burger crafted with Niman Ranch beef. This year, the event also brings back $2 oyster on the half shell specials that rolled out midway through last summer’s schedule. The number for info is 303-2433355.

VINE STREET PUB It’s time to begin Year Nine for the folks at Vine Street, E. 17th & Vine in Uptown. The craft brewery celebrated its 8th anniversary on May 21st. These folks really know how to party; sorry I missed the shindig!

JUNO SALON The long time cuts and color space at 118 E. 8th has kept its scissors busy throughout an exterior facelift to the building. Le Central French restaurant used to occupy the west side of the building, but it is now for lease. Since 2008, Juno has been geared to keeping its business model simple. They just do hair plus the occasional facial. Call 720542-8892 for details.

CLOSINGS: P17 Folks in Uptown and around town were rocked to hear that P17, a Vietnamese-focused restaurant on E. 17th was closing after a lengthy run.

“I didn’t realize that people would be affected as they are. It’s making this a bittersweet experience for me. I really love this restaurant. It was a hard decision for me to make, but I know it’s the right decision.” That’s how chef/owner, Mary Nguyen announced her decision to shutter P17 late last month. For many, including this writer, the decision was a true surprise. This was Nguyen’s first venture. It debuted 11 years ago as Parallel 17, a chef-driven concept built around Vietnamese and Asian dishes. It quickly caught on in Uptown. Then a second spot in the Tech Center opened. Two and half years ago, Nguyen opened Olive & Finch a block away from P17. It’s there that she will focus her future efforts. Since it opened, O&F has been well received by the community. It’s more casual and affordable than P17. You can grab a meal quickly and easily and be on your way. “What I’m hearing is that there’s this need for more O&F,” Nguyen said of her plans to open a second location in CCN this fall. “It’s going to be a change for Cherry Creek. To provide something that’s casual and inexpensive that isn’t a full service restaurant.” There will be changes to the O&F menu. She’s not subtracting anything; just adding a few more items including a couple of new entrees. The menu will top out at $15. The move will also support her plan to double pastry production. The current location is smaller than the CCN space and it’s been hard to achieve increased production without more room. There will also be double or triple the seating at the second location and that

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elusive element – free parking. Nguyen’s first job out of college was in investment banking. She has always been drawn to Uptown and boy, has she witnessed growth in 11 years here. “Our parents wouldn’t let us move into this neighborhood because it was too dangerous,” she said. That was in the 1990s. Now Uptown has found its stride. While Uptown will always anchor the O&F concept, Nguyen has plans to open three additional locations in the metro area, plus the new CCN spot. Then perhaps the mother of 15-month-old twins can rest for a few minutes. The iconic P17 closed with a great deal of fanfare. An eightcourse chef’s tasting dinner was offered during the final week and an all day brunch was served on Sunday May 22nd, the closing day.

ARGYLL WHISKY BEER The doors at Robert Thompson’s Argyll Whisky Beer gastro pub and bar several blocks west of P17 in Uptown closed May 17th after two years in operation. “While Argyll’s been a project close to my heart, it’s also been a challenge based on a variety of things including location, lack of parking and space issues,” related Thompson. “Over the past several months we attempted to work with the landlord on building alterations but were unsuccessful. The closure will allow our team to focus on the Punch Bowl Social expansion and we’re pleased to be keeping the family together by offering all Argyll staff positions at Punch Bowl Social.” Thompson’s Punch Bowl concept was recognized as a Top Ten Breakout Brand last year. There’s already a location in the Baker neighborhood on S. Broadway plus others in Austin, Portland, Detroit, Cleveland and Schaumberg, IL. A second Denver location is slated to open soon in Stapleton. Reports indicate it will incorporate the old airport’s control tower. In

BOTANIC GARDENS Continued from 1 patrons to use the underground spaces for after-hours events, such as the popular summer concert series. A secondary concern was the shadow the building will cast, resulting in winter ice and snow issues. Some shadowing can’t be avoided, but Vogt promised sidewalks would be shoveled. Principal Architect David Daniel indicated how the building’s footprint was shrunk in response to neighbors’ suggestions. The west façade alignment matches the fronts of the homes along Gaylord St. and the height of the building was reduced so it will not loom over nearby residences. Moreover, “There’s a healthy setback so as not to overshadow the iconic building here (the Boettcher Building and conservatory),” Daniel said. The proposed building will house the Gardens’ library and research laboratories, classrooms, art galleries and an auditorium/

addition to another Denver spot, Punch Bowl will open locations this year in Indianapolis and Minneapolis, with even more locations slated for 2017.

VIDEO ONE It’s the end of a 34-year run for Video One. The DVD, Blu-Ray and VHS shop across from the Esquire Theater on E. 6th will call June 5th the last day in business. Most good things end eventually. Owner Jeff Hahn had hoped to convert the business into a nonprofit library, but his crowd funding campaign did not reach the needed goal. For the past weeks, Hahn has been selling everything at a steep discount – movies and memorabilia. Stop in for one last hurrah but hurry.

CORNELL PHARMACY Cornell Pharmacy’s location on E. 18th at Gaylord has closed, but pharmacist Tony Jones is still compounding. He’s now operating his business jointly with another compounding facility – the Pencol pharmacy branch located at 1325 S. Colorado. The number for both businesses is 303-388-3613.

ALICIA, THE BOUTIQUE This CCN boutique located for several years at 3035 E. 3rd shut its doors in the third week of May. It’s a closure not a relo. The shop sold stylish women's clothing and designer fashions, casual to dressy, plus accessories.

PEARL STREET FITNESS Pearl Street Fitness apparently shut its CCN location at 2500 E 6th on May 29th. Their lease was up, but the business desires a new CCN location to call home. Meanwhile, the two other operations on Pearl St. in Wash Park and on Tennyson are still operational. Send biz news to Jeanne@ lifeoncaphill.com.

lecture hall. It will be open to the public without going through the main gate, with access to the rest of the Gardens through an entry-controlled walkway on the second floor. A public coffee shop is planned on the ground floor. There will be a large, lavishly landscaped plaza on the eastern end in front of the main entrance on York St. and around the periphery. Materials will echo those that were used in the original buildings – glass, stone, concrete and zinc panels. It will be LEED certified. Solar panels are still being considered. Vogt said fundraising is underway for the $25 million needed from private donors. If those efforts are successful, groundbreaking could occur in late 2017 with construction complete in late 2018 or early 2019. Neighbors’ reaction to the Davis Partnership’s concept was largely positive. “There were some thoughtful things done,” said Dean Bartell. “I’m satisfied they’re listening,” agreed Mary Ann Ross.

CURMUDGEON A BLANK SLATE By D. Todd Clough According to Merriam-Webster a simple definition of the noun blank slate: someone or something that is still in an original state and that has not yet been changed by people, experiences, etc. Tabula rasa is a Latin phrase often translated as “blank slate” in English and originates from the Roman tabula used for notes, which was blanked by heating the wax and then smoothing it. An artist’s blank slate, canvas or piece of paper can be really exciting. It can also be terrifying! When I am wearing my writer’s hat (like I am right now) often my fingers start dancing with the keyboard like Patrick Swayze and Joel Grey’s daughter in “Dirty Dancing.” By the way, my favorite part of that movie was that Lennie Briscoe from “Law and Order” (Jerry Orbach) played “Baby’s” (Jennifer Grey) father. Unfortunately, there are times (like right now) where I can’t think of a bloody thing to write about. The deadline was yesterday and my file of clever and pithy topics is empty. Ladies and gentlemen, I am in the midst of a full-fledged writer’s block. This is a fairly rare occurrence for me. I liken it to erectile dysfunction (ED), with ED you can pop a little blue pill, costing about $40 a hit, but it’s worth it. Unless it works for more than four hours,

in which case you have to go to the emergency room looking like a fool. Oh how I wish I had a pill that would get me past this writer’s block. Speaking of a blank slate, the Denver Parks and Recreation Department has one on the corner of Colfax & Josephine to build the new Central Denver Recreation Center. Ooh, let’s clarify. It is a blank slate now that the City plowed under “The World’s Most Expensive Dog Park, a sweet community garden and an UN-like convenience store (where I often would hear three or four different languages spoken when I stopped by for a badly needed Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup.) More clarification needed – the under-construction rec center (which will open in 2017) is named after the late councilwoman Carla Madison. While running for re-election in 2011 Madison died of cancer at age 54. The City Council unanimously approved the naming. Although it’s a very appropriate name to grace this new center, I must admit that I am still a little disappointed that my entry of “Who Let the Dogs Out Recreation Center.’ was denied. Back to writer’s block - I decided to see what truly great writers had to say about this condition and seek their wisdom. Kurt Vonnegut said, “Who is

LAWMAKERS SHAPE UP MARIJUANA REGS By Keith Lewis In April, the Colorado House of Representatives passed House Bill 16-1436, which aims to ban certain THC-infused candy that may be shaped too similar to children’s candy. The Senate also passed the bill on its third vote with no amendments. The newly enacted law will ban marijuana edibles that are shaped like animals, humans, or fruit that is believed to confuse small children who may accidentally ingest marijuana edibles. On the day prior to the Senate’s majority vote passing the legislation, an amended version of the bill failed 15-20. On May 5, the original version passed 21-13. THC refers to the active ingredient in marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol. Although it is legal for adults over 21 to consume, some reports have suggested that a growing number of small children have become sick after accidentally ingesting THC infused candy. The sponsors of this bill aimed to prohibit manufacturing and

marketing practices that could contribute to such confusion. The primary sponsors in the House were Pabon (D-Denver) and Ginal (D-Fort. Collins). In the Senate the primary sponsors were Newell (D-Bow Mar) and Baumgardner (R-Garfield). There was not significant forceful opposition to the measure, with many marijuana providers even voluntarily agreeing to stop producing some shapes of edibles prior to the bill’s passage. A few activists, however, fear that this could open the door to the future over-regulation of marijuana edibles. The bill prohibits only shapes that resemble humans, animals or fruit, but continues to allow fruit-flavored geometric shapes. The famous marijuana leaf is still a permitted shape for edible candy as well. The bill passed 50-14 in the House and 21-13 in the Senate. If the Governor signs the legislation, as expected, the new law will take effect on October 1, 2017.

more to be pitied, a writer bound and gagged by policemen or one living in perfect freedom who has nothing more to say?” “Don’t waste time waiting for inspiration. Begin, and inspiration will find you.,” wrote H. Jackson Brown Jr. (not the singer/composer of such great tunes as “Doctor My Eyes,” but a dude who wrote Life’s Little Instruction Book, which was a New York Times bestseller. “Writing about a writer’s block is better than not writing at all”

said poet Charles Bukowski. Obviously I am with Chuck as clearly I am writing this month’s column about writer’s block, blank slates and mostly nothing. Hell, it worked for Jerry Seinfeld who made a trillion, zillion dollars making a show talking about nothing. I think Denver needs to give Mark Sanchez (the Broncos new quarterback) a clean slate. So what that he was mediocre with the New York Jets and not even a full-time starter with the Phil-

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By Denny Taylor Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (OSLC), 915 E. 9th, is hosting an outdoor BBQ and concert on Friday, June 17 beginning at 6:00 pm. This will be a benefit fundraiser for one of our members who is facing a kidney transplant. Medical costs are mounting and the transplant is imminent and will only add to the substantial expenses being accumulated. Some of the many talented musicians from OSLC will perform a mixture of secular and religious medleys for your enjoyment. Hot dogs, chips and refreshments will also be available. This benefit performance will raise funds for her, but is also intended to raise awareness of organ donation. Admission to the event is free and your generous donations will be gratefully received. Please come out and participate for a good cause. Hope to see you there.

adelphia Eagles last year. It’s a brand new day and he has never played with such a great defense. And if he truly sucks come November or December, he will give me a great storyline. I wish I had a clean slate or is it a blank slate or even a mulligan in regard to my vote for legalizing pot. If I had known that every Tom, Dick and Mary would be moving here for a legal high and rents would soar, homelessness increase, every third building on Federal would house a ganjapreneur, parking spots would disappear, emergency room visits increase, school expulsions rise and our state IQ would drop, I would have checked the no box. Poor hindsight is always better than the best foresight. I think Denver needs to start over with the homeless issue. Forget that we had a mayor 12 years ago say that we were going to end homelessness in 10 years. Now it is a bigger problem than ever. So here is an idea; flush the no camping ban which simply moves the problem from downtown to other parts of the city, plus it is a mean-spirited and immoral law. Then, bulldoze a piece of relatively undesirable ground (a blank slate if you will) and build a tiny house community for the homeless. And oh yeah, the City Council would have to repeal its ban on houses under 500 square feet. While we have the bulldozers running, how about plowing under Cherry Creek North and start over with a three-story height limitation. That is a ban I could get behind. While we are talking about banning things, I vote for man-buns being outlawed and no more crispy Brussels sprouts or kale. Enough is enough already. Speaking of enough is enough; I surrender to my writer’s block to the cornucopia above. See you next month.

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M U SIC ONE DEGREE FROM RINGO By Peter Jones I’ve never met Ringo Starr. Yes, I’ve tried of course. As a Beatlemaniac music writer, it has been on my bucket list to interview any of the Beatles ever since I was knee high to a rocking-horse person. As Starr and his All-Starr Band are scheduled to play the Paramount Theater on June 28, I recently took yet another stab at buttonholing the 75-year-old drummer, but to no avail. So far, the closest I’ve come has been to Starr’s predecessor Pete Best, a Zen-like figure who became a legend in footnote when he was fired in 1962 to make way for Ringo. In the late 1990s, Best’s band played the Brit-sounding Duke of Windsor in Windsor, Colorado of all places. It was there that the ill-fated drummer confirmed – and denied – for me a number of early Beatles rumors. Suffice it to say that, yes, George Harrison lost his virginity in Hamburg, Germany for an audience of not-sleeping Beatles. Applause followed.

Some years later, I talked to Best again at a Beatlefest fan convention in Las Vegas, Nev, where he consented to a photo op with my son and myself. He also furthered a mystery over a 45 single I asked him to sign. Although credited to “Pete Best of the Beatles,” the drummer said he had never seen it before and doubted that he had anything to do with it. He signed it anyway. Although the Beatles have evaded me, I got an extensive interview with Rod Davis, a member of John Lennon’s Quarrymen, the high school band that evolved into the Beatles. Unlike Best, whose sacking is the stuff of history, Davis was so far removed from Beatlemania that he had to re-introduce himself to Paul McCartney when the two met on a beach some decades later. I’ve had other run-ins with figures from Beatles history. When Yoko Ono came to Denver’s Cherry Creek North in 1988, I was invited to a rather intimate press conference at one of the local art galleries where Lennon’s artwork was on display.

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Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band play the Paramount Theater June 28. PHOTO COURTESY OF PARAMOUNT THEATRE The press conference, in this case, amounted to about a half-dozen or so reporters sitting on the floor at Ono’s feet peppering her with questions as she discussed hers and Lennon’s early days in the art world. [They had met at a London gallery in 1966.] I had brought along a copy of 1968's Two Virgins, the LP for which Ono and Lennon infamously posed nude, in hopes of asking her to sign it. But alas, we were warned, “no autographs.” The album stayed in my briefcase. A couple years later, I had the opportunity to speak with Ono again briefly on the phone, but was unable to secure absolute confirmation on that ever-important question: “Is that you singing falsetto backgrounds on the Beatles’ ‘Birthday?’” [I’m pretty sure it is.] Ono and I are still following each other around – on Twitter, that is. Oddly enough, she followed me first. Go figure. For a time, Apple Records recording artist Lon Van Eaton lived in Parker. He and his brother Derek recorded an album called Brother, produced by Harrison for the Beatles’ label in 1972 before the two guested on a couple of Beatles solo albums. When I interviewed Van Eaton, he told stories about the crazy days of Apple and its eventual rot to the core.

I met former Lennon girlfriend May Pang in Denver’s Civic Center Park during a tribute to the ex-Beatle. She confirmed that it was her – and not “Yoko’s sister” – who was seen wandering around Boulder’s Hill in 1974. [A friend of mine had met Lennon and an Asian woman in a clothing store, where Lennon reportedly identified Pang as “Yoko’s sister.”] Today, I am friends with Pang and Van Eaton on Facebook. A few years ago, I conducted dual interviews with Peter Asher and Denny Laine in connection to a British Invasion package show the two were participating in. Asher, as one half of Peter and Gordon, had made hits of several Lennon-McCartney compositions, most notably “A World Without Love,” before launching his long career as a producer at the short-lived Apple. [His sister Jane happened to be McCartney’s girlfriend at the time – and in 1966, the two lovebirds dined together at what was then Pierre Wolfe’s Quorum across Colfax Avenue from the state Capitol.] Asher recounted the period in

CITY PARK JAZZ Continued from 11 18 years and helped pioneer what became jam band music. White played with Frank Zappa and Wood accompanied James Brown, so this promises to be quite the show. Chris Daniels & the Kings with Freddi Gowdy – August 7 Daniels started out as a 17 year old songwriter and guitarist, when he played with David Johansen (pre-New York Dolls) and Russell Smith (after The Rhythm Aces). Daniels has performed thousands of shows, touring 40 weeks out of the year with his current band, Chris Daniels & the

which he and McCartney were both living in Asher’s parents’ house, giving Asher the opportunity to get first crack at any leftover Lennon-McCartney songs. He also recalled the craziness at Apple and essentially getting fired by notorious Beatles manager Allen Klein after discovering James Taylor for the label. Laine, a founding member of the Moody Blues (“Go Now”), wound up as a stable force in Wings, McCartney’s 1970s-era band. Among other things, Laine remembered comforting Paul during the surreal and tragic period that immediately followed Lennon’s 1980 murder. There are probably other Beatle people I’m forgetting. I’m certainly one-degree separation from Starr any way you look at it, but I’ve yet to shake the man’s hand and thank him for the music. It may never happen. But I’ll be at the Paramount, Ringo, just in case. For tickets and information, visit altitudetickets.com or ringostarr.com. Contact Peter Jones at pjones@lifeoncaphill.com

Kings for 25 years. He has worked with Sonny Landreth, Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, David Bromberg, Al Kooper, Bill Payne and Don Was to name only a few. All City Park Jazz shows last for two hours and is free of charge to all. Since the City Park Jazz Festival is free to all, the event is a community-supported charity that is organized and managed by volunteers and the majority of their funding comes from private sources, individual gifts and grants from various charitable organizations, including donations and sponsorships from the business community as well. For more information, go to cityparkjazz.org.

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ARCHITECTURE MADE FOR SHADE Photos & Copy by David Lynn Wise AIA To me the transition has been abrupt. Startled by the intense glare I shade my eyes as I head up the street, I fret about sunscreen and with just a slight hesitation I press the button in my car to activate the cooling. This time of year shade, as if it were a commodity, becomes the object of attention. Denver is quite far north, forty degrees to be specific. Our temperate high altitude climate means we have real winters with real implications for lightly built roofs, not to mention fabric canopies and certain densely planted pergolas. Our Capitol Hill legacy of open-air shade structures seems meager unlike warmer or tropical regions. In other parts of the country there are whole categories of structures that we rarely see in Denver. The Café du Monde in New Orleans, famous for the sublime experience of enjoying their unique coffee & beignet breakfast, operates in an open wall brick structure that is a classic French market building type. The configuration, which is nonexistent on Capitol Hill, makes and ideal café most days of the year. Much farther north in Chicago the spectacular Pritzker Pavilion,

constructed in 2004, stands as a modern landmark as a part of the design of Millennium Park. The planning details and architectural strategies of the extensive public space design are successful on many levels and well worth a visit or a closer look online. The billowing bandstand shelter and crowd pleasing mirrored sculpture, known as The Bean, as well as a new pedestrian bridge make a dynamic ensemble. One of the most innovative parts of the design is the overarching trellis transmitting speakers and lighting over the lawn where people gather to hear the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Shade, in this case, is not one of the functions of the elaborate trellis. The powerful resulting outcome is the very memorable place that is created, while not encumbering more casual uses of the lawn when there is no concert taking place. The forms and audacity are trademarks of the architect, Frank Gehry, while the thoughtful planning and fresh concepts for public space present here are the often overlooked product of his widely acclaimed genius as well. Spain, particularly some inland regions, is host to relatively cold winters, snowfall and alpine skiing. But much of southern Spain

Extending the simple structure of the Congress Park pool pergola into the park would be an added amenity for those waiting for people leaving the pool or for watching the games below.

A random steel structure compliments this restaurant pergola with its plantings and lighting.

also has hot, dry summers with stifling heat as vividly portrayed in Hemingway’s Death in the Afternoon. Conquistadores who traversed New Mexico and Southern Colorado four centuries ago were said to consider those areas quite hospitable when compared to their homes in the highlands of Extremadura. A few years ago the largest wood structure in the world was constructed in Seville, Spain. It’s a masterpiece of design and fabrication. In addition to giving a magical new three-dimensional artful quality to a historic part of the city and a long established public plaza, the primary physical purpose for this extravagant project is to provide precious shade. Named the Metropol Parasol and designed by Jurgen Mayer H. Architects, the intricately joined curvilinear wood forms owe a lot to digital tools now available to architects and fabricators. I urge you to check it out on YouTube, as static images don’t do it justice. We should all take note of these projects in how they express new possibilities for both new and existing public space, and also how the Café du Monde expresses valuable historic ideas for public space that includes coffee and pastries. On Capitol Hill we don’t have grand trellises or parasols shading important public spaces, but we have some distant cousins of these structures. The most wonderful public building of all in our neighborhood may in fact be the Walter Scott Cheesman Pavilion in the park of the same surname. Without occupying or obstructing the central space of the park it rather overlooks the park from a high vantage point and captures one of the best composite views in the City. The view is a combination of lawn, city, mountains and the vast Colorado sky, and on many evenings, a blazing sunset. There are no gates on the pavilion. Every day our neighbors move in and out of the space, enjoy it’s classical elegance with intermittent visits by wedding parties, prom goers and others seeking an uplifting and beautiful space to commemorate some of the most important days of their lives. It is truly woven into the community. The modest shade trellis at the Congress Park swimming pool does trigger thoughts of an extension of the idea. It would be straightforward to extend the shaded area a few yards to the south over a terrace that would overlook the playing fields below. With the right set of furniture this would be a great vantage point for waiting for people leaving the pool or for watching the games below. Creative and empathetic restaurant designers have certainly discovered the value of outdoor shaded space over the past three decades in Denver. Those spaces where they’ve gone the extra step of training vines to cover their trellises are some of the finest. These change with the seasons and with sunlight filtering through give a bright green vitality and freshness to the outdoor room created below. Smaller projects are an excellent

The placement of the neoclassical Cheesman Pavilion on a hill at the eastern side overlooking the park, invites everyone to enjoy the shaded space. laboratory for ideas about architecture. I was recently sent by a client to have a look at the roof deck of a new furniture store in Cherry Creek, just south of First Avenue. It’s a bit dead because it is a display, not a space in actual use. It does however, powerfully demonstrate the possibilities of combining simple things – furniture groups, fabric canopies, care

with the paving, sunlight, fresh air and our views both city and mountain – into a wonderful space. Pending an opportunity for an important public project that exploits these ideas, I believe that at all scales our built environments are enriched when we add simple shaded outdoor spaces to the range of places that we create.

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