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Malala Yousafzai and her father, Ziauddin, in the South High School library speaking to South students. Malala made a surprise visit there Oct. 21. More on page 11. Photo by Lance McClure with homelessness. A 2015 report from the Denver Auditor’s Office blasted Denver’s Road Home for coming up short in its homelessness efforts. The City acknowledged the ongoing homelessness crisis in May of 2012, when City Council passed the Unauthorized Camping Ordinance, banning people from camping on public or private property, partly based on the administration’s promises of more resources for the homeless. Property owners and businesses demanded the camping ban, arguing that homeless people frightened customers and tourists and trashed areas of downtown where they congregated. Homeless agencies and civil rights advocates contended the ordinance would simply
NEW DPS BOYS MIDDLE SCHOOL TO OPEN 2017, ADMINISTRATORS CLOSE TO SIGNING LEASE By Jennifer Turner The Boys School of Denver, a new Denver Public Schools charter school, will open next fall and welcome its first class of 6th graders. Administrators are in the final stages of lease negotiations for a temporary space for the school. The Boys School is based on the highly successful instructional model of the Girls Athletic Leadership School (GALS). In its seventh year of operation, GALS is located in the former Del Pueblo school
at 750 Galapago St. It is currently the only all-girls public school in Colorado and The Boys School will be the only public all-boys school. There is a high probability The Boys School will be located near GALS. “It’s time we have a school created for boys. The boys in our community can really benefit from the same environment and curriculum that has made GALS such a success,” said The Boys School Head of School Nick Jackson. For the past two years, Jackson has been teaching sixth grade Language Arts at GALS and coached the 12-0 soccer team. He plans to add a grade level per year at The Boys School and says there will be 100-120 spots for sixth graders for the 2017-2018 school year.
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force Denver’s homeless into neighborhoods and they cast doubt on the city’s promises to step up with resources. Both were correct. Clearly neighborhoods—especially those closer to downtown, including Capitol Hill, Uptown and Washington Park—are encountering more homeless people, even while city resources have continued to increase. “The City continues to be between a rock and a hard place. It’s not our intent to have people sleeping outdoors, but we have them,” said Angie Nelson, program administrator for Denver’s Road Home. “Most people don’t see our work,” said Julie Smith, director of marketing and communications for Denver continued on page 10
Liz Wolfson and Nina Safane founded GALS Denver. The two have similar upbringings; both attended public schools in New Jersey and graduated from Brown University, 20 years apart. Sports also played an integral role in each woman’s life. Both were college athletes; Wolfson played field hockey and Safane was on the rugby team. Safane’s rugby coach introduced her to Wolfson. The inspiration for GALS came to Wolfson at a time when she was searching for a way to incorporate more physical movement into her corporate professional life, beyond just going for a run each day. Based on her own experience, Wolfson knew sports could help build feelings of self-worth and empowerment in young women while improving their overall physical health and wellness. Around the same time, Wolfson, who is not an educator, continued on 12
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What are we looking for in a great Masthead photo: photo? Make sure your photos are @emma_noell clear, bright, and representative of what’s going on in neighborhood. Also, tag the location of the photo so we can see where exciting things are standing in the way for 180 adIt is sad to using see the confl ict happening. Avoid certain frames andbetween filters that heavily distort thefind ditional units to be constructed, people that can’t original image. the some of their constituents are housing andFinally, CHUNmake and sure Historic photo is something (and to anyone complaining about the homeless Denver who areyou trying save a else in the photo) are okay having sleeping in yards and parks. Some nondescript three story building published in the paper.
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on Colfax. If this building (the old Smiley’s) has historic value, then every building on Colfax will be poised for non-development. At the same time CHUN is
of these homeless are working people that can't find affordable housing. Colfax is a great place to construct affordable housing but
making things like voting rights, the right to live where you want, equal access to jobs and positions of power standard fare. I have spent the last three years researching and writing a book about one woman’s journey through the glass ceiling and came to appreciate how far we have come in creating a more just and equal society. But then in the past year or so the lingering remnants of sexism, bigotry and intolerance burst into full bloom in Ferguson, in Orlando, in North Carolina, at Fox News and on the campaign trail. Gender roles were bound to become a topic of conversation after a woman became the presidential nominee of a major party. But when the presidential nominee of the other party began regularly peppering his comments with misogynistic innuendos and a steady stream of hate-filled sexual, ethnic and racial references, I began to have again doubts about just where we are as a country when it comes to equality and justice Have we come a long way, baby? Or have we just come full circle? Colorado will play a key role in the outcome of this presidential election. And, many of us are holding our breaths once again to see what kind of state we are, and what kind of country we will be. Susan B. Casey is the author of Appealing For Justice and a former Denver city councilwoman.
some of those complainers oppose density and require big and expensive parking per development. Denver is short tens of thousands of living units; the more apartments and condos that we build the more affordable the price becomes. City Council can help by giving developers incentives instead of being punitive. CHUN and Historic Denver can help by not being so NIMBY and put people first.
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AFRICAN COMMUNITY CENTER HOSTS 11TH ANNUAL REFUGEE’S FIRST THANKSGIVING By Jennifer Turner On Monday, Nov. 21, the ECDC African Community Center (ACC) will host its 11th annual Refugee’s First Thanksgiving 6-9:00p.m. at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Denver at 4610 E. Alameda. The event is free and open to the public. The dinner is a great opportunity to welcome newly resettled refugees to Denver and help introduce them to an important American holiday. Melissa Theesen, ACC Managing Director, said, “This event helps bridge social differences between people who already live here and those new to the community. Anyone is welcome to attend.”
The majority of the guests are among the extremely lucky, and are less than one percent of the global refugee population, who have passed an arduous screening process and who have been invited to start a new life in America. Numerous applicants spend a decade or more in camps or other temporary (often horrendous) living situations waiting to hear whether or not they have been approved for resettlement. All have experienced persecution in some form and lived through experiences that are unimaginable to most Americans including torture, starvation and watching family and friends die at the hands of their oppressors.
In Federal Fiscal Year 2016, the U.S. admitted 84,995 refugees. These numbers reflect people who came to America between Oct. 1, 2015 and Sept. 30, 2016. There are approximately 21.3 million refugees worldwide and less than half of one percent were allowed into the U.S. For 2017, 110,000 refugees will be permitted to enter the country. This number is set by Presidential Determination, meaning it comes directly from Congress and the President. The ACC is one of three nonprofit organizations approved by the State Department to resettle continued on page 10
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Friday, Nov. 4 through Saturday, Nov. 12: Based on the popular event from Paris, the 10th annual Denver Arts Week is an eight-day celebration of all things art in The Mile High City. Many of the city's top museums, art galleries, theaters and concerts halls offer free or discounted admission. Free shuttle buses make it easy to hop from venue to venue. See denverartsweek.com for a full schedule.
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Friday, Nov. 4; Monday, Nov. 7; Thursday, Nov. 17: Take advantage of three free days at the Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St., to see 15 giant sculptures of sea life made from debris collected from beaches. The exhibit was developed by the non-profit group The Washed Ashore Project. Open 9a.m.5p.m. Info: 720-337-1400 or denverzoo.org.
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Saturday, Nov. 5: Check out the wildly popular Free Night at the Museums, where several of the city's greatest museums are open late and admission is free, 5p.m.-10p.m. Take advantage of the free shuttles that make it easy to explore all evening! Shuttle buses will stop at (or nearby) 12 museums, beginning at 5 p.m. from the Denver Art Museum (parking available in the Cultural Complex Garage) and also from the shuttle stop between the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and the Denver Zoo. See denver.org and search "night at the museum" for a listing of participating museums.
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Friday, Nov. 18-Friday, Dec. 23: The Denver Christkindl Market transforms Skyline Park, at 16th St. Mall and Arapahoe St., into a magical “old world” European Christmas village, with wooden vendor huts, twinkling lights, festival music and an authentic German Bier Hall. Be transported to an authentic holiday market like the ones found in German public squares to shop from gift and craft artisans, bakers and chefs, many of whom have come to Denver from around the world. Entry is free and the entire family is invited to enjoy! Info: denverchristkindlmarket.com. Friday, Nov. 25: As part of Downtown Denver's Winter in the City program, Downtown Denver's Grand Illumination event will light up downtown from Denver Union Station to the City and County Building at Civic Center Park. At 6:30 p.m. Denver Union Station will be ablaze with brightly colored floodlights illuminating the historic structure in the heart of Lower Downtown. The lights stay on through the end of December. Info: denver.org. Search "grand illumination." Friday, Nov. 25 - Sunday, Dec. 11: The History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, presents its first annual Gingerbread House Competition with a focus on historic Denver houses. Enjoy the sights and smells of gingerbread houses built by Art Institute of Colorado culinary students. These sugary creations will be on display in the lobby. Visit this holiday season and vote for your favorite! Daily 10a.m.5p.m. Info: 303-447-8679 or historycolorado.org.
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By Wayne New, Denver City Council, District 10 In September, Mayor Hancock referred the proposed 2017 City budget for City Council review and discussion with City management staff. The City is required to have an annual balanced budget, and this year the budget will total $1.9 billion. The 2017 general operating budget will be $1.3 billion of this total and reflects a 4.5 percent increase over the 2016 revised budget. The Enterprise Funds (see footnote) comprise the $600 million difference. The general operating budget is approximately 65 percent labor cost, which represents 12,400 permanent and temporary employees for 2017. The final 2017 budget will be approved by City Council in November. Some key 2017 City budget highlights were: Public Safety—addition of 48 new police officer positions and 100 new recruits; body camera expansion for off-duty officers and warrant-serving sheriff’s deputies. Public Works—increase of
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OPENINGS: MILE HIGH CLYDE It’s never easy to decide which business to share first. This month, it was a tie. Both are worth your attention, so don’t stop reading. Nostalgia won the coin toss for lead item, so my first feature is Clyde, a new eatery at 112 E. Eighth Ave. in the space that Le Central lovingly occupied for 34 years. I have so many fond memories of Le Central that I couldn’t wait to see what owners/partners Chris Fehlinger and Jon Lipshutz had created in this famed space. Clyde’s is a social café, an eatery, a wine bar and a design boutique all under one roof. The wine bar opened in mid-October.
With your wine, try the anchovy fritters or the lamb and pork meatballs. The full menu rolls out in early November. Wine service begins at 5:00p.m. and $5 wine is available until 6:00p.m. Check Twitter @ mhclyde for the day’s pours. Eats include cheese and meat boards, lamb and pork meatballs with sundried tomato and basil butter, anchovy fritters and escargot with risotto cakes. “We're a pop & pop operation. This isn't fancy,” said Fehlinger. “We're doing this on a dime with the support of the community. It's really important to us that we create a mentoring environment for our staff and a consistent, reliable good time for our guests.” Fans of Le Central should find this new venture in the vintage space delightful. While the finishes are not high-priced, the results are quite charming. It’s a white
The glowing work environment at Shift Bannock, a new co-working venture in the Golden Triangle, is must see, as are its amazing art exhibits. Photo courtesy of Shift.
tablecloth look that is fresh and inviting. Be sure to acquaint yourself with Frank, the resident pheasant who dresses up the main room. Clyde is the name of the owners’ dog—a name conveying down-toearth affordability and accessibility. “We will strip the pretense from conversations on wine and focus on sharing our enthusiasm for it,” Fehlinger said. The two men were drawn to this building and its smaller, distinct spaces. The main dining area and a private room that can serve six to ten are already open. The next phase involves the spacious sun porch on the south side, then a bar and more dining space in the second dining area. “We like this because it's conducive to private parties and the sort of intimate dining experience that we want to achieve, and is not something you can experience in the cavernous spaces that seem to be ubiquitous these days,” Fehlinger said. When dinner rolls out next week, it will feature share plates, family-style tapas—all designed to pair with the wines by the glass menu. Clyde will also be home to a modern design store featuring
housewares, accessories and furniture, some of which will be used in the restaurant. Many of the featured brands are not currently sold in Colorado, Fehlinger added. Hours for the bar and snack menu are Tuesday-Saturday, 5:0011:00p.m. Dinner will be served 5:30-9:30p.m., Tuesday-Thursday with dinner service until 10:00p.m. Friday-Saturday. An a.m. coffee and housemade pastries service will be added soon, along with a Sunday prix fixe supper. Call 303-861-4112 for reservations. More details when the design store opens in the coming weeks. Next spring, the Lincoln Street patio area will open as a dog-friendly eats space.
SHIFT BANNOCK WORKSPACES The other compelling renovation I visited and fell for this month sits just five blocks northwest of Clyde. The old Fistell’s Electronics structure at 10th Avenue and Bannock Street has been lovingly converted into co-working office space and it’s a stunner. Shift Bannock offers members concierge services, an open bar, a stunning rooftop deck and some
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of the best repurposed items of art I’ve ever seen. There’s also a fitness center, numerous phone booths for private conversations, gourmet snacks, an on-site grab-n-go food bar and it’s all brought to you by the folks who opened Shift Corona several years ago. While it’s truly breathtaking, what scores highest is the atmosphere. Founder and CEO Grant Barnhill said it was all in the plan. “Our facility promotes a sense of well-being for our members and was intentionally designed to promote workplace happiness. We’ve learned that we all respond positively or negatively to our environment—that views are preferable to walls, light is preferable to dark offices and that working outdoors brightens our days.” While rooftop decks and garage doors that bring the outdoors inside are a plus, the quirky interior décor is most memorable. When Barnhill bought the old electronics shop, it was full of inventory and the owners wanted to sell it as-is. A slew of vintage parts were left—even cash was in the register. After hauling out 55 semis full of trash, Barnhill contacted artist Chris Merrick and challenged him to turn the electronic junk into works to honor the building’s past. Merrick turned out some amazing creations. The bar on the main level is fronted with panels of electronics that are back at work. The oscilloscopes undulate. The lights flash. Barnhill can control this gem from an app on his phone, too. Upstairs in the third story Barnhill added to the structure; there’s more art in the lounge where vintage TVs show old Andy Griffith shows. It’s more of Merrick’s handiwork. The rebirth of this structure was two-and-a-half years in the making. Permits took nine months to obtain. “This has been the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” said Barnhill. Before founding Shift, Barnhill was co-founder and CEO of Boutique Apartments—one of the area’s best known apartment brands on The Hill. If you’ve seen those exteriors, you’ve witnessed
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Are your packages being swiped from your doorstep? Then use Winifred, one of Amazon’s many locker stations being added around Denver to thwart theft. his attention to detail. He can finally relax. Dazzling doesn’t even come close to describing the results—not a descriptor I ever imagined using to describe a co-working business. In all, Shift Bannock offers 87 offices and will house about 300 individuals. It’s geared to folks in mid-career but also welcomes others. Membership allows workers to utilize both Shift complexes. Folks who office here can use the rooftop deck but it is also available for weddings and special gatherings. The view is extraordinary. Rents start at $279/month for co-working space, $425/month for a dedicated desk and $625/ month for a private office. The website for more information is shiftworkspaces.com.
THE SOAP SHOP Just follow the bubbles floating in the air at Detroit Street and East Third Avenue in Cherry Creek North (CCN). A new handcrafted body products store opened a month ago at 313 Detroit St. It’s Soap Shop, a handcrafted bath and body products store, now operating in the former Iviva young girls activewear space. It has a charming second story that Soap Shop reopened as more retail space. Features include soaps made from organic vegetable oils and created with a distinctly Rocky Mountain theme. The founders cite their love of organic living and the preservation of the environment as their driving inspirations. “We’re actually one of the largest soap producers in Colorado. We produce a ton for businesses like B&Bs plus for ourselves, and we now do pet products. A vet-recommended soap with citronella oil. It helps with pet allergies and citronella specifically takes away the dog smell,” said co-owner Nick Schupbach. “We create all-natural vegan products that use organic oils. We feel that it is beneficial for you and leaves a gentle imprint on the planet.” Blends include scents like black raspberry and vanilla, wild mountain rose and Colorado columbine—all stamped with a mountain image. Shaving essen-
Hamburger Mary’s on East 17th Street at Humboldt is open again as a new incarnation with a sports bar twist and a great patio for Uptown people watching.
tials, crèmes, butters and lotions are also on the menu. This is an expansion for a company that has operated in Idaho Springs for several years. It features far more than soap. The latest addition in CCN are bubble bars you drop in the bath for what promises to be a frothy experience. Classes on making essential oils and on how to do a crystal bed sonic massage are offered. Call 303-353-2100 or visit sudsorama.com for the full line of inventory. Hours are weekdays 10:00a.m.-6:00p.m., weekends ‘til 8:00p.m.
your front steps. Amazon drivers drop orders into empty locker spaces—they will handle some moderately large shipments— then email the customer a numeric code. Enter it and a door will open. Voila! Your package safe and sound! There is no additional fee to use lockers. You must pick up your package within 72 hours or it will be shipped back to Amazon. Not all items are eligible. The total size must be less than 16.5” x 13.8” x 12.6” and weigh under 10 pounds.
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Hamburger Mary’s is back and enjoying a new incarnation as a sports bar. The old space in Uptown at East 17th Avenue and Washington Street changed its name to M Uptown earlier this year after decid-
“Bring the chicken to the people.” The Hill’s newest chicken spot has a slogan unfamiliar to residents but it’s actually an old favorite. Confused yet? White Fence Farms is opening its third retail location in the metro area at East Ninth Avenue and Corona Street. “Capitol Hill is a great area … densely populated with not a lot of restaurants in the immediate area,” said GM Whitney Carloss. “We are beyond excited to be a part of the Capitol Hill community.” White Fence is best known for its idyllic farm setting in Lakewood where diners have enjoyed fried chicken, cole slaw and corn fritters for decades. Now those items will be available to pick up at the Corona location along with homemade fudge. While the carryout spots around town can’t compete with the farm’s animals, petting zoo, gift shop and other entertainment at the original farm, the meals should be familiar for fans. Hours are daily 11:00a.m. until sell out (usually around 9:00p.m.).
AMAZON LOCKERS Meet Winifred—a large bank of yellow lockers located on the side of the 7-11 of Saint Paul Street and East Colfax Avenue. This is Amazon’s latest answer to delivered package theft and a welcome addition to neighborhoods like Congress Park and City Park where porch thefts have been on the rise. You can opt to have pricey merchandise sent to Winifred instead of having it dropped on
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ing to let its franchise agreement lapse. A new group quickly gobbled up the franchise and Mary’s was reborn. This rebirth occurred just six blocks east of the original spot. The address is 1336 E. 17th Ave.—a space recently called B Side restaurant. The gay-friendly venue features over 20 HDTVs. You can reserve a 60” TV in the Parlor to watch your favorite NFL games with friends. Vintage thrift store finds and a hundred years of sports memorabilia complement the eatery’s vintage home perfectly. The main dining area is now much lighter and cheerier than past incarnations at this address. “The property is very unique and the décor is fun and quirky/ kitschy,” said Mark Price, one of Mary’s five owners. “The specific property was a fit because we were looking for something
house-like and charming to fit with our idea to create Mary’s house.” Each Mary’s menu nationwide is similar but not identical; Denver’s five founders hope to work in some personality. Here the stock Aloha hamburger is built with grilled pineapple chutney touched by rum rather than a boring ring of fruit. “We’re definitely elevating the menu,” added co-owner Adriana Parkinson. There are seven burger treatments on the initial menu and each can contain a beef, chicken or veggie patty. Other offerings include gluten free salads like the Power Hour packed with quinoa and veggies, then topped with lemon preserve vinaigrette. The menu will evolve as Mary’s hits its stride. Brunch is on the continued on page 8
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way. They’re already dishing up the final check in grand (stiletto) style. Mary’s opens daily at 11:00a.m. There’s a sunny patio in front along the avenue but the real gem is the one that’s tucked into the back. It will open next summer. Hours are Monday-Thursday 11:00a.m.-11:00p.m. Friday-Saturday 10:30a.m.-midnight, Sunday 10:30a.m.-10:00p.m. You can reach Mary's at 303-993-5812.
DEPARTURE ELEVATED The bar and lounge perched atop Halcyon hotel in Cherry Creek North (CCN) opened quietly in mid-September. While the hospitality group that runs Departure on street level and Elevated up top isn’t welcoming media photos, Instagram gives a sneak
peek. The bar makes its own drinks, features numerous seating areas and shares the roof with the Halcyon’s outdoor pool. If you go expecting a semi-tropical atmosphere, you won’t be disappointed. Departure Elevated currently offers an “off season” menu. Although the full Asian-focused menu is only available downstairs, similar cultural influences are evident here. Elevated’s menu features snack options, including Taro Chips with creamy cashew-jalapeno dip and Miso Deviled Eggs with bonito and spices. Fire pits and heaters will be used this winter and early spring season. Private groups can also book special events from Nov. 1 until April 1. For the remainder of 2016, Elevated is open Friday-Saturday,
The goal of SOL is to help you find the perfect fit, whether you’re seeking bras or comfy home attire, and their new shop makes it easier to deliver those services.
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says Cindy Johnson, co-founder of SOL, the largest women-owned, independent bra retailer in the U.S. After renting for decades, it was time to buy a space that could be tailored to SOL’s unique needs. “It’s been a 10-year goal of ours [to relocate]. We’ve watched a lot of our mentors and smart business owners purchase their own real estate. We’ve had 10 years to noodle on what we wanted in this building,” said co-owner Jeanie Peterson. “After 19 years of talking to women about ‘fit, size and confidence,’ it was time for us to do the same,” Peterson added. “We’ve been growing with the changing ‘figure’ of Denver’s women who are more empowered than ever—culturally, personally and economically.” SOL stands for store of lingerie but it could easily mean sisters of lingerie. These women are sisters, too. The duo traveled to Europe and brought back a love of Tuscan style that’s evident at their 3400 square foot flagship store. SOL’s offices and showroom are finally under a single roof. “My sister, Cindy, is a real wonder. She’s always known what she wanted to do. She just fell in love (with lingerie),” Peterson explained when asked how the business evolved. The sisters count 60,000 women as members of their SOL sisterhood. Some have been customers since SOL opened. Some travel long distances to get SOL’s brand of customer service and its “feel good” outcomes. There’s far more than brassieres here. Undergarments, pajamas and cashmere robes are also in ample supply. After all, we’re in cashmere season. SOL also sells men’s briefs from a single company. A woman often originally purchases the SAXX briefs, but her significant other is the one who comes back to stock up. Designed to prevent chafing, these boxer briefs have created quite a following. Another focus is bra-sized swimwear. SOL has worked with some of their manufacturers to meet the needs of their clientele. The company also supports five organizations that help women and children, including the Gath-
ering Place and Free the Girls. “SOL is a place you can laugh, share stories, let loose and have fun with your ‘SOL sisters.’ The bigger store will make space for new fittings, new stories and even more laughter,” Peterson said. Another plus of the move? Off-street parking for customers. Hours are Monday-Saturday 10:00a.m.-6:00p.m. The address is 3010 E. 6th Ave. The number is 720-219-1060.
TACOS, TEQUILA, WHISKEY Pinché Tacos at 1514 York St. marked its fifth anniversary on Halloween night. It’s been a fun run for Kevin Morrison, who started with a humble food truck before launching this first brickand-mortar space. Along the way, he ran into a trademark challenge from an L.A. eatery and rather quietly, the name became Tacos, Tequila, Whiskey. Morrison now employs over 100 workers. He plans to open two new restaurants a year for each of the next five years. The next to open is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Then Governor’s Park will get a taco spot. It’s been a learning experience. “Things have changed dramatically,” he said reflecting on the past five years and the lessons learned. “It’s most important to have a great team working with you rather than doing it solo.” Morrison opens his second concept Friday, Nov. 4, at 3514 Larimer St. It’s a seafood-focused eatery called Fish ‘n Beer Oysterette.
ACE EAT SERVE Fall is in the air and on the range—the one at ACE Eat Serve in Uptown. The ping pong-focused bar-and-eatery is rolling out a new fall menu geared to warm you up in the coming months. The food’s still Asian in influence and ACE prepares 350 pounds of kimchi each week. Those pickled veggies appear in a variety of dishes, including kimchi fritters with charred scallion aioli—a customer favorite. You can warm up with Tom Kha soup—a blend of chicken, creamy coconut milk, three types of mushrooms and herbs or bulgogi—a marinated ribeye with
9 kimchi, Asian pears and rice. ACE has found a local farm— Living Local—to grow all the Thai basil ACE needs. You can browse the full fall menu at aceeatserve. com. The pong room calendar is also online, as are the offerings at the raw juice bar. 501 E. 17th Ave. is the eatery’s address. Hours are weekends 4:00p.m.-midnight, weekdays 11:00a.m.-midnight.
LA FILLETTE The shortage of craft ice cream on the beat has worsened again. La Fillette bakery and café at 4416 E. Eighth Ave. started churning up some unique flavors this summer to fill the void, but discontinued the offerings a month ago. La Fillette is the retail outlet of Sugar Vision, an upscale bakery serving a number of local cafes with goodies. Melissa Yanc founded the company several years ago and added a retail outlet in 2015. Now, Yanc is moving to New York City to follow a dream. Her business partner Keturah Fleming plans to keep the retail and wholesale bakeries and their irresistible almond croissants in ample supply. Hours remain Monday and Wednesday-Friday, 7:00a.m.3:00p.m., weekends 8:00a.m.3:00p.m. The number for the shop is 303-355-0022. Check out sugarvisiondenver.com for details.
YOGURTLAND Denver’s Yogurtland spot at 550 Grant St. opened six years ago but just wrapped up a 10th anniversary celebration based on its parent company’s 2006 launch and 300 locations nationwide. Denver has been good for Yogurtland’s business model. “When we first opened [this location], we led the nation with Yogurtland sales,” said co-owner Melissa Krischuk. I asked Krischuk whether the concept has gone through a bunch of changes since she opened her space. “Not that much,” she replied. “It’s pretty cool to know that we’ve survived 10 years while staying true to our vision.” A few changes are notable, however. “[The company has] added a lot more flavors and promotional flavors that we can roll out.” Since FroYo contains dairy products which some cannot eat,
Yogurtland added a selection of sorbet flavors. A gelato experience that’s higher in milk fat is now in the works. With the recent departure of Red Mango, Yogurt Guru, Cloud 9 and Menchie’s, this spot still dishes up daily FroYo fixes whenever the mood strikes. Daily hours are 11:00a.m.-10:00p.m.
MASSAGE QWEST Massage Qwest just celebrated its two-year anniversary. This mobile massage business is based on Capitol Hill but travels to your home. The concept is catching on. “September was our best and busiest month yet and we are anticipating a very busy winter. People love the fact that with the cold months coming they don't have to go out in the elements and they can have massage therapy in the comfort of their own home,” said co-owner Steve Koehler. Qwest uses graduates of the Denver School of Massage Therapy. The firm is a participant of the 9News Heath Fair. Appointments are available 8:00a.m.-8:00p.m. daily. Call 303949-6003 or email at contact@ massageqwest.com. The website is massageqwest.com.
BUTTERCREAM BAKESHOP Big Fat Cupcake on East First Avenue and Adams Street has morphed into Buttercream Bakeshop. It’s still run by the owners who took the reins last fall. “We changed the name in the spring for various reasons. We had heard customers say that the word ‘fat’ in the name was a little off-putting [and we] agreed,” said Sarah Joyce. “We also just kind of wanted to make it our own, put our style on things. We wanted a name that sounded sweet and simple, but also wanted a name that we could possibly grow and expand with, as opposed to being stuck only making cupcakes.” The recipes and quality ingredients are still in use and the cupcakes are in ample supply, but other goodies like coffee cake and cookies can also be found. The number is 303-322-2253. Hours of operation are Monday, 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m., Tuesday-Saturday 10:00a.m.-6:00p.m.
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year, it left a food void at the neighborhood bar. Now the kitchen is in business again and the folks at Bar Car are dishing up some BBQ. The result is Swine Emporium and it offers fare that’s a far cry from typical pub grub. The menu is topped by dryrub BBQ, available in chicken, hot links, pork or rib versions. There’s also chili, burgers and bacon-dusted mac ‘n cheese. Keep looking and you’ll also find sandwiches and five kinds of fries on the menu, too. Hours are Sunday-Wednesday, 3:00-10:00p.m., Thursday-Saturday, 3:00p.m.-midnight at 819 Colorado Blvd. The number is 720-524-8099.
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Amazingly, this hangout on East 11th Avenue at Ogden Street is still open despite construction that has now boarded up most of the windows. The plan is to add a rooftop deck and roll out other improvements. Looks like the build should be wrapped up in a couple months.
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B&B SHOE REPAIR The shop at 1900 E. Colfax Ave. across from Holiday Chalet B&B is now a vacant shell. The number is disconnected, so hopefully they’re not holding your favorite shoes for pickup.
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THE IRISH HOUND After 15 years, the Irish Hound has closed … just for a bit. A major renovation is in the works—new floors, seating and a new team training to take the helm. Sources say the popular bar will reopen as simply The Hound with the word Irish removed from the name. It will reopen as a more food-focused establishment as owner Little Pub Company breaks out some of its properties to focus on eats vs. drinks. Stay tuned for reopening details.
FIVE-BUCK DRINKERY The latest offering from the owners of Lime XS at East Sixth Avenue and Clarkson Street has fizzled. Five-buck drinks and eats evidently didn’t deliver the expected draw. Now signage on the property promises “Uno Mas” coming soon.
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African Community Center continued from page 2 refugees in Colorado. For fiscal year 2016, the organization resettled 581 people throughout metro Denver from countries including Bhutan, Burma, Iraq, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Ukraine. The core component of ACC’s efforts is an employment program. The 501(c)(3) charity, which is funded in large part by the government, does not want refugees to subsist on welfare. Refugees are authorized to work right away and many have jobs within three months of arrival.
Homeless Connect, a one-day event to bring in public and private agencies to offer homeless people myriad services including medical checkups, clothing, housing information, a job fair and resume assistance, as well as Homeless Court to help them clear up petty offenses, such as curfew violations. This year’s event is Thursday, Nov. 3 at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. Hundreds of volunteers will be paired with homeless individuals—more than 1,000 are expected—as personal guides through all the services. “For the community, it’s a chance to get to know [the homeless] on a personal level, change perceptions and build empathy,” Nelson said. For the long term, Mayor Michael Hancock is establishing the Office of HOPE (Housing and
Opportunities for People Everywhere), which he promises “will bring a coordinated and comprehensive approach to the policies, programs and projects along the full homeless-to-housing spectrum.” More immediately, a new city facility will soon open in the Sun Valley neighborhood, a mostly industrial area just southwest of downtown. “We’re purchasing the facility so the city can rethink how shelter is done. How do we treat individuals with dignity and respect? Make sure they have a place to store their belongings,” Smith said. The full build-out of the facility is months—perhaps years— down the road, but it should be open to shelter some homeless men this winter. Several private agencies are also adding more
shelter beds. “There’s one solution to the problem, long-term,” Kashmann said. “Build housing. Provide services to help people be independent. Job training. Physical and mental health services. Everything we talk about has to do with the need for funding. And the community needs to look at its values. The measure of ourselves is how well we treat the least fortunate among us.” District Three City Councilman Paul López agreed. He represents Sun Valley and chairs the Council committee on homelessness. “Every neighborhood should be a neighborhood where we can have housing units,” López says. He hopes part of a new multi-million dollar affordable housing fund recently authorized by City Council will be used for homeless housing.
For citizens wanting to know what they can do, there are practical ways in which to pitch in. “Find the thing that suits you,” Nelson says. “Volunteer. Donate items to a specific homeless agency. It’s shocking how simple things like looking [someone] in their eye can make a difference in their day. We hear many times about how it makes people feel human and gives them strength to do what they need to do.” For more information and ideas, visit tinyurl.com/hqkx2ce.
After one year, refugees may apply for Legal Permanent Resident status and after five years may apply for citizenship. The International Organization for Migration loans refugees approved for resettlement money for plane tickets to the U.S., with a five-year repayment term at zero percent interest. Before refugees fly to America, they participate in cultural training. Many have never been on an airplane or used a western toilet. After they arrive, they are enrolled in classes to learn about U.S. laws, how to ride a bus, cash a check and other basic tasks.
Refugees are greeted at DIA by case managers and taken directly to apartments that have been secured prior to their arrival. The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration provides ACC with a grant of $1,125 per refugee. These funds are to be used to meet basic needs during the first 90 days they’re in the country, including securing and furnishing housing prior to arrival. When asked how easy it is for the refugees to acclimate to Denver, Theesen said, “It takes time for them to settle in. When they get here everything is not easy and perfect, but these are some
of the most resilient people you will ever meet. They come ready to work.” ACC has developed a network of about 250 employers, ranging from large corporations to small businesses. They often call ACC when they have job openings. Community support is integral to the resettlement process. Theesen cited ACC’s “First Friends” program as a way to connect refugees to Americans. First Friends builds intentional friendships that make cultural differences, and complexities of life in the U.S., a little easier to navigate. Theesen started as a case man-
ager at ACC eight years ago. She is in touch with many refugees she worked with back then. “Some have purchased homes and have their own businesses. They are software engineers and realtors and have become very ingrained in our community. The most exciting thing I see is those same individuals volunteering, and even donating, to help new refugees get settled," Theesen said. For more information on ACC or to volunteer for the Thanksgiving dinner, please visit acc-den.org. Turkey will be provided. Guests are asked to bring a dish to share.
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SCHOOLS Malala visits South High School By Linda Katchen, Ph.D. Big news to share first: on Oct. 21 Malala Yousafzai, the 19-yearold winner of the Nobel Prize, paid a surprise visit to South High School! South hosts a newcomer program, a program for refugee students recently arrived to Denver. More than 60 countries are represented in the school's halls. This will be Malala's only speaking engagement in the United States this year. Jen Hanson, principal of South, was contacted by the Colorado Refugee Office which recommended South submit a special program proposal to the Malala Fund in order to get Malala to come to the school. The proposal had to be kept a secret. Hanson said that circumstances were “serendipitous.” The South Student Board had planned an assembly to further their goal of integrating the students and families into the school and the community. Principal Hanson was able to bring Malala to speak at this assembly after three South students shared their stories. Students Shambel Zeru, Jeneba Berety and Tulu Chev, juniors and seniors, spoke of fleeing from Eritrea, Sierra Leone and Cambodia to Thailand. These students recounted witnessing atrocities, experiencing abuse and having to live on the move without a secure place which they could call home. All three students stressed how much they value the opportunity to get an education. Malala was shot in the face by a Taliban gunman on a school bus in Pakistan because she wanted to get an education. She was taken to England for medical treatment. She is now fully recovered and continues to push for girls to have a chance to go to school. At South, she spoke to the entire student body and met with a group of 15 students afterwards. According to Ms. Hanson, Malala was incredibly generous with herself and her time. She posed for pictures and ate lunch with students. She signed books. Students were encouraged to ask themselves how they can impact positive change in the world. What a wonderful opportunity for the South community to have Malala come to the school! How appropriate the timing of Malala's visit: fall, and November especially, when we spend time thinking about and counting our blessings. One of the major blessings that our children have is that all of them, boys and girls, have the opportunity to get a free education. Remember to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8, for the schools and the community.
ages 3 to 12, will be provided at no cost. To register or to get more information, contact the Family Empowerment Team: Lilian_Pacheco@dpsk12.org or go to face.dpsk12.org and search “family leadership institute.” Parents, if you are trying to determine what school is the best choice for your child, you are going to want to attend the Great Schools Expo on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 6:00-8:00p.m. at
Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Expo attendees will be able to visit with representatives from DPS elementary, middle and high schools to find a great school for their students. Emily Griffith Technical College, 1860 Lincoln St., celebrates its 100 year anniversary. History comes alive at “For All Who Wish to Learn, 100 Years of Emily Griffith’s Legacy,” a multimedia interactive exhibit in the Denver
Public Library Central Branch’s Gates Reading Room through December. The exhibit itself is open to the public during all library open hours. On Sept. 9, 1916, Emily Griffith opened the doors of Opportunity School, expecting just 300 students. In the first week, they served more than 1,400 students. 100 yewars later, continued on page 22
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HIGHER OUTFIELD FENCES AT COORS FIELD MAKE LITTLE DIFFERENCE By Jennifer Turner The 2016 season is over, Walt Weiss is out as manager and the Colorado Rockies watched the postseason from the comfort of their living rooms. The higher outfield fences installed at Coors Field in March seemed to have little no impact on play. Since it opened, Coors Field has been considered the friendliest place for hitters in Major League Baseball with record numbers of home runs recorded at the park. Senior Vice President and General Manager Jeff Bridich said in March, “Armed with 23 years of statistics to evaluate, we are in a position to make this change, in a measured and educated way. We
are continually evaluating every aspect of our game, on and off the field, and this fence adjustment comes from that evaluation. Every change we make to our process, our field of play or our team, is with the goal to be more competitive as a result." The following adjustments were made before the home opener: The fence from the center field end of the visiting bullpen leading across the Rockies bullpen and ending at the manual out-of-town scoreboard was raised eight feet to a total height of 16 feet, 6 inches. The fence from the left field foul pole to the start of the Pavilion seating area was raised five feet to a total of 13 feet.
Did the changes matter? Not really, if one is evaluating the performance of the Rockies at home. According to MLB.com, the team hit 116 home runs at Coors Field during the 2016 season. In 2015, they hit 102. 2014 is the only year in the past five they hit more; 119 made it over the fence that season. The biggest impact appears to be in the number of doubles hit by the Rockies at home, which increased from 151 in 2015 to 189 this season. Over the past five years, 2012 is next closest with 174. It makes sense some of the balls that might have made it over the fence in previous seasons bounced off the new higher walls
and ended up as doubles. Coors Field is the highest altitude baseball stadium in major league baseball and sits 5,200 feet above sea level. Chase Field in Phoenix is a distant second at 1,059 feet. The thinner air helps well-hit balls travel farther and can also influence pitching. According to the Rockies website, “the ball still travels nine percent farther at 5,280 feet than at sea level. It is estimated that a home run hit 400 feet in sea level Yankee Stadium would travel as far as 440 feet in the Mile High City.” Humidity, or lack thereof, can also be a factor. The current major league record of 303 home runs
hit at a park in a single season was set in Denver in 1999. In 2002, a humidor was installed at Coors Field that keeps the baseballs at a constant 70 degrees and 50 percent humidity, which is comparable to conditions at sea level. The number of home runs dropped substantially after that. Hopefully, 2017 will be a better year for baseball in the Mile High City. If the Chicago Cubs can beat a curse and make it the World Series for the first time in 71 years, anything can happen at high altitude. The Colorado Rockies organization did not respond to repeated requests for comment on this story.
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schools for girls. After developing the vision for GALS, Wolfson raised over $900,000 in funding to get the project off the ground and moved to Colorado to open the first school in 2009. There are current-
ly over 400 students enrolled in grades six through 11. In 2018, the first class of seniors will graduate. Safane, who has a Master’s in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College, is Head of GALS Middle School. She has also served as the Director of Student Life, Director of Special Education and Director of Health and Wealthness, and recently celebrated her 30th birthday. Wolfson also established another GALS school in southern California, which opened in August. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District and approximately 100 sixth graders are currently enrolled. Physical movement will play a key role in the curriculum at The Boys School as it currently does at GALS. Currently, each morning during the 40 minute GALS first period students go for a run outside with their teachers. As the weather changes, so does the athletic activity. Other options throughout the year are yoga and team sports. While running a mile can be a challenge for some students, as their fitness level increases, so typically does their enthusiasm and sense of accomplishment. It’s also a good group activity and opportunity for the students to get to know each other better. In addition, it helps the girls wake up their bodies and minds for a day of learning. “Running and doing morning movement together builds a sense of sisterhood for our girls where they can encourage and push one another,” Jackson says. “It
also fosters a joyful environment. When students are happy and feel well-held, that’s when they can take academic risks and embark on new challenges.” The movement component of the curriculum extends well beyond first period and is used in many ways over the course of the day to optimize learning potential. It’s unusual for a GALS class to go more than 20-30 minutes without some sort of physical activity. This can be a math class where girls work out answers to problems through teacher-led movement exercises instead of sitting at their desks. Students use balance balls and seats with rockers so they don’t have to sit perfectly still during class. There is also a special GALS version of jumping jacks. The school dress code encourages motion. Students wear sneakers with athletic shorts, yoga pants or sweatpants on the bottom. A GALS t-shirt on top completes the outfit. Recent results from standardized PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) tests demonstrated the GALS model is a good one. A higher percentage of GALS six through eighth graders met or exceeded standards for Math and ELA (English Language Arts) than their DPS and state of Colorado peers. GALS High School was also ranked first in Geometry in DPS, with 77 percent of students meeting or exceeding expectations. Jackson, who met Safane when they were both pursuing their Masters in Education at Colum-
bia Teachers College, is focused on recruiting the best possible staff for The Boys School. Tony Pigsford has been named Dean of Students. The two would ideally like to have a high number of male teachers to serve as strong role models for their students, but that can be tricky since education is a female-dominated profession. However, Jackson says approximately 40 teachers from around the country have already contacted him about the 11 positions he has available. Roughly 60 percent of the inquiries have come from men. Jackson’s goal is to have all staff hired by January even though they will not officially start until July 2017. There will be opportunities for students at The Boys School and GALS to interact, but probably not during the typical school day. Awkward middle school dances, a rite of passage we all remember well, may be one way for the boys and girls to get to know each other better. For more information on the The Boys School or GALS, please visit galschools.org or contact Nick Jackson at 720688-3842 or nick.jackson@ theboysschooldenver.org.
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CALENDAR CLASSES, LECTURES & FORUMS Tuesdays, 11/01-11/29 | 6:30p.m.-10:30p.m. Argentine Tango, practice and lessons Tango Colorado hosts these low cost Tango lessons, followed by a practice session where dancers can polish the steps they learned, interact with other students and advanced dancers and improve their skills. | 303-710-2250 | Denver Turnverein Event Center 1570 Clarkson St. tangocolorado.org/lessons Wed, 11/02 | 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Democratic Party of Denver House District 5 Monthly Meeting Get involved with your local district, find out about committees and ballot issues. 1st Wednesday each month. | 303-830-8242 | Colorado Democratic Party Headquarters 789 Sherman St. #110 denverdemocrats.org Fridays, 11/04-11/25 | 7:00a.m.-8:30a.m. Daybreak Toastmasters Cat got your tongue? Public speaking and more. Room B-70. Call Scott after 6p.m. | 303-467-9294 | State of Colorado Centennial Building 1313 Sherman St. daybreaktoastmasters.org Fridays, 11/04-11/25 | 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m. Happiness Hour A short talk and guided relaxing meditation to help increase a peaceful good heart. Free. | 303-813-9551 | KMC Colorado Downtown 1336 Glenarm Place meditationincolorado.org Sat, 11/05 | 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Artist Workshop with Danette Montoya Artist Danette Montoya is the second artist featured in "Cuatro [4]: A Series of Artist Interactions," and is inviting museum visitors to collaborate on her installation, "Las Almas de Muertos," during three artist-led workshops. Free with admission. | 720-865-5000 | Denver Art Museum 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverartmuseum.org/programs/ cuatro Sat, 11/05 | 2:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Demo & Dialogue Series Throughout the year, Art Students League of Denver's talented faculty offer free demonstrations in their medium. This month, Monotypes for Beginners with Joe Higgins. | 303-778-6990 | Meininger Art Supply 499 Broadway asld.org Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 9:30a.m. Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Learn both Tibetan and rhythmic English chants and brief silent meditations. Led by members of Yeshe Nyingpo Denver, a chapter of the Dudjom Tersar and aligned with the Dalai Lama. | 303-294-9258 | Mercury Cafe 2199 California St. mercurycafe.com Thu, 11/10 | 2:00p.m.-3:00p.m. Fall Designer Seminar Series How to use sister parish fabrics and wall coverings, by Ramey Caulkins, owner of Griffin Design Source. | 303-623-4200 | Shops at Ninth Avenue 899 N. Broadway
shopsat9thavenue.com Fri, 11/11 | 7:00p.m.-10:00p.m. Tonight, We Dance. Postelection Party! Regardless of who won, we still have a lot of work to do in the pursuit of justice and a more perfect union. Warm Cookies of the Revolution is having a good old-fashioned dance party, complete with food, drinks and live music. RSVP requested. | McNichols Building 144 W. Colfax Ave. warmcookiesoftherevolution.org Mondays, 11/14-11/28 | 12:00p.m. Denver Laughter Club Meets every week on Laffy-ette Street! Upstairs in the Children's Chapel for most of the of year, summers at the Chessman Park Pavilion (east side of park). Call Meredith for info, free. | 303-877-9086 | First Unitarian Society of Denver 1400 Lafayette St. denverlaughs.com Mondays, 11/14-11/28 | 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Learn to Code Meetup An open house/study group for anyone, at any level, with any interest in computer programming. | 720-865-1706 | ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway meetup.com/learntocodedenver Mon, 11/14 | 1:00p.m.-2:00p.m. Let the Women Vote! Colorado Women's Struggle for Suffrage Join Dr. Marcia Goldstein as she outlines the major events, people, political issues and social conditions for women in Colorado at the time women won the vote in 1893, $5. | 303-866-2394 | History Colorado Center 1200 Broadway historycolorado.org Tuesdays, 11/15-11/29 | 12:00p.m.-12:30p.m. Meditation at Noon Take 30 minutes to connect to your heart, cultivate inner peace and happiness, and clarify your intention for the day, free. | 303-8139551 | KMC Colorado Capitol Hill 1081 Marion St. meditationincolorado.org Tue, 11/15 | 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. WordPress Developer Meetup Do you like writing sweet plugins, themes and WordPress-y code in general? This meeting is geared toward developers that work with, or are interested in, WordPress. | 720-865-1706 | ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org/idealab Thu, 11/17 | 6:00p.m. Financially Fit Females Monthly Meeting Join a group that provides education, support and encouragement for women who want to become more financially savvy. First meeting free, location and topic change monthly. | 303-921-2651 | financiallyfitfemales.com Fri, 11/18 | 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Resume & Job Search Open Lab Looking for a job? Need help with your resume? Drop in and work on your resume and get some job search tips. | 720-865-1111 | Denver Public Library: Central branch 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org
Sat, 11/19 | 9:45a.m.-11:30a.m. Colorado House District 8 Democrats The meeting begins promptly at 10a.m. Rep. McCann and frequently Sen. Johnston and/or Sen. Steadman will provide updates on their legislative activities. | 720-2206876 | Ford-Warren Branch Library 2825 High St. denverdemocrats.org/ house-district/hd8/home Mon, 11/21 | Times Vary Making Sense of Colorado's Purple Politics Learn about Colorado's major election trends and public policy challenges with Dr. Thomas Cronin, author of Colorado Politics and Policy. $10. | 303-866-2394 | History Colorado Center 1200 Broadway historycolorado.org Tue, 11/22 | 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. 3D Printed Cookie Cutters Get ready for holiday baking by designing and 3D-printing your own custom cookie cutter using cookiecaster.com! | 720-865-1706 | ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org/idealab Tue, 11/22 | 10:30a.m.-12:00p.m. Viruses & Malware 101 Learn about malware threats, how to tell if a computer is infected, and how to install and use a high quality free antivirus program. | 720865-1111 | Denver Public Library: Central branch 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org Wed, 11/23 | 10:00a.m. Assistance League of Denver Monthly meeting An all-volunteer, nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve children and adults through its philanthropic programs. Second Wednesday meeting is lunch with entertainment, fourth Wednesday is Bingo with lunch. | 303-322-5205 | Assistance League of Denver 1400 Josephine St. assistanceleague.org/denver
Tue, 11/29 | 6:30p.m.-8:00p.m. European Book Club Take part in a lively and educational discussion of "Death and the Penguin" by Andrey Kukov (Ukrainian). The discussion will be in English and all are welcome! Free/ members and $5/non, RSVP. | 303831-0304 | Alliance Française de Denver 571 Galapago St. afdenver.org Sun, 11/6 | 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m. "What's Love Got to do With It?" Three authors lead a discussion about writing from the female perspective and the feminine trek through romance publishing. Light refreshments provided, free parking in lot just to the north of the building, $5 donation requested. | 303-377-1455 | Denver Woman's Press Club 1325 Logan St. dwpconline.org
FILM Wed, 11/09 | 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m. Indigenous Film Series Presented by Indigenous Film & Arts Festival, Denver American Indian Commission and DMNS. October: Message from MungoErosion around Lake Mungo in New South Wales revealed the cremated remains of Mungo Woman, earliest known cremation in the world. | 303-744-9686 | Denver Museum of Nature & Science 2001 Colorado Blvd. dmns.org Tue, 11/15 | 6:00p.m.-8:30p.m. Chipotle Sustainable Food Film Series: Eating Alabama Features filmmaker Andrew Beck Grace and his wife who move back to Alabama and decide to eat a diet composed of local seasonal food, but soon find that accomplishing that goal is not as easy as thought. $5. | 720-865-3501 | Denver Botanic Gardens 1007 York St. botanicgardens.org
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11:00a.m.-9:00p.m. Denver Christkindl Market The Denver Christkindl Market transforms Skyline Park into a magical "old world" European Christmas village, with wooden vendor huts, twinkling lights, festival music, and an authentic German Bier Hall. | Skyline Park, 16th and Arapahoe Streets denverchristkindlmarket.com
OUTREACH Tuesdays, 11/01-11/29 | 8:00p.m. Joy AL-ANON Al-Anon's Purpose is to help friends and families of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. In the Roberts Building, | Room 103. Saint John's Cathedral 1350 Washington St. al-anon-co.org Tuesdays, 11/01-11/29 | 6:30p.m.-8:00p.m. Moderation Management Weekly meetings for problem (vs. chronic) drinkers who want to reduce their intake of alcohol. denver@moderation.org. | First Unitarian Church 1400 Lafayette St. moderation.org Wed, 11/02 | 10:00a.m.-11:30a.m. Dementia Caregiver Support Group A safe to share concerns, coping techniques and tips when caring for a loved one with dementia. Free. | 303-951-5222 | The Center 1301 E. Colfax Ave. coloradoassistedliving.com Wednesdays, 11/02-11/30 | 6:00p.m. LifeRing Secular Recovery Meeting A network of people who support one another in living free of alcohol and other non-medically indicated addictive drugs. | 303-875-5088 | First Unitarian Church 1400 Lafayette St. liferingcolorado.org
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Colfax Annual Neighborhood Meeting We’ve had great accomplishments in 2016 and big plans for 2017.
Thursday, Nov. 17, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Sassafras American Eatery 320 E. Colfax Ave. Featuring: Mac and cheese bar light appetizers included in your free entry -- Drink Specials
Hear what we’re doing to make our great Colfax even better. Celebrate our successes, including: $500,000 in City funds for infrastructure improvements, dedicated police bike patrols on Colfax, and the big ideas to implement from our streetscape plan.
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14 Calendar continued from 13 Wednesdays, 11/02-11/30 | 6:30p.m. Marijuana Anonymous A fellowship of people who share experience, strength and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction. | Unity Church 1555 Race St. marijuana-anonymous.org Thursday, 11/03 and 12/01 | 7:00p.m. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Family and friends are always welcome, as well as those who have a mood disorder such as depression or bipolar disorder. 18+. Donations appreciated. | 303-329-3364 | Our Savior's Lutheran Church 915 E. 9th Ave. beyondbipolar.com Thursdays, 11/03-12/01 | 12:00p.m. Home for the Heart AL-ANON Al-Anon's Purpose is to help friends and families of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. In lower level. | Trinity United Methodist Church 1820 Broadway al-anon-co.org Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 6:45p.m. Nar-Anon A twelve step support group for families and friends of addicts to help themselves cope. | First Unitarian Church 1400 Lafayette St. nar-anon.org Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 12:30p.m. Nicotine Anonymous A fellowship of men and women helping each other to live our lives free of nicotine. | Our Savior's Lutheran Church 915 E. 9th Ave. nicotine-anonymous.org Mondays, 11/07-11/28 | 7:00p.m. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Through shared experience and mutual support, join a meeting to help each other to recover from the
disease of food addiction. | 303775-8062 | Trinity United Methodist Church 1820 Broadway foodaddicts.org Mondays, 11/07-11/28 | 8:00a.m.-7:00p.m. Grant Street Reach Providing meals at no cost to its clients and it is sustained by committed and compassionate volunteers. | 303-839-1432 | St. Paul Lutheran and Roman Catholic Community of Faith 1600 Grant St. grantstreetreach.org/ Tue, 11/08 | 1:00p.m. Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group Provides a safe, secure environment for all patients with any type of pulmonary fibrosis and their family members, care providers and significant others. | 303-398-1912 | National Jewish Health 1400 Jackson St. nationaljewish.org Mon, 11/14 | 2:00p.m.-3:30p.m. SPARK! Cultural Programming for People With Memory Loss This program invite people with early to mid-stage memory loss and their care partners to enjoy interactive experiences in a welcome environment. In partnership with the Alzheimer's Association, free. | 303-866-2394 | History Colorado Center 1200 Broadway historycolorado.org Sat, 11/19-Sun, 11/20 | 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Ikebana International Denver Chapter Show View about 30 arrangements made by the Ikebana Society, as well as a large group display. Senseis will critique arrangements prior to the show in Mitchell Hall and demonstrate four schools of Ikebana. Included with admission. | 720-8653501 | Denver Botanic Gardens 1007 York St. botanicgardens.org Sun, 11/20 | 7:00a.m.-8:00p.m. MACC Annual Pottery Sale The Mizel Arts and Culture's pottery sale features hundreds of pieces created by both professional and
experienced student artists. A great opportunity to purchase quality affordable pottery. | 303-316-6360 | Jewish Community Center 350 S. Dahlia St. jccdenver.org Thu, 12/01 | 10:00a.m.-7:00p.m. Denver Potters Association Fall Show and Sale The Denver Potters Association Fall Show will bring together over 40 top local artists. In addition to one-ofa-kind functional and sculptural ceramics, the show and sale will feature the best in jewelry, glass and wood creations. | 303-377-5535 | Sixth Avenue UCC 3250 E. 6th Ave. denverpotters.com
Catholic Mass for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender | 720-515-4528 | Dignity Denver 1100 Fillmore St. dignitydenver.org Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 10:00a.m. Christian Science Service | 303-839-1505 | First Church of Christ, Scientist 1415 Logan St. christiansciencecolorado.org Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 8:30a.m. Contemporary Services | 303-322-5733 | Church in the CityBeth Abraham 1580 Gaylord St. churchinthecity.org
RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY
Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 7:45a.m. Episcopal Services | 303-388-6469 | St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 1280 Vine St. stbdenver.org
Saturdays, 11/05-11/26 | 10:00a.m. Saturday Shabbat | 303-322-5733 | Church in the CityBeth Abraham 1580 Gaylord St. churchinthecity.org
Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 8:30a.m. Interdenominational Service | 303-800-8269 | Denver United Church 660 S. Broadway denverunited.com
Sundays, 11/06-Sun, 11/27 | 9:00a.m. Acts 29 Christian Service L2 Church 1477 Columbine St. L2today.com
Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 10:00a.m. Interfaith Devotions | 303-744-6456 | Baha'i Center of Metro Denver 225 E. Bayaud Ave. denverbahais.org
Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 7:45a.m. Anglican Services |303-831-7115 | Saint John's Cathedral 1350 Washington St. sjcathedral.org
Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 9:30a.m. Lutheran Service | 303-831-7023 | Our Savior's Lutheran Church 915 E. 9th Ave. oslchurchdenver.org
Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m. Baptist Service | 303-861-2501 | First Baptist Church of Denver 1373 Grant Street fbcdenver.org
Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 8:00a.m. Lutheran Services Also, Catholic Mass on Saturdays at 5p.m. | 303-839-1432 | St. Paul Lutheran and Roman Catholic Community of Faith 1600 Grant St. saintpauldenver.com
Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | Times Vary Catholic Mass Also, Spanish Mass, 12:30p.m. (2nd and 4th Sundays) and African Mass, 1p.m. (3rd Sunday). | 303-322-8042 | St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church 2301 York St. loyoladenver.org Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 5:00p.m.
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Sun, 11/06 | 2:00p.m. Norman Sutphin Organ Recital Recital on historic 1888 Roosevelt pipe organ. Works by Hebble, Bach, Weber, Peeters, Roger-Ducasse and Widor. | 303-861-1447 | Trinity United Methodist Church 1820 Broadway meetup.com/Denver-Socrates-Cafe Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | Times Vary Presbyterian Sevices | 303-333-9366 | Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church 1100 Fillmore St. capitolheightspresbyterian.org Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 10:00a.m. Worship Service | 303-860-1819 | Metropolitan Community Church of the Rockies 980 Clarkson St. lifelegacyphotography.com/mccr/
THEATER & DANCE Fri, 11/04-Sun, 11/13 | 7:30p.m. Nevermore A unique and wildly theatrical musical that blurs fact and fiction to tell the story of the iconic American writer, Edgar Allan Poe, through song, poetic storytelling and stunning stagecraft, $24. | 720-526-2467 | The Crossroads Theater 2590 Washington Street xroads.info Fri, 11/04-Sat, 11/05 | 7:30p.m. Wait Until Dark Frederick Knott's play set in 1944 Greenwich Village, about Susan Hendrix, a blind yet capable woman, is imperiled by a trio of men in her own apartment, $28. | 303-321-5925 | Avenue Theater 417 E. 17th Ave. avenuetheater.com Saturday, 11/05 | 8:00p.m. Hand to God In small town Cypress, Texas, sweet but troubled teen Jason is coping with his father's recent death and is forced to join his mother's Churchled puppet group. When he discovers that his sock puppet has a life of its own, all hell breaks loose, $34. | 303-623-0524 | Curious Theatre Company 1080 Acoma St. curioustheatre.org/?event=thebrothersister-plays-marcus-or-thesecret-of-sweet Sat, 11/12 | 1:00p.m.-1:00p.m. Siren Song: A Pirate's Odyssey A comedy series for pirates and their parents, bringing high seas hijinks inspired by Homer's Odyssey, an audience-suggested song launches each play-full voyage. Also at 3p.m., all ages, $8. | 720-946-1388 | Buntport Theater 717 Lipan St. buntport.com Sat, 11/12 | 7:30p.m. The Romance of Latin Jazz! The internationally known, Denver based jazz group "G.A.M.E.jazz" is offering a one night experience of the seductive feel of Latin jazz music that has captivated the world for years, $20. | 720-530-4596 | Spotlight Theater Company 7653 E. 1st Place thisisspotlight.com Fri, 11/25-Sat, 12/02 | 7:30p.m. Santa's Big Red Sack An annual tradition for those desperately seeking some non-traditional holiday entertainment, $28. | 303-321-5925 | Avenue Theater 417 E. 17th Ave. avenuetheater.com
International Holiday Market Spring Cafe’s One Year Anniversary! December 15th, 6-9 p.m. 1373 Grant St., Denver CO Make this holiday season meaningful by supporting creative refugees and immigrants.
Authentic gifts made by Denver’s refugee and immigrant community.
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The Spring Cafe hires refugees and trains them in customer service and barista skills.
Coffee with Conscience www.thespringcafe.com • 720-210-4538
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FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES AROUND TOWN By Amanda Ford and Jennifer Turner The leaves are falling and the temperatures are dropping—it’s officially fall. As Denver metro residents, we value an active and outdoors lifestyle year-round, and are always looking for fun, family friendly events to keep us busy and entertained. Just in time for the holidays, here are a few family-friendly events to enjoy, no matter your spending limit:
FREE FESTIVITIES Rake Up Colorado Spend quality time with your family while giving back to the community. Volunteers of America-Colorado hosts a variety of free, volunteer opportunities the whole family can participate in. Bundle up the kids and assist limited-income seniors rake leaves throughout Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties. Ask nicely
and you might even get to jump in the leaf piles! When: Saturday, Nov. 12, 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Cost: Free. To volunteer, families or individuals can contact VoA at 303-297-0408, ext. 13130, or jstutzman@voacolorado.org.
Distribute Thanksgiving Dinner Basket projects Each year, Volunteers of America gives out between 1,500-2,000 Thanksgiving dinner baskets to families around the Denver Metro Area. Families can also deliver Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors on Thanksgiving Day. It usually takes one to two hours to complete. If they can’t help on Thanksgiving Day, substitute drivers are needed the following Friday and Saturday to fill in for regular volunteers who may be taking the holiday weekend off. “We have about 17,000 volunteers throughout the year and a lot of them volunteer during the holiday season,” said Rachel
Allnutt, the Program Coordinator for Youth and Family Volunteers. “It’s important for families to volunteer together, especially during the holidays, because it gives the family a chance to spend quality time together doing something meaningful and important," she adds. "Volunteering is a great chance to teach kids about empathy and having compassion for your fellow man. "You can use your experiences to have some meaningful conversations with your children about what it means to help those less fortunate than you and how giving back can impact everyone (including them!) in big ways.” When: Monday, Nov. 21. Cost: Free. To sign up to deliver with Meals on Wheels, families or individuals should contact the Meals on Wheels Volunteer Coordinator, Emily at 303-297-0408 or ejones@voacolorado.org.
Downtown Denver Grand Illumination As part of Downtown Denver's Winter in the City program, Downtown Denver's Grand Illumination event creates a magical experience for families and groups of all ages to enjoy. When: Friday, Nov. 25 at 6:00p.m. Light Exhibition runs through the end of December. Cost: Free.
Southwest Rink at Skyline Park Every year, nearly 60,000 people visit the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park in Downtown Denver. Skate circles around your friends and family members, or fall in style, all while listening to live music and indulging in free Photo by Sara Hertwig
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VOLUNTEERISM UNBOUND By Electa Draper When Baby Boomers were growing up, the idea of community service was often associated with a judge’s sentence for a minor criminal misdeed. Service typically involved picking up trash along a roadside. It was also a given in many families that kids did chores around the house and then were dispatched to shovel walks, mow lawns or rake leaves for old people or widows on the block. Schools had food drives and stockpiled canned goods for hungry people. Churches, synagogues and mosques ran their charities. But volunteerism is on the rise—more sophisticated, ambitious and galvanized by the web and social media’s power to connect citizens and organizations with a common purpose. It’s never been easier for an individual to find amazing options and niches for service in ways that are more personally meaningful. If you like dogs, go online and find a rescue or shelter group. If you especially like Chihuahuas, there is a Chihuahua rescue group near you. Or go to volunteermatch.org. It can help you sort out what you care about and where to sign up. Volunteerism is now a given in the workplace, schools, congregations, neighborhoods, clubs and virtually any kind of group gathering. In fact, volunteering experience is now a must-have for college applications and professional resumes. Whatever the motivation, giving time and effort to help others increases one’s own happiness, according to reams of data produced by political scientists, sociologists, and psychologists—and per priests, rabbis, imams and pastors.
HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE CITIES Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods, one of Denver’s oldest and largest registered neighborhood organizations, is powered by vol-
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unteers. And it demonstrates that volunteers come in all flavors, from the casually helpful to the deeply invested. Volunteer work can be demanding and complex, requiring longterm time commitments. CHUN’s 150 to 300 volunteers work on zoning issues, design and historic preservation. They meet the technical challenges of mounting the 46-year-old People’s Fair, which annually draws 75,000 to 100,000 a year to the Civic Center. “Volunteerism is invaluable to us,” says Roger Armstrong, CHUN’s director, one of the few staff members. “For our volunteers, there is a sense of pride and ownership in whatever happens in the neighborhood. They influence policy … in every aspect of life.”
VOLUNTEERISM'S DEEP ROOTS Volunteering is a basic human impulse. The word “volunteer,” first recorded in 1755, originally meant offering oneself for military duty. In the United States, the first big charitable organization to use volunteers on a grand scale was the YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association), established in the United States in 1851 but originating in London in 1844. The Colorado Mounted Rangers, volunteering to support local law enforcement agencies, were organized in 1861 by the Colorado Territory. They serve today. The Denver Rescue Mission, founded in 1892, claims to be the state’s oldest full-service Christian charity using staff, volunteers and donors to serve the disadvantaged in Colorado. It’s still with us. But the paradigm of volunteerism has been evolving. The traditional view that volunteering is an altruistic service benefitting one’s country or a needy recipient is being replaced by one acknowledging the benefits continued on page 17
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Through Saturday, Dec. 17 Robischon Gallery, 1740 Wazee St. robischongallery.com or 303-298-7799. In the heightened current political climate, John Buck presents refreshing humor by examining myriad political subjects in kinetic, carved jelutong-wood sculptures inspired by past American politics and historical dramas. These large-as-life sculptures are urged to action by the viewer’s tap of a foot pedal and play out amusing scenes making clear Buck’s views on corruption, demagoguery and the duplicitous squandering of long-standing American ideals in the name of personal gain.
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The Mandala has long been used as a tool for spiritual guidance, focusing attention for meditation or representing the universe or spirit realm. In this exhibit, artists bring their inner mandalas to canvas or sculpture. Amy Cheng’s oils layer glowing colors with interlocking circles. Richard Carter’s acrylics explore squares and stars, using jewel tones against an earth palatte, evoking blueprints. Chris Cassimatis’ marble and stainless steel sculptures will make you think they are mined from larger stone.
Opening reception: Friday, Nov. 5, 6:00-9:00p.m. Exhibition through Saturday, Jan. 14 Mike Wright Gallery, 1412 Wazee St. mikewrightgallery.com or 303-590-9800. Traditional representational artists and contemporary conceptual abstract artists are two schools of painters who sometimes seem opposed to each other. Abstract expressionist Doug Kacena opens conversation between the two worlds by painting over completed works by 12 of Colorado’s most talented representational painters, and allowing them to do the same to his works. This revolutionary show includes Edward Aldrich, Ron Hicks, Quang Ho, Ed Kucera, Jeff Legg, Terrie Lombardi, Mikael Olson, David Santillanes, Jill Soukup, Composite by Doug Kacena, painted over by Dave Santillanes to become Into The Icy Blue Robert Spooner, Don Stinson and Kevin Weckbach.
Family events continued from page 15 hot cocoa. The rink is a great opportunity for Denver residents and visitors to enjoy the magic of winter in the city. Weekly programs provide several opportunities for lessons, free skate rentals and fun programs. When: Tuesday, Nov. 22-Tuesday, Feb. 14. Where: Arapahoe & 16th. Cost: Free, just pay $2 ski rental fee, or bring your own.
More Family Outings Great Candy Run 5K Voted best 5K for kids two years running by Competitor Magazine, the Great Candy Run 5K is the perfect opportunity to spend time outside as a family, teach your kids the importance of physical activity and treat yourself to a little something sweet. Balloon artists, face painting, bubbles galore and live music are also a part of the event. Prize money and awards will be handed out to the top male and female finishers in the different age groups. “The Great Candy Run sees around 6,000 participants each
year, including 2,500 kids who are usually running in their first 5K,” said race director, Lonnie Sommers. “This is the perfect opportunity to get off the couch and interact as a family, with other families, while supporting the Fetal Health Foundation.” When: Sunday, Nov. 6 at 8:30a.m.- noon. Where: Washington Park, 1700 E. Louisiana Ave. Cost: $40 for adults, $30 for kids 12 years old and under.
Holiday Teaching Kitchen Classes Get your kids excited to help out in the kitchen on Thanksgiving day by attending a Teaching Kitchen class at the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus. “Our Teaching Kitchen is amazing,” said Zoe Ocampo, Associate Director of Marketing and Membership, Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus. “We aspire to create an environment of empowerment in the kitchen for both adults and children," she says. "We also aim to empower adults as they relate to their children in the kitchen.” When: Saturday, Nov. 19, Sunday, Nov. 27 10:00a.m.-noon and 2:00-4:00p.m. Where: Teaching Kitchen at
Children’s Museum of Denver, Marsico Campus, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr. Cost: Fee-based workshops— tickets start at $10 per member and $20 per non-member.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker A holiday mash-up for the entire family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker is a contemporary re-imagining of Tchaikovsky’s timeless classic that debuted in Washington in 2014. Set on New Year’s Eve, Maria-Clara is kidnapped by a gang wearing mouse ears. She is saved by Myron the Nutcracker, a lowly nut cart owner. They are joined by a diverse group of revellers who have unique street interpretations on the traditional Pas-de-deux, Russian Dancers and Dance of the Flowers. When: Sunday, Nov. 20 at 7:30p.m. Where: Buell Theater. Cost: Tickets starting at $135
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about $5,000 in labor costs,” the center’s executive director, Jolie Keitel, says.
COLORADO—A VOLUNTEER STATE? More than 1.2 million Coloradans volunteered in 2014—almost 31 percent of those 18 and over. They gave 159.5 million hours of service, a contribution of $3.7 billion in services. Nearly 60 percent donated $25 or more to charity, according to the Corporation for National & Community Service (volunteeringinamerica. gov). Colorado volunteers are better than the national average. Colorado ranks 15th among 50 states and Washington, D.C. in the percentage of citizens who volunteer. Utah is first. Among major U.S. cities, Denver ranks 17th for volunteerism, with 31.5 percent of adults serving. Twin cities Minneapolis/ St. Paul are first with a volunteer rate of 40.5 percent. Utah state capital Salt Lake City comes in a close second at 38.4 percent (based on data averaged 20042006). The most popular volunteer activities in Colorado involve fundraising events from 5K runs to galas (22.4 percent of volunteers here do this), collecting or distributing food (20 percent) and teaching or tutoring (19.4 percent). Government research has found social factors contributing most to healthy volunteer rates are shorter commutes to work (more free time), high average education levels, high levels of homeownership and a high number of nonprofits in the community. Colorado is middle pack in terms of nonprofits, with over 40,000 in the state.
ation X’ers, those born between 1960 and 1980 (now 36-56 years old). They had the highest volunteer rate of the all age groups at 29 percent. But the Silent Generation (75 and older) had the highest median service hours among volunteers at 90. Just over 27 percent of Baby Boomers, those born between 1946 and 1959 (now ages 57-70), volunteered in 2014. And the volunteer rate for Millennials, ages
19-35, fell in behind everyone at 21.7 percent. It would be bad for society and the economy if this generational trend continues.
YOUR INNER VOLUNTEER Next month, LIFE will examine the amazing diversity of causes and opportunities that could help you tap your inner volunteer. We plan to feature longstanding volunteer-driven organizations and highlight some
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BERT BERNS PROFILES FORGOTTEN ROCK HISTORY AT DENVER FILM FESTIVAL By Peter Jones Will the real Bert Berns please stand up? Although the alliterative everyman might sound more like the local barkeep than a centerpiece of music history, think again. Do titles like “Hang on, Sloopy,” “I Want Candy” or “Piece of My Heart” ring a bell in your singalong catalogue? Berns is less than a household name, but his music has survived decades of households, even as the songwriter-producer fell into concerts classes community
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Songwriter-producer Bert Berns, left, and Jerry Wexler, his business partner at Bang! Records. Bang! The Bert Berns Story plays the Denver Film Festival Nov. 10, 12 and 13. Photo courtesy Brett Berns younger Berns said of what he believes were his father’s lifelong metaphors. “‘Piece of My Heart’ and ‘Heart Be Still’ were the last songs he wrote as he was dying of a certain heart attack.” Like his fellow New York songwriter-producers Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller, Bert Berns was a Jew who somehow tapped into the language and black experience that eventually created rock ‘n’ roll, in his case giving voice to the likes of Solomon Burke and LaVern Baker. As it happened, this middle-aged white man was also a transitional figure, directly bridging the black American R&B acts who recorded his songs to the British rock bands that covered them, building the blues credibility of the Rolling Stones and the Animals in the process. “There were no color barriers in the studio,” the younger Berns said of his father’s world, which coincided with civil-rights struggles. “You see people in the film calling him the white soul brother.” Strangely enough, Berns was also a decidedly slicked-back link between the old school of New York City music’s hard-knuckled
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Mafia ties and the late 1960s revolution that forged the careers of Janis Joplin, Van Morrison and Led Zeppelin, among others. In following that sometimes vague trail through rock history, Berns’ filmmaker son had his work cut out for him as he strived to learn more about the father he never knew. The elder Berns had given few interviews and none of them could be found, leaving a major hole in both the film—no moving images of words spoken by Berns are in the documentary— and in a son’s journey to discover his dad. Still, the younger Berns had one ace in the hole. “He knew he was going to die young and he told my mother, ‘My children will know me through my music,’” Brett said. Enter eBay, as the filmmaker and his sister began seeking out every piece of their father’s music they could find, often hearing songs for the first time on 45s unearthed at the equivalent of garage sales. “Each time that happened, it was sort of like we came a step closer to knowing our father through his music,” Brett said. As it turned out, Berns was
deeply influenced by the Afro-Caribbean music he had heard in New York City nightclubs and later on a visit to Cuba. After landing a job in the legendary Brill Building, he co-wrote “Twist and Shout,” a song that exemplified the songwriter’s fused interests in R&B and world beats. Although the Isley Brothers were the first to score a hit with it, the song reached a whole new level of influence when the Beatles covered it on their first album and the song became an indispensable part of the band’s concert set list. “Twist and Shout” would become one of many examples of how Berns would be forgotten to history, in part because—as he did with so many of his songs—he inexplicably co-wrote it under a pseudonym, in this case, Bert Russell. “Paul McCartney [who is interviewed in Bang!] says people thought the Beatles wrote ‘Twist and Shout,’ and he thought the Isleys had written it,” Brett said. At Atlantic Records, Berns shepherded such artists as Wilson Pickett and the Drifters, but when the Beatles, the Stones and the continued on 20
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STILL MUSEUM CELEBRATES FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY By Jason McKinney The Clyfford Still Museum opened in 2011 and remains the newest addition to Denver’s Cultural Arts District. Located adjacent to the Denver Art Museum, the two-story, 28,500 square foot building was created to allow visitors to understand and appreciate Still’s legacy, which had previously been shrouded in mystery. The bulk of his work was hidden from public view for over 30 years prior to the museum opening. The museum is celebrating their quinquennial with free admission Friday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Nov. 20. They will also host a Fifth Anniversary Family Day all day on Saturday, Nov. 19. There will be tours, art making and light refreshments. Still was among the first generation of Abstract Expressionists who created a powerful new approach to painting in the years immediately after World War II. His contemporaries included Franz Kline, Willem de Kooning, Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko, among others. If these names don’t register, know that these artists are the ones who tore up the instruction manual on what
it meant to be a painter at that point in history. Although each artist’s style varied considerably from the others, in general Abstract Expressionism was marked by expressive, explosive brushwork applied on an often monumental scale, both of which were utilized to convey themes concerning creation, life, struggle and death. These themes were of paramount interest and importance in the post-war world. Still is considered to be one of the founders of the movement, laying the groundwork for his compatriots. “Our hope for our fifth anniversary weekend is to heartily celebrate the individuals and organizations that support and partner with us,” said Clyfford Still Museum director Dean Sobel. “From the outset, it has been our mission to make this previously hidden collection accessible to a contemporary audience, and we could not have made the strides we’ve achieved without the vital support of Denver's thriving cultural community." The Still Museum was created because very few of his works were in the art market, post-
LOCAL FILM ACTOR MARTINEZ LEADS COLORADO FILMS AT DENVER FILM FESTIVAL By Haines Eason The Denver Film Festival (DFF) is the one of the biggest cultural events of the fall season on the Front Range, and offerings with a Colorado focus are especially robust this year. At last check there are over twenty five films with some Colorado angle. As for its international focus, this year the DFF takes attendees to Spain, something Denver Film Society Artistic Director Brit Withey has been hoping to do for quite a while. “I’ve been wanting to include Spain as our focus for a long time,” Withey says. “Spain has been a bridesmaid for many, many years and we’re thrilled to finally give her the spotlight.” This year’s festival lineup is robust as ever and spans the globe, but one film, Actor Martinez, is must-see not just for its quality but also for its truly local angle. Filmed in Denver, featuring a local star and crewed and produced by locals too, the film is also the result of a chance encounter at DFF. Actor Martinez’s star is former DFF volunteer Arthur Martinez whom Actor Martinez directors Mike Ott and Nathan Silver met two years ago in the DFF Filmmaker Lounge. Actor Martinez is a film about film and comes with all the reality-questioning, genre-investigating strings attached. From the film’s summary we learn main character Arthur Martinez has hired two indie filmmakers to make a feature film in which he is to star. Arthur’s ideas for the film
don’t pan though, and the directors decide to make a film about him as he is. Maybe because the metaphysical implications of such a project are scary to him, who knows: from this point forward Arthur both adopts and abandons a mask as he tries to figure out what the filmmakers want. The question is, is Arthur acting or is he just being himself? And, is this film merely the chronicle of a failed artistic project, or is it a masterful work of art? As with most reflexive, reflective films our main character is exceedingly nondescript. Arthur Martinez lives a solitary life and is high most of the time. He is apparently self-employed as a mobile computer repair tech, and the city is his office. During working hours when not on assignment he inhabits cafes and bars. En route to an assignment he blares acidic rage rock and screams along to the lyrics, one of the few details that does not align with his personality as presented. This incongruous detail goes nowhere, though, and seems to support the idea that the plot is the most interesting aspect of the film—not the acting, directing or cinematography—because there is no plot arc. At times there does seem to be a path along which the film is progressing, but the film is framed to incorporate its crew: the directors, boom operators, set designers. As a result, the searching of these individuals who are trying to figure out what the film should be results in a film about the construction of a
Photo courtesy the Clyfford Still Museum via Visit Denver 1951, when Still ended his relationship with the Betty Parsons Gallery in New York. The Still Museum now houses 95 percent of his total output, making it the most intact body of work of any major artist. In addition to the artwork, there are letters, sketchbooks, manuscripts, photo albums and personal effects in the museum’s archive. The celebration will also feature Music in the Galleries, half
of a double-bill music program sharing in the celebration of Still and performed by Trio Thessalia (Colorado Symphony musicians Karen Kinzie on the violin, Leah Kovach on the viola and Susan Cahill on the bass). The trio will perform music from Beethoven on Sunday, Nov. 20, from 11:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. Music was very much a part of Clyfford Still’s life. He played piano and his record collection is
also part of the museum’s archive. Still was a fan of classical, jazz, traditional, gospel, blues and folk. The second half of the bill will feature a live performance from the Dustin Adams Trio, who will be laying down some jazz the same day at 2:00p.m. For more information about the celebratory events, visit clyffordstillmuseum.org.
film which, over time, feels more like a dare than a true film. Actor Martinez’s directors do a quietly masterful job of gently juxtaposing the worlds both in front of and behind the camera. They create a single tapestry in which the audience can see both truths simultaneously—the truth of the filmed, final-product we all pay good money to see and
the truth of the muddy world of art making which resembles our sometimes chaotic, often mundane everyday lives. What is compelling about this film is we just don’t know which film—the filmed preparation scenes or the film itself—are the real product. Actor Martinez is both highbrow and approachable in one go. It’s just one film in a sea of oth-
ers at the Denver Film Fest which will astound, puzzle and inspire you. For more on the film visit actormartinezthemovie.com. The 39th Denver Film Festival (DFF) begins this Nov. 2 and runs through the 13th. Full program schedules can be found at denverfilmfestival.denverfilm. org/festival-program, and ticket packages are currently on sale.
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ARCHITECTURE Pressure relief Column and photo by David Lynn Wise, American Institute of Architects What good might come of all of the growth pressure felt on Capitol Hill and in other desirable cities in the U.S.? I travel quite a bit through rural areas of Colorado and other Western states. Small towns in fine landscapes on the plains, in the high desert, as well as in the mountains, are often scenes of decay and desperation. There is nothing picturesque about the poverty and decline of these communities. While small, they still struggle with the effects of mini sprawl, where their centers are hollowed out and investment is sprinkled around the periphery, much as larger cities struggled until recently. With no empirical evidence, I have reacted to what I’ve seen through the windshield with a strong feeling that there could be a mutually beneficial relationship between the high housing prices and hassle of living in a booming city and the issues of Main Street decline. I have felt that a powerful strategy to relieve pressure from Central Denver would be to support sustainable growth in Colorado’s less-glamorous, but very livable and unique small towns. They are desperate for investment, for good workers and for creative citizens. Within a two-hour drive from Capitol Hill are pretty towns, if you see past the reversible decay, where one can buy a house for a third the
cost of a Capitol Hill bungalow. There are decent to excellent schools and fine neighbors with a diversity of cultural and economic backgrounds. With an infusion of new residents with equity or drive, or both, the towns would be much richer and inviting for subsequent immigrants. A few new arrivals can have a significant positive impact and energize a whole community. This has long been true of Colorado, with its tremendous legacy of new arrivals, wave upon wave. Migration from the east, as well as from the south, and now a bounce back from the west coast, has given a dynamic and complex quality to even the smallest towns, unlike many other parts of the country. That the original inhabitants are barely present is a shame, but their legacy still resonates in many communities if you take the time to study and reflect on it. On a meager budget, it has been possible for some of us to invest in low cost housing in a small town, one hour from Denver. We could create a second home and enjoy a foothold in another fascinating Colorado community. The effect was to make life in a modest Capitol Hill condo (within walking distance to our work) acceptable while having a very different place to explore and connect with on the weekends. For some of us, a small dwelling in the city is ideal. Sprawl is the enemy of environmental quality and of social maturity, but healthy small towns can be as enriching an
How much above-ground parking is tolerable? This 19th and Downing structure is mere blocks from two lots at 16th and Humboldt which may soon feature 108 micro-units. Two visions in action. environment for modern life as a large city, and they have the added benefit of inflicting less wear and tear on the people who live in them. Of course, a stable and well-served district such as Capitol Hill can offer many of the same benefits as small town life. In terms of dealing with growth in Capitol Hill, the extreme solutions are arriving in the form of micro-apartments. Closer to downtown, the refusal to deal with parking in any way, other than ridiculous above-ground garages, ensures our built legacy from the boom will be a solid B minus in terms of national urban design quality. Both of these architectural trends threaten to permanently lock incompatible projects into the city’s fabric. When these and other distortions of urban development begin to appear, it seems it’s time for better ideas or stricter rules. The risk of shrinking dwellings, such as in the tenement era
of 19th century New York City, and of miscalculating parking solutions is that they directly and immediately jack up the windfall profit of the next nearby land sale, and that windfall profit serves as an incentive to profit mongers. The cycle results in outrageously exorbitant housing costs and fuels the damaging effects of land speculation from which Denver suffered for decades in areas including the Golden Triangle. Alternatives to this Tokyo-like response to housing pressure exist, but they need more nurturing. The start of accessory dwelling units is promising but needs refinement and support from public utilities in lowering costs. A small studio prototype for small lots with one-car garages might provide many
more housing opportunities and lower costs. Building code and zoning innovations would be needed just as they were in the 90s to encourage redevelopment of underused industrial buildings into live/work lofts. That was daunting at the time and played out well as that phase of redevelopment spawned important new housing and investment choices. Whether outmigration or dispersed densification are the answers to the housing crisis, neither will succeed completely without a broader civic agenda. Continuing strong support for better schools, parks, streets, historic preservation and better access for elderly and disabled folks is essential to balancing development pressure with what we all need and deserve in our communities.
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times.” Diamond left Bang! anyway, even after Berns’ pals gave literal meaning to the company’s moniker. Brett has mixed feelings about the company his father kept, though he insists Diamond maintained a respect for Berns, despite the literal blow-up in their relationship. Although Berns was finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, his son thinks a combination of factors have kept his father in relative obscurity. In addition to often writing under pseudonyms—a fact that hurt his branding—Berns made his share of enemies, including Ertegun, when the two parted ways after Bang! went bust. According to Brett, his father was also not much inclined toward self-promotion. “He was so busy. He was in such a hurry,” the filmmaker said. “I don’t think he ever stopped long enough to talk about himself.” Director Brett Berns will appear in person at the screenings of Bang: The Bert Berns Story. For information and a complete schedule of the Denver Film Festival, visit denverfilm.org or call 303595-3456. Contact Peter Jones at pjones@lifeoncaphill.com
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Animals began cutting covers of his songs, Berns saw an opportunity on the other side of the Atlantic—literally. Before long, he was in England, working with Van Morrison’s Them, which would make a hit of Berns’ “Here Comes the Night,” a song that launched Berns’ long working relationship with Morrison. In 1965, Berns co-founded Bang! Records with partners that included the legendary Ahmet Ertegun. Berns wanted to sign Britain’s Jimmy Page to a session contract, but when Ertegun balked, Page returned home to found Led Zeppelin, which recorded the long-unreleased “A Tribute to Bert Berns” after Berns died. Among Bang!’s heaviest hitters was Neil Diamond, who after artistic differences with Berns may have found himself on the wrong end of the producer’s Mafia connections when a stink bomb was set off during Diamond’s show at New York City’s Bitter End. “The Mob were everywhere in the music business back then,” Brett said. “My dad felt comfortable with those guys. It really was not a business relationship. It was a personal relationship that ended up going into his business at
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CURMUDGEON That is so annoying By D. Todd Clough A common phrase we have all heard, and most of us have said, leads us down the curmudgeonian (made-up-word alert!) path of this month’s column. Some things and some people are simply annoying, but something that is annoying to you might be perfectly kosher to me and vice versa. This month we take a hard look at the inside and outside of what is annoying and why. This month’s column is participatory, so get out your pencil, sharpen it just right and be ready to partake in defining what is annoying. I fully realize that this might be a tough assignment for some due to working so hard in yoga class to be positive and upbeat about the world. And, some of you are completely convinced you don’t have a negative cell in your bodies. If this is true, you are reading the wrong column and I call b---s---! We live in an annoying world and all feel it at some point, clearly some of us more than others. There is one reader out there that will say to me, “Todd, your last two columns were so nice and uplifting, I thought you had found a new lease on life. Can’t you just write those kinds of stories?” And I will say “No!” After all, this column is called the “Curmudgeon” for Chris Christie’s sake, not the “Happy/Smiley Face of Capitol Hill.” Webster’s defines “annoying” this way: “Causing annoyance: irritatingly and bothersome.” The Urban Dictionary has this take: “I once woke up my mate at midnight to show him my completed Rubik’s cube!” Here is what a few of my
favorite characters from the past said about the subject. “I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.” That was Noel Coward’s take. “Those people who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do,” lamented Isaac Asimov. “There is nothing so annoying as to have two people talking when you’re busy interrupting,” my hero Mark Twain uttered. Now, here is the participatory part, a poll designed to get your opinion on what is more annoying: NPR’s fund drive OR PBS’s fund drive? Auto correct OR automated phone operators? The Kardashians OR holes in the ozone layer? Politicians OR gigolos? (This is a hard one—after all they are both trying to screw you.) Dealin’ Doug OR Tom Shane? (Speaking of trying to screw ya...) Dogs in clothes OR cats? (Just cats, any kind of cat.) The way the volume on your TV goes up during commercials OR severe weather reports with that mind-numbing noise? Aurora OR Highlands Ranch? Quinoa OR kale? (This might be a toss-up.) Able-bodied people parking in a handicapped parking space OR bank robbers? Trader Schmoe’s on Colorado Boulevard OR Whole Paycheck in Cherry Creek? (I don’t have an opinion on this one because you won’t find me in either place.) A solicitor at your front door who fails to realize that you are
being very polite but simply not interested OR car salesmen? (Give me a Jehovah’s Witness team anytime over having to endure buying a car!) Overly aggressive bicyclists (especially those who ride on sidewalks and don’t have lights on their bikes at night) OR Vegans? Rich people who, via tax loopholes, don’t pay taxes OR poor people using government entitlement programs? Bros in pink oxford shirts and boat shoes OR white people with dreadlocks? Homeless people flying flags on street corners (asking for money with cardboard signs, occasionally with witty commentary) OR telemarketers OR the guys with signs advertising merchants who often are doing funky little dances and spinning the signs so much you can’t tell who they are plugging for? Helicopter moms OR IRS agents? The owners of the Colorado Rockies OR the owners of the Colorado Rockies? (This is not a typo, this question is rigged.) The Big Bang Theory OR any
show on the Hallmark Channel? Rachel Maddow OR Rush Limbaugh? Driving slowly in the fast lane (the left one) OR being in the “No More Than 15 Items” line at the grocery store with way more than 15 items? (Often these folks are the same people who park in the handicapped parking space when they clearly don’t need to.) Facebook OR Twitter? Grammar errors in the newspaper OR a toothache? The Curmudgeon OR Hipsters? I was principal of an inner city school working with low-income, at-risk middle school and high school youth for 20-years. One student, who I will call Stephen (because that was his name), was truly one of the most annoying middle schoolers I have ever met. And he didn’t just annoy me, he drove teachers to drink and his classmates to run and hide whenever he got within 15 feet. This kid would have gotten under Jesus’s skin; Gandhi would’ve wanted to backhand this little dude. We are talking world-class annoying. One day, I decided to try an
experiment. I discussed with him some of his annoying tendencies, and interestingly, he agreed with my synopsis of his behavior. “Yeah, I kind of drive myself nuts too!” he said. “Really?” I blurted out. “Here is a plan then: I am giving you a new name, Bob. Bob is a good guy, calm, confident and easy to get along with. Whenever you are driving me nuts, I will call you Bob.” Damned if it didn’t work. Stephen went on to graduate with honors and joined the military. He called me a couple months ago to check in. He is 34 years old now and has settled in St Louis with a wife and two kids and a good job and, most importantly, he is happy. And he officially changed his name to Bob. The moral of the story is none of us need to be annoying! I would appreciate hearing from you about what you find annoying. I will share the results in a later column. You can reach me at todd@dicp.org, subject line: Annoyed. Thanks for participating.
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continued from page 11 Emily Griffith Technical College (EGTC) serves more than 7,000 students annually. The College and Emily Griffith Foundation have spent 2016 celebrating the life and legacy of Emily Griffith and her Opportunity School. “For All Who Wish to Learn” showcases some of the hundreds of classes and programs that over two million students have studied throughout the school’s history. Artifacts and images tell the story of the school’s evolving curriculum and the positive impact graduates have had on Denver. EGTC is also seeking to locate and celebrate the estimated 30,000 individuals still living in the metro Denver area who have studied or worked at the school. Schomp Automotive is providing a three-year lease on a MINI Cooper to one fortunate alumnus or former employee. All of those interested can register at egfoundation.org/alumni. The winner will be announced on Saturday, Dec. 3. Emily Griffith Foundation
den," she says. "We are excited to unveil new digital projections at the historic Waring House and holographic illusions in Marnie’s Pavilion in partnership with AtmosFX.” The illuminated walk takes 25 to 45 minutes from start to finish, which is just the right amount of time for families with short-attention-span children. There are also strollers and wheelchairs available on a first-
come-first-serve basis. See the information desk on arrival. And, of course, Blossoms of Light is ADA accessible. If you want to grab a bite at the Gardens, Offshoots Café will be open until 9 p.m. When: Nov. 25-Jan. 1. Where: 1007 York St., Denver. Cost: $8-$13, price varies by night. Children two and under are free.
commissioned a study by BBC Research and Consulting (BBCRC) to analyze the economic impact EGTC has had over the past ten years. With several topics considered, it is estimated that the school has generated a $2.2 billion economic impact on the Metro Denver area in the past 10 years alone. One of the most relevant findings is that for every dollar of state investment in EGTC, there is a $10 annual benefit to the local economy. For every dollar invested by the student, there is a $7 annual earning potential. Emily Griffith Technical College boasts one of the lowest tuitions in the state along with some of the highest completion and job placement rates among Colorado’s post-secondary institutions. Programs continue to evolve in response to industry needs and the changing economy in Denver and Colorado. Learn more at emilygriffith.edu. The East Theatre Company (ETC) at East High, 1600 City Park Esplanade, will be presenting Second Samuel in Room 169 starting Tuesday, Nov. 1 and running through Saturday, Nov.
5. Additional showings will be Thursday, Nov. 10 through Saturday, Nov. 12. Show times are at 2:00p.m. on Nov. 12 and Nov. 15 and 7:00p.m. for all other performances, including a 7:00p.m. show on Nov. 12. Tickets are $8 for students and $16 for adults. For tickets, go to the ETC website: easttheatreco.weebly.com/ upcoming-events.html. On Wednesday, Nov. 9, the East Instrumental CD Project Pizza Dinner Fundraiser will be held in East Commons (Cafeteria) from 5:30-9:30p.m. The cost is $10 for students and $20 for adults. Tickets are sold at the door. This annual Pizza Dinner Fundraiser raises money to fund the East Instrumental CD project and visiting musician program. This is also the last day to purchase the pre-release of Keith Oxman’s East of the Village CD; the official release date is Jan. 2017. Internationally Distributed Capri Records will donate $5 of every $15 of the pre-release CD to benefit the East Instrumental Music Program. The free East Jazz Concert will be Wednesday., Nov. 16, at
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be activities for parents and students. The Morey Design Challenge was held this past month. Morey students met in their advisory groups to develop winning ideas for what school should look like at Morey. They focused on their educational and social/emotional needs when designing their models. The five winning teams (one first place, one second place, and three that tied for third) all met with the Innovation Design Team to explain the philosophy behind their proposals. Lastly, students were asked if they would like to be a part of the design team. The Teller Garden, at Teller Elementary, 1150 Garfield St., is now under new management. Lan Spengler has dedicated the last six years to tending the garden and is handing it over to Jen Baptiste. Meghan Hughes will be joining her to continue the Teller Garden legacy. Thus far, the garden team has harvested roughly 175 pounds of delicious produce which both the Teller staff and students have enjoyed. The ninth annual Taste For Teller event is set for Saturday, Nov. 5, 5:30-8:30p.m. at Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church, 1100 Fillmore St. Taste for Teller is the school's largest fundraising event and features a silent auction and wine tasting, all sponsored by Marczyk's Fine Wines. Auction items are donated by students, parents and local businesses. The fundraising team is currently looking to the Teller and Congress Park communities for more donations. Past auction items have included tickets to sporting events, gift certificates to local restaurants, spa packages, weekend getaways, and the students’ favorite: a sleepover at Teller chaperoned by teachers and office staff. If you have something to donate, visit teller.dpsk12.org/ support-teller/taste-for-teller to find the Teller Auction Item Donation Form. For more information, contact Cassidy Modanlou: chmodanlou@gmail.com. Please join the Teller community for this fun-filled community event which is open to the public. Participants must be 21+ years of age or older. Tickets are $75 per couple or $50 for a single ticket and can be purchased online. Teller’s Third Grade show will be presented on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 5:30p.m. in the Teller Auditorium. Students will proudly present poems from American authors, including Carl Sandberg, Shel Silverstein and Joyce Carol Thomas. The students have created original musical compositions to accompany their poems.
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GARDENING By Joan Hinkemeyer November seems to be merely a muted cousin of colorful October, but the landscape’s soft shades of beige and brown offer a sense of tranquility after a long growing season. Now nature slowly draws the curtain on her colorful production from last month. Just as a silent theater is cleaned and slowly readied for the next performance, so too is nature resting before the next performance. November is not a month of death, as some feel; it is merely a transitional month for nature to move from one season to the next. We gardeners should take a cue from nature and seek our own slower pace. Although plants have ceased upward growth, they have turned their energies below ground. We, too, can calmly use November’s short days and long nights to recharge our own batteries. Although November can be bitterly cold and snowy, in Colorado it also may offer dry sunny days. Grab those days for final outdoor cleanups. Continue leaf raking, mulch where needed, do a final lawn trimming and be certain you’ve planted all your spring bulbs. Few things raise spirits faster than planting, especially planting something that will bloom in just a few short months. This calm month also offers an opportunity to quietly assess our own landscapes and gar-
dens. What were the successes? Failures? What situations were weather-related and out of our control? What changes will we make in the spring? Write your observations and then attach them to the March pages of your 2017 calendar. Since enthusiasm often overshadows common sense when spring fever attacks, these written notes will ease our planting decisions. Q: My son saved some of our beans that dried in the pod, and he wants to plant them. Will these ever germinate? A: Of course, but not now. Traditionally, gardens and landscapes were the result of seeds saved and exchanged. One of my grandmothers who lived on a remote (to me) farm had paper bags and glass jars filled with seeds for her annual plantings. Put the seeds in a jar or dish and leave the uncovered container on a shelf until spring. Since your son is young, he might enjoy watching a few seeds germinate in a glass of water. Try this in March when the light is stronger; otherwise, plant the seeds normally in soil in mid-May. Q: Our apartment manager gave me one of the containers of coleus that was outside our building all summer. I have the container in my single west window and I water regularly, but the plants are dying. A: Break off about five inches of a few of the healthiest looking
stems and place in a glass of water ASAP. Hopefully, there is still life in the stems. After a month or so, depending on light, they will produce tiny white roots. Don’t be impatient. Plants require light, and your plants suffer from November’s short days and from the natural light variation between outdoors and indoors. A final caution: don’t place your coleus next to a window now because the cold glass also will harm the plants. Leave these cuttings in water all winter and try planting in soil in late March or early April. Q: We lost all of our year-old trees from last spring’s unseasonal temperatures and moisture extremes. How do people manage to grow trees around here? A: We cross our fingers, chant, burn incense and dance around our trees during the full moon. Then we throw our bodies around them whenever there is a storm.
Seriously though, our always erratic springs have increased in intensity and duration, thus challenging even the hardiest plants. Once, Denver was a high desert devoid of trees except along waterways. Some fear that we are returning to that state. In the meantime, wrap the bark of young trees (nurseries carry inexpensive tree wrap) for three or four years. This will lessen the impact both of sunscald and of violent weather shifts in spring. Buy your trees from a reputable nursery and have them planted by professionals to lessen risk. Q: Gardening friends tend to give me Christmas cactus for my November birthday. I now have lots, but they don’t always rebloom. What’s the secret? A: First of all, happy birthday, and what nice friends you have! These plants are not really cacti but epiphytes and they, unlike most plants, bloom when daylight
lessens. Place your plants in a totally dark area (i.e. basement window) for 10-12 hours each night and reduce watering. Move plants to a cool lighted area when full buds emerge. Enjoy. Regardless of the quality and quantity of your harvest this year, give thanks for the bounty each tiny seed produced, and be grateful for the opportunity to garden. Then, use November to share a quiet time as poet Nancy Wood did: We do not speak, because the / Voices are within us, / It is our quiet time / We rest with all of nature. To a peaceful November. Joan Hinkemeyer is a longtime gardener from a family of green-thumbers. She was an estate gardener in Beverly Hills, California and had her own landscape consulting business for over 20 years.
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