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CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF DENVER AT MARSICO CAMPUS UNVEILS EXPANSION

By Jennifer Turner Visiting the Children’s Museum of Denver is about to get even more fun. On November 20, the museum celebrated it’s grand re-opening with a 14,000 sq. ft. expansion that nearly doubles the buildings exhibit

space. The project is the culmination of seven years of work, and has also grown the Museum’s overall indoor and outdoor footprint to nine acres. It will likely put Denver on the map as one of the premier cities for children’s museums in the United States

Young artists have fun building clay sculptures in the 2300 sq ft Art Studio, part of the new expansion at Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus. PHOTO BY JENNIFER TURNER

TRAINS ROLL ON: ADDITIONAL RTD LIGHT RAIL ROUTES OPENING SOON

By Keith Lewis Denver’s public transit authority, Regional Transportation District (RTD) is rapidly expanding and commuters are rejoicing. In 2016, RTD plans to open four new light rail lines, including the long awaited A-line from downtown Denver to the airport. In 2004, Denver voters approved the largest transit expansion in the country. The expansion is known as FasTracks and plans to eventually blanket the city and suburbs, adding to Denver’s already impressive transit system. The year 2016 will see lots of changes to make your commute smoother, wherever you travel around town. Here is the timeline of new routes that are opening: January 2016 will see the opening of express bus service between Union Station and Boulder, with a bus departing every fifteen minutes in each direction. Line A, running from

and set the bar higher on educational programming.

The expansion capital campaign raised over $16.1 million. It was funded by a variety of sources including the Cydney and Tom Marsico Family Foundation, the Colorado Health Foundation and corporate partners including Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc., United Launch Alliance, Delta Dental and Denver Water.

The venture is unusual in that all the design and planning was done in-house and identical exhibits are non-existent. The end result is truly spectacular, and is a collaboration of the museum’s senior leadership, employees, community partners, prominent early childhood education specialists and the kids themselves.

Jonathan Goldstein, Director of Exhibits, said, “Designing and building the new Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus has truly been the experience of a lifetime for our entire museum team.

The exhibits team, especially, has gotten to imagine a one-of-a-kind museum and then see it through to the finish. We are honored to be a part of building a better Denver and a better future for our children.”

One of the amazing new exhibits, and highly appropriate for Colorado, is “Altitude,” a indoor climbing experience like no other. Constructed of steel platforms, girders and beams, and covered with maple panels and a wire mesh net for safety, Altitude rises 3½ stories from the ground floor of the museum. As kids and parents maneuver vertically and laterally through the exhibit they encounter clouds, a swinging gondola and rope bridges. Those who make it to the glass-enclosed, ice-capped summit will be rewarded with amazing 360 degree views of downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountains to the west. Shoes suitable for climbing and comfortcontinued on page 30

downtown to DIA, will carry commuters the length of the line in 37 minutes. The A-line also brings new train service to the up-and-coming neighborhoods of River North, Cole, Elyria-Swansea, Clayton, North Park Hill, Stapleton, Morris Heights, Gateway, Montbello and Green Valley Ranch. April 22 will be the maiden voyage for the long anticipated A-line.

Summer 2016 will connect Westminster to downtown Denver with the B-line. The G-line opens in Fall 2016 to connect Wheat Ridge to downtown, and Winter 2016 will see the opening of the R-line that will connect Nine Mile Station to the A-line (essentially tracking I-225).

"It will be the first time we've opened five lines in one year," says Tina Jaquez, an RTD spokesperson. "[2016] is going to be continued on page 30

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Instagram has a rich community of Denver photographers. I like the image only platform as a way to connect with other like-minded individuals.

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I headed to the Capitol right after it stopped snowing. I wanted to capture the majestic beauty in the morning light with my Nikon D800 camera and 28-300mm lens.

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This is my first Fall/Winter in Denver. Loving the whole experience. New environment for me; I’m like a naive child in it.

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WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE HOMELESS? CITY COUNCIL TO REVIEW POLICY AT RETREAT, BUT CAMPING BAN REMAINS Your photo here!

By J. Patrick O’Leary Denver City Council will hold a half-day Homelessness Retreat next month to evaluate the city’s homelessness policy, nearly seven weeks after homeless rights activists disrupted its Oct. 24 Our featuredThat Instagram useragainst for meeting. protest, December is: MARY MAGUIRE, enforcement of the city’s Un@maryemaguire authorized Camping Ordinance, occurred days police What drawstwo you to useafter Instagram as a way to connect with others? broke up a “Tiny House” homeI less like Instagram as a way connect with encampment in to Sustainabiliothers because it allows us to see things ty Park arrestedIt10 people. from variedand perspectives. provides an The retreat was scheduled opportunity to experience others andwell ourselves in a compelling, visual sense. before the incident, however, acThe use of filters adds interesting cording to Melissa Horn, Council commentary - bias and feelings that we Aide to District 10 Councilman often keep hidden otherwise.

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Tim Berland discussions with colleagues it was J Patrick O’Leary determined that Melissa a larger converHarris sation about homelessness was needed and he decided to pull his request.

“Councilwoman [Robin] Kniech recommended that council have a shapes.

While the individual homeless retreat and components Councilman are simple the composite feels charged New ran with the idea. The early and alive with the impending change of discussions began at the end of seasons.

September/beginning of October A lot of the yourfiphotos are of nature, and rst meeting request what do you went outenjoy Oct. about 6.” the outdoor space we have access to in Denver?

The retreat will be held Dec. I have lived in the same house for 28 11,yet 8:30 a.m. toevery 1 p.m., the years, I love that day,in I can simply walk out of room that house andCity and Parr-Widener of the experience brand Countysomething Building,unique 1437 and Bannock. new in my familiar world. I get to be on “The sole focus of this half-day a mini vacation every time I walk around retreat will be homelessness,” any of our neighborhoods. said Horn. “In accordance with Cover photos by (L torequirements R) open meeting 1. @DenverLifeNews this retreat will be open to the 2. James Joliat, @jjarchersdad public.”

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practices; a two-hour overview of the city’s homeless situation and how it responds (data, shelter, emergency services, police and courts, supportive housing); a brief survey review of other cities; and brief perspectives (totaling 20 minutes) presented by a formerly homeless person, Visit Denver, a neighborhood representative, and the Denver Rescue Mission. A half-hour is scheduled at the end for council discussion and next steps.

The retreat, protest and Sustainability Park incident are the latest roadside attractions along Denver’s Road Home, a 10-year-long plan that aimed to end homelessness in the city by this year. Then-City Auditor Dennis Gallagher was critical of the program in an April 2015 Performance Audit. continued on page 22

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HISTORIC SCOTTISH RITE MASONIC CENTER PRESENTS “HANDEL’S MESSIAH”

By Jacob Karp Whether are aware of it or not, Capitol Hill residents are surrounded by historical buildings and institutions on a daily basis.

One such building is the Scottish Rite Masonic Center (SRMC), which will hold its first annual Christmas concert, “Handel’s Messiah”, on Dec. 12 at 7:30 pm.

Performed by the Stratus Chamber Orchestra, “Handel’s Messiah” is the second in a series of four concerts being held at the SRMC to help bring exposure to the historic building.

Located across from the state capitol at 1370 Grant, the SRMC has been a mainstay in Capitol Hill for nearly 100 years. Built in 1924 by renowned Denver architect William Norman Bowman, the building was completed and dedicated on May 14, 1925 and later named a historical landmark by the City of Denver in 1989.

Aside from a gas explosion in 1971 and the addition of a new administrative wing in 1999, the

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The SRMC continues to serve as the home for the Denver Valley Scottish Rite Freemasonry society, whose membership spans from Castle Rock north to the city of Denver. Scottish Rite Freemasonry in Denver dates back to the late 1880s, at one time counting more than 10,000 local members. Today that number is closer to 2,300 according to Bill Klatil, Secretary of the Denver Consistory and a Mason himself.

The overarching society traces its original roots in the United States back to 1801, with its lineage coming from Masons in 18th century Europe. The society functions to help educate men through the learning of 29 “degrees”, each of which teaches a different principle.

“We want to make good men better and foster goodwill in the community,” said Klatil. “We feel there is a need for what we do.”

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In addition to being the home of the local Masonic community, the center also acts as a community resource, with nearly 40,000 square feet of rentable event space available for meetings, conventions, weddings and other private and corporate gatherings.

Proceeds from the usage of the building go towards the maintenance of the center, as well as to help fund the initiatives of the Scottish Rite Foundation, which functions as the 501c3 charitable arm of the SRMC. The foundation oversees the RiteCare Program, which benefits local children with speech and hearing disabilities at Children’s Hospital Colorado.

Popular rental areas include multiple meeting rooms, a historic library and a dining hall that seats 250. Without question, the crown jewel and most popular area of the SRMC is the main auditorium, which is where the upcoming production of “Handel’s Messiah” will take place.

Regarded as the most awe-inspiring space in the building, the auditorium offers stadium seating with unobstructed views of the stage for 550 attendees. The ceiling in the center of the room features an original 20-foot-wide stained glass paneled dome, which has been maintained by the same family since its installation in 1924.

Specifically constructed to produce amazing acoustics, the auditorium is built in such a way that allows sound to travel across the room effortlessly. The historically recognized Kimball Pipe

The 494-seat auditorium at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center opened in 1925.PHOTO BY DANI SHAE THOMPSON Organ extends into the ceiling and provides a nice compliment to the auditorium's acoustics, boasting 1,496 pipes, as well as a full percussion and horns section.

The organ, which underwent a full restoration in 2008, will be showcased as part of the feature presentation and will also take part in a special display, as renowned organist Denise Lanning will play a musical prelude beginning at 6:30 pm on the evening of the show.

“Handel’s Messiah” will be conducted by David Rutherford and will include the Seicento Baroque Ensemble of Pearl Rutherford, Sarah Barber, James Baumgardner and Steven Taylor.

Originally composed as an English oratorio in 1741 by George Frideric Handel, it has become one of the best known and most frequently performed choral

works in Western music.

“The venue is amazing,” exclaimed Klatil. “Classic theater feel and terrific acoustic sound.

The building sells itself and this will be one of the best presentations in the city this season.”

Tickets for “Handel’s Messiah” can be purchased at srconcerts. org for $35 and free parking will be available at the James Merrick State Parking Facility at Lincoln & 14th.

Future concerts at the SRMC will include a show featuring the music of Copland and Gershwin this coming March by the Lakewood Symphony Orchestra, as well as the Littleton Symphony Orchestra’s rendition of Toccata, Fugue and Sprach Zarathustra in April.

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Opening afternoon at Cerebral Brewing, 1477 Monroe, saw a crush of fans who wanted to sample the owners’ scientific approach to brew.

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OPENINGS: CEREBRAL BREWERY “An academic pursuit” is the motto at the area’s newest craft brewery. Located at 1477 Monroe, Cerebral Brewing is the first of several retail operations to open in a transformed Galaxy auto repair space.

Founders Chris Washenberger

and Sean Buchan are themselves trained scientists who met through a home brewing club.

They’ve now taken their passion public.

It’s a beer garden, a bar and the first craft brewery to anchor this stretch of E. Colfax. It’s also a venture that relies heavily on chemistry and microbiology, but don’t let the science references scare you.

“I think of brewing as an ancient, ancient art,” said Washen-

Banks of community tables in Del Frisco Grille’s bar, 100 St. Paul in Cherry Creek North, are designed for a quick lunch or Happy Hour with friends.

berger but he admits that folks who want to talk the chemistry of brewing will love his place.

The emphasis on science is in full view. Tasting flights are served in tiny beakers. The north wall of the space is plastered with pages from 1950s science manuals and the abstract of Washenberger’s first scientific paper.

Washenberger, who used to live at 13th & Monroe has always loved the building.

“I walked past here all the time. It screamed to be a brewery,” he said. The idea for a commercial venture first took hold in February 2013 so it’s been a long haul.

Some of the product on tap is the result of numerous years of experimentation. Washenberger is especially pleased with the Known Entities brown ale that he has been tinkering with since his

home brew days.

It’s just one of the standards that will always be on tap.

There’s also Muscle Memory American pale ale. Again with the science references!

Cerebral opened for business on November 20. The food’s limited to pretzels and there are no plans for food trucks, but Steve’s Snappin Dogs across the street is happy to deliver. So are half a dozen other eateries within a block or two.

Humble Pie, which is slated to open next to Cerebral in the coming weeks, has also created some eats to go with beer including one called a Meathead – a large meatball wrapped in pastry, baked then paired with a dipping sauce.

One very unique feature that should start some buzz is the Crowler, a 32 oz. can of beer to go. Pick your brew, watch it poured, then see it sealed before your eyes. Beer doesn’t get much fresher than that and the can’s recyclable. Two pints for 10 bucks.

303-927-7365 is the venture’s number. Hours are Wed.-Thurs., 4 pm-10 pm, Fri., 4-11 pm, Sat., noon-11 & Sun., noon-10 pm.

You can browse what’s on tap at cerebralbrewing.com.

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This is the first Del Frisco's Grille in Colorado, but the 22nd in the nation. It’s located at 100 St. Paul in the new glass and chrome structure that houses 1st Bank on the corner of E. 1st and runs north along St. Paul.

While the Grille is related to Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in the DTC, this is a very different concept – a place where you might drop in for lunch, happy hour or dinner with friends a couple times a week.

So far, GM Gavin Berry is one happy guy.

“Our Happy Hour is off to a really good start,” he told me with a grin. That event with its Sip and Share eats runs from 4 pm-6:30 pm weekdays.

The menus about having fun, too. ‘Food to Fight Over’ is one

category of eats. In the bar, there are booths and community tables built to make the fight a little easier if you order a sampling of cheesesteak egg rolls or lollipop chicken wings served with avocado ranch.

There’s also ‘Grab A Pair’, the eatery’s opportunity to try two half portions that makes a great lunch option. You can pair some fish tacos with a tempting salad, for example, or just giggle over the double entendre.

Even the cocktail menu triggers a smile with its imaginative Apt. 5D, made with muddled strawberries and balsamic vinegar.

Dinner features an expanded list of entrees, but some of the lunch fare also carries over.

There’s a short rib stroganoff that Berry personally suggests everyone try first, but you’ll also find high quality steaks that have long been associated with the corporate name.

While the menu is similar to other Del Frisco’s Grilles, the decor is 100% Colorado with raw woods, flagstone and warm earth tones.

This eatery is vast. Two-story wine racks anchor the north and south walls of the main dining room and feature 300 different labels. In all there’s 8,000 sq. ft. of space.

To the north, there’s a smaller dining room for business events or small parties that can seat up to 50 or divide in two for a pair of events.

There’s also what promises to be a spectacular 9,000 sq. ft. rooftop patio that will open this coming spring. It features community tables, each one with their own fire pit and a wall of fire behind the bar.

Parking is somewhat limited, but in the evenings and on weekends there’s a valet option. For lunch, the Grille is hoping to get lots of foot traffic because the meters out front fill up fast.

Delfriscosgrille.com/cherry-creek has the full menu. Doors open at 11 am daily and brunch is served on Sunday until 4 pm.

The kitchen operates until 10 pm Sun.-Thurs. & until 11 pm on Friday & Saturday. Reservations are taken for the dining room, but not in the cozy but expansive bar area. The number for more info is 303-320-8529.

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One price fits all at DryBar Cherry Creek, a salon that features blowouts and shampoos only.

Opening Day was busy from the first minute doors opened.

DRYBAR This store at 3290 E. 1st is the company’s 50th location. On hand for the debut was founder Alli Webb who had a second opening (#51) to attend later that month.

“It was just supposed to be me and a little shop,” she told me on opening day. Her plan was to do just one thing and do it really well.

That was Webb’s vision five years ago but clients had a different idea. DryBar has become something of a phenomenon nationwide.

While not everyone can grasp the concept at first inspection, it was dubbed one of the top 100 Brilliant ideas of 2010 by Entrepreneur magazine.

“I have had clients tell me they feel better leaving DryBar than leaving their therapist,” she said.

At $40 a blowout plus tip, it’s cheaper than therapy, too. Webb sees what she does as offering a confidence boost. That’s one flat fee regardless of hair length and that includes a wash. You choose the final look from a menu that reads a bit like one you’d find in a bar.

There’s the Cosmo – lots of loose curls – or the Southern Comfort, which features big hair and lots of volume plus four other styles. There’s also a Shirley Temple for little gals.

Some clients drop in several times a week. On opening day, there were over 100 appointments scheduled. There are 12 chairs at the bar and yes, it looks like a bar. A VIP room can also host intimate parties.

This venture arrived in Denver courtesy of Misty Halaby, who spent the last 15 years in media sales locally. A 2013 visit to NYC introduced her to the concept.

“From the moment that I walked into Drybar in New York, I realized that it is an incredible concept and one that was missing here in Denver,” said Halaby.

Recent real estate records indicate there are a number of new residential buildings on the drawing board for this corner of CCN. If those plans reach fruition, this area will be teeming with new residents. That was just one of the reasons Halaby loves this glistening new space in Steele Creek for the first Denver location.

Webb and company can boast a list of celeb clients including Julia Roberts, Cindy Crawford, Jennifer Garner, Zooey Deschanel, Emma Roberts, Renee Zellweger, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Miley Cyrus and Maria Shriver.

“Peace on Earth. Good Hair to all” is the firm’s holiday slogan.

They sell a kit for do-it-yourselfers that includes the company’s own line of professional hair products and tools.

Call 303-242-3513 to book an appointment, or do it online at thedrybar.com. Hours are weekdays from 7 am-8 pm, Sat., 8-8 & Sun. 10 am-6 pm.

Blowdry Lounge, another international concept also focused on blowouts not cuts at 222 Steele can expect to feel the hot wind of competition in the coming months.

EVEREVE A third newcomer to CCN is also into pampering, but its target demographic is new and not-so-recent moms. The address is 250 Columbine.

Mike Tamte, co-founder of Evereve said, “In the Denver area, it was the number one customer request that we open an Evereve store at Cherry Creek.

“We are a neighborhood boutique that makes fashion accessible to moms – a place where moms with kids of all ages can shop with ease, with trends chosen just for them, and stylists who understand their body type and lifestyle.”

While some of the jeans at Evereve are sizes I couldn’t fit in before I had kids, there’s truly something for more than one body type. How refreshing.

This is the company’s fifth Colorado location for a concept first launched 11 years ago under the name Hot Mama. That original moniker proved too confusing, so Evereve was born.

Believing that women need time away from home and work, the company offers to host parties for your next girls’ night out or charitable event.

“We believe moms can change the world. They inspire their family and community and (they also) believe that being a great mom also includes taking care of themselves,” he added.

Hours are Mon.-Sat. & 10 am-8 pm, Sun., noon-6 pm. Store

Evereve is focused on clothing for moms but here’s a size for every body type at this new women’s store at 250 Columbine in CCN.

phone is 720-399-9945. You can also view their merchandise at evereve.com.

LA FILLETE BY SUGAR VISION The name in French means Little Girl. If you frequent local coffee shops like Weathervane Café on E. 17th in Uptown or breakfast spots like Onefold on E. 18th, you’ve probably salivated over this little girl’s pastries. A four-year-old wholesaler called Sugar Vision crafts them, but you can now buy them directly from the maker.

Just south of the old University Hospital complex near College Inn, La Fillete is the company’s tantalizing new bakery at 4416 E. 8th.

Walking west on E. 8th from Clermont, you see the sign: Croissants to the left, no croissants to the right, but these buttery

layers are just right.

Take it from a woman who’s made her own croissants from scratch; these eats are memorable. Flaky. Melt in your mouth.

Did I mention memorable? Oh, sorry.

For the retail side of the house, the main effort is croissants.

Plain, almond, chocolate, ham and cheese. Yummy. In addition there are numerous cakes and house-made raspberry pop tarts.

Have I used the word irresistible yet?

Breads also get their due at La Fillete. There are traditional offerings like Challah and the rare finds like organic tomato basil boules or honey ginger rolls.

Finally, the bakery features breakfast sandwiches served all day between two slices of their house breads.

Co-owner Melissa Yanc has the pastry bug in her blood.

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“My grandmother started teaching me when I was 8 years old,” she said. “My dad always told me to do what I love.”

After graduating from Johnson & Wales in Denver and interning at Vespa Dipping Grill downtown, Yanc launched her wholesale business.

When asked her secret for success, she responded “really good chocolate.” She favors products made in France and can wax eloquent on the different tastes of chocolate from different regions of the world.

“It’s the same as with good coffee,” she said.

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Melissa Yanc, left, and business partner Keturah Fleming and their pastries have received a warm welcome since opening La Fillete, their retail space at 4416 E. 8th near College Inn.

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The space features more creations than you’ll find at businesses that carry their goods.

“All the cakes and seasonal products you can only find here,” Yanc explained. La Fillete also features lots of teatime options for afternoon enjoyment.

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FIT KITCHEN My dad always craved what he called ‘clean’ food – no heavy sauces or breading, just lots of flavor. He’d love Fit Kitchen, a new biz in the area featuring just that.

And what a fitting location for this new ‘grab and go’ eatery with its healthful approach! It anchors the northwest corner of the new St. Joseph’s Hospital complex at E. 20th & Downing and puts ‘clean eating’ front and center in the business plan.

The address is 1998 Downing and the focus includes portion control, low sodium options, ‘always fresh’ ingredients and gluten free eats. Portions come in two sizes and there are a whole host of options. Items for breakfast, lunch and dinner fill a massive wall of coolers.

Pumpkin flax or matcha green tea pancakes, soups, cilantro chicken, almond-crusted salmon.

There’s something here to tempt every palate and employees are bubbling over with the company’s story.

“This makes it easier if you’re trying to eat better, change habits,” a spokeswoman told LIFE. Prices are reasonable; I didn’t find a single item over $10. In addition a simple meal, the company offers custom meal plans that are even more affordable.

You can order in advance, buy 5, 10, or more meals and have them freshly prepared on the morning

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This is the third location for Fit Kitchen. The first location is on Hampden near Swedish Hospital and the second’s in Centennial.

There’s even dedicated parking off 20th and tables inside if you’d prefer to dine in.

Hours are 10 am-8 pm weekends & 8-8 weekdays. The number’s 303-860-6027. You can drool over the extensive menu at gofitkitchen.com.

HOLIDAY HELP:

Yup, it’s December once again.

We may celebrate different traditions at this time of year, but most involves gifting. So here are a few unusual holiday survival tips gleaned from my travels this past year. Try one if you’re ready to set new gift giving trends or just please the ‘hard to please’ (we know who you are!)

DENVER FLEA The flea has fled RiNoland. The moveable market’s final event of the year will be held north of its last location near 25th & Blake.

This month, the quarterly gathering will feature over 150 local vendors all in one place.

It’s a perfect solution for holiday season stresses.

You can ‘give a true taste of Denver’ with goods from local makers including the Real Dill (think pickles), Puff’s Preserves and many more. The full list of vendors is available at denverflea. com.

The Holiday Flea will be hosted at 4400 Fox in a 70,000 sq. ft. warehouse that allows ample

space for local artisans to spread out.

In addition to shopping on the weekend, the year’s final Flea will feature an ‘un-corporate’ holiday party on Friday, December 4 that is a ticketed event.

For $35, you can sample cocktails made from local product, craft brew and non-alcoholic beverages after being treated to valet parking. Tickets also cover admission for the Saturday & Sunday Flea hours.

On the weekend, admission is $5 per day and includes a beverage of your choice.

If you’re not up for a large gathering, you can also find oodles of local product at Marzyck on E. 17th in Uptown or on E. Colfax in Mayfair/South Park Hill.

The Truffle Cheese Shop at 2906 E 6th also carries a number of locally produced and envisioned edibles. (303) 322-7363.

You’ll also find Denver eats at Tony’s Market on Broadway and Olive & Finch, 1552 E. 17th, and Capitol Heights Pharmacy, 1200 Madison to name just a few of the independent sellers lining up to feature ‘Made in Colorado’ eats and treats.

THE SOURCE HOLIDAY POPUP It’s the end of a second year in business at The Source, 3350 Brighton. With the holiday season upon us, the market is hosting two holiday popup events.

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Moni Marceau, right, at Tresor on 6th helps a client with a lamp purchase. Marceau and busiIt’s a return to a pinball and arcade game focus at 1 Up ness partner Jana Rae Olsen are expert ‘finders’ who feature an unusual selection of home door was closed permanently last month. décor and furniture items. paying admission. Some great and exhibitors include Valentich VIEWHOUSE BALLPARK ideas there.

Bags, Simply Guapa, Craft Boner, From any viewpoint, here’s true TRESOR ON 6TH Hygge Life, Doozie Jewelry, Sweet holiday cheer. Something to keep Much has changed at Tresor DISTILLER’S LIST Jayne’s Pies, Haiku Foods Fermenin mind when your feet are sore since I first wrote about its openThe state’s bursting with maktation Class, Handmade Ceramics from shopping, but your heart ing in August of this year. There’s ers of all things craft and that from Kazu Oba, PB Love, Fancy still wants to give just a bit more. a new treasure behind the doors includes spirits. They make great Tiger and more. Whew!

The ViewHouse Ballpark at at 2434 E. 6th. holiday gifts yet it’s not simple If you’ve never visited The 2015 Market is collecting toys for She’s Moni Marceau, longtime to locate small batch rye or craft Source, it’s a great stop if you the area’s kids. folk artist and ‘treasures hunter’ tequila. have holiday guests in town. The “Donate an unwrapped gift to for the home. Marceau will partDistiller’s List has a website artisan market occupies an old your nearest ViewHouse locaner with Jana Rae Olsen to stock for that. Founded by Aspenite 1880’s brick foundry and features tion & we’ll hook you up with a and run this appealing consignJarka Duba, the service focuses some of the area’s top restaufree Peppermint Godiva Chocoment and antiques business. on small batch, craft spirits and rants paired with unusual retail late Martini & good karma,” the “I retired from creating chalk lesser-known blends from bigger offerings. company said. ware for over 25 years. Of course, makers like Jim Beam.

At the center is RiNo Yacht If you choose to purchase that retirement is not in my vocabuPeruse distillerslist.com. They’ll Club, a lounge that lets you sip chocolate martini instead, the lary. I always come across beauship to 39 different states so you adult beverages and take in all company will donate a $1 back tiful treasures, but one cannot can send Colorado’s own Tincup the market’s many activities to Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro bring everything home. So a new or Stranahan whiskey or Pappy while you unwind after a day of Denver. Good cause. business was born,” said Marceau Van Winkle’s 23-year-old blend shopping.

Sounds like they’re serious of her career change. to friends around the country.

For more on the holiday popup, about spreading good will and “I am having a blast, meeting the Shipping runs just $12 for up to go to thesourcedenver.com. martinis. The viewhouse.com nicest people,” she added. “We’re 12 bottles. website even has a list of desired offering a really fantastic venue for Many local distillers are eager INTERNATIONAL SHERLOCK green shopping at its best.” toys to consider. to get into the act. Will Ferrell HOLMES EXHIBIT of Mile High Distillery said, “We The game’s afoot at the Denver do plan on being involved with Museum of Nature and Science Distiller’s List. It is a fantastic this month as it hosts an exhibit idea!” of all things Sherlock.

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With all special exhibits, the museum features an expanded selection of unique merchandise so here’s where you may find the perfect holiday treat for your favorite mystery lover.

DMNS is also giving away sets of tickets to the special exhibit, but you’ll have to earn them the Sherlock way by deciphering clues. This month there are three chances to solve the Case of The Hidden Tickets – December 4, 11 or 18. Learn about the tactics employed by the world’s first consulting detective and where to find clues at dmns.org. The special display ends January 31.

Note: Most museums and cultural attractions like the Denver Botanic Gardens offer gift shops that can be accessed without

CLUB W It’s no longer Colorado-based, but Club W offers wine delivery paired with learning about what pleases your palate.

Just go to clubw.com and fill out their very brief questionnaire. It helps determine what wines are most likely to suit.

“We’ve assembled some of the country’s most forward-thinking wine minds to help you discover wines uniquely suited to your tastes. Each Club W Curator not only knows and loves wine but also is committed to sharing their passion in a way you can understand.”

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The change occurred at the start of October. Marceau specializes in locating unique and one of a kind furniture, lighting and accessories that are affordable.

“My philosophy is that it doesn’t take a lot of money to create a beautiful space.”

She’ll also rearrange your space for a reasonable fee or help you find your inspiration.

Marceau is a big fan of old furniture repurposed in new ways.

The frame quality and construction is superior and a new cover can create an entirely new look.

The shop still consigns quality furniture and artisan works.

You can drop in to discuss the process, but remember to bring photos!

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pm & Sun., noon-4 pm. The number is 303-332-4946.

THE 1 UP-COLFAX Two years ago, The 1up-Colfax expanded its arcade bar business to include a live music venue.

After hosting a lot of well-known groups at 717 E. Colfax, the space abruptly silenced the concept last month.

A company notice to media said, “Effective immediately, the popular club will stop holding live events and focus on its core business. The 1up-Colfax will return to its roots and continue to operate as an arcade bar like the original The 1up location in the LoDo neighborhood.”

Ticket holders for upcoming shows will get a full refund.

Contact Info@1up2up.com for assistance if you don’t get one automatically.

“The past two years have been an amazing journey,” said owner Jourdan Adler. “Working with all the incredible artists who created so many magical memories for our customers will always be a highlight. But the music industry is much different from our core business. We are working on developing a third location and felt it best to refocus our efforts on arcade bars.”

1 up-Colfax opened in 2012 and boasts the largest collection of pinball machines in the metro area and one of the largest in Colorado. It features more than 45 classic arcade games, 19 pinball machines, three lanes of classic Skee-Ball, 12 beers on tap and a full bar. The-1up.com is

ORVIS It’s official. Orvis has vacated its longtime digs at 2701 E. 1st and relocated into the former Pismo glass studio at 2770 E. 2nd between Detroit & Clayton.

It’s a relatively small move in the history of Orvis, which has been in business since 1856. The company features classic fishing, hiking and hunting gear plus outerwear for men and women.

The new store is open Mon.Thurs., 10 am-6 pm, Fri.-Sat., 10-7 pm & Sun., noon-5 pm.

Bring the pooch. They’re huge dog fans. 303-355-4554 is still the number.

Something you probably didn’t know: Orvis commits 5% of its pre-tax profits to environmental protection causes.

MAACO COLLISION REPAIR AND AUTO PAINTING Denver’s own Maaco body shop at E. Colfax a few doors east of Josephine is the official 2015 Maaco Cup winner.

Owners Ron and Judi Vogel have run the Denver operation since 1986 and what better way to approach their 30th anniversary than as winners of Maaco’s top honor?

One nominee is selected from each region in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico as the best shop in that area based on performance, customer service, quality and sales increases. The company’s president then selects the winner.

The Vogel’s snagged the award in late October during the corporation’s annual gathering. I’m told this is a “very big deal” in the Maaco world. Congrats to Ron

and Judi for this stellar honor.

They were selected over 465 other dealerships.

When you meet your first fender bender this winter, you might stop by for a free estimate.

The shop’s open weekdays from 8 am-5:30 pm & Sat., 9 am-noon.

2424 E. Colfax is the address and you can reach the duo at 303377-8817.

KOUTOUR CONSIGNMENT Don’t know what to wear to your holiday parties? Looking for some new ideas for your hair? Kouture & Salon Utopia are holding a free-fall fashion show December 5 starting at 6 pm.

The salon and the consignment venture are located at E. 3rd & Josephine in CCN on the upper level above Syrup.

LET ‘EM HAVE IT SALON There were also anniversary cheers at Let ‘Em Have It Salon at 790 E. 20th in Uptown last month. Now its owner has big plans for Year Three.

“We decided we wanted to become a B corporation,” owner Fallene Wells said. “We wanted to use our business for good.”

B Corporation certification is a multi-step process that includes outlining how employees and the community benefit from the business. If approved, the salon would be the first hair care operation in the US to earn that designation.

“We were doing a lot of things that B corporations do without really knowing it,” said Wells. A customer pointed out that fact and started the ball rolling.

“What I enjoy is being a leader and helping my employees grow.

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CLOSINGS: THE DAILY SCOOP After more than a dozen years delighting the Congress Park neighborhood with excellent frozen custard, The Daily Scoop will scoop their last cones and sundaes on December 26th.

I had just started writing this column when the Scoop opened at E. 12th near Madison. As a native New Yorker, I knew a thing or two about frozen custard, but I quickly learned so did owner Wayne Evans and manager Jeff Bailey.

The closure appears to have its roots in the duo’s concerns about a rent increase.

"We truly regret that we will no longer be able to provide the delicious desserts and specialty items that have been a fixture of the Daily Scoop. So may we suggest you stock up with your favorite flavors, and if they are not listed on our December calendar, please give us a call at 303-388-3245 and we will run some for you,” Evans said.

There’s a minimum order of two quarts for those flavor requests.

“Jeff and I want to thank all of our loyal customers for their support during the past twelve years and wish all of you a very Happy Holiday Season and a healthy and happy 2016!”

This closure paired with the loss of Cloud 9 on E. 8th a couple months ago means the end of independent, locally crafted frozen custard in this area of the Hill.

A new tenant is expected to open in the space in the spring.

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We’re trying to make a difference.”

Wells says there also will be more emphasis on sustainability.

“It’s more than just the products we use. We want to become a Green Circle Salon. We can recycle everything.”

The goal is to have zero impact on the environment – an intriguing concept in a field more often known for chemicals and spray products.

Last month, the salon also launched the Gratitude Program offering discounts for individuals like nurses, teachers and others who give back to the community.

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Their final day at this address is Christmas Eve, December 24.

Pandora on The Hill will close its doors at 220 East 13th after 22 years, but don’t panic. The unique gift shop that’s won all kinds of recognition for its inimitable selection and value has relo’d to the 1200 block of E. 17th.

Owners Stephanie Shearer and Chris Bacorn also own Soul Haus and the EZE Mop building that now houses both businesses.

Stephanie Shearer said, “Like a dynamic duo, Soul Haus and Pandora are finally back together again. This puts all of our staff

and patrons in one location and allows us the opportunity to create our own destiny. The additional square footage give us the ability to offer the best of the best of our staple lines, and still add a lil’ more.”

Bacorn added, “Both stores being side by side in Uptown lets us really dive into the neighborhood and be involved at an unprecedented level. Relocating Pandora to Uptown feels like coming home.”

The number will remain 303832-7073 and pandoraonthehill. com still has all the details.

MICI ITALIAN After several years on the upper level at 3030 E. 2nd in CCN, Mici Italian is closing its Creek location, but again, it’s a relo, not a ‘going out of business’ situation.

The CCN shop is scheduled to close on December 23. With a lease that now ends on New Year’s Eve, Mici’s owners are busy refreshing the space at 727 Colorado across from Snooze. They will inhabit the location that most recently housed Boulevard Burger & Tap. “Our entire family is so excited about this move,” said Jeff Miceli, CEO of Mici Handcrafted Italian. “Our Cherry Creek store was a great home to us for more than seven years. But now we have an opportunity to serve a neighborhood with more families and kids, which is consistent with our company's culture and demographic. The Colorado Blvd location was something we couldn't pass up.”

Another big plus for the new address: Mici’s also sells gelato in an area that was until recently served by a frozen yogurt and frozen custard shop (Menchie’s and Cloud 9).

The fast casual Italian eatery currently has three additional locations including one in Stapleton. They deliver, so fans of the CCN location will be able to order delivery until the new space opens in early 2016.

The number for the CCN/Colorado Blvd. location is 303-3226424.

LARGE DECORATIVE MIRRORS It was a very short run, but the gigantic mirror shop at 274 Detroit is now vacant.

LUCA DECOR I found this narrow little gallery at 2434 E. 3rd charming, but it’s gone, gone, gone. If you travel south, you’ll find it reborn on the world famous Canyon Road in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

ARAMI ORIENTAL CARPETS I wrote about this new rug showroom just last August. A spokesman indicated that the company had locations already in Chicago, Milwaukee, NYC and Florida, so Denver seemed a logical spot to expand.

The space at 414 Broadway is now vacant and I’ve been unsuccessful in tracking down a relocation address.

Send biz news to Jeanne@ lifeoncaphill.com.

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BILL FELDMAN AND “HENRY” – HANDS-FREE LIBERTY WRIST BAND

By Nancy Foster It has often been said “dog is man's best friend.” And in many cases, especially when dogs have been abandoned by their owners for sometimes-necessary reasons, or because their dog becomes inconvenient, dogs are adopted into loving, forever homes by someone else, and “man becomes dog's best friend.”

Such is the case for Bill Feldman and his 70-lb. dog, Henry, a friendly, mixed-breed English pointer & black Labrador retriever, whose coat is mostly white, but he sports some well-appointed placed black spots too.

Feldman rescued Henry from a Florida shelter when Feldman lived in “The Sunshine State” prior to coming to Denver to live in February 2015. Henry is about 8-years-old and “swims like a fish,” said Feldman.

And Henry, who 47-year-old Feldman trained as a service dog, has brought meaning to Feldman's life in many ways, but especially, emotionally.

Henry has been the inspiration for Feldman, the clear-blue-eyed and trim former Navy veteran to develop a company, Liberty Wrist Band, and a hands-free wristband strap product made of all-weather type materials. The product offers dog owners the ability to walk their dogs with safety, comfort and control. The wristband strap is compatible with all-size dogs

and their leashes, and it fits every size wrist.

“All dog owners want to be securely connected to their dogs,” said Feldman.

Born in Chicago, but raised in the suburbs of Boston, Feldman is no stranger to having had dogs in his life.

“There were never any less than three dogs in our house growing-up. My mother was fond of taking-in 'problem' dogs, but dogs in general, were ingrained in my life too,” said Feldman who attended several prep schools in New England and graduated in 1992 from Tulane University in New Orleans where he majored in political science. After college, Feldman went to Officer's Candidate School in Pensacola, Fla. Feldman's military career took him to typical Navy sites, Newport, RI, San Diego, CA, and the Mediterranean. He served as a Surface Warfare Officer in non-war zones, but that didn't mean he wasn't involved in the planning of bombing campaigns as a participant of Operations Other Than War (OOTW).

“As an officer, this was stressful, especially overseas, and it enhanced the depression I experienced as a kid,” said Feldman, who was raised in the stiff-upper lip New England tradition and remains a loyal Boston Red Sox fan.

“And in the military too, we

were taught to press-on and overcome the stress, despite the challenges,” he added.

Feldman notes that PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) has now become a common term that appears to identify what Feldman and many others have experienced in similar situations or with other harrowing events, unrelated to war.

Henry's presence in Feldman's life has meant a turnaround for Feldman. Not only is Henry

his best friend, but the Liberty Wristband has allowed Feldman to leave the common stress of hand or grip fatigue or wrapping a leash around one's wrist in the past when he walks his dog around downtown or at dog parks. And the product has a quick release, if necessary.

His product, which he officially launched on the Internet with 1,000 units on July 4, 2014, as Liberty Products LLC, when Feldman lived in Portland, ME, has

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It's especially convenient for Denver's youth-oriented culture when both hands are often full with a cell phone and/or a cup of coffee.

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By Denny Taylor If you want to make your holidays bright while shining a light on someone else’s path then Volunteers of America (VOA) may be just the ticket for you. Volunteering is an incredibly rewarding way to invest your time while enriching the lives of others. Volunteer service opportunities at VOA local branches vary from delivering meals to homebound seniors, brightening the decor of one of their shelters, or providing childcare to one of the students in the Head Start program, and much, much more.

Frequently the act of volunteering itself can be a life changing experience from which the volunteer surprisingly obtains more in return than the service they provided, and often continues to compel individuals to return again and again to offer their help and service to the charities they become impassioned about. The volunteer receives a sense of fulfillment and a feeling of accomplishment and well being from helping others less fortunate, that cannot be obtained by any other means.

VOA is a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. Through more than 30 distinct human service programs throughout the state of Colorado, including housing and healthcare, VOA helps more than 200,000 Coloradans each year. Just last year alone, in 2014, VOA logged 293,246 hours served by their volunteers on projects that made a difference in the lives of so many people.

VOA has many volunteer opportunities in December with which to scratch your volunteer itch. Several days in Decem-

ber, help is needed with the Adopt-A-Family program that provides Christmas gifts for families who otherwise would not have the means to celebrate. Volunteers are also needed to assist with sorting and distributing the gifts at "Santa’s Shop."

On December 12th help is needed to assemble and deliver beautiful fruit baskets. These baskets are given to seniors who might not otherwise receive a gift or visits from family during the holidays. VOA Denver will be deliver 5,280 baskets this year.

On December 14th volunteers are needed to help clients sign-up for baskets, and on the 21st help is needed to distribute those baskets and gifts. This project will be held at the VOA Mission at 2877 Lawrence St. Help is also needed to deliver Meals on Wheels on Christmas Day or the immediate days before and after Christmas. Meals on Wheels helps homebound seniors receive a nutritious meal to help celebrate the holidays.

Volunteers are required to undergo background checks for some positions. That is a cost to the volunteer of $20. Once background check and orientation are complete, VOA volunteer services staff will work with you to find the perfect assignment on a onetime or ongoing basis.

If you are interested in volunteering, go to voacolorado. org or call 303-297-0408 to find out how and where you can be involved in local opportunities in the Denver area. VOA’s administrative offices are located at 2660 Larimer Street, so if you would rather drop in to investigate for yourself first-hand, someone there will be glad to walk you through the programs and available opportunities.

DECEMBER 8TH IS COLORADO GIVES DAY

By Denny Taylor Colorado gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving.

ColoradoGives.org is a year-round, online giving website featuring over 1,700 Colorado nonprofit organizations. You can learn about your favorite charities and maybe discover a few new ones whose mission and goals you care about and would like to support.

On Dec. 7 at 11 am (rain, shine or snow) on the Capitol’s West steps (200 E Colfax) a rally will be held to call attention to the great work Colorado’s nonprofits do in our communities. It is a visual event designed for social media and news coverage to get the word out about Colorado gives Day. Made possible by Community First Foundation since 2007, ColoradoGives.org encourages

charitable giving by providing comprehensive, objective and upto-date information about Colorado nonprofits and an easy way to support them online. All of the charities on ColoradoGives.org are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service and the Secretary of State, and are in good standing.

Donations are tax deductible as charitable contributions to the full extent permitted by law.

Do something good and support your favorite charity this season and go to www.coloradogives.org to make it happen.

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HOLIDAY BANNERS PORTRAY COLFAX PERSONALITIES THIS SEASON

By Keith Lewis Have you noticed the colorful banners on the lampposts along East Colfax? Those were recently devised by the Colfax Business Improvement District (CBID) as a nod to local Denver personalities who help define the unique character of Colfax.

The banners are backed by CBID, the self-taxing, quasi-government entity that has promoted the Colfax community since 1989. CBID covers a zone from Grant to Columbine along East Colfax, including one block each north and south from 14th to 16th. In the past, CBID has worked to promote social meetups, community cleanup projects, and a general sense of community among neighbors and merchants along this part Colfax.

Sara Randall, Public Information Coordinator for CBID said of the banners, “During this season of faith, love and charity we want to showcase the people that personify the heart and soul of our Colfax community: the artists, activists, entrepreneurs and protectors of Colfax.” She continues, “They are resilient, self made and embody the spirit of the season, illustrating why thousands of people call Colfax home.”

This holiday season, Colfax commuters will enjoy banners portraying some of Colfax’s most prominent present-day charac-

ters, including: • Officer Snow White, a Denver Police Officer from District 6 who has long been a fixture of Colfax.

• Jerry Baack, a neighborhood activist and building manager in the Colfax and Lafayette area.

• Jerry Baack’s dog, Charlie, a Boston Terrier who can often be seen walking on Colfax with his locally familiar owner.

• Kayla Marque, an East High School graduate and local singer-songwriter, who just released her new single, “Hopeful Heartbreak.”

• Max Hopewell-Arizmendi, the owner of the award winning Cafe Max at 2412 E. Colfax.

• Jonny Barber, a local performer renowned for his excellent Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash impersonations and creator of the website, ColfaxAvenue. com which celebrates people and events along the full 26 miles of Colfax.

• Charles Phoenix, Denver showman and Colfax supporter.

• And finally, an “off-kilter gingerbread man” attempts to show the fun, light-hearted side of this holiday banner campaign.

CBID wanted to include the tongue-in-cheek portrayals of Jerry Baack’s dog, Charlie as well as the gingerbread man among

the eight banners to show the fun embodied in the banner campaign. So far, these banners have been well received by our neighbors since their installation in late October. Sarah Edgell has designed the banners and Paul Brokering is the project’s photographer.

CBID’s director, Frank Locantore said the banner project is about “... recognizing the awesome people on Colfax that make it so unique.”

The creators of this banner project gathered a variety of personalities, each of whom significantly contribute to Colfax in his or her own distinctive way.

CBID sought to portray at least one person from each of the four archetypes: protector, activist, artist, and entrepreneur. Officer White represents the protectors of the neighborhood, while Max Hopewell-Arizmendi exemplifies the entrepreneurs of Colfax.

Baack epitomizes the activists, while Barber and Marque are the artists. The overall project reflects the embodiment of the people (and dogs) that make Colfax so unique and successful.

The seasonal banners will remain up until January. For more information on the banners, please visit www.ColfaxAve.com or simply stroll these several blocks of Colfax, “the longest, wickedest street in America,” to see them firsthand.

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HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAYS BRIGHTEN THE SEASON

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If you’re looking for something a little farther afield, there is also A Hudson Christmas, the holiday lights display at Hudson Gardens in Littleton.

The Denver Zoo (2300 Steele) continues its annual holiday tradition with Zoo Lights, running every night from Fri., Dec. 4 until Sun., Jan. 3 from 5:30-9 pm. Zoo Lights is going to be nearly double in size this year, covering 70 acres with nightly entertainment, animal encounters, Santa meet and greets, and illuminated animal sculptures.

Admission is $11 for those 12-64, $7 for ages 3-11 and $9 for 65+.

For more information and to buy tickets, go to denverzoo.org.

The Denver Botanic Gardens is also once again presenting Blossoms of Light at its 1007 York Street location and Trail of Lights at its Chatfield site. Both events run every night through Sat., Jan. 2 from 5:30-9 pm and Blossoms of Light will feature the return of the illuminated O’Fallon Perennial Walk and the Romantic Gardens, in addition to thousands of twinkling lights, which can be viewed through the ever-popular HoloSpex glasses. There will be seasonal entertainment on select nights (go to botanicgardens.org for specific dates), warm drinks and treats as well. Non-Peak Admission prices (until Dec. 13) are $11 for Adults, $9 for Members, Seniors & Military, $8 for Children (3-15) and $6 for Child Members. Ages 2 & under are free. Peak Admission prices (Dec. 14-Jan. 2) are $13 for Adults, $11 for Members, Seniors & Military, $10 for Children (3-15) & $8 for Child Members. Ages 2 & under are free.

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Littleton (8500 West Deer Creek Canyon Road) is literally a path of lights that runs through the Gardens and Chatfield Farms; a shorter route takes visitors directly to the children’s play area, while a longer one meanders to the Green Farm Barn and silo, which you can explore before heading over to the children’s area and the 1880s homestead. There will be synchronized music in the play area, a three-sided light tunnel, warming hut, fire pit, hot drinks, entertainment, illuminated antique and model tractors on display and, of course, the popular HoloSpex.

Trail of Lights runs on the same dates and times as the York Street location and admission is $11 for Adults, $9 for Members, Seniors & Military, $8 for Children (3-15) & $6 for Child Members. Ages 2 & under are free. For more information or to buy tickets for either site, go to botanicgardens.org.

The 41st annual Parade of Lights will be another huge lighting event this season, taking place on Fri. & Sat., Dec. 4th & 5th. The Parade begins at 8 pm on Friday & 6 pm on Saturday. The two mile route will begin at the City and County Building, wind its way up Colfax, take a right on Tremont, a left on 17th, a left on Arapahoe, a right on 15th and then culminate at Glenarm Place. There are spots all along the route to see the Parade, but be prepared to stake yours out early. You can also purchase tickets for Grandstand Seating in front of the City and County Building. The tickets, which were still available at press time, are $19 for Adults & Children 13 & over, $16 for Children 2-12, and Children under 2 are free as long as they sit on the lap of a ticket holder. All tickets are $20 when purchased the day of the Parade. Go to denverparadeoflights. com to purchase yours and also view a map of the Parade route.

Downtown Denver’s Grand Illumination is the event that ignites the 600,000+ colored light on the city buildings. Even though this initially happened on November 27, you can still tour downtown and enjoy the lights on the City and County Building (1437 Bannock), Larimer Square (Larimer between 14th & 15th), the Denver Pavilions (16th between Tremont & Welton), Denver Union Station (Wynkoop at 17th), Skyline Park (16th between Lawrence & Arapahoe), the 16th Street Mall and the historic D&F Tower (1601 Arapahoe).

Hudson Gardens in Littleton (6115 S. Santa Fe) showcases, A Hudson Christmas, a one mile outdoor walking path, which winds through twinkling lights and glowing displays throughout the Gardens. Admission includes wagon rides and visits with Santa. A Hudson Christmas runs evenings from 5-8:30 pm from Thurs., Dec. 3-Sun., Dec. 6; Thurs., Dec. 10-Wed., Dec. 23 & Sat., Dec. 26Sat., Jan. 2. Admission is $11 for Adults, $9 for Gardens Members & Military (Active & Retired), $8 for Children 4-12 & Children 0-3 are free. For further information, go to hudsongardens.org.

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CHRISTMAS CAROL CLASSIC PROVIDES A FESTIVE, ATHLETIC AIR TO THE HOLIDAYS

By Jason McKinney The Christmas Carol Classic 10K, 5K and Tiny Tim 1K will be held on Sat., Dec. 19 at 9 am in City Park. All proceeds from the race(s) go to Denver Children’s Home, which cares for traumatized, abused, and neglected kids who struggle with least one mental health diagnoses. In keeping with the holiday flair, there will be professional caroling at the race and Santa will put in an appearance as well.

Race registration will start at 7:30 am, along with the caroling and visits with Santa. The Tiny

Tim 1K will start at 8:40 and the 5 & 10Ks will begin at 9:00. Postrun awards will be handed out at 9:45 for the 5K and 10:15 for the 10K. The race will start and finish at the City Park Pavilion and wind through the park.

You can register for any of the three races at featonthestreet. com. The 5K is $40 and the 10K is $45; the Tiny Tim is free since it is a 10 and under “fun run”.

All paid race entrants will receive a t-shirt, goody bag, Finisher’s medal, digital photos and more.

There will also be food and drink, music and activities for the kids.

Participants and spectators will be able to park at East High School (Josephine between 16th & 17th), between 16th & 17th on those streets between Colorado and York, and you can also park in the lots along 23rd between Colorado & York, but not in the Denver Zoo or Museum of Nature and Science lots.

Race packets will be available for pickup at Road Runner Sports in Lone Tree (8457 S. Yosemite) & Westminster (10436 Town Center Drive). For more information, go to featonthestreet.com.

WINTER DRIVERS BEWARE, CODE 15 & 16 ARE BACK

By Jacob Karp With winter quickly approaching and ski season nearly upon us, Denver residents will soon be flocking to local highways as they once again make their way to their favorite mountain resorts. This season winter drivers will be subject to greater enforcement of traffic laws along the mountain corridors, with specific attention being paid to the little known Code 15 & Code 16.

According to the website for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Code 15, known as the Traction Law when enacted, requires that motorists have either snow tires, tires with the mud/snow (M/S) designation, or a four-wheel drive vehicle. Additionally, all tires must have a minimum of one-eighth inch tread.

In regards to judging the quality of tire tread, CDOT applies the “Quarter Test” which is detailed below.

At multiple points around the tire, insert a quarter into the tread upside down with Washington’s head going in first.

If the top of George’s head is covered by the tread, your tires are good.

If the top of his head is visible at any point around the tire, you need new tires.

During severe winter storms

CDOT can also implement Code 16, known as the Passenger Vehicle Chain Law. During a Chain Law watch, every vehicle on the roadway is required to have chains or an alternative traction device.

Code 16 is generally regarded as the final safety measure before the highway is closed and was only enacted twice during the 2014-15 season, but CDOT expects the code to be utilized more often this winter to help avoid traffic incidents.

When these laws are enacted, violators will be fined in conjunction with their offense. Motorists driving with inadequate equipment during a Traction or Chain Law could be fined more than $130, while blocking a roadway because of inadequate equip-

ment, that could result in a fine of more than $650.

CDOT can implement Code 15 and/or 16 whenever weather conditions call for it. Motorists will be alerted to active Traction or Chain Laws by highway signage, 511 traffic information, media outlets, or they can sign up for mobile alerts at cotrip.org.

While most motorists will likely not remember the exact restrictions imposed by Code 15 & 16, the recommendation is that drivers keep an eye on their tires throughout the winter, keep chains on hand during heavy storms and observe signage or alerts indicating active enforcement of these laws.

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Our entire community is harmed when individuals have no option but to relieve themselves in an inappropriate place. Most people would agree that providing visiting patrons and our most vulnerable neighbors access to restrooms protects their human dignity, as well as the quality of life and economic vitality of our neighborhoods.

Denver public safety officials issue approximately 500 citations each year for public urination, with a high concentration in the central and downtown neighborhoods. And while Denver is working to formalize and improve our procedures for reporting abandoned waste, the city’s complaint center, 3-1-1, has already received more than 130 complaints related to human waste over the last three years. Our

office is responding to complaints from individuals unable to find or use restrooms, and from businesses and neighborhoods dealing with the unhealthy impacts of public spaces being used inappropriately. Over the past six months, we have worked intensively with City agencies and the Mayor’s Office to document the problem, gather public feedback and research possible solutions.

Denver has begun to take action by focusing first on its current inventory of public restrooms, working to make them more accessible, user-friendly and safe. So far, three restrooms have either opened or are being re-activated in this first phase: • We reopened the restroom at Skyline Park on 16th & Arapahoe, adding an attendant to monitor and maintain the facility.

• Restrooms in Commons Park on Little Raven Street will soon be open year round, also likely with an attendant, after they are retrofitted for winter usage.

• The new Lawrence Street Community Center will offer a new, safe and sanitary facility to serve some of Denver’s most vulnerable residents.

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Mobile restrooms come in a variety of configurations, offering people access to safe, clean and comfortable facilities without the permanency of installing a standalone restroom. Denver would utilize ADA-compliant units with multiple restrooms, and an attendant would be provided. Units would be cleaned regularly and located in well-lit, high-traffic areas that could be monitored by police cameras for security. Each night, the units would be transported away for a more thorough cleaning and returned the next day.

Due to the high demand for solutions on Capitol Hill, we are currently working with associations, residents and businesses along the Colfax Corridor to consider a location on Capitol Hill for a pilot, mobile location that could serve both nightlife patrons and vulnerable residents. Please check with my office for details on public meeting dates not available at press time.

The mobile units to be tested as part of the pilot program are intended to ultimately inform our next steps, as part of a greater goal to provide the people of Denver more permanent public restroom solutions in the future.

Public restrooms should be considered basic public amenities within our urban fabric, just like streetlights and bus benches.

Fortunately, Denver can benefit from the best practices learned in other big cities around the world, while at the same time adapting and innovating new solutions where needed. Together, we can find the right methods for supporting people’s ability to move freely around the city and relieve themselves with dignity.

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In thinking back to his days on active duty with the Navy and in both the Navy and Coast Guard reserves, Feldman reflected on his military experience.

“We were dealing with safety equipment and I knew about stainless steel snap shackles and harnesses that were made to hold ropes under huge loads, but would also release manually with ease. As I made plans to develop the product, I talked with a Navy buddy and he encouraged me,” said Feldman.

“Over two years, I developed six prototypes of the product and took them to dog parks in Florida, Maine and Massachusetts. And I listened to the market to get the right result,” said Feldman.

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Although I was never sleeping on the street or 'flying a board,' I was pretty much homeless.”

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FAMILY TUESDAYS: Young Children’s Storytime, The Tattered Cover, Colfax & Elizabeth, 10:30 am.

Free. Different topic each week.

Call 303-322-1965, ext. 2731.

• “Book Babies,” a language enrichment program for babies age six to 23 months, 10:30 am, Children’s Library of the Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway.

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FRIDAY, DEC. 4 & 18: Together Colorado, 9-11:30 am, Corona Presbyterian Church, 1205 E. 8th.

For pregnant women & mothers of preschoolers to five years old.

Brunch, speakers, childcare provided. First visit free. Repeated every 1st & 3rd (& 5th) Fri. of the month. Call 303-832-2297.

GALLERIES FRIDAY, DEC. 4: First Friday Art Walk in the Golden Triangle Museum District.

Free bus, maps at all galleries.

Free shuttle to the Santa Fe walk, below. Call 303-573-5095.

• First Friday Art Walk, Santa Fe Art District, 6th to 10th on Santa Fe. Call 303-333-2820.

• First Friday Art Walk & Free Public Reception for the Denver Artist Guild, Byers-Evans House Museum, 1310 Bannock st., 5-8 pm, call 303-620-4933 for more info.

SATURDAY, DEC. 5: Brushstrokes Studio-Gallery hosts Annual Holiday Show features long-percolating series pieces by each artist, varying widely in theme and style. Brushstrokes is located in the heart of Denver’s Antique Row at 1487 S. Broadway. Open Tues.-Sat.,11 am-5 pm or by appt. Call 303-871-0800.

MONTH-LONG: • Byers-Evans House Gallery, 1310 Bannock. Guided Tours, Mon .- Sat, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, & 2:30 pm. The exhibition, “Meditations on Fragments”, will be featured in the gallery. Open Shutter Gallery and the Byers-Evans House proudly

present classic and new work by world-renowned photographer Paul Caponigro. The exhibit features handcrafted silver gelatin darkroom prints. The House will be open for abbreviated guided tours. There is no cost or reservations required. The exhibit runs until January 2, 2016. Call 303620-4933.

• CORE New Art Space, 900 Santa Fe Drive, Member Show with Deborah Williams’ “Roadside Attractions” and Mark Stokesbury’s “Calliope”. In the Annex: Stuart C. Andrews .

Showing Dec. 3-21, with Artist’s Reception December 11, 6-9 pm.

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• An exhibit "Extraction" Featuring the work of Brigan Gresh.

Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th, Nov. 13- Jan.9. Call 303-3558955.

• “Under the Guillotine”, featuring James Gillray & Contemporary counterparts, now showing at the Center for Visual Art, runs, 965 Santa Fe. Showing Dec. 19-Mar. 2016. Free admission, Call 303-294-5207.

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THE DENVER MUSEUM OF ART invites you to view 'Super Indian: Fritz Scholder,1967-1980’a collection of 40 paintings and lithographs from one of America's most revolutionary abstract/figurative artists in the Native American genre. 100 W. 14th, on view through Jan. 17, 720-865-5000; denverartmuseum.org For more information contact Johanna Glaviano 303-951-5228.

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Hosted by Capitol Hill Care Link and AARP. TUESDAY, DEC. 1 & 15: Corona MOPS, a faith-based moms’ group offering friendship & support, 9-11:30 am, Corona Presbyterian Church, 1205 E. 8th. 1st & 3rd Tues. Open to any woman pregnant or with a child kindergarten age or younger; child care & brunch provided. Call 303-8322297.

FRIDAY, DEC. 4: Community Resources Forum, 9-10:30 am, Sterne-Elder Room of Exempla St. Joseph Hospital, Russell Pavilion, 19th & Lafayette. Free Continental breakfast, varying presentations. Free parking in Humboldt Garage off 20th. Continues the 1st Fri. of every month. Call 303866-8889.

TUESDAY, DEC. 8: Capitol Hill Community Justice Council, 6 pm, Morey Middle School, 14th & Emerson (east side). Focus on crimes affecting the quality of life. Public welcome. Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9 & 23: Monthly meeting of Assistance League of Denver, 14th & Josephine, 10 am. Repeated 2nd & 4th Wed. of every month. 2nd Wed. is lunch w/entertainment, 4th Wed. is Bingo w/ lunch. Call 303-322-5205.

FRIDAY, DEC. 11: GOP Monthly Breakfast at Pete's Greek Town Cafe, 2910 Colfax. Great speakers & conservative camaraderie.

Please RSVP, so we can plan appropriately. No need to pay in advance, but please order breakfast to support Pete's. Individual checks. Be there 7 am, order by 7:20 am so speaker is not interrupted. Repeated 2nd Fri. of the month. On-line registration required.

SATURDAY, DEC. 12: Beginning Genealogy class, the Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway, Gates Conference Room, Level 5, 1:30-4 pm (register at 1 pm). Repeated 2nd Sat. of every month.

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16: History of the Atomic Bomb, 1:30pm2:30 pm. This past August marked 70 years since the atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ushering in the nuclear age. Join Active Minds for a look at the origins and history

of atomic weapons. Location: Washington Street Community Center, 809 S Washington. Free admission, RSVP: 303-733-4643 THURSDAY, DEC. 17: Colfax Crime & Safety Coalition monthly meeting, Cheeky Monk, 534 E. Colfax, 3 pm. Public welcome.Repeated 3rd Thurs. of the month.

• Monthly meeting of Financially Fit Females, 6 pm. First meeting free, location & topic change monthly, 3rd Thurs. of month. Call 303-993-3939.

SATURDAY, DEC. 19: Colorado House District 8 Democrats, 10 am-noon, Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview. Repeated 3rd Sat. of every month. Call 720-220-6876.

MONDAY, DEC. 21: Monthly meeting of the Denver Garden Club, 7 pm, 1556 Emerson. Member Colo. Federation of Garden Clubs. All are welcome. Repeated 3rd Mon. of every month. Call 303-320-5983.

TUESDAY, DEC. 22: Denver Metro Young Republicans holds its General Meetings and Happy Hours on the fourth Tuesday of each month, starting at 5:30 p.m. with an informal social hour. The official meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and features a speaker or panel discussion. Cap City Tavern, 1247 Bannock Street. For information call 720-931-8888.

• The Year in Review. Join Active Minds 6-6pm for a program that highlights the important issues and events of 2015. We’ll cover international events, economic challenges, social and political issues and more. We will select pivotal moments from the past twelve months and discuss how these events affected us and will continue to impact our lives.

Active Minds Co-Founder John Henderson will also take issues from the audience and seek to place them within the broad context of the world in which we currently live.Tattered Cover, 2526 E Colfax, Admission is free, call 303-322-7727 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 23: The Citizens' Climate Lobby meets monthly, every second Wed, at the First Unitarian Society of Denver, 1400 Lafayette St, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. For information call 303-322-0079. Letter writing (to Members of Congress) takes place monthly, every fourth Wed., at Hooked on Colfax (3213 E. Colfax) coffee shop 6:30 pm.

SUNDAYS: Yoga on the Hill,

19 10:10 am, 809 Washington. Free.

Call MJ at 303-433-6280 for details.

• Meditation and Kirtan. Every Sunday at 4 pm at 854 Pearl Street. Childcare provided. For more info call Ed 720-810-9071.

MONDAYS: Denver Laughter Club meets, First Unitarian Center, 14th & Lafayette. Free. Call Meredith, 303-877-9086.

TUESDAYS: Denver Chess Club, 6:30-10:30 pm, basement of West First Ave. Presbyterian Church, 120 W. 1st. Call 720-318-6496.

• Moderate Yoga, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1615 Ogden, 6-7:15 pm. Fee charged.

Call 303-818-4181.

• Argentine Tango, practice & lessons, Turnverein Event Center, 1570 Clarkson, 6:30-10:30 pm.

Call 303-710-2250.

• Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group at National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson, Molly Blank Bldg., J105, every 2nd Tues., 1 pm. Call 303-398-1912 • “Meditation at Noon,” a free, 30-minute, guided meditation, KMC Colorado, 1081 Marion. Call 303-813-9551.

• Classic Film Series at Denver Central Library, Free on Level B2 Conference Center at 7-9:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

WEDNESDAYS: Kiwanis Club of Denver,12-1:30 pm, Maggiano’s at the Denver Pavilions, 16th & Glenarm. Program varies weekly.

• Rotary Club of Five Points, 6 - 7pm. Varying locations for meetings and service projects.

New members are welcome. 720891-0843.

• Monthly meeting of Democratic Party of Denver House District 5, Colorado Democratic Party HQ, 789 Sherman, 7-9 pm.

Repeated 1st Weds. of every month, varying location. Call 303-830-8242.

THURSDAYS: Fillmore Community Network, focuses on sustainability, 7:30-9 am, 1633 Fillmore, 1st floor conference room. Location changes monthly.

Call 303-399-2100.

• Cherry Creek Toastmasters, 7-8:30 am, Temple Emanuel, 1st & Grape. Call 303-399-9901.

• Conquer the fear of public speaking at Body Shops Toastmasters, noon, Colo. Dept. of Health, 4300 Cherry Creek Dr. South, 2nd flr. Call 303-398-4735.

• Denver Socrates Cafe, 7 pm, Trinity United Methodist Church, 18th & Broadway. Discussions on a variety of important topics.

Free. Call 303-861-1447.

• Downtown Denver Euchre Club, All Fired Up, 1135 Bannock, 7 pm (promptly). Call 303-8251995.

FRIDAYS: Daybreak Toastmasters, 7-8:30 am, 1525 Sherman, Room B-70. Cat got your tongue?

Public speaking & more. Call Scott after 6 pm at 303-467-9294.

• “Thrillspeakers” Toastmasters, noon-1 pm, Webb building, 201 W. Colfax, Room 4i4. Call 720-209-2896.

• Denver IDEA Cafe, a business start-up & brainstorming group, 2 pm, Panera Bread, 1350 Grant. Guest speakers. Free. Call 303-861-1447.

• Community Awareness Program, Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL), 1st Saturdays, 99 W. 12th, 6-8 pm.

Call 303-844-4000, ext. 8.

•“Writers’ Church,” a “drop-in writer's’ jam” hosted by Curious Theatre Co. the 1st Sun. of every month, The Acoma Center, 1080 Acoma, 10:30 am-1 pm. Free. Call 303-623-0524.

WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS: 16th & Josephine Recycling Center open 3-6 pm Weds. & 9 am-12 pm Sat. WEEKDAYS: Free “Computer Basics” classes at the Denver Public Library’s “Community Technology Center,” 13th & Broadway, Level 4, varying afternoon times.

Large variety of classes & skill levels . Call 720-865-1706.

• Create Great Credit, a free class at Denver Community Credit Union, 1041 Acoma. Registration required: denvercommunity. coop/clearmoney.

• Free Afternoon Lectures at the Denver Public Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Level Five in the Gates Reading Room. Lectures begin at 1:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public. For information call 303-839-1671 SUNDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS: “A Course in Miracles,” on-going class based on in-depth study of ACIM, 1 pm Sun., noon Weds., 7 pm Thurs. at Unity Temple, 1555 Race. Offering requested. Call 303-322-3756.

SENIORS THURSDAY, DEC. 3: Activities & Lunch at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 9th & Emerson, every 1st Thurs. of month. 10 am-activities, 11am-program, 12 noon-lunch. A $4 donation is suggested.

THURSDAY, DEC. 10: Seniors’ Book Discussion Group discusses

CURIOUS THEATRE invites you to experience The Brother/Sister Plays: Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet. Enter the life of 16 year-old Marcus, whose brooding matches the storms outside in the dark bayous of Louisiana. 1080 S. Acoma, through Dec. 19,2/8 pm., $19. 303-623-0524;curioustheatre.org

NIZA KNOLL GALLERY invites you to spend an evening of fun and whimsy with the new show, 'Hey Diddle, Diddle,' featuring artists' interpretations of nursery rhyme verses. Most pieces are 10"x10", making them perfect gifts for the nursery rhyme lovers in your life. (illustration by Jonas Sickler) 915 Santa Fe, 303-953-1789; Nizaknollgallery.com contemporary fiction available in book & audio formats, 1-2:30 pm in the Level Four Meeting Room of the Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway. Repeated 2nd Thurs. of every month. Call 720-8651312.

THURSDAYS: Chair & Moderate Yoga, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1615 Ogden, 11 am-12:15 pm. Fee charged. Call 303-8184181.

SATURDAY, DEC. 12: Free Day for seniors 64+ at the Denver Firefighters Museum, 1326 Tremont Pl. Repeated 2nd Sat. of every month. Call 303-892-1436.

James Urban, 1402 Pearl (Network Coffeehouse). Call 303-8301508.

• Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church, 11th & Fillmore, 9:30 am worship, 10:30 am fellowship, 11 am education for all ages. Call 303-333-9366.

• Services at 9:30 & 11 am at the First Unitarian Society of

Denver, 1400 Lafayette. Call 303831-7113.

• Sunday Service & Sunday School (for up to age 20), First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1401 Logan, 10 am. Call 303-8391505.

• 9:30 am Worship, Our Sav-

RELIGION SUNDAY, DEC. 20: Third Sunday Evensong, St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1350 Washington, 3:30 pm. Preceded by free concert

by Baroque violinist Mary Harrison. Repeated 3rd Sun. of every month. Call 303-831-7115.

THURSDAY, DEC. 24: Children’s Mass 4:00 p.m.; Byzantine Divine Liturgy 8:00 p.m.; Midnight Mass 12 midnight. St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Speer Blvd. and Arapahoe Street on the Auraria campus.

FRIDAY, DEC. 25: CHRISTMAS DAY, be sure to celebrate with family & friends.

• Christmas Day Mass 9:00 a.m., St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Speer Blvd. and Arapahoe Street on the Auraria campus.

SUNDAYS: Catholic Mass, 6:30, 8:30 & 10:10 am, 12:30 & 6:30 pm, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Colfax & Logan.

Call 303-831-7010.

• Holy Eucharist, 9 & 11:15 am, St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1350 Washington. Call 303-8317115.

• Spoken Worship, 7:45 am; Sung Worship with nursery, 9:30 am; Informal Worship, 5:30 pm.

All worship services include Holy Communion. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 13th & Vine. Call 303-388-6469.

• St. Paul Lutheran and Roman Catholic Community, 16th & Grant, Lutheran mass at 8 & 10:30 am. Call 303-839-1432.

• Church in the City-Beth Abraham, 16th & Gaylord, 8:30 & 10:45 am. Call 303-322-5733.

• Center for Spiritual Living Denver, Sunday celebrations: meditation 9:30 am, service & children’s church 10 am, 2590 Washington. Call 303-832-5206.

• Informal Service, 10 am St.

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20 CALENDAR Continued from 19 ior’s Lutheran Church, 9th & Emerson. Call 303-831-7023.

• Worship Celebration 10:30 am, Buddhist Christian Interspiritual Service 5 pm, St. Paul Church, 1615 Ogden. Call 303832-4929.

• Catholic Mass for lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender Catholics, 5 pm, Dignity Denver, 1100 Fillmore. Call 720-515-4528.

• Catholic Mass, at Ten Thirty Catholic Community. Mass at 11:00am on Sundays. 1100 Fillmore. Call 720-563-1048 for info.

• Catholic Mass, 7:30 & 10 am, St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 23rd & York. Call 303322-8042.

• Roman Catholic Mass, Good Shepherd Catholic Parish, 7th & Elizabeth, 7, 8:30, 10 am, 5 pm.

Call 303-322-7706.

• Metropolitan Community Church of the Rockies,Contemporary Services 10 am, 980 Clarkson, www.mccrockies.org.

Call 303-860-1819.

• St. Augustine Orthodox Church, 3rd & Acoma, 10:00 am.

Call 303-832-3657.

• St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Parish,Roman Catholic Mass, 9:00 a.m., Byzantine Divine Liturgy, 12 Noon, Speer Blvd. & Arapahoe Street on the Auraria campus.

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TUESDAY, DEC. 1: Advent Organ Recital with a performance at Trinity United Methodist Church historic on it’s 1888 Roosevelt pipe organ by Wil Smith,12:15-12:45 pm, Sanctuary (Level 4), 1820 Broadway. Call 303-839-1493, recital is free.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 3-6: Holiday Flea is a contemporary marketplace showcasing makers and retailers who cultivate the Colorado lifestyle. Live music will be featured on Fri., Dec. 4th.

Located in the old Denver Post Bldg. at 4400 Fox, entry to the Flea is $5 and includes a beverage of choice.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, DEC. 3-5: The Denver Gay Men’s Chorus presents Tinsel & Treasure at 7:30 pm, Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman. Tickets are 427/$30.

HORA-AROUND-THE-MENORAH and pajama-clad school choirs will serenade you in an ecumenical party for the whole family. Featuring Hal Aqua and the Lost Tribeon the Klezmer. Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th, 7-8 pm. Free. 303-455-3811;LITTLEMANICECREAM.COM FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DEC. 4 & 5: The Colorado Choir presents its 39th annual Christmas concert at 7:30 pm at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E Alameda. Tickets are $20 Adults, $15 Senior/Military & Students. Call 303-892-5922.

SATURDAY DEC. 5 - Sunday DEC. 27: Children and adults alike will enjoy Colorado Ballet’s 55th annual production of The Nutcracker, classic choreography and Tchaikovsky’s extraordinary arrangement performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra. Ellie Caulkins Opera House, various times, tickets $75/$120, availabilty at tickets.coloradoballet.org.

SUNDAY, DEC. 6: Glorious Music of the Season with Orchestra & Choirs of Montview Presbyterian Church, 5 pm, 1980 Dahlia.

Call 303-355-1651.

SUNDAY, DEC. 6: Christmas With The Children's Chorale, 6 pm at Boettcher Concert Hall,14th and Curtis. Tikets available at ticketmaster.com.

SUNDAY, DEC. 6: John Leavitt’s Christmas Cantada, “What Child is This?” 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. (during worship) | Sanctuary (Level 4), Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway. Call 303-839-1493.

TUESDAY, DEC. 8: Advent Organ Recital with a performance on Trinity United Methodist Church historic 1888 Roosevelt pipe organ by Joseph Galema,12:15-12:45 pm, Sanctuary (Level 4), 1820 Broadway. Call 303-839-1493, recital is free.

THURSDAY, DEC. 10: Olin Hotel Christmas Party, 6-8 pm, 1420 Logan Street. The Olin Ho-

tel is an historic landmark in downtown Denver and a home for low and moderate income elderly and adults with physical or mental disabilities. Trinity has a longstanding tradition of hosting a Christmas party for Olin Hotel residents. Members will purchase gifts from residents’ wish lists, decorate, and provide refreshments and entertainment.

Contact Rev. Linda Marshall at 303-839-1493 x15 FRIDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 11-13: Gian Carlo Menotti’s “Amahl and the Night Visitors”. Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway, is partnering with Central City Opera to present Menotti’s enduring holiday opera.

“Our special partnership with Trinity has allowed us to work together to reach out to Denver’s homeless and underserved communities and provide them with the opportunity to experience the magic of opera, ”said Central City Opera General/Artistic Director Pat Pearce. Tickets are $30 for adults & $20 for students age 5 to 18 with valid ID. For additional information on the times, production and cast, visit www. centralcityopera.org/amahl.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 11-13: The music and magic of the season, showcasing the Colorado Symphony's annual collaboration with the Colorado Children's Chorale and the Colorado Symphony Chorus. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to see who's naughty and who's nice in preparation for the big night. Tickets are $9-$89 at tickets.coloradosymphony.org.

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“Christmas at Grandma’s House” A peek at Jesus’ scandalous family tree 9:30 worshipPRESBY every Sunday morning CORONA 2X 5 time 10:45 a.m., Fellowship

Sunday School for all ages at 11:15 a.m.

Dec. 24, 6:30 p.m.

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service DAZZLE JAZZ is delighted to present 'The Chaparral High School Jazz Ensemble' and the 'Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra.' Join these home-grown artists for an energetic evening of high quality jazz. 930 Lincoln St., Dec. 14, 7-9 pm. $12.50/$15.303-521-8206;METROPOLITANJAZZORCHESTRA.ORG Grant, will hold its first annual Christmas concert, “Handel’s Messiah”, at 7:30 pm. Performed by the Stratus Chamber Orchestra, tickets are $35, call 800-8383006.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, DEC. 12 & 13: Handel’s Messiah performed at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1350 Washington. Tickets $25/$20, call 303-339-3819.

SUNDAY, DEC. 13: Stories on Stage presents “Making Merry” at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the King Center, 855 Lawrence Way on the Auraria Campus. Tickets are available online at www. storiesonstage.org or by calling 303-494-0523. Single tickets are $28 Adult/ $15 Student.

SUNDAY, DEC. 13: “Christmas with the Colorado Chorale” at Bethany Lutheran Church 4 pm, 4500 E Hampden. Celebrate the season with songs from around the world, as well as many traditional favorites.

Tickets: 12 & under are free, ages 13-21 are $5 & all adults are $15.

At door-bring a non perishable item for Metro Caring and receive $1.00 off admission. Call 800414-2251 for info.

TUESDAY, DEC. 15: TUESDAY, DEC. 8: Advent Organ Recital with a performance at Trinity United Methodist Church on its historic 1888 Roosevelt pipe organ by Norman Sutphin,12:15-12:45 pm, Sanctuary (Level 4), 1820 Broadway. Call 303-839-1493, recital is free.

THURSDAY DEC 17.-MONDAY,

DEC. 28: How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, Dr. Seuss' classic holiday tale, featuring hit songs "You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch" and "Welcome Christmas."

Don't miss your chance to see this fantastic, family-friendly "Seussian" masterpiece in at the Denver Center for Performing Arts. Tickets $25 & up, call 800641-1222.

SUNDAY, DEC. 20: Tuba Christmas Concert at 1:00 pm in Skyline Park, between 17th & 18th, 300+ players, free rehearsal at 10 am, Auraria. Conductor is Bill Clark, call 303-726-4101 THURSDAY, DEC. 24: A glorious Cantata “the Mystery of Bethlehem” featuring O Holy Night, Ave Maria, among other selections and male voices singing the Gregorian propers of the mass followed by Traditional Midnight Mass. 11:30 pm, St. Augustine’s Orthodox Church, 55 W 3rd, call 303-832-3657.

• Traditional Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway, Five services offered: 3pm, 5pm,7pm, 9pm & 11pm.

THURSDAY, DEC. 31: The sky will once again sparkle over the 16th Street Mall at the close of 2015 with the New Year's Eve Fireworks Downtown. The two spectacular fireworks shows will occur at 9 p.m. and midnight.

THURSDAY, DEC. 31: Enjoy a perfect New Year's Eve celebration for the entire family at the Denver Zoo. With a special Zoo Year's

Eve countdown at 9 p.m. your little ones will be able to enjoy the holiday, but still get home for bed. Activities are included with Zoo Lights admission. 2300 Steele.

THURSDAY, DEC. 31: Start your New Year's celebration in style with the Colorado Symphony's annual presentation of A Night in Vienna, a rousing selection of polkas, waltzes, and marches.

The festive performance is the perfect send-off to 2015. Tickets are $9-$89 at tickets.coloradosymphony.org.

THURSDAY, DEC. 31: Roaring 20’s Theme at 14th Annual White Rose Gala to welcome in the New Year. Doors open at 9 pm at Ellie Caulkins Opera House at 14th & Champa. Do you flapper? Elegant Attire - Flapper Dresses & Feathers, Suits & Hats.

No Jeans. Gen. Admission $69.

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by North Pole” at the Bovine Metropolis Theater, is the newest sketch comedy revue that translates to mirth for lovers of kooky characters, holiday humor, and absurd scenarios.

If you want to laugh until your belly shakes, plan to attend. Various dates & times Nov. 27-Dec. 23, 1527 Champa. Tickets: $20 online, $22 at the door, and $5 at door for College Students w/ valid ID. Contact Denise Maes at Denise@BovineMetropolis.com or 303-758-4722.

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22 HOMELESSNESS Continued from 2 The audit found that the program had not (up until its final year) consistently gathered data from service providers it funded, nor had it analyzed the information to demonstrate whether progress towards ending homelessness has been made.

Additionally, it found that its Commission to End Homelessness advisory group was not structured or managed to help the city policymakers develop solutions to homelessness.

The report also pointed out risks associated with the Unauthorized Camping Ordinance, and noted that the homeless shelter situation had not significantly improved three years after the

law was adopted.

Denver Human Services agreed with nearly all the audit’s recommendations in a written response included in the final audit report, and set Aug. 31, 2015, as the target date to implement.

Since then, council has and will address issues related to Denver’s homeless population.

On Nov. 9 council unanimously voted to amend portions of

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the municipal code governing aggressive panhandling and solicitation, to comply with legal standards contained in a decision by the Federal District Court for Colorado striking down portions of a Grand Junction panhandling ordinance similar to Denver’s. The changes narrowed the definition of a public place and “aggressive panhandling,” and now allows people to solicit in ticket lines and continue asking (and even follow) a person after being told no, among other changes.

The Safety and Well-Being Committee will briefly discuss amendments to three contracts and agreements that address homeless housing, outreach and treatment at its Dec. 8 meeting, Horn said.

Outside of council, the “Close to Home” Metro Denver Homelessness Campaign staged a kickoff at the History Colorado Center the morning of Nov. 5. The fiveyear campaign’s goal is to raise awareness, increase understanding, and “move Coloradans to

speak up and make a meaningful difference in addressing homelessness across Metro Denver,” according to a press release from the group, a coalition which includes Community Solutions, The Denver Foundation, Denver Homeless Out Loud, Homeless Liaisons (individuals who have personally experienced homelessness), Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, Metro Denver Homeless Initiative, Metro Mayors Caucus and Governor Hickenlooper's Homeless Initiative Team.

On Dec. 16, the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless will host the Homeless Persons' Memorial Vigil on the front steps of the City and County Building, 5:30-6:15 pm. The 26th annual candlelight vigil and name-reading ceremony is a tribute to the homeless who lived on the streets of the Denver metropolitan area and died during 2015. Speakers will include Mayor Michael Hancock and Colorado Coalition for the Homeless President John Parvensky.

SNAPSHOT OF HOMELESSNESS AND ATTITUDES A January 2015 public opinion poll commissioned by the Denver Foundation queried metro Denver residents on their awareness, understanding, and values related to homelessness. Among the poll's key findings: • Most (58 percent) see homelessness as an "extremely or very serious" problem in the metro region.

• Their predominant image of the homeless is single males (66 percent), and few (19 percent) were aware that more than half of those experiencing homelessness are families and children.

• 1 in 10 had personally experienced a period of homelessness, and 43 percent have a close friend or family member who has been homeless.

• Only 7 percent believe they have a "major responsibility" to play in helping to address homelessness.

• Nearly 9 in 10 (88 percent) do not believe the problem of homelessness in Metro Denver can be improved or even solved.

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By Linda Katchen, Ph. D In December, most students face final exams and the end of the first semester. They leave school before major holidays to get caught up on sleep, spend time with family and friends and to regroup before returning in January and starting anew. Some will be in the same classes with the same teachers and others will have new classes. It is an important time for parents and high school students to apply for colleges and schools that are part of the school choice process.

For parents who want to investigate options other than their neighborhood school, the process of school choice has started. DPA has posted guidelines for the process. SchoolChoice enrollment will follow five steps for any student who wants or needs to attend a new school in 201617, particularly “transitioning” students.

1. Research DPS schools by reviewing the SchoolChoice Enrollment Guide; utilizing online resources, such as http://schoolmatch. dpsk12.org/; attending

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district expos and school fairs; and visiting schools of interest.

Prioritize your student’s top five preferences and list them in order on the SchoolChoice form.

Complete any extra enrollment steps required by some magnet schools and programs.

Submit your SchoolChoice form by 4:00 PM on January 29, 2016. SchoolChoice forms are available for completion online. Parents need to create a DPS Parent Portal account in order to submit a SchoolChoice form online.

To obtain a Parent Portal account or confirm login information please call 720423-3163.

SchoolChoice will combine your student’s top five preferences with each school’s admissions priorities and available space. For schools with more interested students than available space, students will be randomly

2nd grade students from Downtown Denver Expeditionary School share their proposals for Skyline Park at the Denver Civic Ventures Board meeting at the Downtown Denver Partnership. Students taught the board members about the process of opinion writing, revision, and the importance of feedback before sharing their proposal letters. PHOTO COURTESY OF DDES

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24 SCHOOLS Continued from 23 assigned a lottery number that will determine at which school they are awarded a seat.

6. Students will be awarded a seat at their highest-preference school with an available seat and will be notified in mid-March 2016.

Some schools are in such demand that schools have a lottery to fill spaces, so no one is guaranteed a spot in a particular school unless it is the home school. Parents with specific schools in mind for their children should contact those schools to see if they have any particular requirements for admission.

Thinking about where to enroll your students for next year?

Private schools have processes for enrollment as well. For enrollment information to Good Shepherd School, 620 Elizabeth, call Anne Grote at 303-321-6231. St. Elizabeth’s K-8, 2350 Gaylord, requires

all paperwork for admission to be turned in by Fri., Dec. 18. It is an independent school which embodies the qualities of Episcopal schools in this country. St. Elizabeth is committed to helping families deal with the financial requirements of attending a private school. “Essential to this policy is our Family Commitment Plan, which is based upon a sliding scale tuition system designed to determine each student’s tuition according to the principle that a family’s financial commitment should be equitable to its financial resources.” - See more at: stelizabethsdenver.org/admissions/#sthash.ZFmYvQ7H.dpuf With the help of parents, students, faculty, friends and family at Bromwell Elementary, 2500 E. 4th, the Annual Fund has accomplished its goal of “Bridging the Gap” between district funding and the actual cost of our children’s curriculum. It raised over $101,000 with 87% schoolwide participation. Bromwell PTA’s Middle School Night was a great success with 84 parents and many

students attending to speak with the nineteen public/charter/independent schools present.

“If you have questions you’d like to email to a specific school, contact sorcefamily@mac.com and we’ll get you in touch with the right person.”

PTA hopes that that people will join them to further the discussion about middle school with Laura Barr, Founder of e.Merging Educational Consulting. There will be a $10 Entrance Fee. To attend this event, please sign up at the following link: signupgenius.com/ go/10c0b4ca9ac29a57-laura . If you have a particular question you’d be interested in Laura addressing, please write it into your sign-up genius RSVP. Do your children love the Not-so-sleepy Sleepover? Well then the Holiday Drop and Shop is just what they (and you) need!

Bromwell students, get ready to spend the day with your favorite Bromwell teachers! Ms. Ford and Mrs. Witt will host the 2nd Annual Holiday Drop and Shop, on Sat., Dec. 5 in the Bromwell

Gymnasium!! This fun holiday party is open to all Bromwell students from 9 am–3 pm in the gym while parents go and hit the mall! Students will participate in holiday crafts, games, learn a dance routine, holiday movie, face painting, karaoke and more! The cost is $75 per child for the day, which includes a pizza lunch. To reserve space for your child(ren), please drop a check at Cindy’s desk or return in your child’s folder. In the memo section, please include the name(s) of child(ren) and the words “Shop and Drop”. You can pay electronically by clicking this link: bromwell-shop-and-drop. cheddarup.com/ Second grade students from the Downtown Denver Expeditionary School (DDES), 1860 Lincoln, shared their proposals for Skyline Park to the Business Improvement District on Thurs., Nov. 5 and Denver Civic Ventures on Thurs., Nov. 13 at meetings at the Downtown Denver Partnership. Students taught the board members about the process of opinion writing, revision, and the importance of

feedback before sharing their proposal letters. Second grade presented 90 proposals.

Families interested in choice enrollment at DDES are encouraged to attend an enrollment information sessions. All sessions are located at DDES on Tues., Dec. 15 or Jan. 12 from 9-10 am. or Jan. 19 from 5:30-7 pm. There is no need to RSVP. At Teller Elementary, 1150 Garfield, the grade 5 students will present The Phantom Tollbooth Junior on Dec. 8, 9 & 10 at 5:30 pm.

This is a fun junior musical that will take us to the land of Dictionopolis and Digitopolis, where two rival brothers have banished the only thing that makes sense, the princesses Rhyme and Reason. Join Milo and Tock the dog on a crazy journey to rescue the two princesses to restore Rhyme and Reason to the land. Each night the musical will be presented by a different class.

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The children in the program are small and carry two bags of food home per week. We have had to figure out how to maximize nutrition while keeping the bags as light as possible. To this end, we have had to research and balance size, maximum nutrition, taste, and food that needs no refrigeration. The Dollar Tree on Colfax near Colorado has sizes of peanut butter and jelly that fit well into the mix. Some families are able to cook or use a microwave and others are unable to avail themselves of any kitchen facilities. We are always looking for better ways to meet their needs. Suggestions are always welcome.

Dona, Jim and Sandy are grateful for the many women and men who show up each week to pack bags. Some also volunteer along with Jim and Sandy at the Rocky Mountain Food Bank. The program is seeking fund raisers and publicity experts to further get the message out. There is a rising number of homeless and hungry kids in Colorado. Children over the age of 14 are welcome to be a part of the Food bank volunteer program. Jim will be assisting young people who wish to be involved on Saturdays.

It seems hard to believe that there are so many children who come to school hungry and have little or no food over weekends and holidays. Imagine trying to focus and learn while tummies are empty. Your help and response makes

all of the difference to these little ones and their families. For more information, please contact: Sandy Parker at walkingteam@aol.com.

Donations may be sent to Teller Elementary School in the care of the Backpack Friends, 1150 Garfield Street, Denver, 80206.

Morey Middle, 840 E. 14th, is asking for donations of used towels and blankets to be donated to the Maxfund for Service Learning Day, Mon., Dec. 7. Donations can be dropped off in the main office.

On Thurs., Dec. 3, many Denver high schools will be available to meet with parents to discuss what each particular school has to offer its incoming students. The meeting will be from 5:30-7:30 pm in the gymnasium. Parents, this will help you determine which programs are best for your students.

Financial Literacy Night will be Thurs., Dec. 10 from 5:30-6:30 pm to help families learn about money management. A representative from Westerra Credit Union will talk about allowance, how to earn money, budgeting and other important topics.

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On Tues., Dec. 8 from 7-9 pm, the East Vocal Holiday Music Concert will be held at the Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman. The cost is $8 and all choirs are to perform at this concert.

East choral performances by Honors, Seraphim and Angelaires are scheduled on Tues., Dec.15 at the 2015 Denver Zoo Lights from 78 pm. This performance is free with admission to Denver Zoo Lights.

On Thurs., Dec. 2, in the East Commons, there will be an open house for incoming students and their parents from 9-10:30 am.

This is scheduled for those who were unable to schedule a shadowing time. There is much to be thankful for at our schools! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

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The post modern era mixed equipment mess with quirky roofs.

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ARCHITECTURE A MORE INTIMATE SKYLINE Photos & Copy by David Lynn Wise, AIA On Capitol Hill the collective built environment is seen and appreciated from a variety of perspectives as we move about our daily routines. Beyond the architecture of individual buildings most of us experience the wall of a neighborhood street something like a short film seen at an oblique angle.

The backdrop near the top of that scene is often Denver’s vividly blue sky. Our unusually rich collection of early nineteenth century buildings has within it an array of some of the most creative and intriguing design details at just that point where the architecture meets the sky.

Historically, as with gothic church architecture, the allusions to heaven as well as to the primitive and Nordic tendencies toward a steeply pitched roof as an icon for shelter from rain, made the upwardly pointed elements of the building and the roof very important aesthetically.

Add to the dramatic qualities of the Capitol Hill sky the legacy of the urban forest that we inhabit and the environment for displaying our architectural legacy can be beautiful.

With each era in society and along with that each era in the academic theories of architectures shifting focus, it’s no wonder we see in our own neighborhoods

some strong contradictions in what urban buildings have to offer. Throw in evolving priorities in urban economics and the bubbling up of innovations in building technology, as those have profoundly affected height and bulk.

As we all can see, the unexpected becomes normal particularly in boom times when demolition remains one of the great bargains in the construction industry while bad taste is even cheaper and aggressively promoted under the guise of pragmatism in Denver’s development industry.

Aesthetics and an artistic sensibility, even apart from having talent as an artist are trivialized, while in fact they deepen our experience of life. How many qualities are more important to embracing each precious day of human existence? Food, shelter, meaningful work and meaningful relationships, sure, but what about delight and that radiant sense of satisfaction emanating from the right brain when you see something beautiful?

Over the decades, as Capitol Hill began to sprout taller and larger buildings and modernism became the dominant architectural belief system, the tops of buildings went flat and the use of mechanical air conditioning went rampant. For reference, nearly every ‘new’ quality of modern architecture was encoded in a

simple list conceived by a Swiss architect, Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris, who was better known by his nickname, Le Corbusier, and his round black eyeglasses frame. He died in 1965 and only designed one building in the United States.

He was brilliant, he was a builder and designer and his intellect required that he pronounce his theories in dogmatic form. His five points of architecture can be read online. While a flat roof is not listed in the five, it is strongly implied. He has had a tremendous and daily influence in architecture. The watering down and distortion of such theories is inevitable. We are thankful that the thoughtful evolution and adaptation of once rigid theories to new circumstances is also inevitable.

In some ways all of Western architecture, speaking globally, is divisible into Gothic and Hellenic categories. That is, pitched roofs and flat roofs. We see it in our own neighborhoods. Those ‘styles’ underlie nearly everything else except maybe the squatty arched roofs that, like mushrooms, have been trending for a decade or so. Those, per my own bias, are often just willfully novel and meaningless.

Excellent design is possible in any strain or style and at any size, using any material. Careless design is likewise. So, it isn’t that pitched roofs are bad and flat roofs are good. Context matters.

The neighborhood context may be officially designated historic and still the new work does not have to be ‘matchy matchy’ to be a good fit aesthetically and a vital urbanistic presence.

Cities and deeply layered districts like Capitol Hill can handle diversity. Irony, kitsch, improvisation and experimentation go hand-in-hand with a free society.

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Gear hanging off a flat roof.

They can produce conventional ugliness. What can tend toward the offensive, I believe, is a kind of expedience, a short-circuited process that yields a tricky result obscuring a cynical approach to design and to building. We’ve all seen it manifest in buildings with too many materials pasted over the exterior. It could be attributed to some inspired composition and semiotic construct, but I don’t buy it.

On our typical tight, tree-lined Capitol Hill streets with two or more story tall buildings on modest sized lots I can’t help but relish the cast of characters peering down. The similarly scaled but otherwise varied houses or small apartment buildings make a sort of chorus respecting certain themes.

In another context, larger and more commercial, are the late Twentieth Century buildings made according to familiar criteria. Those include hyper efficient interior planning, skimping on perimeter and windows per square foot. That is, the buildings are fat in floor plan. Technology facilitates that artificial light and ventilation minimize the requirement for windows, and in particular, windows that open.

As introduced earlier, one of the symptoms of all of this technology, besides a kind of dust free fluorescent workplace, is that the flat roofs become equipment filled mess.

Similar unresolved situations occur when ‘modern’ thinking leads to vacating alleys in Capitol Hill. Dealing with trash and service vehicles becomes convoluted and vacating one alley nearly always screws up the function of the alleys in the blocks to the north and south.

So these unresolved roofs lead to rules about screening all of the rooftop junk. That is a sort of Band-Aid. In fact, the equipment can be integrated into the build-

ing. There is a cost for that but no one knows if it’s insurmountable. Typically, once everyone has to play by the same rules, the costs of these incremental upgrades in our built world are reconciled. Do you remember when it was conventional thinking that buildings and buses could never afford to accommodate wheelchairs? It wasn’t very long ago.

Returning to the insights of Le Corbusier, one of his five rules did include mandating roof gardens. This was also considered financially infeasible at one time.

Today in Denver we see many new roof gardens on modestly budgeted buildings. The benefits are clear and the financial value has been proven over and over.

Why not trade a yard sale array of pipes and vents for a roof garden?

Back to the movie like quality of walking down a street of buildings with interesting shapes meeting the sky. The spectacular gable ends of the Queen Anne variety, in particular, feature the inset attic balcony – a spot so inviting that one can imagine spidering up the exterior with a good book and a cup of coffee just to catch a sunrise or sunset.

The larger, more rectilinear multifamily buildings claim a good measure of redemption in my mind when they fully embrace the roof garden, when that special place is visible from the street and not too high up. There can be a palpable connection to those of us passing by on the street. That simple connection is much of what it means for architecture to be a good neighbor.

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GARDENING ARE YOU A TREE HUGGER LIKE ME? Photos & Copy by Julie Hutchinson I am conflicted about trees.

Here in the arid west, we usually value trees, coddling them in our landscapes and lamenting the lack of them in the vast, barren prairie that spreads east of Denver.

Yet in climates where trees flourish, such as humid New England where rainfall is frequent, trees are not as valued as they are by westerners.

In those climates, trees are often viewed as potential killers.

They fall on people, cars and roofs and playgrounds. A tree’s mere presence in a landscape is viewed by some people as a potential for disaster come the next storm or the next wet season.

You could say we treasure our trees, especially here in Denver, where the only trees that greeted the pioneers were the cottonwoods along the creek beds and the aspens and evergreens in the mountains.

I count myself among the tree huggers, for sure. I love the 110-year-old maples in my front yard, but lament the fact that they are now at the far end of their lifespan. As well, seeing the vast swaths of trees in the foothills dying from the pine beetle infestation is shocking and sad.

I mourn the loss of almost any tree that comes down in my neighborhood, including the old maple up the street that was planted when our houses were new. Watching it come down a couple of summers ago felt like a wake.

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The lightning strike that hit it was loud enough to wake me up.

That morning I walked down to see the old tree as it was being cut down.

The tree trimmers had taken off all of its branches, but the trunk still stood, stripped mostly naked of its bark by the lightning. I could not resist placing my hand on the exposed flesh of the tree, pale and still damp. I swear I sensed a heartbeat.

So yes, I am conflicted about trees, because I do not love all of those that grow here.

Readers of this column know that I despise aspen trees planted in Denver. These trees belong in the higher altitudes and more acidic soil of the foothills and mountains. In the urban setting, they’re a disaster.

If you don’t believe me, then consider this quote from Robert Cox, a horticulture agent for Colorado State University Cooperative Extension. On the Extension Service’s Denver County website, he says “While there are plenty of good-looking aspen around the region, it also is the most common problem tree discussed in calls or samples brought to Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Plant Diagnostic Clinic.”

Diseases, insects and fungus love aspen trees planted in Denver.

So too does anyone who lives next door to an aspen tree planted in Denver. These trees grow by suckering, and suckers have no respect for property lines. In my own front yard landscape I battle dozens of aspen suckers every

Sumacs in the urban landscape are a pest. At left, sumac saplings sprout in an alley near Cheesman Park. These trees will reach into the power lines in another year. Right: A weed sumac sprouting at the base of a telephone pole. growing season in my landscape beds as well as the lawn. The suckers have now reached into the next yard down.

The CSU Extension Service says most aspen trees don’t live longer than 20 years in Denver landscapes. So I am counting the days.

I also celebrated in this column last year the demise of the despicable black walnut that was so large at least half its canopy hung over my back yard. Thank goodness for the fungus that brought it, and every other black walnut in Denver, down.

The tree is messy year-round.

Its roots produce a poison that kills many landscape plants. The fruit of the tree in the yard next to mine nourished entire squirrel populations – generations of them. And I’m still finding fruit from this tree buried by squirrels.

But there is a tree I hate more than aspen and black walnut combined. While I get hate mail from readers who love aspen, I have no fear of a similar reaction to saying that I absolutely de-

spise sumac trees, also known as tree of heaven and stink tree.

No one who lives in Capitol Hill likes sumac trees. They litter our alleys, the parking lots of neglected apartment buildings, vacant lots. They will grow anywhere.

These trees are promiscuous and like to root in the most inconvenient of spots – the foundation of your house, the cracks in your sidewalk, next to the utility pole in the alley.

These trees grow very fast, thus the name “Tree of Heaven,” but the truth is that these trees are from hell.

Because of the speed with which they grow, their wood is weak and they are the first to crack in a storm. What last year was a mere sprout, will next year be entangled in the electrical wires in your backyard. I Promise.

Neighbors recently spent a not-insignificant amount of money bringing down a line of sumac that had taken root along their back yard fence line.

Their insurance company told

them that if the trees were not removed, the policy would be pulled. Part of the reason for the expense of removal was that the tree people had to play cat and mouse with the power lines that were laced in the branches.

Trust me: No sumac is a good sumac. These trees are guaranteed to grow where you don’t want them and where they can do the most damage. And they are expensive to remove. One sumac produces thousands of seeds in a year, so if you have one, you’ll soon have more.

My advice… get rid of the sumacs, wherever you see them.

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CURMUDGEON Curmudgeon readers, here is a special treat – a two-fer if you will. Two columns in one-month.

Consider it my early Christmas gift to you.

I GOT THE DUMPSTER BLUES…

Let’s talk about illegal trash.

Illegal dumping has been a thorn in the side of our city for a number of years. Last year the City Council added illegal dumping to the Denver's nuisance ordinance in an effort to further crack down on illegal dumping. In 2012, the city received 4,500 complaints about illegal dumping and the city estimates it spent $250,000 cleaning up the messes.

Thanks to the convenience of garbage dumpsters in city alleyways, especially in neighborhoods bordering other counties, our dumpsters are being violated. The dumpsters often fill with construction debris, beat-up old furniture, computers and other icky stuff.

The city now has three separate waste removal systems, requiring specialized vehicles for each one. Going to a cart-based system citywide will eventually allow for standardization of trucks and containers and save taxpayers money.

“We have expenses keeping three kinds of specialized trucks on the road,” said Denver Public

Works spokeswoman Nancy Kuhn.

“Our goal is to cut some costs by giving residents rolling 65 or 95 gallon black bins just like the purple recycle bins in use now. The new plan is to phase in a cart-based system for about 20,000 residents.”

At a recent Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association meeting, District 3 City Councilperson Paul Lopez mentioned the transitioning from dumpsters to individual trash carts. In the neighborhoods where this has already started, there has been a significant decline in illegal dumping.

He also said “These dumpsters are always filled up, people tag them over and over costing us money to clean them, and for the most part they attract rodents and other things that come with having open garbage behind your home.”

The new plan of carts (like the purple recycle ones) sounds logical to me. Plus the Denver Post Editorial Board enthusiastically supports this plan, so it must be the way to go. However, the 9,378 people who have liked the “Bring Back Denver’s Dumpsters Facebook Page” take issue with this plan. Do the math – 20,000 residents will be affected by dumping of the dumpsters and 9,378 (47%) disagree, and not all of the affected neighborhoods

have lost their dumpsters yet.

I am fully aware that some in our fine community are elated to see the big metal boxes go. I saw a note on my nextdoor.com page from a woman who is beside herself with jubilation that the dumpsters in her neighborhood are gone and she can now hula hoop down her alley. I am not sure why she couldn’t do that before, it isn't like the alley was wall-to-wall garbage. I know this because my office is on the same block.

A question for her and others who think that dumping the dumpsters is the answer to the equation is, where do you think all of this unwanted trash will go? No one can be naïve enough to think that all of the unwanted garbage will disappear into thin air – or are they? Or do they not care as long as it is not in their hula-hooping-worthy alleys?

The truth is all of my NIMBY readers and friends, illegal dumping will continue to occur.

Maybe not in your alley or neighborhood, but the trash will be illegally dumped somewhere.

Lower income neighborhoods, vacant lots, parks, private land and warehouse districts. Companies, restaurants, nonprofit organizations, and retailers often have non-city dumpsters that they rent and pay for pick-up. These dumpsters aren’t going away. I can only wonder how much illegal dumping abuse they will encounter. The City might save some money on illegal dumping due to this new plan, but somebody is going to have to pay.

I truly wish that removing the big metal boxes would equate to better citizenship and fewer litter bugs, but I am not that dumb, nor have I drunk the Kool-aide.

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• A new dog park as big as the now gone “World’s Most Expensive Dog Park” that was located at Josephine & Colfax. Plus this new park for doggies needs to be close to the old one and needs plenty of parking.

• For all of the know-it-all, loud-mouthed writers, sportscasters and couch surfing quarterbacks to STOP bitching about Peyton Manning. Sure he is old and he has thrown more interceptions than touchdowns this year and he is a shadow of his former Hall of Fame worthy self, but his team is still in first place in their division. I don’t care that his passes these days look like wobbling, disease-ridden Pigeons on crack. The fact is that the team is positioned to make a run at the championship, and he is trying his best to do what it takes to win, so shut your pieholes – please.

• Anything for Christmas dinner that is not a Lean Cuisine (inside joke.)

• That the inhumane ban on camping law in the city of Denver be stricken, shredded, ripped-up and deposited in my dumpster.

They might be homeless, but they are humans.

• A tiny house community in Denver, which is currently not allowed. Are you frigging kidding me? The average rent in in Denver has soared to an average of a smidge under $1,400 a month and a tiny house community is not allowed in the Mile High City? Come on now,

Portland and Austin are kicking our asses in the “Aren’t We Hip and Groovy" category.” While we are at it – how about a tent community for our ever-rising number of homeless brother and sisters on a vacant lot owned by the City, Denver Public Schools or Denver Housing Authority? What happened to that pledge made by a certain Denver Mayor 11 years ago that we were going to end homelessness in 10 years?

• While I am sounding all liberal (which believe me, I am not) I want a living wage for all workers in Colorado (not to mention the entire US of A.) This one is a big ole DUH for me. People complain about low-income people and all of their entitlement programs. If you want to see entitlement, go hang out in the Canyons of Cherry Creek North. A single mom of two making minimum wage here in our wonderful city would have to work over 100 hours a week to cover her monthly nut.

Once again the math doesn’t add up and of course this woman is going to reach out to area nonprofits, food pantries and government entitlement programs to help her family survive.

You would too if you were in her situation. Many demonize her and others like her. In my book the demons are the ones getting richer on the backs of their lowly paid employees. Pay people a living wage and guess what, we wouldn’t need all of the entitlement programs. Now that solution wouldn’t solve the entitlement problems in Cherry Creek North, but it is a good enough start for me.

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M U SIC ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE everything from spoken word and experimental abrasion to vaguely accessible pop. The “band” led by Genesis P-Orridge once released 23 albums, one a month, on the 23rd of each month, placing Psychic TV in the Guinness Book of World Records.

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Those fawning for a Led Zeppelin reunion may as well wait for Santa Claus, but Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience will offer the third best thing – second best would be Robert Plant and Jimmy Page together – on Dec. 7 at Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake. The son of Zeppelin wild man John Bonham is surprisingly skilled at recreating his father’s manic drumming style in a band that plays the rest of Zep convincingly.

All-purpose roots rapper/singer Michael Franti plays the Ogden Theater on Dec. 9. The politically charged Franti has always mixed his brand of hip hop with R&B, jazz, reggae and techno, among other styles, crafting a blend more suitable to public radio than street corners. Franti’s seductive vocals may recall a ‘70s soul seduction, though his lyrics brood more about social injustice than sexual healing.

Former Blues Traveler front man John Popper brings his latest band to 1Up Colfax, 717 E. Colfax, on Dec. 11. The perpetually plump singer and harmonica player has remained a favorite of the jam-band crowd in his solo jaunts to smaller venues, when he is not a studio sideman for the likes of John Oates and Casino Logic.

It will be music of a far less predictable variety the same night when the eternally strange Psychic TV turns on and drops out at Summit Music Hall.

If the Residents [the subject of last month’s column] are where you live, this similarly arcane collective is next door. Formed in 1979, Psychic TV broadcasts

The Rev, who plays the Ogden Dec. 18, is both a trio and the name of its leader, mixing punkified rockabilly and celebrations of drugs and sex with a kind of Southern fire and brimstone.

The Rev would eventually take a detour into alternative swing before releasing We Three Kings, which may be psycho-billy’s first and only Christmas album. Play “Winter Wonderland,” Reverend!

Late of the Black Crowes, Chris Robinson brings his new Brotherhood into the holiday season for two shows, including a New Year’s Eve gig, Dec. 30-31, at Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom in Five Points. This is a musically educated jam band, but will the freewheeling musicians plan ahead and take a countdown at midnight?

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“I'm often in the downtown area for personal and professional reasons. The parking is a nightmare and traffic is worse,” laments Adams. “I personally will enjoy parking my car at the station and taking the stress-free, 25-minute journey directly into the heart of Denver,” said Adams.

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Aquaponics involves raising aquatic animals, such as fish, combined with cultivating plants in water (known as hydroponics).

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The Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is committed to offering access to families who otherwise might not be able to visit. There are several programs in place to help ensure this objective. So far this year, nearly 16,000 admissions have been provided to children from low-income schools. Free annual family memberships are also available to parents with kids at underserved childcare centers and elementary schools. The first Tuesday evening of each month, from 4-8 pm, is also free to all courtesy of Target.

Denver is fortunate to have such a great museum for children. Any parent, caregiver or teacher looking for something exciting and educational for kids should include it on their list of must-see attractions this winter. past Westminster along the US36 corridor from Union Station, through Boulder, to Longmont.

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EAT & DRINK “FARVÄL ANDRE’S” Copy by Daniel Webster Photos by Dani Shae Thompson Andre’s Confiserie is a modest chain of Swiss-inspired pastry and dining shops throughout the United States. Its location here in Denver, in the Cherry Creek neighborhood, is being shuttered by its owner, Bruno Gegenschatz “on December 31st or maybe a little before. We’ll see,” he says.

For those who know Andre’s well, this makes the impending holiday all the more sentimental. For those who don’t know Andre’s, I’ll try to convince you to make the trip before its exit from Denver.

For the past 49 years, Bruno and his staff have been serving up two mainstays: gourmet lunch and gourmet treats of many varieties. They keep things simple with the former, offering up two luncheon entrees per day; the latter is a cornucopia of desserts.

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The food is decidedly home cooking, so those with allergies or dietary preferences, you may want to check those at the door.

And while sympathetic to matters of the immune system, very gluten intolerant myself, Andre’s non-compromising, traditional attitude is what permeates in the food and the atmosphere, providing that singular, nostalgic touch.

By the time I arrived at 2 p.m., I was left with one choice: beef geschnetzeltes with mashed potatoes and a salad. It doesn’t seem out-of-bounds to say everything tasted like the meal was made in good hands. The food was warm, dressed perfectly, and plated with the correct portions. I can’t tell you how many restaurants provide either too little or too much of something, which is why prepara-

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The dessert tray came around promptly as I cleaned my plate, and I chose the chocolate mousse cake. The concept of a dessert tray once delighted my adolescent fancies, and the visual of being able to choose among a tart, a linzer, an eclair and simply point to whatever salivates the mouth and catches the eye still seems princely. I sat there with my coffee for a minute or two after gobbling down my cake, and took in the high ceilings with skylights, the classic swedish table lines, and the odd yet somehow comforting mini greenhouses that pocketed corners of the restaurant and were stocked with what I assumed were flowering plants native to Sweden. Nothing rang of Ikea.

You can’t miss the dessert cases as you make your exit. They’re chock-full of ganaches, chocolates, cakes, pastries, tortes, and caloric heavy treats of all kinds.

It would seem unwise not to grab something on the way out,

particularly since you only have about a month to do so. And where transition to a new owner or current employee would seem a natural bequeathment, Bruno is done and done.

“Well, the main reason is property taxes. They doubled for us this year, and well I want to retire too,” says Bruno. His plan for after retirement: “Go with the flow.”

His primary reasons suggest a dry, pragmatic, almost too openly logical departure from a business

that has easily won over a loyal customer base, that’s a nostalgic presence in a restaurant scene that has few veteran strongholds, and owns a selection of food that is hard to find anywhere. But, it’s also only fair that Bruno and crew, after so many years of putting out quality everything, get to say goodbye to their community in an honorable and humble way. Do yourself a favor foodies and non-foodies alike, and grab yourself a historical bite this month at Andre’s.

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by Gensler, an internationally renowned design firm, features a contemporary steel and glass structure and replicates, a “Bird in Flight.”

The sparkling hostelry boasts 513-guest rooms, 35-spacious suites, a 37,000 sq. ft. conference center and an 82,000 sq. ft. open-air plaza for arts, entertainment and relaxation.

Guests will enjoy fine dining at Grill and Vine and a casual atmosphere at the sleekly designed Sky Lounge on the 5th floor where guests also check-into the hotel.

A yet to be named craft brewery will offer thirsty guests and visitors a comfortable place to mix and mingle. Artwork by predominantly Colorado artists can be found throughout the facility. In the “saddle” of the hotel, designed to allow pilots to view the airport when flying into Denver, resides a workout room and salt-water swimming

pool where on a clear day, the “Mile High City” can be seen from afar.

Throughout various spots in the hotel, the airport’s famous white tents, designed by Denver-based, Fentress Architects, can be seen up close and appreciated as a representation of Colorado’s majestic mountain peaks.

In April 2016, the RTD University of Colorado A-line is expected to open between the downtown Denver’s Union Station and the airport.

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