Life on Capitol Hill — March 2016 by Life on Capitol Hill

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DETENTION POND PROPOSED FOR CITY PARK

By Rory Seeber Through previous neighborhood planning efforts, as well as assessments of rainfall and water flow trends in the area; storm water drainage has been identified as a significant challenge to north Denver. To assess the multi-basin, multi-community issue, the Urban Drainage Flood Control District (UDFCD) and the City & County of Denver began the Outfall Systems Plan (OSP) in 2015 with the goal of defining specific stormwater problem areas and developing watershed-wide solutions to mitigate flood hazards. In order to address flooding in the Skyland neighborhood (north of City Park to Martin Luther King Blvd. between York and Colorado Blvd.) and other neighborhoods downstream, including the lower Montclair basin (17th Ave., I-70, Downing & Steele) and upper Montclair basin (23rd & 40th Aves., Downing & Steele), the city is proposing a Detention Pond in City Park. The city has conducted more than 20 meetings with neighborhood & community organizations to discuss the problem. Originally such a pond was proposed for the Cole neighborhood (bordered by 40th/Walnut, MLK, Downing & York), but complaints by residents about the possibility of razing homes caused that plan to be abandoned. The Two Basin Drainage Project, focused on the I-70 East/Montclair & Park Hill basins, proposes that the 113acre pond be located on the City Park golf course at the site of the current clubhouse, parking lot and driving range. The rain run-off would be routed to the Platte River, though it is currently unclear if that would entail underground piping. As currently proposed, two systems of new storm drain pipes, detention ponds and open channels, with some green space, would connect to existing storm sew-

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Lauren, Patrick, Lydia & Jonathon are all smiles playing bocce ball in City Park. PHOTO BY JEFF HERSCH ers and ponds. They also would link up with new storm systems built for soon-to-open commuter rail lines and those planned by Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for the I-70 expansion project, which also would aid drainage north of the freeway. The City Park golf course parking lot, clubhouse, driving range and the first tee on the east side of the course between 23rd, 26th and York also fall into the proposed area for the detention pond. Where and when the build-

By Jacob Karp The City of Denver has announced its plan to alter the course of homelessness through an innovative new Social Impact Bond program, which will provide permanent housing and supportive services to at least 250 chronically homeless individuals throughout Denver over the next five years. Voted into effect in late January, the Social Impact Bond program employs a unique financing method that will use loans from philanthropic lenders to serve chronically homeless individuals who frequently use the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more expensive resources which include police, jail, court, detox and emergency medical services. Loans will be paid back to lenders based solely on positive outcomes of the program. Chronically homeless individuals are those who have demon-

ing and those areas would be replaced has yet to be determined. The first portion of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s project, the Globeville Landing outfall construction, could begin operation by late 2017, according to the CDOT agreement with the city, with the rest of the project completed by late 2019. The current flood mitigation scheme will not necessarcontinued on page 16

strated ongoing and habitual homelessness, with eligible participants of the program being identified as those with a record of at least 8 arrests over the past 3 years and a documented case of transiency (homelessness) at the time of their last arrest. In addition to homelessness, many of these individuals also battle mental illness, addiction and substance abuse. The Denver Crime Prevention and Control Commission estimates that a population of 250 chronically homeless individuals account for more than 1,500 arrests annually, collectively spending 14,000 nights in jail while also visiting detox facilities over 2,000 times each year. Providing these services continued on page 16

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HAVE YOUR INSTAGRAM PHOTOS PUBLISHED IN LIFE ON CAPITOL HILL! Have you noticed the five photos that now appear on the cover of Life on Capitol Hill each month? Well, people just like YOU submit them! While you’re out snapping photos around our neighborhood, simply include the hashtag #CapHillStill. It could be a photo of you and your dog playing at the park, a gorgeous sunset, or a group of friends attending a concert--the content is up to you. What are we looking for in a great photo? Make sure your photos are clear, bright, and representative of what’s going on in Capitol Hill. Also, tag the location of the photo so we can see where exciting things are happening in our neighborhood. Avoid using certain frames and filters that heavily distort the original image. Finally, make sure the photo is

something you (and anyone else in the photo) are okay having published on the front of the paper. Follow us on Instagram @DenverLifeNews, on Twitter @DenverLifeNews, and at facebook.com/lifeoncapitolhill for more local news and photos throughout the month. Happy snapping! -Life on Capitol Hill Staff Cover photos by (L to R) 1. Local Artist “Detour”, @detour303 2. Dani Shae Thompson, @dani_shae4 3. Liz Blank, @lizzie_blank 4. Bethany Powers, @bcpowers 5. Amanda Ikard, @amandaikard

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By Jacob Karp The City and County of Denver are moving forward with their plan to make the Broadway/ Lincoln corridor a safer place for Denver residents as part of the Your photo here! Denver Moves Broadway/Lincoln Project. The project, which aims to provide new and safer options for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers, recently wrapped up its second community workshop and is now moving towards selecting a stretch Have youbusy noticed thethat fivecould photos of the roads host that now appear on the cover of a demonstration of proposed Neighborhood Life each month? changes. presented Well, peopleThe justtwo like areas YOU submit for consideration at snapping the workshop them! While you’re out photos around our neighborhood, are between 10th & 14th and simply include the hashtag Virginia & Bayaud, with#Neighborone area hoodLens. It could be a photo of you to be selected later this spring. and your dog playing at the park, a Part of a larger gorgeous sunset, or a “Beyond group of friends Traffic” ainitiative laidcontent out byis up attending concert--the toGovernor you. Hickenlooper and Mayor Hancock, the Broadway/Lincoln What are we looking for in a great corridor project hopes to help photo? Make sure your photos are implement changes to Broadway clear, bright, and representative of what’s going onthat in ourwill neighborhood. and Lincoln help the Also, the location of the vitaltag stretch respond to photo rapid so we can see where exciting things are population growth and evolving happening! Avoid using certain frames land usesthat alongside the corridor. and filters heavily distort the original image. Finally, make to surecurb the Instead of solely aiming congestion and traffic, the study

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ect team has worked to prepare different alternatives that will provide benefits and tradeoffs. Examples of alternatives and solutions discussed include incorporating additional bicycle facilities and a two-way bikeway, enhancement of transit lanes and more cohesive parking management. Proposed reconfigurations could also help to reduce speed in the corridor by creating narrower lanes. Additionally, ideas such a “bulb outs” that take form as curb extensions could lessen the distance of street crossings for pedestrians. Another focus of the project is on livability, helping to create a more lively and aesthetically pleasing environment for all users. Suggested ideas include painted intersections, colorful crosswalks, vegetation and landscaping and pedestrian gathering places. Feedback is currently being considered with more direction for an overall plan to be provided this spring. For more information please visit denvermovesbroadway.com.

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PROJECT ANGEL HEART DELIVERS MEALS & HOPE By Nancy Foster It may be said that the success of Project Angel Heart took its lead by following in the footsteps of Margaret Mead who believed and said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” For 25 years, Project Angel Heart has being doing just that by dishing up nutritious meals to enhance the lives and health of their clients in Denver and Colorado Springs who experience living with life-threatening diseases. Among the diseases addressed, but not limited to may be: cancer, kidney, diabetes, lung and heart disease and HIV/AIDS. Many of the clients are low-in-

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owners, said, “It was the right thing to do,” and she provided a pan of spinach lasagna, salad and bread to the group. With that kind and powerful gesture during the height of the AIDS epidemic, and with Robbins' experience with Project Angel Food, Project Angel Heart was founded in Denver in Project Angel Food's image, an agency that since 1989 has provided meals to persons with life-threatening diseases. As well, two Capitol Hill church kitchens were on the ground floor of Project Angel Heart's generosity and beginnings. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church prepared meals from 1991-96 and Our Savior Lutheran Church did likewise from 1996-2001. Today, Project Angel Heart, lo-

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cated at 4950 Washington St., in the Globeville section of the city, prepares up to 16-versions of medically appropriate meals that include gluten-free, dairy-free, sodium-free, fat-free, vegetarian offerings and more. The meals serve 1,100 clients in the Denver Metro area and 250 clients in Colorado Springs, noted Erin Pulling, President and CEO. Pulling, 44, has been with Project Angel Heart for 11 years in her current role, and with the agency for a total of 21 years. Her previous duties in the organization included fundraising and administrative work. “We are passionate about our mission to provide access to nutritious food for our clients. We are also engaged with the community and have donors and ambassadors who really make our work possible,” she added. The 30,000 sq. ft. building, which the agency owns, has room to expand its services when necessary. The building formerly housed a lamb rendering operation, and more recently was used for egg distribution. Yet in the midst of all these meal variations, the brightly lit, gleaming equipment and squeaky clean 4,000 sq. ft. kitchen, designed pro bono by Ricca Newmark Design (now Ricca Design Studios), while busy, doesn't appear chaotic. Executive chef Jon Emanuel, along with a team of seven other professional chefs, work their culinary magic. Many have been trained at Johnson and Wales University. The meal offerings, depending on needs, may include breakfast foods with milk, cereal, energy bars, applesauce, fruit, breakfast sausage (made-in-house), and a protein such as peanut butter. Other meals may include Sloppy Joes with peas, chopped steak with mushroom sauce and green beans, braised or lemon chicken with vegetables and a starch. Food can also be pureed for clients who are unable to swallow due to throat cancer or other ailments. And here's a tip of the toque to ethnic foods and other meal enhancement preparations. “The kitchen is a well-oiled machine,” said Amy Daly, director of marketing and communications who provided a tour of the facility.

“Sanitation is an important factor especially since we are providing meals for clients who already have compromised health issues,” she explained. Former volunteer, Nancy Sahling, a Cheesman Park resident, volunteered at Project Angel Heart by chopping vegetables for several years. She gave high marks for the systems put in place to insure the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen operations. “We were required to wear hats, nets, aprons and gloves and there was a system that used different colored cutting boards for vegetables, and there were two different sinks to wash and then rinse the vegetables. Project Angel Heart is an amazing organization and I took away a lot from the experience,” said Sahling. The kitchen has regular inspections from the Denver City and County Department of Environmental Health and has a nonprofit food license from the Denver City and County Department of Excise and Licenses according to Pulling. In another section of the kitchen, volunteers pack food to be delivered to clients in large, sturdy brown paper bag sacks with handles. Each bag has been personally designed by crayon wielding children and adult volunteers whose artistic talents bring joyful smiles to the agency's clients. “The clients love them,” said Daly. “Some of our clients like the decorated brown bags so much they like to keep them, while others return them to us.” Among those who pack the brown bags are Capitol Hill residents, Shelly and Peter Klann. Shelly has been volunteering for 6 ½ years and introduced her daughter Micalgreign Vitry, now 13, to volunteer at the agency when she was just 7-years-old. Their job is to place food in the brown bags for people with dietary restrictions. “Everyone on our team knows what that requires, and we know it needs to be done right all the time,” said Shelly. “My daughter takes her job very seriously,” she added. “She has management written all over continued on page 12

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For the first few weeks after Torchy’s Tacos opened on Broadway at 11th, lines snaked through the eatery and then out the door as fans of the Texas-based food chain waited for their first taste on Colorado soil.

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TORCHY’S TACOS Nothing says “Turn Here” quite as quickly as a restaurant with a line out the door. When Torchy’s

Tacos opened on February 2nd, the lines were more than a little long. “I did not see anyone in tents, but I saw folks making little teepees from blankets,” said manager Seth Dean. “The line went out the door, around the building and back again. Pretty much from open to close we’re seeing lines.” Two weeks later, there were still lines. Dean advised me to stop by on a Monday or Tuesday

The gold-lettered sign painted on the window that announces Marion Street Tavern is subtle but the makeover of the old Gabor’s space makes a statement loud and clear.

between 2 & 4 pm if I sought a smaller crowd. Pull into the parking lot at Torchy’s – if you see an open space – and you’re likely to be enveloped in a cloud of grill smoke and enticing aromas. “DAMN GOOD” is the message lit up on a wall of the patio area. It’s sorta Torchy’s tag phrase. Owner Michael Rypka heard a lot of exclamations when he opened his first taco truck in Austin, TX, years ago. Most were so complimentary that the phrase stuck. The restaurant and bar at 1085 Broadway is the firm’s first one outside Texas where 30 stores already operate. Another four are planned for Colorado’s Front Range. “We’ve been trying to break into the Colorado marketplace for some time now. This is the first place the owners wanted to go,” Dean said.

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Tacos are dished up breakfast, lunch and dinner. Scrambled eggs dished in a number of ways start the day. Dean recommends a fried chicken and poblano pairing. “The Trailer Park is my favorite, but you’ve got to get it ‘trashy’. We take the lettuce off and add queso.” Each month also brings a taco of the month. February’s was the Scallywag: Coconut-battered shrimp, bacon, green chilies, jack cheese & pickled onions. Top that with a homemade Habanero Peach Jam and cilantro. Too bad you’re reading this in March because I’ve no clue when the Wag will come around again. You’d expect a menu stuffed with tacos and you’d be right, but there are a few other offerings, including a roast corn and queso fresco side that is very tempting. Back in 2006 when Rypka left his fancy executive chef job to chase this dream, he bet his life savings on green chili, pork and fajitas to fill his craving for great street food. A trailer was his first address. Today, you’ll have to shake hands with the devil to get in or, at least, handle his pitchfork door handles. Inside, it’s damn hard to recognize any part of the Arby’s that used to inhabit this footprint. One bar serves the indoor dining area. An L-shaped patio area features a second along with five huge garage doors that retract in good weather for a patio feel. Vertical louvers can be adjusted to limit incoming wind gusts. You can indulge your Torchy’s passion daily. Doors open at 7 am weekdays & 8 am weekends. The kitchen’s dishin’ until 10 pm nightly with extended hours to

11 pm Friday & Saturday nights. Once the lines subside, Torchy’s will offer online or phone ordering. Call 303-436-1704 or visit torchystacos.com for details.

MARION STREET TAVERN While Torchy’s seemed to burn through the City of Denver permitting process, another eatery had to bide its time until Opening Day. It’s been nearly four years since Gabor’s shuttered at 1226 E. 13th. Early on, neighbors learned another tavern concept was planned. As time passed with no new venue, eager neighbors stopped asking me the big question – WHEN would their favorite local tavern reopen? No one envisioned this extended delay, but the results will please many. A few may miss the old haunt, but this new, improved space brings its own appeal to the neighborhood. The space has been totally revamped and the folks who also own Providence Tavern in Edgewater were able to throw the doors open in early February. Marion Street Tavern is the name selected for their second venture. Initial hours are noon-2 am six days a week & noon-midnight on Sundays. Plans include adding brunch in a couple weeks, but at press time the menu was undergoing some final changes. More details next month, but I viewed the interior just before its final cleanup – pretty darn welcoming.

THE HUMBLE PIE STORE Another wait is over for local food fans. On Valentine’s Day, the Humble Pie Store opened its new shop at 3550 E Colfax. The original shop in the Baker neighborhood closed over 16 months ago.

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A packed bakery case at the new location of Humble Pie Store at 3550 E. Colfax is drawing in eager fans and new converts of the all-scratch operation. In a way, Humble Pie is returning to its roots since the wildly successful bakery and restaurant got its start at the East High Farmer’s Market some years ago according to owner Jessica Dolgan. The new and improved eatery is located in the former Galaxy 500 auto garage that is now home to Cerebral Brewing too. Dolgan used to have her car serviced there and is an area local. Perhaps that’s why used automotive brake rotors are used for seat tops in Humble’s seating areas. She also loves the vintage beams that the restoration uncovered and the engineering supports now exposed in the 130-year-old structure. Garage doors have been added for an indoor/outdoor feel and a patio on Colfax is in the works. The project was mammoth but now that construction blisters have healed, Dolgan sees only positive from the project. “The thing most appealing to me was the chance to re-envision everything.” That meant hiring special consultants for each aspect of designing the family-friendly pub. Coffee experts trained Humble’s baristas who then cross-trained as mixologists. The goal is for each staffer to have the skills to do all tasks successfully. Fans of the company’s signature pies will still find those here, but also an expanded menu and a full bar. Company standards like their pot pies, are still on the menu as well. Pie shakes that were available on request before, are now a permanent part of the menu. Savory treats like the company’s Meatheads – a meatball and sauce wrapped in pastry – are now a prominent offering in numerous combinations.

Some heat has been added to many aspects of the menus, which are displayed on rolling white boards behind the ordering counter. One example is the Mexican fudge latte that comes with a kiss of habanero. This space is only 300 sq.ft. larger than the company’s first location, but it feels bigger than that. Banks of seating crafted with custom steel and old woods has been integrated into the design. Then there’s an apothecary seating area in the back near the full bar. The adult beverage list includes numerous cocktails named after 70s pop tunes. Season of the Witch is a purple margarita made with prickly pear liqueur. Others include Nights in White Satin and Dream Weaver. Dolgan is also a clinical psychologist and runs a software company. She and her partners wanted to offer early morning hours for hospital workers nearby. Initially, hours start at 8 am, but they could open earlier if the neighborhood demand is there. Doors are open until 10 pm daily except on Friday and Saturday when Humble currently closes at midnight. Hours could also expand in that direction. The software firm designed an app that Cerebral Brew customers can use to order in advance and pick up at the takeout counter. Cerebral’s crew has been patiently (or, maybe not so patiently?) waiting for the arrival of madefrom-scratch Meatheads so they should be steady customers in the adjoined space. In addition, Humble sells a number of local products that make great gifts including Pickle Guys Bloody Mary Mix. Humble and Pickle Guys used to display their wares side by side at the

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license hearing and many more voted the eatery an award in 2015 – even before it opened. Now that’s loyalty.

The number is 720- 479-8690 and humblepiestore.com is the web address for more. continued on page 8

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VIOLET HIVE ART THERAPY & HEALING Mental health problems present a variety issues for folks seeking help in healing. For some, it’s just hard to open up and that’s why numerous approaches to therapy abound. Therapist Amy Leiter opened last September, but her Violet Hive Art Therapy business just opened in its permanent space last month. The address is 3107 E. Colfax. “This location has been a place

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I have been dreaming of for our home. The Bluebird District and block we are on are just fantastic,” she said of the former computer repair space she now calls home. Leiter believes the creative process of making art can be healing and life enhancing. “Art therapy is a healing modality which applies a model that recognizes the whole person and its many aspects – physical, mental, spiritual and emotional – while allowing the client to drive the process. This process is relational and uses talk and art mindfully,” Art images may allow the client

Violet Hive Art Therapy & Healing on E. Colfax offers numerous approaches to therapy with art woven into many treatments.

access to their subconscious in ways words cannot. Leiter stated it’s a powerful approach that works toward reconciling emotional conflicts, cultivating self-awareness, developing social skills, managing behavior, solving problems, reducing anxiety, aiding reality orientation, increasing self-esteem, and integrating difficult emotional content and trauma. You don’t have to have artistic talent to be involved and no one cares about the final product. It’s more about the journey. “The art shows us, without judgment, what is underlying in order to move forward with the

healing process,” she said. Art therapists serve individuals, couples, families and groups of all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds. “Violet Hive Art Therapy and Healing has three Art Therapists and one Expressive Arts and Movement Therapist. We each have our own specialties and populations we work with,” Leiter revealed. Anger management, anxiety, school issues, divorce, grief/loss, partner issues, PTSD, rejection and other problem areas can be addressed. Clients are able to find and manage their strengths through the process.

Both private sessions and group workshops or classes are available. The space is only open during scheduled sessions or workshops at the moment. Eventually, there will be open art studios too where individuals can drop in and create. Those open sessions will be donation-based. Parents’ Night Out evenings is also in the works. Violet Hive is a nonprofit group. “From a very young age, I had a passion for making art as a way to learn and explore my world. After working as a graphic designer for several years, I discovered I could embrace expression and creativity in the service of

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Greater Capitol Hill Businesses are invited to participate in the People’s Fair! 2016 UMX - April 2 and 3 at The Celtic Tavern and Delaney’s Cigar Bar The Ultimate Music Xperience (UMX), the ofﬁcial auditions for the Capitol Hill People’s Fair, returns to The Celtic Tavern and Delaney’s Cigar Bar (1801 Blake St.) on Saturday and Sunday, April 2 and 3. This free, two-day battle-of-the-bands features roughly 40 local, primarily undiscovered solo and group acts competing for the opportunity to play at one of the largest music events in the state: the CHUN Capitol Hill People’s Fair. Now in its 45th year, the People’s Fair has provided an opportunity for Colorado bands to make their impression on the local music scene. The 2016 People’s Fair is June 4 and 5 at Denver’s Civic Center Park. Like last year, auditioning bands will play from 11am-4pm both days, followed by a music showcase from 4-7pm featuring some of Denver’s favorite bands. “Each year we try to make fun and interesting changes to our events, and we are excited about the People’s Fair Music Showcase at the UMX,” said CHUN Executive Director Roger Armstrong. “We can’t wait to return to The Celtic Tavern to see great new bands and some of our long-time favorites.” The UMX is a FREE event and includes prize giveaways throughout the weekend. The public is invited to be a part of a Colorado tradition, vote for their favorite acts, and aid in the selection process for the 2016 People’s Fair musical line-up. The complete UMX schedule (subject to change) will be available soon at www.peoplesfair.com.

Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods, Inc. (CHUN) is currently accepting applications for the Greater Capitol Hill Business Exhibitors for the twoday CHUN Capitol Hill People’s Fair, to be held June 4 and 5, 2016. This exhibitor portion of the People’s Fair will highlight for-proﬁt businesses in the Greater Capitol Hill Area (1st Ave. to 22nd Ave. and Colorado Blvd. to Broadway). The deadline for the application is Friday, April 1, 2016, and the application can be found on the People’s Fair website (www.peoplesfair.com) under the “How to Participate” tab.

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Tears-McFarlane House - Support Needed! A big THANK YOU to everyone who has supported the Tears-McFarlane House fundraising efforts over the years! Our latest project, the window restoration project, has been completed bringing the total renovations since 2005 to approximately $750,000. We are now in need of non-historic maintenance funds. There are several projects requiring immediate attention, such as replacing two of the three furnaces (we replaced one in 2014), and paving and re-striping the mansion’s parking area. There also are long-delayed cosmetic needs such as lighting, some painting, ﬂoor reﬁnishing and others that make the property rentable to tenants and for events. We are thrilled that CHUN has received two donations for $5,000 to be used toward these important property-maintenance needs. However, they require that CHUN raise matching funds. Please help us access these funds by making a tax-deductible donation. Please note: funds raised for these Tears-McFarlane maintenance projects will be used to complete non-historic improvements. Donations can be made online or checks may be mailed to: CHUN - Tears-McFarlane Fund, 1290 Williams St., Ste. 102, Denver, CO 80218. THANK YOU!!!

Mici’s family Italian eatery’s new home at E. 7th and Colorado across from Snooze is offering something new for the pizza and pasta chain — breakfast offerings. children and adolescents,” Leiter explained. “The name Violet Hive is very special to me. I spent a lot of time outdoors with my grandmother growing up. I explored animals, flowers, and bugs and learned about the Earth with her. The bee has always been an insect that has fascinated me because they are so precise, social and selfless workers. They have always felt magical to me. The hive, the home of the bee, is a symbol of love within the family, domestic harmony and open communication among its members,” Leiter continued. “The color violet is connected to creativity and spirituality. Stimulating the imagination and inspiring this introspective hue allows us to get in touch with our subconscious. Together these symbols embody the ideals and purpose of Violet Hive Art Therapy and Healing.” Details about the practice can be found at violethiveart.org or call Leiter at 720-460-1474.

FAT JACK’S SUPERSUBS The Fat Jack’s group continues to expand into 2016. After opening a Five Points shop last year, a second new spot has debuted at 450 Broadway across from the new Wizard’s Chest and Meininger Art Supply. The old Family Dollar store at this address has been subdivided. Other tenants will include Dae Gee Korean BBQ and a liquor store. Fat Jack’s occupies the middle space. Owners Kyle and Brooke Fabra are growing their brand using breads baked fresh hourly and high-quality ingredients. Several nights a week, Fat Jack’s is open late after bars close too, making it a great place to stop if you’d like a pint of Little Man ice cream or a super sub.

AFC URGENT CARE You now have a second choice for emergency care when you choose an urgent care clinic to visit on Colorado Blvd. these days. American Family Care (AFC) has opened a new urgent care operation on the corner of E. 13th at 1295 Colorado. AFC has a second operation further south on the Boulevard – across the street from a Concentra clinic in the Belcaro area.

The newest member of the AFC family offers x-rays and lab on site. The company’s literature indicates AFC ‘accepts’ most insurance, but that’s not technically the same as participating with all insurance plans. A point to investigate, perhaps, if you carry insurance. One thing to like about AFC is that they clearly post at the front counter that they do not prescribe any narcotics, anti-anxiety meds or ADD drugs – a growing practice at free-standing urgent care facilities. The number’s 303-639-1000. Hours are weekdays from 8 am-8 pm, weekends from 8 am-6 pm. You can book an appointment online at afcurgentcaredenver.com.

COLORADO NATIVE MASSAGE THERAPY LLC No one pampered you on Valentine’s Day? Then why not pamper yourself? Colorado Native Massage Therapy, LLC, a new entity, wants to lend a hand. OK, they probably use two hands. Run by Madeline Davis RMT, a Colorado Native, it offers a number of services including the classic modalities of Swedish and deep-tissue massage. Davis has 14 years’ experience in this line of body therapy and she’s been running a practice for 6 years. This is a new venture since her last clinic closed. Located at 789 Sherman diagonally across from Black Eye Coffee, the facility features package rates that break down to around $40 an hour, low introductory rates for newbies and special pricing for seniors and students. Pre-natal massage and hand/ foot reflexology are also offered along with microdermabrasion with a licensed esthetician. Appointments are available weekdays 8 am-7 pm or Sat. 8 am-3 pm. It’s easiest to schedule online at denvermassage.org.

LINCOLN STREET BAR & GRILL New life and sounds are bouncing off the walls at 776 Lincoln. The space wasn’t vacant for long; it’s the former Funky Buddha address. A first look at the menu indicates that burgers are front and center in the kitchen, but there are also salads, appetizers and a selection of flatbreads for folks tired of simple bar fare.

A bigger showroom space and the chance to sign a longer least led Ten Thousand Villages to relocate from E 3rd to Clayton in Cherry Creek North.

CHANGES: MICI HANDCRAFTED ITALIAN Renovations are done and Mici’s has opened their new location at 727 Colorado in the former Smilin’ Moose and Boulevard Burger space. Besides the lunch/dinner menu served for years at the Cherry Creek North (CCN) location, this new spot is serving Breakfast from 7-11 and ‘til 2 on weekends. “It was something the owners had thought about before, so we decided to try it again,” assistant manager Sarah Brodhead said. While crowds wait in line across the street at Snooze, Mici’s is serving up individual frittatas, breakfast Panini, breakfast pizzas, roasted rosemary potatoes, Italian pastries, gluten-free tea breads, coffee and mimosas. The

kitchen also features a dish called Sfogliatelle – a pastry, ricotta and candied orange peel specialty. Plus, they have gelato for those hot summer nights – or any other time of year when you can find an excuse to eat frozen treats. In addition to more traditional pizza combinations, Mici’s offers the Mela Dolce – a pairing of mozzarella and Gorgonzola cheeses with apples, rosemary, and honey. Ten dozen pasta dishes to peruse and some lighter fare round out the menu at this family-focused eatery. The Miceli family runs this location and Mici’s three other operations. Family is the cornerstone of their concept. Kids eat free Mondays after 4 pm and the company’s charitable work focuses on fundraising for area schools. Check out their loyalty pro-

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THE CORNER STUDIO In mid-February, the fitness studio at 1138 E. 6th transitioned from Pilates Vita of Denver to The Corner Studio. It’s a name change and a bit more. “You’ll still find Shannon, Chris and their Pilates puppy Fraggle at the studio. The studio will continue to offer Pilates, Indoor Cycling, TRX (privates, semi-privates, and small classes) as well continued on page 24

COLOSSAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE DISPLAYS A WEE BIT OF IRELAND By Denny Taylor The Denver St. Patrick’s Day parade marks the peak of festivities for this holiday. The parade typically runs for about four hours and is free to the public, and all ages will enjoy the myriad of entries and performances. It's the largest St. Patty's Day parade west of the Mississippi, and the largest annual parade in Denver, with more than 225,000 people lining the route to enjoy horses and stagecoaches, marching bands, dancers, floats and Irishthemed fun with a Western flair. All in all, more than 200 entries and 10,000 marchers will take part in the festivities. The parade steps off at 9:30 am on Saturday, the 12th of March at 19th & Wynkoop. The parade then exits onto Wynkoop from Coors Field Parking Lot and driveway on 19th (behind Denver Chophouse). The parade then proceeds on Wynkoop in front of Union Station to 17th, then left on 17th to Blake, left on Blake at Market Street Station and proceeds down Blake for 10 city blocks, then ends at 27th & Blake at Coors Field parking lot B. Spectators are advised to arrive early, at least an hour or more before start time to stake out your favorite spot. And since

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Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the largest west of the Mississippi with over 10,000 marchers and drawing over 225,000 spectators. PHOTO BY JEFF HERSCH pm-6 pm. This event on South Broadway drew 11,000 people from 8 cities for one of the largest parties ever • Sat. Mar. 12 – 12 pm-7 pm, Leprechaun Lap St. Patrick Day Bar Crawl (barcrawls.com) features Celtic-inspired festivities highlighted by drink specials • Sat. Mar. 12 from 1 pm- Sun. Mar.13 at 3 pm for the 17th annual St. Paddy's Luck of the Irish Pub Crawl (pubcrawl. com), one of the top-rated and longest running venues in LoDo Denver

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Authentic American Indian Culture abounds at the ever popular Denver March Powwow featuring dance competitions and other festival events. PHOTO BY JEFF HERSCH

MARCH POWWOW RETURNS TO DENVER By Jason McKinney Now in its 42nd year, the Denver March Powwow returns to the Denver Coliseum (4600 Humboldt) on Fri., Mar. 25-Sun., Mar. 27. An American Indian Cultural Festival that focuses on dance and drumming competitions, the Powwow is a popular event every spring. There will be the ever-popular fry bread concessions and the powwow will also feature numerous booths that sell authentic American Indian arts and crafts. Beginning as a weekly event by the Denver Indian Center in 1974 (when it was called the Youth Enrichment Powwow), the Powwow eventually became an annual tradition and attracts over 1000 people every year. The crowning of a new princess is always a highlight of the festivities and 2015’s Princess, Makayla Irene Sage, will be passing the crown to a new winner this year. For many attendees, the Powwow’s biggest attraction comes with the dance competitions, where the best performers in each age group compete for prize money over the course of the three day event. Since the modern Powwow is an opportunity for American Indian peoples to gather, socialize and sing and dance, the dancing is an entity unto itself. The different styles are derived from traditional dances of

the various tribes themselves and include the Grand Entry, Intertribal Dances and Contests. The Grand Entry begins each session of the Powwow and includes a processional with the Heart Beat Drum Group carrying their drum and singing, “A Living Hoop”. Then, come the Indian Nation, National, State and various organizations’ flags, followed by the Powwow Royalty. The Grand Entry concludes once everyone is in the dance arena and the flags are raised to the accompaniment of a flag song, in addition to a veteran’s honoring song – the Victory Dance. There are three Grand Entries total over the course of the weekend. The Intertribal Dances are the time for everyone to dance and many different styles and age groups mix together. This is an opportunity for people to observe the traditional nature of Indian dancing, essentially an individual activity, but pursued in a group setting. Each dancer moves independently to the beat of the drum, creating their own individual style. The one exception to this is the Two-Step, which is a “ladies’ choice” dance, one of the few times you will see men and women have physical contact while dancing. Finally, the Contest Dancing is divided into many categories, depending on style, regional

differences, and age. For the men, the dancing is broken down into Traditional Dancing, Fancy Dancing, and Grass Dancing. The women perform Traditional Dancing, Fancy Shawl Dancing, and Jingle Dress Dancing. For more information on the history and style of the various categories, go to denvermarchpowwow.org. There is also a full schedule of events on the website as well. Admission prices are $7 per day or $20 for a three day pass, $3 per day or $9 for a three day pass for those 60+, and those 6 and under are free. Tickets are cash only sold at the door and personal checks and credit cards are not accepted. The Powwow runs from 10 am-10:30 pm Fri. & Sat. and 10 am-8 pm Sun. Parking is $10 in the Coliseum lot.

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her. Food is a basic need, and we do what we can do for people to help them be well. The people at Project Angel Heart are the best people I know. Their mission is fantastic. I can make the time to come here and help people. It's a very good organization and I'm proud to be part of it.” Five days of frozen meals, enough for Monday through Friday, are delivered in the Capitol Hill and Five Points neighborhoods on Fridays. Clients need to obtain a letter from a medical professional, or caseworker, indicating that he or she has the need for the meal service. Many clients may live alone, be too sick to shop, or cook for themselves, and as a result, may not eat healthy food. One only has to take a look at the walls of the agency's facility at 4950 Washington St. to be impressed. They’re enhanced with not only one single, gigantic silver-hued spoon, but all show off less imposing spoons and dishes that run the gamut in size from saucers to platters. The dishware and utensils on the wall represent the many donations that have been made to Project Angel Heart over the years. Project Angel Heart's audited budget for calendar year 2014 was just under $3 million dollars with a total of volunteer labor and donated mileage of $555,964 and a total value of donated food products of $103,808 according to Pulling. The agency receives monies from Colorado foundations, government grants (1013%) and community business support, but the largest source of donations is from caring individuals. Dining Out for Life, an annual April event in Denver/Boulder, has engaged 250 restaurants to give 25% of their food sales, while two fall events, Taste for Life and Pie in the Sky, also benefit Project Angel Heart. Capitol Hill's Abend Gallery of Fine Art has also been a good supporter. Dine out for breakfast, lunch, or dinner at one of 250+ participating restaurants on April 28, and 25 percent of your bill will support Project Angel Heart’s home-delivered meal program! Want to make an even bigger impact? Project Angel Heart needs 200 volunteers to serve as ambassadors in participating restaurants that day. In addition to an army of 8,000 volunteers, who give their time throughout the year in numerous capacities, there is a lot of community collaboration including a strong relationship with Food Bank of the Rockies. Project Angel Heart is able to buy many products from the food bank at discounted prices. The agency also makes a strong effort to support sustainable food production practices said Pulling.

The agency serves 45 active clients in Capitol Hill and 30 active clients in Five Points. In all, 120 vehicles take to the road on Fridays and Saturdays to deliver meals in Metro Denver. Each car has two volunteers, one driver and another passenger who hand delivers the meals to clients. In addition, there is a small program that offers hot meals delivered to those who are homeless and live in single-room occupancy housing. For Capitol Hill client, Timothy Cheseborough (a pseudonym), the arrival of the brown bag once a week is a welcome sight. His health was compromised about 4 ½ years ago with a spine infection that has suppressed his immune system. He has lived in the Midwest and on the East Coast as well as other areas in Colorado. Coming to Denver has improved his access to better medical facilities. And as a vegetarian, he benefits from Project Angel Heart's prepared meals. “There's no doubt my life is challenging, but no lie, I'm not sure I'd still be alive without the support I receive from Project Angel Heart,” said the 54-yearold whose youthful appearance belies his age. “The food is delivered to me with a smile and a hug, and the food's creative. I feel safe and the nutrition has helped me sustain my weight, and I may have even gained a few pounds,” he said with a chuckle. “I'm grateful for my life and hope I can kick this infection so I can give back to this wonderful organization that has given me so much.” Toni Johnson, 66, who lives in the Five Points/Curtis Park neighborhood, is also grateful for the meals she receives from Project Angel Heart. She has been on dialysis for renal failure for four years and she has high blood pressure. A cosmetologist and barber by trade; Johnson was raised in Arkansas and still has a fondness for Southern cooking traditions. “It's just a part of me, so giving up salt has been difficult,” she admitted with a wry smile and says InnoVage, a senior care organization that helps to support independence for their clients, tries to help her by providing salt-free substitutes with Mrs. Dash products. She added that the meals from Project Angel Heart are, “fine and a Godsend” especially since she is a low-income client. And she noted, “the brown bags are cute as can be.” Gratitude is a huge part for both the givers and receivers at Project Angel Heart. It is certainly a win-win situation for everyone. For information about Project Angel Heart or to learn about volunteer opportunities, especially for meal delivery drivers or to serve as an ambassador, go to www.projectangelheart.org or call 303-830-0202.

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SUNSHINE HOME SHARE COLORADO WANTS TO HELP SENIORS “AGE IN PLACE” By Jennifer Turner Alison Joucovsky is a woman on a mission. A geriatric social worker for over two decades, she has seen first-hand the many obstacles people confront as they age. Three of the biggest are often financial instability, social isolation and a need for support services. Through her new nonprofit, Sunshine Home Share Colorado, Joucovsky is trying to address these and other senior issues in an innovative way, that is a natural fit with the new “shared-economy.” At the same time, she may also be able to help free-up more affordable places to live for some Denver area residents. Sunshine Home Share Colorado is based on the concept of home sharing. Home sharing is one way for seniors, who have extra space and empty bedrooms, to potentially “age in place” and maintain their independence. This means they can stay in their houses and not have to move in with family, or to assisted living facilities. According to the AARP (American Association of Retired Persons), roughly 90 percent of seniors would rather stay in their own homes in their golden years. How does it work? In a nutshell, Joucovsky is working to create a housing and services exchange for seniors who have unused rooms in their homes. The goal is to match them with people in need of a lowcost place to live who are also willing to do basic household chores. Potential participants will be thoughtfully and thoroughly vetted. Background, credit and reference checks, and income verification are all part of the process. Other considerations include personalities and living styles. Once candidates complete the preliminary applications, they move on to extensive one-on-one interviews. If they are considered a good fit for the program after their interviews, they will be added to the Sunshine database. Both home providers and home seekers pay a minimal charge to apply. Once a successful match has been made, the home provider will pay Sunshine a one-time fee based on an income sliding scale. Three computer science students from CU/Denver are building the Sunshine database as part of a yearlong project. When completed at the beginning of the summer, it will allow Joucovsky to track the space senior homeowners have available by location. There will be fields where they can identify their biggest needs such as assistance with cleaning, cooking, laundry, pet care, lawn maintenance, transportation and companionship. On the flip side, home seekers will be able to search the database by geographic areas. They will also be able to designate the types of services they can provide and corresponding time commitment offered. One of the most important aspects of the database is that both home providers and home seekers can enter “deal breakers,” such as whether either party allows smoking. Joucovsky believes there are numerous seniors who have paid off

their mortgages but have limited income. They may not have the resources to adequately maintain their properties, in addition to paying for other expenses like food and medication. Home sharing provides an opportunity for them to generate income. Some seniors may even opt for assistance with basic household chores in lieu of charging rent. Other benefits for senior homeowners include decreased isolation and the opportunity to help someone who needs an affordable place to live. A number of local statistics underscore the importance of addressing the issues Joucovsky has identified: • There are 55,000 single family home owners in the Denver metro area over the age of 65 • Denver has a shortage of 91,200 units for current housing needs • There is a critical need of 22,000 housing units for people who live below AMI (Area Median Income) • The average cost for private home care services through an agency is $23/hour • There is a two year wait list for in-home assistance services through the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) funded agencies Home sharing is not new. There are currently 64 Home Share programs in existence throughout the United States. In order to develop her business model, Joucovsky researched like organizations, and utilized the Best Practices Manual published by the Shared Housing Association. She also hosted two focus groups with seniors in Denver and Wheat Ridge in an effort to further define the best way to structure this type of exchange. Joucovsky approached the focus groups assuming senior homeowners would want to home share with people their own age, but that was not always the case. Giving back to society was important to them. They also liked the idea of being a mentor to someone who is young, and just starting out. As long as home seekers had successfully completed the screening process, senior homeowners at the focus groups were willing to consider living with almost anyone, including refugees. Sunshine Home Share Colorado is in its infancy, and Joucovsky acknowledges home sharing may not be the best fit for everyone. She stresses to all interested seniors that the program is in the pilot phase and participants need to be flexible. There will also be bumps along the way. Joucovsky’s top priority is recruiting senior homeowners. Anyone interested should be at least 60 years old, have a minimum of one vacant bedroom and, ideally, an extra bathroom. They should also be willing to commit to a six-month contract. This year Joucovsky hopes to make 10 matches, and feels it requires approximately 50 senior home providers to hit her goal. For more information, please visit sunshinehomeshare.org or contact Alison Joucovsky at 303-915-8264.

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According to the Department of Excise and Licenses, there are approximately 455 facilities licensed for marijuana cultivation, sales, or production. Some of these are manufacturers of infused products, or MIPs, and residents probably have no idea where they are, because they are essentially small commercial kitchens with few, if any odors, they simply process marijuana grown elsewhere. Others are cultivation facilities and are concentrated in industrial areas, because Denver’s zoning code limits all “plant husbandry” to these areas. Some facilities invested less in odor control than others, and those nearby residents have important odor concerns. Lastly, there are 213 locations selling marijuana. Testimony to Council expressed concerns about the number of stores in some neighborhoods, a preference for more diversity of businesses, but 3-1-1 gets very few complaints about actual impacts from retail locations. Aside from any specific concerns about actual marijuana locations, some residents have concerns about marijuana use generally, and its impacts on individuals or society. There is a proposed moratorium that would strictly prevent any new marijuana “licenses” in the City for a period of two years. However, this proposal would fail to address most of the concerns that have been raised. More tailored alternative approaches could be implemented without waiting two years, and would do a better job of regulating marijuana: • Licenses or locations? Communities care about locations, and the licenses within those locations are virtually invisible. For example, if there is a market for a MIP inside a cultivation facility, there is little

evidence of community harm by adding a new “license” to an existing location. We can and should limit the number of locations involved in marijuana, rather than focusing on licenses within them. • Overconcentration? A moratorium does nothing to limit overconcentration in certain neighborhoods, because existing businesses can change locations. A more effective approach would be to cap locations in areas, like in a zip code or statistical neighborhood, which would apply to both new and moving businesses. • Market fairness? Government isn’t supposed to pick winners and losers. Denver has never allowed new businesses into the retail market directly, because we started with conversions from medical. This gave a small number of existing businesses control of a market, and the power to sell licenses for exorbitant amounts if new folks want a chance. When a marijuana location’s licenses are taken away or given back to the City, a limited number of new businesses meeting our strict criteria should be allowed to replace the departing business, rather than allowing an oligopoly of just a few existing players to determine who can buy in and at what price. • Risks of Medical vs. Retail? Medical licenses have grown in Denver, while the number of eligible medical buyers has stayed steady. A limited pool of buyers increases temptation for businesses to sell on the continued on page 15

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lowing the demand of buyers, not the number of “licenses.” • Stinky? Limiting licenses doesn’t impact existing odors. A new, pending odor ordinance will require remedial action when multiple complaints are made within a month. It should prompt businesses that aren’t using carbon scrubbers to install them to prevent external odors. State law allows our residents and visitors to use marijuana, and the number of licenses we have doesn’t change that fact. There are good reasons to cap the overall number of marijuana locations in Denver, to ensure a balanced economy and limit impacts. Capping locations, instead of licenses, can also address overconcentration in certain areas and limit the risks and downsides of too much medical marijuana. And we can provide a fairer playing field for businesses in the process. City Council has tackled two generations of marijuana regulation, and we can and should tackle this one. We don’t need to wait two years, and we don’t need to use a sledgehammer where an ice pick will do.

Continued from 14 black market, and because buyers can obtain more per sale, there is greater risk for illegal re-sale. Medical sales also avoid special city taxes, and allow access to minors. A moratorium freezing Denver’s market in its current tilt toward medical marijuana is perhaps the most irresponsible component of a one-size fits all approach. Denver has every interest in allowing existing and pending licenses to convert from medical to retail, and we can do so without increasing the number of marijuana businesses in Denver. • Hate weed? It’s legal, regardless of how many licenses we have. A debate on the ills of marijuana doesn’t help us regulate the industry better. • Too much weed? A moratorium on licenses doesn’t limit the quantity of marijuana grown or sold in Denver. Only quantity grown is controlled by state law, so existing facilities will grow or sell more or less, fol-

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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, 1313 Sherman, Room 220. Cat got your tongue? Public speaking & more. Visit our website at http://www.daybreaktoastmasters.org • “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 “dropin 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. • Lunchtime Meditation at KMC Downtown at 1336 Glenarm Place. Take 30 minutes in the middle of the day to connect to your heart, cultivate inner peace and happiness, and clarify your intention for the day. Free on Friday’s, 12:15-12:45 pm, http://meditationincolorado.org/ classes-kmc-colorado/meditation-noon/ • Happiness Hour at KMC Downtown at 1336 Glenarm Place consists of a short talk and guid-

St. Barnabas Episcopal Parish Holy Week at St Barnabas: Palm Sunday Services: 7:45 am, 9:30 am, 5:30 pm Maundy Thursday Seder Supper: 6:00 pm Thursday/Friday Garden Vigil: 9:00 pm-Midnight, 6:00 am-7:00 am BARNABUS Good Friday Services:ST 7:00 am and Noon 3 X 3 3/8 7:30 pm Good Friday Choral Performance: Holy Saturday: Celtic Music Workshop 2:00-5:00 pm, Soup Supper 5:00-7:00 pm Holy Saturday Easter Vigil 7:00 pm Easter Services: 7:45 am, 9:30 am, Easter Egg Hunt, NO 5:30 pm service

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for seniors 64+ at the Denver Firefighters Museum, 1326 Tremont Pl. Repeated 2nd Sat. of every month. Call 303-892-1436. THURSDAYS: Chair & Moderate Yoga, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1615 Ogden, 11 am-12:15 pm. Fee charged. Call 303-8184181.

RELIGION SUNDAY, MAR. 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. SUNDAYS: Worship Celebration 10:30 am, Buddhist Christian Interspiritual Service 5 pm, St. Paul Church, 1615 Ogden. Call 303-832-4929. • Catholic Mass, 8:30 & 10:30 am, 12:30 & 6:30 pm, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Colfax & Logan. Call 303-8317010. • Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church, 11th & Fillmore, 9:30 am worship, 10:30 am fellowship, 11 am education for all ages. Call 303-333-9366. • Center for Spiritual Living Denver, Sunday celebrations: meditation 9:30 am, service & children’s church 10 am, 2590 Washington. Call 303-832-5206. • Church in the City-Beth Abraham, 16th & Gaylord, 8:30 & 10:45 am. Call 303-322-5733. • Sunday Service & Sunday School (for up to age 20), First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1401 Logan, 10 am. Call 303-8391505. • Services at 9:30 & 11 am at the First Unitarian Society of Denver, 1400 Lafayette. Call 303831-7113. • Roman Catholic Mass, Good Shepherd Catholic Parish, 7th & Elizabeth, 7, 8:30, 10 am, 5 pm. Call 303-322-7706.

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• Holy Eucharist, 9 & 11:15 am, St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1350 Washington. Call 303-831-7115. • St. Augustine Orthodox Church, 3rd & Acoma, 10:00 am. Call 303-832-3657. • 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. 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.

'FRACTURED FAIRY TALES' is an irreverent and fun way to smack down some of those doddering old tales from your childhood. Who better to do it than the crew from 'Stories On Stage?' For fifteen years this company has brought together theater and literature in unusual and sometimes heartwarming ways. Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe, March 13, 1:30/6:30 pm. $15/$28. 303-494-0523; storiesonstage.org

• Catholic Mass, 7:30 & 10 am, St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 23rd & York. Call 303322-8042. • Informal Service, 10 am St. James Urban, 1402 Pearl (Network Coffeehouse). Call 303-8301508. • St. Paul Lutheran and Roman Catholic Community, 16th & Grant, Lutheran mass at 8 & 10:30 am. Call 303-839-1432. • Denver United Church, 660 S. Broadway, services held at 8:30am, 10:00am & 11:30 am. www.denverunited.com

SUPPORT GROUPS WEDNESDAY, MAR. 2: Dementia Caregiver Support Group. A safe to share concerns, coping techniques, and tips when caring for a loved one with dementia. 1301 E. Colfax, 10-11:30 am at The Center. Free. Repeated 1st Wed. every month. Call 303-951-5222. THURSDAY, MAR. 3 & 17: Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance, Our Savior’s Lutheran, 915 E. 9th, 7 pm. Repeated every 1st & 3rd Thurs. Call 303-329-3364. TUESDAY, MAR. 8: Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group at National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson, Molly Blank Bldg., J105, every 2nd Tues., 1 pm. Call 303398-1912 WEDNESDAY, MAR. 9: “Let’s Talk About It,” a free prostate cancer information session for men, 5:30 - 7 pm at Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, 1800 Williams, 3rd fl. Continues 2nd

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS NEVER GETS OLD. The Cherry Creek Theatre Company invites you to their intimate venue in the Shaver-Ramsey showroom to enjoy The Glass Menagerie, the classic drama that was Williams' first big success. 2414 E. 3rd Ave., March 4-27, 6:30/7:30 pm, $30/$35. 303-8006578; cherrycreektheatre.org MONDAYS: Weekly meetings of Wed. of every month. Call 303Emotions Anonymous, 7:30-9 758-2030, ext. 139. pm, CHARG Resource Center, Our THURSDAY, MAR. 24: Monthly Savior’s Lutheran Church, 9th & Kidney Cancer Support Group, Emerson (use basement entrance 6 pm, The Urology Center of on Emerson). Call 303-331-2493. Colorado. Meeting will take place • Weekly meetings of 4th Thurs. at 2777 Mile High SMART Recovery for people with Stadium in the 3rd Floor Conferaddictive behaviors, Nourished ence Room.Call 303-762-7666 to Health Center, 1740 Marion, register. 6:30-7:30 pm. Free. Call 303-593WEDNESDAY, MAR. 30: Denver 2535. Secular Recovery, a self-help, • Food Addicts in Recovery non “12-step” support group for Anonymous, 7-8:30 pm, First people recovering from alcohol & Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1st drug abuse, meets in the 2nd fl. & Acoma (1st Ave. side, downmeeting rm. of the Denver Public stairs). Call 303-425-9691. Library, 13th & Broadway, 6:30-8 • Cocaine Anonymous, St. pm. Repeated the last wed. of Paul’s United Methodist, 16th & every month. Call 303-278-9993 Ogden, 8 pm. Call 303-421-5120.

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SCHOOLS By Linda Katchen, Ph.D “Beware the Ides of March!” is one of the most famous lines from the Shakespearean play Julius Caesar. A soothsayer, someone who could see the future, warned Julius Caesar that something very bad would happen on March 15. Caesar was murdered on this day. For Denver students, the Ides of March may refer to testing or final projects that are due, or for some just finishing the current. We all have challenges to overcome in life and both students and schools have many things to look forward to as well. Hopefully, our March 15 will not be nearly as dramatic as it was for Caesar. Spring Break in DPS is from Mon., Mar.28-Fri., Apr. 1. There are many things going on at Bromwell, 2500 E. 4th. During the year, community members have developed a variety of ways to donate to the school. One way to donate is by shopping at the Cherry Creek Whole Foods through Apr. 10. Bring your own bags and inform the cashier at checkout to donate your bag credit to Bromwell. This is a

painless and environmentally conscious way to support the school. Bromwell students are finalizing their participation in Jump Rope for Heart, which they are doing in partnership with the American Heart Association to “help kids with special hearts.” Students were encouraged to set up their own web pages to start collecting donations. Mon.-Fri., Mar. 7-10 there will be jump rope stations and fun activities planned in all of the PE classes. Get your donations in! On the eve of Sat., Sept. 17, Bromwell parents will take to the streets by bicycle and rove from home to home for a fabulous fine dining event! For newcomers, the evening starts with a cocktail hour around 6 pm where couples are assigned to a house where they travel next for a dinner party, which can range from a formal sit-down to a backyard BBQ. After dinner, everyone rides bikes to an after-party for desserts and drinks. Planning ahead, they need host homes in biking distance of Bromwell for appetizers, dinners, and dessert. Contact the

Dora Moore 6th graders have been working and studying very hard, while their class pets check over their work. The two birds sitting on the kid's shoulders and the hedgehog on the desk examining the students work demonstrate the energy and creativity at Dora Moore. school if you want to offer your home. Tickets will be on sale at the annual auction. On March 1-4, the Bromwell Art Showcase will be on display at the school. There are two opportunities to eat out and have a portion of the proceeds for food and drink donated to the school. On Tues., Mar. 8, the Blue Island Oyster Bar, 2625 E. 2nd, will donate 20% of its proceeds to Bromwell and on Mon., Mar. 21, dine at Blackbird, 305 S. Downing, which will also contribute a portion of its earnings to the school. Have a good meal; avoid doing dishes and help Bromwell!

There are many volunteer opportunities available at Bromwell for people who have the time to share with the school and its students. Interested individuals can go the website: bromwell.dpsk12. org or call the school. On Feb. 8, Eighty third grade students from Downtown Denver Expeditionary School (DDES), 1860 Lincoln, went to the Capitol to speak in defense of prairie dogs. After a yearlong expedition investigating the importance of prairie dogs, third graders marched to the Capitol after learning of House Bill 16-1010 “Concerning the authorization process for the release

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23 dogs habitat, and not allow them to be moved. They will die. Prairie dogs are super important to our environment. Without protecting the prairie dogs, the bald eagle could also be in danger.” Way to go, DDES students! Good Shepherd Catholic School, 620 Elizabeth, continues to offer its Fish Fry every Friday from Feb. 12-Mar. 25, 5:30-7:30 pm. The cost of the dinner is $9 adults, $5 children ages 6-13 & free for children aged 5 & under. This is a wonderful tradition at the school! St. Elizabeth K-8, 2350 Gaylord, and its Parent Association will host “An Evening of Jazz,” Mar. 4 at 7 pm. All parents and friends are invited to come to Montview Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia, to join for a Silent Auction, Art Gallery, Hors D’oeuvres and a Donation Bar. The suggested ticket price is $15, which can be purchased by going to: stelizabethsdenver.ejoinme. org/tickets. Enjoy the party and support the school! Teller, 1150 Garfield, has changed the date of Grades 1 & 2 Culture Night to Mar. 8 from 5:307:30 pm. On Mar. 22, the amazing Librarian and Story Teller, Mr. Hernandez, is hosting a "Books and Breakfast" event from 7-7:55 am. For more information, please check out Teller Library's website: sites.google.com/site/tellerlibrary/home. The Spring Dance is coming to Teller's cafeteria on March 22 and the theme is a Formal or Prom. So get ready to get fancy and boogie on down! At Dora Moore K-8, 846 Corona, students in Grade 6 have been working and studying very hard while their class pets check over their work. The two birds sitting on the kid's’ shoulders and the hedgehog on the desk examining the students work demonstrate the energy and creativity at Dora Moore. Students in Grades 1 & 2 performed a musical play called “Share Bears” on Feb. 24 in the auditorium. It was awesome! Morey Middle, 840 E. 14th, has issued this request: “We are in desperate need of some

supplies to last us through the end of the year. We need tissues, Clorox wipes, pencils, black and blue pens, AA batteries, D batteries, post-it notes and spiral notebooks. If you are able to donate, please drop your supplies off at the main office.” Eleven student-athletes both men and women from East High School, 1600 City Park Esplanade, signed National Letters of Intent on February 3, National Signing Day: Andrew Arendt: F, Southern New Hampshire University, Division II, Men's Soccer; Elijah Cordero: S, Fort Hays State University, Division II, Football; Deron Harrell: ATH, University of Wisconsin, Division I (FBS), Football; William Howell-Perkowski: MF, Fort Hays State University, Division II, Men's Soccer; Dylan Lutz: SS/2B, Quinnipiac University, Division I, Baseball; Hassani Moore: R, Colorado State University-Pueblo, Division II, Football; Ben Moran: OF, P, Augustana College (SD), Division II, Baseball; Will Palmquist: GK, University of Denver, Division I, Men’s Soccer; Cheyenne Shorts: D, University of Denver, Division I, Women’s Soccer; Madeline Stesney: M/F, Colorado College, Division I; Jack Umbaugh: D, Occidental College, Division III, Men’s Soccer and Quinn Yawger: M, Colorado College, Division I, Women’s Soccer. Congratulations and good luck to you all! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events at East. On Thurs., Mar. 3-Sun., Mar. 6, the East High School Theater Company presents the spring musical: “Bring It On”. Evening performances are at 7 pm & Sunday matinee is at 2 pm. Tickets are $16 adults & $8 students. For tickets: eastangels.seatyourself. biz or contact Deborah Voss at 720-423-8459 if you have any questions. Tues.-Thurs., Mar. 15-17, the East High School host Choice of Studies Nights for incoming students in Grade 9 and students new to East will take place starting at 6 pm. East counselors will be available to meet with students and parents to answer questions. Students in Grade 9

and their parents are asked to attend on the alpha designated night: Mar. 15, last name beginning with A-G; Mar. 16, last name beginning with H-O, and Mar. 17, last name beginning with P-Z. Only students enrolling in Advanced Algebra II and have received credit for both Algebra and Geometry need to plan on taking an assessment test the assigned night at 5 pm. On Tues., Mar. 15, Colfax Originals: A Composition of Performance, Music, & Art by Denver East High School Students will take place at Brik on York, 2223 E. Colfax, at 7 pm. This event is free and 15% of proceeds during the performances will go to East students in need of educational tools and resources. On Wed., Mar. 23 at 7 pm, the East Jazz Combo and Angelaires

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24 BUSINESS Continued from 9 as nutrition consultations,” co-owner Shannon Catalano told LIFE. Why the new name? “After two years of using the name Pilates Vita of Denver, we've decided not to renew the licensing agreement to use the Pilates Vita name and website. We feel The Corner Studio better represents who we are, what we offer, and our values,” she explained. The studio has also added high-quality nutritional products. Also, the basic gym equipment in the large foyer has been sold to make room for a more inviting lounge area so gym memberships have been discontinued. Future plans may include a Pilate’s instructor training program. The new lounge space is also available to rent for events like book clubs. Longer-term rentals could accommodate a wellness biz or offices. In addition to rebranding, the website has changed to thecornerstudiodenver.com. Their number is 303-322-4567, but check their new web address for class schedules.

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TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES Four and a half days was all it took to move Ten Thousand Villages from its established home on E. 3rd in CCN around the corner to new digs at 275 Clayton. The move a few doors east and one door south has given the Fair Trade nonprofit added space, but the real reason for the relo was the chance to secure a 5-year lease. A celebration is planned for March 5th with giveaways and music. With the move, hours were tweaked just a bit. They’re now Mon.-Sat., 10 am-6 pm & Sun. noon-4 pm. Their number’s still 303-316-8773.

CHERRY CREEK CUSTOM FLORAL After more years than I can count on Clayton St. near The Cherry Cricket, Cherry Creek Custom Floral has moved around the corner to 2617 E. 3rd. Uk Moredock, owner and chief designer, told LIFE that the move was triggered by a huge rent increase requested by his landlord of 24 years. Moredock wanted a CCN location with parking and the vacant orthodontics space fit the bill; and there’s parking in back. Not much will change with this move. Custom Floral still does weddings and other events. They also design with both natural and silk blooms and continue to do a wide selection of other floral jobs. However, foot traffic may bring in more spur-of-the-moment shoppers seeking to grab a bouquet or shop the nice gift assortment. The custom shop is open seven days from 9 am-6 pm. The number’s 303-331-0766. Their portfolio of custom work can be viewed at cherrycreekfloral.com.

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Last fall, I reported on a new CHUN burger at Govnr’s Park eatery on Logan near E. 7th. It debuted as an offering on the daily menu, but what made it newsworthy was that $1 from each burger sold benefited Capitol Hill United Neighbors (CHUN). Now, Govnr’s sister business Lala’s, around the corner at 410 E 7th, is getting into the act. Their very popular house-made burrata – the wine bar’s most popular item I’m told – supports CHUN too. Manager Ellen Pulli said the current menu incorporates Chef Marco Elder’s tastes and talents. It was refreshed several months ago to add “some timely changes to a few dishes and a few replacements.” “Because we run weekly specials, Chef gets the opportunity to try out potential new menu items and get guest feedback to determine what items will be a good fit, and how they need to be tweaked,” Pulli said. continued on page 26

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them and getting injured. The kiosk, which is a first for the City, is a partnership between Denver’s Office of Drug Strategy, Environmental Health, Parks & Recreation and the Mayor’s Office. Needle pickup and disposal will be handled by Denver Environmental Health. The Harm Reduction Action Center and the Colorado AIDS Project are also part of the joint effort; the Harm Reduction Action Center currently has two disposal boxes, located at both of their locations, the Denver Cen-

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CLOSINGS: GENESSEE COFFEE Last May, the Congress Park coffee shop at E. 12th & Clayton rebranded as Genessee Coffee. Its operators had effectively defected from the Daz Bog franchise network. Today, Genessee Coffee is closed

and residents in the grips of caffeine withdrawal are tracking down numerous unconfirmed rumors about the future of this neighborhood espresso shop. I tracked down former owner Genessee Elinoff at her Denver Tech Center location, which is still in operation. Elinoff indicated that after she and partner Jim Burridge launched this location, she decided to follow her own passion to found a food line. “We are expanding our Genessee Kitchen business. We’ll be wholesaling our breakfast burritos to coffee shops around town,” she said. The burritos represented over 20% of all the shop’s sales. Elinoff said the decision to close the Congress location was based on what was best for Burridge and herself. “It’s been a year of battles for us. Now we’re moving forward.” Regarding future plans for the space, Elinoff stated she could not divulge the new operator, but she added, “It’s an awesome oppor-

tunity. The company roasts their own beans.” I tracked down one roaster who might fit that description, but you’ll have to wait until next month to learn who’s taking over. Details were sketchy at press time. However, I do believe it will be a couple months before lattes are foaming at the space once again.

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This one closed at the end of January after a 3½ year run. The eatery and music venue struggled through several menu changes trying to find its niche, but they decided to pull the plug in the New Year. The eatery’s closing announcement on its homepage paid tribute to patrons, musicians and most of all, to its staff. “To our staff and employees, both past and present, who grinded through the long shifts and late nights, who put their jobs above all else, who happily jumped on board with the crazy ideas, the crawfish boils and haunted houses, marching bands and Mario Kart tournaments, parking lot events, birthday parties, and New Year's Eves, who carried on day and night with aims beyond their own, all to benefit this place, we are so very grateful,” the company said. Nice exit.

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ELIZABETH LINDSAY CREATIONS A couple blocks west at 3033 E 3rd, the little jewel box that houses Elizabeth Lindsay Creations is advertising a “Business Closing” sale. No firm date has been determined for the closing yet, but it will be after a final week or two in March. Call 303333-9989 for details on status and final sale deals.

BRENDAN’S PUB Once again, the tavern at 404 Broadway is shut – this time for non-payment of taxes. State Dept. of Revenue notices were plastered all over the front window. At press time, the State had planned an auction of fixtures for February 24, 2016. Send biz news to Jeanne@ lifeoncaphill.com

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ARCHITECTURE INTRICACY Photos & Copy by David Lynn Wise, AIA Intricate as in a web or warren is not what most modern architects are trained to deliver. Hygiene is one of the core values imbedded in rational, functional, modern design theory as it was imparted to many of us. In the sixties the virtues of messy vitality became part of design discourse, but the patience, insight, worldliness and skill required to deliver that quality are pretty rare. Today that impetus toward the monolithic plan and form has led to architecture that has very little to say in an urban setting. I was not a fan of the exterior of Gove Middle School, for example, although I preferred the lively activity that it contained to the sad parking lot, which has taken its place. That discussion may be had another day. The building was nearly windowless to the street, was only accessible from a back parking lot and had no threshold space. You were either inside or outside of the box and unaware of anything beyond that opaque dividing wall. Intricacy is not the same as irregular or complicated. An intricate architecture responds to meaningful needs and forces at a fine grain that makes us want to get nearer and engage with a building. Intricacy may even rely on setting up the potential for change in a building so that it is actually and physically altered over time by its use or by new trends or aesthetic tendencies in a society. The truism about modern architecture is that form follows function. It’s a handy phrase, but it avoids the questions of ‘how well and how far?’ Defining function as it relates to people living in and using buildings can be a deep and wide exploration. Given enough time and information, a good designer will consider all of our senses and the full urban setting and context of a building. The fullness of the exploration can then support an intricate design response, where at various levels of form, arrangement and materials used in the entire work speaks and responds to people as they go about their lives in the building. What are the routines we follow in a building? They can be defined in a sort of institutional way where everything is tied to a particular mission of a particular organization. That is critical to the success of such a project. Architects should then go both deeper into and beyond those requirements. In a house there are typically a living room, dining room, kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms. That is the standard list. We know, however, that there are breathtaking

houses and there are mean boring houses. The difference, often, is that someone cared to design a more artful environment that awakened responses in a more full-blown way that is exciting, stimulating and comfortable. Intricacy is not a kind of decoration, although architects with a particularly artful sensibility have, even in rigorously modern buildings, done amazing things with surfaces and textures that do not make space or create form. Intricacy in design might be mischaracterized as fine workmanship or fussiness. The difference is that a design can be a deftly composed set of responses to technical, artistic, sensual and other factors, but it still does not have to be materially precious or ultra high in its craftsmanship or level of finish. There was a tiny temporary coffee house made in Austria at the direction of the Cal Berkeley theorist Christopher Alexander. Students mostly with minimal carpentry skills built it. What to me makes it excellent and sponsor of a compelling human experience, of course coffee

was involved, was that it made so much of a simple palette while engaging and delighting people on many levels. Some of the furniture was built in but almost seamlessly as a part of the overall construction and as a finishing touch a pattern of tiny flowers was stenciled onto the interior almost like a heaven of blossoms. To get this almost primitive result, required in my mind, an intricate understanding of the program of use and of what would contribute to the experience of being nourished. I also believe that integrated into the design idea was a profound understanding of the experience the students would have while making the building itself. That was the breadth of the design thinking. We sometimes use a loose checklist to help extend our thinking about urban external factors in design. You may have sensed it in previous essays. Elements like porches, balconies, bay windows, corner windows and rich textures are all somewhat sentimental features interpreted as thin historicism when done tentatively. I believe though, that they serve as reminders that such things do tend toward connecting simple buildings in effective ways with their surroundings, and that they heighten and extend our powers of perception of a given place in the physical city around us. Ricardo Legorreta, for example, has designed an entire hotel in Mexico City that is much like a

Modest in scale, this building gives individual spaces unique relationships to the exterior and the roof forms capture sun for both heat and light.

Unlike many residential buildings, this one both expresses its interior uses and responds to its prominent location with well-orchestrated architectural design moves. small city in itself with interior streets and a plaza. The building pulsates with color and it is spatially complex. This is all achieved with a minimal palette of materials – mostly stucco with a bit of stone. It is also achieved with his signature use of right angles and square or rectangular openings often repeated in simple effective series. Legorreta is part of the legacy of Mexico’s master architect, Luis Barragan who was academically untrained and who functioned as a real estate developer. Barragan pioneered architecture of bold massive forms. But he also worked with a simple vocabulary, achieved highly intricate and deeply interesting buildings that integrated wild and domestic landscapes, large sculptural water features and spaces blurring indoors and outdoors. The workmanship was mostly hidden and the materials were quite humble and always locally sourced. There are examples faintly re-

sembling this approach to design on Capitol Hill. They are similar in that they are thoughtful but frugal. Richard Crowther, whose responsive forms were modeled to capture sunlight, unified his animated buildings with a timeless understated coating of real cement stucco. In that case intricacy is achieved by a sophisticated response to an added determinant that happens to be the dynamic influence of sunlight. It helps to know that the architect, more than most, was an artist, a writer and an innovator. Those are clues that it’s worth taking a careful look at his buildings, as they may not be immediately appreciated in a brief drive-by. The point of intricacy is that it requires thoughtfulness and patience to become fully appreciated. That is in fact the key to a full appreciation of most creative work that we encounter. It takes a bit of effort. That effort in turn is disproportionately rewarding and uplifting.

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rougher edges of age. “I didn’t notice anything about it,” Forbert said. “A guy in Performing Songwriter said I went from a teenager on helium to a cartoon dog. [Writer] Bill Flanagan pointed out that I have this habit of delaying the last word of a line. I thought, really? I know this sounds weird, but I don’t have any thoughts about it.” As Forbert makes his way into his 60s, age has added an edge of experience to his personal songwriting style, which has not been dulled by time. Aging and mortality have become recurring themes. In “Middle Age,” Forbert observes, “Middle age is further, closer to the end. This will be as young as you will ever be again.” “I had done this song for Parkinson’s disease about all the waste in the American culture,” he said. “The next thing I know, I’m writing these verses about some of the paradoxes of middle age to the same melody. That became the perception of the [album] – for those who actually heard it.” Forbert tackles a number of other idiosyncratic topics on his more recent CDs – from the Irish lament “Simply Spalding Gray” to “Stolen Identity,” a comical first-person fiction about credit-card theft. “The Baghdad Dream” is a pointed critique of U.S. foreign policy. His latest CD released last year is titled Compromised. The CDs are highly produced, replete with multiple instrumentation and in some cases, sound effects. But when Forbert performs the material at Swallow Hill and other venues, he returns to the acoustic folkie roots that once took him to the bowels of Grand Central Station. “I do like the live thing,” Forbert revealed. “I kind of live for it. Making records is really hard work. Playing live is such a release. You get up to do your thing. It’s here. It’s gone. That’s one time when life is at its simplest for me.” Contact Peter Jones at pjones@ lifeoncaphill.com.

CENTRAL DENVER CRIME & SAFETY UPDATE By Jennifer Turner As the weather turns warmer, there is typically an uptick in criminal activity. Denver police veteran and District 6 (which encompasses downtown Denver, Capitol Hill and Cheesman Park) Community Resource Officer, Snow White, recently discussed how residents can better protect themselves and their property. One safety issue she highlighted was how being distracted by one’s cell phone can potentially increase the likelihood you will be the victim of a crime. Officer White said, “Everyone is on their cell phones and people aren’t looking at what they are doing, where they are going and what’s going on around them. They are becoming victims because someone is on top off them before they even know what’s happening.” Wearing headphones can add to the problem because it is even more difficult to hear someone approaching. Package theft from porches is also on the rise, according to Officer White. The high volume of merchandise bought online, and shipped to homes, has created a big opportunity for thieves. Consider having purchases mailed to a work address instead. There has been an increase in garage burglaries for both single family homes and apartment complexes. Bikes and sporting equipment, like golf clubs and snowboards, are frequent targets. Officer White advises taking steps to thoroughly secure everything stored in garages. Additionally, more and more items are being swiped out of cars in District 6. Many residents don’t bother to lock them or accidentally leave their windows down. “People leave everything in their cars, and we are trying to educate the public not to do that,” said Officer White. Home burglaries are another problem, particularly as the weather becomes milder. Residents sometimes leave windows and doors open to encourage breezes, which makes it much easier for robbers to gain access. If you have something stolen from your car or home and need documentation for an insurance claim, Officer White advises filling out a police report online at denvergov.org/police. Submitting a report electronically substantially speeds up the process, and a copy is generated within 24

hours. If you come to the station, it takes longer. In order to get a copy of a report submitted in person, a $10 money order and self-addressed stamped envelope are required before it will be released from the records bureau. We all know there has been an increased amount of scrutiny on police nationwide recently. Many cities, including Denver, are equipping their officers with body cameras in an effort to be more transparent, and hold both the public and police accountable. All of District 6’s roughly 175 street officers now wear body cameras with the exception of detectives and the narcotics squad. The goal is to eventually have one for every member of the Denver Police force who regularly interacts with citizens. Body cameras are typically clipped to shirt collars or eyewear. The goal is for them to be positioned to capture what officers are seeing. Wires connect the cameras to box-like docking stations that sit on belts, and all videos are uploaded and stored in the cloud. In an effort to encourage dialogue between residents and officers, District 6 schedules multiple community outreach events. One is “Coffee with the Commander,” which takes place monthly at a local coffee shop and is hosted by Commander Tony Lopez. The next one is tentatively set for Mar. 11, 3-4 pm at Caffe Sanora located at 1201 E. Colfax. The Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) meeting occurs quarterly. It is a larger gathering and typically features one to two specialty speakers, in addition to Q&A with Commander Lopez. Homelessness, drugs and gang activity have all been spotlighted for discussion. The next CAB meeting is tentatively scheduled for Mar. 2, 5:30-6:30 pm at Natural Grocers located at 1433 Washington. The Denver Police encourages all residents to report suspicious activity. The Department’s non-emergency line is 720-9132000. Anyone in distress or witnessing a crime should call 911.

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CURMUDGEON WHO COUNTS? By D. Todd Clough Let me introduce you to Shawn “Butterfly” Porter. You might have seen him as he often ”flew a sign” on downtown street corners. Here is how Urban Dictionary defines this activity. “Flying a sign is when… you need to raise some scrilla, bein’ a broke ass crusty and you needs some booze, so go to the dumpster, score some cardboard (you should have your own sharpie magnum, steal one from Office Max if you don’t) write some sh_ _ like “broke, hungry, anything helps" or "out of work bank robbers need money for guns.” For many years Shawn was hard to miss even for those who think all disenfranchised and homeless people are faceless because he had a butterfly tattooed on his face (though a few years ago he went through six laser treatments to remove the tattoo). Shawn didn’t go for the wildly creative signage like some, though he was incredibly intelligent and quite funny. He saw flying a sign as a job, a way to survive, just like junkin’ – also

known as dumpster divin’ – primarily looking for metal objects to cash in at Atlas Metal & Iron. Shawn died this past February 4th. The woman on the phone from University of Colorado Hospital told me that he died of an apparent drug overdose at approximately 6pm. He had left my office on that day around 3pm. The last thing he said to me was that he was really tired. I first met him about seven years ago hanging out with a couple knuckle-headed twins who had been living on the streets for years. Shawn stayed at their campsite and occasionally he would come by the organization where I work (the Denver Inner City Parish, where we serve low-income and marginalized folks in a variety of ways) to access some of our services. Sometimes he would come by just to chat. I could tell pretty early on that he was no ordinary camper. He was articulate, incredibly well read and outwardly compassionate. The more we got to know one another the more he would open up and share his stories. He

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