Neighborhood Life – March 2015 by Life on Capitol Hill

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Neighborhood Life• MARCH 2015

City Park West • Whittier • San Rafael • Uptown • Curtis Park • Five Points

MARCH 2015

New Enterprise at Enterprise Center 30th & Arapahoe eyesore getting facelift, new tenants By J. Patrick O’Leary

emolition and asbestos abatement have begun inside the long-vacant Enterprise Center at 30th & Arapahoe, as developer Focus Property Group renovates the three-story building to create an entrepreneurial and creative office community, said Josh Fine of Focus. “We’re really excited about it,” he said. “It’s been an eyesore for the neighborhood, and this really ties things together ... it will genuinely enliven the block. We hope by the end of the year it will bring new life and vibrancy to Curtis Park.” Fine acknowledged that when Focus bought the property there were issues with vagrants and drug dealers on the property, so the openings are currently boarded over with plywood. He mentioned that he was honored to get approval of the Curtis Park Neighborhood (CPN), which gave its support for a parking variance for the project in October, following community outreach. CPN reported in its newsletter that 74 off-street parking spaces would be provided, and Fine said that space will be created by tearing down the “commissary” structure on the north side of the building, used for culinary and kitchen start-up businesses in the past. The rest of the structure will remain, although it will undergo a complete facelift. “In the next week we’ll be removing the paint, taking it down to the brick (CMU block) and original material,” said Fine. New skinning, new windows, and a panel system to control the light entering the windows will be installed. “It will look very different on the outside, like a new building.” The new interior will have office options ranging from large spaces for co-working up to a 14,000 sf office suite, for businesses with as little as one or two people up to a large company, said Fine. “We’re

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Rossonian Revitalization Brings Nostalgia, Inspiration to Five Points

See ENTERPRISE on page 15

By Keith Lewis

A Pause to Improve W Better process is goal of new office of special events By J. Patrick O’Leary

hen the city passed a year-long moratorium on new special events and runs, races, rides and walks this year, it also set up a new Office of Special Events (OSE) to create a coordinated system for permitting those activities and better serve residents, event organizers and city departments. Katy Strascina is the Executive Director of the new OSE. With a staff of four, the new agency is tasked with bringing together 17 city agencies that deal with events to discuss and develop solutions and policies necessary to resolve problems with neighborhood and park usage, noise, trash, traffic and other issues arising out special events held on city property, which grew profoundly from 350 to 650 last year. Problems arise when new event organizers do not know which departments have a say in event staging, and departments do not know what new events are being planned. Strascina’s goal is to have a one-stop office, where event organizers can fill out an application, and then her staff will generate a checklist of steps to take and who in the city to contact. Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods (CHUN) must deal with 10 city agencies in setting up its annual People’s Fair, she pointed out as an example. Also to be developed is a master calendar for special events, and a system for channeling special event information and complaints, via the 3-1-1 system, to the city and event organizers. Strascina said the OSE initially will be a coordinating agency, with no power to issue or deny permits, other than film permits. (Denver is the venue for 350 film projects each year, mostly commercials, she said.) “There will be a vetting process,” said Strascina, “but we have no authority to tell anyone they can’t do anything. This will be the first time that all this information from 17 departments will all be coming into one department, one staff,” she said. “We will be able to look at big pictures, and make recommendations for changes…with input from residents, businesses [and event organizers]…” See SPECIAL EVENTS on page 15

alk along Welton on a given morning, you will notice many happy people enjoying a morning coffee on a patio, or the barber opening his shop for the day. Five Points is a vibrant neighborhood whose future shines bright as residents work together to revitalize the once blighted street that followed the 1980s and 90s urban decline. Five Points is also a neighborhood with a rich history and culture, in particular an intrigu-

ing African American heritage. However, this area has also been home to significant populations of Japanese, Jewish, and other ethnic communities at various times since the pioneer days of our city, reminds Wil Alston, Marketing Director for Civil Technologies. The neighborhood remains diverse, too, he notes. The neighborhood’s fast growing Welton Street corridor serves as the primary commercial district not only for Five Points, but also the surrounding adjacent residential enclaves of San Rafael, Whittier, and Cole.

Many area residents increasingly live, work, and shop in this part of Denver. The rich histories of its landmarks are re-emerging as the city reinvests in our historical gems, such as the Rossonian Hotel, 2642 Welton. The 1912 original Baxter Hotel, of Romanesque Revival Style, was commissioned by Baxter Cigar Co. executive Robert Baxter. The Denver business leader entrusted his vision of the architecture to the famous architect, George Bettcher. By the See ROSSONIAN on page 16

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A PILLAR IN THE FIVE POINTS COMMUNITY, the Rossonian Hotel, 2642 Welton, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

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Month of Photography in Denver In 2015, the event features over 120 collaborative events throughout Denver By Keith Lewis

he month of March brings with it Denver’s biennial Month of Photography. In 2015, the event features over 120 collaborative events hosted by museums, art galleries, and art schools throughout the Denver metro area. This year’s events are held from February 20 through May 1 all over the region, including events in Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins. Here are a few of the most anticipated events in and around our neighborhood: St. Mark’s Coffee House, at 17th and Race Streets, is running an exhibit called Lift, from Mar. 2 through Mar. 30. A special opening night affair will be held March 4 at 6 pm. A Big Picture Communication, at 200 Grant St., is running an exhibit Feb. 23 through March 18, called Art Students League of Denver Alternative Processes. The exhibit explores both non-traditional and non-commercial photography, including photo etchings, solarisation, polaroid, cyanotype, and more. A special artist reception night will be held March 6 at 5:30pm. Evan Anderman Photography, located in the Bolt Factory at 209 Kalamath, opens an ex-

hibit called New Frontier on March 6 at 6pm. New Frontier is a photographic aerial exploration of Denver-area suburbs, especially those on the outer edge of expansion. This exhibit runs until April 25. The American Society of Media Photographers, together with Denver Arts and Venues, will host a Panel Discussion … “Photography’s Role in the Realm of Fine Art. Panelists include a gallerist, a museum curator, a photo educator, a collector, and a photographer. This event takes place at McNichols Civil Center Building, 144 West Colfax on March 26 at 5:30pm. Denver Art Museum Photographer Lecture Series welcomes David Maisel to the stage on Feb. 28, at 7pm, then Barbara Bosworth on Mar. 13, at 7pm, and finally, Kenneth Josephson on April 30, at 7pm. DAM Lectures are $10 for members, $5 for students and $15 for the general public. More information about the lectures can be found at denver.artmuseum. org. These are only some of the happenings scheduled during the 2015 Month of Photography. The full calendar of events can be found at mopdenver.com/ eventscalendar/. Come out and celebrate some great art with your neighbors and friends.

PHOTO BY JEFF HERSCH

GALILEA WAITING PATIENTLY for the new Mestizo Curtis Park & Playground to open up at 32nd & Champa.

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ith all the recent news about vaccination rates and the recent measles outbreak, it’s a good time to share a great resource within the community for free health care for all DPS enrolled students. Please see below for details regarding our clinic. The Denver Heath clinic located at Manuel High School offers free immunization for all DPS students regardless of their insurance status. The clinic also offers pri-

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mary care services including Well Child Checks, Sports Physicals, and sick visits. Additionally the clinic has enrollment specialists who can help families get enrolled with insurance. Parents must call for an appointment, leave a message in English/Spanish and someone will call them back within one business day. Complete a registration packet and bring a copy of your student’s most current immunization record. Parents

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can download a registration packet in advance by going to denverhealth.org. Be sure to arrive 15 minutes earlier than the scheduled appointment and fill it out at the clinic. For an appointment call 720423-6435. The clinic address is 1700 28th and has a separate entrance on the south side of the building by the parking lot next to the YMCA. Contact T. Gonzales, PA-C at 720-423-6375. Writers

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Why did Daylight Saving Time (DST) start, & why does it still continue? By Denny Taylor

aylight Saving Time began in the United States during World War I, primarily to save fuel by reducing the need to use artificial lighting. Although some states and communities observed daylight saving time between the wars, it was not observed nationally again until World War II. Of course, World War II is long over. So why do we still observe daylight saving time? The Uniform Time Act of 1966 provided the basic framework for alternating between daylight saving time and standard time, which we now observe in the US, but Congress can’t seem to resist tinkering with it. For example, in 1973 some of us can recall that Daylight Saving Time was observed all year, instead of just the spring and summer. The system of beginning DST at 2 am on the first Sunday in April and ending it at 2 am on the last Sunday in October was not standardized until 1986. Then the rules changed “again” in 2007. DST now begins on the second Sunday of March and ends the first Sunday in November. Confused yet? The earliest known reference to the idea of Daylight Saving Time came from a quirky and some would say humorous 1784 letter to the Journal de Paris by

Benjamin Franklin. It was titled ”Turkey versus Eagle, McCauley is my Beagle,” in which he advocated an economy of thrift from lighting in the home as well as the city of Paris during his tenure as the American Delegate (our modern day Ambassador) to France. It was first seriously advocated by William Willet, a British builder, in his pamphlet “Waste of Daylight” in 1907. Over the years, supporters have advanced new reasons in support of DST, even though they were not the original reasons behind enacting DST. One is safety… as some people believe that if we have more daylight at the end of the day, we will have fewer accidents. In fact, this “benefit” comes only at the cost of less daylight in the morning. When year-round daylight time was tried in 1973, one reason it was repealed was because of an increased number of school bus accidents in the morning. Other observers attribute a huge spike in accidents on the first Monday of DST to the sudden change in the amount of light during morning driving times. Regardless of the reason, there is no denying that changing our clocks has a significant costs attached to it. While some people claim that they would miss the late evening light, a presumably similar number of people love

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KRISTIN IS CHECKING OUT ONE OF TASHA’S HANDMADE SOAPS at the first Handmade Homemade Market of the year. the morning light. Which camp are you in?? In their infinite wisdom, Congress appears to have deducted we were not having enough of a difficult time; so in 2007 they passed a law starting Daylight Savings time three weeks earlier and ending it one week later. Leave it to the government to find ways to spend more money. This cost US companies billions to reset automated equipment, plus put us further out of sync with Asia and Africa time-wise, and inconvenienced most of the country; all in the name of unproven studies that claim we

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save energy. Standardtime.com states: If we are saving energy let’s go year-round with Daylight Saving Time. If we are not saving energy let’s drop Daylight Saving Time! What do you say!!

Just remember on Sunday, March 8, 2015, at 2:00:00 am clocks are turned forward 1 hour… Spring Forward! And on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned backward 1 hour… Fall Back!

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JAZZ FANS WILL FIND IT EASY TO SPOT NOCTURNE, RiNo’s new jazz & supper club, 1330 27th, by the street art mural on the front facade. Photo courtesy Nocturne.

MATTHEW MORRIS SALON’S SECOND HOME AT 2644 WALNUT is a sleek, sprawling space awash in natural light and high-tech gear for both males & females.

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Openings Live jazz returns to the neighborhood March 6 with the unveiling of a classy new venue in RiNo. Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club is set to open at 1330 27th St. in a space that last housed hydroponic plant supplies. I doubt the former tenants would recognize the place. Nocturne promises a modern twist on the 1940s’ jazz supper club. Owners Scott and Nicole Mattson and partner/chef

Dustin Beckner have designed a 3,500 sf two-story space that marries culinary, cocktail and musical arts into a unique entertainment experience. For once, the word unique is well deserved. The space originally housed a factory and is now awash in raw steel and bronze. Art Deco elements add depth and warmth at this intimate space seating over 100 music and food fans. “Our goal was to create a room that complimented RiNo’s culture while also looking to the underground jazz clubs of old

Hollywood and New York for the inspiration of Nocturne’s “spirit,” Scott Mattson revealed. Nocturne’s exterior includes a rolling garage door adorned with a colorful street art mural by artist Brandon Pickett. It depicts jazz greats Max Roach, Thelonious Monk and Lee Morgan. “Denver is a great jazz city,” he added. “It has a storied history, phenomenal musicians, a world-class jazz radio station and a lot of serious music fans. Nocturne certainly celebrates jazz as an important part of our

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cultural heritage, but maybe even more so, it will make this dynamic, living art form accessible to a much broader audience. We can’t think of a city more primed for this concept than Denver.” The club’s Social Hour features a different sort of wrap to the day and will run 6-8 pm weekdays. Live music follows this two-hour block of time. “Our city is filled with urban professionals, dedicated entrepreneurs and artists, who very much like us are pouring their hearts and souls into their work. Most of our lives don’t fit into a nine-to-five time frame. We think Nocturne’s social hour will fill a pretty big need for those who want to unwind a little later in the day, and wrap up their workdays over a good cocktail while enjoying some great hospitality and community,” said Mattson. Mattson’s wife, Nicole, proudly points to the venture’s use of crowd funding to make the club a reality. Nocturne is the first “community funded” jazz club in North America! “You just don’t see young people opening jazz clubs these days, but we were reassured that it’s something that will not only work, but thrive in Denver, when so many people stepped forward to contribute,” she said. Original 27-foot vaulted ceilings should create some interesting acoustics. Both artists in residence and touring jazz masters are slated to perform. Any musician who plays Nocturne will be intrigued by the company’s approach to showcasing musical talent. Citing a commitment to “Fair Trade Jazz,” Nocturne will offer “a set of work environment standards, committing to providing quality sound reinforcement, proper equipment storage, complimentary shift meals, compensation minimums and aggressive promotional efforts.” The menu is planned to be ever-changing. In addition to regular offerings, there are special menu series called Renditions that will feature a sixcourse experience. Nocturne’s founders say each Renditions menu has been inspired by iconic jazz recordings like John Coltrane’s “Giant Steps,” and “Way out West” by Sonny Rollins. The inaugural small plates menu features items like Cubano Sliders, Ratatouille and a Seasonal Farmhouse Platter. The first Renditions menu is scheduled to launch shortly after the club’s opening weekend. Nocturnejazz.com has more information and the club’s num-

ber is 303-295-3333. Hours will be 6 pm-1:30 am Monday through Saturday. Another eye-catching facade is on display at 2036 Broadway, where big rolling red and whitestriped doors mark the entrance to Denver’s newest purveyors of exotic grilled sausages. This is the Denver satellite of Wurstküche. It’s a third location for cousins and co-owners Joseph Pitruzzelli and Tyler Wilson, who own two other restaurants in Los Angeles and Venice Beach, California. The leap to our state was a big move for an eatery focused on Belgian and German beers and sausages, but its owners said choosing this area for expansion was logical. “Tyler and I have spent quite a bit of time in Denver and we’ve fallen in love with the city and its strong sense of community. In addition, the city’s cultural and development trajectory fit right in line with our desire to be a part of emerging urban areas,” disclosed Pitruzzelli regarding their expansion plan. The Denver store is very similar to the company’s first two locations. In fact it’s so close in design that a pair of locals taking a tour with me couldn’t get over how closely the design has been transplanted to Colorado. The long vacant triangle that most recently housed the Rockaway Tavern proved irresistible. “We were lucky enough to find another rare triangle building that is similar to the restaurants in LA. While the shape presents some interesting design challenges, the final product is beautiful and offers a great experience,” he added. The decor features a lot of glass, blond woods and steel, and the space is flooded with natural light. The candy-striped doors out front mark the entrance where diners can select entrees and drinks, then have them delivered to a table when cooked to order. “We sell a handful of exotic sausages that you won’t find on many other menus. Highlights include our rattlesnake and rabbit sausage with jalapeño peppers and our pheasant sausage with herbs de Provence,” Pitruzzelli said. In all, there are classics like bratwurst, gourmet flavors like sun-dried tomato and mozzarella with chicken, and other exotic offerings. None run more than $8 per wurst. Belgian fries round out the menu paired with the company’s ambitious take on dipping

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TWO WALLS OF RATIO BEER WORKS’ NEW HOME, 2920 LARIMER, open to create a sprawling tap room that embraces a large patio. sauces. There are ten dip blends, including one crafted from blue cheese, walnut & bacon and another called “Thai peanut.” On tap there are 24 beers. In all, Wurstküche offers 50 heritage Belgian and German brews; many of them served in unique beer glasses not often seen in a bar. An array of specialty sodas like Nesbitt’s strawberry and other non-alcoholic options are also poured. A pair of patios, one out front and another on the second story, should make this a great summer-time venue. Future plans call for a separate cocktail bar downstairs that will be reached off the alley. Hours are now seven days a week 11 am to midnight. The number is 303-502-9226 and wurstkuche.com is the web address. It’s always great to have new eateries to review, but it’s also nice to see RiNo also getting some other new businesses. After all, you don’t want to ignore personal grooming needs when you’re checking out all the new eateries and breweries. February marked the opening of two new salons in the area. One’s a small boutique shop and the other is a big expansion for one of the city’s largest salons. At 2644 Walnut there’s a sleek, sprawling second location for Matthew Morris Salon and Skincare. The company’s first venue is on south Broadway and the name Morris will be familiar to fans of the Bravo Network’s Shear Genius stylist competition, as Morris was himself was a contestant on the show several years ago. “We have been successfully growing at a very rapid pace the past few years and wanted to keep the momentum going. We knew we wanted to expand and open a second location, so we started to pursue different areas and see what was out there. The new RiNo district is the newest scene for innovation in Denver, so it was a perfect fit! With the industrial warehouses, and the rustic feel, combined with modern architecture going in, we knew this is where our second location needed to be,” said spokeswoman L’Erin Stortz. The company’s first space is rustic in design with refurbished railroad cars used for stylist stations. The new space is a radical change, with sleek lines and a futuristic feel. The vintage building sports a number of skylights and the interior is alive with natural light. The space is a combination of two old business footprints. Qi Fitness used to occupy half

the space and still maintains a storefront next door. Both men and women will find a whole list of available services here; cuts, color, hot shaves, even facial waxing and hair extensions. Dad (or mom) can also bring Junior in for a trim; there’s a special treatment for boys under 13. Guys can also try the monthly or yearly memberships that include unlimited cuts and shaves plus a discount on retail purchases. This location will eventually be home to 20 stylists. If you are new to MM, the company offers a matchmaking service to help you choose the staffer that’s just right for you. For both genders, there’s also a full line of skin care services that includes chemical peels, Botox, makeup lessons, facials and other enhancements. MM also provides services at events like weddings and fashion parties. One of the neat roles of opening a new salon is selecting all the new toys to buy for your clients. When you go, be sure to check out the new curved-wand heating stations that envelop your head in heated air. Way cool! Plus there’s free parking… an increasingly coveted commodity in the heart of RiNo. A total of 20 spaces can be accessed on the 2600 block of Larimer behind the salon. Ignore the $5 parking signs; just park in one of the designated MM spaces. Hours for the L’Oreal Professionnel salon are Tuesday to Thursday, 10 am-8 pm, Friday from 9-6 and Saturday from 8-4. One call center books all appointments for both locations. That number is 303-715-4673. The second salon is an independent new offering from Tiffany Giovanini, who is branching out on her own after managing several other salons in the Cherry Creek area. Village Solo is the name of her space located at 515 30th next to Pneuma Chiropractic and Chocolate Spoke bikes. While the name is Solo, Giovanini has plans for five stylists in all. “I selected this neighborhood because it’s easily accessible from Denver and surrounding areas. It is a melting pot of people, culture and history. I’m happy to be a part of a neighborhood that is so welcoming,” the new business owner said of her location. Her approach to styling is full of passion. When on vacation, Giovanini often spends her time getting a blow at salons in the town she’s visiting.

OWNER LORI MELCHIOR, LEFT, & TRAINER NICK BUTLER are just hanging around waiting for classes to start at Epic Ryde’s new home at 2823 Larimer.

“I work a lot but I love what I do so it really isn’t working,” she said. On a recent trip to Italy, she found shampoo chairs with built in shiatsu foot massage and has imported several for Village Solo. The 1,500 sf space fits five stations comfortably. Customers will also find the hours, Monday through Saturday, 9 am-8 pm or so, very comfy. Giovanini explained, “I’ve always allowed my clients to make the salon hours based upon their schedules and lives.” The shop features a wide range of hair services for men and women. The list includes color, cuts, extensions and bridal styling. “We are just a hair salon because we do really good hair. Hair is what we’re known for. I didn’t want the other fluff to get (that fact) lost in the mix,” she said. While the shop opened officially at the beginning of March,

a “proper” Open House is slated for March 28, 7-10 pm. The number for details and appointments is 303-997-9800. OK so now you have epic hair and maybe skin too. Don’t stop yet, RiNo residents. Another pair of new businesses want to give your body a makeover. They are Epic Ryde Fitness and Fight Gravity Fitness. Both reside at 2823 Larimer. These two ventures officially open March 15. Epic Ryde is focused on indoor cycling, TRX and fitness classes. The studio features Real Ryder bikes that tilt and lean for a full body workout. They’re arranged “stadium style” with bikes at different heights so all can easily see the class leader. Owner Lori Melchior is relocating her exercise studio from Edgewater to double its size. The new space also has showers and spacious changing rooms for folks who want to work out in the morning before starting their 9 to 5. Folks can buy a drop-in

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class, a punch card, or choose a membership plan. Details can be found at epicryde.com. In the back of the space there’s TRX equipment. That’s where I found Nick Butler, who operates Fight Gravity Fitness, his personal training company, out of the same space. Butler’s a big fan of the TRX system. It may just look like elastic bands hanging from the ceiling, but he says the thin devices are deceptive. “Men may think they can’t build muscle mass here. That’s false,” he said. “I can do all the muscle groups with just one tool. When you assume a plank position, you really work your core.” He also favors the way the system lets individuals move more naturally. This is not what Butler calls a “cookie cutter gym.” There are no racks of free weights and no machines to rotate between. Instead you do the full body workout from one posiSee BUSINESS on page 6

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SIMPLE ELEGANCE AND FREE FOOT MASSAGES with each shampoo are two of the notable features at Village Solo salon, 515 30th.

Business Continued from page 5 tion. That can shorten or eliminate wait time and intensify the workout experience. The renovated space has high ceilings and a patio out back that will be reachable through retracting garage doors in favorable weather. Here too, parking is available to the north side of the building. Epic’s number is 303-416-4907 and Butler can be reached at 309-224-5157. His web address is fightgravityfitness.com. I know. This column wouldn’t be complete without a write-up on a new craft brewery. Don’t panic; I’ve got one! Ratio Beer Works has opened in the former Mile High Distillery space at 2920 Larimer. The origin of the company’s name is illuminating. “The recipe development and execution of the brewing process is a big ratio. The ingredients of water, barley, hops and yeast need to work together in order to make a balanced and delicious beer. “Since we are so drawn to the process of brewing the name Ratio fit in perfectly,” said partner Zach Lowery. “It wasn’t easy for the Ratio crew to find the perfect space. We looked for a space for over a year and a half. We had very specific needs like concrete floors and very tall ceilings. We initial-

ly stopped looking in the RiNo neighborhood since everything was being scooped up and more breweries were interested in the location. When we were shown 2920 Larimer, luckily it had everything we needed.” That decision to choose RiNo after all has challenged the staff on one common goal: they need to make the best beer possible to battle such stiff competition. The first offerings are now on tap and, while Lowery knows beer fans will have the final vote, he is particularly proud of two offerings… Dear You and Hold Steady. “Dear You” is a French saison that offers a drier and earthier flavor than many Belgians he said. “The use of acidulated malt give the beer a tartness while the use of nearly 50% white wheat provides a hazy and pale appearance. The hops are all American and limited to one variety, Citra, which is used throughout the brewing process as well as dryhopped to provide an aroma similar to a pale or India pale ale. The end result is a nice clean flavor profile that ends with a slight tartness.” “Hold Steady” is a dark Scotch ale he describes as “complex yet approachable.” Our dark scotch ale is a smooth drinker that carries chocolate and a subtle smoke along the way. Esters of raisin and dark fruit are alive throughout while

DURING BUSINESS HOURS, THE RED AND WHITE STRIPED DOORS of Wurstkuche, 2036 Broadway, slide open to invite sausage fans to step inside and try some exotic eats. Photo courtesy Wurstkuche.

ending with a mild sweetness,” Lowery explained. In all, Ratio has more than half a dozen offerings ranging in alcohol content from 4.9% to 11%. Judging from the crowds on opening day, there’s apparently something for everyone. Ratio’s 20-barrel brewing system and several thousand square feet of production space still leave room for an ample tap room. Two walls of the public space have retractable walls that open onto the street and a large southern patio. While the art and history of the neighborhood were a positive for Ratio’s owners, they really are getting comfortable with the density of craft breweries. “We are excited that this area is being known as a brewery district where customers make it a destination to try new beers at all the breweries in the neighborhood,” Lowery added. Hours are Tuesday to Thursday, 3-11 pm, Friday and Saturday, noon-midnight and Sunday, noon-10 pm. Ratiobeerworks.com is the web address and the number’s 303-997-8288. Next to Dunbar Kitchen & Tab at 2844 Welton there’s now a new real estate office. Ecoluxe has been around for several years but this is its first city storefront. It’s a real estate firm with a double focus with properties in Winter Park and also here in Denver. “We’re really interested in green products,” said principal Mike Ayre, explaining the choice of name. “It’s not that we only sell green properties, but we bring more of an awareness to green issues.” Ayre handles both residential and investment real estate deals. He’s the primary owner of Dunbar’s building. “I needed a storefront space

so it just made sense for me to carve out room for that,” he said. “We’ve done a number of transactions within this Five Points, Whittier, Cole area,” he said. “We thought we’d bring our storefront into the area to be more readily available to homeowners in this area.” Ayre can be reached at 970531-3600. The storefront is open weekdays but it’s wise to call ahead and make sure. Ecoluxerealestate.com is the website for more information.

What’s New? Lo Do Massage at 3101Walnut had a birthday last month. No doubt their signature Mile High massage helped them power through what can be a tough first year for start-ups. On the list of massage options is one with a crème that is THC-infused. Lots of curiosity about that product I suspect, but the company clearly states their pain relief crème has no psychoactive properties. When the shop passed its oneyear milestone in February, they celebrated with cupcakes, wine and of course massage discounts for regulars. The space also offers private yoga classes. Their number is 720-360-0035 and lodomassagestudio.com lists all their services with current pricing. 3 Sons BBQ at 2030 E. 28th in Whittier has closed the spacious, sit-down dining area the eatery opened in 2014 but is still operating a kitchen space focused primarily on take-out plus a few dine-in seats.

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Closings Maybe I missed a shuttered business during my travels, but I didn’t find any closings this past month. Not on this beat. How about that?!!! Send biz news to Jeanne@lifeon caphill.com.

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Hours have also been tweaked. In winter, the kitchen is open Wednesday to Friday, 12-7 pm and Saturday, 10 am-7 pm. Those hours will change in April when expanded days and hours of operation will return. The number remains 303257-1417. 3-SonsBBQ.com is the web address for more on the menu. Outdoor advertising is big and ZoZo Group, LLC, an 11-year-old local provider of public relations and marketing, has announced the launch of its new brand, ZoZo Outdoor. “The new venture provides an affordable, effective way for small companies to bolster attention to their businesses by capitalizing on a captive market of outdoor enthusiasts, commuters and shoppers,” said LaSheita Sayer, principal and founder of ZoZo Group, who called the new service a natural extension for her company. Sayer hopes to capitalize on the projected jump in outdoor ads predicted for the next five years. “For a business with a limited budget, effective advertising is vital,” she added. ZoZo offers a team of graphic designers to help with outdoor projects. ZoZo Outdoor can be reached at 720-949-2020, zozogroup.com.

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By Albus Brooks District 8 Councilman

truly enjoy the beginning of every year because it’s a good time for reflection and to create a bit of space in our lives. This is a time when we reflect on the past year and visualize the person we want to be by taking intentional steps to improve. It’s a gift to receive a fresh start and that is what the New Year offers. At our District 8 office Chy Montoya, Brande’ Micheau and I look forward to this time of year because we take inventory of all that has occurred in our city and especially the Great District 8. Some of the highlights include: • Working with the mayor’s office and District 10 councilwoman Jeanne Robb to ensure the Recreation Center on Josephine & Colfax was fully funded with TABOR reserve funds. • Seeing the completion of another successful employment program. Our participants were young men and women of color in 80205 who had been through the justice system and desired a new beginning. • Five projects on Welton that were planned in 2014 are coming to fruition, and they will be breaking ground in 2015. A total gross amount of over $150 million dollars in private and public funds combined are being reinvested in District 8 to revitalize Welton. As we start this New Year, our office understands the importance of reviewing our Mission and Vision statements along with our core Values. All are listed below for your review: Mission: Our office will be transparent in the work that we do on behalf of our constituents. We will also ensure that all residents have access and input into their local government. We believe this will lead to policies that offer more opportunities for all. Vision: To envision a diverse community connected culturally, generationally and economically; leading to a more unified neighborhood(s). Values: Faith… Faith/Spirituality, integrity, authenticity, passion Community… Connecting diverse communities, “Brothers & Sisters keepers,” enhancing cultural fluency Service… Servant leadership, inclusive from grassroots to grass tops, and opportunity for all. Our mission and vision statements along with our core values drive the direction of our office. Instead of being reactionary we are endeavoring to be more strategic in our approach. We want each of our initiatives to reflect the values of the district and the people we serve. Our strategic emphasis has directed us to focus on the following initiatives for 2015: Work with the mayor’s office and Councilwoman At-Large Robin Kniech to develop a sustainable, affordable housing funding source for our city, if successful would mark it as the first time in its history. As our home and land values rise, wages remain stagnant for many Denverites. Ultimately, longterm this could result in Denver

becoming a less-than-affordable city in which to reside. We must take action now, while the economy is strong, and invest dollars building housing that is reasonably affordable for all. Create a more bike friendly city, especially in our urban core. We cannot become a world-class See COUNCIL on page 15

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iver North, once a gritty warehouse district for artists, is now one of the hottest development areas in Denver, with city officials expecting more construction and renovation over the next 20 years as more projects are completed, including transit-oriented and mixed-use development. Nicknamed RiNo, the area is the home of recent developments such as Taxi, at an old taxi dispatch building, converted into office space and now housing creative companies such as marketing firms and movie production studios. The Source opened last year to office and residential space, as well as restaurants, bars and other small businesses. RiNo is bounded by I-70 to the north, 1-25 to the west, Park Ave. West to the south and Lawrence to the east. “Artists love rough spaces, but for years the closest food source was a 7Eleven,” said artist Tracy Weil, founder and chair of the RiNo Art District. “Now we’ve got a bakery, a coffee shop, a new curry shop. There are some nice things coming to the neighborhood.” The challenge, however, is to balance new development and the needs of the artist community, which has grown from a handful

of artists to more than 170, said Weil, who purchased a garage and abandoned junkyard 15 years ago for his studio. “I bought my place for $7 a square foot; it’s now $50 a square foot,” Weil said. “A lot of artists own their spaces, which is good, but rents are going up.” By registering the art district as a neighborhood organization, developers must meet with RiNo members when introducing projects to the area. Most developers, such as Zeppelin Development, which built the Taxi project, are interested in keeping artists in RiNo, as the art community is part of the appeal for the area, Weil said. “They have to come to us first,” he said. “If they want a liquor license and zoning change they have to come to our meeting. It’s a good opportunity to engage them and show them what we’ve done.” RiNo received $75,000 last year from the Denver Office of Economic Development to research the feasibility of creating a business improvement district. Such a designation would have to be approved by voters, as it would create a new tax to help fund capital improvements and community services. RiNo is one of six redevel-

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opment projects overseen by the city’s North Denver Cornerstone Collaborative (NDCC) agency. Other projects include improvements to Brighton Blvd., and the nearby Globeville and Elryia-Swansea neighborhoods, I-70, and the National Western Complex, home of the National Western Stock Show. The city is expected to spend up to $30 million on improvements to RiNo this year. The bulk of the funding will be the $26 million slated for improvements to Brighton Blvd., which runs through the district. The full reconstruction of the road will include curb cuts, sidewalks and bike lanes, said Todd Wenkoski, Deputy Manager of the NDCC. “It is still in preliminary design but we hope to start construction later this year or early next year,” he said. The city and the Regional Transportation District are each working on two pedestrian bridges between 35th and 36th streets that will stretch over the railroad tracks to connect Blake and Wazee. The plan is to complete both bridges in time for the opening of the RTD’s East Rail Line in 2016. City officials also anticipate starting the design process on a four-acre park at 35th Street and Arkin Court west of Brighton.

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FRIDAY, MAR. 6 & 20: Corona MOPS, a faith-based moms’ group offering friendship & support, 9-11:30 am, Corona Presbyterian Church, 1205 E. 8th. Open to any woman pregnant or with a child kindergarten age or younger; childcare & brunch provided. Call 303-832-2297.

dren’s Storytime at The Tattered Cover, Colfax & Elizabeth, 10:30 am. Free. Different topics each week. Call 303-322-1965, ext. 2731. • Children’s Crafts & English Conversation (ELA), Ford-Warren Library, 28th & High, 6-7 pm. Free. Call 720865-0920. WEDNESDAYS: “Book Babies,” a language enrichment program for babies age six to 23 months, Ford Warren Library, 28th & High, 10:30 am. Call 720865-0920. • Storytime/Hora de Cuentos, Blair-Caldwell Library, 2401 Welton, 10:15-45 am. Free. Call 720-865-2401.

WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS: “Connect for Health” personal assistance, Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman, Weds. 3-8 pm, Fri. 9 am-3 pm. Also 3rd Sat., 9 am-4 pm. Free. Through March. Call 720-8916994.

SATURDAY, MAR. 7: Free Day, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado, 10 am-5 pm. Call 303-322-7009. First Sat. of every month. Public welcome. Call 303-832-5000. • Free Day, the Denver Art Museum, 13th & Acoma, 10 am-5 pm. Call 720-865-5000.

WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS: 16th & Josephine Recycling Center open 3-6 pm Weds. & 9 am-12 pm Sat.

SUNDAY, MAR. 22: Free Day, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York. Call 720-865-3500.

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Continued from page 9 1-3 pm at Macedonia Baptist Church, 3240 Adams. For relatives raising children. Repeated first Thurs. of every month. FRIDAY, MAR. 6: Free Day, Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest. Call 720-865-0800. FRIDAY, MAR. 6 & 20: Together Colorado, 9-11:30 am, Corona Presbyterian Church, 1205 E. 8th. For pregnant women & mothers of preschoolers to five years old. Brunch, speakers, childcare provided. First visit free. Repeated every 1st & 3rd (& 5th) Fri. of the month. Call 303-832-2297. SATURDAY, MAR. 7: Free Day, Denver Museum of Nature & Science 2001 Colorado, 10 am-5 pm. Call 303-322-7009. First Sat. of every month. Public welcome. Call 303-832-5000. • Free Day, the Denver Art Museum, 13th & Acoma, 10 am-5 pm. Call 720-865-5000. • Denver Preschool Showcase, Westin Hotel, 16th & Lawrence, 9 am-3 pm. 150+ schools. Call 303-595-4377. SATURDAY, MAR. 14: St. Patrick’s Day Parade, downtown, 9:30 am. 19th St. to Wynkoop, Wynkoop to 17th St. 17th north to 27th St. TUESDAY, MAR. 17: St. Patrick’s Day. SUNDAY, MAR. 22: Free Day, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York. Call 720-865-3500.

EVENTS WEDNESDAYS: Rotary Club of Five Points Cultural District meets 6-7 pm, Fluid Meeting Spaces, 501 E. 19th at Pennsylvania. New members welcome. • Kiwanis Club of Denver meets noon-1:30 pm, Maggiano’s

THURSDAYS: Fillmore Community Network, focuses on sustainability, 7:30-9 am, 1633 Fillmore, 1st floor conference room. Location changes monthly. Call 303-399-2100. • Denver Socrates Cafe meets, 7 pm, Trinity United Methodist Church, 18th & Broadway, to discuss a variety of important topics. Free. Call 303-861-1447. FRIDAYS: “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. MONDAY, MAR. 2 & 16: Skyline Toastmasters meet at 6:30 pm in the 11th floor conference room of Kaiser Permanente, 2045 Franklin. Visitors welcome. Repeated the 1st & 3rd Mon. of every month. Call 303778-0064. WEDNESDAY, MAR. 4: Free Legal Night at El Centro de San Juan Diego, 2830 Lawrence. 20 volunteer lawyers, one-onone consultations, 5:30-7 pm. First come, first serve. Spanish/ English provided. Repeated the 1st Weds. of every month. Call 303-573-1302. • Monthly meeting of Democratic Party of Denver House District 5, Colorado Democratic Party HQ, 574 S. Broadway, 7-8:30 pm. Repeated 1st Weds. of every month, varying location. Call 303-830-8242. THURSDAY, MAR. 5: Monthly meeting of Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG), 6:30 pm, Montview Blvd. Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia. Repeated 1st Thurs. of every month with a different topic. Call 303-5735861. FRIDAY, MAR. 13: Monthly

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Downtown Democratic Forum Breakfast, 6:45-8 am, program at 7 am, Le Grand Bistro, 1512 Curtis. Speaker Sen. Morgan Carroll. Buffet $17. Public welcome. Call 303-861-8050. MONDAY, MAR. 16: Monthly meeting of the Denver Garden Club, 7 pm, 1556 Emerson. Member Colo. Federation of Garden Clubs. All are welcome. Repeated 3rd Mon. of every month. Call 303-320-5983. TUESDAY, MAR. 17: Free Legal Night at Mi Casa, 360 Acoma. 20 volunteer lawyers, free, one-on-one consultations, 5:307 pm. First come, first serve. Spanish/English provided. Repeated the 3rd Tues. of every month. Call 303-573-1302. THURSDAY, MAR. 19: Monthly meeting of Financially Fit Females, 6 pm. First meeting free, location & topic change monthly. Call 303-993-3939.

ARTS MONDAYS: Bridge Group, 12:30-3:30 pm, & Movie Night Mondays, 6:30 pm, both at Coffee at The Point, 27th & Welton, free garage parking. Free. Call 303-955-2237. TUESDAYS: “Brown Bag Mysteries,” 30-minute storytime for adults, Denver Central Library, 13th & Broadway, Vida Ellison Gallery, Level 7, 12 pm. Call 720-865-1206. SUNDAY, MAR. 1: Tattered Cover Film Series presents Lacombe, Lucien (1974) 3/1, 2 pm, Sie Film Center, Colfax & Elizabeth. Discussion with critic Howie Movshovitz follows. $1, but limited number of tickets. Call 720-381-0813. • “Writers’ Church,” a “drop-in writers’ 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. SATURDAY, MAR. 7: Stories on Stage presents “Son of ‘Very Short Stories’,” 1:30 & 7:30 pm, Su Teatro Cultural & Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe. Tickets $15 & $28. Call 303444-7328. FRIDAY, MAR. 27: Untitled Friday #57, “Dream On,” featuring music, film, food, a cash bar & “off-beat encounters with art,” Denver Art Museum, 13th & Acoma, 6-10 pm. Regular admission, students 2-for-1 with IDs. Call 720-865-3500.

ALL MY SONS, the Tony award-winning play by Arthur Miller, confronts dark family secrets from post WWII America. Enjoy this performance in the intimate setting of the Shaver-Ramsey showroom, 2414 E. 3rd, March 6-29, Fri/Sat, 7:30 pm. $29/$34. 1-800-303-6578; cherrycreektheatre.org

GALLERIES MONTH-LONG: • “Living West,” History Colorado Center, 12th & Broadway. Explores the living dynamics between the people of Colorado & the state’s environment. Call 303-447-8679. • “Black Sheep Fridays,” Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany. Call 303298-7554. • Annual Sculpture Show & Sale, Art of Life Gallery, 200 Santa Fe. Through Mar. 28. Call 303-758-3936. • “Beautiful Pornography,” photographic works by Scott Barman, Leon Gallery, 1112 E. 17th. Call 303-832-1599. • “Critical Focus,” paintings by Ian Fisher, Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany. Through April 13. Call 720-236-1825. • “Edge of the Plains,” paintings by Sharon Feder, Denver Botanic Gardens lobby, through May 3. Call 720-8653500. • “Seen in Passing: Photographs by Chuck Forsman,” Denver Art Museum, 13th & Bannock. Through May 25. Call 720-865-5000. • “Chicano,” based on the political movement of Chicanos in the 1960s, Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe. Through May 29. Call 303-5714401. • An exhibit by Emerging

Artists, Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th. Through Apr. 4. Call 303355-8955. • “Diamonds in the Daytime: The Changing Fashions of Margaret Brown’s World,” Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania. Through Aug. Call 303-832-4092. WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS: “Nooner Tours” of the Denver Art Museum, 13th & Acoma, noon. Different gallery each week, regular admission. Call 720-865-5000. SATURDAYS: “Secrets of the Dioramas,” a free 45-minute overview of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s dioramas, 2001 Colorado, 12:30 & 2 pm. General admission required. Call 303-370-6000. FRIDAY, MAR. 6: First Friday Art Walk in the Golden Triangle Museum District. Free bus, maps at all galleries. Free shuttle to the Santa Fe walk, below. Call 303-573-5095. • First Friday Art Walk, Santa Fe Art District, 6th to 10th on Santa Fe. Call 303-3332820. • Opening of “Spatial Stories: Topographies of Change in Africa,” Center for Visual Art, 965 Santa Fe. Through April 4. Call 303-294-5207. • Opening of “The Family Dog Denver: Rock Posters & Music in Denver, 1967-68,” Byers-Evans House Gallery,

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Neighborhood Life• MARCH 2015 1310 Bannock. Through May 10. Call 303-620-4933. SATURDAY, MAR. 7: Free Day at the Denver Art Museum, 13th & Acoma. First Sat. of every month free. Call 720-8655000. • Free Day, Denver Museum of Nature & Science 2001 Colorado, 10 am-5 pm. Call 303-322-7009. First Sat. of every month free. Call 303-832-5000. • Opening of “The 1968 Exhibit,” History Colorado Center, 12th & Broadway. Through May 10. Call 303-447-8679. SATURDAY, MAR. 14: Upper Colfax 2nd Saturday Art Walk, 7 pm, Bluebird District, St. Paul to Adams on Colfax. Free. SATURDAY, MAR. 21: Closing of “Group Exhibition XII” by 26 artists, Gallery 1261, 1261 Delaware. Call 303-571-1261. FRIDAY, MAR. 27: Untitled Friday #57, “Dream On,” featuring music, film, food, a cash bar & “off-beat encounters with art,” Denver Art Museum, 13th & Acoma, 6-10 pm. Regular admission, students 2-for-1 with IDs. Call 720-865-3500. SATURDAY, MAR. 28 Closing of “Repurposed,” works from cast-off materials by Janice McDonald, Craig Robb, Karole Sharp & Ryan Valentich, North Wing Gallery, in the lobby of 1705 17th St. Call 303-722-8676. • Closing of “Accomplice,” new ceramics by Peter Pincus, Plinth Gallery, 3530 Brighton Blvd. Call 303-295-0717.

LECTURES TUESDAY, MAR. 24: “Malcolm X,” an Active Minds talk, Tattered Cover, 2526 E Colfax, 5 pm. Call 303-322-7727.

SEMINARS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS EVERY DAY: Free “Computer Basics” classes at the Denver Public Library’s “Community Technology Center,” 13th & Broadway, Level 4, varying afternoon times. Large variety of classes & skill levels. Call 720865-1706. THURSDAYS: Beginning Computers, Ford-Warren Library, 28th & High, 6-7 pm. Free. Call 720-865-0920. SATURDAYS: Drum-Making Circle, Unity on the Avenue, 4670 E. 17th, 11 am-2 pm. Call 303-320-3901. SUNDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS: “A Course in Miracles,” on-going class based on in-depth study of ACIM, 1 pm Sun., noon Weds., 7 pm Thurs. at Unity Temple, 1555 Race. Offering requested. Call 303-3223756. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: “Community Learning Plaza,” free computer access for language class practice, job searches, homework help & more, Ford-Warren Library, 28th & High, 5-7:30 pm. Free. Call 720-865-0920. SATURDAY, MAR. 14: Beginning Genealogy class, Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway, Gates Conference Room,

Level 5, 1:30-4 pm (register at 1 pm). Repeated 2nd Sat. of every month. Free. Call 720-865-1821.

HEALTH & RECREATION SUNDAYS: Yeshe Nyingpo Tibetan Buddhist Meditation in rhythmic English, 9:30-10:30 am, Mercury Cafe ballroom, 22nd & California. Free, donations accepted. Call 303-322-5874. • Capoeira Angola Introductory Class, 11 am, Mercury Café, 22nd & California, 5 pm. Free. Other classes available. Call 303-294-9258. WEEKDAYS: Guided Meditation, Denver Ashram, 1559 High, 6-6:30 am. Free, donations welcome. Call 303-885-6727. MONDAYS: Free Zumba classes, 5:30-6:30 pm, Manual High School gym, 28th & Williams (enter on south side). Call 303-292-2281. TUESDAYS: Denver Chess Club, 6:30-10:30 pm, basement of West First Ave. Presbyterian Church, 120 W. 1st. Call 720318-6496. • Introduction to Meditation & Christian Mysticism, 7:30 pm, Center of Light, 2300 Forest. Free. Call 720-308-9944. • Argentine Tango, practice & lessons, Turnverein Event Center, 1570 Clarkson, 6:3010:30 pm. Call 505-710-2250. TUESDAY-THURSDAY: Atma Kriya Yoga-A Bhakti Yoga Path, 1035 Sherman, #301, 6:30 pm “Real Happy Hour” with Japa Mala mantra chanting, 7:45 pm Meditating in the Heart. Free. Call 303-517-8890. WEDNESDAYS: Yoga & Meditation, 854 Pearl, 6-7 pm. Call 720-244-8252. THURSDAYS: Satsang Meditation, Denver Ashram, 1559 High, 6:30-8 pm. Free, donations welcome. Call 303-885-6727. SUNDAY, MAR. 1 & APR. 5: Self-Defense Classes, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Tiger Kim’s Academy, Colfax & Steele. Repeated the 1st Sunday of every month. Cost is $5 donation to breast cancer research. Call 303-3881408. WEDNESDAY, MAR. 11: La Leche League of Denver meets, Blair-Caldwell Library, 2401 Welton, 12:30 pm. Call 720-8652115.

RELIGION SATURDAYS: Church in the City-Beth Abraham, 16th & Gaylord, 10 am. Call 303-3225733. SUNDAYS: Catholic Mass, 6:30, 8:30 & 10:10 am, 12:30 & 6:30 pm, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Colfax & Logan. Call 303-831-7010. • Holy Eucharist, 9 & 11:15 am, St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1350 Washington. Call 303-831-7115. • St. Paul Lutheran, 16th & Grant, Lutheran mass at 8 & 10:30 am. Call 303-839-1432. • Episcopal Church of the Holy Redeemer, 2552 Williams, 10 am. Call 303-831-8963. • Church in the City-Beth Abraham, 16th & Gaylord, 8:30 & 10:45 am. Call 303-322-5733. • “A Mystical Sunday Service,” 9:30 am silent meditation, 10 am service, The Center

of Light, 23rd & Forest. Workshops & classes also offered. Call 303-913-7053. • Sunday Service & Children’s Church, 10 am, The Center for Spiritual Living Denver, “A United Center for Spiritual Living,” 1420 Ogden. Call 303-832-5206. • Worship Celebration 10:30 am, Buddhist Christian Interspiritual Service 5 pm, St. Paul Church, 1615 Ogden. Call 303-832-4929. : • Chapel Service, Red Shield Community Center, 2915 High, 11 am (all age Sunday School 10 am). Call 303-2952107. • Catholic Mass for lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender Catholics, 5 pm, Dignity Denver, 1100 Fillmore. Call 303331-0289. • Catholic Mass, 7:30 & 10 am, St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 23rd & York. Call 303-322-8042. • Absolute Word Multicultural Church, 2400 California, Unit 5. Sundays 10 am and Wednesdays, 6 pm, Bible Study. MONDAYS: Grant Avenue Street Reach Meal, after 9 am, St. Paul Lutheran, 16th & Grant. Call 303-839-1432. WEDNESDAYS: Weekly Bible Discussions, 11:30 am-12:30 pm, Christian Science Metropolitan Reading Room, 16th & Larimer. Call 303-534-3571. THURSDAYS: Morning Eucharist, 7 am, St. Paul Lutheran, 1600 Grant. A 30-minute liturgy of Word & Sacrament. Call 303-839-1432. • Choral Evensong in traditional English style, 5:30-6 pm, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2015 Glenarm. Call 303-296-1712. FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS: Weekly services at Temple Micah, 5209 Montview, 1st & 3rd Fri. 6 pm, 2nd & 4th Sat. 9 am. Family services on first Friday. Call 303-388-4239. SATURDAYS: Catholic Mass, 5 pm, St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 23rd & York. Call 303-322-8042. • Catholic Mass 5 pm, St. Paul Lutheran, 16th & Grant. Call 303-839-1432. SUNDAY, MAR. 15: 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.

ABEND GALLERY presents ‘Dynamic Mapping’ in conjunction with the ‘Month of Photography’ in Denver. Five photographers will display their work, unpacking the concept of the landscape. Mark Sink will curate the show. 2260 E. Colfax, March 20-April 17. 303-355-0950; abendgallery.com

SENIORS TUESDAYS: Seniors’ Bible Study, 9:30 am at the Salvation Army Red Shield Center, 29th & High. Call 303-295-2107. THURSDAY, MAR. 12: Seniors’ Book Discussion Group discusses contemporary fiction available in book & audio formats, 1-2:30 pm in the Level Four Meeting Room of the Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway. Repeated 2nd Thurs. of every month. Call 720-8651312. SATURDAY, MAR. 14: Free Day for seniors 64+ at the Denver Firefighters Museum, 1326 Tremont Pl. Repeated 2nd Sat. of every month. Call 303-892-1436.

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

THURSDAYS: Denver Socrates Cafe, 7 pm, Trinity United Methodist Church, 18th & Broadway. Discussions on a variety of important topics. Free. Call 303-861-1447. FRIDAYS: Daybreak Toastmasters, 7-8:30 am, 1525 Sherman, Room B-70. Cat got your tongue? Public speaking & more. Call Scott after 6 pm at 303-4679294. • “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. MONDAY, MAR. 2 & 16: Skyline Toastmasters, 6:30 pm, Kephart Architecture, 2555 Walnut. Visitors welcome. Repeated the 1st & 3rd Mon. of every month. Call 303-778-0064. WEDNESDAY, MAR. 4: MonthSee CALENDAR on page 12

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CORE NEW ART SPACE invites you to view new works by Tracey Russell & Jessica Loving. Both of these painters are skilled abstract artists, whose work flows seamlessly together. Also showing in the annex is Roxann Rossi. 900 Santa Fe, opening March 13. 303-297-8429; corenewartspace.com ed 3rd Sat. of every month. Call 720-220-6876. MONDAY, MAR. 23: Monthly meeting of Assistance League of Denver, 14th & Josephine, 10 am. Repeated 4th Monday of every month. Call 303-322-5205

SUPPORT GROUPS MONDAYS: Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, 7-8:30 pm, First Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1st & Acoma (1st Ave. side, downstairs). Call

303-425-9691. • Cocaine Anonymous meets at St. Paul’s United Methodist, 16th & Ogden, 8 pm. Call 303-421-5120. • SMART Recovery (Self-Management & Recovery Training) addiction recovery support group, The Weathervane Café, 1725 E. 17th, 6 pm. Free. Call 303-593-2535. MONDAYS & THURSDAYS: Meetings of Life Ring Secular Recovery, a network of support groups for people who want to maintain continuous abstinence from alcohol & other

drugs, Washington Park United Church of Christ, 400 S. Williams (alley entrance), 6-7 pm. Call 303-830-0358. TUESDAYS: Workaholics Anonymous, 5:45 pm, Capitol Heights Presbyterian, 11th & Fillmore. No fees. Call 720-5659799. • Weekly meetings of Moderation Management, for people who want to reduce their drinking, 6:30-7:45 pm at First Unitarian Church, 14th & Lafayette. Call 303-843-0134. • Meetings of Marijuana Anonymous, Church of the As-

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P.S. You Are Here Strengthens and rejuvenates the community By Jason McKinney

n April 2014 Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock and Denver Arts & Venues launched P.S. You Are Here, a creative neighborhood revitalization program aiming to develop collaborative, community-driven, outdoor projects in the city’s public spaces. The program, designed to inspire innovative ideas by members of the community who would be directly impacted by the public space projects, chose eight projects for Denverites to enjoy. These were chosen on the basis that they be short-term, physical improvement projects that: • transform underutilized urban spaces to increase collaboration • honor heritage • build civic engagement • beautify neighborhoods • enrich communities and foster healthier, more socially and economically viable communities The $40,000 was split between projects from RedLine’s Reach Studio, La Alma Neighborhood Association, Whittier Neighborhood Association, Chaffee Park, Athmar Park, Access Gallery, Birdseed Collective and Jefferson Park. The following winning projects are to be completed in 2015:

RedLine’s Reach Studio

RedLine’s Reach Studio Program plans to re-energize the Triangle Park space (formerly Eddie Maestas Park) by creating a sense of community investment and bringing together neighborhood residents to breathe new life into a historically troubled area. The emphasis here will be placed on including those individuals who were dislocated by the closing of the park. Reach Artists will request that their colleagues and community members participate in the creation of art panels to be displayed above the gated entries to the Triangle Park/Denver Urban Gardens space.

Whittier Neighborhood Assoc. Project: Whittier Alley Loop The Whittier Alley Loop project is designed to connect four underused alleyways in the Whittier neighborhood. The four throughways will connect Williams, High and Race streets and connect important places within the neighborhood, including the Ford-Warren Library, a Recreation Center, Madame CJ Walker Park, and various local businesses. The project’s goal is to create “unique public spaces” and illustrate that alleyways can become creative neighborhood assets, instead of just utilitarian right-of-ways.

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BOLD COLOR ENERGIZES Whittier Alley Loop improvements, Williams, High & Race. for people; typically the size of several parking spaces and extends from sidewalk level to the width of a parking space) Parklets first appeared in San Francisco and have cropped up around the world in urban areas for a little respite from the concrete world. The Jefferson Park parklet will appear on 25th between Federal & Eliot. The expectation for these parklets is that they will become “natural gathering places for citizens and customers of local businesses, creating a ‘sense of place’ within the neighborhood”. It’s also meant to entice people to walk or bike to the area.

La Alma Lincoln Park Neighborhood Assoc. Project: Butterfly Walk The Butterfly Walk in La Alma Lincoln Park (Mariposa

between 11th & 12th Aves) aspires to initiate space, encouraging people from different cultural and economic backgrounds to participate in a project for the common good. The goal is for at least 100 people to help implement the plan by encouraging positive activities and improving current conditions in the park.

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(DPL Byers Branch, Gabriel’s Community Garden & Sunken Gardens Park) Project: Recycled & Repurposed Artwork Access Gallery, a nonprofit organization that provides creative and educational opportunities for people with disabilities to access and experience the arts; and intends to provide outreach through community workshops for the creation of artwork that can be installed in various locations. The materials

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(Athmar, North City Park & Harkens Heights) Project: Sound Totems (3) Sound totems are miniature, solar-powered, public music venues housed within the natural or built environment. Each will be custom-built and fit into an accessible public space featuring site-specific music, poetry, oral history or other audio. Each neighborhood will pick the theme that best fits with and captures that community’s uniqueness. For more information on any of the projects, go to artsand venuesdenver.com.

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41st annual Denver March Powwow By Christa T. Palmer

he 41st annual Denver March Powwow will be held at the Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt, on Friday, March 20 through Sunday, March 22. The powwow is an American Indian Heritage Festival, a gathering and social occasion during which Indian peoples come together to sing, dance and honor the heritage that has been passed down to them from their ancestors. The celebration features more than 1,000 American Indian dancers. The best dancers in all age groups compete for top prize money. Different styles of dance are represented which are derived from traditional dances of the various tribes. Dance categories include The Grand Entry, Intertribal Dances and specified contests. A wide variety of dance styles will be represented. Male dances include Traditional Dancing, Fancy Dancing and Grass Dancing. Women’s dances include Traditional Dancing, Fancy Shawl Dancing and Jingle Dress Dancing. Last year’s powwow attracted more than

1,200 dancers and 43 drum groups. Dancing concludes at 10 pm on Friday and Saturday. The awards ceremony begins at 8 pm on Sunday. Each powwow session begins with a Grand Entry. There are two Grand Entries on Friday and Saturday at 11 am and 7 pm. There will be a single Grand Entry on Sunday at 11 am. The 2014 Denver March Powwow Princess, Miss Jordyn Lee Paz, will help kick off the first Grand Entry at 11 am on Friday, March 20. The powwow features more than 175 booths selling authentic American Indian arts and crafts. Other attractions include traditional tribal story-telling and contemporary hip-hop. Attendees can also sample delicious Indian Fry Bread. Doors open at 10 am daily. Admission is free for children six and under. Regular admission is $7 per day or $20 for a three-day pass. For attendees ages 60 and over, admission is $3 per day and $9 for a three-day pass. Tickets are sold at the door on a cash-only basis. For more information, check the website at denvermarch powwow.org or by calling 303934-8045.

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St. Patrick’s Day parade begins a wee bit earlier this year; reverses route By Jason McKinney

he Denver St. Patrick’s Day festivities will kick off with the parade on Sat., March 14 at 9:30 am (30 minutes earlier than last year) and typically runs for about four hours. The parade is free to the public and all ages are welcome to attend. The route will begin at 19th & Wynkoop, run down Wynkoop, turn left on 17th, take another left on Blake and end at Coors Field parking lot B. Be advised that the direction of the parade has been reversed for this year. Spectators are advised to arrive earlier in light of the new start time and to wear layers since spring temperatures can be erratic. The best place for families is at the end of the route on Blake between 23rd and 27th Streets.

If you’re interested in watching parade entries perform (dancers, musicians, etc.), the best place is south of 20th on Blake. Be forewarned that this is usually the most crowded area on the parade route and is typically standing room only. The parade won’t be the only fun in town on St. Patty’s weekend. The producers of the World’s Largest Pub Crawl are making an attempt on the record books again with the “Luck of the Irish St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl” on Fri., March 13, Sat., the 14th and Tues., the 17th. Hundreds will gather in fun and safe environments, including 1515 Bar N Lounge, Howl at the Moon, Zanzibar Billiards, El Chapultapec and more. A mere $20 will get you a wrist band for all three days, a map of all participating bars, and drink specials offered exclusively to World’s Largest

Pub Crawlers. All cover charges are also included in the price of the wristband. For more information, including registration times, go to pubcrawls.com. Speaking of record holders, Fado Irish Pub will host its annual “largest outdoor block party” on Sat., Mar. 14. Doors open at 7 am with a limited brunch menu until 11 am and a limited lunch/dinner menu throughout the day until 10 pm. It will be a full day and night of cocktail and beer stations, traditional Irish food and live bands. Face painting, games, and a bouncy castle will entertain the kids until 4 pm, after that only those 21 and over will be allowed entry. Live music begins at 11 am, with the last band taking the stage at 9:30 pm. The cover charge will be $20. For more information, go to fadoirishpub. com.

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The production will open with a special performance of Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1. Peter and the Wolf is choreographed by Michael Smuin and includes a musical score by Sergei Prokofiev. Smuin was an Emmy, Drama Desk and Tony Award winner for outstanding achievements in choreography and best direction of a musical. “This irresistible family adventure with Prokofiev’s familiar music, vibrant costumes and lively dancing demonstrates true bravery and imagination,” said Gil Boggs, Colorado Ballet Artistic Director. “With the help of his animal friends, clever young Peter captures a menacing wolf and becomes the hero of his village.” Peter and the Wolf will also feature a live narration of the story. The opening ballet, Bruch Violin Concerto No.1 is the cho-

reographed by Clark Tippet and features music by Max Bruch. Colorado Ballet first performed the Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 in 2007. “The Bruch Violin Concerto No.1 is the perfect short ballet to open the production with,” said Boggs. “This is the perfect production for the entire family because it’s whimsical, beautiful and the musical selections by themselves are outstanding. Shows are already filling up, so I encourage patrons to purchase tickets early before we sell out.” Performance dates and times: Friday, Mar. 27, at 7:30 pm Saturday, Mar. 28, at 2 pm Saturday, Mar. 28, at 7:30 pm Sunday, Mar. 29, at 2 pm Ticket prices range from $25 to $155. To purchase tickets and for information, visit coloradoballet.org or call 303-837-8888 ext.2

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Council Continued from page 7 city if we continue investing infrastructure dollars focused on one mode of transportation…the automobile. Denver has taken steps to create a more bikeable city, but now is the time to boldly invest general fund dollars to increase our biking infrastructure. This would create more protected bike lanes throughout the city. Develop policy changes with community members who are concerned about police/sheriff brutality issues. This year I will be meeting regularly with community leaders to review our policies and procedures as it relates to use of force in our Safety Department. With more than 200 people re-locating to Denver per week and most of them moving into the urban core, parking issues are be-

Enterprise Continued from page 1 really excited about putting in state-of-the-art 3-D printers and small-scale fabrication equipment… all at the disposal of the community.” Shared amenities will include conference rooms, audio-visual equipment, kitchen, lounges, and more workspaces. An event space and a 3,000 sf patio, with views of both the mountains and city round out the work amenities. A ground-floor coffee shop and cafe, both open to the public, are also planned. A B-Cycle station, ample covered bike parking, and showers

Special Events Continued from page 1 In mid-February, Strascina’s office was shepherding 120 special events through the planning stages, and working with a vendor to customize existing software for event planning and tracking. “The software will allow us to interact with all agencies, event organizers and film companies, fill out applications, and generate the checklist,” she explained, adding that April 1 is the in-house rollout date. It will allow all departments to share and track information, such as costs, complaints, event history and maps. “It’s not a Band-Aid. Tracking is really crucial.” Until then, the permitting is being done she said, just using email communication between departments, and preliminary checklists with links to department contacts sent out to organizers. “The software solution is just adding a layer of sophistication,” Strascina said. “We will have alerts, ticklers, reminders…” as now. And that’s just for the existing events. The city will not issue permits for new special events in City Park, Washington Park, Central Park, Sloan’s Lake, Cheesman Park or Civic Center Park for 2015, or new events on any city property April 15 to Sept. 1. Excluded from the cap are Denver Days events approved by the Department of Human Rights and Community Partnerships (HRCP) and the special events staff. The 2014 cap on any new runs, races, rides and walks has been extended to 2015 as well. Events that received permits in 2014 or earlier will be allowed to apply for permits this year. Whether residents’ com-

coming a concern. Strategic parking plans, tailored to the needs of our specific areas of concern, will be a major focus of mine. This will include conducting parking studies in high-stressed neighborhoods and commercial corridors within District 8. We will maintain our jobs program instituted for young men and women of color who have encountered challenges in the job market because of felonies on their records. This program has been one of our most successful initiatives and we look forward to continuing to connect our young adults to great jobs with livable wages. If you would like any more information on these initiatives please don’t hesitate to contact our office at 720-337-8888 or email me directly, Albus. Brooks@denvergov.org. We are grateful for the opportunity we have to serve the city and District 8. and lockers for cyclists are part of the project, complementing car-share parking and the offstreet parking, for multi-modal access, he said. Fine stated that the building permit would not be issued until abatement is complete, but that he expects to obtain a certificate of occupancy in the fourth quarter of this year. A full-time staff will manage the building, and Focus will move from its current 27th & Arapaho digs into the building when complete. Marketing information for potential tenants will be posted on the developer’s website; visit focuspropertygroup.net for more information. plaints about special events will be addressed any differently remains to be seen. OSE will train the city’s 3-1-1 staff on fielding special events questions, and add a new “button” to their system. OSE’s new community liaison will be meeting with the community and organizers to gauge external (as opposed to inter-department) effects. Strascina speculated that could lead to discussions about changes to sound, parade or zoning ordinances. Organizers of large events will still have post-event meetings to discuss problems and complaints, or to improve the next year’s events. Although it may not happen this year, Strascina wants a kiosk in her office to serve event organizers, staffed by people from each major permitting agency, a minimum of two days a week. Questions can be answered and applications filled out and submitted. Applications would ideally be reviewed within two business days, followed by a meeting with an OSE liaison who would deliver a checklist of tasks to be completed before issuing the final permit. Also, creating a timeline for applications will allow for better advance notification of neighborhoods, she said. At the end of the application process, we are the final say,” said Strascina. “We compile all the permits, and make sure the event organizer complies. If they have not done the checklist, that stops the process.” In the past, she said, the city often did not learn that permits were not issued or conditions not complied with until after the event. For more information on the Office of Special Events, call 720-913-1501, or visit denver gov.org/specialevents.

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Neighborhood Life• MARCH 2015

Rossonian Continued from page 1

IF WALLS COULD TALK… THIS ORIGINAL WALLPAPER would tell stories of the great jazz performers that graced the halls of the famous Rossonian.

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time the luxury hotel changed its name in 1929 to the Rossonian, jazz music was surging in popularity, and the hotel’s now-famous lounge rapidly built a reputation as a great jazz hangout between Chicago and LA. Before the federal civil rights legislation of the mid-1960s, Denver was segregated by race via a combination of legal and informal social pressures. Even when there were no official policies, it was, for example, known that black families could have difficulty obtaining insurance or real estate services outside of the Five Points neighborhood boundary – south of 23rd and east of High. For decades during the segregation-era of Denver, the Rossonian served as the after-hours hangout for America’s best-known African American musicians. Great jazz performers like Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Nat King Cole all stayed, and played, at the Rossonian Hotel during the era that earned Five Point’s nickname as the “Harlem of the West.” The Rossonian Lounge is still holds that fame to this day in contemporary jazz circles. After playing a set in the downtown jazz spots, black performers were only allowed to sleep in hotels designated as “black hotels.” The Rossonian Hotel, however, welcomed the jazz legends with open arms to its rooms, as well as its late-night stage in its now-mythical, Rossonian Lounge. There are people still living in the neighborhood who remember the heyday of the Rossonian Lounge. Neighborhood residents remember stories about late night jazz piping from the uniquely triangular, three-story landmark at 27th & Welton. This was the theme of the conversation one recent morning with Alston and Reggie Norman of Civil Technologies. Civil Technologies is a key real estate development partner on the Rossonian restoration. Alston, in particular, has been involved in the project for a long time and is now the director of Marketing for Civil Technologies. He was the executive director for the Five Points Business District at the time it developed its vision document for the entire Welton Street Redevelopment. Alston even brings a personal knowledge and a passion for jazz music from his time working in Washington DC’s famed jazz venues while growing up in the beltway city. Both Alston and Norman are quick to note that the Rossonian aims to be a centerpiece and crowning jewel of the broader, very successful Welton Street redevelopment that has been ongoing for years. To overlook the success of the Welton Street redevelopment as a whole “would be a terrible miss of the mark,” warns Alston. Norman

notes that the project to restore the Rossonian Hotel is already underway, but the end result remains “somewhat of a moving target.” Pre-construction has begun, but the exact end result of the project has yet to be fully formed. We know that the Rossonian project will include a hotel and a jazz club, with other restaurants being very likely. Other than that, nothing is completely set in stone. The additional space could likely be set aside as office, condos, or apartments; but that is speculation at this time. Alston and Norman explain that certain types of redevelopment financing such as tax credits, economic development grants or other incentives might come with certain requirements, like a residential unit quota or other use restrictions. The team wants to keep all of the financing options on the table for now. Big names from the Denver business community are coming together to support the project. The partners for this project include Civil Technologies, Palisade Partners, and Confluence Companies. Denver-based hotel developer Sage Hospitality has also been involved in discussions about participating in the Rossonian project. Revered neighborhood business leader Carl Bourgeois also supports the revitalization efforts. Denver jazz radio station KUVO, which broadcasts from within the neighborhood, keeps residents and jazz enthusiasts informed about the hotel and neighborhood plans. The Rossonian is a historic landmark, listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1995, a designation which may add additional financing options and development restrictions to the team’s ultimate design vision. Denver’s Office of Economic Development has already pledged a grant of $150,000 for the renovation. Once the shovels break ground, Civil Technology’s Norman indicates that the entire construction phase is estimated to last “up to two years, give or take.” The timing could not be better, with both the availability of financing and the political willingness to revitalize the Rossonian aligning in their favor; both men are excited about the project coming to successful fruition. There have been some previous attempts that failed to pan out, but it appears the time is now. Alston feels that the political winds are blowing in favor of the Rossonian more now better than ever before. The city appears to be looking at Five Points as a great neighborhood for reinvestment. It is diverse, close to downtown, and accessible to light rail and bus. The Rossonian was the social centerpiece of Five Points in its prime. Now, the hotel’s entire renovation could cost millions. However, to both residents and tourists who will see Five Points thrive again, the inspiration is priceless.

Free Community Legal Clinic The Five Points Business District and the Sam Cary Bar Association is hosting a free community legal clinic on Feb. 24 from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Five Points Business District office, 2444 Washington. The topic of this month’s clinic will be family law and domestic relations. Bring your questions and get advice from licensed and practicing attorneys. Clinics will be held the last Tuesday of every month. For more information contact Jill Dorancy at 303-832-5000.