AFFORDABLE RENTALS RISING By J. Patrick O’Leary A two-building, 223-unit apartment complex is rising from a vacant gravel lot along Welton between Park Avenue West and 24th Street, promising to provide affordable “workforce housing” in Five Points. Eleven years of land acquisition, finance and planning culminated in a June 1 groundbreaking event for the infill development, attended by Mayor Michael Hancock. The $43-million project is being driven by Century Development, with financing from several public and private sources, including the Denver Office of Economic Development, according to a city press release. Rental units will range from studios to three-bedrooms and will be available to households earning 60 percent or less of the area median income (up to $43,200 for a family of three).
Final plans were filed with the city in late November 2014, showing a four-story, 195-unit building on 2300 Welton and a three-story, 28unit building on 501 Park Avenue. The 1.11-acre Welton parcel is zoned CMX-8, allowing commercial, mixed-used projects up to eight stories (110 feet), although the finished building will rise just over 51 feet. The three-story building on the .19-acre Park Avenue parcel will rise 40 feet, the maximum allowed under GMU-3, U0-3 zoning. A total of 205 parking spaces will be provided, 36 more than required by zoning, and 92 enclosed bike parking spaces. Brent Snyder, manager of 2300 Welton LLC, said the project began in 2004 with the gathering together of 17 parcels of land on an entire city block, which required 10 separate contracts.
Renderings of the future development at 2300 Welton. Courtesy of Humphries-Poli Architects.
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By Denny Taylor On Wednesday, October 21st from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm, Five Points is celebrating the sophisticated history and dazzling future of the up and coming Welton Corridor, more appropriately dubbed the Five Points Neighborhood, one of Denver’s oldest and most storied areas. The free event sponsored by the Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation will be held at the renowned Redline Gallery at 2350 Arapahoe. To begin with, the Redline is easily one of the best art and community spaces in Denver. The building is an absolutely beautiful contemporary space inside and out. And the outdoor courtyard is so inviting, especially during the evening when the lights are on and the music is playing. So come on out and
“The city – the Office of Economic Development (OED) – encouraged us to assemble the land because no one else was able to do it,” Snyder recalled. “The first closings were in 2006. Originally it was a market-rate, for-sale product, but the market collapsed, and then we couldn’t do anything for a few years.” When market conditions improved, Snyder said market-rate development was not feasible, but eventually capital was available for affordable housing. The OED provided $1.1 million in financing to help support land acquisition for the development, according to the city. Funds originated from the city’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance special revenue fund. Other financing partners include the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, Colorado Division of Housing and the Denver Urban Renewal Authority. As more time passed, market-rate projects became feasible, Snyder said, explaining the nearby market-rate developments underway. “We were able to fill a niche,” a current city- and state-wide shortage of affordable for-rent and forsale housing, he said. The development represents the latest affordable units to be created under the Mayor’s “3x5 challenge,” according to the city. Announced in mid-2013, the challenge calls for the development, rehabilitation or preservation of 3,000 affordable housing units over five years. The city and the real estate development community have produced 1,291 units thus far. “We’re proud to invest housing resources in Five Points – to make a down payment that ensures affordability in this gateway to downtown for generations to come,” Mayor Hancock said at the groundbreaking ceremony. “2300 Welton will offer incredible opportunities for working individuals and families to access jobs and prospects in central Denver, with transit connections throughout the metro area. These kinds of projects are key to ensuring that this city remains accessible and affordable now and in the future.” Snyder said he expects construction to be complete next October.
listen to the smooth jazz from local band favorite, Latitude Experience, and indulge in artful culinary delights from the Weldon Corridor’s finest restaurants. Known for their versatility of Jazz Fusion mixed with Straight-ahead and Neo-soul styles, Latitude offers fresh sax and silky vocals rounded out with an edgy rhythm section that leaves you wanting more. Connect with the fun by joining the swinging jazz dancers, then elucidate on the fine arts exhibits from historic Five Point’s artists Jess E. Dubois and Randy McAnulty. Come and enjoy a special evening filled with food, wine and good music. And it’s free! What more could you ask for?
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‘COLFAX SQUARE’ TO REPLACE CAR WASH By J. Patrick O’Leary The Kentro Group is close to finalizing plans for Colfax Square, an adaptive reuse of the former car wash at Colfax & Williams. “Right now we’re trying to nail down the elevations and finance,” said Principal Jimmy Balafas. “We know we’ll use the existing structure… with three new tenants, hopefully a restaurant.” Kentro has not submitted architectural plans to the city yet, but the group’s preliminary drawings so far envision a trio of retail tenants. “We’re going down this road of trying to split the building into three tenants – three restaurants or three retailers – or wait to get one tenant. We’re at a decision tree.” That decision will be made by year’s end, he said. Aside from installing a new interior where the car wash facility
was, new storefronts will replace the existing garage doors and exterior. Initial plans called for signage of letters on a steel support atop the building, but Balafas said the city nixed that concept, so a new masonry façade with the Colfax Square moniker is in the works. The basic brick structure will remain, although he says a few courses of new brick will likely be added, raising the roofline and creating a new “cap” for symmetry. Balafas said the existing red brick would be cleaned, regrouted and strengthened, and likely painted steel gray. Parking will include 13-14 spaces, and the existing two curb
cuts on Williams will be replaced with one wider entry, per city requirements, according to Balafas. “Hopefully we’ll be in fullswing construction around New Years,” and the premises will be delivered to tenants in late spring or early summer, opening for business this time next year, he said. Kentro Group owns 60,000 square feet of retail space along Colfax, and in 2009 completed the adaptive reuse of the Colorado Free University building between Josephine & York. For retail leasing information, contact Tony Giordano of Dunton Realty at 303-758-3131 or tgiordano@dunton-commercial.com.
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Tuesday, October 6: Free Day Children’s Museum of Denver, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr. Free admission to everyone from 4-8 pm.
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Saturday, October 10: Denver Firefighter’s Museum, 1326 Tremont Place, will host a Fire Safety Week Free Day from 10 am- 4 pm. Attendees will learn about safety through hands-on activities that will take place from 10 am- 2 pm.
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Saturday, October 17: The Denver Art Museum in collaboration with the Americas Latino Eco Festival presents a one-day Americas Latino Eco Festival Family Day from 10 am - 4 pm. The special family day aims to bring environmental issues to light through creativity with films, live performances, artist interactions, workshops and activities for children. General admission is free. Monday, October 19: Free Day Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado. Free admission to everyone from 9 am- 5 pm. Saturday & Sunday, October 24 & 25: #sourcepopup Fall Market, 3350 Brighton Blvd, from 10 am-4 pm. Sticking to the principle of good artisanship, this is a curated market composed of eight vendors showcasing their talents. Come explore and take home some fall favorite goodies. Monday, October 26: Poetry Open Mic, Tattered Cover Bookstore, 2526 Colfax. Poets and poetry lovers are invited to enjoy an evening of diverse poetry. Come and read your own poetry or read from one of your favorite published works. Signups begin at 6:30 pm. Tuesday, October 27: Classic Film Series at Denver Central Library, Dracula’s Daughter, Level B2 Conference Center. 7 pm - 9:30 pm. Free admission. Check out the upcoming films on their website, denverlibrary.org
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FLEX Yoga Barre features two different studios including this intimate space for barre classes.
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OPENINGS: FINN’S MANOR Finally, it’s Finn’s time to shine. After months of anticipation and speculation, Finn’s Manor at 2927 Larimer is now open for business. Much has been written about this new food truck lot wrapped
around a cocktail bar housed inside a long-vacant vintage home. After a two-year cleanup inside and out, that space is now a sparkling new place to spend your drinking and dining dollars. Robert Sickler runs the concept with partners Noah Price of Crema Coffee and Thomas Taylor. “To our knowledge it's the first of its kind, in that it's a food truck pod built around a cocktail bar as the heart and soul of the concept,” Sickler said.
The tranquil entry at FLEX Yoga Barre in Five Points Plaza also functions as a boutique for workout gear.
“There are very successful food truck lots in places like Portland and Austin, but none of them have a cocktail bar as the main focal point. Furthermore, ours has a certain ‘port city’ theme, which pays homage to places like New Orleans, Bangkok, Havana, Mumbai and Old San Juan.” During hours of operation half a dozen food trucks ring the old structure and bar area. The initial plan was for Finn’s to be open earlier on weekends, but at launch, it was tough to line up food trucks for those afternoon time slots. So hours start at 5 pm. eventually, weekend opening time will be 2 pm. Finn’s is about food, but it’s decidedly more about beverages. There’s a house made barrel-aged spiced rum, a fiery, aged whisky and a rotating list of ‘Cocktails of the Evening’.
The Bartender’s Call encourages you to let the guy or gal behind the bar create a unique concoction based on your budget. Prices start below $10 but if you’re feeling loaded, choose the Billionaire. It runs $18. There are also more predictable cocktails on the menu, alcoholic snow cones called Snowballs of the Evening and other fermentations including a pineapple cider and a black currant blend. Sickler plans to utilize teas, juices and fresh botanicals grown on site to add variety to his cocktail offerings. “We will also have ingredients more commonly associated with food kitchens such as huitlacoche, beef broth, smoked salt, salmon, caviar etc.,” he added. “We intend to use as many intriguing ingredients as possible and always keep the menu fresh and exciting.” Both the decor and the music will have a Caribbean vibe. “We're trying to create a distinctive aesthetic that takes people's senses to another place.” The multi-colored decor outdoors wraps around numerous seating areas near the food truck zone. Industrial chic is the look for most of the rolling tables, coffee tables and seating areas. Finn’s is closed on Monday. Closing is at 10 pm Tues.-Thurs., 1 am on Fri.-Sat. & midnight on Sunday nights. They’re not publishing a phone number.
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On a mild fall day, you can walk right through the window into Shea, a new women’s clothing store at 2605 Larimer. The space features a massive double paned window that swings open in finer weather. There’s also a door if you’re bashful. Shea is the brainchild of Meagan Meyer who moved here after working at a similar operation in Minnesota. Unlike many new business owners, Meyer found her new address with ease. “I have a lot of friends here in Denver who said RiNo’s the place to be,” she said. “This was the first place I looked at and I didn’t look any further.” Here’s how Meyer describes her product lines: “My clothing store is currently all women’s clothing and has a good range of price points, similar to a lot
of people’s closets. I think it’s always good to invest in some staple pieces that are quality and are going to last more than one season, so our denim and shoes are higher quality pieces that have a little bit of a higher price point. Our trendy fun items for the season are a little bit lower price points. We have something for everyone.” There are some differences from her first store in Minnesota however. “In Denver, I can be a little edgier,” she explained. The store’s decor was selected to compliment the structure’s minimalist vibe. Seats come from an old movie theater. Copper accents and racks add a little pop. Meyer and her mom did a lot of the metal work themselves. One other memorable element is packaging. Meyer uses fabric bags handmade by a group of women in a small Dominican village. Meyer’s mom taught them to sew. You pick the one you like. Return with it and you’ll get a 10% discount on a future purchase. In January, Meyer plans to add a man cave under the stairs and start offering men’s attire as well. Hours are 10ish-7ish Tues.Sat. & 11ish-5ish Sun. The shop is closed on Mondays and their number is 303-955-1036. A website is on the way.
FLEX YOGA + BARRE Another new venture is up and running at Five Points Plaza. It’s FLEX Yoga + Barre on the second level above Fat Jack’s sandwich shop. The 3,000 sq.ft. footprint includes two studios. As you can deduce, the business offers fitness classes but you wouldn’t guess its founders are both former teachers. Christy Brown explained, “We were both in education previous to opening FLEX. We love helping others and teaching, but we were looking for a change of pace and interested in trying something new. We both have a strong fitness background and passion for healthy lifestyles. We are excited to share what makes us feel strong and happy with others. We are committed to building a healthy and empowered community and to provide a space for
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The remodel at Jake’s upper Walnut is done. There are now TVs on the outdoor patio and the name’s been changed to Jake’s Sports & Spirits. others to challenge themselves to learn, fall, and grow.” One benefit of instruction led by former teachers is they’re trained to spot the need for and to modify instruction for students with any unique issues. Brown thinks her growing client base will benefit greatly from increased awareness of both movement and breathing, gaining increased mental clarity, focus and stamina. According to Brown, “Everyone is capable of successfully working through all of our FLEX classes regardless of experience, injuries, flexibility, balance, etc. And everyone will gain a benefit from taking time for their (own) fitness and health.” “Our philosophy is simple: we want yoga and barre accessible to everyone. And we mean everyone! We offer so many different types of classes to make sure people understand that yoga and barre is exactly what they need. We have classes for athletes, stress junkies, skiers, the injured and disabled. We offer Spanish taught yoga classes. Our goal to expand yoga into the Spanish speaking community and to groups that may think yoga and barre isn't quite for them.” Brown and her business partner, Sarah Mellick, don’t like to hear excuses. If someone claims they’re not flexible enough to do yoga, Brown will respond, “No... you're exactly who needs yoga! Get on in to FLEX, and we'll work on your flexibility!” FLEX offers childcare options with some daytime classes. It runs $8 for one child so you can’t use the kids as an excuse either. “Families with more than one child in child care can take advantage of our child care bundle, which is $8 for the first child and
$4 for any more children!” she said. The duo had no trouble choosing this neighborhood as the location for their new careers. “We looked at several different locations throughout the city, but kept coming back to Five Points. We love the strong history, passion, and energy that lives in this neighborhood! Being a part of the exciting things happening in this area is incredibly powerful. Yoga is all about the power of growth, and we see so much growth happening here,” Brown added. Classes are offered every day of the week with start times as early as 6 am or as late as 8:30 pm. “We designed our schedule in hopes of reaching those with more traditional work day schedules and those with completely unpredictable schedules. We offer 45-minute classes during the week for busy people who want to do something awesome for themselves during their lunch hour.” Like I said, no excuses left. There are specialty classes for athletes, ski fiends, and even a Vinyasa + Inversion class. A Community Yoga class is taught in Spanish on Thursdays at 4:30 pm and it’s just $8. There’s also a spacious and tranquil office if you arrive early for class where you can browse the selection of workout gear. FLEX’s number is 303-3863897 and the class schedule can be found at flexyogabarre.com.
INTEGRATIVE HEALTH DENVER Another approach to better living is being offered by Integrative Health Denver at 3358
A minimalist decor is part of the appeal at Shea in the 2600 block of Larimer, where women’s wear runs the gamut from elegant to sporty.
Larimer in the old Rebel Salon space. Rebel is now around the corner on 34th. IHD is a community center focused on getting and staying well. “Our services include Traditional Chinese Medicine, massage and bodywork, and a variety of classes such as yoga and meditation. We opened our doors August 1,” said spokeswoman Sarah Chmielak. The venture has three principals committed to a multi-disciplinary approach. Together they offer backgrounds in integrative medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mind Body Medicine, massage, yoga, chiropractic work and more. “IHD is unique in the sense that we are providing a variety of services to our community that
are intended to help people get better while also gaining self-empowerment in their health and wellness. We teach people how to manage their health with body, mind and lifestyle techniques in between sessions with us, so that they can actively participate in preventing the reoccurrence of symptoms and health issues,” she added. Individual practitioners are able to lease space and grow their practices at the center. This allows for less financial pressure as well as the opportunity to network with other providers inhouse and gain more exposure for a specialist’s services. “Our network of providers both in-house and within our neighborhood allows us to find the proper blend of health practices for every client who comes
in, so that they get to a balanced place faster and learn how to stay there on their own.” Why settle in RiNo? “In writing the business plan for IHD, we found that RiNo is a fast developing and upcoming area. The promise of innovation of small businesses, art galleries and a growing community seemed like the perfect place for us to open a clinic with a new concept of health care,” Chmielak said. “We really chose this location so that we can be a cornerstone business in what is fast becoming an exciting, well-knit community.“ In addition to personal services, IHD also offers classes and workshops including art and yoga instruction. Hours of operation continued on page 6
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are weekdays and every other Saturday from 8 am-6 pm or by appointment. On a side note, all of the businesses in this building are now woman-owned. That includes the owner of the building, Rebel Salon and Proof Wine and Spirits. The center also displays art on First Fridays if you’d like to just drop in and look around. The website for class schedules is Integrativehealthdenver. com and the center’s number is 720-924-1772.
Now there’s a Colorado-grown app for liquor delivery serving this area. Think of Uber or Lyft. You use the app to place an order and a driver shows up. Denver-based Liquor Limo® now delivers from area stores including Argonaut, Joy Wine & Spirits on E. 6th and Grape Leaf Wine & Spirits in Stapleton. Like the competition (rhymes with Grizzly), Liquor Limo does not bump up the cost of your booze; you pay the same cost as Argonaut’s shelf price, for example. Unlike other services, all deliveries over $50 are free. Just don’t forget to tip the driver.
Finn’s Manor in the 2900 block of Larimer is a cocktail bar in a vintage home surrounded by a food truck park.
In fact, tips can be added to your credit card charge when ordering. With no markup over retail, it’s easy to wonder how this service makes money. The answer: participating retailers discount products a bit to the company in return for more sales. So you shouldn’t pay more for the ease of buying. Just that tip. Customer Kristen Karger, a hard-working mom, loves the convenience. “I love Liquor Limo,” she said. “In the past I’ve had to try taking my kids with me to the store, which can be a huge hassle. This app makes things so much easier.”
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As a mom myself, my first thought about these apps is that hopefully at your next party hosts won’t drive to the store to buy more beer if they’ve already been drinking. Minimum order amount is $25 and you must have a valid ID on hand for the driver to verify your age on arrival. Deliveries can be scheduled up to two weeks in advance. For the advanced consumer, LL also offers a recommendation ‘engine’ that maps your preferences to track the tastes, aroma and textures you prefer. Then this scientific approach suggests new items it predicts you will enjoy.
Snow bunnies can get in on the action too. LL delivers in Avon, Vail, Frisco (Beavercreek, Lake Dillon), Pueblo, Stapleton, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Durango, Carbondale, Montrose, Thornton, Fort Collins, Greeley and Denver with more markets coming soon.
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Soaring rent in RiNo and progressive development both played a part in the iconic River North brewerys move out of the neighborhood for which it was named. No phone for the company. Find your app in the Apple or Google Play store.
CHANGES: SUGARMILL Some big news to report about the Larimer food scene. Noah French has left Sugarmill, an eatery that he co-founded with Troy Guard several years ago. French is an acclaimed pastry chef but Sugarmill has always been far more than a bakery. The eatery at 2461 Larimer also offers many savory options and is rolling out its fall menu in the next few weeks. Recently, Sugarmill also introduced a Happy Hour from 3-6 pm daily that includes deep discounts on bottles of wine. It also offers daily cheese and charcuterie specials. Their number’s 303-297-3540 and sugarmilldesserts.com is the web address.
JAKE’S SPORTS & SPIRITS Haven’t been able to figure out French’s next move, but he’s reportedly contemplating several offers and taking a long overdue vacation. Let’s hope he finds another space where diners can witness his creating talents and kitchen showmanship. Jake’s north of 38th on Walnut has undergone a recent transformation. The new look debuted September 10 along with a new name – Jake’s Sports & Spirits. The result is a subdued orange/grey and white interior that is packed with sports memorabilia and screens. Lots and lots of TV screens. “We take pride in listening to our customers,” said Andrew Feinstein. “While we have a very loyal and robust customer base, we’ve heard from many of our customers that Jake’s needs a little more light inside, more televisions (including outside TVs) and a simplified menu.” The result is six more large TVs including two outdoors on the patio, plus a refresh indoors for the eatery that celebrates a 5th anniversary this month. “Jake’s has become THE staple for sports watching in the RiNo/ Cole/Five Points neighborhood,”
Feinstein said. “And while many more restaurants have moved into the area (this is a good thing, by the way), most don’t have televisions, so we want to make sure that every customer can watch their team from any seat inside Jake’s.” The menu has been simplified but there are still wings, burgers, sandwiches, salads and brunch. Feinstein promised that the streamlined menu also guarantees maximum consistency. The “Munchy Menu” of discounted food items after 10 pm remains available. If your pooch can handle all the shouting and cheering during games, he’s still welcome on the outdoor patio which features a dog-friendly section. Hours remain the same as before: 11am-midnight Mon.-Thurs., 11am-2 am Fri., 10 am-2 am Sat. & 10 am-11 pm Sun.
CHAKRA TATTOO The red-hot real estate market in the RiNo and Curtis Park neighborhoods continues to create headaches for established businesses. The latest to be forced to relocate is Chakra Tattoo, which occupied space on Champa at Park Ave. West for years. Chakra has reopened at 2536 Champa next to Curtis Park Deli. This relo was triggered when the company’s old landlord announced plans to sell his property. That sale also displaced a popular area bike shop. The ink shop is open seven days a week. Their number is still 720-355-6829. Maze Garcia founded the shop in 2011 and still works as one of the custom artists. Chakratattoo.com is the web address.
Liquor Limo, a Colorado-based liquor delivery, uses a phone app to deliver orders to your door for prices just like you’d find on the shelf.
also oversees the EXDO Events Center next door at 35th Walnut. Earlier this summer, Chernoff received an Ally Award for his work on behalf of the GLBT community. I remember Tracks back in the days when it sat on a dirt road behind what is now Coors Field. It was always open and welcoming to all with total disregard for sexual orientation or any of the other factors that too often divide us. Congrats, guys!
CLOSINGS: RIVER NORTH One of RiNo’s first craft breweries – River North – is moving its home base. Here too, the landlord sold the building – to make way for an apartment complex in this case. “We had originally wanted to keep our current location and move our production off site but that didn’t work out for us,” said Jessica Hess who owns the operation with husband/brewer Matt. “We love the neighborhood and want to continue to be a part of it.” Soaring rent in RiNo made that quite a challenge. For now, the brewer that first opened its taproom on Blake in February 2012 is moving up to 6021 N. Washington in Adams County. This large new leased space permits the expansion in production River North needs but won’t help it keep a toehold in RiNo. However, the taproom might return.
“We hope to come back to the River North neighborhood in the near future, but right now we’re focusing on getting the new production facility open. Once we get that up and running, we’ll look for another location for a flagship taproom in RiNo,” she added. However, River North is still open for a couple weeks. Don’t miss their latest offering called Corundum. It’s a wine-barrel aged tart red with cherry and hibiscus. Sounds as rosy as the gemstone after which the blend was named. Until the last week in the month, RN will be open as usual – seven days a week. From Mon.Thurs., doors open at 3 pm. Fri.Sun., they are unlocked at 1 pm. Rivernorthbrewery.com will probably detail the move and (hopefully) the craft brewery’s return to RiNo in the next year. The phone is 303-296-2617.
SPRUCE TAP HOUSE Closed already is the Spruce Tap House next door to River North, which closed after just six months in business. When Spruce opened, I spoke to the ownership team. They also own Satellite Bar on E. Colfax and Highlands Tavern. Luke Harrison and Brian Sommatino told me they really hadn’t planned to open a third location. The landlord of the building actually approached them and pitched the space. Too bad the property owner also didn’t tell them he was planning to sell it so soon. The property sale was the
TRACKS Tracks celebrated its official 35th anniversary date on September 26 as part of a yearlong celebration for the gay-friendly nightclub. Tracks recently installed a mega LED screen as part of a major facelift for the venerable nightclub. Tracks co-founder Marty Chernoff observed recently, “Most clubs don’t last 35 weeks, never mind 35 years.” It is indeed a major achievement for Chernoff and business associate Andrew Feinstein who
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final straw for Spruce, which closed in May. A harsh and surprising bit of news I’d suspect for a business that had only been open half a year. Spruce’s owners told LIFE this month they have no plans to revive their Colorado BBQ-focused tavern concept in the future.
MOTO OCHO Also gone is Moto Ocho, the vintage moped repair and restore shop at 2243 Curtis & Broadway. The phone has been disconnected but the website indicates that owners Tim and Lisa Hussmann moved from Denver to Texas recently to be closer to family. It was in Austin where Tim first caught the moped bug. Then he moved to Denver. The husband and wife team plans to continue restoring the two wheelers once they get settled. Working mopeds and replacement parts will be sold online in the near future.
TRILLIUM Shut too is Trillium, the four-year-old eatery with a Scandinavian flair in the Ballpark neighborhood. Located at 2134 Larimer, the space offered a refreshingly novel approach to cuisine. No reason has been offered for the closing and it was a surprisingly rapid one.
CRICKET Finally, the Cricket store at 350 20th in the Safeway shopping plaza is shut. Send biz news to Jeanne@lifeoncaphill. com.
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TUESDAYS: Young Children’s Storytime, The Tattered Cover, Colfax & Elizabeth, 10:30 am. Free. Different topic each week. Call 303-322-1965, ext. 2731. TUESDAYS: “Book Babies,” a language enrichment program
for babies age six to 23 months, 10:30 am, Children’s Library of the Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway. Call 720-865-1306. THURSDAY, OCT. 1: Macedonia Kinship Care Group, 1-3 pm at Macedonia Baptist Church, 3240 Adams. For relatives raising
Fifty Shades of Stories on Stage. Don't wait for Valentine's Day to celebrate your steamy side. Three sexy stories read by renowned actors will surely arouse your libido, and make you laugh. Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe, Oct. 18, 1:30/6:30 pm. $15/$18. 303-494-0523;storiesonstage.org
TUESDAYS: Seniors’ Bible Study, 9:30 am at the Salvation Army Red Shield Center, 29th & High. Call 303-295-2107 THURSDAYS: Colorado Peaches Senior Women ages 55 and over have slow pitch softball practices scheduled at East High School, through October on consecutive Thursdays at the softball field on Detroit, just East of the high school, 9-11am. All senior women ages 55 and over are welcome and encouraged to attend; including 70+ players. Bring your glove; and a bat (if you have one). Softball coaches are welcome to attend and assist. Additional questions, please call Rosie 303-751-2691. THURSDAY, OCT. 8: 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, OCT. 10: Free Day for seniors 64+ at the Denver Firefighters Museum, 1326 Tremont Pl. Repeated 2nd Sat. of every month. Call 303-892-1436.
WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, SEMINARS, MEETINGS
WEEKDAYS: Free Afternoon Lectures at the Denver Public Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Level Five in the Gates Reading Room. Lectures begin at 1:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public. For information call 303.839.1671 WEEKDAYS: Free “Computer Basics” classes at the Denver Public Library’s “Community Technology Center,” 13th & Broadway, Level 4, varying afternoon times. Large variety of classes & skill levels . Call 720865-1706. 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 Adm.
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Long time Denver artist Katie Hoffman invites you to view her newest exhibit,'Ghosts.' Hoffman works with ancient and archetypal images which inform her magic brush. Her oil paintings and monotypes will take you on a fantastic ride through a dark and dreamy world. Core New Art Space, 900 E. Santa Fe, through Oct. 18. Artist's reception Oct. 9, 6-9 pm. 303-297-8429; corenewartspace.com Call 303-955-2237 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. WEDNESDAYS: Kiwanis Club of Denver, 12-1:30 pm, Maggiano’s at the Denver Pavilions, 16th & Glenarm. Program varies weekly. 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 - 2pm. Call 303-320-3901. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7: Free Legal Night at El Centro de San Juan Diego, 2830 Lawrence. 20 volunteer lawyers, one-on-one consultations, 5:30-7 pm. First come, first serve. Spanish/English provided. Repeated the 1st Weds. of every month. Call 303-5731302 WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7: Rotary Club of Five Points meets 1st Wed, 6-7 pm, varying locations, New members welcome! Call 720891-0843 for information. SATURDAY, OCT. 10: Beginning Genealogy class, the Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway, Gates Conference Room, Level 5, 1:30-4 pm (register at 1 pm). Repeated 2nd Sat. of every month. Free. Call 720865-1821. MONDAY, OCT. 19: Skyline Toastmasters, 6:30 pm, Kephart Architecture, 2555 Walnut. Visitors welcome. Repeated the 1st & 3rd Mon. of every month. Call 303-778-0064.
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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. • St. Paul Lutheran, Lutheran Mass at 8 & 10:30 am, 16th & Grant. Call303-839-1432. • Episcopal Church of the Holy Redeemer, 2552 Williams, 10 am. Call 303-831-8963. • St. Paul Lutheran, 16th & Grant, Lutheran mass at 8 & 10:30 am. Call 303-839-1432. • The Center of Light, “A Mystical Sunday Service,” 9:30 am silent meditation, 10 am service,, 23rd & Forest. Workshops & classes also offered. Call 303-9137053. • Church in the City-Beth Abraham, 16th & Gaylord, 8:30 & 10:45 am. Call 303-322-5733. • Center for Spiritual Living Denver, Sunday celebrations: meditation 9:30 am, service & children’s church 10 am, 2590 Washington. Call 303-832-5206. • Worship Celebration 10:30 am, Buddhist Christian Interspiritual Service 5 pm, St. Paul Church, 1615 Ogden. Call 303832-4929. • Catholic Mass for lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender Catholics, 5 pm, Dignity Denver, 1100 Fillmore. Call 720-515-4528. • Catholic Mass, 7:30 & 10 am, St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 23rd & York. Call 303-322-8042. • Chapel Service, Red Shield Community Center, 2915 High, 11 am (all age Sunday School 10 am). Call 303-2952107. WEDNESDAYS: Weekly Bible Discussions, 11:30 am-12:30 pm, Christian Science Metropolitan Reading Room, 16th & Larimer. Call 303-534-3571. • Wednesday Evening Testimony Meeting, 7:30 pm, First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1401 Logan. Call 303-839-1505. THURSDAYS: Morning Eucharist, 7 am, St. Paul Lutheran, 1600 Grant. A 30-minute liturgy of Word & Sacrament. Call 303-839-1432.
9 • Choral Evensong in traditional English style, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2015 Glenarm, 5:30-6 pm. Call 303296-1712. • Buddhist & Non-Sectarian Meditation, 7-9 pm at Vipassana Towers, 330 Acoma. American Theravada & non-sectarian. Free. Also every other Tuesday. Call 303-778-8883. FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS: Weekly services at Temple Micah, 2600 Leyden, 1st & 3rd Fri. 6 pm, 2nd & 4th Sat. 10 am. Family services on first Friday. Call 303-388-4239. • Catholic Mass, 5 pm, St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 23rd & York. 303-3228042. • Church in the City-Beth Abraham, 16th & Gaylord, 10 am. Call 303-322-5733. • St. Paul Lutheran and Roman Catholic Community, 16th & Grant, Catholic mass at 5 pm. Call 303-839-1432.
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SATURDAY, OCT. 10: Upper Colfax 2nd Saturday Art Walk, 7 pm, Bluebird District, St. Paul to Adams on Colfax. Free Byers-Evans House Gallery, 1310 Bannock. Guided Tours, Mon .- Sat, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, & 2:30 pm. The exhibition, Meditations on Fragments, will be featured in the gallery. Open Shutter Gallery and the Byers-Evans House proudly present classic and new work by
world-renowned photographer Paul Caponigro. The exhibit features handcrafted silver gelatin darkroom prints. The House will be open for abbreviated guided tours. There is no cost or reservations required. The exhibit runs until January 2, 2016. Call 303-620-4933. An exhibit "New Works" Featuring the works of Heather Patterson, Barbara Sorensen, Mark Penner Howell, Patricia finley & Mel Rea. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th, through Nov. 7. Call 303-355-8955. "Clearly Stencil" will feature artist Tina Chavera at Leon Gallery.Opening Reception : Oct. 3, 7-11pm, Exhibition: Oct. 3-Nov.1, 1112 E. 17th. Call 303-832-1599. A new exhibit “Playing in Traffic” by artist Gay E. Lasher shows how her use of computer alterations transform ordinary photographic images into abstract fiber art. Upcoming show, Sept. 24 thru Oct. 17 at aBuzz Gallery, 3340 Walnut Street.
SUPPORT GROUPS
MONDAYS: Weekly meetings of Emotions Anonymous, 7:30-9 pm, CHARG Resource Center, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 9th & Emerson (use basement entrance on Emerson). Call 303-331-2493. Weekly meetings of SMART Recovery for people with addictive behaviors, Nourished Health Center, 1740 Marion, 6:30-7:30 pm. Free. Call 303-593-2535. 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, St. Paul’s United Methodist, 16th & Ogden, 8 pm. Call 303-421-5120. 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 720-565-9799. Meetings of Marijuana Anonymous, numerous meeting places and times throughout the Denver area. Please call 303-6077516 for locations and times. Weekly meetings of Moderation Management, for problem (vs. chronic) drinkers who want to reduce their intake of alcohol, 6:30-8 pm at First Unitarian Church, 14th & Lafayette. Call Dianne at 303-921-5125. Joy AL-ANON, 8 pm in the Roberts building, Room 103 at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1350 Washington. Call 303-831-7115. WEDNESDAYS: Weekly Support Group for the local chapter of HEAL (Health Education AIDS Liaison), 7:30 pm. Call Marty at 303-355-0788. THURSDAYS: Home for the Heart AL-ANON, 7 pm, Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820
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TUESDAY, OCT. 20: Hepatitis C Support Group, Whittier Community Center, 29th & Downing, 6-7:30 pm. Repeated 3rd Tues. of every month. Call 3033-860-0800. THURSDAY, OCT. 24: Monthly Kidney Cancer Support Group, 4th Thurs., 6 pm, The Urology Center of Colorado. Meeting will take place at 2777 Mile High Stadium in the 3rd Floor Conference Room. Call 303-762-7666 to register. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28: Denver Secular Recovery, a self-help, non “12-step” support group for people recovering from alcohol & drug abuse, meets in the 2nd fl. meeting rm. of the Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway, 6:30 - 8 pm. Repeated the last wed. of every month. Call 303-278-9993
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OVERVIEW OF NOVEMBER BALLOT, CITY & COUNTY OF DENVER By Keith Lewis Neighborhood LIFE knows that all politics is local. Unfortunately, most of the media coverage tends to focus on national candidates leaving many voters lacking vital information about local offices, especially in off-
year elections. That’s why Neighborhood LIFE wants to give you an objective breakdown of the candidates and ballot questions you will be voting on this fall. By November 3, 2015, voters in the City and County of Denver will choose school board candi-
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dates and will answer important ballot questions. The City and County of Denver has Referred Questions 1A, 2A, 2B, and 2C on the ballot. Proposition BB is a state law question for voters’ approval. Here is the breakdown of your choices on election day:
Denver Public Schools is governed by a seven-member board. Five members represent geographic districts, while two members serve at-large. There is no financial compensation for school board service. Board members are elected to four year terms. This November, the Board has races for District 1, District 5, and an at-large seat. District 1 covers Southeast Denver, including Washington Park, University of Denver, and Hampden, all the way down to the Denver Tech Center boundary. That race features incumbent Anne Rowe against Kristi Butkovich. District 5 covers Northwest Denver, including parts of downtown, RiNo, LoHi, Highlands, and the area surrounding Regis University campus. The District 5 election features two newcomers – Michael Kiley against Lisa Flores – seeking to fill the seat left by term-limited Arturo Jimenez. The Director-At-Large election will feature a choice between incumbent Allegra “Happy” Haynes and challenger Robert Speith. Proposition BB is a state ballot question. The issue is that the Colorado Constitution requires that any tax revenue surplus collected must be refunded to the taxpayers. Proposition BB seeks permission for the state to keep $66.1 million in recreational marijuana tax surplus collected by the state through the first year of legalization. If voters approve Prop BB, the state will use $40 million for school construction, $12 million on various municipal needs like law enforcement training, and the remaining funds will be allocated by the General Assembly at a later time. If voters reject Prop BB, the money will be refunded to the taxpayers: $40 million directly to marijuana growers, $17.1 million to cannabis consumers in the form of future tax holidays. Finally, all Colorado income taxpayers would receive a refund of approximately $6-$16 per person depending on each taxpayer’s income level. State Senator Pat Steadman (D-Denver) has been
vocal in encouraging approval of Prop BB. ”Colorado voters have the opportunity to invest $40 million in public school construction without raising taxes by instead putting previously approved taxes to their intended use. It may sound confusing, but it adds up to a big win for kids and schools,” he writes in a recent blog post. Referred Question 1A asks voters to approve an agreement to allow Adams County, Commerce City, and the City of Aurora to allow commercial development at DIA, which they are prohibited from doing currently under a 1988 agreement. If approved, Denver would immediately pay Adams County $10 million and the counties would share tax revenue equally. Referred Question 2A asks voters to approve a 0.08% hike on city sales taxes to fund scholarship and student loan debt relief to Denver area students. The funds would be managed by a nonprofit board and allocated to eligible students who have resided in Denver for at least three years. Referred Question 2B asks voters to approve the City retaining nearly $5.3 million in recreational marijuana tax revenue collected in 2014. This is also required by the Colorado Constitution’s Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights (TABOR) provision. Referred Question 2C asks voters to approve the City borrowing $476 million for improvements to the Colorado Convention Center and to the National Western Stock Show complex. Approval of this question would also permanently extend the 1.75% city tax on car rentals and lodging to help pay the debt load. No matter how you cast your vote, make your voice heard by November 3. Ballots will be mailed starting October 12. To check your voter registration, update your address, or to further research the candidates and issues, please visit the City and County of Denver’s website at www.denvergov.org.
CORRECTIONS TO THE SEPT. STORY ON THE DENVER MUSEUM OF MINIATURES, DOLLS AND TOYS
LIFE would like to issue a correction to the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys (DMMDT) story that ran in our September Edition of Life On Capitol Hill. LIFE stated that the Museum was created in 1981, which is a 25year history. Correction: The museum was created in 1981, which is a 34-year history. not a 25-year history. LIFE stated that the museum was open Wed.-Sat., 10 am-4pm. Correction: The museum is open Wed.-Sat., 10 am-4pm., however, it is also open on Sundays from 1pm-4pm. LIFE stated in mid-November, the DMMDT will hold a Star Wars exhibit featuring Star Wars toys and will also include the Colorado premier of “The Story of Star Wars” toys. Correction: In mid-November, the DMMDT will hold a Star Wars exhibit featuring Star Wars toys and will also include showings of the Colorado premiere of the film "Plastic Galaxy: The Story of Star Wars Toys." LIFE takes pride in the accuracy of our reporting and the articles and stories we publish, and would like to apologize to the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys for the mistakes/omissions. Denny Taylor Editor, Life On Capitol Hill
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN CELEBRATES FIFTH ANNIVERSARY By Jennifer Turner Birthdays are important events for kids, so it’s fitting to acknowledge a milestone birthday for a hospital that specializes in pediatric care. In mid-September, Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children (RMHC) celebrated its fifth anniversary. The medical complex, located at High & 20th, features a 160,000 squarefoot state-of-the-art pediatric care center at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center (PSL), and a 100,000 square-foot pediatric focused medical office building adjacent to the hospital. The anniversary was commemorated with an internal event for patients and staff similar to a child’s birthday party, complete with cupcakes and balloons. An expanded social media campaign was also launched to further publicize the achievement. While the current hospital is five years old, the concept for it began long before that in 1990 when a group of 13 pediatric specialists decided to move their practices to PSL. They originally occupied part of a hospital tower at PSL, and the original space had approximately 20 hospital beds. It eventually became over-crowded and the decision was made by HCA, which owns the hospital, to build a new building devoted exclusively for the treatment of children. An important objective was to create a facility welcoming to kids, so much so it wouldn’t seem like an actual hospital. Architects and designers that specialize in planning these types of projects were hired and put to work. There were also numerous committees of doctors and nurses to figure out things like department adjacencies and locations of common use spaces, etc. and to establish and collect feedback on what an ideal overall building layout should look like. A committee of kids was also setup to select the artwork for the hospital. The resulting building is an inviting, colorful, airy space that is more like a kid-friendly hotel than a hospital. The waiting areas are pleasant and have both adult and child-sized furniture. There are kids’ play spaces
throughout and special rooms for art projects. The cafeteria resembles a nicely appointed casual restaurant. Many pediatric patients are limited in what they can eat, so children taste-test and select some of the menu items for kids with special dietary needs. The staff has significantly grown since 1990; there are currently over 200 pediatric physicians and subspecialists, and 160 hospital beds. The new facility has its own emergency room, neonatal intensive care unit, dedicated pediatric operating rooms and pediatric wards. Pediatric cardiologist Dr. Reggie Washington was one of the original 13 doctors, and a driving force behind the construction of RMHC. He is the hospital’s Chief Medical Officer and Chairman of the Board of the Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation, and is also a clinical professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado Health Science Center. For many years, Dr. Washington has been a highly active participant in the crusade against childhood obesity and is co-author of national policies on obesity for the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Heart Association and National Institutes of Health. He also helped develop recommendations for Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” anti-obesity campaign. He explained, “We care for the child from conception, through infancy and into young adulthood with medical excellence and a comprehensive approach unmatched in the Rocky Mountain Region. Everyone is held accountable to the high standards set-forth by the RMHC.” The needs of anxious parents are also a hospital priority. Families come to RMHC from all over; 42 percent live outside the Denver metro area and many come from other states. Sometimes sick kids must be immediately transported to the hospital and there is no time for parents to pack. RMHC provides parents with kits upon arrival, containing basic essentials such as toiletries and the hospital is also equipped with showers, laundry and sleeping facilities, and has two Ronald McDonald
Lilly gets a surprise dessert from Child Life Specialist Corree at RMHC. Photo by Jeff Hersch
House rooms. Volunteers are another important integral part of the operations at RMHC and PSL Medical Center. They enhance the patient
experience and are an immense help to hospital staff. Volunteers fill many different jobs including providing clerical services, staffing the Ronald McDonald House
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THE LOT FINDS SUCCESS AS A FILM/TV/MUSIC CREATIVE COLLECTIVE IN RINO By Keith Lewis Neighborhood LIFE has often reported on the modern trend of freelancers collaborating under the same roof. This co-working concept is a common theme of Denver office space renters like Industry and Shift Workspaces, but food industry pioneers like The Source have also employed the collaborative concept. Across all fields, it seems that working in a collective environment can revitalize your own work through the synergy that teamwork can create. The Lot is a creative collective for all things film, television, and music located in River North Arts District (RiNo). The Lot’s motto is “everything you need to move your audience is under one roof.” And they mean everything! The Lot, its artists and engineers, can help creators with virtually any audio, video, editing, or screenwriting project that they could imagine. The Lot is the brainchild of Haylar Garcia, which was opened in 2007 by he and his wife, Darcy Grabowski. Garcia now owns several companies within The Lot. The Decibel Garden Record-
ing Sanctuary, The Rumble Pack Commercial Creative Group, The Batcave Video Editing Suite and Tao Engine Philm & Fotoplay are all Garcia’s companies, devoted to different aspects of audio or video production. Tao Engine Philm & Fotoplay is Garcia’s remote screenwriting company which pens mostly lower-budget horror flicks being filmed in California. The Batcave Video Editing Suite was probably the highlight of the tour. It is an expansive, comfortable retreat that is rentable within The Lot, containing all the editing technology you need to cut a video project. The Lot also incorporates creative tenants who compliment Garcia’s work well. Sky Theory, a video production company with an impressive portfolio of big name clients, produces commercials, music videos, web series, film, or virtually any video project. Hooligan Nation Productions assists artists with story development and production services on their creative projects. MockSides Studios, another tenant in the Lot, offers professional training to actors for film, television and commercials.
Patrick Hackett, Director & Production Manager at Sky Theory, a video production company housed at The LOT, sits at the sound console during a production. Photo by Jeff Hersch The Lot’s big name clients like Walmart, Papa John’s, ESPN and Chipotle, help support the artists at the Lot while they also work on other passion projects. By welcoming a mix of work to the Lot, Garcia and his team have been able to remain authentic artists without starving. Garcia talks a lot about finding a balance to actually make a living without selling out your artistic vision. “I respect the starving artists, and I once was one,” recalls Garcia. However, he now maintains a realism among his colleagues that aids them all in finding a
balance enabling them all to make a decent living pursuing their passions. The Lot has found evident success in this model, even with the inherent limitations of working in the film, television, and music industry in Denver, as opposed to Los Angeles. Garcia observes, however, that Denver’s creative scene has steadily risen since The Lot opened in 2007, due to several factors bringing newcomers to Denver, including a significant number of artists. Garcia offers gratitude to the artistic community he serves.
“We are very grateful for those who support art and businesses, who endeavor to create,” says Garcia. “We are honored to be part of the RiNo community and plan to continue servicing commercial clients and collaborating with great artists for many years to come,” predicts Garcia. “You don't have to be a client to come by and see us, intersecting with creatives is our lifeblood, so come by The Lot, it's as much yours as it is ours,” he invites. The Lot is located in RiNo at 3435 Wynkoop and online at www.tothelot.com.
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AUTUMN ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES By Christa Palmer Looking for quality family-time ideas during the autumn? There are a wide variety of events to enjoy around the Denver area that will keep the kiddos entertained and occupied. Here are just a few ideas for family fun activities to take advantage of at this time of year. • On Oct. 10, Denver Firefighter’s Museum will host a Fire Safety Week Free Day from 10 am-4 pm. Activities will take place from 10 am-2 pm. Attendees will learn about safety through hands-on activities at the Museum located at 1326 Tremont Place. • Fright Fest will take place at Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park as the park is transformed from “theme park” to “scream park.” Admission includes haunted houses and a free Trick or Treat Trail.
THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF DENVER The Children’s Museum of Denver, 2121 Children’s Museum Drive, will host some fun family events this autumn. • The Children’s Museum of Denver will host Target Tuesday on Oct. 6 from 4-8 pm. Children ages birth to 8 years old can play for free. • On Oct. 23-25 from 9 am-7 pm, children and families can head to the Museum for Trick or Treat Street. Visitors can parade from one house to another collecting treats, crafting Halloween creatures and making “dirty” desserts. All activities are included with Museum admission. Please, since this event is for small children, avoid scary costumes!
DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., can always be counted on for fun family activities. • Glow at the Gardens, this year’s new event, takes place Wed. evenings Oct. 14, 21 & 28 from 6-9 pm. The York St. location will be lit up with jacko-lanterns and luminaria-lined pathways, which feature larger-than-life pumpkin displays. Activities include stories by the Story Seeker, scavenger hunts, free face painting, a themed pumpkin silent auction and more. Tickets are $12 for adults/$10 for members, $8 for children/$6 for child members and are available online at botanicgardens.org. Food and drink will be available for a separate cost at the event. • The Bumblebee Jamboree is a live, family-friendly performance by Katherine Dines of Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta for kid’s ages 0-12 and their parents. Children should dress as their favorite pollinator and sing along and dance to original and traditional songs. The concert takes place Sat., Oct. 24 from 10:30-11 am. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children over 2.
THE DENVER ZOO The Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele Street, has a variety of autumn
activities for families and children. • Oct 17th is career discovery day. Middle and high school students can learn about zoo and animal careers. The event will include demonstrations, assemblies with animals, information from zoo professionals and breakout sessions. Register online at denverzoo.org for the event. • Nature Connects, Art with LEGO Bricks by Sean Kenney, is an award-winning travelling exhibit that will stop at the Denver Zoo on Fridays through Nov. 1. More than 30 sculptures will be scattered throughout the zoo including a 400-pound bumblebee, a full-size African lion and a hummingbird with an 8-foot wingspan. The exhibit is free with Zoo admission. • Lego Bricks Family Workshops allow participants to experience the hands-on fun of seeing a model come together piece by piece, from concept to completion. Animal visitors will stop by each workshop to surprise the kids. Please note that in order to protect Bricks 4 Kidz® copyrights, participants are unable to take any plans or models away from the workshops. Attendees must purchase a ticket for each child and adult. The cost is $12 per participant for members and $15 for members. Upcoming workshop themes include: Snake on Oct 3 & Spider on Oct 17. Register online at denverzoo.org. • The 31st annual Boo at the Zoo, a popular family Halloween event, will take place on Saturdays & Sundays, Oct. 24, 25, 31 & Nov. 1. Children and adults are encouraged to wear costumes as they visit the Zoo. They’ll also have the chance to trick-or-treat at designated stations, attend family entertainment events and visit creepy-crawly animal demonstrations. The event lasts from 9 am-5 pm. All activities are included in the price of admission or as part of zoo membership. • Boo After Dark takes place 6:30-9:30 pm, Fri.-Sat. Oct. 30-31. Boo After Dark offers the same events as Boo at the Zoo under the creepy cover of night. Costumes are encouraged. The cost is $17 per adult and $12 for children. Children 2 and under are free. Admission is not included with Zoo membership. Purchase tickets online at denverzoo.org before Oct. 23 to receive $5 off the ticket price.
Nothing beckons children in the fall like a field of pumpkins, saying “pick me.” Photo by Jeff Hersch
DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE The Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., has existing and upcoming exhibits to interest various members of the family. The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes will run Oct. 23 through Jan. 31, 2016. Participants can test their powers
of observation as they journey through the immersive and interactive experience. The exhibit combines science and history to bring to life the Victorian era portrayed in the Sherlock Holmes stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Tickets are available for preorder at dmns.org. The exhibit is included with the price of Museum admission. • The Power of Poison exhibit
runs through Jan. 10, 2016 and is free with the price of Museum admission. The exhibit features information on poison in nature, stories of poison, accidental poisonings and the use of poison for good. Participants can see dioramas of poisonings in famous stories such as Snow White, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Harry Potter, Lemony Snicket and more.
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WELCOME TO DUNBAR By Daniel Webster Jr. Photos by Dani Shae Thompson Charles Wessels is a Southerner by birth, but his accent has long been filtered out by mountain air, delivering words cleanly – Coloradan-style. His cooking
has seen many a kitchen around the state. He tries to mentally count how many – “It’s a lot. There’s more between the both of us,” referring to he and his business partner’s many ventures. “Looks like 13” as he tilts his
head back down. The Dunbar Kitchen and Tap House sits along the light rail on 28th & Welton Streets, an unassuming brick building that once housed many a commercial venture: a barbershop, a bail bondsman, a record store, and an odds and ends store. The longest standing business was Dunbar Barber Shop, which operated for 50 years; the namesake lives on as well as the former sign that is cut out and framed into the wall. “There was a barbershop for at least 52 years, because that’s how long the previous owner of the building was here for.” Wessel’s special attachment to this place is the principal of retaining heritage and procuring
quality ingredients. And a peach tree. Tucked near the corner of the fenced in patio that seats 42 is an old leafless peach tree that was in full bloom. There’s something almost too serendipitous about a Savannah, Georgian choosing this edifice. Unfortunately during this year’s Mother’s Day snowstorm, the ice got the best of the fruit bearing tree. The plan is remove it and establish a fire pit, “but those things take time and money,” says the business oriented Wessels. Spending a few years in the finance world, Wessels is a hybrid owner/chef, understanding the need for both a commerce and chef’s hat. Thus, knowing his audience is important for both
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RMHC Continued from 13 gram, and they do so for a wide variety of reasons. The common connection is their desire to provide patients with a friendly face and gentle support at critical moments in their lives. RMHC and PSL are always in need of more volunteers. Anyone interested is asked to commit to one weekly four hour shift for six months. Since August of 2014 Maureen Tarrant has been the Chief Executive Officer of PSL and RMHC. Prior to her current position she was CEO of Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree for 13 years, so she comes with great qualifications and credentials.
DUNBARS Continued from 14 of-water for this dish, but brings a moist and flavorful addition to the grits. This along with the “NOT” Wings – crispy fried fingerling potatoes with their homemade hot wing sauce and bleu cheese are must-tries. The atmosphere is decidedly bar/restaurant, but the architecture that remains, was refurbished, or completely new was chosen and saved with steward-
“It is an honor and privilege to be the CEO of PSL and RMHC. The commitment of the doctors, nurses and hospital staff to provide the highest quality of care for our patients is second to none. We look forward to celebrating many more achievements, medical firsts and milestone birthdays in the coming years,” she stated. The grand opening of RMHC in 2010 brought to fruition many years of work and planning around creating a hospital committed to providing the highest quality of care for children, no matter their medical needs. The facility and services offered has continued to expand in the past five years. The original building was three stories and is now four,
and the intensive care unit has doubled in size. Two additional operating rooms and ten more patient recovery rooms are currently under construction and at the beginning of the year, RMHC also began a partnership with Denver’s National Jewish, one of the country’s top respiratory hospitals. The collaboration provides families with 24/7 diagnosis and treatment of allergies and other respiratory issues. If RMHC’s history of innovation and cutting edge pediatric care is any indication of what is to come, more great things can be expected at the hospital in the future. They also receive a “highfive” for their first five years of service.
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DENVER’S ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MARATHON TAKES A HIKE By Denny Taylor The Denver Rock 'n' Roll full marathon has "run its course," as race organizers recently confirmed that the event "will not continue" next year. The outdoor race is famous for encapsulating cities in their entirety and culminating in a finish line festival featuring some of the best music acts around. With live music every mile and party-like atmosphere abounding, it has made long distance running fun and more approachable, with more and more people participating in something they had never dreamed they could do – run a marathon. The charity aspect has proliferated along with the participation, leading to more than $235 million dollars raised for charities worldwide. More athletes participate in Rock ‘n’ Roll marathons than any other U.S.
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