Neighborhood Life – June 2016 by Life on Capitol Hill

06 16 CONDOS AND TOWNHOMES SLATED FOR DEVELOPMENT IN SUSTAINABILITY PARK By Keith Lewis Curtis Park Group will develop the small parcel of vacant land at the intersection of 25th & Lawrence for a condominium and townhome project. The development, named S*Park will be “igniting” in Spring 2017, according to the Denver-based real estate developer’s website. The residential development, on the edge of RiNo and Curtis Park will feature 91 condo units and eight townhomes. The condo unit’s range in size from studios that are even now being hyped at a price point just under $300,000 for 500 sq. ft. to the largest condos – three bedroom units – that will contain 2,000 sq. ft. at a price that has yet to be released. The townhomes will boast 2,500 sq. ft. of luxury indoor amenities, and include small yards and rooftop decks. The S*Park development will span the 2500 and 2600 blocks of Lawrence Street, and the 2500 block will feature a private park for residents, a greenhouse, and an urban garden on the property. S*Park will also set aside a percentage of the unit for sale as affordable housing, under a Denver ordinance that requires new condo developments of thirty or more units to set aside at least 10% of the offering for affordable housing. S*Park is the latest in a string of residential projects in densely populated areas of Denver, banking on the notion that millennials desire location, location over space. The idea that younger homebuyers and renters are willing to pay for well-designed living spaces in hot neighborhoods seems to be panning out. LIFE recently reported

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Brother Jeff (left) takes a photo of the Tommy Tilton Group (Tilt sports a hat) while they perform a jazz number at the Brother Jeff’s Cultural Center & Cafe, 2836 Welton, in the Five Points community. PHOTO BY JEFF HERSCH on an explosion of micro-housing developments popping up near downtown, Curtis Park, and Uptown. Clem Rinehart, owner of Treehouse Brokerage and Development, an exclusive broker for S*Park said, “We see people living downtown in these expensive, luxury apartments as a big market we plan to target.” He also noted, “We think a lot of people living in downtown apartments will be more interested in buying than renting.” Then he continued, “And the relatively small size isn’t necessarily a turn-off for professional millennials.” Curtis Park Group purchased the Sustainability Park

By Jason McKinney Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. June 19th celebrates the day in 1865 when Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with the news that the American Civil War had ended and that black Americans were now free. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, the number of Union troops was minimal in terms of enforcing the new Executive Order. Juneteenth has since become a Black American celebration in Denver that embraces a large festival in Five Points every summer. Traditionally, Juneteenth celebration might include live concert performance, rodeos, fishing, BBQs and baseball, which are just some of the activities that have been popular in the past. Juneteenth also almost always focuses on education and self-improvement. Thus, often guest speakers are brought in and the elders are called upon to recount the events of the past.

property from the Denver Housing Authority for $7 million just recently, and DHA has reportedly already earmarked the funds for redevelopment of a 45-unit senior housing facility in West Denver’s Mariposa District. Sustainability Park has recently been the home of events and festivals such as “The Big Wonderful” weekly summer festival that held its last event in May. The Big Wonderful has now moved to the Stanley Marketplace. Construction will begin this summer. For more information on S*Park please visit www. liveatspark.com.

Food is typically abundant since everyone participating usually prepares a special dish. Fashion is also an important consideration as well, since during slavery, there were laws passed that kept slaves from wearing fine clothing. Juneteenth enjoyed a resurgence in the popular consciousness during the civil rights movements of the 1960s and it became a Texas state holiday in 1980. Today, Juneteenth celebrations are held all over the nation, with Denver having one of the larger ones drawing record numbers of festival-goers and participation. Now in its 27th year, the focus of this year’s festivities is the youth and the day-long celebration will be held on Sat, June 18. The annual Juneteenth parade, which commemorates the historical significance and freedom of enslaved persons in the U.S., will begin at Manual High School (26th & Gilpin) at 10 am and proceed down Welton, heading through continued on page 16

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Fun-seekers find plenty of things to see and do as they mingle through the myriads of booths and attractions at the Capitol Hill People’s Fair. PHOTO BY DANI SHAE THOMPSON

EXPANDED OFFERINGS HIGHLIGHT 45TH ANNUAL PEOPLE’S FAIR By Caroline Schomp Fun-seekers will find many new things to see and do at the 45th edition of the Capitol Hill People’s Fair, scheduled for Saturday & Sunday June 4th & 5th at Downtown Denver’s Civic Center. The fair is the longest-running, volunteer-driven community celebration in the Metro Denver area. Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods (CHUN), one of Denver’s largest and oldest registered neighborhood organizations produces the fair. “We’ve added many new offerings this year, while keeping the most popular from years past,” said CHUN Executive Director Roger Armstrong. The People’s Fair was named Westword’s 2016 “Best Annual Festival.”

NEW ART Fine Art Avenue, featuring 80 local and national artists, will extend along 14th between Bannock & Broadway. The expanded art show is a new partnership with the Denver Arts Festival (formerly the Downtown Denver Arts Festival). Artists exhibit and sell all original work. Media includes ceramics, digital, drawing/ graphics, fiber, glass, jewelry, wood, leather, metal, mixed media, painting, sculpture, and photography. “This gives the People’s Fair another aspect of the show that hasn’t been there in recent years,” said Denver Arts Festival Director Jim DeLutes. “The majority of the artists are from Colorado but also represent 13 other states. It’s appropriate that

Fine Art Avenue is right in front of the Denver Art Museum. It’s definitely worth people’s while to come and take a look.”

CRAFT BEER For the first time all beer available at the People’s Fair will be from Colorado craft brewers, the result of a new partnership with the Tivoli Distributing Co. According to Tivoli’s Corey Marshall, there will be between 20 and 30 different-style beers, among them five of the Tivoli Brewing Company’s own: Tivoli Helles Lager, Sigi’s Wild Horse, Tivoli’s Pass the Buck, Tivoli Jet Malt Liquor and Zang’s XXX Imperial IPA. The rest are small Colorado craft beers that Tivoli Distributing represents. Marshall and his family restarted Denver’s Tivoli in 2012 after a 43-year hiatus. “We are super excited to partner with the People’s Fair and CHUN,” Marshall said. “People’s Fair attendees are going to love what we bring to the fair.”

ART IN THE PARK Guest artist and art instructor Tommy Nahulu is offering three opportunities each day for creative souls to sip some wine at the Wine Pavilion while painting their own art masterpieces. Nahulu will share some of his expertise with participants. Tickets are available online at www. peoplesfair.com. Small teams of younger artists will compete in the annual Mural Project to create a large canvas mural on the theme “Your Neighborhood, Your Future.” The

competing teams this year are from Boys and Girls Club-Wilfley Branch, Colorado’s High School of Choice, Ridgeview Academy, Pangloss Gravitron and Compassion Road Academy. Fairgoers can vote for their favorite.

MUSIC THROUGHOUT THE PARK The People’s Fair traditionally has provided a showcase for local bands, some of whom have gone on to fame and fortune. This year there will be 82 bands divided over four separate stages playing throughout the run of the fair: the CHUN Stage, the Pepsi Stage, the Cruisin’ 1430 Bandstand and the Musicians in Action Stage. A full schedule is available at www. peoplesfair.com.

FAMILY FUN A first for the People’s Fair is a trackless train ride around the park on David Mosier’s Crackerjack Family Train, a favorite for all ages. Foam sword dueling with costumed knights, riddle and treasure challenges at a Medieval-themed area will delight children. There also will be bubble activities and hula-hoops and an opportunity to build an egg-shaker instrument, in addition to bungee jumping, bouncy houses, an obstacle course and more.

MORE TO SEE & DO The People’s Fair is a traditional opportunity for Colorado’s nonprofit organizations to showcase what they do. Plenty of festival food favorites from local vendors will be available on two food courts. And there’s a sprinkling of packaged food vendors, handicrafts, personal services and other temptations on offer. The Capitol Hill People’s Fair began 45 years ago at Morey Middle School and because of its enduring popularity was relocated to Civic Center. Money raised through the fair provides major funding for nonprofit Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods, a community of neighbor-members who volunteer to protect, preserve and enhance the quality of life in and around greater Capitol Hill.

Final landscaping touches are being completed near the historic McNichols Building that is currently undergoing a $6 million renovation and is scheduled to reopen in the fall. PHOTO BY JEFF HERSCH

CIVIC CENTER PARK TO CONTINUE TO RENOVATE, INCREASE AMENITIES By Keith Lewis Civic Center Park is a beautiful landscape in the heart of Denver’s historic, governmental, and tourist centers. Some city planners and activist groups are now looking into ways for the city to rev up the park’s usage. Civic Center Park was first proposed in 1904 by then Mayor Robert Speer. After some political difficulty led to stalled construction, the park finally opened in 1919. The park’s location in the heart of modern Denver makes this a spectacular tract of real estate. The proximity to the Denver Public Library, Denver Art Museum, Courthouse, City Government buildings, and the State Capitol, make the community gathering space a prime location. Despite this, Civic Center Park can be found mostly empty on many days. The Civic Center Conservancy was founded in 2004 by “a group of private citizens passionate about revitalizing Civic Center Park,” according to the group’s website. The group is a nonprofit corporation that works in close partnership with the City and County of Denver to both restore and promote greater use of Civic Center Park. The Civic Center Conservancy began to host events in Civic Center Park. In 2006, the park began hosting a weekly EATS Outdoor Cafe lunch event, which remains popular each week throughout the summer with employees from the courts and surrounding offices. Each summer, Civic Center Park hosts an Independence Eve celebration with concerts and fireworks for the whole family. And since 2011, Civic Center Park has held a Bike-In Movie Series; since 2014 the park has hosted fitness events known as Civic Center MOVES. Possibly the biggest draw to Civic Center Park is the annual Taste of Denver festival featuring some of the best culinary creations from local Denver restaurants. In total, the Civic

Center Conservancy produces over one hundred events or programs in the park each year. The 2005 Civic Center Park Master Plan also identified some deficiencies with Civic Center Park’s upkeep and amenities, which is thought to negatively affect foot traffic in the park on days without an event. Garbage and graffiti can negatively affect the park’s prosperity, as business professionals and families are less likely to visit the park if it does not feel safe and look clean. A few years ago, the Downtown Denver Partnership and Civic Center Conservancy joined forces to expand an existing Business Improvement District (BID) to fund ambassadors in the park and additional cleanup services beyond what Denver Parks and Recreation already provided. There are ongoing efforts to set up safe, clean restrooms and invite vendors selling refreshments to attract and accommodate park

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visitors. New construction projects have also sought to revitalize Civic Center Park through renovations. The summers of 1918 and 1919 saw construction of both the Greek Theater and the Voorhies Memorial in Civic Center Park. Renovations of both attractions were completed in recent years. The historic McNichols Building is currently undergoing a $6 million renovation and is scheduled to reopen in the fall, with a public unveiling celebration currently planned for September 15. Civic Center Park is a treasure of Denver history and architecture. It is close by, so many great Denver locations including the Denver Art Museum, Denver Public Library, and government offices are convenient to it. The only thing missing is you. Take a stroll through Civic Center Park next time you’re in the neighborhood and see for yourself all it has to offer.

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The new Pop’s Place has totally taken over the former Lower48 space on Lawrence at 21st bringing a new décor that’s warm and enticing.

Leather, quality denim, USA-made clothing for men and a vintage women’s corner are the main elements at Whiskey Grade, 921 21st, next to Curtis Club.

a baby’s head.” Drool over the complete menu at popsplacedenver.com. Pop’s is open at 2020 Lawrence from 7 am-10 pm seven days a week and 720-949-1235 is the number.

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OPENINGS: POP’S PLACE The new occupant at E. 21st & Lawrence is settling in rapidly with no apparent hiccups. Inside the space, few traces remain of its predecessor, Lower 48, in the reworked space. Instead, there’s a cohesive dining area that brings bar, open kitchen and seating area together into one warm space. It’s dubbed Pop’s Place – a space that’s now a pleasing mélange of yellow, brown and black décor items complete with a Picasso-inspired mural. It’s the work of area artist Matt O’Neil, a man Westword once dubbed “the Denver art world's perennial bad boy.” Pop’s is now home to chef Stephen Kleinman who brings 50 years’ experience as a chef and culinary instructor to the venture. He persuaded O’Neil to create an atmosphere that fits with Kleinman’s vision of casual, contemporary comfort foods.

“Through the art and the music, we stimulate the senses to help you enjoy the food,” he explained. Kleinman had a hand in establishing the Art Institute’s culinary and food sciences program years ago and he still teaches at Metro State University. He’s not the first Kleinman on the block, either. Son Ian and his wife Stacie run the nitro-powered Inventing Room next door. That’s how ‘pop’ learned that Lower 48’s footprint was vacant. The focus is on creating a neighborhood spot that will appeal to the many new apartment dwellers in the area instead of depending on Coors Field for customers. Soups, salads, and sandwiches, plus a handful of starters load the menu. But this isn’t diner food. Starters include black mussels with red curry, jasmine rice and fried ginger. Sandwiches include one built with lemongrass pork meatballs, scallion mayo, and cucumbers on a French baguette. For breakfast, there are fruited crepes, sour cream waffles with chicken, plus a cinnamon roll billed as “roughly the size of

Last month, I bid farewell to Night Bazaar at 25th & Larimer after a surprisingly short run of six months. I figured Whiskey Grade Denver was also gone in a flash; it had opened a small footprint in that project. My mistake. The captivating, (mostly) men’s clothing shop is now open next to Curtis Club at 921 21st. It’s just a two block stroll from Pop’s Place in fact. The backstory for Whiskey Grade is fascinating. It began with a men’s content blog focused on authenticity and craftsmanship. Eventually, a pair of clothing visionaries bought the name and launched a US line of products based on those values. The shop’s very inviting with a memorable smell and texture. Most of the product is men’s wear, but there is a women’s limited line plus vintage women’s attire, too. This is the company’s third location. The concept first debuted in Cleveland then expanded to Los Angeles before arriving in Denver. It’s operated by James Unger. Originally, Unger planned to open at The Stanley Marketplace in Stapleton. Stanley’s a project that keeps getting pushed back leaving Unger and others in limbo. He found this location

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THE SHOP Anchoring one corner of Whiskey Grade is The Shop, a one-man/one chair barber shop operated by Jake Reboul, a London-trained barber in the heart of Five Points. Schedule with Reboul via styleseat.com or call 620-9608308. He’s open during Whiskey Grade hours.

THE FITNESS BRANCH RiNo now has a dedicated kettlebell fitness program. It’s located at Backyard on Blake in the new wing of the complex at 3070 Blake. Founder Leandra Branch used her background as a former physical therapy aide to develop a program geared around three basics: strength, flexibility and mobility. To help clients achieve those goals, she’s built a program involving kettle bells, weights and yoga. “Kettlebell training changed my life. I had just graduated from CU and had lived a very unhealthy lifestyle for the duration of my college career – typical college student! After graduation, I moved to Santa Fe and took my first kettlebell class. After that one class I felt amazing the most sore I had ever been but amazing! Not only did I lose 30 pounds but started to move better. I was strong, flexible and mobile!” Branch said. She returned to Colorado, but couldn’t find a kettlebell studio, so she started teaching friends in Wash Park and Fitness Branch evolved, influenced by her PT experience. “The knowledge I gained from that experience took my skill set and what I could do for my clients to the next level!” Her passion isn’t precisely fitness; it’s really quality movement. “Really, any studio can make you sweat, but we want to go beyond that and help you move better. For example, being skinny or being super strong

doesn’t increase your quality of movement. ‘Skinny’ often causes weakness and strength causes tightness; neither one is the answer,” she said. Branch finds a balance between the extremes offering a healthy increased flexibility for muscles and mobility for joints. Kettlebells are used in every class. They’re an all-in-one tool that combines strength training and cardio conditioning. “The kettlebell teaches you to move with quality and in your full range of motion. It doesn’t isolate but links muscle chains to work together and function as one,” she explained. Classes are already scheduled weekdays at 6 am & 5:30 pm. Saturdays, they’re held from 8 am-noon, and additional classes will come online soon. Every new client starts with a Roots Skills Training intro class. After that, they can enjoy a free week of classes to make sure The Fitness Branch is a good fit. “A lot of people are intimidated by Kettlebell training. Yes, it’s weight training, but it’s so much more! The Fitness Branch has clients of all shapes and sizes, strengths and weaknesses. Some run triathlons and some haven’t worked out in years. We have clients that are in their 70s and others in their 20s. The Fitness Branch and kettlebell training is for everyone,” she said. The company’s website is thefitnessbranch.com or call Branch at 720-514-9916.

SPINSTER SISTERS Opening next door to Fitness Branch is Spinster Sisters. You’ll probably remember that catchy name from a recent craft event like the Denver Flea or the Big Wonderful. Spinster Sisters, founded in 2011, was the inspiration of Kelly Perkins. She realized years before that she and her friends needed “an alternative to the witches' brew of chemicals that many modern skincare products represent.” Spinster Sisters uses mostly raw and natural ingredients and their product lines have apparently filled an unmet demand in the area. This opening is Perkins’ move from rolling location to brick and mortar space. Her reward brought

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To celebrate the opening of The Fitness Branch, 3070 Blake in the new Backyard complex, the owner commissioned a special mural to be painted of the area’s famous RiNo mascot.

BUSINESS Continued from 4 with it the opportunity to paint, stain concrete, install lights, and stock shelves. “This space will be what future Spinster Sisters locations (and there will be a lot of them) will be modeled after,” she said. “It is such a beautiful, open, airy space – and the Backyard on Blake is just an absolutely stunning development – it is going to be a better, stronger, faster Spinster Sisters look and feel.” Expect to see all the products you’ve tried and loved paired with

more hands-on experiences where you can mix or blend your own products and scents. To support a strong sustainability commitment, there’s a bulk buy section where you can refill empty Sisters packaging or use your own containers and buy by the ounce. “By reusing old packaging like this, not only will we be reducing what goes into our landfills, but there is also a savings for the customer in that they can purchase as little, or as much product as they need,” Perkins added. As luck would have it, Perkins got the keys to her new store with its hefty ‘To Do’ list the same

Owner Leadra Branch (left), sets up for the grand opening of RiNo’s first kettlebell fitness studio located in the Backyard on Blake.

week that her manufacturing plant in Golden had to move. “It was not planned this way; we just were not expecting to get Backyard on Blake keys this week. And I had our manufacturing move planned already for this week. So, a bit of multitasking is going on,” she said. I suspect she’s understating the demands of the past week. Spinster Sisters features men’s and women’s products plus a few for doggies. The list is lengthy including everything from mustache wax to bug repellant. The entire product line can be viewed at spinstersistersco.com. Hours are still a bit fluid, but

the shop plans to be open 10 am-7 pm, Tues. – Thurs., 10 am-8 pm Fri. – Sat., & noon-5 Sun. The general number is 844-SPINSTER (774-6783).

LAWYER ZONE/RM PROPERTIES AND MANAGEMENT RM is the company now operating Laundry on Lawrence. Several weeks ago, they completed a yearlong renovation adding a special ‘lawyers only’ area in the former theater space on the north side of the building. Laundry on Lawrence is a shared office project in which businesses share common areas but have distinct office spaces of their own.

It’s located at 2701 Lawrence in the old City Elite Laundry – one of Denver’s first businesses to hire minorities and women. “We actually kept the name to keep the history of this building,” Siddhartha Rathod said of the business he and his business partner bought in late 2014. “It’s also fits with what we do – civil rights law. “Like any themed co-working space, there is a value to having businesses that practice in a similar arena but in non-competing fields. We wanted to create a community of attorneys that had the benefits of a big firm without the potential conflicts of inter-

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Kelly Perkins (right) and an employee stock the shelves with Spinster Sisters’ wide line of natural products at the company’s first brick and mortar location in Backyard on Blake at 31st & Blake just before its scheduled opening. est,” he added. Rathod believes attorneys work best when they have other legal professionals with whom they can collaborate. “Attorneys are often experts in a defined practice area, but our clients frequently have legal needs that go beyond our expertise. Our legal space allows attorneys to better serve their clients by providing onsite access to many areas of the legal sphere.” Offices vary in size and price. Rent includes all utilities, Internet access and other services as well as access to numerous conference rooms and other amenities. The concept also seeks to build community by offering three kegs of beer on tap as a conversation starter and a common kitchen. In total, Laundry offers over 22,000 sq. ft. of office space. Three quarters of the building have an eclectic mix of tenants including Angie’s List offices and video production companies as well as several start-ups. The new space is roughly 8,000 sq. ft. For more details and a sneak peek inside go to Laundryonlawrence. com.

CHANGES: ROSENBERG BAGELS A fire on May 2nd that started above the restaurant has left the popular Rosenberg’s Bagels on Welton in need of some repairs and remodeling. Owner Josh Pollack said, “It would appear we will be closed for a few months, but we will not be gone from the Rosenberg’s family that we love so much. We will be volunteering as a team three days a week to give back and show our appreciation for the community that supports us.” Pollack said the community has showered his team with support during this very tough time. But he’s turning lemons into lemonade. “As well as having time to give back, this (hiatus) allows us to take time to focus on building on our skills so we can open better than ever. (We) are eager to stage around town and visit the fine purveyors and farms that bring us our food,” he added. Rosenberg’s plans some pop up events throughout the summer. Their first in May was located at

The Source. The bagel shop’s social media will announce upcoming locations. “We love you all and can’t wait to be schmearing bagels for you again soon!” he promised.

THE PRESERVERY Folks at The Preservery in Backyard on Blake are happy – maybe very happy. There’s a new Happy Hour to explore. Actually four hours – every day. Drink and food specials are available from 2 pm-6 pm. This new venture in the vintage warehouse at Backyard on Blake features some elegant surroundings and a great summer patio. I can just imagine lingering there for all four hours of their Happy Hour studying their intriguing menu.

LOGAN HOUSE COFFEE The craft roaster that bottles its beans in recycled wine bottles is another company slated to move to Stanley Marketplace when it finally opens. For now, Logan House is located on the second story over Denver Hardware at 3200 Walnut. Their space is a spacious, open area with soaring beams and room to move. Now that they’re settled in at this address, the duo behind Logan House is offering a yoga class at 10 am on June 5th dubbed Breathe, Bend and Brew hosted by Apres Yoga Events. There’s also a Learn To Swing Dance offered every Thursday evening at 7 pm. July events will be listed soon at loganhousecoffee. com.

BACK IN A FLASH It took me several months to realize that Back in a Flash Chiropractic moved from its corner at Pearl & E. 19th around the corner to 1940 Pennsylvania in Uptown. The current address is 1940 Pennsylvania. In addition to adjustments starting at $29, Back in a Flash offers a combo adjustment and hour-long massage package. The practice can still be reached at 720-459-8934.

WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT The Prospect Neighborhood’s tavern/eatery has added a couple features since marking its first anniversary.

The relocation of Urban Cyclist into an old foundry warehouse on Brighton has allowed the company to significantly expand its commuter/transit bike offerings.

There’s now live music on the front patio during the day every Sunday and a number of refreshing new summer cocktails to sample. Bartenders’ new creations include a Mile High Sunrise crafted with Knob Creek Rye, barrel-aged Aperol, lemon juice, simple and sparkling wine. Others include the Sloe Walk Home and Backyard Sangria. WTF’s address is 2907 Huron and their number’s 303-226-1540.

URBAN CYCLIST The sale of the building housing Urban Cyclist on Brighton prompted the company to seek new digs. They found a new home right across the street at 3434 Brighton in an old foundry building they now share with Mid-Mod mall. “We actually have a much bigger space,” said owner Darrin Duran. “We’ve added a lot of new brands.” Duran’s industry magazine, Bicycler Retailer and Industry News, recently did a big feature on the company. It was headlined “Denver retailer creates excitement around affordable bikes.” “There is actually (just) one segment of the bicycle industry that is trending up – the urban and transit segment,” Duran explained. “It’s hard to contain the growth. It’s kind of silly to drive a car downtown if you live nearby.” Not bad for a business that opened just over three years ago. Hours were tweaked with the move. The shop’s now open 11am-8 pm weekdays, Sat., 11 am-5 pm &

Sun., noon to 4 pm. The number’s 720-838-3434.

OPHELIA’S ELECTRIC SOAPBOX It’s been just over a year since Ophelia’s opened on 20th near Lawrence. Located in a building that once housed a brothel followed by an adult video store, Ophelia’s food and music venture is still having fun since flinging open their doors. Last year, Justin Cucci, owner of Root Down, Linger and Ophelia’s told me, “This great building was here and it had such a seedy and intriguing history. Like all of my previous projects, (the vision) was contextual to the building and its history.” Cucci’s continued to build on that theme. There are now vintage signs advertising Adult Entertainment in the front windows to remind folks of the building’s seedy past. Events have also changed. A spokeswoman said, “We have Sunday peepshow, generally twice a month and we have Lip Sync Battle on Tuesdays. We also have brunch music on both Saturday & Sundays. The rest of the schedule varies and can be seen on our website.” A new spring/summer menu has just been rolled out, too. New items include a dish called 600-degree asparagus, a kumquat-glazed pork belly with crispy pig ears, a wild Atlantic striped bass plate and a basil olive oil cake with Crème Anglaise and fresh berries. The Brothel Burger now uses elk instead of ostrich. There’s even a new lamb gyro on the carte.

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HUCKLEBERRY ROASTERS Yes, the rumors are true. Huckleberry’s plans to open a restaurant called Port Side at its Larimer location in the coming months. The 700 sq. ft. coffee shop has featured beverages and light snacks since it opened in the shipping container complex several years ago. Now the plan is for more upscale meals served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The full concept will not launch until the liquor license details are nailed down. For now, all you’ll get are teasers of what’s to come on. Friday & Saturday mornings, chef Chris Bell whips up some breakfast sandwiches. Koan Goedman and Mark Mann, founded Huckleberry Roasters in 2011 with a small roasting machine they operated in the 2800 block of Larimer. Then came the 25th & Larimer store and a larger space at 4301 Pecos in Sunnyside. Beans are now roasted in northwest Denver. Stay tuned for more details or email info@huckleberryroasters.com.

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

Free. Different topic each week. Call 303-322-1965, ext. 2731. • “Book Babies,” a language enrichment program for babies age six to 23 months, 10:30 am, Children’s Library of the Denver Public Library, 14th & Broadway. Call 720-865-1306. FRIDAYS: Bilingual Storytime at the Ford Library, 28th & High, 10:30 am. Call 720-865-0920. SUNDAY, JUNE 19: Father’s Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Please remember to honor your DAD this day! MONDAY, JUNE 20: First Day of Summer. Someone please remind the Colorado Weather Gods!

RELEASE YOUR INNER-NERD at this year's Maker Faire. This fantastic event for all ages features work by crafters, techies and scientists from all over Colorado. If you want to help build a zany car, ArtoCade will be there, too. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., June 11-12, 9am-5 pm, $5-$14.95. denvermakerfaire.com

GALLERIES FRIDAY, JUNE 3: First Friday Art Walk in the Golden Triangle Museum District. Free bus, maps at all galleries. Free shuttle to the Santa Fe walk, below. Call 303-573-5095. • First Friday Art Walk, Santa Fe Art District, 6th to 10th on Santa Fe. Call 303-333-2820. • First Friday Art Walk & Free Public Reception for the Denver Artist Guild, Byers-Evans House Museum, 1310 Bannock st., 5-8 pm, call 303-620-4933 for more info. MONTH-LONG: • aBuzz Gallery, 3340 Walnut Street, presents “ColorVision: Energy and Spirit on Canvas” by artist Stacy Lewis on display June 23-July 16. Opening Reception June 23, 6-9 pm. Subsequent events include: First Friday: July 1, 6-9 pm & Artist Talks: July 9, 12-4 pm & Closing Reception Sat., July 16, 12-4 pm. • CORE New Art Space, 900

Santa Fe Dr.,presents: Home & Garden with members Deborah Williams and Daniel House Kelly, May 26-June 12, Opening reception Fri., May 27 from 6-9 pm. This show features two artists' work that begins from using deconstructed and found material and objects. For info call 303297-8428. • Pirate Contemporary Art, 3655 Navajo, presents Home Economics & Home Economics 101, through June 5, exhibitions by Laura Phelps Rogers. The artist combines familiar domestic objects and ideas, fabricated and collected, in a manner designed to invite viewers to interpret or reinterpret the fanciful and surreal installations. First Friday Reception - Fri., June 3, 6-10 pm & Closing Reception to follow artist talk Sat., June 4, 6-9 pm; For more info 303-641-3472. • Plinth Gallery, 3520 Brighton, presents Megan Mitchell and her “New Ceramic Work” that will be on display during June & July, with an opening reception

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9 • Monthly meeting of Democratic Party of Denver House District 5, Colorado Democratic Party HQ, 789 Sherman, 7-9 pm. Repeated 1st Weds. of every month, varying location. Call 303-830-8242. • Rotary Club of Five Points meets 1st Wed, 6-7 pm, varying locations, New members welcome! Call 720-891-0843 for information. • Learn To Meditate at KMC Downtown at 1336 Glenarm Place is a proven way to overcome stress and keep a positive, relaxed and creative attitude to life. Kadam Lucy James will explain the basics of meditation and how to get started. Free admission, 7-8:30 pm, http:// meditationincolorado.org/ learn-to-meditate-denver/ THURSDAY, JUNE 2 & JULY 7: Monthly meeting of Parents & 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 303-573-5861. • Macedonia Kinship Care Group, 1-3 pm at Macedonia Baptist Church, 3240 Adams. For relatives raising children. Repeated 1st Thurs. of every month. FRIDAY, JUNE 3: Community Resources Forum, 9-10:30 am, Sterne-Elder Room of Exempla St. Joseph Hospital, Russell Pavilion, 19th & Lafayette. Free Continental breakfast, varying presentations. Free parking in Humboldt Garage off 20th. Continues the 1st Fri. of every month. Call 303866-8889. • Monthly Downtown Democratic Forum Breakfast, 6:45-8 am, Le Grand Bistro, 1512 Curtis. Buffet $15. Public welcome. Repeated 1st Fri. of the month.Call 303-861-8050 SUNDAY, JUNE 5: Book Club Sunday, 12 pm, The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer at Unity on the Avenue, 4670 East 17th Ave. Pkw., call 303-3223901. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8: La Leche League of Denver meets 2nd Wed. of the month, Blair-Caldwell Library, 2401 Welton, 12:30 pm. Call 720-865-2115. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 & 22: Monthly meeting of Assistance League of Denver, 14th &

Josephine, 10 am. Repeated 2nd & 4th Wed. of every month. 2nd Wed. is lunch w/entertainment, 4th Wed. is Bingo w/ lunch. Call 303-322-5205. FRIDAY, JUNE 10: GOP Monthly Breakfast at Pete's Greek Town Cafe, 2910 Colfax. Great speakers & conservative camaraderie. Please RSVP, so we can plan appropriately. No need to pay in advance, but please order breakfast to support Pete's. Individual checks. Be there 7 am, order by 7:20 am so speaker is not interrupted. Repeated 2nd Fri. of the month. On-line registration required. SATURDAY, JUNE 11: Beginning Genealogy class, the Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway, Gates Conference Room, Level 5, 10 am-3 pm (with a break for lunch). Repeated 2nd Sat. of every month. Free. Call 720-8651821. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15: Join Active Minds in exploring 19th century American popular music, focusing on the places and spaces that such music was made available to the public: the street, stage and home. We will listen to a wide variety of music, from parade bands and Sousa marches, to minstrel variety shows, musical theatre and parlor songs by Stephen Foster. Washington Street Community Center, 809 S. Washington, free admission, RSVP: 303-733-4643 MONDAY, JUNE 20: 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. THURSDAY, JUNE 16: Monthly meeting of Financially Fit Females, 6 pm. First meeting free, location & topic change monthly, 3rd Thurs. of month. Call 303993-3939. THURSDAY, MAY 19: Join Active Minds as we tell the story of Saudi Arabia. We will cover Saudi history, the impact of changes since the Arab Spring, and the complicated role played by Wahhabi Islam and Sunni Islam in the country and the region. At Windsor Gardens, 597 S. Clinton, 2-3 pm. Free, RSVP not required. SATURDAY, JUNE 18: Colorado House District 8 Democrats, 10

am-noon, Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview. Repeated 3rd Sat. of every month. Call 720-220-6876. TUESDAY, JUNE 21: Denver Metro Young Republicans holds its General Meetings and Happy Hours on the fourth Tuesday of each month, starting at 5:30 p.m. with an informal social hour. The official meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and features a speaker or panel discussion. Cap City Tavern, 1247 Bannock Street. For information call 720-931-8888. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22: The Citizens' Climate Lobby meets monthly, every second Wed, at the First Unitarian Society of Denver, 1400 Lafayette St, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. For information call 303-322-0079. Letter writing (to Members of Congress) takes place monthly, every fourth Wed., at Hooked on Colfax (3213 E. Colfax) coffee shop 6:30 pm. SATURDAY, JUNE 25: Low Sensory Morning presented by History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway 8 am-10 am. The History Colorado Center is happy to open its doors for families with different sensory needs. The museum will be closed to the general public, attendance limited, and sounds in exhibits turned down. Come and enjoy! Admission is free,please contact Shannon Voirol with questions and to RSVP: shannon.voirol@state.co.us MONDAY JUNE 27: Join Active Minds as we examine Winston Churchill’s life before becoming prime minister of England, his years in the job, and his lasting impact on his country and the world. Springbrooke, 6800 Leetsdale Dr, 2:30-3:30, Free admission, but RSVP Required (Limited Seating), call 303-331-9963 SUNDAYS: Capoeira Angola In-

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FREEBIES THURSDAY, JUNE 2: Molly Brown House Museum, Free Day, 1340 Pennsylvania, call 303832-4092. FRIDAY, JUNE 2 & 10: Clyfford Still Museum Free evenings, 1250 Bannock, 5-8 pm, 720-3544880. SATURDAY, JUNE 4 & JULY 1: Denver Art Museum Free Day, 10 am-5 pm, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Free 1st Saturdays. Call 303-892-1505. SUNDAY, JUNE 5: Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys, 1880 Gaylord St., admission is free, suggested donation is $1.00. SUNDAY, JUNE 5: Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Day, 2001 Colorado Blvd., 9 am-5 pm. Call 303-370-6000. TUESDAY, JUNE 7: Children’s Museum of Denver Free Day, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr., 4-8 pm ONLY, 303-433-7444 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 & 15 : Museum of Outdoor Arts Free Day, 1000 Englewood Pkwy., Indoor & Outdoor Galleries & Sound Gallery, 11 am-4 pm, 303-806-0444. FRIDAY, JUNE 10: Four Mile Historic Park Free Day, 715 South Forest St., 12-4 pm. Call 720-865-0800. SATURDAY, JUNE 11 & 25: Museum of Outdoor Arts Free Day, 1000 Englewood Pkwy., Indoor &

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Marczyk’s on E. 17th toasts the warmer weather with Friday night burger nights featuring Niman Ranch beef. This year, there are also oysters on the half shell for sale. offering a toy building workshop in July and another on cardboard creations is slated for August. Check for space availability at craftsmanandapprentice.com.

MARCZYK’S You know it’s summer time when the Uptown Marczyk’s on E. 17th at Clarkson fires up its Friday Night burger events. Area residents flock to the market to enjoy a made-to-order burger crafted with Niman Ranch beef. This year, the event also brings back $2 oyster on the half shell specials that rolled out midway through last summer’s schedule. The number for info is 303-2433355.

VINE STREET PUB It’s time to begin Year Nine for the folks at Vine Street, E. 17th & Vine in Uptown. The craft brewery celebrated its 8th anniversary on May 21st. These folks really know how to party; sorry I missed the shindig!

CLOSINGS: DADA ART BAR The folks who run Americatus opened Dada Art Bar a couple years ago but relinquished operation of the bar several months ago. Then the building’s owners tried to run it for a bit, but now the am coffeehouse experience and pm cocktail spot has gone dark. The space at 2470 Broadway just off Larimer is now for lease.

AUTO UNION The long time foreign imports repair shop at 2041 Lawrence is gone and the space is for lease. Evidently, it is a closure versus relocation since the shop’s number has been disconnected.

P17 Folks in Uptown and around town were rocked to hear that P17, a Vietnamese-focused restaurant on E. 17th was closing after a lengthy run.

LAWMAKERS SHAPE UP MARIJUANA REGS By Keith Lewis In April, the Colorado House of Representatives passed House Bill 16-1436, which aims to ban certain THC-infused candy that may be shaped too similar to children’s candy. The Senate also passed the bill on its third vote with no amendments. The newly enacted law will ban marijuana edibles that are shaped like animals, humans, or fruit that is believed to confuse small children who may accidentally ingest marijuana edibles. On the day prior to the Senate’s majority vote passing the legislation, an amended version of the bill failed 15-20. On May 5, the original version passed 21-13. THC refers to the active ingredient in marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol. Although it is legal for adults over 21 to consume, some reports have suggested that a growing number of small children have become sick after accidentally ingesting THC infused candy. The sponsors of this bill aimed to prohibit manufacturing and

marketing practices that could contribute to such confusion. The primary sponsors in the House were Pabon (D-Denver) and Ginal (D-Fort. Collins). In the Senate the primary sponsors were Newell (D-Bow Mar) and Baumgardner (R-Garfield). There was not significant forceful opposition to the measure, with many marijuana providers even voluntarily agreeing to stop producing some shapes of edibles prior to the bill’s passage. A few activists, however, fear that this could open the door to the future over-regulation of marijuana edibles. The bill prohibits only shapes that resemble humans, animals or fruit, but continues to allow fruit-flavored geometric shapes. The famous marijuana leaf is still a permitted shape for edible candy as well. The bill passed 50-14 in the House and 21-13 in the Senate. If the Governor signs the legislation, as expected, the new law will take effect on October 1, 2017.

Fans of P17 on E. 17th at Franklin turned out in numbers to celebrate the eatery’s final weekend in business and the return of the seemingly allusive sun on May 19th.

“I didn’t realize that people would be affected as they are. It’s making this a bittersweet experience for me. I really love this restaurant. It was a hard decision for me to make, but I know it’s the right decision.” That’s how chef/owner, Mary Nguyen announced her decision to shutter P17 late last month. For many, including this writer, the decision was a true surprise. This was Nguyen’s first venture. It debuted 11 years ago as Parallel 17, a chef-driven concept built around Vietnamese and Asian dishes. It quickly caught on in Uptown. Then a second spot in the Tech Center opened. Two and half years ago, Nguyen opened Olive & Finch a block away from P17. It’s there that she will focus her future efforts. Since it opened, O&F has been well received by the community. It’s more casual and affordable than P17. You can grab a meal quickly and easily and be on your way. “What I’m hearing is that there’s this need for more O&F,” Nguyen said of her plans to open a second location in CCN this fall. “It’s going to be a change for Cherry Creek. To provide something that’s casual and inexpensive that isn’t a full service restaurant.” There will be changes to the O&F menu. She’s not subtracting anything; just adding a few more items including a couple of new entrees. The menu will top out at $15. The move will also support her plan to double pastry production. The current location is smaller than the CCN space and it’s been hard to

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JUNE 28 SENATORIAL PRIMARY UPDATE By Jennifer Turner The 2016 election cycle is shaping up to be like no other in history. Colorado has one Senate seat up for grabs in November, which could prove pivotal in the balance of party power. On June 28, Coloradans have the opportunity to narrow down the candidates vying for the job. Incumbent Democratic Senator Michael Bennet is running unopposed for his party’s nomination. On the Republican side, the process has been more chaotic with five candidates slated to be on the primary ballot. Republican Darryl Glenn automatically qualified when he won the Colorado Republican Party State Assembly convention ballot in April. The other four candidates had to qualify via petitions that required getting 1,500 signatures from voters in each of the state’s seven congressional districts. Three of them had to go to court to get on the ballot because the Secretary of State’s office cited irregularities with signatures on their petitions.

DEMOCRAT - INCUMBENT SENATOR MICHAEL BENNET Michael Bennet assumed office on January 21, 2009. He was appointed by Governor Bill Ritter to fill the seat vacated by Ken Salazar when he became Secretary of Interior. Prior to becoming a senator, Bennet was Chief of Staff to then-Mayor Hickenlooper and later served as the Superintendent of Denver Public Schools. Re-elected in 2010, Senator Bennet was an ardent supporter of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and is a strong advocate for immigration reform. He is also working on legislation that would make it possible for Coloradans to refinance the interest rates on their student loans. Bennet resides in Denver’s Congress Park neighborhood.

REPUBLICAN DARRYL GLENN Darryl Glenn is currently the Commissioner of El Paso County District 1. A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Lt. Colonel Glenn retired after 21 years of active duty and reserve service. Glenn also has an MBA from Western New England College and a JD from the New England School of Law. In 2003, he was appointed to the Colorado Springs City Council and re-elected in 2005 and 2009. Glenn was elected to the El Paso County Board of Commissioners in 2010 and re-elected in 2014 with over

80 percent of the vote. A member of the New Life Christian Church of Colorado Springs, he is also a three-time collegiate National Powerlifting Champion.

REPUBLICAN RYAN FRAZIER Ryan Frazier’s name will be on the ballot, but it is up to the Colorado Supreme Court to decide if he will ultimately be a certified candidate. The ruling will not come until sometime after May 14, which was the date the County Clerk had to mail ballots to military and overseas voters. If Frazier is unsuccessful in court, any votes cast for him will not count. Frazier lost his case to be on the ballot before the Denver District Court, but appealed to the Colorado Supreme Court. Due to his pending appeal, the lower court allowed his name on the ballot. Frazier is currently the Managing Director of Frazier Global Strategies, a management consulting and professional services firm that serves the aviation, tourism, energy, education and healthcare sectors. A Navy veteran who worked at the National Security Agency (NSA), Frazier also co-founded and is Board President of High Point Academy PK-8 charter school. In 2003, at the age of 26, he began his first of two consecutive terms on the Aurora City Council.

REPUBLICAN ROBERT BLAHA Robert Blaha also had to fight his way onto the ballot. A Denver District Court ruled in early May he had obtained the required number of signatures after the Secretary of State had disqualified him due to technical errors on his petitions. Blaha is a Colorado Springs businessman and entrepreneur. In 1993, he founded Human Capital Associates, a Colorado Springs business-consulting firm. Blaha is also co-founder of Integrity Bank and Trust, which opened its doors in 2003, and is currently Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. He supports a complete overhaul of the tax code including abolishing the IRS. Blaha has also drawn a line in the sand on immigration reform. If elected, he has committed to leave the Senate after one term if he cannot help achieve a 50 percent decrease in illegal immigration. Term limits is another core campaign issue for Blaha. He has pledged to introduce legislation that would restrict Senators to (two) six-year

The first ever Sikh parade at East High School was May 22 and celebrated Vaisakhi. Sikhism started in India 1469 by guru Nanak Ji and completed by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1699. Every sikh has a name that ends in Singh, but not every Singh is a Sikh!! PHOTO BY JEFF HIRSCH terms or a maximum of twelve years in office. Under his proposal, members of the House of Representatives would be limited to (three) two-year terms or a maximum of six years.

REPUBLICAN JACK GRAHAM Former CSU Athletic Director and Fort Collins businessman Jack Graham was the first candidate who filed petitions to be certified by the Secretary of State for the Republican primary ballot. A CSU graduate who played quarterback for the Rams, he was later drafted by the Miami Dolphins. After his

REPUBLICAN - JON KEYSER Former Colorado State Representative Jon Keyser also had to go to court to get on the ballot. The Secretary of State’s office had questioned if campaign workers

forged some of signatures on his petitions, but a judge overruled the decision. Keyser is an attorney and 34 years old. He served in the Colorado State House representing District 25 from January 2015 until January 2016, but resigned to focus on his Senate run. A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Keyser did tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. He is a recipient of the Bronze Star, which is awarded for valor in combat. Ballots for the June 28 primary will be mailed the week of June 6. People who wish to vote in person will be able to do so starting on Monday, June 20.

AUTO-FREE 2ND SUNDAYS IN CHEESMAN PARK By Denny Taylor Want more fun in the sun this summer at Cheesman Park, free from the roar and pollution of cars and buses? Then mark your calendar for “Second Sundays in the Park” – one day each month when motorized vehicles are banned from park roadways. A summertime tradition since 2008, occasional auto-free days were recommended in the most recent Cheesman Park Master Plan. In 2012, auto-free days moved to the second Sunday of

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chance to enjoy pastoral peacefulness amid the hubbub of our often hectic urban life. How lucky are we to be able to enjoy the park on these designated days without the noise, pollution, and safety risk of cars, trucks and buses and other motorized vehicles. Non-motorized modes of transportation are welcome, but skateboarders are asked to please stay away from the Pavilion and the fountains. If possible, please walk or bike to the park, but if you can’t, Sunday parking is available on 8th Avenue. While cyclists will have free reign of park roads, trails are reserved for pedestrians, strollers, walkers and wheelchairs. Denver Parks and Recreation Rules and Regulations require cyclists to dismount when using park trails. Dogs must be on a leash, and park rangers are empowered to ticket non-compliant park users. So dust off those rollerblades, bikes and trikes, baby strollers and little red wagons and join your neighbors for a serene day in the park.

CITY COUNCIL HISTORY OF LGBT RIGHTS IN DENVER By Councilwoman Robin Kniech Cap Hill has long been home to many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ) families, and perhaps for even longer, has welcomed LGBTQ visitors to a wide variety of community-oriented or accepting businesses. We celebrate the centrality of Cap Hill to LGBTQ life each June with the Pride Parade that proceeds down Colfax to Civic Center. But did you know the central role the City of Denver has played in the national trajectory for equal rights and relationship protections for LGBTQ individuals and families? In 2013, Denver celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the “Gay Revolt” at Denver City Council. The revolt was the culmination of a sophisticated legal and community organizing effort led by gay and lesbian leaders to put an end to the criminalization of homosexuality. They appealed to a mostly white, all male Denver

City Council – without any gay members – for the repeal of socalled public decency laws that were discriminatorily applied, primarily against gay men, resulting in police harassment and arrests. And they won. More than 15 years after decriminalization, community leaders once again appealed to the City Council, this time for proactive protections against discrimination in daily life. A slightly more diverse council, including several women, but still no LGBTQ individuals, again affirmed the rights of their gay and lesbian constituents. Ordinance 623 of 1990 prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, education, health, welfare, public accommodations, or commercial space on the basis of sexual orientation. Opponents of LGBTQ equality responded, however, with a ballot measure to eliminate protections for sexual orientation. In May

LETTERS THE GOVERNOR SHOULD SIGN THE LIQUOR COMPROMISE BILL By Jeanne McEvoy As the CEO of the Colorado Liquor Beverage Association, I represent “the little guys” – over 1600 small local liquor storeowners across the state. We have been involved in fierce legislative “beer battles” that pitted grocery and convenience stores against local liquor stores. Now we are faced with over six different ballot measures being approved for the November election. These are high-stakes, winner-take-all proposals that do not represent the thoughtful balance found in SB16-197. The compromise came to fruition because a wide range of interests – liquor stores, grocery stores, convenience stores, brewers, wholesalers, vintners, distillers and other stakeholders all came together, worked hard, negotiated in good faith and in the end found a solution that phases in grocery store sales of alcohol, while still respecting Colorado’s small business owners who have worked hard and played by the rules for the last 80 years under Colorado’s liquor laws. Even the strongest supporters

of grocery alcohol sales do not want to see hundreds of local liquor stores be put out of business by the passage of a one-sided ballot measure. Walmart and Target fully recognized the likelihood that most liquor stores would be forced out of business once grocers started selling beer, wine and spirits. Therefore, they stepped up and agreed to a phased-in approach for grocery sales and a 1500-foot radius around their establishments. Liquor stores in that radius must be purchased. They see this as the right thing to do and it’s a market-entry requirement found in many other states’ laws. Unfortunately, King Soopers and Safeway elected not to participate in negotiations and instead took a “my way or the highway” approach. These outof-state grocery chains would rather spend $20M to push their one-sided ballot measure that only benefits them, and will likely cripple Mom & Pop stores overnight. That is the type of strong arm, special interest tactics that SB16-197 aims to prevent. Governor Hickenlooper values

of 1991, 54.7% of Denver voters rejected this backlash, affirming the rights of their LGBTQ neighbors, coworkers and friends to live lives free of discrimination within Denver. In this way, Denver is currently celebrating 25 years since our voters first affirmed the rights of our LGBTQ residents. What happened next is a more familiar history, because the opponents took their fight to the voters of the State of Colorado in a high-profile loss for LGBTQ equality, Amendment 2. Amendment 2 prohibited cities like Denver and Boulder from including sexual orientation in their non-discrimination ordinances. Justice prevailed in a Supreme Court decision striking down Amendment 2 in 1996, Romer v. Evans. This case was later cited by the Supreme Court in striking down state bans on same-sex marriage in Obergefell v. Hodges. The members of the Denver City Council who voted to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, and the voters of Denver who affirmed them, set in motion a series of events that culminated in the protections of marriage that LGBTQ families enjoy today across the United States. It should not be lost that these protections were the result of not just leadership and activism from LGBTQ individuals, but also through the brave and bold action of elected allies, who

compromise and said, “Too often no one looks out for the little guys. I think my job here is to look out for the little guys.” And he is right. Instead of special interest ballot measures, SB16-197 puts in place a thoughtful and responsible transition of Colorado’s liquor laws. Our members know best what is good for their business and they overwhelmingly support this

bravely stood in support of the community at a time when very few, if any, of us were in positions of power where we could both serve, and be out. For me personally, this legacy allows me, as the first out individual who serves on the City Council, to focus many of my efforts on housing, homelessness, transportation and other issues that impact all of us in our daily lives, regardless of sexual orientation. So I enjoy the privileges earned by my forebears, both LGBTQ and straight allies. But our struggle for LGBTQ equality nationally is not complete, in many states you can get married to a same-sex partner on Sunday, but be fired on Monday. And the disturbing backlash of states attempting to

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FUNDRAISER BBQ & CONCERT FRIDAY JUNE 17TH

By Denny Taylor Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (OSLC), 915 E. 9th, is hosting an outdoor BBQ and concert on Friday, June 17 beginning at 6:00 pm. This will be a benefit fundraiser for one of our members who is facing a kidney transplant. Medical costs are mounting and the transplant is imminent and will only add to the substantial expenses being accumulated. Some of the many talented musicians from OSLC will perform a mixture of secular and religious medleys for your enjoyment. Hot dogs, chips and refreshments will also be available. This benefit performance will raise funds for her, but is also intended to raise awareness of organ donation. Admission to the event is free and your generous donations will be gratefully received. Please come out and participate for a good cause. Hope to see you there.

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sanction discrimination under the guise of religion is a serious threat to the progress that has been made. Here in Denver, our LGBTQ residents still face challenges, including violence at times, barriers for transgender individuals in health care and employment, and far too many homeless queer youth. Because our work is not yet done, we must pause. We must pause to remember those who lost jobs, family members, even lives, to hate crimes or the dark closet resulting from government-sanctioned homophobia. Pause to celebrate 25 years of legal protections against discrimination in Denver, and the many other legal protections that followed. And pause, to recommit ourselves, to ensuring all members of our community, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, can live full lives, free from fear or barriers because of who they are or whom they love. Happy Pride Denver! Questions or comments can be directed to: Robin.kniech@ Denvergov.org

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16 JUNETEENTH Continued from 1 Five Points, and ending at the Point (26th & Welton). The parade will include Denver and surrounding area schools and college marching bands, dancers, branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, children’s characters, large balloons, auto clubs and numerous neighborhood and community organizations. The Juneteenth Music Festival opens at 11 am, followed by the Youth Engagement Zone at 11:30 am. The Main Stage opens at 12 pm with the Norman Harris Sr. Legacy Award Presentation at 3 pm. The headliner begins their performance at 7 pm that evening. There will also be food booths, art and live painting, informational vendors and two stages of music. Performers will include The Mighty Nice Band and Samba Colorado. The Youth Engagement Zone is a space that is designed for those 4-16 years old; it promotes active and service learning and provides

a lasting, positive experience tied to Juneteenth. “[We’re] very excited about this year’s event with enhanced event elements and plenty of family fun,” said Adra Williams, Managing Partner of Otim Williams, who handles publicity for the Juneteenth celebration. There will be booths where kids can learn about the importance of saving money, checking accounts and also learn more about Juneteenth history. They will earn “FunBucks” for visiting these booths, which can then be used for the climbing wall, bouncy castle, the inflatable obstacle course, carnival games, the karaoke stage and more. This year’s Zone will also include performances, a climbing wall, a pedal-cart track, and a basketball camp (hosted by Denver East High School Coach, Rudy Cary). Juneteenth isn’t solely about the fun though. “The Festival has evolved into a platform for neighborhood anchors, such as schools, community organizations, local businesses, the arts community, churches and government agen-

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