Neighborhood Life - November 2016

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By Caroline Schomp “I have a homeless man … who has made his home … next to my garage. I ‘kicked him’ out last year but he’s been back and totally moved in this year.” This post on Nextdoor.com, the neighborhood social networking site, cited complaints with the trash, drug use and the increasing aggressiveness of an unwanted “guest.” It ended with a plaintive, “What can I do?”

This post generated more than 50 replies, some with similar stories, ranging from anger, “Spray them with a garden hose,” to sympathetic, “People may be homeless, transient, addicted, mean, aggressive or annoying. But they are never ‘scum.’” Several lamented the inability of the police to curb the problem. A few asked how they themselves could have an impact on homelessness in Denver.

A point-in-time survey of homelessness in the seven-county metro area, conducted last January, counted 5,467 homeless people; 66 percent are found in the City and County of Denver. Most experts believe the number is much higher. According to the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty, the top causes of homelessness among families are lack of affordable housing, unemployment, poverty and low wages. Among individuals, the causes are lack of affordable housing, unemployment, poverty, mental illness/lack of needed services and substance abuse/lack of needed services.

11 years out, it’s clear former Mayor John Hickenlooper’s “10 Year Plan to End Homelessness” didn’t succeed.

“By virtue that it didn’t come close to ending homelessness in 10 years, it points out the depth of the problem,” said District Six City Councilman Paul Kashmann, vice chairman of the City Council committee that deals

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A 2015 report from the Denver Auditor’s Office blasted Denver’s Road Home for coming up short in its homelessness efforts. The City acknowledged the ongoing homelessness crisis in May of 2012, when City Council passed the Unauthorized Camping Ordinance, banning people from camping on public or private property, partly based on the administration’s promises of more resources for the homeless.

Property owners and businesses demanded the camping ban, arguing that homeless people frightened customers and tourists and trashed areas of downtown where they congregated. Homeless agencies and

civil rights advocates contended the ordinance would simply force Denver’s homeless into neighborhoods and they cast doubt on the city’s promises to step up with resources. Both were correct.

Clearly neighborhoods—especially those closer to downtown, including Capitol Hill, Uptown and Washington Park—are encountering more homeless people, even while city resources have continued to increase.

“The City continues to be between a rock and a hard place. It’s not our intent to have people sleeping outdoors, but we have them,” said Angie Nelson, program continued on page 10

NONPROFIT FRANK’S FOOD MART EXPANDS, OFFERS HOLIDAY ORDERS, FARM-DIRECT PRODUCE

By Haines Eason The holidays are upon us, but for some North Denver residents, the staples needed for a robust Thanksgiving dinner cannot be obtained without a long trip to the farthest edge of their zip code.

“You can be in and out of our store by the time you get to Quebec Street,” says Gerald Hamel, Executive Director of Frank’s Food Mart, located at 2800 Madison St. Frank’s is one of the nation’s very few nonprofit food stores. Such food stores are cropping up in a handful of cities

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across the country as innovative solutions to combatting the food-desert status of these cities’ blighted neighborhoods.

Specifically, Frank’s is a store working against the food-desert status of the 80205 zip code.

The market has in fact been around a long time—since 1952—but was purchased by Hamel’s nonprofit Love UpRising in February of this year with funding from the Colorado Fresh Food Financing Fund, the City and County of Denver’s Office of Economic Development and the Colorado Enterprise Fund.

With the newness of the nonprofit model and all the parties involved, no one would blame Hamel if things were not going great, but they are. Frank’s is doing well enough that this November they will be taking holiday orders.

“We will be offering heritage organic turkeys from High Plains Co-op,” Hamel says. “We will also feature fresh country

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field peas: purple hull peas, crowder peas, white acre lady peas as well as all the Southern foods … all the natural foods we can find for the holidays.”

Hamel adds Frank’s is expanding and he hopes to soon add more meats from High Plains Co-op. Also under consideration is a whole-animal purchase program.

Frank’s combines the convenience of a local market with the robust offerings of an old-fashioned neighborhood grocery. It is far larger than a corner store and is the size of markets once common before the advent of the supermarket.

Frank’s offers nearby residents everything from fresh produce to meats to canned goods and staples, and the atmosphere is homey, friendly. Prices for some items might be a little higher than at the supermarket across town, but most continued on page 11

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CITY COUNCIL Publisher Jill Farschman Creative Director Jay Farschman Editor Haines Eason Associate Editor Jason McKinney Advertising Jill Farschman Roy Schuster Photographer Sara Hertwig Writers Albus Brooks Susan Casey Haines Eason Leilani Olsen J.L. Schultheis Price Caroline Schomp

By Albus Brooks, Denver City Council, District 9 As many of you know, in June I contracted a rare form of cancer called Chondrosarcoma. As I was running the Bolder Boulder, I felt a sharp pain in my hip; little did I know a 15-pound tumor was resting there.

Thank goodness for the doctors at Denver Health and Anschutz Cancer Center who performed two major surgeries which took a total of 18 hours and seven days in the hospital. I am excited to say that today I am Cancer free!

I want to thank each and every one of you for your love and support through calls, cards and flowers. I felt your prayers and they helped me recover quickly.

Please continue to keep my family in your thoughts and prayers as my best friend, my father, passed away during this time as well. Needless to say, this summer was very tough for us but we know, “tough times don’t last and tough people do.”

Elected Denver City Council President 2016-2017…

During this same time period, my colleagues selected me to be their Denver City Council President for the next year. I am so honored and humbled to represent this Council and District 9 at City Hall every day.

Many people have asked me, how does being elected City Council President change my role on City Council? I now preside over all City Council Monday night meetings, I designed a new committee structure, I am now responsible for Denver City Council Central staff and I meet weekly with the Mayor to discuss City Business.

Most of all, being the President of Council allows me the opportunity to advocate for the people of the “Fine District Nine” like never before.

The most important legislation I voted on…

In September, City Council voted 9-4 in support of Denver’s first permanent affordable housing fund. The fund is currently the largest in the state and will bring in $150 million over 10 years.

The fund will raise the city’s affordable housing stock to over 6,000 units through new development and preservation of existing units. We know that the issue is much larger, but this was an important step in the right direction.

Much thanks to my co-sponsor Councilwoman-At-Large Robin Kniech and Mayor Hancock for their bold leadership.

What I am working on in the neighborhoods…

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This month an op-ed from former Denver Councilwoman Susan Casey caught my eye. Her leading question is an exceedingly pertinent one.

I wonder how easily progress can be forgotten, how complacent we all can quickly become.

—Haines Eason

A long way or full circle?

Then and now. 25 years ago, Denver’s neighborhoods were in turmoil.

In the fall of 1990, after the Denver City Council passed an amendment to its human rights ordinance to add protection from discrimination based on sexual orientation, there was a collective sigh of relief in the LGBT community. Finally, discrimination against gays and lesbians would be illegal. But before the ink was dry, a group which Denver Post columnist Ken Hamlin referred to as “mental dinosaurs spewing bigotry and hate” worked to overturn the ordinance. Those battling for social justice began to hold their collective breaths.

It took another five years to beat back the local and statewide efforts of anti-gay forces in Colorado. I was at the end of my first year as a new member of the Denver City Council when the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its historic decision in Romer v. Evans. The court ruled any attempt to deprive homosexuals of the basic rights shared by all Americans is prohibited by the equal rights protections guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution.

Denver was different after Romer v. Evans. Better. However, few predicted 20 years later not only would gays and lesbians enjoy protections from discrimination in housing and employment, but they would also be allowed to serve openly in the military, adopt children and marry.

When it comes to equal justice and equality, it is easy to see the gains over the decades and to celebrate them. Long before gay rights activists gained legal protections and equal access to the basic rights of other Americans, the civil rights and women’s movements dramatically changed

Last winter, I took four former rival gang members to Los Angeles to help them envision how we could create a program that would employ ex-offenders in Denver.

The men from Impact Empowerment Group (IEG) came back and created a business plan for us to implement in northeast Denver.

Currently, they are asking the city to fund a portion of their program and the nonprofit foundation community to fund the rest. I am so proud of these men for taking control of their own destiny. It is because of their vision that 250 young people will be impacted per year.

Stay tuned on new developments with this program.

Reflecting back on this summer…

During my fight with cancer this summer, I learned and grew a lot, primarily as it pertains to leadership. I gained the perspective that great leaders make room at the table for those with opposing views.

In our city, we have people with different views and unique perspectives, but we all need to leave our biases at the door and move to a neutral position so we can foster collaboration and participation from everyone. This is what makes cities great.

We can no longer work in silos or homogenous environments to get our work done. Inclusivity is the answer to most of the issues we face in this city; there is value when we come together, despite our differences.

I look forward to meeting you all in the middle. See you in the neighborhood.

the lives of blacks and women, making things like voting rights, the right to live where you want, equal access to jobs and positions of power standard fare.

I have spent the last three years researching and writing a book about one woman’s journey through the glass ceiling and came to appreciate how far we have come in creating a more just and equal society. But then in the past year or so the lingering remnants of sexism, bigotry and intolerance burst into full bloom in Ferguson, in Orlando, in North Carolina, at Fox News and on the campaign trail.

Gender roles were bound to become a topic of conversation after a woman became the presidential nominee of a major party. But when the presidential nominee of the other party began regularly peppering his comments with misogynistic innuendos and a steady stream of hate-filled sexual, ethnic and racial references, I began to have again doubts about just where we are as a country when it comes to equality and justice Have we come a long way, baby? Or have we just full circle?

Colorado will play a key role in the outcome of this presidential election. And, many of us are holding our breaths once again to see what kind of state we are, and what kind of country we will be.

Susan B. Casey is the author of Appealing For Justice and a former Denver city councilwoman.

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POSING QUESTIONS, POSNER CENTER FINDS SOLUTIONS TO POVERTY WORLDWIDE

By J.L. Schultheis Price Just north of RiNo’s booming dining and entertainment scene sits a unique venture with a totally opposite mission—tackling poverty and hunger around the globe. The Posner Center for International Development, 1031 33rd St., is a non-profit, co-working hub that houses roughly 60 anti-poverty organizations and counts another 100 ventures as members.

“Together we are better” is the center’s theme. “Collaborate” is the word driving new solutions to poverty. The Posner Center is thought to be the world’s first collaborative center for international development.

“By leveraging the combined power of our tenants, members and additional actors—calling upon their unique expertise and pioneering spirits—Posner fosters a new type of collaborative network that strives to create something greater than the sum of our individual parts,” the nonprofit’s website explains.

It’s a new future for the 1872 building Posner calls home. The 25,000 square foot structure was originally dubbed “The Horse Barn” because it housed equine laborers who pulled the Denver’s trolleys and rail cars around town.

The space was totally renovated in 2012 to serve as Posner’s home. The Horse Barn now boasts resources like an expansive kitchen for large events and shared conference rooms. The main gathering area is ideal for tenant fundraisers and community events.

One tenant is Children’s Future International (CFI), a group founded in 2008 focused on children in Battambang, Cambodia.

After the Khmer Rouge genocide of the 1970s killed one quarter of the Cambodian population, targeting those with education—teachers, doctors,

artists and other victims—Children’s Future is helping this town recover one child at a time.

Each sponsored child receives food, healthcare, education and social caseworkers to ensure a normal, safe childhood, free from exploitation or abuse.

It’s not uncommon to find Cambodian children under 10 working construction or other hard labor. Sex trafficking is prevalent, even for elementary school age children, so CFI works to keep them in school and provides food and social work services for their families.

The Posner events space is ideal for CFI’s fundraisers. At a recent event, the Dance Cambodia Cultural Alliance performed haunting dance numbers while supporters sampled authentic cuisine or bid on silent auction items. Proceeds help CFI sponsor more Cambodian youth.

The group currently helps 250 students and their families. A single sponsorship costs $35 per month.

CFI’s Executive Director Austin Klemmer sees many benefits from Posner’s co-working approach.

“Being in this building is immensely helpful. When I have a question about event planning, grant writing, strategic planning, budgeting, etc., I can walk down the hall to a neighboring org and ask away,” he said.

It’s surprising for most Coloradans to learn there are over 200 non-profits in the state dedicated to eradicating poverty around the globe.

When Nepal experienced its devastating earthquake in 2015, four Posner members were able to help. Now Hurricane Matthew has dealt Haiti another devastating blow. Posner’s Colorado Haiti Project focuses on that part of the world. In all, the organization’s affiliates work in nearly 100 countries.

The Center’s name honors the generosity of Joanne Pos-

ner-Mayer, and her parents. Jerry and Hanna Posner operated Posner Hardware on Larimer Street in the 1930s through the1950s, then moved to Franklin Street, operating until the mid-1970s, just blocks from the Barn.

If you’re seeking a new way to give thanks this holiday season, Posner donations reach far. “[We] fundraise to provide support to the organizations in our network through a mechanism called the International Collaboration Fund (ICF). The ICF is a small grants program, available to our tenant and member organizations, to provide funding for them to collaborate,” said outreach manager Jess Harig.

Many Posner organizations work in overlapping geographic areas, but due to numerous constraints, they don’t always have opportunities to work together.

ICF grants can address those constraints.

“All of the organizations in our community have self-identified what countries and sectors they work in, which can be viewed in the searchable database on our website. This is an incredible tool for everyday Coloradans—those who may have recently returned from a trip somewhere, have spent time in another country in the past, or have a specific skill set or interest area—to identify an organization that they might support or learn more about,” said Harig.

“We meet so many people who have life-changing experiences in other countries, and want to stay involved when they return.”

In addition to volunteer possibilities, both the Center and many member and tenant organizations offer internships and post open jobs on the center’s website, posnercenter.org.

Each summer, Posner hosts an annual Poverty Hack—a chance for groups to come together to find solutions to real world problems. Explore how to share your expertise at 720-382-7631.

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Co-owners Michael Martinez, left, and Jay Thomas are proud of their creation, The Rolling Pin. It’s a new European bakery in the 2700 block of Welton.

any indicator, this neighborhood will embrace the bakery just as it embraced the bagel shop. My first thought as I laid eyes on the nearly empty pastry cases the day they opened was that two brand new baking ovens had broken down.

However, both Martinez and Thomas were grinning widely.

Apparently, they’d sold almost every crumb in just four hours.

Just a couple attractive slices of Opera and Sacher torte huddled together in the case. All the cheese Danish, the almond croissants, the cream puffs and more hearty fare like ham and cheese croissants and morning rolls sold out rapidly.

The prices are reasonable and most goods are cheaper by the dozen. The bakery also turns out a wide variety of breads—from pumpernickel to brioche. Special occasion cakes can be ordered in a variety of flavors.

Initially, hours will be Tuesday-Sunday, 6:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

Martinez expects those times to expand. The menu will grow, too, as the shop adds items like quiche and soup in the coming months.

Track changes in hours and menu at therollingpinbakeshop. com. The phone number is 720708-3026.

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OPENERS: THE ROLLING PIN BAKESHOP Open the door at 2716 Welton St. and surround yourself with the smells of French pastries baking to a rich golden brown. What a welcoming!

You’re now inside The Rolling Pin Bakeshop—a venture that combines a fondness for Five Points/Curtis Park with a love of fine European baked goods.

This neighborhood is home for co-owner/founder Michael Martinez. His family has lived in the area since the 1920s.

“Jay [Thomas] and I love and believe in this neighborhood and wanted our bakery to be a part of it. We looked at no other locations other than Five-Points,” Martinez said regarding the location choice.

Thomas is executive pastry chef and co-founder. His credentials include work at the Brown Palace and Denver Country Club.

Most recently, Thomas has been the pastry chef for Rosenberg’s

A pair of rotisserie ovens roll out some special chicken and pork cuts to complement a wealth of side dishes, left, at Sean Kelly’s new SK Provisions at Denver Central Market.

Bagels and Deli next door. He’s now added this new venture to show off 30-plus years of pastry skills.

Rolling Pin’s new home looks like it’s been open on Welton Street for decades, if not longer.

The décor is part of the charm.

“We wanted the feel of an Old World European/French bakery in Old New York/Old Denver. Our 136-year-old building lends itself to that look and feel quite well,” Martinez said.

The most captivating part of the décor is the collection of antique rolling pins decorating one wall.

Martinez was drawn to the concept after taking a cake-decorating program at Emily Griffith Opportunity School in 2003. He took his hobby and made it into a passion. His love is your gain.

He’s also the house barista if you’d like a warm drink to complement those lovely pastries.

Rolling Pin decided to open the day Rosenberg’s finally reopened after a fire last summer in an apartment above the bagel shop caused extensive water damage (see details in next section).

If the shop’s soft opener is

FISH ‘N BEER OYSTERETTE A new eatery is slated to open Friday, Nov. 4, high at the very top of Larimer Street. Anticipation runs high for this debut.

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Kevin Morrison. He’s speaking of the home for his second restaurant concept—Fish ‘n Beer Oysterette.

It’s located at 3510 Larimer St., one door north of Hop Alley.

For Morrison, this is the perfect place to launch a second, seafood-focused concept. Chef/managing partner Aniedra Nichols, formerly of Elway’s, will direct and run the concept.

They’re both intrigued by the 1500 square feet space and the opportunity to bring more seafood into the neighborhood.

Morrison promises a cool raw bar featuring three or four different oysters from each coast daily.

“It’s a value-driven menu. All the entrees come with one side,” he said.

“We are going to serve some underutilized fish, including lionfish. It’s a great fish, really mild in flavor, cooks well on the grill but it’s not easy to obtain because it must be caught by spear gun.”

In short, you wouldn’t want to touch a lionfish in the water but when properly prepped, it’s both safe and tasty to find on your plate.

The menu will rotate continuously. Expect two types of fish nightly; at least one suitable for grilling and one or two more ideal for sauté or pan roasting.

Beer gets its due here as the eatery’s name suggests. Morrison has laid on 16 taps and those rotate also. Eight will be dedicated to Colorado brews.

The eatery is open daily for dinner only. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 4:00-10:00p.m.

Sunday hours are 4:00-9:00p.m.

The website is fishnbeerdenver. com.

DENVER CENTRAL MARKET As promised last month, here’s part deux of the Denver Central Market scoop.

Central opened in late September as an urban marketplace with produce, wood-fired pizza, pastries, artisan ice cream flavors, fresh milk and more under a single roof at 2669 Larimer St. I’m not pushing winter but I think this place will be really captivating with snow falling outside, so I’m planning to start my own new holiday tradition and dine in during the next snowfall.

SK PROVISIONS Tucked in the back corner of the Denver Central Market, SK Provisions is dishing up the vision of well-known Denver chef Sean Kelly. He and project developer Ken Wolf have been acquaintances for two decades, so Kelly was intrigued by Wolf’s concept.

“He was a good customer of mine back in the Aubergine days,” said Kelly, referring to his first major restaurant success in town. That list included the former Clair de Lune and Something Else on East 6th Avenue, plus his current, well-reviewed Desmond’s in Park Hill which marks its first anniversary this month.

If you’re one of the Kelly regulars who’s followed the chef as he opens new spots, you’ll want to acquaint yourself with SK. I expect he’ll make new friends here, too, with his personal version of everyday eats.

“It’s more a retail setup than a sit-down setup,” he said. “These places are filling in urban areas across the country … these urban markets. Chicago and Pittsburgh have just opened markets like this. It’s a trend and I think it’s a good trend.”

Kelly is intrigued by trying to figure out this new thing and welcomes the chance to apply his skills to a new concept.

“For me, it’s a leap of faith.

You only make a leap like that with someone you trust. I’ve watched that neighborhood really begin to congeal out of a bunch of empty warehouses,” he reflected.

Vibrancy of the neighborhood sealed Kelly’s decision to join the project. The creativity, the art elements and the foot traffic all were appealing.

As the crazy rush to open fades into memory, Kelly and crew are settling in. While he hesitates to call his offerings comfort food, he’s delivering classic sides and meats that maximize special ovens.

“Ken suggested rotisserie.

Chicken. Porchetta. I’ve always been fascinated with porchetta,” Kelly explained, referring to his rotisserie pork offering.

While pork is a welcome addition, it’s roast chicken that’s been one of Kelly’s most popular dishes over the decades. He’s eager to raise the bar with this new offering.

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Jon Robbins paints the chocolate molds by hand at Temper, a new chocolatier that produces and sells the handmade goodies at Denver Central Market.

“I think of quality first and money—good business—will follow. The bottom line is to serve the community and the neighborhood in ways that are best for them. We’ll adapt.”

Central is open 8:00a.m.8:00p.m. but Kelly and his dinner offerings may soon be available at later hours to serve customers at Curio’s bar.

products flows into other areas of the shop. Rare brands including Dolfin, Cote d’Or, Parliament and Leone fill the shelves that separate Temper from Izzio bakery to the north. The shop is open during regular Central Market hours but try to stop by before noon on Friday or Saturday if you want to see the manufacturing process in action.

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“I’ve always been into it. I enjoy how technical it is,” said Temper’s owner Jon Robbins of his new chocolate shop at Central Market.

“When doing my pastry training in France, I was introduced to really high-end chocolates.”

Robbins, who first launched Bistro Barbès (bar-bess) in North Park Hill in 2014, respects what he calls a “finicky” substance. His tools include a laser thermometer and expansive marble counters to cool melted substances slowly.

It’s no wonder he draws a crowd interested in watching his work.

Just don’t ask to lick the bowl!

Robbins is confident about this venture. He has already had great results at his venture in Avanti, LoHi’s popular food market across the river.

At Central, the Temper team crafts over a dozen varieties of custom chocolates. There’s Strawberry Fields with two kinds of ganache—strawberry and basil— or Mint Condition that incorporates a trace of real mint leaves.

Other flavors include an excellent banana and roasted peanut combination that defies words.

On any given day, there are usually a dozen different types of truffles in the display case.

The team experiments with new combinations daily.

Regular readers know I doggedly try to uncover the story behind new business names. In this case, I didn’t have to ask.

Temper is a saucy moniker but it’s also the process of melting, cooling then reheating chocolates to create new shapes. Get it wrong and you end up with brown goo that never solidifies.

That’s a lesson I learned one Thanksgiving when attempting to make a four pound chocolate bird from an antique mold. My creation ended up oozing all over the dinner table.

Robbins’ love of high-quality

When the Udi’s brand was renamed after part of the business was sold, each segment of the Barron family business was renamed. The bakery is now known as Izzio.

At Central Market, Izzio has found a home for its pastry efforts. All baked goods are now made here at 2669 Larimer St., and huge ovens fill the space with amazing aromas. Breads are still available in abundance, but those artisan loaves are baked at a different location.

In addition to baked products, you can also find raw cookie dough in several varieties, hummus and quinoa snacks plus Izzio granola.

On the weekends, Izzio serves a brunch 8:00a.m.-2:00p.m.

Features include a poached egg with brioche and pork belly, an acai bowl built on the company’s almond and apricot granola and a paleo bowl which is gluten free.

Weekdays, during those same hours, you’ll find breakfast burritos and yogurt bowls or pita sandwiches, including one built around cauliflower. You can also order a trio of toast combinations on one of their signature breads.

Izzio opens daily at 7:00a.m. before the rest of the market for folks who can’t wait for breakfast.

CULTURE MEAT & CHEESE Another familiar chef offers Central Market shoppers his favorite meats and cheeses in a format that prompts sharing.

Culture is the brainchild of Justin Brunson of Masterpiece Deli and Old Major fame. You can grab a meat cone and nibble on charcuterie as you wander the shops or grab a meat and cheese board to pair the day’s artisan selections with drinks from the market’s Curio bar.

“What really drew me to it was that I fell in love with the building right away. I know how

All Izzio breads and other products will be available at its Central Market location but the pastries are now all baked right here.

cool some of these markets are in other cities,” said Brunson.

“I travel quite a bit and I always check out these markets. It is a little version of my favorite market in Montreal.”

Most of the meat and cheese served up on sampling boards are from Old Major, but at Culture, the selection is even broader.

“When I started making salami, I started eating a lot of salami. The 10 guys doing what I’m doing around the country— making cured meats—we actually talk quite a bit. I brought some of them in,” he said.

The company’s name focuses on sharing more than food.

“We want to have our own culture. Teaching people about some of the finer things out there to snack on.”

Culture also crafts sandwiches, including a grilled cheese that blends three varieties into one

mouthful. It can be paired with a cup of tomato soup.

Breakfast is served until 11:00a.m.

Try some farm toast or the egg sandwich with add-ons.

Racks of retail offerings are also available, including nuts and olives plus other munchies.

Happy Hour weekdays is 3:00-6:00p.m. and features dishes of nuts or olives plus a variety of ways to sample the meats and cheeses. Culture closes at 8:00p.m. Sunday–Thursday; Friday–Saturday 10:00p.m. is closing time. Find more details at culturemeatandcheese.com or call 303-292-2222.

AND COLLABORATIVE It’s an unusual name for a store that you’ll want to explore.

The newest business to open in Backyard on Blake is a custom furniture designer and photography studio.

In addition to stools, desks and dining tables, AND collaborative also features some gift items, including cutting boards and a charming beer caddy.

In back, there’s a studio for product photography, but co-owner Kristen Rodgers also shoots on location.

“We do sell right out of the store, but it’s mostly for inspiration,” Rodgers said.

She and partner Kraig Weaver plus a staff of two create the furniture by hand. You choose the design, woods and finishing touches.

The website is andcollaborative.com. Current hours are Thursday-Friday, 1:007:00 p.m; Saturday from 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

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MILE HIGH HAMBURGER MARY’S Hamburger Mary’s is back and enjoying an incarnation as a sports bar. The old space was in Uptown at East 17th Avenue and Washington Street. That space changed its name to M Uptown earlier this year after deciding to let its franchise agreement lapse.

A new team quickly gobbled up the franchise and Mary’s has been reborn. This rebirth occurred just six blocks east at 1336 E. 17th Ave. in a space most recently called B Side restaurant.

The gay-friendly venue offers over 20 HDTVs. You can reserve a 60” TV in “the parlor” to watch your favorite NFL games.

Each Mary’s menu around the nation is similar but not identical. Here the stock pineapple hamburger is instead built with grilled pineapple chutney touched by rum. There are seven burger treatments on the initial menu and each can be a beef, chicken or veggie patty. Other offerings include gluten-free salads like their Power Hour, which is packed with quinoa and veggies then topped with lemon preserve vinaigrette.

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CHANGES: COLD CRUSH Cold Crush at 2700 Larimer experienced a brief closure after Denver officials declared the club a public nuisance for a “firearm discharge.” That weapons fire killed a local rapper in mid-October, and the City issued a two week closure giving the club 15 days to respond.

Reports indicate a fight started inside the bar then continued outside the club early October 10.

Tyrone Adair Jr., better know as Bossman Goodie, was killed early Monday morning outside the club.

Another individual was critically injured.

Owner Brian Mathenge told the Denver Post he would fight to reopen the club. On October 17, several hundred fans gathered outside the club to show their support. Evidently, Mathenge and his business partners were able to satisfy a number of government concerns allowing the club to

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reopen October 20.

Since opening in 2014, the space has been popular for its affordable tacos and the $10 cover to enter the small space featuring hip-hop tunes and dancing.

ROSENBERG’S BAGELS AND DELICATESSEN It smells like a New York deli again inside Rosenberg’s Bagels and Delicatessen at 725 E. 26th Ave. After an early May fire in an apartment above the eatery caused significant water damage, Rosenberg’s has been working on a comeback. That day came October 16 when the eatery opened its doors at 6:00a.m.

Months of downtime were not wasted, however. Owner Josh Pollack and his crew used those weeks to offer pop-up events around the area supporting local charities.

“It truly feels so great to be back in our home. Excited to see all of our loyal friends and family that helped us get through this tough time,” said Pollack.

Fans turned out in huge numbers for the reopening. By noon, the line to order ran through the entire eatery to the back door.

Most followers will find Rosenberg’s just the same or possibly better. The dining area on the Welton Street level is the same.

It wasn’t damaged, but new signs and menu boards have appeared all around the space.

Most of the changes were made in the damaged kitchen area. Now, bagels are started at a commissary location using the

special water system designed to mimic New York’s finest. They’re then shipped to the Five Points space in refrigerated trucks and baked here.

So are mini bagels and bagel balls that look suspiciously like bagel holes. The balls are now on the menu and often stuffed with scallion cream cheese. It’s just one of nine cream cheese flavors; the list includes a caviar blend and one made from tofu.

Also new on the menu are house-made latkes and a dish called pastralmon (pa-stral-mon).

It’s a filet of salmon cured like beef pastrami. Rosenberg’s now cures all its meats.

If your taste runs to veggies, you’re covered too. You may not want the chopped liver, but the spinach and goat cheese mini knishes or a veggie bagel sandwich could be just the thing.

Hours are 6:00a.m.-3:00p.m. daily. The number’s still 720-4409880.

FIGHT GRAVITY FITNESS Increasingly, I feel the effects of gravity and think I’m definitely losing the battle. So it was fitting to hear from RiNo fitness pro Nick Butler last month about his plans to expand his Fight Gravity fitness venture.

Butler works out of Dry Ice Factory on Walnut Street. After acquiring some additional space in the building, he’s added small classes for up to six that complement his one-on-one services.

The new classes are Total Body HIIT TRX—a system Butler said is suited for all demographics.

“TRX allows for quick progression and regression. Class sizes will cap out at six, allowing for a semi-private feel,” Butler explained.

Initially, classes are offered weekdays at 6:10a.m., as well as 5:10p.m. Monday-Thursday.

Saturday classes start at 9:00a.m.

“We have several pricing options with a median class price of $15. It is recommended clients only do a max of three or four classes a week, allowing a day of recovery between each workout.

Personal training will still be available in off class times,” he added.

HIIT training is designed to maximize caloric burn. It involves cardio in small bursts followed by strengthening exercises. Butler recommends that TRX novices take three one-on-one sessions before joining the group class.

He’s offering first time clients a three-for-$99 deal to get started.

You can find this and other specials at fightgravityfit.com. Reach him at 309-224-5157.

HAVEN NAIL SALON One of the first tenants to open in the 2600 Larimer block’s strip of new shops was Haven Nails. Located at 2611 Larimer St. between Kit & Ace and O’Shea, Haven was designed to be just that—a tranquil oasis for pampering and relaxation.

Owner Rebecca Rogers has now expanded services to include facials and waxing.

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SCHOOLS

MALALA VISITS DENVER

By Linda Katchen, Ph.D. Big news to share first: on Oct. 21 Malala Yousafzai, the 19-year-old winner of the Nobel Prize, paid a surprise visit to South High School!

South hosts a newcomer program, a program for refugee students recently arrived to Denver. More than 60 countries are represented in the school’s halls.

This will be Malala’s only speaking engagement in the United States this year.

Jen Hanson, principal of South, was contacted by the Colorado Refugee Office which recommended South submit a special program proposal to the Malala Fund in order to get Malala to come to the school. The proposal had to be kept a secret.

Hanson said that circumstances were “serendipitous.”

The South Student Board had planned an assembly to further their goal of integrating the students and families into the school and the community.

Malala was shot in the face by a Taliban gunman on a school bus in Pakistan because she wanted to get an education. She was taken to England for medical treatment. She is now fully recovered and continues to push for girls to have a chance to go to school.

How appropriate the timing of Malala’s visit: fall, and November especially, when we spend time thinking about and counting our blessings. One of the major blessings that our children have is that all of them, boys and girls, have the opportunity to get a free education. Remember to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8, for the schools abd the community.

Denver Public Schools is offering several activities for students and parents in November. On Thursday, Nov. 3, DPS is presenting a Family Leadership Institute 9:00a.m.-12:30p.m. at the PPA Event Center, 2105 Decatur St. Topics covered will include: how to set a vision and clear expectations at home for your child’s education, how to help outline a vision for your school and how to define college and career readiness for your child. There is no cost to participate in this program. Interpreters, meals and childcare for children, ages 3 to 12, will be provided at no cost. To register or to get more information, contact the Family Empowerment Team: Lilian_Pacheco@ dpsk12.org or go to face.dpsk12. org and search “family leadership institute.”

Parents, if you are trying to determine what school is the best choice for your child, you are going to want to attend the Great Schools Expo on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 6:00-8:00p.m. at

Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Expo attendees will be able to visit with representatives from DPS elementary, middle and high schools to find a great school for their students.

Principals, teachers and students from all DPS schools, including traditional, charter, magnet and pathways schools, will be present. Learn more about programs and resources available to DPS families, including the School Choice enrollment process, transportation and more. An additional bonus is families will be able to use the stadium seats to look out onto the football field.

Attendees park for free in Lots C or J on the west side of the stadium. Enter at Gate 2.

Manual High, 1700 E. 28th Ave., sent Manual Medical School students to participate in the Kaiser-Permanente CareerX event.

CareerX Program Coordinator Ez Gadson stated, “Participating students were absolutely amazing … they provided the staff with some really brilliant responses to the critical thinking activities.

Furthermore, when the group was asked medical-related questions or when they were given medical-patient-related scenarios to solve, the students had some really insightful answers. They were aware of some of the terminology, and they were able to successfully complete the pharmacist lab results’ calculations and interpret the data to see if a scenario’s patient was diabetic.”

McAuliffe Manual Middle School, 2540 Holly St., opened in the fall of 2016 and serves 133 6th grade students. The new school is modeled after McAuliffe

Malala Yousafzai and her father, Ziauddin, in the South High School library speaking to South students. Malala made a surprise visit there Oct. 21. More on page 11. Photo by Lance McClure International School in Park Hill, Through this character-building can choose to meet the teachers which has consistently ranked experience, students learn the in the home or another place in the top 10 of all schools in importance of civic engagement, that they would prefer. Children Colorado. philanthropy and teamwork and are requested to be present so McAuliffe Manual offers studevelop a greater understanding that they too can become a part dents a challenging, well-rounded of their classmates, their school of this process to ensure their liberal arts education including and their community. educational success. Shy of character education and interIf you like what you’re reading parent-teacher conferences? This national-mindedness. McAuliffe and McAulffe Manual sounds like program is decidedly not one of Manual will become an Internaa good school for your kid, the those and has the aim of creating tional Baccalaureate (IB) canschool offers tours and opena two-way relationship between didate school and was approved house events throughout the fall. families and schools. for Innovation Status within DPS And, McAuliffe Manual Middle Polaris Program at Ebert, 410 this fall. In addition to math and School is a full participant in Park Ave. W., has teamed up with language arts, students will take the DPSChoice System. For more Original Works to offer a very classes in engineering, foreign information about DPS’ School special program. In the next few language, physical education and Choice Program, please visit weeks, children will be creating the arts to provide a well-rounded schoolchoice.dpsk12.org. Watch their own special artwork for education. for details this fall regarding the this project. Polaris community McAuliffe Manual is pleased 2017/2018 First-Round School members will have the opportuto offer Spark Change (formerChoice process and deadline. nity to order a variety of useful ly known as Penny Harvest), a For more information on items, all professionally made and school-based citizenship and McAuliffe Manual, please confeaturing the children’s very own leadership service-learning tact the main office at 720artwork! Original Works supports program. Students harvest coins 423-6550 or visit the website: the school’s art program, so be on from family and friends, use mcauliffemanual.dpsk12.org. the lookout for complete details those funds to make microgrants Columbine Elementary, 2640 coming home soon. to nonprofit organizations and E. 29th Ave., has become one of There are several volunteer participate in corresponding 43 DPS Schools to participate in opportunities available at Polaris. service projects. the Teacher Home Visit Program.

For more information, contact Unlike other coin harvesting The goal of this program is to the school at 720-424-7860 or programs, Spark Change gives create positive relationships with polarisprogram.dpsk12.org students total autonomy to defamilies and partner together Have a wonderful Thanksgivcide where the money should go. to support the children. Parents ing!

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CALENDAR

CLASSES, LECTURES & FORUMS Wednesdays, 11/02-11/30 | 7:00p.m.

Denver Socrates Cafe Join a group that "seek truth by their own lights." No regular attendance or preparation required.

Speak your own mind, then take turns playing Socrates by asking questions. | 303-861-1447 Trinity United Methodist Church 1820 Broadway meetup.com/Denver-Socrates-Cafe Wed, 11/02 | 5:30p.m.-7:00p.m.

Legal Night Meet with an attorney free of charge and get information in the areas of Immigration, credit, housing, landlord/tenant, employment and family Law. Attorneys provide referrals to appropriate agencies.

Spanish interpreters will be available. | 303-295-9470 El Centro de San Juan Diego 2830 Lawrence St. denbar.org Wednesdays, 11/02-11/30 | 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.

Rotary Club of Five Points First Wednesday of the month is the Board meeting, fourth is Happy Hour! Varying locations for meetings and service projects.

New members are welcome. | 720-891-0843 portal.clubrunner.ca/6166 Fri, 11/04-11/25 | 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m.

Happiness Hour A short talk and guided relaxing meditation to help increase a peaceful good heart. It is an ideal way to unwind after work and recharge for a great evening ahead.

Free. | 303-813-9551 KMC Colorado Downtown 1336 Glenarm Place meditationincolorado.org Sat, 11/05 | 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.

Artist Workshop with Danette Montoya Artist Danette Montoya is the second artist featured in "Cuatro [4]: A Series of Artist Interactions", and is inviting museum visitors to collaborate on her installation, "Las Almas de Muertos", during three artist-led workshops. Free with admission. | 720-865-5000 Denver Art Museum 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverartmuseum.org/programs/ cuatro Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 7:00a.m.

Community Programs with

Guided Meditation Several offerings on Sundays: Medicine Buddha at 7a.m.; Seva - Volunteer, work on projects together, 2-5p.m.; Guided Meditation at 6p.m. and Vegetarian Potluck at 7p.m. | 303-885-6727 The Denver Ashram 1599 High St. denverashram.com Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 9:30a.m.

Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Learn both Tibetan and rhythmic English chants and brief silent meditations. Led by members of Yeshe Nyingpo Denver, a chapter of the Dudjom Tersar and aligned with the Dalai Lama. | 303-294-9258 Mercury Cafe 2199 California St. mercurycafe.com Mondays, 11/07-11/28 | 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.

Free Zumba Classes Beginners welcome! Free, offered

by YMCA Community Programs Branch. | 303-292-2281 Manual High School 1700 E. 28th Ave. denverymca.org

Tue, 11/15 | 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.

WordPress Developer Meetup Do you like writing sweet plugins, themes and WordPress-y code in general? This meeting is geared toward developers that work with, or are interested in, WordPress. | 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org/idealab Thu, 11/17 | 6:00p.m.

Financially Fit Females Monthly Meeting Join a group that provides education, support and encouragement for women who want to become more financially savvy. First meeting free, location and topic change monthly. | 303-921-2651 financiallyfitfemales.com Fri, 11/18 | 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.

Resume & Job Search Open Lab Looking for a job? Need help with your resume? Drop in and work on your resume and get some job search tips. | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org

Tuesdays, 11/08-11/29 | 6:30p.m.-10:30p.m.

Argentine Tango, practice and lessons Tango Colorado hosts these low cost Tango lessons, followed by a practice session where dancers can polish the steps they learned, interact with other students and advanced dancers and improve their skills. | 303-710-2250 Denver Turnverein Event Center 1570 Clarkson St. tangocolorado.org/lessons Tuesdays, 11/08-11/29 | 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.

Computer Help - Apoyo con computación Get individualized technology assistance from a in-house experts on your own device or a public computer. Learn the basics, such as email, social networking, word processing and eMedia. | 720-865-0920 Ford-Warren Branch Library 2825 High St. denverlibrary.org Tue, 11/08 | 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.

Wills & Trusts Class Find out if you are in need of a will or trust and learn about other important estate planning tools, including medical power of attorney. Free and open to the public, free parking and a light meal provided. RSVP required. | 303-573-1170 Denver Community Credit Union 1041 Acoma St. denvercommunity.coop

Fri, 11/11 | 7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.

Tonight, We Dance. Postelection Party!

Regardless of who won, we still have a lot of work to do in the pursuit of justice and a more perfect union. Warm Cookies of the Revolution is having a good old-fashioned dance party, complete with food, drinks and live music. RSVP requested. | McNichols Building 144 W. Colfax Ave. warmcookiesoftherevolution.org

Sat, 11/19 | 9:45a.m.-11:30a.m.

Colorado House District 8 Democrats Come at 9:45am to socialize over donuts and coffee. The meeting begins promptly at 10 am. Rep. McCann and frequently Sen. Johnston and/or Sen. Steadman will provide updates on their legislative activities. | 720-220-6876 Ford-Warren Branch Library 2825 High St. denverdemocrats.org/ house-district/hd8/home Tue, 11/22 | 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.

3D Printed Cookie Cutters Get ready for holiday baking by designing and 3D-printing your own custom cookie cutter using cookiecaster.com! Disclaimer: 3D printers are slow - you may not be able to leave with your print immediately. | 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org/idealab Tue, 11/22 | 10:30a.m.-12:00p.m.

Viruses & Malware 101 Learn about malware threats, how to tell if a computer is infected, and how to install and use a high quality free antivirus program. | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org

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Black Genealogy Search Group (BGSG) The Black Genealogy Search Group (BGSG) was created to increase the popularity of their common interests in genealogy and Black history. Their hope is to grow and expand the group's activities as well as attract new members. | 720-865-2401 Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library 2401 Welton St. denverlibrary.org

HOLIDAYS Fri, 11/18-Thu, 12/01 | 11:00a.m.-9:00p.m.

Denver Christkindl Market The Denver Christkindl Market transforms Skyline Park into a magical “old world” European Christmas village, with wooden vendor huts, twinkling lights, festival music, and an authentic German Bier Hall. | Skyline Park 16th and Arapahoe Streets DenverChristkindlMarket.com Fri, 11/25 | 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

Gingerbread House Competition Enjoy the sights and smells of these gingerbread houses built by Art Institute of Colorado culinary students focusing on historic houses in Denver. Visit this holiday season and vote for your favorite house! Free with admission. | 303-866-2394 History Colorado Center 1200 Broadway historycolorado.org

KIDSTUFF Wednesdays, 11/02-11/30 | 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.

Baby Play and Explore Unstructured play and social time for children (0-2 years) and their caregivers. Enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys. Free. | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org Weekdays, 11/02-12/01 | 3:00p.m.-6:00p.m.

Teen Open Lab Interested in recording music or editing videos? Want to use the 3D printer or learn about Arduino?

Want to learn how to make a video games? Ready to sew or paint a masterpiece? Just want to hang out and play games? Drop-in, for teens 12-19, free. | 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway teens.denverlibrary.org Fridays, 11/04-11/25 | 10:30a.m.-11:00a.m.

Bilingual All Ages Storytime Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Storytime will be presented in Spanish and English. | 720-865-0920 Ford-Warren Branch Library 2825 High St. denverlibrary.org Sat, 11/05 Every Kid in a Park An initiative the U.S Government announced that all fourth grade students and their families would have free admission to National Parks, national forests, national wildlife refuges and waters for a full year. everykidinapark.gov Sat, 11/05 | 5:00p.m.-10:00p.m.

Free Night at the Museums Check out the wildly popular event where several of the city's greatest museums are open late with free admission. Also, take advantage of the free shuttles that make it easy to explore all evening! Catch a ride at the DAM or several other museums. | Denver Art Museum 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denver.org/denver-arts-week/ programs/nightatthemuseum

Sat, 11/05 | 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.

Picture Book Presidential Election Two picture books – Duck for President and President Squid – go head to head in the polls. Who will win? Only you, the voters, can decide! | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 1:00p.m.-5:00p.m.

All Ages Open Lab Have a project you want to work on as a family? Want to learn more about Photoshop, 3D printing or anything else in the lab? Come on in! Family open lab is all ages, but no unaccompanied adults or kids under 10, please! | 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org Tuesdays, 11/08-11/29 | 10:30a.m.-11:00a.m.

Toddler Storytime In the Berger Children's Pavilion, Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their parents or caregivers. Craft activity immediately follows the program. Free. | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org Tuesdays, 11/08-11/29 | 10:30a.m.

Young Children’s Storytime Young children are invited for a half hour of stories and fun, with a different topic each week. Free. | 303-322-1965, ext. 2731 Tattered Cover 2526 E. Colfax Ave. tatteredcover.com Wed, 11/09 | 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.

Infant Massage with Hara Healing Explore the benefits of infant massage! Perfect for babies of all ages, learn with tools to bond and nurture your little one(s) through the power of touch. | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org Thu, 11/10 | 4:00p.m.-6:00p.m.

DIY Wooden Book Bins with Craftsman & Apprentice Come make noise at the library!

Pick up a hammer and nails to create your own book bin using plywood materials. Tools and supplies provided. Assistance required for kids younger than 6. | 720-865-0920 Ford-Warren Branch Library 2825 High St. denverlibrary.org Thu, 11/17 | 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m.

International Games Week In celebration of International Games Day, come play board, video, card and dice games. For all ages. | 720-865-0920 Ford-Warren Branch Library 2825 High St. denverlibrary.org Sat, 11/19 | 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.

International Games Day Board games? Check. Super Smash Brothers Tournament? Super check.

Retro gaming? Check. Coloring?

Food? Live Action Katamari Damacy? All checks! Teen events in Hoyt hall, with activities for younger kids in the Children's Department, free. | 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org/idealab Sat, 11/26 | 10:30a.m.-4:30p.m.

Adventures in No-Baking Join in for some no-bake fun.

We’ll measure and mix playdough, decorate paper gingerbread cookies, make chef’s hats and more. | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org

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OUTREACH Tuesdays, 11/01-11/29 | 8:00p.m.

Joy AL-ANON Al-Anon's Purpose is to help friends and families of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. In the Roberts Building, Room 103. | Saint John's Cathedral 1350 Washington St. al-anon-co.org Wed, 11/02 | 10:00a.m.-11:30a.m.

Dementia Caregiver Support Group A safe to share concerns, coping techniques and tips when caring for a loved one with dementia. Free to attend, no registration required. | 303-951-5222 The Center 1301 E. Colfax Ave. coloradoassistedliving.com Wednesdays, 11/02-11/30 | 6:00p.m.

LifeRing Secular Recovery Meeting A network of people who support one another in living free of alcohol and other non-medically indicated addictive drugs. | 303-875-5088 First Unitarian Church 1400 Lafayette St. liferingcolorado.org Wednesdays, 11/02-11/30 | 6:30p.m.

Marijuana Anonymous A fellowship of people who share experience, strength and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction. | Unity Church on the Hill 1555 Race St. marijuana-anonymous.org Thursdays, 11/03 and 12/01 | 7:00p.m.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Family and friends are always welcome, as well as those who have a mood disorder such as depression or bipolar disorder. The group is for adults over age 18. Donations appreciated. | 303-329-3364 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 915 E. 9th Ave. beyondbipolar.com Thursdays, 11/03-12/01 | 12:00p.m.

Home for the Heart AL-ANON Al-Anon's Purpose is to help friends and families of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. In lower level. | Trinity United Methodist Church 1820 Broadway al-anon-co.org Fridays, 11/04 | 8:00a.m.

Neustadt JAAMM Fest Signature multidisciplinary Jewish cultural extravaganza of Jewish Arts, Authors, Movies and Music!

A celebration of Jewish life featuring events with authors, books, movies, music, dance and theatre.

Tickets to events available online. | 303-316-6360 Jewish Community Center 350 S. Dahlia St. maccjcc.org/jaamm-festival/ Thu, 11/03 | 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

Volunteer for Project Homeless Connect A one-day event where people experiencing homelessness or those who are at-risk of homelessness connect with needed services and resources under one roof.

Hundreds of volunteers still needed to make this a successful event. | Colorado Convention Center 700 14th St. volunteer.unitedwaydenver.org Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 6:45p.m.

Nar-Anon A twelve step support group for families and friends of addicts to help themselves cope. | First Unitarian Church 1400 Lafayette St. nar-anon.org

Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 12:30p.m.

Nicotine Anonymous A fellowship of men and women helping each other to live our lives free of nicotine. | Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 915 E. 9th Ave. nicotine-anonymous.org Mondays, 11/07-11/28 | 7:00p.m.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Through shared experience and mutual support, join a meeting to help each other to recover from the disease of food addiction. | 303-775-8062 Trinity United Methodist Church 1820 Broadway foodaddicts.org Mondays, 11/07-11/28 | 8:00a.m.-7:00p.m.

Grant Street Reach Providing meals at no cost to its clients and it is sustained by committed and compassionate volunteers. | 303-839-1432 St. Paul Lutheran and Roman Catholic Community of Faith 1600 Grant St. grantstreetreach.org Tuesdays, 11/08-11/29 | 6:30p.m.-8:00p.m.

Moderation Management Weekly meetings for problem (vs. chronic) drinkers who want to reduce their intake of alcohol.

Email: denver@moderation.org. | First Unitarian Church 1400 Lafayette St. moderation.org Tue, 11/08 | 1:00p.m.

Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group Provides a safe, secure environment for all patients with any type of pulmonary fibrosis and their family members, care providers and significant others. | 303-398-1912 National Jewish Health 1400 Jackson St. nationaljewish.org Mon, 11/14 | 2:00p.m.-3:30p.m.

SPARK! Cultural Programming for People With Memory Loss This program invite people with early to mid-stage memory loss and their care partners to enjoy interactive experiences in a welcome environment. In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, free. | 303-866-2394 History Colorado Center 1200 Broadway historycolorado.org Sat, 11/26 | 11:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

Artisan's Market Artists, craftspeople and small locally owned businesses will be on hand to take care of all of your holiday gift-giving needs. | 720-476-6710 Globeville Riverfront Art Center 888 E. 50th Ave. studiosatgrace.com Thu, 12/01 | 10:00a.m.-7:00p.m.

Denver Potters Association Fall Show and Sale The Denver Potters Association Fall Show will bring together over 40 top local artists. In addition to one-ofa-kind functional and sculptural ceramics, the show and sale will feature the best in jewelry, glass and wood creations. | 303-377-5535 Sixth Avenue UCC 3250 E. 6th Ave. denverpotters.com

RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Saturdays, 11/05-11/26 | 10:00a.m.

Saturday Shabbat | 303-322-5733 | Church in the CityBeth Abraham 1580 Gaylord St. churchinthecity.org Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 9:00a.m.

Acts 29 Christian Service L2 Church 1477 Columbine St. L2today.com Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 7:45a.m.

Anglican Services | 303-831-7115 | Saint John's

Cathedral 1350 Washington St. sjcathedral.org Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | Times Vary Catholic Mass Also, Spanish Mass, 12:30p.m. (2nd and 4th Sundays) and African Mass, 1p.m. (3rd Sunday). | 303-322-8042 | St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church 2301 York St. loyoladenver.org Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | Times Vary Catholic Mass for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender A social follows Mass on most Sundays. | 720-515-4528 | Dignity Denver 1100 Fillmore St. dignitydenver.org Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 11:00a.m.

Chapel Service Offering opportunities for fellowship and spiritual growth throughout the week. Bible Study, Prayer Group and Women's Home League along with Worship Services. | 303-295-2107 | Salvation Army Red Shield Community Center 2195 High St. salvationarmy.org Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 10:00a.m.

Christian Science Service | 303-839-1505 | First Church of Christ, Scientist 1415 Logan St. christiansciencecolorado.org Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 8:30a.m.

Contemporary Services | 303-322-5733 | Church in the CityBeth Abraham 1580 Gaylord St. churchinthecity.org Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 10:00a.m.

Episcopal Services | 303-831-8963 | Church of the Holy Redeemer 2552 Williams St. 303-831-8963 Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 8:30a.m.

Interdenominational Service | 303-800-8269 | Denver United Church 660 S. Broadway denverunited.com Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 9:30a.m.

Lutheran Service | 303-831-7023 | Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 915 E. 9th Ave.

oslchurchdenver.org Sun, 11/06 | 2:00p.m.

Norman Sutphin Organ Recital The recital on the church's historic 1888 Roosevelt pipe organ includes works by Robert Hebble, Johann Sebastian Bach, Carl Maria von Weber, Flor Peeters, Jean RogerDucasse and Charles-Marie Widor.

Free, a free-will offering accepted. | 303-861-1447 | Trinity United Methodist Church 1820 Broadway meetup.com/Denver-Socrates-Cafe Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 10:00a.m.

Orthodox Mass | 303-698-2433 | Saint Augustine Orthodox Church 55 W. 3rd Ave. staugustinedenver.org Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 10:00a.m.

Sunday Celebration, Adult & Children Services All welcome at a Light Lunch after. | 303-668-2153 | Unity on the Avenue Spiritual Center 4670 E. 17th Ave. Parkway unityontheavenue.org Sundays, 11/06-11/27 | 10:00a.m.

Worship Service With pre-worship coffee at 9:30a.m. and post worship social time at 11:30a.m. | 303-860-1819 | Metropolitan Community Church of the Rockies 980 Clarkson St. lifelegacyphotography.com/mccr

THEATRE & DANCE Fri, 11/04-Sun, 11/13 | 7:30p.m.

Nevermore A unique and wildly theatrical musical that blurs fact and fiction to tell the story of the iconic American writer, Edgar Allan Poe, through song, poetic storytelling and stunning stagecraft, $24. | 720-526-2467 The Crossroads Theater 2590 Washington Street xroads.info

men in her own apartment, $28. | 303-321-5925 Avenue Theater 417 E. 17th Ave. avenuetheater.com Saturdays, 11/05-12/03 | 8:00p.m.

Hand to God In small town Cypress, Texas, sweet but troubled teen Jason is coping with his father’s recent death and is forced to join his mother’s Church-led puppet group. When he discovers that his sock puppet has a life of its own, all hell breaks loose, $34. | 303-623-0524 Curious Theatre Company 1080 Acoma St. curioustheatre.org/?event=thebrothersister-plays-marcus-or-thesecret-of-sweet Sat, 11/12 | 1:00p.m.

Siren Song: A Pirate’s Odyssey A comedy series for pirates and their parents, bringing high seas hijinks inspired by Homer‚Äôs Odyssey, an audience-suggested song launches each play-full voyage. Also at 3p.m., all ages, $8. | 720-946-1388 Buntport Theater 717 Lipan St. buntport.com Wed, 11/16 | 8:00p.m.-10:00p.m.

The Narrators Hosts Andrew Orvedahl and Robert Rutherford present actors, comedians, musicians, writers and other creative types telling true stories from their lives, centered on a monthly theme. Check out thenarratorspodcast.com for details and how to sign up. | 720-946-1388 Buntport Theater 717 Lipan St. buntport.com Fri, 11/25-Fri, 12/04 | 7:30p.m.

Santa's Big Red Sack An annual tradition for those desperately seeking some non-traditional holiday entertainment, $28. | 303-321-5925 Avenue Theater 417 E. 17th Ave. avenuetheater.com

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Through Saturday, Dec. 17 Robischon Gallery, 1740 Wazee St. robischongallery.com or 303-298-7799.

In the heightened current political climate, John Buck presents refreshing humor by examining myriad political subjects in kinetic, carved jelutong-wood sculptures inspired by past American politics and historical dramas.

These large-as-life sculptures are urged to action by the viewer’s tap of a foot pedal and play out amusing scenes making clear Buck’s views on corruption, demagoguery and the duplicitous squandering of long-standing American ideals in the name of personal gain.

Crossover Opening reception: Friday, Nov. 5, 6:00-9:00p.m.

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Atlas by Amy Cheng

The Mandala has long been used as a tool for spiritual guidance, focusing attention for meditation or representing the universe or spirit realm. In this exhibit, artists bring their inner mandalas to canvas or sculpture. Amy Cheng’s oils layer glowing colors with interlocking circles. Richard Carter’s acrylics explore squares and stars, using jewel tones against an earth palatte, evoking blueprints. Chris Cassimatis’ marble and stainless steel sculptures will make you think they are mined from larger stone.

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“Most people don’t see our work,” said Julie Smith, director of marketing and communications for Denver Human Services. In a recent interview, Nelson and Smith spent more than an hour describing relationships with a huge number of private agencies that supply direct services and other resources to Denver’s homeless population.

“Unlike a lot of cities …

Denver works on a system where we fund and support our community partners,” Smith said. But she acknowledges the number of homeless is a growing and moving target, especially among women and families. “[The numbers of] women

Traditional representational artists and contemporary conceptual abstract artists are two schools of painters who sometimes seem opposed to each other. Abstract expressionist Doug Kacena opens conversation between the two worlds by painting over completed works by 12 of Colorado’s most talented representational painters, and allowing them to do the same to his works. This revolutionary show includes Edward Aldrich, Ron Hicks, Quang Ho, Ed Kucera, Jeff Legg, Terrie Lombardi, Mikael Olson, David Santillanes, Jill Soukup, Composite by Doug Kacena, painted over by Dave Santillanes to become Into The Icy Blue Robert Spooner, Don Stinson and Kevin Weckbach.

[homeless] grow and grow, even though we’ve increased services by 300 percent,” she said.

One annual effort the City and its partners stage is Project Homeless Connect, a one-day event to bring in public and private agencies to offer homeless people myriad services including medical checkups, clothing, housing information, a job fair and resume assistance, as well as Homeless Court to help them clear up petty offenses, such as curfew violations. This year’s event is Thursday, Nov. 3 at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. Hundreds of volunteers will be paired with homeless individuals—more than 1,000 are expected—as personal guides through all the services.

“For the community, it’s a chance to get to know [the home-

less] on a personal level, change perceptions and build empathy,” Nelson said.

For the long term, Mayor Michael Hancock is establishing the Office of HOPE (Housing and Opportunities for People Everywhere), which he promises “will bring a coordinated and comprehensive approach to the policies, programs and projects along the full homeless-to-housing spectrum.”

More immediately, a new city facility will soon open in the Sun Valley neighborhood, a mostly industrial area just southwest of downtown.

“We’re purchasing the facility so the city can rethink how shelter is done. How do we treat individuals with dignity and respect? Make sure they have a place to store their belongings,”

Smith said.

The full build-out of the facility is months—perhaps years— down the road, but it should be open to shelter some homeless men this winter. Several private agencies are also adding more shelter beds.

“There’s one solution to the problem, long-term,” Kashmann said. “Build housing. Provide services to help people be independent. Job training. Physical and mental health services.

Everything we talk about has to do with the need for funding.

And the community needs to look at its values. The measure of ourselves is how well we treat the least fortunate among us.”

District Three City Councilman Paul López agreed. He represents Sun Valley and chairs the Council committee on homelessness.

“Every neighborhood should be a neighborhood where we can have housing units,” López says.

He hopes part of a new multi-million dollar affordable housing fund recently authorized

by City Council will be used for homeless housing.

For citizens wanting to know what they can do, there are practical ways in which to pitch in.

“Find the thing that suits you,” Nelson says. “Volunteer. Donate items to a specific homeless agency. It’s shocking how simple things like looking [someone] in their eye can make a difference in their day. We hear many times about how it makes people feel human and gives them strength to do what they need to do.”

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ACTOR MARTINEZ LEADS COLORADO FILMS AT DENVER FILM FESTIVAL

By Haines Eason The Denver Film Festival (DFF) is the one of the biggest cultural events of the fall season on the Front Range, and offerings with a Colorado focus are especially robust this year. At last check there are over twenty five films with some Colorado angle.

As for its international focus, this year the DFF takes attendees to Spain, something Denver Film Society Artistic Director Brit Withey has been hoping to do for quite a while.

“I’ve been wanting to include Spain as our focus for a long time,” Withey says. “Spain has been a bridesmaid for many, many years and we’re thrilled to finally give her the spotlight.”

This year’s festival lineup is robust as ever and spans the globe, but one film, Actor Martinez, is must-see not just for its quality but also for its truly local angle.

Filmed in Denver, featuring a local star and crewed and produced by locals too, the film is also the result of a chance encounter at DFF. Actor Martinez’s star is former DFF volunteer Arthur

Martinez whom Actor Martinez directors Mike Ott and Nathan Silver met two years ago in the DFF Filmmaker Lounge.

Actor Martinez is a film about film and comes with all the reality-questioning, genre-investigating strings attached. From the film’s summary we learn main character Arthur Martinez has hired two indie filmmakers to make a feature film in which he is to star. Arthur’s ideas for the film don’t pan though, and the directors decide to make a film about him as he is. Maybe because the metaphysical implications of such a project are scary to him, who knows: from this point forward Arthur both adopts and abandons a mask as he tries to figure out what the filmmakers want. The question is, is Arthur acting or is he just being himself? And, is this film merely the chronicle of a failed artistic project, or is it a masterful work of art?

As with most reflexive, reflective films our main character is exceedingly nondescript. Arthur Martinez lives a solitary life and is high most of the time. He is

apparently self-employed as a mobile computer repair tech, and the city is his office. During working hours when not on assignment he inhabits cafes and bars. En route to an assignment he blares acidic rage rock and screams along to the lyrics, one of the few details that does not align with his personality as presented.

This incongruous detail goes nowhere, though, and seems to support the idea that the plot is the most interesting aspect of the film—not the acting, directing or cinematography—because there is no plot arc. At times there does seem to be a path along which the film is progressing, but the film is framed to incorporate its crew: the directors, boom operators, set designers. As a result, the searching of these individuals who are trying to figure out what the film should be results in a film about the construction of a film which, over time, feels more like a dare than a true film.

Actor Martinez’s directors do a quietly masterful job of gently juxtaposing the worlds both in

Frank’s Food Mart

Supermarket, classified online as a discount grocery store, which can be found at the extreme northeast corner of the zip code at 3770 E. 40th Ave. There’s another advantage to shopping at Frank’s: the freshness and source-proximity of the produce and meats.

“The items we’re bringing in here are the best because they are farm direct and in many cases local-producer direct,” Grant says.

“Franks will have the highest-quality foods because I am leveraging the farming contacts I have made over the years.”

Grant says it will take time to revamp the produce and other inventory, but she intends to source as much produce from local operations as possible, including growers from within the city limits. Those growers could be producing from a backyard garden or a few acres, and there are several small growers from whom Grant could purchase on behalf of Frank’s.

“This directly helps our local growers and producers because having foods stocked here that are SNAP eligible and that support those local businesses gets the growers in the economic loop, it ups the [quality of the food] people are taking home ... and, when we talk about how neighborhoods are rated healthy or not healthy, this is upping the health

of the community,” Grant says.

The SNAP to which Grant is referring to is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a program which is commonly referred to as the food stamps program and which, according to its website, “offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities.”

In April, Frank’s will have been open a year and will qualify for the Double Up Food Bucks Program. SNAP users who spend $20 will be eligible for an additional $20 for free.

Frank’s is also hoping to hire and train local youth in food preparation safety and customer service, and numerous other developments are in the works.

Frank’s Food Mart’s Facebook page can be found at facebook. com/frankofoodmart.

For more information on the SNAP program, visit fns.usda.gov and search “SNAP.” More information on the Double Up Food Bucks Program can be found via doubleupfoodbucks.org.

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essential fresh items are far more affordable than elsewhere. The nonprofit model allows Frank’s to sell items at a price that works for the neighborhood residents.

“Given that Gerald is doing this as a nonprofit, [Frank’s] can offer items at a price point that everyone can afford,” says Beverly Grant of Mo’ Betta Green MarketPlace, who is also soon to be Produce and Local Foods Procurement Manager at Frank’s Market. “Being a nonprofit and doing this from a mission-oriented basis allows Gerald to secure grants that supplement his ability to serve people with less means.”

Another major advantage Frank’s offers its neighborhood residents? A savings on time, the factor that essentially makes a food desert a food desert. You might save money elsewhere, but it takes time to get there.

“You might have saved $5 to $10,” Hamel says, “but how much was your hour and a half worth?”

A Google Maps search for “grocery store” in the 80205 zip code reveals only one that is full-service in the modern sense: the Safeway at 757 E. 20th Ave. which is located on the 80205 zip code’s southernmost edge.

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front of and behind the camera.

They create a single tapestry in which the audience can see both truths simultaneously—the truth of the filmed, final-product we all pay good money to see and the truth of the muddy world of art making which resembles our sometimes chaotic, often mundane everyday lives. What is compelling about this film is we just don’t know which film—the filmed preparation scenes or the film itself—are the real product.

Actor Martinez is both highbrow and approachable in one go.

It’s just one film in a sea of others at the Denver Film Fest which will astound, puzzle and inspire you. For more on the film visit actormartinezthemovie.com.

The 39th Denver Film Festival (DFF) begins this Nov. 2 and runs through the 13th. Full program schedules can be found at denverfilmfestival.denverfilm. org/festival-program, and ticket packages are currently on sale.

Arthur Martinez, center, and his girlfriend with his “friends,” Directors Mike Ott and Nathan Silver. Martinez and cast (which is also crew) spend the film looking for the film. Fascinating stuff.

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providing lash extensions, facial waxing, eyebrow design and facial treatments,” Rogers said. “We also have a pop-up clothing boutique upstairs for the holiday shopping season (October-January), operated by Kat Dudden of Katybelle.”

The salon continues to be an events location, too.

“We are still doing great business with corporate clients and wedding parties. Given the amount of corporate growth in Denver, we have many architects, designers and office furniture sales people who bring clients in to entertain,” she added.

The salon’s number is 303656-7088, but book online at haven80205.com. Services are usually by appointment and are offered six days a week. The space is closed Mondays.

CLOSINGS: MILE HIGH WINERY TASTING ROOM The space at 2811 Walnut St. has shut. Not sure exactly when the closure occurred but the space was open as recently as this

summer.

The room offered folks an introduction to the winery’s reds and whites as well as snacks that complemented the beverage list.

I’m still trying to determine if Mile High is flying elsewhere or whether the winery has totally shut down.

URBAN HERBS The Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture shop at 2727 Welton St. has closed doors, too.

Interestingly, though, the closure is the result of a long-distance move.

“Five Points was great to us for the past 2 1/2 years, but we’ve outgrown our space and were looking for more storage in our unit so we found the perfect space up here in Eagle Vail!” a spokeswoman said.

HAUSDESIGN The kitchen design biz at 1336 27th St. has closed its doors. The number’s disconnected and the search is on for more info.

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