Neighborhood Life – August 2014

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Neighborhood Life• AUGUST 2014

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

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National Night Out or Denver Days?

Community-building events grow under different names, through Aug. 9

By J. Patrick O’Leary

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lthough neighborhood groups will again host free outdoor socials during this year’s National Night Out (NNO), Tuesday, Aug. 5, a number of new events will take place the same week under the guise of Denver Days.

NNO, designated “America’s Night Out Against Crime” by the National Association of Town Watch, celebrates its 31st year this summer.

The 2013 campaign engaged 37.8 million citizens and representatives from law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses and neighborhood organizations from 16,242 communities from all 50 states, US territories, Canada and military bases worldwide.

Denver Days was launched by Mayor Michael B. Hancock last year, described as “a citywide effort to help neighbors get to know each other and get involved with their communities by throwing block parties, organizing service projects and hosting neighborhood activities,” according to the city’s website.

NNO events are designed National Night Out is to bring neighbors together to Aug. 5; Denver Days heighten awareness of crime and run through Aug. 9. drug prevention; generate support for and participation in local anticrime efforts; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods (CHUN) and the Alamo Placita Neighborhood Association will again serve up free food and fun at their annual NNO barbeque 5-7:30 pm at the Tears-McFarlane House, 1290 Williams. As in past years, the fete will boast free hot dogs, hamburgers, vegetarian fare, chips and desserts, in addition to live music, games and mingling with neighbors, police and firemen. For more information, call 303-830-1651 or visit chun denver.org.

In addition, this year CHUN will participate in Denver Days with an inaugural Restaurant Night fund-raiser on Wednesday, Aug. 6, with a portion of proceeds from lunch or dinner sales at participating restaurants benefitting the organization and its on-going upkeep and restoration of the Tears-McFarlane House. Visit chundenver.org/ snack-attack for participating restaurants.

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Summer DAYS Festival Aug. 16

PHOTO BY JEFF HERSCH

RONIN & FINLEY, LEFT & RIGHT, ENJOYED A TREAT AT THE Cherry Blossom F`estival at Sakura Square, 19th & Lawrence.

Pro Challenge rides back into town Public 5K run added to final day of the bike race August 24

By Rory Seeber

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enver will host the finish of the final stage of the fourth annual USA Pro Challenge, a seven-day, 600mile, professional cycling race, on Sunday, Aug. 24.

The bike race will start Aug. 19 in Aspen/Snowmass and pass through 11 official host cities, ending with a Boulder-Denver route. Denver residents may find it demanding as well, with road closures, a fan-lined race course, and a free festival in Civic Center throughout most of the day.

Sixteen of the world’s top professional cycling teams will compete. Hailing from eight countries,

they include the top three teams from the 2014 Tour de France.

The final stage of the race will start at 12 pm in Boulder, with riders released at one- or two-minute intervals. Roughly they will follow Route 93 to Golden and Lookout Mountain, then portions of 26th, 29th & 32nd to Speer, a jog south on Fox to 13th Ave., then north on Broadway to 17th, 17th to and from City Park to Broadway and the finish in Civic Center Park, Colfax & Broadway. Fans can watch from any point along the course.

The bike race is capped with a free Grand Finale festival in Civic Center Park, boasting food trucks, craft beer, live music and

an awards ceremony.

The cycle race will be preceded by the Lifeblood 5K public foot race, which will follow parts of the bike route.

As of deadline road closure and parking information was not available. Last year, the entire course was closed to traffic 10 am-5 pm, with some closures in the days prior.

For more details on the USA Pro Challenge, including biographies of the competitors, the full race schedule and route maps, go to usaprocyclingchallenge. com or call 303-571-9400.

The Boulder-Denver course map can be viewed at http://bit. ly/XbRz7D.

Fete benefits Denver Area Youth Services

By J. Patrick O’Leary

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he second annual Summer DAYS Festival will take place Saturday, Aug. 16, 12-6 pm in Confluence Park, 2250 15th St., between 15th & Speer. The benefit will include live music, local chefs and brewers, a kids’ zone, and booths for artists and community organizations.

Live music will be performed by Yo’ Mamas & Papas, Birch Street and Groundscore. As of press time vendors included Denver winery Vino Passarelli, printmaker Jen G Studios, coffee & smoothie pur- Supports treatment for veyor Maui Wowi, Project Handsubstance abuse, made Estates Co-op, Mig Soap and prevention, foster care Stoney Brewed Coffee Company. & transitional services The festival funds Denver Area Youth Services’ (DAYS) ongoing programs for youth and their families in the Latino community, including in-home therapy, foster care, substance abuse prevention and treatment, enrichment activities, sexual health education, and mental health care, according to Executive Director Noel A. d’Albertis.

DAYS, a community-based, human services organization and treatment center headquartered at 1530 W. 13th Ave at Quivas, was established in 1982 as an amalgamation of the city’s four separate youth service agencies.

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PHOTO BY JEFF HERSCH

LIZA, ZOE & GEORGIA, left to right, were all smiles as they waited for the peloton to reach City Park during last year’s Pro Cycle Challenge. This year’s race is set for Aug. 24.

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Green Spaces unveils plans for new headquarters Larger, more eco-conscious headquarters will be 100% solar-powered, dog-friendly, & a fun, casual place to work

By Jason McKinney

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reen Spaces (GS), reputed to be the nation’s first green co-working space, will allow green and sociallyconscious entrepreneurs a hub for their businesses to work and connect with each other. Plans for their new headquarters at 1368 26th St. in RiNo call for a 7,000sf expansion from their previous location.

The new space, which is scheduled to open its doors in January, will be 12,500sf, which is more than double the size of their previous location. It will be 100% solar-powered and is being built with reclaimed wood and materials.

Acting on her vision for a collective of green companies in Denver, GS founder Jennie Nevin has developed partnerships with local and national organizations that focus on green practices, including: Certifiably Green Denver, administered by the Department of Environmental Health, provides free, confidential, and non-regulatory environmental assistance to Denver’s business community, offering operations

the opportunity to become a certified green businesses.

The Clean Energy Collective (CEC) develops community-owned renewable energy solutions for electric utilities and their customers, including the country’s first communityowned solar arrays.

One Seed Expeditions turns travel into an opportunity to help local communities.

Walk2Connect transforms walking from a choice to a behavior to a lifestyle.

ZipCar is redefining the way the current generation thinks about alternative transportation; it will have dedicated spaces at the GS location.

By connecting these businesses with each other GS’s belief is that they can become stronger through shared connections and resources. GS provides events, including monthly town halls, member lunches, a kickball league, yoga and wine on Monday evenings, and other partner events.

There will also be 2,500sf of event space that will be committed to socially-conscious and green events, including the Handmade Homemade market,

FOURTH OF JULY FEVER STRIKES SOME, like this gentleman, with more fervor than others. Or perhaps he just found he looked awesome with a ‘murica cape – as we all do. which will be based there. There will also be an outdoor vegetable garden that will be a co-op for the members, organized by CropCorp.

GS members can also have expanded membership options, including private, glassed-in offices, and separate pods for larger start-ups.

In order to become a member of GS, businesses need to demonstrate an intention to create positive social or environmental impact through their ventures.

Businesses can also be approved for membership if their operations provide support services for social enterprises rather than

SUMMER DAYS Continued from page 1 DAYS will receive the greater of 15% of sales or a $100 booth fee, per vendor. Last year’s inaugural event, held in the Park Hill in September, raised more than $25,000 for the non-profit.

“This year we have moved the venue to Confluence Park to take advantage of the natural foot traffic that Confluence draws,” said d’Albertis. “We are expecting a larger turnout in terms of a broader reach of people.”

Admission is free. Tickets, available at DAYS’ booths at the event, are required to purchase food and beverages.

Sponsors include InTandem Human Resources, Solera National Bank, Bradley Consulting Group, AMG National Trust Bank and K12.com.

Potential volunteers can contact d’Albertis at ndalbertis@ denveryouth.org or 303-302-3257.

For more information call the same number, email info@ denver youth.org, visit denveryouth.org, or follow “Denver Area Youth Services (DAYS)” on Facebook.

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Residents of the Whittier neighborhood are advised by Denver Water that a pipe rehabilitation project begun in late July will continue through November.

Affected streets include those between Gilpin and Vine from 23rd to 26th, though not every street within those boundaries will be impacted.

There will be lane and parking closures during the project and pedestrians are warned that there will be temporary above-ground systems of pipes and hoses. Expect to see water running in the streets, metal covers on temporary street openings and asphalt paving activities.

Project details and a map are available at denverwater. org/PipeRehab.

CHUN Restaurant Night Aug. 6 Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods’ (CHUN) inaugural “Restaurant Night” fund-raiser is set for Wednesday Aug. 6.

Twenty-three local restaurants will donate a portion of their proceeds from lunch and/or dinner that day to benefit the nonprofit neighborhood association and its on-going upkeep and restoration of the Tears-McFarlane House, 1290 Williams, the organization’s headquarters. As of deadline, participating restaurants included: Ace, Angelo’s Taverna, Cheeky Monk, City O’ City, DeFranco’s Italian, Govnr’s Park, Harman’s Eat & Drink, Irish Hound, Krewe Crescent City BBQ, Lala’s Wine Bar & Pizzeria, MezCal, Odelay Taco/3014/Beetle Bar, Patxi’s on 17th, Prohibition, Racine’s, Steuben’s, Stoney’s Bar & Grill, Three Lions, Trattoria Stella, WaterCourse Foods, Wyman’s #5, and Pub on Penn (participating Aug. 7).

For further information call 303-830-1651 or email chun@chundenver.org.

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opened its doors in Denver. Since its inception, nearly 1,000 startups have called GS home.

“Denver was an easy decision for the next Green Spaces location,” said Nevin. “It has a thriving and growing green community, the mayor and city administration are dedicated to sustainability and smart green decision-making, and the startup culture is exploding.”

For more information, visit greenspaces.com, call 303720-6850, or email info@green spacescolorado.com.

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directly creating positive social or environmental impact. All GS member organizations are required to be certified through the Certifiably Green Denver program.

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AIDS Walk/Run August 16 Event is the largest HIV/AIDS fund-raiser in the state

By Rory Seeber

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or its 27th year, AIDS Walk Colorado will again include a “Diva Dash” fun run, the sixth annual volleyball tournament, and a “Celebration of Life” festival, complementing the 5K (3.1 mile) walk and run, all set for Aug. 16 beginning and ending in Cheesman Park, 8th/ 13th & Franklin.

Several years ago the Colorado AIDS Project, the host and primary beneficiary of the event, began adding events after the primary walk “to celebrate the people who are still with us.”

The theme for this year’s walk honors its history by using the event’s original name, “From All Walks of Life.”

The walk is the largest HIV/ AIDS fund-raiser in the state, normally attracting more than 8,000 people and raising just over $400,000 for more than 20 Colorado service organizations that provide public education and help those afflicted with the illnesses.

The USA Track & Field Association-sanctioned 5K run is a Bolder Boulder qualifier, and will begin at 9:30 am, followed by the step-off for the walk five minutes later. Registration (and vendors) will open at 7:30 am, warm-ups will begin at 8:30 am, and the opening ceremony is set for 9 am. A beer garden, food and entertainment will be available at 9:45 am.

The Diva Dash Stiletto Fun Run will return, encouraging people of all ages to don their diva wear and a favorite pair of heels for a half-kilometer comi-

cal trot to take home the title of “Grandest Diva.” Start time is 11:30 am, with prizes awarded to the first runner across the finish line (with heels a minimum of 3 inches high and at least one shoe intact), highest heels, Most Diva-licious Shoes and the newest category, Biggest Diva Disaster.

The post-walk Celebration of Life will again feature entertainment, an AIDS Memorial Quilt exhibit, a beer garden, the volleyball tournament, and vendors of goods and services, food and drink.

An AIDS Walk Colorado volleyball tournament staged by the Colorado Gay Volleyball Association will again be included in the Celebration of Life festival. Pool play for the tournament will follow the walk at 10:30 am. The number of fourperson teams will be capped, and participants are encouraged to register early.

Colorado AIDS Project’s mission is to prevent HIV infection, support those living with HIV/AIDS, and educate the public. Its case managers provide transportation and housing assistance, a food bank, an employment center, and counseling services, all with the ultimate goal of connecting 2,200 clients with healthcare.

The walk is free, the run is $30, and the volleyball tournament costs a minimum donation of $25 per player/$100 per team.

Runners and walkers can sign up the day of the event.

To register or for more information, call 303-861-9255 or visit AIDSwalkcolorado.org.

PHOTO BY JEFF HERSCH

A PORTION OF THE AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT will be displayed in Congress Park Aug. 16, as it was last year.

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the students are the first in their family to graduate from high school; most A+ Angel mentees have significant socio-economic and academic challenges. Some are the primary breadwinners for their families, holding down part or full-time jobs in addition to attending high school.

Mentors generally meet with their assigned student once a week and also keep in contact with the mentee throughout the week by text or phone call. In addition to building a solid relationship, mentors help by reviewing students’ grades weekly, working on homework and organization, meeting with teachers and counselors, arranging for peer or faculty tutors and, later on, applying for jobs, internships and college.

Mentees are taken to theatre productions by their mentors and some attend local athletic events together.

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ROSENBERG’S TWO-LEVEL BAGEL FACTORY AND EATERY has found a new home in the old Arcade building, a 1930s mini mall between 26th & Welton.

THE OPENING OF CART-DRIVER at 2500 Larimer offers RiNo a new eatery concept of graze-n–go progressive dining with its wood-fired pizza & oysters, both meant for sharing.

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By J. L. Schultheis Price

Openings One’s got your evening meal covered and the other’s for early risers. Two new eateries debuted in recent weeks that have the potential to become true neighborhood gems. For certain, they can cover all your dining needs this coming weekend!

Before the sunrise they’re boiling your breakfast at Rosenberg’s Bagels & Delicatessen.

The official address is 725 E. 26th Ave., but there’s also a storefront entrance off Welton.

Owner Josh Pollack is an East Coaster trying to bring a corner of Jersey to Five Points and the early buzz indicates he’s about to have a hit on his hands.

Just hours after the doors opened on Day One of his soft opening, the line already snaked out the door, a humbling experience for a first-time eatery owner.

His name is Pollack, but Rosenberg is a family name, his mother’s, that seemed to ideally fit his concept.

“I lost my mom when I was 17. She was the one who always pushed me to follow my heart,” he said. “It’s not a bad-sounding name for a Jewish delicatessen.”

The space dishes up a lovely slice of neighborhood history. It once housed a 1930s’ mini mall called The Arcade that featured a variety of small ventures. Now it’s a two-level space that preserved as many vintage features as possible. From Welton, you enter the lower level lined with plush booths and lots of eating spaces. The 26th Ave. entrance takes you to a second dining room, lots of counter space and the bagel production facilities.

“I’ve got great pics of what this place used to look like. It’s not too different than what it was before,” Pollack said.

He described with humor the lengthy process of courting the landlord to secure a lease. He’s enamored of the neighborhood, which he believes deserves none of the stigma that clung to it even when crime rates dropped greatly several decades ago.

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lar, the journey was riddled with detours that added months to the planned opening date. Pollack simply shrugs and says it was “quite the process” to revive a long vacant building.

When the 2008 economic downturn turned Pollack off of his career in finance, he sought a certificate in entrepreneurship from CU Denver and was assigned to write a business plan for something Denver did not have but needed. Rosenberg’s is the result.

Pollack perfected his bagel recipe by baking at Galvanize in the Golden Triangle before opening the deli. This may not be the ideal place for breakfast if you can’t tell the difference between a true NY bagel and a roll with a hole in it. The process starts with dough that’s proofed overnight, then boiled then baked on burlap-covered stones in the oven.

Boiling is the key and duplicating New York City drinking water was also part of the plan.

Pollack sampled tap water at some of his favorite East Coast bagel shops.

“We duplicated the chemical formula of NYC water,” he confessed. “A big part of our job is to educate folks on what goes into making a real bagel.”

In addition, all cream cheese blends and deli salads are made in-house. So are the pastries.

Adding to traditional bagel flavors, Pollack is exploring the idea of dessert bagels that he may roll out soon. Meats and fish are cured in-house and there’s also a local influence, including products like Ritual Chocolates and Tender Belly meats made nearby.

Pollack wants to offer Denver a new way to connect with family.

“You can make a feast of bagels, meats and spreads without having to cook anything,” he promised.

That’s a strong memory from his youth and one he hopes to recreate here in the Rockies. He will even cater the concept at your next event.

Hours are Tuesday to Sunday 6 am-3 pm. The number is 720-209-9150.

You’ll have to kill two hours until your dinner stop opens at 5 pm. Then head to 2500 Larimer

and visit Cart-Driver. It’s just east of Work & Class in the shipping container project, with an entrance on 25th.

To understand this new concept, you need to understand its name.

“The Cart-Driver was a figure, almost a folklore figure, who was present in southern Italy throughout history. He was the original farm to table distributor, taking fresh vegetables and meats from rural areas into the villages on ornate, horse-drawn (or donkey-drawn) carts. He would stop along the way and cook very quick meals, pizzas, pastas, and some small bites, over a wood fire for the people he met,” co-owner Andrew Birkholz said.

“We wanted to do light food.

Things we wanted to eat on a daily basis that were also sustainable,” he added.

The Carrettiera’s (cart driver) approach to cooking is healthier and faster than many highly sauced Italian dishes.

That translated into a menu designed for progressive dining and sharing mostly cooked over wood fires. The menu focuses primarily on pizza and oysters, two eats that lend themselves to sharing.

The pizza offerings include a Grandma’s pie made with chickpea flour dough, as well as some gluten-based options. There are a few intriguing sides, including horseradish biscuits with lemon butter and a selection of pickled vegetables.

In addition to draft beer and house wine, there are also a few batched cocktails to sample.

Birkholz said that the traditions of Naples, Italy inspired this venture, as they did for his first eatery in Boulder.

“There, pizza making is an honored art form indeed, and the pizzaiolo is revered like the sushi man of Japan for his craft, tradition, and skill,” he said. “We love cooking with fire and if we had to associate with one place it would be Naples. But we do not believe that all our ingredients have to come from Italy. Our “00” flour comes from Central Milling in Utah, our tomatoes are organic DiNapoli/Bianco tomatoes from California, and our vegetables come from an urban farm a block away. So while we love Naples and indeed carry the same passion for pizza, we carry a more local approach.”

Delivery is not offered because Birkholz wants guests to enjoy the quirky atmosphere.

The space is... well... cozy.

“If you get ten people in here it feels like a party,” he said.

“Cart-Driver is a great place to

begin the night, a place to convene with friends for a quick glass of prosecco on tap with a few oysters and a pizza for sharing. This is the idea, to be one stop in your evening of progressive dining.

Indeed, this is how my friends and I were eating (a little something here, a little something there, trying everyone’s specialties), and this is the experience that we wanted to share with the neighborhood.”

Indoor seats number fewer than 30 but there’s a big back patio and a cute front one that sits high above the sidewalk. Like I said, cozy.

Hours are Sunday and Tuesday to Thursday 5-11 pm, Friday and Saturday until midnight.

The shop’s closed Monday. The number is 303-292-3553 and cart-driver.com is the web address.

One of my favorite properties in the neighborhood sits at 3150 Walnut across from the Walnut Room. It’s a hidden gem that doesn’t look like much from the street but it has concealed features that delight.

It’s perhaps appropriate that the building with its stellar courtyard and orchard in back is now blanc, a special events center. The space was purchased last Halloween and started hosting events shortly thereafter.

Director Patty Moser said the space has already proved popular for wedding receptions, showers, birthdays and corporate events. She hopes to encourage more non-profits to consider the space too. The business concept is to make blanc unique.

“When seeking an event space, people gravitate to something that is new, convenient and (offers) ease of parking. Blanc offers all this. The best part of the venue is the back yard,” she said. “This space offers a variety of backdrops for all to enjoy, from a small nine-tree fruit tree orchard to a fireside patio, industrial gazebo, metal barn and gated parking. This type of space is unexpected and welcome in the events community of downtown Denver.”

Blanc’s owners chose their company name based on the natural decor, ambient lighting, and after one of their favorite places overseas. They see their business as a blank canvas that can be painted to suit any taste. They see the RiNo district as a perfect match.

“The streets are lined with opportunities for both and the growth is apparent and this is the time to capture the essence of old Denver as the neighborhood will be completely revitalized and will appear different in the

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BLANC EVENTS CENTER’S OWNERS see their new business at 3150 Walnut as a blank canvas that can be individually painted to create the perfect look for your next event. next few years,” Moser added.

The website is blancdenver. com and the number for details is 303-974-7487.

The chartreuse, black and white facade resembles a puzzle, but 3655 Brighton is actually the new home of Secret Stashh Gifts & Smoking Accessories.

The company sells art, clothing, electronic cigarettes, and lots of other accessories. Secret stashh.com is the web address and 303-325-3945 is the phone number. Shop hours are 12-8 pm daily.

It’s big and it’s wonderful.

TheBigWonderful public market is now open Saturdays at Sustainability Park, 26th & Lawrence in Curtis Park.

Billed as Denver’s first food incubator market, the operation is open one day a week 11 amdusk and also on Final Fridays 510 pm. It’s geared to giving budding chefs a chance to shine.

“For foodies, that means free admission to a market offering affordable, delicious, inspiring local foods. For vendors, it’s a yearround locale that offers entrepreneurs and established businesses a place to pilot new concepts,” the organizers said.

“Each business has the chance to get noticed for their talents, drive revenue, and test their creations, while keeping all proceeds from their sales to help ignite their business.”

True to the name of its location, sustainability is also built in.

“TheBigWonderful is leveling the playing field by offering everyone from startups to fullfledged businesses the same opportunity: an affordable way to showcase delicious, farm-fresh food and hand-crafted goods that help sustain our local economy,” said co-founder Josh Sampson.

“Our business will serve as a marketplace that brings the community together, is sustainably minded and supports sourcing local food.”

There’s also music from area DJs and the opportunity for food trucks to pull up and park. Anchoring the center of the blockwide area is a bar fashioned out of an old shipping container.

Since there’s a bar, it follows that there’s also a beach volleyball court, right? Right.

On July 26 a handful of the town’s top bartenders, including Williams & Graham’s Sean Kenyon (who just was honored as America’s Top Bartender), were on hand to show BigWonderful patrons just how inventive American cocktails can be.

More cocktail events are planned, but BigWonderful is also family friendly. Learn more

at thebigwonderful.com. A portion of all proceeds is dedicated to supporting The Urban Farmers Collaborative.

Franko Food Market is the new name of Frank’s Food Market, now reopened at 28th & Madison.

The store has been here since the 1950s and has enjoyed numerous owners. In the 1970s it was Abe Alami and he’s back in 2014 once again running the show.

“There’s always been a grocery here in the community,” he said. “In Walnut Hill.”

Alami has finished a deep cleaning and relaunched several elements he considers essential to a viable grocery operation.

There’s an impressive produce selection and cases of fresh meats and fish. Many can be cut to order. Like your steaks 2'' thick? No problem.

“We specialize in specialty meats,” he said.

Hours are 8:30 am-6 pm Monday to Saturday and Sunday 9 am-3 pm. The phone is 303-3620429.

The name is Franko. Don’t let the AG sign out front confuse you. That’s just a holdover from Alami’s first tour at the cash register, when he was affiliated with Associated Grocers.

The space at 1324 E. 17th had been a construction site for a long time and the building’s owners were just advertising for workers to staff a new place called Ramen & Bao when something changed. Instead they took a detour and leased the space at the last minute.

With most of the systems update finished, the eatery was leased to the new owners of The District, which is one door east of Denver Bicycle Cafe.

GM Kirk Shumann spent some time at LoDo Bar & Grill and the Tilted Kilt before joining The District’s team. Kerry Condon and Jason Sorrell are the owners.

There are no freezers on the premises and most meats are

WHILE THE DECOR IS NOW DECIDEDLY SOUTHERN, the soaring back bar at 320 E. Colfax remains from past incarnations to anchor Sassafras American Eatery.

smoked in-house, Sorrell said.

“Our chef had a lot of experience with smoking. We feel it gives a better product,” he added.

Sorrell and his team are striving to be a “place locals come often.” That’s one motivation behind the low-priced menu; no prices exceed $20 per entree even at dinnertime. Plates like the ribeye steak or grilled salmon run around $17 per serving.

The menu includes everything from a three-meat BLT (pork, lamb & duck) to a vegan smoked spaghetti squash entree and a grilled ratatouille.

The dinner specials rotate every few weeks, but there’s also an “Anytime Menu” that’s served daily until 2 am. Saturday and Sunday, there’s an expansive brunch selection that includes grilled peach bread pudding and fried date and pistachio French toast.

Sorrell said the name District was chosen to pay homage to the old building and the immediate neighborhood, which used to be a cleaning supplies and services area of town.

An ample patio is now operating in front of the vintage space and inside lots of exposed brick serves to remind diners of the building’s lengthy history. Inside, there’s an L-shaped bar on the east side and an expansive dining room. In all, the space seats 150.

The number for District is 303-813-6688. Hours are weekdays 10:30 am-2 am, weekends 8 am-2 am, with brunch served 8 am-5 pm.

Red Room, Red Room, Red Room no more. A new eatery has opened in the two-story space at 320 E. Colfax that will make locals forget all about the building’s past.

The creators of Sassafras American Eatery’s second location (The first is in the Highlands) have crafted a space with true Southern feel, including Spanish moss dripping from some of the walls.

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with the Red Room and the shortlived Uptown Brothers eatery that followed are stunned by the transformation. The space now seats 110, with an upstairs waiting area, but it still retains the two-story back bar.

While the Sassafras team had the same idea as the team that just launched Fork & Spoon across the street, an a.m. eatery near the Capitol, this menu’s quite different and dripping with Cajun flair.

“All artisan from scratch Southern-inspired cuisine,” is how co-owner Julia Grother describes it. “We get to play with all kinds of foods, flavors and textures.”

If shrimp and grits doesn’t appeal, you can opt for frog legs as a starter. There’s also Deep South Benedict served on cornbread with collard greens, Po’ Boy sandwiches and even chicken-fried eggs.

Those playful flavors Grother mentioned extend to the bar, where you’ll find spiced bourbon and even pickled pigs foot-infused vodka. She said the pork vodka is amazing with tomato juice, giving it a pork belly flavor.

So far foot traffic has lived up to the company’s expectations.

“I’ve always had my eye on this location since it was the Red Room,” she said. “I used to live nearby.”

Sassafras features freshsqueezed juices every day and many of those find their way into

New Orleans-inspired drinks like the Hurricane. Even the grenadine is made in-house. Bloody Marys come in four levels of spice for those who like it hot or hotter.

Grother also promised to keep surprising diners. The day we met, she’d just crafted a lavender-infused gin blackberry milkshake for guests.

The number’s 303-831-2633 and sassafrasamericaneatery. com is the web address. Hours are 7 am-2:30 pm seven days a week.

What’s New? RedShift Framing & Gallery at Broadway & Park Ave. is marking a 25th anniversary this year, quite an accomplishment for any small business.

Ron Phelps is the business owner and he’s weathered a lot of ups and downs in two and a half decades.

“The economy after 9-11 turned. Then things started to come back, but 2008 hit. Just last year, work became steady again and this June was great,” he said of the challenges of being a sole proprietor.

Phelps started his business downtown near Union Station in February 1989. He moved to 22nd & Larimer nine years later, then in 2001 bought the building at 2266 Broadway near the inter-

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3-D PRINTING & UNUSUAL JOBS have become the stock & trade at RedShift Framing & Gallery, Broadway & Park Ave., which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

Business Continued from page 5 section with Park Ave. His original passion was photography, but then his job moved out of state.

“I could either move to Texas or quit,” he said.

He stayed and went to work for a local do-it-yourself framing company, learned the trade and liked it. Now he’s known for his ability to handle odd jobs.

“We’re called on for a lot of ‘out of the ordinary’ work,” he said as he framed a commemorative plate from a golf tournament.

“We did a large quilt for the Vail Library recently.”

Because parking is limited, he does a lot of pick up and delivery.

“Lots of our clients have never even been to the shop,” he said.

Twenty-five years brings a lot of wisdom, tips that he’s happy to share with the public.

“Over time, simplicity works best. Keep it simple,” Phelps said.

The number one “must”?

“The sun here fades stuff so fast, so use good UV glass,” he advised.

Redshiftframing.com is the web address. The number is 303293-2991. Hours are Tuesday to Friday 10 am-6 pm and Saturday 10 am-4 pm.

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at Race has been a hit ever since it opened in September 2013 but there was one drawback: nowhere to sit.

Last month, that problem was solved when the eatery expanded into a vacant space to the east that had been offices. It took a bit of rezoning but it seemed like the right move.

Manager Mel Charles said, “We’ve gotten a lot of regular customers. They were asking when we were going to have a dining room.”

Seating for 36 or more means the opportunity to expand the menu. More sandwich options have been added. There are more sides, special casseroles on weekends and five different sauces, including a Carolina vinegar. The “Ultimate Pulled Pork” features the eatery’s smoked meat with a fried egg and melted cheese.

There’s also a Reuben hotlink and a Philly brisket, meat with grilled peppers, onions and cheese like a Philly cheesesteak.

The restaurant that owners Patrick and Missy Kryvicky named for their three offspring also has expanded its catering and smoked more slabs of ribs for takeout on Game Day. “It’s really nice to be part of this neighborhood. Nice sense of community,” she said.

Lunch specials are just $9, with options like baby back ribs with a side and cornbread.

Hours are Wednesday to Friday 12-8 pm, Saturday 8 am-8

RINO BEACH CLUB AT EXDO EVENTS CENTER, 1399 35th St., trucked in more than 150 tons of beach sand to create this summer’s volleyball courts.

pm, and Sunday 10 am-3 pm. The number is 303-257-1417.

A spacious new patio has opened at Coffee at The Point at 710 E. 26th near Welton and Washington. At 800sf it’s one of the largest patios along the Welton St. corridor.

“Customers are able to enjoy the beer and wine on our outside patio, too,” said owner Ryan Cobbins. “The approval from Denver Excise & Licensing allows for customers to enjoy Colorado’s beautiful weather and our fine selection of import and domestic craft beers and wines.”

Located on the north side of the building, the patio enjoys ample shade in the afternoon and early evening hours, but Cobbins plans to take further steps to promote comfort.

“The location already receives plenty of shade, but we will be looking at potentially adding umbrellas in the future,” said Cobbins, who is also an area resident.

The coffee bar and eatery number is 303-955-2237. You’ll find the menu at coffeeatthepoint. com. Hours are weekdays 6 am-9 pm, with plans to extend to 10 pm very soon. On Saturday, the doors are open 7 am-9 pm and that closing time will also push back to 10 pm soon. Sunday hours are 7 am6 pm.

Serve! No ocean for hundreds of miles in any direction, but that hasn’t stopped the folks at EXDO Event Center, 1399 35th St.,

RiNo’s well-known special events venue, and Tracks nightclub has morphed some of its outdoor space into the RiNo Beach Club and it’s ball time, beach volleyball. The party kicks off at 1 pm on alternate Sunday afternoons.

“We have a giant swimming pool, 10,000 square feet of sand, lawn games, drink specials and a beach volleyball court!” said spokesman Andrew Feinstein.

He should have mentioned the water slide too, I suspect. In addition to Sunday afternoon public sessions, the Beach Club is available for rental throughout the week. It will be open through Labor Day weekend.

“Denver doesn’t exactly have a lot of beaches, so we decided to build one ourselves for use by employees, clients, neighbors and friends. We’ve already booked several corporate pool parties,” Feinstein said.

EXDO’s friends at Ink Monstr (in Lakewood) are hosting their own Sunday pool party on the in-between Sundays, with their next party slated for Aug 9.

What’s the biggest challenge in creating genuine beach volleyball in RiNo? Finding enough sand! Feinstein indicated he had to import 160 tons. For you math majors, that’s 320,000 pounds.

Apparently, it was quite an undertaking, so don’t be surprised if they ask you to empty your shoes before you depart.

Call them at 303-468-5443 or see rinobeachclub.com online.

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Our Mutual Friend Malt & Brew, 2810 Larimer, has undergone a few changes since its 2012 opening. First, it’s open more now that the brew house has expanded. Now six days instead of just four, but still closed on Mondays.

Next the craft brewer added more wood barrels for aging their product.

“We love wild/sour beers and big roasty dark beers. Both need time and do very well in wood.

The immense complexity of barrel-aged beers help give a balance to our range of beers from the lightest, simplest session ale we make to our dark Belgian Strong Ale, which could spend a year in barrels if we wanted. There’s something for everyone,” spokesman Brandon Proff explained.

(Traditionally a session beer is one that contains no higher than 5% alcohol by volume.)

The OMF crew also plans to try their hand at gardening.

When the Earthlinks non-profit next door relocated (see “Closings” below), OMF leased some newly available garden space.

It’s a tad late for planting, so this year, there’s prep, building trellises and grow boxes and possibly even picnic tables for further beer dinners and home brew classes. The plan is to grow their own hops as well as other produce.

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‘Tour De Fat’ continues to re(cycle) Sept. 6 event includes bicycle parade & costume & 1,000-person dance contests

By Jason McKinney

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he 15th annual “Tour de Fat” is pedaling its way around the country and will make a stop in City Park on Sept. 6.

The TDF is a 15-city, daylong festival of “beer, bikes, and bemusement.” This year’s traveling message of bicycle advocacy is running from May to October and each stop is a free day of festivities, hosted by New Belgium brewery of Fort Collins.

Denver’s event will kick off with a costumed bicycle parade and costume contest, followed by a slow ride contest, car-forbike trade, and a 1,000 person dance contest, followed by musical acts that include Andy Babb, the Parlor Pickers, the Knew, Lucius, the Reals, the Handsome Little Devils, and John Higby’s Yo-Yo People. Acts are subject to change, so please double check before heading out for the event.

This year’s program will also include brewing education and a “Bicycle Revival,” which aims to inspire festivalgoers to believe in “the power of twowheeled transportation.”

“We’re all about giving people who love bikes (and those still warming up to them) an opportunity to get together in their local park,” said Matt Kowal, New Belgium Brewing’s Tour de Fat Impresario. “It’s such a fun day for so many different reasons. We not only bring people together, but also teach them about great beer, and how to make a difference in their community.”

New Belgium tries to leave as little of an environmental imprint as possible. Tour de Fat hosts green vendors, has compost and recycle stations, and festival trucks that operate on biofuel sourced from recycled waste oils.

In 2013 Tour de Fat traveled to 12 cities and attracted more than 97,000 festivalgoers.

Their philanthropy raised over $530,000 for local non-profits and diverted 85% of waste from landfills.

Proceeds from beer sales have gone to local non-profits, and since its inception Tour de Fat has raised more than $3 million. See newbelgium.com/ events/tour-de-fat/denver for more information.

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Some mentor relationships last through all four years of high school and some only during freshman year, depending on the wishes of the mentee and mentor.

Mentors are busy people, juggling jobs, travel and families along with their mentoring work; none are professional educators.

The one-on-one support given to a mentee can make the difference between a student graduating or not.

A mentor with five years experience in the program, who helped a young woman graduate in May,

noted that, “It is very rewarding to watch a young person face challenges and help them figure out ways to overcome them and be successful and, particularly, to see the thrill for that young person going off to college. I’m just very proud to have helped her on her path.”

At present, 30 East High freshmen will need a mentor for the upcoming 2014-2015 school year. Training for new mentors will be held on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, 8:30 am-1 pm at the school.

Those who would like to learn more about becoming an A+ Angel mentor should contact Jessica Pearson, Program Director, at jpear2071@msn.com or Claire Slattery Quintanilla, Program Coordinator, at claire.slatteryquintan illa@gmail.com (1-719-849-3654).

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2855 FREMONT, NOW THE OFFICES OF COUNCILMAN BROOKS (as well a DMV outlet), has new & well-made landscaping offering a hearty welcome to visitors.

THIS BUILDING, AT THE INTERSECTION OF 29TH, DOWNING & WELTON, has been many things – but now it is no more than a trash strewn lot, attracting petty vandalism.

Ballpark Plates to hit it outta the park Aug. 13

By Jason McKinney

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he fourth annual Ballpark Plates will take over the Coors Field neighborhood on Wed., Aug. 13 5:30-8:30 pm.

Ballpark Plates is an opportunity to get to know the bars, restaurants, and shops of the Ballpark Neighborhood by sampling food and/or beverages at participating locations. All of the proceeds will go to Ballpark Neighborhood

improvement projects.

More than 40 restaurants will participate in the event, which will be held in the area between 20th and 25th Streets and Blake and Curtis.

The night of the event attendees must start at one of the following three locations, where they can pick up their “passport” with the names and a map of the participating locations: Huckleberry Roasters, 2500 Larimer;

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A “Summer Salsa/Bachata Dance Bash” will be held Aug. 17 at the Cheesman Park pavilion, 8th/13th & Franklin. The free event will begin with a Zumba class at 2 pm, followed by a beginning salsa class at 3 pm, and open dancing & performances at 4 pm.

The dancing, to music spun by DJs, will be mixed with performances by salsa groups from around the Rocky Mountain region. All ages and experience levels are invited.

Spectators are welcome (bring your own chairs) and picnics are encouraged.

Call 303-884-7987.

Zi South, 2229 Blake (credit cards accepted here only); Lower 48, 2020 Lawrence.

Registration and check-in is from 5:00-6:30 pm only. Samplings will be offered 5:30-8:30 pm, or while supplies last. Prices are $30 for pre-purchase and $35 on the day of the event. “Day of event” tickets are only available at the three locations listed above, and credit cards are only accepted at the Zi South location. For groups of 10 or more admission is $25 per person. Tickets can also be purchased at ballparkplates.com.

Participating venues are donating food and beverages for the event, so only one sample per person, per venue is permitted. Attendees should also bring cash so they can tip servers and bartenders along the way.

All proceeds will go towards neighborhood improvement projects in the Ball Park neighborhood, roughly bordered by 20th & 38th Sts., Larimer & Delgany/ Brighton Blvd.

For information and tickets visit ballparkplates.com or email ballparkplates@gmail.com.

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Neighborhood Calendar listings are free. Local, special, free & nonprofit events are given priority. Mail to P.O. Box 18344, Denver, CO 80218, Fax to 303-831-6090, or email to Editor@LifeOnCapHill.com.

Deadline: 20th of current month for next month’s listings. Note that NL is published on the first Wednesday of the month. Readers are advised to call the appropriate number to verify dates & times. The calendar is also available at Neighborhood-Life.com.

COMMUNITY WEEKDAYS: Community Dinners, Salvation Army Red Shield Center, 29th & High, 4:30 children only, 5 pm adults & families.

Call 303-295-2107.

FRIDAY, AUG. 1: Colorado Day, the state’s 138th birthday.

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.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, AUG. 1 & 2: Free Days History Colorado Center, 12th & Broadway, 10 am-5 pm. Call 303-4478679.

SATURDAY, AUG. 2: Free Day at Denver Museum of Nature & Science 2001 Colorado, 10 am-5 pm. Call 303-322-7009.

First Sat. of every month. Public welcome. Call 303-832-5000.

• Electronic Waste Collection, Whole Foods, 900 E. 11th at Corona, 10 am-2 pm. Repeated every 1st Sat. • North City Park Civic Assn. Summer Fest, Barrett Elementary, 2900 Richard Allen Court, 10 am-2 pm. Free.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, AUG. 2-10: 2nd annual Denver Days, block parties, service projects & get-togethers encouraged. See article on page one.

MONDAY, AUG. 4: Free Day, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York,10 am-5 pm. Call 303832-5000.s TUESDAY, AUG. 5 : National

Night Out. Several free events.

See article on page one.

• Free BBQ, CHUN, 1290 Williams, 5-7:30 pm. Call 303831-1651.

five years old. Brunch, speakers, childcare provided. First visit free. Repeated every 1st & 3rd (& 5th) Fri. of the month. Call 303-832-2297.

SATURDAY, AUG. 9: Job Fair, Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center, 3334 Holly, 9 am. First 30 minutes reserved for veterans.

Lunch at noon.

SATURDAY, AUG. 2: Free Day, the Denver Art Museum, 13th & Acoma, 10 am-5 pm. Call 720-865-5000.

SUNDAY, AUG. 10: Free tour of Riverside Cemetery, 5201 Brighton Blvd., 2 pm. Meet at Riverside Chapel. Call 303-3990692.

TUESDAY, AUG. 19: Community Awareness Program, Counterterrosim Education Learning Lab (CELL), 99 W. 12th, 6-8 pm. Call 303-844-4000, ext. 8.

FAMILY MONDAYS: All Ages Children’s Storytime at Ford-Warren Library, 28th & High, 10:30 am. Free. Call 720-865-0920.

TUESDAYS: Free tours of the Governors’ Mansion, 8th & Logan, every 15 minutes 1-3 pm, through Aug. 19. Call 303866-3682 • Young Children’s Storytime at The Tattered Cover, Colfax & Elizabeth, 10:30 am. Free.

Different topics each week. Call 303-322-1965, ext. 2731.

• Children’s Crafts & English Conversation (ELA), Ford-Warren Library, 28th & High, 6-7 pm. Free. Call 720865-0920.

WEDNESDAYS: “Book Babies,” a language enrichment program for babies age six to 23 months, Ford Warren Library, 28th & High, 10:30 am. Call 720865-0920.

• Storytime/Hora de Cuentos, Blair-Caldwell Library, 2401 Welton, 10:15-45 am. Free. Call 720-865-2401.

FRIDAYS: Bilingual Storytime, Ford Warren Library, 28th & High, 10:30 am. Call 720-8650920.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, AUG. 1-3: 4th annual Denver County Fair, National Western Complex, 46th & Humboldt, Fri. 129 pm, Sat. 10 am-8 pm, Sun. 10 am-6 pm. 16 pavilions, competitions, indoor carnival. Three-day admission $5/$10/$25.

FRIDAY, AUG. 1 & 15: Together Colorado meets 9-11:30 am at Corona Presbyterian Church, 1205 E. 8th. For pregnant women & mothers of preschoolers to

THIS IS NOT DIGITAL ART. This is much more compelling & interesting. Explore the myriad geometric shapes Luis Ferreyra delivers with his brush in ‘Super Imposition,’ at the William Havu Gallery, 1040 Cherokee, Aug. 1Sept. 6, 303-893-2813; william havugallery.com

MONDAY, AUG. 4: Free Day, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York,10 am-5 pm. Call 303832-5000.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 6: Children’s Story Time, Colorado History Center, 12th & Broadway, 9:30 am. Under five free, adults $10. Call 303-447-8679.

THURSDAY, AUG. 7: Macedonia Kinship Care Group, 1-3 pm at Macedonia Baptist Church, 3240 Adams. For relatives raising children. Repeated first Thurs. of every month.

TWIST & SHOUT PRESENTS A FREE PERFORMANCE & songbook signing with Bill Nershi of the String Cheese Incident. How could you not love a band with that name? 2508 E. Colfax at Josephine, Aug. 15, 6 pm. 303722-1943; twistandshout.com

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, AUG. 15 & 16: MOMs (Mothers of Multiples) Sale, Douglas County Events Center, Castle Rock (I25 exit 181), 8 am-5 pm.

SATURDAY, AUG. 16: 2nd annual “Summer Days” Festival, Confluence Park, 2250 15th St., 12-6 pm. Live music, kids’ zone, arts & crafts, food vendors.

Call 303-302-3260.

OUTDOOR MARKETS SATURDAYS: Cherry Creek Fresh Market, 8 am-1 pm, Bed, Bath & Beyond parking lot, 1st & University, through Oct. Also Weds. Call 303-442-1837.

• Highland United Neighbors Farmers’ Market, 15th & Boulder Sts., 9 am-1 pm through Oct. 12. Call 303-734-0718.

• Mo’ Betta Green Marketplace, Sonny Lawson Park, 24th & Welton, 9 am-2 pm. Artisan fair, wellness market, “real food” demonstrations. Through Oct. 11.

SUNDAYS: City Park Esplanade Fresh Market, Sullivan Fountain at East High School, Colfax & Columbine, 9 am-1 pm, continues through Oct. Call 303442-1837.

• Old South Pearl Street Farmers’ Market, 1500 S. Pearl (between Florida & Iowa), 9 am-1 pm, through Oct. Call 303-242-1032.

• Highland United Neighbors Farmers’ Market, just

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CALENDAR Continued from page 9 across I-25 from downtown on Boulder St. between 15th & 16th (where 15th St. becomes 29th Ave.), Saturdays 9 am-1 pm.

• Stapleton Farmers’ Market, Founder’s Green, 29th & Roslyn, 8:30 am-12:30 pm.

Through Oct. 12. Call 303-4421837.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Civic Center EATS, outdoor cafe with food trucks, live music, bistro seating. Civic Center Park, Colfax & Broadway, 11 am-2 pm. Through Oct. 9; 8/28 & 9/2 excluded. Call 303-861-4633.

SATURDAYS: Cherry Creek Fresh Market, 8 am-1 pm, Bed, Bath & Beyond parking lot, 1st & University, through Oct. Also Weds. Call 303-442-1837.

• Highland United Neighbors Farmers’ Market, 15th & Boulder Sts., 9 am-1 pm through Oct. 12. Call 303-734-0718.

• Le Jardin Secret, a chefs’ market, Bistro Vendôme courtyard, 1420 Larimer, 9:30 am-1:30 pm (while supplies last). Continues Sats. through Aug. 23. Call 303-825-3232.

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WEDNESDAYS: Cherry Creek Fresh Market, 9 am-1 pm, Bed, Bath & Beyond parking lot, 1st & University. Through Sept. 24.

Also Sat. Call 303-442-1837.

SUNDAY, AUG. 3: Women’s Self-Defense Class, 10:30 am12:30 pm, Tiger Kim’s Academy, Colfax & Steele. Cost is $5 donation to breast cancer research.

Call 303-388-1408.

TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS: Denver Urban Homesteading Market, 200 Santa Fe (indoors), Tues. & Sat. 9 am-3 pm, Thurs. & Fri. 9 am-7 pm. Year-round.

Call 303-825-0231.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 6: Inaugural Greater Capitol Hill Restaurant Night. Eat at one of 25+ restaurants & a portion of proceeds benefit Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods’ restoration & upkeep of the Tears-

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SATURDAY, AUG. 16: 27th annual AIDS Walk & Run Colorado, registration 7 am, ceremonies 9 am, start 9:30 am, Cheesman Park, 8th/13th & Franklin. 5K walk & run, volleyball tourney, “Stiletto Fun Run.” Benefits Colorado AIDS Project & related non-profits. Call 303-861-WALK (9255).

• Tour de Colorado to support the American Diabetes Assn., 18-100K & 100-mile courses starting in Longmont, varying start times, 6-10 am.

Call 1-888-DIABETES, ext.

7023.

SATURDAY, AUG. 23: 4th annual Sleep Tight Colorado 5K Pajama Jog in City Park. Signin & costume contest 8-8:30 am at the pavilion. Entry of $25 (advance) helps Sleep Tight Colorado provide sleeping bags for the homeless. Runners & walkers & leashed pets welcome.

Costume contest. Call 720-2959276 (WARM).

EVENTS WEDNESDAYS: Rotary Club of Five Points Cultural District meets 6-7 pm, Fluid Meeting Spaces, 501 E. 19th at Pennsylvania. New members welcome.

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

THURSDAYS: Fillmore Community Network, focuses on sustainability, 7:30-9 am, 1633 Fillmore, 1st floor conference room. Location changes monthly.

Call 303-399-2100.

• Denver Socrates Cafe meets, 7 pm, Trinity United Methodist Church, 18th & Broadway, to discuss a variety of important topics. Free. Call 303861-1447.

FRIDAYS: “Thrillspeakers” Toastmasters, noon-1 pm, Century Link Building, 1801 California, 13th floor. Call 720-2092896.

• Denver IDEA Cafe, a business start-up & brainstorming group, 2 pm, Panera Bread, 1350 Grant. Guest speakers.

Free. Call 303-861-1447.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, AUG. 1 & 2: 30th Book & Paper Fair, Merchandise Mart, 58th & I-25, Fri. 2-9 pm, Sat. 10 am-5 pm. Free.

MONDAY, AUG. 4 & 18: Skyline Toastmasters meet at 6:30 pm in the 11th floor conference

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 6: Free Legal Night at El Centro de San Juan Diego, 2830 Lawrence. 20 volunteer lawyers, one-on-one consultations, 5:30-7 pm. First come, first serve. Spanish/English provided. Repeated the 1st Weds. of every month. Call 303573-1302.

• Monthly meeting of Democratic Party of Denver House District 5, Colorado Democratic Party HQ, 777 Santa Fe, 7-8:30 pm. Repeated 1st Weds. of every month, varying location. Call 303-917-7971.

THURSDAY, AUG. 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.

SATURDAY, AUG. 16: Chive Fest, City Park, 12-10 pm. Eight bands on two stages. General admission tickets start at $77. Call 888-856-7835.

• Denver Pet Expo, Merchandise Mart, 58th & I-25, 10 am-6 pm. 77 exhibitors, pet supplies & services, veterinarians, groomers, trainers, competitions, talent & costume contests, “Mega-Adoption” area. Well-behaved pets welcome. Free. Call 1-800-997-3609, ext. 108.

SUNDAY, AUG. 17: Wild Mushroom Fair, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York, 12-5 pm. Free with DBG admission.

Call 303-935-2390.

• Summer Salsa/Bachata Dance Bash, Cheesman Park pavilion, 8th/13th & Franklin.

Zumba class 2 pm, beginning salsa class 3 pm, open dancing & performances 4 pm. Free. All ages. Call 303-884-7987.

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MONDAY, AUG. 18: Monthly meeting of the Denver Garden Club, 7 pm, 1556 Emerson.

Member Colo. Federation of Garden Clubs. All are welcome. Repeated 3rd Mon. of every month.

Call 303-320-5983.

TUESDAY, AUG. 19: Free Legal Night at Mi Casa, 360 Acoma. 20 volunteer lawyers, free, one-on-one consultations, 5:30-7 pm. First come, first serve. Spanish/English provided. Repeated the 3rd Tues. of every month.

Call 303-573-1302.

THURSDAY, AUG. 21: Monthly meeting of Financially Fit Females, 6 pm. First meeting free, location & topic change monthly.

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SATURDAY, AUG. 23: “VOC 30: Celebrate 30 years with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado,” Confluence Park, 2250 15th St., 11 am-2 pm. Free. Call 303-715-1010.

SUNDAY, AUG. 24: Final stage of the USA Pro Challenge bicycle race, 1-5 pm. Start/finish in Civic Center Park, Colfax & Broadway. Course follows 17th to City Park & back. Road closures. See article on page one.

FRIDAY, AUG. 29: Final Friday Food Truck Fiesta, 2830 Larimer, 6-10 pm. Seven trucks, breweries, salsa dancing, bike raffle, kids activities. Call 720891-0843.

ARTS MONTH-LONG: “Union Station,” an exhibit of Gifford Ewing’s black & white & abstract photographs taken during demolition of parts of the station before its reconstruction, displayed in the station & The Crawford Hotel.

• “Patents & Trademarks of Steve Jobs: Art & Technology that Changed the World,” showcasing the patents that Steve Jobs & Apple hold.

Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway, through Sept. Free.

Call 720-865-1206.

MONDAYS: Bridge Group, 12:30-3:30 pm, & Movie Night Mondays, 6:30 pm, both at Coffee at The Point, 27th & Welton, free garage parking. Free. Call 303-955-2237.

TUESDAYS: “Brown Bag Mysteries,” 30-minute storytime for adults, Denver Central Library, 13th & Broadway, Vida Ellison Gallery, Level 7, 12 pm.

Call 720-865-1206.

FRIDAY, AUG. 1: Free outdoor concert by Fierce Bad Rabbit

(folk-rock), presented by Swallow Hill Music, Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock, 5:30 pm.

SATURDAY, AUG 2 & 9: The Southwest Films at Skyline Park series concludes with two free films this month: 8/2 Gravity & 8/9 Man of Steel. The movies are shown at dusk in the park at 16th & Arapahoe. No seating is provided.

SUNDAY, AUG. 3: “Writers’ Church,” a “drop-in writers’ jam” hosted by Curious Theatre Co. the 1st Sun. of every month, The Acoma Center, 1080 Acoma, 10:30 am-1 pm. Free. Call 303623-0524.

• Screening of the 1960 Mikio Nauser classic When a Woman Ascends the Stairs, Tattered Cover, Colfax & Josephine, 2 pm. Tickets $1. Call 303-322-1965.

• Free City Park Jazz concert series concludes with a performance by Chris Daniels & The Kings with Freddi Gowdy, City Park pavilion, 17th & Esplanade, 6 pm. Call 303-744-1004.

& Broadway, 6 pm. Free. Call 303-292-4315.

THURSDAY, AUG. 21: Scooter Public Art Tour, 6-8 pm. Meet at Big Blue Bear, 14th & Stout.

Free. Limited to 15.

SUNDAY, AUG. 24: Public Art Walking tour of Performing Arts Complex, 10-11:30 am.

Meet at Big Blue Bear, 14th & Stout. Free. Limited to 15.

FRIDAY, AUG. 29: Outdoor screening of The Wizard of Oz, Acoma Plaza, on the west side of the Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway, dusk. Free.

GALLERIES MONTH-LONG: • “Living West,” History Colorado Center, 12th & Broadway. Explores the living dynamics between the people of Colorado & the state’s environment. Call 303-447-8679.

• “What It Is,” ArtHaus two-year anniversary exhibit,

GALLERY 1261 PRESENTS THE WORK OF KEVIN WECKBACH. Weckbach’s sure brush depicts the abstract shapes in nature & in urban street scenes with a deft stroke. 1261 Delaware, Aug 1-Sept. 6, 303-571-1261; gallery1261.com

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SUNDAY, AUG. 10: Film on Fillmore presents Pitch Perfect, dusk (8:30 pm), Fillmore Plaza, 2nd & Fillmore. Free.

TUESDAY, AUG. 12: “Downtown Bookies” book discussion group considers a different work each month, 7-8:30 pm, 4th floor meeting room of the Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway.

Repeated second Tues. of every month. Call 720-865-1312.

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FRIDAY, AUG. 15: Premiere of Richard Edward Toensing’s “Mass” for violin, two voices & organ, St. Augustine’s Orthodox Church, 55 W. 3rd, 7 pm. Call 303-698-2433.

SUNDAY, AUG. 17: “Woof Fest,” a dog-friendly music festival, Civic Center Park, Colfax

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Free financial class offered

Continued from page 11

The Denver Community Credit Union, 1041 Acoma, continues its series of free financial classes this month. The credit union also offers quarterly Saturday workshops, monthly online radio shows and financial coaching.

This month’s class, “Money Makeover,” is Aug. 19, 6 pm at 1041 Acoma. Learn the basics of a budgeting system and a spending plan.

The series continues through November and also includes such topics as investing for retirement and using credit.

For information call 303-573-1170 or visit denvercommunity. coop.

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• “The American West in Bronze, 1850-1925,” Denver Art Museum, 13th & Acoma.

Through Aug. Call 720-8653500.

• “Buicks of the 1950s,” Forney Museum of Transportation, 4303 Brighton Blvd., through Aug. Call 303-297-1113.

• “Acme Comics Redux,” new comic book work by Colorado cartoonists, Coffee at the Point, 710 E. 26th at Welton.

Through Aug. Call 303-9552237.

• “Vibrancy,” new works

by Jean Herman, aBuzz Gallery, 3340 Walnut. Call 303408-7813.

• 10th annual Mile High International Pastel Exhibition, Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway, Vida Ellison Gallery, Level 7. Call 720-8651306.

• “Food: Our Global Kitchen,” an exhibit from the American Museum of Natural History, History Colorado Center, 12th & Broadway. Through Sept.

1. Call 303-447-8869.

• “In Technicolor,” paintings by Angela Beloian, Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11. Through Sept. 6. Call 303-355-8955.

• “ID Series,” featuring Sue Simon, the Kleinnman Sisters, & Dave Phelps, examining the issues of labeling & personal identity, Sandra Phillips Gallery, 420 W. 12th, through Sept. 6. Call 303-5735969.

• Kevin Weckbach Solo Exhibition, Gallerie1261, 1261 Delaware, through Sept. 6.

Call 303-571-1261.

• “Redshift,” “fire” paintings by Donny Dixon, & “Translucent Flashbacks,” works by Tracey Russell, Core New Art Space, 900 Santa Fe. Through Sept. 7. Call 303-2978428.

• “Beyond Pop Art: A Tom Wesselmann Retrospective,” Denver Art Museum, 13th & Acoma. Through Sept. 14. Call 720-865-5000.

• “Outside in 303,” works by six artists, Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe, through Sept. 21. Call 303-5714401.

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• “Whiteout,” sculptural ceramics by Jury Smith, Plinth Gallery, 3520 Brighton Blvd.

Through Sept. 27. Call 303-2950717.

• “A Call to Arms: Colorado at War, 1914-2014,” Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania. Through Sept. 28.

Call 303-832-4092.

• “At the Mirror: Reflections of Japan in Twentieth-Century Prints,” Denver Art Museum, 13th & Acoma.

Through Sept. 28. Call 720-8655000.

• “Harmony Hammond: Becoming/UnBecoming Monochrome,” RedLine Gallery, 2350 Arapahoe, through Sept. 28. Call 303-296-4448.

• “I Think I Feel Something,” dwellings, audio & video experiences by Matt Barton, Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany, through Oct. 5. Call 303-810-4797.

• Daniel Sprick’s “Fictions: Recent Works,” Denver Art Museum, 14th & Bannock.

Through Nov. 2. Call 720-8653500.

• “Chihuly,” an outdoor exhibition of site-specific sculptures by Dale Chihuly, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York, through Nov. Call 720-865-3500.

• “Chihuly,” new works by Dale Chihuly, Pismo Fine Art Glass, 2779 E. 2nd. Through Nov. Call 303-333-2879.

WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS: “Nooner Tours” of the Denver

Art Museum, 13th & Acoma, noon. Different gallery each week, regular admission. Call 720-865-5000.

SATURDAYS: “Secrets of the Dioramas,” a free 45-minute overview of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s dioramas, 2001 Colorado, 12:30 & 2 pm. General admission required. Call 303-370-6000.

FRIDAY, AUG. 1: Opening of “Superimposition,” works by Lui Ferreyra, William Havu Gallery, 1040 Cherokee. Through Sept. 6. Call 303-893-2360.

11/25/13 Art 12:30 PM • First Friday Walk in the Golden Triangle Museum District. Free bus, maps at all galleries. Free shuttle to the Santa Fe walk, below. Call 303573-5095.

• First Friday Art Walk, Santa Fe Art District, 6th to 10th on Santa Fe. Call 303-3332820.

SATURDAY, AUG. 2: Free Day at the Denver Art Museum, 13th & Acoma. Call 720-8655000.

SUNDAY, AUG. 3: Closing of “Signs of Life: Photographs

by Robert Buelteman,” Denver Botanic Gardens, Gates Garden Court Gallery, 1007 York. Call 720-865-3500.

SATURDAY, AUG. 9: Opening of 18th annual Plein Air Artists Colorado Exhibition &

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SUNDAY, AUG. 10: Closing of “Lowest Fi,” works by Tess Emslie & friends, Next Gallery, 3659 Navajo. Call 302-4334933.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13: Opening of “Make it Rain,” paintings by Ian Fisher, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York.

Through Nov. 9. Regular admission. Call 720-865-3500.

• Closing of “Beauty Amidst the Madness,” works

by Jennifer Kenyon, Art Gallery at the DPAC, 14th & Curtis. Call 303-623-1300.

THURSDAY, AUG. 14: Opening of “Light and Shadow,” new paintings by Young Hee Back and “Celestial Incursion,” sculpture by Louie Trujillo, SYNC Gallery, 931 Santa Fe, #100, through Sept.13.

SATURDAY, AUG. 16: Closing of “Phenomena,” works by Jen Burdess, & “Life Like a Loaded Gun” by Jane McMahan, Ice Cube Gallery, 3320 Walnut. Call 303-292-1822.

MONDAY, AUG. 18: Closing of “Fusion V,” poet & painter collaborations, Space Gallery, 400 Santa Fe. Call 720-904-1088.

THURSDAY, AUG. 21: Opening of an exhibit of works by Bruce Clark, Christine O’Dea & Meg Ingraham, Core New Art Space, 900 Santa Fe. Through Sept. 7. Call 303-297-8428.

SATURDAY, AUG. 23: Closing of “Beauty Amidst the Madness,” works by Jennifer Kenyon, Art Gallery at the DPAC, 14th & Curtis. Call 720441-2480.

FRIDAY, AUG. 29: “Untitled Friday #70, “Roost” Music, film, food, cash bar, the Denver Art Museum, 13th & Acoma, 6-

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SATURDAY, AUG. 30: Closing of “A Handful of Dust,” an exhibit of photos by Allen Birnbach, Byers-Evans House Museum, 1310 Bannock. Call 303-620-4933.

LECTURES THURSDAYS: “Re-Mixed Taste: Tag Team,” two unrelated 20-minute lectures every night. Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany.

Schedule: 8/7, Existentialism & Giant Vegetables; 8/14, Motown & Human Mating; 8/21, Machiavelli & Fresh Meat Sausage; 8/28, Minimalism & Giant Wombats. Call 303-298-7554, ext. 200.

28th & High, 5-7:30 pm. Free.

Call 720-865-0920.

TUESDAY, AUG. 5: “Mitigating & Adapting to Climate Change in Colorado,” The Alliance Center, 1536 Wynkoop, 68 pm. Call 303-572-1536.

SATURDAY, AUG. 9: Beginning Genealogy class at the Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway, Gates Conference Room, Level 5, 1:30-4 pm (register at 1 pm). Repeated 2nd Sat. of every month. Free. Call 720865-1821.

sive Women of Colorado, Unity Church, 3021 S. University, 5:30-7:30 pm. Suggested donation $5-10. Call 303-751-3220.

TUESDAY, AUG. 19: “Money Makeover Class,” Denver Community Credit Union, 1041 Acoma, 6 pm. Free. Call 303573-1170.

SENIORS TUESDAYS: Seniors’ Bible Study, 9:30 am at the Salvation Army Red Shield Center, 29th &

TUESDAY, AUG. 12: “Trends in Education,” a panel discussion presented by Progres-

SEMINARS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS EVERY DAY: Free “Computer Basics” classes at the Denver Public Library’s “Community Technology Center,” 13th & Broadway, Level 4, varying afternoon times. Large variety of classes & skill levels. Call 720865-1706.

SATURDAY, AUG. 9: Free Day for seniors 64+ at the Denver Firefighters Museum, 1326 Tremont Pl. Repeated 2nd Sat. of every month. Call 303-892-1436.

THURSDAY, AUG. 14: Seniors’ Book Discussion Group discusses contemporary fiction available in book & audio formats, 1-2:30 pm in the Level Four Meeting Room of the Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway. Repeated 2nd Thurs. of every month. Call 720-865-1312.

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TUESDAY, AUG. 12: “Ukraine at a Tipping Point,” an Active Minds lecture, Tattered Cover, 2626 E. Colfax at Elizabeth, 12:30 pm. Free.

TUESDAY, AUG. 26: “World War II: D-Day,” an Active Minds lecture, Tattered Cover, 2626 E. Colfax at Elizabeth, 5 pm. Free.

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• Upper Colfax 2nd Saturday Art Walk, 7 pm, Bluebird District, St. Paul to Adams on Colfax. Free.

• Closing of “Unparalleled Obsessions,” a three-part photography exhibition by Mark Dolce, Von Tornow Gallery, 1225 Delaware, Unit C. Call 720-323-9021.

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THURSDAYS: Beginning Computers, Ford-Warren Library, 28th & High, 6-7 pm. Free. Call 720-865-0920.

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An example of the potential efficiency is that we will be able to use excess water stored from the brew house cooling equipment to water the hops, instead of using tap water for them,” Proff added.

That hops plan could pay big dividends in future years as the industry continues to mushroom.

“We will be growing varieties that are relatively easy to find, but in terms of the higher volumes, we anticipate that as more and more breweries come online that securing hop contracts will become more difficult, so any amount of supplemental hop supplies we can generate ourselves should help a lot.”

The number is still 720-7222810. Omfmb.com is the web address and hours are Tuesday to Thursday 4-10 pm, Friday and Saturday 2 pm-midnight and Sunday 2-10 pm.

The Lobby at 2191 Arapahoe also has something new on tap for beer fans, literally.

“In June we expanded our draft lines...well, ripped out our whole old system and put in a brand-spankin’-new one!” the bar and eatery folks said.

The goal was to create a perfect pour at the perfect temperature every time. Beer Geek heaven in other words. Instead of 12 brews on tap, there are now 22.

“Supporting local brewers is one of our favorite things to do (in and out of work!), so you’ll always find only Colorado brews on draft.

Not only that, but we love helping you discover new breweries that you may not have had the chance to try, or even heard of yet.”

TheLobbyDenver.com is the restaurant’s web address. The number is 303-997-9911. Hours are Tuesday to Thursday 11 am9:30 pm, Friday 11 am-11 pm, Saturday 9 am-11 pm, and Sunday 9 am-3 pm. Note that the bar stays open beyond those times.

Downing Street Grille at 3090 Downing is back. Actually the name returns, but everything else... ownership, vision, menu... is totally new.

Downing Street first opened in February 2014. Owner James

Riggs struggled and the restaurant closed July 1. Now it’s baacckkk in name only.

“A neighborhood sports bar with upper end food...glorified bar food,” is how GM Brandon Schlag described the new direction.

“We are trying to bring back the neighborhood grill concept,” Schlag added as he enumerated the many recent incarnations at his address. “Good food, cold beer, good prices.”

He’s serious about the prices.

Entrees top out at $15. Downing StGrill.com is the web address, where you can browse the entire menu. It will also have details of the Grand Opening scheduled for Aug. 16. Never Summer, a snowboards and long boards company, will be teaming with them for some fun events and opportunities.

The number is 303-327-4222.

Currently the hours are 11 am-11 pm Sunday through Thursday.

Friday and Saturday they’re open until midnight. When football season launches they’ll open earlier on the weekends.

The 3090 Lounge & Events Center is connected to Downing Street on the east side. That space will continue to be special events only.

A reader asked me to research some new, expanded Saturday hours at the US Postal Service at 20th & Curtis. It turns out those hours are not actually new, just different from other postal stations.

Since this location is considered the main downtown post office these days, the space is indeed open until 6 pm on Saturdays not just 1 pm. It’s always been that way I was told.

Hours are 9 am-6 pm on Saturday and 8:30 am-6 pm weekdays. The address is 951 20th and the phone is 303-296-2071.

Closings Earthlinks Inc. has closed its operation at 2828 Larimer.

The non-profit that offers workshops and gardening programs for adults dealing with homelessness has relocated to new digs at 2746 W. 13th.

The number is still 303-3890085. The agency runs a small but appealing gift shop that will continue at the new location. You can also still shop online at Earthlinks-Colorado.org.

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STUDIO SPACE: CLAY FÊTE ARTIST studio has available space for clay artists and potters.

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NIGHT OUT Continued from page 1 Cream Social Aug. 5, 6-8 pm, at the Congress Park pavilion near the pool, 9th & Josephine, with confections catered by The Daily Scoop (3506 E. 12th), which will shut its doors that evening to provide ice cream and labor for the gathering, according to CPN president Tom Conis.

“We have been hosting this ice cream social for over 20 years in conjunction with National Night out,” said Conis.

Fire and police are expected to attend, as well as state representative Beth McCann and District 10 City Jeanne Robb and At-Large Councilwomen Debbie Ortega.

“The fire department usually brings some of their equipment, a hook and ladder, and the children are invited to explore,” said Conis. “We [CPN] provide toy fire hats to pass out. Since this event is adjacent to a playground, children are the focus of the event, but hobnobbing with neighbors and city officials is also prevalent and a good time is had by all.”

For details, visit congress parkneighbors.org, or contact Tom Conis at tom.conis@congres

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This year’s Golden Triangle Association NNO event, starting 5:30 pm at 12th & Acoma, will not be a traditional block party.

“Rather than a block party/ fund-raiser, we are offering participants a choice of three walking tours of the area, each led by a knowledgeable docent,” said GTA’s Patti Capps. “Rick Griffith from Denver Arts & Venues will lead one group on a tour of public art in the neighborhood and surrounding area. Dennis Humphries, an accomplished local architect, will take another group to learn about the architecture of the area, and a representative from Historic Denver will take a third group through the neighborhood with a focus on the historic significance of the Golden Triangle.”

The tours run 6-7 pm, followed by a reception at Cap City Tavern, 1247 Bannock, featuring complimentary beverages and appetizers, sponsored by Vision Real Estate’s Bret Weinstein.

Space is limited; register for the event at goldentriangle ofdenver.com. For more information, contact Patti Capps at pattircapps@gmail.com or 303617-9550.

Denver Days festivities con-

tinue the following day, Aug. 6, 11 am-2 pm, with the City & County of Denver City Spirit Picnic at Civic Center Park, 14th & Broadway, honoring the city’s 11,000+ employees. For details, contact LaTonya Lacy at latonya. lacy@denvergov.org or 720-8659025.

An Uptown Neighborhood Block Party, featuring food, bands, drinks, games and kids’ activities, is in the works for Saturday, Aug. 9, 3-7 pm, at 401 E. 20th at Logan.

“It would be a stretch for me to say it is coordinated with National Night Out,” said Uptown’s Frank Locantore. “It’s really coordinated with Denver Days.”

For more information, contact Arlin Raedeke at arlin@ pobox.com or 720-936-5634.

Listed as a Denver Days event, a Madison Street Block Party, between 6th & 7th on Madison, is planned for Aug. 10 3-8 pm. For details, contact Lisa O’Connor at lisakoconnor@gmail. com or 303-506-7461.

For more information on Denver Days, email denver days@denvergov.org or visit http:// bit.ly/1qGsqiP. For more information about NNO, including how to register an event or participate, visit nationalnightout.org.

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Neighborhood Life• AUGUST 2014

31st ‘Taste of Colorado’ Labor Day weekend 50+ Colorado restaurants, 280-booth Marketplace & KidZone featured

By Christa T. Palmer

T

he Wallflowers, performers of the popular single “One Headlight,” will headline on the Main Stage of the 31st annual “A Taste of Colorado, a Festival of Mountain & Plain,” held Labor Day weekend, Aug. 29-Sept. 1, in Civic Center Park, Colfax & Broadway.

The four-day free food, music and entertainment festival will feature a variety of music, including rock, country, jazz, blues, ethnic music and dance on five stages located throughout the event grounds.

Food is the highlight of the event and more than 50 Colorado restaurants and vendors will

serve a variety of edibles, from small portions to full meals. Local and nationally-renowned chefs will demonstrate simple and elegant meals in the Albert Bartlett Culinary Showcase.

Four-day festival is free, food & rides are extra.

Visitors must purchase tickets at festival booths to buy food and beverages. Tickets are $10 for 15 and only cash is accepted.

ATMs are located throughout the festival grounds.

Carnival rides for children and adults will be available Saturday through Monday. Ride entrance requires tickets or wristbands for unlimited early-bird PHOTO BY JEFF HERSCH

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The KidZone will feature play equipment and craft activities. The Comfort Dental KidzStage will offer music, magic clowns and puppetry.

The festival’s Marketplace will present a wide variety of arts and crafts. There will be more than 280 booths of original creations, home and gift items, furniture, jewelry, imports and more. The “Fine Art in the Park”

area will feature works of artists from around the US. The Festival of Mountain & Plain area highlights the state’s cultures and history. There will be demonstrations and displays of Navajo weaving and culture, spinning, rug-braiding, lace crocheting, felting and quilting and blacksmith demonstrations.

The Raptor Education Foundation will educate kids about the birds, their environment and their interactions with humans.

The Home & Lifestyles area will host exhibitors who display products and services such as window installation, kitchen remodeling, cookware, basement refinishing, salons and spas.

The festival will open Friday at 11:30 am and close at 10 pm.

Saturday and Sunday hours will be 10:30 am-10 pm and Monday hours will be 10:30 am-8 pm.

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