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lthough we are now on the other side of the summer solstice, there are still some key items on my Denver “Summer Bucket List” that need to be checked off. 1. Watch a Rockies Game on the rooftop of Coors Field: While the product on the field is less than spectacular, the experience of watching a game from this vantage point certainly makes up for it. New to Coors Field in 2015, this two-tier feature boasts 38,000 square feet of viewing area. If the stunning views of LoDo and the Front Range aren’t enough, the wide food and beverage selections are a wonderful bonus. The best part is that this area is open to the public on a space available basis. Visit Colorado.Rockies.MLB.com for tickets. 2. Catching a show at Red Rocks: Not exactly coming out of left field for this one, but when the best live music venue in the country is at your beck and call, it’s almost un-Coloradan not to make a pilgrimage. My first Red Rocks show was a Widespread Panic (Sunday) concert back in 2008. As great as the music was, the natural beauty and mystique of the storied rock formations was even more impressive. For the full lineup, check out RedRocksOnline.com. 3. A night on the town with Pedal Hopper: It’s a party. No wait, it’s a bicycle. It’s a party on a bicycle! There just isn’t a better way to bar hop with 16 of your closest friends than this rig. Cruise the streets of Denver on this custom-built bicycle that has you seated at a bar while pedaling underneath. Each Pedal Hopper outing comes equipped with a driver, so all you have to do is enjoy the view, and put in a little leg work. PedalHopper.com for more details. As always, we appreciate the small space you allow Cherry Creek Lifestyle to have in your lives.

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July 2015

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Good Times

Around Town

Open House

What’s Cooking?

42 Locally Owned 46 Lifestyle Calendar 50 Parting Thoughts

22 Picnic in Wash Park

Get equipped for your next picnic.

28 Bees in the Backyard

Discover the rising popularity of beekeeping.

36 Popsicles on Pearl

Check out this healthy spin on a summer staple at Aiko Pops.

Celebrating a 2nd Generation of Ownership & 31 Years of Business

Good Times

Organization & Relocation 10-Year Anniversary Party Organization and Relocation's 10-Year Anniversary Party was a huge success! Peter Waters and the entire T/aco staff hosted the spectacular event, which included clients, friends, current & past O&R team members, and even Sheryl Hadley's (Owner of O&R) family flew in to help celebrate!

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Around Town HIBAR: THE ROOFTOP OASIS AT JAX FISH HOUSE HiBar, on the rooftop above Jax Fish House in Glendale, opened on Thursday, May 21 at 4 p.m. Guests enjoyed their favorite beers, wines and refreshing cocktails alongside delicious bites from the raw bar. This urban oasis is the perfect place to meet up with friends old and new under the glorious Colorado sunshine. High above City Set, HiBar offers spectacular views of the Denver skyline and the distant Rocky Mountains, and is the perfect place to take in a sunset or watch the shimmering city lights of Cherry Creek from afar. Behind the bar, the Jax crew created crush-able ice-cold beverages like Hemingway Daiquiris, Bangkok Fizzes, and blended Piña Coladas, while expert shuckers shucked an awesome selection of West Coast and East Coast Oysters that are flown in daily, as well as King Crab, Snow Crab, Lobster, Peel n' Eat Shrimp, Mussels, Fruits de Mer, Pokes and Ceviches. Now open, be sure to stop by Jax this summer for some sunshine, cocktails and oysters! JaxFishHouse.com

ART HOTEL FINALLY OPEN Denver’s most anticipated luxury hotel--The ART Hotel--opens on June 16. In a city that’s buzzing for its artistic and culinary revolution, the ART Hotel is an integral part of Denver’s cultural boom. The hotel itself holds one of the most exciting and prestigious art collections in any U.S. hotel. All original artwork is weaved throughout the entire guest experience from masters like Ed Ruscha, Tracey Emin, Larry Bell, Sol LeWitt, including a permanent 22,000 LED light installation by Leo Vireall and more. Bursting with multi-sensory installations, in-house curator Dianne Vanderlip has assembled a powerhouse collection of post WWII modern masters. The lobby, elevators and common areas all boast cutting-edge artworks, while each guest room floor will be inspired by an individual artist, whose original artwork will be on each floor stylistically translated throughout each room and suite. TheArtHotel.com

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INFINITI OF DENVER IS PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR STEAMBOAT WINE FESTIVAL Steamboat Wine Festival announced today that Infiniti of Denver is the official event sponsor for the 2015 Steamboat Wine Festival. Infiniti of Denver is a locally owned car dealership with a passion for Colorado activities and community. During the festival, Infiniti of Denver will be providing courtesy transportation for guests to and from the festival during the “Stroll of Steamboat” on August 7. They will also host an exclusive lounge during the “Toast of Steamboat,” on Saturday. The Infiniti lounge will feature wines from prestigious vineyards including Galerie, Wind Racer, and Mt. Brave. Visitors from across the country and around the world will enjoy this weekend-long celebration of food, drink, luxury and the great outdoors. SteamboatWineFestival.com

TODD REED WINS THE HUMAN SPIRIT AWARD AT COUTURE During the last week of May, Todd Reed was in Las Vegas for Couture- an annual luxury jewelry trade show. At the Couture Design Awards, Todd was honored with the Human Spirit Award. This award is given to an individual who demonstrates an “exceptional generosity of mind and spirit.” The winner is selected by a panel of fellow designers and jewelry store owners. Todd is humbled and honored to have received this important award. ToddReed.com

JW MARRIOTT RELEASES CUTTING EDGE GUEST TECHNOLOGY The JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek is pleased to announce that it has installed an innovative interactive guest engagement program that allows visitors to explore the hotel and its contemporary art collection through their mobile phone or tablet. Created by Denver's, Place Global, the JW Marriott Denver is the first hotel worldwide to offer this unique mobile technology, which features a cloud-based beacon management system called PlaceApp and is available for free download for iOS and Android. The JW Marriott Denver’s PlaceApp features extensive information on the hotel’s 600+ pieces of unique Colorado art, including the new Spunwheel kinetic installation in the lobby created by Denver artist Ryan Kvande and the oil painting Atmosphere by Colorado artist Ian Fisher. Guests can access current information from the hotel’s concierge staff on the surrounding Cherry Creek North neighborhood and its more than 400 boutiques, art galleries, spas and restaurants. This innovative app will change the way guests navigate through hotels. CONTINUED > JWMarriottDenver.com

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KOBE AN SHABU SHABU ROLLS OUT NEW SUSHI MENU Kobe An Shabu Shabu--the LoHi eatery that specializes in shabu shabu (Japanese hot pots)--unveiled a new sushi and nigiri menu last week. While there is enough sushi in Denver to last a lifetime, the owners of Kobe An Shabu Shabu are working to make their list stand out as much as the shabu shabu. While shabu shabu could become next trend in Asian cuisine, chef Marco Trujillo’s new sushi menu lifts this popular branch of Japanese cuisine beyond trend to something closer to an art form. The new list incorporates equal parts audacious combinations and simple presentations that place the fish on the forefront, featuring rare delicacies that shine in their minimalism. If Loeffler’s Kobe An, which reopened earlier this year in Cherry Creek represents the best of the old school, Kobe An Shabu Shabu the shiny and modern version of classic. KobeAnDenver.com

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Creating a warm, Colorado-modern exterior, the home is clad stone, wood, metal and stucco. Using the same materials inside and out—Cedar T&G siding, buff sandstone and bronze accents—the line between inside/outside is blurred.

MH Architecture + Interiors believes that great architecture transcends style and trend, and is both modern and timeless. As one of the leading Colorado design studios, it guides people to realize their dreams and create beautiful homes that are functional, very livable and respect the environment. It recently completed this uniquely modern home; the house is located in a country club development that came with strict design guidelines governing many of the exterior characteristics of the building. HMH Architecture found its inspiration in the classic west-coast ranch house style – a single story structure with low-pitched, sloped roofs. One large sloping roof opens the home towards the golf course and covers the combined living, dining, kitchen and outdoor patio. Views out to the golf course landscape, sunlight, shade, easy outdoor living; these are the qualities that most factored into the whole house design. CONTINUED >

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Decorative nooks with integrated lighting create cozy mood lighting. And an infinity ceiling coupled with a wall of windows really open up the space.

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3 PICNIC SPOTS NOT TO MISS OUT ON THIS SUMMER

Summer in Denver calls for an abundance of outdoor fun. Kick off that winter garb, grab your favorite blanket and return to the earth for this summer's best picnicking spots. 1. WASHINGTON PARK

Acres (161 to be exact) of sprawling outdoor paradise await your picnic basket - or reserve a table area for larger groups. 2. CITY PARK

Enjoy a midday meal at this urban sanctuary just a short jaunt from Denver Botanic Gardens and Cherry Creek Mall. 3. RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATER

Jog the famous "steps" or bring your picnic gear for a hike before a concert at Denver's premiere venue.

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Learn to Sail! Full Day youth Sailing CampS in June, July and August at the Boulder & Cherry Creek Reservoirs for Boys and Girls Ages 5-17

Call 303.757.7718 to learn more about our programs. Visit www.CommunitySailing.org to REgiStER toDay! Connect with us! CONTINUED >

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Bee-ing Sustainable

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Pollinator Week is from June 15June 21. The annual event is to celebrate the importance of pollinators that are essential to our ecosystem, and the individuals who fight to save them. ARTICLE DANA LAPINEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MOLLY SEELING

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Pontus Jakobson, Owner of Bjorn Honey

GARDENERS CAN BEE-FRIEND BEES WITH THESE GARDENING TIPS

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Feed the Bees: (courtesy of Colorado State Beekeepers Association) Spring Bloomers Christmas Rose Helleborus orientalis Thrift Armeria maritima (Native) Chives Allium shoenoprasum Stone Crop Sedum spathufolium (Native) Fringe Cup Tellima grandiflora (Native) Summer Bloomers Lupin Lupinus polyphylus (Native) Rose Rosa “Frau Dagmar Hartopf” Lavender Lavandula angustifolia Black Eyed Susan Rudbeckia fulgida “Goldsturm” Helen’s Flower Helenium autumnale (Native) • Provide a Fresh Water Source: Bees need fresh water like any animal. Place shallow water bowls with twigs and rocks around the garden so hardworking bees can get a drink. • Do Not Use Pesticides, Herbicides or other Chemicals in your Garden: These chemicals are toxic to bees and other native pollinators. Only use organic fertilizers and pesticides and rely on spiders, praying mantises and ladybugs that will naturally take care of unwanted pests.

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n Colorado there has been quite a buzz about beekeeping. It’s no longer a hidden craft unknown and unseen to the public; its only evidence visible through plastic honey bears lining the grocery store shelves. Recently, there has been a renaissance in urban beekeeping on the Front Range, and new hobbyists are learning the ancient art of hive tending. This movement is not only producing locally sourced liquid gold, but is also saving the hardworking honeybees from environmental dangers that could be detrimental to American crops. Pontus Jakobsson, owner of Bjorn’s Colorado Honey in Boulder, is a third generation beekeeper. He brought along his immense knowledge of bees when he moved to the United States from Sweden in 2013. Shortly after moving to Boulder, he started producing local Front Range honey. His grandfather, Bjorn, started successful apiaries in Sweden 70 years ago. He grew up around bees and learned this unique craft by helping his grandfather with his apiaries, which were eventually taken over by Jakobsson’s parents, Torbjorn and Monica Jakobsson. Considering he has been around bees for the past 22 years, he is the perfect educator and supporter for new local bee enthusiasts. “It’s amazing the explosion of beekeeping in Colorado. There are so many young people that have an interest in beekeeping and they are very educated about bees’ health,” says Jakobsson. “Growing up in Sweden it was the older generations that were interested in bees, and today I have 10-15 year olds coming up to me who know so much about bees.” It’s an encouraging sign that younger generations are rallying for the under-appreciated pollinators ever since colony collapse disorder was first classified in 2006. Colony collapse disorder is the phenomenon when the majority of worker bees abandon their hive, which is a serious concern for U.S. agriculture. “With colony collapse disorder it looks like a good hive, but a week afterwards they just leave which is something that we have never seen happen with other diseases,” Jakobsson says. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, bees pollinate 80 percent of flowering crops, which is about onethird of our food source. Without honeybees, say goodbye to some of your favorite fruits and vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, blueberries and cherries to name a few. And of course flowering gardens and honey’s gooey goodness will be something of the past here in the States. “Last year the average loss of beehives was 35 percent and this year it increased to 45 percent. They leave everything behind; the larvae, the honey, the pollen and the queen. The bees are just gone,” says Jakobsson. This is something that has been baffling scientists who are desperately searching for the mysterious cause of colony col-

lapse disorder. Most fingers point to everyday pesticides, but whatever the cause is, it’s time to start coming up with solutions. SUPPORT THE BUSY BEE

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The best way that individuals in the community can help is by simply supporting local beekeepers. Purchase locally crafted bee products that are available at stores and farmer markets. Honey is the perfect natural sweetener for food and drinks, and can be used in other beneficial ways. “Honey itself is one of the best moisturizers for lotions. Honey is also a natural antiseptic because of the high sugar content. It works like Neosporin for cuts, wounds and cracked fingers,” says Jakobsson who also sells BeeCareNatura, a line of natural European skin care products. And for allergies, honey can be your homeopathic solution to seasonal suffering. Native honey is full of enzymes and pollen that desensitizes your system to local allergies, and it doesn’t cause any drowsiness like typical allergy medicines. If you are interested in joining the club and are considering beekeeping, there are plenty of resources to get you started, including classes, workshops, lectures and a whole community to network with. Since Denver city council passed an ordinance in 2008 allowing up to two hives per lot, plenty of families and individuals are discovering the rewarding benefits of working with bees. Including Toby Odell and Tess Dougherty who took care of their first hive in the backyard of their Denver home last April. “Bees are really fascinating species and they can teach us a lot about the world in general. Just observing them and their patterns, behaviors and how they communicate with each other are some of the most fun parts, and is something that the two of us didn’t know about before so it’s a huge learning experience,” says Tess Dougherty. Just make sure you do a solid amount of research before becoming a bee caretaker because it’s more than just tending a hive, beekeeping comes with the same amount of responsibility as bringing a new pet into the home. “They will always be my pets. We care for them and make sure they have a good life,” says Jakobsson. “Every time you look into a beehive they are all different. To really make sure they are healthy and happy you have to find every single beehives special needs.” CONTINUED >

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Local Honey Raised Doughnuts with a Honey Glaze Renee LaLond, owner of Bakin' Bakery, took us into her food truck for a private tutorial on the best doughnuts in town. Renee works directly with local farmers to insure all the food she serves is the freshest and cleanest possible. The honey used in this recipe is sourced from local farmer and backyard beekeeper, Tim Engel.

FOR THE RAISED DOUGHNUTS 6 T dry yeast 2 Cups Whole Milk, heated 4 1/2-5 cups Flour 4 Teaspoons Local Honey 1 tsp Salt 2 tsp Bourbon Vanilla Extract 6 Egg Yolks 1/2 Cup Butter oil for frying 1. Disolve 4 Tlbs yeast into 1 1/2 cups of warm milk + 1 1/2 cups flour, combine and make paste. Let sit for 30 min. to rise. Add the remainder of ingredients. 2. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic, 2 or 3 more minutes. 3. Form the dough into a ball and place into a large greased bowl. Grease the top of the dough, and cover the bowl with waxed paper. Set the bowl into a warm place; let the dough rise until doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. 4. Punch down the dough and roll out on a floured work surface to 1/2 inch thick. Cut doughnuts out of the dough with a 3 1/2-inch round doughnut cutter with a 1-inch smaller cutter in the center. Let the doughnuts rise on the work surface until very light and fluffy, 40 minutes to 1 hour. 5. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 6. Gently pick up and drop the doughnuts into the hot oil, working in small batches of 2 or 3 at a time, and cook until the doughnuts are light golden brown, turning once, about 2 minutes. FOR THE HONEY GLAZE 1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar, sifted 1 tablespoon local honey 4 tablespoons Coconut Milk *Top with Flour de Salt

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Aiko Pops owner, Chris Mosera and his team, are creating the most unique, gourmet popsicles in town with a passion you can taste. With his entire life being devoted to food, pairing exciting flavors has always come naturally for Mosera. Blackberry Balsamic, Watermelon Jalapeño, Pineapple Kiefer Lime, are a few of the one of a kind flavors you will see grace his menu. With more than 700 different flavor combinations created to date and constantly growing, could be one reason Aiko was recently featured on Food Network’s, Unique Sweets. “What started on a bike, has organically developed into it’s own culture that our customers get really excited about as we grow,” says Mosera. To check out what new flavor is popping up at Aiko Pops, visit 1284 S Pearl St, Denver. For more information go to AikoPops.com. CONTINUED >

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2 medium size mangos (ripened) 5 chopped mint leaves Juice of 2 limes 1/2 cup simple syrup 3 cups water 3 shots high quality rum *Blend all together and pour in molds. Freeze.

“What started on a bike, has organically developed into its own culture that our customers get really excited about as we grow,” says Mosera.

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Support PetAid Colorado by visiting your LOCAL Basil Doc’s Pizza through August 31, 2015 and a generous portion of your purchase will be donated to PetAid Colorado.

Basil Doc’s Pizza is proud to join Teddy in helping PetAid Colorado! For every order you place between July 1 and August 31, 2015 a generous portion of the sale will be donated to PetAid Colorado. Be sure to mention this ad when ordering or picking up your order so PetAid Colorado continues to benefit!

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LABOR FIN ART CO VISUALIZES THE BEAUTY IN SOMETHING THAT WAS ONCE DISCARDED

toic & Genuine, Infinite Monkey, Lon Little Shop, Finkel & Garf – I’m actually not just listing off your favorite shops and restaurants in Denver and Boulder. This list contains places around town where you have unknowingly admired the work of Denver-based furniture makers/designers from Fin Art Co. And that was just the tip of the list. Owners and longtime friends, Rob McGowan and Ben Olson have only been building furniture for eight years now and officially launched Fin Art Co in 2009. How did they hone such a craft? You know that old saying learn from your mistakes. Turns out it’s true. According to McGowan and Olson they have made every mistake in the book in order to learn how to make handmade modern furniture. “We’ve always come up with cool ideas that usually challenge our skill set, so we’ve had to figure out how to create our crazy ideas. Each project we take on pushes us to learn new skills,” says McGowan. Their work has a very distinctive look that incorporates a mix of old and new. Mid-century modern designs integrate with reclaimed salvaged materials from the past, such as wood from trains and bridges, retired farm hardware and even abandoned airplane wings.

“Our favorite is probably airplane parts, even though they are hard to find and quite difficult to work with, they turn out so damn beautiful,” says Olson. An unexpected benefit of appreciating reclaimed materials is that Fin Art Co has sustainability built i n t o the business. Taking discarded, recycled materials and turning them into pieces of functional modern art with a new purpose. “The thought process started by finding something really cool and figuring out how to use it as a piece of furniture. With reclaimed pieces, they have their own inspiration built into them,” says McGowan. Fin Art Co continues to grow and other fellow furniture craftsmen now join McGowan and Olson. They are redesigning local shops and homes one place at a time with pieces of furniture that mesmerize the eyes with clean lines and contrasting elements. “The idea of handmade furniture in an age of factory-made furniture appeals to us because every piece we make gets touched hundreds of time throughout the creation process, which brings a certain life to a piece that factories can never create,” says Olson.

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Urban Home Show is the place for you to experience what's new in Home, Gardening, Remodeling, Home Decor, and Much More! ColoradoEvents.net

JULY 2, 2015 INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION FOUR MILE HISTORIC PARK

Come down for old-time games, historic demonstrations, live music, horse-drawn wagon rides, and more. Bring along your blanket and stay to watch the Glendale fireworks show. Keep refreshed with some delicious eats from one of our food trucks or a beer from the beer garden. Last entry to the Park is at 9 pm. FourMilePark.org

JULY 3-5, 2015 CHERRY CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL CHERRY CREEK NORTH

The Cherry Creek Arts Festival (CCAF) takes place 4th of July weekend. This annual event is a world-class and award-winning celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts, and enjoys an attendance of 350,000 visitors over the 3-day event. CherryCreekArtsFestival.org

JULY 4, 2015 ARVADA INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION STENGER SOCCER COMPLEX

Celebrate Independence Day in Arvada mingling with neighbors and friends, as the City of Arvada, Apex Park & Recreation District, Arvada Festivals Commission and KOOL105 provide free entertainment, a variety of food will be available for purchase! Fireworks cap off the evening, but don’t miss the incredible fun during daylight hours. Arvada.org

JULY 13-19, 2015 CRESTED BUTTE WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL CRESTED BUTTE

Designated the "Wildflower Capital of Colorado" by the State Legislature, Crested Butte draws visitors, photographers and artists to witness nature's explosion of color. 200+ events include hikes and walks, jeep tours, garden tours, and workshops in photography, art, and gardening. VisitGCB.com

JULY 18-19, 2015 COLORADO DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL 1700 N. SHERIDAN AVE.

The Dragon Boat Festival will be in its 15th year, celebrating Colorado's Asian Pacific American heritage at Sloan's Lake. Attendees

JULY 10-12, 2015 COLORADO IRISH FESTIVAL CLEMENT PARK

Experience the largest Irish celebration in the Rocky Mountains with traditional Irish music performances and dancing, Irish drama and storytelling, crafts, games and food and drinks. ColoradoIrishFestival.org

JULY 11, 2015 URBAN HOME SHOW 16TH & ARAPAHOE STREETS, DENVER

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will be educated about the richness of Asian cultures and about the many Asian communities in Denver. The festival will feature traditional and contemporary art, cuisine, arts and craft vendors and dragon boat racing. CDBF.com

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JULY 25, 2015 ARVADA ON TAP: A CRAFT BEER AND BBQ FESTIVAL 11200 RALSTON RD., ARVADA

We’re celebrating craft beer and barbeque in a BIG WAY! Come join us and taste some pale ales, fresh hopped ales, Scottish ales, pilsners, bocks, oatmeal stouts, and lagers. Get your barbeque fix and talk to the professionals.

INNOVAGE MOONLIGHT CLASSIC COLORADO STATE CAPITOL

Get your wheels turning at this nighttime bike ride through downtown Denver. Families, casual cruisers and fast-paced pedalers are invited to complete the 10-mile trek starting and ending at the State Capitol at their own pace. Dress up for the costume contest and partake in music, dancing and breakfast until the wee hours of the morning. Proceeds benefit InnovAge. Moonlight-Classic.com

JULY 19, 2015 16TH ANNUAL DONOR DASH WASHINGTON PARK

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