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ummer, like it does for many kids, smelled like chlorine and tasted like soft serve ice cream (vanilla and chocolate swirled; we could never choose). It sounded like lifeguard whistles and chalk scraping the sidewalk. It felt exhilarating and exhausting – at the same time. It was white, like the cloudless sky closest to the sun, and it went on for a whole lot longer than any three months we’d ever experienced.

There were beaches and grandma’s pools and creeks and big, giant, still lakes and pools with water slides dumping screaming kids into them and hoses and sprinklers that would do when you couldn’t get to the beaches, grandma’s pools, creeks, big, giant, still lakes and pools with water slides dumping screaming kids into them.

There were bikes and stop signs, roller skates (and, in a few years, rollerblades) and sidewalk cracks always getting in the way. There were tents and s’mores and mosquito bites, bathing suits (so many bathing suits!) and towels that doubled as dresses and tripled as jackets and quadrupled as hats. There were dogs barking, fridges humming and Cokes popping open. Music draining out of passing cars. Big brothers scoffing at little sisters.

We swallowed watermelon, sweet corn and squishy sandwiches just as often as we did salt water and lemonade. We missed bedtimes, sunscreen applications (ouch!) and the boys in our class. We never missed dance lessons, the chance to roll down a window and homework.

It looked like sherbet-colored kickboards, green, green grass, threadbare pink sleeping bags on our best friend’s floor, the bumpy redness of a skinned knee, rainbow-colored tongues from sucking one too many Otter pops, white dandelion wisps, blowing and tickling. Used-up fireworks littering the cul-de-sac, forgotten shoes, discarded socks.

It felt like air-conditioned rooms, serious, hope-to-die-stick-a-needle-through-my-eye secrets, the pang of just missing the ice cream truck, the joy of pulling up to the roller rink (and later the mall, and later still to the house of That Boy), icy water dripping from soaking hair to warm skin, hot pavement scorching bare feet. It felt like summer.

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Open House

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Hot Spot

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Hops & Vine

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Lifestyle Calendar

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22 We All Scream for Ice Cream

An ode to the ultimate summer treat - and where to eat it now.

30 Mix it Up

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

is located on 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., near the Highlands Ranch Library.

Free event parking is available nearby at the Highlands Ranch Town Center and the RTD park-n-Ride lot. HighlandsRanch.org.

BRECKENRIDGE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS Breckenridge International Festival of Arts returns August 12–21, 2016. Highlights include L'Homme Cirque, Maya Beiser, Calexico, and The Moth Mainstage with Colorado premieres by John

Luther

Adams,

Elizabeth Streb, CloseAct

Theatre,

Tasha

Lewis and more.

From a human cannonball

and

18-foot

stilt-walking dinosaurs to public radio storytellers and swarms of colorful butterflies, BIFA offers an exhilarating program of extraordinary events in spectacular places and spaces across

Breckenridge,

Colorado. Inspired by themes of environment and mountain culture, the

10-day

festival

brings together a variety

of

performances,

exhibitions, screenings, workshops, talks and surprise collaborations,

METRO DISTRICT’S ICE CREAM SOCIAL

with an eclectic mix of music, dance, film, visual arts and family entertainment.

The Highlands Ranch Metro District’s annual Ice Cream Social is a

Dozens of scheduled events, indoors and outdoors, ticketed and

sure fire way to beat the heat this summer. The event is Wednesday,

free, are showcased at venues and sites throughout town. Tickets for

July 9 from 6 p.m.– 9 p.m. at Civic Green Park in Highlands Ranch. Kids

festival events go on sale on Monday, June 13 and may be purchased

and adults alike can scoop up some ice cream, pour on the toppings

in person at the Riverwalk Center Ticket Office at 150 W. Adams

and enjoy a summer treat at the park. The event, which has become a

Avenue, by phone at 970.547.3100 or online at BreckCreate.org.

summer tradition for many families in the community, features all-youcan-eat ice cream and snow cones for $2. All proceeds from wrist-band

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

sales will go to the Highlands Ranch Park and Recreation Foundation.

Do you like to get involved in your local community, or need

Food and drink will be available for purchase and a variety of local

volunteer hours for school? The Highlands Ranch Metro District is

vendors will offer family-friendly products and services. Live enter-

looking for volunteers to help at the annual Household Chemical

tainment will include a performance by entertainer Paul Borrillo and

Roundup Saturday, August 16. The annual event in Highlands Ranch

music by the Highlands Ranch Concert Band and Swing Shift Band.

is presented by Tri-County Health Department in partnership with

Littleton Fire Rescue will have a fire engine and a medic unit on

the Metro District and Centennial Water and Sanitation District.

display and will perform an extrication demonstration with the jaws

The event provides an opportunity for Highlands Ranch residents

of life equipment. This event is sponsored by the Highlands Ranch

to dispose of hazardous chemicals from their homes, sheds and

Metro District, Littleton Fire Rescue and Safeway. Civic Green Park

garages in a safe, legal, and environmentally-sound manner. The

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chemical roundup provides an outlet for wastes that might otherwise end up in our creeks, stormwater systems, sanitary sewers, or be disposed of illegally on public or private property.

The Household Chemical Roundup is a very popular event. Volunteers are needed to help with registration, unloading items from vehicles, traffic control, sorting, and more. Help is needed beginning at 7 a.m. until the event ends at 3 p.m. You can volunteer for the entire event, or for the first or second shift from 7 a.m. – noon, or 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Sports teams, church groups, school groups, and community organizations are encouraged to sign up.

The minimum age to volunteer is 14 with a parent’s permission. For more information or to volunteer, contact Kari Larese at 720240-4909 or klarese@HighlandsRanch.org.

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Open House

OUTSTANDING

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THE PRESIDENT OF A LANDSCAPING COMPANY OVERHAULS HIS YARD TO CREATE A LUXURIOUS YET RELAXED OUTDOOR LOUNGE FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS. ARTICLE EMILY O'BRIEN | PHOTOGRAPHY ANDY L.

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hat happens when the president of a landscaping company decides it’s time to redesign his own

yard? Well, he pulls out all the stops, of course! President and owner of Elite Landscape & Outdoor Living Peter Van went all out with his whole yard makeover.

His sister (and Director of Business & Finance) Mary Van explains, “The home was a new build so Peter had a blank canvas to work with. His goal was to create an outdoor space that would make you feel as if you’re on a vacation when you step out back. Peter has a big family and they all usually come over throughout the week, so he wanted everyone to gather at a place that is both fun for the kids as well as the adults. “ Using Peter’s own design, the Elite team generated a complete renovation of the front, back and side yards. The three-month outdoor overhaul of the Highlands Ranch home, located in the Backcountry community, entailed CONTINUED >

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Open House

(CON TI N U ED)

a custom linear fire pit and new flagstone front entryway and porch. Various trees, shrubs and perennials were planted, along with raised garden planter boxes using cultured stones, custom iron rod gates around each side yard, a new driveway and more.

Around the back, an outdoor kitchen and grilling area with veneer stone were added, including a natural gas fireplace with a sheer descent waterfall on each side. Peter also designed a custom roof as a permanent extension of the original roof of the home— including

engineered

exposed

timber

trusses, LED lighting and fan as well as T&G decking with an undercover system to keep

QUICK TIPS FOR A SIZZLING OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE:

the space dry from all weather conditions.

But Peter didn’t stop there. He created a custom heated pool with four cascade water

- Create areas of shade. During sweltering

falls, a 60” natural gas fire pit on a paver patio

afternoon hours the summer sun can make

sitting area with a pergola, a raised spa and

you shy away from the outdoors. Beat the

plenty of trees and shrubs to add privacy.

Colorado heat with a pergola, sunshade or strategically placed trees.

Van explains, “Peter’s biggest challenge was space. He had so many different ideas

- Add pops of color. Don’t be afraid to include

that he wanted to incorporate but did not

bursts of color in a garden, potted plants or

want to overcrowd the space he had to work

shrubbery. If you weren’t born with a natural

with. He wanted the outdoor living space

green thumb, consider installing strands of

to step down naturally into the pool and

tinted light bulbs to cast a colorful glow at night.

spa deck, and have enough sitting areas

- Separate the space. Establish different

to entertain. He definitely overcame that

areas of the yard to serve individual pur-

challenge, as the project as a whole blends

poses—dining, play and lounging are three

together so naturally without feeling there is

easy ones to begin with.

too much going on.”

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SUMMER SCENE THE VIEWHOUSE

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DRAWING DINERS FROM THE SURROUNDING ‘BURBS AND DENVER TECH CENTER, THE VIEWHOUSE IS BIG ENOUGH IN BOTH STRUCTURE AND SOUL TO STRIKE THE RIGHT CHORD FOR ALL TYPES OF DINERS, FROM HAPPY HOUR REVELERS AND LIVE-MUSIC FANS TO BUSINESS TYPES AND DATE-NIGHT COUPLES.

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ver find yourself on a beautiful summer afternoon with a hungry family and a hankering for a patio dining experience? Oh yeah - and a strong desire NOT to drive into Denver? If so, you and yours might head over to the ViewHouse in Centennial, just 15 minutes from Highlands Ranch near Dry Creek and I-25. Pull up on a clear summer afternoon and you’ll surely find that others have had the same idea, but free valet awaits, no reservations are required, and - you soon learn - the kids can play in the large game

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And you’ll find this same inclusiveness on the menu. Born in the mind of chef Jose Guerrero who at age 14 started cooking in his family’s restaurant near food-famous Cicero in Chicago, Guerrero brings years of experience working in fine dining establishments around the world, from Hong Kong and Thailand to Amsterdam and Mexico City. With partners Francois Safieddine, Brad Manske and Paulina Szafranski, he founded the “ViewHouse twist” of cooking food properly and using only the best products.

“Local when available, organic when possible, and always a fresh eating experience,” says Guerrero.

When local or organic is not an option, Guerrero sources ingredients from likeminded artisans, and that means no antibiotics, hormones, or byproducts. Guerrero’s aim: to bring together “all the things a good bar would offer,” in a menu that suggests a Latin flair with French and Asian influences, “more Japanese than Chinese,” says Guerrero.

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room or enjoy lawn games outside like corn-hole and volleyball. Should you join the kids outside, or easily watch them from the open bar as you await that table with the promising view? The bar wins, and you scan the happy hour menu with deals like $3.00 sliders and drinks and $5.00 cocktails. You enjoy the live music while keeping an eye on the kiddos and marveling at the gigantic TVs around you, both indoors and out. Just as you and your family have forgotten you were “waiting” for your ViewHouse experience to begin, you’re led to a 2nd-f loor patio table surrounded by breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountain front range.

Opened in 2014 after the f lagship ViewHouse hit a home run at its location near Coors Field, the Centennial restaurant boasts more rooftop dining than the Denver spot, plus the largest LED TV screens in Colorado. Drawing diners from the surrounding ‘burbs and Denver Tech Center, the ViewHouse is big enough in both structure and soul to strike the right chord for all types of diners, from happy hour revelers and live-music fans to business types and date-night couples.

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Striped Bass with lemon arugula, Lemon & Fig Flatbread, and the Nuts & Berries salad.

“And the kids menu isn’t just the fried stuff you find on many kids’ menus,” says Guerrero. “We’ve got [items including] pigsin-a-blanket, mac and cheese, and a grilled chicken breast with any side they want.”

But ask Guerrero what he's most passionate about, and it's the $28.95 brunch buffet, served Sundays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. “I’ve had brunches everywhere, and this rivals any,” says Guerrero.

If you’re one who defines a “neighborhood restaurant” as one within walking distance from home, the ViewHouse’s Tech Center location may not quite qualify. But few could argue that this is a community restaurant to be sure. With community running clubs and volleyball tournaments, 20,000 square feet available for banquets and events, and live music from local bands, you’ll find a lively crowd at the ViewHouse most every night of the week. Add that to the eats, the panoramic views, and the unappetizing thought of traveling into Denver after a long week of commuting, and the ViewHouse certainly qualifies as a “neighborhood restaurant” for us suburbanites.

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ARTICLE ALLYSON REEDY

PHOTOGRAPHY COLLEEN KELLY

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enry James said that the two most beautiful words in the English language were ‘summer afternoon,’ and while that pair is pretty stellar, we’d like to submit two more that rival the nostalgia and happiness that a summer afternoon

inspires: ice cream. On their own the words are alright at best, but placed together – the frosty ice leading the soft, sweet cream – and you’ve got magic in a bowl. Or cup. Or cone. Or on top of a cookie. However you scoop it, ice cream evokes all the sticky sweetness that life offers. We taste tested the latest and greatest frozen treats in Denver and the south suburbs – we know, our job is hard – so you can enjoy the best, most delicious ice cream on a summer afternoon. Bliss.

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WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM

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(ICE) Cream of the Crop

(ICE) CREAM OF THE CROP

Item numero uno on your summer bucket list: get a lick, scoop or bite at these five superior scoop shops.

>> Frozen Matter This brand-new Uptown microcreamery is the only licensed dairy plant in Denver, which means that the small batch flavors crafted here are as fresh as they come. Think cow-to-cone flavors like Caramel Cloud Brulee, Challah Good! French Toast, and Voodoo Magick (made with Voodoo doughnuts). Gerry and Josh, the duo behind Frozen Matter, are truly taking ice cream to the next level, having studied vigorously at ice cream school (yes, that’s a thing), using on-site pasteurization, and insisting upon the highest quality, organic ingredients.

And did we mention they have a liquor license? 530 E. 19th Ave., Denver, FrozenMatter.com

>> Inside scoop creamery Even in the ‘burbs, there’s no excuse for settling for sub-

>> Glacier

par, chain ice cream. Historic downtown Littleton’s Inside

Warning: Glacier’s plethora of flavors are highly addictive.

Scoop features 24 constantly-changing flavors that run the

A friend we introduced to their pint of the month club still hasn’t

gamut from traditional vanilla to the more experimental

forgiven us for her extra 10 pounds. With a huge selection of ice

maple lavender. Insider’s tip: If you’re a hot fudge fan, order

cream, sorbet, and gelato, there’s something to please every palate.

a sundae; they don’t skimp. 5654 S. Prince St., Littleton,

And if, by chance, there isn’t? Just wait. They roll out new flavors

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>> Little Man With its shop housed in an iconic, 28-foot-tall, 14,000-pound cream can, this is a cheerful, throwback ice cream experience that any frozen treat aficionado must have.

While the ice cream is top notch – if they have the Salted Oreo or Banana Pudding, order them! – there’s more going on at this happening Highlands gathering place than just dessert; they host live music, poetry slams, movie nights and even carnivals all summer long. 2620 16th St., Denver, LittleManIceCream.com

>> Rock house It’s no surprise that Denver has its share of great ice cream, but what if you’re headed south? Rock House Ice Cream is worth the pit stop off I-25 in tiny Palmer Lake. Scooping Anne & Mann’s Gourmet ‘cream (made in Colorado Springs with 14% butter fat), this is a rich, luscious treat worth the drive. You can’t go wrong with a cone, but if you’re feeling adventurous try their famous ice cream nachos. 24 S. Highway 105, Palmer Lake, RockHouseIceCream.com 24

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DIY: Confetti Cake Ice Cream INGREDIENTS:

¾ cup Granulated Sugar 1 cup Whole Milk 2 cups Heavy Cream 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 cup Dry Yellow Cake Mix Colorful Sprinkles DIRECTIONS:

• Whisk sugar and milk in a medium bowl until sugar is dissolved.

• Stir in heavy cream and vanilla.

• Whisk in cake mix, trying to remove all lumps.

• Pour into ice cream maker and let mix until thickened, about 25 minutes.

• Add sprinkles to the ice cream and run until fully mixed in. Add some additional sprinkles to ice cream just before serving.

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rozen Matter combines two of our very favorite things: ice cream and alcohol. “We’re pretty unique in our spirit pairings,” owner

Gerry Kim says. And by ‘unique,’ we think she means ‘genius.’ The libation pairings are carefully chosen to complement the flavors of the ice cream, and we were pleasantly surprised by how well booze played off the frozen treats. Our favorite is a scoop of Almond Cluster Funk paired with a shot of Dolin Blanc Vermouth. Or maybe the Strawberries & Cream with Aperol. Or the Valrhona Chocolate with Royal Cognac. Just get an Uber and you’ll be fine.

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down to a science

ou probably think you know ice cream.

Wonka (and his grandfather, whose welding

But wait. There’s more! House-made top-

You’ve been eating it out of the container

helmets and hand-crafted tables make up

pings include exploding whipped cream and

– er, reasonably-sized bowl – for as long

much of the décor) would be proud. The

home-made pop rocks. The little kernels of

as you can remember. But unless you’ve

menu looks fairly traditional, with popcorn, ice

whipped cream are especially cool, created

eaten liquid nitrogen ice cream, complete

cream sandwiches and sundaes innocently

from cold gas getting trapped within and

with billowing smoke clouds, then you can’t

adorning the lineup, and it’s once you place

then going nuts once it ‘escapes’ via the

claim your connoisseur card quite yet. We’re

your order that the real entertainment begins.

warm room. The whipped cream actually

talking extra-creamy, dessert-with-a-show

Here’s how it works: Kleinman pours a

hops around your bowl like Mexican jump-

style ice cream. And you can only get it at

(liquid) ice cream custard blend into a thermal

Denver’s The Inventing Room, helmed by the

walled bowl. He then pours liquid nitrogen –

Kleinman has been running his sci-

resident mad scientist of sorts, Ian Kleinman.

kept at an astounding -321 degrees – over the

ence class-meets-culinary school cater-

“I’ve always been extremely excited about

ice cream to quickly freeze it. This creates teeny

ing operation for nine years now, and

science,” Kleinman says. “My main two

tiny ice crystals (the smaller the ice crystals, the

he opened the brick and mortar dessert

sources of inspiration are my grandfather

creamier the ice cream); not to mention that

shop last Halloween. If you believe in

and Willy Wonka.”

show-stopping smoke that keeps on spilling

magic – or better yet, if you don’t – this

from your now-frozen treat, even coming out

is some dazzlingly unique ice cream that

of your mouth, dragon-style, while you eat it.

you’ve got to check out.

Stepping into his downtown, brightly-hued ice cream lab, we think it’s safe to say that Mr.

ing beans, but tastes a whole lot sweeter.

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it Up ARTICLE ALLYSON REEDY

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hen we learned that we had an award-winning tequila brand based down the road in Englewood, we just had to ask for

cocktail recipes. Here, three easy-to-make drinks from Arta Tequila that are perfect for sipping al fresco.

CITRUS MINT SPLASH ARTA SPARKLER

INGREDIENTS

COLO-RITA

2 oz Arta Reposado

INGREDIENTS

Splash Grapefruit juice

3 oz Arta Silver

INGREDIENTS

2 Lime wedges

2 oz Blue Curaçao

1.5 oz Arta Silver

3 Mint leaves

2 oz Lime sour

Lemonade

1 oz Simple syrup

Pineapple slice dyed with red coloring

.5 oz Blue Curaçao

1 oz Club soda

Rainier cherry

DIRECTIONS

DIRECTIONS

DIRECTIONS

Muddle lime wedges and mint leaves.

Rim glass with salt. Mix liquid ingre-

Rim a martini glass with red colored

Add remaining ingredients to a shak-

dients and pour into glass. Garnish

Pop Rocks. Add Arta Silver to glass. Fill

er and fill with ice. Pour into glass and

with cut pineapple and cherry, using

with lemonade and top with curaçao.

garnish with mint and lime.

a toothpick to hold together.

Red Pop Rocks

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Castle Pines

$683,000

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• Beautiful custom ranch style home on 35 acres with fabulous mountain views! 3 Bdrm plus main floor study, 4 Baths, 3 car garage.

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Hops & Vine

Brews in the ‘Burbs

A SOUTH SUBURBAN BREWERY TOUR? WE'LL DRINK TO THAT! ARTICLE REANNA DRIVER | PHOTOGRAPHY LEWIS MITCHELL

W

ith summer right around the corner, many of us have three things on our minds – beer, beer, and more beer. And with the explosion of craft breweries there’s good news for suburban-dwellers - you no longer have to make the trek downtown to enjoy local brews thanks to a multitude of neighborhood breweries. Get up close and personal with the fermentation tanks while savoring delicious local brews right in your own backyard. Save your money on an Uber downtown, and get an extra flight (or two!) in our neck of the woods.

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3 Freaks Brewery

standards. Enjoy your brews on the sunny patio, at the spacious bar, or at one of the many community tables inside the industrial-style brewery.

Conveniently located on the corner of County Line and Quebec, 3 Freaks Brewery describes itself as a “nano-brewery,” whipping up small batches of beer.

The small batch brewing allows the team to be extremely creative in their concoctions. Check online or call ahead to see what’s on tap, but the Yoga Pants IPA is typically a staple, and if Jess’ Backyard Kolsch is available, order it! If you go on brew day, you can even see the brewers hard at work while you enjoy the fruits of their labor (not to mention the delicious roasted malt aroma). After you build your own sampler flight, you can chill out in the tasting room at the bar or catch some rays on their patio. The welcoming atmosphere, eclectic décor, and friendly staff make 3 Freaks a place at which you’ll want to stay and savor the tempting brews.

9150 Commerce Center Circle Ste

7140 E. County Line Rd, Highlands Ranch,

300, Highlands Ranch, 720-360-

720-299-0994, 3FreakBrewery.com

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Grist Brewing Company

If you’re looking for a pleasant combination of thoughtfully-crafted beers and a relaxed and friendly environment, look no further than Grist Brewing Company.

Highlands Ranch’s first production brewery opened its doors in November of 2013. Their core “Science Beers” are laboratory tested to meet rigid guidelines for each specific beer style. They also have “Creativity Beers” to please more adventurous imbibers. Beer connoisseurs will be delighted to find beer styles not normally on tap, such as the Niobrara Milk Stout, one of their flagship beers. Grist enlists passionate brewers so dedicated to the perfection of every batch of beer that they'll dump any batch that does not meet their July 2016 | Highlands Ranch Lifestyle

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Living the Dream Brewing Company

Looking for a pup-friendly brewpub with creative beers? Living the Dream is sure to please, with its laid back ambience, easygoing décor, and interesting selection of handcrafted beers. The tempting beer choices and fun motif make it obvious the team at Living the Dream is passionate about both brewing and the outdoors. You will find a good mix of styles, ranging from the Belgian Brune (a traditional Abby brown ale) to the Crabby Lady Cranberry pale ale. They also have a tasty selection of gluten-reduced beers. Find your new favorite thirst quencher displayed on the menu, hand-written on skis; then enjoy a brew with Fido at a picnic table on the large patio.

12305 Dumont Way, Littleton, 303-284-9585, LivingTheDreamBrewing.com

Halfpenny Brewing Company

Halfpenny Brewing Company is a warm and inviting space, offering a cozy corner with couches and board games as well as a classic wooden bar. They offer six flagship beers with a classic selection – including a wheat beer and an oatmeal stout – as well as up to six rotating/seasonal beers. This friendly and spacious brewery is the perfect spot to enjoy a beer or two with your buddies or even work on your laptop while sipping on a handcrafted brew. Keep an eye on this fairly new establishment (opened February 2016), as they have exciting events in the works, such as yoga and painting classes to take place in the brewery.

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Lifestyle Calendar

July RUNS THROUGH OCTOBER 30

(CancerBlows.com). Taste the delicious collaboration brew at a

HIGHLANDS RANCH FARMERS' MARKET

5-course beer pairing dinner. Five beers will be featured by Gus-

HIGHLANDS RANCH TOWN CENTER

to's Kitchen. Ryan Anthony, founder of CancerBlows and principal

Metro Denver Farmers' Market presents our Highlands Ranch Farm-

trumpet of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, will provide a spe-

ers' Market. Many of our farmers are from generations of Colorado

cial performance. Tickets $65/person. SquareUp.com/Store/

farming families, locally grown in all ways! Highlands Ranch Town

Lone-Tree-Brewing-Company

Center. 9288 Dorchester St. DenverFarmersMarket.com

JULY 4 JULY 4 PARADE TOWN CENTER IN HIGHLANDS RANCH The Highlands Ranch Community Association is looking for the support from the community to celebrate the real meaning of this national holiday. Scout and school groups, veterans, nonprofit organizations, businesses, individuals, and military units are invited to observe this quintessential American patriotic holiday. HRCAOnline.org

JULY 4 JULY 4TH CELEBRATION HIGHLAND HERITAGE REGIONAL PARK The 2016 July 4th Celebration and Fireworks event is now at Highland Heritage Regional Park. The celebration starts at 4:00 p.m. concluding with the fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Enjoy balloon twisters, face painters, games and inflatables, live music and fireworks! Shuttle parking is available to and from the event from Highlands Ranch High School and Rock Canyon High School. HRCAOnline.org

JULY 9 PETER KATER AND TINA GUO CONCERT FEATURING A FARM TO TABLE DINNER CHEROKEE RANCH AND CASTLE Enjoy a wonderful evening of exquisite food and beautiful music performed in one of Colorado’s most extraordinary locations.

Reservations include: Castle Mini-Tours, Farm to Table Dinner with a complimentary glass of wine, and musical performance.

CherokeeRanch.org

JULY 11 – 16 MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE PRODUCTION OF ALADDIN MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE Castle Pines Arts & Cultural Foundation invites you to take a magic

JULY 8

carpet ride to adventure with Aladdin July 11 – 16. The Missoula Children’s Theatre is looking for 50–60 local kids to star in their produc-

5 COURSE BEER PAIRING DINNER

tion of this classic tale with an MCT twist. Any kid entering 1st-12th

LONE TREE BREWING COMPANY

grade can be a part of the magic! Children are encouraged to register

LTBC is collaborating with Odell Brewing Company on a limited

early to avoid the line at auditions. Tuition is $70. For more details,

edition American IPA to benefit The Ryan Anthony Foundation

contact CastlePinesArts.org

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meal, and souvenir tasting glass is included in the ticket price. Must be 21+ to partake in tastings.

HRCAOnline.org

JULY 23 TOUCH-A-TRUCK CHERRY HILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH Join us for the 5th Annual

Touch-a-

Truck event, where kids get to climb on and

explore

their

favorite vehicles including big rigs, fire engines, police cars,

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ing bourbons, ryes, single barrels and other

construction trucks, a batmobile, dump truck

OAKED & SMOKED:

assorted styles paired with delicious grilled

and much more. Food trucks will be on site

AMERICAN WHISKEY AND BBQ

and barbecued delights brought to you by

for a great lunch option! Some activities have

RECREATION CENTER AT SOUTHRIDGE

HRCA and Davidsons Liquors. Unlimited

a small fee and food is an additional cost.

Enjoy sampling American whiskeys includ-

half ounce samples of whiskey, one full BBQ

HRCAOnline.org

HAND-CRAFTED, CUSTOM FURNITURE AND DECOR

Interior & Exterior Furniture // 100% Handmade // Sustainable Lumber

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Local’s Choice

What I Love About Summer

WHO: EDI WEXLER WHAT: OWNER OF OWN IT BOUTIQUE, FABULOUS ACCESSORIES FOR THE HOME AND BODY WHERE: CENTENNIAL

Colorful Dinnerware ^ “Perfect for dining al fresco.”

Paris >

“Either actually travelling there, or just dreaming about it, Paris is my favorite city.”

^ Summery Cocktails

< Art Fairs and Street Markets

“Sipped at a restaurant with a fantastic patio.”

“So many great finds!”

Kimonos >

“I love this kimono from the

Hiking >

shop. I wear it everywhere.”

“The wildflowers in the Rockies are gorgeous - well worth the effort.”

< A Great Summer Read “My favorite bookstore is the

Tattered Cover in Aspen Grove.”

Sandals >

“Shoes make the outfit!”

Fantastic Hats >

“A great hat is a must to keep you covered under the intense Rocky Mountain sun.”

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