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Be Your Best Self in 2020 FIVE, FOUR, THREE, TWO, ONE!
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As we begin 2020, a new decade, we set goals for what we want our future selves to be like and look like. We take a glance back at where we have been and what we have done, and we try to remember to extend ourselves grace. January is a time to cleanse,
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to start fresh and not dwell on who we were 12 months ago. In this issue, find out how you can reboot and recharge while connecting to the earth, riding horses, and awakening your senses with a variety of adventures at Ranchlands Stays. So much change can happen in a year, so as we plan our future and commit to resolutions, we also leave some room to change our minds—to grow and be human. After all, part of the thrill is enjoying where the journey takes us. Here at Highlands Ranch/Lone Tree Lifestyle, we are so proud of the growth in our community through the last year and cannot wait to see what is coming for 2020.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2020
FEATURES 13 Unplugged Serenity Make Your Bathroom A Retreat From The World That Lets Your Personal Tastes Shine
18 Floating into the New Year Founder of Inngi Float Spa Highlights Importance of the Daily Practice of Stillness, Self-Care
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Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Renovate & Refine
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Inspired By
22 Travel Destination 26 Trend Setter 30 Healthy Lifestyle 33 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice
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Holiday at the Mansion Thousands of people enjoyed the Highlands Ranch Metro District's annual Holiday Celebration at the Mansion on Dec. 7. The free community event included visits with Santa, choir performances from local elementary schools, local craft and gift vendors, selfguided tours of the Mansion, hayrides, games and more.
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1. The Knights of Columbus sold tasty treats and refreshments. | 2. South Metro Fire Rescue firefighters from Station 18 gave Santa Claus a ride to the event. | 3. Pin the Nose on Rudolph was one of the many festive games for kids. | 4. Vendors, including Pamela Moore Designs, were selling gifts and crafts. | 5. Visitors could tour the 27,000-square-foot Highlands Ranch Mansion. | 6. Dedicated volunteers helped with the event. | 7. Volunteer Mansion docents provided historical information about the property to visitors. | 8. Santa Claus visited with kids and families throughout the day. | 9. The ornament relay allowed kids to race to the finish line for a fun prize. | 10. Audience members give an impromptu performance of Jingle Bells after some coaxing. | 11. Six choirs, including Redstone Elementary School's, performed in the Great Hall. | 12. Activities inside and outside of the Mansion kept visitors busy. 8
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Back the Backcountry Day Back the Backcountry Day Party at Living the Dream Brewing Co. on Nov. 14. The party capped off a 14-day fundraiser for the Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund (a 501c3 nonprofit of the HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area) and raised $11,353 from 120 supporters. HRCAOnline.org
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Holiday Block Party On Dec. 3, Functional Strength Pilates, Cranelli's Restaurant, Blue Mist Salon, Trubucha, Lone Tree Gentle Dental and Positively Whole Health hosted its Holiday Block Party.
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1. Lija Fisher discussing her most recent children's book with a guest | 2. Desiree Sanchez and Christie Edwards | 3. Blue Mist Salon group photo | 4. Staff and clients at Functional Strength Pilates | 5. Serving Moscow mules with Denver Ginger Co. ginger beer, available at Trubucha.
Highlands Ranch Veterans Day Celebration The Highlands Ranch Metro District held its annual Veterans Day Celebration Nov. 11 at the Highlands Ranch Library. Sergeant First Class Harold Waterman with the Park Meadows Army Recruiting Office spoke about today’s military recruiting and his service to our nation. Natalie Tysdale of Channel 2 emceed the event.
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RENOVATE & REFINE
U N P LU G G E D SERENITY
MAKE YOUR BATHROOM A RETREAT FROM THE WORLD THAT LETS YOUR PERSONAL TASTES SHINE
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BETWEEN BEING A BUSY MOM, WIFE, BUSINESS OWNER AND VOLUNTEER, SOMETIMES I’M INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL I DESIGNED MY BATHROOM AS A ‘SERENE MINI GETAWAY-SCAPE’. Here are some tips to create your place of solace and self-care. IT’S YOUR CANVAS Instead of worrying what will be ‘in’ or ‘out’ in the next few years, design it your way. It’s your space. You will spend countless hours there and you will write the check for it too. Some designers will want to lay down ‘rules’ but the truth is you live with it, so if you like a few different textures, colors or materials that may not be ‘standard’ or ‘match’- hey do it ! If you feel serene in your space that is what matters most! 14
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CALM ADVICE Some designers will want to lay down “rules” but the truth is, you live with it, so if you like a few different textures, colors or materials that may not be “standard” or “match”, do it. What matters most is if you feel serene in your space.
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Partnering together to keep you healthy. ESTABLISH THE LOOK Consider the flooring, walls, counters, bathtub and shower as your main building blocks. Do you want the vibe of earth tones like a mountain retreat? A traditional Victorian tub and a brick flashback in time? Or are you looking for a clean, bright, modern ‘spa’ hue? DELINEATE THE SPACE If you have a large space, create different areas for yourself. Delineate one area as the sitting/sipping coffee as the sun rises near the window. Make the cozy fireplace area for wine and winding down after a long day with a good book. You can define your space with different patterns in how your tile is laid or a transition in flooring type. Maybe you keep waterproof tiles near the wet areas, but opt for hardwood in the sitting areas. If you have a small space, do your material selections make the area look larger and less cramped? Longer horizontal tiles can make a smaller room look wider by drawing the eye left or right in long waves. Too many small mosaic or subway tiles can make it feel cluttered and full. THE CHERRIES ON TOP You’ve set the backdrop, now it’s time to move in. Here are some relaxing extras: + Bathrobe and slippers.
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+ End table and niche for books, wine, oils. + Door locks and shades for privacy. + Concealed storage. Strive to make it your one clean and pristine area. Vanessa Osei is the owner of Kingdom Countertops & Cabinetry in Highlands Ranch along with her husband, Gideon. She is the mother of three, has a language and global education background and runs one of the largest prison ministries in the state. Find her at KCCMileHigh.com.
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INSPIRED BY
F loat i n g i n to the New Year WENDY SKAALERUD IS THE OWNER OF INNGI FLOAT SPA IN HIGHLANDS RANCH, ALONG WITH HER HUSBAND, ERIK. They also own Capital Lending Solutions. Wendy and Erik were co-owners and operating mangers of seven Orangetheory Fitness studios in the Colorado region. She participates in multiple philanthropic ventures including her own Give Well Foundation. WHAT IS YOUR OWN HEALTH AND WELLNESS JOURNEY THAT BROUGHT YOU TO OPENING INNGI FLOAT SPA? I have always been an entrepreneur. When I was in my 20’s, I opened multiple restaurants. While I learned a great deal, including getting a PhD in Customer Service, I never felt a connection to living a healthy lifestyle. I personally did not take the time to eat, sleep, work out or meditate in a way that supported a strong and sustainable body and mind. At a particularly low point, I realized if I did not make my physical and mental health a priority, I would never thrive. Once married, my husband and I decided to be intentional about the businesses we created, how they impacted our health and more importantly how they supported the health of our community. We opened a small business lending company, Capital Lending Solutions. We were driven to help other entrepreneurs realize their dreams while creating thousands of job opportunities as a by-product. Through CLS we were exposed to an unknown concept called Orangetheory Fitness. We were blown away at the concept. The idea of bringing a workout that provided results to the masses was beyond our dreams. We opened the third studio in the country and developed a region of 30 studios in Colorado before selling in August of 2018. Post-sale, we found ourselves searching for other concepts that would provide wellness to our community. And we came upon Inngi. WHAT ARE SOME TIPS FOR HEALTH + WELLNESS GEARED TOWARD CREATING NEW DAILY PRACTICES IN THE NEW YEAR? As a society, we have become completely overstimulated. This creates a sense of disconnect with other humans, a sense of anxiety, a desensitization to the value of human interaction, a feeling of isolation and loneliness, and a physical and mental overload that does not support our growth, connection and overall happiness. A couple of suggestions:
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FOUNDER OF INNGI FLOAT SPA HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF THE DAILY PRACTICE OF STILLNESS, SELF-CARE ARTICLE JENNIFER STARBUCK
1. Don’t commit to too much change at once. Pick one thing at a
certainly are not productive for others. It is the old adage, if the
time and take small actions each day to achieve your goals. We can’t
cup is empty you have nothing to give. Self-care means to make
do everything at once. When we try to focus our energies on multiple
time in your day to do something that fills your mind, heart or
goals we achieve none. When laser-focused on one at a time, we are
spirit. Read, pray, educate, mentor, massage, float, meditation,
more likely to be successful. Make your list, start with one, move to
fitness, nutrition, human connection, touch, stillness, friendship,
the next when you are ready.
love, grace, play, laugh, grow.
2. Be still. Find a way to be still at least once per day. Whether
4. The most important advice I can give to support your goals
meditating, floating, or sitting on a park bench with zero agenda,
in the new year. For every goal you set for yourself, help one other
make 15 to 30 minutes of your day a time for absolutely nothing.
person meet his or her goal. One small gesture of kindness every
3. Self-care. An overused word for sure. However, it is incredibly accurate and clear that if we do not take care of ourselves, we
day is scientifically proven to create more happiness and health in our own world.
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WHY SHOULD FLOAT BE PART OF EVERYONE’S
junior high school. The friend was a neurosurgeon and a tri-athlete,
SELF-CARE ROUTINE?
both of which were physically and mentally demanding and floating
Float has been around since the 1940’s. It was originally cre-
was his way to bring balance to a very demanding life path. Today
ated in an effort to remove stimuli from experiments involving
we see high-level stress as an active part of everyone’s day; however,
humans. Floating became popular as many of the test subjects
we can embrace the stress and thrive in that environment when we
wanted to continue floating after the experimentation because of the
have a practice like floating as it enables you to reset and return to
enjoyment they received from the restorative practice. My husband
life re-energized. We wanted to bring balance and longevity to our
was exposed to floating by a friend of his mother’s when he was in
clients and felt this was an excellent way to serve that need.
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W h at d o e s h e a lt h y m e a n to yo u ? It means your physical and mental health are a priority. It means we care enough about ourselves and what we want to be for others to search for activities that give us strength, hope and endless amounts of energy! Healthy means you are open to getting comfortable being uncomfortable in order to grow.
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TRAVEL DESTINATION
EXPERIENCE THE RANCHLANDS COLORADO RANCH MANAGEMENT COMPANY OFFERS GUEST STAYS FOR THE GREAT AMERICAN ADVENTURE
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ARTICLE JENNIFER STARBUCK PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF RANCHLANDS
AT THE ZAPATA RANCH, OWNED BY THE NATURE CONSERVANCY AND MANAGED BY RANCHLANDS, KATE MATHESON WAKES UP EVERY MORNING TO A VIEW OF THE MAJESTIC SANGRE DE CRISTO PEAKS OUT ONE WINDOW AND THE GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK OUT THE OTHER. She considers herself one lucky woman. “Contributing to and working as part of something much bigger than myself is rewarding. It’s an incredible honor to be a steward and manager of Zapata Ranch,” Kate says. “Ranchlands focuses on the preservation and conservation of these large landscapes and the Western lifestyle.” Ranchlands is a conservation-focused ranch management company that also offers guest stays at the Zapata, where Kate lives, and the Chico Basin Ranch, which is 30 minutes south of Colorado Springs.
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Ranchlands Stays is the hospitality program that includes special weeklong workshops and clinics at both properties. You’ll find painting workshops with acclaimed artist Jill Soukup, and horsemanship clinics from famed cowboy Cam Schryver. There’s photography, hiking, birding and leather making. And if you want your family to get their hands dirty on an old-school cowboy adventure, there’s a stay for that as well. “A stay on either ranch is an incredible insight into these big landscapes. You get to feel, ride, hike, smell, touch, experience these very, very special places,” Kate says. “I think that’s the thing people walk away with is the privilege of being able to have done that.” Most stays include tent camps complete with hot showers, beds, a cook and chef-prepared meals. At the Zapata, where you can book a customized stay to include horseback rides in the Great Sand Dunes or among the huge wild bison herd, you’ll find the dark night skies that have been designated as an International Dark Sky Park, and catch a glimpse of the abundant wildlife including elk, coyotes, birds of prey, porcupines and antelope. “There’s also a really amazing ranch-to-table food program,” Kate says. The Chico Basin Ranch offers a more rustic experience, where you’ll find yourself part of the work crew rounding up horses and working cattle, making your own breakfasts and sack lunches to eat on the trail, and joining the crew in their homes for dinner. “It’s the more working ranch experience,” Kate says. A stay at one of the Ranchlands properties is an educational outdoor experience unlike any other.
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“It really ticks all the boxes,” Kate says. “It’s about trying new things with your friends or family, and all of you learning at the same time. It’s an incredible bonding experience.” Kate says one of the first things most guests notice is the quiet and dark, a reward for the hyper-connected modern American. Zapata and Chico offer great American landscapes — from the highest mountain peaks to the wide-open prairie plains — that are constantly evolving. “It’s a living, breathing, moving, changing place of incredible beauty.” MORE ABOUT RANCHLANDS Ranchlands is a conservation-focused ranch management company that runs fullscale cattle operations on five ranches in three states. Ranchlands offers guest stays and special week-long workshops at the Zapata Ranch, a 103,000-acre ranch owned by The Nature Conservancy in the San Luis Valley; as well as the Chico Basin Ranch, an 87,000-acre ranch southeast of Colorado Springs owned by the Colorado State Land Board. Ranchlands also hosts thousands of school children each year on field trips; the Ranchlands Annual Art Show at The Nature Conservancy in Denver; and a concert each summer on the Chico that draws about 450 people. The Ranchlands Mercantile offers made-on-site leather goods. @ranchlands To book a Ranchlands Stay, or learn more about Ranchlands: Ranchlands.com
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TREND SETTER
WO R KO U T S F O R YO U R MOODS NEW YEAR, NEW US. We don’t mean to be cliché, but is there really any better time for working on yourself than when Jan. 1 rolls around—whether you’re focused on your physical health or your mental health? It sure seems like the perfect time, but there will also be days when you’re just not quite feeling it. The holidays are over, the days are shorter and, let’s face it, there’s not really a ton to look forward to until spring sprouts. But, whatever
NEED A PICK-ME-UP, BUT DON’T QUITE
your mood is this time of year, there’s still an
HAVE THE ENERGY? THESE ACTIVITIES WILL
activity you can do that’s worthwhile—and
GET YOU MOVING AND OUT OF YOUR
will give you a boost! Here’s how to choose the right one.
POST-HOLIDAY FUNK
YO G A
FEELING ANXIOUS
A regular yoga practice can help to ease anxiety by increasing body awareness, reducing muscle tension, relieving stress and sharpening attention + concentration.
01 R AG D O L L Ragdoll pose is great for relaxation and to release tension. Stand tall + reach your arms up, then allow them to fall gently toward the floor as you bend down.
02 C H I L D ’ S P O S E This calming and restorative pose is a common beginner’s position. Starting from your knees, sit back on your heels then walk your arms forward, bringing your torso down until you can rest your forehead on the floor.
03 S AVA S A N A Relax one body part at a time, one muscle
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at a time + one thought at a time through a daily Savasana practice.
RUNNING There’s a reason people who are active runners describe something called a “runner’s high.” Studies show that aerobic exercises release
FEELING DOWN
mood-boosting endorphins.
BEGINNERS If you want to get into running but aren’t sure where to start, check out a couch-to-5K program to ease into it.
C A S UA L R U N N E R S Challenge yourself by switching up your running routine. Whether you’re changing your route or upping your distance, a new twist could give you a nice refresh.
ENTHUSIASTS Whether you’re into 10K’s or half marathons, consider signing up for a new race and decreasing your time.
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FEELING BORED
CLIMBING When you feel like you’re in a rut with your workouts and just don’t feel motivated anymore, try something new and exciting! Rock climbing is a great way to introduce something different without it feeling like a workout.
01 C L I M B I N G GYM S Climbing gyms have been popping up everywhere as the sport becomes more mainstream + are a great option for those who prefer to be adventurous indoors.
02 B O U L D E R I N G Bouldering, great for developing power, is a type of rock climbing where the climber doesn’t use ropes or harnesses, generally done on a much smaller scale.
03 S H A P E U P Since climbing can use different muscles from traditional workouts, it’s important to keep up with strengthening those. Key areas to pay attention to include upper body, lower body, core, fingers and wrists.
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When your head is full of thoughts, it can Training (HIIT) provides a break from that with short bursts of 100% focus followed by rest. Here’s a quick circuit.
01 K E T T L E B E L L SW I N G S Do as many reps as possible in 45 seconds, followed by 15 seconds of rest.
02 H I G H K N E E S Climb it out for 45 seconds, followed by 15 seconds of rest.
03 P L A N K Hold your plank for 45 seconds, followed by 15 seconds of rest. Repeat the circuit three times for a quick workout that touches on strength, cardio + core.
HIIT
FEELING STRESSED
get overwhelming. High-Intensity Interval
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
New Year, New Vibe START YOUR OWN HEALTHY JOURNEY WITH THESE CLEAN, DELICIOUS RECIPES FROM VIBE OWNER SHANNON WESTON
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ENJOY THESE HEALTHY RECIPES FOR A HEALTHY NEW YEAR, COURTESY OF SHANNON WESTON, OWNER OF VIBE SUPERFOOD IN LONE TREE.
Vibe offers smoothie drinks and bowls, bone broth, coffee, immunity shots, juice cleanses, among other treats. “We are also on a mission to be as sustainable as possible, with
Shannon started Vibe after going through a personal journey
using only packaging that is compostable with a small amount that
of trying to get to the root of her son’s food allergies, which led
is recyclable, and offering composting and recycling at our store,”
her to rethink the Standard American Diet of processed food her
Shannon says. “We are so grateful for our health and our family,
family was consuming. At the encouragement of her children,
and now our amazing employees and wonderful customers who
she opened Vibe to share with the community what they learned
become like family.”
in changing the way they eat. Everything at Vibe is gluten-free,
+ Use all organic ingredients if possible + 1/2 gallon chicken bone broth + 2 cups cooked shredded chicken + 1 cup chopped carrots + 1 cup chopped celery + 1 cup chopped onion + 2 TBS chopped fresh oregano + 2 TBS chopped fresh parsley + 3 TBS butter, ghee or avocado oil + Salt and pepper to taste Heat oil, butter, or ghee and add carrots, celery, and onion to softenabout 5 minutes. Add bone broth and bring to a simmer for 10 min or until veggies are softened. Add chicken just to warm through. Top with fresh chopped parsley and serve! Can add cooked rice, noodles, quinoa for more body or to make more filling.
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Healing Chicken Soup
dairy-free, and free of chemicals and refined sugars.
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+ Use all organic ingredients if possible + 1/2 cup kale + 1/4 cup spinach + 1/2 green apple + 1/2 cup frozen bananas + 1/2 cup frozen mango + 1 inch slice of fresh ginger + 1 1/2 cups coconut milk + 1 tsp raw honey + 1 pinch cinnamon Combine all ingredients and blend well!
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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
UNTIL JAN 16
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with musical style influenced by
THIS IS COLORADO
FAMILY MAGIC SHOW
Come rock to the classics at 8 p.m.
5900 S Santa Fe Dr.
4800 McArthur Ranch Rd.
Arapahoe Community College,
Come
view
the
exhibition
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ 1979 album, “Damn the Torpedoes.” LoneTreeArtsCenter.org
Southridge Recreation Center,
of
Come see the magic with Jeff Jenson.
“This is Colorado”, featuring work
Welcome the new year with dazzling
from Dean Adams, at Arapahoe
illusions and hilarious age-appropri-
Community College from noon- 5
ate comedy and interactions with the
p.m. Monday – Friday until Jan. 16.
audience. HRCAOnline.org
AN EVENING WITH BESTSELLING AUTHOR SANDRA DALLAS
HUMANEX RESOURCE FAIR Humanex Academy,
LittletonRocks.com
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FEB 12 2700 S Zuni St, Englewood
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Save the date for the Humanex
HERITAGE IRISH STEPDANCERS
resources for families of children
Academy's Annual Neurodiversity Resource
Fair,
which
offers
Cherry Hills Community Church,
with special needs. The fair will
3900 Grace Blvd.
take place from 4-6 p.m. Feb. 12.
9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd.
As part of the Winter Cultural Series
Humanex is a school for grades 6-12
Spend an evening with Colorado
2020, watch two champion dancers
for students with unique learning
author Sandra Dallas as she talks
who have been competing for over
needs. HumanexAcademy.com
about her new novel, "Westering
20 years come to Highlands Ranch
Women," at Douglas County Libraries
for a cultural Irish-stepdancers per-
in Highlands Ranch. A book sale and
formance. HRCAOnline.org
signing will follow the author's talk. The event is free, but space is limited. Register at DCL.org or by calling 303-791-7323.
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We are always accepting submissions
CLASSICS ALBUMS LIVE
for events you'd like to see included
Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St.
in our Calendar section. Submissions
Classic Albums Live performs at the
are accepted via the Contact Us tab at
Lone Tree Arts Center Main Stage
HighlandsRanchLifestylePubs.com.
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LOCAL’S CHOICE
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