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JULY 2019 PUBLISHER

Jeni Fleck | Jeni.Fleck@LifestylePubs.com Joan Dameron | Joan.Dameron@LifestylePubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

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Get Outside and Get Inspired SUMMERTIME IS A MAGICAL SEASON. The kids are out of school, the sunshine seems never-ending and there’s no shortage of adventures that await. For

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Tony James, Sonja Nix, Jennifer Starbuck, Shannon Walsh

many, summer evokes fond memories of childhood: sleepaway camp, family

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vacations and swimming until your fingers shriveled like prunes. We also cele-

Shannon Walsh, Roger Ballard

brate our nation’s independence, host parties for our friends and family and, if we're lucky, get outside and hike. In this issue of Parker Lifestyle, we want to remind you why summer is a season of opportunity. When’s the last time you hiked the nearby trails? We invite you to use "Trail Season" as your guide to some spectacular sites not far from home. Soak up some inspiration from entrepreneur and philanthropist Stacey James. She tirelessly gives back to the community and also pours passion and love into her students at the premier beauty institute in the Denver area. This month is also a great opportunity to discover our local music scene at var-

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Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. With so much to see and do this month, we only scratched the surface of what Parker and the rest of colorful Colorado have to offer—but we hope this issue gets you off to a good start.

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Happy exploring, Parker. We hope to see you around!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2019

FEATURES 14 The Beauty of Giving Back Stacey James Institute Owners Make Giving Back, Taking Care of Students a Priority

18 The Trail Season Hop on a Nearby Trail, and Get Hiking, Biking, Climbing or Just Nature-Watching

24 Master Bath Update Modern, Clean Touches Make This Master Bath Shine

26 Outdoor Playlist Summer in Colorado Means Concerts

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STACEY JAMES INSTITUTE

WHEN STACEY JAMES OPENED STACEY

“Having a cosmetology license requires

JAMES SALON AND SPA IN PARKER

as many hours as an associate degree, and

MORE THAN 10 YEARS AGO, SHE

our students accomplish this in about a

FOUND IT DIFFICULT TO HIRE STYLISTS

year,” Stacey says. “The income to be made

WHO HAD THE TECHNICAL AND CRE-

can be just as much, if not more, than some-

ATIVE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR TODAY’S

one coming out of college. Baby Boomers

BEAUTY INDUSTRY.

are retiring by the millions and have finished

Stacey saw a need and decided to fill it.

raising their families. They now have the

Soon after opening her salon, she

money to take care of their skin and beauty

also created and opened Stacey James

needs. We are seeing more and more sur-

Institute, a full-service cosmetology and

geons and doctors hiring cosmetologists

esthetic school.

and estheticians for their offices. Plus, more

“The unique atmosphere at our school is to give the support, skill and specialized attention to our students, enabling them to

salons and spas are opening and looking to hire beauty professionals. Cosmetologists

and

estheticians

are

be career-ready, not just license-ready,” she

poised to take care of the high demand for

says. “We are committed to giving students

the latest trends in hair, skin and nails.”

an experience of a real salon and spa. My

“It’s the first time I think I’ve been in an

focus and passion is on the school as I love

environment where everyone truly wants

to watch students develop their creative tal-

you to do your best and succeed,” says

ents. They have the skill set and confidence

Stacey James Institute student Hallie Miller.

to enter the ever-changing beauty industry in their new careers. It’s not about growing a business. It’s about growing people.”

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School director Patty Westra sums it up well. “Stacey is continually on the move and always helping others and giving back,” she

Stacey James Institute wants to change

says. “From students to staff, this culture

the old beauty-school stigma. The beauty

breeds a camaraderie and collaboration

industry has evolved tremendously.

that benefits all.”

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GROWING UP IN THE FRONT RANGE, MY PARENTS NEVER TOOK ME INTO THE MOUNTAINS. The mountains were there to direct me on which way was West. It wasn't until I went to Fort Lewis College in Durango in the '90s that I truly got a taste of all the trails offered. When I had to move back home after college for a “real” job, I thought I’d lost the opportunity to surround myself in nature without having to get in a car and drive an hour. Then, I started playing on the trails in my own backyard, not knowing how much the nearby areas had to offer. We live in an area where we can be lost in the woods in less than 30 miles from our city center. Yes, the Denver metro trails have gotten pretty busy over the years, but the gems are still out there, especially on the south end of town. Black Bear near Chatfield just opened last summer and connects Hildebrand to Deer Creek. And although I’m selfishly bummed that it’s closed for summer months due to raptor nesting, it’s for raptor nesting—absolutely amazing. This spring, as I sat on top of the rock formations in Castlewood Canyon with my husband and daughter, after a late afternoon of rock climbing, we were able to lay our bodies on the heated rocks and watch the turkey vultures circle above us. The exploration of the wilderness will not be unique to my daughter’s childhood, but an integral part of it. My passion for the past 20 years has been mountain biking these trails, and now that I have family and friends who don’t necessarily love the bike like I do, I’m exposed yet again to the beautiful wilderness that has been placed before me with more to discover; while pushing a stroller, looking through a car window, hiking, biking or being attached to a rope, here we are. Colorado, your beauty has me.

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THE TRAIL SEASON

(CON TI N U ED)

Indian Creek

INDIAN CREEK TRAIL IN PIKE NATIONAL FOREST Eleven miles west of Sedalia in Douglas County, Indian Creek Trailhead offers high-altitude hiking and biking just outside the city. You’ll find beautiful views of meadows, wildflowers, a horse camp and even a view of the western mountains that will take your breath away. The Colorado Trail connects to Indian Creek, so your options are near limitless. Expect to still see snow in June and very few people.

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Green Mountain

GREEN MOUNTAIN TRAIL Green Mountain is a great trail with various distances to hike or bike. It’s easily accessible and an excellent choice if your time is limited or you’re new to mountain biking. The trail is fairly dry throughout the year, so it’s great for all seasons.

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OUTDOOR PLAYLIST

BACK STAGE

Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison

SUMMER IN COLORADO MEANS CONCERTS UNDER THE STARS, FROM UNEXPECTED GEMS TO THE LONGTIME POPULAR JAM BANDS

ARTICLE SONJA NIX

A RELAXED SUMMER VIBE BRINGS THE COLORADO MUSIC

boasts a thriving homegrown music scene that has flourished in

SCENE ALIVE. From small mountain-town parks featuring local

the last two decades. With plenty of options to choose from, here

bands to large stadium concerts headlining the hottest acts,

are our favorite venues to get you started. We have included

there is no shortage of high-quality and superbly entertaining

price points from free to pricey and styles of music to suit all

music. Coloradans have a broad taste in music, and musicians

listeners. But don’t stop here. You’re sure to find more remark-

of many genres clamor to perform here. Home to one of the

able settings on your own to experience live music outdoors and

most astounding natural amphitheaters in the country, Colorado

soak up summer.

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the venues Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail

Denver Botanic Gardens

Discovery Park in Parker

20115 E. Mainstreet, Parker

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World-class talent takes the stage

Nothing beats sitting under the stars

Each

at Discovery Park Amphitheater.

at the most intimate outdoor con-

surrounded by glowing, towering

Foundation hosts an array of enter-

Located in the heart of Mainstreet

cert setting in the area, surrounded

rocks, watching the moon rise while

tainment at the Gerald R. Ford

near the Parker Library, the con-

by the natural beauty of the Denver

listening to the biggest names in

Amphitheater. Enjoy the Hot Summer

cert series primarily features local

Botanic Gardens. Your ticket to

music. The Jeep Summer Concert

Nights Free Concert Series, inter-

talent. You’ll also find fire pits for

the show includes entrance into the

Series delivers one of the most

nationally renowned Vail Dance

s’mores, interactive fountains for

gardens themselves. For the 2019

memorable music experiences to be

Festival and Whistle Pig Headliner

cooling off and public artwork.

concert series, you can experience

found. Red Rocks is also host to Yoga

concerts while taking in views of the

Bring a lawn chair and a picnic

the special exhibit Human | Nature:

on the Rocks, Film on the Rocks, The

majestic Rocky Mountains. Covered

basket, or dine on fare from food

Figures from the Craig Ponzio

Colorado Music Hall of Fame and

assigned seating and general admis-

trucks at select concerts.

Sculpture Collection.

biking/hiking trails aplenty.

sion lawn seating, as well as conces-

Summer, the Vail

Valley

sions and full bar, are available. CONTINUED >

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BACK STAGE

(CON TI N U ED)

the calendar July 4

BLUES TRAVELER, LEFTOVER SALMON Red Rocks Amphitheater

Blues Traveler will play an I ndependence Day show for the 25th year for this annual

Colorado

tradition. Special

guests include Colorado jam-grass band Leftover Salmon and singer-songwriter Jackie Greene. Tickets: $39–$65

July 8

THE MAVERICKS AND LOS LOBOS Denver Botanic Gardens

Self-described Mexican American band Los Lobos and their eclectic blend of styles perform with the genre-bending, category-defying music of The Mavericks.

July 18

Aug. 14

Discovery Park

Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

CONJUNTO COLORES Specializing in “salsa dura” (hard salsa),

A presence on the music scene for 50

Conjunto Colores emphasizes strong per-

years, Steve Miller crafted a brand of pop

cussion and horns over vocals. Just try to

that is smart, polished and irresistible.

keep your hips from swaying.

Tickets: $65–$199

Tickets: Free

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BUCKSTEIN “I don’t like country music but I like

time, Lionel Richie has been entertaining

you.” Buckstein hears that frequently.

audiences for more than five decades.

The 6-foot-4-inch bass-baritone's music is

Tickets: $59–$299

reminiscent of Trace Adkins and Toby Keith. Tickets: Free

July 26–Aug. 10

VAIL DANCE FESTIVAL

July 11

event features both performance and edu-

Hailing from the Colorado Springs area, this high-energy band performs music inspired by bluegrass, blues, funk and rock spanning eras of music both old and new.

Created in 1989, this annual two-week cational elements and has established Vail as a premier summer dance destination. Tickets: $23 and up

Aug. 1

BOOGIE MACHINE

Tickets: Free

Discovery Park

July 16

retro-style costumes, Boogie Machine is a

NORAH JONES

Red Rocks Amphitheater Nine-time Grammy Award winner Norah Jones brings her beguiling vocals and a musical blend featuring jazz, vocal pop, bluesy country and folk to Denver. This tour is a return to her piano-driven roots. Tickets: $49–$99

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Red Rocks Amphitheater One of the world’s bestselling artists of all

Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

Discovery Park

LIONEL RICHIE

Discovery Park

Tickets: $74–$79

WOODSHED RED

STEVE MILLER BAND

Decked out with giant hair and custom

Aug. 19

NATHANIEL RATELIFF AND THE NIGHT SWEATS Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

Missouri-bred, Denver-based Nathaniel Rateliff and his Night Sweats blend influences of folk, Americana, and vintage rhythm and blues into a sound uniquely theirs. Tickets: $55–$89

Aug. 27

ONE REPUBLIC WITH COLORADO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

four-piece '70s disco tribute band playing

Red Rocks Amphitheater

all your favorite disco-era hits with a taste

Each summer, the Colorado Symphony

of funk and rock.

Orchestra performs with a mainstream band.

Tickets: Free

Tickets: $49–$149

Aug. 13

Sept. 2

Denver Botanic Gardens

Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

A skilled storyteller and keen observer of

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life’s twists and turns, John Hiatt delivers an

Alternative Album Grammy Award win-

all-acoustic set of songs both new and old.

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