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Welcome to the inaugural issue of our Southeast Edition of Spotlight® Magazine!
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APRIL 16 DENVER BACON AND BEER CLASSIC The Bacon and Beer Classic is coming to Mile High! One of the fastest growing food and beverage festivals hosted in iconic sports stadiums across the country, this all-inclusive event features over 50 bacon dishes from local restaurants and more than 100 craft beers from local and regional breweries. Games, music and more round out this unique event. Held Saturday, April 16, 2016 with two sessions. Visit www.BaconandBeerClassic.com for more information and to purchase tickets. We’re talkin’ bacon and beer here so hurry… this event will likely sell out!
APRIL 20 CARUSO FAMILY CHARITIES COMEDY NIGHT Join Caruso Family Charities for a night of fun and laughs while helping families in need. Comedian Henry Cho will headline this event with returning host Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sports. Caruso Family Charities is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting families who have a child, adolescent or young adult being treated in Colorado for a life-threatening disease or life-altering event. Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 7:30pm at Comedy Works at The Landmark, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. Visit www.ComedyWorks. com or www.CarusoFamilyCharities.org for more information and to purchase tickets.
APRIL 23-24 WONDERBOUND: DUST Full of hardship, struggle and loss, the Dirty Thirties encompassed a period in American history that is often overlooked. For Dust, Wonderbound has embarked on a partnership with the incredible actors of Curious Theatre Company and Denver Singer/Songwriter Jesse Manley to embrace the region’s rich heritage through examination of the Dust Bowl. This world premiere production is sure to tug at your heartstrings. Show times vary by day at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Visit www.ParkerArts.com to purchase tickets. continued on page 10
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MAY 01 STAR WARS AT THE HANGAR Is the Force strong within you? Bring your family for an afternoon of kid-friendly Star Wars activities at the Wingers Over the Rockies Museum. See Cyborg Darth Maul, meet BB-8, play games like Blast-ATrooper, star in your favorite Star Wars scene with Green Screen Adventures and more. Purchase your tickets in advance online by 5:00pm on Monday, April 25 for an opportunity to be selected to sit in the museum’s Star Wars X-wing Starfighter. Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Wings Over the Rockies, 7711 East Academy Blvd., Denver. Visit www.WingsMuseum. org for complete details and to purchase tickets.
MAY 07 PARKER CHORALE: THE RHYTHMS OF LIFE Parker Chorale invites you to sway and dance along with the rhythms and sounds that make up the experiences of our lives. Every year, Parker Chorale selects a school to be the recipient of their Parker Chorale Grant Program. This year’s recipient Ponderosa High School’s “Pegasus” choir will be joining Parker’s own adult community choral group in performing a wide variety of songs exploring love, loss, joy, and sorrow that embody “The Rhythms of Life.” Held 7:30pm on Saturday, May 7th at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker.
MAY 13 MOVIE AND A MARTINI: PULP FICTION Nominated for seven Oscars, this is the film that solidified Quinten Tarantino as one of the greatest directors of our time. Reviving the career of John Travolta, with a cast of A-list actors including Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis and Uma Thurman, Pulp Fiction is a watershed movie unlike anything that came before it. 5:30pm-9:00pm at Liniger Building at CU South Denver, 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker. Visit www.southdenver.cu.edu/events/event/pulp-fiction/ for details and to purchase tickets.
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SPENDING YOUR WINTER UNDER PILES OF BLANKETS BECAUSE OF DRAFTY WINDOWS? NOW IS THE TIME TO CONSIDER NEW WINDOWS FOR YOUR HOME. According to Denver-based New Windows for America, customers look for three things when shopping for windows:
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DATENIG By Cynthia Ellis
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If your date night routine seems to be in a bit of a “dinner and movie” rut, the good news is the South Metro area offers a variety of activities that will get you in the swing of things, challenge your creative side or help you find something fun to do even if you don’t have a clue.
One of the more popular venues that recently opened in Centennial is Top Golf near Arapahoe Road and Havana. Even if you’re not “swingers” it’s a fun way to spend a couple of hours trying to hit golf balls in the dartboard-like targets on a 240 yard lighted field. Computerized screens keep score and you can play various types of games. The complex has individual bays that are rented by the hour. It’s outdoors, but heated, so you can play year round. There’s a full bar and food as well. It’s busy and first come, first serve, so you can expect to wait on weekend nights. If you purchase a onetime $50 VIP pass online you can reserve a bay up to seven days in advance. Evenings it’s $45 per hour-but each bay can accommodate 4 to 6 people comfortably. Top Golf provides clubs or you can bring your own.
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For an old school evening of fun, check out the multiple bowling alleys and video arcades nearby. Celebrity Lanes at Parker and Arapahoe has open bowling and video games to bring out the kid in you. You can also check out lanes at the Arapahoe Bowling Center in Greenwood Village, AMF Lanes in Englewood, Highlands Ranch, Littleton and the Brunswick Zone in Lone Tree. Moe’s BBQ in southeast Aurora has bowling, billiards and BBQ to boot. So channel your best “Big Lebowski” and lace up a pair of rental shoes. Most of the bowling lanes offer games for about $6-$8 per person.
GHT They say the couple that paints together, stays together. Ok nobody says that, but try releasing your creative side at Arts on Fire Pottery Painting, Glass Fusing and Canvas Painting in Highlands Ranch or in Castle Rock. You can sign up for a class or drop in to create your masterpieces.
After a hard week if you’re in need for a good laugh, the Comedy Works at the Landmark in Greenwood Village has top name comedians performing regularly. Tickets in the $30-$50 range. You can grab a bite before or after the show at Lucy’s above the club or at the nearby restaurants and bars. Parker’s Arts Culture and Events Center (PACE) offers Comedy and Cocktails usually once a month on Fridays as well as concerts, musicals and plays along with other events that may appeal to your “cultural” side. Tickets in the range of $20-$45 Also check out the Lone Tree Arts Center for a variety of concert and theatrical performances. If you’re adventurous and want to hang out with a younger crowd check out a concert at the historic Gothic Theater in Englewood. It’s an old movie theater that showed the first “talkies” in the 1920’s. The general admission is standing room only on a dance floor with a few bar stools in the balcony. You may not have heard of many of the bands, but check the schedule, there may be something that appeals to your musical tastes. Tickets usually run $25-$35 and there are some great local acts that perform.
If you’d rather have a Pinot with your painting then check out Canvas and Cocktails at the Streets at SouthGlenn or Canvas Uncorked in Parker. Both venues offer painting classes in a high energy, entertaining environment. It’s a lot of fun whether you come as a couple or with a group of friends, an instructor will help you paint the perfect picture. Reservations are recommended as the classes usually are full on weekends and run anywhere from $25-$45 per person. And finally if you haven’t a clue about what to do, then the “Clue Room” on Arapahoe Road in Centennial is right for you. It’s a live escape game where you’re locked in a room for an hour and have to find the hidden clues and solve riddles to escape. You book online and two people can participate but the rooms accommodate up to six and you may be paired with other people during busy times. Prices are $28 per person.
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COLORADO PREMIER GARAGE DOORS IS CENTRALLY LOCATED TO SERVE home and business owners from Longmont to Castle Rock. Known for their exceptional customer service, many new customers mention the company’s 100+ five-star online review when they first call. Owners, TJ Limmer and Robert Duffy, have over 30 years of experience in the industry, but they credit their talented service technicians for the company’s solid reputation. All of the technicians are employees who are paid hourly, rather than being subcontractors (piece rate). This allows CPGD to provide the only five-year workmanship warranty offered in the industry. Many customers call after their work has been completed to complement the knowledgeable and courteous technicians. Colorado Premier Garage Doors & Gate Systems has an on-site full metal working shop that is fully equipped to fabricate a growing market for custom gates. Luxury metal gates are being installed in a broader range of neighborhoods now than in the past as more people are growing to appreciate the added privacy, security and beauty they provide. Many of their customers prefer to use Colorado Premier Garage Doors & Gate Systems because they can have both their gate needs, as well as garage door needs, taken care of. New gadgets are always something people enjoy. As an authorized LiftMaster dealer, the company can accommodate customers who wish to
control their garage doors or gates from their cell phones. Mr. Limmer recommends a standard tune-up every two years as a preventative maintenance measure. A garage door is the heaviest moving thing in the house, and it makes good sense to maintain it. Some customers report that when they request a quote for a new garage door, they are told that the door needs work, not replacement. The honesty and integrity shown by Colorado Premier Garage Doors is highly appreciated by their customers. Colorado Premier Garage Doors is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. They always have a service technician on-call and 99% of the time, you will get a live person when you call.
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LIME CHICKEN FAJITAS By Katie Farrell
I just love chicken fajitas! They are such a wonderful ‘family’ food in my opinion, because they suit just about everyone’s taste! The great thing about fajitas is that the basic ingredients are naturally healthy. However, many recipes call for a heavy amount of oil, making them surprisingly high in calories. This recipe is flavorful, light, and so easy to make! Just put everything in a crockpot in the morning (or the night before), and you will have a healthy and complete meal ready in just a few hours!
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1 cup Salsa
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Signs of aging, sooner or later, catch up with all of us. Whether you have a skin issue such as acne or related scarring, wrinkles, sun damage, or unwanted hair on the face, many options are available to address these issues. Offered by day spas, medical spas, and dermatologists, what follows is a brief overview of some of the options that are available.
ay spas usually offer experiences focused on relaxation and can use and sell products with small concentrations of effective ingredients. Medical spas typically operate under the supervision of a physician and provide results-oriented, medicalgrade services and products with higher percentages of effective ingredients. Dermatologists can offer even higher percentages of effective ingredients, diagnose diseases and prescribe products and medications. For those who don’t require the level of treatment provided by a dermatologist but who want a more results-
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focused treatment than typically offered at a day spa, med spas can be a great option. Med spas offer a wide variety of services, ranging from injections to fight wrinkles, skin resurfacing techniques and laser hair removal. There are a wide variety of treatments and services available, and the selection will often vary by the spa. What follows is a brief description of some of the more common treatments that can help you with your concerns. A reputable med spa will provide detailed treatment information and options, including on any possible side effects.
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TREATMENTS AIM FO R RE S U LTS
Laser Treatments Laser resurfacing directs concentrated pulses of light beams at areas of skin affected by blemishes, acne scars, wrinkles and other irregularities. The laser removes skin layer by layer, and treated skin will peel several days after treatment. Related treatments called photofacial, photorejuvenation or intense pulsed light (IPL), direct intense pulses of light to problem areas to help tighten skin, and reduce redness and age lines. Laser hair removal involves sending beams of highly concentrated light into hair follicles, which destroys unwanted hair but leaves surrounding skin undamaged. Treatment can take just minutes for small areas and permanent results can be achieved after repeated sessions, usually spaced four to six weeks apart.
Micro-Needling Injectables Most people have heard of Botox, which is a purified toxin used to immobilize muscles in the face that contract hundreds of times a day and contribute to the formation of wrinkles. Other popular brand names include Xeomin and Dysport. Injectables are often used to address lines around the eyes and between the eyebrows. Treatments are usually repeated every three to four months. Other injectables are designed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles by injecting fillers. Brand names include Juvederm, Perlane, and Restylane. These treatments can last from several months to more than a year. Fillers can also be used as volumizers to lift the cheeks, temples and jawline and add plumpness to the lips.
A relatively new treatment is micro-needling — also called collagen induction therapy — which uses a device containing fine needles to create small, controlled punctures that the body will spontaneously heal with new collagen and elastin. The treatment can improve skin texture and firmness and reduce the appearance of scars, pore size and stretch marks. Treatment can be repeated once or twice per year.
Facial Services Microdermabrasion is an exfoliation technique that uses tiny crystals to remove the top layer of dry, dead skin cells, leaving skin rejuvenated. The service treats a wide variety of skin issues, including dull skin, discoloration, age spots, and scars. Treatments can be repeated weekly to every two months. Chemical Peels use a variety of acid-based chemical solutions to essentially irritate and blister the skin, which eventually peels, leaving a smoother layer of skin. Peels are used to treat fine lines and wrinkles, scars, acne, age spots, freckles, dark patches, and dull skin. Depending on the strength of the peel, treatment can be repeated monthly.
Choosing a Provider Before entrusting your skin to a provider offering any of these services, it is wise to do a little homework to find a reputable med spa. Many facilities will offer a free initial consultation at which you can learn more about potential treatments, certifications, education of the estheticians and potential side effects of any treatment. Research who the supervising physician at the location, whether they are on site during treatments, how many times the med spa technicians have performed specific procedures and what training they have received. If you are concerned about how your skin will react to a treatment, ask if it is possible to perform a test patch, and stay in close contact with the med spa representative following treatment if any unexpected reactions or side effects occur.
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Design Repeats By Tabatha Deans
PEOPLE ARE CHANGING THEIR MINDS ABOUT CONSIGNMENT STORES, ESPECIALLY AFTER VISITING DESIGN REPEATS IN HIGHLANDS RANCH.
The quality consignment furniture and accessories store houses 14,000 square feet of gently used furniture attractively arranged in vignettes, complemented by a variety of new home accessories, creating a beautiful mix of items to meet any decorating needs and budget. Denis and Suzie Ouellette opened Design Repeats in 2003, originally located in Evergreen, with the intention of shattering all stereotypes about consignment stores. They began by purchasing all the home accessories new, utilizing Suzie’s great sense of style and design. Next came the search for quality furniture. “We are very particular about the furniture we bring into the store,” said Denis. “We reject about 40 percent of the furniture people might like to consign with us, and suggest other stores that might be a better fit.” Their business model has resulted in explosive growth for Design Repeats, including a move from Evergreen to the Fairway Plaza Shopping Center at the Northeast corner of County Line and Colorado Boulevard and the welcomed addition of their daughter, Camille. They have paid out more than five million dollars to consignors, and have contributed a substantial amount of furniture to various non-profit organizations in the Denver area. Keeping up with current trends is vital in making sure they offer current, clean and often name-brand furniture to their customers. The team attends major home accessory shows in search of items that really add punch to the store. Their creative displays and outstanding customer service earned Design
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The historic Strater Hotel in downtown Durango Photo by Matt Inden/Miles – Courtesy of The Colorado Tourism Office
Homey Heritage There’s nothing like a little history to make you feel nostalgic when you’re far from home. In Carbondale, Avalanche Ranch offers charming covered wagons – the “gypsy” or “shepherd”— and cabins alongside a hot spring for a quintessentially Colorado place to lay your head. For a truly Western classic, stay in a train caboose at Strawberry Hot Springs, or one at the Wyman Hotel and Inn. At the Canyon of the Ancients in Cortez, bed down at the Mokee House – a Pueblo-style structure complete with a keyhole door and an outdoor oven just a few miles from the incredible ruins at Mesa Verde National Park.
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Comfort in the Creative Cozying up somewhere creative will put a truly unique spin on your Coloradocation. Yurts, huts and tipis – like the one on 37 acres outside Red Feather Lakes – offer unique lodging across the state. In Nathrop, bunk at an octagonal tree house near a hot springs with stunning views. In Mancos, a converted bus serves as an inspiring access point for all that the region has to offer, or stay cozy and romantic in the Bungalow or Lake Side cabins at Willowtail Springs. Discover the eastern plains for birding and photography at A Three Dog Night guest house. Design your own yurt or tipi through the Colorado Yurt Company in Montrose, and then make your way across the state in supreme style.
All About the Entertainment Vacation is all about getting away from the day-to-day, so take it to the next level with some in-house entertainment at your home away from home. At the Movie Manor in Monte Vista, enjoy the world’s only known hotel/drive-in movie theater and catch a flick from the comfort of your room. Murder mysteries offer fun and excitement at the Lumber Baron Mystery Mansion near downtown Denver, or at The Antler’s in Colorado Springs. At the Claremont Inn in Straton, you can make it a murder- mystery weekend. Enjoy a ghost adventure package at the original fear house, The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park where Stephen King wrote The Shining. In Durango, snuggle up in the historic Strater Hotel after a night flashing back to the past at the Diamond Belle Saloon or the Henry Strater Theatre.
A Hard Days Work You’ll never sleep better than after a day of cross-country skiing on one of Colorado’s hut ski trips. Crawl into cozy mountain huts like those offered by San Juan or 10th Mountain Huts. After a day on the back of a horse, roping cattle or out on the range, tuck yourself in with a home-cooked meal and a cozy stay at one of Colorado’s working dude and guest ranches. You’ll be ready for a solid night’s sleep after you spend your days birding for Lesser Prairie Chickens and soaking up ranch life and chuck wagon dinners at Arena Dust Tours in Holly.
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The Ouray Hot Springs in late summer Photo by Matt Inden/Miles – Courtesy of The Colorado Tourism Office
Keep it Steamy Night Caps In the shadow of the magnificent Mount Sopris, enjoy a nightcap during your stay-at-the-stills at the Marble Distilling Co. Luxury Inn in Carbondale. In the heart of wine country, rest your weary head at the Leroux Inn, a B & B winery in Hotchkiss, or at the Wine Country Inn in Palisade. New in 2016, lay your head to rest at the Dram Apothecary overnight lodge in the “living ghost town” of Silver Plume.
Celebrate the Centennial In 2016, the National Parks Service celebrates its centennial. Show your support by incorporating one or all of Colorado’s four National Parks into your Colorado-cation. At Rocky Mountain National Park near Estes Park, stay in one of five established campgrounds or haul your tent deep into the backcountry for a sublimely remote rest. Outside Gunnison and Montrose, camp at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, or Gunnison River Farms. Between April and October, unwind and settle in at the Far View Lodge at Mesa Verde National Park, where wildlife, history, and expansive views replace televisions and dreary hotel rooms. And at the Great Sand Dunes National Park, stay in rustic cabins at the Oasis Camping Cabins or in elegant style in the original ranch homestead (built in the 1800s) at nearby Zapata Ranch.
Farmstay Immerse yourself in farm living with a stay at any number of Colorado’s working farms and ranches. At the Horse and Hen Inn in Hayden, the Walker Homestead Cabin will bid you to rest your head after a day of feeding and watering animals, milking cows or goats, collecting eggs, watching birds, fishing or wandering the grounds. In Salida, rest fed and inspired after a day of cheese making at the Mountain Goat Lodge at the foot of the famous Sawatch Mountain Range. Prep peaches for pressing, harvest grapes, and prune the orchards before settling in to a rehabbed “picker cabin” at the Mesa Winds Farm & Winery, where you can count real-live baby-doll sheep.
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At Dunton Hot Springs, stay in authentically restored log cabins that offer a world of whimsy, elegance, and luxury. Underground vapor caves and soaking pools at the Wiesbaden in Ouray offer a therapeutic spin on a standard, and at Joyful Journey Hot Springs in Moffat, stay in yurts or tipis that are just steps away from a soak in the idyllic San Luis Valley. For privacy and proximity, stay at the Creekside Hot Springs Cabin outside Salida where your private party stays at a creek-side cabin in the woods with its own private hot spring. Whether it’s settling under the stars, getting warm beside a wood stove, or a sipping some of Colorado’s finest, cozy up off-the-beaten path and in the anything-but-ordinary on your next Colorado vacation. For more information or a copy of the Colorado Official State Vacation Guide, visit www.COLORADO.com or call 1-800-COLORADO. Follow Colorado on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Google+, Foursquare, Flickr, Tumblr, and YouTube.
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