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CONTENTS
Spring 2018
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PUBLISHER Welcome to the Spring 2018 issue of Spotlight® Magazine! I’d love to hear from you. Yes, you.
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20 11 MAGICAL PLACES
TO TAKE YOUR KID
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Some places are more magical when seen through the eyes of a child. This article is a definitive guide you’ll want to have handy all year long when planning day trips with youngsters.
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My staff and I work hard to provide our readers with a value-added magazine that highlights community events, places to go, and things to do. Additionally, we provide an important vehicle for local businesses to reach the neighborhoods surrounding them. With that in mind, I’m wondering what YOU would like to see in Spotlight®? What type of articles do you enjoy most? Do you know of a great place for families to visit? Is there a non-profit organization that is doing incredible work in the community that you want others to know about too? Please send me an email at Editorial@LoudmouthMedia.com with your ideas and suggestions. I’d love to hear from you. Thank you for being a reader of Spotlight® Magazine.
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GO-TO GUIDE MARCH 16TH – MARCH 17TH THE WIZARD OF OZ Littleton Youth Ballet’s The Wizard of Oz is back! Join Dorothy and her friends (and yes, Toto too), as they journey over the rainbow in this professionally presented production that is perfect for the whole family. The ballet is performed by talented young dancers from Littleton Youth Ballet. Show times vary at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Visit www. lonetreeartscenter.org for details and to purchase tickets.
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EASTER EGG HUNT Grab your Easter Basket because the Easter Bunny is coming to Highlands Ranch! There is even a special appearance by the Easter Bunny at this family event with a hunt for children ages 1-11 and over 25,000 eggs put out by the Highlands Ranch Community Association. Parking is limited and the hunt begins at 10:00am SHARP. Free event, held rain, snow or shine at Northridge Park, 8801 Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Visit www.hrcaonline.org for details.
APRIL 4TH – APRIL 8TH DENVER AUTO SHOW
The Denver Auto Show is the premier showcase of the newest model year import and domestic vehicles to suit every budget and lifestyle. You’ll not only see all the newest models, you’ll also be treated to sneak peeks of selected intros, concepts, and more. The Denver Auto Show is great entertainment for serious shoppers, car buffs and the entire family! Held at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver. Visit www. denverautoshow.com for details and to purchase tickets.
APRIL 6TH – MAY 6TH SISTERS OF SWING
They sold over 90 million records and had more ‘Top Ten’ hits than the Beatles or Elvis. And they are still one of the best-selling female vocal groups of all time. This musical follows sisters LaVerne, Maxene and Patty Andrews from their early days on the road through their rise as recording stars to entertaining American GI’s overseas to dissembling over differences. This show goes beyond the ordinary to offer a unique perspective into these women as human beings, showing how the events of their lives shaped who they became to the rest of the world. Show times vary at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., in Littleton. Visit www.townhallartscenter.org to purchase tickets.
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CLARINET AND MORE! This evening with the Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra features internationally renowned clarinetist and University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music, Woodwind Chair, Jeremy Reynolds who is known for his excellent lyrical playing and technical prowess. Held 7:30pm at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., in Lone Tree. Visit www. lonetreeartscenter.org to purchase tickets.
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It’s a simple idea that can save you thousands of dollars: fill the void beneath sunken concrete rather than paying for a complete demolition and rebuild. “Mudjacking is a valuable service that saves people a lot of time and money,” says Crackerjack Contractor Dan Johnson. “Mud jacking” is a unique process that restores sunken or uneven concrete slabs close to their original grade and alignment with surrounding concrete slabs. Several small holes are drilled in the sunken concrete and a slurry is pumped in. The concrete rises when the void under the sunken concrete is filled with the mixture. The holes are patched with shrink proof grout and the surface is ready to use. “It’s about a third the cost of getting new concrete,” says Johnson, “and is a much faster process.” With new concrete you might be waiting days if not weeks for the demolition, laying, and drying process to finish. With
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Magical Places to Take Your Kid (While They’re Still a Kid!) By Bette Erickson
There’s little debate: It’s great to be a kid in Colorado. From the mountains to the cities, adventure awaits. Nobody needs to tell us, either, that time is of the essence. Before we know it and sometimes before we’re ready, our kids are grown and far away finding their own adventures with their friends. Don’t let time slip away. Go now! Some places are more magical when seen through the eyes of a child. Following, in no particular order, is a definitive guide you’ll want to have handy all year long when planning day trips with youngsters.
Denver Firefighters Museum The Denver Firefighters Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering outstanding exhibits related to firefighting history in Denver. With its primary focus on the Denver Fire Department, the Museum provides innovative and exciting hands-on activities, allowing visitors of all ages to interact with the displays. Located downtown, the Denver Firefighters Museum is open Monday through Saturday, closed each Sunday and major holidays. Information: www. denverfirefightersmuseum.org.
The Butterfly Pavilion In a rainforest-like setting, edible bugs, butterflies and more inhabit the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster. There’s even a large, friendly tarantula named Rosie that visitors are encouraged to hold. A charming indoor tropical conservatory with over 1,600 freeflying butterflies (not kidding, free-flying!), the center offers multiple educational workshops, including a Five-Part Beekeeping Bootcamp series. Whether you’re taking the youngsters or out-of-town guests, the visit will undoubtedly leave you amazed. Bees, beetles and more await. While there, don’t forget to swing by the Gift Shop with its hundreds of whimsical items. Information: www.butterflies.org.
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Ghost Town Museum in Colorado Springs With something for everyone, the Ghost Town Museum in Colorado Springs re-creates an authentic mining town, making use of abandoned materials from the Pike’s Peak gold rush. It includes stage coaches, a saloon, jail, sheriff’s office and blacksmith shop. Located at US 24 at 21st St. Information: www.ghosttownmuseum. com or call (719) 634-0696.
Cave of the Winds Located near Colorado Springs in Manitou Springs, the Cave of the Winds offers guided tours, and family-focused activities including an Image Center, Educational programs, Birthday Parties, cave-exploration and more. There are a variety of outdoor activities and a Gift Shop on site, too. Call for reservations (719) 685-5444 or visit www.caveofthewinds.com.
Money Museum at the Denver Federal Reserve Bank Hammond’s Candies Get up close to see how lollipops, candy canes and taffy are made. Factory tours are free and fun. Since 1920, thousands of kids and kids-at-heart have watched as their favorite treats are pulled, twisted, shaped and packaged by hand. With large video screens installed throughout the factory, you’ll enjoy a close-up look at how these delicious candies are made, while learning about Hammond’s Candies’ history in the Mile High City. You’ll also be presented with fun facts about the nostalgic candy. Closed on Mondays, Hammond’s Candies, located at 5735 N. Washington St. in Denver, offers birthday party space and factory tours. Information: www.hammondscandies.com.
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Unlike tours at the Denver Mint, or the main Federal Reserve building, no reservations are required at the Money Museum in the Denver Federal Reserve Bank. Visitors to the Money Museum are treated to a display of $30 million in cash, information about historical U.S. currency, various interactive exhibits, including an area where you can design your own currency. Expect to also receive during your visit to the Money Museum a bag of actual U.S. dollar bills that have been shredded by the bank because it is no longer fit for circulation. The Denver Federal Reserve building is at 1020 16th Street between Curtis St. and Arapahoe St. The Money Museum hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except on banking holidays. Information: (303) 572-2300.
With exciting guided shuttle tours and indoor exhibits, Dinosaur Ridge doesn’t disappoint. The famed Dinosaur Ridge is a segment of the Dakota Hogback in the Morrison Fossil Area National Landmark located in Jefferson County near the town of Morrison. Enjoy a hike there --- It’s ranked the #1 dinosaur track site in the United States. Information: www.dinoridge.org.
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Nederland’s Carousel of Happiness Nederland’s magical menagerie with 56 whimsical, hand-carved animals on a restored 1910 Looff carousel, circles to the music of a 1913 Wurlitzer band organ. With a puppet theater and play area, the carousel is just $1 to ride. Information: (303) 258-3457. This one-ofa-kind carousel is located at 20 Lakeview Drive, (just off Highway 119) Nederland, CO.
Georgetown Loop Railroad Take a step back in time to a simpler era. Enjoy a one-hour rattle around the 978-acre Georgetown Loop Historic Mining & Railroad district on board the Georgetown Loop rustic train. An absolute must-do when entertaining out of state visitors. Save this adventure to enjoy during the spring or summer. Information: www.georgetownlooprr.com/our-history.
The Denver Mint Visitors to the Denver Mint learn about the craftsmanship required at all stages of the minting process, from the original designs and sculptures to the actual striking of the coins. When the United States government began minting coins in 1792, demand quickly grew. This growth was further fueled by the discovery of gold, first in the Southeast and later in the West, and the need for hard currency, which, interestingly caused people to mint their own gold coins. Free tours are available to adults and children 7-years old and older. While touring the Denver Mint, located at 320 West Colfax Ave., be sure to visit the Gift Shop to purchase newly minted coins. Information: www.usmint. gov/about/mint-tours-facilities.
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Looking Up Pinterest named “statement ceilings” one of its top trends of 2018 – The popular image-collation site has seen a 310% increase in saved pins of this decor. Most people have been neglecting this fifth wall — until now, says HouseBeautiful. com. Adventurous designs can be achieved with paint, wallpaper, wood, and more: colorful prints, graphics, patterns and even wallpaper. A light blue lacquered finish on a ceiling can actually looks like water! Exposed beams can also be added for various cottage/country and traditional themes. Also consider “sculptural” lighting – orbs, swirling chandeliers and nature-based designs of antlers, branches, even sea-creature and ocean-inspired as adding dramatic artwork to your ceilings, whether in the bedroom, living room or man cave.
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Getting Outside Low-maintenance gardens, droughttolerant plants and less turfgrass have become the norm in landscape design. Homeowners are upgrading and reshaping their yards to more waterconscious designs, both for economic and environmental reasons. According to HGTV.com, blended gardens that incorporate edibles and ornamentals do double duty, giving gardeners a bountiful harvest of fruit, vegetables and herbs and an alternative to turfgrass. Showy landscapes are out. Now, homeowners prefer to invest in quality and natural materials. Smart sprinkler systems can be programmed via computer or smart phone app, and automatically adjust your sprinkler system to account for the season and the weather. Plus, higher-quality outdoor fabrics are a key part of outdoor living space upgrades, with more masonry, fire pits, pergolas and light features.
Adding Technology Over the past few years, smart technology has become more accessible and affordable. The “internet of things” is a commonly used phrase regarding the thousands of internetconnected appliances and products on the market – Alexa is the tip of the iceberg. Over half of Millennials (57 percent) believe that smart home technology is a good investment in their home, according to a recent survey by Better Homes and Gardens. According to UpNest.com, not only can smart upgrades make your home more convenient and efficient, but they’ll also make it much more attractive to potential buyers. Consider that basic programmable thermostats have been around for a long time (at least since the 1950s), but the problem is that most of the standard clock-type thermostats are confusing to figure out and difficult to use. The newer, smart thermostats take out all of the guesswork as they can sense whether you are at home or away and adjust your home’s temperature controls accordingly. With a smart door lock, you need never fumble in your pocket for a key again, nor will you have to resort to hiding a spare in a fake plastic rock. Instead, these Wifi and/or Bluetooth-enabled devices can, thanks to your smart phone, automatically detect when you arrive home and unlock the door as soon as you’re standing outside. What’s more, you can also program them to allow access to selected guests with a one-time code you provide. No more keys to hide or deliver. In the kitchen, imagine the convenience of having a kitchen faucet turn water on or off, without a touch. Faucets with hands-free technology, such as Moen’s MotionSense Wave single-sensor models, allow users to easily activate the faucet with the wave of a hand. Great for when your hands are too full or messy to turn on the faucet, the technology also minimizes the spread of dirt and germs, since there’s no need to touch the faucet to start the flow of water. In the bathroom – it’s time to get serious with the ultimate in personalization: install a Wi-Fi/cloud-based digital shower which allows users to precisely set shower temperature and flow with an in-shower digital controller, or from the smartphone app. Plus, it can be voice activated with products like Amazon Alexa, for a connected home experience.
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Caveats on Cutting the Cord
Keep in mind as you look for cheap alternatives to cable TV that typically you are choosing from streaming services – meaning the quality of your home’s internet network is crucial. Plus, if you have your TV, Internet, and phone all bundled together you’ll need to do some more number crunching to figure out what makes sense – and you may be in a contract with a penalty charge if you “break up” with your current provider. Also, you may have to put together several options to get the content you want. For example, you may choose Amazon Prime Video, an HD antenna, and HBO Now to watch what you want. If so, the savings (and convenience) may not be enough to make the switch. If you have a slow Internet connection – 5Mbps or less – you can probably expect a lot of hiccups, stuttering, and low-resolution video. Expect to secure at least a 15-20Mbps range – perhaps even through a wired connection to your router – to be sure your experience is as seamless as you expect.
Sling TV offers similar channel options to
other services, but they also offers specialized on-demand channels: package upgrades are available as add-ons to the company’s Sling Orange (30 channels for $20 a month) and Sling Blue (45 channels for $25 a month) bundles. Examples: CuriosityStream — Includes access to 1,500 science, technology, and history documentaries. Cost: $6/ month. Pantaya —specializes in Spanishlanguage movies. Cost: $6/month. Sling offers DVR access for an extra $5/month for, including 50 hours of cloud storage with expiration dates. YouTube TV also offers great sports coverage,
local channels, and plenty of entertainment channels like FX, TNT, USA, and more for $35/month. YouTube TV offers unlimited recording storage for up to 9 months in the cloud. (Note: this is different than “YouTube Red” which you have probably seen a pop-up ad for nearly every time you use YouTube. “Red” is an ad-free version of YouTube.) Note: most of these services are available for 7-, 14-, or 30-day free trials. Finally, if you want to cut the cable and also not rely on the Internet, you can go truly basic with an HDTV Antenna (generally around $50) where the HD quality can also be even better than what you get over a cable line. You may need to get an amplified antenna to have better reception, but a nonamplified model can work depending on your location and where you place the antenna. Check the site AntennaWeb.org for helpful info on options in your area.
Roku offers various streaming devices
you plug into your TV which play content from the internet, plus apps and online portals. Roku devices give you access to 500,000+ movies and TV episodes from top free and paid channels; you can also choose from various subscriptions.
Many TV networks have free full episodes on their website for a limited time after broadcast. For example, CBS offers a lot of free full episodes with even more when you sign up for CBS All Access $59.99/ yr with limited commercials or $99.99/ yr without commercials.
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