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What’s Inside Feature Kenzie O’Connell: A Glam Golfer with Heart

Sports

Girls of Golf

Fashion The Denver Scene

Home Do You Need a Lifestyle Manager?

Food & Wine Happy Hour at the Newest Sushi Spot: Uchi Denver

History The Gold Rush

Finance Making Your Financial Future Bright

Travel

Grand Dame of Denver: The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa The Great Wolf Lodge: The Summer Camp-In

Art & Culture How to Choose YOUR Artist

Weddings Rachael Teufel: Dynamic Designer of Cakes International Brides

Around Town Special Events

Denver Guide Hotels, Restaurants and Culture

About the Editor Trisha Ventker

EDITOR IN CHIEF Trisha Ventker CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER Trisha Ventker CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jonathan Jackson CHIEF COPY EDITOR John Small

Trisha Ventker is an author, photographic artist,

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jen Boyle Marlow Felton Terrilyn Moore Maia Parish John Small Tom Ventker Trisha Ventker

branding expert, social media influencer, publisher of ELIFE magazine, NoCo magazine, and Denver, Colorado Luxury magazine. The readership of

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Contributors

Trisha Ventker Chief Creative Officer Photographer

Marlow Felton “Making Your Financial Future Bright”

John Small “The Gold Rush”

Maia Parish “Happy Hour at the Newest Sushi Spot: Uchi Denver”

Contributors

Jen Boyle “Priority Time” Is The New “Family Time”

Tom Ventker “The Grand Dame of Denver: The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa”

Jonathan Jackson Creative Director

Terrilyn Moore “How to Choose YOUR Artist”

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Kenzie O’Connell: A Glam Golfer with Heart

Kenzie O’Connell

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Tell us about yourself, what state you are from originally and what brought you to Colorado.

I am originally from Sidney, Nebraska born and raised. After graduating high school I moved to Chandler, Arizona and tried to pursue a career

in golf. I was working at a golf course, while working on my game to hopefully one day play on the LPGA. However, I was 18 paying rent and working a few jobs to survive, didn’t leave a lot of time for golf. I moved to CO to stay in the Golf industry. I love the people here

and the atmosphere. Everything that Colorado has to offer has always been a great fit for my personality!

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When did you begin to have an interest in golf?

My father has golfed almost his entire life and my mother picked it up after they got married. They got me

started in it when I was 5. After watching me swing when I was little, they saw some natural ability and had me stick with it. I started to like it after sometime and I really started taking an interest in it when I was about 10.

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I had to be. I am very blessed because I have my epilepsy under control with medication but so many don’t have this luxury.

To answer your question, yes I am having a charity golf tournament to help raise money on August 5th at Bear Dance Golf Course. All the money raised will be donated to the Nicklaus Children’s Brain Institute. We are having some fun supporters come out (Brian Urlacher, Neil Smith, Joe Carter and Sterling Sharpe). I am very excited for the first annual Fly4aPurpose golf outing, space is limited and is open to the public so I would love and encourage as many people to sign up!

Q K

What advice would you give other women regarding reaching their goals:

Always believe in yourself, always

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stay true to yourself, remain hum-

You are hosting a special charity golf tournament soon, tell us about that:

I just started a charity called Fly4aPurpose to help raise awareness and money for epilepsy.

I was diagnosed with epilepsy when I was 21,

it came on very sudden and I was not educated until

ble, grateful, loving and push for-

ward even when you want to lay down.

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fell in love with the game of golf at the age of 9 in Brooklyn, NY. With hard work and determination, I earned a 4-year golf scholarship

at Wagner College. The game has afforded me the opportunity to travel to picturesque destinations, network and build relationships with affluent individuals, model for major brands, compete professionally, and acquire skills to be a successful entrepreneur.

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his Spring I will be presenting MEEK Luxury Nail Lacquer, a 10-Free (does not contain ten most common toxic cosmetic in-

gredients) vegan nail and skin care line. Inspired by exotic destinations from around the world and created for the ultimate jet-setter. We offer a clean approach to the nail industry, and native solutions to every aspect of your beauty regimen. MEEK believes in using organic healing oils, no synthetics, fragrant essential oils, and love.

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find it vital to positively influence my community and the world. A portion of MEEK Nail Lacquer’s proceeds will be donated to an organi-

zation that supports curing childhood diseases. My goal is to inspire future leaders and entrepreneurs.

I am so fortunate that golf has gifted me the ability to be able to do so.

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I believe you can make your own luck and manifest your own destiny.” t two years old, I was handed my first golf club. It wasn’t until I was sixteen that I realized the opportunities available for

women in the golf community. I didn’t come from a country club family, but I did come from hardworking parents who believed in manifesting whatever life I desired. I am proud of where I came from and the hard work I put in to get this far. I am a Division III All-American athlete turned professional golfer. I have appeared on two Golf Channel television shows and I am a sponsored Nike athlete. I am proud to help grow the game for both men and women and create more opportunities for the next generation in golf. Because I feel blessed with the life I live, I try to use the small platform I have created to be a positive role model for young girls. This is why I actively promote and fundraise for Folds of Honor to give back to those who gave so much to us.”

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he first time I swung a golf club I knew this sport was going to have me hooked!

Honestly, I never thought in my wildest

dreams I would be a golfer. My focus from the time I could remember was singing and writing music, and I eventually moved to Nashville to live my dream as a country singer. Golf showed up for me at a time in my life when I felt my entire world crumble around me. My son, West, had just turned 3, I had been diagnosed with Lyme Disease, and found out my, now ex husband, was living a double life with many other women. Golf became my therapy! The golf course became my happy place where I was able to take an emotional vacation from all the drama. I was golfing 3-4x a week, and noticed I was really getting pretty good. My “therapy” was working for me. I was getting healthier and my confidence was being restored. Every free moment I had I was golfing. I was able to turn my newly found passion into a career after one of my INSTAGRAM pictures went viral. I’ve been blessed to have the opportunity to golf at some of the most beautiful golf courses around the world. From doing appearances at events, playing in celebrity tournaments for charity, and working for many top brands in the industry, in this short time, golf has been a platform for me to show women that you can do anything you set your mind to. I hope my story helps to inspire and empower! My goal is to teach my son that nothing is impossible!”

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essa Houser is a true southern belle born and raised in Houston, TX and now recently resides in sunny southern California so she

can golf 365 days out of the year. She lives in SoCal with her son West and her 3 beloved pets Dallas, an English Bulldog, her French Bulldog, Arnie short for Arnold Palmer, and cat Sasha.

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nstagram: @jessanashville

Jessa Houser

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started playing golf in high school, after spending my childhood riding horses competitively, playing basketball and taking ballet. I went to

Sonoma State University near Sonoma, CA for my first two years of college before transferring to the University of Nevada, Reno where I later graduated with degrees in Communications and Journalism.

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annah Gregg is a 24 year old professional golfer from San Francisco, California. After graduating, Hannah turned Pro and is

now playing Professionally on the Women’s All Pro Tour and Symetra Tour. Her goals are to gain experience on those tours and gather sponsors before playing Symetra Q School in August, 2019.

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n her spare time, Hannah loves to work out, and also works as a model as well as being the cofounder of her own Digital Marketing company

called Cozy Co. Social. She owns Cozy Co. Social with her sister, Jessica and together they work to help brands maximize their Social Media and Dig-

Hannah Gregg

ital marketing presence.

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hen she isn’t working or practicing, Hannah volunteers at the SPCA of Northern Nevada, an animal shelter

near her school’s campus. She is passionate about animals and stops to pet any dog that crosses her path. Hannah is in her first year as a professional, and is currently offering spaces on her social media platforms as well as logo space on her bag and apparel for the upcoming season.

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nstagram: @hannahbgg

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’m a 28 year old aspiring golfer residing in Scottsdale, Arizona. I began playing golf at an early age and had an opportunity to

play at the collegiate level. I am now in pursuit of following my passion and becoming a Pro-Am. I have teamed up with the “Combine Performance” and their advanced Coaches and Pros in Scottsdale to excel my golf skills.

I’ve will begin competing in Fall of this year. I use my platform to promote health and wellness.

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n her spare time Genevieve also enjoys many hobbies including singing. She has been involved in pageants such as “Miss

Asia America Tx, Miss Filipino America Tx, and Miss Asia USA where she shares a song and piano on the talent portion of the competition. This is a newly announced talent for Genevieve and showcases it on her newest YouTube video with fellow singer Zach Salter covering Khalid’s song “Better” in an acoustic duet version. You can find the video on the link in her on Instagram @genevieveava.

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nstagram: @genevieveava

Genevieve Ava

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’m a small town girl who grew up in Muskegon, Michigan where I learned to play golf at the Muskegon Country Club. I prac-

tically lived there from sun up to sun down since I was nine years old. My dad, a former hockey player for the Pittsburgh Penguins, is a big golfer and taught my twin brother Reed and I how to play. It was so much fun growing up and having a twin brother to practice with all the time and travel to all the same tournaments together every summer.

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ome of my biggest accomplishments in golf are winning four straight division 1 state titles with my high school wom-

en’s golf team, Mona Shores. I also was Michigan’s Female Golfer of the Year in 2015 and qualified and competed in the United States Women’s Amateur in Portland Oregon in 2015. I was captain of my golf team at Ohio University where I hold all the records for lowest one, two, and three-day rounds.

Hailey Hunter

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turned professional after college and went to LPGA qualifying school in the summer of 2017 but decided a few months after

that I wanted to focus on my other passion, a career in sports broadcasting. I now plan to use my platform as a golf producer for the LPGA and analyst for PGA Tour Live to help grow the game, particularly women’s golf. I think there are so many benefits and opportunities within the game of golf that women can be taking advantage of and have a true passion for growing women’s golf and seeing more women play the game. A small group including myself at the LPGA recently created the #inviteHER initiative which is now worldwide to get more women into the game.

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nstagram: @haileyhuntergolf photo credit : @g9studio

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am Latvian born, now a Colorado, Castle Pine Village resident. I am passionate for a couple of things in life. First, comes family, then

everything related to design and then golf, of course. In my heart, I am a designer. I enjoy interior design and creating custom handmade handbags, including my latest mini ladies golfing belt bags. You can view more about me and my work including my time at the 2019 Golden Globes’ gifting lounge on my website, www.SandraOzolinshDesign.com and on my Instagram page under Sandra Ozolinsh.

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learned to play golf when I and my ex husband, Sandis Ozolinsh; who won the Stanley Cup in 1996 with the Colorado Avalanche, decided to

build our own Golf Club in Latvia. We called it Ozo Golf Club as OZO was the nickname given to him by his NHL teammates. The course is a 6400 meters 18 hole course and surprises everyone with its variety. Denver, Colorado based designer Rob Swedberg, was the Ozo Golf Club builder, He has managed to implement the accents of his native Rocky Mountains and has widely adapted the banks of the nearby Lake Kisezers, as well as formed 16 ponds and 50 sand bunkers into the course. You can view and read more about our awards and status on the website, www.ozogolf.lv . Please come visit my beautiful country Latvia, enjoy the Baltic Sea and play some golf at the Ozo Golf Club.

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ob Swedberg fell in love with Latvia while building the course that he decided to stay there forever.

nstagram: @sandra_ozolinsh

photo credit :Frances Marron @frances.photography

Sandra Ozolinsh

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am best known as Nikki B. I am recognized as a fast-growing influencer in the golf lifestyle media and known to rise to fame through my

swift social media marketing skills that turned me into a coveted golf, travel, and lifestyle influencer focusing on growing the game of golf for women and everyone. After winning Golf Channel’s hit show in partnership with Top Golf, “Shot Makers”, which raked in millions of viewers and set the record for the youngest audience for a golf premier since 2016, it catapulted into Golf Channel’s newest member as an official Social Media Correspondent having covered the 2018 Ryder Cup, American Century Championship and more with my contract extending into 2020.

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oday, I am focused on empowering young female golfers/athletes to engage in the game of golf and how the sport can help you

on and off the course in life, business, fitness and mindset. I have worked with some of the biggest

Nicolet te Arstingstall

brands across industries positioning myself as a valued, official brand ambassador for brands like Adidas and Adidas Golf, globally. I am very blessed!

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nstagram: @nikkibgolf

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By Maia Parish

Walu Walu ( Escolar ) Fish | Ponzu | Candied Citrus | Myoga $8

“The Walu Walu is probably one of the best items on the menu. Walu Walu is escolar (white fish) that is oak-grilled with candiedcitrus, ponzu and myoga (Japanese ginger).”

Maia Parish is a Nationally Published Sommelier and Wine Judge She hosts a podcast called Hungry, Tipsy, & Grown; and a live streaming show called “Tales of a Wine Mistress”. Ms. Parish owns and operates The Wine Suite LLC. She produces entertaining wine events and has an obsession with food. She lives in Denver and has one daughter.

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I have a confession to make. I am obsessed with Hap-

Uchi Denver has a variety of items on the

py Hours. Who does not love a good happy hour? I

happy hour menu. I’d suggest going with at

believe a great happy hour should offer a “taste” of

least one other person. I like to nibble. We

the most popular items on the menu. The prices

tasted a few dishes. The Walu Walu is proba-

should be affordable and offer BOTH, food and drink

bly one of the best items on the menu. Walu

specials. Uchi Denver did not disappoint.

Walu is escolar (white fish) that is oak-grilled with candied citrus, ponzu and myoga (Jap-

Uchi Denver opened last winter with much antic-

anese ginger). It was perfectly cooked and

ipation from an American Sushi Master and James

extremely tender.

Beard Award-Winning Chef, Tyson Cole. Uchi trans-

expertly with the Chenin Blanc by M.A.N.

lates to “house” in Japanese. Chef Cole has opened

Family Winery. Chef Cole’s Chef de Cuisine

several restaurants under the Uchi “house”umbrella.

is Brandon Brumback is the featured chef

I have had the pleasure of visiting Uchi Austin while

at this location. Mr. Brumback has worked

on a business trip in 2012. I am, therefore familiar with

with

the menu style. My experience at Uchi Austin was

Keller, to the famed Michelin-starred Ria and

exceptional! Consequently, my expectations were

Acadia Restaurants.

high. The place was bustling as was there a small

ver to your list. You will not be disappointed.

wait. The staff was very knowledgeable answering

Thanks Julie!

The Walu Walu paired

everyone-from

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all of my questions about the menu. The decor was inviting and modern, with birchwood ceilings, dark shark grey walls and “pops” of fresh flowers, scattered throughout the space. The overall ambiance provided an intimate atmosphere for working professionals as well as patrons.

I went there for a business lunch with a colleague.

Julie Calabrase is the Sales and Event Manager. She is my “wine sister” and fellow judge. Uchi is located off the corner of 25th and Lawrence. Happy Hour is from

Hirame Usuzukuri | Thinly Sliced Flounder | Candied Quinoa | Olive Oil $16.5

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We also sampled the two wine selections on the Menu.

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Chenin Blanc 2017, (South Africa) and a red Barbera d’ Alba wine, called Ca’ Del Sarto 2016 (Italy) $7 each didn’t disappoint!

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“The Rich History of Denver” Part 2 “The Gold Rush Years” John Small From Virginia school boy to Ohio lawyer to mil-

Within two short months would Buchanan

itary captain during The Mexican American

next appoint Denver as Secretary of The Territo-

War to Secretary of State of California to U.S.

ry and six months later its Governor! Ten more

Congressman, James W. Denver was bound

months would elapse until Jim Denver would

to have a city of his own one day! President

meet his destiny when a Leavenworth, Kansas

James Buchanan appointed the success-

land speculator planned a townsite along the

ful democrat Commissioner of Indian Affairs

western edge of The Kansas Territory adjacent

in The Kansas Territory encompassing what

to The Platte River in Arapaho County, which in

would become Colorado State and its Capi-

time would become the state of Colorado.

tal City named after him. On April 17, 1857, Jim

To honor the tireless efforts of its Governor

Denver accepted his new post and the rest is

and curry political favor with Denver, Gener-

history.

al William Larimer entitled his townsite of St.

In May of 1859, several local merchants donated sev-

Charles, hoping some day it would evolve into

eral parcels of land to The Leavenworth and Pike’s

the county seat wherein the name of “Denver”

Peak Express to build and secure the first overland

could be assumed. Unfortunately, Denver re-

wagon trail routes offering transportation to a vari-

tired his post as governor and returned to Cal-

ety of passengers including freight, mail and gold.

ifornia then Washington D.C. to practice law

Before long did the city and its “sister” city of Aurar-

and resume his interest in commissioning In-

ia boast more than 400 buildings requiring more

dian Affairs as he had prior to his governorship.

laws and law makers alike. Due to newly elected

Therefore, James Denver no longer had a say

President Lincoln’s insistence that the territory gain

in the city’s name. Nevertheless, where Cherry

no support due to the threat of other territories and

Creek meets The South Platte, Larimer”s hopes

states possibly seceding from the Union over the

became a reality and Governor Denver, soon to

Slave State vs. Free State issue precipitating the Civ-

be Brigadier General Denver during the ensu-

il War, “The Eastern Territory” or Kansas becomes a

ing Civil War would get a city named for him

state on January 29, 1861, leaving the westward ter-

- The Great American City of Denver in Novem-

ritory virtually on its own!

ber of 1858!

The following month brought an outgoing BuThe Denver City Land Company Planners for

chanan to sign an Act of Congress forming the Ter-

the town would map the streets and roads

ritory of Colorado, as “Denver City” was shortened

alongside Cherry Creek where the early mine

to “Denver” functioning as the Seat of the Territory

settlement’s inhabitants panned gold from

until the State of Colorado was admitted to the Un-

the creek’s sandy banks on a daily basis. Par-

ion in 1881 and Denver as its capital.

cels of land were sold to the more prosperous of those miners and well-to-do merchants

Nevertheless, before the great 1880’s there were

to supply the new “immigrants” entering the

the terrible 1860’s where lawlessness and mob jus-

western Kansas Territory. As gold dwindled and

tice was in full swing. The decade would produce a

miners moved westward into the mountains

plethora of antidotes, though for those and other

for greater stakes, Denver City was on tap to

problems, as Denver exponentially grew awaiting

become yet another western ghost town. How-

the territory’s statehood. Finally, in 1862 the U.S. gov-

ever, when more lucrative claims turned into

ernment would pass The Pacific Railway Act and

flourishing full operating mines in the nearby

The Transcontinental Railroad would include The

mountains, material and supplies were needed

Denver Pacific Railway and Telegraph Company in

and Denver City survived as just that - a supply

time setting forth The Colorado Central Railroad to

hub for Rocky Mountain Gold Rushers.

follow. (End of Part 2 - Next Issue: “The Transcontinental Railroad and Denver’s Silver Boom”)

John J.K. Small has taught High School English and History courses for 36 years and College Education and English courses for the past 22. He has been the copy editor for ELIFE and NoCo magazines, contributing multiple articles for the past four and two years respectively. Constructing myriad business plans, marketing strategy overviews and power point presentations, John has assisted several entrepreneurs as well, during that span. John lives with his wife and son in New York.

Source: Wikipedia- “History of Denver” and “James W. Denver-An American Politician”

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A N C E

Making Your Financial Future Bright

By Chris and Marlow Felton Maybe you’re not where you want to be financially. The bills are piling up. The debt collectors are calling. You simply don’t have enough to get by. Financial troubles are some of the worst problems a couple can have because they take a toll on everything. Maybe you’re blaming outside factors for your money shortcomings. Perhaps you’re even blaming your spouse. Stop! It might sound cliché, but change starts from within, especially when it comes to money.

“Many times, the person holding you back from making more money is YOU.�

Marlow and Chris Felton are authors of The Prosperity Factor and Couples Money. They are a husband and wife team helping other couples get on the same financial page. http://couplesmoney.com/

The following reasons can help you under-

These are just excuses. Anyone can make more

stand

de-

money. It starts by using your talents and abil-

sired path, and how to get back on track:

ities to help other people who could use your

help. Solve their problems. Make their life easier.

1.

where

you

deviated

from

your

Stop telling yourself that making money

Offer a solution.

That’s how you make money.

is hard. This is something you made up and it doesn’t have to be true. My life changed forever

5. Take small steps: Getting out of debt and be-

when I heard one of my financially independent

coming financially free starts by taking small

mentors say, “Making money is easy!” Granted,

steps. Everyone needs a detailed budget, but

changing your thinking won’t make you rich on its

if you don’t stick to that budget it’s pointless.

own, but your attitude toward money will change

Know exactly how much money is coming in

your relationship to money, and definitely make it

and how much is going out, and start cutting

easier to position yourself to make more of it.

out those things that aren’t “must-have” items.

You’d be amazed how much money you can

2. Stop dwelling on the debt. If you want to

hold on to when you really take this seriously.

get rid of debt in your life, stop focusing on it!

Instead, focus on increasing income and sav-

6. Work together: All too often, we see a hus-

ings. Even a small shift in this direction is emo-

band and wife who are supposed to be togeth-

tionally liberating. With savings accumulating

er as one, yet their living two separate financial

and an increase of any income, you can begin

lives. He’s out doing what he wants with their

to feel more in control of your financial situa-

money and she has her own agenda. Just like

tion, instead of the feeling of “drowning in debt.”

anything else in a marriage, it takes both of you working together to win the money game. Al-

3. Don’t play the blame game. When you lay

locating a small amount of “his” and “her” mon-

blame on someone else, you are only discount-

ey for fun is a great idea, but besides that you

ing your responsibility for your financial situ-

both have to be on the same financial team.

ation and in turn, your ability to get yourself out. It is also easy to blame our spouse for our

7. Make the money conversation easier: Many

bad financial situation, without realizing our

couples have a difficult time talking about mon-

role in the mess. When you accept responsibili-

ey. Go into the conversation with the ideal out-

ty, it gives you the empowerment to take point-

come in mind. This will help you stay focused on

ed action towards turning things around.

You

the right things to say. Start the conversation with

got yourself into it and you can get yourself out.

your spouse’s perspective in mind. Address their needs and wants first and let them know you

4. Don’t hold yourself back: Many times, the

have considered them. Choose a time when the

person holding you back from making more

two of you are relatively relaxed and open. Re-

money is you. We fall into the trap of negative

member that great things happen from uncom-

thinking where we tell ourselves we aren’t smart

fortable conversations and in order to grow they

enough, capable enough, didn’t go to a good

are unfortunately necessary from time to time.

school, or this is just the way things have to be.

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GREAT WOLF LODGE ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER SUMMER CELEBRATION “Summer Camp-In” Program Offers Families Howling Fun – Rain or Shine

by Trisha Ventker This past weekend, my family and I were invited to a sneak peak media event at the Great Wolf Lodge to unveil their Summer Camp In program. With the last couple of weeks of school upon us, after a long winter here in Colorado, that just doesn’t seem to want to end, this was the perfect weekend getaway for our middle schooler, especially when he found out that one of his best friends would be joining us.

We left shortly after the boys got home from school on Friday afternoon and picked up my husband at his office in Centennial on the way. An accident, along with some rush hour traffic, made the typical 90-minute journey from Erie take an extra 30 minutes, but the anticipation of what was to come made the time fly by.

My son’s friend had never been to the Great Wolf Lodge before and was anxious to hit the water slides after hearing about them from our son. At check in we were given our special Media Paw Passes and wristbands. As we entered our room, we found a wonderful “care package” in a small basket that looked like something you would prepare for going on a hike or a picnic in the great outdoors. It included a variety of snacks and candies, some of which were placed in mason jars. This was a great touch and set the tone for what was yet to come as part of the introduction to the Summer Camp In program.

Before my husband was done unpacking our overnight bags, my son and his friend had already put on swim trunks and were ready to head to the water park. However, they were also quite hungry by now. So we headed down to the bar near the mini golf course for an evening welcome of hors d’oeuvre and drinks. The food, decorations, and

drinks were all complimentary to the summer camp theme. There were shrimp skewers, make your own baked potatoes served in their own individual small baking pans, bruschetta, cheeses, and charcuterie.

There were also a couple of wonderful deserts, one was a strawberry shortcake and the other something that resembled a giant s’more. Both boys filled their bellies to their hearts content and then decided to explore some of the various games and activities, which kept them entertained until about 11pm. In the meantime, my husband and I enjoyed a couple of the special summer camp theme cocktails before heading back to the room.

On Saturday morning, I attended a breakfast for the invited media to get a preview of what would be offered to those attending the Summer Camp In, included a room that was decorated in a camp style, complete with in room teepee. What a fun idea to have some rooms decked out in a camping theme! During this time my husband and the two boys enjoyed the Great Wolf Lodge’s breakfast buffet. My son and his friend then headed back to the waterpark to enjoy the wave pool and the various water slides.

Shortly after noon, I had my husband search for the boys so that we could have lunch together. It took nearly 30 minutes to find them and only their desire for some pizza got my husband to pry them away from the waterslides. The four of us enjoyed some pizza and salad before the boys were off again for “Round Two” of the waterpark. We agreed to meet back at our room by 4pm so that we could all go down to the Family BBQ together that had been arranged as part of the media visit.

A few hours later, we headed downstairs from the main lobby and through the back doors to the outside for the family BBQ that had been set up outside. Calling this a mere family BBQ is a bit of an understatement. It was more like a “family BBQ Extravaganza, from the incredible variety and quality of food to the camp like decorations including a full tent, to the attention given to the smallest details, it definitely felt like we had been transported to some incredible outdoor summer camp.

G R E A T W O L F

The weather played along nicely as well. It was a wonderful, springtime, early evening in Colorado. When the sun was behind some clouds, there was just enough of a chill to warrant a sweatshirt or light jacket, but as soon as the sun came back out, a t-shirt was enough. After eating some incredible trout, potato salad, burgers, and apple cobbler for dessert, my husband decided to challenge the boys in a game of corn hole. As the sun began to set behind the majestic Rocky Mountains, it was time to get out the marshmallows and make s’mores. After enjoying another one of the summer camp themed “adult beverages” my husband and I headed up to the room to reflect on the days events, while our son and his friend decided to play Magiquest.

On Sunday morning, the media and their families were invited to a fantastic breakfast that included visits from several of the Great Wolf Lodge’s characters.

Shortly after breakfast, my husband and I went back to the room, packed our belongings, and checked out. In the meantime, the two boys were back at the waterpark for “Round Three”. After a few hours of working on our laptops, while sitting in front of the massive fireplace in the great lobby, we decided to enjoy a quiet lunch at Barnwood and reflect on the memorable couple of days at the Great Wolf Lodge. The Summer Camp In program definitely pulls out all the stops and recaptures the joy of summer camp for families. I highly recommend this program. See below for more detailed information on this summer program.

This year, Great Wolf Lodge is taking the time-honored summer tradition of camping and turning it outside-in with an all-new family escape called Summer CampIn. Families visiting during the summer celebration will be treated to several exclusive, limited-time offerings across the resort. And, much like the resort’s expansive indoor waterpark, the activities planned during Great Wolf Lodge’s Summer Camp-In are completely weatherproof.

From Memorial Day weekend to Labor

Day weekend, all 16 U.S.-based Great Wolf Lodge resorts will celebrate the joys of camping with an array of special activities and events designed for families to participate in together. The summer fun will be nonstop with pool parties, character appearances, games, music, feasting on flame-grilled barbecue “camp cuisine” and more. When the sun goes down the fun turns up with campfire singalongs, summer camp Story Time, dance parties and more. From outdoor yoga to camp bingo, moving their feet in a conga line or a kick-off-your-sandals pool party, families will blaze trails to summer fun like never before. Here are a few highlights of summer fun at Great Wolf Lodge: Character Breakfast: A bugle heralds the arrival of Wiley the Wolf, Oliver Raccoon, Sammy the Squirrel and other characters as guests are treated to a morning breakfast buffet with some flagraising fun, tasty food and festivities.

Every member will get involved during this rollicking breakfast with counselor-led songs, dances and napkin twirling. Wiley and friends will also circulate throughout the breakfast for photos and autographs.

Pool Party: Nothing says summer like the water wonderland built for yearround fun at Great Wolf Resorts. Sun’s out, the party goes outside. Looking rainy, overcast or a little cool, the party comes inside. Either way, guests can jump in and have a splash-tastic time with games, DJ music and refreshments all poolside.

Activities include “how low can you go” in the limbo, rubber duck races, corn hole toss and a conga dance to cap it all off.

Trailblazer Challenge: Campers up for a challenge can sign up for select activities and earn a badge for every game they complete. Win bragging rights by participating in different arts and crafts projects such as friendship bracelet making and rubber ducky decorating, as well as interactive games like family trivia and corn hole challenges. When campers collect ten badges, they earn the ultimate honor – the title of Trailblazer.

BBQ: Got a hankerin’ for a camper feast served hot off the grill? Mouthwatering BBQ anchors dinner menus at the resort’s main restaurant. After all, no summer camp should be without BBQ and all the fixins’.

Step right up, campers!

S’mores: Families should make sure to leave s’more room for that savory staple of summer camp as a special s’mores dessert bar will be featured during the Summer Camp-In celebration, served up by Great Wolf Resorts’s very own culinary experts – s’moreliers.

Campfire Ceremony: An active day calls for winding down with family around a crackling fire. From the ceremony of lighting the fireplace the nighttime fun begins.

There’s singing, face painting, s’mores, silly story-swapping, character shows and the time-honored Great Wolf Lodge tradition, Story Time. Let your hair down groovin’ the night away at a rollicking, DJ-led dance party under the stars (indoor or outdoor).

Linger longer for nighttime bowling or a hole in one mini golf challenge.

The lodges themselves will be decked out for summer camp, from a “Welcome Campers!” banner at the porte-cochère to pennants hanging from lobby ceilings. The resort staff will don camp counselor gear and select guest rooms will have a camp theme with everything from pennant bunting and yellow gingham bed scarves to actual in-room tents and campfire lanterns. The camp-themed rooms are exclusively for the Summer CampIn celebration and will provide guests with a true feeling of being in the great outdoors.

Summer Camp-In at Great Wolf Lodge also provides a true weatherproof summer getaway for families as events scheduled outdoors can easily be moved inside the indoor waterpark or the spacious Grand Lobby, ensuring the fun continues rain or shine.

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by Tom Ventker

My wife, Trisha, and I moved to Erie, Colorado a little over 11 years ago. As we are a mere 25 minutes from downtown Denver, we frequently head there for some culture and culinary delights, along with an occasional weekend staycation at one of the hotels. One hotel that we had visited annually for our Anniversary Dinner, but never stayed at or explored beyond the Palace Arms restaurant is The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa. All that changed earlier this year. We were invited by The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa for a visit. They were incredibly helpful in organizing our visit and ensured our stay exceeded all expectations.

Having studied Architecture and working for in the Architecture and Construction Industry for the past 30 years, I have always marveled at the architecture and beauty of the hotel but had never explored its rich history.

Let me begin by saying that it was a truly magical weekend and incredible experience that has me singing (well not literally) its praises and will have us coming back for future visits.

We left our house in Erie, mid-morning on a chilly Saturday morning and headed down I-25 to Denver. Trisha and I were looking forward to a weekend in the city and some time to ourselves, as we dropped off our son at a friend’s house. As we made our way thru downtown Denver and turned onto Tremont Place from Broadway, the massive structure in the Richardsonian Romanesque style makes an immediate impression, with red granite and sandstone exterior setting it apart from the surrounding structures. The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa has been a stately Denver landmark for more than 125 years. The next thing that strikes you are the incredible uniforms worn by the valets and bellman at the entrance of the hotel. Their exquisite styling compliments the historical richness of the hotel and give you an indication of what you may find once you pass through the entrance.

As you make your way to the reception, you are immediately struck by the magnificence of the stunning eight-story atrium with a stained-glass ceiling in Italian Renaissance style, which is at the heart of the hotel. As you look up, down, and around, it is almost architectural sensory overload, including the rare golden onyx from Mexico, which lines the interior. However, it all works incredibly well together. We quickly checked in and left our bags with the Bellman, as we had planned to attend the Saturday morning Historical Hotel Tour.

On this particular day, the “main guide” was out on vacation and we were led by Matt, one of the Bellman at the hotel. He stepped into the role and conducted the tour as if it was the only thing he did. Before setting off, he provided us a bit of a history lesson about the hotel’s founder and some incredible facts.

The hotel was named for Henry Cordes Brown, the 19th of his father’s 20 children and a carpenter-turned-real-estate entrepreneur from Ohio. He arrived in the gold rush town of Denver in 1860 and purchased several acres of land. As property values skyrocketed, he built his fortune. People from all over the country were still flocking to the West, seeking their fortunes in gold and silver. Everyone stopped in Denver, either on their way to-or-from the mountains. Some settled; some moved on, but all needed a place to stay. Work on The Brown Palace officially began in 1888, and no expense was spared for the creation of Brown’s “Palace Hotel” on the unique triangular piece of land, and in fact, it was the first steel skeleton structure in Denver. In all, it took four years to build, was Denver’s tallest building at the time and cost a staggering $2 million.

Matt was incredibly knowledgeable on every aspect about the hotel and extremely gracious in answering everyone’s question throughout the hourlong tour, no matter how strange they were.

The culmination of the tour was visiting one of the Royal Suites located on the top two floors of the hotel, which are designed in Art Deco style. Matt told our group that we would typically tour the Reagan Suite, however, that was currently occupied (more on that in a minute), and we would see the Beatles Suite instead. This suite is where the Beatles stayed during their 1964 US Tour, while in Denver. Featuring a custom Beatles jukebox (playing all 225 of their songs), stylish entertainment center with a flat-screen HDTV, and framed records above a plush king bed, this Denver hotel suite is the ultimate destination for Beatles enthusiasts. As our tour concluded, we stopped back at the front desk and were told that our room was ready.

Matt, who had just conducted our Historical Hotel Tour, met us with our bags and took us up to our “room”. It wasn’t until we got off the elevator and began walking past the atrium that he voiced to us that now he knew why he couldn’t show the Reagan Suite earlier.

At the end of the hall, he opened a door that led to a private corridor, where there was a door with a doorbell next to it. Yes, you read that right, a doorbell. At this point I began putting two and two together and realized that our room was more than just one of the hotel’s regular guest rooms, but rather the Reagan Suite. It is so large that it needs a doorbell, as you would not hear a knock at the door if you are in the back of the suite. When Ronald Reagan visited Denver in 1981, he stayed in this breathtaking suite.

Stay here and you can pace the floor where he rehearsed an important speech. Recently remodeled like a 1950’s ranch to fit the President’s style, this sun-filled suite includes a private dining table for four, a sunfilled parlor complete with a full-size sofa, table and chairs and fireplace. It exudes spaciousness and sophistication with classic French doors separating the king bedroom.

The bathroom is full of stunning amber marble featuring double sinks, a peaceful soaking tub and rain shower. You can work like a President at the executive desk and then sleep like one on a plush, elevated king bed.

We quickly unpacked our overnight bag and headed down to the atrium for Afternoon Tea, a long-standing tradition at The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa for more than a century.

Sitting in the in the warm light of the atrium lobby, listening to the soothing sounds of a pianist, whilst enjoying a hot pot of tea and lots of delectable was an experience I could get used to. Although I have been primarily a coffee drinker, I now have a newfound love for Tea, which is served from engraved silver teapots in specially commissioned Royal Doulton bone china. The tea is complemented with house-made scones that are served with Devonshire clotted cream shipped in from England, alongside savory tea sandwiches, and a decadent selection of classic and chocolate tea pastries. My favorite was the curried egg salad sandwiches.

B R O W N P A L A C E

With our brains and taste buds taken care of, it was time for my muscles to get that royal treatment as well, at the hotel’s 5,200 sq. ft. luxury spa. While I enjoyed an incredibly relaxing massage at the Spa, Trisha relaxed and enjoyed the beautiful suite. After my massage, I stayed for a bit in the men’s relaxation area to rehydrate with the lemon infused water and browsed through one of the coffee table magazines.

Although the men’s locker room also has Swiss showers and steam rooms with aromatherapy, I didn’t have time during this visit as I wanted to enjoy the Reagan Suite as well, prior to heading down to Palace Arms for dinner. The spa also has a hair and nail salon, which Trisha didn’t have time to check out during this visit.

Palace Arms is a truly a one-of-a-kind restaurant. We had been there for our anniversary dinner on multiple occasions and for an Adelphi University function last summer. However, after the Historical Hotel Tour, we had newfound appreciation for all the room’s decor. The main dining room is decorated with antiques dating to Napoleonic times. Among the flags, weapons, uniforms and ornaments, is a set of flintlock dueling pistols that belonged to Napoleon and his second wife, Louisa, and extremely rare gold-plated French eagles that were used in his celebrations.

The service and culinary delights served

up by the chef live up to the expectations.

Recipient of “Best of Award of Excellence” from Wine Spectator and consistently rated as one of the best downtown Denver fine dining experiences, Palace Arms can easily be considered the hotel’s crown jewel.

After discussing our experience, reviewing our notes, and watching a little bit of TV, we enjoyed an extremely relaxing night’s sleep in the incredibly comfortable bed. The pillowtop mattress had us fully refreshed in the morning. Upon using the in-room amenities after showering, I had to inquire further about the “bee” products I found in the bathroom. While past guests have included royalty, it turns out that the hotel has its own resident queen, five of them actually. The property is the first hotel in Denver to nurture a colony of rooftop bees. Five hives, each with its own clever name, including “Buzzingham Palace,” are maintained by a dedicated Palace beekeeper. The honey is used in a line of sweet-smelling spa products and in-room amenities, as well as in afternoon tea, seasonal recipes and cocktails, and in a unique Brown Palace craft beer.

Trisha and I had never visited Ellyngton’s before were looking forward to sampling the Sunday Brunch. We had a table in one of the triangle’s corners which provided for a unique view outside. As with everywhere else in the hotel, the service was impeccable and we took our waiter’s suggestion and tried two of his favorites, French Toast and Eggs Benedict. Both were absolutely delicious. The renowned Dom Perignon Champagne Brunch features cooked- and carved-to-order items, a large salad and seafood presentation, chef-prepared desserts and three choices of champagne. Make sure that you leave room to enjoy some of their home-made macarons.

ACCOMODATIONS

Whether you are from Colorado and looking for a weekend staycation or traveling from out of town (DIA is only 22 miles away and easily accessible in 25 – 45 minutes depending on transportation means), make sure to put The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa on your list of places to see, dine at, and stay at. Our stay was quintessential in every way and we look forward to visiting The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa in the future.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

At 126 years and counting, The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa is Denver’s longest continually operated hotel, first opening its doors on Aug. 12, 1892. A visit is an experience of authenticity, exactly like nothing else. Although many changes have taken place over its rich history, one thing remains constant: the grandeur and grace of the city’s most elegant, iconic hotel.

The Brown Palace Hotel has 241 rooms and suites and underwent a major $10.5 million renovation in 2015 to give its distinctive guestrooms a contemporary look that mingles beautifully with the hotel’s classic charm.

DINING Other dining options at The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa include Churchill Bar and Ship Tavern.

A sophisticated retreat in a quiet club atmosphere, Churchill is a Brown Palace gem, offering an extensive list of vodkas, single-malt scotches, small-batch bourbons, and with a selection of over 60 cigars, the customized humidor has something for every palate. The oldest restaurant in the hotel, Ship Tavern opened in 1934 after the repeal of prohibition. The décor includes a collection of sailing ship models and other nautical furnishings. Aside from serving the best prime rib in Denver, Ship Tavern is an exceptional choice with its menu of burgers, steak, seafood and ale.

The heart of every big city is its downtown and Denver is no different.

The Brown Palace boasts a prime location with endless options for travelers and locals alike. Denver is an outdoor city with a vibrant, walk-able downtown offering urban adventures for all ages. Within a one-mile radius, you can kayak on the Platte River; explore some of the city’s best museums; shop at art galleries and boutiques; see a Broadway touring show; enjoy live music; ride a rollercoaster or cool off in a water park; and experience exciting professional sports.

ATTRACTIONS Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park Denver Zoo Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre Union Station Water World Lakeside Amusement Park Denver Botanic Gardens Downtown Aquarium Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum ARTS & CULTURE Denver Performing Arts Complex (.75 mile) Denver Art Museum (.53 mile) Clyfford Still Museum (.65 mile) History Colorado Center (.58 mile) Molly Brown House Museum (.78 mile) Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (1.21 miles) Denver Museum of Nature & Science (2.79 miles) The Art District on Santa Fe River North Art District (RINO) / Street Art Oriental Theatre U.S. Mint THE BROWN PALACE HOTEL & SPA 321 17th Street Denver, CO 80202 P: 303-297-3111 / Toll-Free: 800-321-2599 www.brownpalace.com www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/denak-the-brown-palace-hotel-andspa-autograph-collection/ Facebook.com/TheBrownPalace Instagram.com/BrownPalace or @BrownPalace Twitter.com/BrownPalace or @BrownPalace

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You have been carrying around a picture of

Each artist will paint to his or her strengths.

your last vacation, your wedding, or your ba-

So, choose your artist carefully!

by’s first birthday for years! You have been dreaming of having this made into a beautiful painting for your home or office, but have

Agree Upon a Design, Price and Timeline

no idea where to begin! I am here to make it easy and painless for you!

Do Your Research

Once you and your artist have agreed upon the size, scope and medium of your project, you will sign the Artist’s Contract which will

Visit a variety of local art galleries to iden-

outline in detail the parameters of your pro-

tify artists whose work is in harmony with

ject. Once signed, a materials fee is charged

your vision. Do you like Norman Rockwell’s

and the working stipend (usually 1/3-1/2) of

“Americana”? Who is your favorite artist?

the total payment is made.

This is very important because you will live

Work should begin at the agreed upon time,

with an artwork for a long time-it has to be

and the artist should regularly report to you

something that you enjoy and treasure.

the progress being made. (I always provide

Schedule your First Meeting

“thumbnails” of the artwork as it is developing.)

At the first meeting, you, the potential client should have all of the photographs or source materials that will show the artist what you are wishing to create. The artist should provide you with additional samples of work that he or she has already completed to help you with your selection process.

The artist should be attentively listening and taking notes of what you are saying about the feeling and look you would like to create in your space. Is your artwork designed to promote creativity, productivity and increased activity? Or is your proposed artwork supposed to elicit feelings of calm, tranquility and relaxation? Is the artwork for a child’s playroom? How can the artist convey the playful, carefree feelings of childhood that you would like to evoke?

Ecliptical Over Easy 24 x 30 multimedia

Terrilynn Moore has her BFA in Painting and Drawing from the University of Colorado, Denver. She is the artist/owner at Terrilynn Moore, Artist and Storyteller, LLC. 1terrilynn.moore@gmail.com

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Rachael Teufel: Dynamic Designer of Cakes

Rachael Teufel

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Tell us about yourself, prompted an interest in baking?

I grew up baking in the kitchen with my Hun-

of Food Network Challenge as well as in the pag-

garian grandmother, but I didn’t discover a pas-

es of magazines such as Brides, Martha Stewart

sion for cake decorating until later in life while

Weddings, and The Knot. I’ve been blessed to

seeking a creative outlet from my day job. I always

have been awarded several top honors including

had artistic interests, so cake decorating seemed like

being named one of Martha Stewart Weddings’

the perfect activity after a long day working as a phys-

top pastry pros in the country and Brides Mag-

ical therapist. I began my passion for cake decorating

azine’s “Top 100 Bakeries”. Brides Magazine has

in 2001 with a few Wilton classes and continued to

also featured my cakes in the “50 Most Beautiful

educate myself by taking classes with top designers

Wedding Cakes” and “America’s Prettiest Wed-

like Ron Ben-Israel, Colette Peters, and Marina Sousa.

ding Cakes”.

In 2006, I started my own company, Intricate Icings Cake Design, out of a commissary kitchen and eventually opened my own studio in 2009. After 6 years in my studio and wanting better work-life balance, I opted to scale back my company to focus solely on custom designed, luxury wedding and event cakes, while continuing to share my cake knowledge in private classes and through online Bluprint classes.

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What is your specialty that sets you apart?

As a cake designer who considers myeself an artist first and a baker second, my goal in this industry has always been to create an

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awe-inspiring design that captures the viewer’s

Where can we see your work?

My work is now nationally recognized in both the wedding industry and the cake decorating community. My work can be seen on episodes

eye and leaves them wanting to see more. I enjoy playing with different mediums and discovering new ways of using old techniques. I want to be thought of as an innovator in the field and really encourage others to raise the bar for themselves.

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What was the most difficult cake you had to bake?

Having the original geode cake go viral in Jan-

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he process of designing a geode cake is very similar to a traditional cake with the exception of adding additional structural support to

the cavern once the cake is carved away. The edible

uary of 2016, launching a trend that has con-

geode is made from a combination of granulated

tinued through the end of 2018, is a complete

sugar and rock candy that is then crafted within a

honor. Three years after the original design, I am still

fondant-covered cavern encircled with multicolored

being commissioned to create geode cakes, and

modeling chocolate to create the look of stone. Ad-

many other decorators are creating their own ver-

ditional details were added with hand painting and

sions of this fantastic theme. While many may feel

gold leaf techniques. This original cake took about 16

like this style is simply a trend, I am confident there

hands-on hours to create with several more hours of

will be many more geode cakes created in the years

planning involved prior to making the cake. This cake

to come. While some of my clients have had ties to

was completed in her signature flavor: zucchini lime

mining or geology, many others simply want na-

cake with cream cheese icing.

ture-inspired design that is unique and special.

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ore about the geode cake…The original amethyst geode cake was created by Rachael Teufel of Intricate Icings Cake Design. The

occasion was for an industry event celebrating the launch of First Look Events, an amazing boutique planning company owned by Brynn Swanson, as well a new venue, Moss Denver. The cake served as the centerpiece for one of three “emotion” inspired vignettes that evening. The stunning “Joy” inspired vignette showcased a variety of geodes. It included rich textures, deep colors and lots of light-letting the

To see more of Rachael’s decadent cakes go to:

natural beauty and shape of geodes lead the design.

intricateicings.com

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achael was given several pieces of inspiration from which to draw ideas, including actual geodes, a beautiful illustration, and a variety of

table decor items like plates, chargers, and geometric floral arrangements. She knew she wanted to create a show-stopping cake and use the geode as the focal point, creating an awe-inspiring visual experience for the guests.

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achael set out to create a cake that looked like a real geode but wanted it to be completely edible. As someone that loves to experiment

with new concepts, she started to play with sugar crystals to see what she could come up with. Sugar crystals are certainly nothing new, but she had fun trying to find different ways to use them.

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Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature features about 120 works spanning the artist’s entire career

DENVER – The Denver Art Museum (DAM) will be home to the most comprehensive U.S. exhibition of Monet paintings in more than two decades when it presents Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature, in the fall of 2019. The exhibition will feature about 120 paintings spanning Monet’s entire career and will focus on the celebrated French impressionist artist’s enduring relationship with nature and his response to the varied and distinct places in which he worked.

Co-organized by the DAM and the Museum Barberini in Potsdam, Germany, Denver will be the sole U.S. venue for this presentation from Oct. 21, 2019 through Feb. 2, 2020.

CLAUDE MONET: Boulevard des Capucines 1873-1874

CLAUDE MONET: Water Lilies and Japanese Bridge 1899

Monet traveled more extensively than any other impressionist artist in search of new motifs. His journeys to varied places including the rugged Normandy coast, the sunny Mediterranean, London, the Netherlands and Norway inspired artworks that will be featured in the presentation.

The exhibition will uncover Monet’s continuous dialogue with nature and its places through a thematic and chronological arrangement, from the first examples of artworks still indebted to the landscape tradition to the revolutionary compositions and series of his late years.

CLAUDE MONET: View from Rouelles 1858

A Taste of Colorado Originally named Festival of Mountain and Plain established in 1895 as a carnival similar to New Orleans’ Mardi Gras, the Festival was created to boost the city’s morale and vitality following the silver panic. The event, unsuccessful in ending Denver’s depression and declining in attendance, folded in 1902 when organizers were unable to obtain financial support. In 1983, the Downtown Denver Partnership decided to bring back the spirit of the original festival to commemorate the opening of the 16th Street Mall. The following year, A Taste of Colorado produced by the Downtown Denver Partnership was added to the Festival of Mountain and Plain name and concept and moved back to Civic Center Park in Downtown Denver, where the event first began.

Mark your calendars for the 2019 A Taste of Colorado produced by the Downtown Denver Partnership over Labor Day weekend, August 31st, September 1st and 2nd.

With a larger main stage, bigger national entertainment, VIP experience with private main stage viewing platforms and exclusive food and beverage offerings as well as an expanded Kids Zone, this years festival is a must see. The festival will continue its 36-year tradition of being the largest free admission food and music festival in Colorado attracting over 500,000 attendees over the three-day weekend. A Taste of Colorado has something for everyone with over 50 food vendors, 175 marketplace vendors, a Kids Zone experience with arts, crafts & a children’s entertainment stage and the elevated music experience with a larger main stage featuring over 25 national and regional musical acts. This free weekend event will satisfy your ears and taste buds with a lineup of fabulous live music and incredible selection of food. A Taste of Colorado was chosen by USA TODAY as the 4th Best General Food Festival in the Country in 2019.

photo credit: Nathan Zucker

RISE Collaborative Workspace RISE Collaborative Workspace, the established brand known for creating a community for professional women, now calls the prestigious Hilltop neighborhood near Cherry Creek its second home. As Denver has become the hub for some of the nation’s most prominent female-focused businesses, RISE Founder Stacy Taubman seized the opportunity to bring her luxury brand to this burgeoning market after identifying the large population of smart, strong, successful women looking for ways to connect and grow.

As a former high school math teacher, Taubman was met by the tragic circumstance of a student ending her life in 2012. Determined not to let that tragedy be for naught, Taubman started a tutoring and coaching company for high school girls called Girls Dreaming Big; designed to help young women find and achieve their greatest potential. But she found the entrepreneurial journey discouraging.

She floundered in the work-from-home environment due to the lack of synergy and creativity from peers. After talking with hundreds of other professional women, she learned she wasn’t alone - all the working women surveyed were craving community and connection. Thus, the concept of RISE Collaborative Workspace was born. Thus, the first RISE opened its doors in 2017 with a mission to help women succeed. The St. Louis location has 270 members and the same mission rings true for other professional women in Denver - helping them “RISE” to their potential.

Newly opened in April, the co-working space unveiled its newest location on the corner of Colorado and 7thAve in a 10,000+ square foot space nestled above SnoozeEatery and US Bank. The second RISE Collaborative boasts a modern and clean interior design like its St. Louis sister, but feature 14 private offices; 10 dedicated desks; free parking; ample room and comfortable seating for working and coffee meetings; three conference rooms; one classroom; a social media room; two phone/Mother rooms; and an open coffee and snack bar.

For more information, please visit RISEworkspace.com.

photography credit: Kathleen Mortland Photography

Denver Fashion Week Georgia Tournai

This spring season’s hair show and Denver Fashion Week did not disappoint. With an overall theme of “Neon Daze” inspired by the ‘80s the runway brought bold looks from hair artists and salons throughout Colorado. Among the talent on the runway was award winning hair artist, Georgia Tournai, with her collection of three models.

She was inspired by the civil disobedience of the ‘80s and the riots as pertaining to the gay rights movement and the AIDS crisis. Two models sported mullets and another with a 6 foot long wig, all cut and colored to emulate exaggerated styles from GLBT culture in the 80s.

Each model had phrases worn proudly on their chest as they strutted down the runway that were seen during the riots - “Find Your Anger”, “Where’s Your Power?”, and “Silence=Death”. To Georgia it was important to send a powerful message of resilience and hope, to transcend back in time to a place when our greatest hope was our greatest action, reminding the community today that we are strong... we are not alone.

hair & concept GEORGIA TOURNAI assistant CARRIE ANKROM MUA AARYN MCPHETRES models SEBASTIAN KOLE, JACOB STEPHENSON, JAMIE CUEVAS photographer ROBIN FULTON

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Denver Pride Fest The 2019 Denver PrideFest will commemorate the 1969 riots at the historic Stonewall Inn in New York City, regarded by many as the beginning of the contemporary LGBTQ civil rights movement, with an exciting line-up of entertainers on all three stages June 15-16 at Civic Center Park.

In the early hours of June 28, 1969, New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club located in Greenwich Village in New York City. The raid sparked a riot among bar patrons and neighborhood residents as police roughly hauled employees and patrons out of the bar, leading to protests and violent clashes with law enforcement outside the bar on Christopher Street, in neighboring streets and in nearby Christopher Park. The Stonewall Riots served as a catalyst for the gay rights movement in the United States and around the world.

One year after the Stonewall riots, the first Christopher Street Liberation Day march was organized on June 28, 1970 to promote LGBTQ civil rights. The celebration was so popular that similar events began popping up as gay pride events in cities across the country. LGBTQ pride events have now become an annual June tradition for many cities across the globe and have led to increased visibility and acceptance for LGBTQ people everywhere. The first gay pride celebration took place in Denver in June 1975. This community gathering brought increased energy to the Denver LGBTQ community and one year later, activists moved to form what would become The Center on Colfax.

Denver PrideFest is a free two-day festival that features live entertainment on three stages.

The annual event is produced by The Center on Colfax, one of the state’s oldest LGBTQ organizations. In addition to entertainment, the festival features more than 200 exhibitors, food and drink. The Center on Colfax is a non-profit organization that serves more than 52,000 people annually at its facility in Denver’s Capitol.

The PRIDE 5K kicks off the weekend on Saturday June 15 with a run/walk from the State Capitol to Cheesman Park and back. The 5K includes prizes for individual runners and teams. The centerpiece of the weekend is the Coors Light Denver Pride Parade on Sunday morning June 16. Stepping off at 9:30 am and attracting 100,000+ spectators, the Coors Light Denver Pride Parade marches from Cheesman Park to the festival at Civic Center Park via Colfax Avenue.

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D enver’s leading guide to highly-rated hotels, restaurants and culture

The Brown Palace The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa is aptly named with its palatial atrium aweing guests of all ages. The hotel first opened in 1892 and has kept its historical charm while providing modern and luxurious amenities. A walking tour of the hotel is available to enlighten visitors of the heart and soul that went into its design and highlights special details only visible to a knowledgeable eye. Despite the close proximity to a bustling downtown, guests enjoy the many restaurant options on-site, including afternoon tea time in the stunning atrium, complete with devonshire cream shipped in directly from England, and the culinary mastery offered at the Palace Arms restaurant, served in a room with hand painted wallpaper and surrounded by ancient relics.

www.brownpalace.com 321 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 297-3111

HOTELS The Crawford Hotel The Crawford is a truly unique hotel, located in Denver’s Union Station. Designed within the original walls of this historical landmark, which dates back to 1881, guests find themselves enjoying a new room experience at each visit, as no two rooms are the same. The hotel boasts historical yet modern design features, with rooms that feel cozy yet luxurious. Guests looking for a peaceful atmosphere can curl up with a good book in one of the reading nooks while those looking for more excitement need only walk downstairs to The Great Hall. Also known as Denver’s Living Room, The Great Hall features a vibrant array of shops and restaurants with award winning chefs. Whether patrons are enjoying a craft beer from the Terminal Bar or competing in a friendly game of shuffleboard, The Great Hall brings people together, a perfect reflection of the building’s original intention.

www.thecrawfordhotel.com 1701 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 460-3700

D Four Seasons Four Seasons hotels are known for their luxurious accommodations and unmatched customer service, and the Four Seasons Denver is no exception. From the moment guests enter the hotel, they are treated to an experience like no other. Large suites with stunning mountain views, unforgettable meals at the famed EDGE Restaurant & Bar, relaxing treatments at the full-service spa, and delicious cocktails served poolside at the rooftop pool oasis, are just a few of the unique amenities awaiting Four Seasons guests. Its convenient location across from the Denver Center for the Performing Arts complex and just steps away from Larimer Square and the 16th Street Mall, allows guests easy access to shows, shopping, restaurants, sporting activities, and exciting nightlife offered in downtown Denver.

www.fourseasons.com/denver

1111 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 389-3000

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The Gaylord of the Rockies Located minutes from Denver International Airport in the idyllic All American City of Aurora, Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center will feature over 1,500 guest rooms including 114 well-appointed suites and over 485,000 square feet of extraordinary meeting and convention space. As a gateway to the Rockies, Gaylord Rockies will offer memorable experiences to its guests with first-class restaurants, a luxurious spa and salon, diverse shops, winding waterways and picture perfect sunset views.

Rustic alpine charm and exciting “open-air� activity make this Rocky Mountain Front Range retreat an adventure in itself.

www.gaylordhotelsnews.com

6700 North Gaylord Rockies Blvd., Aurora, Colorado 80019

(720) 452-6900

The Oxford Hotel The Oxford Hotel, in addition to being one of the most popular luxury hotels in downtown Denver, is the oldest operating hotel. It has seen many enhancements through the years, perfecting the art that is a luxury hotel, while preserving the character and integrity of its history. As a registered landmark on the National Register for Historic Places, and boasting a stunning display of art and historical architecture, it’s no wonder the hotel receives guests from across the globe.

www.theoxfordhotel.com 1600 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 628-5400

HOTELS The Ritz-Carlton The Ritz-Carlton Denver, located in the heart of downtown, lives up to its name with quality and modern sophistication incorporated into every inch of the hotel.

Special attention to detail is evident throughout and provides guests with a tranquil setting to enjoy a luxurious home away from home. Even the youngest of guests are considered VIP’s and eligible to take part in the Ritz Kids program. A myriad of dining options are available within walking distance of the hotel but many guests enjoy paying tribute to famed Broncos quarterback John Elway, by indulging in the fine dining offered on site at ELWAY’S steakhouse.

www.ritzcarlton.com/denver 1881 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 312-3800

Acova Owned and operated by restaurant veterans, Sean and Betsy Workman, Acova debuted in the Lower Highlands area of Denver in June of 2018 and was designed to be the neighborhood joint for friends and family. The kitchen creates an eclectic menu for all lifestyles and dietary restrictions and serves lunch, happy hour, dinner and weekend brunch.

www.acovarestaurantcom 3651 Navajo Street, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 736.2718 Mon - Fri

11am - 12 am

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10am - 12 am

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10 am- 11 pm

R E S TA U R AN T S Barolo Grill One of Colorado’s best northern Italian restaurants, Barolo Grill has also been recognized as one of the world’s best restaurants for wine. In 2018 Barolo was honored with both Wine Spectator’s Grand Award and Wine Enthusiasts’ Best 100 Wine Restaurants award. Known for hand crafted modern Piemontese cuisine and knowledgeable, attentive staff, Barolo is the perfect choice for special occasions or a great night out. Their seasonally changing menus highlight items from the staff’s annual pilgrimage to Northern Italy and features locally sourced ingredients from regional farms and artisans.

www.barologrilldenver.com 3030 East Sixth Avenue, Denver, CO 80206 (303) 393.1040

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Ash’kara Ash’Kara, a globally inspired restaurant with influences from Israel, the Middle East and Mesopotamia, is a collaborative partnership with the restaurateur team of chef Daniel Asher and Josh Dinar (River and Woods, the forthcoming Tributary Food Hall in Golden and Mother Tongue at Broadway Market) and Culinary Creative Group (Bar Dough, Senor Bear, Morin and the forthcoming Maine Shack). Ash’Kara is located in Denver’s Lower Highlands neighborhood at 2005 West 33rd Street at Tejon Street. www.ashkaradenver.com 2005 W 33rd Avenue, Denver, CO 80211 (303) 537-4407 Mon - Thurs

4pm - 11 pm

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4pm - 12 am

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R E S TA U R AN T S ChoLon ChoLon Modern Asian has won several awards during its approximately 8 year existence and one would expect no less from a chef who was an authentic culinary olympian.

The name stems from a large market in Saigon, which displayed significant Chinese influences. Chef Lon Symensma offers patrons a glimpse into his many culinary travels with delicious Asian cuisine and handcrafted cocktails.

www.cholon.com/denver 1555 Blake Street, Suite 101, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 353-5223 Lunch

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Guard and Grace There’s a reason that Guard and Grace is the first name on people’s lips when asked for a steakhouse recommendation in Denver. Chef and owner Troy Guard wows his patrons with a fine dining experience featuring mouth watering steaks and a delicious raw bar, turning any social gathering into a celebration.

www.guardandgrace.com 1801 California Street, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 293-8500

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R E S TA U R AN T S Spuntino Spuntino Food & Wine claims a “Global Mind, Colorado Body, and Italian Soul” and the statement could not be more true. The owners, a husband and wife team, bring their passion for Italian food and culture to the Highlands region of Denver. Fresh, house-made focaccia, gnocchi, and gelato are enhanced by an extensive wine list and intimate setting.

www.spuntinodenver.com 2639 W. 32nd Avenue, Denver, CO 80211 (303) 433-0949

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Ocean Prime A stroll down the hip and historic Larimer Square already feels magical with its glowing ceiling of lights strung across the entire block. Evenings are made even more memorable by dining at Ocean Prime, located on the corner of the square at 15th and Larimer. With its unparalleled seafood dishes and extraordinary service, you won’t be disappointed.

www.ocean-prime.com 1465 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 825-3663 :30(720) 946-1433 Lunch

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R E S TA U R AN T S Tamayo Patterned after Tequileiras in Mexico, Tamayo invites patrons in for delicious small plates and specialty margaritas designed to perfection, inciting conversation and community. This modern take on Mexican cuisine is not found at a typical Mexican restaurant. Served on the terrace while watching a spectacular sunset over the Rocky Mountains, first time visitors are sure to return again and again.

www.eattamayo.com 1400 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 946-1433 Lunch

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D Denver Art Museum The Denver Art Museum continues to wow visitors daily with its extensive display of world-class art, featuring painting and sculpture disciplines, modern and contemporary art, photography, textile art, and other representations from around the world. Temporary exhibitions provide a constant source of new art to view and appreciate.

Special activities and games for kids are incorporated into the museum, allowing for an engaging and enlightening experience for all ages.

www.denverartmuseum.org

100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, Denver, CO 80204 (720) 865-5000

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Denver Center for the Performing Arts The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is the largest non-profit theatre organization in the country.

From Broadway tours including performances such as Phantom of the Opera, Rent, Les Miserables, and Wicked, to more intimate theatres featuring comedy shows and other events, and education for all levels of thespian talent, the DCPA offers something for everyone.

www.denvercenter.org/

1101 13th Street, Denver, CO 80204

Administrative offices: (303) 893-4100 Main Box Office: 303.893.4100

Mon - Sun

Closed major holidays

10am - 8pm

Denver Botanic Gardens The Denver Botanic Gardens offers visitors an escape to a tranquil, 24-acre floral oasis. It features endless trails to meander while surrounded by a stunning display of natural beauty, showcasing local plants as well as plants from around the world. Many enjoy stopping in at the Offshoots Cafe for a coffee and croissant before continuing their journey. Families enjoy the Mordecai Children’s Garden, a rooftop garden designed for kids, providing them with a safe space to explore and connect with nature.

www.botanicgardens.org 1007 York Street, Denver, CO 80206 (720) 865-3500 Mon - Sun

9am - 5pm

C U LT U R E Downtown Aquarium The Downtown Aquarium is truly an underwater adventure with exhibits featuring creatures in multiple habitats across the globe. From the desert to the rainforest and everything in between, visitors of all ages will marvel at the beauty of this underwater life. Aquarium visits are enhanced by dining at the aquarium restaurant where delicious meals are served with a view of a 50,000 gallon aquarium containing tropical fish, sharks, and even a mermaid or two.

www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumdenver 700 Water Street, Denver, CO 80211 (303) 561-4450 Sun-Thurs

10am - 9pm

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10am - 9:30pm

Denver Museum of Nature & Science The DMNS provides visitors with multiple exhibits to explore and perform hands-on activities. Visit the Health exhibit to test your strength and view your self-portrait from 50 years in the future. Explore the Space Odyssey exhibit and experiment with the impacts of water, air, and magnets. Walk through the Wildlife dioramas to experience the magnificent size of a bear. The Discovery Zone was specially designed for small children and gives them the opportunity to expand the use of their fives senses within a safe environment. Museum visitors also enjoy the many shows offered at the IMAX and Planetarium. https://www.dmns.org/ 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205 (303) 370-6000 Museum

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