11 17 DENVER’S 2018 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK: GROWTH STILL HOT, BUT SLOWING By Jennifer Turner As 2017 winds down, thoughts turn to the new year and what’s on the horizon for Denver. The Mile High City has been on an impressive growth streak. In 2016, the Metro Denver area had “strong economic trends” with more of the same forecasted for 2017, according to a report from the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. One leading indicator of economic strength is employment growth. Metro Denver clocked in at 1.2 percentage points above the national average with 2.9 percent employment growth. It’s not a secret that Denver is a great place to live and work, and the city received some impressive accolades in 2016: U.S. News and World Report named Denver the best place to live in the country based on a healthy job market, cost of living, and perception as a desirable place to live. Forbes ranked Denver as the nation’s best place for business and careers for the second year in a row. Outside Magazine ranked Denver the third best place to live in the country.
Population
While over 1,000 people move here every month, population growth has slowed slightly according to numbers released by the U.S. Census Bureau. For the year ending July 1, 2016, 13,028 people moved to Denver, which is a 1.9 percent increase in residents. However, it is the first time this number has dropped below 2 percent since 2010.
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Home Sales
The population increase has profoundly impacted the housing market. Denver has been a seller's market for the past number of years, largely due to low inventory. The September median price was $377,000 including single family homes, condos and townhomes. Finding a home has been particularly challenging for buyers with a price point under $400,000. Many properties in that range receive multiple offers within a few days of being listed, some over the asking price. However, there are signs the pace may be slightly less frantic. Karen Nichols, Broker Associate at Perry & Co,
summed up the current state of the market saying, “We are seeing some seasonal slowdown overall in sales activity. However, the market since the beginning of the year still reflects an increase in pricing even with a feeling that activity is a little flatter. Denver is still incredibly strong and the historic neighborhoods remain in high demand." Below are September median home sale prices and include the price changes over the last 12 months. - Capitol Hill: $289,470, -3.39 percent. - Cheesman Park: $356,090, -1.03. - Cherry Creek: $840,630, +1.98. CONTINUED ON 10
ROGER ARMSTRONG, FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CAPITOL HILL UNITED NEIGHBORS, PASSES AT THE AGE OF 54 By Haines Eason It is with great sadness we report that Roger Armstrong, longtime Capitol Hill-area community activist and former Executive Director of Capitol Hill United Neighbors (CHUN), has lost his battle with cancer. Speaking to her time with Armstrong, CHUN Board Member and former President Caroline Schomp, said “Roger Armstrong was a quietly strong leader who listened to all points of view. When I was president of Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods, he was patient, gentle and kind.
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He made me a better leader.” Armstrong started his career in HIV/AIDS outreach work. Originally from Philadelphia, he became a 20-year veteran of CHUN, starting his tenure in 1997 as a board member. He officially became a full-time CHUN employee when he left the Temple Events Center in 2005. As reported by LIFE in February of this year, Armstrong’s first full-time role with CHUN was as director of iconic CHUN event The People’s Fair—the first he directed was in 2006. By August 2008, he was executive director.
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Armstrong noted for that story his pride in working for one of Denver’s most iconic registered neighborhood organizations (RNOs). “For me, it was really an honor to run an organization that had been so established over the years,” he said. “In most city circles, whether it’s city departments, planning departments, City Council, public works, they see CHUN as one of the biggest and most-organized [RNOs].” Speaking to his memory of Armstrong at an Oct. CONTINUED ON 10
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Winter Season Encourages Soft Hearts By Deborah Ortega, Denver City Council, At Large Think about how you experienced this year's first cold snap. Perhaps you were chilled while waiting for a bus or shivered in your car while it was warming up. Fortunately, these were brief moments and they passed. For folks experiencing homelessness in Denver, however, these moments don't pass. Instead, they endure cold weather without insulating clothing and with uncertainty about where they’ll find shelter and warmth. I want to use this space to strongly encourage those who are able to donate warm clothing this fall to please do so. Denver starts getting cold in October and November, so don’t wait for holiday clothing drives to help out. Take a moment to think about any extra jackets in your hall closet, or add some socks to your cart the next time you check out at the store. Items of high need include: used or new jackets, warm layers and boots new socks and new underwear. If you need access to shelter during
severe winter weather or encounter someone who does, contact the police non-emergency line at 720-913-2000 and consider adding this number to your phone. In an emergency, call 9-1-1. Contact information for two organizations providing shelter services and accepting clothing donations are below.
2017 Elections
There is a full ballot. You will be asked to weigh in on funding for capital construction projects, elect members to the Board of Education and make important decisions on campaign finance reform and “green” roofs. Ballots will be mailed the week of October 16. You can return your ballot by mail or drop them off at one of the Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPC). All ballots must be received by 7:00p.m. on November 7 to be counted. There is a 24-hour ballot drop-off box at the Washington Park Recreation Center, 700 S. Franklin St. and at the District 3 Police Station at 1625 S. University Blvd. For a complete list of VSPC and drop-off locations, visit denvergov.org/elections.
GO Bond Projects
Periodically, we ask Denver Voters to approve the issuance of government obligation bonds (GO Bonds) to finance capital projects. The bonds are repaid over a period of years with property tax revenue. Denver is paying off old GO bonds and we can issue bonds to finance new projects
OPINION: EVERY CORNER OF CAP HILL WINS WITH GO BOND By Alison Torvik, City Park West I’ve lived on Capitol Hill for nearly 25 years. I helped build the Dustin Redd playground in City Park and worked to create the urban garden and dog park that is becoming the Carla Madison Rec Center. I’ve helped with the Uptown Sampler, the People’s Fair and dozens of other community events, all to make this area even better than it is now. I love the vibrancy and variety of our neighborhoods. Like you, I’ve seen parts of Capitol Hill become great and other parts struggle. I’m excited that the city has a chance to make Cap Hill even more awesome without raising our taxes. We stand to benefit from bond measures being put to the vote in Denver on Nov. 7. As part of a $937 million package, money would be allocated to rebuild police and fire stations, put in a rapid transit bus route along East Colfax Avenue, improve and repair public libraries and rec. centers across the city and help improve our cultural centers such as the Botanic Gardens and the zoo. If approved by voters like us, funds
raised through the General Obligation (GO) Bond measures would go toward maintaining and repairing Denver’s infrastructure before it breaks down. East Colfax Avenue would get $55 million to build the infrastructure for a rapid transit bus service. The buses would service roughly 50,000 commuters by 2035 and save travelers up to 15 minutes on their commute. This project includes completion of planning, design and construction of an East Colfax service which would comprise exclusive bus lanes, new passenger stops, and related traffic and roadway improvements. The District 6 police station would be repaired and improved. The current facility is nearly 50 years old, has limited space for community engagement meetings and lacks appropriate cells. Denver’s Central Library is set for a $38 million boost, including new technology, redesigned spaces, improved accessibility and critical deferred maintenance projects. Much needed safety and security upgrades at the Central Library, including a new layout, expanded
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without raising property tax rates. Starting with a list of nearly $4 billion in projects, City Council is asking approval for $937 million in projects. The bond package includes street, sidewalk and bike infrastructure improvements throughout the city. If approved, there will be funding for bus rapid transit on Colfax, $20 million for improvements to the Colfax corridor and a new District 6 police station. Denver’s museums, zoo and theaters will receive funding for priority projects. The zoo will replace a 48-year old animal hospital to improve animal care and funding for life safety improvements of the polar bear, sea lion and seal exhibit. The funds will assist the Botanic Gardens in constructing a new center for Science, and the Art Museum will renovate the North Building. For a complete list of all the projects in all the categories, go to denvergov.org/2017gobond. You will also be asked to decide if Denver should change the name of the Department of Environmental Health to the Department of Public Health and Environment and if Denver should require new buildings to have “green” roofs. For information on all of the ballot measures, you can go to denvergov.org/elections. Look under “2017 Ballot Content”. You will also determine the future of the Denver Board of Education. One At-Large and three District Director positions are open.
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security systems and the relocation of the children’s learning area are included. When it comes to cultural facilities, the Botanic Gardens and the Denver Zoo are in line for major funding boosts of $18 million and $20 million respectively. Improvements to the Gardens would include a Center for Science, Art and Education, which would expand scientific research programs and increase education opportunities for children and adults. The 48-year- old animal hospital at the Denver Zoo would be replaced to ensure the highest level of care for the more than 4,000 animals at the zoo. The measures would also provide funding for needed improvements in marine mammal exhibits. Other facilities to benefit would be the Denver Art Museum, improvements to Red Rocks Amphitheater (which is owned by Denver), the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Please join me in supporting these vetted and vested initiatives. Mail or drop off your ballot by November 7 and vote YES on 2A through 2G. Video chat medical evaluation
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LETTERS An election being held mostly in the shadows On Tuesday, Nov. 7, a Denver citywide election will be held for school board members and for a series of seven proposed General Obligation (GO) bonds. Those bonds are being marketed as a way to raise money “without raising taxes.” But there will be a simultaneous and separate, quiet little election that impacts businesses and property owners in the
Colfax Business Improvement District. That election seeks to substantially raise property taxes in the C-BID area. I was one of the business and property owners who worked to establish the C-BID during the 1980s. Since then, the C-BID and the taxes it has levied have done a lot of good. But now the leaders of that group have developed some grandiose plans to (among other things) build new parks, eliminate on-Colfax parking and install costly and unnecessary “enhanced art crosswalks” within the C-BID district. To do, that they hope voters citywide will approve the seven questions on the Nov. 7 ballot … from which C-BID expects to receive $5 million. But that is
not enough for C-BID. At the same time that the GO Bond election is going on, the C-BID is (almost quietly) distributing ballots within the District, seeking authority to raise the taxes on C-BID properties from 7.846 mills to up to 11 mills … a more than 40 percent increase. They plan to use that money to support their own additional bond issue for another $2.5 million. Their plans can be found at colfaxave. com/funding. Most of the owners of those C-BID properties and businesses, which are held in corporate names, will not receive a ballot because only natural persons will be sent one. That means as few as 10 percent of the impacted parties will be able to vote in this minimally publicized tax-raising election. That’s why I call it an
election being held in the shadows. I encourage those who do receive a C-BID property-tax-increase ballot to vote NO. Stuart MacPhail Stuart MacPhail was the founding publisher of Life on Capitol Hill and editor from 1975 to 1984. He was the founding president of Colfax on the Hill, Inc. (COTH), the volunteer merchant group. He was one of the founders of the Colfax Business Improvement District, a tax-supported local improvement organization. He has served as a board member both on the Capitol Hill Community Center and Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods, Inc. (CHUN). He continues to live on Capitol Hill.
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DEVELOPMENT By Stacey McDole Every month, LIFE will provide answers to the community’s burning questions about new and ongoing developments. If there is a pile of dirt you’re curious about, or if you want to know how much longer your street parking will be sacrificed during construction, email Stacey McDole at capitolhill303@gmail.com. She’ll do the investigation for you and report back. __________________________________________ As the Denver landscape continues to change and new residents clamor for housing, historic buildings are narrowly escaping the wrecking ball. This month is about developers who see the beauty in Denver’s historic buildings and strive to preserve our city’s rich cultural history.
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It’s not every day a developer sees a building for what it once was. Sometimes those buildings do require too much retrofitting and renovation to make them viable again. But, sometimes a developer swoons at the charm hidden under decades of Denver dust. Charles H. Woolley II is one of those developers. He is the founding principal and president of St. Charles Town Company, who develops, preserves, renovates and manages some of Denver’s most iconic historical buildings. In his portfolio, Woolley and his team have resurrected buildings such as the Wazee Supper Club, the Emerson School and the Wynkoop Brewing Company. His newest venture, 2260 E. Colfax Avenue, named the Savageau Building and former Abend Gallery, is currently under renovation. The Mediterranean Revival building was built in 1930 and dons a Moorish design with colorful glazed tiles, cusp arches and a tiled roof. “This is a building I have admired for all my years in Denver,” says Woolley. “The building will be subdivided into eight small suites for locally-owned retail tenants, and inspire the community to walk, bike or drive to shop at this lively and attractive busy corner,” says Woolley. “The project will be active day and night [with coffee shops and restaurants].” Woolley hopes to attract every demographic. “As a preservationist, I hope our vision will breathe new and long life into the building,” he says. “We are restoring the exterior and will highlight the beautiful glazed tiles and old storefronts. The building is a true architectural gem in a great neighborhood.” For more information about this
In late 2014, Stacy Cason and her business partner Otto Petty, both principals of Endurance Real Estate Partners, bought the 1919 building next to Corona Laundromat. Most recently, the building housed an antiques store, and at one point, a Chevron garage. During renovation of the exterior, a hand-painted Chevron sign was discovered above the building’s front door. “We didn’t want to build another Lego-type complex,” says Cason. “We wanted something that preserved the building while bringing in more modern materials.” Jux is short for juxtaposition, new contrasting the old, but the design works; century-old wood and brick on contemporary metal. Even the horizontal of the old Chevron sign opposes the new vertical Jux sign. The Jux logo incorporates the arches of the original building. “We reused as much of the original building as possible,” Cason continues. “Myself and a few day laborers pulled up as much of the second-floor wood planking as possible. Then used the wood as an artistic accent wall in the lobby.” The complex houses 30-units; studio, one, and two-bedroom units are available. Of the 30-units, 10 have been successfully rented out, eight of which have moved into their new homes. Homes range from 502 square foot studios to 979 square foot two-bedrooms. Prices range from $1,325$2,325. Each apartment is nicely finished with premium hardwoods, in-unit stack washer/dryers and upgraded fixtures. For more information, visit juxdenver. com or call 720-545-3294. Endurance Real Estate Partners manages the property.
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In addition to escape rooms, Solutions features a steampunk lounge and a cheese-centric menu for relaxation.
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Guests coming for the holidays? Introduce them to Solutions Lounge & Restaurant. In addition to a scrumptious steampunk bar, Solutions features an ample dining area and seven escape rooms, each with a different and unique theme. Five rooms are already in operation. The list includes an Arizona Shoot-Out room and one focused on the Cuban Missile Crisis. Each adventure carries a different difficulty rating. Two additional rooms are set to debut before the holidays, one of which includes a train-themed escape. The escape side of the venture has been built in tandem with Escapology®, a national firm that designs escape adventures. Owners Tina and Vic Ronder have sampled and enjoyed escape rooms around the West but they discerned room for improvement. “We felt that something was missing,” Vic Ronder said. “That was food and beverages.” An ample bar sits in the center of a 6,100 square foot warehouse surrounded by restaurant spaces. The structure was masterfully renovated to
assume a role its original builders never envisioned. Here you can linger before an adventure, rehash your latest escape or simply sample the restaurant’s offerings. Specialty cocktails are escapethemed so you’ll find a Shanghaied special and another dubbed, “Antidote.” The menu at Solutions is decidedly cheese-centric. Sample the fromage a Raclette, a treat from the Swiss Alps. It’s wheeled over on a bar cart, then melted tableside. Other offerings include bacon mac ‘n cheese and a curried potato sammy. Solutions’ address is 2220 California St. next door to Woods Boss brewing and diagonally across the street from the Mercury Café. The number for details is 303-653-9183. Browse the menu and the escape choices online at solutionsloungedenver.com.
HOMEBODY
If my home every morphed into a space this cozy and inviting, I might never leave. Homebody seems the perfect moniker for this new furnishings and home accents venture inside the old Thurston Kitchen space, 2920 E. Sixth Ave. Billed as “Your Home Away From Home,” Homebody represents the vision of Dory Pratt. She calls it a lifestyle store and draws inspiration from two sources—Barney’s, a shopping mecca in NYC, and artist Georgia O’Keefe. Pratt explained, “You know that you are never going to find anything less than the best and something original and authentic when you go to Barney's.” Regarding her O’Keefe connection, “I'd rather have one beautiful and aes-
Elegant accent pieces and furniture at Homebody reflect owner Dory Pratt’s commitment to finding and selling unique items to individualize your home. thetically pleasing item than 100 ordinary items,” she added. With that philosophy firmly in mind, Pratt stepped inside this space and discovered the ideal spot to manifest that vision. “I feel like I’ve had all this bottled up inside me for years,” she explained. With friends and acquaintances praising her sense of design, Pratt took the leap. You’ll spot an espresso machine and bar on the west wall and small furniture pieces dotting the space. They include a surprisingly comfy, fuzzy white chair you must try. This could be the perfect spot to obtain that pop of color your living areas' needs or shop for holiday gifts. Gift wrapping is included in each purchase. There’s no cookie cutter approach here. Pratt is collecting unique merchandise from around the globe. The space and its goods have a unique vibe that underscores Pratt’s decision to gather the uncommon and help you individualize your own home. “We want you to be able to take home something special: a hand-selected treasure from the Paris flea market; a creation from a small artisan found during our travels; a piece of the hottest jewelry from Greece; a gorgeous Persian carpet; handmade porcelain dishes from Australia; or a different gem entirely chosen from Homebody’s trove of curated treasures.” If you share Pratt’s conviction that everything you do in life should be done beautifully, stop in. She stocks any product that meets her standards and you’ll never know all that’s in store each week. “If I see some gorgeous gloves, or
a great pair of pajamas, I'll get them. If I find an outstanding food product, I'll stock it.” Homebody is open Monday-Saturday, 10:00a.m.-6:00p.m. You can get an accurate feel for Pratt’s vision at homebodydenver.com.
GOOMBAS PIZZA GRINDERS
There’s a profound New York flair to Goombas Pizza Grinder’s second eatery in the state. It’s located at 2934 E. Colfax Ave. which a Caribbean bakery occupied for years. The name alone brings a bushel of questions. What’s a Goomba? What’s a grinder? As a native New Yorker, I didn’t have to ask these questions. I grew up where goomba was once an ethnic slur to describe Italian-Americans with alleged ties to the mob. Common usage now can reference a friend or partner. What I did not know is that most common usage today refers to sentient mushrooms in the Nintendo Super Mario video games. Grinders are similar to hoagies or sub sandwiches. Research indicates that Benedetto Capaldo, an Italian shopkeeper in New London, Connecticut, gets credit for the name. The term referred to Italian-American dockworkers who had to grind rusty hulls before repainting. So what business do a bunch of Colorado natives of Greek heritage have opening a pizza joint? Read the reviews for their first store in Arvada and you’ll see why. It’s been in operation over four years and made a lot of ‘Best’ lists during that tenure. Game Over (another hat tip to Super Mario Bros.) is one of their most
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Grab a slice to go or an entire pie and some cheesecake at Goombas Pizza Grinder, a NY-inspired eatery in the 2900 block of E. Colfax Ave. popular sellers. Sausage, pepperoni, red onions, blue and mozzarella cheeses, NY tomato sauce and pesto power this pizza choice. Another top seller is Paulie’s—a pie where Greece meets Italy. Paulie’s is piled with gyro meat, tomatoes, onions, feta, olives, pepperoncini, mozzarella and tzatziki sauce. Unlike their original store, pizza will be sold by the slice, as well as the full pie here. Slice styles change daily. If you must look beyond the pizza menu (why would you?), there are a number of entree salads and, of course, those grinders in 8” and 12” lengths. Calzones, cheese bread and desserts round out the menu. For sweets, generous portions of baklava are available along with tiramisu and cheesecake. “We’re Greek and we like it,” said Nico Papastergiou of the eclectic dessert selections. Brother Yuli would rather talk about the made-to-order concept that Goombas applies to everything, including their salads. The eatery will launch home delivery in early November. Their number is 720-542-3605 and the full menu can be viewed at goombaspizzagrinder.com.
SNEEKEAZY BAR + KICKS
How’s this for an entertainment concept? A high-end sneaker boutique featuring gear from coveted designers hiding an elegant cocktail lounge. It’s not easy to sum up SneekEazy Bar + Kicks, the new speakeasy located in an expansive loft space on the second level at 1134 Broadway but that’s a beginning. The same crew owns Element farm to table sports bar at street level and is hard at work on a third Denver venture
dubbed Temple, a mega nightclub set to occupy the space due north. “There is a lot of crossover between the demographics, but the experience is much different,” said spokesman Andrew Hoey, comparing the two nightspots. SneekEazy was designed as a relaxing lounge, not a crowded venue. In addition to rotating cocktails crafted from the best fresh ingredients available, SneekEazy also serves up snacks and shares from famed Dallas chef John Tesar until 1:00a.m. Pool tables, shuffleboard and classic arcade games will help you pass the time if simple relaxation or sneakers aren’t your passion. “You don’t need to be a sneaker head to come and enjoy the space. This is a great place for a first date, hang out with friends, birthday celebrations, anything and everything in-between. We want it to be very inviting to everyone,” Hoey added. SneekEazy does believe guests will examine the footwear. “Cinderella is proof that a new pair of shoes can change your life,” they point out. Accessed via a two-story staircase (there is also a small elevator for ADA compliance), SneekEazy opened October 13 and now operates Wednesday-Sunday 5:00p.m.-2:00a.m. Reservations are offered through sneekeazy. com. I’ve visited a number of area speakeasies in the past two years. I’ve strolled through a walk-in freezer to access one and down a dark alley to reach another. SneekEazy is a great addition to the genre but I do have to wonder what’s next. How can anyone top these hidden
You’ll first spot the sneaker displays, right, then enter the lounge and bar side of SneekEazy. gems we already enjoy. Consider this a challenge!
CAPE HORN COFFEES
A new coffee shop is now open at 308 Clayton St. but it’s not another indie venture battling for a corner of the coffee market in Cherry Creek North (CCN) annually. This is not a retail operation. Cape Horn is an extension of an Oregon firm that imports and sells green beans to roasters and the shop is open only by appointment. Local representative Mark Williams has worked extensively in the commodities field. Williams says he’s in CCN for the long run so I expect we’ll hear more about his new operation in the coming months.
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alternative to coffee on the fly—a space to actually think and collaborate. “Anecdote is designed to foster the creative community and serve as a catalyzing spot for inspiration and collaboration, with refreshments to keep things going! I hope people will find in it a welcoming place to connect and share ideas over Novo coffee or craft cocktails,” she stated. The business plan includes showcasing featured artists, ways to share projects, special events and workshops to learn new skills. Check out the skill share board that offers the talents of many artists and entrepreneurs. A special events room is also available. The former Rooster Moon café at 955 Bannock St. has received a longawaited makeover. Hurd has been waiting too. She moved here two years ago for this opportunity. “I was running the Pastry Department for the Essex Culinary Resort & Spa in Vermont and specifically moved to Denver to open my own shop,” she said. “I loved Vermont, but wanted to be part of the bigger arts scene Denver offers.” While building out her new shop, she taught baking and pastry arts for Denver Public Schools, meeting amazing students who could soon become interns at Anecdote. Construction issues have pushed back the bakery slice of Hurd’s vision but that will get done. Meanwhile, Anecdote serves up quick house-made options and locally sourced nibbles. Smoothies, soft serve ice cream, Novo coffee beverages, wraps and salads are
on the menu along with beer, wine and craft cocktails. “There's even a dog-friendly patio and homemade dog biscuits for sale!” she added. Hours are Wednesday-Monday, 6:00a.m.-10:00p.m. Tuesdays are reserved for special events.
CLOTH + GOLD
A new Denver startup wants to earn your tablescape business. Yup, that’s a thing. Cloth + Gold features a curated selection of event planning ‘extras’ to make home entertaining elegant and less stressful. The company’s website went live in early October. It offers party hosts the chance to rent and return table linens and dishes dirty! “Far too often, we get caught up in daily living and our online lives that we forget to actually live in the moment and make memories with those we care about,” said founder Bridget Rogers. Some of her fondest memories were inspired during dinner parties with friends and she wants to share that opportunity with others. She believes you will stress less and party more when your tablescape is planned, crafted and delivered straight to your door. “We want to create beautiful, celebratory experiences, where people are inspired to put down their phones, pick up their forks and truly connect,” Rogers added. There are six classic styles plus seasonal additions to consider. Plates, wine glasses, napkins and more are included. If you’re hosting a party of four or 40, Rogers has got you covered.
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OK, maybe a bit longer but this pair of new ventures should prove worth the wait! Both are slated to open mid-November so here’s a sneak peek on everything from elephants to punch bowls you need to know. I’ll have in-depth coverage in our next issue.
BANG UP TO THE ELEPHANT
Yep, that’s the name of Capitol Hill’s newest eatery at 1310 Pearl St. The pale turquoise façade is reminiscent of Miami Beach but you’re still in Denver. That paint job does provide a clue to the company’s business plan— street foods and beverages from the tropics. Think Tiki! Bang Up To The Elephant is the latest venture from the folks who garnered much acclaim for their Beatrice & Woodsley restaurant at 38 S. Broadway. This space is more casual and one where “an off-course parrot would feel right at home,” the company promises.
PUNCH BOWL STAPLETON
Who can resist checking out this new venture? Those who remember when Stapleton was an airport have been waiting to see the old control tower’s next incarnation. Wait no longer. Punch Bowl Social will open a second entertainment hall surrounding the old tower. It will feature 15,000 square feet on two levels with six bowling lanes and other games, plus diner foods, craft cocktails and old school entertainment. Unlike its first location on South Broadway, the new PB Social also boasts ample parking and outdoor games.
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MEININGER ART MATERIALS
I missed a huge anniversary last year. Yikes! Meininger’s Art Materials at 499 Broadway just wrapped up its 135th year in business and that is not a typo! Originally located downtown, Meininger’s anchors a stretch of Broadway that is now finding its stride. There’s now a craft brewery and a Korean BBQ across the street and Wizard’s Chest to the store’s south. Nov. 3-11 marks Denver Arts Week—the ideal time to check out this local gem. Their website is meininger. com. Several classes on screen prints and watercolors will be offered as part of the week’s events.
ADORNMENTS
Clothing shops with staying power all have something I lack—a great eye for design. I may not have one but I do know it when I see it. Adornments, 2826 E. Third Ave., proves this theory. With its focus on designer women’s wear and accessories, the business has moved around CCN as its success has grown. Adornments just wrapped up Year #20 in business and signed another lease. Consuelo Diaz and Donna Christopher run the shop for owner Helen Wicker who runs a second one in Santa Fe. Wicker is the main buyer who gives regular customers a lot of thought. “We do have a loyal following. We actually buy for our customers. We know what they have and what they need,” said Diaz. “We love color,” added Christoper. “We also have black (garments) but we love color.” Jewel tones fill the shelves. Just look at all the shades of lavender. Designer labels include Johnny Was, Lisette, Habitat and more. Adornments is open Monday-Saturday, 10:00a.m.-5:30p.m.; Sundays, noon-4:00p.m. Browse their collection at adornmentsdenver.com. Remember there’s ample, free parking on the west side of the boutique.
DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE
This CCN eatery at 100 Saint Paul St. has slipped into fall with an intriguing menu rewrite. For many joints, fall means adding butternut squash soup but Del Frisco’s is aiming for a more comprehensive approach. Well known for its steaks, Del Frisco’s Grille has appeal for non-steak eaters, too. Roasted baby beats on a CONTINUED ON 11
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SCHOOLS By Kevin Ryan The leaves are burning bright reds and yellows as they fall from their summer perch to blanket the ground before winter winds and snow work, like a painter’s brush, to change our landscape. “The boys of summer have gone,” October count is complete and school performance framework (SPF) results, also known as “school report cards,” are being unveiled. Radiators clank and whistle to life in Denver Public Schools (DPS) classrooms, amid the hum of students mulling the products of independent thinking and academic growth.
TWO DPS SCHOOLS RECEIVE MAYOR'S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AWARDS
The 2017 Mayor’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards were awarded to 10 individuals and organizations. “In Denver, we stand firmly for the ideals of inclusion, acceptance and opportunity,” Mayor Michael Hancock announced at the event. The Writing Center at Manual High School, which is the first student-led writing center in the nation, was honored as “a place where students strive to empower each other and work to develop the skills and confidence needed to become powerful agents of social change.” Place Bridge Academy, where more than 60 languages and over 40 countries are represented, was honored by the Denver Immigrant and Refugee
Commission. “Place Bridge Academy students receive an education that supports English-language development and the social/emotional skills necessary to be successful in a diverse American society,” DPS claims.
all students, called the “Academic Gaps indicator.” Cesar Chavez Academy, in Northwest Denver, will close at the end of the 2017/2018 school year. DPS cites
DPS LOOKS TO ENHANCE HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
Preparing students for college and career at the high school level has teetered between college or career until the recent combining of the two. “Employment projections show that 74 percent of all Colorado jobs by the year 2020 will require education beyond high school, such as a college degree, trade school, an apprenticeship or military service,” according to DPS. West Early College and West Leadership Academy students recently led a tour of their career-focused classes. In addition to a more hands on approach, the classes, which include video game design, graphic design, and a tech apps class, offer students the opportunity to earn free college credits. Superintendent Tom Boasberg joined the tour and shared that opportunities for students to earn college credit in DPS has increased seven percent compared to just four years ago.
A RECORD NUMBER OF DPS SCHOOLS MEET OR EXCEED PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
The 2017 SPF—an annual report card for schools—data shows strong academic growth, which is crucial for students’ success in college, career and life. Holm Elementary, in southeast Denver, achieved the highest overall SPF rating of Distinguished/Blue and also measured highest on the new rating of how well schools are serving
Students from West Early College and West Leadership Academy learn how to design video games while earning college credit as part of the DPS shift to offer more career relevant classes. Photo courtesy Denver Public Schools. low performance which did not meet the obligations of their “School Performance Compact.” For individual DPS school SPF ratings, visit: spf.dpsk12.org/ en/2017-spf-ratings. Join Denver School of the Arts (7111 Montview Blvd.) students, staff and parents Nov. 15, for Uncensored, a High School Open Mic Fundraiser. Things kick off at 7:00p.m. at Black Box Theatre (314 E. 13th Ave.). The event will contain mature content. East High School (1600 City Park
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By Haines Eason If you live in the Capitol Hill area and have traveled near the corner of East 12th Avenue and North Marion Street recently, you might have noticed a construction crew digging in the public right of way there. Residents of the building at 1235 E. 12th Ave. reported Oct. 12 to Theodore Oyler, co-owner of the building through his business, Classic Properties of Denver, that a crew was digging in the property’s yard, something that caught Oyler off guard. “The residents were surprised,” Oyler says. “They thought it was a municipal project for Denver Water or sidewalks or curb cuts, etc.” Oyler was himself surprised as he had not scheduled any utility work for the site and he had not been notified by the city regarding any projects. Olyer discovered the crews were working for Verizon and were installing cell tower infrastructure in the right of way approximately 15 feet from his building. He reached out to Verizon in the hopes of obtaining a reprieve while he and Verizon representatives discussed whether or not the tower could be relocated, but the representative he spoke to said she could only refer the matter. Olyer says that left him with no choice but to pursue the matter in court as the crews were, according to him, already half done with the work. According to public records, Chief Justice Michael Martinez of Denver District Court did approve a temporary
restraining order Friday, Oct. 13 at 2:00p.m. This order was in force for two weeks. Oyler, operating as Dalton Investments LLC, in his suit names Verizon, the City and County of Denver and the various contractors involved. As for why he is most upset, Oyler cites the historic nature of his buildings and the neighborhoods in which they sit. He and his wife operate 153 units in five buildings in the Cheesman Park and Capitol Hill area. “They’re all historic properties which could receive [individual] historical designations, [and] they’re in historic districts,” Oyler says. The 1235 E. 12th Ave. location is of great importance to him. “The building was owned by Helen Bonfils; it’s exceedingly well preserved,” Oyler says. “Our company only buys and operates buildings that are pristine historically. Basically you could walk in that building today and it would look like a brand-new version of what it looked like in the 1920s down to the flooring, tiles—we restore all that— carpeting, fixtures. Our people like all that, and they pay a premium rent to live in that type of neighborhood, near a park, and that’s why we’re doing what we’re doing.” The tower in question going in at the location and other proposed sites across the area will be, according to Jay Rust, President of FANS for Cheesman Park, “30 feet, 3 inches tall, equivalent to a three-story building, and the CONTINUED ON 13
PLANS FOR CITY PARK GOLF COURSE REDESIGN UNVEILED; STRONG OPPOSITION PERSISTS By Kevin Ryan The City Park Golf Course redesign is a step closer to breaking ground and it continues to create quite a stir among Denver residents. Two community open house meetings held Oct. 12 and 14 to unveil the final plans for the project drew supporters and sign-carrying protesters to the City Park Golf Course Clubhouse and left a few caught in the middle. “I just came for breakfast,” quipped one Bogey’s On the Park patron on Saturday morning. After reviewing plans from three design teams, Denver City Council approved the design/build contract of Saunders Construction, iConGolf Studio with Hale Irwin Golf Design and clubhouse architect Johnson Nathan Strohe on Aug. 14 to head up the redesign. Some of the more notable changes include reconfiguring several of the existing holes, relocating both the clubhouse and driving range, building a stormwater retention system and removing approximately 261 trees. According to the city, the redesign of the golf course is “part of the Platte to Park Hill: Stormwater Systems program that is working to update a centuryold stormwater system, provide critical flood control, enhance community spaces, and protect public health and the environment.” Though several alternatives were evaluated, “City Park Golf Course was the preferred alternative
for water retention because it achieved our regional goals and minimized impact to neighborhoods,” said Nancy Kuhn, Communications Director for Denver Public Works. While many opponents at the Oct. 14 open house carried signs referencing Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax—in protest of the potential number of trees that would be affected by the project—the trees are not at the center of the fight. Attorney Aaron Goldhammer, who represents former Colorado Attorney General J.D.MacFarlane and seven other Denver residents in a lawsuit to block the redesign, says the project “violates the Denver charter which restricts use of designated park land to park and recreational purposes.” Goldhammer says the allegation is “this project is not for park and recreational purposes, it is a highway construction support undertaking, referring to the I-70 redesign.” The project, which is expected to cost $44 million, is scheduled to get underway Nov. 1 “or shortly thereafter,” says Kuhn. While Judge David H. Goldberg’s ruling in late October favored the city—his ruling states it is within the city’s right to use the golf course for the drainage project—Goldhammer and his clients are considering their options for an appeal. LIFE will continue to cover this story as it develops.
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Thu, 11/02 | 8:00a.m.-9:30a.m. The Entrepreneur's Academy - The Complexities & Gotchas of Raised Capital November’s topic will feature, Adam Cookson, CEO, and Co-Founder of TekDry International Inc., a growing high-tech startup that developed a product to recover water-damaged electronics in 30 minutes. | Enterprise Coworking (The Classroom) 3000, Lawrence St. Thursdays, 11/02-11/30 | 7:00p.m. Cherry Creek Toastmasters Improve your communication and leadership skills and network with others that share your goals and aspirations. Guests are welcome! | 303-947-3408 Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 4610 E. Alameda Ave. toastmasters.org Fridays, 11/03-12/01 | 7:00a.m.-8:30a.m. Daybreak Toastmasters Cat got your tongue? Public speaking and more. Call Bob after 6p.m. Now meeting on the second floor of the building. | 720-308-9090 State of Colorado Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman St. daybreaktoastmasters.org Fri, 11/03 | 7:00a.m. Denver GOP First Friday Breakfast Great speakers and conservative camaraderie. This months speakers are Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams and Denver Clerk & Recorder. Please RSVP and order breakfast to support Pete's. | 303-782-9555 Pete's Greek Town Cafe, 2910 E. Colfax Ave. denvergop.org Fridays, 11/03-12/01 | 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m. Happiness Hour A short talk and guided relaxing meditation to help increase a peaceful good heart. It is an ideal way to unwind after work and recharge for a great evening ahead. Free. | 303-813-9551 KMC Colorado Downtown, 1336 Glenarm Pl. meditationincolorado.org Sat, 11/04 | 11:00a.m. "Screen Printing" with Mark Friday Learn more about an artist’s process or favorite technique. Watch the demonstration and ask questions- emphasis on
Mondays, 11/06-12/04 | 12:00p.m. Denver Laughter Club Meets every week on Laffy-ette Street! Upstairs in the Children's Chapel for most of the of year, summers at the Chessman Park Pavilion (east side of park). Call Meredith for info, free. | 303-877-9086 First Unitarian Society of Denver, 1400 Lafayette St. denverlaughs.com Mondays, 11/06-12/04 | 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Learn to Code Meetup An open house/study group for anyone, at any level, with any interest in computer programming. No prior knowledge/future commitment needed. | 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway meetup.com/learntocodedenver Mon, 11/06 | 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Still Cooking Still Cooking is a free 4-week course teaching adults 50+ how to prepare and shop for healthy, low-cost meals for themselves. Enjoy each others company while learning how best to prepare nutritional meals. Please call to RSVP! | 303-951-5222 The Center, 1301 E. Colfax Ave.
CLASSES, LECTURES & FORUMS Wednesdays, 11/01-11/29 | 7:00p.m. Denver Socrates Cafe Join a group that "seek truth by their own lights." No regular attendance or preparation required. Speak your own mind, then take turns playing Socrates by asking questions. | 303-861-1447 Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway meetup.com/Denver-Socrates-Cafe
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Denver Arts Week Denver Arts Week is an nine-day celebration of all things art in The Mile High City, featuring more than 300 events at a wide variety of art galleries, museums, theaters and concert halls, many of which are deeply discounted. For more information about specific events, discounts and more, visit www.denver.org/ denver-arts-week! Sundays, 11/05-12/03 | 10:30a.m. Capoeira Angola Introductory Class Take an introductory class in this African-Brazilian art form with its roots in Bantu traditions, which were carried to Brazil by enslaved Africans. Free, other classes available. | 303-294-9258 Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. mercurycafe.com Sundays, 11/05-12/03 | 4:00p.m. Meditation and Kirtan Leave your troubles behind and practice meditation and Kirtan every Sunday. Childcare provided. For more info call Ed. | 720-810-9071 854 Pearl St. Sundays, 11/05-12/03 | 9:30a.m. Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Learn both Tibetan and rhythmic English chants and brief silent meditations. Led by members of Yeshe Nyingpo Denver, a chapter of the Dudjom Tersar and aligned with the Dalai Lama. | 303-294-9258 Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. mercurycafe.com Mon, 11/06 | 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Adult Open Lab Interested in recording music or editing your videos? Want to use a 3D printer or learn about Arduino? Need to scan your drawings and clean them up? ideaLAB has a wide variety of hardware and software available. Also, Thursdays, 1-3p.m. | 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central
Tuesdays, 11/07-12/05 | 6:30p.m.-10:30p.m. Argentine Tango, practice and lessons Tango Colorado hosts these low cost Tango lessons, followed by a practice session where dancers can polish the steps they learned, interact with other students and advanced dancers and improve their skills. | 303-710-2250 Denver Turnverein Event Center, 1570 Clarkson St. tangocolorado.org/lessons Tuesdays, 11/07-12/05 | 12:00p.m.-12:30p.m. Meditation at Noon Take 30 minutes to connect to your heart, cultivate inner peace and happiness, and clarify your intention for the day, free. | 303-813-9551 KMC Colorado Capitol Hill, 1081 Marion St. meditationincolorado.org Wed, 11/15 | 6:15p.m. The Citizens' Climate Lobby Citizens Climate Lobby is a non-profit, grassroots advocacy organization focused on national policies to address climate change. | 303-322-0079 Daniels Fund, 101 Monroe St. facebook.com/CitizensClimateLobbyDenverChapter Sun, 11/19 | 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Boogie Down! Family Dance Party Rock out to music from local superstars, play with Swallow Hill's Instrument Petting Zoo, eat yummy treats and explore the question "How do I know what I know?" with community groups and local media. $5 suggested donation | McNichols Building 144, W. Colfax Ave. Tue, 11/21 | 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. ideaLAB Photographers Guild Discuss photography, cameras, photographic history, alternative approaches to image making, and more. Each session will feature a different lesson or workshop as well as time to share your images, ask questions, and give and receive feedback. | 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org/idealab Sat, 12/02 | 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m. "Introduction to Painting in Watercolor" with Dennis Pendleton Learn more about an artist’s process or favorite technique. Watch the demonstration and ask questions- emphasis on dialogue. Open to the public at ASLD and Meininger Art Supply.
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- Congress Park: $618,720, +4.69. - Country Club: $1,125,000, +3.77.
- Washington Park West: $1,250. - Cheesman Park: $1,195. - Congress Park: $1,185. - Capitol Hill: $1,150.
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Unemployment Rate
There are some areas around town where it is possible to get a house without paying an exorbitant price. Nichols says Virginia Village and neighboring Virginia Vale in southeast Denver are two such locations. The September median sales price for Virginia Village/ Virginia Vale was $442,370. Ruby Hill, west of Santa Fe and south of Mississippi, and nearby Harvey Park are great for first time buyers. The median home sale price in Ruby Hill was $276,500 and $320,000 in Harvey Park.
Rental Rates
According to Zumper’s Spring 2017 report, Denver was the 24th most expensive city for renters. The median price for a one-bedroom was $1,210 and $1,680 for a two bedroom. The Golden Triangle topped the list as the priciest neighborhood with a median rent of $2,090 for a one bedroom, closely followed by the Central Business District at $1,950 and LoDo at $1,870. Belcaro and Cherry Creek were also in the top ten with median rates for one bedrooms of $1,750 and $1,700, respectively. Below are median rent prices from Zumper for other neighborhoods:
The unemployment rate is extremely low for the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood area and was 2.2 percent in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While beneficial for job seekers, a low employment rate can make it difficult for employers to find all the workers they need.
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17 FANS for Cheesman Park RNO meeting, Denver City Councilman Wayne New chose to focus on Armstrong’s positive nature. “If you didn’t know Roger, he was just a real gentleman, a peacemaker and guy who tried to think positive and come up with solutions,” New said. “[Roger] was a real team player. He’s going to be sorely missed. He struggled with cancer for many, many years, and through that he continued to do great work.” Councilman New and his colleagues
officially recognized Armstrong Oct. 16 during the regular City Council session with an official proclamation offering “thanks and appreciation for the life and work of Roger D. Armstrong.” Armstrong is survived by his wife, Cathy Lopez. "Roger changed my life for the better. He was my best friend and I was honored to walk by his side through his battle with cancer,” she says. “He was brave and strong and always kind. My heart is broken." An obituary can be found here: newcomerdenver.com/Obituary/148948/ Roger-Armstrong/Denver-Colorado.
According to incomebyzipcode. com, which pulls information from the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household income in Denver County, as of December 2016, was $79,959. Below are average household incomes broken down by zip code: - 80202: Downtown, LoDo, $107,800. - 80203: Capitol Hill, Speer, $63,282. - 80206: Country Club, Cherry Creek, Congress Park, $103,792. - 80209: Washington Park, $118,809. - 80218: Cheesman Park, $80,256. Denver is an increasingly popular place to live with a strong economy and low unemployment. There are certainly challenges including an expensive housing market. All in all, the city is well positioned for continued growth in 2018.
Roger Armstrong seated in front of the Tears-McFarlane Mansion, home of Capitol Hill United Neighbors. Photo by Sara Hertwig.
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bed of whipped feta cheese or artichoke beignets with sweet basil dressing head up the new fall appetizers. For a hearty entrée, the Grille features pork shanks braised in coffee, seared scallops paired with goat cheese polenta and a whopping 18 oz. bone-in prime rib. There’s also a new Quinn’s Filet burger assembled from ground filet mignon, then topped with Gorgonzola and Gruyere cheeses. Sounds pretty tempting to the burger snob in me. More wines by the glass will be offered this fall and new labels have been added to the wine cellar. The eatery also offers many Sip ‘n Share plates if you need a nibble to wind down after work. The number for reservations is 720-577-4077. Drool over the new menu additions at delfriscosgrille.com/ cherrycreek.
FEDEX KINKO’S
Effective November 6, CCN’s tenured FedEx Kinko’s location at 3032 E. Second Ave. will close for 24 hours to relocate. The new space is just down the block and around the corner at 160 Milwaukee St. and slated to open the following day—Nov. 7. The shipping and copying store needs to relocate because their old digs are set to undergo a major rebuild. The number will remain 303-322-4261. The business should still be open 24 hours a day. It’s possible but not guaranteed that the little known, free parking slots behind the old store will be replicated since FedEx is relocating within the same complex.
THAI MONKEY CLUB THAI & SUSHI
Well, that was one long vacation.
Wood,Wax, & Wool Toys & Books Sale
in all remaining Giggle stores and is a liquidation sale forced by Giggle’s creditors. If you were amongst those in CCN expecting something wonderful to emerge after the major remodeling of this location, get shopping because it won’t be here long. If you still have gift cards for the store, those are no longer being honored.
AOB MED SPA
After moving into the new construction at East First Avenue and Steele Street over a year ago, AOB Med Spa closed their latest CCN location after a short stay. One is still open in the Tech Center.
EDDIE BAUER
After years in the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Eddie Bauer moved to new digs on Columbine Street last year. Now that location is shuttered.
An eclectic mix of fabrics and colors predominate at Adornments, a chic women’s wear boutique celebrating 20 years in Cherry Creek North. Thai Monkey at 406 E. Colfax closed last spring with signs that told regulars the eatery would reopen in late August. The lengthy summer hiatus has now officially ended. The club’s number is still 303-8131000 and yes, they still offer take out.
CLOSURES
WHOLE FOODS CAP HILL
The Capitol Hill location on E. 11th Avenue between Emerson and Ogden Streets will close permanently November 12 as Whole Foods shifts focus to a brand new flagship store on Wewatta Street close to Union Station. The company, when it announced this closing, indicated that other options for this prime piece of real estate were on the table. There’s no clue yet regarding what those plans might
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The CCN women’s clothing store at 3003 E. Third Ave. closed on Halloween after a 20-year run. There are no plans to reopen elsewhere. Their landlord’s desire to double the rent was the first domino to fall. Ongoing construction on the eastern edge of CCN and parking issues also contributed to the final, bittersweet decision.
GIGGLE
Just a few weeks ago, the wraps came off Right Start’s remodel on the corner of East Third Ave and Milwaukee Street. Changes unveiled included a new name for the kids’ gear store—Giggle. Now that company’s advertising a Going Out Of Business sale. It applies
The evening eatery that shared space with Black Eye Coffee at 800 Sherman St. closed in mid-September after a short run. Now the location is available as an evening event space. The a.m. coffee shop is still cranking. Check out drinkblackeye.com.
KATANA SUSHI
Opened in the early spring at 955 Lincoln St., Katana Sushi closed some time in September, marking the end of a very short run in the Beauvallon complex. Sadly, this address has been a revolving door for restaurants recently. Send biz news to LIFEbiz@comcast. net.
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NEIGHBORHOOD In each edition, LIFE dedicates editorial space to Registered Neighborhood Organizations and nonprofits with news to share. Consideration is also given to organizations with news of free events. Want to see your organization featured here? Email editor@denvermetromedia. com. _________________________________________
Colorado Gives Day is closer than you think—schedule your donations now
Colorado Gives Day will be held on Friday, Dec. 5 this year, beginning at 12:00a.m. The one day event is a statewide movement to increase online giving and is held to allow Coloradans to more easily give to over 2,000 nonprofits of their choice for a 24 hour period. Since its inception in 2010, Colorado Gives Day has raised over $145 million. The list of participating missions and programs can be found at coloradogives.org, which is also where donations are accepted. Each organization is pre-screened by Community First Foundation, the organization behind Colorado Gives Day, to ensure specific standards are met before they are added to the program. Colorado Gives Day features a $1 Million Incentive Fund, created by Community First Foundation and FirstBank. Every donation is boosted by the incentive fund, which increases the value of every dollar. “It’s astounding to think in 2010 we were hoping Colorado Gives Day would raise $1 million
for local nonprofits, and last year alone, it raised over $33 million,” said Jim Reuter, CEO of FirstBank. “As a longtime corporate partner, it’s been an honor to witness this statewide movement not only grow exponentially, but strengthen our nonprofit community year-after-year. We’re optimistic that momentum will continue on December 5.” The minimum donation for all contributions is $10 and there is no maximum, but all donations of $100,000 or more must be conducted as wire transfers. Your donation is tax deductible and matching funds from your employer are accepted as well. This year, ColoradoGives.org, the year-round, online giving website is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new and improved website that went live in August. Starting November 1, donors can also schedule Colorado Gives Day donations online, ahead of the December 5 event in case you’re worried about missing the actual day itself. “Colorado Gives Day highlights the best of Colorado,” said Marla J. Williams, president and CEO of Community First Foundation. “It celebrates the extraordinary generosity of Coloradans and the important contributions Colorado nonprofits make to our community every day.” Also debuting this year is the newly designed KidsforColoradoGives. org, the kid-friendly component of the main website, which offers the opportunity to introduce a child to giving in a completely safe way. For more information about either website or questions about the event itself, go to coloradogives.org. _________________________________________
Nonprofits gather at the Colorado State Capitol Nov. 28, 2016 to rally support for Colorado Gives Day, our state’s largest day of giving. This year, Colorado Gives Day is Dec. 5. Donations can be scheduled beginning Nov. 1, 2017 at ColoradoGives.org.
National Jewish Health issues call for volunteers
National Jewish Health needs volunteers for their pediatric child life program, to greet and help patients in their adult clinics and admissions, and also assist in their boutique gift shop. Their hours of need are Monday-Thursday from 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. and Friday from 8:00a.m.-12:00p.m., depending on the volunteer position. Applicants must be 18 or over and able to make a weekly four-hour commitment for at least six months. An application, interview, background check and orientation are all required, in addition to influenza shots during the flu season. Training and meal credits are provided to all members of the volunteer team. For more information, call 303-3981126 or email volunteers@njhealth. org. _________________________________________
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The Greenway Foundation’s Clean River Design Challenge launches
The Water Connection (TWC)—the water resources and policy arm of The Greenway Foundation—is pleased to announce the Clean River Design Challenge (CRDC) is under way. TWC is serving as a lead voice for The Greenway Foundation on the is-
sue of urban waterway trash. Despite the significant evolution in the health of the South Platte, the reality of trash and other forms of pollution continue to be an ongoing challenge to the river. This year the competition has been expanded to include three schools: Metro State University, University of Colorado-Denver and Colorado School of Mines. Nine student teams who will be designing an in-stream trash removal device for the Cherry Creek. During the fall semester, students will be working on the design concept, and in the spring semester, teams will build a scaled model. For the 2017-2018 competition, student teams will focus on the section of the Cherry Creek between Wazee Street and Delgany Street. Teams will spend the first semester developing a preliminary design, which will be presented to panel of judges this November. All teams who present will be invited to participate in the second round of the competition. Teams will build a working model to be tested in a specialized flume at the Bureau of Reclamation in April 2017. Other project partners include Denver Environmental Health, Urban CONTINUED ON 14
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if you would like more information on the East High School Choir, visit: eastchoir.com. Enjoy the sounds of the East Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo groups at the East Winter Instrumental Concert Wednesday, Nov. 15. If you don’t get your fill Wednesday night, come back Thursday, Nov. 16 for the Beginning and Intermediate Concert Band, Guitar and Beginning Jazz Ensemble, Instrumental Ensemble and String Orchestra. Both events are free and start at 7:00p.m. in the East Auditorium.
Manuel High School (1700 E. 28th Ave.) alum Alex Burl is among six athletes to be inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2018. Burl played defensive back and running back at Colorado A&M, now Colorado State University (CSU), and earned a roster spot with the Chicago Cardinals, becoming the first African American from a Colorado university to play in the NFL. Burl was a three-time NCAA All-American in track and field, becoming the first African American in school history to earn All-American honors. In 1952, Burl placed seventh in the 100 meters at the NCAA Championships and qualified for the Olympic
Trials. Burl placed sixth in the 100-yard sprint and fifth in the 220-yard sprint at the 1954 NCAA Championships. No male CSU track and field athlete has earned more All-American honors in sprinting. Denver Center for International Studies (574 W. 6th Ave.) will host an open house for prospective students Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 6:00p.m.-7:30p.m. As a reminder, PTSA Family Night is Tuesday, Nov. 14, 6–7:30 p.m. in the DCIS Cafeteria. Join staff and faculty for a conversation with Principal Theresa McCorquodale about DCIS’ most recent School Performance Frame-
work (SPF) scores and what they mean. Dinner, simultaneous interpretation and child care provided. For a little fun, DCIS Drama will present The Phantom Tollbooth Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 16-18, 6:00p.m.–8:00p.m., in the DCIS Auditorium. Teller Elementary (1150 Garfield St.) is hosting Totally Teller on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 7:00p.m.-11:00p.m. The “radical night” will support Teller, complete with silent and live auctions. Tickets are available at TotallyTeller. com. Have school news? Email editor@ denvermetromedia.com.
HOW NOT TO BE A BYSTANDER: TEEN REFLECTIONS ON AUTHENTICITY By Maddie Solomon As a teen, it can be easy to get whisked into a conversation you may later realize you didn’t agree with. Peer pressure and a still forming sense of self can make it difficult to advocate for what you know is right. This, however, combined with recent current events, makes it all the more critical to speak up in moments where fear or apathy might convince you to be a bystander. In a tumultuous world, it is all the more necessary to be equipped with the appropriate amount of confidence and boldness to persevere in situations of bigotry or discrimination. When someone says something that looks to discriminate or misrepresent another group, you as a young adult have the power to say “no” to hatred. There are several ways you can make a difference. When something is voiced that is destructive, don’t laugh, approve, or validate the comment. Similarly,
try to speak with an open mind that doesn’t look to put down a group with an identity different than your own. Try to emulate cultural empathy. Don’t use platforms like social media to push ideas or stereotypes that may mock or imitate others. According to Buddha, when someone fires an arrow into you—don’t focus on who sent it. Concentrate on getting the arrow out. It has been voiced before that such can be applied to how one can explain to someone why what they said was very prejudiced, in a way that doesn’t target them specifically but condemns the issue as a whole. Try to stand up to the person in a way that doesn’t attack them, but clarifies what may have been a controversial or ignorant comment. Questions like “Why do you say that?” or “Are you aware that statement may offend some people?” can force the person to reflect on what may have been unintentionally
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Of concern to Rust and others present at the Oct. 17 meeting was the reported assumption by the city and Verizon that neither party need to notify adjacent property owners of this kind of right-of-way encroachment. LIFE learned that an Aug. 24 FANS for Cheesman Park meeting took place at which representatives from Verizon Wireless and Councilman New were present. At that meeting, Verizon spokesperson Debbie Essert said "Verizon is not required to respond to public comments. The Permitting Process does not require [Verizon] to get public comment. Public Works manages Encroachment Permits." However, a Denver Public Works document entitled “Encroachments in the Public Right of Way” dated Nov. 4, 2014 states on page 13 that to apply for a Tier II Encroachment Permit applicants must "submit a completed 'Application for Tier II Encroachment' ... available on the website at: denvergov. org/pwprs. If the applicant is not the property owner, a signed authorization from the owner or power of attorney from the owner shall be required." In response to a request for comment, Verizon Media and External Communications Representative Meagan Dorsch wrote: "We appreciate the opportunity, but Verizon is not able to comment on pending lawsuits." Dorsch wished it to be clear Verizon is installing "small cells," not traditional "macro cell towers," in the area.
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antennas at the top would be in a 20-inch shroud.” Rust also reports construction diagrams he has seen only show a single pole, but he reports diagrams do not indicate where associated power infrastructure would be installed. The matter was discussed in great detail at the Oct. 17 annual FANS for Cheesman Park meeting; Oyler, present for the meeting, brought the matter up to Councilman Wayne New, District 10, who was present to discuss an array of matters affecting the district. Councilman New noted that the national carriers are working to upgrade their coverage to 4G, and one remedy many carriers are pursuing are the use of smaller, decentralized towers in urban areas. Councilman New also stated that from the city’s perspective, Federal law gives telecommunications companies the right to use the right of way, adding “it’s not a city issue.” He did say the city is working with Xcel and other parties to come up with a cellular tower co-location policy that would require multiple carriers to share towers. Oyler rebutted that the tower slated for 1235 E. 12th Ave. is a Verizon tower and might not be shared, implying other carriers could erect their own towers as needed. Councilman New also noted that initially Verizon and other companies wanted to place towers around Civic Center and Cheesman Parks; both efforts were defeated.
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or purposely said. Have conversations with people—especially with people with diminished voices that are not your own. Controversial topics makes people uncomfortable, but it is important to push past that discomfort. It is our duty to engage in difficult things and different perspectives in order to create progress. Don’t be afraid to fully and temporarily absorb a perspective that you may be privileged enough to have never known. Lastly, engage and be present in your community. If something happens, and you were not able to stand up to it in the way you wanted to—by all means, write, email, demand change later. You have the ability to ask for the most empathetic and culturally-understanding attitudes of the situations you endure. This is your time.
Life on Capitol Hill is excited to announce we will be running stories written by students from schools in our coverage area. If you are a student who would like to contribute a story or know of a student who is interested, please send an email to editor@denvermetromedia.com _______________________________________ For November, Maddie Solomon, a Denver School of the Arts senior, submitted a story about being actively engaged with one's community. Maddie enjoys soccer, running, friends and family, adventures and coffee shops. She hopes to pursue psychology, journalism or education. When asked why she writes, she quoted Henry David Thoreau, "Write while the heat is in you. The writer who postpones the recording of his thoughts uses an iron which has cooled to burn a hole with."
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Drainage and Flood Control District, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Denver Water, and representatives of Denver’s professional engineering sector. The Greenway Foundation is looking for sponsors for the 2017-2018 Clean River Design Challenge. Please contact Lauren Berent for more information: lauren@greenwayfoundation. org.
Fresh Local Taps Starting with this issue LIFE will be rounding up for our readers local taps we feel are sure to please. Drink local! Info provided by the brewhouses featured. Want your tap here? Email editor@denvermetromedia.com.
Mockery Brewing | 3501 Delgany St.
CORRECTION: In the October issue LIFE ran a story on the recent issue of Marijuana social consumption license regulations. That story originally stated in print and online "DenverEasy had a seat on the Advisory Committee." This is not the case. Additionally, it was initially reported the regulations require setbacks from parks, liquor stores and marijuana dispensaries. The regulations do not require these setbacks. LIFE greatly regrets these errors.
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“Rock the Funk of Forever” Brett IPA: “We took our Rock the F*ck on Forever IPA and fermented it with 100% Brettanomyces. El Dorado, Citra, and Mosaic hops are still the highlights of this fruity, tropical IPA but the Brett brings bright notes of Lemongrass and funk to the party.”
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“This month's pick would definitely be the Raspberry Chile Cider. Made in celebration of our annual cider & bluegrass charity event, CiderGrass, the Raspberry Chile is a medley of Ancho and Hatch chile that is a perfect complement to the fruity notes of the Raspberry cider. It's bright and berry, smokey, and wonderfully dry with a 6.8 percent ABV.”
River North Brewery | 6021 Washington St.
“Our staff favorite is certainly Mountain Haze, our New-England style IPA. Brewed with oats, wheat, barley and copious late additions of Citra hops, it's an adult orange juice ... and only available in our taproom!”
Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery | 1139 20th St.
“Grouse Mountain Gose is a tart, juicy, salty and refreshing sour beer. Brewed with over 200 pounds of blood orange puree, it gives a refreshing twist with mouthwatering citrus flavors. With the addition of Pink Himalayan sea salt, the sour characteristics are rounded out, creating a very drinkable and thirst quenching beer. ABV/IBU: 4.3 percent.”
Cerebral Brewing | 1477 Monroe St.
“Our staff pick of the month, Open Invitation, is our collaboration beer with Almanac Brewing in San Francisco, which we released during Great American Beer Fest. Coming in at ABV: 7.7 percent, Open Invitation is brewed with spelt and oats, hopped with Citra, El Dorado, Motueka and Galaxy in the whirlpool and then dry-hopped with all of the above, plus Citra Lupulin Pellets and then fermented with a blend of Conan and Sacch Trois.”
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Free for members, $5 suggested non-member donation. | 303778-6990 ext.0 Meininger Art Supply, 499 Broadway asld.org
FESTIVALS & FAIRS Sat, 11/04 | 12:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Dia de los Muertos A holiday with ancient roots combining Mexican indigenous customs and European traditions, Día de los Muertos is a lighthearted and joyful tribute to the memory of family and friends who have passed away. Free Gardens and event admission. | 720-865-3500 Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. botanicgardens.org
Daily, 11/17-12/05 | 11:00a.m.-7:00p.m. Denver Christkindl Market The Denver Christkindl Market magically transforms Skyline Park into an old German town square filled with twinkling lights, songs, dancing and holiday cheer. Visitors can experience a traditional holiday market, like the ones found in German cities., Skyline Park 16th and Arapahoe St. ChristkindlMarketDenver.com Sat, 11/25 | 11:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Small Business Saturday Cherry Creek North From art galleries and great restaurants to fashion boutiques and luxurious spas and salons, help make Small Business Saturday the biggest day of year in Cherry Creek North, Denver's premier shopping and dining district! | Cherry Creek North Shopping District Cherry Creek North Shopping District, 2nd & 3rd Avenues between Clayton and Steele St. cherrycreeknorth.com/things-to-do/ccn-signature-events/ small-business-saturday
Sat, 12/02 | 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m. YouthBiz Marketplace Find exquisite gifts direct from 50+ Young Entrepreneurs The YouthBiz Marketplace is the ultimate buy local experience! Young business owners display and sell their unique products to the local community. All products are handmade and persona. | Young Americans Center for Financial Education Young Americans Center for Financial Education, 3550 E. 1st Ave. yacenter.org/youthbiz/marketplace
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15 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org Mondays, 11/06-12/04 | 1:00p.m.-2:00p.m. Yoga for Stress Reduction (for self-identified men) This yoga is an opportunity to practice in a safe space through movement, breath, and yogic teachings and philosophy. The practice is for anyone experiencing anxiety, stress, past or current trauma and/or on a path to self-healing. Mats provided. | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org Saturdays, 11/11 & 11/25 | 2:00p.m.-3:00p.m. YogaZo CO at Denver Bicycle Cafe Join us for another class hosted at the Beer Hall at The Denver Bicycle Cafe! Class will start at 2:00 and is 1 hour, but stay after and enjoy drink specials and making new friends! All level of yogis are welcome, just bring your own mat. | 720-446-8029 Denver Bicycle Café, 1308 E. 17th Ave. facebook.com/events/1653235071637742
GALLERIES Daily, 11/01-11/04 Experimental Surroundings Free from recognizable elements, abstraction allows the artist to explore and create experimental surroundings. In this group exhibition, 6 artists examine constructed environments within their abstract work. | 303-355-8955 Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave. #A
La Calavera Catrina Join Denver Botanic Gardens in celebrating Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with an exploration of the iconic and elegant female skeleton know as La Catrina. | 720-865-3500 Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. botanicgardens.org Daily, 11/01-11/11 Survey: Lynn Boggess, Lui Ferreyra, Jivan Lee 303-893-2360 William Havu Gallery, 1040 Cherokee St. williamhavugallery.com Daily, 11/01-11/12 | 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Common Ground: Photographs by Fazal Sheikh, 1989-2013 View the captivating work of documentary-based photographer Fazal Sheikh, whose pictures chronicle individuals living in displaced and marginalized communities around the world. | Denver Art Museum Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverartmuseum.org Thursdays - Sundays, 11/02-11/11 | 4:30p.m. Stars of Supernova A fun and forward thinking exhibition that brings some of the leading assets of SUPERNOVA Outdoor Digital Animation Festival forward into a gallery context for greater contemplation and thoughtful experience. | 800-641-1222 Next Stage Collaborative Gallery, 1025 13th St. artscomplex.com
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Daily, 11/01-11/11 Nancy Lovendahl: The Reclamation Suite This is a new series created over the last year called THE RECLAMATION SUITE. The works reflect a social practice exploring issues of gender, social role and identity. Altered stone, steel and mixed media are combined in 16 new works of human scale | 303-893-2360 William Havu Gallery, 1040 Cherokee St. williamhavugallery.com
Wednesdays, 11/12-11/29 | 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Baby Play and Explore Unstructured play and social time for children (0-18 months) and their caregivers. Enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys in our warm and inviting space. Great opportunity to introduce your little one to the library. | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org
Daily, 11/01-12/05 Backstory: Western American Art in Context The exhibition is a masterful pairing of world class art and unique artifacts. Visitors will be captivated by the beauty, wonder and rich stories waiting to be uncovered. Price included in general admission. | History Colorado Center History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway historycoloradocenter.org/exhibits/backstory
Monday-Friday, 11/01-12/05 | 3:00p.m.-6:00p.m. Teen Open Lab Interested in recording music or editing videos? Want to use the 3D printer or learn about Arduino? Want to learn how to make a video games? Ready to sew or paint a masterpiece? Just want to hang out and play games? Drop-in, for teens 12-19, free. | 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway teens.denverlibrary.org
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Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 11/01-12/05 | 10:30a.m.-11:00a.m. Toddler Storytime In the Berger Children's Pavilion, Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their parents or caregivers. Craft activity immediately follows the program. Free. | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org Thursdays, 11/02-11/30 | 10:30a.m.-11:00a.m. Baby Storytime Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for babies ages 0-18 months and their parents or caregivers. Formerly called Book Babies. | 720-865-0135 Ross-Broadway branch library, 33 E. Bayaud Ave. denverlibrary.org Thursdays, 11/02-11/30 | 10:30a.m. Preschool Storytime & Craft Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for 3-5 year olds and their parents or caregivers. Craft activity immediately follows the program. | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org Thursdays, 11/02-11/30 | 11:30a.m. Toddler Play & Explore Enjoy unstructured play and social time for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their caregivers. Enjoy books, music, and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys in our warm and inviting play space. | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org Mondays & Fridays, 11/13-12/04 | 10:30a.m.-11:00a.m. Baby Storytime Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for babies ages 0-18 months and their parents or caregivers. Formerly called Book Babies. | 720-865-0135 Denver Public Library: Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org Saturdays, 11/04 & 12/02 | 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Day Explore dinosaur fossils, space odyssey and more! The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District sponsors community free days at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. A fee still applies to IMAX films, Planetarium shows, and temporary exhibitions. | 303-370-6000 Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. dmns.org
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COMPOST YOUR LEAVES AT FREE DROP SITES WEEKDAY DROP SITES | MONDAY – FRIDAY OCT. 2 – DEC. 8 | 8 AM TO 2 PM CHERRY CREEK TRANSFER STATION 7301 E. Jewell Ave. (Quebec St. & Cherry Creek Dr. South) HAVANA NURSERY 10450 Smith Rd. (Just south of I-70 on Havana St.) All leaves brought to Havana during the week must be in secured bags.
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Sat, 11/04 | 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Skeleton Dolls We are turning up the volume in the Children’s Library with a series of local music concerts. Skeleton Dolls, composed of three teenaged sisters, celebrates the rock ‘n’ roll greats. Ideal for ages 0-12. | Denver Public Library: Central branch 10, W. 14th Ave. Parkway Tuesdays & Saturdays, 11/04-12/05 | 10:30a.m. Young Children’s Storytime Young children are invited for a half hour of stories and fun, with a different topic each week. Free. | 303-322-1965, ext. 2731 Tattered Cover | 2526 E. Colfax Ave. tatteredcover.com Sundays, 11/05-12/03 | 1:00p.m.-5:00p.m. All Ages Open Lab Have a project you want to work on as a family? Want to learn more about Photoshop, 3D printing or anything else in the lab? Come on in! Family open lab is all ages, but no unaccompanied adults or kids under 10, please! | 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org Tue, 11/07 | 4:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Children's Museum Free Day Target is committed to giving back to the communities where their guests and team members live and work. Through their generous sponsorship, families can play for FREE the first Tuesday of each month. | 303-433-7444 Children's Museum, 2121 Children's Museum Dr. mychildsmuseum.org Fri, 11/10 | 12:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Four Mile Historic Park Free Day Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore our 12-acre grounds, pan for gold, or greet our farm animals. Free days are courtesy of the support provided by your Scientific & Cultural Facilities District. | Four Mile Historic Park Four Mile Historic Park, 715 South Forest St. fourmilepark.org Sun, 11/12 | 10:30a.m. Foxy and Shmoxy: Art Detectives Bring the whole family to help Foxy and Shmoxy sniff out clues and unseen treasures in the museum. To find the foxes, visit the Family Activity Cart, pick up a letter from the Fox Box and then follow the riddles into the galleries. Second Sundays. | 720-913-0130 Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverartmuseum.org Tue, 11/14 | 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Create Playdate This playful program for toddlers and their parents, grandparents, or caregivers includes: a fun new art project each month inspired by artwork in the museum, storytime in front of the artwork, and instructor-guided close looking to explore the art. | 720-913-0130 Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverartmuseum.org/programs/create-playdate Sat, 12/02 | 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Pink Hawks We are turning up the volume in the Children’s Library with a series of local music concerts. Pink Hawks is an Afrobeat / Chicano hip-hop orchestra, playing original and future-traditional music. Ideal for ages 0-12. | Denver Public Library: Central branch 10, W. 14th Ave. Parkway Tue, 12/05 | 4:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Children's Museum Free Day Target is committed to giving back to the communities where their guests and team members live and work. Through their generous sponsorship, families can play for FREE the first Tuesday of each month. | 303-433-7444 Children's Museum, 2121 Children's Museum Dr.
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OUTREACH Wed, 11/01 | 10:00a.m.-11:30a.m. Dementia Caregiver Support Group A safe to share concerns, coping techniques and tips when caring for a loved one with dementia. Free to attend, no registration required. | 303-951-5222 The Center, 1301 E. Colfax Ave. coloradoassistedliving.com Wednesdays, 11/01-11/29 | 6:00p.m. LifeRing Secular Recovery Meeting A network of people who support one another in living free of alcohol and other non-medically indicated addictive drugs. | 303-875-5088 First Unitarian Church, 1400 Lafayette St. liferingcolorado.org Wednesdays, 11/01-11/29 | 6:30p.m. Marijuana Anonymous A fellowship of people who share experience, strength and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction. | Unity Church on the Hill Unity Church on the Hill, 1555 Race St. marijuana-anonymous.org Wed, 11/01 | 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m. Write Nights - On the Same Page United Words Beyond Bars is providing a unique opportunity for participants to read and respond to poetry of people who are incarcerated, literally “on the same page.” The pages, filled with comments and encouragement, are mailed to the writers. | 720-865-0120 Ross-Cherry Creek Library, 305 Milwaukee St. denverlibrary.org/events Thu, 11/02 | 7:00p.m. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Family and friends are always welcome, as well as those who have a mood disorder such as depression or bipolar disorder. The group is for adults over age 18. Donations appreciated. | 303-329-3364 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 915 E. 9th Ave. beyondbipolar.com Thursdays, 11/02-11/30 | 12:00p.m. Home for the Heart AL-ANON Al-Anon's Purpose is to help friends and families of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. In lower level. | Trinity United Methodist Church Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway al-anon-co.org Sundays, 11/05-12/03 | 6:45p.m. Nar-Anon A twelve step support group for families and friends of addicts to help themselves cope. | First Unitarian Church First Unitarian Church, 1400 Lafayette St. nar-anon.org Sundays, 11/05-12/03 | 12:30p.m. Nicotine Anonymous A fellowship of men and women helping each other to live our lives free of nicotine. | Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 915 E. 9th Ave. nicotine-anonymous.org Mondays, 11/06-12/04 | 7:00p.m. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Through shared experience and mutual support, join a meeting to help each other to recover from the disease of food addiction. | 303-775-8062 Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway foodaddicts.org Mondays, 11/06-12/04 | 8:00a.m.-7:00p.m.
Grant Street Reach Providing meals at no cost to its clients and it is sustained by committed and compassionate volunteers. | 303-839-1432 St. Paul Lutheran and Roman Catholic Community of Faith, 1600 Grant St. grantstreetreach.org Tuesdays, 11/07-12/05 | 8:00p.m. Joy AL-ANON Al-Anon's Purpose is to help friends and families of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. In the Roberts Building, Room 103. | Saint John's Cathedral Saint John's Cathedral, 1350 Washington St. al-anon-co.org Tuesdays, 11/07-12/05 | 6:30p.m.-8:00p.m. Moderation Management Weekly meetings for problem (vs. chronic) drinkers who want to reduce their intake of alcohol. Email: denver@moderation.org. | First Unitarian Church First Unitarian Church, 1400 Lafayette St. moderation.org Tuesdays, 11/07-12/05 | 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m. Start a New Life Join Neil and Brian to discuss the challenges of being homeless. Create a support system and camaraderie with others. Learn vocational tools and save for an apartment. Get ideas on handling family issues. We'll work your way through homelessness. | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org Mon, 11/13 | 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Denver Human Services Drop-In Assistance Stop by to ask Denver Human Service questions and receive assistance signing up for all state benefits. | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org Mondays, 11/13 & 11/27 | 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Hunger Free Colorado Drop-In Assistance Hunger Free Colorado representatives can help you apply for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) food stamps and connect with other food resources. | 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org Tue, 11/14 | 1:00p.m. Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group Provides a safe, secure environment for all patients with any type of pulmonary fibrosis and their family members, care providers and significant others. | 303-398-1912 National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson St. nationaljewish.org Wed, 11/15 | 5:30p.m.-7:30p.m. Global Trivia Night Spring Cafe Presents: Global Trivia Night! Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams! Free parking located next to First Baptist Church. Beer, wine and snacks available for purchase. | The Spring Cafe The Spring Cafe, 1373 Grant St. tiny.cc/globaltrivianight Thu, 11/16 | 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Capitol Hill United Neighbors Board Meeting Open to all members of Capitol Hill United Neighbors. Please consider attending a meeting to learn what's happening in you neighborhood and find out how you can be more engaged. | Tears McFarlane House (CHUN) 1290, N. Williams St., # 101 Wed, 11/22 | 10:30a.m.-12:00p.m. Coffee Connections The DPL invites library customers experiencing homelessness and customers interested in social issues to join staff for coffee, snacks and conversation on topics related to social inclusion.
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CURMUDGEON By D. Todd Clough
I just want to thank you
November is the month in which we celebrate a day of thanks. It is my favorite holiday by light-years. Spending a day with people I love, sharing great food, stories of appreciation and signs of affection. Thoughts of this celebration makes my heart warm. In our family, we start our feast with a circle, holding hands and sharing what we have been grateful for this past year. The amazing fact about this ritual is that I generally like, love and appreciate everyone in the large circle—what a blessing. I sit down to write this article contemplating the same question. Most years, this is a fairly easy task. I have been incredibly blessed. A fabulous wife and daughter, a loving and supportive family and friends, we have lived in the same house in a great neighborhood (south Capitol Hill) for over 30 years. I have had a fulfilling and rewarding career, we live in a great town and we have two incredible dogs. I have truly been blessed. With that said, this year has sucked. At the beginning of the year, I retired after 30 years at a nonprofit agency with the hope of doing new and exciting work projects. Unfortunately, I got sick. First, a relatively short battle with cancer (which, thankfully, is gone), then a few other issues led to a few more surgeries and hospital stays. It has been exhausting to fight with my insurance company and the grumpy folks at the Colfax and Race Street Walgreens pharmacy counter. Then I think of the deplorable hate and racism demonstrated in Charlottesville and the unimaginable evil demonstrated by a gunman raining terror down on defenseless and innocent people in Las Vegas with a myriad of automatic weaponry. Plus, Mother Nature has wrecked havoc and carnage throughout the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean and Mexico. Then there is the threat of a nuclear war with North Korea, a malfunctioning Congress that is dedicated to bickering and dividing instead of what they were elected to do, and a bombastic, authoritative president who wishes that he were a dictator. This adds up to a hot mess and I am only scratching the surface. It is pretty easy to be depressed by the state of affairs in which we live. Being sick has a way of putting one in a bad mood as well. I am not the first or the most clever person to say that being sick is awful. With that said, I like what Henry David Thoreau said about the topic: “There is one consolation in being sick; and that is the possibility that you may recover to a better state than you were ever in before.” I believe Thoreau! Our world is sick, but I know it can be better and it must be better! So I am challenging myself to not only dwell on the crap sandwich we observe each day but to look for and celebrate all of the goodness in the world, and there is plenty. Look at Houston, Florida and Puerto Rico rebuild and all the people who put their lives at risk to rescue the injured in Vegas. The first responders, firefighters, police officers, soldiers and volunteers who put their lives at risk for strangers ... this is a country worth cele-
brating and being proud of. And it is not just the big dramatic acts—yesterday my cane fell to the floor and a young dude came from 20 feet away to pick it up for me. Seconds later, I noticed a door being held for a woman with her hands full, then a driver stopping to let pedestrians cross the street. There are kind people all over the place. Often they go unnoticed. I am going to look harder for the goodness in our city—then celebrate it and to try to be a part of that trend. As we come into this season of thanks this where I want to roll. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn’t until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November. Think about how cool it was for Honest Abe to challenge our country to find grace and thankfulness during a horrible time of hate and division. We are in a very similar place and the
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Goodnight Sweet Prince is artist John Van Horn’s vision of visual experimentation through the influential lens of science fiction, comic books and film. For this viewer, it brings to mind the paintings of Vincent Van Gogh sliced, diced and blended with the films of Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro (in particular, The City of Lost Children). Goodnight is a collection of original paintings, clayboards and mixed media works, alongside a selection of prints that are now on display at Helikon Gallery and Studios (3675 Wynkoop). Van Horn’s intention was to convey “mood rather than fully-formed concepts, encouraging viewers to read their own meaning into the the work.” His “melancholy imagery” is in direct contrast to “a deliberate sense of humorous absurdity.” By poking fun at sorrow, adversity and misfortune, he aims to create a sense of catharsis. The emptiness of his subject’s eye sockets and the quips that come through in the titles of his works (“Full Head Transplant,” “Not Today, Satan,” “Ciggy Butt Brain”) help to convey a playful sense of jest that undermines the darkness that might otherwise overwhelm the work. According to his bio, Van Horn is an avid book reader, film watcher and fan of graphic novels and it comes through in his work, which could easily be panels from a graphic novel about the lost denizens that are left at the end of the world. Haunting, but kind of hilarious at the same time.
way out of the hate and division is to take Abe’s lead. In 2015, Archbishop Desmond TuTu traveled to the Dalai Lama’s home to celebrate his 80th birthday. With the help of Douglas Abrams, they created a book (The Book of Joy), dedicated to creating lasting happiness in a changing world. I paraphrase it as “ how to be a light in the midst of a f _ _ _ ed–up world” (This is why I am not a monk or a saint.) The Dalai Lama said “The ultimate happiness is within us.” And Desmond TuTu stated “We grow in kindness when our kindness is tested.” There is no doubt that we are being tested. I believe that within us all, we have the strength and what it takes to find happiness and add kindness to the community in which we live. Happy Thanksgiving.
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By Peter Jones Amid the international cinema and wide-ranging documentaries at the Denver Film Festival, there is always an assortment of fare with a starring role for music—films where the soundtrack might be just as important as dialogue or camera angles. One such entry this year is
cupied music scene—though the Nazis were as puritan about music as they were about race, viciously protesting when Django jazzes it “too black” for the “master race”—shades of early rock and roll in the Deep South. While not expertly engaging as drama, Django is an always interesting close-up on some otherwise familiar history, but this time with Gypsies and “race music” as the marginalized backdrop. Django plays Nov. 10-12 at the Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. Another hounded musical artist, again via Germany, is at the center of Revolution of Sound: Tangerine Dream, directed by Germany’s Margarete Kreuzer. The German band of the film’s title
umentary footage. The backdrop of the eye-catching Irish countryside scored by Sean-nós old-style music may warrant the price of admission. Song of Granite plays Nov. 9 at the Sie FilmCenter and Nov. 11-12 at the United Artists at the Denver Pavilions on the 16th Street Mall. Desolate north Philadelphia is the setting for Quest, a documentary that follows a struggling black family in a sort of Hoop Dreams-style, but this time, music may be the ticket out. Quest plays Nov. 2 at the Sie FilmCenter and Nov. 4 at United Artists. Another documentary, Serenade for Haiti, is set at a classical music school in Port au Prince amid still more entrenched poverty—and that
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Django—and no, it is not the musical version of Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained. Instead, it is a little-known slice of history about the legendary French Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt, whose impact has spanned the genres, influencing everyone from Willie Nelson and the Allman Brothers Band to Dave Grisman and Miles Davis, among many others. When I luckily interviewed Glen Campbell just prior to his Alzheimer’s announcement, he mentioned Reinhardt as one of his chief guitar inspirations, telling me he had the musician’s portrait hanging in his house—he told me that several times, in fact. French actor Reda Kateb plays Reinhardt in the new movie directed by Etienne Comar, which finds the Gypsy or Roma musician coolly making a living in France as a sought-after guitarist, just as the occupying Nazis were marking his people for deadly persecution. Even as the Nazis were cruelly rounding up Reinhardt’s “family” for extermination, the guitarist was a reluctant darling of the German-oc-
French actor Reda Kateb, second from right, plays legendary Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt in the new film Django, at the Denver Film Festival, Nov. 10-12. Courtesy photos.
may not be everyone’s slice of musical preference, but its influence on everything from electronic trance to progressive rock to new age to dance music is unmistakable. And if you are a movie buff, you have no doubt heard the band’s music, perhaps by accident, on soundtracks galore. Tangerine Dream, which introduced the moog synthesizer to popular music, was influenced as much by surrealist art as it was by anything audible. This new documentary is essentially a tribute to late band founder Edgar Froese, the only person to last the entire 40-year Dream (excepting the perpetually still-existent line-up). It may surprise some to see early footage of Froese in his pre-TD mid-‘60s Beatles period. Revolution of Sound plays Nov. 10-12 at the Sie FilmCenter. The festival also traverses Europe to auld Ireland for The Song of Granite, the old sod’s entry into the foreign-language (Gaelic, specifically) Oscar race. The narrative docudrama by Pat Collins tells the story of folksinger Joe Heaney through both scripted and doc-
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was before the hurricane hit. Throughout, music is clearly a source of rare solace amid compounded devastation. In the context of recent tragedies of hurricanes, forest fires and senseless shootings, the message is clear and bittersweet. The San Francisco Chronicle ran a nice feature on director Owsley Brown at sfchronicle.com. Search "A retrospective of filmmaker Owsley Brown." Serenade for Haiti plays Nov. 5, 6 and 8 at United Artists. Director Owsley Brown will attend. It is a case of mixed cultures and common interests in Strad Style, a documentary in which a young, troubled Midwestern hillbilly meets a famous Romanian concert violinist over the internet and convinces him to make a perfect copy of the most famous “fiddle” in history, even though the violinist has no formal training in such things and has never even seen the original 18th century instrument. This film caught the eye of both the Hollywood Reporter's John Defore and the L.A. Times' Kenneth Turan. Both gave it a thumbs up, with Turan calling it an “irresistible, way-stranger-thanfiction documentary.” Strad Style will play Nov. 3-5 at United Artists. Director Stefan Avalos will attend. In addition to the full-length films, the festival is also featuring a wide range of music videos from around the world. These may not be by musical artists in heavy mainstream rotation, but these musical “shorts” always make for an interesting grab-bag package. “Music Video Mixtape” will play Nov. 9 at Sie FilmCenter and Nov. 10 at United Artists. Enjoy the festival. Save me an aisle seat. For more information and a full schedule for the 40th Denver Film Festival, visit denverfilm.org or call 303381-0813. Contact Peter Jones at pjoneslifemusic@aol.com.
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CONCERT HIGHLIGHTS
By Jason McKinney
Marquis Theater Presents:
Diarrhea Planet Sunday, Nov. 5 | 7:00p.m. | 2009 Larimer St. | themarquistheatre.com | $10-12 Hailing from Nashville, this sixpiece rock and roll band with a drummer and bassist who has “the power of a thousand locomotives" and a four-guitar arsenal "able to unleash a meticulous torrent of expertly crafted hooks, riffs and solos" have been responsible for head-banging injuries since their 2011 debut Loose Jewels and haven’t looked back since. For their second album they worked with famed indie producer Kevin S. McMahon, the wiz behind records by outfits such as Titus Andronicus, Swans, The Walkmen and Real Estate. NPR has described their live performances as "an unstoppable train of life-affirming shredding," while Pitchfork said "If you measure a live show's success by how happy to be alive it makes you, then Nashville's Diarrhea Planet have the greatest live show on Earth." Pitchfork also named their EP, Aliens in the Outfield, the best EP of 2014. High praise indeed. Larimer Lounge Presents:
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Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 8:00p.m. | 935 E. Colfax Ave. | ogdentheatre.com | $28.50 If you like lyrics, then Mogwai isn’t for you. And they have nothing to do with the 1984 horror classic Gremlins. After eight studio albums and one live release, this completely instrumental British rock band has made a name for itself playing different sets of mostly new material on each night of their “never-ending” tours. Whether it’s soundtrack work for the documentary Zidane, the French TV series Les Revenants or collaborating with Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross and Argentine film composer Gustavo Santaolalla on the soundtrack to Leonardo DiCaprio’s 2016 doc on climate change, Mogwai never sits around to rest on their laurels. Their ninth studio album, Every Country’s Sun was released in September and was somewhat of a return to the band’s early form as they reunited with producer Dave Fridmann, who produced Mogwai’s 2001 Rock Action EP.
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Flobots has been entertaining Coloradans with their alternative hip hop for over 20 years now, ever since the group was founded in 2005. They achieved local popularity and then gradually became a hit nationwide by the end of the 2000s. Since then, they have gone on to release four albums and one EP, working at the grassroots level to encourage people to use their voice to create change. Their May 2017 release NOENEMIES, was called “activist hip hop” by Westword and it encourages the listener to consider their surroundings and then do something about their situation. On their new record, they also challenge the idea of “contemporary culture’s shaming of ‘imperfect’ voices” by bringing the music back to the audience. For the recent album Flobots used a string section, horn players and gospel quintet (!) to create a unique soundscape layered over their trademark grooves.
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GARDENING Practice the Art of Observation By Liz Clift We keep gardens for different purposes: to create beauty, to provide food for ourselves or for other animals, to grow our own medicines, to occupy our hands, to build the soil, to connect with those who came before us or those to whom we’ll leave the earth. The end of the gardening season can feel like a relief from weeding or watering or culling insect pests from leaves. There’s no longer the need to get someone to come over and water the garden or to harvest the vegetables or dead head the flowers if you go out of town for a couple of days or work long shifts. But, the end of the gardening season also comes alongside shorter days and the quieting of the more-than-human world. Unfortunately, most of us are still pulled by a 24/7 society that demands we work the same hours, year-round, that we don’t take breaks, that is fed by artificial lights, by worry about being swallowed by debt, by fear of missing out. So, instead of taking the advice of our gardens and the soil, and allowing ourselves to slow down during these darker months and become replenished, we keep pushing through—even when we know it’s a recipe for burnout, fatigue or catching whatever illness is rattling around. The world will try to fill whatever empty spaces you leave.
So don’t let it. This November, I challenge us all to slow down and get to know the world better. Here’s what we’re going to do: Find a part of your garden, or a garden you can visit regularly, that interests you. Maybe it provided extra growing challenges this year. Maybe it’s the only spot where a particular kind of plant thrived. Whatever it is, be intentional about why you’re choosing it. (If you don’t have a garden or easy access to one, choose another spot in the more-than-human world that you can easily observe.) Choose a time of day that you’ll be able to observe your chosen spot, most days, for a minimum of five minutes. Each day, take five minutes to yourself to observe the spot (or longer, if you have that time available). If possible, do this free from things that will distract you, including partners or children—better yet, ask them to join you by observing their own spot or the same spot at a different time of day. Note what’s going on in your chosen space: what’s growing there (or not). What animals do you see? When does it get sunlight and how does the sunlight change over the course of the next month? Is there a source of water nearby? What direction does the wind blow from most often? If it snows this month, measure how much snow falls. If plants or animals you’re not familiar with appear, you may want to look these up when you’ve returned to the world of distractions (the internet does offer ready access to many excellent field guides you might not otherwise have on hand, as well as to groups of knowledgeable people). If you’re able to visit your special place in person, try to also notice what you hear. Whatever you notice is important
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and I encourage you to write these observations—and any feelings or questions that arise—down, long hand. How does your special spot change over the course of November? What feelings came up for you? Did anything alarming or unusual
practice of observation is important to training your naturalist’s eye. You may find yourself asking why a lot, and that’s wonderful (and while you might be able to research those answers as well, resist the temptation to research your “why” ques-
happen to your special place? You may want to note how long you spend during each observation session or the official weather at the time you spend making observations. Really, whatever you choose to record is up to you. The primary goal in this exercise is to slow down and in doing so, become more familiar with a place you think you know, which brings me to a secondary goal. This
tions and see what you can learn through additional observation). At the end of the month, you can decide if you want to continue this practice or continue this practice at this location. Resist the temptation to switch places in the middle of the month. And honor your time, your five minutes a day that are purely yours. The world might have something to offer.
AMERICORPS SEEKS BOOMERS FOR "ENCORE" PROGRAM By Life on Capitol Hill staff The first thing you hear when you retire from a full career is, “Have you thought about doing volunteer work?” The immediate image is spending hours stuffing envelopes for a charity and the usual response is “Well, maybe.” Boomers Leading Change has another idea. It’s called high-impact volunteerism and the point is to use skills you’ve developed during your working life. Boomers Leading Change is the only organization in Colorado coordinating AmeriCorps Encore service for people 50 and older. They’re looking for AmeriCorps members now. Each position provides a modest living allowance plus benefits. Boomers Leading Change mobilizes people 50 and over to utilize their skills, experience, passion and energy to create positive, lasting social change. The AmeriCorps Encore program, now in its seventh year, trains people on effective ways to help Metro Denver neighbors live their healthiest lives. AmeriCorps provides a structured way to serve others and receive a modest income. However, many AmeriCorps members say that, by serving others, they gain a powerful sense of purpose in their own lives. Kathi Brewer is now in her second year as an AmeriCorps member at Centura St. Anthony North Health Campus in Westminster serving as a patient navigator. She works on an Integrated Care Team that includes a nurse, dietitian, social worker and other professionals. “What we do is not really medical care but it is tied to medical care in that we help people meet their wellness goals,” says Brewer. Kathi assists people with smoking cessation, diet improvement and exercise plans. Her own background as a social worker helps her provide resources and
support individuals’ motivation to make changes so that medical care succeeds. “I like getting into the more difficult cases and just listen to people in the moment so that they get the help they need to make even small changes,” Brewer says. Her greatest satisfaction comes from drawing on her experience to help others. “It’s gratifying to see people make changes. With so much going on in their lives, like a serious medical diagnosis, it’s good to see them benefit from even a little bit of change.” For her AmeriCorps service, Brewer receives a small monthly stipend and also earns an education award, which she herself can use or she can transfer to a family member. She is donating her education award to her son to help him complete his education. Boomers Leading Change coordinates AmeriCorps positions at a variety of organizations across Metro Denver. Currently, AmeriCorps has half-time positions open at: Centura St. Anthony North Health Campus, Colorado Health Network and the Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning. AmeriCorps members help underserved populations overcome barriers to health care. Duties can include providing support and guidance to people with health risks, assisting clients in understanding their options for benefits, providing health education, coaching patients and linking community members to health-related resources. Extensive training is provided. If you are interested, contact Susan Kayler-Daley at Boomers Leading Change at 303-426-6637 or email her at skdaley@boomersleadingchange.org. Visit boomersleadingchange.org for more information.
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Sundays, 11/05-12/03 | 10:30a.m. Lutheran Worship 303-839-1432 St. Paul Lutheran and Roman Catholic Community of Faith, 1600 Grant St. saintpauldenver.com Sundays, 11/05-12/03 | 10:00a.m. Orthodox Mass 303-698-2433 Saint Augustine Orthodox Church, 55 W. 3rd Ave. staugustinedenver.org Sundays, 11/05-12/03 | 9:30a.m. Presbyterian Services Followed by fellowship at 10:30a.m. and education for all ages at 11:00a.m. | 303-333-9366 Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church, 1100 Fillmore St. capitolheightspresbyterian.org Sundays, 11/05-12/03 | 10:00a.m. Presbyterian Services 720-316-1279 St. Patrick Presbyterian Church Denver, 1570 Clarkson St. saintpatrickdenver.org Sundays, 11/05-12/03 | 10:00a.m. Progressive Protestant Services An open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ that welcomes all people regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disability. Sunday school offered and fellowship hour following each service. Come join our community! | Sixth Avenue UCC
Sixth Avenue UCC, 3250 E. 6th Ave. sixthavenueucc.org Sundays, 11/05-12/03 | 9:15a.m.-10:30a.m. Studying with Religious Scholars An adult forum with professors from the Iliff School of Theology, DU and other institutions, Trinity Academy provides an exciting venue for learning through lecture and class participation. Any single class free of cost; $60 entire 2017-2018 season. | 303-839-1493 Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway trinityumc.org/ministries/adult/sunday-morning-classes Sundays, 11/05-12/03 Sunday Festival We have a festival every Sunday which begins with a Kirtan. After Kirtan, we have a presentation on Bhakti Yoga followed by an Kirtan & Arati, and a free vegetarian feast. | Radha Krishna Temple Radha Krishna Temple, 1400 Cherry St. krishnadenver.com Sundays, 11/05-12/03 | 9:30a.m. Sunday Progressive Service Please join us in celebrating our next era of active, progressive service in the 21st century! We value, accept, appreciate and celebrate each person's uniqueness, creativity, and talents as expressions of God. ALL are welcome. | 303-388-6469 St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 1280 Vine St. stbdenver.org Sundays, 11/05-12/03 | 10:00a.m. Worship Service With pre-worship coffee at 9:30a.m. and post worship social time at 11:30a.m. | 303-860-1819 Metropolitan Community Church of the Rockies, 980 Clarkson St. lifelegacyphotography.com/mccr Sat, 11/11 | 9:00a.m. Shabbat Services 303-388-4239 Temple Micah, 5209 Montview Blvd. micahdenver.org
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HISTORY Molly Brown House Museum enters new era By Becca Dierschow In 1970, Denver was a city turned toward the future. The oil and gas industry was booming, the federal government was expanding and city planners were paving the way toward a new, modern city. This development boom often came at the expense of the city’s historic fabric. The scars of the Denver Urban Renewal Authority’s widereaching renewal scheme are readily seen in the surface parking lots scattered throughout LoDo, while Capitol Hill, once home to Denver’s elite, saw a dramatic decline in fortune beginning in the postwar era. By 1970, many of the Victorian mansions throughout the neighborhood had been converted into apartments or boarding houses. One such home was 1340 Pennsylvania, once home to one of Denver’s most famous women, Margaret Brown. By 1970, the home had been used as a boarding house for several years. Its owner, Art Leisenring, knew that the sale of the house would quickly lead to its demise. He worked with neighborhood activists and citizens, city-wide, to save the house. Together, these advocates formed Historic Denver, Inc. and purchased the property in 1971. While the group worked to find a viable plan for the home, they decided to open it to the public. Mrs. Brown was still very much a part of Denver’s recent memory. She had died in 1932 but the hit musical The
Unsinkable Molly Brown was released in 1964, just seven years before the house was purchased by Historic Denver. On opening day, over 1300 people toured the residence, with the line stretching around the block. Bolstered by this reception, Historic Denver decided to turn the home into a museum, using the illustrious life of the Browns to tell the story of Colorado’s boom and bust history. As the Molly Brown House Museum now nears its 50th birthday, it shines as one of the most successful house museums in the country, with over 50,000 guests a year. The key to the museum’s success is its constantly evolving programming, which helps the museum stay relevant, using the lens of history to study present day concerns. As Andrea Malcomb, Director of the Molly Brown House Museum, notes, the history of the house and the organization has “always been an evolution. We didn’t sit back and present the space as a static space.” Since 1970, the museum has slowly returned the house to its original configuration and condition. At first, Malcomb says, board members were operating “somewhat blind,” letting the bones of the house guide them as they peeled back decades of modifications. In 1975, History Colorado unsealed the archival collections of Larry Brown, Margaret’s son, which included images of the home’s interior from 1910. The museum has been in a state of constant refinement ever since. A Historic Structure Assessment kicked off a round of physical restoration in the 1990s. Simultaneously, museum staff turned their attention to Margaret Brown herself. With a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the museum developed a new interpretive guide which examined Margaret’s
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View of a decorative terracotta lion on a rusticated stone wall at the former home of J. J. and Margaret Tobin (Molly) Brown at 1340 Pennsylvania St. in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. A decorative ewer is filled with flowers. A sign reads: "Rooms for Rent Men Only." Photo courtesy Denver Public Library. dollar campaign was to both increase Historic Denver’s public engagement and to cement the museum’s legacy. This meant restoring the house, creating new education spaces, and interpreting new stories within the museum, while protecting the museum’s collection of artifacts. The largest piece of the organization’s capital campaign was an extensive restoration of the house, which rebuilt the historic front porch, put a new roof on the carriage house, cleaned the masonry, and will soon restore the home’s windows. At the same time, Historic Denver excavated the basement of the museum to create a curator’s workshop and new educational space for school groups. While renovations were ongoing, museum staff uncovered new
life in a context wider than Denver, stretching to Colorado and beyond. Exhibits explored how Margaret’s story— her role in the labor and suffragette movements, her time in France during World War I—was intertwined with the emergence of women into the public sphere. Here, Margaret was transformed from a hometown hero into a world-wide phenomenon. More recently, the museum has tackled the enormous task of broadening the museum’s vision—making it a welcoming space for all, while also making space for all who came before both upstairs and downstairs. In 2013, Historic Denver and the Molly Brown House Museum kicked off the Investing in Action for the Places You Love capital campaign. The goal for this two million
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the earliest European explorers to present-day mining operations. “At the heart of it, Margaret’s story is a mining story,” Malcomb says. “The Brown’s life, and all of Colorado was built on the back of laborers and miners.” These new interpretative spaces re-center the narrative, showing Margaret and the entire Brown family within the context of early Colorado industry. The Museum has also worked to diversify the narrative above ground. Working with community partners, the museum has restored part of the home’s third story into the original servants’ quarters. Guests now visit these quarters to learn about the many serving staff who “took a chance on Denver,” and
worked to ensure that the Brown house ran smoothly. Never before has the museum included these rooms on the tour, but today they pull back the curtain to illustrate the monumental effort it took to keep this glamourous household running. Along with their commitment to broadening the museum’s access, staff is also dedicated to increasing access for all members of the Denver community. The current round of restoration opens the house to people with mobility issues. An ADA-accessible lift was installed at the rear of the house, which allows people to access the basement and first floor. Currently, the museum is working with focus groups to design visual and audio
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