06 18 SEEING RED: REFLECTIONS ON THE EDUCATOR RALLY By Jill Farschman I recall some years ago overhearing a conversation between a barista and customer at my local coffee shop. The customer wanted to know what her child’s fourth-grade teacher was doing behind the counter making lattes. “Earning a little extra money while on summer break,” the barista replied with an eye roll and shrug of her shoulders. Despite a prevailing impression that teachers have boatloads of time off when compared with other professions, far from lounging around working on her tan, your average teacher is much more likely to be working additional jobs to make ends meet when between sessions. Teachers are five times as likely as the average full-time American worker to hold a second job, according to Vox. Adjusted for inflation, their average pay has declined in the last 15 years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, then, that enrollment in U.S. education programs preparing tomorrow’s teachers is down 35 percent in recent years, according to the Learning Policy Institute and CNN analyst Fareed Zakaria. Part of a national movement, the plight of school system funding and educator compensation was steadily gaining traction with modest wins in various states when Colorado entered the fight.
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On April 27 the downtown Denver State Capitol grounds and Civic Center Plaza were flooded with a sea of red shirts. Teachers rallied and marched to protest what is seen as the state’s dismal track record of adequate educational funding and wages. It wasn’t officially branded a walk-
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Public school educators rally at the State Capitol on April 27 with three Colorado Education Association objectives: restore and increase education funding to help pay off budget stabilization factor, reduce or freeze corporate tax breaks until state education funding is resolved, support Initiative 93 - Great Schools Thriving Communities with increased school funding without major tax impact. Photo by Jill Farschman. out or strike, but it sure looked like one.
Funding
Our educational spending is constrained by the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) and other state constitutional amendments intended to protect us from runaway deficits plaguing so many other states. But these limits on spending may not keep pace with our burgeoning population growth or cost-of-living increases. As a consequence, Colorado is experiencing a significant educational funding shortfall.
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In addition, the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) has a $32-$50 billion unfunded liability. At press time, Senate Bill 18-200 (SB 200), passed by the General Assembly on the last day of the most recent session, was awaiting Gov. John Hickenlooper’s signature. According to the assembly’s website, the bill “modifies benefits, increases contributions, ensures alignment of contributions, service credit, and benefits, and makes CONTINUED ON 10
READY TO GROW FROM NEIGHBORHOOD ROOTS By Jerry Healey For some, community journalism is a passion. It’s never strictly about dollars and cents, but rather connecting people and businesses in a way that no other medium can. With one broad stroke, it can touch the lives of thousands of previously unconnected people. Community journalism tells the inspirational and positive stories that bring us together and, sometimes, the watchdog stories needed to bring about change. It’s the story about a new entrepreneur launching the business of her dreams. It’s the story
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about that boy around the corner who suddenly gets his shot in the music world. It’s about the simple things, too. A suggested apple-blossom-season bike ride. Free music in the park. A new gallery opening. We are storytellers, hoping to bind communities together by sharing their collective and individual joys, sorrows and challenges. This is what drives us at Colorado Community Media. And this is why we have decided to expand in Denver by purchasing the Washington Park Profile and Life on Capitol Hill. You know the newspapers, but you don’t know us. Colorado Community Media is family-owned. My
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wife and I are longtime Colorado residents who have been in the newspaper business since graduating from college and working for The Miami Herald in Florida, where we met. With 18 community weeklies, all but one of which are in the suburbs surrounding Denver, Colorado Community Media is the state’s largest family-owned community media company. We use the word “media” in our name because we provide news in all sorts of methods not envisioned when we started out in the business — webCONTINUED ON 9
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REPRESENTATIVE Publishers Jill Farschman Jay Farschman Interim Editor Electa Draper Associate Editor Jason McKinney Advertising Jill Farschman Alecia Duncan Operations & Creative Manager Calendar Editor Alecia Duncan Photographer Jill Farschman Stacey McDole
Colfax Works to break cycle of unemployment By City Councilwoman Deborah Ortega In November of 2016 Denver Human Services and Bayaud Enterprises partnered to launch the pilot anti-poverty program Denver Day Works. The vision of this new program is to provide low- or no-barrier employment and vocational training, same-day pay, prevailing wages and immediate access to benefit navigation services. In the first months of the program, individuals sleeping outside were offered prevailing daily wages to clean the park where they slept. To date, more than 573 individuals have participated in the program and 151 have found work with 106 unique employers. These outcomes reflect the motivation and skills of program partic-
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Personal musings on ownership change By Jill Farschman
Since purchasing this paper, I have taken great pride in being a champion for community journalism in challenging times. But, as you aware from our front page article, this issue represents my last as co-owner and publisher. Let me start by sharing my personal thoughts about our new owners Colorado Community Media (CCM). I got to know the incoming publisher Jerry Healey while serving on the Colorado Press Association board of directors. He is knowledgeable and well-respected with a great sense of humor. Most importantly, Jerry’s commitment to journalistic integrity is unassailable. You are in good hands. Colorado Community Media is a family-run business owned by husband and wife team Jerry Healey and Ann Macari Healey. While their publications represent many fine communities, Washington Park Profile and Life on Capitol Hill provide access to the wonderful neighborhoods in the heart of Denver. Our papers are kind of the “donut hole”
ipants. The program has just scratched the surface of the potential economic impact these workers can have in the community. Critical to the success of this program is the immediate and impactful economic growth of the low-income workers served. This is accomplished through permanent employment, which requires deep relationships and commitments with the private sector. After obtaining employment and receiving benefit assistance, some workers have been able to find and maintain permanent housing. Employment is a vital tool in an individual’s personal recovery. The right job can provide income, health care, community, sense of self worth and stability that finishes the puzzle for an individual moving toward self-sufficiency and permanent housing. I was honored to be asked to serve on the selection committee for the East Colfax Business Improvement District, which is stepping up to the challenge of addressing homelessness with the launch this summer of Colfax Works. East Colfax Business Improvement District is contracting with Bayaud
Enterprises to provide job opportunities cleaning and maintaining the Colfax corridor for individuals emerging from homelessness. Colfax Works is an extension of the Denver Day Works program and will provide a longer paid employment opportunity for individuals seeking long-term employment. Partnering with a social enterprise for this service on the East Colfax corridor is a winwin solution for the community. Colfax Works will enhance the Colfax corridor while creating living-wage entry-level jobs. Denver has one of the largest concentrations of nonprofits in the country. This creates a fertile marketplace of ideas that must be tapped to solve the urgent and critical needs of Denver’s economically vulnerable residents. However, social workers and housing developers will not solve this problem alone. Following the example of Denver Day works and Colfax Works, local businesses and governments can create workplaces that are more accessible for Denver residents and offer living wages to help mitigate the housing and homeless crisis of Denver.
for CCM’s “donut” of local papers serving communities throughout the greater Front Range. Our publications fit really well into the mix, so the decision to sell to CCM in particular makes a ton of sense. The award-winning CCM team is well-equipped to offer the high-caliber neighborhood news our readers have come to expect while expanding the advertising opportunities for local businesses seeking to reach a wider audience. With a humming newsroom, topnotch production talent and gifted editorial staff, the papers will remain hyper-local and substantive. I tried very hard to honor what came before me while along the way implementing improvements in appearance, production processes and content. Starting in July, you will undoubtedly witness a similar evolution as CCM puts their unique stamp on the papers. Before signing off, please indulge me with a few gushing acknowledgments … First, I’d like to personally thank my beloved husband and business partner Jay for his unwavering support throughout this venture. Profound gratitude to our operations and creative manager Alecia Duncan who is relocating to her hometown Colorado Springs to start a new career as an educator. The
public school system will be lucky to have her. To all of our freelance editorial contributors and staff, I thank you for the sincere care you put into writing meaningful content for the enjoyment of our cherished readers. To the stalwart and loyal advertisers who financially underwrite community journalism, please know that CCM will further create value for your businesses. Readers, we love you -- please continue buying local! I will be involved actively at CCM for the next few months to help wherever I can. Beyond that, stay tuned. Meanwhile, enjoy this final issue produced by our current team and please welcome Colorado Community Media with open hearts as they take this treasured publication to the next level.
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DEVELOPMENT 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 Kailyn Lamb at elamb@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.
Reader questions – Update on Park 17
A reader reached out to me regarding Park 17, the project on 17th and Park Avenue. I contacted Valerian LLC, the landscape architects and urban designers working on this project. Answers were supplied by Cassie Kaslon, managing principal of Valerian LLC. Q: What is the plan for helping this huge structure blend into the surrounding neighborhood, a portion of which is a designated historic district? A: Designing a building is a complex endeavor and making it "fit" into a diverse and historical neighborhood was our primary goal. In experiencing the neighborhood, it has a decidedly neutral tone in the materials in the brick, stucco and metal panel of the surrounding buildings. Our project aimed
to complement the existing neighborhood and provide an intermediate scale between the residential blocks and the large redevelopment of the hospital. Each design move was carefully considered with the vibrant community and the surrounding neighborhood in mind. The metal panels were chosen with a vertical scoring pattern as a reference to the other scaled materials in the neighborhood, such as brick and patterned stucco. The dark bronze of the majority of the mass of the building with white accents was meant to reference the mix of natural tones and bright, clean lines throughout the neighborhood. As for the parks along Park Avenue, we discussed several ideas for incorporating those into the development, but city staff required there be no access to those parks directly from the building, as they are considered "passive parks" and are not intended to be used actively. Q: Are there plans for landscaping? A: Yes, the building will definitely have landscaping, which not only meets the City of Denver's requirements for the neighborhood and particularly the street frontage along 17th, Lafayette, Marion and Park, but also strives to maintain as many of the existing landmark trees as possible. Some were deemed dead or dying by the city arborist and had to be removed. We donated them to the city and they were used as a playscape at Pasquinel’s Landing Park, and the two largest street
PARKS & REC ALCOHOL POLICY PUT ON ICE FOR MORE COMMENT By Jason McKinney Change is still brewing regarding Denver Parks & Recreation’s alcohol policy, with a decision recently pushed back a few months so neighborhood groups can get more answers about this latest attempt to rejigger the rules. This won’t be the first time the city has revised them. The policy, initially established in September 2007, was amended in May 2011, again in February 2012 and later that same year in May. Critics say the current policy is overly complicated and inconsistent, and this latest proposal is an attempt to simplify the rules and regulations and their enforcement. The main changes would be around references to 3.2 percent beer and expanded alcohol options. In 2019, Colorado state law will no longer require a designation for the 3.2 percent, and Parks & Rec likely would follow suit, removing all references to it from their rules and regulations. Permitted events, such as races, walks, athletic tournaments and the like, would be treated the same when it comes to selling and serving alcohol. Under the proposed change, these events also would be allowed to sell/serve all types of alcohol, which would end restrictions in some parks where beer, wine and champagne are the only libations permitted. The same would go for permitted events held at Parks & Rec buildings (event facilities, golf clubhouses and rec centers), with the exception that such events in rec centers must be closed to the public. Events such as demonstrations and assemblies (protests and marches) would still be prohibited from alcohol permits for serving and/or selling any alcohol.
trees were protected and maintained near the corner of 17th and Lafayette. Ornamental grasses, perennials and low shrubs, along with crushed granite walkways and bands of turfgrass, will provide additional (permeable areas) which are beneficial to tree survival as well as creating and maintaining a pedestrian-friendly streetscape. Street tree species selected from the City of Denver approved tree list are being added to the tree lawns to replace the trees that were removed and fill in gaps between existing trees to provide consistent street tree spacing. The building will feature an arcade along Marion and 17th Avenue allowing for restaurants to have covered, outdoor seating similar to other restaurants along 17th Avenue. This was achieved with the help of the city review team working closely with the architectural design team in providing previous examples of these patios and how the project could incorporate this transition zone to welcome in the community.
76 S. Broadway and 1 E. Bayaud Ave.
A little south of Capitol Hill in the equally popular neighborhood of Baker, White Palace LLC sold two properties in late March/early April 2018. Bayaud Investors LLC purchased 76 S. Broadway and 1 E. Bayaud Ave. for $2.8 million. The LLC, formed by Derek Vanderryst, works for Denver-based Westside
Investment Partners. The two, two-story buildings have a total of five commercial spaces. Gildar Gallery, Badger’s Pub and Famous Pizza are the only businesses that occupy the available retail space. Famous Pizza, which has been at its Broadway location for more than 40 years, is currently still in operation. Its lease is month-to-month, and according to a Famous Pizza employee, it will be there for “quite a bit more time.”
950 North Broadway – formerly Tony’s Market
A new food hall is in the works for the former Tony’s Market building on Broadway. The now-named Broadway Market should open sometime in summer 2018. Broadway Market is a collaboration between Mark Shaker, who founded Stanley Marketplace in Aurora, and other heavy-hitters in the food hall business. According to Eater.com, the 15,000-square-foot space will fit up to 10 food and drink vendors, and will include the usual central bar, pizza and coffee shop. The space is being designed by Shears Adkins Rockmore, who is also working on the highly anticipated Meow Wolf. A sparse website (Broadwaymarketdenver.com) is up for the project for those interested in receiving emails regarding the project, or for business owners interested in getting involved.
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Under the new policy, while all city parks would be able to host permitted events where alcohol is served and/ or sold, other standard restrictions would remain in place, such as permit requirements, public event rules, rest periods, noise regulations and capacity limits. Some residents who live near the parks are concerned about the implications of the potential changes. David Matthews, a West Wash Park Neighborhood Association board member, lives near the park and has been concerned about alcohol within its boundaries for several years. Matthews said that alcohol began to become an issue in the summer of 2014 when there was very little regulation and monitoring of what kind of alcohol was brought in. “It started to get better in 2015 when the rangers were notified and able to check cans (for the 3.2 percent designation),” Matthews said. Matthews feels that the proposed changes were reviewed internally by the city for a couple of months before neighborhood organizations found out. “We were just pulled in at the very end after they had already decided what they were going to do,” Matthew said. “It’s about what we expected, and most of us (on the board) are not in favor. It’s a broad brush with no input from the neighborhoods.” Matthews isn’t as concerned about the new provisions for the walks, runs and private events for the parks, but instead is most worried about daily consumption of alcohol by individuals. “What’s the plan with them?” he asked. An online survey recently made available through the city website CONTINUED ON 8
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A modern take on Chinese cuisine and the foods of Taiwan is showcased at Q House, East Colfax’s latest restaurant in a lovingly renovated building.
BUSINESS Column and photos by J.L. Schultheis-Price
OPENINGS
Q HOUSE
When the signs first went up for Q House at 3421 E. Colfax Ave., I concluded (incorrectly) that the old storefront would evolve into a BBQ joint. Others who dropped in to check out the building during an extensive renovation expected pool tables. Instead, Q House is a modern Chinese eatery that takes its title from the island of Taiwan where ‘Q’ means ‘very good bounce,’ or ‘just right’ in kitchen terms. The term is akin to the Italian descriptor ‘al dente.’ Q, in brief, equates to perfection. They may be onto something because just nine days after opening their doors, the crew is seeing repeat business. “It’s a melting pot for some flavors we hold near and dear,” said Jon Pinto, who handles the front of house. “We felt people were ready to branch out and embrace a new style of food.” Chef Christopher Lin owns the eatery along with Pinto and general manager Jen Mattioni. It delivers a modern vision of traditional Chinese cuisine served family-style. The most talked about dish is likely to be the pig’s ear and braised tofu salad with watermelon radish accents. Entrees include mussels with black bean sauce
and dipping fries. There’s also a dish of stir-fried green beans with slow cooked egg. For the famished, try the dry-aged ribeye that tips the scale at 36-40 ounces, paired with bacon turnip cake fries and a black pepper sauce. Definitely not your typical Chinese takeout joint. The exterior of the space has been totally revamped. Only the outside walls remain of a building that’s sat empty in recent years. Indoors, there’s warmth in the design and the seating layout. You can find a secluded table, but you’ll probably gravitate to the chef’s counter, or one around the full bar. An extensive patio extends along Colfax and multiple garage doors will retract in fine weather to connect the two zones. Most of the cooking is done in full view with help from a small basement prep kitchen. The doors finally opened the first week in May. It was touch and go during our windy April and its power outages, which halted the final finish for several days. The trio chose Colfax for their joint venture after looking all over town. “It spoke to us,” Pinto stated simply. Colfax speaks to many. Take time to listen. The web address is Qhousedenver. com.
MILE HIGH ON THE FLY
Here’s your hidden gem of the month. Mile High On The Fly opened in January and I just discovered it myself several weeks ago. No, it does not sell marijuana-infused eats. Yes, night owls need to know about it when the late-night munchies hit. Inside the former Martine’s Bakery
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Entrepreneur Nick Elder is primed to show off his meat and cheese emporium after a year on the farmers market circuit. space behind Turin Bikes, On The Fly has been quietly operating at 700 Lincoln St. It started out as a lunch spot but rapidly evolved into dark hours. When I say this is a late-night spot, that’s no exaggeration. On the Fly opens at 10:00p.m. daily and closes at 4:00a.m. When you step inside, you may wonder what you’ve walked into. There are masks hanging from the walls, light patterns dancing on the walls, and platform heels hung to dress up a few corners. One of the owners described the venture as “quirky weirdos who make food in the middle of the night.” This is the next step for a couple who got their start making burritos to sell at concerts and other events. Their business mushroomed, and they could not afford enough commissary space, so a restaurant location was the next logical step. Now they dish up a half-pound burrito you can customize for just $4.20. While the business has fun with the marijuana theme, it’s a serious venture that already features an expansive menu. It includes Mexican Pork Green Chile Nachos in a box, burritos, cinnamon rolls, chile rellenos cooked in egg roll wrappers, and more. Asian fusion dishes are being added soon. Vegan and vegetarian options are already on the menu. Snake Bites should intrigue some diners. That terminology on the menu signifies bacon and some sort of heat in each dish. Roasted peppers and cheddar jack cheese are also featured egg roll style. One unusual dish is the Elotes, a roast corn and rice dish served Snake Bit, Plain or Locos. Currently, 80 percent of their orders are delivered. The owners are perfecting their own delivery system but currently
use companies such as GrubHub. Call 720-380-0197 for more details, or check out the full carte at allmenues. com.
NOBLE HOG CHARCUTERIE
Charcuterie fans, make haste. There’s a new specialty shop at 4326 E. Eighth Ave. worth investigating. Located in the former All-V Subs space, Noble Hog Charcuterie opened May 18. It’s the vision of Nick Elder who just returned from educational charcuterie studies in France, so expect some unusual offerings. There’s a vast selection of meats here, including a Cabernet and herb sausage and a brandied white truffle sausage. You may be challenged choosing between pesto & Brie chicken sausage, red Thai curry chicken sausage, port & fig bacon, Sriracha bacon, rendered duck fat, duck leg confit, and more. Elder bills the shop as Denver's source for fresh handcrafted artisan meats. He will ship products nationwide. The full menu is available at noblehog.com. The number’s 720-607-4433.
DAIKON BANH MI SANDWICHES
Just a block from Mile High there’s another venture you must try. It’s named after a key ingredient in Southeast Asian fare. Surely Vietnamese Cooking 101 mentions the daikon, a white vegetable from the radish family. The owners of a new eatery on East Seventh Avenue near Sherman Street have picked that name to brand their Vietnamese sandwich shop. Banh Mi refers to a type of sandwich enclosed in a light baguette. It’s a blend of French elements paired with ingredients
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Pickles the Gorilla is the mascot at the new Daikon Banh Mi Sandwich Shop on East Seventh Avenue.
At Broadway and East 6th, tin ceilings and antique potbelly stove reflect Potbelly Toasted Sandwiches’ start in an Illinois antique store.
that are purely Southeast Asian. The new build at 211 E. Seventh Ave. is a great place. Daikon is sandwiched between the newest location of Tequila, Tacos, Whisky (a.k.a. Pinche) and a yetto-be unveiled third retail venture on the other side. The Governor’s Park eatery is the brain child of brothers Lon and Rob McGowan. It was born of an ongoing debate over why the Bahn Mi was the best sandwich on earth. The answer could be the pickled vegetables and plentiful herbs lavished on top of chicken, beef, brisket or a fourth item labeled pulled po-k. Po-k is a special vegan offering made with jackfruit that I’m guaranteed tastes just like pulled pork. Hours run from 11:00a.m.-9:00p.m. seven days a week. Evenings, a warm neon gorilla lights up the dining room. Learn more at Daikondenver.com.
each location, and this spot also sports tin ceilings in the prep area. The menu is focused on 18 different toasted sandwiches. Their signature sub is entitled ‘A Wreck.’ It includes three meats and melted Swiss cheese. You’ll also find salads and a kids menu. The cookies and veggies are prepared fresh every morning. If you opt for a milkshake, it comes with mini cookies stacked on your straw.
SHANTY SUPPER CLUB
For years, Tim Doherty has teased me with promises of a second venture while offering no details. He’s the driving force behind Syrup, the a.m. eateries with locations in Cherry Creek North and City Park. The original spot for the second concept was on Welton Street, but that fizzled, so Doherty looked further and has landed at 1033 E. 17th Ave. in Uptown. Now the former Milwaukee resident is expanding to offer a concept from his Wisconsin days—a supper club. It’s called The Shanty Supper Club—a name he says he took from the movie Grumpy Old Men. The space has been totally transformed from its prior Gumbo décor. An impressive back bar from Wisconsin was added and there’s new plush banquette seating all along the western wall. A mural is planned for one wall. It contains an image of Roaring Dan Seavey, a notorious pirate who worked the Great Lakes in the early 1900s. He had an eye for cargos of alcohol, lumber and venison, according to historians. His companion at The Shanty is Walter the Walleye.
The menu is more comforting that Seavey’s career, thankfully, except perhaps for Walter or his kin. Pork chops, broasted chicken, fried walleye fish and bone-in ribeye steaks are some of the offerings. Broasting is frying under pressure to seal in all the juices. Prices top out at $22.99 for entrees and start at $6.99. Wisconsin stuffed burgers are also on the menu, including one with bleu cheese, bacon and caramelized onions. The 1,300-square-foot. eatery opens Tuesdays-Sundays at 3:00p.m. Closing hours vary. Special events may be held on Mondays.
THUMP COFFEE #2
A second location for Cap Hill’s popular Thump coffee debuted on Broadway at 6th Avenue in early April. It’s part of the massive construction for Denver Health that includes a selection of retailers on the ground floor. The second location is different from the first. Thump first opened in Denver after getting its start in Bend, Ore. The East 13th Avenue and Downing location has been busy since it opened in November 2013. It offers brunch items seven days a week. The new storefront is more traditional as coffee shops go. It is open from 6:00a.m.-6:00p.m. seven days a week, offering coffee and other beverages plus pastries. No brunch. No avocado toast. But there is free parking for retail shops in the attached garage.
INDOCHINO
The latest entry into the custom men’s suit market is Indochino, a British Columbia firm that moved into Lululemon’s vacated digs at 158 Fillmore St. in Cherry Creek North. Custom suits begin at under $400. You choose your fabrics and even the pre-
ferred lapel style. Denver’s location is the company’s 24th store and, at press time, it was slated to open May 18. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 10:00a.m.-7:00p.m., Sunday Noon-5:00p.m.
KAIT SWEAT
A clothing entrepreneur who launched Kaitlyn Collective in Cherry Creek North two years ago has added a second venture to her stable. Located at 3035 E. Third Ave., Kait Sweat is the name and the name says it all. Fashionable athletic wear is the draw. The space across from Denver Darling carries sizes XS-L in women’s workout wear. Like its older sibling, Kait Sweat CONTINUED ON 11
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POTBELLY TOASTED SANDWICHES
Next door to Thump #2, Potbelly Toasted Sandwiches is also now open. It’s more competition for the lunch crowd. The original store was in Chicago inside an antiques store. When the owners started offering sandwiches to the browsers, Potbelly evolved into a lunch spot and now boasts over 30 locations, including the latest at Broadway and East 6th Avenue. There’s an antique potbelly stove in
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Sun, 06/24 | 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m. Artsy, Fartsy “Ideas” worth spreading? An evening of silly and serious TED-esque talks exploring how Art can inspire us, manipulate us, raise our voices, or drown them out. A collaboration with Buntport Theater and supported in part by the SCFD. | McNichols Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave. warmcookiesoftherevolution.org Fri, 06/22 | 8:00p.m.-10:00p.m. Gypsy Flamenco Passion Enjoy an intimate evening of sultry, seductive Gypsy flamenco music and dance with award-winning guitarist René Heredia and his Flamenco Fantasy Dance Theatre. | The Clocktower Cabaret, 1601 Arapahoe St. reneheredia.com/gypsy-flamenco-passion-3
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Thursdays, 05/31-06/28 | 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, 06/01-06/29 | 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 Sundays, 06/03-07/01 | 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. Tuesdays, 06/05-07/03 | 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, 06/05-07/03 | 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, 06/20 | 6:15p.m.
Fri, 06/29 | 5:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Final Friday Art Walk Final Fridays gives visitors, residents and folks who work in the Triangle an after-hours opportunity to explore the many creative spaces in our special corner of Denver. Activities will change from month to month, so check in frequently. | Golden Triangle Creative District goldentriangleofdenver.com/final-fridays Fri, 06/29 | 4:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Clyfford Still Museum Free Day In appreciation supporters of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SFCD), and in the spirit of community engagement, the Museum offers free admission on the last Friday of every month. | 720-354-4880 Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org Fri, 06/29 | 6:00p.m.-10:00p.m. Untitled Final Fridays Get an offbeat art fix, pick up a creative skill, convene with local movers and makers. Top it off with a cash bar, munchies, and a dose of the unexpected. Final Fridays, 6–10 pm, Untitled is included in regular museum admission. | 720-865-5000 Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway untitled.denverartmuseum.org
Friday-Sunday, 06/01-06/03 | 10:00a.m.-7:00p.m. People's Fair People's Fair is Denver's oldest neighborhood festival and famous for bringing together a diverse population to celebrate community and enjoy the start of summer. This tradition welcomes community groups, artists and entertainment from every corner. | Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave. peoplesfair.com
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Sun, 06/03 | 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
Saturday & Sunday, 06/23-06/24 | 11:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Cherry Blossom Festival The 45th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the Japanese heritage and culture through live entertainment, food and drink, a marketplace and informative exhibits and demonstrations. | Sakura Square, 20th & Lawrence St. cherryblossomdenver.org Tue, 07/03 | 8:00p.m. Independence Eve Join us for Independence Eve 2018, the ninth-annual free community celebration featuring a concert, light show and fireworks finale. | 303-861-4633 Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave. civiccenterconverancy.org
GALLERIES Fri, 06/08 | 5:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Robert Anderson Gallery Opening Robert Anderson Gallery invites you to attend its opening. The gallery features photography, painting, clay, steel and neon art from local, regional and national artists. Gallery hours: noon6pm Wed-Sat. | 303-257-0684 Robert Anderson Gallery, 3321 E. Colfax Ave. robertandersongallery.com
Wednesdays, 05/30-06/27 | 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m. Eazy Gaming Play great video games on a Wii, N64 and PS4. Ideal for ages 6-18. | 720-865-0160 Byers Branch Library, 675 Santa Fe Dr. denverlibrary.org/events
Tuesdays & Saturdays, 06/02-07/03 | 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 Tuesdays, 06/05 & 07/03 | 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, 06/08 | 4:30p.m.-5:30p.m. Crafting with the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys Create something tiny at our monthly craft program. Ideal for ages 5-15. In partnership with the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls, and Toys. | 720-865-0160 Byers Branch Library, 675 Santa Fe Dr. denverlibrary.org/events
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SCHOOLS Teacher’s report card: Earning a better pay grade By Jason McKinney As Denver teachers wage a public relations war for better wages, the higher testing numbers and accolades that Denver Public Schools continues to garner could bolster calls for more compensation. With rising test scores over the last few years, the highest rate of students applying for college in DPS history and, most recently, a record 900 DPS High School seniors earning the Seal of Bilit-
eracy (an award for those who have mastered multiple languages), it seems teachers are earning a higher pay grade. “DPS students made more academic progress on state English and math tests last year than ever before, and the overall percentage of thirdthrough ninth-graders who scored at grade level moved to within a few points of the statewide average,” according to an August 2017 report by Chalkbeat, the nonprofit covering education issues for Denver and Colorado. This is quite an accomplishment for DPS, which is the state’s largest school district, considering that a decade previous it was trailing much further behind. This spring, DPS discovered that more than half (51 percent) of Denver high school students are enrolling in college, which is an increase of 5 percent
from last year and the biggest increase on record for the district. The rate for South High School (the second-largest high school in the city) was even higher, with 67 percent enrolling in four-year colleges. During the first week of May, it was reported that 900 DPS seniors, which is double the number of last year’s recipients, will graduate as proficient in English and at least one other language and will be awarded the Seal of Biliteracy. In order to receive this honor, students must complete all graduation requirements, pass one of five available tests and pass a specified exam or course of study in order to prove their proficiency. More than 20 languages, from Amharic to Filipino to Spanish to Swahili, are represented. In addition, 12 DPS high schools
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received national recognition from U.S. News and World Report in May on its 2018 list of “Best High Schools in America.” Four of the schools received gold medal status. East High School was awarded a silver medal and ranked No. 12 in the state. Denver gold-medal winners and rankings were: - KIPP Denver Collegiate High School (ranked No. 2 in Colorado) - DSST: Stapleton High School (No. 5) - Denver Center for International Studies (No. 6) - Denver School of the Arts (No. 8) (The magazine recognized 72 Colorado schools to be among the best in the country, including 11 gold medal schools, 31 silver medalists and 30 bronze.)
INDEFINABALES IN REAL ESTATE: A NEIGHBORHOOD'S X FACTOR By Karen Auge Not long ago, a young woman from Parker needed a little help deciding whether or not to move to Capitol Hill. So naturally, she posed her dilemma to an online community. A simple question, but the answers she got were anything but. “I love Cap Hill, it's one of my favorite neighborhoods. There are a lot of great independent bars, shops and restaurants within walking distance,” Eric B. advised. Whereas Daniel J. suggested Congress Park might be a better option. Still close to downtown, he told her, but “much quieter.” Parking–or the lack of it--came up a lot. But so did words like “charm” and “historic” and “great city living.” “I love the older quaint buildings and the big old trees,” said recent Capitol Hill resident Susan Newman. “I also enjoyed its walkability, grocery stores, restaurants and two great parks.” But after several years Newman found herself planning her activities around if and when she would be able to park. If returning home late at night, she worried about having to walk several blocks from a parking space to her apartment. When she heard a nice affordable apartment had opened up by City Park, Newman moved. Convenience had become a weightier factor than charm. Meanwhile, on another online site, one visitor’s question about Cap Hill home prices sparked a long conversation comparing life in the vibrant, thrumming downtown neighborhood to the quiet, parking-plentiful existence of Highlands Ranch residents.
And there you have the difficulty of trying to define what makes a livable neighborhood: One person’s paradise is another’s purgatory. To the 20-somethings who populate Capitol Hill, livable-neighborhood necessities include nightlife, plentiful craft beer, mass transit. These are the very things families with kids try to escape, trading all that for parks and schools. And then there are the experts. According to Livable City, a San Franciscobased advocacy group, environmental sustainability, from flourishing retail to robust public health, is key. To researchers at AARP, each neighborhood “should have a distinct character, but each should be complete, supporting living, working, commerce, and culture.” “Communities do define it differently,” said Caryn Champine, director of planning services for the city of Denver. Denver’s city planners know a thing or two about how different residents of different neighborhoods define livability. They’ve asked–and heard the opinions of–thousands of Denver residents since 2016 when they began work on Denveright, a community-led effort to design a plan for Denver’s future. “We started with values conversation: What’s most important to you,” Champine said. “And ultimately what we heard was it everyone has different needs.” For instance, she said, “Westwood has a strong Latino/Latina culture, and we heard them say they want to keep that. Southmoor Park neighborhood has a different character. They want different
things.” There were common threads, though. One of those was access, she said. Wherever they live, whatever their age, people don’t want to be, or to feel, shut out. “They want access – whether it be to jobs, schools, parks.” People also seem to universally want affordable housing choices, economic diversity, employment diversity, and environmental resiliency, she said. In 2016, when 5280 Magazine ranked Denver’s best neighborhoods, they used quantifiable criteria, like home prices, crime rates and school ratings. Capitol Hill came in at number 39, dragged down by its poor “safety” ranking and a low score for its schools, which, arguably, nobody moves to Capitol Hill
for anyway. Wash Park ranked surprisingly low, at number nine. But it scored highest in a category called the “X Factor,” with Capitol Hill close on its heels in that category. The X Factor is the intangible, un-scorable quality that makes you want to be in a place. And often, that’s what defines livability for an individual – something you just can’t put a name to. Asked what made his old neighborhood livable, or likable, former Wash Park resident Robert Gurle -recently back to for a visit and feeding squirrels in the neighborhood’s namesake green space – furrowed his brow and thought for a moment. Finally, he said, “I don’t know. I mean, what’s not to like?”
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HEARTFELT THANKS TO ALECIA DUNCAN By Jill Farschman I’ve hired a lot of good people over the years (and a few bad ones too!), but Alecia Duncan is special. When hired in January 2017, Alecia’s main focus was on supporting operations and sales. It quickly became clear she would be able to do much more. Alecia is one of those rare individuals who deftly switches between the left and right brain tasks, editing the calendar or creative effective advertising designs one minute and invoicing clients the next. In April, Alecia took over laying out both papers which is no easy task. The attractive composition, thoughtful ad placements and editorial content flow are all because
of Alecia’s attention to detail. Clients love Alecia. When I was preparing an application for a national mentoring program, clients were eager to write extremely complimentary testimonials about her creative abilities and customer service skills. Needless to say, Alecia was enthusiastically accepted into the program. For the next month Alecia will be working to smoothly transition our records and content over to Colorado Community Media, making sure they can hit the ground running. Thanks in large part to Alecia’s organizational skills, our new owners have a solid foundation from which to build.
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“unsure/undecided.” Over half (53 percent) of those polled thought that all events, whether they be public, private, races, walks, athletic tournaments, etc., should be treated the same when it comes to selling and serving all types of alcohol. When queried about Denver’s policy of Vision Zero, which aims to reduce traffic-related deaths and serious injuries, the survey takers were concerned that this could be an issue. There was a fairly even split between those who said that it was not consistent with Vision Zero (43 percent) and those that were “unsure/undecided” about it (37 percent). Only 20 percent of those who responded thought it was consistent with the policy. With the decision on the proposed changes delayed a few months, RNOs (registered neighborhood organizations) have more time for discussion. Uptown on the Hill did not have time to discuss the issue at their May meeting, and INC PARC still has some questions that remain to be answered.
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shows an evenly divided community regarding the proposed changes. With 624 responses received, Councilman Wayne New announced the results.
When asked if all Denver parks should be allowed to host events where alcohol is served or sold, 46 percent voted “no” and 44 percent voted “yes,” with 10 percent “unsure/undecided.” However, when it came to allowing Denver recreation centers to host events that sold or served all types of alcohol, as long as the event was closed to the public, 56 percent were for it and only 35 percent were against it, with 9 percent
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sites, Facebook, Twitter, email and more channels to come as they get developed. Our advertising team has more than 20 marketing products, with many cutting-edge digital marketing tools for businesses of all sizes. We don’t push any one product, but rather suggest the product best suited for the goals of the business. Even in today’s multimedia world, most of you are reading this column in print, not on your computer or phone. That is not lost on us, and we spend a lot of time on our print products. Over the next few months, we will be working hard to continue the legacy created by Jill Farschman, who has entrusted her publications to us. She has graciously
uate School of Journalism, where one of her focuses was neighborhood reporting. She learned that, in a city of millions, the smallest corner shop could yield interesting stories, from volunteer networks caring for hundreds of feral cats to how students’ education can be affected by unreliable internet access. In 2016, she joined the Summit Daily News in Frisco, where she covered the towns of Silverthorne and Breckenridge, the lack of affordable housing in Summit County, and the topics of business and real estate. She returned to Denver in May 2017 to report for an online business publication. “Community journalism is about finding the pieces of your neighborhood that make it tick, and the surprising elements that people may not know are
The team at Colorado Community Media poses in its offices. From left, back row, executive editor Ann Macari Healey, editor Kailyn Lamb, publisher Jerry Healey, managing editor Chris Rotar, production manager Erin Franks, special projects manager Thelma Grimes and business manager Audrey Brooks. From left in the front row are circulation manager Lindsay Nicoletti, sales manager Meredith Thompson and advertising director Erin Addenbrooke. agreed to help us out for the next month and we look forward to learning from her everything we can about your communities. You can expect some changes — for one, we will be stapling and trimming the newspaper to give it more of a newsmagazine feel. But we will also keep the longstanding traditional focus on neighborhoods and community. Kailyn Lamb, the new editor, is a Colorado native eager to get to know the communities’ places, its people and the issues they care about. After graduating from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2014, she moved to New York to attend Columbia University’s Grad-
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there,” she says. “After living in Capitol Hill for four years, I still find places that are new to me. I’m excited to dive into these communities and learn more about what these communities celebrate, what they fight for and how they will grow.” Please reach out to us with story tips, photographs, happenings, announcements and more. As community journalists, we are watchdogs, recorders of history, deliverers of information but, most importantly, storytellers who foster community. We look forward to earning your support as we tell the stories of your community. Jerry Healey, Owner/Publisher Colorado Community Media 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110 303-566-4100 jhealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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GARDENING Gardening’s Community Benefits By Liz N. Clift Gardens have a positive effect on property values—and this can be true of a personal gardens, of course, but is equally true for community gardens, especially those that transform vacant lots. A 2008 study by Ioan Voicu and Vicki Been showed that a community garden could increase property values by nearly 10 percent over the course of five years. In addition, community gardens have a positive correlation with physical and mental health. Denver has an incredible network of community gardens—more than 170 available through the Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) network. A few in Baker and the Wash Park communities even still have plots available if you’re interested in participating. These gardens not only help communities supply themselves with local produce, they provide a space for community gathering, a way to meet neighbors, opportunities for garden education for children and adults, and a chance to engage with the food system in a direct, effectual way. If a community garden is more than you can take on, or you don’t have one with available plots near you this year, you can create a garden of your own. This is true even if you live in an apartment (container gardens, herb gardens, hanging baskets and pallet gardens may be possibilities for you). If you are planning to put things in
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the ground, now is the time. We have passed the average last date of frost in Denver; however, you may still want to keep an eye on the weather for hailstorms and cooler nights, which can stunt the growth of tomatoes, peppers and other warm season plants. Hailstorms frequent the Front Range in the month of June and can destroy a garden in a matter of minutes. Unfortunately,
Tony Vaida works a plot at the Gove Community Garden at 13th Ave and Colorado Blvd., one of more than 170 active gardens in the Denver Urban Gardens network. Photo by Stacey McDole. hailstorms frequently arise with little to no warning and you may not have time to get your garden covered or plants moved to safety. If you have a garden—in the ground or in a raised bed—stay on top of the weeds now. As the ground begins to bake in the summer heat, weeds will get larger, send out deeper roots,and
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into the soil. If you’re planting in containers, you have the flexibility to bring plants inside when the weather won’t favor them. However, especially as the summer heats up, you’ll need to watch container plants carefully to make sure they’re getting enough water. Container plants can’t send their roots
deeper to find stray moisture and this can cause them to wilt over the course of a day—even if you watered them that morning. Consider keeping container plants a few feet away from south-facing walls, if possible. Pallet gardening is an option for people with limited space—such as an apartment balcony or the shared backyard of a duplex. Pallet gardening allows you the option to take your garden vertical and is created using a few relatively inexpensive tools: a pallet (look for heat treated), landscaping fabric (a neighbor probably has some), soil, and plants. Attach the landscaping fabric to the back of the pallet, using nails or construction staples, fill with soil, and plant! It can be left flat, like a miniature raised bed, or propped up along the side of your house or a fence. Pallet gardens will also need to be monitored frequently for moisture. Hanging baskets can offer a beautiful touch to your front entry, porch, or balcony and can be used to grow flowers, herbs or veggies! Whatever you choose, remember that hanging baskets can also lose water quickly and may require more frequent watering, especially if hung in a south- or west-facing location. If none of these options appeal to you—or maybe you’re just too busy this year—you can still take advantage of other people’s gardens and the community gardens by walking through your neighborhood and admiring what’s growing. You might even keep an eye out for baskets and buckets of free produce—which are fairly common in Wash Park, West Wash Park, Cap Hill, South Broadway and Baker during the height of the growing season. Be sure, however, not to pick without permission!
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other modifications.” The specifics are too numerous to mention in this article, but available at (https://leg.colorado.gov/ bills/sb18-200). Frank Valdez, Acting Media Relations Director for Colorado Education Association (CEA) explains that PERA was supposed to help “attract and retain top teaching talent to the state” and serve as “a promise made to the educators from the state.” But, instead of passing a sustainable funding plan, the legislature is “reducing COLA and other ways of trying to make up the shortfall on the back end.” According to a study conducted by CEA of more than 2,200 of their members, a teacher spends on average $656 a year out-of-pocket on classroom supplies. This expense, when applied to the organization’s full 35,000 members, totals a staggering $23 million. The National Education Association (NEA) reports Colorado ranks 33rd in average teacher salary, which is 15 percent below national average. Since 2008-2009, salaries have decreased by 6 percent when measured against inflation. The state’s ranking has been a bit of a moving target with various organizations providing numbers from 31 to a low of 46, depending on calculation method. Regardless of the exact ranking, it is either somewhere in the bottom half or lowest 10 percent, reflecting poorly on a state offering an otherwise enviable quality of life. Compounding these issues is a nagging teacher shortage with an estimated 3,000 positions going unfilled, especially in rural areas of the state. Valdez further contends, “class sizes are grossly overcrowded, wages low and instructional materials outdated with some schools using history books from the 1990s.” According to latest data published in 2015-2016 by Digest of Education Sta-
Teachers take their plight to the steps of the State Capitol April 27. Photo by Jill Farschman. tistics, 76.6 percent of teachers in public schools were women, with 80.1 percent identified as white. It is not a diverse profession reflective of the student body’s gender and ethnic composition, or of the nation’s population as a whole. The educators at the April 27 rally were overwhelmingly white women.
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Not everyone was supportive of the educators' walkout. On April 27, two Republicans, Sen. Paul Gardner and Rep. Paul Linden, introduced Senate Bill 18-264 imposing a "fine of not more than $500 for each day during which the failure to comply continues or imprisonment in an county jail not to exceed six months, or both." The bill was postponed indefinitely. The rally is over and the legislature out of session. Valdez states, “CEA’s main objective now is to elect a pro-education leader, and so we have endorsed candidate Cary Kennedy for Colorado Governor in 2018,” a move the organization hopes will result in the political support needed to move its agenda forward. So, next time you’re at the local coffee shop and tempted to complain about your less than perfect latte, give the barista a break because she just might be a teacher from your local public school.
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focuses on monochromatic attire. The shop is open seven days a week. Hours are 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Monday-Saturday. Sunday hours are more fluid with doors opening 11:00a.m. and closing 5-ish. However, you’ll see activity in the evenings, too. Kait Sweat plans to host events and offer exercise classes. The minimalistic furnishings can be pushed to one side to create a sizable open space. Learn more by calling 970-590-2743.
A SKIN BOUTIQUE
Across the street from Kait Sweat is Purely Organic: A Skin Boutique at 2426 E. Third Ave. This salon features microdermabrasion using 100 percent organic walnut shells. Sounds intriguing, doesn’t it? The team also tints eyebrows and lashes, offers waxing and treats other facial areas. Hours are Monday-Thursday 10:00a.m.-6:00p.m., Friday 9:00a.m.4:00p.m., and Saturday by appointment. Browse the list of services at askinboutiquedenver.com or call 720-620-4853.
SIMPLY FRAMED
On the same block you’ll see the new Simply Framed, an enterprise offering exactly what the name promises—simple framing services to put the things you love on walls. It’s designed to make custom framing “easy and affordable from home,” if you desire. You can select your frames from home and ship them the art, or drop in at 2434 E. Third Ave. Check out simplyframed.com.
ROBERT ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY & FINE ARTS There’s a new, eye-catching venture immediately east of the Bluebird Theater at 3321 E. Colfax. Ave. It’s Robert Anderson Gallery, which started in New York City, moved to Cherry Creek North in 2014 and has now landed on Colfax after a brief hiatus. The official opening was set to occur the first week of June. Here, the focus is on contemporary photography. Anderson features the works of 20 photographers working across the U.S. and locally. The gallery also shows collage, painting, steel, clay and fiber art by local and national artists. Periodic exhibits are planned that will highlight selected artists for several months at a time. Those will change every few months. Hours are slated to be noon-6:00p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, or by appointment. The number is 303-257-0684.
CIVIC CENTER PARK EATS
The Food Truck Event at Civic Center Park has opened for the season. Dates this summer are Tuesday-Thursday, 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m. There’s live music this year and the event runs through October 4.
DENVER BBQ FESTIVAL
If you’re fresh out of ideas for Father’s Day weekend in mid-June, consider the inaugural Denver BBQ Fest. The event unites legendary pit masters from Denver and the nation to serve award-winning BBQ. You can also enjoy with live music, cold beer and other beverages, and participate in BBQ tutorials and demonstrations. Details at denverbbqfest.com.
EXTRA SPACE STORAGE
The former Denver Public Schools administrative building at 900 Grant St. is now a u-store-it facility. As a parent, I spent too many evenings at public hearings in that structure advocating for DPS
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to move in a more child-friendly direction. This reincarnation is hard to process but the new, climate-controlled space features a variety of sizes with first month free to new customers. The company website, extraspace.com, yields the best rates.
CHANGES
TWIST & SHOUT
The inimitable CD and vinyl-loving music store at 2508 E. Colfax Ave. marked its 30th anniversary in April on Record Store Day, an observation that Twist & Shout helped launch. Unlike many ventures that change addresses, Twist & Shout has thrived in the Lowenstein complex across from East High School, and we wish them an even longer run. This year, a new album was recorded at the store with Jason Isbell to mark the event. Check out the offerings and upcoming schedule of live music events at twistandshout.com.
THE CHOCOLATE LAB
Next door, the anniversary marker has just passed Year One, but The Chocolate Lab still has cause to celebrate. The company just rolled out a spring menu after marking May 5 as the end of its first year in a brick-and-mortar location. New dishes on the menu include an Impossible Burger. It’s meatless and sprinkled with chocolate and spice rub, then topped with spicy chocolate ketchup. Another addition is the homemade tortellini filled with dark-chocolate-herbed Chèvre cheese served in lemon butter. Seared scallops with bok choy get their chocolate fix in the chimichurri. Or try the roast asparagus with fresh herbs, cheese and chocolate balsamic vinaigrette. A large segment of the Lab’s business continues to be their vast truffle selection. It’s one of the largest in town. They were also offering chocolate-covered dill pickles during my last drop-in.
ILLEGAL BURGER
Since it opened in the former Moontower Tacos space on Grant near East 6th Avenue, Illegal Burger has been embellishing the space. I wasn’t aware they featured a full bar until a recent visit. Part of the bar includes rack after rack of fruit-infused moonshine. Illegal now offers a list of daily drink specials. Sunday and Monday, one temptation is the 99-cent house margarita. On Thursday, take $1 off the price of ‘adult’ milkshakes. There’s also a special day for discounted ’shine. If beef ain’t your passion, the menu includes a pair of salads, veggie burgers along with chicken and fish sandwiches. Find the full menu at illegalburger.com. Don’t miss the chilling images of Alcatraz as you walk in.
CITY O’ CITY
Dan Landes has been a big name in the Denver food scene for decades. He founded one of the original vegetarian eateries in the Queen City, but he’s just sold his final holding, City O’ City on East 13th Avenue and Sherman Street, to the mother-daughter duo who purchased his flagship eatery several years ago. The new owners, Jennifer Byers and Lauren Roberts, also own Watercourse Foods on East 17th Avenue in Uptown, which Landes launched 20 years ago. He’s reportedly leaving the country to run a hostel he also owns in Mexico.
A full bar with infused moonshine in jars is just one of the temptations at Illegal Burger on East 6th Avenue and Grant Street. decided to shrink the company footprint from two storefronts to one. The consolidated address is 1422 E. 22nd Ave. in Whittier. The vacated space on East 6th Avenue near Clarkson Street is undergoing renovations and will then be up for rent. “I like it over here better,” Sherlock’s owner told LIFE. She indicated the 6th Avenue location had experienced changes that didn’t fit her business model, including trash headaches after dumpsters were removed from the area. Sherlock Hound will still deliver to pups residing in the LIFE area. Call 303-433-3234 for details, or visit sherlockhound.com.
ANECDOTE BAKERY-BAR-CAFÉ
After less than six months in operation, Anecdote has closed at 955 Bannock St. Notes on the company website indicate that the building has been sold and will be demolished. The venture’s owner is seeking a new location.
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE THRIFT MART
It’s finally time for the Thrift Shop on
East Colfax Avenue to relocate to its new home at 6265 E. Evans. Nancy Foster, longtime reader and my predecessor as biz writer for LIFE, alerted me to the shutdown. Its Colfax run stretched several months longer than originally announced. The number should remain 303-8612122 and Denver.assistanceleague.org is the web address. The primarily volunteer venture supports childhood literacy and a number of other community services.
HELOISE CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE
The charming children’s clothing store at 300 University Blvd. in CCN has shuttered. My efforts to track down details have fallen flat and calls to 303997-5261 have gone unanswered.
DENVER WRANGLER
You have a few more weeks to bid farewell to Denver Wrangler, one of the area’s longest running gay bars. In 2016, the crew moved up to 3090 Downing St. after decades on E. 17th Ave. in Uptown. Now the decision has been made to close the iconic joint.
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M U S IC Doobie Brothers—still smokin’ By Peter Jones When you Google musician John McFee, you might stumble on the story of John McAfee, the colorful antivirus kingpin and libertarian whose exploits in Belize ended in criminal intrigue. For a few fleeting moments, a web searcher— or music columnist—might scratch his head, thinking, “Gee, I never knew any of this about the longtime Doobie Brother.” “Leaving (McAfee’s) technological impact behind, that can happen,” McFee conceded with a laugh. “If you go back, these are all the same names. Somebody decided on Ellis Island or whatever (to change the spelling). I’ll know I’m successful when John McVie from Fleetwood Mac has to say, ‘I really never was in the Doobie Brothers.’ But it’s the same clan.” McFee, a fine Scotsman, was never the best-known member of the California rock band, one whose rotating membership saw the comings and goings of Michael McDonald and half the population of Steely Dan. Still, McFee, a talented multi-instrumentalist, made a career—Doobie and otherwise—mastering everything from ukuleles to Hawaiian steel guitars. “There are plenty of instruments that I can’t play, I guess,” he said modestly. “But once I pick something up and try to fool around with it, I get interested enough to stick with it long enough to get past the pain.” McFee would bring that stick-toitiveness to everything from session
work with Elvis Costello to playing the solo on a once ubiquitous 1970s jingle for Hawaii’s C&H pure-cane sugar. “I did a lot of commercials, and back in those days you actually got royalties on them,” McFee said. “Not to be crass about it, but that was a good payday. I always loved Hawaiian music.” The sometime fiddler will evoke a bayou more than a luau on Tuesday, June 12, when the Doobie Brothers perform the Southern-drenched “Black Water” and other hits at the Pepsi Center in a double bill with longtime brethren, Steely Dan—the “Doobie cousins,” if you will. Founded in San Jose, Calif., in 1970, the Doobies first lit it up with original members Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons’s guitar-based boogie. Hits like “Listen to the Music” and “China Grove” helped expand the band’s audience well beyond its birth in northern California’s biker bars. When Johnston fell ill, lead guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter recommended his former Steely Dan bandmate Michael McDonald (interviewed in this column August 2013) as a replacement, signaling a move into R&B that was as popular as it was divisive. By the time “Takin’ it to the Streets” had funked up the charts in 1976, the gig was up and the new Doobies were flying higher than ever. Lost in the shuffle, McFee similarly replaced Baxter after McFee departed Clover, a band that had included prefame Huey Lewis, just before he made the “News.” “I felt very fortunate because I was a fan of the band before I joined it,” McFee said of his move to the Doobies in 1978. “I admired the band’s music and felt lucky to get drafted, basically. I joke that I’m still the new guy—and I’ve been here for 40 years.”
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Long train runnin’: The Doobie Brothers’ John McFee, Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons play the Pepsi Center with Steely Dan June 12. Courtesy of Richlynn Group. Not full-time, however. After the Doobies officially broke up in 1982, McFee co-founded country’s Southern Pacific with fellow Doobie Keith Knudsen while McDonald exploded into a successful solo career. The Doobie divorce held until 1987, when virtually every member of the band, from all its phases, reunited for a crowded one-off reunion tour. “We had four guitarists. We had like four drummers and a percussionist,” McFee said. “It’s a fun band. There’s no big hurt feelings among any of the alumni, and there never really has been. We used to laugh when we would read articles about how Michael and such and such aren’t getting along.” A new and exciting, semi-revisionist version of the Doobies reformed on a permanent basis in 1989 with a lineup led by Simmons and the long-departed Johnston, and a new album that recalled the band’s early ‘70s heyday, as if the still-fresh-in-mind McDonald period
had never happened. McFee returned to the fold in 1993. The current lineup centers principally on McFee, Johnston and Simmons, with very occasional guest appearances from McDonald, such as on 2014’s Southbound collaboration with country artists. As the Doobies endeavor on yet another tour, the band is preparing new material that is expected to be completed sometime after the current concert schedule. According to the Doobies’ publicists, a comprehensive boxed set is also on the way—but don’t ask McFee about that. “I don’t know,” he said with a laugh. “I’m probably the last guy to find out about it, partly because when we’re off the road I’m almost always recording. So sometimes I don’t catch up till we’re all together again.” For more informxation, visit livenation.com or thedoobiebrothers. com.
GALLERY SPOTLIGHT
By Jason McKinney
Now until September 9, the Clyfford Still Museum (1250 Bannock St.) is featuring A Light of His Own: Clyfford Still at Yaddo, which is a special exhibition highlighting Still’s time at the artist’s retreat in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., during the summers of 1934-35. At the time, he was a 28-yearold graduate student and teaching fellow at Washington State College. He was invited to Yaddo, which he called “the first absolute free time in [my] life … to think, dream and paint.” He wrote that this was where he started to “move away from painting as reacting to that which one sees from outside,” toward “a concept of painting as inner comprehension.” The focus of this exhibit is a collection of 19 small paintings that Still created at Yaddo and its accompanying catalogue. These representations of provincial farming scenes and other rural landscapes were what the artist appreciated as “bordering on the tragic” and “forcefully moving.” There are also later works on view that represent what Still “repurposed” his Yadoo images into, which are “grotesque social commentary” and symbolic forms that allude to sexual drive and “mythical dualisms.” A Light of His Own is surrounded by a new display of the permanent Still collection installed throughout all of the Lanny and Sharon Martin Galleries. The exhibit also includes Still’s compelling hand/head study on loan from the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute in Utica, N.Y.
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CONCERT HIGHLIGHTS
By Jason McKinney
Streets of London Pub Presents:
Anvil
Wednesday, June 6 I 9:00p.m. | Streets of London Pub, 1501 E. Colfax Ave. | Streetsoflondondenver.com | $15-18 If you’re not already a big fan of Anvil, you might know them from the highly acclaimed 2008 documentary Anvil! The Story of Anvil, which is an entertaining look at the Canadian heavy metal band that plays almost like a real-life version of This Is Spinal Tap. It didn’t hurt that the drummer in the band is named Robb Reiner (no relation to the film’s director of almost the same name). Although the roots of the band were first formed when Reiner and Steve “Lips” Kudlow started playing music together in high school in 1973, the full lineup got together in 1978 and hasn’t looked back. They found themselves lost in obscurity for about 20 years beginning in the late ‘80s, and then the documentary’s success thrust them into the spotlight and spawned a second act. They currently continue to release albums and tour as well. Larimer Lounge Presents:
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Wednesday, June 20 I 8:00p.m. | Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. | larimerlounge.com | $13-15 Considering she’s only just graduated from high school, it’s kind of a big deal that Lindsey Jordan is on the brink of indie rock stardom. Well, maybe not quite stardom yet, but she’s certainly on her way. She has two songs from her debut album, Lush, that have been voted Best New Track by Pitchfork. That would be quite the accomplishment for a veteran artist, let alone someone who just dropped their first release only two years ago. She began her guitar training at age 5 and released her first EP at 16. She has already toured the country, opening for Waxahatchee and Girlpool, in addition to participating in a New York Times roundtable discussion about women in punk. Impressed isn’t really the right word … maybe bowled over would be the better description.
Globe Hall Presents:
Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express Saturday, June 23 I 9:00p.m. | Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. | globehall.com | $15 Singer/songwriter Chuck Prophet is one of the of the most prolific songsmiths of the last 50 years. Some of those who have recorded songs written or co-written by Prophet: Bruce Springsteen, Heart, Solomon Burke, Alejandro Escovedo (he co-wrote all of the songs on his 2008 album Real Animal, also contributing guitar and vocals), Kim Carnes and Peter Wolf. He was a member of Green on Red before he went solo in 1990. Prophet has created and played on numerous albums and music projects over the years and currently has his own band, the Mission Express, that he tours with. Many of his endeavors over the years have been either benefits for charity or causes for individuals in need of funds for medical issues, such as a benefit concert in 2013 for producer Tom Mallon (Mallon documented much of the San Francisco punk scene), who was struggling with a brain tumor at the time.
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Fresh Local Taps Each month LIFE rounds 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 elamb@ColoradoCommunityMedia.com
Cerebral Brewing (1477 Monroe St.)
Bird of Paradise is soured with Lactobacillus and fermented with a clean American strain, then conditioned on lactose. This time, we decided on blackberry & black currant and peach & blueberry. Both variants are available on tap and to go. Perfect for the patio.
Jagged Mountain Brewery (1139 20th St.)
Baseball season is back and we’ve brought out a new beer to celebrate! Back to Back Blonde (4.5 percent ABV) is a balanced, crisp and refreshing beer brewed with Marris Otter and Vienna malts, a little Golden Naked Oats, and a touch of Cascade Hops. Finished up with our house lager yeast fermented at ale temps giving it subtle notes of fruit and spices. A truly crushable beer!
Little Machine Brewing (2924 W. 20th Ave.)
Our pick for June is “Razz Against the Machine®”. Razz just won a Silver award for Fruit Beer at World Beer Cup, which it also won the last time the competition was held in 2016. In addition, Razz took home Gold in 2017 at GABF. Razz is slightly tart and fruit forward, making it the perfect beer to enjoy on the patio.
Seedstock Brewing (3610 W. Colfax Ave.)
It is a spring/summer release that is very popular in our taproom, and we sell it in kegs at select places in town. Reddish-brown in color with a rich, malt aroma. Soft, sweet malts in the forefront, with just enough hop to create a dry crisp finish. This clean lager pairs well with disc golf.
Zuni Street Brewing (2355 W. 29th Ave.)
Way West Wit (5.9 percent ABV) is a Belgian-style wit bier and is brewed with wheat and oats for a hazy appearance and smooth malt backbone. Orange peel and coriander is added in the boil, offering a nice, fruity zest that mixes well with the delicious flavors from the Belgian yeast.
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CURMUDGEON ENTITLED MUCH? By D. Todd Clough Often the term entitled is used to describe individuals who are in need of public assistance. People who need help with food or housing or health or utility expenses. In certain circles these individuals are described in venomous and hateful terms. I have often overheard uninformed commentary like, “Why don’t they just get a job?” regarding people with signs on the corner or pushing their carts through the allies collecting metal. Climbing into a grungy and drippy dumpster doesn’t qualify as work to you? How is flying a sign on the corner not a job? They are requesting and asking for support–that is similar and as honorable to me as the job of lobbyist on K Street in D.C. The big difference is the pay – AT&T paid Michael Cohen approximately $600,000 for the sole purpose of getting our president’s ear. I find that way more disgusting than someone on the corner with a clever sign. Another misnomer is that there is great abuse of welfare and food stamp programs. Emelyn Rude is a food historian and author who has researched and written extensively about SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), which is what we call food stamps these days, and the history of the United States Food Stamp program. She states: “While critics still like to use old arguments of rampant abuse to lambast a program that feeds millions of Americans, the fraud rate had decreased from “about 4 cents on the dollar in 1993 to about 1 cent” by 2006. And this decline has only continued, with the 3.5 percent rate of fraud in 2012 dropping to less than 1.5 percent today. For 30 years I had the opportunity to work in a nonprofit organization serving low-income people, many who were challenged by mental illness, addiction, single parent families, or who were returning veterans, or hadvfamilies riddled with incarceration and health issues and an obstacle called poverty. The single biggest thing I learned in my tenure was that being poor sucks! I have been fortunate to watch many (thousands) haul themselves out of a deep dark hole and become an asset to their families and our community. Along the way I was showered with gratitude
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and grace for extending a hand. It didn’t look, feel or taste like entitlement to me. I live a stone’s throw from Cherry Creek North, which is the mecca of entitlement in my book. Merriam Webster defines entitlement or the condition of being entitled as the belief that one is deserving of, or entitled to, certain privileges. Simply stated: one who is spoiled. I have never met a homeless person who is spoiled, and I have met a lot of them. Each time I venture into Cherry Creek North I observe spoiled, entitled and self-indulgent behavior that I am not particularly fond of. Like other certifiable curmudgeons, I am out to make the world a better place, even if in a small way. So here is my guide for changing one’s entitled and self-absorbed ways.
HOW TO KNOW IF YOU ARE ENTITLED/SPOILED:
1. You are depressed when you leave the Cherry Creek Mall empty-handed. 2. Shopping at Safeway or King Soopers makes you feel like you are slumming it. 3. You are 25 years old or older and
you have a credit card linked to your parent’s bank account. 4. When you say, “I love you” to a loved one and their response is, “What do you want?” 5. You complain about Denver being a Cow Town and you fly to the East or West Coast to shop. 6. You have never created a monthly budget. 7. You buy the same piece of clothing in all the different colors they offer. 8. You’ve never ridden RTD or the light rail. 9. While shopping, a clerk asks how you are, and your response is: “Are these on sale?” 10. If you hide your empty Starbucks cup on a clothes rack instead of locating a trash can. 11. If you are able-bodied and you have even once parked in a handicap parking space. 12. Complaining, pouting, throwing a tantrum and refusing to take “no” as an answer is a sport for you, or you have fake-cried to get what you want. 13. You didn’t have to find a job when you turned 16 (two points if you didn’t have a part-time job in college, three points if you don’t know what to do with yourself when all your friends are at work). 14. Princess is your middle or nickname. 15. You’re irked when you open a card and there is no money in it. If you answered yes to more than five questions you need help, or you need to just cut it out and get over yourself. P.S. Thanks to my nephew Oliver, who worked in retail at the Cherry Creek mall, for his piercing insights.
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OUTREACH Wednesdays, 05/30-06/27 | 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m. Early Onset Parkinson's Support Group Weekly Early Onset Parkinson's support group meeting. Our focus is early onset, however, all people with Parkinson's and their caregivers are welcome. | 303-818-1106 Unity Temple of Denver, 1555 Race St. Sundays, 06/03-07/01 | 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, 06/03-07/01 | 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, 06/04-07/02 | 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, 06/05-07/03 | 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, 1400 Lafayette St. moderation.org Tuesdays, 06/05-07/03 | 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, 1350 Washington St. al-anon-co.org Wed, 06/06 | 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 Thu, 06/07 | 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
Tue, 06/12 | 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
Sundays, 06/03-07/01 | 9:30a.m.-10:45a.m. Lutheran Worship All are welcome to share in God's grace. | 303-831-7023 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 915 E. 9th Ave. oslchurchdenver.org Sundays, 06/03-07/01 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, 1400 Cherry St. krishnadenver.com
Wed, 06/20 | 7:00p.m. Congress Park Neighbors, Inc. Meeting Our meetings have moved! Meeting will take place in lunch room. Please enter through front entrance. | REACH School 940 Fillmore St.
RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY
Sundays, 06/03-07/01 | 10:00a.m. Orthodox Mass 303-698-2433 Saint Augustine Orthodox Church, 55 W. 3rd Ave. staugustinedenver.org
Saturday, 06/02-06/30 | 10:00a.m. Saturday Messianic Shabbat 303-322-5733 Church in the City-Beth Abraham, 1580 Gaylord St. churchinthecity.org
Sundays, 06/03-07/01 | 7:45a.m. Anglican Services 303-831-7115 Saint John's Cathedral, 1350 Washington St. sjcathedral.org
Saturdays, 06/02-06/30 | 5:00p.m. Catholic Mass 303-839-1432 St. Paul Lutheran and Roman Catholic Community of Faith, 1600 Grant St. saintpauldenver.com
Sundays, 06/03-07/01 | 7:45a.m. Episcopal Spoken Eucharist Service This intimate service is fully spoken, without sung prayers or hymns. 303-388-6469 St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 1280 Vine St. stbdenver.org
Sundays, 06/03-07/01 | 9:00a.m. Contemporary Services 11:00 Service offered as well. | 303-322-5733 Church in the City-Beth Abraham, 1580 Gaylord St. churchinthecity.org
Sundays, 06/03-07/01 | 9:00a.m. Catholic Mass 303-534-4014 St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Parish, 1060 St. Francis Way stelizabethdenver.org
Sundays, 06/03-07/01 | 10:00a.m. Episcopal Services 303-831-8963 Church of the Holy Redeemer, 2552 Williams St. 303-831-8963
Sundays, 06/03-07/01 | 7:30a.m. Catholic Mass Also, Spanish Mass, 12:30p.m. (2nd and 4th Sundays) and African Mass, 1p.m. (3rd Sunday). | 303-322-8042 St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 2301 York St. loyoladenver.org
Sundays, 06/03-07/01 | 8:30a.m. Interdenominational Service 303-800-8269 Denver United Church, 660 S. Broadway denverunited.com Sundays, 06/03-07/01 | 5:00p.m. Catholic Mass for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender A social follows Mass on most Sundays. | 720-515-4528 Dignity Denver, 1100 Fillmore St. dignitydenver.org Sundays, 06/03-07/01 | 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m. Baptist Service 303-861-2501 First Baptist Church of Denver, 1373 Grant St. fbcdenver.org Sundays, 06/03-07/01 | 9:00a.m. Acts 29 Christian Service L2 Church, 1477 Columbine St. L2today.com
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Sundays, 06/03-07/01 | 10:00a.m. Presbyterian Services 720-316-1279 St. Patrick Presbyterian Church Denver, 1570 Clarkson St. saintpatrickdenver.org Sundays, 06/03-07/01 | 10:30a.m. Lutheran Worship 303-839-1432 St. Paul Lutheran and Roman Catholic Community of Faith, 1600 Grant St. saintpauldenver.com
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