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AN UPTOWN, HEALTHY WORKPLACE By J. Patrick O’Leary On Oct. 5 Colorado Health Foundation (CHF) broke ground for its new three-story, 32,500 sq. ft. headquarters on a former public parking lot at 1780 Pennsylvania in Uptown. Currently working out of leased space in Glendale, the Foundation purchased the parcel from the Denver Housing Authority in
January. Although current commercial, mixed-use zoning (C-MX-8, DO-1) allows for up to eight stories, the CHF’s Chief Financial Officer, Rahn Porter, said the building was designed only to accommodate the present and future needs of the Foundation, and three stories was adequate. All office space will be occupied by the Foundation, which anticipates
Colorado Health Foundation board members and staff at Oct. 5 groundbreaking (left to right): Board Member John Hughes, CFO Rahn Porter, CEO and President Karen McNeil-Miller, Board Member Grant Jones, Chair of the Board Don Murphy, Director of Communications Taryn Fort, Board Member Jerome Buckley, Senior Program Officer Tanya Weinberg, Board Member Eileen Byrne, Former CEO and President Anne Warhover, and Board Member Steve Shogan. PHOTO COURTESY
moving its 60 employees into the new offices in late 2016. The new building will feature “health-positive” design and development standards that aim to improve the health of both staff and visitors, in line with the Foundation’s goal of making Colorado the healthiest state in the nation, according to CHF. “The civic-oriented, mission-driven design allows greater interaction and accessibility to partners, the community and to a wide array of transportation options for staff and visitors,” per a recent CHF press release. “The location was selected because of the centralized proximity in Denver and the high health scores of the neighborhood.” The design allows direct access to outdoor areas via rooftop decks and gardens, and to 17,500 sq. ft. of below-grade parking, visually appealing construction materials and what the Foundation describes as “an inviting experience for pedestrians and local residents in its efforts to conform to the neighborhood surrounding the site.” Davis Partnership Architects designed it with specific project guiding principles and health-positive building metrics co-developed by CHF, including natural ventilation and daylight. “Healthy building attributes include active stairways (one placed in a location that encourages people to use it), interior plantings, careful attention to room acoustics, an employee cafe offering healthy food, fitness area, outdoor spaces for work and exercise, bicycle facilities, and rooms for private contemplation,” said Porter. “Careful attention has been paid to interior layouts that encourage collaboration and communication while still affording opportunities for privacy and focused work. The continued on page 27
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PROTESTERS’ OUTBURST STUNS DENVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING
By Keith Lewis On October 26, an otherwise routine meeting of the Denver City Council was vocally interrupted by homeless-rights activists who suddenly burst into the room to protest Denver’s urban camping ban. The subject of the protesters’ ire is a 2012 Denver ordinance, which prohibits sleeping in non-permanent structures within the city. Homeless-rights activists view this law as a “War on Homeless” which essentially makes homelessness a crime by criminalizing sleeping in the park. According to protesters, this law forces the homeless to sleep in hidden, but often more dangerous places in the city. The 2012 Denver ordinance banning outdoor sleeping has been controversial since its inception. The ordinance took effect on May 30, 2012 after a tense 9-4 Denver City Council vote in favor of its passage before another group of protestors
three years ago. The four council members who opposed the ordinance in 2012 – Lopez, Shepherd, Kneich, and Ortega – voiced concerns at the time that the law sought to punish poverty. In 2012, then-councilwoman Susan Shepherd opposed the measure, telling the crowd to “watch them like a hawk,” alluding to the city officials who would be enforcing this ban. Some others on the Denver City Council thought the ban might be acceptable if there were first sufficiently available homeless shelters and services. Despite these concerns, the ordinance passed in 2012 before an uproarious crowd shaming proponents of the bill and taping dollar bills over their mouths in protest. Councilman Wayne New, who represents District 10, including Capitol Hill, Cherry Creek North, and Congress Park was not continued on page 27
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Friday, November 6: Colorado Ballet will host a free First Friday preview event for “The Nutcracker” from 6:30-9:00 pm, 1075 Santa Fe Dr. Come see dazzling costumes on display, meet some of the production’s fantastic characters and see live performances of some of The Nutcracker’s iconic dances by Studio Company and Academy dancers.
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Saturday, November 7: Night at the Museums is an opportunity to experience more than 20 of Denver’s best museums, all of which offer free admission and extend their hours from 5 to 10 pm. Free shuttle buses will be available to encourage museum hopping. www.denverartsweek.com
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Monday, November 9: Join Harmony: A Colorado Chorale for one of their weekly rehearsals and free cafe dinner. Learn more about the non-audition, all inclusive choir and get a sneak peek at the upcoming holiday concert: A Gift of Music. Free dinner at 6:00 pm and concert at 7:00 pm. Epiphany Lutheran Church, 790 S. Corona.
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Friday, November 13: Free day at the Denver Zoo, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, 2300 Steele St.
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Saturday & Sunday, November 21 & 22: The Sugar Plum Bazaar, a holiday market featuring vintage, handmade, clothing, jewelry, and other unique treasures will be held at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1400 Curtis Street. Just in time to start holiday shopping!
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Tuesday, November 24: Southwest Rink at Skyline Park opens up for the season. Grab family & friends and head to 16th & Arapahoe to enjoy free outdoor ice skating this holiday season. Through February 16th.
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White Fence Farm will host the Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving Day where 500 participants will enjoy complimentary lunch. PHOTO COURTESY OF WHITE FENCE FARM
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By Jennifer Turner For many people, their primary association with the Salvation Army is during the holiday season when the organization’s donation-seeking bell ringers are out in full-force with red kettles. While this is an important fundraiser and highly visible activity for the nonprofit, the Salvation Army, which turns 150 this year, provides essential community services year-round. This year’s complimentary Thanksgiving lunch at Lakewood’s White Fence Farm is just one example of what a valuable community partner the organization is. This is the first year of the Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving Day at White Fence Farm, and organizers are anticipating feeding several hundred people. For those interested in attending, it is important to reserve a place as soon as possible. The event is capped at 500 participants, and reservations can be made by calling 720-460-5010. Transportation is also provided. Bus pickup is scheduled for 12 pm at the Corps Community Center at 2915 High and Swansea Elementary located at 4650 Columbine. Lunch will be served around 1 pm. All the traditional Thanksgiving favorites will be on the menu, but organizers want it to be an experience not just a meal. White Fence Farm is a lovely setting, and located on approximately an acre of land in Lakewood. The property has multiple, picturesque colonial-style buildings that house eight dining rooms and entertainment venues. It is beautifully landscaped with
a pond, creek, white footbridge and many old trees. The playground, petting zoo and aviary are popular with children. Face painters and a balloon artist will also be present on Thanksgiving to assist in entertaining kids. White Fence Farm is donating all the food and some employees are volunteering their time. The company is also coordinating and paying for the buses. The Salvation Army’s Lieutenant Kelsey Pearce, who is helping to organize the event, describes White Fence Farm owners Craig Caldwell and Tom Pierce as “amazing people who genuinely care about the community.” The Thanksgiving lunch kicks off the busiest time of year for the Salvation Army. This is largely due to the effort behind the annual bell ringing campaign, which is the organization’s biggest fundraiser. The central Denver Salvation Army hopes to raise $200,000 this holiday season, which is a lot of pennies, nickels and dimes. This may be a lofty goal considering it is increasingly challenging to recruit individuals for this activity, and some stores are limiting the days and times bell ringers are welcome. Most people who donate contribute spare change. Occasionally, someone drops something amazing into a kettle such as a gold Krugerrand coin (valued at approximately $1200), a diamond ring or large check. All the money from the bell ringers stays in the community, and is used to support the Salvation Army’s programs and services year round. Lieutenant Pearce listed the
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need for bell ringers as his top volunteer request. He said his ideal situation is having a team commit to an eight hour block with each person taking a one to two hour shift. Bell ringing counts as a community service activity and anyone can participate. Children younger than 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and teens under the age of 16 must have parental permission. People interested in doing a shift can go to volunteer.usawest.org to sign-up. The employees and volunteers of the central Denver Salvation Army do tremendous work yearround. In 2014, close to 165,000 people received assistance from the Salvation Army in the City and County of Denver, and over 24,000 family and individual services were distributed. Last year 133 elementary school students participated in after-school and character building activities. The Lambeth Family Center provides transitional housing for families in crisis and, in 2014 about 275 families were served at this facility. Additionally, on any given night during the winter, the organization provides shelter for 1,000 men and women. While bell ringing is a major focus in November & December, the Salvation Army is busy with other activities as well. It distributed over 4,000 holiday food boxes and more than 25,000 toys last holiday season. Anyone interested in donating toys can drop them off at the Corps Community Center at 2915 High St. Toys can also be purchased at the Walmart at 7800 Smith Rd and will be picked-up there for distribution. All items should be new and unwrapped, and gifts for toddlers thru teens are accepted. There will always be people in need but Lieutenant Pearce stated, “when you see needs being met at a micro level on a daily basis it gives you hope and optimism. Serving one person or having one family go to bed full makes it worth it for me.” People can go to volunteer.usawest.org to sign-up and volunteer to help the Salvation Army.
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Take your time at Black Eye Coffee, 8th & Sherman, because they offer far more than coffee and have a fabulous decor to savor as well.
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BLACK EYE COFFEE To be honest, I didn’t expect a jewel when I dropped by the area’s
newest ‘coffee shop’. Perhaps that’s because the name is disarming and understated. Yet there’s a true gem sparkling at the corner of Sherman & E. 8th on the Hill these days. Black Eye Coffee had opened two weeks before the day I stopped by. It was a cool Saturday morning and I was thinking, “How busy could it be at 9 am?” The place was packed – not a good time for a reporter visit – so the gracious greeting I received spoke
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Gourmet on the go is the theme at Go Bistro, 1111 Broadway in the METLO complex. Breakfast options and hours have recently been added to the menu.
volumes about the team behind Black Eye. That alone made it clear that this new eatery is already on its way to becoming an area hot spot. Sam Azarow, the general manager was overseeing the front of a very busy house. Normally I try to avoid restaurant busy hours, but deadlines are persistent and here I was, surrounded by a great crowd. Most managers give me a pained look in that kind of situation, but not this one. Azarow, the national beverage director for Wolfgang Puck in L.A. before she relocated to Denver, was poised and unruffled as I explained the reason for my visit. She pointed out one of the owners and assured me he’d make time to talk. First impressions like this say a lot about the organization and management team. So did Steven Waters, one of the group that founded Black Eye in
the Highlands three years ago. He happily grabbed the only empty table and invited me to discuss his latest venture – at great length. Waters was totally focused, unrushed and obviously proud of his new creation. His return to the Hill (he used to live a couple blocks away) has been a great journey. “The developers of the building were some of our regulars at the other shop,” said Waters. “They approached us (to expand to this space).” Above Black Eye is the MOTO apartment complex featuring 60 units and a built in clientele. Another 600 units are expected to open within walking distance in the next five years. The neighborhood is the driving force. Waters and his partners at Rust & Varnish Hospitality Group plan to deliver a menu that’s “price conscious and portion conscious.” R&V’s new location is more than twice the size of the original LoHi shop. The sprawling footprint brings more options. All pastries are baked on site, and all breads too. Ninety percent of the coffee beans are also roasted – in house. The full kitchen menu is clearly well crafted. With input from Lower48’s head chef Alex Figura, it’s totally different from Waters’ first venture. A good cocktail, some good food and affordable pricing is the game plan. Entrees top out at $12 Waters said with a note of pride. “The neighborhood is our first priority,” Waters stressed. Black Eye was named after boxer Jack Broughton, the man credited with creating the original rules of boxing, the revised London Prize Ring Rules that preceded and greatly influenced the Marquess of Queensberry Rules of the sport. The company’s first location in LoHi was known for underground boxing matches back in the day so R&V adopted a name that evoked the sport. Black Eye has adopted its own amended version of those rules that states hugging and wrestling are allowed. Also allowed is sharing. There are cocktails in small boats that serve 3 or 4, small plates and larger offerings. Cocktails are a major focus with a drink menu designed by Azarow. There’s a featherweight category of blends. If you seek more
serious alcoholic concoctions, try the middleweight or heavyweight offerings. Some are stirred, some shaken. James Bond would be comfortable here. The deconstructed cup of coffee formulas on the drink menu intrigued me. These deliver three separate elements – one alcoholic – for a varied tasting experience. Colorado’s own Leopold’s small batch whiskey is stocked on tap. The food will seriously compete for your attention and budget. It’s just hard to know where to start to describe the menu. There’s an am menu, a dinner menu, a small bites card for between hours of 3-5 pm plus a late night menu that features dishes you won’t find served before 11 pm. It includes Black Eye’s take on nachos and a tater tot creation. During the day, Hatch chili & corn chowder is garnished with toasted peanuts and scallions. Coconut and mustard seeds garnish a caramelized carrot soup. For breakfast, the avocado toast is garnished with roasted corn and cashews. You can also add egg or bacon. Bread pudding French toast is paired with a seasonal fruit compote. It’s the steak and eggs with tater tots and Hollandaise sauce that rings up at $12. There will be no patio, but two large screened garage doors can be opened in agreeable weather. There are numerous distinct seating areas with different lighting and acoustics. Rounding out the decor, the north wall of the structure pays tribute to Sherman Street’s history as Poet’s Row, with a vintage photo gallery featuring names that include Frost and Hawthorne. Parking may be tricky at times, as there’s no dedicated parking for Black Eye in the building. There is a 30-minute loading zone on the Sherman side for To Go orders, and on weekends meter parking is free. Waters expects a great number of clients to arrive on foot or two wheels. Hours are 6 am-2 am weekdays, 7 am-2 am weekends. Food is served until 1:30 am and the bar’s open until 2. The number is 303955-1205.
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Sharing the space with Black Eye is Proper Barbershop, a second successful Highlands business expanding eastward. “Our other location is super
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There’s something for every prince or princess in the luxurious four-story showroom for RH Denver Gallery at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center. busy and we probably could have opened anywhere and been successful, but this location seemed like a good one,” said co-owner Jordan Weinstein. Weinstein’s first operation opened in the Highlands four and a half years ago. Proper Cap Hill is a full service barber operation featuring traditional cuts and shaves in a six-chair operation. Hours are 10 am-8 pm weekdays and 10 am-5 pm weekends. Already the crew is busy, so make an appointment or take your chances. Just don’t expect a lot of ‘proper’ behavior here. Weinstein explained that the name choice is a bit of a play on words – an indicator that the team is having a lot of fun on the job. “Grooming for the greater good” is the company motto. Properbarbershop.com is the web address, 720-287-2619 is the number.
ARC'TERYX DENVER BRAND STORE Also opening in a brand new, mixed-use complex is Arc'teryx Denver Brand Store located in the 200 block of Columbine. This marks the second time in as many months that a high-end outerwear manufacturer has opened a special shop in Cherry Creek North (CCN). Pronounce it Ar-Ter-Ix. It’s not a made-up word. If you say it wrong, it’s possible no one will know. The British Columbia, Canadian based company is named after Archaeopteryx Lithographica, “the first reptile to develop the feather for flight, freeing itself from the constraints of the horizontal world.” The CCN shop opened on September 26th shortly after my last deadline. I’m told there was a line of eager customers wrapped around the corner waiting for this debut. The term ‘brand store’ in the name indicates that this is Arc’teryx merchandise. Period. The outerwear maker is also represented at REI, Christy Sports and Nordstrom to name just a few. This location however features all the newest products. Here you can set trends instead of following them. “When you shop here you get the full brand experience. Our staff is trained in Arc'teryx product,” said manager Monique Hoisington. “We know the techni-
cal features, we know and understand about getting you into the right product that will ensure you enjoy your outdoor adventure.” “Arc’teryx is a technical high-performance outerwear and equipment company with a relentless commitment to design, craftsmanship and performance. Our driving purpose is to create apparel and gear that gives users the confidence to perform at the point of extreme need.” Current hours are Mon.-Sat., 10 am-8 pm & Sun. 11 am-6 pm, and the number is 303-993-5913.
RH DENVER: THE GALLERY AT CHERRY CREEK This is vast. Not to mention tall. Look way, way up. It’s RH Denver: The Gallery at Cherry Creek, a new concept from the business formerly known as Restoration Hardware. The four-story structure opened to the public on October 16 and it has a lot of people looking up. RH Denver anchors the north wing of the Cherry Creek Shopping Center. You wondered what all that construction was about and now you know. The company explains the 65,000 sq. ft. space this way: “It evokes the look and feel of a Palladian estate. There are 112 sets of French doors, gated courtyards, Juliet balconies, a grand staircase rising through a sky lighted atrium, and a 14,000 sq. ft. rooftop garden with its own aspen grove.” At a time when many retailers are moving online, this is a major statement of faith in the need for brick and mortar options. Each floor features a different focus. The children’s floor features padded crib headboards, elegant linens and fuzzy swivel chairs for your prince or princess. RH Chairman and CEO, Gary Friedman, has reinvented his company. It’s now the largest collection of luxury furnishings in the world according to company claims. The debut marks the introduction of several brand new collections, including RH Modern and RH Teen, plus more furniture, lighting, decor, and rugs, plus their new Baby & Child lines. RH Teen makes its debut for the company with this opening. Even the elevator has a bench for sitting, but take the sweeping spiral staircases if you can manage the climb to grab the full effect.
Even the family dog is eager to try City Donut’s new retail outlet in the 4900 block of E. Colfax. The popular Aurora location expanded last month.
The views from the rooftop area are spectacular. Jaws will drop as you tour, but keep a firm rein on your enthusiasm. There are no prices on display and that could challenge many budgets. So, it’s not your local Restoration Hardware store any more. Instead each floor encompasses a space equal to half a dozen area homes. There are still a few furniture lines I associate with the old company including their casual furniture pieces made from airplane skins and cool crank-itup end tables but much of the merchandise is more elegant. Like local cultural attractions, RH Denver is likely to become a destination spot – at least until the novelty wears off. Plan to spend an hour or two to see it all. There are plenty of places to linger and free catalogues to carry home. Restorationhardware.com is still
the website and 303-331-1938 is their number.
PEARL’S No more manicures but the old Beauty Bar space next to Jelly on E. 13th has opened with a new name and some familiar faces. Co-owner Tucker Schwab was a bartender at BB from Day One in 2010 through its finale. When other owners went off to pursue new ventures, he and Mike Barnhart bought the old business to launch a new concept. They’ve now opened Pearl’s, a more intimate space. “We wanted to bring more of a neighborhood bar experience to the space. The new space features a low-lit ambiance, and a comfortable and relaxing place to meet up with some friends for drinks,” said Schwab. Schwab has a great fondness for the neighborhood. He hopes locals
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will find the place more comfortable and inviting. There’s a new window in front to make the joint seem more open. “Another big change, is that we put in doors between the main bar and the ‘party’ room. This way, on the weekdays we can close the party bar and keep a more cozy, intimate vibe at Pearl's,” he offered. From Wed.-Sat., those doors open at 9 pm for special events. There will be more live music to take advantage of the upgraded sound system. “What sets us apart from other area dance spots is the dark sexy vibe, wide open dance floor and the additional bar in Pearl's Party Room. We have great DJs, bands and promoters that help get our dance parties going,” he continued. continued on page 8
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Daughter Lily mans the cash register, while dad Charles crafts a custom floral order at Crooked Willow Design, 4914 E. Colfax, near City Donuts.
BUSINESS Continued from 7 At Pearl’s, there are no TV’s, no cocktails are over $8, and a food option is provided by Benny Blanco’s next door; you can order
pizza, sandwiches, subs, salads, and wings and have your meal delivered straight to the bar. Drinks include a set of Pearl’s specials including the Shave and a Haircut featuring Left Hand Nitro Stout, rum and cola.
Emi Berger, DVM, believes her mobile state-of-the-art veterinary clinic will bring patients like this anxious beagle a little less stress and therefore, quicker benefits.
Food is available until 9 pm daily. There is also free chicken and waffles on Thursday evenings, and free wings on Tuesdays. Daily events include a Sunday movie night this month featuring the Star Wars movies. Some events have a cover charge; some do not. Pearl’s has a Facebook page with their ever changing schedule or call 303-860-4516. Doors open at 4 pm weekdays and at 11 am on weekends. Happy Hour is seven days a week from 4 pm-7 pm.
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Move over VooDoo and Lamar’s. Fans of Aurora’s City Donuts (and they are legion) now have a closer location to snag the company’s wares. A retail outlet is now open at 4918 E. Colfax in the former New Amsterdam coffee space. It will remind fans of the original location on Peoria as both display the signature red and yellow decor. All donuts are still made at the Aurora location but they’re trucked over fresh each day and most cost just 99 cents or $9.99 a dozen. Breakfast sandwiches are also available for under $3. 720-4855706 is the shop number, but phone in orders should be placed the day before. The selection dwindles rapidly as the morning progresses. Hours are 6 am-1 pm every day of the week.
CROOKED WILLOW DESIGN Two doors west, Crooked Willow Design has opened in a long-vacant former hair studio. It’s a custom floral shop created by folks
who have made a living doing flower arrangements for large events like weddings. Charles Martinez co-owns the space. “We’d have brides come to us after their wedding and ask for a birthday bouquet,” he explained. Those experiences prompted the retail storefront at 4914 E. Colfax. The abandoned hair salon space that’s been vacant for longer than I can remember was transformed for Martinez’ new venture. He plans to feature custom flower arrangements, plus a line of handmade gifts. The front door’s open weekdays from 9 am-5 pm. Weekend hours are Sat. 9 am-4 pm & Sun. 11 am-3 pm. The website is crookedwillowdesign.com and 303-495-3555 is the number.
MOBILE PET VET, INC. “Welcome aboard,” she deadpans before breaking into a grin. “I’ll give you a tour.” You can’t help but return that smile as you step into Emi Berger’s visionary new veterinary practice. She’s a DVM with a passion – a mobile one. Berger doesn’t work from a stationary location; she and her vet tech are on the move all day, every day. Got wheels, will vaccinate? Actually, this venture is much, much more. Berger’s Mobile Pet Vet, Inc. is not just a wellness clinic. She drives a 30-foot rig complete with a sterile surgical suite, digital x-ray equipment and state-of-theart testing capabilities. Berger has worked in The Hamptons, Manhattan and as a
trail vet for the Iditarod sled dog race in Alaska. She’s also worked in Denver since 2012. Her move to a rolling clinic resulted from a Eureka moment at a national conference in January 2014. Berger was spellbound by what she saw. Concerned about what she saw as a profession moving in the wrong direction – toward more corporate medicine with less focus on patients and reduced quality of care – Berger chose a different path. One that required a stateof-the-art mobile clinic that is winterized, snow-worthy and independently powered. She can come to you in any kind of weather. Call her in the next blizzard. As you ‘tour’ her facility (look left, look right, done), it’s clear this vision totally demystifies the back end of the veterinary business. It’s also clear that the mobile unit can deliver comfort. “I wanted to create a business that could provide comprehensive veterinary services in a unique and innovative way – one which affords pets and their owners reduced stress, (more) convenience and highly personalized service.” Berger anticipates seeing about a half dozen patients a day but that could raise as she establishes clinic days at condo complexes or other locations with pet density. House calls run $150 and include a comprehensive exam. Tests are extra. For now, Denver and Greenwood Village are her stomping grounds. Berger added GV to her travel zone deliberately. That gives the Manning’s and their black labs an
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option for personal ‘in-your-driveway’ home care. Hear that, Peyton? Berger dreams big. Her rig is one of only 12 in the nation so far. It has everything a brick and mortar hospital has or more. Preventative care, surgery, high-speed dentistry and other services are all available curbside. If your pet is a nervous traveler, needs extra care or is just hard to get into the car, this could be your option. If you’re the nervous parent, Berger can help there too. Both pets and owners with mobility issues also benefit. “This means we can provide full service veterinary care to pets right outside of a client's home or office with immediate results,” she added. Lab tests are done immediately to complete a diagnosis. Think of it as concierge medicine for your pet. Hours of operation are weekdays from 10 am-6 pm. Learn more at themobilepetvet.com or call Berger at 720-668-2988.
BILLY GOAT BABY GEAR Not all the new area businesses debuting this month have a retail presence. Congress Park resident Demetrios Tzortzis just launched an online company called Billy Goat Baby Gear. It’s a startup focusing on “mak(ing) your baby's first steps as comfortable and unforgettable as possible.” In short, Billy Goat makes shoes with what Tzortzis promises is a subtle touch of amusement for parents. He will also donate a pair of baby socks to The Gathering Place for every item sold at billygoatbabygear.com. “The vision has been to create a fun and playful company that continually evolves and grows far into the future just like the market we serve,” he said. Tzortzis used to feed his uncle’s
goats in Greece when he was young and they hold a fond place in his heart. He worked in corporate marketing before launching this venture. His goal is to build a company that’s fun, creative and holds to his value of quality products and giving back to the community. Inspired after buying dozens of gifts for friends that were having babies, he decided to create what he believed would be the perfect gift. The company’s sole product so far is the shoe and sock pairing. Shoes have Velcro straps, leather uppers and suede soles. Socks have – you guessed it – playful goats for decoration. Check out the website for more details.
THE INVENTING ROOM The holidays are a good time to step outside your comfort zone so get on down to 21st & Lawrence this season. Your house guests will thank you for the detour. “Invention my dear friends is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation, and 2% butterscotch ripple.” Yes, it adds up to more than 100% but it’s a classic line from the 1971 movie, Willie Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, starring Gene Wilder, and also major inspiration for a local chef now able to share the enthusiasm of his first tour in the kitchen with Denverites. Ian Kleinman adored that movie – the one with Wilder not Depp he stated emphatically – and can’t wait to show the neighborhood the result of that passion… a small space he dubbed The Inventing Room. “The Inventing Room brings an entertainment value to our customers’ food experiences by creating impossible treats right in front of their eyes. As I started learning to use liquid nitrogen
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If you go no where else this holiday season, check out The Inventing Room at 21st & Lawrence for a scientific spin on dessert. Watch ice creams created before your eyes in under a minute. and some other new techniques, I thought it would be perfect for a quick service shop based on my love for the show,” he detailed. The result is dessert magic at 2020 Lawrence in the old Service Bar space. Kleinman's creation space will keep folks talking long after they leave. Take your holiday guests, your relatives and most of all, the young at heart. Age is just a state of mind. “We hope to target the very young to the very old. We feel our concept is something that has not been done before so we think it will be a new entertainment experience that people have not seen,” Kleinman said. “We also want to educate our guests about science as they watch and eat their treats.” He’s a third generation chef, a Colorado native and a chef who
has been cooking up experiences since age 7. Now he gets to channel that inner young self in the most amazing ways. “I love giving people a new fun experience,” he explained. How’s this for fun? The menu features items like the carrot cake ice cream sandwich with cream cheese ice cream and whipped burnt marshmallow, lemon curd ice cream with stewed blueberries and whipped burnt meringue, coconut milk sorbet paired with pomegranate bubbles and brown sugar braised pineapple or espresso waffles with maple ice cream. Items are prepared to order right in front of your eyes in a puff of cool smoke with an added dash of mystery. Each order is designed to take about 30 seconds from start to finish and giggles are permitted as you watch Kleinman’s unique brand of kitchen magic in action.
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After months doing private parties and trying to pass city inspector demands, Kleinman finally jumped through all the hoops and received his permit to operate. Opening day, originally planned for June, finally occurred on Halloween. Winter hours are noon-8 pm Tues.-Sat. In summer, the shop will be open seven days a week. Private parties include special science demonstrations and it’s likely demand will soar, now that the storefront is finally open for business. The number is 303-885-2802, or take a virtual tour at inventing-room.com.
TOTEM CYCLERY It’s been a year of upheaval in the bicycle repair and sales world continued on page 10
10 BUSINESS Continued from 9 (see this month’s closings section for the latest). We’ve had Two Wheel Feel open on Colfax and Denver Bicycle Cafe on E. 17th hugely expand their repair operations footprint. There was also the closure of Salvagetti Bicycle Annex at 8 W. Ellsworth in the Baker area. The address near Punch Bowl Social is back up and running now as Totem Cyclery. Former annex manager Ryan Santoski will run the venture. He worked for Salvagetti for several years in the neighborhood. The shop is open Tues.-Sat., 10 am-6 pm. The number is 720-4432453. No website yet, so call for the complete list of services. They could change with the seasonal change in the weather.
DAZBOG COFFEE DazBog Coffee has a new space now open at 19th & Downing in the new St. Joseph’s hospital complex. A full service restaurant at the other end of the building will soon join the coffee chain in serving hospital workers and patients. The address is 1375 E. 19. Hours are weekdays 5:30 am- 8pm, weekends 6:30 am-3 pm.
CHANGES: DOS SANTOS TAQUERIA DE MEXICO Right out of the gate, Dos Santos Taqueria de Mexico on E. 17th was an instant hit. Even though the eatery’s interior space had
been totally reworked with many seats added, the place was packed at times. Now a large patio in front has been finished for those remaining days of Indian summer. Lunch hours have also been added several weekdays to serve the same menu instantly popularized at dinner. The Taqueria’s address is 1475 E. 17th and hours are Mon. 4-10 pm, Tues.-Fri., 11 am-10 pm, Sat. 10 am-10 pm & Sun. 10 am-9 pm. Dossantosdenver.com is the web address and 303-386-3509 is the number.
materials, your custom photo on a 16x20 canvas, and instruction,” a company spokeswoman said. “... We love people, we love painting and we love wine – how could mixing the three not be a successful business,“ their website muses. There are six classes planned for November, but photos must be submitted 14 days in advance, so get a move on. For this class, you’ll obviously have to pay when you reserve a space. Learn more at canvasandcocktails.com.
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Concerned about working off the liquid calories you consume? Why not burn some before you lift that pint? Alpine Dog Brewery on Ogden several doors north of Colfax has a run club. They meet Tuesday nights at 6 pm and take a run around Cheesman Park then return for special runner happy hour at the craft brewery. Deals include $1 off all drafts all night long for runners. The brewery also offers yoga on Sundays. Check out alpinedogbrewery.com. The number for the biz is 720-2145170 and 1505 Ogden is the exact address.
Missing your weekend breakfast fix at The Eggshell in CCN? You’re not alone since the eatery closed. Their longtime address is being demolished, but evidently the longtime Cherry Creek eatery has found new digs. The Eggshell will reportedly open a location downtown in several weeks. Call 303-322-1601 in a week or two for more details.
CANVAS AND COCKTAILS Making your list for holiday gifts? Canvas and Cocktails has a unique suggestion for your holiday shopping. It’s a custom canvas you can paint by the numbers. Send them a photo of a loved one, favorite spot or your best fourlegged friend. They’ll convert it into a painting you can finish at their studio in the 200 block of Clayton in CCN. “Our ‘Paint what you Love’ classes are $65 and include all
CASTLES HOME DECOR It will soon be curtains for Castles Home Decor, 3000 E. 3rd in CCN. The home furniture and accessories space is having a big moving sale as it joins the list of retailers abandoning the complex between Milwaukee & St. Paul. Castles has already opened a new space at 899 Broadway in The Shops at 9th Avenue. The doors in CCN will close at the end of December. Hours until then are Mon.- Sat., 10 am-5 pm & Sun., noon-5 pm.
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Broadway has added breakfast items to its refrigerated offerings and a microwave to heat ‘em up. There’s seating inside if you want to linger, but most customers take the name literally and keep moving. It’s definitely worth a trip for the pulled pork and roast sweet potato breakfast burrito, a perfect handful for eating on the run. There are also new breakfast buns including an intriguing maple and bacon combination. “Real food. Real easy” is the company motto. You can check out the offerings at mygobistro.com. With the addition of breakfast offerings, hours have also changed. Weekdays, the shop is now open from 7:30 am-3 pm weekdays & 10-2 Sat. Dinner hours are done, so plan ahead if you need dinner coverage. Call 720-414-9972 if you’d like to order in advance. There’s a five-minute loading space near the front door.
PRESSED JUICE DAILY Also within easy reach is Pressed Juice Daily, which serves fresh, cold-pressed juice blends.
AMETHYST COFFEE Making it a perfect am trifecta, there’s also Amethyst Coffee on the ground level. Hours are 7 am-4 pm daily. Owner and barista Elle Taylor has crafted a welcoming spot (don’t park for five minutes here unless you are placing a ‘to go’ area) that includes a great living room area, counters and small, intimate tables. So the METLO now offers food, juice and java in the am. What more can you ask for?
ANDRE’S CONFISERIE SUISSE Rumors spread like wildfire in this neighborhood and readers want to know more. So yes, Andre’s Confiserie Suisse at 370 S. Garfield is closing – just not yet! The eatery and pastry shop celebrates its 49th anniversary in business on the 14th of this month. They expect to stay in business through the end of the year at least. A new location is also possible but chef/owner Bruno Gegenschatz is retiring. Folks at the shop would not confirm that the property has been sold, but a sale has been recorded and it’s not surprising. Andre’s has been one of the few eateries in the area with an ample parking lot, making the property a prime target for all the developers building high rises on the east end of Cherry Creek. While the final closing date is not set, you still have at least two months to get in the door and enjoy their acclaimed pastries and the two daily lunch specials
Hours are Tues.-Sat., 9 am-4 pm. Lunch is served five days a week and the weekly menu is viewable at andresdenver.com Call 303-322-8871 for more info.
CHERRY CRICKET Last month, another veteran eatery – this one in CCN – celebrated a 70th anniversary in business. Amazing! A couple of issues ago, I mentioned that the Cherry Cricket’s building had been sold, but this anniversary champ has no plans to shut its doors. It plans to build on that anniversary total for years to come.
SNOOZE The Snooze chain has taken it up another notch. Now Snooze does booze for brunch. Well, more than in past years. The corner location at 7th & Colorado and also the location at Park Ave. West & Larimer now have more craft cocktails. There’s even one that’s part bourbon and part coffee. No doubt these guys just want to see how long the lines can get in their hugely popular shops!
CLOSINGS: MINDFUL BIKE While there was no wave of business closings after last year’s holiday season as is normal, there has been a steady stream of closures. The latest to report a closing is Mindful Bike on E. 12th at Madison. The commuter bike shop opened roughly four years ago and at press time, planned to close on Halloween. No news yet on the future fate of the space at 3509 E. 12th.
THE FEEL GOOD STORE The Feel Good Store in the 900 Block of Colfax was here then gone in weeks. It closed shortly after I noticed its opening and shortly before I had a chance to write about it.
EINSTEIN’S Einstein’s at 9th & Corona is a shell and there’s a “Closed” sign hanging on the door. No clue about the space’s future. Perhaps Einstein’s has oversaturated the market, but there are still new ones opening on busy stretches like Colorado near Mississippi.
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ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH PREPARES FOR RENOVATION By Nancy Foster “Since We're Neighbors, Let's Be Friends,” was an often-heard advertising slogan between 19721979, for Safeway, the supermarket chain. And while that slogan has gone the way of Brylcreem's, “A Little Dab'll Do Ya,” the sentiment of neighborliness in the former slogan can be found amongst Warren United Methodist Church and St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. As St. Barnabas takes on a $2.25 million renovation, it is encouraged by the $1.9 million pledged from the congregation and possibilities for additional grant money for the refurbishing of the 63-year-old Marshall House, the parish’s social hall at 13th & Vine. Over the years, the sanctuary, which had its original cornerstone laid at this location in 1891, has had various renovations and add-ons, including the purchase in 1951 of the land next to the church for Marshall House where most of the new renovations will now occur. Rector Paul Garrett, who has been at St. Barnabas for seven years, has seen about $100,000 spent on the Marshall House in building repairs during that period of time. St. Barnabas began its place in Denver’s history as Christ Church Mission, a rented storefront, at E. Colfax & Josephine and it became known as St. Barnabas in 1895, four years after moving to its present location. The name change exemplified the Apostle Barnabas and reflects his and the church’s spirit and mission ... a welcoming, encouraging, thoughtful, supportive and collaborative community. Rector Garrett and the parishioners knew the renovation would mean they would have to move out of the church in its entirety for between 8-12 months. But, as is usually the case, when one door closes another opens. The folks at St. Barnabas found a
Rev. Paul Garrett, Rector of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. PHOTO BY DANI SHAE THOMPSON welcoming hand from the Warren United Methodist Church at 14th & Gilpin, which formally closed its doors as a functioning church June 8, 2014. When he learned that Warren was offering space to lease, he quickly contacted the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the United Methodist Church. The match up for the space at Warren was a perfect fit, with a wonderfully intimate sanctuary that would meet the needs of St. Barnabas' congregation of about 175 parishioners, including 60 children in the Sunday school. The facility also offered additional office space and an area for community activities. “They have been very helpful and generous to us,” said Garrett. In terms of shared values, the two churches have had a lot in common over the years with both congregations providing outreach and hospitality to Denver's marginalized populations, including those with physical and emotional challenges, racial differences, sexual orientation and the homeless. Many Roman Catholics and Evangelicals, who have left their respective churches for whatever
The sanctuary at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church features original stained glass windows made in 1936. PHOTO BY DANI SHAE THOMPSON
reasons, have found a receptive welcome at St. Barnabas. St. Barnabas was once the home of Project Angel Heart, a non-profit that provides nutritious meals to those with life-threatening illnesses. When they vacated the property to expand to larger facilities, they left behind an industrial strength stove at the church. But a tour through the current kitchen at the church confirms some wear and tear in other areas, as there is a sign posted in the kitchen that reads, “Please do not use this outlet. It overheats.” Garrett, dressed casually in his clerical collar, a black shirt and jeans, added with a chuckle, “There are a lot of systems wearing out. We can't plug two coffee pots into the same circuit.” While recognizing the shortcomings of the current Marshall House building, he was enthused by the renovation and prospect of more room for congregational growth and the additional storage that would be provided. They also plan to install an elevator from the first to second floor. Since the church doesn't have a landmark historic designation
procession last July of the St. Barnabas congregation as they made their way from their church to Warren. We're so glad we can be a place of hospitality for St. Barnabas. There's a history of us working together on the same issues where we gave witness and support one another,” said Kottke. “And we want to be an asset to the neighborhood, where we can serve those who are marginalized as well as those who own homes in the neighborhood.” As someone recently said to Kottke, “It's nice to know someone is worshiping at Warren these days.”
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October & November lend a mosaic look to a backyard table north of City Park. PHOTO BY JEFF HERSCH
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By Jennifer Turner November is considered a very fashionable month in the Mile High City and to prove it Denver Fashion Weekend (DFW) runs Nov. 11th through 15th. Almost a decade ago, DFW began as a hair show and it has grown exponentially into a multi-day extravaganza that many fashionistas, hair stylists and those curious about fashion have come to love and appreciate. Co- founder A.B. Aharonian with the help and assistance of Lindsay Maynard produces the event. Award-winning stylist and co-founder Charlie Price produces the runway shows. 2015 will be the biggest year yet for DFW and it will take place over four days. More than 3,500 people are expected to attend the runway shows and approximately 200-250 fashion looks will be showcased. All the action takes place at City Hall, a nightclub and events venue located at 1144 Broadway. Schomp Automotive proudly presents DFW. Each night there is a runway show with a different theme. For the first time, DFW will feature a “Non-Traditional” model night on November 11. This new concept provides anyone who has been told they don’t fit the “industry standards” for modeling an opportunity to walk the runway. October 13 was the casting call for non-traditional models, and approximately 400 people showed up hoping to be selected. The minimum requirements for consideration were participants be at least 17 years old and 5’7.” A diverse total of 60 plus size, petite, tattooed and models over the age of 30 were selected for the show. The clothing of Denver native and fashion industry veteran Anne Fanganello will be featured at “Non-Traditional” night. Ms. Fanganello developed the AnnaFesta Curvy Collection, a plus-size line. Her creations include colorful and chic tops, dresses, pants, and
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jumpsuits, as well as outer and active wear. Ms. Fanganello’s design goal is to “create beautifully fitting clothes for women with a few more curves… that take our confidence in our beauty to a whole new level.” The petite models on the runway on “Non-Traditional” night will don apparel from Inspyre boutique. Inspyre offers a wide range of fashionable clothing and accessories for the budget conscious; all items in their four metro area stores are priced under $100. The second evening will feature Lifestyle and Sports Brands. Burton is headlining the show and presenting 40 looks. The audience can expect to see the latest in snowboarding fashion, and there will be several Colorado riders in attendance that may even walk the runway. Prana yoga and Idolize streetwear will also be featured. Another label models will be wearing is L.A.M.B., which is rocker Gwen Stefani’s brainchild. Night three is the Local and National Runway Presentation. The featured designers will be Twisted Liar and Gino Velardi. Twisted Liar is a luxury brand created by Nicklaus Jones. His inspiration for the line was his vision of what he believes New York City vampires might wear. The clothing is described as chic, sophisticated, rugged and edgy. Jones pictures vampires that “have ascended on the streets of Manhattan living in the alleys and backstreets, sucking the energy and vibe from the atmosphere” wearing his creations, of course. The Local and National Runway Presentation will also highlight Denver area boutiques Ily/Iley, Steadbrook and Fab’rik. Ily/Iley offers unique and eclectic apparel and accessories that have been “making basic bitches un-basic since 2014.” The runway shows conclude on November 15 with The Hair Show. The evening holds special significance since that’s how DFW originally began. Halo, Antoine du Chez, El Salon and Swank are a few of the salons participating this year and each one will showcase a different theme. Cutting edge fashion will also be on full display. While the looks are a secret until the night of show, past years have featured models with Goth, avant-garde, 1920s and 1960s coifs. Hairstyles paired with costume trends have also been spotlighted. If you want to check out what’s hot in fashion, DFW is a must-see. Tickets to the runway shows have sold-out for the past five years. Tickets can be purchased on 303Magazine website at 303magazine.com/DFW.
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One of the most popular holiday lighting displays in the region will once again transform the iconic City and County Building during Denvers Grand Illumination. PHOTO BY JEFF HERSCH
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By Denny Taylor Turkey day is right around the corner, which means you probably have family arriving in town and a huge menu to plan – and the children are eagerly counting down the days until they are out of school on winter break. Celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, give thanks, and try not to get bogged down in all of the details and planning. What’s the best way to do this you ask? Get out and enjoy Downtown Denver’s Grand Illumination, that occurs the Friday night after Thanksgiving, which is on Nov. 27th this year. It’s one of the most memorable events happening in the days surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday, and you can get out of the house, entertain your guests (and at the same time show off your great city) and keep everyone happy, while you get some much-needed relaxation.
A tradition that started in 1935 is now part of Downtown Denver’s Winter in the City program. Downtown Denver’s Grand Illumination event will light up Downtown with nearly 600,000 lights from Denver Union Station to the City and County Building. One of the best Thanksgiving traditions in Denver is the annual 9NEWS Light the Lights event that takes place at the City and County Building, when one of the most beautiful and popular holiday lighting displays in the region will once again transform the iconic structure. Performances will entertain the crowd at Civic Center Park for this event from 6 pm-7 pm, ending with a countdown to the lighting ceremony at approximately 6:45 pm. Or, you can also check out the lighting ceremony on the same night a bit earlier just down the street at Denver Union Station.
Either one is a wonderful way to end Thanksgiving and officially start getting ready for the holiday season to come. Beginning at 6 pm, there will be special events at Denver Union Station. Following a countdown shortly after 6:30 pm, Denver Union Station will be ablaze with brightly colored floodlights illuminating the historic structure. Throughout the evening, costumed Yuletide carolers, arts & crafts for children, and free treats at local restaurants and coffee shops will welcome participants as they journey from Union Station to Civic Center Park, which is directly across from the City and County building and a strategic gathering place to view the ceremonies. If it’s a cold evening, the free 16th Street Mall shuttle will make it easy to zip from Union Station to Civic Center Park. Make plans to be there.
CHRISTKINDL MARKET RETURNS By Jason McKinney The 15th annual Denver Christkindl Market returns to Skyline Park this year from Fri., Nov. 20-Wed., Dec. 23. The Christkindl Market always offers sights, sounds and tastes of the season, in addition to some great gift ideas for all of those people on your shopping list. The Market will be open Sun.-Thurs., 11 am-7 pm, Fri. & Sat., 11 am-9 pm & 11 am-4 pm on Thanksgiving Day. Located in Skyline Park at the 16th St. Mall & Arapahoe, the Christkindl Market is a variation on the German equivalent, which dates back to the 14th century. This year, there will be the traditional German music, as well as Christmas and holiday music, in addition to a wide variety of performers showcasing their talents. There will be a story time every Mon. & Wed., 3-3:15 pm & every Tues. & Thurs., 11:30-11:45 am, where an Usborne Book will be read to all children under 12. Christkindl food vendors will
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KNOW YOUR ARTS FIRST FRIDAY – FRI., NOV. 6 This annual kickoff event is a citywide First Friday experience, where more than 100 galleries and display spaces in the Art District on Santa Fe, Belmar Block 7, Golden Triangle Museum District, Navajo Street Arts District, Tennyson Street Cultural District, 40 West Art District and RiNo (River North) Art District will stay open late. Neighborhoods will offer live music, art demonstrations, local food trucks and more. Several galleries will also sell original works for the “mile high” price of $52.80, a nod to Denver’s mile high elevation of 5,280 feet.
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CITY COUNCIL 2016 CITY BUDGET, IMPROVING SERVICES FOR YOU By Wayne New, City Councilman, District 10 First, I would like to thank all District 10 constituents who supported me during the 2015 City Council race. Your advice and assistance during the general election and runoff were invaluable to my winning and I look forward to representing you. The new City Council members were introduced to the 2016 City budget process and the Mayor’s recommendations for improvements and even though we entered the process late, all City Council members studied budgets, questioned departments about their requests, and advocated for improvements with our constituent needs in mind. Therefore, I want to focus this article on some 2016 budget facts and key areas of interest that affect you.
DENVER ECONOMIC INDICATORS • Unemployment rate - 4.3% in June 2015, down from 4.8% in June, 2014 • Total revenue growth - 6.3% 2015 over 2014 with 1.4% growth projected in 2016 • Strong financial condition AAA credit rating from all key rating agencies • Core sales and use tax revenue growth - 3.9% in 2015 with 5% growth projected in 2016 • Key tax drivers - food/drink; motor vehicles, retail marijuana, real estate/leases, wholesale trade • Lodging activity - 89% hotel occupancy in July for Denver metropolitan area • Home prices - 10.2% home price increase as of June, 2015 • Building permits - significant increase in volume with 34% increase in permit $ valuations The proposed City budget for 2016 is over $1.8 billion, which is a 5.2% increase over the 2015 budget. The City is legally required to develop a balanced
budget of revenue and expense, which is achieved with the 2016 budget proposal.
PUBLIC SAFETY Our new Sheriff, Patrick Firman, has been appointed, and although the Sheriff Department remains significantly understaffed, over $13 million was added to the budget to address operational issues. New leadership is critical in order to improve and sustain safe and effective jail operations. Body cameras have been approved for the Police, and procedures on how the cameras will be used are being developed for implementation in the next few months. The budget for the entire Public Safety Department (Police, Fire, and Sheriff) has increased, but the total is less as a percentage of total City budget than last year. In particular, the actual Police budget is less because of a projected lower number of active duty police officers due to retiring officers. With public safety being one of the city’s most important responsibilities and crime projected to increase in 2016, the City Council is addressing this Police budget shortage by recommending the two 2016 new officer classes be increased from 22 to 50 officers. The Mayor has agreed for a police manpower study be conducted by Police and City Council members, which will analyze the number of needed police officers for the projected workload and responsibilities in 2016.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING Additional incentive funding for low to middle income housing is being planned for next year. In addition, the City is proposing an ordinance, which addresses three areas in the State Construction Defects Legislation. The proposed changes will not affect the State law’s protection of homeowners with potential defect problems,
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HOMELESSNESS With the large increase in homelessness affecting our businesses and neighborhoods, City Council will be evaluating present systems of service for the homeless. Transporting the homeless off of the streets and out of neighborhoods to overnight shelters and housing, where treatment and training can be provided, will be essential to reducing and helping our homeless population. All citizens should be pleased with the improved economic condition and growth of our City, but with growth comes a greater need to find ways to manage and improve our safety, traffic, parking, and public area maintenance. The City Council looks forward to representing you and working with the Mayor and city departments on improving services for our citizens. Please give us your comments, advice, and recommendations, so you can directly help us make Denver a great city. Wayne.New@denvergov.org
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FAMILY TUESDAYS: Young Children’s Storytime, The Tattered Cover, Colfax & Elizabeth, 10:30 am. Free. Different topic each week. Call 303-322-1965, ext. 2731. • “Book Babies,” a language enrichment program for babies age six to 23 months, 10:30 am, Children’s Library of the Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway. Call 720-865-1306.
FRIDAY, NOV. 6 & 20: Together Colorado, 9-11:30 am, Corona Presbyterian Church, 1205 E. 8th. For pregnant women & mothers of preschoolers to five years old. Brunch, speakers, childcare provided. First visit free. Repeated every 1st & 3rd (& 5th) Fri. of the month. Call 303-832-2297.
GALLERIES MONTH-LONG: • Brushstrokes Studio-Gallery heralds Denver Arts Week with a continuation of its Fall show and a grouping of small giclee prints and miniature original abstracts. The Fall show exhibit, “Off The Back Burner,” features long-percolating series pieces by each artist, varying widely in theme and style. Brushstrokes is located in the heart of Denver’s Antique Row at 1487 S. Broadway. Open Tues.-Sat., 11 am-5 pm or by appt. Call 303-871-0800. • Byers-Evans House Gallery,
1310 Bannock. Guided Tours, Mon .- Sat, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, & 2:30 pm. The exhibition, “Meditations on Fragments”, will be featured in the gallery. Open Shutter Gallery and the Byers-Evans House proudly present classic and new work by world-renowned photographer Paul Caponigro. The exhibit features handcrafted silver gelatin darkroom prints. The House will be open for abbreviated guided tours. There is no cost or reservations required. The exhibit runs until January 2, 2016. Call 303620-4933. • An exhibit "Extraction" Featuring the work of Brigan Gresh. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th, Nov. 13- Jan.9. Call 303355-8955. • “Group show” will feature Diego Rodriguez-Warner and Matthew Mahoney at Leon Gallery. Exhibition: Nov. 7-Dec. 6, 1112 E. 17th. Free Admission, call 303832-1599. • “965 Gallery Artability”, artist works that addresses disability now showing at the Center for Visual Art, 965 Santa Fe. Showing Nov. 6-Dec. 5. Free admission, Call 303-294-5207. FRIDAY, NOV. 6: First Friday Art Walk in the Golden Triangle Museum District. Free bus, maps at all galleries. Free shuttle to the Santa Fe walk,
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NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2016 has been submitted to the Colfax Business Improvement District (“District”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at UMB Bank, 1635 E. Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado, at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2015.
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THE AVENUE THEATER is happy to present the Tony award-winning Equus, a dark story of a violent 17-year-old boy who takes out his confusion on horses, and whose psychiatrist works with him to unravel his knotted psyche. 417 E. 17th, through Nov. 21, $12/$26.50. 303-321-5925; avenuetheater.com below. Call 303-573-5095. • First Friday Art Walk, Santa Fe Art District, 6th to 10th on Santa Fe. Call 303-333-2820. • First Friday Art Walk & Free Public Reception for the Denver Artist Guild, Byers-Evans House Museum, 1310 Bannock st., 5-8 pm, call 303-620-4933 for more info.
WORKSHOPS, LECTURES & MEETINGS TUESDAY, NOV. 3: Community Conversations. 10 am-12 pm, Tears-McFarlane House, 1290 N Williams, Community Room (in back of building). What programs and services for older adults and seniors are working well in your neighborhood? Capitol Hill residents are invited to share their ideas and opinions in improving access to resources, programs, and services in the neighborhood. For more information contact Johanna Glaviano 303-951-5228. Refreshments will be served. Hosted by Capitol Hill Care Link and AARP. TUESDAY, NOV. 3 & 17: Corona MOPS, a faith-based moms’ group offering friendship & support, 9-11:30 am, Corona Presbyterian Church, 1205 E. 8th. 1st & 3rd Tues. Open to any woman pregnant or with a child kindergarten age or younger; child care & brunch provided. Call 303-8322297. WEDNESDAYS: Monthly meeting of Democratic Party of Denver House District 5, Colorado Democratic Party HQ, 789 Sher-
man, 7-9 pm. Repeated 1st Weds. of every month, varying location. Call 303-830-8242. FRIDAY, NOV. 6: Community Resources Forum, 9-10:30 am, Sterne-Elder Room of Exempla St. Joseph Hospital, Russell Pavilion, 19th & Lafayette. Free Continental breakfast, varying presentations. Free parking in Humboldt Garage off 20th. Continues the 1st Fri. of every month. Call 303866-8889. TUESDAY, NOV. 10: Capitol Hill Community Justice Council, 6 pm, Morey Middle School, 14th & Emerson (east side). Focus on crimes affecting the quality of life. Public welcome. Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month. FRIDAY, NOV. 13: GOP Monthly Breakfast at Pete's Greek Town Cafe, 2910 Colfax. Great speakers & conservative camaraderie. Please RSVP, so we can plan appropriately. No need to pay in advance, but please order breakfast to support Pete's. Individual checks. Be there 7 am, order by 7:20 am so speaker is not interrupted. Repeated 2nd Fri. of the month. On-line registration required. SATURDAY, NOV. 14: Beginning Genealogy class, the Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway, Gates Conference Room, Level 5, 1:30-4 pm (register at 1 pm). Repeated 2nd Sat. of every month. Free. Call 720-865-1821. MONDAY, NOV. 16: Monthly meeting of the Denver Garden Club, 7 pm, 1556 Emerson. Member Colo. Federation of Garden Clubs. All are welcome. Repeated 3rd Mon. of every month. Call 303-320-5983.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2015 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District.
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AUGUSTANA ARTS is pleased to present the Colorado Women's Chorale along with the Wicks School of Irish Dance and the Cherry Creek High School Girls Choir in 'Celtic Dreams,' a celebration of Celtic folk music, poetry and dancing. With this array of talent, you might want to get up and dance a jig! 5000 E. Alameda, Nov.13, 7:30 pm. $10-$25. 303-388-4962; augustanaarts.org
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1081 Marion. Call 303-813-9551. • Classic Film Series at Denver Central Library, Free on Level B2 Conference Center at 7-9:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. WEDNESDAYS: Kiwanis Club of Denver,12-1:30 pm, Maggiano’s at the Denver Pavilions, 16th & Glenarm. Program varies weekly. • Rotary Club of Five Points, 6 - 7pm. Varying locations for meetings and service projects. New members are welcome. 720891-0843. THURSDAYS: Filmore Community Network, focuses on sustainability, 7:30-9 am, 1633 Fillmore, 1st floor conference room. Location changes monthly. Call 303-399-2100. • Cherry Creek Toastmasters, 7-8:30 am, Temple Emanuel, 1st & Grape. Call 303-399-9901. • Conquer the fear of public speaking at Body Shops Toastmasters, noon, Colo. Dept. of Health, 4300 Cherry Creek Dr. South, 2nd flr. Call 303-398-4735. • Denver Socrates Cafe, 7 pm, Trinity United Methodist Church, 18th & Broadway. Discussions on a variety of important topics. Free. Call 303-861-1447. • Downtown Denver Euchre Club, All Fired Up, 1135 Bannock, 7 pm (promptly). Call 303-8251995. FRIDAYS: Daybreak Toastmasters, 7-8:30 am, 1525 Sherman, Room B-70. Cat got your tongue? Public speaking & more. Call Scott after 6 pm at 303-467-9294. • “Thrillspeakers” Toastmasters, noon-1 pm, Webb building, 201 W. Colfax, Room 4i4. Call 720-209-2896. • Denver IDEA Cafe, a business start-up & brainstorming group, 2 pm, Panera Bread, 1350 Grant. Guest speakers. Free. Call 303-861-1447. • Community Awareness Program, Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL), 1st Saturdays, 99 W. 12th, 6-8 pm. Call 303-844-4000, ext. 8. •“Writers’ Church,” a “drop-in writer's’ jam” hosted by Curious Theatre Co. the 1st Sun. of every month, The Acoma Center, 1080 Acoma, 10:30 am-1 pm. Free. Call 303-623-0524. WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS: 16th & Josephine Recycling Center open 3-6 pm Weds. & 9 am-12 pm Sat. WEEKDAYS: Free “Computer Basics” classes at the Denver Public Library’s “Community Technology Center,” 13th & Broadway, Level 4, varying afternoon times. Large variety of classes & skill levels . Call 720-865-1706. •Create Great Credit, a free class at Denver Community Credit Union, 1041 Acoma. Registration required: denvercommunity.
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SENIORS THURSDAY, NOV. 5: Activities & Lunch at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 9th & Emerson, every 1st Thurs. of month. 10 am-activities, 11am-program, 12 noon-lunch. A $4 donation is suggested. THURSDAY, NOV. 12: Seniors’ Book Discussion Group discusses contemporary fiction available in book & audio formats, 1-2:30 pm in the Level Four Meeting Room of the Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway. Repeated 2nd Thurs. of every month. Call 720-8651312. THURSDAYS: Chair & Moderate Yoga, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1615 Ogden, 11 am-12:15 pm. Fee charged. Call 303-8184181. SATURDAY, NOV. 14: Free Day for seniors 64+ at the Denver Firefighters Museum, 1326 Tremont Pl. Repeated 2nd Sat. of every month. Call 303-892-1436.
TEN YEARS OF RiNo! The River North Art District invites you to celebrate ten years of fantastic art with them. Dress up as your favorite artist, or as a Rhino! Please come to the 'Artists and Models Ball' and enjoy fabulous hors d'oeuvres, music, dancing and a cash bar. Tracks Lounge 35, 3500 Walnut, Sat., Nov.14, 6:30-10 pm. $20/$21. man Catholic Community, 16th & Grant, Lutheran mass at 8 & 10:30 am. Call 303-839-1432. • Church in the City-Beth Abraham, 16th & Gaylord, 8:30 & 10:45 am. Call 303-322-5733. • Center for Spiritual Living Denver, Sunday celebrations: meditation 9:30 am, service & children’s church 10 am, 2590 Washington. Call 303-832-5206. • Informal Service, 10 am St. James Urban, 1402 Pearl (Network Coffeehouse). Call 303-8301508. • Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church, 11th & Fillmore, 9:30 am worship, 10:30 am fellowship, 11 am education for all ages. Call
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RELIGION SUNDAY, NOV. 15: Third Sunday Evensong, St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1350 Washington, 3:30 pm. Preceded by free concert by Baroque violinist Mary Harrison. Repeated 3rd Sun. of every month. Call 303-831-7115. SUNDAYS: Catholic Mass, 6:30, 8:30 & 10:10 am, 12:30 & 6:30 pm, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Colfax & Logan. Call 303-831-7010. • Holy Eucharist, 9 & 11:15 am, St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1350 Washington. Call 303-8317115. • Spoken Worship, 7:45 am; Sung Worship with nursery, 9:30 am; Informal Worship, 5:30 pm. All worship services include Holy Communion. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 13th & Vine. Call 303-388-6469. • St. Paul Lutheran and Ro-
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SCHOOLS By Linda Katchen, PH.D. There are many issues in education in Denver. Community members must make some important decisions and Denver voters will decide in November whether or not they want to support a sales tax increase to fund scholarships for students. On September 24, Mayor Michael Hancock kicked off the College Matters campaign urging people to approve ballot measure 2A which would increase the sales tax in Denver by .08 percent to generate an estimated $10.6 million each year. The city would then create a non-profit organization, which would support local scholarship programs aimed at lower income students. If the money is used as intended, many Denver students who want to go to college will be able to pay their tuition, and this tax increase would allow them to do so without accruing crippling debt. One other major issue on the ballot is the school board election. From Ballotpedia, “Three seats on the Denver Public Schools Board of Education
are up for general election on November 3, 2015. District 1 incumbent Anne Rowe faces challenger Kristi Butkovich. Arturo Jimenez is unable to seek re-election to District 5 due to a four-year term limit. Michael Kiley and Lisa Flores are running to replace Jimenez. Robert Speth is running against incumbent Happy Haynes for an at-large seat.” Voters need to familiarize themselves with the issues and candidates to determine who and what to support. Most of all they need to vote! The year 2015 is a year full of issues for DPS. Its board has been mostly unanimous in its decisions since 2013. Voters could cast their ballots to elect newcomers to the board. Since Jimenez reached his term limit, at least one new member is guaranteed. One of the issues that the new DPS board will address is teacher retention, especially minority teachers, which is becoming a major issue for DPS, which has been implementing programs to
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Relatively small, well designed projecting signs connect well with pedestrians.
Metal artistry enlivens this railing for outdoor pub seating.
ARCHITECTURE HIGHER EXPECTATIONS FOR OUR STREET ENVIRONMENTS Photos & Copy by David Lynn Wise, AIA There is a process for requesting a tree to replace one lost along streets on Capitol Hill. I am hoping to try it out on Seventeenth Avenue where one of two matching mature locust trees was, without explanation, cut to pieces and the stump ground away several months ago. The same effort might just as well have scooped up the asphalt paving that for decades has displaced the tree lawn on that block. No one who loves the street would manage ours this way. What hope is there for the even more subtle creation and maintaining of beautiful inviting streets in our urban commercial neighborhoods? Capitol Hill has evolved a lot in forty years. Not that long ago outdoor dining on a public right of way was illegal in Denver. Whole species of cafes and coffee shops simply did not exist. The first generation of coffee shops replaced abandoned gas stations and chronically vacant store-
fronts, which transformed areas such as Twelfth Avenue and parts of Colorado Boulevard. Now coffee is served in some of the most extravagant new buildings in Cherry Creek North. The homegrown authenticity and hospitality of St. Mark’s, Pablo’s and the Bicycle Cafe had not yet been imagined. The Market, on Larimer Square, invented with the help of a newcomer from France, was not yet there to inspire us, and Muddy’s was in its infancy, I believe. Sharing the street in an everyday and affordable way is now a well-established expectation and a welcome and powerful one, but what comes next? Can we demand and create more within this one slice of the public realm that we share? There are basic qualitative leaps to which a neighborhood can aspire. Ideas around materials, design details, artfulness and continuity can be advanced further. For as opulent as many new corporate coffee shops are on the interior the exterior street frontage design is what can improve
a neighborhood in ways that benefit and influence on a more lasting and important level. I’m convinced that the close up daily encounter with a thoughtfully designed place is how we learn to see what matters to us about the built environments around us. Decades ago the Urban Renewal District in Downtown Denver created a clunky grid pattern in the sidewalks to identify its territory. These sidewalks passed by vast vacant lots where important blocks of Denver once stood and they weren’t pretty. There was little pride ultimately in being associated with that part of the city. By negative association the mundane sidewalk became a powerful marker. In the time since many experiments have been attempted with sidewalk paving in Denver, and many of those attempts have caused ongoing pain in how and why they’ve failed. That doesn’t mean that the quest should be abandoned, since a successful idea could significantly improve the quality of street front spaces. I recently found what appears to be a simple upgraded concrete sidewalk that struck a balance between rigor, scale, texture and buildability. It may not be perfect for Denver, but I was struck by how a simple idea related to such a generic issue could be so transformative. The discovery set me looking for other innovations to the basic contents of a commercial street front. This packaging of street elements is a mainstream conventional type of urban design
A thoroughly inadequate Colfax street front. The expensive and useless old fashioned pedestrian light is not historically accurate. How is this possible?
these days. We’ve all seen it from Washington Street in Golden to Lower Downtown where paving, benches, planters and sign codes support a certain theme. At times it can be a bit Disney. Distinguishing between sameness and a shared sensibility in urban design where there are many individual owners sharing a street is an important balancing act. What I began to see in certain streets was a commitment to robustness and artfulness in the design of elements including signs and railings. Parts of Denver’s sign code are based on the practical realization that smaller signs that project from buildings are actually more visible and more effective than larger flat signs pasted on the front of a building. There are many generations of these clever more sculptural and/or more colorful signs in districts around the world. You know immediately when you see them that they are fun, engaging and compelling to the passerby. Codes do help bring about better signs if written carefully and if they provide clear guidance. More could be done on Capitol Hill to elevate the state of the art. Today a lot of cleverness is invested primarily in seeing how minimally and inexpensively a sign can be, and that is a form of art. But many fall short of enlivening the street environment and it’s a missed opportunity to grow a local culture of design around signs and graphic design. Railings, an often-unnoticed bit of clutter along our streets,
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Uncluttered clean windows, excellent benches and an elegant sign make a fine storefront. can be a tacky intrusion or an elegant enhancement to a cafe. The range of design efforts is expanding all around the City and Capitol Hill. And while there are some great recent efforts, others rely on the thinnest of steel tubing with a quick spray of black paint and wobbly posts on little flat feet to define their spaces. These elements, too, can take on a level of art and design that will be noticed. I’m convinced there are many talented metal workers in the community who can carry out really fine details if called upon. Having found so many delightful designs of street furniture I am inspired to call on better photographers than me to collect the best of what Capitol Hill has to offer. Meanwhile I am highlighting a few discoveries to show what I mean. There are examples that use new or slightly better choices of materials and ones that synthesize particularly well the dual purposes of railing and seating. Awnings and lighting are not always needed on Capitol Hill, but they add greatly to the challenge and opportunity of outdoor accommodations. Signs can be integrated or independent of railings, and in a more corporate setting they have been loudly overdone. In terms of planning, there are instances where the street front seating leads to an interior or a passageway that connects, in an inviting and visible way, to other outdoor seating further back within the cafe. Those view throughs, are to me particularly rich and inviting to potential customers on the street. We have some great streets and districts on Capitol Hill that have evolved to where they are in an organic and healthy way for many years. We should endeavor to support them and we should envision an even more diverse, livable and continuous urban setting into the future.
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GARDENING A TIP OF THE HAT TO SOME COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPES Photos & Copy by Julie Hutchinson Every once in awhile it’s important to take a step back and talk about the good things happening on the Capitol Hill landscape. When I say landscape I mean more than the carefully trimmed lawns on Seventh Avenue Parkway and the manicured gardens of Circle Drive. To me, the Capitol Hill landscape includes everything that isn’t covered in asphalt or concrete, which includes parking lot islands, convenience store hell strips and any container intended as a planter. To start with, my sincerest thanks go out to Argonaut Liquors. When the new store on Colfax opened a couple of years ago, I was in awe of the gorgeous landscaping in the parking lot islands, as well as the landscaped strip along Colfax Avenue bordering the parking lot. Instead of the usual nondescript shrubs, ornamental grasses planted in rock and mulch dominated Argonaut’s
parking lot landscape. But I resisted falling in love with Argonaut’s new landscape because I’ve seen plenty of ambitious new landscapes that ended up neglected, with dead plants and weeds poking up through the mulch. Argonaut, however, has taken its parking lot islands’ landscaping seriously, treating them as if they were a circle drive front yard in a fancy neighborhood. These landscapes are meticulously maintained. Plants that don’t thrive are replaced. I’ve never seen a weed. And no unsightly bits of trash mar the view. And when you think about it, these islands in the parking lot really are Argonaut’s front yard. Every customer sees them when entering the store’s front door. And along Colfax Avenue, the planted strip is Argonaut’s greeting to the world. Good for you, Argonaut, for your good stewardship and pride of ownership. We appreciate it.
These pots have been planted for cold-season color & interest with heuchera, lamium, sedum and ajuga, all plants that will keep your pots looking pretty through the coldest weather. A nice addition would be a small ornamental grass like Blue Fescue. Speaking of parking lot landscapes, a tip of the hat also to the stewards of the parking lot at the northwest corner of East 17th & Washington in the heart of Restaurant Row. This parking lot landscape is a year-round, almost over-the-top feast of tough perennials and spectacular ornamental grasses. The grasses are gorgeous in summer with their fountains of green but they’re also beacons of loveliness in winter with their straw-colored, feathery seed
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heads. This garden is a breath of fresh air along busy East 17th Avenue. It speaks well for the entire neighborhood, almost shouting that someone indeed cares. For the many neighbors of this parking lot garden who don’t have yards of their own, it’s a lovely substitute. Even Urban Autocare, farther east at the corner of 17th & High, takes its landscape seriously as well. The lawn is always trim and green and the triangular garden
at the base of the sign hosts beautiful ornamental grasses that always look good. The lesson here is that good landscaping is good business. A business that cares enough to maintain its appearance is a good citizen of any neighborhood, and customers do indeed take notice. Now let’s veer off course slightly and talk about something less beautiful: dog poop marring the landscape. continued on page 26
22 SCHOOLS Continued from 19 alleviate the problem. Voters must decide if they want to maintain the status quo for the Board or if they want to create the possibility for change. Denver Classroom Teachers Association (DCTA) is supporting candidates who may provide differing viewpoints than the current board. DCTA questions whether the direction taken for the last ten years has done enough to lessen the achievement gap, provide quality neighborhood schools in poor areas, and improve student performance. Jeanne Kaplan, former DPS board member, wrote an opinion article regarding the DPS reform movement which was published in The Denver Post on October 17. Ms. Kaplan feels that there has been little benefit from previous DPS changes. Another article for voters by Angela Engel is in the Colorado Statesman. Voters may find reading these articles helpful when deciding how to vote.
Teacher turnover has hit crisis levels in the nation, and especially in Colorado. Denver’s difficulty retaining teachers is part of a national and statewide trend: “A fifth of all Colorado teachers left their positions between 201213 and 2013-14 which is higher than the national turnover rate of 14 percent,” according to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). The Colorado Legislature has set aside $2.5 million from marijuana revenue to hire 35 to 40 health care professionals for the schools. According to Sarah Matthew director of health and wellness for CDE, adding health professionals would allow schools “to identify and help students who are showing signs of substance abuse and mental health problems.” The DPS School Choice Expo is on Tues., Nov. 10 from 6-8 pm. at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium, 1701 Bryant. For people who are interested in learning what options are available to their children, attending is a must.
As always, the November calendar is full of many different activities at Bromwell, 2500 E. 4 Ave. There is no school for students on Monday, Nov. 2 to compensate teachers for extra time spent for parent/teacher conferences. Tours for prospective students are scheduled on Thurs., Nov. 5 & Mon., Nov. 16 and will last for 30-45 minutes. People will meet at the front door on the north side of the building at 8:30 am. Middle School Options Night will be Weds., Nov. 11 from 6-8 pm in the All Purpose Room. Representatives from middle schools in DPS will be present to answer questions and share information about the middle school programs at their specific schools. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents and their fifth grade students as they begin making plans for next year. Downtown Denver Expeditionary School (DDES), 1860 Lincoln, will have student led conferences on Thurs., Nov. 19 & Fri., Nov. 20. First graders are going camping from Nov. 4-5. On
Tues., Nov. 17, DDES will host a meeting from 9-10:00 am for people interested in learning more about the school. Teller, 1150 Garfield, is hosting Taste for Teller at Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church, 1150 Fillmore, on Sat., Nov. 7 from 5:30-8:30 pm. This is a wine tasting and silent auction that brings the Teller community and the Congress Park neighborhoods together. Participants must be 21+ years of age. The wine tasting is sponsored by Marczyk’s Fine Wines, and items for the silent auction are donated by parents. This is one of the important fund-raising activities for Teller. Tickets are $75 per couple & $50 per individual. Teachers and staff can purchase reduced priced tickets at the door. Teller Family Tours will be on Fri. mornings Nov. 6, 13 & 20. There will be a screening of the movie, I am not racist…am I? on Tues., Nov. 10 at 5:30 pm. Dad’s Poker Night is scheduled for Fri., Nov. 13. The cost is $20 to buy in. All proceeds go to Teller PTA
Simply Giving Fund. For more information, go to Dads@tellerpta.org or call 720-424-3560. On Fri., Nov. 20 at 9:30 am, grades 3-5 will have an End of Trimester Celebration, and ECE -2 will celebrate at 2 pm. The Thanksgiving Luncheon will start at 10:30 am. St. Elizabeth School, 2350 Gaylord, has a Middle School Open House scheduled for Nov. 10 from 6:30-8 pm. The Lower School Open House will be Tues., Nov. 17 from 9 am-1 pm. There is no school on Fri., Nov. 13 for conferences. Parent Teacher Conferences will be held at Morey, 840 E. 14 Ave., on Mon., Nov. 2. The Scholastic Book Fair will start Wed. Nov. 11 and will run until Nov. 17. The Morey 5th Grade Exhibition is scheduled from 6-8 pm., on Thurs., Nov. 12. On Tues., Nov.17 there will be an Art Show at 5 pm., and a band concert at 6 pm. On Wed., Nov. 18, Morey will make a presentation at the City Park South Neighborhood Association from 7-9 pm.at the Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax.
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23 Denver Center for 21st Century Learning (DC-21), 1690 Williams, is hosting a Friends and Family Night on Thurs., Nov. 19 from 5:00-7:00 pm. Challenge 5280 is leading a drug awareness campaign at DC-21, planning community presentations about the effects of marijuana and a Marijuana Awareness Week. Students at DC-21 have gone on career field trips in automotive, mechanical and airline fields to see what kinds of jobs they might be interested in. Project Pave has a full time therapist at the school to counsel students and families who have experienced violence. Project Pave’s focus is to empower youth to end the cycle of relationship violence through intervention, prevention education and youth leadership programs. Pave is one of the special programs at DC-21. Students at DC-21 are participating in soccer and volleyball and are getting ready for basketball season. East, 1600 City Park Esplanade, always has a full calendar. The fall play, To Kill a Mockingbird,
will be performed from Wed., Nov. 4- Sat., Nov. 7 by the East Theatre Company (ETC). Showtimes are 7 pm with a 2 pm. performance Nov. 7. Tickets are $8 for students and $15 for adults. For more information: Deborah_Voss@dpsk12.org. On Sat., Nov. 7 the East Choir Trip to Ghana Gala Fundraiser will be held at the Posner Center, 1031 33rd St. from 7-10 pm. The suggested ticket is $100, other levels of giving are also welcome. Join the East Choir Department in this fundraiser to assist students in attending a life-changing trip which will be from Thurs., March 24 to Fri., April 1, 2016. These students will have the opportunity to participate in a music cultural exchange in Accra and Cape Coast, Ghana located on the west coast of Africa. Denver’s premier dance band, Play’n Dirty will perform and emcee the live auction of large items. Silent auction items will also be available. For tickets: www.eastchoir.com The East Instrumental CD Project Pizza Dinner Fundraiser will be Wed., Nov. 11 from 5:30-8:30
pm in the East Commons. Price is $10 & $5 for students. This annual Pizza Dinner Fundraiser raises money to fund the East Instrumental CD project and visiting musician program. Tickets are sold at the door. Thurs., Nov. 12, community members can attend “8 Letters, 3 Words”, an In-Studio Dance Performance featuring the Intermediate and Advanced East Dance
Companies. Performance starts at 7 pm in the East Dance Studio (2nd Floor). The cost is $5 cash/ check at the door. The East Jazz Concert will be Wed., Nov. 18 at 7 pm. in the East Auditorium. Enjoy the sounds of the East Jazz ensemble and Jazz combo groups. This is a free performance. Contact Keith Oxman: Keith_Oxman@dpsk12.org for more information.
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CURMUDGEON FOR THE CHILDREN… REALLY? By D. Todd Clough By the time many of you read this article you will have already voted on the candidates running for Denver Public School's (DPS) board. And days after the ink dries on this little community newspaper the results will be final. The DPS school board has real and important issues to deal with. Whoever the new players are, plus the incumbents, I wish them well. Van Schoales, CEO of the education reform focused nonprofit, A-Plus Denver, said, "The school board now is probably more interesting than it has ever been. The board is actually driving some policy decisions instead of either being about we support the district or we don’t. Who ever the new board members are going to be, they will be able to shape policy. That has not been the case for some time." The achievement gap has certainly been a topic of discussion amongst the candidates, who for reasons beyond my paygrade want the thankless job of overseeing Denver’s schools. The Glossary of Education Reform created by the Great Schools Partnership defines the achievement gap term
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‘OBSCURE’ RESIDENTS FILM PLAYS DENVER FILM FESTIVAL founded its own Cryptic Corporation to represent the Residents’ obscure interests, while oddly sending limited-edition copies of one of their first albums to the likes of Frank Zappa and President Nixon. Hardy admits he did not know much about all this Residential craziness before he decided to make a documentary about the decidedly masked band. “I thought it sounded like a great idea for a film,” the director said. “Before we knew it, we were on the road with them and making a movie.” The Theory of Obscurity will make its Colorado premiere at the Denver Film Festival for two screenings Nov. 14-15 at United Artists Theaters in the Denver Pavilions on the 16th Street Mall and the Sie Film Center, 2510 E. Colfax. Hardy will appear in person to promote it. Although the documentary begins with conjecture about the Residents’ obscure membership – even touching on an absurd rumor that Beatle George Harrison might have been involved – the film quickly abandons the anticlimactic sleuthing. When asked if he ever discovered the Residents’ identity, the filmmaker is forthright, but necessarily vague about this socalled “band.” “Sort of,” he said after a pause.
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EAT & DRINK TABLE 6 – NO BRUNCHIN’ FOR OLD MEN By Daniel Webster Photos by Dani Shae Thompson Maybe I’m turning into the Capital Curmudgeon in the twilight of my 20s or maybe I’m just a hair impatient. But, perhaps I merely placed too high expectations on you, Table 6, like I do on the whole of my Capitol Hill neighborhood. Often, this glass half full approach comes back to, well you know. I came in liking you before I really knew you – like a trumpedup blind date – only hearing reviews that splashed adjectives like “decadent,” “charming,” “comfortable.” And of course, I’m sure you’re all those things on most days, but that beautiful Sunday on your modest patio in the full throes of fall, you were only partially what I had expected. For starters, you did fairly well;
the Novo Coffee prepared French Press Style was a nice lead-in, although the price was steep ($8). I certainly sympathized with the fact that the restaurant had some plumbing issues hours before the brunch rush, but what happened between my coffee and the preparation of the Baked Potato Benedict and the Chicken Torta? I will say you recognized the generous intermission, serving up on-the-house donut holes as great fillers for my date. The review from my brunch companion was solid: denser than a beignet and nicely dusted with cinnamon sugar. Perhaps, I should have gone with my gut and ordered a round of the tater tots with piri piri vinegar, but that would have been starch overkill. And I probably should have opted for at least one alcoholic beverage to lighten my growing sense of dissatisfac-
tion at the entrée delay. Again, I’m really trying to find excuses, because like I said, I wanted to like you and still do. Everyone has an off day, even pre-this-season-Manning. When the brunch items did finally arrive, the twice-baked potato benedict did not disappoint. The poached egg melded with the cotija topped tater, the fluffy interior and skin bringing it all together with its more fluid counterparts, including the chipotle sauce. The roasted brussel sprouts provided the crunch, as the consummate side brunch dish. I tried not to inhale it while my date struggled with her chicken torta. Before I get to the other dish, I want to touch on the interior. It’s warm, not in a cheesy way, and maybe that’s where the comfortable part truly works as a conversation piece. It reminded me of the White Dog Café in Philadelphia, the scenery somehow down-to-earth yet refined. The flooring is tarnished, as if the contractor said “what the hell” after removing the carpet, and it works with the rustic charm of the brick walls, the faded copper bar, and the brood of hen decorations placed haphazardly around the restaurant. I wasn’t totally sold on the
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a sandwich, and would probably do great open-faced or with a more compact roll. Unfortunately, the well-seasoned potatoes came out well past their ideal temperature. I’m going to chalk this experience up to poor plumbing, and wouldn’t hesitate to provide a second-go-around: a) because this is a longstanding establishment in Denver years (11 years), and b) Table 6 has always had a reputation for winning tourists and devoted members even through its seasonal menu, chef, and ownership changes. I’m still all about second chances, but I’m hoping for a far better experience the second time around. Table 6 is located at 609 Corona St.
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Continued from 23 Although I think Capitol Hill is home to far too many dogs and cats, it seems that more and more dog owners are learning to pick up after their pets. I say this because in my own observations I see less dog poop, and believe me – if it’s there I see it. My own front yard, surrounded by tall buildings that are home to many dogs without a yard of their own, is faring better these days. And I’ve noticed more and more signs, most are discreet, reminding people to pick up after their pets. Just recently, the apartment building at the northeast corner of East 12th & Vine spent a lot of money on refurbishing its landscape. In particular, a halfblock long hell strip planted with dying grass was replaced and refurbished. This area of lawn had been considered a bathroom by the neighborhood dogs. There was barely any good grass growing in the strip. It was all big, dead splats with a tiny bit of green here and there. You could tell this was the first spot that every dog that lived in the building headed for when they were out for a walk. In an attempt to solve this problem, the strip of lawn was replaced with a raised bed framed in flagstone and planted with some tough vinca that should spread quickly and cover the area in a year or two. We will see if the neighborhood dog owners get
27 URBAN CAMPING Continued from 1 on the City Council during the 2012 vote. However, Councilman New is the current Chair of the Safety and Well-Being Committee of the Denver City Council. That committee governs public safety issues like police practices, housing, and homelessness, all central issues at the heart of the urban camping ban controversy. Councilman New acknowledges that the urban camping ban is “not a workable solution because there is no place else for the homeless to go.” Police are unable to realistically enforce the ban. However, Councilman New says that the City Council is planning a retreat in December solely for the purpose of evaluating Denver’s policy regarding homelessness. “There are so many agencies and organizations doing such great work, but we need to evaluate all of our programs on homelessness,” said Councilman
New. That’s encouraging news for the future of policy-making surrounding this complex problem facing Denver. The public supporters of the urban camping ban cite the fact that tourists and merchants often complain of aggressive panhandling and harassment from the homeless, particularly on the 16th Street Mall and on Colfax. They argue that the ordinance gives police the tools to address those complaints. On the other hand, homeless rights activists worry that the law simply pushes the problem aside without recognizing the dignity of Denver’s homeless citizens, many of whom simply need kind, helping hands. It remains a contentious issue, which will surely continue to dominate city politics as long as homelessness is widespread in Denver. Now three years into the ban, the desperation of the homeless being edged out of sleeping options came to a head with officials during the recent, Tiny Houses Project, where activists
attempted to build small, single person housing structures. Those structures were quickly confiscated by police on October 24. Ten people were arrested in connection with the Tiny Houses raid in Sustainability Park near 2500 Lawrence. Fresh off the emotional clash with police and city officials the weekend prior, the protestors zeroed-in on the October 26 Denver City Council meeting. Following a recess, the protesters burst into the meeting shouting things like, “Shame on You!” “They took my house,” added one homeless man, obviously referring to the Tiny Houses Project confiscation only days before. At least three council members left the chamber during the eruption. Other councilmembers remained to silently observe the commotion. After one of the protesters presented the City Council with a petition containing over 13,500 signatures seeking to repeal the urban camping ban, the entire protest group left the building without further incident.
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