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Business Matters By Kailyn Lamb | klamb@coloradocommunitymedia.com Business Matters is a monthly column on the changing landscape of business and development in south Denver. If there are any inquiries on new developments in your area, or if you are a local business wishing to highlight an upcoming milestone, email Kailyn Lamb at klamb@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
founder Jason Walsh, according to the Rise Nation website. Classes are offered in three levels: Intro, The Climb and Extreme. For more information, visit www. risenationco.com.
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Devour the 303 The former home of the Atticus and Rosedale restaurants has been filled with a new restaurant. Devour the 303 plans to open in the second week of December, according to its Facebook page. The restaurant will take up both spaces, which neighbor each other at 1135 E. Evans Ave. The opening was first reported by BusinessDen. Devour’s owner, Sam Armatas, formerly owned Cap City Tavern in the Golden Triangle, according to a LinkedIn account. Atticus and Rosedale were owned by the Table to Tavern restaurant group and closed in September. The organization still owns the Blackbird Public House on Downing Street.
Rise Nation Rise Nation is looking to open in Cherry Creek North early next year, according to a Facebook page for the gym. The gym program started in California and has since opened three other states. The Denver location at 155 Saint Paul St. will be the company’s first location in Colorado. The company does 30-minute full body workouts which were developed by
Zara The Spanish clothing brand opened a store inside the Cherry Creek Shopping Center on Nov. 15. It is the first Colorado location for the brand, which offers clothing for men, women and children. Zara was the first brand for Inditex, which is now an international company with more than 7,000 stores across all its brands, according to its website. The first Zara store opened in Spain in 1975.
DEVELOPMENTS 1896 S. Bannock St. As the Encore Evans Station Development nears completion, a new proposal has been submitted for an adjacent lot. Proposals for a five-story building at 1896 S. Bannock St. have been submitted to the city and are under review, according to the city website for development plans. The proposal includes 58 units and 54 parking spaces.
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Devour the 303 will take over the space at 1135 E. Evans Ave., which formerly held the Atticus and Rosedale restaurants. PHOTOS BY KAILYN LAMB Hazel Art Bar Tori Schumacher and her husband Tom opened Hazel Art Bar at 1581 S. Pearl St. earlier this month. Hazel Art Bar is the creative brainchild of Tori’s that combines her personal love for art with Tom’s background in the restaurant world. Tori’s vision has been to create a local gathering space not unlike a microbrewery where people can gather, relax, have a drink all while taking in creations from local artist or if they so desire create artwork themselves which Tori strongly encourages. Tori and Tom have long resided in the Platt and Wash Park community having both grown up here. Tom’s father started Schumacher Accounting and Tax Services at 1895 S. Pearl St. many years ago and now works there himself as an accountant. Their hope is the art bar will foster the wonderful sense of community that they have enjoyed throughout their lives. The interior was all designed, decorated and built by Tom and Tori. The large mural and the bar’s namesake are all tied to Tori’s dear aunt Hazel who inspired her creative passions. The mural tells a bit of Hazel’s story and even has a small portrait of her. Art from local artists will rotate monthly and 20 percent of all sale proceeds will be donated back into the community. Visit www.hazel.bar for more details. — Tom Snyder Second Star to the Right Second Star to The Right opened this month at 1545 S. Pearl St. The building that for decades housed Green Tree Cyclery has had a convoluted past few years and was at one point scheduled for demolition. When those plans failed to come together the building became available. About the same time Marc and Dea Lavoie, owners of the bookstore were facing the need to move from their location on Tennyson in the Berkeley neighborhood. The Green Tree building was the perfect fit of charm, size and they were thrilled to help preserve a wonderful historic structure. Second Star to The Right is a children’s bookstore that features books for kids ranging from newborn to teenager or as Marc put it board books to Harry Potter. Additionally they offer an assortment of toys that are designed to both educate and
inspire imaginative play. They maintain a busy calendar of kid events like book readings from actual authors, kids yoga and will eventually host kid parties. The pair are planning to put an addition on the back of the building at some point in the near future. Visit their website at secondstartotherightbooks.com for more information. — Tom Snyder
Fire on the Mountain, a chicken wing restaurant, recently signed on to join a mixed-use development at 300 S. Logan St. Fire on the Mountain The Portland, Oregon-based hot wing chain is opening a second location in Denver next spring. The first location opened at 3801 W. 32nd Ave. in 2012. The second location will be part of a multi-use development project at 300 S. Logan St. Fire on the Mountain offers traditional chicken wings, but also has a vegetarian option with seitan wings. If diners want to go boneless, they can. There’s also cauliflower wings fried in vegan batter. SEE BUSINESS, P3
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City program helps residents see home energy use Staff Report
The city of Denver is offering free Home Energy Scores to residents. The assessment will help people determine how much energy it takes to run their household. COURTESY OF DENVER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
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Joyce Aycock Dr. Joyce Aycock recently opened her own plastic surgery office in Cherry Creek North. She does cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and has been practicing in Denver since. 2008. Her office is located at 36 Steele St. Postino Wine Cafe The Arizona wine bar will be opening not one, but two locations in the near future. This summer, the first location will open at 145 Broadway in the former Compound Basix location. The second will open in 2020 in the development at East Ninth Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. Postino has a Denver location in the Highlands at 2715 17th St. It offers a variety of boards with meats, cheeses and vegetables as well as bruschettas, soups and salads. The restaurant also offers a weekend brunch menu. Compound, a local gay bar, first opened in Denver in 1987 and closed earlier this year.
The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) has launched a new pilot program that will pay for an energy assessment of homes in the city. People who have bought a house in the last 12 months or are under contract for a new property, as well as residents preparing to sell a home, are eligible to receive a Home Energy Score, according to a news release from the city. The scoring system was developed by the U.S. Department of Energy to give people an idea of a home’s energy use. The score is similar to a miles-pergallon rating on a car. Home
Energy Scores are on a 10-point system, and look at the home as a whole, not by square footage. The pilot program will look into how score information can help homeowners understand energy costs. The DDPHE will also look into upgrades people can put into homes that will cut energy costs now or over a long period of time. An assessor will spend approximately one hour in the home to determine the Home Energy Score. The value of having the energy assessment done is $175, according to the release. For more information on the program, as well as to request an assessment, visit www.Denvergov.org/HomeEnergy.
CLOSINGS Hedge Row The Cherry Creek North Restaurant shut its doors on Dec. 2, according to its website. “Thank you for all of the delicious times we have shared Cherry Creek,” the site read. The restaurant was located at 100 Steele St. It opened in July 2017. Hedge Row offered lunch, dinner and brunch options. Many of the meals were cooked on a wood-fired grill. Hedge Row was operated by The Kitchen Restaurant Group, which is based in Boulder and runs a location of its Kitchen Bistro restaurant in the Lower Downtown neighborhood. Hedge Row’s website read that fans of the restaurant would find some of its menu items at Kitchen. CHANGES Three Dog Bakery A shop specializing in homemade dog treats, which formerly operated out of Cherry Creek North, has found a new home in the Lower Highlands. The com-
Hedge Row closed on Dec. 2 in Cherry Creek. The restaurant opened in July 2017. pany first announced that Three Dog Bakery would open at 231 Clayton St. in 2004. That location
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Colorado finalizes tough future emission standards Commission’s vote will affect new vehicles starting with 2022 model year By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Colorado is joining 13 other states and the District of Columbia in adopting Low Emission Vehicle Standards, requiring new vehicles starting with the 2022 model year to meet strict standards for fuel economy and exhaust emissions. The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission’s vote took place on Nov. 16. One of the nine commissioners was recused from the vote, and it passed 8-0. “This is a win for the state,” said Anita Seitz, a Westminster city councilor and the president of Colorado Communities for Climate Action, a coalition of Colorado governments “The commission seemed to have made its that advocates for state and federal policies to mind up before this rulemaking process even protect Colorado’s climate. “Colorado has been started — rapidly pushing though this coma leader in this area, and it’s imperative that we plex rule that will cost our state and citizens continue. This is what our residents demand.” billions of dollars without taking the necessary The Colorado Air Quality Control Commis- time to fully evaluate its impacts,” Jackson said in the press release. “Unfortunately, it is sion’s decision will provide Coloradans with Colorado’s consumers who will ultimately pay cleaner air and reduce the impacts of climate the price for this misguided decision.” change, said Jacob Smith, the executive direcOne thing that the Colorado Automobile tor of Colorado Communities for Climate Dealers Association and its members are alAction. ready doing to make progress for cleaner air is “The transportation sector is the largest the work of the Clear the Air Founcontributor of carbon pollution,” dation. The foundation works with Smith said. “By steadily improvLEARN MORE state automobile dealers to donate ing fuel economy standards, we the vehicles, traded in by consumwill continue to reduce damaging carbon pollution.” Colorado Air Quality ers, that emit dirty emissions and recycles them. Control CommisWhile advocates of the low“When you consider that the emission standards argue that it will sion — www.colorado.gov/pacific/ exhaust from just one 15-year-old provide consumers with savings at vehicle is equal to that of 100 new the fuel pump, opponents argue that cdphe/apcd vehicles on the road today, new it will cause a hardship on ColoColorado Communi- car dealers can put 350,000 new rado’s new vehicle buyer. vehicles on the road and still have ties for Climate In a press release, Tim Jackson, a net improvement in air quality,” Action — cc4ca. the president and CEO of the Colosaid Bill Hellman, chair of the Clear org/ rado Automobile Dealers Associathe Air Foundation and owner of tion, said the biggest negative impact will be on working families and Clear the Air Founda- Hellman Motor Company in Delta. tion — cleartheair- “Colorado’s new automobile dealers the economically disadvantaged. have been walking the talk (and) foundation.org/ Jackson estimates that the lowmaking concrete progress to clear emission vehicle standards will “add Colorado’s air.” a $2,110 tax to the sticker price of The nation’s clean car standards, average new vehicles in Colorado,” and that the tax amount will be even higher on trailblazed by California, were set nationally in 2012 under President Barack Obama. These “the SUVs and trucks that Coloradans prefer.”
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standards require automakers to ensure that motor vehicles including cars, pickup trucks and SUVs are more fuel-efficient and achieve ongoing improvements, including lower emissions. On Aug. 2, President Donald Trump’s administration announced plans to roll back emissions and fuel-economy standards for car model years 2022-25 and attempt to override the ability for states to set their own stricter standards to protect clean air. However, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed an executive order on June 19 titled “Maintaining Progress on Clean Vehicles.” It directed the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to develop a rule that establishes a Colorado Low Emission Vehicle program, then propose it to the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission for possible adoption. With the commission’s Nov. 16 decision, this program will be adopted into the Colorado Code of Regulations. Ultimately, beginning with model year 2022, Colorado will have the standards already in place, and it will protect Colorado from having to adhere to Trump’s proposed emissions rollbacks. The Colorado Air Pollution Control Division estimates that the Trump administration’s proposed rollback on emission standards would result in an additional 30.38 million tons of carbon pollution between 2022-2031, Smith said. “We are talking about a huge amount of dirty emissions,” he said. “By adopting the Low Emission Vehicle Standards, we will
prevent the same amount of carbon pollution in Colorado that we’d get in a decade from two of our largest coal power plants now running in Pueblo.” The next step Colorado needs to move forward with for cleaner air is adopting zeroemission vehicle standards, Seitz said. Zeroemission vehicles run on power sources such as electricity and hydrogen fuel cells. If adopted, this would “mandate an increasing percentage of all light- and medium-duty motor vehicles sold in Colorado to be Zero Emission Vehicles,” states the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s website. “The Air Pollution Control Division is exploring approaches to a proposed rule that would impose sales quotas on vehicle manufacturers, thus increasing the percentage of zero emission vehicles in Colorado.” Consideration of the zero-emission vehicle standards is expected to begin relatively soon, Smith added, and could wrap up as early as this spring. “Combine our air pollution problem with our outdoor Colorado lifestyle, and parents across the state want to see real improvement in our air quality,” said Jen Clanahan, the “head mom” for Colorado Moms Know Best, a statewide grassroots group that advocates for children’s health by protecting Colorado’s open spaces and clean air. “Several other states follow the Low Emission Vehicle Standards, and we believe our children deserve those same protections afforded to kids in other states.”
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A group of houses was approved to become the Vassar School Bungalows Historic District near Harvard Gulch Park in south Denver. The district includes six houses built between 1925 and 1926 in the Spanish Revival architectural style. KAILYN LAMB
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A row of six homes constructed from the pieces of a former school that used to stand in their place has been named the 54th historic district in the city of Denver. Property owners and Councilmember Paul Kashmann submitted an application in June to make the homes off of Vassar Street a historic district. The properties, now called the Vassar School Bungalows Historic District, are just south of Harvard Gulch Park in the Rosedale neighborhood. The homes were built from 1925 to 1926 and are historically significant because they represent the growth of south Denver during the pre-Depression era, according to the Landmark Preservation staff brief on the site. Companies and businesses such as the Gates rubber factory, which was located at 1025 S. Broadway, brought working class
people to the area. The land was also formerly home to the Vassar School, which was built in 1892, according to the brief. The school served children in the area from kindergarten through eighth grade. The Vassar closed in 1924 after the nearby Rosedale School was built. It was demolished, and pieces of the building were used to build the six bungalows now standing there, which are built in the Spanish Revival style. Some recognizable features of Spanish Revival buildings are stucco over brick, red clay barrel tiles, decorative downspouts and more. The district’s building style filled the architectural criteria needed for historic designation as well. The Spanish Revival style also gives the district a distinct appearance, which helped to fill the geographical criteria for historical designation. Landmark staff as well as staff from the City Planning Department voted to bring the application before City Council. At the end of October, council approved the district. For more information on the Landmark preservation office, visit: https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/communityplanning-and-development/landmark-preservation.html
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Holiday decor tells story of state history Free tours of Governor’s Residence offered in December Staff report Colorado designers will decorate rooms of the Governor’s Residence at Boettcher Mansion for the holidays, with a focus on re-creating period holiday decorating and the fantasy of an era. With the 10th anniversary of the Governor’s Residence Preservation Fund and the 110th anniversary of the Cheesman-Boettcher Mansion, passage of time is the inspiration behind the theme “Decades of Design in Colorado.” Room designs will tell stories of Colorado, various regions of Colorado and of the residence’s inhabitants, according to a news release. The goal is to educate the home’s holiday guests with stories of Colorado history. Work by designers from the American Society of Interior Designers, Colorado Chapter, can be seen during free tours of “Colorado’s Home” from Dec. 6-9 and Dec. 13-16. Firstcome, first-served tours are offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No reservations will be taken. Tours begin at the Eighth Avenue main gate. Large groups are asked to contact info@grpfund.org in advance with the size of the party, date and time you plan to attend. Tours are at the pace of the visitor. A commemorative holiday ornament, inspired by an object in the Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion, is designed
and added to a collection each year. The ornaments are for sale, and all proceeds support the efforts of the Governor’s Residence Preservation Fund. Go to http://www.coloradoshome. org/gifts/ to see the collection. Learn more about the residence and the tour at http://www.coloradoshome.org. Decorated Rooms Association designers, with support from sponsors including Colorado Homes and Lifestyles and The Closet Factory, will showcase their work in the following rooms: Drawing room — Theme is 1910s Society Weddings and The Progressive Era. Designers are David Rote, co-chair, and Pam Marolt, of Bassett Home Furnishings. State dining room — Theme is 1920s New Year’s at the Broadmoor: Colorado Springs as a Resort. Designers are Pam Smith and Colleen Heldt. Governor’s room/bar — Theme is 1940s Apres Ski at Aspen’s J-Bar. Designers are Lynn Williamson and Eva Puterbaugh. Palm Room’s main area and breakfast area — Theme is 1950s and 1960s Palm Beach Tropical. Designer is Trish Bonney of TAB Interiors. Well room — Theme is 1970s Swimming in The Well Room: A True Story. Designer is Leslie Kazmierczak. Stately library — Theme is 1980s Western, Prairie and Southwest: Style rooted in Colorado. Designers are Cindy Johnson and Courtney Cunningham of Johnson David Interiors. Grand hall — Theme is “Love, Peace and Hope.” Designer is Cathrin Crampton of Mosaic Interiors.
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Dan Nickless, left, and his son Jeff stand behind the bar at Campus Lounge. The pair recently bought the 70-yearold restaurant and bar, which has been a staple to the Bonnie Brae neighborhood for decades. KAILYN LAMB
A former grocer family takes over the Campus Lounge By Kailyn Lamb | klamb@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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s a child, Dan Nickless remembers running through the alleys of Bonnie Brae trying to figure out the mystery of what was behind the doors at the Campus Lounge. Back then, bars were dark and people could still smoke indoors. His first experiences of the bar on the same block as his dad’s grocery store are tinted with the curiosity of childhood.
Now, decades later, Dan Nickless finds himself part owner of the Campus Lounge, 701 S. University Blvd., along with his son Jeff and long-time friend Steve Bentley. Over the years the bar had taken on an important role in his life. His father, R. Walker Nickless, sold hamburger meat and T-bone steaks to the bar through Esquire Market, something his brothers Paul and David took over when they began to run the grocery store. The Campus Lounge became Dan’s own neighborhood hangout when he started going to college. His son Jeff
also frequented the bar while attending the University of Denver. “I think it is an iconic place, just because it lasted, really going on three generations when you think about it,” Dan said. “It’s held its own for a long time and people have had a lot of good memories here.” The 70-year-old bar had recently been on rocky legs. Long-time owner, Jim Wiste decided to sell the Campus Lounge in 2016 so he could retire. SEE LOUNGE, P9
R. Walker “Nick” Nickless operated the Esquire Market grocery store in Bonnie Brae for more than 50 years. His son Dan said what made Esquire so successful was getting to know the customers that came in every day. COURTESY OF THE NICKLESS FAMILY
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The Campus Lounge first opened in 1946 as the Bel-Aire and changed its name three years later. More recently, the bar’s future was in jeopardy after it closed earlier this year. PHOTOS BY KAILYN LAMB
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Denver restaurateur Dan Landes took over in the hopes of saving a legacy of the city. After renovations, he reopened Campus Lounge in October 2017. But Landes took the neighborhood bar in a different direction from it’s DU hockey hot spot roots. It closed in March, less than a year later. That’s where the Nickless family comes in. Father-son duo Dan and Jeff hope that reopening the Campus Lounge will be a way to follow in the footsteps of R. Walker, creating a business where customers can create memories. The legacy of Jim Wiste Jim Wiste was a Pioneer. Born in Saskatchewan, Canada, Wiste came to the U.S. to attend DU. He played on DU’s hockey team in until he graduated in 1968. He then played in multiple professional hockey leagues, including the National Hockey League, until 1976. That same year he purchased the Campus Lounge, which had originally opened in 1946 as the Bel-Aire. The business changed names to the Campus Lounge three years later. Wiste died at the age of 71 in January 2018, shortly after Landes reopened the Campus Lounge Bar. The Nickless family is paying homage to Wiste and the Campus Lounge’s hockey roots throughout the bar. A plaque next to the front door dedicated to Wiste reads “A Denver legend. Gone but never forgotten.” A photo of Wiste in his number 14 DU hockey jersey can be seen in a mural dedicated to the sport on a wall in the bar. “Jim Wiste … was just getting (Campus Lounge) up and going at the same time, so my dad and he were co-patriots, if you will, on the block,” Dan said. “It was kind of sad to see Jim close it down.”
Looking back For 56 years, the Esquire Market was owned by the Nickless family. For many of those years, Dan’s father, R. Walker, could be found behind the counter, chatting with customers, and helping them pick out cuts of meat. Over the years, Dan spent more and more time in Esquire, working shifts in the summer and during other school breaks. “It was a kind of traditional, counter meat market. It sold all kinds of different stuff, fish included,” Dan said. “I’m from a family of 10, so we all worked in the meat market at some point in our lives. Although Dan said he never saw himself as an entrepreneur or in the restaurant industry, he’s excited to carry on in his dad’s footsteps. At the Campus Lounge, people have come in telling Dan they knew his dad back in the Esquire Market days. People have also come into the bar sharing their own family history with it, Dan said, adding “the stories go on and on.” Getting to know their customers, is one way that Dan hopes to be like his dad. “That was one of the things that was instrumental to my dad’s success for 50 years, was we knew most of the customers that came in to that store,” Dan said. “It’s really been kind of cool to have those connections pop up.” Moving forward Both Dan and Jeff Nickless, as well as their partner Steve Bentley, have backgrounds in finance. Dan and Bentley have worked together as accountants and Jeff was in banking and real estate. Jeff knew Dan Landes because he helped him get a loan for Landes’ first restaurant, City O’ City. After Landes closed the Campus Lounge, the Nickless family decided to jump on the opportunity. Because Landes had renovated the Campus Lounge prior to opening it, it meant that the Nickless family didn’t have to
THE NEON SIGN The neon sign on top of the Campus Lounge is something that you would not see in modern buildings, Dan Nickless said. Jim Wiste bought the Campus Lounge in 1976 and operated the bar until 2016 when he sold it to Dan Landes of City O’ City. Wiste played hockey for the University of Denver. invest quite as much in the business. “God love him, he did a ton of stuff that we feel blessed to be somewhat of a benefactor of,” Dan said. “He literally re-did the whole building, from HVAC to new bathrooms to a new kitchen, a new walk-in cooler for the keg system. All of that stuff was in place which was a real enticement for us.” Jeff added that having backgrounds in finance has also been helpful to the group. Each will continue working their full-time jobs, and they have hired a management team to take care of the day-to-day needs of the restaurant. Since taking over, the Nickless family has made some changes to menu options. They offer bar staples such as hamburgers, but also wanted to put some healthy options on the menu as well. Since they reopened the Campus Lounge in October, the most popular item has been a smothered burrito complete with house-made green chili, Jeff said. The Nickless family hopes to make the Campus Lounge a place to go for all ages, and has even added a kids menu to the lineup. “We’ve tried to pay some homage (to Jim). It’s grown, and we think it maybe, hopefully it’s matured a little bit into more than just a hockey bar,” Dan said. “Our goal is really to have a neighborhood hangout, where it’s really family friendly.” The effort ties back to the Nick-
Although the Denver zoning code still allows neon signs, there are restrictions on placement of signs as well as how the signs light up. For example, blinking or animated lights are not allowed. After the Campus Lounge’s longterm owner Jim Wiste sold the
restaurant to Dan Landes in 2016, the neon sign stayed on the building despite a large renovation of the inside. Nickless said he’s glad Landes kept the sign. “You can’t do those kind of signs anymore, anywhere,” Nickless said. “We were very grateful that Dan (Landes) embraced the history and didn’t lose the iconic nature of that sign, because that means a lot to a lot of people.”
Dan and Jeff Nickless stand below the famous Campus Lounge neon sign. The father and son reopened the neighborhood bar in October. less’s own family legacy, where generations of people worked at the Esquire Market. At the Campus Lounge, its the same. Within the Nickless family alone, generations have sat at the bar ordering drinks. Dan, who was born in the `50s, and his son Jeff, who was born in the `80s are just one example.
“There just have been generations of people that have come through here,” Jeff said. “If you grew up in Denver, you know about the Campus Lounge and I think that’s what makes it so special to people is just that it’s been a mainstay in Denver and in this part of town for generations.”
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Neighborhood organizations send out plea for leadership One group in Virginia Village dissolved, Rosedale seeking new members Staff Report Two south Denver neighborhood organization alerted residents of the need for more community participation through email campaigns. On the southwest side of Denver, the Rosedale Harvard Gulch Neighborhood Association (RHGNA) sent out an email alerting residents about possibly having to dissolve the Registered Neighborhood Organization (RNO). Four of the seven board members in the organization have announced their resignation, the email said. RHGNA is holding a recruiting event on Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Canna Wine Bar, 2554 S. Broadway. Elections will be held next February. On the other side of Denver, the Virginia Village Ellis Community Association (VVECA) informed members in an email that the RNO has been dissovled. The neighbohood is located in southeast Denver, just south of Glendale. Attached to the email was an explanation on the decision written by VVECA’s vice president Mike Cerbo. At the beginning of the year, all officers with the organization resigned. Cerbo wrote that he was elected
WHAT IS AN RNO? Registered Neighborhood Organizations, or RNOs, act as liasons between neighborhood residents and city officials. The city of Denver has eligibility rules set in its municipal code for RNOs. The organizations must hold no less than one meeting per year with at least 12 people in attendance, for example. The city keeps a list of active RNOs on the Community Planning and Development page of the website. For the full list, as well as more information on these organizations, visit: bit.ly/1Vk0Aac. vice president at the time, and he was able to get the treasurer to stay on, leaving VVECA with two board members. Two officers are required to hold general meetings, but RNOs need four members to run an official board, according to city rules. A special election was held to elect a full board in June. But, Cerbo wrote that concerns arose from the community about the legitimacy of the election as one of the officers was absent from the election process. Cerbo added that the VVECA bylaws are vague on situations where a board has barely enough members to function. “In my opinion,” he wrote, “given the need for additional board members leading up to the special election and the vague language of the bylaws that does not specifically address proxies, the vast majority of our members
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believe that formally recognizing those willing to volunteer their time as officers, so the VVECA could conduct official business, is vastly more important than the technicality of two officers being present. Especially when only two officers exist.” Cerbo continued by saying that the RNO is upholding the concerns of the community, and the special election in June is now null and void. This means that the organization no longer has enough members to hold meetings, which was the reason it has since dissolved. “On a personal note, I want to apologize to anyone who feels let down, but I walk away proud of the collective effort to keep the organization alive,” Cerbo wrote. “There is no doubt that those who participated in the VVECA leadership have done so out of the goodness of their hearts and with concern for their community.” The email was sent out to subscribers to the RNO’s website on Nov. 19. The email said that VVECA had $144.18 left in its account that has since been donated to Food for Thought, a local nonprofit that provides shelf stable items to food banks. The email stated that the organization hopes neighbors will “rally” together to form a new RNO. Links and information on how to form an official group with the city of Denver were provided in the email. “Despite the dissolution, we know we live in a neighborhood with many passionate, engaged citizens and that this ending in no way represents an uninterested or disengaged community,” the email read.
“... I want to apologize to anyone who feels let down, but I walk away proud of the collective effort to keep the organization alive.” Mike Cerbo, VVECA’s vice president
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City art project meant to calm traffic Council members sponsored project to promote Vision Zero Staff Report On the lawn of Civic Center Park, Councilmember Deborah Ortega held up a colorful piece of thin metal that had been cut to look like a person during a pop-up art event. A number of the metal cutouts lay on plastic tarps around her, ready to be painted for an art installation going in on Federal Boulevard. The project is meant to help calm traffic on Federal, which was recognized as a high-injury network. A high-injury network is where 5 percent of the streets account for about 50 percent of pedestrian fatalities in Denver, according to the city’s Vision Zero Action Plan. Colfax Avenue and Colorado Boulevard are two of the other streets in the network. Vision Zero is a plan that was put together by the city to reduce the number of pedestrian injuries and deaths. “Community members along Federal Boulevard have long expressed anxiety about the safety of this thoroughfare through their
neighborhoods. Our project elevates this voice and serves as a visual cue to drivers to slow down for the people who call this place home,” Ortega said in a news release. “This is the most dangerous stretch of road in Denver and I am focused on connecting the goals of Vision Zero with changes along Federal Boulevard that are led by the community.” The art installation was sponsored by Ortega, Councilmember Rafael Espinoza, as well as Vision Zero and the Community Active Living Coalition (CALC). Ortega is a councilmember at large, and represents the city as a whole. Espinoza represents District 1, which is in northwest Denver and includes neighborhoods such as Sloans Lake, Sunnyside and West Colfax. CALC is a community organization that promotes healthy and active living. Several pop-up events were held around Denver for people to come and paint the cut-out silhouettes. The last one was on Election Day, Nov. 6, at Civic Center Park. The silhouettes will be installed at West 14th Avenue and Federal Boulevard this month. The art installation will stay up for 18 months.The pieces are painted on both sides so they can be seen from traffic in either direction.
Bradley Perkins preps a cutout of a pedestrian that will be painted and then displayed on Federal Boulevard. The art installation is meant to bring awareness to pedestrian safety on streets with a lot of traffic. KAILYN LAMB
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’m not sure how it is already the end of the year, but in a few weeks we will be signing our dates with 2019. For many, that means resolution time. It can be the worst time to head to the gym because of crowds. Resolutions to get in shape are not a bad thing, but how many of us — including myself — have gleefully dropped those resolutions after a month or so in favor of watching a movie on the couch? The only New Year’s Resolution I remember keeping was in December 2016 when I said I would run the Walt Disney World Marathon in January 2018. I gave myself just over a year to train. I thought it would be plenty of time but, honestly, I needed every second of it. Running a marathon is only partially about the fact that you’re running 26.2 miles. It’s a mental battle, with your brain sounding off against every step. Resolutions often mean making a habit of something, like my goal to run more. Creating new habits is not easy. Articles on the subject are all
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over the internet. One of the key steps to forming a new habit, many experts agree, is to focus on one thing at a time. One. Thing. At. A. Time. If you’re anything like me, this is difficult. I always have a list of ambitious plans for the new year: I will read more books, watch less television, eat healthier, enjoy the outdoors more and, as always, exercise more. This is a lot to take on all at once. Something will eventually have to give. Part of the reason I was able to run the marathon earlier this year was because I gave myself one goal. I needed to do a lot to accomplish it, but in the end it was still one task: Run and don’t stop. Another key was to hold myself accountable. If I am the only person who knows about my goals, it is easier to give them up. For example, when people knew I set a goal to run a marathon, they asked about training and provided encouragement. I didn’t want to let those people down. So, I’ve learned to find friends with similar goals. Those people can provide useful advice when you
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aughty. Nice. Naughty. Nice. Whoa, Santa! This is the era of kindness and niceness — “kindniceness.” Please stop this categorizing! Anyway, how do you actually know who’s naughty or nice? And even if you have a camera on every kid you can’t know the story behind the actions. By jingo, Mr. Kringle, we’re into unity now. A lot of folks are trying this out and, although the idea is great, yes, it can be harder than it looks. The temptation is grabbing a candy cane, after vowing to be nice to your diet, and so is the urge to say you hate
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thin people. There, you’ve categorized! So easy. And if we people of the planet are all nearly genetically similar, as science says, why isn’t it simple to love `em all and feel unity? “Uh, well, they don’t look, act, speak like us.” And why would that be? “Hmm, we don’t really know them and their background very well.” And why is that? “We never really bothered to ask.” We’re quite like our animals, too, and if they’re ignored or disregarded we do something about it. Hhmmm again. SEE HELPER, P13
need it most. While I was training for the marathon I had an extremely bad case of runner’s knee. My right knee felt as if it was going to buckle. I was terrified I wouldn’t be able to run ever again, let alone for a marathon. My boyfriend, who has previously done distance running, said I was not doing enough strength training to support the miles I was forcing myself to go. Early Christians spent the first day of the new year reflecting on past mistakes and thinking of ways to be better in the future, according to History.com. After all my hard work to run a marathon, I spent the rest of 2018 doing a less-than-stellar job at lacing up my tennis shoes. After some reflection of my own, I’ve decided it’s time to try again. So you’re now all witness to my 2019 resolution — to get back on the road in time for the Colfax Half Marathon in May. What are the things you did to make your New Year’s Resolution stick? Share your resolutions and tips with me at klamb@coloradocommunitymedia. com.
Building the future of Denver parks
he early Denver leaders envisioned a city that was a “city in a park.” As part of the City Beautiful movement lead by Mayor Robert Speer in the early 1900s, these early leaders set the foundation for this vision by setting aside large pieces of land like Civic Center Park to be preserved forever as park space, green space and to capture the heart of our city. Slowly, and over many decades, we lost track of that vision, and we sat at the brink of losing that heart. But Denver voters changed the entire trajectory of our city on Tuesday, Nov. 6, with the passage of 2A. What would Denver be like without Civic Center Park? Without Wash Park, Sloan’s Lake, City Park or Ruby Hill? What about without the smaller neighborhood parks like Platt Park, Dailey Park or Curtis Park? No Red Rocks or Genesee? No Confluence Park or the 100-plus miles of riverside trails? It is hard to imagine, because it wouldn’t be the Denver we know today. Those early leaders made choices to allocate funds and permanently set these places aside for the people. Over the last couple of decades, park funding has not kept pace with the rising costs of maintenance, skyrocket-
ing land costs and unprecedented growth. As a result, there are neighborhoods in Denver today where kids do not have a park that they can safely walk to. Playgrounds and basketball courts are falling apart, Councilmember historic assets in our mountain Jolon Clark parks are crumbling, and opportunities to set aside land for new parks have been missed. All of that will change on Jan. 1 when the dollars start to come in from 2A. No child will be without a park, and we can double down on the decades worth of work it took to make the South Platte River habitable for fish again, and each and every park in Denver will be safer, cleaner and full of the amenities that citizens have been asking for. No more broken playgrounds and no more crumbling sidewalks. Our parks will once again be the heart of our city — and the envy of cities across the country.
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Decline in housing market does not spell danger
y now you’ve likely read about the slowing real estate market accompanied by the fairly predictable warnings of “housing bubbles” and the like. So as not to allow a GUEST cloud of gloom to overshadow your holiday COLUMN plans, let’s take a look at what is really going on and what it means. Yes, the market is slowing. Compared to fall last year the number of active listings is up 12 percent, the numbers of sales are down and it is taking longer for homes Tom Snyder to sell. All true, but hardly a reason to panic — a yawn and a wellinformed shrug are truly more apt responses. In case it somehow slipped your notice, we had an election in November. Stephen McBride of Market Watch had this to say about elections and markets: “Think of midterm elections like a thick fog covering markets. They obscure what the political situation will look like in the near future. Unable to see what’s coming, investors get nervous and act cautiously. Just as they would slow down while driving a car through a thick fog. Once the election concludes and the fog clears, investors regain confidence and the market gets back on track. This year is following that
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On Nov. 6, Denverites made it clear that they deeply value parks, open space, clean water, fishable rivers and streams, trees and our mountain parks. This decision will reverberate through time like the decisions that early Denver leaders made to shape the city we know and love today. The passage of 2A creates a permanent, dedicated funding source for parks in
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What if all of us in the world had a big “Picnic(e),” sharing tuna sandwiches, fish tacos, sushi and naan, salmon and ramen? There’d be plenty — and extras. As we were getting to know you, accompanied by sitar, samisen, lute, banjo, harp and harmonium, we could engage in civil discourse. Ever heard of that? It’s a form of communication without screeching about our presumed differences, but finding out with interest about our similarities as well. Wow — what a concept! Oversimplified? How about the advice we had as kids to solve our social unity problems— first-graders hollering “Kindergarten Bay-Bee” at the innocents, ignore them. In name-calling, simply retort, “sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me!” If you’ve had bones set lately, change that to “break my budget.” Still, in these unkind times, adages lose out.
script to a T.” The real estate market follows this pattern exactly — people pull back in election years and when the dust settles, things get back to normal. Interest rates have also ticked up. Currently, on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage, the rate is hovering around 5 percent, which is up a half-a-percentage point from six months ago, and almost a full percent from last year at this time. Higher rates have a dual affect: They reduce purchasing power and psychologically affect buyers. When the interest rate climbs 0.5 percent, a buyer looking to purchase a $500,000 home will have to increase his or her monthly mortgage payment by about $154. While not an insurmountable figure, it does represent a real cost and may cause buyers to eventually have to purchase a little less house as a result. Less tangible — but very real — is the psychological effect. Buying homes is very much an emotional purchase. None of us like bad news and it can take the wind out of our sails, which is exactly how the market has responded. Buyers’ enthusiasm has been dampened. That, however, does not spell doom for the market. Housing is a basic need, not a luxury. Just because the price of coffee — if you, like me, view coffee as a need — goes up, probably does not mean you’ll stop drinking coffee. We complain, adjust and keep hitting up Starbucks. The same applies
to housing. Buyers adjust and keep buying because in the end we need a place to live and drink our coffee in. Also worth noting is that, historically, interest rates have averaged around 8 percent, so we are still way below that number. There are still good times out there. The last reason for the slowdown is the least interesting, but perhaps the most significant: The market always slows in the fall. As long as I’ve been watching our local Denver market this never changes. There is always more inventory and more demand in the spring and less of both in the fall. There are lots of reasons why, but bottom-line real estate is, and will always be, a seasonal business. The silver lining to all this is that when the market slows, prices drop, which tends to infuse the buyer-market with hope. The Denver market needs periodic brakes from what otherwise would be relentless appreciation — that would create a housing bubble which could burst. As it is, this ebb and flow is actually very healthy. The ebb gives buyers renewed hope, which eventually creates demand, and soon, once again, we’ll be reading about our robust housing market. Tom Snyder is a resident of the Platt Park neighborhood in south Denver. He is the managing broker and owner of Snyder Realty. His office is located at 1598 S. Lincoln St. in Platt Park.
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Denver. It will generate over $40 million in 2019 alone, and it will be felt in every corner of our great city. You did that. The people of Denver should stand proud of the legacy that they set in motion by voting yes on 2A. For that I say thank you, I am in your debt, as are my children and generations of Denverites to come. Denver Councilmember Jolon Clark represents District 7. The district covers Baker, Washington Park West, Overland and other southwest Denver neighborhoods. Clark was elected City Council President in July.
Heard about that Samaritan? He helped a fallen fellow from an enemy camp and felt good about it. Mr. Rogers enjoys popularity for niceness. Join his neighborhood — or improve yours — listening, learning, setting a good example. So, Dear Santa, Nice. Nice. Nice. Accentuate the positive, delete the naughtiness. Fill your sleigh with all kinds of kindness. Kids of all ages, they say, would like to be nice. Try it — you’ll like it. P.S. Santa (and everyone) be kind to the planet! Congratulations for alternative transportation! Sleighs are clean and quiet. Are you getting all the power you need from those eight tiny reindeers’ methane production? Watch your landings on solar roofs! Recycle your gifts! Kindly sustainable wishes! As my late Uncle Bobby Burns intoned, take a cup o’ kindness yet for Auld Lang Syne! Diana Helper and her husband have lived in Denver for 63 years. She works on projects with the city, University of Denver, Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation and Open Space and Parks and Recreation.
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admit there were no witnesses. I hope by now, however, you can trust me, even though I did steer a lot of investors in the wrong direction on that chickenflavored chewing gum project of mine. Earlier today, I opened a new jar of (creamy) peanut butter with my bare hands. I did it on the first try. I did it without going into training for a week. I opened it without grunting or groaning, tapping it first with a knife, or holding it under hot water. I held the jar in my left hand, and used the fingers on my right hand to twist the top and remove it. This exposed the product, some of which I consumed on a small sheet of bread. It was a historic moment in my kitchen. The dog went to a neutral corner when I shouted, “Godfrey Daniel.” Just about everything else, every cheese, every cracker, every box, tin, container, takes my complete focus, and tests my will. “EZ Open”? There is no such thing. As I have said in the past, if it says “EZ Open” it isn’t. They put “EZ Open” on the label because they know it isn’t, and that it puts the onus on me.
If it says it’s easy to open and I can’t open it, it’s my fault, not theirs. It’s reverse psychology. As I said, I didn’t have to go into training to open the peanut butter. But when it comes to my favorite pickles, I do reps for a week while the jar sits on the counter and waits for me. My mother — may she rest in peace — used to give jars a try and then ask her strapping husband to take care of it. This went on for years when I was growing up. Later on, they told me the truth. It was a set-up. Mom could open the jars, but it was her way of giving my father a moment of glory. It was the 1950s, and that’s what wives did back then. Once Helen Reddy came along, however, everything changed. Cheese singles are the inglorious contempt of matter against humanity. There is nothing more infuriating to open. It cannot be done barehanded. Cheese singles should come with cheese singles scissors. Likewise bacon. I don’t buy bacon because someone
who calls himself a doctor told me not too. When I did buy bacon, the package it came in always won. I’d wind up with shredded paper and plastic and greasy fingers. Packaging today is designed to be difficult to open, so packages are nearly impossible to tamper with in stores. And in homes. An aspirin bottle comes in a box. The bottle has a child-proof cap that doubles as an adult-proof cap. There’s a plastic wrap around the cap that has to be removed, then arrows have to be lined up, then a lid cover has to be peeled off, then cotton wadding has to be removed. It always gives me a headache. These are trifles in life. Understood. But enough of them in a day become more than that. If you collage a struggle with cheese singles with heavy traffic, with the boss forgetting your name, and with your pen running out of invisible ink, it makes for a Bad Tuesday. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
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Bryan Austin, 60, primps his mustache before a Nov. 9 Christmas party hosted by a local Mothers of Preschoolers group. It takes about 30 minutes for Austin to sculpt his beard and mustache to look like Santa’s. PHOTOS BY NICK PUCKETT
Local St. Nicks talk about their unusual trade By Nick Puckett npuckett@coloradocommunitymedia.com
B Mike Cawthra, 64, sits at a bench at Addenbrooke Park in Lakewood dressed as Santa after a Nov. 10 event at the local Goddard School. Cawthra said the best part about the job is all the joy and love you receive and give on a daily basis.
ryan Austin didn’t have to wait for his beard to turn white to become Santa. The 60-year-old Austin has been performing as Santa for 11 seasons and wore the red suit while his hair was still, actually, red. When he’s not wearing the suit, the Highlands Ranch resident does computer security work for IBM. He was just 49 years old when he began as a mall Santa, developing an entire act to sell his Santa-ness. And he has Santa down to a science. “If I come into your house and I don’t leave you with a strong memory,” Austin said, “I’ve not done my job.” Austin’s coordinated performance includes all sorts of creative acts — from singing to per-
forming an illusional disappearance act with his Elf on a Shelf and thoughtfully scripted commentary for his reading of “The Night Before Christmas.” It helps that he has a perfectly round belly so he can tell kids to poke it if they ask if he’s real. Before a Nov. 9 performance for a Mothers of Preschoolers group in Highlands Ranch, Austin laid out the contents of his bag across his bed for a final check to make sure everything was there: His naughty-and-nice list, a small “magical” chest wired with lights and lined with glitter, his favorite version of “The Night Before Christmas,” his Elf on a Shelf, and other trinkets and accessories to complete the Santa look. “Everybody adds their own personality. You just can’t help it,” Austin said. “But the important qualities aren’t that so much as you being jovial. You have to be jovial the entire time.” SEE SANTA, P17
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In his younger years, Austin was trim and athletic. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in aerospace engineering. He always loved kids and is involved with youth leadership at his church. He even graduated from high school in North Pole, Alaska. The shoe fit. He will see about 150 clients through November and December and charges between $225 and $300 an hour, depending on how close to Christmas it is. He visits hospitals for free and offers discounted appearances for those in need as well. Becoming Santa Claus is not as simple as donning a red-and-white coat. It’s not destined for any man with a long white beard, blue eyes and a round stomach, and not everyone who can “ho, ho, ho” can do it correctly: Exactly three “hos” — not two or four. No pause. From the stomach. There’s also the hat, the rosy red cheeks, the glasses, the boots (brown or black) and the gloves (black or white). Anyone can look like Santa. Developing the persona is a skill that takes years to master. “You learn that. It’s kind of like a professional actor,” Austin said. “They’ve got to learn their craft and get to a point where they learn what it’s like and how to overcome certain obstacles. “They want to keep that belief going as long as they possibly can.” Training is intense Susen Mesco has been training Santas for 37 years. She’s the president of American Events and Promotions in Denver and is de facto instructor for all things Santa. On the first day of class, Mesco hands her aspiring Santas a piece of paper and asks them to write down the top 15 speed-dial contacts on Santa’s phone. Most come up with the typical Mrs. Claus and maybe the head elf. The first lesson Mesco teaches them is to think outside the box. How about Santa’s dentist? Or the people working in the “distribution department”? It’s an exercise to get the men who look like Santa to start thinking like Santa. “Santa starts to see himself as this alter-ego that pulls him into a 3-D life,” Mesco said. “Pretending is exhausting. Being is not. You don’t put on your costume, you put on your outfit.” To Mesco, a Lafayette resident, details are vital. The authenticity of the Santa depiction is what can leave a child with a lasting memory. And Mesco leaves no stone unturned. She teaches courses in sign language and child development psychology. Santas go to the toy store to learn about the hottest toys available. Santas learn how to speak differently to a 3-year-old than to a 5-year-old, how to interact with autistic children and how to answer the impossible questions like “Santa, are you real?” “Virtually nothing blindsides them because they’ve learned to think like Santa,” Mesco said. “It is the highlight of the child year, spending time with this magical creature. It should matter to you as much as it matters to the child.” With a great beard . . . Mike Cawthra’s favorite color is blue. It’s the color he wears most often in the spring and summer, and it’s the color of his 2009 Ford Mustang with the license plate that reads SLEIGH2.
Bryan Austin, 60, in his full Santa suit at a Nov. 9 Christmas party hosted by a local Mothers of Preschoolers group. NICK PUCKETT
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BE SANTA? Susen Mesco, president of American Events and Promotions, has been educating men to become Santa Claus for 37 years. She said it can cost a lot of money just to put the suit together, not to mention the hours of preparation, education and practice to make sure a one-hour event can keep a child believing. “It used to be you’d go down to Party City and pick up a $27.99 suit,” Mesco said. “Suits now are custom-made.” Here are Mesco’s estimates of how much it can cost to look like Santa: • Suit: Up to $8,000
• Beard maintenance: $150
• Training: $35
• Belt: Up to $500
• Santa association dues: $100
• Liability insurance: $2,000
• Boots: $600
Cawthra, of Lakewood, graduated from Mesco’s Santa school in 2008. A retired elementary school teacher of 31 years, Cawthra’s Santa is one that loves to tell stories. Expressing the personality of the men performing as Santa can make a child’s experience special, Mesco said. Of course, Cawthra’s beard is real. His makeup has touches of glitter in it. Even his fake eyelashes are white. It’s a detail Mesco proudly claims as part of her “spare-nodetail” mentality. Cawthra is Santa during the Christmas season. The rest of the 10 months, he’s just Mike — Mike who wears blue and drives a blue Mustang and happens to have a long
white beard and white hair. “God gave me white hair and I use my powers for good,” Cawthra said. “It’s incredibly rewarding, but it’s not who I am 365 days a year. It’s fun, but it’s not all of life.” Though he’s not “Santa” all year, Cawthra still bears the responsibility of being Santa to any child who asks. That’s why he always carries with him special-made coins that say “Santa caught me being good” to reinforce his character, even if he’s wearing blue instead of red. “Every once in a while, in the summer, when somebody says something to ‘Santa,’ you’ve got to be able to come up with an answer,” Cawthra said. “If you do something rude or crude, people will say ‘That’s not
very Santa-like.’ ” Retaining the Santa character is often more work than the performance itself. Santas have to stay in shape, lest their legs become too weak for children to sit on (in one recent 2 1/2-hour photo session, Cawthra saw 150 children) or Santa catches the flu from a child (Mesco said most Santas go through five pairs of gloves a day). There’s the Society of Santas and the International Brotherhood of Real-Bearded Santas — social Santa meet-up groups for Santas to trade notes and join in fellowship. Some men choose to be Santa all the time. One man, Cawthra recalled, changed his legal name to Santa Claus. Once the Christmas season is over, Santa Mike will go back to Mike Cawthra. Some Santas, like Austin, will work well until New Year’s for the Russian Orthodox Christmas — which requires a completely different look. For most it will spell the end of another year of photo shoots, performances and readings of “The Night Before Christmas.” “Dec. 25, it’s a little bit of a letdown, because you’ve been going and going, and you’ve been getting all of this positive energy, and then it’s over,” Cawthra said. “I’m back to being just me. It takes a little while to readjust. It’s very rewarding, and the reward isn’t all money, either. It’s all of the emotions you get from people — and the smiles.”
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GROWING BEAUTY IN WINTER
Your garden can still look nice in winter
A heavy frost transforms Muhlenbergia reverchonii into a mid-winter treat. With the right planning, you can plant a winter garden that can withstand cold temperatures.
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inter is one of the most rewarding times in the garden and landscape. Gone are the weeds and heat of summer. Instead you can kick back and enjoy GUEST your garden as a backdrop COLUMN to the holidays. Many people forget about their gardens Mike after the last colorful leaves drop. Gardens, however, can Kintgen be beautiful year-round with a little thought and planning. Evergreens, grasses, perennials, yucca and agaves, with good winter texture, make the landscape just as pleasing as during the growing season. We are lucky here along the Front Range that our semi-arid climate allows us to grow a wide variety of plants that look great through the winter. Our dry climate also tends to freeze dry grasses and perennials making them last until February or March when it is time to start cleaning up the garden for spring. The Plant Select program, which is run by the Denver Botanic Gardens and Colorado State University, has several wonderful plants that stay green all year: Cercocaprus intricatus (littleleaf mountain mahongy), Arctostaphylos (mock bearberry manazanita, and Panchito and chieftain manazanita), Juniperus `Woodward’ (Woodward columnar juniper), Picea glauca ‘Pendula’ (weeping white spruce), pinus monophyla (blue jazz pinyon pine). All of these enjoy good drainage, full sun to part sun and minimal water once established. All but the weeping white spruce are truly xeric, or very dry, once established. If you have some shade, and water more frequently, then use Alleghany viburnum, weeping white spruce and Paxistima canbyi (mountain lover). Plant Select helps gardeners find plants that thrive in the intermountain region and high plains. Many of the plants require less watering and can grow in different climates. To learn more, visit www.plantselect.org. Plant Select has worked hard to bring us some great grasses. Muhlenbergia reverchonii
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(undaunted ruby muhly) is my favorite at 2-3 feet tall and wide — it’s the most beautiful grass on the market and looks good until March. Bouteluea gracilis `Blonde Ambition’ (Blonde Ambition gramma grass) and Schizachrum scoparium `standing ovation’ (standing ovation little blue stem) are also great smaller grasses. If you need a large grass for a hot dry spot, try Sporobolus wrightii (Giant sacaton). This is a good substitute for Miscanthus or hardy pampas grass. Shrubs and trees provide the backbone to a garden. Ranging in size, the following plants add texture or winter interest in the form of berries and bark. Cratageus ambigua (Russian hawthorn), Heptacodium miconoides (seven sons flower) are small trees that have beautiful form and offer interesting bark and reddish berries on the hawthorn, or reddish seed heads on the Heptacodium. Chrysthomanus baby blue (baby blue rabbit brush) is a superb small mounding shrub for hot sunny areas and would blend beautiful with any of the plants mentioned. Artemisia `seafoam’ (seafoam sage), Artemisia `Powis Castle’ Eriogonum umbellatum `Kannah Creek’ (Kannah Creek buckwheat), Delosperma nubigenum, Sedum sediformi (turquoise tails blue sedum) and Sedum `Angelina’ are great perennials with some winter color for sunny dry gardens that look nice with the other plants in this article. Agave neomexicana, yucca harrimanie (doll house yucca), yucca rostrata and Heperaloe parviflora add structure and color to the winter landscape. You can use them as focal points to contrast against the finer textures of the above plants. With a little thought and work, your garden can be just as beautiful in December, January and February as it was during the growing season. Mike Kintgen is the curator of alpine collections at the Denver Botanic Gardens. He can be reached at horticulture@denverbotanicgardens.org.
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Time to sparkle Holiday lights around the city of Denver
Blossoms of Light takes over the Denver Botanic Gardens during the holiday season and runs until Jan. 1. COURTESY OF DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS
Union Station Where: 1701 Wynkoop St.
The 28th annual Zoo Lights
When: Santa will be at Union Station on Sundays through Dec. 23. There is also a 40-foot-tall outdoor tree. Cost: Free For more information: denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/office-of-special-events/ special-events-calendar/2018/TurnOnTheLights.html
Where: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St. When: Through Jan. 6, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Denver City and County Building
Cost: Children 2 and under are free, ages 3-11 are $14, adults: $20, seniors (ages 65 and up): $17 For more information: denverzoo.org/events/ zoolights/
Where: 1437 Bannock St.
Blossoms of Light Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. When: Through Jan. 1, 5-9 p.m. Cost: Children 2 and under are free, ages 3-15 are $18, adults: $21, seniors (ages 65 and up): $19 For more information: botanicgardens.org/events/ special-events/blossoms-light
When: Through Jan. 21, 5:45-10:45 p.m. nightly. There are shows timed with holiday music at 5:45 and 6:30 p.m., except during Monday night City Council meetings. The shows are about seven minutes long. Cost: Free For more information: www. denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/office-of-specialevents/city-and-countybuilding-lighting-request/ lighting-calendar/ holiday-lights.html
Zoo Lights features lighting structures shaped like some of the animals at the Denver Zoo. This year’s event will run through Jan. 6. COURTESY OF THE DENVER ZOO
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de Janeiro, Brazil, the popular Christmas tale is still new. While learning ballet in Rio, Oliveira said “The Nutcracker” was not as widely performed there as it is in the U.S. agic happens every December When she first moved to Washington, D.C., at the Ellie Caulkins Opera in 2010 to complete her training, she also House as toys come to life began her first set of “Nutcrackand glittering snow falls on stage during Colorado IF YOU GO er”Inperformances. her seventh year performBallet’s performances of the “The ing the show, Oliveira said she Nutcracker.” is excited to try new roles. Each But for company dancer and Colorado Ballet Baker resident Fernanda Oliveira, will perform “The dancer learns multiple roles for the run of “Nutcracker.” the ballet goes beyond the stage: Nutcracker” at It’s an opportunity to connect the Ellie Caulkins Snowflakes, toys and flowers are just some of the parts. A few of with the audience and tell a story Opera House, Oliveira’s favorites roles are the that many know and love. 1385 Curtis St., doll from the first act, as well as “I think my favorite thing Denver, through the Arabian dance in act two. about ballet now, at this point in Dec. 24. Prices time, is the storytelling side of it,” range from $30- This year, she is most excited she said. “You can take the audi$155. For tickets to dance the role of Dew Drop ence into your world. You just or more informa- during “Waltz of the Flowers” in act two. It will be her first time give them a little bit of magic.” tion, go to www. performing the role. In the ballet, a young girl coloradoballet. Oliveira enjoys the ballet named Clara is given a toy nutorg. because of the variety of roles but cracker doll for Christmas. Duralso, she said, because the music ing the night the doll comes to is special. While performing with the Washlife, fighting an army of rats. Clara helps the ington Ballet, Oliveira said the company nutcracker defeat the rat king and is transdid not have a live orchestra. One year, the ported into a world of sweets and magic. company was able to bring in musicians Even those unfamiliar with the ballet especially for “The Nutcracker.” Hearing the often know Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich score performed live for the first time was Tchaikovsky’s famed score, which has been featured in holiday commercials and movies something she won’t forget. “I remember going in for the last part of for decades. “The Nutcracker,” composed in ‘The Waltz of the Flowers,’ and the music 1892, was Tchaikovsky’s last ballet. just builds up, and it swells up and it was This will be the 58th annual run of “The just nothing like I’d ever experienced Nutcracker” by Colorado Ballet, which this before,” Oliveira said. “It was just really year offers 27 performances. The dance magical. It really moves you.” company was founded in 1961 as the Colorado Concert Ballet. But for Oliveira, 25, who grew up in Rio SEE BALLET, P22 By Kailyn Lamb
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Residents look forward to hobbies and changes in politics in 2019 By Kailyn Lamb | klamb@coloradomedia.com We recently stopped by Washington Park to ask what visitors are looking forward to in 2019. Whether it’s a new political climate, new hobbies, changes to the parks or good health, here are some of the answers we heard.
Angel Romero was out walking around the lake at Wash Park with his son, Max. Next year, “my main purpose is to keep my son healthy,” he said. He also hopes to participate in more body building shows next year. Angel said that he enjoys the healthy lifestyle that comes with body building. “If I don’t do it, something is missing.”
Yolanda Esatai was walking her dog, Tashina, which means “she who carries her robe.” She is hoping for a better financial situation next year. Her biggest hope: “Most of all, peace in the world.”
Inna Pollak has spent the last 15 years roller blading at Wash Park. More recently, though, the pavement at the park has been too hard to skate on. Pollak said she has fallen in her skates and hurt herself on the uneven pavement. She had hoped that when the city added directional paint for walkers and bikers at the park that the pavement would be fixed. “They left it stripped, it should have been put on fresh pavement.” Pollak said she is hoping the park will add new pavement soon so that she can get back on her skates. “It was a big part of my life.”
Marion Brewer was out walking her and her son’s dogs. She had been recently invited to a writing group in Paris by mistake. While she said she wouldn’t be going to Paris, the email did inspire her to get back into her hobby. “My plan is to write more.”
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Performances by the Colorado Ballet in the Ellie Caulkins Opera House feature a live orchestra. Oliveira first joined Colorado Ballet in 2014 and returned in 2016 after taking a year off due to a knee injury. At a young age, Oliveira said she enjoyed the structure and discipline that learning ballet brought to her life. By the age of 13, she knew she wanted to dance professionally. “As I started developing (my skills) more, and getting better at it, I fell in love with the artistry side of it, too,” she said. “I think that I liked the structure first and then I realized that I could have fun with it and make it mine.” The classical movements from traditional ballets such as “The Nutcracker,” and her favorite, “Giselle,” inspire Oliveira when she creates her own choreographic works. Colorado Ballet puts on an annual program called Attitude on Santa Fe, which is
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STAYING IN SHAPE After Fernanda Oliveira healed from a knee injury, she returned to dancing with Colorado Ballet. Now, she says she does a lot of other exercises to help keep her knees strong. The key, she said, is finding a balance between cross training, body maintenance and, most importantly, rest. Exercise such as pilates helps bring an awareness to how your body is feeling and performing, she said. She also does yoga, cardio and strength training. “After my injury I really have to make sure my leg is nice and strong,” performed at its studio space on 1075 Santa Fe Dr. Dancers perform original works, often choreographed by members of the company. After her knee injury, Oliveira said she needed to do something involving dance and took the opportunity to choreograph a piece for the performance. Recently, the Avant Chamber Ballet in Dallas commissioned Oliveira to choreograph a full-length piece for their dancers that will premiere there early next year. She said she hopes to continue creating original pieces.
she said. After a year of not dancing, Oliveira returned to perform George Balanchine’s “Serenade” with the company. Balanchine, a choreographer and founder of the New York City Ballet, is known to create pieces with strong, technical footwork. But Oliveira said the piece also contained freedom of movement as well. “That was the first ballet I performed on stage (after my injury),” Oliveira said. “That’s always going to have a special place in my heart.”
While she said she is inspired by classical dance, her own choreography also features a freedom of movement that you don’t often see in those works.
“I realized that I’ve always choreographed, in my head,” she said. “I can’t just sit and listen to music and not put movement to it.”
Fernanda Oliveira learned to dance as a child in Brazil. She started dancing with Colorado Ballet in 2014. COURTESY OF COLORADO BALLET
“The music just builds up, and it swells up and it was nothing like I’d ever experienced before.” Fernanda Oliveira
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HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS
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Staff Report The holidays in Denver bring out a collection of unique markets, some of which have traditions dating back for more than a decade. Here are a few places to scout out gifts for your holiday list. Denver Bazaar, RiNo Where: Walnut Street at 28th Street Where: From Dec. 7-9, shoppers can head to the River North neighborhood for local vendors and drinks. Tickets to the event are $5, but general admission is free for the first two hours on each day. There will be food trucks on each day of the Bazaar. Shop and Sip packages are available and include drink tokens. Where: https://www.denverbazaar.com/rinoholiday2018 Yes Please Makers Market Where: 3821 Steele St. Where: This indoor market runs on Dec. 8-9 and features 100 local vendors with food, jewelry, art and more. Yes Please is in a former military warehouse in the Clayton neighborhood. The event is free and will have food. Where: https://www.yespleasedenver.com/
A woman greets people at the Denver Christkindl Market. This year is the 18th annual Christkindl Market, which is held at the 16th Street Mall through Dec. 23. COURTESY OF THE DENVER CHRISTKINDL MARKET
Jackalope Art Fair Where: McNichols Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave. Where: This event runs from Dec. 8-9. The art fair is free, but donations are encouraged to the Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies, the beneficiary of the event. There will be more than 150 vendors across three floors of the building. There is a grab bag scavenger hunt event for the first 25 people to check in at the information booth on both days. Where: www.jackalopeartfair.com/visitdenver
Denver Flea Where: Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St. Where: The Denver Flea will be held at Union Station this year, on weekends through Dec. 16. Shoppers will need to buy tickets, which are $5. The vendors include local crafts, prints, food, clothes and more. Booths rotate based on the weekend. The event also features seasonal cocktails, drinks and food. Where: http://www.denverflea.com/ Denver Christkindl Market Where: Skyline Park, 1515 Arapahoe St. Where: An 18-year-old tradition in Denver, the Christkindl Market follows the tradition of German Christmas markets with craft vendors, food and music. The market features live performances as well as visits from the Christkind, German for Christ child. The Christkind is a traditional giftbringer in German culture and is a fairy-like being with a white and gold dress, blonde hair and a golden crown. The Christkind will be at the market on Dec. 6 from 3:30-7 p.m. The market runs until Dec. 23. Where: https://www.christkindlmarketdenver.com/ Rotating Pop-Up Market in Zeppelin Station Where: 3501 Wazee St. Where: Zeppelin Station is hosting a pop-up market which highlights goods from cities around the world. The cities rotates every few months. Portland, Oregon, is in the market now until Dec. 31, followed by Reykjavik, Iceland, in January. The Made in a City series is put on by Eyes Open, a boutique based in The Source in the River North neighborhood. Where: http://eyesopenproject.com/made-in-acity.html
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Eighth-grade students from across DPS participate in Career Fair Staff Report Nearly 4,000 students wearing business casual clothes filled the halls at the National Western Complex in early November. The eighth-graders met with companies, colleges and high schools from across the state, giving them a chance to ask questions about the next steps in their lives, according to a news release
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from Denver Public Schools. This was the ninth annual Eighth-Grade Career Fair, and the district estimated that 90 companies, 30 high schools as well as 15 colleges and universities participated in the Nov. 6 event. The National Western Complex is located at 4655 Humboldt St. in north Denver. Mayor Michael B. Hancock kicked off the event with an introductory speech. According to the Career Fair website, 70 percent of students surveyed at the event were interested in careers that would require them to take more coursework. DPS is working to expose students to different careers early on in their schooling, the news release said. Students start Individual
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‘The Humans’ mines rich ore of family life Regional premiere of solid new play is on stage at Curious Theatre
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“This is the second holiday show in 21 years,” said Chip Walton, Curious Theatre’s artistic director, as he welcomed the Nov. 3 opening-night audience to a performance of “The Humans” by Stephen Karam — a regional premiere. While the scene is a family Thanksgiving dinner, “The Humans” stays on the path of openness to different ways of thinking/living/ working — Curious Theatre’s trademark theme. “The Humans,” a strong new play, the type which Curious consistently chooses to deliver, won the 2016 Tony Award for Best New Play and was a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer drama award, setting audience expectations high. With a fine cast and direction by Dee Covington, it is a pleasure to watch. The spare set, designed by Markas Henry, shows the small, sparsely furnished two-story apartment in Chinatown, New York City, where young musician Brigid Blake (Anastasia Davidson) and her fiancé, Richard Saad (Antonio Amadeo) have recently moved. Furniture is yet to arrive in general … and strange, loud bumps persist from the apartment upstairs, where an older Chinese woman lives. Readers may be reminded of a first visit to a beloved offspring’s new home and trying so very hard to feel “at home.” Brigid’s attorney/sister Aimee (Susan
A family toast at Thanksgiving unites the Blake family who gather together in “The Humans” at Curious Theatre. COURTESY PHOTO McLeod) has arrived and soon, their parents: Dierdre (Anne F. Butler) and Erik (Kevin Hart) appear — a bit frazzled after a trip from their home in Scranton, Pennsylvania. (The playwright grew up there.) With the parents is the grandmother Fiona, “Momo,” who has dementia (Kathryn Gray). The concept of the conflicted dinner party, where strong opinions clash, is certainly there, with underlying stories about each character woven together and assorted problems pretty much unresolved. No question, however, about how strongly this family loves one another. Karam’s script is beautifully written and carries the story along through dialogue. The cast is skilled and all the characters carefully crafted.
Brigid, a composer in the making, is working two jobs as a bartender while she seeks a professional path as composer and Richard works at a job, wanting to return to school, while looking forward to a family inheritance sometime soon. Tense Aimee has recently lost her girlfriend/ partner and is in pain with ulcerative colitis, but unable to afford needed medical care, unwilling to undergo surgery … The Irish Catholic parents, of course don’t approve of her lifestyle, nor of Brigid’s. “When are you getting married?” the mom asks Brigid, more than once … Money for Momo to move into assisted living isn’t available either — Erik has worked in maintenance at St. Paul’s school for years and doesn’t have savings, nor does Dierdre, who has
an office job. During the play, Gray’s Momo sleeps “The Humans” runs a lot, babbles some and through Dec. 22 perks up to participate in at Curious Thea family prayer — until atre, 1080 Acoma near the end … Nicely St., in Denver’s portrayed by Gray, a vetGolden Triangle. eran local actor, educator Performances: and frequent dialogue 7:30 p.m. Thurscoach, who keeps a lid days, Fridays, Sat- on it. urdays (ThanksHart, as father Erik, giving excepted); often dominates a scene. 2 p.m. Sundays. On edge, in his first Adequate free visit to New York City parking. Tickets: since 9/11, he tends to curioustheatre. discount his daughters’ org, 303-623opinions — and/or fails 0524. to understand them. I found myself getting angry with him — which is exactly the desired response. And the widely experienced Butler, as Dierdre, tries to hold things together, relying on her faith to make things right. She’s the familial glue … The legendary mother figure — sure she’s right, not willing to accept her daughters’ choices, but loving them. Strong delivery here. I felt that later in the 90-minute play, actors were shouting at each other fairly consistently, which diluted the effectiveness of the well-crafted dialogue — we wondered about director Dee Covington’s reasoning for that increased noise level, especially when each cast member was so skilled at expressing Karam’s words and feelings. The ending, by contrast, is quiet and spooky! The air leaves the room …
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Parkour creates caring community As sport booms in Colorado, gyms promote inclusivity, safety
Athletes now recognize Colorado as home to one of the most thriving parkour communities. “I stole a couple coaches from gyms in different states, and it’s because they wanted to be a part of a community that’s growing,” Arrington said. As for why the Colorado parkour community started growing to begin with, he suggested the state’s reputation for progressiveness may have something to do with it. “We’re pretty forward when it comes to the way that we think,” he said. “We have a state that’s very accepting of the outliers.” Although the increase in popularity is focused in states like Colorado, the sport is gaining momentum all across the nation, Fiacco said. “Ten years ago, there was nothing, and now there’s 100,000 people doing it,” he said.
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Ken Arrington, founder of parkour gym Path Movement, knows that parkour — in which athletes often scale walls, make 9-foot leaps and traverse rails 10 feet off the ground — has a bad reputation for being dangerous. That’s why he keeps close tabs on the safety at his gym. He’s managed to keep injuries to a minimum. He said that out of 17,289 customer visits at the Littleton gym, there have only been three instances of broken bones. “All people see is these kids running around on rooftops and breaking the law,” he said, “but when parkour is done correctly and taught correctly, it is safer than most sports.” In Arrington’s 6,000-square-foot facility at 8000 S. Lincoln St., students can try their hand at a variety of feats. The gym is a collection of boxes, rails, rings and a 14-foot “warped wall,” all of which Arrington built himself. He often rearranges the equipment so students can have new experiences. Path Movement is one of many parkour gyms in Colorado, a state which several outlets have called a hotspot for the top sites at which to practice parkour. American Parkour, for
Ken Arrington plays with daughter Addie at Path Movement in Littleton. Arrington founded Path Movement in 2013. CASEY VAN DIVIER instance, named the University of Colorado at Boulder the fourth best location for parkour athletes in America. APEX Movement also named Colorado one of the top 10 states for parkour based on the number of times Coloradans have searched for the terms “parkour” and “freerunning” on Google. Colorado was one of the first adopters of the sport in the Western Hemisphere. In fact, the
first parkour classes on this side of the world were taught in 2006 by APEX Movement on the CU-Boulder campus. APEX has since opened three gyms in Colorado and two in California. “APEX was definitely the first gym in Colorado, and the second gym in America,” said Vinny Fiacco, who is co-owner and general manager at APEX Movement’s gym in Denver, 700 W. Mississippi Ave.
Staying safe For both gyms, the increase in popularity means more customers, but it doesn’t have to mean an increase in injuries. Fiacco and Arrington, whose gyms often see 100 customers per day, said the best way to minimize risk is to educate athletes on safety. “I made sure everybody who walked through the gym took our introductory class,” Arrington said. “We teach you how to fall, we teach you how to roll, we teach you how to learn to be safe.” SEE PARKOUR, P40
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EVENTS The Denver Magic Show Debuts New Performer 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3 While new to the Denver Magic Show, Scott McCray is not a newcomer to magic. McCray first became enthralled by the world of magic at the age of seven when he saw magic at Zeezo’s, a Denver area magic shop. Avenue Theatre, 417 E. 17th Ave., Denver Tickets are $20 Denvermagicshow.com Marshall Plan 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4 Join Active Minds 70+ years later as we review this historic initiative and discuss its relevance in the world today. This program is sponsored by Rosemark Senior. Jewish Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver Event is free RSVP not required; for info, call Lil Shaw: 303-316-6359 Happy 125th Birthday, Denver Art Museum 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4 Join us in celebrating the Denver Art Museum’s 125th birthday. The first 125 visitors to the DAM on that day will receive a free commemorative 125th birthday tote bag, one of which will be filled with DAM Shop goodies. From 1 to 1:25 p.m., The Westsiders will be filling the Hamilton Building atrium with birthday melodies and holiday cheer. Try your creative hand in the Print Studio where special birthday-themed stencils will be available for you to write a birthday card to the DAM, a friend or a loved one. All celebration activities are included in general admission; free for members and youth 18 and younger. #DAMbirthday Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver Denverartmuseum.org Farm to Fashion Show 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4 Farm to Fashion envisions an industry where people and planet are fully supported by the creation of our clothing, where we are connected to the origins of the fibers we wear and to all the hands that help in the manifestation of our apparel. Overlooking historic Larimer Square, guests can anticipate an elegant and informative evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by an exclusive runway show featuring
the best in earth-friendly fashion ranging from intimates and outdoor apparel to evening wear. The Farm to Fashion show will feature a Silent Auction - just in time for the holidays. Attendees will enjoy fashion and apparel from leading brands and designers such as Eileen Fisher, prAna, Triarchy, Laura Siegel, Zen Nomad, Peggy Sue Collection, Study New York, The North Face, and Patagonia with more to come. 1005 3rd Ave., Denver Denver.org Friends of Chamber Music presents Orion Weiss and Anna Polonsky, Piano Duo 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 Pianists Orion Weiss and Anna Polonsky open Friends of Chamber Music’s 2018-19 Piano Series performing, works for four hands. Gates Hall, Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver friendsofchambermusic.com Walk Around Denver with Chef Joanna 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 Join Chef Joanna as she takes you for a Walk Around Denver with food, lights and free wine tastings. Euclid Hall, 1317 14th St., Denver. Only $35 per person. Call 702-4876008 for more information. Getting Chilly With It 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 8 Chill out this winter with a program so cool, it’s cryogenic! Learn about the subzero science of super cold substances like liquid nitrogen, liquid oxygen, and dry ice. See amazing science demonstrations from educator extraordinaire Brian Hostetler, followed by hands-on activities in the atrium. Giving Club members may use their Flex Ticket benefit for complimentary admission.Registration is required. Please call 303-370-6000, daily, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. Denver Dmns.org Holiday Fine Art Bazaar 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 Featuring original art work, apparel, accessories, stationery, jewelry, glass, sculpture and more, you’ll be sure to find one-of-a-kind pieces for your friends and family this year that will keep giving year after year. The event is open to the public. PRISM Workspaces, 999 Vallejo St., Denver prismworkspaces.com Holiday Traditions & Customs 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13
Why do we have Christmas trees? Or for that matter holiday lights, egg nog, holly or mistletoe. Join us Active Minds we seek to explain the origins of a wide variety of holiday traditions and customs. Our focus will be mostly upon secular winter holiday traditions, many of which are associated with the winter solstice. This program is brought to you by The Grove at Stapleton and the Stapleton Master Community Association. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St., Denver
China’s Economic Evolution 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 In 2010, China became the world’s largest exporter and in 2014 it became the world’s largest economy (based on GDP). Join Active Minds as we examine the rapid change in China’s economic stature and the effects it is having both domestically and internationally. Brookdale Parkplace, 111 Emerson St., Denver. Cost: Free. RSVP: 303-744-1950 or dday@brookdale.com Union Station Holiday Market by Denver Flea hosts 12 days of shopping this holiday season Through Dec. 13 Gather your family and friends for the Union Station Holiday Market by Denver Flea for four weekends of shopping, festivities and winter fun, all at the historic Denver Union Station. Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver $5 entry fee denverflea.com. Chicago: Biography of a City 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 Join Active Minds for the story of the Windy City. We will cover the Great Chicago Fire and how it impacted the development of the city. And as we bring things all the way up to the present, we’ll cover the politics, crime, food, culture, and architecture of the “City of Broad Shoulders.” Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center, 3334 Holly St., Denver Cost: Free RSVP: 720-865-0590 Coyote Poets of the Universe Celebrate CD release 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 The Coyote Poets of the Universe will be celebrating the release of their
epic two CD set “Strange Lullaby” with a concert at Swallow Hill Music. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver 303-777-1003 Tchaikovsky’s Greatest Symphonies 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17 Tchaikovsky’s final trio of symphonies are among the greatest orchestral works ever composed. Their fascinating stories and gorgeous music will be explored in an Active Minds program recalling the triumphs and tragedy of this extraordinary composer. Springbrooke, 6800 Leetsdale Dr., Denver Cost: Free RSVP Required (Limited Seating): Springbrooke: 303-331-9963
A Christmas Carol Through Dec. 24 Essential to the holiday season in Denver, A Christmas Carol is a joyous and opulent musical adaptation that traces moneyhoarding skinflint Ebenezer Scrooge’s triumphant overnight journey to redemption. Stage Theatre, 1400 Curtis St., Denver Denvercenter.org
Christmas with the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4 The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra swings in the holidays! With the beautiful vocals of Heidi Schmidt, you will hear songs such as “Let It Snow,”“Go Tell it on the Mountain” and “Winter Wonderland,” along with selections from Duke Ellington’s Suite from the Nutcracker. Comedy with Roger Mondays 10 p.m. 303-320-9200 | Lion’s Lair, 2022 E. Colfax Ave. www.lionslairco.com/events Baker Historic Neighborhood Association General Meeting 6:30 p.m., second Tuesday of the month. As always, we will hear from our Community Resource Officer from Denver Police and learn about different items impacting Baker. Come a little early to socialize and meet some fellow Bakerties. Hirschfeld Tower, 333 W. Ellsworth Ave. bakerneighborhood.org East Evans Business Association Meeting Meets every 4th Tuesday This meeting provides a great opportunity for local businesses to meet, network and raise awareness of what’s happening on the East Evans corridor. 303-671-6639 Panorama Building, 2055 S. Oneida St. SEE THINGS TO DO, P29
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Chamberlin Observatory Public Night Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 p.m. All public nights start with an informative, multimedia astronomy presentation. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for kids and is payable online via PayPal. Reservations are recommended, as nights sell out. Times vary by season. Observatory Park, 2930 E. Warren Ave. www.denverastro.org/das/public-nights Why Not Wednesday Wednesdays 4 p.m. We open wines that most stores wouldn’t dare to open. Whether it’s grand cru champagne, cult cabernet or an amazing bottle of Amarone. Find out what the wine of the week is on our website! 303-282-5103 Pearl Wine Company, 1886 S. Pearl St. www.pearlwinecompany.com Friends and Neighbors (FANS) of Washington Park 6 p.m., second Wednesday of each month Meetings typically include a brief overview of the latest park news and often feature a guest speaker. Check out the website for the topic of the month. Washington Park Dos Chappell Bath House, 600 S. Marion Parkway fanswashingtonpark.org Denver GOP First Friday Breakfast First Friday of the month 7 a.m. Great speakers and conservative camaraderie. This months speakers are Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams and Denver Clerk & Recorder. Please RSVP and order breakfast to support Pete’s. 303-782-9555 Pete’s Greek Town Cafe, 2910 E. Colfax Ave. www.denvergop.org House District 2 Democratic Party Meeting Third Saturday of the month Monthly meeting covering business/topics at hand. 303-830-8242 Washington Street Community Center, 809 S. Washington St. www.denverdemocrats.org
ART Welded & Fabricated Poetry: The Artistic Life of Elizabeth Yanish Shwayder: Runs to Jan. 6 at Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art, 1201 Bannock St., Denver. Kirkland Museum is pleased to feature a retrospective of 50 highlights from Elizabeth Yanish Shwayder’s career. Admission to the exhibition is included in the price of Kirkland Museum’s general admission ticket, which is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors (age 65+), students, teachers and active military personnel with ID; and free for Kirkland Museum members. Age policy: Due to the fragile nature of the collections and the salon style in which they are displayed, Kirkland Museum limits all visitors during open hours and events to those age 13 and up. Stampede Public Tours Occurs every day through May 19, 2019, except Dec. 25. In this daily 45-minute tour, see how animals have captivated artists throughout history in Stampede: Animals in Art. Discover and consider the role animals play through themes
such as personal connections with animals, how animal materials have been used in art, how animals are used to tell stories or represent political ideas, and how artists use animals in imaginative ways. No reservations necessary. Meet on level 1 of the Hamilton Building. 720-865-5000 Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverartmuseum.org/calendar/stampedepublic-tours DaVinci X – The Machines & You Exhibition Hours:Monday Closed for Groups and Private Events, Tuesday through Saturday – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday – Noon till 5 p.m. Guided Tour Times – (Subject to Docent Availability) 1 p.m. Weekdays 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Weekends The DaVinci Machines Exhibition displaying hand-crafted inventions built from Leonardo’s 500 year old designs brought to life. DaVinci X Exhibition, Located on the 2nd Floor of the Denver Pavilions – Suite 268 Take Escalator to 2nd Floor Next to Henry’s Tavern at 16th and Welton. Check Mall Directories As Well discoverdavinci.com Clyfford Still Museum Free Day Last Friday of every month In appreciation supporters of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SFCD), and in the spirit of community engagement, the Museum offers free admission on the last Friday of every month. 720-354-4880 Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org
CLASSES, LECTURES, FORUMS Sunday Open Meditation 1st Sunday of the month. Free to the public - all welcome. The Center is open to the public for “drop-in” meditation and contemplative practices, 10 a.m.-noon. Meditation instruction, 10:30 a.m., Padmasambhava Meditation Center, 1900 S. Cook St. padmasambhavameditationcenter.org English Learning Center Monday-Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. & Wednesday and Thursday 6:30 to 8 p.m. The English Learning Center, located at the Evanston Center for Spiritual Wholeness & Healing at 2122 S. Lafayette Street, offers affordable day and evening English classes. If you are interested in teaching, assisting, or for more enrollment info. call 303-420-0172, or contact Caryn Oppenheim, Exect. Director at Caryn.elcdenver@gmail.com Free Yoga for All Sundays 10 a.m. Relax and stretch with free yoga at a year round class designed for all ages and levels. Bring a mat if you can. Donations are appreciated but not required. 720-244-8252 Alamo Placita Park, East 4th Avenue & Ogden Street wscc-denver.org Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Sundays 9:30 a.m. Learn both Tibetan and rhythmic English chants and brief silent meditations. Led by
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Learn to Code Meetup Mondays, 6 p.m. An open house/study group for anyone, at any level, with any interest in computer programming. No prior knowledge/future commitment needed. 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway meetup.com/learntocodedenver Belly Dancing Classes Classes held most Mondays, 7 p.m. beginners, 8 p.m. advanced. Classes $10 drop-in — Cafe not open 303-294-9258 Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. mercurycafe.com Meditation at Noon Tuesdays, 12 p.m. Take 30 minutes to connect to your heart, cultivate inner peace and happiness, and clarify your intention for the day, free. 303-813-9551 KMC Colorado Capitol Hill, 1081 Marion St. meditationincolorado.org Tech Help Appointments Tuesdays 1 p.m. Get personalized technology assistance and instruction on your own device or a public computer. Call your library for available times and schedule your own appointment. Tuesdays, we have 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. appointments. 720-865-0135 Ross-Broadway Branch Library, 33 E. Bayaud Ave. www.denverlibrary.org
Words of Wisdom Tuesdays 2 p.m. One word can say it all. Join us as we explore a key word from each week’s parsha and discover inspiration and guidance for our life’s journey. 303-316-6412 The Jewish Experience Center, 399 S. Monaco Pkwy. Argentine Tango, Practice and Lessons Every Tuesday 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Tango Colorado hosts these low cost Tango lessons, followed by a practice session where dancers can polish the steps they learned, interact with other students and advanced dancers and improve their skills. 303-710-2250 Denver Turnverein Event Center, 1570 Clarkson St. tangocolorado.org/lessons Tuesday Night Blues Tuesdays 7 p.m. intermediate, 8 p.m. advanced. Classes $5, Dance 8:30 p.m., $8 ($10-12 with Live Band) 303-294-9258 Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. mercurycafe.com UNNA Monthly Meeting Second Tuesday of the month Evanston Center for Spiritual Wholeness and Healing, 2122 S. Lafayette St. unna.shutterfly.com West Coast Swing Classes Wednesdays, 7 p.m. beginner/intermediate, 8 p.m. advanced. Classes $8
303-294-9258 Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. mercurycafe.com Denver Socrates Cafe Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Join a group that “seek truth by their own lights.” No regular attendance or preparation required. Speak your own mind, then take turns playing Socrates by asking questions. 303-861-1447 Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway meetup.com/Denver-Socrates-Cafe Wednesday Nights Open Stage Wednesdays, 9 p.m. Open Stage for musicians, comics & magicians. Free, sign up with Host 303-294-9258 Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. mercurycafe.com Thursday Evening Meditation Thursdays 7 p.m. Free to the public - all are welcome. Dharma teachings on Buddhist principles by Tibetan meditation master Chhoje Rinpoche (live or video) followed by meditation instruction. Padmasambhava Meditation Center, 1900 S. Cook St. padmasambhavameditationcenter.org Daybreak Toastmasters Fridays, 7 a.m. Cat got your tongue? Public speaking and more. Call Bob after 6 p.m. Now meeting on the second floor of the building. 720-308-9090 State of Colorado Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman St. daybreaktoastmasters.org
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Grant Street Reach Mondays 8 a.m. Providing meals at no cost to its clients and it is sustained by committed and compassionate volunteers. 03-839-1432 St. Paul Lutheran and Roman Catholic Community of Faith, 1600 Grant St. grantstreetreach.org
Imagination Station Thursdays, 3 p.m. Join us for a drop-in playtime on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 3-5:30 p.m. Children ages 6 months to 5 years are welcome. Caregivers must remain in the room with their children. 720-865-0220 Decker Branch Library, 1501 S. Logan St. www.denverlibrary.org LEGO Time Thursdays 4 p.m. Kids, join us to hang out with other Lego® lovers for some free-building time. We supply the blocks; you supply the creativity. Ages 4 & up. And, no...you don’t get to take the Legos® home, but you may return to build on another day! 720-865-0955 Ross-University Hills Branch Library, 4310 E. Amherst Ave. www.denverlibrary.org/events Code Club Saturdays 1 p.m. Meet every Saturday to learn how to code! With a demonstration at 1 p.m. and then time to work on a project at 2 p.m., with new topics every month. Ages 10-19. 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway teens.denverlibrary.org Teen Open Lab Interested in recording music or editing videos? Want to use the 3D printer or learn about Arduino? Want to learn how to make a video games? Ready to sew or paint a masterpiece? Just want to hang out and play games? Drop-in, for teens 12-19, free. 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway teens.denverlibrary.org
OUTREACH Nicotine Anonymous Sundays 12:30 p.m. A fellowship of men and women helping each other to live our lives free of nicotine. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 915 E. 9th Ave. http://nicotine-anonymous. Nar-Anon Sundays 6:45 p.m. A 12 step support group for families and friends of addicts to help themselves cope.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Mondays 7 p.m. Through shared experience and mutual support, join a meeting to help each other to recover from the disease of food addiction. 303-775-8062 Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway foodaddicts.org Home for the Heart AL-ANON Mondays - Group Al-Anon Adult Children of Alcoholics. Tuesday through Thursday - Group Al-Anon. Fridays - Group Al-Anon (Meditation the first 10 minutes). Room 114, In lower level. Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway al-anon-co.org Historic Preservation Committee Meeting Mondays 7 p.m. This Historic Preservation Committee is responsible for numerous historic districts as well as individually designated homes and buildings. Join us each month to learn what is happening in your neighborhood and to add to your voice. Castle Marne, 1572 Race St. Moderation Management Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. Weekly meetings for problem (vs. chronic) drinkers who want to reduce their intake of alcohol. Email: denver@moderation.org. First Unitarian Church, 1400 Lafayette St. moderation.org
Marijuana Anonymous Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. A fellowship of people who share experience, strength and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction. Unity Church on the Hill, 1555 Race St. http://marijuana-anonymous.org FREE Support with Binge Eating Challenges Thursdays 6 p.m. This support group is ideal for individuals at least 18 years old who are struggling with a binge type eating disorder. All groups are free of charge. We hold confidential groups facilitated by specialists to allow you to gain the support you need. The Eating Disorder Foundation, 1901 E. 20th Ave. eatingdisorderfoundation.org
RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Catholic Mass Sundays 7:30 a.m. Also, Spanish Mass, 12:30p.m. (2nd and 4th Sundays) and African Mass, 1p.m. (3rd Sunday). 303-322-8042 St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 2301 York St. loyoladenver.org
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Anglican Services Sundays 7:45 a.m. 303-831-7115 Saint John’s Cathedral, 1350
Orthodox Low Mass Sundays 8 a.m. Church School at 9:10 am, Anglican Chant Matins at 9:45 am, Solemn High Mass at 10 am St. Mark’s Church, 1405 S. Vine St. Interdenominational Service Sundays 8:30 a.m. 303-800-8269 Denver United Church, 660 S. Broadway denverunited.com Catholic Mass Sundays 8:30 a.m. Also at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. 303-831-7010 Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, 1535 Logan St. denvercathedral.org Catholic Mass Sundays 9 a.m. 303-534-4014 St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Parish, 1060 St. Francis Way stelizabethdenver.org SEE THINGS TO DO, P32
Joy AL-ANON Tuesdays 8 p.m. Al-Anon’s Purpose is to help friends and families of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. In the Roberts Building, Room 103. Saint John’s Cathedral, 1350 Washington St. al-anon-co.org LifeRing Secular Recovery Meeting Wednesdays 6 p.m. A network of people who support one another in living free of alcohol and other non-medically indicated addictive drugs. 303-875-5088 First Unitarian Church, 1400 Lafayette St. liferingcolorado.org
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Worship Service Sundays 10 a.m. With pre-worship coffee at 9:30 a.m. and post worship social time at 11:30 a.m. 303-860-1819 Metropolitan Community Church of the Rockies, 980 Clarkson St. lifelegacyphotography.com/mccr/
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Acts 29 Christian Service Sundays 9 a.m. L2 Church, 1477 Columbine St. L2today.com Contemporary Services Sundays 9 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Service offered as well. 303-322-5733 Church in the City-Beth Abraham, 1580 Gaylord St. churchinthecity.org Sunday Progressive Service Sundays 9:30 a.m. Please join us in celebrating our next era of active, progressive service in the 21st century! We value, accept, appreciate and celebrate each person’s uniqueness, creativity, and talents as expressions of God. ALL are welcome. 303-388-6469 St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 1280 Vine St. www.stbdenver.org Lutheran Worship Sundays 9:30 a.m. All are welcome to share in God’s grace. 303-831-7023 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 915 E. 9th Ave. oslchurchdenver.org Presbyterian Services Sundays 9:30 a.m. Followed by fellowship at 10:30 a.m. and education for all ages at 11:00 a.m. Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church, 1100 Fillmore St. capitolheightspresbyterian.org
Orthodox Mass Sundays 10 a.m. 303-698-2433 Saint Augustine Orthodox Church, 55 W. 3rd Ave. staugustinedenver.org Interfaith Devotions Sundays 10 a.m. 303-744-6456 Baha’i Center of Metro Denver, 225 E. Bayaud Ave. denverbahais.org
Progressive Protestant Services Sundays 10 a.m. An open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ that welcomes all people regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disability. Sunday school offered and fellowship hour following each service.
Come join our community! Sixth Avenue UCC, 3250 E. 6th Ave. sixthavenueucc.org
Presbyterian Services Sundays 10 a.m. 720-316-1279 St. Patrick Presbyterian Church Denver, 1570 Clarkson St. saintpatrickdenver.org Christian Science Service Sundays 10 a.m. 303-839-1505 First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1415 Logan St. christiansciencecolorado.org Episcopal Services Sundays 10 a.m. 303-831-8963 Church of the Holy Redeemer, 2552 Williams St.
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Evangelical Lutheran Services Sundays 10 a.m. 303-722-5311 Epiphany Lutheran Church, 790 S. Corona St. www.epiphanylutheran.net Baptist Service Sundays 10:30 a.m. 303-861-2501 First Baptist Church of Denver, 1373 Grant St. fbcdenver.org Lutheran Worship Sundays 10:30 a.m. 303-839-1432 St. Paul Lutheran and Roman Catholic Community of Faith, 1600 Grant St. saintpauldenver.com Worship Services Sundays 9 a.m. Also offered at 10:30 am. 303-974-7489 Platt Park Church, 1601 S Clarkson Street /www.plattparkchurch.org/ Catholic Mass Sundays 11 a.m. Catholic Mass with Children’s education and nursery available. 303-333-9366 Ten Thirty Catholic Community, 1100 Fillmore St. 1030catholic.org
Seventh Day Adventist Traditional Worship Sundays 11 a.m. 303-744-1271 Denver South Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2675 S Downing St. denversouthsda.org Sunday Festival Sundays 12 p.m. We have a festival every Sunday which begins with a Kirtan. After Kirtan, we have a presentation on Bhakti Yoga followed by an Kirtan & Arati, and a free vegetarian feast. Radha Krishna Temple, 1400 Cherry St. www.krishnadenver.com
Catholic Mass for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and r Transgender i Sundays 5 p.m. A social follows Mass on most Sundays. s 720-515-4528 m Dignity Denver, 1100 Fillmore St. a dignitydenver.org p t Partners in Torah Tuesdays 7p.m. At no cost to you, we’ll provide you with a hand- f selected personal teacher. Together, you’ll study each week (for about an hour) in-person i at one of our three Denver Metro Locations. N m 303-316-6412 The Jewish Experience Center, 399 S. Monaco i n Parkway. www.theje.com t D Temple Sinai Lunch & Learn C Thursdays 12 p.m. Bring your lunch! We will serve the text! This is an C open forum of discussion to review and discuss t ethical & moral issues in selected Jewish texts. w Newcomers quickly and easily fit right in! C 303-759-1827 p Temple Sinai, 3509 S. Glencoe St. www.sinaidenver.org m t SMS: Schatz Morning Service d Fridays 7 a.m. Morning Service followed by breakfast at The g Jewish Experience Center. G 303-316-6412 The Jewish Experience Center, 399 S. Monaco s c Parkway. f www.theje.com Temple Sinai Shabbat Morning Minyan Saturdays 9 a.m. This service is most often led by members who share their spirit and talent. At least one of our Rabbis attend this service, but their role is to support. 303-759-1827 Temple Sinai, 3509 S. Glencoe St. www.sinaidenver.org Saturday Messianic Shabbat Saturdays 10 a.m. 303-322-5733 Church in the City-Beth Abraham, 1580 Gaylord St. churchinthecity.org Catholic Mass Saturdays 5 p.m. 303-839-1432 St. Paul Lutheran and Roman Catholic Community of Faith, 1600 Grant St. saintpauldenver.com Music at Noon Free performances held on the second Tuesday of each month. Generally 45 minutes to 60 minutes. Concert-goers are welcome to bring their lunch and eat their lunch before the concert. 303-831-7115 Saint John’s Cathedral, 1350 Washington St. sjcathedral.org
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Local nonprofits benefit from philanthropic culture Thousands of nonprofits raise funds and awareness at Colorado Gives Day By Casey Van Divier caseyvandivier@yahoo.com
Every year, Colorado Gives Day inspires residents to reach new philanthropic heights in the name of good causes and state pride. “It’s always a really big day for us,” said Lindsay Moery, development and donor relations manager at High Line Canal Conservancy, a nonprofit based in Washington Park that provides maintenance and renovations along the High Line Canal. “We spend the day celebrating the wonderful generosity of Colorado,” she said. There are nearly 20,000 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Colorado, according to 2013 data from the National Center for Charitable Statistics. This means the state has 38.4 registered nonprofits for every 10,000 people. Nationally, that number is 33.9. More than 2,400 of these nonprofits chose to participate in this year’s Colorado Gives Day, which takes place Dec. 4. Organized by Community First Foundation, the event brings Coloradans together to make online donations to the nonprofits listed on the event website, www.coloradogives.org. The program also has a site called Kids for Colorado Gives designed to engage young people in the philanthropic community. In 2017, Colorado Gives Day raised $38 million for nonprofits — tens of millions more than the $8 million in donations raised at its debut in 2010. Dana Rinderknecht, director of online giving at Community First Foundation, said Gives Day events in other states have seen similar spikes in popularity. For Colorado specifically, this popularity is the result of many factors, she said. “The nonprofits really embraced it,” she said, “and then donors love it, because they can go on and give to 10 or 20 different nonprofits all in the same transaction.” To participate, nonprofits start with the application process, which begins on March 1 every year. A nonprofit must meet a set of eligibility requirements to be accepted: It must be registered as a 501(c)(3), serve the state of Colorado and bring in $50,000 in annual revenues or $25,000 in net assets. “These are nonprofits that have done the
Lindsay Moery, second from left, and her colleagues at the High Line Canal Conservancy, a nonprofit that works to maintain the trails along the High Line Canal. “We’re only a few years old, and we’re really looking to get the word out,” she said. COURTESY OF LINDSAY MOERY work and have gotten on with the government,” Rinderknecht said. “You know they really want to do the best and be transparent.” Getting the word out For many nonprofits local to Denver, the annual giving event is about much more than raising funds. It’s also one of the primary ways these organizations spread the word about their efforts in the community. According to Rinderknecht, donors can easily find new nonprofits to give to by narrowing their online search to nonprofits that work in a specific field or serve a specific zip code. “It’s a way to reach new people who maybe aren’t familiar with our work or haven’t given in the past,” Moery of the High Line Canal Conservancy said. “We’re only a few years old, and we’re really looking to get the word out.” The funds raised by Moery’s organization at this year’s Gives Day will go toward the High Line Canal Tree Canopy Care Project. Launched in 2016, the project aims to preserve the beauty of the trail’s tree canopy by trimming and pruning the trees. “We’re the only organization whose mission is to preserve and protect the entire High Line Canal,” Moery said. “We’re really on our own in this area.” Likewise, many nonprofits acoss the city
are singlehandedly supporting the causes and populations they serve. One such nonprofit is El Centro Humanitario in Five Points. The organization aids day laborers and domestic workers by providing them with education about their rights, helping them recover wages withheld by employers and connecting them with potential jobs. The nonprofit is the only of its kind in the area, which makes Colorado Gives Day all the more impactful, Executive Director Sarah Shikes said. “For this particular population, knowing that people are supportive of them is really inspiring and builds self-esteem,” she said. The nonprofit reaches about 400 people per year, Shikes said, but she is hoping to expand the initiative to other neighborhoods in Denver. She believes that awareness raised by Colorado Gives Day will be a vital stepping stone in this process, as the event has previously recruited new donors for the organization. “I would say about a quarter of those who give on Colorado Gives Day are brand new,” she said. The event also allows El Centro Humanitario to raise awareness among potential employers of the center’s temporary laborers. “Anyone can call us and hire a worker for
TO LEARN MORE Colorado Gives Day is Dec. 4. Coloradans can give to more than 2,400 local nonprofits through the event’s website, www.coloradogives.org. Visitors can log on prior to Dec. 4 to schedule a donation for Colorado Gives Day, or they can visit the website on the day of the event. things like yard cleanup, landscaping and cleaning,” she said. Additionally, Shikes estimated that about 5 percent of the center’s budget is comprised of donations received on Colorado Gives Day. “You’ll see a lot of nonprofits incorporate the donations into their annual campaign,” Rinderknecht said. “I always tell people, `That’s when I knew we made it — when nonprofits started including us in their planning process.’ ” While Gives Day only occurs once a year, residents can use the ColoradoGives website to make donations all year long. “Any kind of nonprofit you want to (support),” Rinderknecht said, “you’ll find one on Colorado Gives that you’ll be excited to give to.”
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ashion fans need wait no longer for the Denver Art Museum’s latest showcase of high fashion and its place in the art world. “Dior: From Paris to the World” opened Nov. 19 and runs through March 3. The exhibit marks the first major retrospective of the House of Dior in the United States, meaning it highlights nearly all 70 years of the brand’s existence. It’s not a traveling show and was curated especially for the Denver Art Museum, featuring some pieces rarely seen outside Europe. “This is really an exciting and amazing moment,” Christoph Heinrich, the Frederick and Jan Mayer director of the Denver Art Museum, said three days ahead of the exhibit’s grand opening. The project took more than two years to plan and bring to fruition, project leads IF YOU GO said. Dressing the mannequins alone took a team of 12 people one month to com- “Dior: From Paris plete. Shaping one dress to a mannequin to the World” could take a full day, and there are more is on display at than 200 dresses in total. the Denver Art That’s not counting the other accessoMuseum from ries, sketches, photographs and artworks Nov. 19 through (such as Renoir’s and Monet’s) featured in March 3. Lothe exhibit. Overall, there are more than cated on Level 2 500 objects from throughout Dior’s history of the Hamilton in the exhibit. Building, 100 “It was a very important and ambitious W 14th Avenue project,” said Florence Müller, the Avenir Parkway in Foundation Curator of Textile Art and Denver, tickets Fashion for the museum, who curated the are available for show. purchase online Müller, a fashion and art historian, at denverartmuhas worked on 15 exhibits about Dior in seum.org or by her career but said this one was “shaped calling 720-913for Denver.” Half of the 15 rooms follow 0130. Parking a chronological timeline of the fashion is available in house’s seven creative directors. The other the Cultural half are thematic. Center Complex Each designer to follow Christian Garage at 12th Dior — Yves-Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Avenue and Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Broadway. Simons and the present director Maria Grazia Chiuri — brought their own vision to the brand while still paying homage to the founder, Müller said.
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This red satin dress was designed by John Galliano for the Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2004 collection in Paris. Galliano was the fifth creative director of Dior, where he worked from 1997 through 2011. JESSICA GIBBS
Building a legacy Christian Dior founded the fashion house at age 42, approximately 10 years before his death. Leading up to the venture, he’d taken up fashion illustration as a way to support himself during the Great Depression, leaving behind a career running art galleries. In 1946 he received the financial backing necessary to open a couture house, and in 1947, Dior the label was born from a townhome at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris. The company still operates from this location. SEE DIOR, P35
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Dior rose on the promise of a “New Look,” also the name of its first collection. The collection offered women feminine, glamorous styles craved by many in the postwar era and which starkly contrasted with the masculine shapes worn during World War II. The first room of the exhibit begins here. Two rows of nearly all-black ensembles from the New Look collection flank the walkway that leads visitors from the exhibit entrance back through time. One line features full skirts and the other narrow silhouettes. Some criticized this first collection, pegging it as wasteful luxury, according to the Denver Art Museum, while others took offense to the sensual designs. Many New Look pieces featured emphasized busts, accentuated hips and slim waists. Still, the house created a lasting legacy and has attracted some of the most famous women in history to its doors, hence the exhibit room dubbed “Ladies in Dior.” Grace Kelly wore Dior for her engagement announcement, Marilyn Monroe wore Dior in her last photo shoot and Elizabeth Taylor was among actresses who wore the fashion house’s designs. Other current names like Charlize Theron, Jennifer Lawrence, Natalie Portman and Rihanna are but some of the famous women to don Dior pieces today. Dresses worn by each can be found at the exhibit. More recently, Michelle Obama wore an all-Dior outfit on the cover of Elle magazine’s December issue, and model Karlie Kloss wore a custom Dior dress for her October wedding to Joshua Kushner. Going global Dior forged a global reach — the result of strategic business moves that earned Christian Dior a reputation for pioneering key aspects of the fashion industry. “This house was always on the top of the game of the fashion world,” Müller said. He championed offering women with everything they would need to complete an outfit in one boutique. From lip colors to shoes and jewelry, the exhibit outlines this approach to fashion in a showroom called “The Total Look.” Dior also took his fashion house global by licensing other companies to manufacture products under Dior’s control and establishing locations in countries including the United States, Mexico, Chile and ultimately on five continents.
The ‘New Look,’ Christian Dior’s first collection, debuted in 1947 and revolutionized fashion in the post-world era.
In the early stages of bringing a garment to life, designs go from sketches to mock-ups made of plain cotton muslin. PHOTOS BY JESSICA GIBBS Christian Dior and his time around the world can be seen and felt in designs throughout the fashion house’s history. This largely inspired the exhibit’s finale — a large room with stair-like platforms that stack internationally influenced designs high above the floor. The exhibit was designed by architecture firm OMA New York and led by Shohei Shigematsu, partner and director of OMA New York. The team drew inspiration from Christian Dior’s life and from the Denver Art Museum’s Hamilton Building, merging the two worlds of classical Paris and contempo-
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Florence Müller is the Avenir Foundation Curator of Textile Art and Fashion for the Denver Art Museum and curated the latest fashion exhibit, Dior: From Paris to the World. Here, Müller speaks to members of the media ahead of the exhibit’s grand opening. Heinrich said the museum hopes their exhibit draws people to Denver and showcases the artform of haute couture. On Nov. 16 Müller said she was eager for people to see the show but was sad to think about their time working on it coming to a close. “The opening of the exhibit is almost,” she said, “the end of the adventure.”
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Along with traffic and housing costs, the population boom in the Denver metro area can affect a less obvious part of residents’ lives: navigating the dating world. “While that doesn’t make us different from New York or San Francisco, it is a change here,” said Dr. Tracy Bacon, a sociology professor at Arapahoe Community College in Littleton. “It makes dating a lot harder because dating is expensive.” From deciding when to move a relationship under one roof to the types of people in the dating pool, Bacon said, a changing population can make the nerve-wracking process even more complex. Added obstacles among young people can affect looking for marriage, too. “Most people do still get married eventually, but I feel like with millennials, the difficulty with finding financial stability, finishing education and having all these student loans can make a long-term marriage commitment seem kind of far off,” Bacon said. But singles can also benefit from a wealth of ways to meet people in the metro area — and it goes far beyond sitting awkwardly in a bar or swiping through faces on a phone. Young and crowded Many people are moving for reasons like tech-industry jobs or education, and young professionals may have a large dating pool in the Denver area, Bacon said. For people who aren’t as educated or have lower income, dating may be difficult here, Bacon guessed. “Theoretically, anyone can fall in love with anyone,” said Bacon, adding that people can find love across educational divides. “But realistically, we end up with people who are a lot like us.”
DENVER MEETUPS Some events and meetups in the area. For the meetups, there are several other options per area — these are some examples. Denver Trails and Ales -- Focused on exploring the outdoors as well as the restaurant scene: https://www.meetup.com/Trails-andAles-etc/ Denver Cinema Club -- For people who love independant, foreign or classic films: https:// www.meetup.com/Denver-Cinema-Club/ https://www.meetup.com/Denver-CinemaClub/ Denver Social Dancing -- A group focused on various kinds of social dance styles: https:// www.meetup.com/Denver-Social-Dancing/ Denver Newbies -- A group for people who have recently moved to the Mile High City: https://www.meetup.com/Denvernewbies1/
The Denver-Aurora-Lakewood metropolitan statistical area — which includes Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson and Park counties — was ranked by Forbes as the sixth-best metro area nationwide for young professionals based on factors like the unemployment rate, job growth and other factors in 2017. People age 20 to 34 made up about 23 percent of that metro area in 2017, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. That metro area also had the 10th-highest percentage of college graduates among people age 25 to 34 in large metro areas nationwide, according to a February report by the Brookings Institution based on 2015 numbers. For out-of-state residents moving to the metro area, meeting people can be difficult, particularly if they have jobs where they work remotely in their apartments, said Dr. Mary SEE DATING, P37
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Ann Watson, a clinical psychologist and professor emerita at Metropolitan State University of Denver. And when young people do meet, housing can become a challenge, Bacon said. “Younger people are living with their parents more,” Bacon said. That’s not a dealbreaker, but “it’s a little harder to date if you’re living at home as an adult. You might see people moving in together before they want to because it saves money — more of a financial decision than a good relationship decision.” Online and face to face Despite the popularity of dating apps like Tinder, many people in their 20s often continue their “college kind of dating experiences” — namely, in bars, Watson said. “I’m not sure that’s a very good setting,” Watson said. “In a bar with 200 people there, there might be one or two people more compatible with you.” Watson contrasted that with volunteering or attending a meetup, a group activity organized online. Meetup.com has options throughout the metro area — from Castle Rock up to Thornton and in between. People age 30 and up commonly take part in meetups, centering around interests like dogs, cooking, tennis and “all sorts of opportunities,” Watson said. “I find that’s usually much more helpful. Particularly, volunteer opportunities are a good way to meet people.” Craig Barber, a Littleton-area resident who runs meetups on the 5280 Singles, 5280 Singles Over 40 and 5280 Singles Adventures groups, said young singles should stop relying so much on technologies. “Social media isn’t even social,” said Barber, whose meetup groups boast more than 10,000 members combined. “Social is talking.” But online dating can have its upsides, and it’s much less stigmatized than it was years ago, Bacon said. “When online dating came out, people were like, ‘Oh, what’s wrong with you?’” Bacon said. But “in some ways, it makes it easier — you can weed people out. When you’re in a city with so many people, it’s much more efficient.” Gender and age The nickname “Menver,” given to Denver because of a perceived gender imbalance, dates back years and has caught on in local media — and the statistics appear to back it up in the dating world. In the metro area — the broad DenverAurora-Lakewood, 10-county definition — males outnumber females roughly 224,000 to 183,000 among ages 20 to 34 for people who have never married, according to 2017 Census Bureau data. That gap remains wide all the way up through ages 55 to 59, according to the data. For LGBTQ singles, gay bars sit in central Denver — people in places like Aurora, Highlands Ranch and the outskirts of the metro area are “kind of restricted to coming into town,” Watson said. Other options include LGBTQ choruses and even LGBTQ issue-based groups, given the current political climate, Watson said. Many meetups are geared toward LGBTQ residents in the area. For older singles in their 60s and 70s, existing friends can be a road to new connections, Watson said. “Let them know you’re open to meeting new people or dating new people,” Watson said. Meetup groups are successful with older singles, too, said Watson, who encouraged
Dancers try country-themed steps Oct. 26 at Stampede bar and dance club in Aurora. The group is one of many organized by locals on Meetup.com, which offers different activities for singles. at least you’ll have something in common.”
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Celeste Tarantola, an Arvada resident, watches dancers on the floor Oct. 26 at Stampede bar and dance club in Aurora. An event for singles in the metro area, organized by Craig Barber on Meetup.com, brought some people to the club. them to rekindle activities and interests they haven’t taken up since earlier in life. Celeste Tarantola, an Arvada resident who said she’s middle-aged, was looking to get out and interact with people after a relationship ended. She doesn’t believe in dating sites, she said, but meetups “got me out of my apartment.” She sat at one such event Oct. 26, watching people learn steps to a country-style dance at Stampede, a country bar and club on the west edge of Aurora. Barber, who organized the event and sat next to Tarantola, said in an area with such an influx of outsiders, people will encounter different viewpoints, and it’s important to listen and be caring. But in general, his dating advice boiled down to having fun. “Go out and do the things you like,” Barber said. “Live life, because life is short. That way,
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Denver voters approve city tax measures Staff Report Denver saw high voter turnout this year as all local ballot measures were approved. On Election Day, a record 112,900 people turned in ballots, according to data from the Denver Elections Division. The length of the ballot meant that officials with the city processed nearly 1 million pieces of paper as the counts went on through November. Denver voters approved all ballot items that will raise the sales tax in the county. The four ballot measures will raise the city sales tax to 4.31 percent starting next year. This does not include any state or federal sales tax numbers. The city will bring in an estimated additional $115 million in revenue with the new sales tax initiatives. This year’s ballot items will raise money for Denver parks, mental health services, college scholarships and healthy food programming in schools. Denver voters also approved Democracy for the People with 70.7 percent of the votes (201,575). The measure will change the way people donate to campaigns, creating a matching fund in the city budget. The Denver Elections Division received 312,712 ballots this year, just over 74 percent of the number of voters registered in the county. The canvas for the General Election was completed on Nov. 20. In Denver, about 51 percent of ballots (160,462) turned in this year came from registered Democrats, followed by 34 percent unaffiliated voters (106,648) and 13
percent registered Republicans (40,864). Here are results for Denver ballot items: Denver College Affordability Fund (Initiative 300) This initiative will increase taxes by .08 percent, or 8 cents per $100, to raise nearly $14 million for scholarships in Denver. The scholarships will be awarded to Denver residents with financial need that will be attending an accredited Colorado institution. Yes: 51.9 percent (152,011) No: 48.1 percent (141,099) Caring for Denver (Initiative 301) This initiative will raise the sales tax by .25 percent, or 25 cents per $100. It will bring in an additional $45 million for mental health services in Denver. Ten percent of those funds will go toward training city officials in mental health awareness. Another 10 percent will go toward alternatives to jail for those with mental health needs. Yes: 69.5 percent (206,032) No: 30.5 percent (90,382) Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids (Initiative 302) This initiative will raise taxes by .08 percent, or 8 cents per $100. It will raise $11.5 million annually for healthy food programming and education services for schools. The program will focus on low-income and at-risk youth. Yes: 59 percent (172,812) No: 41 percent (118,762)
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Parkour athletes Julian Frazier and Shae Perkins, who often train together at APEX Movement, said out of all the sports they’ve tried, parkour has been one of the least dangerous. “I’ve been able to manage risk a lot better in parkour because I have a lot more autonomy in how I interact with the space,” Frazier said. “I’ve broken some fingers and ribs, nothing that was too big of a deal,” Perkins said. “Maybe it should have taken me out. I just kept training.” As the sport works its way into the mainstream, many of the newer athletes have different aspirations than their predecessors, Perkins said, which may also lessen the risk of injury. “It used to just be young men who wanted be reckless, and now it’s everyone,” he said. “There’s a lot of people who their life is not necessarily parkour,” Frazier agreed. “This is a power hobby or something that contributes to their work-life balance.” A tight community Perkins estimated that there are 10 times more women training in the sport than there were when he started 12 years ago. Additionally, he said the age range of the sport’s practitioners has expanded significantly — a trend that Arrington has also noticed. “I’d say our youngest participant is about 5, and our oldest participant is 68,” he said. “You can have them in the same building doing the same thing, and that’s what makes it wildly unique and amazing.” The sport also appeals to athletes who are on the spectrum or have a learning disability, a
December 2018 group that makes up 10 percent of the customers at Path Movement. “The people that thrive in parkour are the people who love individual sports,” Arrington said. “You can have somebody with a strong learning disability who enjoys it and is in the same class as a top-tier athlete.” Ayden Perkins, a freshman at ThunderRidge High School — and Arrington’s stepson — has become one of the best athletes at Path Movement in the few years he has been training there. As somebody who has ADHD, he always has a lot of energy, he said, and parkour is one way he can channel that energy. “It makes you focus on this one thing, parkour, and nothing else,” he said. “It just calms you down.” Beyond being a fun hobby, the sport has positive benefits for him after he leaves the gym. “This gets all the energy out, so then I can focus on my homework,” he said. For everyone in the parkour world, one of the greatest rewards is the sport’s one-ofa-kind community and the strong bonds between coaches and students, Arrington said. “My coaches are very protective of the kids,” he said. “They’re the unsung heroes of our community. My business would be worth nothing without them.” Likewise, the athletes are supportive of one another in a way that isn’t common to other sports, Fiacco and Arrington said. “It’s only about 10 years old, so everyone remembers what it’s like to not be able to do the challenge you’re trying,” Fiacco said. “No one wants to see you fail. Everyone wants to help.” “We had a competition last weekend and there wasn’t a dry eye in the whole building, because everybody was rooting for everybody,” Arrington said. “Parkour, in its core, is all about the community.”
Ayden Perkins, 14, scales Path Movement’s warped wall, a replica from the popular television show “American Ninja Warrior.” Perkins has been training at Path Movement in Littleton for around four years. CASEY VAN DIVIER