Colorado Expression magazine - December 17-January 2018

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December 2017 / January 2018

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Out & About 6 Shot in the Dark

Revisit some of the top fundraising events around town and those who attended.

22 Social Calendar

By Elizabeth Jones

Mark your calendar for these upcoming nonprofit fundraisers and black tie events.

28 Bits & Pieces

By Joy Lawrance

Tony Frank named the 2018 Citizen of the West; Snowmass celebrates its 50th anniversary, Sing It To Me Santa concert, and much more!

34 Hot Tickets

By Elizabeth Jones

A plethora of wonderful events abound around town for the holiday season and New Year!

Special thanks to Suzanne Brown, Lisa Buscietta, Becky Grupe, Sheree Hedin, Elizabeth Jones, Tobie Orr, Connie Robertson and Andrea Späth. To all our advertisers and freelancers, thank you.—EH

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54 Kimpton’s Hotel Born

By Kathy Smith

Saddling Up for a New Century

This alpine modern boutique hotel has an urban vibe with mountain vistas.

By Kimberly Field

The audacious reimagining of the new National Western Complex shares our Western heritage with a new generation, carrying it into a new century.

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58 Art Scene

By Colleen Smith

Tracy Stuckey paints the new West; influenced by its historic, romanticized past and inspired by his students.

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By Marge D. Hansen

Guided by founder and CEO Mark Falcone, this award-winning development firm’s projects reflect superior design and a winning fusion of passion and progressive thinking.

How the West is Worn

By Suzanne S. Brown

Western fashion is once again riding high, and for these Colorado-based businesses, it’s not a trend, it’s a constant.

Cover Photo: Photography Tommy Collier, Tommy Collier Productions; Creative Director and Stylist Tobie Orr; Makeup Michael Moore, Moore For Life.

Location: Fort Greene, 321 E. 45th Ave, Denver | fortgreenedenver.com Andrisen Morton: 270 St. Paul St., Denver | 303-377-8488 Kemo Sabe: 217 S. Galena St., Aspen | 970-479-7474; 30 Bridge St., Vail | 970-925-7878 Cover Photo Left to Right: Shannon Duffy, owner/ president/CEO Tender Belly Style: Andrisen Morton; Christian Dior, red and black suit (pg 38) Alan Laws, president/ founder Laws Whiskey House Style: Andrisen Morton

Pete Coors, chairman and chief customer relations officer of Molson Coors Brewing Company; campaign chairman for the National Western Center Cowboy hat: Resistol Erik Duffy, pork pimp Tender Belly

Style: Andrisen Morton; Kemo Sabe: Cowboy hat and boots Tracy Stuckey, Artist (tracystuckey.com) and instructor CSU Department of Art and Art History Style: Andrisen Morton

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December 2017 / January 2018 Departments 32 Nonprofit Profile

By Joanne Davidson

Former Broncos lineman Zane Beadles now plays for the 49ers, but his Denverbased foundation helps sick kids have memorable experiences.

66 Colorado Weekends

By Claudia Carbone

At The Lion in Vail, these luxury residences pamper visitors with mountain contemporary décor and amenities.

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Sip & Savor 38

By Jordan Martindell

Between Los Angeles and San Jose, California refines its country lifestyle with wineries, fresh restaurants, and eclectic small towns.

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Food Feature

Technology

By Joy Lawrance

At Tender Belly, the Duffy brothers are makin’ the bacon and doing it the right way, sustainably.

By Marge D. Hansen

ESC Electronic Services and Concierge LLC offers full design, installation and programming to control a residence’s entertainment, security and environment.

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By Bill St John

76 Enterprise

Citizen Rail’s look, menu and location reflect Colorado’s roots while being thoroughly modern.

By Corinne Joy Brown

George Wood and Wally Obermeyer join forces to offer financial planning and investment services to help clients look at the big picture.

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By Charlie Brown

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Whiskey’s legacy is as old as the country, and it’s on the comeback trail.

Tie the Knot

By Elizabeth Jones

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the way. I have many treasured memories of growing up in Colorado, including our snowy holidays and the National Western Stock Show—complete with a bull in The Brown, and a cattle drive through downtown Denver. This issue of Colorado Expression is filled with stories on leaders shaping the future of the modern Colorado, while working to honor the Western tradition. One focus is the redevelopment of the National Western Center, home to our beloved Stock Show.

This ambitious project is spearheaded by Pete Coors and other leaders passionate about preserving the spirit of the West for future generations. We also feature Mark Falcone, founder and CEO of Continuum Partners, whose progressive vision and projects are changing the look and feel of metro Denver. One such project is the Kimpton Hotel Born, a cornerstone of the Union Station development, that is replete with more than 700 pieces of art from local artists, and also defines modern alpine design. I’m looking forward to my first stay and hope you feel the same way after reading about the details and level of service you’ll find there. In the meantime, make sure you take a look at another Colorado treasure that you’ll find throughout the issue—modern Western fashion from Cry Baby Ranch, Kemo Sabe and Rockmount Ranch Wear. Round out your wild West tour with a toast to Alan Laws (above), who is among Colorado’s new breed of craft distillers, producing small-batch premium whiskey. So whether you’re getting cozy in a mountain lodge such as The Lion in Vail or planning a stay at the Born this holiday season, I wish you a joyous time. Then break out your for private events, contact kcamisa@thearthotel.com

Grit hat, Tres Outlaws boots and CINCH shirt, and I’ll see you at the Stock Show.

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Jay Davidson (middle), CEO, First American State Bank, with Bob and Judi Newman, Philanthropists, at the Newman Center on the DU Campus.

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All for a Good Cause Carousel Ball The 31st Carousel Ball, featuring entertainment by Lenny Kravitz, was held at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center to benefit the Children’s Diabetes Foundation.

Photography by Pamela Cress

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1 Brandi Jessiman, Brooke O’Donnell, Sami Lockton 2 Yvette and Paul Forsythe 3 Norm and Sunny Brownstein 4 Joleigh Burgett, Cecilia Polumbus, Dennis Smith, Ryder Terry 5 The Isakson family on the red carpet 6 Faye and Dr. Reggie Washington 7 Brendan O’Brien, Jennifer and Dan DeMuth, Douglas Kerbs, Kole Bosworth 8 Ernie Blake and Sharon Magness Blake, recipients of the High Hopes Tribute Award 9 Ellen Elliott, Evan Green, Jennifer and Jerry Armstrong 10 David and Kasia MacLeod 11 Dana Davis, executive director Children’s Diabetes Foundation, event chair; Shawn Cochran, Steve Rosdal, Nicole Isenberg

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Western Fantasy The 24th annual Western Fantasy held at the National Western Events Center benefited the Volunteers of America Colorado Chapter.

Photography by Pamela Cress

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Fête des Fleurs The 33rd annual Fête des Fleurs was held at and benefited Denver Botanic Gardens.

Photography by Pamela Cress

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1 Regina and Judge Gary Jackson 2 Tricia and Patrick Youssi 3 Amanda and Mark Warren 4 Katy Bante, Kristen Boublik, Elizabeth Thompson 5 Tim and Marianne Sulser, Brian Vogt, CEO Denver Botanic Gardens 6 Ryan and Emily McGee 7 Brian and Becky Schaub 8 Ryan and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick 9 Ann and John Jordan, Daniel and Jennifer Rohan 10 Samantha Thompson, Jocelyn Ege, Event Chairs

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A Building for Dreams Gala Held at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, A Building for Dreams Gala benefited The Gathering Place.

Photography by Joanne Davidson

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Her Paris: Women Artists in the Age of Impressionism is organized by the American Federation of Arts and curated by independent curator Laurence Madeline. The exhibition is generously supported by the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional funding is provided by the JFM Foundation, Elizabeth K. Belfer, the Florence Gould Foundation, Monique Schoen Warshaw, the Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation, the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia, Clare McKeon, Steph and Jody La Nasa, Victoria Ershova Triplett, the American-Scandinavian Foundation, and the Finlandia Foundation.

The presentation at the Denver Art Museum is generously funded by Barbara Bridges, Harmes C. Fishback Foundation Trust, Fine Arts Foundation, the donors to the Annual Fund Leadership Campaign, and the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). Promotional support is provided by 5280 Magazine, CBS4, Comcast Spotlight, and The Denver Post.

IMAGE: Marie Bracquemond (French, 1840-1916), Three Women with Parasols (Trois femmes aux ombrelles [Les trois graces]) (detail), 1880. Oil on canvas; 54 ¾ x 35 1⁄16 in. Musée d’Orsay, Paris, France.

Bequest of Gustave Geffroy, 1926. Photo: Patrice Schmidt. © RMN-Grand Palais / Art Resource, NY. Courtesy American Federation of Arts.

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Lulu’s Barkin’ BBQ Held at the home of Fred and Jana Bartlit, Lulu’s Barkin’ BBQ benefited the Dumb Friends League.

Photography by Pamela Cress

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Concours d’Elegance The 15th anniversary of Concours d’Elegance was held at Centennial Airport and benefited The Morgan Adams Foundation.

Photography by Pamela Cress

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40th Anniversary Children’s Gala Held at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, the 40th Anniversary Children’s Gala benefited the Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation.

Photography by Pamela Cress

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1 Ben and Katie Fetherston, Katherine Collins, Ben Gowdey 2 John Freyer Jr., Andi Freyer, Oakley and Josh Cobb 3 Shea and Sarah Treadway 4 Jim and Cheli Kellogg, Steve Winesett president/CEO Children’s Hospital Foundation 5 Kelly Kennedy, Cary Larger, Janie Stoddard 6 Molly Broeren, Kevin Hausmann, Jena Hausmann, president/CEO Children’s Hospital Colorado 7 Kristin Richardson, Steve Rosdal, MJ Powers 8 Charles and Karen Farver, Ginny and John Freyer, Event Hosts 9 Sally and Kyle Hybl 10 Kate and Paul Davis

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Sunset in the Country Held at the J-5 Equestrian Center, Sunset in the Country benefited the Anchor Center for Blind Children.

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Denver Scholarship Foundation Gala The 10th Anniversary Gala for the Denver Scholarship Foundation was held at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center to benefit the Denver Scholarship Foundation.

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A Night of Comedy Featuring comic Howie Mandel, the Zarlengo Foundation fundraiser, A Night of Comedy was held at the Bellco Theatre.

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Women’s Foundation VIP Reception Featuring special guest Octavia Spencer, the Women’s Foundation VIP Reception was held at the Governor’s Mansion to benefit the Women’s Foundation of Colorado.

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1 Elizabeth Hamilton, Octavia Spencer, Michael Moore 2 Caroline and Fred Taylor 3 Colleen LaFontaine, Ana Kemp, Lauren Casteel, president/CEO Women’s Foundation 4 Ashley Wilson, Gerri Howard, Gaye Woods 5 Lauren Casteel, Katherine Archuletta, honorary trustee; Edmundo Gonzales, honorary trustee 6 Helen Gair, Rita Devassy 7 Brian Miller, Tamika Tyson, Conor Hall

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The 1940’s White Christmas Ball is an elegant evening at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center raising funds for The Colorado 10th Mountain Division Foundation, The Commemorative Air Force, Rocky Mountain Honor Flight, The Audie Murphy Infantry Museum and The Young Aviators 43.

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At the Taste of the Town Tapas & Cocktails Winter Fundraiser enjoy prizes, auctions and live music amongst vintage cars at the Vehicle Vault in support of the Autism Society of Colorado. autismcolorado.org

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Twenty-seven debutants will be presented at the 62nd annual Denver Debutante Ball held at The Brown Palace Hotel to benefit the Denver Botanic Gardens.

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the classic elegance of the art deco of the roaring 20s at the White Rose Gala held at Ellie Caulkins Opera House to benefit HomeAid Colorado.

720-507-1376 • whiterosegala.com

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On Colorado Gives Day, discover and support local nonprofit organizations essential to protecting and nurturing our quality of life. Brought to you by Community First Foundation, but fueled by the people of Colorado. coloradogives.org 7

The fifth annual Women With A Cause—We Are Thankful Fun Raiser at Four Seasons celebrates seven single mothers who have graduated from area colleges and universities.

303-675-0405 • womenwithacausefoundation.org 8

Amp the Cause volunteers wrap donated presents that are then given out to children during five Holidays For Kids events at Tennyson Center, Ricardo Flores Magón Academy, S.T.E.M. Launch School and Aurora Public Schools.

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Jewish Family Service honors Gay Curtiss-Lusher and Sam Zaitz at

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this inaugural fundraiser The Faces of JFS 2017 Winter Soirée held at the Grand Hyatt Denver.

303-597-5000 • jewishfamilyservice.org

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The 112th National Western Stock Show honors Tony Frank as the 2018 Citizen of the West at this annual dinner to be held at the National Western Events Center to benefit the National Western Scholarship Trust.

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Held at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, the Denver Heart Ball raises funds for the American Heart Association’s research and development for heart disease and stroke, the nation’s No. 1 cause of death.

303-801-4630 • heart.org

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Pink Tie Affair is Komen Colorado’s annual party with dinner, auctions, entertainment and a heartwarming program held at Mile High Station to benefit the Komen Colorado Foundation.

303-744-2088 • komencolorado.org

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The Anti-Defamation League Mountain States Region honors this year’s 2018 Civil Rights Award recipients Lauren Y. Casteel, Stan Garnett and Governor Ralph Carr (posthumously) at the Denver Botanic Gardens.

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The annual Nathan Yip Chinese New Year Party—Night Market celebrates the Lunar New Year like no other!

Held at the McNichols Civic Center Building funds raised provide educational support in rural China and rural Colorado.

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Artma, a fabulous not-to-be-missed art auction, will be held at the Evans School. This signature event of The Morgan Adams Foundation raises funds to support pediatric cancer research.

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An Evening in Verona—A Romeo and Juliet Gala will be an Italian-themed evening, to include an excerpt performance from Romeo and Juliet, at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House to benefit Colorado Ballet.

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43rd Annual Wells Fargo Ski Cup at Winter Park is the longest running professional ski race in the country and the signature fundraiser for the National Sports Center for the Disabled.

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Beaux Arts Rock ‘n’ Roll Ball, presented

by Morgridge Family Foundation, held at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center benefits National Jewish Health.

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Held at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver, this year’s Kaleidoscope 2018 gala includes a lavish evening and overnight stay at The Ritz-Carlton in support of the Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation.

303-839-6782 • rmchildren.org

Kempe Imagine 2018: Inspired Action, welcomes keynote speaker Steve Pemberton, author and child advocate, at this luncheon at The RitzCarlton, Denver, raising critical funds to support The Kempe Foundation.

303-864-5300 • kempe.org

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Jane-A-Thon, the longest running fundraising event supporting Invest in Kids, returns to Mary Jane at Winter Park.

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Saturday Night Alive, the signature benefit for Denver Center for the Performing Arts, will include a performance from the national tour of Hamilton at The Buell Theatre.

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The American Red Cross Heroes Soirée will be an event to remember; celebrating the American Red Cross of the 1940s in the historic World War II Hangar 1 at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum.

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The Spotlight on Hope Gala at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center will honor Don Johnson (in memoriam), Anne Sorensen and Bradley J. Buhler at this annual fundraiser for the Colorado Neurological Institute.

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The annual Business for the Arts Awards Luncheon held at the Seawell Grand Ballroom honors outstanding business and arts partnerships from across Colorado through the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts.

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The second annual LivLyme Foundation Gala will honor LivLyme Hero Award recipient Dr. Richard Horowitz and feature guest speaker Ally Hilfiger. Location to be announced.

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Held at the Seawell Grand Ballroom, Laugh Yourself Blue featuring the hilarious comedy of Karen Mills, benefits Firefly Autism.

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The Brass Ring Luncheon, Denver’s premiere luncheon and fashion show at the Hilton Denver City Center (formerly Denver Marriott City Center) benefits the programs of The Guild of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation.

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A memorable night for food, wine and art, Uncorked Reserve and Uncorked AFTERGLOW, held a the Hamilton Building raises funds to support the Denver Art Museum’s groundbreaking exhibitions and creative programming.

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2018 JDRF Dream Gala featuring a seated dinner, silent and live auctions

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and live entertainment at The Westin Denver Downtown raises critical funds for type 1 diabetes through the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

303-770-2873 • jdrf.org/rockymountain Social Calendar covers formal fundraising events for nonprofit organizations throughout Colorado.

If you wish to have an event listed, please contact Colorado Expression at 303-694-1289, or email info@coloradoexpression.com.

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND CIRCULATION COLORADO EXPRESSION 1. Title of publication: Colorado Expression Magazine.

2. Publication number: 1070-5066. 3. Filing Date: 9/28/17.

4. Issue Frequency: Bi-Monthly: February/April/June/August/ October/December. 5. Number of issues published annually: 6. Annual Subscription Price: $22.00. 7. Complete mailing address of known office of publication: 3600 South Beeler Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80237. 8. Complete mailing address of headquarters of publisher or general Business office of publisher: New West Publishing, Inc., 3600 South Beeler Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80237. 9. Full names and mailing addresses of publisher, editor and managing editor: Publisher, Managing Editor and Editor: Publisher, Elizabeth D. Hamilton, 3600 South Beeler Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80237. Managing Editor, Elizabeth Jones, 3600 South Beeler Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80237. 10. Owner: (name and address of the corporation): New West Publishing, Inc., 3600 South Beeler Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80237. Owners: Elizabeth D. Hamilton and Kelly B. Tisher at the address shown for the corporation. 11. Known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders owning 1 percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities: None.

12. Tax Status: Has not changed during preceding 12 months.

13. Publication title: Colorado Expression Magazine.

14. Issue date for circulation data below: October 1, 2017.

15. Extent and nature of circulation: 15(a). Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 22,917. No. of copies of single issue published nearest to filing date: 23,500. 15(b).

Paid and/or requested distribution. 15(1). Outside County paid/requested mail subscriptions stated on PS Form 3541.

Average, 9,412. Issue published nearest to filing date, 9,582.

15(3) Sales through dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales and other paid or requested distribution outside USPS: Average, 7,153. Issue published nearest to filing date, 7,688. 15(c) Total paid and/or requested circulation (Sum of 15b (1)(2)(3) and (4): Average, 16,565. Issue published nearest to filing date, 17,270. 15(d). Non-requested distribution by mail and outside the mail. 15(1) Outside County Non-requested copies stated on PS Form 3541: Average 5,775. Issue published nearest to filing date, 5,572. 15(d) Non-requested copies distributed outside the mail: Average 350. Issue published nearest to filing date, 412. 15(e). Total Non-requested Distribution (Sum of 15d (1)(2(3) and (4): Average 6,125. Issue published nearest to filing date, 5,984. 15 (f). Total Distribution (Sum of 15c and e): Average 22,690. Issue published nearest to filing date, 23,254. 15(G). Copies not distributed: Average 227. Issues published nearest to filing date, 246. 145(h). Total (Sum of 15f and g): Average 22,917. Issue published nearest to filing date, 23,500. 15(i) Percent paid and/or requested (15c divided by f times 100): Average, 73%. Issue published nearest to filing date, 74%. 16. Electronic Copy Circulation.

16(a) Requested and Paid Electronic Copies: N/A no electronic copies. 17. Publication of Statement of Ownership for a Requester Publication is required and will be printed in the December 17 / January 18 issue of this publication. I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete: Lisa Buscietta, Operations Director.

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What’s happening in the West

By Joy Lawrance

Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame Inducts 10 on March 28 THE COLORADO WOMEN’S HALL of Fame inducts women every two years on an even-year cycle. Up to 10 women, usually six contemporary and four historical nominated by the public, are inducted at a time. Congratulations to these 2018 inductees:

Contemporary inductees: Days of the ‘49ers, Dean Cornwell, 1926, 32.5” x 68.75” American Museum of Western Art, The Anschutz Collection

Out Where the West Begins Philip Anschutz Continues the Story

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IN VOLUME 1 OF Out Where the West Begins: Profiles, Visions & Strategies of Early Western Business Leaders, author and entrepreneur Philip F. Anschutz profiles 50 entrepreneurs and business leaders. In the recently released Volume 2 Out Where

the West Begins: Creating and Civilizing the American West, Anschutz continues the story highlighting those familiar names who helped lay the groundwork for what we now call the American West. Cyrus McCormick, Brigham Young, Fred Harvey, Adolph Coors and Buffalo Bill Cody are but a few profiled.

This book is considered a single reference to the most important men and women who developed the West. Anschutz concludes that these Westerners “shaped and sculpted the American West’s political, economic and social identity into the forms we recognize today.”

Available at anschutzcollection.org/ store and at local bookstores.

Long Jakes, “The Rocky Mountain Man” 1844 by Charles Deas American Museum of Western Art, The Anschutz Collection

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Leslie Foster Nonprofit leader and activist, president of The Gathering Place Gerie Grimes Early childhood education activist/nonprofit leader Susan Helms Military, astronaut Dorothy Horrel Education professional and administrator, chancellor of the University of Colorado Denver Fay Matsukage Law/Asian activist Gail Schoettler Banking, government and women’s activist

Historical inductees: Mae Boettcher Community activist, philanthropist Ellis Meredith Journalist/women’s suffrage Doreen Pollack Speech pathologist/audiologist/ educator of the deaf Amache Powers Community builder, land and cattle owner

The ceremony will be held on March 28 at the Denver Marriott City Center. cogreatwomen.org

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Where the Chefs Eat Mario Hernandez Executive Chef

Photo: Hal Williams

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse 8100 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village 303-796-0100, delfriscos.com

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TO KICK OFF ITS ANNIVERSARY celebration, on Dec. 15, Snowmass Ski Area will offer a single-day lift ticket priced at $6.50—yep, that’s right, $6.50—the price that was charged on opening day in 1967! Weekend events include a retro costume party, fireworks, dine-around, revivals of classic Snowmass events, special restaurant pricing around town and the premiere of the film Snowmass: Fifty Years of Mountain Spirit. The party will con-

tinue throughout the 2017-2018 ski season, including: $19.67 and $50 prix fixe menus at participating bars and restaurants; lodging specials and discounts; weekly champagne toast; retro fashion shows and gold signs marking all the original 1967 trails on the mountain. New for the season, guests can enjoy free Snowmass S’mores every day from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Here’s to another 50 years! gosnowmass.com/50

“HISTORY HAPPY HOURS” Return Butcherknife Brewery

The Tread of Pioneers Museum celebrates the rowdy and raucous side of Routt County history in the beloved “History Happy Hours” series on the first Tuesday of each month (through April 3, 2018), 5:30 p.m., at the Butcherknife Brewery on 2875 Elk River Road in Steamboat Springs.

The event is free and each visitor will receive one free craft beer, compliments of the brewery. “The focus of the talks will be on the mysteries, legends, lore, debauchery, conflicts, war, crimes, lawless and lawmen of the Wild West,” says Candice Bannister, the museum’s executive director. Space is limited. For a complete schedule on the series, guests and topics, visit treadofpioneers.org.

Photo: Adam Larkey

Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Star Kitchen: Well, after a long week of cooking prime steaks and seafood, I generally like to explore the polar opposite of the fine dining steakhouse world. I look forward to Sunday morning dim sum at Star Kitchen. I’ve never met a dumpling I didn’t like, but this is truly some of the best authentic dim sum I have ever experienced.

Stowaway Coffee + Kitchen: My other before-noon favorite is Stowaway Coffee in RiNo. The dukkah eggs and trout are always a must for me.

Osaka Ramen: For lunch or early dinner, I must recommend the bacon fried rice and tonkotsu ramen at Osaka Ramen. A modern twist on the Japanese classics.

Russell’s Smokehouse/The Green Russell: My favorite evening roundup is the incredible smoked meats here. Do yourself a favor and try the smoked bone marrow.

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Volunteers of America Village Toy Drive through December 15

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FIRST AMERICAN STATE BANK has partnered with Cherry Hills Village Living and The Preserve magazines to bring the Village Toy Drive back for another year. Help give Colorado children a magical holiday through the toy drive. The Volunteers of America Colorado branch needs 6,000 toys this holiday season. Please help by donating unwrapped new toys.

Tony Frank Named 2018 Citizen of the West THE NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK Show has named Tony Frank the 2018 Citizen of the West, an award that recognizes those who embody the spirit and determination of the Western pioneer. The selection is made by a committee of community leaders and the award will be presented at a dinner on Jan. 8 at the National Western Events Center.

Frank is the president of Colorado State University and chancellor of the Colorado State University System. Proceeds from the event support 100 scholarships. Pat Grant, chairman of the board of the Western Stock Show Association, says: “Tony has served Colorado State University and the CSU system with impressive leadership for many years. To purchase tickets for the event, contact MUnks@nationalwestern.com or 303-299-5560. nationalwestern.com

First American State Bank at 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., in Greenwood Village is the collection site for toy donations. Monetary donations can be made at voacolorado.org/give.

Volunteers of America is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those in need. Through their programs, they help more than 200,000 Coloradoans each year. voacolorado.org/toydrive

SING IT TO ME SANTA CONCERT ON DECEMBER 9 This don’t-miss holiday concert, Sing It To Me Santa, presented by KBCO, featuring The Record Company, Tracksuit Wedding and other Colorado bands performing at The Ogden Theatre on Dec. 9. Founder and keyboardist Libby Anschutz started the holiday rock ‘n’ roll show in 2014 as a charity benefit concert. The concert is a signature event for Take Note Colorado, a statewide initiative that calls for every K-12 student to have access to musical instruments and instruction. Proceeds from the concert benefit music education for Denver Public Schools students. Tickets are $25 – $30; VIP tickets are $250. axs.com, takenotecolorado.org

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IN THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL League, offensive linemen are usually the tallest, heaviest players on the field. Their duty is to protect their quarterback from being tackled before he has a chance to throw the ball.

Zane Beadles has been a formidable force on the offensive line since his high school and college days, and today as an offensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers the former Denver Bronco is a fierce competitor,

Zane Beadles Parade Foundation

The Details Mission Founded in 2013, the Zane Beadles Parade Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting the journey of young people going through life-changing medical experiences.

A long-term goal is to build more facilities like Brent’s Place, which is the state’s only Children’s Hospital Colorado-approved safe-clean housing facility for immune-compromised patients and their families.

Main Programs The Greatest Gifts Program offers adventures and opportunities to patients and their families who are clients at Brent’s Place in Aurora, Ronald McDonald House of the Intermountain Area and other facilities in Colorado, California, Utah and Florida.

In its first four years, the foundation has provided more than 3,500 Greatest Gifts, bringing a sense of normalcy and happiness to more than 6,000 families by creating fun, memorable experiences for patients during their treatments.

How You Can Help Make a monthly or one-time gift via credit card, or purchase an item, such as a ZBPF snuggle pad, that will be donated to a child in need, by visiting zanesparade.org/get-involved/givea-gift-to-the-foundation.

Contact Information and Upcoming Events zanesparade.org

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Kate Spade store manager Amy Angotti with Zane Beadles at a Zane Parade Partners Card kick off event

THIS FORMER BRONCOS LINEMAN NOW PLAYS FOR THE 49ERS, BUT HIS DENVERBASED FOUNDATION HELPS SICK KIDS HAVE MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES

By Joanne Davidson using every ounce of power in his 6-foot 4-inch tall, 304-pound body to keep the opposing team from advancing on the field.

Off the gridiron, this Wyoming native who grew up in Utah is a gentle giant: a loving husband, model citizen and the founder of a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing as much joy as possible to young people going through life-changing medical experiences.

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Through its Greatest Gifts program, the Denver-based Zane Beadles Parade Foundation offers such pleasant diversions as surfing lessons, tickets to sporting events, pancake breakfasts and birthday parties.

Immune-compromised youngsters who are staying at Brent’s Place in Aurora can shoot hoops, hit tennis balls and play other games on a sports court funded by the foundation. They’re also treated to

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cupcakes furnished by organization board member Keegan Gerhard, the owner and “dessert doctor” at D Bar Denver, and pancake breakfasts donated by Snooze, An A.M. Eatery.

Gerhard and his wife, pastry chef Lisa Bailey, flew to Florida to create the cake when Beadles and his wife, Meredith, a speech therapist at a skilled nursing facility, were married last March. Not surprisingly, the restaurants Beadles likes to visit when in Denver are D Bar and Snooze.

Providing respite for patients from often grueling medical routines, says Julie Gart, the foundation’s executive director and lone employee, “Has proven to significantly improve their quality of life and overall recovery.”

“I’m huge on being able to enjoy life,” Beadles said on a recent visit to Denver. “Kids going through treatment often can’t, so we give them the opportunity to be kids again.

When I was playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars I met a critically ill teenager who said he hadn’t been able to be active in eight months and wasn’t sure he’d ever be active again.

His dream was to go surfing, so we arranged lessons for him.” If a child isn’t able to go out, Beadles added,

“We’ll do something in the hospital rec room, maybe crafts and cupcakes; anything that’ll make them smile. And for families to see smiles on their kids’ faces … well, it’s pretty special.”

Birthday parties for brothers and sisters of the ill children are equally important. “When a child is ill, so much of the attention is focused on him or her,” Beadles notes, “and siblings can feel left out. It’s so important to make them feel like they haven’t been forgotten.”

The 30-year-old’s devotion to critically ill children dates back to his college years, when he and fellow members of the University of Utah Utes football team took Ryker, a 7-year-old with brain cancer who dreamed of growing up to become a football player, under its wing.

Ryker’s death, and Beadles’ family history of cancer, so affected him that he vowed to do all he could to ease the burden a serious illness brings.

A mechanical engineering major in college and a son of parents who instilled a strong sense of how important it is to give back, Beadles says he initially regarded football as a nothing more than a means for

Zane Beadles and staff members at the Kendra Scott store in San Francisco, during a ZBPF fundraiser the store hosted

achieving a college education. “I started playing baseball when I was 4 and basketball when I was 5, but by fifth grade all my friends were wearing football jerseys and I thought that was pretty cool, so I started to play. But it wasn’t until my junior year in college that I knew I wanted to have a career in the NFL.” He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2010, where his four seasons included playing in Super Bowl 48. He spent two seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars before signing with the 49ers in 2016.

During his time with the Broncos his agent introduced him to Brent’s Place. “Julie (Gart) was working there and we did an event with her and interacted with the kids.” The time he spent at Brent’s Place inspired him to “take things one step farther” and start the foundation and hire Julie Gart to be the executive director.

“She’s the best when it comes to building relationships and moving things along. The whole thing has been a learning experience (for me) … and I probably didn’t realize what I was getting into.”

Initially the bulk of the foundation’s work was with Brent’s Place and while they remain a key element, the organization has expanded its reach to cities that include Jacksonville, Fla., Salt Lake City and the San Francisco Bay area. A goal is to build facilities like Brent’s Place in “Every major city that has a children’s hospital.”

Beadles admits that starting the foundation “Probably involved more work than I thought it would be, but it’s been worth it. If I’m going to be involved with something, I want to do it the right way and that means being directly involved as much as I can.”

Joanne Davidson spent 30 years as The Denver Post’s society editor; prior to that she was San Francisco bureau chief for U.S. News & World Report magazine.

She currently freelances for The Post and Colorado Expression.

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HOT TICKETS

In Town Through Dec. 24 A Christmas Carol, Stage Theatre Dickens’ classic novel illuminates the meaning of the holiday season.

303-893-4100 • denvercenter.org

Can’t-miss events throughout Colorado

By Elizabeth Jones

Through Dec. 24 The Nutcracker, Ellie Caulkins Opera House Timeless choreography paired with Tchaikovsky’s extraordinary arrangement performed live by the Colorado Ballet and Orchestra.

303-837-8888 • coloradoballet.org

Through Jan. 1 Blossoms of Light, Denver Botanic Gardens This holiday lights extravaganza transforms the gardens into a twinkling winter wonderland.

720-865-3500 • botanicgardens.org

Through Jan. 1

Photo: Matthew Murphy

Santa’s Village, Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Meet Mrs. Claus, Santa and his reindeer while walking through holiday lights that illuminate the night.

720-865-3500 • botanicgardens.org

Through Jan. 14 Her Paris: Women Artists in the Age of Impressionism, Denver Art Museum Explore the artistic production of women in Paris between 1850-1900, including Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt and Marie Bracquemond.

720-865-3585 • denverartmuseum.org

Dec. 1-3 All Beethoven, Boettcher Concert Hall Jeffrey Kahane joins Music Director Brett Mitchell onstage in this AllBeethoven weekend celebrating the most recognized name in classical music by this symphonic legend.

303-623-7876 • coloradosymphony.org

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The King and I, Buell Theatre. Jan. 2-14

Dec. 2

Dec. 8-9

Joe Biden’s American Promise Tour, Paramount Theatre Join a series of conversations beyond the 24-hour news and 140-character arguments to connect on the topics that matter most.

303-623-0106 • paramountdenver.com

Great Russian Nutcracker, Paramount Theatre Celebrate Christmas with the Moscow Ballet company of almost 40 ballerinas and danseurs.

303-623-0106 • paramountdenver.com

Dec. 6 “The Price is Right” Live!, Bellco Theatre This hit interactive stage show gives eligible individuals the chance to “Come On Down” to win.

303-228-8260 • bellcotheatre.com

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Dec. 8-9 Handel’s Messiah, Boettcher Concert Hall Experience the full majesty of Handel’s masterpiece—one of the most revered oratorios of all time.

303-623-7876 • coloradosymphony.org

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Dec. 9-10

Dec. 29-31

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, Buell Theatre America’s favorite holiday tradition for the past 30 years! Experience the magic of the season.

303-893-4100 • denvercenter.org

My Morning Jacket, 1STBANK Center Ring in the New Year with these Kentucky rockers; special VIP, travel, and shuttle packages available.

303-410-0700 • www.1stbankcenter.com

Dec. 10 Bill Murray, Jan Vogler and Friends, Bellco Theatre Don’t miss Murray as he brings his charisma to American songs, poetry and prose, alongside a dose of spirited chamber music.

303-228-8260 • bellcotheatre.com

Dec. 12 Lady Gaga, Pepsi Center See Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known as Lady Gaga, on her “Joanne World Tour.”

303-405-1100 • pepsicenter.com

Dec. 12 Yo-Yo Ma, Boettcher Concert Hall Multi-Grammy Award-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma returns to perform with the Colorado Symphony.

303-623-7876 • coloradosymphony.org

Dec. 13-17

Jan. 2-14

Yo-Yo Ma, Boettcher Concert Hall, Dec. 12

The King and I, Buell Theatre Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Tony Award winner features such beloved classics as “Getting To Know You” and “I Whistle a Happy Tune.”

303-893-4100 • denvercenter.org

Jan. 6-21

Dec. 19-Dec. 31 Waitress, Buell Theatre Don’t miss this uplifting musical celebrating friendship, motherhood and the magic of a well-made pie.

303-893-4100 • denvercenter.org

Dec. 22-23 Too Hot to Handel, Boettcher Concert Hall This exuberant jazz, gospel and R&B-infused concert brilliantly reinvents Handel’s Messiah.

303-623-7876 • coloradosymphony.org

National Western Stock Show, National Western Complex Established in 1906, this is the premier livestock, rodeo, horse and Western trade show in the nation right in our own back yard!

303-296-6977 • nationalwestern.com

Jan. 7 Lana Del Ray, Pepsi Center Supporting her latest album “Lust For Life,” Del Rey hits the road on her “L.A. to the Moon Tour.”

303-405-1100 • pepsicenter.com

Elf The Musical, Buell Theatre Buddy embarks on a journey to find his birth father, discover his identity, and the true meaning of Christmas.

303-893-4100 • denvercenter.org

Dec. 17 Gabriel Iglesias, Pepsi Center The “FluffyMania World Tour” celebrates 20 years in stand up for comedy comedian/actor Iglesias.

303-405-1100 • pepsicenter.com

LeAnn Rimes, Paramount Theatre Two-time Grammy Award-winning Rimes returns with her fifth annual “Today is Christmas Tour.”

303-623-0106 • paramountdenver.com

Photo: Joan Marcus

Dec. 18

Waitress, Buell Theatre, Dec. 19-Dec. 31

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Dec. 2-3 Dinosaur Time Trek, Colorado Convention Center Visit Time Trek Laboratories and travel to pre-history for a roaring, stomping, roam-through experience.

888-929-7849 • axs.com

Dec. 3

Photo: Neil Krug

Peppa Pig Live!, Paramount Theatre More fun than a muddy puddle!

Peppa is hitting the road for her first-ever U.S. theatrical tour. paramountdenver.com

Dec. 7-10 Disney On Ice: Follow Your Heart, Pepsi Center Your favorite Disney characters and stories brought to life with the artistry of ice-skating.

303-405-1100 • pepsicenter.com

Lana Del Ray, Pepsi Center, Jan. 7

Jan. 13

Jan. 22-29

A Tribute to Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops, Boettcher Concert Hall Celebrate the Boston Pops and the incomparable Arthur Fiedler!

303-623-7876 • coloradosymphony.org

International Snow Sculpture Championships, Breckenridge Snow artists from around the world compete in this 28th annual ice-carving competition. gobreck.com

Dec. 15-24 Kidtopia, Keystone Kick off the season with a bounce house party and lighting ceremony of the world’s largest snow fort. keystoneresort.com

Jan. 21-22

For the Kids

Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, Boettcher Concert Hall Tour Italy with Vivaldi and Respighi’s The Pines of Rome.

303-623-7876 • coloradosymphony.org

Dec. 1-31

Dec. 31

Zoo Lights, Denver Zoo Enjoy entertainment, animal encounters, a Santa meet-and-greet and illuminated animal sculptures.

720-377-1400 • denverzoo.org

Bunk with the Beasts, Denver Zoo Children ages 5 and up can spend a night at the zoo, explore Zoo Lights and celebrate New Year’s Eve in a safe and fun environment.

720-337-1400 • denverzoo.org

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Dec. 31

Dec. 15-17

Noon Year’s Eve, Children’s Museum Experience the excitement of New Year’s Eve in Times Square in Denver—all before bedtime!

303-433-7444 • mychildsmuseum.org

Jan. 10-13

Dec. 31

Ullr Fest, Breckenridge A celebration of snow and tradition Ullr Fest marks 55 years with more than 12,000 Ullr enthusiasts. gobreck.com

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50th Anniversary Celebration, Snowmass Take advantage of $6.50 single-day lift tickets on Friday, Dec. 15, an end of day retro party and fireworks.

970-923-1227 • aspensnowmass.com

50th Anniversary Celebration, Snowmass. Dec. 15-17

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Zoo Year’s Eve, Denver Zoo New Year’s Eve countdown at 9 p.m., so your little ones can enjoy the holiday and be home in time for bed.

720-337-1400 • denverzoo.org

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SHANNON & ERIK DUFFY BRINGING HOME THE BACON

BY JOY LAWRANCE

BROTHERS WANTED FOR SELLING TENDER BELLY SO GOOD IT MUST BE ILLEGAL Shannon Duffy, left:

Christian Dior suit. On the cover: Canali blazer, PT Pantalonio Torino blue jeans from ANDRISEN MORTON; Peter Millar shirt from PETER MILLAR. Erik Duffy, right: Emenegildo Zegna suit, Eton shirt, Robert Talbott tie from ANDRISEN MORTON; Kemo Sabe cowboy hat and boots from KEMO SABE Photography: Tommy Collier / Photo assistant: Paul Hanon / Styling: Tobie Orr / Makeup: Michael Moore, Moore for Life

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antibiotics, growth hormones or animal by-products; humane transportation. Erik explains, “We use heritagegrade animals—these guys are the real deal. It takes three to four months longer to get to market, which means the farmers have more work, more expense. There’s more chance for the animal to get sick. But slower tastes better.”

So just what are heritage-grade animals? The two breeds described on their website are Berkshire and Duroc. For Berkshire, the flavor and texture of this pork is what sets it apart. It’s best described as having a distinctive, rich, buttery taste with unparalleled juiciness, tenderness and depth of flavor. Duroc is a hardy breed, happy and healthy in cold and warm climates. The meat is typically dark red and maintains lots of moisture for good fat marbling.

Sustainability is another important factor. The farms the brothers choose are close to processing plants to cut down on transportation. They promote sustainable feed, and select farms that rotate crops annually. They ship their products in insulated, biodegradable wrapping, and continually look for ways to improve. “Nose to tail” is defined on the website: “Every animal’s life is precious, so we try to sell the whole hog whenever possible. We believe in waste not, want not, so we use every piece of the pig—nose to tail. It keeps us creative and at the forefront of the culinary scene.”

Erik adds to this, saying, “One bad day is our goal. We want them to have just one bad day! They have access to sunshine, dirt, they get to root, to be what a pig is supposed to be. They are not confined.”

One of their signature offerings is the “Bacon Every Month Club,” a sure hit for those who can’t be without this staple. According to Shannon, “It’s an option for people, and it was a natural thing to do. We wanted to get the product to the people. We started with only one flavor. We now have Signature, Habanero, No Sugar, and we just came out with the coffee flavor, Java Blend.” They start with a dryrub of fresh ingredients and is slow-cured for a full 12 days, a process that nets rave reviews from users.

Of course, all your other favorite cuts are availTender Belly able—racks, loins, tenderloin, porterhouse, fresh 800-975-6806 | info@tenderbelly.com | Products can be ham and more. purchased at tenderbelly.com The restaurants that use their pork are too numerous to mention. They sell to about 1,000 establishRETAIL LOCATIONS listed on the website include Tony’s ments in the U.S., and about 100 retail locations, Markets and Alfalfa’s Markets among several others. mostly in the southwest U.S. RESTAURANTS where Tender Belly Pork products are served There are a few points they would like readers are also listed on the website. and customers to know. “We could have grown PRODUCTS bacon (of course), hams, franks, sausages, pancetta, faster, but we’re doing it our way,” Erik says. “We’re prosciutto, uncured ham, unfrenched ribs, belly, strip loin, real.

We’re doing exactly what we want and how we tenderloin, St. Louis ribs, and—the whole hog. Prices start at want to do it, and we’re not compromising in any about $9.95 per pound for some items. way. If it’s not done right, you can be guaranteed TENDER BELLY supports athletes like Ben Hoffman, that Tender Belly is not doing it.” professional triathlete Dash Longe, professional skier, and Nolan Payne, kart racer among many others.

Joy Lawrance is a freelance writer in Golden. She writes RECIPES can be found on the website, and they also put regularly for the New West family of publications. And instructions for cooking bacon on their packages. (Shannon likes she loves bacon. to start his in a cold skillet.)

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of the four major food groups. Certainly, the success of one local company might tend to support that opinion. Tender Belly, headquartered in Denver, has achieved a level of popularity that any business would envy. Founder/Owner Erik Duffy and his brother Shannon Duffy started their enterprise in 2010 at the height of the recession, so the timing was not auspicious.

According to Shannon, “Erik and I were both out of jobs and tired of working for other people.” Erik says, “I had dreams of raising pigs and selling pork. I started making bacon on my own. It came to two directions—we could go on our own, or work for someone.” Erik had been experimenting with bacon recipes. “I played around with it in my garage, like Steve Jobs. I gave it to some of my chef buddies and got positive feedback. So, we said, “Let’s sell some bacon!”

Erik’s background consisted of training at a culinary school and working as a chef in Arizona and then Colorado.

As for Shannon, well, “I bused tables at Outback Steakhouse,” he quips. But these are Iowa farm boys, and they know their way around the animal business. “Our grandfather and uncles were in the hog business,” says Erik, so they knew where to start. “We started beatin’ the phones, taking trips to Iowa to sample products. It was a ton of research and time to figure out who we wanted to work with,” says Shannon. They knew they could not sell just bacon, because you need to get the whole animal—and utilize it. They started with one hog farmer in Arizona. Now they buy from 250 family farms across the central and southwestern U.S. The farmers they buy from have been raising pigs for generations, and are dedicated to doing things right. These hogs are raised in the best of conditions: Access to the outdoors; No crates; All-vegetarian diets with plenty of water; No

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Citizen Rail Executive Chef

CHRISTIAN GRAVES

BY BILL ST. JOHN

A MODERN TAKE ON COLORADO RESTAURANT TRADITIONS

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surface hereabouts, but it’s got a lot of old, venerable Denver to it, too. The name is a nod to its location, a chip’s toss from Union Station, the city’s transportation wheelhouse since 1881. Citizen Rail’s dining room and bar interior is 21st century saloon, all dark wood, burnished metal, and camplantern lighting. And the entire space circles the fire and heat of a mammoth open grill, in a home-on-the-range way.

The food is driven West, too, in its emphasis on hearty, hefty things, charred, to chomp.

Its address is about as “Denver” as could be. The city wouldn’t have become the center of the Rocky Mountain empire had not the Denver Pacific Railway, in 1878, dropped down a line from Cheyenne, Wyoming, and two years later built Union Station.

In the late 1870s, the great Overland Route girded the United States in iron, but it did so well north of Colorado Territory. Noting the lack of rail activity in Denver, railway man Thomas Durant pronounced Denver “too dead to bury.” A mere 100-mile spur from Cheyenne to Denver changed all that.

Stoking the Fire

Citizen Rail—its place, its look, and its menu—is a darn good example of Colorado roots come modern. In his choice of foods especially, the executive chef Christian Graves both honors his new hometown’s past as well as rubs in the polish of today.

In a bit of a reverse of “Go West, young man,” Graves came to Citizen Rail from prior kitchen work in San Diego with most of his ideas for what Citizen Rail would become already under his toque.

While at San Diego’s Jsix restaurant, Graves says, “I tried for two years to make this concept to a T. We would forage a lot of stuff; there was a live grill. But it never really penciled out completely.”

A move to Boulder, an offer from Kimpton Restaurants (“chef-crafted, seasonal menus…local farms and purveyors”) and an historic footprint was all the list of ingredients that Graves needed to fashion that long-standing wish into reality.

His menu is a paean to the past of frontier, at-home butchery, preserving food from season to season, and cooking with what’s at hand because, simply put, that’s what was there to cook. But you can tell, from the design of the place, to the layout of the menu, to the tone of his voice, that Graves’ favor is for his fire.

“Open fire cooking just puts more control in our hands,” says Graves. “We can raise or lower the grills, stoke the fire, Citizen Rail move embers around, In the Kimpton Hotel Born cook in the coals if we 1899 16th St., Denver, CO 80202 want, put pans on the 303-323-0017 coals or not. citizenrail.com “It’s upwards of 900

degrees on that grill,” he says. “You’re staring Satan in the face.”

And so, what issues from the fire are dishes such as woodgrilled oysters; crispy artichokes and crab with “ember-blistered” lemon curd; a salad of grilled escarole; even desserts with “ember-melted” apples.

Citizen Rail barman Chris Burmeister stares into Satan’s face, too, and dresses drinks with elements such as grilled pineapple or smoked cinnamon sticks. The restaurant rarely misses a chance to tie a ribbon from the Old West onto something that it serves today.

Of course all manner of meat—red, pink, white—sees fire too. Not only does Citizen Rail butcher its meat in-house, it ages much of it on premises too. “Dry-aging meat concentrates flavor,” says Graves, “but it also helps tenderness. Twentyeight days hanging is ideal for us, but we also have cuts older than that, even up to 65 days.”

Because Graves is an aficionado of curing, preserving and aging meats, his larder also sports ranks of different charcuterie, sausages and salami that he has crafted, all left to hang and age into a greater deliciousness. (Graves carries over his favor for fermentation into house-made pickles and sauerkraut.)

You’d be forgiven for thinking that the reason Citizen Rail sports a breakfast menu is that it’s tied at the belly button to the Hotel Born, another Kimpton property.

“Well, we are attached to the COLORADO ROOTS Lamb Tartare from hotel,” says Graves, Christian Grave’s kitchen at Citizen Rail “but I would have a breakfast menu anyway. Grilling, sautéing, it’s a brute force sort of cooking.

I’ve got that down. But breakfast is a different kind of cooking; it’s a ballet, delicate, lighter, in and out of the oven, touching all points.”

He says cooking an egg and cooking a piece of meat are two different cookings.

“Can’t have one without the other,” he says.

Bill St John has written and taught about restaurants, food and food & wine for more than 40 years, locally for Rocky Mountain News, The Denver Post and KCNC-TV Channel 4, nationally for Chicago Tribune newspapers and Wine & Spirits magazine.

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Laws Whisky House

ALAN LAWS

BY CHARLIE BROWN

SPIRITS ON THE COMEBACK TRAIL

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SALOON SCENES IN CLASSIC WESTERN FILMS USUALLY consist of rowdy cowboys bellying up to the bar quickly followed by a firm one-word command to the bar keep: “Whiskey.” No “please” or wine list request. It was the western way. Whiskey and old Westerns went hand-in-hand and became woven into the image of the rough-hewn frontier.

The legacy of whiskey is as old as the country, filled with fanciful marketing efforts and political intrigue. Our first president was a military leader, businessman and one of the wealthiest men in Virginia, who sold whiskey from his Mount Vernon distillery.

Like all spirits, whiskey is subject to market shifts. Fortyfive years ago vodka took the market by storm and outsold whiskey. It took 42 years, but in 2014 whiskey finally went back on top and the movement seems to have legs. Spirit industry experts maintain the next decade will see a renaissance of darker liquors such as bourbon whiskey, rye and single-malt scotch.

Bartenders at two of Denver’s steak houses see it every day. “The older school drinks are back and there is also a call for spicy heavy drinks that feature straight rye whiskey,” said Jeff Eslinger, who has been at The Capital Grille since it opened nearly 14 years ago. Chad Skrbina at The Palm agrees. “The younger generation,” he says, “is starting to embrace whiskey-based Prohibition drinks—Old Fashioneds, Manhattans and the rye-based Boulevardier.”

The Old—George Dickel

George Dickel is the second oldest and second largest producer of Tennessee whisky in the country. Its distillery in Cascade Hollow, about an hour outside of Nashville, was built in 1870, six years before Colorado became a state. The first thing one notices about this whisky is the spelling. Following the Scottish tradition there is no “e” in whisky. That’s just the beginning of what makes this producer of Tennessee sipping whisky unique.

“We are the largest non-computer controlled distillery in the United States,” says Brian Downing, a Dickel brand ambassador. “We empower our employees to determine flavor.”

At Dickel there is a level of craftsmanship that is unique among many large producers. “We’ve been making whisky the same way for a long time, about 150 years. It’s handmade the hard way and that doesn’t happen anymore,” Downing says. “There are no added flavors, no artificial coloring, nothing is added, it’s authentic.”

George Dickel, born 40 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, loved Tennessee winters. He believed cold-month distilling made the whisky taste smoother. Today his whisky is chilled to 40 degrees before being slowly seeped (filtered) through 13-feet of charcoal from aged hard sugar maple trees.

Dickel ships about 200,000 in the U.S. and overseas.

The top seller, George Dickel Superior No. 12, is 90-proof and considered by many to be the gold standard of Tennessee whisky.

The New—Laws Whiskey House The buzz in the spirit world is about the growth of craft liquor. Last fall Fortune magazine called it “the next big thing.” It started with craft beer and now Colorado is becoming a craft liquor player. We are the fourth largest in the country with nearly 100 licensed distilleries.

Alan Laws is one of the new sheriffs in town when it come to the craft distilling business. He is the namesake founder and owner of Laws Whiskey House, located in an industrial area in South Denver off Broadway. A former researcher for Merrill-Lynch, he moved his family to Denver from Brooklyn, N.Y. ten years ago.

Laws is a self-proclaimed brown spirits addict, the proud owner of a home whiskey library packed with 600 bottles and he spent years researching the industry. His longtime goal was to combine the best attributes from his favorite whiskies into his own distilling business.

“Distilling whiskey is all about patience. We take no shortcuts. We don’t hurry anything. We do it the right way,” Laws says. He started distilling in 2011 and for three years his whiskey rested in American white oak charred barrels to age, mellow and gain in complexity and color.

The three-year wait turned out to be prophetic because the craft distilling movement was intertwined with the whiskey renaissance. Laws also hitched his star to Colorado’s “sourcing locally” movement, purchasing 300 tons a year of mixed grains from Colorado farmers. “Our wheat, rye and barley come from the Cody family at Colorado Malting Co. in Alamosa,” he said. The corn comes from Whiskey Sisters Supply in Burlington.

Laws believes in supporting family farms and knows all the growers. “I’m proud that everything in the bottle, including the El Dorado water, comes from Colorado,” he says.

Laws’ whiskey is marketed as a premium brand in the $60 to $100 bottle price range. Of the five varieties, the flagship is the Four Grain Bourbon, 95 proof. “If you buy only on price you are probably not our customer,” Laws said. Currently they Laws Whiskey House ship to 1,000 locations 1420 S. Acoma St. in 12 states, New Zealand Denver, CO 80223 and Australia.

720-570-1420 “We make whiskey in lawswhiskeyhouse.com small batches every day by Tours available; visit hand because we love it. website for details We believe in craft over commodity. We aren’t trying to just sell more whiskey, but sell the best,” Laws said.

“We are tomorrow’s brand.”

Charlie Brown is a former Colorado state representative and Denver city councilman. He recalls that on hunting trips as a young man in rural North Carolina, he would often see whiskey stills and buy from moonshiners selling their wares in Mason jars on back porches.

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Saddling up for a new century

PETE COORS

WRANGLING THE REIMAGINING OF THE NATIONAL WESTERN COMPLEX

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or 16 days each January, we’re all cowboys and cowgirls in Denver. Each winter nearly 700,000 people experience the National Western Stock Show. They enjoy its 30 rodeos, more than 20 breeds of cattle, 11 horse shows, Junior Livestock Auction where young ranchers earn eye-popping prices for the livestock they’ve raised, along with other attractions in the historic stock yards in Denver. For visitors from the increasingly urban West, the Stock Show offers an authentic window into Western tradition and the enormous importance of agricultural and ranching industries. “Since 1906, the Stock Show has been a part of Denver. We are woven into the fabric of this great city,” says Paul Andrews, president and CEO of the National Western Stock Show and Complex.

“The Stock Show was then and is now a union of rural and urban cultures and lifestyles,” says Pat Grant, chairman of the board of the Western Stock Show Association.

“City folk and their kids are fascinated by the cattle, stunning horses, hogs, and woolly sheep with sheep dogs maneuvering them on cue. Little kids are mesmerized.

They connect with the animals, look into their eyes, touch their watery noses, and pet their furry hides. They are in awe. They sparkle! Each is experiencing something new and seeing a little bit of themselves, learning one of life’s great lessons: I love animals.”

The National Western Stock Show and its vision for the future is about to get a lot bigger.

BY KIMBERLY FIELD

LEADING THE WAY From left to right: The Honoring the Legacy Capital Campaign committee: Doug Jones, Pete Coors, Paul Andrews, Sue Anschutz-Rodgers, Ron Williams and Pat Grant

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he economic impact to Denver and Colorado is huge. “Expanding our presence is important to Denver, including the more than $100 million we generate in January alone,” Andrews says. “Studies project $230 million could be generated year-round at the National Western Center. In addition, thousands of jobs will be created as the building process begins. We also support 100 college students in Colorado and Wyoming with scholarships to further their studies in agriculture and rural medicine.”

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The current National Western Complex is old, with dark, uninviting halls and arenas. Outside, there’s more room for cattle than people. What was once a pleasant stretch of the South Platte River has become a maze of train tracks, weedy dirt lots and asphalt. A century of haphazard development combined with the underutilization of the facility during the 349 days a year the Stock Show isn’t in town have squandered a prime location near the heart of Denver.

The new National Western Center will transform and invigorate the old Complex into a regional and national focal point capable of expanding and carrying the National Western into a new century.

The National Western Center is perhaps Denver’s most ambitious redevelopment project. Plans call for a multiphase project including road and rail infrastructure improvements, revitalizing the South Platte River corridor as an inviting green space of trails and gathering places, and the

establishment of a Colorado State University academic center focusing on equine medicine. In addition to National Western, partners in the project include the City and County of Denver, Colorado State University, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and History Colorado.

The five-year, $100 million Honoring the Legacy Capital Campaign focuses on four core National Western facilities: the Legacy Building, which will house art shows, educational exhibits, social spaces and serve as the world headquarters for National Western; the Livestock Center; the Yards and the Equestrian Center. An additional million visitors are expected to visit the new, expanded National Western Center, more than doubling its $115 million annual economic contributions to the local and regional economy.

“The multi-purpose nature of the buildings will allow us to think outside the box when it comes to the National Western Stock Show and other year-round uses,” Andrews says.

“We will be able to accommodate events and acts into our show that we previously could not. The possibilities are endless to attract the younger generation with new programs that will be exciting and educational at the same time.

This development will be the most unique in the country, a place where entertainment meets research to help solve global food, water and energy issues, and educate the public about agriculture and our Western heritage.”

Grant says that educational programming initiatives at the national Western Center will cover a broad range of activities and interests. “The foundational principle is one of collaboration with other youth organizations and initiatives, focusing on neighborhood schools and teaching basic understanding of rural and agricultural populations,” he explains. “The world about them includes international connections with other nations’ agricultural organizations and communications through modern technologies.”

Michael B. Hancock, mayor of the city and county of Denver, is excited about the project. “With the creation of the National Western Center, Colorado is set to be established as a global leader in food production, research, water, energy and agriculture. We will be the catalyst for a new way of thinking about agriculture and will set a new standard for stewardship of our land and investment in our agricultural resources.”

It’s an audacious vision with a daunting fundraising goal, especially for an organization focused on providing scholarships and assistance to others. For the leaders of the Honoring the Legacy Capital Campaign—Campaign Chairman Pete Coors, along with Campaign Vice Chairs Paul Andrews, Sue Anschutz-Rodgers, Pat Grant, Doug Jones, and Ron Williams—it’s much more than the bricks and mortar of the new facilities. It’s about ensuring the legacy of the Western spirit we all share, even new arrivals to Colorado getting up close and personal with cattle for the first time. Members of the committee all have been involved with the stock show for decades and several have been honored as Citizens of the West.

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Great Western Tradition

THE 112TH ANNUAL NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW runs from Jan. 6 to Jan. 21, at the National Western Complex and historic Denver Stock Yards on Humboldt Street and I-70 in Denver. For more information, visit nationalwestern.com.

THE HONORING THE LEGACY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN offers opportunities for corporations, foundations

and individuals, including naming opportunities and program sponsorships. To learn more, contact Angela S. Lieurance, director of the capital campaign, Western Stock Show Association, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver, CO 80216, 303-919-5214, email alieurance@nationalwestern.com.

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“Western heritage is me; I grew up with it. It’s always been a part of my life and who I am. It should be preserved for all,” says Anschutz-Rodgers, vice chair of the capital campaign. “Everyone throughout this country, and even Europe, knows what ‘the West’ is. It has a uniqueness about it. It’s our history, and all those who suffered the hardships before us.”

Coors is leading the National Western Capital Campaign, along with local leaders and passionate advocates of the spirit of the West. “I am excited to take on and lead of this challenge because of its meaning to my children, grandchildren and future generations,” Coors says.

“It is important that they learn, understand and appreciate the values, spirit and significance of our Western heritage during the Stock Show in January and throughout the year at the National Western Center. People know that preserving our Western legacy is critical to shaping our future. Local citizens, people from all over the U.S. and even from far away countries will want to help preserve our history. The new National Western Center is a landmark project, a testament to a thriving West and truly a once-in-a-century opportunity to reshape, energize and celebrate our Western values and heritage.”

The commitment to the success of the National Western Center is clear when talking with Anschutz-Rodgers: “When I think of the West, the phrase ‘true grit’ comes to mind. You do what you’ve got to do to get the job done; don’t depend on others; don’t give up. You keep going.”

“We do have a big goal—raising $100 million,” says Angela

S. Lieurance, director of the capital campaign. “But we also have the goal of making sure that everyone can participate in this campaign. We have opportunities for individuals, corporations, and foundations to contribute to the National Western’s campaign, whether they want to give $250 or $35 million. Our campaign will be successful because of the people we have involved, a group of passionate and visionary leaders led by Pete Coors. And, because of the people who love the National Western, attend the Stock Show every year and want to be part of something transformational.”

“Animals connect us, whatever culture, country and background,” says Grant. “People can forget or escape pressures of their daily lives to learn about other people.”

For 16 days in January for another 100 years in Denver, they’ll do just that.

Frequent Colorado Expression contributor Kimberly Field will be dusting off her boots and soaking up the spirit of the true West at the 112th Annual National Western Stock Show—even if we get our frigid Stock Show weather.

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CONTINUUM PARTNERS

Fusion of passion and progressive thinking

MARK FALCONE INNOVATING TODAY AND IMAGINING TOMORROW

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Continuum Partners LLC occupies the top floor of the recently completed A Block building in the Denver Union Station District. The team, guided by CEO and founder Mark Falcone, takes inspiration from the spectacular views and revitalized neighborhood but resists distraction from the work at hand: an ever-evolving list of new projects that are changing the look and feel of metro Denver. A national leader in urban, mixed-use, large-scale developments, Continuum’s contributions to Denver’s built environment include notable landmarks spanning a variety of uses, including hospitality, retail, office, transit and residential to land and neighborhood development.

“I am most proud of the variety of projects and scales we have been able to work at,” says Falcone, who established Continuum Partners in 1997 and has been recognized for the leadership role he brings to the industry. Falcone has earned numerous awards for his inventive and groundbreaking work, including two Urban Land Institute Awards of Excellence and CEO of the Year by ColoradoBIZ for his commitment to the $500 million Denver Union Station Transit Center redevelopment project.

Earlier Continuum accomplishments, such as Lakewood’s Belmar Shopping District with its signature community plaza, restaurants, stores, workplaces and residential side streets, as well as the award-winning 16 Market Square mixeduse building on the 16th Street Mall, preceded a host of other well-received ventures. Westminster’s Bradburn Village is a nod to smart growth.

Kent Place in Englewood is luxury living with all the conveniences, indoor-outdoor amenities, concierge service and proximity to Cherry Hills Golf Club.

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enver has been a highgrowth settlement, which is still defining itself and consequently has been a fun place for a company like ours to engage,” comments Falcone. “In places like Denver, Phoenix and Las Vegas, the last 30 years have been more form-defining than the previous 100.”

Newer Continuum developments showcase adventurous and distinctive designs like the Art House—a collection of 13 townhomes and affordable housing near the Denver Museum of Contemporary Art. When Falcone and his wife, Ellen Bruss, donated the land for the museum’s new home, the Art House was conceived and built on the same site. The couple chose one of the townhomes for themselves.

Falcone describes the Art House as “a wonderfully unexpected set of urban spaces in the heart of the center city.”

The Block A/Hotel Born, situated on the rail platform at the Denver Union Station Transit Center which opened this past summer, also falls into the high-design category.

With the completion of demolition and abatement of the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center campus, construction is now underway on the first building of the 9th & Colorado Project, a joint venture between Continuum Partners and CIM Group, the developer of the 12-city block, mixed-use neighborhood. Market Station, the 370,000square-foot development on the former central Regional Transportation District bus terminal site, is poised to become “the next downtown destination,” and is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2019. Similar in scale to Larimer Square, office and retail space will encompass 95,000 and 85,000 square feet respectively. Approximately 225 residential rentals will feature luxury apartments, and microdwelling units, a trend supporting more affordable living in prime urban areas.

On a smaller scale

“While I love the challenge of solving the financial hurdles that come with the big, multi-phased projects we do, the elements of those projects that give me the most personal reward are the little intimate spaces,” says Falcone, singling out the terrace above the new Tavernetta restaurant. “I know that for decades people will celebrate all variety of imporContinuum Partners tant life milestones on that 1881 16th St., Suite 500 terrace,” he observes “That Denver, CO 80202 is a cool feeling.”

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newest initiative Continuued is an offshoot of Continuum.

“The idea is that it can be a bit of a skunkworks for us where I can play with some new concepts that might inform our future projects. This platform is for smaller projects where I can still leverage the execution capacities of our team on new ideas where the project financials can tolerate some more experimentation,” he clarifies, using the redevelopment of the abandoned Frontier Drive-In theater in southern Colorado as an example.

Intelligent change and sustainability

An urban history student, Falcone avows a deep interest in ecology. He founded Continuum as a countermeasure to what he terms the “inexcusably small-minded” growth patterns of the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s. “The original idea for the garden suburb was actually somewhat inspired. But it had been diluted and morphed into this soulless, short-sighted, commodified, disaggregated mess, which was taking a huge toll on the other species we share this planet with,” he explains.

“I think we are about to get a lot better at allocating the true cost of an enterprise to the producers and that is going to make for a better future for all of us. Some elements of our political enterprise have beat up the regulators pretty well over the last 30 years, but I don’t think any of them would want to live in a country that did not have a clean air and clean water bill. We all have to get better at looking past our own narrow interests when considering these important issues.”

Past, present, future

Falcone’s daughter is currently pursuing a master’s in business administration and his son a master’s in architecture.

Both live in Los Angeles and are energized by the changes taking place there. “I am pleased that they have grown into people who don’t fear change, but see opportunity in it to help shape a better human society,” he notes.

Understanding basic fear and the natural resistance to change, Falcone looks to those who have come before and would like to see their wisdom combined with a broad point of view. “I grew up in the former territories of the Iroquois Indian nations,” he explains. “They had a wonderful way of settling tribal conflicts. They would simply ask the question, ‘Which solution would be most beneficial for their people seven generations on?’ If we are going to continue to survive and prosper as a species, we will have to extend our horizons.”

Marge D. Hansen is a Broomfield, Colorado-based freelance writer/editor and a regular contributor to Colorado Expression.

Her articles appear in a variety of lifestyle magazines and websites.

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T APPROACHABLE Three of the 700 pieces of art by local artists found throughout the hotel that is central to the design of the hotel.

he grand opening in August of the Kimpton Hotel Born put an exclamation point on the completion of Denver’s Union Square development project.

Since 2007, Mark Falcone, CEO and founder of Continuum Partners; along with East West Partners, created the vision for the transformation of the 14-block Union Station neighborhood.

Falcone and his wife Ellen Bruss of Ellen Bruss Design collaborated with the architectural firm Semple Brown on the design of Hotel Born.

Kimpton Hotels, which is owned by the InterContinental Hotels Group, is the leading boutique hotel company in the world. Each of the more than 65 concepts is designed and built in the style of smaller European, family-owned inns with an integral fireplace and inviting comfortable seating in the lobby.

The Born continues the tradition with a living room style lobby with a fireplace where guests are served complimentary wine each evening, according to general manager Von DeLuna, who has more than 25 years as a hotelier and 16 years with Kimpton Hotels. “It is a great way for the staff and management to engage with the guests and a hospitable way to get to know the guests,” he said. Locally sourced knotty pine paneling, walnut herringbone flooring and hand woven rugs lend a warm but contemporary feel to the space.

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he hotel sits on the corner of 16th Street and Wewatta and is the cornerstone for the Union Station development.

The city of Denver was founded at the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River just a couple of blocks from the hotel site. “Back in 2007 when Continuum began planning the neighborhood and new transit system, we knew this parcel would be the terminus for the new air train on one side and fill one of Denver’s most prominent street corners on the other side,” Falcone said. “A site of this significance deserved a building we would be proud of 100 years from now. We also knew it could not be a property which borrowed its credential from some other place—it had to be something one would only see and experience in Denver.”

The architectural and interior designs of the hotel— dubbed alpine modern design—provide an elevated urban setting in the foreground of the Rocky Mountain Range. The pet-friendly property has 200 guest rooms, of which 40 are suites, including two premiere suites. The Centennial Suite is 988 square feet and has spectacular views, a six-seat dining table, living room, wet bar and full bath. The Presidential Suite is 1,141 square feet and offers panoramic views of the mountains and the city of Denver. It has a six-seat dining table, 55-inch flat screen TV, wet bar and full bath.

Each guest room features a locally sourced knotty pine contiguous headboard and ceiling canopy. The carpet is a herringbone pattern on which a mix of modern and traditional furniture sits. “We have had incredible feedback from guests about the rooms, particularly the size feels like an apartment as opposed to a hotel room, and the unique headboard and canopy that frame every bed.” DeLuna said. “Of course, the views, whether of Union Station or the mountains, are standouts as well.”

A 1,000 square-foot fitness center is available for cardio, weight and conditioning workouts. There is a yoga mat in every guest room and in-room spa services are available.

DeLuna said the vision of the hotel’s design and development from Falcone and Bruss is functional, exceptional and intentional. “The conHotel Born cept of alpine modern 1600 Wewatta St. is merging the warmth Denver, CO 80202 of the mountain pine RESERVATIONS 800-368-2544 trees visible from the HOTEL 303-323-0024 hotel’s west-facing winhotelborndenver.com dows with an intenGuest room rates range tional ambience with from $239 to $1,500 per night.

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no pretensions, resulting in a hotel that showcases grace and elegance.”

The hotel’s facade is a modern dark gray brick that offers a historical nod to the gray industrial warehouse buildings that lined the streets around the train station.

Floor-to-ceiling vertical windows are both functional and architecturally interesting. “In a city with 300 plus days of sunshine, the windows provide a tremendous amount of natural light throughout the hotel, creating an intentional element of warmth,” DeLuna said, adding, “It is especially nice in the 14,000 square feet of meeting spaces in the hotel where the natural light is prominent.” Receptions held in the outdoor Nordic Terrace, which overlooks the train platform, have incredible vistas of the train station. “It’s a truly romantic experience being part of the station with the lights and sounds that evoke feelings of travel by train in the past.” There are seven different event spaces with two terraces, grand ballrooms, meeting rooms, boardrooms and pre-function rooms.

Citizen Rail, helmed by executive chef Christian Graves, is the wood-fired grill restaurant in the hotel. “Not only does the culinary team use the grill for meat offerings but they do a great job of cooking a wide array of vegetables dishes,” DeLuna said. “The restaurant space complements the overall look of the hotel.” Chris Burmeister is the lead bar manager and creates innovative cocktails like the buck shot, which is composed of Bulleit rye, ginger, honey and lime.

Central to the design is the installation of more than 700 museum-quality, original and limited edition pieces of art created by 32 local artists. “The art collection is not something you would expect. It is personal and approachable.

People can interact with each piece,” DeLuna said. The first piece of art guests see is an illuminated piece created

by Joel Swanson titled “Here There” and is located in the porte cochere.

DeLuna said one of his favorite collections is a grouping of nine photographs taken of Union Station in the 1990s by photographer Kim Allen. “It shows a desolate, abandoned environment that this central hub grew out of. It allows you to appreciate where this area was 25 years ago.”

Guests have access to the complimentary Born-branded bicycles to tour Denver. Amenities abound in the nearby vicinity with easy access to and from DIA via the A train at Union Station, dining at Tavernetta by Frasca, the Italian restaurant from the team at Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder. For a daily fee of $20, guests have access to Colorado Athletic Club and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Visitors can expect to feel special. “What makes this property exceptional is the level of service from the staff,” DeLuna said. “It is unpretentious and approachable.”

Kathy Smith is a copy and magazine editor, freelance writer and frequent contributor to the New West Publishing family of magazines.

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Artist

TRACY STUCKEY

BY COLLEEN SMITH

PAINTING THE WEST IN SATIRICAL STYLE AS A WILY FRONTIER

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TRACY STUCKEY’S AIRPLANE ANSWER—THE SHORT response given when anybody asks what he does for a living—goes like this: “I make satirical western paintings.”

Stuckey’s oil paintings suggest quirky narratives that both amuse and disturb. He presents human figures in ironic scenarios. Contemporary cowboys wield plastic squirt guns or ride toy horses. Intriguingly attractive young Anglo hipsters wear Levi jeans and chic sunglasses, cowboy boots and miniskirts, fur coats and feathery Native American headdresses.

Or just their birthday suits. A robust sexual tension underlies many of Stuckey’s paintings. He peoples his canvases with nudes or figures in various stages of undress: a Vegas showgirl, a cowboy with his jeans down, and bikini-clad, nubile young women near desert swimming pools or teepees.

Stuckey says, “I’m interested in our ideas about the American West and its history, and how it continues to find itself within our mainstream culture, the interaction with the real past and the romanticized.”

Stuckey’s paintings blend a playful graphic novel quality with a somber Edward Hopper existentialism behind per-

fect smiles. Stuckey says his subject matter often is “stolen from reality.” In one painting, for example, a blonde woman in a swimsuit wields a golf club to defend her poodles Souffle and Truffles from coyotes.

For Stuckey, the American West remains a wily frontier, a foreign culture.

“I didn’t grow up in the West,” he says. “I didn’t come to the West until I was in my 20s, so I had a lot of boyhood fantasies. I’m still trying to remain an outsider looking at it with a fascination, while also realizing my fascination is exaggerated, inflated.”

Born in Indiana, Stuckey grew up in Florida, where he imagined the American West based on popular culture: film and television, fiction, fashion, music and “fakelore.” Pecos Bill inspired him, as did the Mexican bandits of the Townes Van Zandt song “Pancho & Lefty,” made popular by Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard.

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THE OLD WEST, BUT NOT QUITE Upper: “A Man, A Woman and A Horse” 2016; Lower: “Giddy Up,” 2013

As a boy, Stuckey started drawing racing cars built by his dad.

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planning to train as an illustrator.

“When I was learning about modern art and the abstract expressionist painters, that’s when I first got the idea that the act of painting is as important as the painting itself,” he says. “Jackson Pollock influenced me a lot—even though my paintings are nothing like his.”

Stuckey’s paintings are part puzzles, part short stories.

“I try to find images to create that narrative. I’m always mining the internet or magazines or my own photographs

Tracy Stuckey

Represented by Visions West Gallery in Denver, and the Schmidt Dean Gallery in Philadelphia. tracystuckey.com

or going out and specifically taking photos,” he says.

“Then I digitally piece it all together.” Stuckey’s figures also are composites.

“They’re often composed of separate elements: a head from somewhere, or a face on a different body, with

different legs,” Stuckey says.

“I construct the scene digitally and then paint from the digital mockup. It’s sort of like illustrative work,” he says.

“Thomas Eakins and Norman Rockwell worked that way.”

In addition to working on paintings, Stuckey serves as an adjunct faculty member at Colorado State University.

“I float around the art department,” says Stuckey, who holds an MFA degree in painting.

“Teaching refreshes me. It’s the classical thing: to teach, you have to practice and experience what you forgot—why you do what you do. These things come naturally, instinctually. You learned it at some point, but you have to reexamine why you do things to explain it,” he says.

“If not teaching, there’s a danger of just getting into the studio and doing my own thing and not having eyes open to what else is happening. There’s a give and take. I get to

learn from students. They come to me with an artist they’ve discovered that I’ve never seen.”

Along with his CSU students, the Colorado landscape inspires Stuckey. Fort Collins is home to the artist and his wife Erika Osborne—also an artist, represented by Robischon Gallery in Denver—and their young daughter and son.

“Landscape-wise, things have changed in my paintings.

The last group of paintings have a lot of snow-covered mountains,” he says.

Stuckey currently is painting a series of moody, nighttime paintings known as nocturnes.

“And I’m working with a different genre of western ideas.

Everyone has big fur coats. Buffalo hunting and stuffed bears are a big influence. There’s a different type of western history here. Colorado’s mining history—the silver and gold—makes it very different,” Stuckey says.

“We’re in our fourth year in Colorado, and I’m still trying to figure out Colorado.”

Colleen Smith is the author of the novel Glass Halo and Laid-Back Skier. The founder of Friday Jones Publishing, she creates multidisciplinary communications, and she writes for a variety of publications including The Denver Post, Fine Books & Collections, Faerie Magazine, Sunset and Coastal Living.

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Western fashion is riding high. For some in Colorado, it’s not a trend—it’s a constant.

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COWGIRLS WANTED FOR THE CRIME OF LOOKING TOO GOOD Above: Patrice Rowan wears a

LINDSEY THORNBURG PENDLETON TSI MAYOH trench cloak, $1,395; washable leather-front yoga jeans, $155 from EVE; LUCCHESE cowboy boots; vintage cowboy hat with feather from CRY BABY RANCH. Opposite page on horse: Heidi Hammell wears a WORKSHOP embroidered Western shirt; custom leather chaps over 7 FOR ALL MANKIND jeans; vintage Navajo silver turquoise belt buckle; and TONY LAMA lizard boots.

On chaise: Adriné Writer wears a 0039 ITALY blouse, $235 from BLUSH; CYNTHIA BELLER turquoise necklace, $335 from EVE; suede fringed wrap from CRY BABY RANCH; Italian lamb skin contoured belt, $135 from EVE; CITIZENS OF HUMANITY green velvet pants, $198 from BLUSH; HAT ATTACK cowboy hat, $110 from BLUSH; and JUSTIN boots.

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RANCH DRESSING “It is always about the old meets the new with us,” said Roxanne Thurman, a Texas native and owner of Cry Baby Ranch who has long loved western wear’s golden years of the 1940s and ’50s.

“Trends go in and out but I stay the course and stay true to what I like,” said Thurman, who started her business as a temporary store on Denver’s Larimer Square in 1989, offering vintage western wear and collectibles. She quickly ran out of her one-of-a-kind items and next looked for additional vintage and new clothing and accessories to sell to customers who shared her passion for items with western roots put together in modern ways.

She has continued to find designers and artisans who are the craft beer equivalent in apparel and accessories: they produce in small batches using high-quality ingredients.

Western wear aficionados flock to Cry Baby Ranch for handmade jewelry from artisans like Margaret Sullivan of New Mexico, one-of-a-kind leather and suede handbags, women’s clothing from such designers as Ann Tobias for Roja and washable suede pants from Beverly Anderson for EQ Wear. Visitors will also find Pendleton blankets and scarves, men’s shirts from Stetson and jackets from Rhonda Stark.

One of Thurman’s favorite items for this season is a pair of limited edition Tres Outlaws leopard print shortie boots, custom handmade in El Paso, Texas. You can always count on Thurman to show customers how to put together a newmeets-old western look.

TRUSTY SCOUT Tom Yoder is unequivocal when it comes to the mission of his Kemo Sabe stores in Aspen, Vail and Las Vegas. “We have one simple goal: to be the best store in the USA,” he said.

You can buy a western hat, boots or leather bag in many places, but you won’t find the process anything close to what you’ll get at Kemo Sabe, he promises. “We deliver an experience through our service and our romance of the West.”

Yoder and his wife Nancy started the business 27 years ago, naming it after the American Indian expression meaning “trusty scout.”

Kemo Sabe specializes in hats, boots, leather goods, vintage jewelry and collectibles. “Hats aren’t an easy thing to get right,” said Wendy Kunkle, the store’s general manager.

“You can buy boots anywhere, but a hat is much more difficult to purchase”

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Kemo Sabe’s hat styles are unisex. “It’s how you dress them up,” she said, noting they might put a beaded hat band on a style to appeal to women. “I’ll cut lavender from the woods, or find some straw. We like to swag a hat up like crazy.”

These days Kemo Sabe makes and customizes most of its goods at its “hat ranch” in Basalt. The company’s Grit line includes hats, bags and other leather goods. The bags’ signature is a tassel that’s accented with a bullet casing.

Kemo Sabe’s look is vintage, beat-up, worn and well-loved.

Some feature pieces of vintage textiles, rugs or blankets.

“Like you’re rooting through your grandfather’s closet,” Kunkle said. “We carry things that are timeless; a piece of art in your closet that you get to wear.”

PURE AMERICANA Rockmount Ranch Wear was in business for almost six decades as a wholesaler of shirts and accessories before it opened a retail location. Today, the store in a 1909 historic building on Wazee Street in Denver’s LoDo district feels like a museum because it houses not only the company’s headquarters but a lot of memorabilia from the early days.

Many of the items on display are vintage men’s and women’s shirts, Rockmount’s best-known products. The signature design has diamond-shaped snaps and sawtooth pockets. And as testimony to the continuing popularity of vintage western designs with their fancy embroidery and vivid coloring, many shirts lining the racks of new goods for sale are reinterpretations of classic designs from the 1950s and ’60s.

Rockmount has long been the go-to label for musicians and celebrities, with everyone from Elvis Presley to Bob Dylan and Jake Gyllenhaal wearing the Denver company’s shirts in concerts, films and on CRY BABY RANCH magazine covers.

1421 Larimer St. Rockmount’s appeal—similar Denver, CO 80202 to that of Kemo Sabe and Cry crybabyranch.com Baby Ranch—is that the passion KEMO SABE the owners have for their prod217 S. Galena St. ucts and companies draws peoAspen, CO 81611 ple who love the West.

230 Bridge St. “It’s our story and the brand,” Vail, CO 81657 President Steve Weil said. “It’s the 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. S fact that it’s not ubiquitous. It’s Suite E18D something special for someone Las Vegas, NV 89109 who doesn’t want to follow the kemosabe.com herd. It’s Americana at its heart.”

LINDSEY THORNBURG Suzanne S. Brown, former fashion Sold at gorsuch.com lindseythornburg.com editor of The Denver Post, has a large collection of vintage and modern western shirts. Most of them were given to her by her husband, who must have at some point confused her with Dale Evans.

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estern fashion is here to stay—classic cowgirl and cowboy with a few twists— mixing vintage, collectibles and one-of-a-kind clothing, boots, hats and jewelry.

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Clockwise from upper left: ROCKMOUNT RANCH WEAR vintage Hops embroidered shirt, $96; KEMO SABE handcrafts each hat to personalize for the customer; Adriné Writer wears a LINDSAY THORNBURG PENDLETON STELLA MARIS trench, $1,395 from GORSUCH; and beaded vintage necklace, $350 from CRY BABY RANCH

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The Lion in Vail Luxury residences pamper visitors with mountain contemporary décor and amenities

By Claudia Carbone

T TEN YEARS AGO VAIL WAS IN THE midst of a building boom, producing the Arabelle, Solaris and Four Seasons resorts. Now The Lion, the town’s first luxury vacation property in a decade, is open for business.

Luxury is the key word. From the gorgeous stone and wood facade to the high-end finishes of the units to the extraordinary design pieces in the common areas, everything about it is top-notch. It eschews Vail’s historic Bavarian motif in favor of an alpine modern look.

The Lion stands in the footprint of the 1970s era Lionshead Inn and VailGlo Lodge torn down in 2014 to make way for the spectacular new building. It houses 65 residences that include studio apartments and one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom

The spacious residences available at The Lion range from Studio Suites to 5-bedrooms

THE DETAILS Accommodations ranging from traditional rooms up to four-bedroom residences are available at The Lion with rates starting at $259 per night.

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condos. Its location is one of the best in Vail—350 yards from the Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead and across the street from the free bus stop. The pavers on the pathway are heated in winter.

Grupo Pegaso, a Mexico City-based conglomerate with a long history of real estate development in Mexico, Europe and the U.S., developed and owns The Lion, one of their latest projects. The owners are not new to the Vail Valley. “They spend a lot of time here in Vail,” said Ben Jarrell,

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The Lion’s front desk and facility supervisor. “Their families have houses here, some live here full time. They are definitely hands-on.” Local Vail Valley company East West Destination Hospitality manages the property.

Mountain contemporary Step inside the majestic building to a decor that is exquisite yet mountainy. The design company, Lama Designs, chose furnishings that convey a sense of luxury while still being functional and comfortable.

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Many of the furnishings came from firms at the Denver Design Center as well as Lama’s sources in Italy.

“Collectively, these sources provide a stand-out example of an emerging mountain contemporary style,” owner Chus de la Lama said. Some of the paintings are from Casa Lamm Gallery in Mexico City.

The dramatic entrance features a regal Holly Hunt chandelier with glass pendants dangling above a sensational zig-zag patterned rug of animal hide patches. Several of these

The dramatic entrance of The Lion welcomes guests

extraordinary area rugs in different patterns grace the floors throughout public spaces. Stone, marble and reclaimed barn wood define the lobby they call the Great Room.

Indeed, it is, with an eye-catching double-sided fireplace. The other side glows onto a grouping of contemporary couches anchored by a single-piece fossil wood table in the center, emphasizing the alpine sense of place. A backlit onyx front desk greets guests on one side of the Great Room. The effect is simply stunning.

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Each of The Lion residences features a large gourmet kitchen

The Lion offers a comfortable lobby with a Great Room and lounge area with fireplace, a business center and more

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In our one-bedroom condo, the finishes are elegant without being pretentious. A wide-plank hardwood floor and rich walnut cabinets create warmth in the living areas and kitchen. The stone fireplace is light, like the walls and furnishings in the room. Even with a fairly large kitchen and breakfast bar, plus a dining table and living room grouping, the unit never feels cramped like some resort condos. High ceilings, large windows and a generous deck accessed from both a bedroom slider and living room door add to the spaciousness. From the deck we have great views of the mountain.

The bedroom, also, is roomy and pleasant next to a lovely marble bathroom with two sinks. The kitchen, with leather-finish granite counters, is outfitted with stainless steel appliances and every gadget you’d

The spacious residences all include distinctive finishes

ever need. A closet hides a stacked washer/dryer.

Clearly, the lodge caters to the skiing crowd with all the amenities skiers like to come home to: a huge fire pit in a private courtyard next to a large saltwater hot tub; an indoor infinite-current lap pool and hot tub; spacious steam room and showers; fitness center; entertainment room with TV, pool and ping-pong tables; business center; playroom for the kiddos; and best of all, an enormous ski storage room with individual lockers large enough to hold multiple pairs of skis, snowboards and boots (boot dryers included). Of course, there’s a ski valet, and in summer, complimentary bikes for guests, plus three levels of underground parking with 175 spaces. A restaurant, bar and retail shops in the street level commercial space will be added soon.

Another great feature is security.

Codes are used everywhere, and you self-code your unit with the last four digits of your cell phone after placing the back of your hand on the key pad. Definitely alpine modern.

2914 East Sixth Avenue 303/333/2493

The Lion is conveniently located less than 350 yards from Vail’s Eagle Bahn Gondola

Claudia Carbone is an award-winning freelance journalist who contributes regularly to Colorado Expression and other publications. Follow her blog Sleepin Around on GoWorldTravel.com.

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California’s Coastal Country Between Los Angeles and San Jose, California refines its country lifestyle with wineries, fresh restaurants and eclectic small towns

T THE CENTRAL COAST OF CALIfornia is known for many things: agriculture, seafood, wineries and the many small towns that dot the Pacific Coast Highway north of Los Angeles County. As a youngster, my family took many trips up this coast, but we were constantly chasing an agenda. Whether visiting friends or family, we always seemed to be on a tight schedule—leaving little time for wandering and exploring. So with my 20th high school reunion as the perfect excuse to return to the

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Getting There Airstream rentals and tow vehicles (at most locations) are available from LivMobil, based out of Denver, with additional rental branches in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Sacramento, CA; Scottsdale, AZ; Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; and Washington, DC. 303-668-4064 or LivMobil.com

Golden State, (after becoming a tried and true Coloradoan of ten years), I leapt at the chance to discover the secret pockets of California’s Central Coast that had eluded me as a child.

With a desire to embrace spontaneity and take things at a slower pace, we opted for an Airstream trailer towed by a Chevy Suburban to escort us on our adventure (airstream2go. com). We kissed hotel check-in and check-out times goodbye and embraced our tiny home lifestyle for the duration of the trip. Our swanky metal entourage gave us a simple place to call home, but was by no means simple in design. The kitchen, dining, and living space comfortably accommodated us as we made our way through California’s coastal roads. The trailer was also a fantastic conversation starter—onlookers and strangers regularly asked us questions and wanted to take pictures of

Photo: Jordan Martindell

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The Basecamp Airstream includes a kitchen, a full bathroom and sleeps up to two

Airstream’s newest modern and almost futuristic model, the Basecamp.

We launched our trip by leaving the concrete jungle of Los Angeles.

Within just a couple hours, we began snaking our way through fields of orange groves and tree farms, heading straight for Ojai, a small, sleepy

Kayak through the Dinosaur Caves under the cliffs of Shell beach or SUP in Avila Beach’s calm, predictable waters. Wine tasting is at its best with regular events and live music at Penman Springs, Michella and Barr wineries. Pick up a remembrance at The Shops at the Garden Shed in quaint Cambria. Hiking trails abound in the area. Hike Bishop’s Peak for a quick in-town jaunt or enjoy one of the many trails with sweeping ocean vistas at Montaña De Oro State Park. visitsanluisobispocounty.com santabarbaraca.com, ojaivisitors.com

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Where to Play

Bixby Bridge on California’s coastal Highway 1

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town know for health and wellness.

We arrived at our camp at Dennison Park just as the sun was setting and tucked in for the night under a canopy of massive oak trees. A cacophony of birds greeted us in the morning as we sipped our coffee while gazing at the view across the valley. And the trees! I forgot how massive and gorgeous the trees are in California.

In town, Ojai’s Mission-inspired architecture perfectly framed the funky art galleries and breezy boutiques that lined the main street.

With multiple hip coffee shops and cafes, Ojai lived up to its healthful promise, offering vegan, gluten-free cuisine and responsibly sourced coffee at every turn. Bart’s Books, Ojai’s outdoor used bookstore, was the perfect place to get lost among the stacks, a luxury I hadn’t allowed myself for a long time.

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The 65-foot bell tower of the Ojai post office

We pressed on from Ojai, making camp in Oceano, a beach town south of San Luis Obispo. With Oceano as our home base, we began to explore what the central coast really had

to offer. Mornings were filled with homestyle breakfasts out of the trailer followed by long walks on the beach adjacent to the campground.

With the scent of eucalyptus filling

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Pismo Beach is famous for its wineries and many beaches

After growing up in Southern California, Jordan Martindell moved to Boulder, Colorado where she discovered a natural connection to the Rocky Mountain lifestyle.

Martindell documents adventures that are delicious, comfortable, exciting and sometimes unexpected. She has written for Almost Fearless, Dorado Magazine, Elevation Outdoors Magazine, rootsrated.com and offyonder.com.

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each breath and the sweet salty air against my face, I felt the California girl in me re-ignite and wondered if I could ever call this place home again.

Our beach days were spent at Avila beach. While most beaches succumb to the daily marine layer (a thick foggy like occurrence that doesn’t burn off until the afternoon), this particular enclave of beach is tucked away from the ocean, resulting in sun all day long. We followed one beach day with a visit to Sycamore Hot Springs, where private hot springs prepped us for spa treatments.

For a more refined experience one afternoon, we headed north to experience Santa Margarita Ranch from a different perspective. Santa Margarita Adventures’ zip-line tour brings guests face to face with the complexities of the massive property.

While soaring over pine trees, companion oaks, and golden vineyards, we learned about the Ranch’s deep history, sustainable winegrowing, and natural beef program. And of course, the tour finished with a tasting of the property’s wines at Ancient Peaks Winery in downtown Santa Margarita.

Our last night in the area was spent noshing on a proper crab boil at the Cracked Crab in Pismo Beach. With seafood-soaked hands and full bellies, we headed south for

Photo: Pismo Beach Conference & Visitors Bureau

A fully restored vintage Airstream Argosy

some unexpected entertainment. In a throwback to the western days of yore, we attended the Great American Melodrama, where kitsch and comedy met the audience in an old town saloon-like setting.

In an effort to brush off some of the trailer lifestyle before heading back to Colorado, we treated ourselves to a proper night’s stay at The Landsby, a modern hotel in the Dutch town of Solvang. A major standout in this quaint little town, The Landsby’s contemporary decor, sophisticated bar, and delicious happy hour was the perfect celebratory setting to bring our trip to a close.

As we drove south on Highway 1, taking in the Steinbeckian expanse of rolling golden hills, the California girl in me quietly celebrated visiting the Central Coast on my own terms. And while it wasn’t enough to move me back to my childhood home, it may be enough to last another ten years.

The patio and garden area at The Landsby hotel in the Dutch town of Solvang

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THE DETAILS Where to Stay Campsites There are many camping options on the Central Coast. For inland camping in a more rural setting, try Dennison Park, near Ojai or Cachuma Lake Recreation Area ventura.org/inland-parks/ dennison-park-ojai countyofsb.org/parks/cachuma.

For beach camping, try Jalama Beach on the northern edge of Santa Barbara County; North Beach Campground in Oceano or Morro Strand Campground in Morro Bay. countyofsb.org/parks/jalama.sbc slocountyparks.org/camp/oceano For a luxurious RV experience, Flying Flags RV Resort and Campground is a high-end glamping campground in Buellton. highwaywestvacations.com/ properties/flyingflags www.parks.ca.gov/morrostrand

Hotels and Inns If camping isn’t your thing, there are a plethora of options for those who prefer to stay in a traditional setting.

The Ojai Valley Inn and Spa is a resort that spares no experience and boasts 220 acres of recreation and relaxation.

Immerse yourself under old oak trees at Inn Paradiso in Paso Robles. Stay in a Spanish- and Mexican-inspired hotel at the beachside Avila La Fonda or satisfy your inner cowboy at The Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort in Santa Barbara County.

Where to Dine For authentic hole-in-the-wall Mexican fare, visit Ojai Tortilla House. For a casual and playful meal, check out Copenhagen Sausage Garden in Solvang. Big Sky Cafe in downtown San Luis Obispo will satisfy your comfort food cravings with a fresh and light twist. For a modern take on traditional brunch dishes, Mint + Craft in San Luis Obispo has you covered. Finally, traditional seafood can’t be beat at the Cracked Crab in Pismo Beach.

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TECHNOLOGY

Advancing home automation ESC Electronic Services & Concierge LLC offers full design, installation and programming to control a residence’s entertainment, security and environment

By Marge D. Hansen

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Long (Kevin) Nguyen, owner, ESC Electronic Services & Concierge

installation company, Nguyen honed his system design and implementation skills. He established ESC to enable homeowners to use a single interface and went a step further by programming scenes that create a mood. “You can have a party mode where the music and TVs are playing the same source throughout the house and all the lights are positioned to your favorite setting. We can create an evening mode and the lights will dim throughout the house with the fireplace on (if it’s cold outside) and music plays in certain rooms.”

control a home in just three steps or less: choose the space; decide what you want to do—watch cable TV, stream movies, enjoy music, activate other functions; and control it with one button on a phone, room keypad, remote or tablet, whether managing a room or the whole house.

“Our offerings include low-voltage installation for new construction and existing homes and cover audio/video entertainment, home theater systems, lighting and shade automation, surveillance systems, networking and Wi-Fi systems,” notes Nguyen. “We also integrate with security systems, pool/spas, climate control, door locks, garages and irrigation.”

Beyond off and on

ESC futureproofs its home automation systems by offering clients the ability to integrate new and improved products hitting the marketplace at a rapid pace. “Yes, Alexa and Amazon Echo work with our control system,” Nguyen confirms.

The concierge aspect of the company speaks to the prompt attention and customer support clients can expect from ESC. “We have the tools to connect remotely and troubleshoot

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THE DETAILS

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T THE MISSION IS CLEAR: BUILD systems that simplify all the technology in our homes. Long (Kevin) Nguyen, the owner and technical expert at ESC Electronic Services & Concierge LLC whose entrepreneurial spirit and in-depth knowledge are the foundation of his company, is dedicated to meeting the challenge he set for the home automation firm he launched in 2013. Smart homes and mobile control have everything to do with the way we live today. The latest home automation systems and components are more intelligent, user-friendly, reliable and responsive from across town to the other side of the planet. Designed to make life easier and safer, Nguyen was inspired at an early age to explore and provide the almost limitless options homeowners imagine will fit their unique lifestyle needs.

“I remember watching a movie on the Disney Channel called “Smart House” when I was 11. It was about a family that won a dream house in a raffle,” Nguyen recalls. “The house would notify them when their milk was expired, help the kids with homework, grab the mail and play music and movies.” Amazing!

Years later, working for a custom AV system, home theater and control

Easy as one, two, three

Emphasizing quality, simplicity and ease of use, ESC offers design, install and programming services that

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The keypad controls technology throughout the house

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a system before having to roll out a van. Our clients are also able to reboot certain devices, such as cable boxes, from their phones,” says Nguyen, pointing out the benefit of avoiding calls to a cable provider which may not be necessary. “We also push system and software updates remotely to improve the safety and longevity of the control system. Network security, strength and wireless are critical in every home with wireless devices.

Thermostats, cameras, televisions, lights and security all connect to the network or Internet. It’s like changing your car’s oil, but faster and remotely,” he adds.

Existing homes can be retrofitted or wireless systems can be designed where retrofitting is not cost-effec-

tive. ESC also works with builders to customize a buyer’s home during construction, allowing for features like in-ceiling speakers throughout the house, wiring for motorized shades and installing elegant keypads in every room.

Believing and achieving

The Nguyen family came to America from Vietnam when Long was 5. He has lived in Denver most of his life.

“My parents worked hard and started a small house cleaning business.

When I was young, they would bring home broken toys for me,” he says.

“One of my favorite memories is when I was able to piece all the parts together and create a car with monster wheels. I was able to get

the remote to work and had a functional RC car.”

His company is prospering, and to keep things in balance Nguyen takes time away from technology to enjoy Colorado—hiking with his dogs, mountain biking and skiing. Last year he conquered Mount Democrat, his first fourteener. “I just started traveling and hope to make my way to Europe or Australia next year,” he smiles. “My parents told me to pursue the American dream. This is my American Dream.”

Marge D. Hansen is a Broomfield, Colorado-based freelance writer/editor and a regular contributor to Colorado Expression.

Her articles appear in a variety of lifestyle magazines and websites.

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ENTERPRISE

Investing in Success George Wood and Wally Obermeyer join forces to offer financial planning and investment services and help clients look at the big picture

By Corinne Joy Brown

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IN THE BUSINESS WORLD, GREAT partnerships are legend. Companies like Smith & Wesson, Hewlett Packard, Ben & Jerry’s, and of course Apple (Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs) have all proved that two heads are better than one when it comes to product development and market growth. But can it also matter in personal service industries, especially financial planning and investment?

Colorado-based investment professionals George Wood and Wally Obermeyer have proven that their merger in 2014 resulting in Obermeyer Wood Investment Counsel, LLLP, with their Denver office located in one of Cherry Creek North’s most spectacular new digs, was destiny. Their combined expertise and experience in the investment counseling field has exceeded expectations that neither former company executive ever anticipated.

“I first met Wally Obermeyer,” said Wood, co-chairman, “through a mutual client. I learned quickly

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that Wally was a great investor. We started a long-term friendship and the more we got to know each other, the more we respected one another.

The decision to combine forces was mutual; we thought it would be good for business and lots of fun.”

One visit to their 6th floor offices at 200 Columbine can attest to the fact that it’s clearly been both. The partners have every right to bask in the remarkable ascent the company has enjoyed since the merger. Their client list reads like “who’s who” in Colorado and the current company now includes a staff of 18, including seven partners, an attorney, Charlton Rugg, who helps assure the firm’s compliance, and two young women, Dana Nightingale, CFA, and Maia Babbs, CFA, each ideally suited to

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work with their increasing millennial-era clientele and those feeling more at ease with a female counselor.

“All of our analysts have unique specialties,” said Wood. “Plus, we try to cross-pollinate and team consult, making sure someone is always available for our clients at all times.”

But credit for the company’s highly respected reputation goes to the original two founders themselves, as well as affable team member Lee (Skip) Dines, Jr., senior vice president. From the first welcoming handshake to the warm, Colorado-inspired interior filled with original landscape paintings of the state, you know you’re not in some Wall Street wealth management firm. Obermeyer Wood Investment Counsel is the modern West personified; sophisticated, savvy, yet

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down-to earth, serving clients all over America and abroad.

George Wood was born in Wyoming and attended the Colorado School of Mines, where he majored in engineering. An interest in the stock market led him back to school and into a partnership in Chicago in 1969, and later into business with State Farm. But his love of the mountains brought him to Denver in the 1980s and he decided to stay.

With no clients and no platform, but a large measure of true grit, he started Wood Investment Counsel, and built the business one step at a time. Today’s substantial portfolio and exclusive client list attest to the benefits of his persistent hard work and commitment.

Obermeyer, of Aspen, and son of the legendary skiwear mogul Klaus Obermeyer, grew up in the business world. (His father, at 97, is in fact, still working.) By the time Wally started Obermeyer Asset Management Co. in 1997, he had a solid understanding of what it meant to both build a business and also transition out of one, something his varied clientele occasionally have to grapple with. An avid pilot and outdoorsman, Obermeyer found himself flying to Denver often since the ski-

Lee (Skip) Dines, Dana Gleason Nightingale, Wally Obermeyer

wear company had a manufacturing facility and still has a distribution center here. His investment counseling office opened a branch to handle Denver clients, and the rest, as they say, is history.

“We use the word ‘counsel’ in our company name for a reason,” explained Obermeyer. “We try to look at the big picture; coordinate with attorneys, facilitate family meetings, and provide a sense of security.

Circumstances that often require our counsel revolve round recent

Dana Gleason Nightingale, Maia Babbs, Wally Obermeyer and Lee (Skip) Dines

widowhood, sudden death, matters of succession, inheritance and more.

We advise that it’s never too early for younger generations in our clients’ families to begin working with an investment counselor.”

The company’s new clients mostly come through referrals, other clients and the professional community.

“What I really love most,” added Obermeyer, “is being able to help people. It’s intellectually stimulating, but even more, there’s the joy of meeting the most interesting people and better understanding the human condition, helping to realize an individual’s hopes and dreams. Rather than perpetuating an older generation’s management of funds far into the future (what we like to call ‘managing from the grave’), we have a huge amount of faith in the ability of individuals to grow into responsibility. That means believe in them, prepare and teach them, and give them time.”

Clearly Obermeyer Wood Investment Counsel has a modern twist on a traditional industry.

Corinne Joy Brown writes about design, architecture, travel and things that matter for a variety of local and national magazines.

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