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Goldilocks' New Beginnings

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Your resident Goldilocks here! After 8+ years of trying on just about every role at the magazine, from staff photographer to creative director, I think I have found the one that fits juuuust right! That’s right, it is about time that I tried being your editor on for size, as well.

Sometimes in life, you find people that fit into your life seamlessly, as you both are here with the same intention, and that is what I have been lucky enough to find with the Manz Family. At the core of everything they do is spreading goodness and finding the heart in the things around them, whether that be a morning run-in with a neighbor at the coffee shop or in the way we choose to tell stories of those in our community. They exude a welcomeness of creating family everywhere they go, which is what I experienced about eight and a half years ago at my very first shoot for the magazine. Katie showed up with a newborn baby Copeland strapped onto her chest and the rest is history; I have been working with the magazine from that day forward.

This month feels like a great, well-rounded reminder of all of the incredible things I have gained from being a part of the Boulder Lifestyle team over the years: cultivating community shown by our Bikes Together Giving Back story, learning about the behind the scenes of the people all around us as shown in our Denver Botanic Gardens peek behind the curtain, and staying in the know about what’s a must see around town as shown in our Platt Park round-up.

As we celebrate the Summer Solstice this month, allowing us to all feel a new sense of beginning, embracing change and really soaking in every last minute of sunshine, we are reminded countlessly of all of the reasons we love to call this place home.

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Lisa Van Horne, Tony Firestine, Troy Bowen, Sarah Katz, Linden Butrym, Avery Young, Kailey Beuerlein, Millie D'Souza, Kelsey Huffer

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Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer, Amanda Proudfit, Daniel Jenkins Photography, Nicole Marcelli, Ian Warren, Abby Bohannan June

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1-7: A sharp dressed crowd cheered on the 150th Kentucky Derby at a festive party held on Saturday, May 5 on the Terminal Bar patio at Denver Union Station featuring live music by the Royal Street Ramblers, a “Best Dressed” contest and bourbon cocktails.

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1: Jeremy Mohney & His Band, bringing an infectious energy to the Alley with upbeat swing music from the 1920s, 30s and 40s to the Dairy Block’s Alley Soundscapes Concert on May 5. 2: Alley Soundscapes is a series of free concerts featuring local musicians held in the Dairy Block Alley every Friday & Saturday evening and on the afternoon of 1st Sunday of each month, continuing through the summer. 3: Info: DairyBlock.com/Events Photography by Dairy Block

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Summer Happenings at Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek

Enjoy a summer of programming at Halcyon’s rooftop restaurant and bar, Rare Bird, with weekly “Clock Out at Rare Bird” industry nights every Monday and a pup-approved “Bird Dog” happy hour on the last Wednesday of each month. On Saturdays in June, join executive chef Dan Young at the grill for a Summer Cook Out series with a rotating weekly menu featuring specials of pig roast, brisket, ribs and smoked chicken.

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Take a dip into the water-drenched paintings by Benjamin Anderson. Born in Clearwater, FL and trained in Florence, Italy, Anderson likes to distort the lines of perception through irony-soaked subjects. He utilizes both abstraction and realism to create his refreshing large-scale paintings. His work has been recognized by Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery and Converse for a national ad campaign. SmithKlein Gallery has received five new paintings by Anderson and can be viewed at SmithKlein.com

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THE WINDING PATH

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Michele Ledoux’s Journey to painting with wax

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As Michele Ledoux would put it, she’s taken anything but the direct route on her path to where she is today as a full-time artist living and working in Evergreen.

“Let’s just say I took the frontage road,” says Michele. “Maybe some forest access roads, too. I’m grateful for all of it.”

Best known for her abstract contemporary paintings using the ancient technique of encaustic, Michele traces her winding path into artistry back to a fortuitous layover in Denver as she was deciding where to attend college. She discovered an immediate connection to Colorado, which resulted in her choice to pursue undergraduate studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Taking an unexpectedly deep dive into philosophy and religious studies combined with extensive travel abroad, Michele was inspired to learn about other people, places and cultures. All

while unbeknownst to her, she was also beginning to develop a deeper connection to her life purpose as an artist.

“I’m always seeking knowledge and looking to expand, both personally and professionally,” says Michele, “to become the best version of myself.”

This core desire manifested in creating a myriad of diverse travel experiences after graduation. These included walking the Camino de Santiago, a 550-mile pilgrimage in France and Spain, and other spiritual journeys that would follow. One day, in a moment of almost revelation, she was inspired to begin painting seemingly out of nowhere. This was Michele’s first experience, she says, of “truly being in the flow.”

“I think the magic in art happens when you let go of the plan and allow the art to evolve exactly as it wants to,” says Michele. “It

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isn’t as much about me as it is the art simply flowing through me. The less I interfere, the more authentic the art will be.”

Michele’s art and mediums of choice continued to evolve for the next several years—from painting with acrylic to photography, poetry and printmaking—while she exhibited her works in increasingly prominent art shows across the country and internationally. But it was when she encountered the encaustic technique while on a trip to Santa Fe that she found a particularly resonant medium.

“It was so different than anything I had ever seen,” says Michele. “It had a depth to it. I was so drawn to the texture and organic nature of it.”

A painting technique that dates back to ancient Greek, Egyptian and Roman art, encaustic involves applying multiple layers of beeswax, resin and pigment and then fusing one layer to the next with heat—usually with a heat gun or torch. While Michele’s creative aesthetic leans into minimalism and a primarily neutral

palette, her technique emphasizes the architectural and organic nature of the beeswax by intentionally featuring cracks, chips and scratches on the surface of the paintings.

“My artwork is intrinsically connected to my contemplative, meditative nature,” Michele says, “and is a direct reflection of my authentic and intentional way of life.”

Michele’s work is held in numerous private collections and has been widely exhibited both nationally and internationally, garnering multiple “Best of Show” awards. Some of these highly competitive and select exhibitions include Architectural Digest, NYC, SOFA Chicago, the Smithsonian Craft Show and the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show. As examples of her work, Michele notes that she is most known for her “abstract 7/7’s,” smaller encaustic works that invite collectors to personally curate a collection of one-of-a-kind pieces to create a dynamic wall installation that reflects their own unique aesthetic.

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Moving forward, Michele continues to be inspired by all manners of tangible form and conceptual spirituality. She hopes that her artwork continues to provoke sharing, conversations and deeper individual and interpersonal connections.

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space. Even more importantly, it brings to our attention how powerfully we can actively create our own experience of life.”

View more of Michele’s work on Instagram @micheleledoux.contemporary or visit her website, MLedoux. com, where you will also find her upcoming show schedule.  Text or call the artist directly at (303) 6749605 regarding artwork inquiries and/or to schedule a studio visit.

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Noble Riot, Denver’s go-to spot for natty wine and fried chicken (the masters of the high-brow/low-brow balance) peel back the pretension and pair some favorite wines with snacks straight from the aisles of temptation and drive-thru delights. From the Golden Arches to a classic slice of ‘za, these pairings will get you ready for any adventure your summer might hold. Here’s a guide where fine wine meets fun fare, where haute cuisine shares a wink with humble snacks, and where every sip is a toast to the unexpected.

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• Paired with Noble Riot Gluten-Free Fried Chicken

• Notes: Noble Riot Fried Chicken is a food from heaven. Tender where it should be, crispy everywhere else and flavored with just enough spice to give your taste buds some happiness. Usually, we suggest sparkling wine as a pairing since it breaks up the texture and cleanses the palate, but this high-acid Madeira made from the Verdelho grape keeps the mouth watering, and imparts a great nuttiness to each bite. Put a little spicy & sweet Riot Sauce into the mix, which offers notes of pepper and maple, and you’ll enjoy the ultimate combo.

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Rosé Champagne

• Paired with cold pizza

• Notes: You wake up and find there’s leftover pizza, the sun is shining and the picnic table at the park seems like the perfect place to polish it off. The Pinot Noir-based Champagne is a brilliant pairing, soft and earthy and once the bubbles are gone, the red fruit and soft biscuityness show in a weightier way. Last night’s pizza has had a chance to settle and transform from gooey and aromatic to practical and uniform. Its cheesy goodness is more solid and the chewy crust pairs great with the Champagne.

• Paired with tinned fish with olive tapenade

• Notes: Vermouth on ice with dappled sunlight peeking through the patio umbrella above you is one of summer’s luxuries. You’re enjoying Bela sardines with Piri Piri and some Greek olive tapenade, taking the first salty, briny, edgy bite gets your salivary glands going. The first sip of vermouth coats your palate and softens each of those sharp edges and brings out an almost floral quality through the combination.

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• Paired with Takis

• Notes: Done properly and with due attention, Chilaquiles is an amazing dish with crispy tortilla portions bathed in brothy red chile and cheese, but we’re taking it to the snack aisle and pairing it with a delicious bag of Takis. With a nod to the chilaquiles, but on the go. Pinot Blanc is a great pairing, especially if you can find one that is racy and bright with floral notes surrounding just a bit of minerally honey tones. Pax Mahle’s ‘Dutton Ranch’ Pinot Blanc does this with great tension, giving enough acidity to cleanse the palate and enough flavor to be part of the conversation, not just a background for it. To try out these wines and find more info, visit NobleRiot.com

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Platt Park’s Hidden Treasures

Unveiling the Charm of South Broadway

ARTICLE BY SARAH KATZ | PHOTOGRAPHY

BY POPPY & CO. BY KELSEY HUFFER

When Denverites think Platt Park, South Pearl immediately comes to mind, but Platt Park’s South Broadway has so much to offer. This stretch of South Broadway is home to some of Denver’s most unique and endless antiques (even known as Antique Row), handmade jewelry, craft cocktails and delicious bites. You can find your favorite childhood book, peruse through a collection of vintage wares from furniture to baseball cards, find haunted photographs or stop by the many restaurants and bars that line the street.

In a blue and white Victorian house on South Broadway, you will find Printed Page Bookshops’ rare and used book collection. As you enter you will likely be greeted by one of the friendly owners who are ready to help you find your next great read. The cozy house features bookshelves filled several shelves high with new and used books. The shop has armchairs nestled in between the rows of books that allow you to sit and take in the novel you’re considering. If you want to take your passion to a new level, they also offer a free book-collecting class.

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You won’t know where to focus your attention when you first walk into The Oddemporium. As soon as you open the door to this unique shop, you’ll see fur coats and vintage sunglasses, decades-old magazines and cabinets filled with ceramic ducks that greet you upon entering. At a minimum, you will want to carve out thirty minutes to walk around the store and sift through the treasures that line the walls. Once you finish a lap inside the store, you can head outside to explore their collection of lawn ornaments and iron-sculpted arches. There is no limit to the number of oddities you can find while exploring The Oddemporium.

After having a little wine and pizza, wander over to CLP Jewelry, a shop filled with handmade jewelry, known for its rustic and refined look, and get yourself a little something special. When planning your South Broadway adventure, check their schedule because they have perfected the personalized creative shopping experience and the art of the pop-up. You might catch something exciting, from tattoos to piercings to permanent jewelry to hat customization, oh my.

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A Glimpse Inside the Denver Botanic Gardens

Many have attempted to master the domestic art of gardening. Some in an effort to secure the coveted green thumb, others maybe to just bask in the simple pleasures of waking up to a yard full of sweet smelling columbines, lavender, zinnias and the like. Individuals with a knack for garden punditry recognize the importance behind preserving and cultivating the Earth’s flora to enhance each locale’s natural beauty and help defuse the ticking time bomb that is climate change.

Regardless of your garden expertise, no one quite does it like the Denver Botanic Gardens. Founded in 1951, a once small group of horticulturists has blossomed into an established organization. According to their website, the Denver Botanic Gardens’ mission “is to connect

people with plants” while prioritizing “transformation, relevance, diversity and sustainability.” With a code such as this, one cannot deny the passion and beneficence of the Denver Botanic Gardens.

As with anything, there is more than meets the eye. Behind each character pine, vegetable, cornflower or lilac is a horticulturist and curator perfectly crafting and nurturing each plant to maturity.

“That feeling of wonder that people get in nature... puts everything in life and everything that is going on into perspective. It gives you the feeling that there is something bigger than us,” explains Associate Director of Horticulture, Angie Andrade. Angie oversees the Sensory Garden and has a background in horticultural therapy. For the past twenty years, she has been developing the Gardens’ therapeutic horticulture program to improve accessibility

for those with disabilities, illnesses and memory loss. “The plants are intentionally planted and designed to evoke the five senses and to be very accessible for people to interact with,” says Angie. There are signs inviting guests to touch and smell the plants, a green wall for those not able to bend and memory plants that elicit nostalgia. “You can’t really experience the rest of the Botanic Gardens like this,” notes Angie.

Sometimes an interest in horticulture grows on you. Manager of Horticulture, Kevin Philip Williams, had originally studied history and philosophy of science, played in bands and created sets for film and television. Once in New York, Kevin was recommended to apply for an internship at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and thus began his love for horticulture. Since 2015, Kevin has been with Denver Botanic Gardens and in that time co-authored a

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book about shrublands. “Shrublands generally occur in environments of extremes or environments in transition,” states Kevin. Although some may traditionally not be as drawn to shrublands like forests or grasslands, Kevin argues there is beauty in their “maze-like” wonder. One of the gardens Kevin works in is the Steppe Garden. Kevin remarks that “steppe is a term that refers to a semi-arid bio region.” Kevin’s interest in different steppe species has afforded him the pleasure of traveling around the world for research.

Assistant Curator of Plant Select and Pollinator Gardens, Sonya Anderson, also worked in other fields before finding a career in horticulture. “It kind of felt like gardening chose me,” beams Sonya. During

some of her first experiences working with plants, Sonya began studying pollinators and different symbiotic relationships. “In the United States alone, we have 4,000 different types of native bees," says Sonya. "Butterflies, moths, some wasps, some beetles, some flies are also pollinators.” That’s right, even the pesky fly serves a bigger purpose in our ecosystem. Sonya works to create gardens that support the widest range of pollinators. This means including blue and yellow flowers to attract bees, yarrow for butterflies while also accommodating various pollinators’ sizes with a range of petals and sepals.

Henry Basile, Assistant Curator for the Japanese Garden, was the Denver Botanic Gardens’ first intern for the Bonsai

Pavilion. “Bonsai and Japanese gardens helped me see individual plants through an artistic lens,” states Henry. He continued to explore horticulture throughout the country in a mix of settings before returning to the Gardens. Henry also oversees the Kitchen Garden, Le Potager, which follows a European style of gardening and donates its produce to SAME Café (So All May Eat). “The Japanese gardening style and the European gardening style, in some ways, could not be more far apart,” he says. Henry’s ability to manage two antithetical gardens is emblematic of each employee’s zeal for plants as well as their deep knowledge and care for horticulture. Return to a child-like state of wonder with a visit to the Denver Botanic Gardens.

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Abigail Plantier, founder of Maximalist interior design studio, is the creative eye behind some of Colorado’s most eye-catching restaurants (Bar Dough, Kumoya) — so it’s no surprise she took a hospitality approach to designing her own home. The 2,868-square-foot Denver Square at 1348 Madison Street, currently on the market, was built in 1912 but meticulously renovated over the past few years as Abigail infused each room with modern yet timeless updates.

“I’d describe my personal style as neoclassic with a French twist,” Abigail says. “Every detail was considered to breathe new life into the home.” She designed the residence with living and hosting in mind, using inviting materials like natural stone and Nero Marquina marble; adding a solarium, wine closet and full bar; and maintaining original details such as the parlor fireplace, doorknobs and the sturdy oak front door. The home is punctuated with pops of rich color, like Behr’s “Frosted Jade” in a hall bath and “Shipwreck” in the butler’s pantry, while a Jonathan Adler chandelier and other sculptural light fixtures add a hint of sparkle to angular spaces.

The 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom property is listed by Liz Richards and Deviree Vallejo of The Elevated Living Group with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty. The group is one of Denver’s top-performing duos in real estate for the past 21 years and the number-one selling partnership for volume in 2023. Deviree and Liz bring a wealth of knowledge on the Denver Metro’s luxury market to their clients, including Abigail, whose property offers an inimitable aesthetic that mirrors a boutique hotel. Here, Abigail shares more about what makes her home special.

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WHAT WAS YOUR VISION FOR THE HOME?

I first envisioned how to keep the historic bones of the space. It has brick and beautiful woodwork throughout — the classic Victorian elements. The first area I designed was the sunken garden that was an old carriage house where they used to keep horses. Then, the original part of the house was phase one. The kitchen and all of the floors were redone. There are new windows and new exterior doors. I turned an office area into a master bathroom because there wasn’t one before. Phase two was the addition. We knocked off the back part of the house, which was an old, covered porch that slanted and had very thin walls and paper-thin windows. Phase two added so much more usable space. It included the living room, upstairs solarium and a butler's pantry that was built in homage to what they had during [the early 20th century].

HOW DID YOU MAXIMIZE EACH SPACE AND ADD SPECIAL TOUCHES?

I love the idea of integrating surprise and delight, so anywhere that I could create some kind of moment within the house, I took that opportunity. I turned an old downstairs coat closet that wasn't being used into a wine closet. I designed the wallpaper in the powder room — it’s based on my garden and is a wild experience when you open the door. The kitchen

island has a footrail on it, and the pop of Kelly green in the office is definitely a wow factor. And, of course, exposing and enhancing the brick gives the home warmth and character.

YOUR FAVORITE ROOM IN THE HOME.

Definitely the solarium, which was inspired by the Hotel Raphael in Paris. I stayed there many years ago. The room is filled with natural light and plants and has black-and-white Harlequin marble floors. It’s an oasis that's right off of the master bedroom and master bath, with a little walkout terrace.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THE CONGRESS PARK NEIGHBORHOOD?

Everything about it is just perfection. Congress Park is a unique blend of urban activity and quaint neighborhood charm. Madison is a wider street because the trolley cars used to drive on it. It’s near parks and urban attractions, cute retail spaces at 12th Avenue and Madison, and a great school, Teller Elementary. I love living in an area where you can walk anywhere.

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A 501c3 nonprofit bike shop, community hub and catalyst for change; Denver-based Bikes Together is foraging their own path and enjoying the ride on their mission for equitable bike access and education.

Bikes Together started in the mid-1990s, when a group of Denver residents came together with a desire to use bicycles to create alternatives to youth gang involvement and substance misuse, while having a whole lot of fun. This group, called The Park Hill Bike Club, promoted a culture of friendship, mutual respect and diversity among Park

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Hill youth and offered recreational, educational and employment opportunities for participants. In 2005, LiveWell Colorado’s Park Hill Thriving Communities supported taking the bike club idea one step further. With their helping hand, an official 501c3 nonprofit was formed: The Park Hill Bike Depot.

In 2016, The Park Hill Bike Depot partnered with the Denver Housing Authority to open a second location in the La Alma/ Lincoln Park Neighborhood and changed their name to Bikes Together. In present day, Bikes Together goes above and beyond your typical bike shop; rather than leaving the nitty gritty work to the mechanic alone, they use every interaction as an opportunity for education; taking extra time to explain what is wrong with the bike, helping people make informed decisions about what they should be fixing and teaching people the skills to potentially repair their bike themselves. “Some of my favorite experiences come from seeing people who have visited the shop a few times; seeing their confidence and sense of curiosity about their bike grow with each visit,” says Abby Bohannan, Executive Director.

As a full service bike shop, they offer classes, bicycles, parts, recycling and the most important of all: community.

“Bikes Together strives to meet people with compassion, dig nity and enthusiasm: helping people with a variety of bike-re lated needs,” says Abby. “We are empowering a new generation of Denverites to ride their bikes and fix something broken rather than buying something new.”

In addition to empowering bike owners and encouraging involvement, Bikes Together also prides themselves on safe guarding their environment and natural resources by minimizing industry waste. They accept bicycle (and bike parts, and bike apparel) donations in all conditions, which are refurbished and

repaired when possible. If the bike is beyond repair, they’ll reuse working bike parts and responsibly recycle what is no longer usable. “In 2023, we diverted 21,000 lbs of unusable scrap metal recycled from the landfill and repurposed approximately three times as much (using salvaged parts to repair and refurbish our customer’s bikes), diverting a total of 57,725lbs of bikes and bike parts from going in the trash,” shares Abby.

Last but not least, Bikes Together has increased diverse representation in the cycle industry and bike mechanic profession through their unrelenting pursuit of inclusivity in the space. They host programming by and for low-income individuals and other marginalized communities. They maintain and grow this diversity through various programs and through acknowledging and celebrating various identities in their events and space. “With an increase in bike infrastructure and the amount of people from all walks of life who are comfortable and confident with riding bikes, the more robust the cycling community will be, city-wide,” says Abby.

As we move into the summer here in Colorado, bike season is upon us! Bikes Together has several fun things in the works: they are hosting a free summertime Mobile Repair Clinic series at the Denver Public Library, have ongoing 40-minute Learn & Repair appointments where you can fix your bike yourself (every Thursday

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and Saturday), 4-Part Mechanics Series Classes on a monthly basis, refurbished and cost-flexible bikes for sale and more. The best way to stay in the loop about what they do is to subscribe to their newsletter on their web site, follow them on Instagram or Facebook, or swing by the shop to see what they’re working on.

Through the work that they do, the folks at Bikes Together know that they’re in for the long haul to get closer and closer towards their mission. By prioritizing integrity and unwavering commitment, they're choosing the path less traveled, guaranteeing a remarkable view along the way.

To learn more about Bikes Together, visit BikesTogether.org

To donate, visit ColoradoGives.org/Organization/BikesTogether

For any other inquiries or for more information about becoming a program sponsor, email abby@bikestogether.org

Summer Reading List

Book Finds with Tattered Cover

ARTICLE BY MILLIE D’SOUZA | PHOTOGRAPHY BY COURTESY OF TATTERED COVER BOOKSTORE

The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley

Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson

Somehow: Thoughts on Love by Anne

This month, we tapped the expert staff at Tattered Cover Bookstore for their top summer reads. Whether you plan to unwind on vacation, learn a new skill or spend an afternoon enjoying Colorado’s sunshine, these selections are all fantastic picks for a summer escape.

Claimed the novel to talk about, The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley. Recently released, the novel is a genre-mashing and beautifully complex story exploring the nature of power and the potential for love to change it all.

Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson. A brilliant, cozy, meta murder mystery that will keep you turning each page. A story defining how far one would go to remain “family”.

Somehow: Thoughts on Love by Anne Lamott. Possibly Lamott’s best novel yet, she explores the function and

Better Living Through Birding by Christian Cooper

Never Whistle at Night by Shane

power of love in our lives, from its surprises, uncomfortable truths and infinite guiding behavior.

Better Living Through Birding by Christian Cooper. This memoir follows Central Park birder, Christian Cooper, in the exploration of avian adventures, emphasizing the unexpected lessons one may learn simply by looking up.

Lastly, Never Whistle at Night by Shane Hawk. A terrifying collection of 26 indigenous horror stories. Hawk, a history teacher by day and writer by night, explores what it truly means to be unsettled.

This summer, head down to one of the Tattered Cover Bookstore’s several Denver locations or visit their website at TatteredCover.com to check out all these great recommendations and more!

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URBAN MARKETS AT UNION STATION

June 1

Denver Union Station and the Downtown Denver Partnership are teaming up this summer to host a series of incredible local markets on the Wynkoop Plaza, including an Urban Market on June 1-2 and June 15-16. DenverUnionStation.com

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ROOT TO RISE AT THE RAMBLE • SUMMER YOGA SERIES

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Fun, lively and informal, The Garden at The Ramble Hotel is a gathering place for sunny afternoons and warm evenings. Operated by the Death & Co team, The Garden places an emphasis on casual presentation and sessionable serves, with colorful drinks that lean on refreshing flavor combinations. The rooftop space in the heart of RiNo will welcome guests starting at 3 pm every Thursday to Sunday in June and Wednesday to Sunday through September. Additionally, every Saturday from June 1 to August 31, The Ramble Hotel will host a Root to Rise Summer Yoga Series in The Garden, offering attendees a post-yoga Sunshine Shot Juice from Death & Co. More information is available at  DeathAndCompany.com/Location/ Death-And-Company-Denver.

Courtesy of The Ramble Hotel

01, 15, & 29

CHERRY CREEK NORTH SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

June 1, 15, & 29

Around Town

Kick-off this summer on Fillmore Plaza in Cherry Creek North as talented musicians and artists gather to showcase their skills every other Saturday in June. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere as you enjoy acoustic melodies in our beautiful outdoor setting. Don’t miss out on this unique experience right in the heart of Cherry Creek North!

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SMASH FINE ARTS FESTIVAL: SPRING SHOW

June 8, 9

Sponsored by Cherry Creek North, the Smash Fine Arts Festivals return to Fillmore Plaza—the center/heart of the Cherry Creek North District—this June 8 & 9 and August 10 & 11. This high-end, classy outdoor fine art exhibit features top-shelf fine artists nationwide showcasing a variety of mediums (painting, photography, metal, sculpture, jewelry, wood, mixed-media) as well as live violin, piano and acoustic music. In its 6th year in Cherry Creek North, holding both a spring (June) & summer (August) show, the Smash Fine Arts Festivals have proven to be highly commendable. These exquisite and artfully cultivated experiences are events that art aficionados and patrons love to attend! SmashInTheSquareFestival.com

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PAULY SHORE COMEDY WORKS - SOUTH AT THE LANDMARK IN GREENWOOD VILLAGE

June 22

Pauly Shore first tasted super-stardom with his precedent-setting MTV show, Totally Pauly, which ran for six years. He has gone on to do numerous TV and film roles including the one-hour HBO television special, Pauly Does Dallas, and starred in the films Encino Man, Son In Law, Jury Duty, In the Army Now, and Bio-Dome. Pauly recently released Pauly Shore Stands Alone on Showtime and videos on Crackle for the Pauly Shore Podcast Show. ComedyWorks.com

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DIANA ROSS AT RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE

June 27

Live Nation is thrilled to announce Diana Ross live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Thursday, June 27. RedRocksOnline.com

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