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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JUNE 2020 PUBLISHER

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Who Makes the World Go Round?

THE WOMEN’S ISSUE SERVES TO RECOGNIZE THE POWERFUL ROLE WOMEN

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HAVE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND. So, the following pages are filled with stories to inspire us all and express appreciation to the women, wives, partners in our lives, and to express gratitude for the connection we have with our mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, daughters, granddaughters, sisters, aunts, and friends.

It’s said that it takes a village to raise a child, and our village has women who are our children’s teachers, doctors, first responders, law enforcement officers, authors, artists, entertainers, nurses, medical and mental health professionals, businesswomen and entrepreneurs, scientists, engineers, stay at home moms, and so much more.

You are our children’s inspiration, and you are our inspiration as well.

While this Downtown Denver edition is relatively new, for over ten years Lifestyle Publications has been bringing uplifting stories about the great people, places, and businesses that make our local communities such a special place to live. Now more

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2020

FEATURES 10 Women Networking Groups in Denver Join a networking group for social and career-minded women

14 Work From Home in Style Create a comfy home work space

16 A Healthy Heart Tips on How to Keep Your Heart in Good Shape

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18 Denver’s Movers and Shakers Meet 5 Powerful Denver Women who are the Definition of “Lady Boss”

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Around Town

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Our Town

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Renovate & Refine

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Healthy Lifestyle

24 DIY 28 Giving Back 32 Lifestyle Calendar 33 Realty Report

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AROUND TOWN

VIRTUAL MEMORY CAFE AT DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY Virtual Memory Cafe is a fun place to socialize, relax, and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Each cafe has a focus—such as music or art—to facilitate the main goal, which is a social connection for individuals with shared experiences. At the Memory Cafe, you can just be yourself -- without worrying about remembering or forgetting.

To Join Program: A few minutes before the program start time, please click here to join us live (limit 100 participants).

Date: June 2, 2020/ 1:30-2:30 pm If for any reason you are unable to use the link

materials—such as knotted silk from a red scarf,

above, it is possible to join by phone with audio-

tangles of thread, hair, lace, graphite and pigment—

only. Please only do this as a backup, as you will not

into the paper medium itself.

be able to see the visuals.

For info on dialing in using your phone, please

Visit www.botanicgardens.org for more information.

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WATER-WISE HORTICULTURAL PRACTICES FOR THE WESTERN GARDEN This class covers the basics for water-wise gardening in Colorado. Learn about xeriscape misconceptions and possibilities, our regional climate and how to best conserve water in your home garden. Review specific water-wise plant options, native species, as well as plant families. Learn about soil amendments, mulching watering and weed control to keep your water-wise garden looking great all year long.

Denver Botanic Gardens Thursday, June 4, 2020: 6 pm Visit www.botanicgardens.org for tickets and information

URSULA VON RYDINGSVARD: THE CONTOUR OF FEELING

DENVER FASHION WEEK SPRING EDITION Denver Fashion Week is

returning

this

The inaugural art exhibition in Denver Botanic

summer. This season is filled with emerging

Gardens’ new Freyer – Newman Center is Ursula

talent as well as international and national

von Rydingsvard: The Contour of Feeling, an ambi-

designers

tious celebration of one of the most influential sculp-

London's Kolchagov Barba who will showcase a

tors working today. On view May 1 – September 20,

30-look collection.

2020, The Contour of Feeling is the artist’s first solo exhibition in Denver, Colorado.

including

the Denver debut

of

For a full schedule and to purchase tickets, visit denverfashionweek.com

The exhibition focuses on work made since 2000, anchored by early work from the 1970s – 1980s and a grouping of small objects collected and created

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by the artist, including strands of her brother’s hair,

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fragments of cedar, knitting, linen and personal

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A city person is so much more than just a resident of a city.

City people look out for each other and are united by a collective sense of community. City people understand that local restaurants are part of what makes a neighborhood thrive and go out of their way to show them some love. City people wave at passersby from their balconies and smile at the people who keep our streets safe and clean. City people thrive on the feeling of connecting with other people and find opportunities to do so, even from afar.

City people stand together to keep our city strong.

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OUR TOWN

WOMEN

ARTICLE RICHA MITCHELL

Networking GROUPS IN DENVER

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TOP BUSINESS EXPERTS SAY THAT NETWORKING IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN DO TO BUILD YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL CONNECTIONS. Denver has many women-only networking groups where you can meet like-minded individuals who share the same passions and interests as you. Whether you are on the career path looking to meet other professional women or a volunteer wanting to help a women’s only cause, here are some options for networking in the Mile High City.

NETWORKING FOR THE VOLUNTEER MINDED WOMAN Mile High United Way’s Women United members help with high impact programs that address the challenges faced by women and their families in our community. The group inspires change by responding to emerging needs in our community and taking action as volunteers and advocates on behalf of women and girls in our community.

Volunteer Highlight: Mile High United Way’s Women United awards an Innovation Prize to an organization working on behalf of women and girls in our community. This year, Women United has selected the Ethiopian Community Development Council African Community Center as its 2019 Innovation Prize recipient for the launch of their new Driving Opportunity program. The ECDC African Community Center helps refugees and immigrants rebuild safe and sustainable lives in Denver.

Their female-led Driving Opportunity program will offer driving classes and instruction to members of the female refugee and immigrant community. The program will focus on meeting the

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WOMEN OF DENV ER : A NE T WOR KING GROUP FOR T HE C AR EER WOM AN

diverse cultural and religious needs of the students through its

Looking to advance in your business or career? Women

unique approach. Specifically, the classes will be available in

of Denver hosts workshops, summits, and networking

three different languages and use all female instructors from the

events that provide opportunities to build business acumen,

cultures they are serving.

increase confidence, and connect with other highly talented

If you are interested in volunteering with this effort, visit unitedwaydenver.org

and ambitious women.

Their career events provide resources, tools, and exer-

Some other available volunteer opportunities include:

cises to help members increase their ability to earn promo-

1. Help school children improve their literacy skills through

tions, salary increases, and new opportunities.

Mile High United Way’s weekly Read With Me program.

There are 40 events per year (2-4 per month) at a variety of

2. Crisis Support: Volunteer at events like Project

times and locations. Workshop events feature 30-45 minutes

Homeless Connect, which assists women in our community

of open networking followed by an interactive skills training

who are experiencing homelessness.

session. Visit https://www.thewomenofdenver.com/ for

3. Show public support and give a voice to those in our

membership information and event details.

community in need of help through participating in annual events like Everyone Counts, the Juneteenth Parade, the PRIDE parade, and more.

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OUR TOWN (CONTINUED)

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HEY MAMA: CAREER DRIVEN MOTHER’S Mothers looking to find the perfect work/home balance can find other like-minded individuals at heymama.com.

According to the website, 75% of expecting mothers say that they are excited to go back to work after giving birth, yet 43% of them end up leaving the workforce. This comes at a high cost to their careers, the companies they worked for, and the business landscape at large. HeyMama is a place for the momboss. The site seeks to build an ecosystem of working mothers who collaborate and empower one another to become the decision-makers around their work, life and family.

Mama Matchmaking and Mamas Make Money networking events are only some of the inspiring events offered by the group.

Membership details and event info available at heymama.co.

MEETUP DENVER FOR THE SOCIAL LADIES Looking to meet some new friends for going out socially? Visit meetup.com/Denver and join the many groups available including: 1. Married Women’s Social Club 2. Beauty and Wellness Connection Meetup 3. Women’s Only Running Club Meetup is a member driven website used to organize online groups that host in-person events for people with similar interests. There are almost 75,000 members in the Denver area looking to network socially. From women-only exercise groups to Ladies Wine Clubs, you can find many women networking groups that suit your interests.

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WORK FROM

RENOVATE & REFINE

HOME IN ST YLE

ABLE OFFICE SPACE IN YOUR HOME. FORM STUDIO in Denver offers some tips on how to set up the perfect home work space.

ABOUT FORM STUDIO Amanda, Lisa and Madison met in the fall of 2018 and bonded over a love of all things design. The three often talked about combining forces and creating a business based on interior design and shoppable home goods. FORM STUDIO COLLECTIVE was started on January 1, 2020 when we officially signed a lease on a brick and mortar storefront.

Here we have created a shoppable design showroom showcasing our love of modern design, vintage accents, and curated home goods. We offer services such as; interior design, kitchen and bath design, and organization. All services are available virtually at the moment, while we deal with COVID-19 closures. We are happy to jump on a video consultation of your space while you are cooped up at home!

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ARTICLE RICHA MITCHELL

RIGHT NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME TO SET UP A COMFORT-

TIPS ON SET TING UP A H O M E O F F I C E Madison: Start with a clean slate. Clear off your dining table or makeshift desk area and bring only the essentials - computer, pen, and paper. Also, lighting!

Make sure you have ample lighting to work in your space.

Lisa: Play some music that keeps you motivated and inspires you, gather your favorite pens for taking notes, etc. and get up and move! Move to a new space in your home to start your next “to do”.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

A Healthy Hear t TIPS ON HOW TO KEEP YOUR HEART IN GOOD SHAPE

to keep your heart healthy so that it functions properly,” Anjli Giri, MSPT, CYT tells us.

So what can you do to keep your heart healthy? A solid exercise plan is a great pace to start. “30 minutes of daily aerobic exercise is great for the heart,” Anjli tells us. “Jogging, walking briskly, cycling, any of these types of exercises help improve circulation, which results in lowered blood pressure and heart rate. Try to get to your target heart rate. Your maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age and your target heart rate is 50-70% (for moderate exercise) of your maximum heart rate.”

Strength training helps the heart too. A few days of lifting weights can help reduce body fat and create leaner muscle mass.

Research shows that a combination of cardio and weights may help raise HDL (good) cholesterol and lower LDL (bad) cholesterol.

A healthy diet also keeps the heart in good ARTICLE RICHA MITCHELL

health. Fresh veggies, salmon, and avocado are good choices. “Salmon and guacamole are loaded with healthy fats that are good for the heart. Almonds and nuts are good too,” Anjli says.

Some foods to stay away from include sugary foods, red meat, and processed foods. Also, don’t smoke and keep your stress level to a minimum.

It’s also important to know your numbers.

“Keep track of your blood sugar, cholesterol,

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FEBRUARY MAY BE HEART HEALTH

and triglycerides,” Anjli suggests. “And be

MONTH,

TO

sure to manage blood pressure (no more

EMPLOY HEART HEALTHY PRACTICES

than 120/80mmHg). This can be tracked at

EVERY DAY. The heart is an important

home with a simple monitor.”

BUT

IT’S

IMPORTANT

muscle that pumps blood to the body. “The

Living a healthy lifestyle will keep your

heart is very important to the body, it supplies

heart healthy. For more tips on heart health,

blood to the organs and tissues. You need

visit www.heart.org.

OV E N-ROA S T E D S A L MON WI T H L E MON VINAIGRE T T E Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS + 1 lemon

DIRECTIONS 1. Heat broiler. Cut pointed ends off lemon, halve crosswise, and

+ 2 bulbs fennel, thinly sliced

place on a rimmed baking sheet, center cut sides up. Broil on top

+ 2 small red onions, thinly sliced

rack until charred, 5 minutes; transfer to a plate and set aside.

+ 2 1/2 tbsp. olive oil, divided

2. Reduce oven temperature to 400°F. On rimmed baking sheet,

+ Kosher salt and pepper

toss fennel and onions with 1 1/2 Tbsp oil and 1/4 tsp each salt and

+ 1 1/4 lb. skin-on salmon fillet

pepper; arrange around edges of sheet. Place salmon in center of

+ 1 tsp. stone-ground mustard

sheet and season with 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Roast until vege-

+ 3 cups baby arugula

tables are tender and salmon is opaque throughout, 17 to 20 minutes.

3. Juice charred lemon halves into a small bowl and whisk in mustard and remaining Tbsp oil. Remove baking sheet from oven

Oven-Roasted Salmon with Lemon Vinaigrette

and fold arugula into vegetables. Drizzle charred lemon vinaigrette over fish and vegetables and gently toss vegetables.

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D E N VE R ’ S M OV E R S

MEET 5 POWERFUL DENVER WOMEN WHO ARE THE DEFINITION OF “LADY BOSS”

JODYE WHITESELL

VP / SLIFER, SMITH & FRAMPTON DOWNTOWN DENVER

M Y F I R S T. . . M A R K E T I N G J O B WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST MARKETING JOB? My first official marketing job was working with my brother-in-law to develop initial marketing materials for his start-up, AMP Robotics. I was working at the University of Denver at the time coordinating events and communications for the School of Accountancy and, while marketing was certainly a portion of my role there, it was fun to get to use those skills in a more direct way with AMP. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HOBBY? Knitting, hands down. It’s extremely soothing to work with your hands and rewarding to see the progress you can make even in the course of one night. I’ve made it a habit of picking up a ball of yarn everywhere I travel and am in the process of working them all into a patchwork pillow. It’s a fun way to remember all of the adventures through something I’ll use in my home every day.

WHAT IS YOUR INDULGENCE OF CHOICE? Pho. If I really want to treat myself, there is nothing as satisfying as a big bowl of hot pho.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED? When I was in 5th grade, my teacher Mrs. Eckert gave me a copy of The Little Prince.

In it, she wrote a beautiful note encouraging me to live life to the fullest and never stop learning, exploring, and growing. There was one particularly elegant line that has stuck with me and guided me throughout my life: “Look with your heart. Live by your heart. And you shall understand what is important in life.” I strive to do that every day and let that notion guide me, both professionally and personally.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH SPOT IN DOWNTOWN DENVER? Brider on Platte Street is my go-to. They have a good selection of healthy options that satisfy mid-day cravings without totally putting me to sleep all afternoon. I’m a particularly big fan of their sweet potato and

A N D S HA K E R S avocado salad. So delicious!

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Downtown Denver Lifestyle | June 2020

AMY CARA MANAGING PARTNER OF EAST WEST PARTNERS

M Y F I R S T. . . D E N V E R D E S I G N / R E V I TA L I Z AT I O N P R O J E C T WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST PROJECT IN DENVER? I joined

with transfer assessments on property sales creating a source

East West Partners in 1999, just after we purchased the 23 acres

of impact that will extend and expand with the community. The

that now are the Riverfront Park neighborhood. It was a really

foundation has given over $4.7 million to not-for-profits, for the

exciting time, as we were essentially creating a new neighbor-

commissioning of public art and for improvements to Commons

hood from scratch while the City was building this beautiful new

Park over its 20-year lifespan.

park – Commons Park. We were thinking through what should be the first elements that we delivered to create community

WHAT IS YOUR INDULGENCE OF CHOICE? Good question

and to create a place from the beginning. Beginning with the

– I think the outdoors are really the thing that fills me – so making

Millennium Bridge, the 16th Street Plaza and three buildings that

the time to get out and snowshoe and ski in the winter, and pad-

each had a different character really grounded the community

dleboard in the summer. Obviously that’s a little limited right now!

as a place and made the rest of it possible.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED? Two WHAT

IS

THE

RIVERFRONT

PARK

COMMUNITY

things. Follow your instincts. Be a great listener.

FOUNDATION? The Riverfront Park Community Foundation was established in 2000 to foster excellence, diversity and

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO IN DOWNTOWN

opportunity in the downtown Denver community, primarily in

DENVER? So many! Our dining scene is terrific. I’m hopeful that

education and the arts. The Foundation has forged a strong

we are able to make it through these times and still support this

voice in the arts and education communities in Denver and

incredible group of creative people.

continues to have a strong impact on the city. We imagined it in the image of similar things that we’ve done in the Vail Valley,

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D R . G E R I LY N D AV I S HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE

M Y F I R S T. . . S K I E X P E R I E N C E My first ski experience was such a special occasion, considering the reason I moved from Indianapolis, IN in 2016 was to complete my doctoral program and to ski. I had my first ski experience in May of 2019. I had just submitted my dissertation for final review and I was determined to go skiing. I even mentioned to my professor that I was going skiing, so whatever additional edits were required for completion of my dissertation I’d finish when I returned.

At the time there were very few ski resorts still open, but I had heard so much about Breckenridge that I made that particular resort my resort of choice. I knew that they didn’t have any beginner slopes open, but I was determined to go since I had been waiting for some time.

I arrived to take ski lessons at Breckenridge and the manager re-emphasized that there were no beginner slopes and that we would first begin below before going up top. I had informed him that I have been preparing my whole life for this and had reviewed countless YouTube videos, hence I was ecstatic about the experience. I had an awesome ski instructor that set the tone for me to go at my own pace. We spent about 10 mins below and we went up thereafter.

The mountain view from the ski lift was an indescribable experience. I often say that it’s ineffable, there are no words to

plus years of creating partnerships through team building and events

describe it fully. It was life changing for me. The slope itself was

which also includes my 16 years of HR/Management experience.

challenging as it was an intermediate run. I fell countless times but my ability to ski improved with each fall. By the time I was

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SKI RESORT? My favorite ski resort is

finished with my lesson, I was flying past my instructor yelling

Breckenridge, because it holds a special place in my heart, plus they

“Which way do I go?”. It was beyond amazing. My first ski expe-

were so extremely kind and attentive. I had an awesome first time

rience is what prompted me to launch Inclusion on the slopes; I

experience at Breckenridge.

left Breckenridge believing that everyone should be open to the ski experience and that is the vision for Inclusion on the slopes.

WHAT IS YOUR INDULGENCE OF CHOICE? My indulgence of choice is reading. I read about two to three books a week that are all

WHAT IS THE “INCLUSION ON THE SLOPES” EFFORT?

non - fiction. I believe strongly in personal development and I con-

Inclusion on the slopes is a business that concentrates on build-

sider myself a high growth individual.

ing relationship abilities within the ski industry. We do this by hosting a series of events that brings those who are well - rep-

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED? The best

resented in the ski industry together with those who are not so

advice I’ve ever received that I still hold dear is from my mother. She

well represented. The events concentrate on raising awareness,

always instilled in me that I can do anything and I just so happen to

minimizing barriers, collaborating with organizations and com-

believe her. Therefore, everything I set out to achieve, I accomplish,

munities, and celebrating one another in two celebratory events

for I don’t stop until I do.

in late October 2020 and late March 2021.

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In addition, Inclusion on the slopes has a consulting compo-

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LANDMARK IN DOWNTOWN

nent that includes the SWORD © Inclusion system which assists

DENVER? My favorite landmark is Larimer Square. I just love the

outdoor companies in cutting through the layers of inclusion by

energy of that entire street. The street is vibrant and captures Denver’s

concentrating on relationships. The system derives from my 20

historical aesthetic. I always take those who visit to Larimer Square.

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D E N A PA S T O R I N I BROKER ASSOCIATE AT COMPASS

M Y F I R S T. . . R E A L E S TAT E D E A L In 2,000 (Yikes, 20 years ago!!) I was given the opportunity to join the Slifer, Smith & Frampton team of East West Partners here in downtown Denver, assigned to pre-sell the brand new downtown neighborhood of Riverfront Park. Since I had lived in the Vail Valley for the previous eleven years, I was designated the Mountain Broker representing buyers from mountain communities who were interested in moving their primary residency to downtown Denver, or assisting those who might be interested in buying a second city place here in downtown Denver.

When the development/sales team started pre-selling here, there was only Union Station, the city was just starting to build the Millennium Bridge, and the city was just starting to develop the new 30-acre Commons Park. Needless to say, a whole new downtown residential and commercial center has evolved over the past twenty years. I have felt so fortunate to have been a part of growing this unique and exceptional downtown lifestyle. One of my favorite real estate stories happened at Zino’s Restaurant in Edwards in the Vail Valley, when in one night we pre-sold 40 condos in the first three buildings in Riverfront Park. That was an incredible “kick start” for my career as a residential real estate broker!!

Since that time, I’ve been living, working and playing in our burgeoning downtown and central Denver areas.

WHAT IS YOUR INDULGENCE OF CHOICE? Traveling!!

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED? Be Yourself everyone else is already taken!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN DENVER? The Capital Grille WHAT

IS

YOUR

FAVORITE

DOWNTOWN

DENVER

LANDMARK? Union Station! I think the transformation is truly phenomenal, and it’s something that all of us in the city can be truly proud of!

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M Y F I R S T. . . J E W E L R Y D E S I G N WHAT WAS THE FIRST PIECE OF JEWELRY YOU DESIGNED? I started making beaded jewelry in high school, but my first real piece of hand fabricated jewelry was when I was in school at GIA. My grandfather called and asked me to make a necklace for my grandmother’s birthday. I was so nervous and had several hiccups along the way, but in the end I made a really special diamond circle pendant that she still wears today.

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OF JEWELRY? My favorite piece of jewelry is an 18K yellow gold “elements” bangle. I never take it off. It is sprinkled with special family stones and symbols that remind me of who I am, where I came from and where I am going. I truly believe the best jewelry becomes intertwined in our identities and our stories. My bracelet does just that!

WHAT IF YOUR FAVORITE DOWNTOWN DENVER LANDMARK? I am actually not sure if this is considered a landmark, but I love the “Indeterminate Line” piece of public art off Speer Blvd by the Convention Center. It’s that giant coil that looks sort of like a section of a slinky! I am always drawn in by its scale and movement.

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PACK YOUR SMALL SPACES WITH A BIG PUNCH BY STARTING YOUR OWN CONTAINER GARDEN

IT MAY BE THAT YOU DON’T HAVE MUCH SPACE TO WORK WITH; MAYBE YOU ARE ALWAYS ON-THE-MOVE; OR, MAYBE YOU JUST SIMPLY COLOR TO YOUR SPACE. It doesn’t matter what your reason may be. Container gardening—the practice of growing plants exclusively in containers rather than in the ground—is a great way to pack some punch into a small (or portable!) space.

With container gardening, there are almost endless possibilities. Whether you’re looking to grow decorative plants or edible ones, there’s likely an option for you— and it doesn’t have to be limited to simply growing herbs

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There are several factors to keep in mind when you first start your container garden, the first of which being to decide whether you’re going to keep it indoors or out.

Different plants grow best in different environments, so be sure to choose species that will thrive where you’ve decided to put them—making sure they are receiving the proper amount of sunlight and moisture.

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Here are a few other things to be aware of when you get started: CONTAINER SIZES: Large containers may be easier to grow plants in than small since

they have more space for large root systems and larger amounts of soil retain more moisture. + CONTAINER DRAINAGE: Your container must have a drainage system—even if it’s just a few holes you drill in it yourself. For plants that need to be watered more frequently, consider self-watering containers. + CONTAINER MATERIALS: The fun thing about container gardens is that you don’t have to limit yourself. Get creative with the containers you use (while keeping the above information in mind)! We love repurposing vintage items into unique containers.

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Try these container garden combos:

Why stick with one kind of garden? Once you’re a container garden pro, there are tons of different theme gardens you can create all around your home.

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Save some space by building your garden vertically instead of horizontally. If you’re running out of room indoors, try placing all your pots on an old bookshelf or baker’s rack.

The containers you choose are going to largely depend on the type of plant you’re trying to grow and the best space and environment for it to grow in.

If you’re looking for the bare basics, there are a lot of different vegetables — like cabbage, celery, green onions, lettuce and leeks — that can grow in water alone.

If you’re looking for a way to use that vintage glassware or pitchers hiding in your cupboards, here’s your chance!

If you don’t have a lot of counter space (or space in general for that matter), herbs don’t need a ton of room to grow. Consider turning several small planters into a window garden for basil, cilantro, dill or thyme.

In order to grow larger plants, such as tomatoes, lemons or — yes, even avocados — you’ll need some larger containers, like large pots, baskets or box planters.

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LOCAL BUSINESSES ACROSS OUR GREAT CITY ARE WORKING HARDER THAN EVER TO MAKE THEIR GOODS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE TO US ALL. They are finding innovative ways to keep their operations vibrant and positioning themselves to thrive when these challenging times finally run their course. These are great people - our friends- our neighbors- and possibly even your customers. Find ways to help them through your patronage and referrals because together - We Are Mile High Strong!

LOMBARDI BROTHERS MEATS 1926 West Elk Place, Denver, Colorado 80211, United States (303) 458-7441 https://lombardibrothersmeats.com/ Lombardi Brothers Meats is supporting CDC directives by eliminating the need to go to the crowded grocery stores for meat products. They are offering a select list of frozen retail items, including “Multiple Care Package” options, to the Denver Metro and surrounding areas. For a list of retail items visit lombardibrothersmeats.com.

Our pop-up retail store is designed for takeout/to-go orders so customers will have limited to no contact. We suggest placing your order ahead of time by calling it in or submitting your order form online- drive-ups are also welcome.

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combining repetition, symmetry and

Includes three nights’ lodging, bus

tessellation. “Numbers in Nature”

transportation, guides, all entrance

NORMAN ROCKWELL: IMAGINING FREEDOM

adds up to a wonderful new way to

fees and five meals, including a

look at the world around you!

Welcome Dinner.

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CIVIC CENTER EATS

FIRST DATE: A MUSICAL COMEDY

suade Americans to support the war

The Civic Center Conservancy's annual

When blind date newbie Aaron is set

effort. Not immediately embraced

Civic Center EATS transforms Civic

up with serial-dater Casey, a casual

by the American public, the admin-

Center Park into a lunchtime extrav-

drink at a busy New York restaurant

istration turned to the arts to help

aganza with 70 of Denver's best food

turns into a hilarious high-stakes din-

Americans understand and rally

and fashion trucks from May through

ner. As the date unfolds in real time, the

behind these enduring ideals. Artists,

October. EATS is your chance to savor a

couple quickly finds that they are not

writers, actors, designers, and musi-

variety of cuisines while supporting both

alone on this unpredictable evening.

cians were encouraged to take on

our city's small local business scene and

In a delightful and unexpected twist,

the challenge of advancing the Four

the Civic Center Conservancy's mission

Casey and Aaron’s inner critics take on

Freedoms as the U.S. prepared to

to restore, enhance and activate Civic

a life of their own when other restaurant

enter World War II, moving away

Center Park, Denver's only National

patrons transform into supportive best

from its policy of neutrality.

Historic Landmark.

friends, manipulative exes and protec-

In the 1940s, Franklin D. Roosevelt developed a concept called the Four Freedoms—Freedom

of

Speech,

Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want, and Freedom from Fear to per-

Civic Center Park

The Bug Theater

tive parents, who sing and dance them

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through ice-breakers, appetizers and

NUMBERS IN NATURE: A MIRROR MAZE

RAILS AND HOT SPRINGS OF SOUTHWESTERN COLORADO

dating disaster into something special

“Numbers in Nature: A Mirror Maze”

Join Tom “Dr. Colorado” Noel on our

is a unique immersive experience

traditional jaunt for choo-choosey

about math that’s hardly by the num-

Coloradans. This four-day grand

bers. The exhibition beautifully illus-

tour includes a chance to stay at the

trates how patterns surround us in

Historic Strater Hotel in Durango.

nature. They form the veins in a leaf,

Take the waters during an overnight

The Denver Chalk Art Festival is a

the spiral of a nautilus and the spots

in Pagosa Springs and a stop in

free two-day street-painting festival.

on a giraffe. The key to unlocking

Ouray, and journey from Durango

Perfect for the entire family, hundreds

these patterns is math.

to Silverton upon the eponymous

of artists including madonnari chalk

Guests enjoy fun hands-on activities

train. We’ll also have stops in his-

artists from around the world, spend

to spot patterns in music, art, archi-

toric Creede and drive through

hours over the weekend turning the

tecture and even their own bodies.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison

entire, closed-down street in Larimer

The centerpiece of this math lesson

National Park. Tom always has an

Square into a museum of beautiful

is a giant mirror maze — a sea of

eye for the most fascinating stories

chalk art. The interactive art festival

equilateral triangle chambers that

along the way, so with these stops

takes place on Larimer Square in

feel as if you’ve stepped into a kalei-

and more, four days will pass in a

Denver and is one of the summer's

doscope. The maze itself is a pattern,

flash. Don’t miss it!

most treasured events.

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

potential conversational land mines.

Can this couple turn what could be a before the check arrives?

History Colorado Center

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REALTY REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD

REPORT DOWNTOWNREALTY DENVER

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

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BATHS

4200 W 17th Ave #1205

$3,100,000

$3,300,000

106%

453

3

4

1119 Pearl St

$2,000,000

$1,925,000

96%

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3825 W 32nd Ave

$1,785,000

$1,785,000

100%

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4200 W 17th Ave #1109

$1,776,000

$1,776,000

100%

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$1,649,700

$1,649,700

100%

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1735 Central St #504

$1,599,900

$1,626,074

102%

0

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4200 W 17th Ave #907

$1,363,500

$1,455,400

107%

0

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3

4200 W 17th Ave #807

$1,408,000

$1,435,000

102%

308

2

3

2220 Osceola St

$1,499,900

$1,410,000

94%

58

5

5

4334 Stuart St

$1,298,000

$1,285,000

99%

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4

5

2835 Bellaire

$1,325,000

$1,282,000

97%

17

4

4

2035 Hooker

$1,249,000

$1,249,000

100%

46

4

6

3368 W Hayward Pl

$1,160,000

$1,200,000

103%

5

3

3

3121 Vallejo St

$1,200,000

$1,150,000

96%

30

4

5

3650 Mariposa St

$1,179,000

$1,150,000

98%

43

4

4

4419 Perry St

$1,375,000

$1,150,000

84%

55

4

4

4200 W 17th Ave #1213

$1,095,000

$1,111,500

102%

141

1

2

4195 Vrain St

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

100%

4

5

4

2256 Washington St

$1,049,000

$1,049,000

100%

2

5

4

1577 King St

$1,199,900

$1,025,000

85%

91

4

5

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JUNE

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There’s more to life than enriching your mind

through the study of history. Sometimes what

you need is to get out and enrich your soul through good food and good company. Join us for our annual Pilgrimage of the Plate, seeking

out unusual, new or innovative food destinations in the metropolitan area. We’ll do the

hunting for you and make all the arrangements.

We’ll count on you to bring your appetites and adventurous spirits. Along the way, we’ll share the histories of some of the places and areas we’re visiting (we are History Colorado, after all), so it will be a bounteous experience for both mind and body. Let’s go out, friends, and lift a glass and a fork together! Bon appétit! Includes bus transportation, small meals at each restaurant and guides.

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COLORADO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL Colorado Renaissance Festival Fairgrounds

We take you on a magical tour through time and legend. As you wander down the village streets and pathways of the Colorado Renaissance Festival, ready thyself to revel with master revelers, watch artisans create original works of their ancient craft and be taken in by the tantalizing aromas of roast turkey legges, steak on a stake, fresh baked goods and much more. Featuring a cast of hundreds of authentically costumed merrymakers living and working throughout the village and performing, continuously, upon the Festival's seven stages, the illusion of a rollicking 16th Century festival day is created.

Would you like to get in touch with us? We would love to hear from you! Contact us at CityLifestyle.com/DowntownDenver using the Get In Touch link and let us know what you think.

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