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Colorado Gives Day
This year Colorado Gives Day is more than just the day, from now until December 6th all gifts made through their website will be amplified through a $1.4 million incentive fund. The event has raised over $362 million since its
Popup Denver: Reactivating the 16th Street Mall
This week, Denver Mayor, Michael Hancock announced the first 5 entrepreneurs taking part in the Popup Denver Program. The Popup Denver program is the result of a partnership with the Economic Development & Opportunity office and the Downtown Denver Partnership. When
Bienvenidos Food Bank
Bienvenidos has been serving Northwest Denver since 1976, and while Denver has grown and changed, so have they. I sat down for a (virtual) chat with, Executive Director Greg Pratt, last week to discuss the current status of their operations.
Crush Walls 2020
2020 might be the year that everything was canceled but art is not canceled! Especially outdoor art! This year’s CRUSH (Creative Rituals Under Social Harmony) will be the 11th year that artists take over RiNo and the surrounding area with
Sun Valley Kitchen & Community Center
When Glenn Harper found what he thought was the perfect spot for the expansion of his food truck, an old grocery store, he actually had found the perfect way to give back to his longtime neighborhood of Sun Valley. Even
Favorite Small Businesses
Denver has so many amazing small businesses that could use our support now more than ever. Check out Generator’s favorites! Zach Erol’s Tailoring in Cherry Creek has outstanding service and does exceptional work! Paul Meta, these awesome folks are
The Gathering Place
As we welcome spring, it’s a great time to remember the services in our community that support our neighbors. Generator has been proud to support The Gathering Place for the last few years. After a chilly morning cooking and serving
Thanksgiving at Bienvenidos Food Bank
As we reflect on the meaning of Thanksgiving, we give thanks to the help of so many who supported Generator Real Estate’s Turkey Drive. As a result of this community generosity, we collected 101 turkeys that have been distributed to
RiNo Crush, a gallery in the streets
Visiting the RiNo neighborhood of Denver is always intriguing, as there are frequently new places to visit and enticing new restaurants to try. The area is home to historic factories and warehouses, as well as creative new businesses. River North,
Summer Fun: Farmers’ Markets in Denver
Summertime in Colorado means the reappearance of farmers’ markets, with streets and sidewalks filled with walkers, bicyclists, and dogs on leashes, stalls with Colorado grown produce and buckets filled with seasonal flowers. Farmers’ markets provide the perfect opportunity for people
Mi Tierra: Contemporary Artists Explore Place
The Denver Art Museum is currently hosting Mi Tierra, an exhibit by 13 Latino artists, showcasing their visions of contemporary life as Mexican-American artists in the American West. It explores themes such as migration, cultures, the mix of different countries, experiences
Authentic Cuisine Supporting Female Entrepreneurs
Do you love authentic, home-style Middle Eastern food? How about Mexican and Latin American food, created from recipes handed down through generations? Comal Heritage Food Incubator offers visitors the opportunity to eat delicious food, learn about other cultures, and support
Washed Ashore Exhibit at Denver Zoo
Have you visited the Denver Zoo recently? The next few months would be a great time for a return visit. The zoo is hosting a traveling exhibit entitled “Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea” through January 16, 2017. The
Wrapping Up Summer 2016
Labor Day has come and gone, and with that comes the reluctant acknowledgement that summer is over. Summer in Denver is a time of festivals and celebrations, great music and scrumptious barbecues, fabulous weather and late night outdoor dining. We
A Morning at the Gathering Place
Part of our purpose at Generator is to build community. One way we do this is by setting aside money and time throughout the year to serve people and organizations in our city. Last Wednesday the Generator team arrived bright and early
Be in the Know: Rocky Mountain Young Professionals Summit
Mile High Young Professionals is hosting the 6th Annual Rocky Mountain Young Professionals Summit (RMYPS) on Friday, October 7, 2016 at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. As the premier young professionals event in the Rocky Mountain Region, RMYPS
Something Different for Lunch at Civic Center Eats
Civic Center Park is perhaps the civic and cultural heart of Denver. For the past eleven years, an eclectic group of gourmet food trucks gathers here at lunchtime to offer diverse food options to workers, nearby residents and visitors. This
Denver’s Newest Farmers Market at Union Station
Summertime in Colorado signals the appearance of beloved farmers markets. A new one on the Denver scene is the Union Station Farmers Market, which began in June of this year. You can visit this market at the Denver Union Station
Denver Summer Festivals
Summertime in Metro Denver means that not a weekend goes by without a celebration or festival of some sort. Often, the dilemma is in choosing which one to attend. A favorite is Denver’s Chalk Arts Festival, an annual event featuring
Taking a Ride on RTD’s A Line
Have you taken the “Train to the Plane” yet? The University of Colorado A Line from Union Station to DIA has been up and running since April. It can be a convenient way to get to the airport, or you
Intrigue, A New Sunnyside Spot for Clothing and More
Intrigue is a charming boutique located at 2436 W. 44th Avenue in the Cobbler’s Corner Center. Red brick walls and twinkly lights invite you to explore what’s inside. The owners, Amanda Larimer and Jill Newton, have known each other since
Second Star to the Right – A Place for Reading and Dreaming
Children’s books are our passion,” says Second Star to the Right owner Dea Lavoie. Dea and her husband Marc opened their independent children’s bookstore as a way to get books into the hands of children, and their charming bookstore does
Get Your Cheese On at Sunnyside’s New Cheese + Provisions
Cheese + Provisions is a welcome addition to the Sunnyside neighborhood. Owners Steve and Kim Duty have been a part of the food and beverage industry for many years. Steve has been a chef and winemaker, and the couple also
Cherry Bean Specialty Coffee
Simon Lagos is passionate about coffee and exuberant about his work. Simon is co-owner, along with brother-in-law Jose Vega, of Cherry Bean Specialty Coffee, located at 4059 Tejon Street. Simon, who came to Colorado from Honduras, states emphatically, “I love
Make Your Hive Your Home – Honeycomb & Co.
Jenna Rice, a Colorado native, fell in love with floral design at age 16, after taking a class at a local florist shop. By age 20, after having worked in the industry for several years, she was already dreaming about