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Fly on over to the Stanley Marketplace
Aurora residents have been impatiently waiting for the opening of the Stanley Marketplace. Many of the businesses have finally opened, although you still see a lot of workers in hard hats and project managers intently studying blueprints in the common
The Anschutz Collection at the American Museum of Western Art
Denver has many well known and well loved museums, but the American Museum of Western Art is a treasure you may not be familiar with. It holds over 300 paintings from the private collection of Denver billionaire Philip
Winter Workouts at Red Rocks
It’s easy to love living in Colorado when you can experience exquisite blue-sky days that promise to reach 50 degrees by noon. In February! And when you can make a relatively short drive to the iconic Red Rocks Park and
Adrift: A Tiki Oasis in Denver
If sub-freezing temperatures and slow, slushy commutes have you dreaming of the tropics (except for the fact that quitting your job is not a viable option), perhaps a visit to Adrift Tiki Bar would provide some solace. The interior is
Star Wars and the Power of Costume at The Denver Art Museum
The Denver Art Museum is hosting a new exhibit entitled “Star Wars and the Power of Costume”. It runs through April 2, and is well worth a visit, even if you are not a Star Wars fan. In addition to
The Horseshoe Market: Holiday Edition
Visiting the Horseshoe Market is a leisurely way to spend an afternoon. This local market, established in 2010, seems to grow bigger and more well attended each year. They operate four weekends a year, once each season. The spring, summer
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
Stories in Sculpture at the Denver Botantic Gardens
Stories in Sculpture is an interesting opportunity to experience the Denver Botanic Gardens with new eyes. Thirteen sculptures, on loan from the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, have been placed throughout the Botanic Gardens where they compliment and enhance the varied natural
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
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
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
What to do in Denver: Check out free live music
We are firm believers in the old saying, “the best things in life are free” especially when it comes to listening to free tunes and soaking in the Denver sunshine. Check out this article from The Denver Post laying out