Tag Archives: Denver Activities
Popping Up in Denver
The current state of the world has opened up new opportunities for entrepreneurial chefs and existing restaurants to rev up what takeout can look like. Each of these is chef-driven, but mostly driven by the love of food and some
Plains Conservation Center
Visiting the Plains Conservation Center in Aurora offers a glimpse of pioneer life on the Colorado high plains. These 1,100 acres, at 21901 E. Hampden Avenue, have been preserved, with a mission of educating people about the natural wonder of
Fieldwork at the Denver Museum of Contemporary Art
Tara Donovan’s Fieldwork exhibit is something to be seen. This exhibit, which runs through January 27, 2019, is a full museum takeover of the Denver Museum of Contemporary Art. Donovan’s art, which includes sculptures, drawings, works on paper and site-specific
Denver’s New Block
Many Denver residents have been eagerly awaiting the opening of Dairy Block at 1800 Wazee Street. Windsor Dairy used to be housed here in a 1918 old red brick building. It’s now part of what is known as an
The New Kirkland Museum
Sometimes referred to as a “jewel box”, the newly constructed Kirkland Museum of Fine Art should be on everyone’s list to visit. Vance Kirkland, possibly one of Colorado’s most important 20th century artists, worked out of his 150 year old
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
Did you know that we live right next door to one of the largest urban refuges in the entire country? Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, located just northeast of Denver, covers 15,000 acres and is managed by the US
Denver’s Antique Row
Native Denverites will remember the venerable businesses that were located in wonderful old buildings on South Broadway. Ford Motor Company, The Gates Rubber Company, and Bredan Creamery are some that come to mind. Some of these historic buildings remain, and
SLOAN’S LAKE PARK, A PARK WITH A VIEW
Sloan’s Lake Park in west Denver is the city’s second largest park, and it’s a beauty! Spanning 177 acres, it’s a bit of an urban oasis. In addition to water sports such as fishing, boating, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding,
Calder: Monumental at the Denver Botanic Gardens
“Calder: Monumental” is this summer’s special exhibit at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Visiting the Botanic Gardens is always delightful, but this exhibit offers a unique chance to view many of Calder’s large sculptures in one place. It’s a special treat
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
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