Put These 4 Books on Your Summer Reading List
New books from Colorado authors that will keep you flipping pages, whether you make it to a seaside perch or not.
Pack These 5 Colorado-Made Goodies for Your Next Picnic
Don’t forget a blanket, Bluetooth speaker, and these local goods for an ideal open-air dining experience.
5 Coronavirus-Friendly Dates
While you might not be able to go to a movie or sip beers at Coors Field, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the season with your summer boo.
How to Undergo a Digital Detox This Summer
Tracy Markle of Boulder’s Digital Media Treatment and Education Center shares pointers on how to ditch your devices.
Mix Up 3 Tropical Cocktails From Local Pros
Your beach vacation may be on hold, but thanks to these Denver mixology masters, your Tiki drink is just a few ingredients away.
24 Ways to Finally (Finally!) Relax This Summer
Check off these indulgences as you unwind the Colorado way.
Pluck Your Summer Produce at a U-Pick Farm
Then use up your haul with a four-ingredient recipe for raspberry lemon verbena jam from Sabā Parsa of Boulder’s Sabā Jam.
Try Your Hand at Plein-Air Painting With These Tips From a Pro
Denver artist and teacher Andrea Slusarski shares her tips for how to capture outdoor scenes—no iPhone necessary.
Quick and Easy Updates to Transform Your Patio
KGA Studio Architects’ Paul Mahony has some strategies to turn your patio (or porch) into the hottest dining spot in town.
Summertime Blues
A letter from the editor of 5280‘s June 2020 issue.
The Evolution of Colorado’s Museums
We track key moments in the changing relationship between curators and Native American tribes.
Denver Prepares to Sign Scooter and E-Bike Companies to a Long-Term License
Will the city’s plan leave low-income riders behind?
Sip Dram Apothecary Switchels to Boost Your Immunity
Why you should drink this traditional beverage—made with local ingredients—right now.
This Virus Isn’t The Problem—We Are
How our collective lack of empathy has been laid bare by COVID-19.
Meet the Woman Leading the State’s Innovation Response Team
Sarah Tuneberg has been using her experience in public health and emergency management to help guide Colorado into its new normal.
3 Local Services Improving the Lives of Carless Denverites
If you’re nervous about getting rid of your pollution-spewing ride, these local resources for vehicle-free residents will ease your mind.
Quick and Easy Ways to Update Your Home
Local interior designers share their best tips for improving your home, no matter your budget.
What Makes Third Culture’s Mochi Muffins and Doughnuts So Heavenly?
The Bay Area transplant’s mochi treats marry Eastern and Western techniques and ingredients.
6 Pantry Staples Local Food Pros Can’t Live Without
From hot sauce to pretzels, stock your cupboards with these secret weapon ingredients.
Why It’s More Important Than Ever to Support Colorado Growers, Producers
Just as diners need to support Centennial State restaurants right now, chefs—and consumers—need to do the same for our farmers and makers.
6 of the Wildest Records Set on Colorado 14ers
The tall tasks include some agile dogs and a group of peanut pushers.
This Boulder Athlete Is a Becoming a Rock Scrambling Star
Kyle Richardson is setting records on some of Colorado’s most famous terrain.
4 Reflections About Colorado Life in the Time of COVID-19
Just weeks into our forced hibernation and several days before Governor Jared Polis would declare April our “lost month,” we asked writers from around the state how the novel coronavirus had changed their respective worlds. Here are their stories about life in the early days of the global pandemic.
The Importance of Home
A letter from the editor of 5280 Home‘s June/July 2020 issue.
Room We Love: An Eclectic Dining Room in Highlands Ranch
A once ho-hum dining space gets infusion of style and color inspired by its owner’s far-flung roots.
Could You Ever Live in an Accessory Dwelling Unit?
Denver architect Nate Jenkins tells the tale of his adventures in designing—and then living in—his own contemporary carriage house.
3 Vegan Recipes That Even Carnivores Will Love
Veg out with these seasonal recipes from the team at South Broadway’s Somebody People restaurant.
We Found, We Love: Summer Cocktail Accessories
Spritzer, frosé, fizz, or mule—no matter your drink of choice, these toast-worthy accessories will amp up the style of your next at-home happy hour.
Support African Artisans Through This Front Range Home Goods Company
Westminster–based Zeal Living brings stylish home decor and jewelry from all over Africa to Colorado.
A Steamboat Springs Farmhouse That Soaks up the Views
The center of a family home in Steamboat Springs makes much of the high-country views—and the people who take them in.
Tour a Chic Carriage House in Platt Park
An artist and her craftsman husband build a secondary unit on their property that meets all of their needs—and looks good, too.
Everything You Need to Know About Building an ADU
Before you map out plans for an accessory dwelling unit on your property, it’s important to know the ground rules. We asked city experts and design pros for advice to help you chart a course to the backyard dwelling of your dreams.
A Picture-Perfect Midcentury A-Frame Renovation
Architectural photographer David Lauer’s handsome midcentury home in the Lynwood neighborhood is photo-ready after a stick-to-the-footprint restoration.
Design Finds: The Coolest Carousel in Colorado
Boss Architecture’s principals revisit their revolutionary design that turned a vintage carousel into the crown jewel of Thornton’s Carpenter Park.
The Ultimate Boulder Backyard Makeover
From the outside in, this serendipitous home renovation is a good reminder to always be nice to your neighbors.
15 Brilliant Minds Shaping the Way Denverites Live
Meet a group of forward-thinkers who are transforming our city into an architecture, real estate, and decorating mecca.
Denver Remains Under Curfew as Protests Continue Downtown
Denver reacts as citizens across the country protest the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
The Inventing Room Dessert Shop Opens for A Summer of Spectacular Sweets
Chef Ian Kleinman’s new reservation-only format delivers a small group experience and extraordinary treats.
ICYMI: Ten Stories from May that We’re Still Talking About
Restaurants open, graduates celebrate, and moths descend. Here’s some of the Centennial State’s biggest stories this month.
Control Group Productions Launches In-Car, Immersive Theater Tour
The upcoming tour, CAVALCADE!, will take viewers on a dance- and theatrics-filled parade through Denver—all from the safety of your own car.
How 3 Local Asian Restaurants Are Coping During the Pandemic
Owners and operators share challenges, including anti-Asian harassment and the risks of reopening for dine-in service.
Are Liability Waivers Part of Our New Normal? Denver Lawyers Weigh in
As businesses open their doors, Coloradans are being asked to sign a lot more waivers. Is this temporary, or will it be one of COVID-19’s enduring legacies?
National Virtual Dinner Series Spotlights Local Farmers, Purveyors, and Producers
Pros from Colorado and beyond discuss pandemic-related challenges and solutions during the Good Food Media Network’s online conversations.
Concert Benefiting Colorado Music Relief Fund Features All-Star Lineup
Dave Matthews, Big Head Todd & the Monsters, the Lumineers, and Jack Johnson are among the big-name acts that will play during Banding Together on May 30.
Shaped By COVID-19: A Restorative At-Home Session with Lacuna Yoga
Wake up your mind and your body with this 30-minute yoga session led by Lacuna Juice and Yoga cofounder Megan Whiteside.
High School Seniors Plan for College—in the Middle of a Pandemic
Choosing which college to attend is hard enough. The class of 2020 is making those decisions with the added uncertainty and stress of a global health crisis.
Sanitas Brewing Co. Reopens This Weekend After Shutting Down Roving Beer Truck
The Boulder brewery is refocusing on expanded outdoor seating after its beer vehicle was parked by the Colorado Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement division.
How Colorado Companies Are Getting Back to Business
Face masks, disinfectants, and plenty of personal space: Business owners across the metro talk about reopening their doors and keeping their customers safe.
What A-Basin Looked Like on Day One of Its Reopening
Face coverings and physical distancing rules were in place, but delightfully few skiers were on the slopes.
12 at Madison Will Not Reopen
Jeff Osaka closes his fine-dining restaurant in Congress Park while planning to reopen his more casual spots.
Where To Find Colorado Restaurants Open for Dine-In Service
Takeout for pick up and delivery is still available, but these local spots are also welcoming patrons into their dining rooms and open-air spaces.
The Show Doesn’t Go on at Denver School of the Arts
For Denver School of the Arts seniors, their final performances are the pinnacle of their time there. This year’s class, however, never got its close-up.
Taking Your House Hunt Online? Here’s What You Need To Know About Virtual Tours
Real estate experts say virtual tours are here to stay, but experiencing a house online is very different from seeing it in person.
Deep Roots Winery Bringing Frosé and More to RiNo This Summer
The family-owned business will move into the former C Squared Ciders space shared by Bierstadt Lagerhouse on Blake Street.
Colorado Restaurants Can Reopen for Dine-In Service On May 27
Bars that don’t serve food are to remain closed but will be evaluated in June.
Clinica Colorado Provides Telehealth Services to Undocumented Immigrants
CovidLine is a free, bilingual telehealth hotline people can call to speak with volunteer doctors and medical students if they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
More New Markets and Restaurant Reopenings For Your Takeout Needs
An Asian-inspired pop-up in Boulder, beloved Denver ice cream shops, and new summer cocktail options are just a few of the delicious options.
5280 Wins General Excellence at the 2020 City & Regional Magazine Awards
5280 was again named the best big-city magazine in America as it took home six awards, including its first ever honor for Online Excellence.
What You Need to Know About the 2020 Farmers’ Market Season
A guide to when Colorado’s markets are opening and what safety guidelines you must follow when shopping.
Great American Beer Festival Goes Virtual For 2020
The professional beer competition will take place, and other activities may include at-home beer and food pairing deliveries and virtual conversations with brewers.
