Our Top Charitable Picks for July 6-12

Get Involved is a weekly series pointing readers toward community-oriented events, volunteer opportunities, and good causes in Colorado.

Oskar Blues Enters the Coffee Game

Hotbox Roasters features a line of three coffees—perfect for your morning cup of joe, a cold brew, or even a craft beer (yes, really). 

Stick to the Steak at E3 Chophouse

The beef-and-potatoes crowd will find much to love about Steamboat’s E3.

Holistic Weight Loss Clinic Opening in Englewood

The comprehensive program focuses on a surprising protein: bison.

Aurora Trial Journal: A Survivor’s Thoughts (Part 6)

As the trial for the Aurora theater shooting suspect continues, survivor Marcus Weaver is journaling about his life post-tragedy for 5280.

By The Numbers: Cherry Creek Arts Festival

This year marks the local celebration’s quarter-century birthday.

Good Design for an Even Better Cause

Journeyman & Co.’s inaugural collection of pieces from (mostly) local makers benefits veterans.

A Totally Different Kind of High

This is part of a weekly series published fresh on Thursday mornings.

Elevated Independence

Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club will celebrate July 4th with a nod to their 100-year-old ski jumping heritage.

Learn To Hoop Dance

That plastic hula-hoop you played with as a kid? It’s actually the key to a holistic, meditative workout.

Aurora Trial Journal: A Survivor’s Thoughts (Part 5)

As the trial for the Aurora theater shooting suspect continues, survivor Marcus Weaver is journaling about his life post-tragedy for 5280.

15 Minutes With…The Colorado Winner of the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge

We sat down with Rain Adams, the 11-year-old winner of Michelle Obama’s nationwide Healthy Lunchtime Challenge.

Mile High Music: July Edition

Ever feel overwhelmed with all the live music options in Denver? We’re here to help. This month, we compare artists playing the same dates.

Leopold Bros.’ Aperitivo…Perfectly Bitter

Q&A With Hollywood’s Emile Hirsch

The 30-year-old actor on what it meant to play Littleton’s Danny Dietz, one of the Navy SEALs killed in Operation Red Wings in 2005, in the recent blockbuster Lone Survivor.

The Rockies Are Nolan Arenado’s Team

And they should proceed accordingly.

Aurora Trial Journal: A Survivor’s Thoughts (Part 4)

As the trial for the Aurora theater shooting suspect continues, survivor Marcus Weaver is journaling about his life post-tragedy for 5280.

Is Denver’s ‘Pot Coffee’ Experiment Over Already?

The CanBria Café, located in the lobby of the Nativ Hotel, pulled its CBD-infused coffees from its menu because of legal scrutiny.  

Origins Wine Bar and Wood Fired Pizza Opens in Loveland

Summer Menu: Fourth of July Feast

Potato salad, homemade ketchup, grilled pork chop, and…trifles for dessert? Try something new for dinner this Fourth of July.

A Walk to Reclaim Colfax

A professional hiker, Liz Thomas took a two-day, 52-mile walk of Colfax to get a feel for the metro area. The road between Genesee and the farmlands on the East gave her a unique perspective on the Denver Metro Area.

Fresh Picks: Chard

Each week, we’ll tell you the freshest thing to taste from Colorado farmers and chefs. 

9 Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Colorado

Whether you’re planning to stay in Denver, take a day trip, or escape for a weekend adventure, here are ways to have a blast this Independence Day. 

Amid Colorado Rockies’ Woes, Arenado Era Begins

While the Colorado Rockies continue to struggle, Nolan Arenado is providing fans with a source of pride. 

Ask a Chef (Sommelier): Kelly Wooldridge

Ask A Chef is an ongoing series in which 5280 poses a single question to a local culinary luminary.

A Denverite’s Guide to a Stylish Bike Commute

Stay contemporary and comfortable in these bike-friendly garments.

Our Top Charitable Picks for June 29-July 5

Get Involved is a weekly series pointing readers toward community-oriented events, volunteer opportunities, and good causes in Colorado.

Nuggets Get Lucky, Draft Mudiay

Now the real work begins.

Behind-the-Scenes of Leopold Bros.’ Award-Winning Spirits

Take a peek inside Denver’s own Leopold Bros., named the 2014 Distillery of the Year by the American Distilling Institute.

Sips: Pinche Taqueria’s Cilantro-Lime Soda

This happy hour libation might knock you off your feet.

Get Outside: 5 Epic Trail Runs Near Denver

Now that summer has officially arrived, it’s time to lace up your sneakers and hit the trail running. Here are five local routes to challenge every ability level. 

A Pedal Cabbie’s Guide to Hitching a Ride

It’s hot, your feet hurt, and maybe you’ve had one too many cocktails. Grab a ride with a pedal cabbie, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Mile High City.

Behind the Vines: Settembre Cellars

This is part of a monthly series introducing you to Colorado wineries.

Support Young Talent at Avenue Theater’s Emerging Voices Series

This program focuses on mentoring and providing real-world practice to budding college-age directors. 

In Collaboration

This is part of a weekly series published fresh on Thursday mornings. 

Summer Entertaining: Moroccan Nights, Part III

This is part three in a three-part series offering tips and inspiration transforming the backyard barbecue into an exotic, lantern-lit affair.

Order House of Kabob’s Persian Eggplant

Change up your dips and order the Persian eggplant.

Get Ready For Top Taco (Tomorrow)

Summer Entertaining: Moroccan Nights, Part II

This is part two in a three-part series offering tips and inspiration transforming the backyard barbecue into an exotic, lantern-lit affair.

Exercise In Honor Of A Local Hero This Weekend

A fitness challenge at Heritage High School Saturday honors the men lost in Afghanistan 10 years ago during Operation Red Wings, among them Littleton Navy SEAL Danny Dietz.

Summer Menu: Grill Fest

Fire up the grill for root vegetables with ricotta salata, three kinds of burgers, and a fruity dessert.

Birds Of A Feather

Carbondale-based jewelry designer Colby June launched a new collection of avian-inspired accessories with an aesthetic that is neither delicate nor constrained—just like the animal that inspired it.

Cholon’s New Summer Desserts

13 Little-Known Secrets About Denver

Denver is full of history, and no one knows it better than the city’s tour guides. Here are 13 pieces of trivia that give you an inside look at the Mile High City. 

Summer Entertaining: Moroccan Nights, Part I

This is part one in a three-part series offering tips and inspiration for transforming the backyard barbecue into an exotic, lantern-lit affair.

Should Pot Be Allowed In Bars?

A proposed initiative could be on the ballot this fall.

Sound Bites: Food & Wine Classic 2015

Outtakes from the 32nd annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen

Behind the Design: Cuba Cuba’s New Patio

The restaurant’s new patio has downtown views that pair beautifully with a mojito and some empanadas.

Our Top Charitable Picks for June 22-28

Get Involved is a weekly series pointing readers toward community-oriented events, volunteer opportunities, and good causes in Colorado.

The Omnivore’s Outtake: Bianco DiNapoli Tomatoes at Cart-Driver and, Soon, Whole Foods

Behind the Brew: Mockery Brewing Co.

The RiNo brewhouse is a worthwhile destination in the up-and-coming neighborhood. 

Here’s a Summer Reading Program Your Kids Will Love

Steamboat Springs-based nonprofit BookTrails is hosting 29 Reading on Ranches camps throughout the summer, with the goal of keeping kids learning. 

The Nuggets’ New Coach Faces A Steep Climb

It’s doubtful that even Mike Malone knows how his roster will look this fall. 

Bar Buzz: 3 New Sipping Spots to Visit Now

Need a cocktail? Check out these recently opened bars in the Mile High City (and beyond). 

Photos: Inside Denver’s New Art Hotel

This new luxury lodging option, located on Broadway, is officially open for business. 

Break a Sweat at These Summer Fitness Events

Turn up the heat and shed some extra calories at one of these unique summer workouts. 

Colorado Strong

Hitting the gym is swell for routine maintenance, but you won’t find better workouts than what the Centennial State’s natural landscape provides.

Beverly Grant’s Mo’ Betta Mission

One woman, four farmers’ markets, and Denver’s evolving food deserts.

Road-Trip Restaurant: Serrano’s Mexican Bar & Grill

A sunny disposition and Mexican eats make this Woodland Park spot an on-the-road standout.

Trendspotting: Cold Brew

Chilled, slow-brewed java is coming on strong.