Mile High Music: November Edition
Ever feel overwhelmed with all the live music options in Denver? We’re here to help. This month: tunes we’re thankful for.
We Tried It: NUFit
Fitness mogul Natalie Uhling combines cardio dance movements with toning exercises for one energetic workout.
Short-Lived Snow
This is part of a weekly series published fresh on Thursdays.
Where Should You Ski This Winter? You May Be Surprised
Open Snow hopes its seasonal, mountain-by-mountain forecasts will help powder hunters seek out the freshies.
Mell’s Cheese Opens in LoHi
Owner Paula Dick left her job in IT to start this combination cheese shop and wine bar, which offers nearly 100 different varieties of cheese from Europe and the United States.
5 Places to Take Cooking Classes This Winter
Stay warm with the heat of the kitchen at one of these metro-area culinary schools.
10 Free Things To Do in November
From holiday markets to CrossFit, here are 10 ways to give your wallet a break this month.
Must See: “Searching For Home”
History Colorado’s new exhibit explores histories and perceptions of homelessness.
Denver Film Festival 2015: Two-Sentence Reviews
To-the-point reviews from the 38th Denver Film Festival (November 4 to 15)—and where and when to see the films yourself.
A Soccer Mom Savior: TeamSnap
Never drop the ball again with this free, locally made app that helps coaches and parents share information.
Degree Metropolitan Food & Drink: Perfect for Pre-Pepsi Center
Colorado Bookshelf: Devotion
New York Times best-selling author and Broomfield resident Adam Makos’ newest book shines light on the heroes of an oft forgotten war.
Take a Trip to Poland at the Denver Film Festival
Focus on National Cinema: Poland includes seven features, two documentaries, two silent films, and one short to whet your Polish appetite. Here are some to watch out for.
Hike We Like: Mallory Cave
Among Boulder’s oldest recorded hikes, this short, steep trail offers prime views of the Front Range, climbing access, and educational fun for the whole family.
Check it out: Cuban Bakery and Cafe
“Murder for Two” Kills It
The DCPA’s newest musical comedy riotously stretches the boundaries of manic theatricality.
Get Involved: Denver Dumb Friends League’s Yappy Hours
Get yappy at these seasonal dog-friendly events.
Break It Down: Colorado’s Voting Machine Trials
Colorado is testing new voting machines during the election on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know before you cast your ballot.
Shop Talk: Compleat Lifestyles
Find all you need for holiday hosting at this one-stop Centennial shop.
Order This: Bar Dough’s Tricolore Salad
Chef Max Mackissock is back with Bar Dough.
Chelsea Clinton Inspires Young Readers With New Book
Head to the Tattered Cover on November 4 for a signing of Chelsea Clinton’s first book, “It’s Your World.”
Our Top Charitable Picks for November 2-8
Get Involved is a weekly series pointing readers toward community-oriented events, volunteer opportunities, and good causes in Colorado.
Our Town: Meet… Kevin Person
Our Town: Get Involved
Want to help? Find out what items shelters need donated, what services are expanding, and what you can do the next time you see someone holding a sign.
Our Town: At Your Service
When you need a quick paycheck, the fastest solution might be at a family business on Colfax Avenue.
Our Town: Home Visits
If you help homeless people suffering from mental illness, expect your car to become your traveling office.
Our Town: The Grand Experiment
Fort Lyon has operated as a fort, infirmary, veterans’ hospital, and prison. Now, the 552-acre campus is a residential substance-abuse center for about 200 homeless people at a time. How long will it last?
Our Town: Does A Roof Make A Home?
Why it is so difficult to define “homelessness.”
Our Town: Big Ideas to Solve Homelessness
The greatest lesson of the past 10 years just might be that there is no perfect solution to end homelessness. Instead, Denver relies on myriad options to address the issue—and some are working better than others.
Our Town: Meet… Linda*
Our Town: Meet… Alice Bozeman
Our Town: Meet… DeAun Stanley
Our Town: Meet… Rachel Hernandez
Our Town: Meet… Raymond Paul “Jack” Woods
Our Town: Meet… Robert Harrison
Our Town: Meet… Zaíra*
Go Now: The Inventing Room
Molecular gastronomy whiz Ian Kleinman opens his dream ice cream shop.
5 Places to Stargaze Near Denver
The colder months offer some of the best nighttime views of the Colorado sky. Get starry-eyed at these prime lookouts.
Beer Review: Caution’s Hippity Hops Chrysanthemum IPA
Hop on board the IPA train.
Your Guide to the Denver Film Festival
Nine silver screen showings to make time for during this year’s DFF.
Behind the Vines: Turquoise Mesa Winery
Broomfield’s award-winning producer focuses on bringing friends together with great wine.
Trendspotting: Lavender
A Luxury Home Goes to Auction—In Reverse
The price on an 11,473-square-foot house in Golden was reduced by $150,000 every three days in an unconventional effort to find a buyer.
How Should You Vote on Measure 2A?
Measure 2A would increase Denver’s sales tax by .08 percent to create a new Denver College Affordability Fund for local students.
Art From Tragedy
This is part of a weekly series published fresh on Thursdays.
We Tried It: Manic Training
High-intensity interval training gets a makeover at this new gym.
A Q&A With Blind Endurance Athlete Dan Berlin
The Fort Collins resident is the first blind athlete to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in one day—and he’s just getting started.
Bags With A Bonus
Sword & Plough not only reuses military surplus to make its totes, backpacks, and messenger bags, the company also gives back to the veteran community.
An Etiquette Guide to Biking in Denver
Here’s what you need to know to stay safe when your bike tires hit the pavement.
Nuggets’ 2015-16 Forecast Calls For Pain
But the big-picture outlook is a lot more promising than it used to be.
Preview: The GOP’s Traveling Circus Hits Boulder
We couldn’t get tickets, either.
Hike We Like: Royal Arch Trail
The sweeping views from the beautiful rock arch at the end of this trail are worth every steep, sweaty step.
Bistro Provençal Opens in Riverside Park
The French countryside comes to Little Raven.
Music with a Message from Boulder’s Jeff and Paige
Boulder’s Jeff and Paige sing about science and nature with kid-friendly humor, and they’re making a splash with local families.
Have a Say: Proposed Neighborhood Trail in Park Hill
A local nonprofit hopes to add a new bike- and pedestrian-friendly trail to the Park Hill neighborhood. They’re asking for community input and guidance the whole way through.
Only in Colorado: Buffalo Bill’s Grave
The gravesite of the icon of the American West is in Golden—or is it?
6 Places to Watch Wednesday’s GOP Debate
Don’t miss a chance to watch the GOP presidential debate tomorrow night—it’s happening right in our backyard.
Go Now: Ototo
Ototo 2.0 is better than the original.
Our Top Charitable Picks for October 26-November 1
Get Involved is a weekly series pointing readers toward community-oriented events, volunteer opportunities, and good causes in Colorado.
Behind the Brew: Our Mutual Friend Brewing Company
This RiNo establishment serves great beer within its communal, all-are-welcome atmosphere.
Denver Artist Makes Scary a Kid-Friendly Endeavor
The funding campaign for Stan Yan’s There’s a Zombie in the Basement launches on 10/30.
The Kitchen Community’s Learning Gardens Take Root
These spaces are designed around sustainability, health, and community engagement. Students can’t get enough of the gardens, and neither can we.
Sip This Not That
Stella’s pumpkin spice latte is a seasonal treat—really.
We Tried It: Kundalini Yoga
This combination of physical activity, chanting, and meditation transforms the idea of yoga as many of us know it.
Best Bets: CPAC’s Fashion/Culture 2.0
Enjoy a live, local fashion show, beer from Tivoli Brewing, and, of course, photography at this Colorado Photographic Arts Center fund-raiser.
The Guide to Altruism in Colorado
A look at some impressive local philanthropic figures, and tips for how you can become one of them.
9 Halloween Activities for Kids
Your little monsters will have a scary good time at these family-friendly events.
Building Up
This is part of a weekly series published fresh on Thursdays.
Can Faster, Greener Buildings Ease Denver’s Housing Woes?
A Colorado company delivers a better way to build.
19 Spa Experiences to Help You Relax This Winter
You need—no, deserve—a way to untie those weekend-warrioring (and workday) knots this ski and holiday season.
