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What’s That Sound: Vol. 2

Each Monday, on Facebook, we’ll give you a soundbite of what it is like to be behind-the-scenes at 5280 or out on the road with our reporters in Colorado. You guess where we are, and on Tuesdays, we’ll reveal the answers on 5280.com.

Natasha Gardner

Best Bet: What (Else) to Do at GABF

If you’re going to GABF, you’re probably focused on the beer. But the fest offers a handful of other events you shouldn’t miss.

Jesse Bishop

What’s That Sound?: Vol. 1

Each Monday, on Facebook, we’ll give you a soundbite of what it is like to be behind-the-scenes at 5280 or out on the road with our reporters in Colorado. You guess where we are, and on Tuesdays, we’ll reveal the answers on 5280.com.

Natasha Gardner

Photo of the Week: Reaching Out

This is part of a weekly series, published fresh on Thursday mornings. Photographers: Have a great shot of something happening in Denver or Colorado? Send it or questions to submitaphoto@5280.com.

Jerilyn Forsythe

Outdoors: Hike Garden of the Gods

This is part of 5280’s weekly Outdoors column, where every Tuesday we explore a part of the state for you.

Natasha Gardner

Fragile

When Jillian Groh checked in to the downtown Westin Hotel one cold night almost seven years ago, everything felt certain. Then things changed forever.

Chris Outcalt

By the Numbers

How many cocktails did Green Russell sell in July 2013?

Photo of the Week: Find Your Denver Zen

This is part of a weekly series, published fresh on Thursday mornings. Photographers: Have a great shot of something happening in Denver or Colorado? Send it or questions to submitaphoto@5280.com.

Jerilyn Forsythe

Breaking Bad: DU Edition

A DU hockey game from 15 years ago has fans of the popular television show wondering what’s up for the series finale.

Robert Sanchez

The Big Chill

How I learned to love my freezer.

Natasha Gardner

Go Nuts

In the case of Thai Monkey Club, go for the sauce and stay for everything else.

Daliah Singer

How To Host A Dinner Party

Andrew Van Stee, co-founder of Noble Swine Supper Club, offers tips (organization!) on hosting a foolproof fiesta.

Lauren Mikus

‘Round The Corner

With Corner House, Matt Selby takes on the neighborhood restaurant.

Stacey Brugeman

Digging for Gold

With a new coach, a new front office, and at least four promising new players, the Nuggets’ 2013–14 season is certain to be a roller coaster ride of transition. We mined the history books and picked the brains of local analysts—and of the Nuggets’ new coach himself—to give you an insider’s look at the franchise’s past, present, and future. 

Luc Hatlestad

Unveiled

Discover the hidden world of Denver’s dynamic fine arts scene this fall.

Kasey Cordell

25 Best Restaurants 2013

After countless lunches and dinners, tens of thousands of calories, and hours of careful deliberation and debate, our fourth annual ranking of the Denver area’s best restaurants is complete. Dig in for a comprehensive, of-the-moment snapshot of the local dining scene.

Amanda M. Faison

Court Couture

Who says sports are just about the score? Tracking the Denver Nuggets’ uniform redesigns throughout the team’s 50-year history has become a game in and of itself. Here, we present the evolution—and occasional devolution—of the franchise’s never-dull duds, with expert feedback from Paul Lukas, founder of the go-to uniform blog Uni Watch.

Luc Hatlestad

Back On His Feet

Retired Denver Broncos tight end Nate Jackson pens a true rarity: the football memoir that depicts what life is really like in the NFL.

Caleb Hannan

Rude Awakening

In Colorado and nationwide, girls are starting puberty earlier and earlier. But the real concerns begin once they grow up.

Natasha Gardner

The Guide to South Pearl Street

South Pearl Street, the hip epicenter of the Platt Park neighborhood, has long housed some of Denver’s finest eateries and boutiques. But this beloved stretch of real estate has recently undergone a renaissance, with several new restaurants and shops opening in the past year—and more to come. Here, we present you with a few of the new additions.

Lindsey B. King

Buckle Up

Georgia Alexia Benjou

All-Access Pass

See some of Denver’s top dancers before they hit the stage, no ticket required.

Daliah Singer

Creative Takeover

A former commercial hub looks to redraw its economic future as the city’s next great arts district.

Jake Jensen

It All Adds Up

Denver grade schoolers’ math scores get a boost with Pi Q Math.

David Port

Opening The Playbook

How the Colorado School of Mines football coach is reinventing the way teams at all levels of the game think about offense.

Luc Hatlestad

Scare Tactics

RESUMÉName: Stephen Graham JonesAge: 41Books Authored: 16Awards: Shirley Jackson Award finalist (three times), National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship for Fiction recipient, This Is Horror Novel of the Year winner, Colorado Book Award finalistFavorite Authors: Kurt Vonnegut, Philip K. Dick, Stephen KingColorado Hangouts: Time Warp Comics, Boulder Book Store, Casa Alvarez

Lara Herrington Watson

Matter Of State

When you head to the polls next month, you’ll find a slew of questions about taxes and education (see “Voter’s Guide,” below). Of course, that’s nothing new. These yawn-inducing  topics are among the top issues Coloradans regularly see on the ballot. Here’s a look at how statewide ballots have broken down over the past decade.

Jake Jensen

Second Act

The return of The Book of Mormon to Denver this month has us longing for a few other Mile High comebacks.

Encore

Daliah Singer

With a Smile

A letter from the editor of our October 2013 issue.

Geoff Van Dyke

Pit Bulls Back in Denver?

The White House released a statement in August denouncing breed-specific legislation like Denver’s ban on pit bulls.

Jerilyn Forsythe

Politics: Bagging It

Denver’s city council will consider a proposal on Monday that would add a five cent fee for every paper or plastic bag that consumers use in the city. If the bill passes the initial vote, a public hearing—and a final vote—will happen later this month.

Robert Sanchez

Beauty School: Get Dolled Up

Be on-trend with your makeup this season with the feminine, doll-inspired look from our fall fashion feature.

Jerilyn Forsythe & Katelyn Simkins

Photo of the Week: Clear Skies

This is part of a weekly series, published fresh on Thursday mornings. Photographers: Have a great shot of something happening in Denver or Colorado? Send it or questions to submitaphoto@5280.com.

Kevin Zawacki

Taproom Travel: Ska Brewing

This is part of a monthly series about traveling to the Centennial State’s best breweries.

Natasha Gardner

Fresh Picks: Corn

Corn pudding, recipe by Trillium’s chef-owner Ryan Leinonen

Caroline Padden

Photo of the Week: Great Expectations

This is part of a weekly series, published fresh on Thursday mornings. Photographers: Have a great shot of something happening in Denver or Colorado? Send it or questions to submitaphoto@5280.com.

Marc Piscotty
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Taste Test: Mass-Market Beers

Could you tell the difference between Coors Light and PBR? We put our staffers to the test.

Natasha Gardner

5280.com Exclusive: Stick It

Do you have a “Native” sticker on your car? If so, please remove it. (I asked nicely.)

Natasha Gardner

NFL Ends Lawsuits, Agrees to Concussion Settlement

The league will pay $765 million to more than 4,500 players to cover medical exams, concussion-related compensation, and medical research. Nearly 300 former Denver Broncos filed lawsuits against the NFL.

Robert Sanchez

Sports: Banner Debate Devolves

Two sports personalities’ debate over NFL banners hanging in Denver turns into an argument about the Aurora theater shootings. Seriously.

Robert Sanchez

The Dean’s List

The best public high schools along the Front Range. Plus: an in-depth look at how the so-called Colorado Paradox has shortchanged our kids—and how we might finally be able to fix it.

Chris Outcalt & Jessica LaRusso

Pioneers 2.0

They told us to go west, so we did. And we still are. In droves. Welcome to a different kind of Gold Rush, in which Colorado’s most precious commodity is new residents. This population boom is changing our state: We’re no longer so darn white, so young, so isolated. We’re the poster child for a new West. Take a look.

Natasha Gardner

Golden Oldie

Denver has developed a reputation as the Napa Valley of craft beer. But the Front Range is also home to one of the biggest breweries in the world. We took the popular Coors brewery tour for an inside look at MillerCoors, which brews more beer in one day than most Denver nanobreweries make in a year.

Local Roast

The Mosco spices up the Western Chile scene.

Sam Brasch

A Spot of Tea

Savor the end of summer with these chilly chai blends.

Morgan Tilton

Green Zone

Absinthe infiltrates the Wazee Supper Club.

Justine Hausheer

On Repeat

Shish Kabob Grill’s Middle Eastern fare is habit-forming.

Jake Jensen

How To Make Quick Pickles

Justin Park and Tyler DuBois of the Real Dill share their recipe for quick-pickled veggies.

Caroline Padden

By the Numbers

How many avocados does Chipotle Mexican Grill serve each day?

Field Work

Eric Skokan’s Bramble & Hare is the very definition of farm-to-table dining. 

Stacey Brugeman

Finishing School

Autumn’s ultrapolished look elegantly pairs mid-century, ladylike silhouettes with luxe, understated accessories.

Georgia Alexia Benjou

Resurrection

Robert “Rider” Dewey spent 17 long years in prison for a rape and murder he did not commit. During that time, he endured constant legal setbacks and personal tragedies. This is how he made it to the other side.

Bryan Schatz

Fall Á La Fielder

To discover Colorado’s finest autumn splendor, follow the state’s most famous photographer to Ridgway.

Kelly Bastone

Veg Fund

Revision International helps turn Denver’s urban garden crops into cash.

Caroline Padden

By the Numbers

How many years has it been since Telluride Sheridan Opera House opened?

High Lonesome

Fall is the prime time to explore Colorado’s Rocky Mountain ghost towns.

Justine Hausheer

Schoolhouse Rock

Music may be the key to helping kids graduate in one Denver neighborhood.

Stephen Kasica

High Notes

Layer up for hot days and cool nights during music festival season.

Georgia Alexia Benjou

Work In Progress

The Chicago-based Winter Session workshop moves to Denver.

Amanda M. Faison

Wine Thieves

Animals help themselves to Colorado grapes.

Jake Jensen

Road Show

Two Coloradans turn canning beer into a mobile operation.

Stephen Duncan

A Beautiful Life

Name: Sharon Bond BrownOccupation: Artist, grandmotherOn display: Virginia: A Life, a collection of Brown’s oil paintings created from old photographs and letters, at the Lakewood Heritage Center September 20 through January 18.

Kasey Cordell
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In The Cross Hairs

Fewer and fewer Coloradans are hunting—which is actually bad for wildlife.

Sarah L. Stewart

Grand Slam

A local tennis academy aims to improve our state’s lagging game.

Megan Feldman

Moving Up

A letter from the editor of our September 2013 issue.

Geoff Van Dyke

Seeing Clearly

Walls of glass open this high-country cabin to a spectacular view.

Caroline Eberly Long

All Together Now

A historic Observatory Park farmhouse is perfect for entertaining thanks to a thoughtful, hands-on renovation.

Kasey Cordell

Fresh Picks: Peaches

Deconstructed peach cobbler, recipe by Bittersweet’s Kris Padalino

Caroline Padden

Casa Moderna

Classic architecture mixed with modern design transforms this Denver 1920s Spanish Colonial.

Elisabeth A. Sullivan

Family Style

A Denver interior designer embraces whimsy to create a kid-friendly—but still sophisticated—home.

Julie Dugdale

High on Design

Jeff Sheppard can’t get enough of architecture—and that’s good news for all of us

Hilary Masell Oswald

Ranch Revival

An architect’s vision readies a postwar ranch for contemporary living—inside and out.

Sarah Goldblatt

Hang in There

Bike storage just got gorgeous with these four design-friendly racks.

Morgan Tilton

Light Right

Finding the perfect light fixture for your dining room is harder than you’d think. Lucky for you, we asked Denver designers to share their top tips for getting it just right.

Caroline Eberly Long

Southwest Flair

Vintage and Navajo motifs get a contemporary spin courtesy of retailer Ian Kennedy, who draws inspiration from an unlikely source.

Julie Dugdale

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