Still looking for the perfect way to celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, or New Year’s Eve? Here are all the special holiday menus, Feast of the Seven Fishes parties, and themed end-of-the-year bashes you won’t want to miss.
Hiking is no longer necessary to reach the north-facing steeps of Tucker Mountain, which was formerly a quasi-backcountry experience at Copper.
Chef Cesar Tamariz learned to make tamales from his grandmother, and now he’s cooking them for you.
The chef cooked his last meal at Urban Farmer on December 10.
The three-performance series—a collaboration between the Colorado Department of Corrections and University of Denver’s Prison Arts Initiative—is an effort to provide therapeutic and creative outlets for prisoners. And each show is completely sold out.
If you’re looking for a fast and easy wardrobe upgrade, consider adding a unique pair of stockings.
The upscale, raw-bar-centric restaurant features the creative techniques of chef Duy Pham.
Salida’s summer crowds thin when the snow starts flying. Come winter, you’ll find moderate temperatures and folks who are still skiing, riding, and soaking up the town’s burgeoning arts and restaurant scene.
Knock out your holiday shopping list with these bold picks, all written by local authors and categorized by their ideal recipient.
Leftover Salmon will headline a New Year’s Eve show at the Mission Ballroom. But that’s not all: Here are eight other shows where you can ring in 2020.
The three-week-old cafe is pouring its own brand of ethically-sourced coffee and serving a food menu by chef Tom Coohill.
The Rocky Mountain Wolf Action Fund submitted more than 200,000 signatures to the Colorado Secretary of State’s office in favor of reintroducing gray wolves. If enough are validated, the petition will become a 2020 ballot initiative.
Is Drew Lock elite? Have the Broncos finally turned a corner? Is there still room for inevitable disappointment? Is the sky blue?
With a day’s notice, chef Caroline Glover will cook you a locally sourced feast.
Expect divine dumplings and new dishes from the female-led modern Asian kitchen in the Eastbridge Town Center.
The social activist, who has lead movements for women, the Latinx community, and farm workers talks about how the lessons of the past apply today. Huerta will speak at the History Colorado Center on December 12.
For those looking to put their home on the market, now is a great time to sell.
New this year: Featured restaurants pick the deals that show off what they do best.
The newest location of the Boulder-born Neapolitan pizza shop is designed to accommodate more pick-up orders.
Former Rebel Restaurant chef Bo Porytko debuts a playful menu at his new walk-up kitchen inside Middleman on East Colfax.
If Carhartt and Under Armour had a love child, it would look something like Truewerk, the Denver-based online retailer that creates high-end apparel for trade workers—a group often overlooked by outdoor brands.
10-year-old Colt & Gray and its downstairs speakeasy, Ste. Ellie, shutters on December 21; Glazed & Confused Donuts is no more as of the 31st.
These nostalgic nods and festive stops are bound to get you in the merry mood this holiday season.
With aerial yoga, fire-spinning, and even ecstatic dance, Peter Holben and Ariana Gradow created a home for Denver’s underground circus scene.
From the tried-and-true spots to hidden gems, here is a look behind the scenes of eight of the Mile High City’s awe-inspiring holiday light displays.
By donating to these Colorado-based organizations—or any of the 3,500-plus participating nonprofits—you’ll not only improve others’ lives, but your own as well.
The fine-dining spot from restaurateur Phillips Armstrong and chef Patrick Ayres will debut on December 18 with a 1920s New York City supper club theme.
The American women are making headlines, but this could be the season the men’s ski team returns to form. Here’s what to look for before they hit the hill in Beaver Creek, December 5–8.
We had just about every type of winter weather possible last month. And as Denver enters its snowiest months, the city is already well above average accumulation.
The 30,000-square-foot facility adjacent to Stanley Marketplace will serve as the Mountain West flagship of produce purveyor Gotham Greens.
Before we welcome in a new decade, here’s a retrospective on the tumultuous ’10s.
This season, deck your halls with something you can leave up all year long: a one-of-a-kind work of art from one of winter’s most anticipated local art exhibitions.
The certified natural perfumer and owner of Grand Junction-based La Fleur By Livvy talks about growing up in (and being inspired by) India, the benefits of natural fragrances, and how to shop for them.
For a local restaurateur, contemplating the arrival of Hanukkah in the wake of his father’s passing brings clarity—and gratitude.
Three Colorado destinations where access to XC trails—and gear—is part of the deal.
Cross-country skiing—not downhill—is what brings one mother-son duo closest together.
I never liked Nordic until I swapped classic gear for skating sticks.
Bring your gear—and a sense of adventure—to these free trail networks.
At the Lake Catamount Touring Center, you’ll find more than 27 kilometers of trails just 10 miles outside of downtown Steamboat.
While you may encounter elite XC skiers in this part of Colorado, Crested Butte has something for everyone.
While there might be more blues and blacks than greens at the Breckenridge Nordic Center, the sweeping views are sure to please any kind of skier.
Devil’s Thumb Ranch, which offers 120 kilometers of cross-country trails, is the perfect destination for any beginner.
Selecting your preferred skinny skis—classic or skate—should be more about predilection than popularity.
Find out how Star Wars superfan Jim Shima built this amazing replica of the beloved droid.
Your short list of Colorado’s coolest December events.
Lollipop chicken wings, fresh fish tacos, and local wines are all on the menu this month.
Buy these winter warmers for the spirit-lovers in your life.
The past ten years have been one of the most prosperous eras in the city’s history.
John and Alyson Kirk are battling addiction by replacing alcohol with an all-consuming pursuit of summits.
Before the latest trilogy wraps with the release of The Rise Of Skywalker, meet Christopher Clark, Colin Cantwell, and Jim Shima—three Centennial State residents with important roles in the galaxy far, far away.
Perfumers layer their wares with ingredients that unfold over time, so one of these aromas is a gift you—or a loved one—can unwrap again and again.
5280‘s Patricia Kaowthumrong shares a personal story of adopting her mother’s love of cooking and sharing as her own.
The Never Not Collective set out to make a movie about women climbers—not to navigate gender politics. But as the trio of Western producers has discovered with its new film, Pretty Strong, you can’t do one without the other.
This collection of artifacts, all held by Colorado museums, reveals a history that’s as complicated as it is American.
A letter from the editor of 5280‘s December 2019 issue.
From a teacher strike to a districtwide lockdown, Susana Cordova faced a turbulent initial 12 months in charge of the state’s largest school district.
Deters learned some tough lessons as CEO of Galvanize—here’s how Gravity Haus, his hotel concept opening this month in Breckenridge, will be different.
Skip ski resort mayhem for a weekend in Rifle where mystical ice caves, nearby hot springs, and a funky inn reveal a more serene—and fantastical—side of winter.
A Colorado company aims to keep skiers better informed with digital displays for chairlifts and gondolas.
