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Field of Dreams

Remnants of America’s historic baseball stadiums sit in the Rockies’ backyard.

Lindsey R. McKissick

Batter Up

Every season, Rockies players pick the tune that’ll play as they stride up to home plate. At press time, 2012’s at-bat songs were still TBD, so we asked some of Denver’s bigwigs to choose a “walk-up” song for themselves.

Daliah Singer

Green Fuel

NREL’s algae experiment.

Chris Outcalt

Home Made

Thinking about a remodel? Tired of your circa-1985 kitchen? Want to jazz up your walls or have the house all your friends are talking about? We’ve consulted the experts, tracked down the craftspeople, crunched the numbers, and shared our own DIY stories. Ready, set, renovate.

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Scott Gessler Doesn’t Give A…

Colorado’s secretary of state has spent his first year in office living up to his Honey Badger nickname by rampaging through the Legislature, chewing up his opponents, and creating all kinds of chaos. Is he out of control, or is he becoming a savvy—and ambitious—politician?

Natasha Gardner
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The Nuggets Are Lurching Toward All-Star Break

It’s the halfway point in the NBA’s abbreviated season, so we asked Denver Nuggets blogger Andrew Feinstein to assess the struggling team’s year so far and its chances for success in the future.

Robert Sanchez

Streetwise

Spring 2012 is all about brilliant pops of color. Play up the trend in sport-inspired shapes with artsy edges and a side of urban-cool attitude.

Georgia Alexia Benjou

Far-Out Fare

Chicken Kabob’s Persian skewers: Well worth the drive south.

Amanda M. Faison

How To: Make a Green Chile Cheeseburger

Few dishes are more Western than a green chile cheeseburger. Park Burger owner and executive chef Jean-Philippe Failyau perfects the recipe.

Davina van Buren

Review: The Village Cork

Even after 11 years, the Village Cork remains a quintessential neighborhood gathering spot.

Shari Caudron

Ghosts on the Mesa

Richard Wetherill—who explored countless cliff dwellings across the Southwest,  including Mesa Verde’s Cliff Palace—may have been the most influential American archaeologist of the late 19th century. So why haven’t you ever heard of him?

Robert Sanchez

Best New Restaurants 2012

Our food scene has never been more vibrant, and with global street eats, Scandinavian-inspired cuisine, and modern comfort food, it’s a thrilling time to be a foodie in the Mile High City. Book a table at one of these eight newcomers—and taste the future of Denver dining.

Amanda M. Faison

Grand Adventures

How tuning in, turning on, and dropping out every once in awhile may be the best thing for all of us.

Laura Pritchett

A Guide to Boulder

Skip the hubbub on the Pearl Street Mall and spend an afternoon off Broadway. You’ll still find stunning views of the Flatirons, minus the college hordes.

Betsy Defnet

Smallville

One Boulderite takes on the challenge of living with less—much, much less.

Sarah Protzman Howlett

On Stage

Kickin’ it with Cosby.

Around the World

Exotic tribal accessories add a touch of YSL to any outfit.

Georgia Alexia Benjou

Yves Revisited

This month, the Denver Art Museum becomes the sole location in the United States to host the career retrospective of fashion haute couturier Yves Saint Laurent, who revolutionized and modernized women’s wardrobes. His former business and life partner, Pierre Bergé, 82, helped establish the YSL house back in 1961. Bergé spoke with 5280 recently about YSL’s legacy.

Georgia Alexia Benjou

Renaissance Man

Jake Weidmann’s perfect penmanship.

Eleanor Perry-Smith

History Lesson

How one drunk woman—and a bit of family research—brought me closer to my Irish roots.

Lindsey B. King

At Your Service

Mountain Threads delivers skiwear anytime, anywhere.

Command Central

Joe Conrad’s bookshelf.

Lindsey R. McKissick

Vantage Point

The view from the DJ booth at Nuggets games.

Daliah Singer

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