Arts and Culture
Dia de Los Muertos
Dozens joined a Dia de los Muertos procession Nov. 1 from Columbus Park (also known as La Raza Park) to North High School for a community dinner to commemorate children who have died in detention […]
Year: 2019
Shaping Our Future by Remembering Our Past
Shaping Our Future by Remembering Our History: Protecting Our Parks
Next time you see former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb, give him an appreciative and hearty high five for fighting Mayor Michael Hancock’s plans to pave over Park Hill Golf Course with cement, asphalt and lots […]
Dining
Baking Up Holiday Cheer
If you’re looking for delicious baked goodies for the holidays, stop in and check out Happy Bakeshop’s new location at 3621 W. 32nd Ave. in Highlands Square. Visit Nov. 15-17 during the grand opening for […]
Community
Regi Says Slow Down! Keep Our 2- and 4-Legged Friends Safe
In its ongoing commitment to safety in our community, Regis University has created whimsical new “Slow! Children and Pets at Play” yard signs you may see popping up throughout the neighborhood. That’s Regi, the Regis […]
Education
DPS Calendar Results: Families, Staff Prefer 3-Day Fall Break, Week at Thanksgiving
At the beginning of the school year, Denver Public Schools released a districtwide survey asking families for feedback on the school year calendar. The survey closed Sept. 13 and the district received 2,227 responses, with […]
Education
Laurvick, Other Union-Backed Candidates Sweep Denver School Board Seats
In a close election, Brad Laurvick will be North Denver’s new school board representative, edging out Julie Banuelos and Tony Curcio 35.44%-34.26%-30.3%. While early returns on election night showed Laurvick leading with Curcio behind him, […]
Checking Out Book Reviews
Checking Out: Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs?
“Here’s the deal: it’s normal to be curious about death,” writes mortician and New York Times best-selling author Caitlin Doughty in the introduction of her new book, Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? Big Questions […]
Health
Get Your Morning Mojo On With Free Yoga and Ice Cream!
In an unlikely pairing, two new West Colfax businesses, The Little Man Ice Cream Factory and Duality Fitness have joined forces to offer a free “Morning Mojo Yoga” series. The free “Duality Flow” all-levels vinyasa […]
Health
Make Self-Care Part of Your Holiday Traditions
The holidays are a PERFECT time to focus on fitness. Wait. I know it sounds like I’ve been into the egg nog early. With everything we do in our regular lives, it’s already a reach […]
Community
Plaza38 Opening Celebrates New Dining, Shopping Options
West 38th Avenue has gotten a little livelier with the opening of Plaza38. Gene Lucero first bought the property nearly 20 years ago, in 2001, where it housed the Lucero financial group. He sold it […]