For many, a choir is something that conjures images of school or church groups, and that’s it. If you want to sing your favorite rock and pop tunes as an adult, it’s car karaoke or singing in the shower -- and hoping your kids aren’t secretly recording you for their Instagram story. That’s why … Continue Reading about Adult Choir Builds Community Through Casual Crooning
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2020 Legislative Preview
North Denver Lawmakers: What to Expect This Session
The second regular session of the 72nd General Assembly kicked off earlier this month. Before they got to work, we talked with two North Denver legislators: State Senator Julie Gonzales and State Representative Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez to discuss their legislative priorities and what people can … Continue Reading about North Denver Lawmakers: What to Expect This Session
Dining News & Reviews
Old School Diner Still Thriving on Tennyson
North Denver, at its best, is a mix of new and old, and few streets show that blend more than Tennyson. Kyle Janes owned … Continue Reading about Old School Diner Still Thriving on Tennyson
Durrah: You’re Bound to Love The Bindery
I want to take this time and wish all of our readers a happy new year for 2020. I am going to designate 2020 as the year for … Continue Reading about Durrah: You’re Bound to Love The Bindery
Dimestore Delibar Brings Sophisticated Comfort Food
As a busy working mom, I’ve set aside one night a week for date night, but my husband doesn’t get home from work until late, … Continue Reading about Dimestore Delibar Brings Sophisticated Comfort Food
New Cidery Brings Taste of Switzerland to Sunnyside
The word “Waldschänke” may be a mouthful, but your mouth won’t be complaining after trying an unfiltered, Swiss-inspired … Continue Reading about New Cidery Brings Taste of Switzerland to Sunnyside
Community
Shop Locally for All Your Valentine’s Day Gifts
Ah, Valentine’s Day. Celebrated annually on Feb. 14, it “is recognized as a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and romantic love in many regions around the world” … Continue Reading about Shop Locally for All Your Valentine’s Day Gifts
Gallagher: History of the Highlands
Many of Denver's streetcar bedroom suburbs, originally independent cities ringing Denver, boasted elegant city halls. Highlands City Hall was one such fine example. William Quayle, noted architect, … Continue Reading about Gallagher: History of the Highlands
Introducing The Gray Zone
Welcome to The Gray Zone: Stories Connected to North Denver’s Older Adults
The 72nd session of the Colorado General Assembly kicked off Jan. 8, but the Colorado Senior Lobby (CSL) didn’t start its work that day. Like our elected representatives, this group works year-round to prepare for the annual 120 days of lawmaking at the Colorado State Capitol from January to May. … Continue Reading about Welcome to The Gray Zone: Stories Connected to North Denver’s Older Adults
Views on Parenting
Letters from Miss Jill: How to Help Your Child to Make Good Decisions
Choices. It’s the American Way, isn’t it? Having an abundance of choices is considered a metaphor for the free world, of progress, innovation and often, status. Having just survived the holidays, we all know it can be dizzying taking in the amount of choices we have as consumers. When it … Continue Reading about Letters from Miss Jill: How to Help Your Child to Make Good Decisions
Arts & Culture
Checking Out Book Review: Out of Darkness, Shining Light
In 1873, Scottish explorer David Livingstone died of dysentery and malaria. He was in the area that is now Zambia searching for the source of the river Nile. Doctor Livingstone, who is credited with being the first European to cross south-central Africa, kept a journal of his explorations – his life … Continue Reading about Checking Out Book Review: Out of Darkness, Shining Light
Former School Board Member Releases Book on Immigration
Arturo Jimenez served on the Denver School Board representing Northwest Denver for eight years, and he’s been an immigration attorney for more than 20. Now, he’s written a new book about immigration policy in the United States and, while it’s a national topic, he believes it has a real impact on … Continue Reading about Former School Board Member Releases Book on Immigration