The mask enters the new world of COVID as the fashion accessory and political statement of 2020. The myriad ways of wearing a mask showcase the face with statement patterns celebrating community from Northside Pride to West Colfax to brands like Little Man Ice Cream. A well rounded wardrobe of masks meet many moods including tropical florals, ethnic ikat patterns, simple dots, … [Read more...] about The Great Face Off: Mask-O-Drama
Archives for July 2020
North Denver Metal Sculptors Have New Installation at Botanic Gardens
The Iris and Daylily Garden at the Denver Botanic Gardens has some new, metallic flowers added thanks to a North Denver couple. Amoreena Corbin and her husband Joshua run the 23rd Ave Sculpture Studio at 23rd Ave and King St. Their team has designed four new gates, called arbors, for the Botanic Gardens. Amoreena Corbin describes their work as “Custom artistic pieces that are … [Read more...] about North Denver Metal Sculptors Have New Installation at Botanic Gardens
Child Advocate Group Loses City Funding, Keeps Working
Drive south down Federal Boulevard and you’ve likely seen the sign for the Denver Children’s Advocacy Center at 21st Avenue, but may not know what’s behind it. “As an advocacy center, we help children and their families where the children are dealing with child abuse, sexual abuse, trauma, and mental health issues” according to Michelle Davis, development director for the … [Read more...] about Child Advocate Group Loses City Funding, Keeps Working
Berkeley Mortuary Designation Passes Land Use, Headed to Full Council Vote
On Tuesday, June 30, a Land Use, Transportation, and Infrastructure meeting unanimously moved to designate the Berkeley Park Funeral Chapel as a historic Denver Landmark. This is the penultimate step in the designation process, leaving just the full council meeting on Monday, July 27, where council will vote on the designation. The building was slated for demolition this … [Read more...] about Berkeley Mortuary Designation Passes Land Use, Headed to Full Council Vote
Rep. Gonzales-Gutierrez Passes Police Reform Bill
The most sweeping police reform bill in the country was sponsored in part by North Denver Representative Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez. In the wake of Black Lives Matter marches and increased scrutiny on police brutality, government bodies across the country have been considering various reforms, but Colorado’s has widely been considered the strongest. “People outside the … [Read more...] about Rep. Gonzales-Gutierrez Passes Police Reform Bill