How much would somebody have to pay YOU to jump (fly) off this bad boy? Today is the kick off of Denver Big Air in downtown’s Civic Center Park where a 106-foot ramp has been constructed so skiers and snowboarders can, well, get some big air and do some pretty fancy tricks. Tonight the skiers [...]
Has the holiday season snuck up on you faster than you could get in the holiday spirit? Perhaps you need some good old fashioned festivities to get started? Well this Saturday Old South Pearl Street is having the holiday tradition of WinterFest. The block will be full of holiday cheer with Box Elder horse & [...]
Did I have you at the ‘beer’ part or the ‘chili’ part? Golden, Colorado is vividly colorful this time of year and any excuse to get up there is a legitimate one in my eyes. However this Saturday offers a double bonus – the gorgeous scenery and the Knock Your Boots off Beer Tasting and Chili Cook-off. [...]
Have you heard that some beer aficionados refer to Denver as the Napa Valley of Beer?? Find out why during the Denver Microbrew Tour. It’s a guided tour of LoDo and includes brewery tours and samples at several local breweries. You’ll learn a lot about the local history of Denver as well as the local microbrews. The tour [...]
:: Today :: Get out and meet some of your urban farm animal neighbors at Farmfest happening at Stapleton’s Urban Farm. Gates open at 1PM and live, local bands will be playing from 3-7PM – hear “Jux County,” “I’m a Boy” and “Gata Negra.” Proceeds will go to TUF programs at The Urban Farm. There [...]
As Summer starts winding down, we’re heading into my favorite time of the year…fall! I love the cooler temperatures, the leaves changing, the crisp morning air and I usually think of Oktoberfest as the kickoff to fall. This weekend there are plenty of Oktoberfest celebrations in Colorado starting with the 41st Oktoberfest Denver in the [...]
Yes, I know I’m posting about a Fall Harvest during our 90 days of summer but technically it’s still Summer in Denver for a few more days! We are going to keep it rolling until the official end of summer. I don’t believe anybody will argue with me with the 80-degree days and the breezy [...]
Most Denverites know that Colorado packs a mean punch when it comes to microbrews. There are just so many to try and sometimes all you want is your good old go-to beer. Colorado thinks it’s important that you have a well-rounded beer palate so they bring the sampling to Denver beer lovers every year. This [...]
Palisade, Colorado during this time of year is well-known for some of the best peaches on the planet. And a lesser known fact is that the area’s warm days and chilly nights and lower ‘mountain’ elevation make for a perfect grape growing environment. Hello Colorado wine harvest season! And to welcome the harvest Western Slope locals celebrate [...]
If you haven’t been to Belmar yet, then this weekend is the time to go. In case your not familiar, Belmar, is a redevelopment project in Lakewood and it’s a mix of restaurants, retail shopping, office space, condos and rowhomes. I like Belmar because there is plenty of great shopping and free parking and if you’re like me [...]