Entertainment

AROUND TOWN

Article and Photography by Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga at the Gardens January 6 Begin your day with an all-levels vinyasa flow at Denver Botanic Gardens, held indoors in the Freyer–Newman Center Atrium during the winter months. Expect gentle movement, mindful breath, and a calm start to the morning. Bring a mat; to register, visit BotanicGardens.org .   Home Team Skate Night at McGregor Square January 17 Hit the ice for McGregor Square’s Home Team Skate Night, where everyone is encouraged to...

Health + Wellness

Decoding Macros for Optimal Health

Article by Willow King Macronutrients—carbohydrates, proteins, and fats—are the building blocks of nutrition, supplying the energy and materials your body needs to function, grow, and stay healthy. While micronutrients support chemical reactions in tiny amounts, they make up the bulk of your diet and directly fuel everything from breathing to exercise to cell repair. Because each macro plays a distinct role, finding the right balance for your individual needs is essential for long-term health...

Style + Beauty

Breaking the Mold

Highland is the Colorado-Born Haircare Brand Rewriting the Rules of Clean Beauty Article by Tony Firestine | Photography by Courtesy of Highland Some brands begin with a business plan. Highland began with frustration—and a kitchen stovetop. Before he ever imagined launching a company, co-founder Boone Whiteside was simply a consumer searching for hair products that didn’t seem to exist. “I just wanted something that used earth-based, hair-health-friendly ingredients, was at least...

Local Services

A Way Forward

How The Other Side Academy–Denver Transforms Lives—and How the Community Can Help Article by Tony Firestine In a city where conversations about addiction, recidivism, and the unhoused unfortunately often center on what’s broken, The Other Side Academy–Denver offers a powerful counterpoint: a community that rebuilds lives from the inside out. The Other Side Academy began in 2015 in Salt Lake City, inspired by more than six decades of proven therapeutic-community models. “The mission was...

Food + Beverage

Cherry On Top

Chef Justin Fulton Brings Margot Home to Colorado to Find More than One Reward Article by Carly Rohs | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer Margot has been a presence in Denver’s culinary scene since its pop-up days as a little secret in passing culinary conversations.  Chef Justin Fulton and his wife, Maggie, decided to move back to his home state of Colorado to raise their family and hopefully pursue his first solo venture. Fast forward a few years of pop-ups, an expanding family...

Travel

Cherry Creek Chic

Your Denver Staycation Just Got an Upgrade Article by Kelsey Huffer | Photography by Courtesy of Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek Rather than waiting for our schedules and bucket list locations to align, my burnt-out friend and I, long overdue for a connection, set one simple, immediate goal: a one-night staycation. We had no excuse; we had to unwind and enjoy ourselves. We picked the first available night and stole away locally to Denver’s Cherry Creek North. Bypassing the itinerary, we made...

Home + Design

Hidden Gem

This Luxe Cherry Creek Residence Boasts a Feature Rarely Found in Town—an Unparalleled Sense of Privacy Article by Katherine Owen | Photography by Nate Koerner with WayUp Media Tucked into a quiet circle near Denver Country Club and Cherry Creek North, a rare gem awaits its next great act. Listed with Deviree Vallejo and Liz Richards of LIV Sotheby's International Realty, the residence at 2630 E Cedar Ave is one of eight addresses on the street that can claim what very few homes in Denver...

Arts + Culture

Meet the Contributors

The People Behind Your Favorite Publications Article by Meredith Rowe Every month, a team of contributors around the Front Range comes together to create Boulder and Cherry Creek Lifestyle. They conduct interviews, write articles, capture photographs, and even create original artwork for features and spreads that highlight our beautiful communities. For some, these contributions are an extension of their other projects around town, and for others, it's a welcome outlet for their creative...

Food + Beverage

From Chattanooga to Five Points

Rougarou Shape-Shifts Denver’s Late Night Dining Article by Carly Rohs | Photography by Luke Gottlieb “To be Southern is to be many things.” This understanding of the patchwork of Southern culture led to the naming of Mary Allison Wright and McLain Hedges’ newest restaurant, Rougarou. “Le Rougarou” refers to a shapeshifter found in Cajun folklore, historically used as both a cautionary tale and a source of mischief. But for Mary and McLain, co-creators of Yacht Club, it also represents the...

Entertainment

Around Town

Article and Photography by Halcyon Holiday Bake Shop Through December Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek, is bringing back its 24-hour Holiday Bake Shop. Guests and locals can stop by for pies, cookies, and seasonal sweets made daily by pastry chef Liliana Myers, even a few for four-legged friends. Located beside the Kitchen Counter, it’s the perfect spot to grab a little holiday cheer on the go. McGregor Skate Through December Glide into the season at McGregor Square’s outdoor...