Life + Culture

AROUND TOWN

Article and Photography by   Belles & Boots *New!* New to Denver, Belles & Boots opened its doors on Friday, April 4, in the LoDo District. The western-themed restaurant and bar serves a barbecue-centric menu alongside its lively cowboy bar-inspired atmosphere. Guests feeling adventurous can ride the mechanical bull, line dance under a boot-shaped disco ball, or enjoy tunes from DJs every Thursday through Sunday, as well as live bands on select days. Bright Nights at Four Mile Begins...

Arts + Culture

Underground Music Showcase

2025 Weekend Guide Article by Carly Rohs The Underground Music Showcase (UMS) weekend is one of my favorite weekends of the summer. UMS is a three-day music festival, hosted amongst the local businesses and venues along Broadway in Denver. Celebrating its 25th birthday this year, UMS started as a one-day concert at the Bluebird Theater in 2001, with the intent to showcase local artists. Moving to its current home in 2016, UMS now hosts over 200 local and national artists in 12 venues and four...

Food + Beverage

Café Tres is Coming to Curtis Park

Pastelitos & Cafecitos Find Their First Permanent Home Article by Meredith Rowe | Photography by Jeremiah Corder After years of success with pop-ups and at the farmers markets in City Park, the Highlands, and, as of this season, Lafayette, Mike Solis of Café Tres is embarking on a new adventure. This month, he’ll take over the lease for the former Curtis Park location of Rivers and Roads with plans to open his first brick-and-mortar location there in September.  Solis is no stranger to the...

Real Estate

Elevated and Effortless

Three Current-Market Properties from The Behr Team That Pair Denver Luxury with a Coastal-Mountain Fusion Article by Tony Firestine At the forefront of Denver’s high-end real estate market, The Behr Team continues to redefine what luxury means in the Mile High City. Ranked #1 in Denver and among the top 10 nationally, the team is known for more than just record-breaking numbers. The Behr Team’s success is rooted in values, as Marketing and Operations Manager Camilla Triesch explains: “At our...

Life + Culture

Meet the Dad Behind Youth Crews

Designing a Diaper and World For His Daughter Article by Meredith Rowe When your child is born with a disability, you have to think ahead to the next thing your child will need, whether it’s therapy, a doctor, or specialized equipment. If you wait until you need it, it might be nine months before you can actually get the wheelchair or appointment, for example. So when Brady Crandall’s oldest daughter was unexpectedly born with a brain injury, he and his wife, Stephanie, quickly got into the...

Home + Design

Designing For An Evolving Landscape

How Evoke Shapes the Modern West Article by Meredith Rowe | Photography by Amanda Proudfit Growing up in the lush landscapes of Minnesota, Ashley Ingraham, Principal and Owner at Evoke, first learned gardening from her mother. Ingraham says she didn’t just plant flowers—her mother meticulously maintained habitats for butterflies, bees, and countless other creatures.  Ingraham drew inspiration from this upbringing, studying art and art history at CU Boulder. This understanding of color, light...

Home + Design

Decorating Her Own Way

How Allie Sutterer Carved Out Her Career Article by Meredith Rowe | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer Back in 2020, a lot of people found new hobbies, but Allie Sutterer found a whole new career. What began as reselling secondhand furniture on Instagram has since turned into a dual role as a content creator and interior decorator.  As part of her strategy to sell on Instagram, Sutterer would curate a full collection of pieces and then she’d stage it all together, initially just...

Home + Design

It Takes a Village to Rebuild

Making Home After the Marshall Fire Article by Meredith Rowe | Photography by Amanda Proudfit On December 30, 2021, a brush fire broke out at the intersection of Colorado 93 and Marshall Road. It went on to destroy 990+ structures and evacuate 37,000+ people, becoming the most destructive fire in Colorado history.  This spring, Boulder Country residents displaced by the Marshall Fire are finally moving back into their new homes, but it was a long journey to get here. Rebuilding after a...

Entertainment

AROUND TOWN

Article and Photography by Jack Paul Pickleball Opening  June 21 Serve up a difference in the fight against childhood cancer at the Jack Paul Pickleball Open. This tournament raises funds for research to prevent Graft versus Host Disease, bringing players together for a great cause. For more information and to register, go to MorganAdamsFoundation.org. Root To Rise Summer Yoga Series Every Sunday, June-August Find your flow this summer at The Ramble Hotel’s Garden with the Root...

Life + Culture

Inventing for Man's Best Friend

Meet the Man—and Dog!—Behind Woof Article by Meredith Rowe | Photography by Jake Holschuh It’s not often that co-founders are cross-species, but in the case of Daniel Haarburger and his beloved dog, Milo, it took both man and man’s best friend to create what has since become the fastest-growing pet brand in the US.  Before Haarburger adopted Milo, he spent years inventing and licensing products for other companies. He first began doing so while pursuing his computer science degree and was...