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Giving Back Guide

The Season of Giving: How You Can Make a Difference This November Article by Millie D'Souza | Photography by Gina Dodge As the leaves change and the chilly nights of November begin to settle, many of us turn to the comforts of the season: warming up with soups and teas, cozy nights spent with loved ones, and looking forward to the joy that the holidays bring. Yet, November also marks the beginning of something even more special: the season of giving. It's a time when we reflect on our good...

Food + Beverage

The Wonderful World of Bill Taibe

The Connecticut-Based Chef and Restaurateur is Beloved Everywhere—for Good Reason Photography by Connor Stehr Bill Taibe is undeniably a giant in the Westport, Connecticut food scene. He has three Westport restaurants: The Whelk, Kawa Ni, and Don Memo, operates the Norwalk Art Space Café, and recently opened an outpost of Kawa Ni in Denver. If you've eaten in one of Bill's spots, you know how gifted he is at crafting menus, ambiance, and delicious food. But one of the things that sets Bill...

Entertainment

The Harmony of Heavy Diamond Ring

Article by Jesse Boynton | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer Sarah Anderson and Paul DeHaven have been writing music together for a very long time—21 years, to be exact. They met in the Denver music scene in the early 2000s, playing in different projects and at open mic nights, and were two of the founding members of indie folk group Paper Bird. Today, they are the principal songwriters and two of the five members of the band Heavy Diamond Ring, alongside Blake Stepan, Tate Ignelzi...

Real Estate

An Unmatched and Dynamic Denver Real Estate Team

A Day in Cherry Creek with the Number One Duo, Gina Lorenzen and Kara Couzens Article by Tony Firestine | Photography by Amanda Proudfit In Denver's competitive real estate landscape, Gina Lorenzen and Kara Couzens stand out as a vibrant mother-daughter team offering a highly personalized approach to client service. Together, they provide a seamless concierge-level real estate experience that has earned them a stellar reputation. Their individual strengths complement each other in perfect...

Entertainment

AROUND TOWN

Article and Photography by Denver Arts Week November 1-10 Celebrate creativity at Denver Arts Week! Explore vibrant art districts, discover museum exhibitions and outdoor sculptures, and dive into performing arts, film, and literary events. On Free Night at the Museums (November 2), many of Denver's top cultural institutions will open their doors for free! For more information visit  DenverArtsWeek.com The Bloody Mary Festival November 3 Enjoy a fun-filled day at The Bloody Mary...

Arts + Culture

Illuminating the Urban Landscape

Artist Mark Laguë Captures the Intersection of Light and Form Article by Tony Firestine Artist Mark Laguë has earned international acclaim for his remarkable paintings that capture the essence of light and form. Born in Lachine, Quebec, in 1964, his early fascination with drawing laid the foundation for his lifelong artistic journey. Despite growing up in a family with no artistic background, his natural inclination for doodling and sketching became a defining passion. "For whatever reason...

Food + Beverage

Cellar Dwellers

Cultivating the Colorado Wine Scene by Picking Grapes and Pouring Glasses Article by Colin Gbolie | Photography by Stephen Cardinale Strolling down Larimer street, there are plenty of open doors waiting for eager customers to pop in. What you might not have had the pleasure of experiencing yet is the casual/fashionable tasting room right under your nose and above The Banshee house. The Green Room is Aquila Cellars latest venture, championing their honest, raw, and yet couture level approach to...

Home + Design

Very Demure, Mindful, Cozy

Mary Wright of Design Wright Studios Shares Trends That Are Here to Stay Article by Grace Adele Boyle | Photography by Ian Warren and Poppy & Co. Denver-based Design Wright Studios has been helping residential and commercial clients create functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces for over twenty years. Founder and principal designer Mary Wright leverages her keen attention to detail to personalize a range of design solutions, from contemporary to traditional, that reflect her clients’...

Life + Culture

Where a Pivot Will Lead

Women Shaking Up the Denver Scene Article by Meredith Rowe | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer Unlike previous generations, very few people today stay in one career until retirement. There are lots of pivots and opportunities to start again, especially if you strike out on your own or take the helm in a new industry. That’s exactly what each of these female founders and executives did, using their experience to solve problems and create new opportunities for connection in their...

Food + Beverage

Spinning Plates

The Modern Day Navigation of Entrepreneurship in Uncertain Economic Times, Staying True to Core Values, Investing in the Local Community, and Motherhood Article by Colin Gbolie | Photography by From the Hip Photo Since 2016, the Slow Food pioneers of Annette, captained by Chef Caroline Glover, have been innovating and conjuring an atmosphere in which anyone can stop in to dine and refill their cups, literally and figuratively. The task of creating such a space is seldom, if ever, linear. In...