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Calling All Modern Makers & Vintage Lovers

An Artisan Round Up at Modern Vintage Marketplace Article by Sonja Nix RR Metal , created by metalsmith Rachael Rush-Tarverdi, offers handcrafted jewelry, trinket trays, garden markers and metal keepsakes. The collection of copper, brass, and pewter pieces is perfect for gifting, keeping, and everyday use. Michelle, the artist behind From The Dust Pottery, creates functional and whimsical pottery in her home. She hopes to bring smiles to those who see her work.  The Innovative Artisan ...

Arts + Culture

Steel Magnolias: A Story That Lives Here

Local Artists and the Shared Experience of Live Theater at the Lone Tree Arts Center Article by Sonja Nix “ I do not see plays, because I can nap at home for free, " famously declares Ouiser Boudreaux from Truvy Jones’ beauty shop chair in the 1989 movie Steel Magnolias.    We disagree.   This spring, Steel Magnolias arrives at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Through conversation, humor and shared loss, the play explores the bonds among six women whose relationships power the story. Its focus...

Arts + Culture

Dream and Live Audaciously

Meet Your Neighbor: Darcy Nelson and her Music Article by Highlands Ranch City Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Josh Gray of Eclpst Tell us a little about yourself I’m Darcy — singer, songwriter and professional feel-all-the-feelings human. I moved to Colorado in 2018 for a fresh start, hoping to continue my career in marketing for the arts, but found myself busking at farmers' markets in Highlands Ranch and the South Metro Denver area after not landing my dream job. I’ve been in Colorado...

Life + Culture

Celebrate Your Galentines

Honoring the Cherished and Beloved Friends We Hold Dear Article by Angie Jehu “A good friend is like a four-leaf clover; hard to find and lucky to have.” ~ Irish Proverb The month of February is traditionally associated with heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, exquisite floral arrangements and random acts of kindness. Consequently, an "unofficial" holiday celebrating the significant bonds of friendship, known as Galentine’s Day, is gaining popularity. The observance is typically recognized on...