Arts + Culture

Forging An Icon

How a Colorado Sculptor Created the Rocky Statue - A Global Symbol of Perseverance Article by Danielle VonFeldt | Photography by Courtesy of Schomberg Studios As Rocky approaches its fiftieth anniversary, millions of people around the world still travel to the Philadelphia Museum of Art to stand beside the bronze statue of Rocky Balboa. They raise their fists, recreate the famous pose, and celebrate one of the most enduring symbols of the underdog spirit in film history. What many people...

Entertainment

Behind the Mask

Lessons Learned and Life After More Than 30 Years as the Denver Nuggets Mascot Article by Elizabeth Watson | Photography by Provided The last seconds of the 2023 NBA final ends with the Denver Nuggets play-by-play announcer, Koz, shouting into his headset, “The 47-year wait is over!! The Denver Nuggets stand on top of the NBA world! They are champions!!” An absolute cloud of confetti explodes into the air. Players, coaches, family, and fans rush the court. The more than 19,000 spectators at...

Food + Beverage

Spirit With Purpose

A Fresh, Vibrant Cocktail Featuring Local Pentilla Vodka, Crafted With Purpose and Giving Back to Veterans Article and Photography by Danielle VonFeldt A new generation of distillers is quietly making an impact in Littleton. Andrew Mattson, a young U.S. Marine veteran, founded Pentilla Vodka with a simple but powerful mission: to create a quality spirit while supporting fellow service members. That mission lives in every bottle. What sets Pentilla apart is not just its clean, smooth profile...

Health + Wellness

Playing It Forward: A Brother’s Commitment

How One Littleton Family Turned Tragedy Into Purpose. Article by J.D. McCrumb | Photography by Provided and Thomas Cooper, Lightbox Images In Littleton, impact doesn’t always begin with a grand plan. Sometimes, it starts with a few guys getting together, deciding to do something meaningful, and then choosing to show up for it year after year. That’s how Ryan Campagnola’s annual golf tournament at Raccoon Creek began. What started as a casual outing has grown into a community-driven fundraiser...

Food + Beverage

Where Cake Becomes Art

Elevated Cake Design Crafted for Life’s Most Celebrated Moments Article by Danielle VonFeldt | Photography by Provided In the heart of downtown Littleton, Born2Bake Bakery has built a reputation for transforming desserts into meaningful works of art. What began as a passion for baking has grown into a destination for those seeking something more than a traditional cake. Here, each creation is designed to reflect the moment it celebrates, blending refined technique with a distinctly personal...

Health + Wellness

Ultimate Health: Reclaiming Vitality

The Modern Frontier of Integrative Wellness Article by Leslie Maddox Kinne | Photography by Emily Takacs In the heart of Littleton, Colorado, a revolution in restorative medicine is taking place. Ultimate Health isn’t just a medical facility; it is a fully integrative sanctuary designed to “get people back together again.” While their foundation is built on elite chiropractic care, massage, and biomechanical rehabilitation, their commitment to cutting-edge technology truly sets them apart. ...

Food + Beverage

Butterfly Bloom Spring Refresher

A whimsical spring cocktail that shifts colors with iN-TEA’s Midnight Blue tea Article by Danielle VonFeldt | Photography by Kaitlin Rayne This playful spring cocktail feels like a little bit of magic. It begins with Midnight Blue, a vibrant herbal blend from Littleton’s iN-TEA, featuring butterfly pea flower with bright citrus and soft floral notes. When brewed strong, the tea creates a deep blue base that sets the stage for the drink’s signature color-changing effect. Add gin or vodka and...

Fitness

The Benefits of Strength Training for Women

One of the Best Ways to Fight the Effects of Aging is Getting Stronger Article by Elizabeth Watson | Photography by Nikolai Puc, Sandy Puc Photography It starts as early as your 30s. There is a natural loss of muscle mass as we age. The medical term is sarcopenia. What that means in simple language is that what you used to do to stay fit, may not be working as well anymore. There is a growing amount of science-based research that shows weights and resistance training are one of the most...

Life + Culture

Investing In What Matters

The Littleton Business Chamber’s Local Impact Article by J.D. McCrumb In Littleton, investment doesn’t always come in the form of big developments or national brands. Sometimes, it begins with a few local business owners gathered over coffee, talking about how to strengthen the city they love. That’s how the Littleton Business Chamber began in 2017. Business leaders believed local owners needed a stronger voice, rooted in real-world experience. After a season of learning and exploration, a...

Fitness

Investing In Health, Living Fully

A proactive, neurologically focused approach to building resilience, energy, and lifelong function for Littleton families. Article by Danielle VonFeldt | Photography by Imperium Health Center Health is often treated as something we notice only when it begins to fail. A sore back, chronic fatigue, headaches, or stress become the signals that something is wrong. Yet true health is rarely built in reaction to symptoms. It is created through consistent care, structural balance, and the body’s...