DIY Day School, Free in November
15 Oct 08
Can’t get enough of these free events at the Denver Public Library! This time it’s DIY Day School, a series of classes (for those who are crafty), including Bejeweled Winter Ornaments, Tunnel Books, Pop-up Gift Cards, Soapmaking and Cupcake Pincushions.
All take place at the Denver Public Library, during the month of November. Classes are free, but require registration. Get more details at: http://denverlibrary.org/programs/november/diy.html
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Voter Registration Deadline October 6
29 Sep 08
Are you registered to vote in the upcoming November election? If not, the deadline to register is Monday, October 6, at 5 pm.
In order to register to vote in Denver you must be:
* At least 18 years of age by the date of the election
* A citizen of the United States
* A resident of Colorado and of your Denver precinct at least 30 days prior to the election, and consider this your sole legal place of residence
You can easily download the voter registration PDF form from the City of Denver’s website at:
http://www.denvergov.org/ForVoters/RegistertoVote/tabid/429420/Default.aspx
Follow the instructions on the website for submitting your voter registration form.
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Fresh City Life Events for October
26 Sep 08
Fresh City Life, sponsored by the Denver Public Library features a myriad of events in October, including knitting workshops (there’s even one for the boys), making Halloween buttons, classes on using garlic and making fruit preserves (presumably not in the same recipe), as well as a tribute to Alan Lomax, who dedicated his life to preserving folk music, especially in the American South.
See DPL’s website for more info:
www.denverlibrary.org
By the way, these events are FREE!
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Men’s pants (NEW) 4 sale. High quality and inexpensive…
12 Sep 08
I have 5 pair of dress pants, sz 34x30. 3 pair are 100% Italian wool, the other two are wool/poly blend. NWOT. Bought these several months ago, but they are now too big since I’ve lost weight.
For all 5 pair, asking $100 OBO. Never worn or dry cleaned. I’m at Rocket. Can deliver to a Boutique neighbor if you can’t make it over here .
Call me for more info: 720-346-8726. Eric
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Untitled #19 (Pyro) at the Denver Art Museum, Sept 26
11 Sep 08
The Denver Art Museum (DAM) ignites Friday evening with Untitled #19 (Pyro), September 26 from 6 to 10 p.m. Gather with friends to make crafty coffee cozies, witness a molten iron pour and please your inner pyro at the last Untitled event of the 2008 series.
CU Denver’s visual arts department brings the flames to the DAM’s Martin Plaza. Set your eyes ablaze with a live iron pour and sculpture casting. Sculpture students heat the iron to liquefying temperatures and pour into casks. Fire and flames jump as the iron settles into the mold. Pours will happen throughout the evening.
More information at:
untitled.denverartmuseum.org
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Sign up for Wind Power!
02 Sep 08
We currently get all the electricity used in the common areas of the Boutique Apartment buildings from wind power, instead of from coal. But if you’re currently paying an electric bill directly to Xcel Energy, why not consider helping us reach our goal of being 100% wind-powered, by having your apartment’s electricity come from wind? It’s easy and costs less than 50 cents a month, and the benefits are astounding.
Based on EPA Power Profiler statistics, buying one 100 kWh block of Windsource for a year has the following environmental benefits:
Carbon dioxide avoided: 2,449 lbs.
Miles not driven: 2,400
Trees planted: 1/3 acre
You can sign up easily online at Xcel’s web site, or contact our main office at 303.320.0966 for more information.
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Volunteer Recycling Captains Needed, Aug 23-29
18 Aug 08
For any resident who might be interested in volunteering during the DNC, check out this request from the Colorado Association for Recycling:
The Colorado Association for Recycling, in its role as Director of Resource Recovery for the Democratic National Convention (DNC) Host
Committee, is looking for a few good volunteers!
WHEN
We don’t have specific information at this time but we can tell you that volunteers will be needed between Aug 23 and Aug 29 anytime from 8 a.m.
until 10 p.m. Shifts that late will be rare, typically 7 p.m. would be the latest.
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
We are looking for folks who are able to oversee other volunteers in the resource recovery effort. The DNC has volunteers who will be trained to
man ‘waste stations’ at various locations and runners, who will circulate from station to station ensuring that they are manned, that there are no
problems, and that the recycling and trash make it to the appropriate
central collection location.
The positions we need filled are the team captain positions that will
oversee these other volunteers and be in contact with the volunteer
coordinator as needed. It would entail working one 6 - 8 hour shift,
typically out-of-doors, at one of the many interesting events taking place
during the convention. You would ensure that volunteers get checked in and
out, have what they need to perform their duties and generally supervise
that shift.
TRAINING
There will be an overall training available on Monday, August 18 at 6:00pm
(yes, tonight!) and Saturday, August 23 at 9:00am at Sturm Hall on the
University of Denver campus. We’ll be in the Davis Auditorium on the 2nd
floor.
Sturm Hall is located at 2000 E. Asbury Ave. If you take the lightrail,
it’s directly south of the DU stop, just past the Richie Center.
Here’s a map: http://www.du.edu/maps/index.html
TO HELP
If you think you’d like to help CAFR and the DNC green this convention and
recover as many resources as possible, please contact Marjie Griek at
mgriek@cafr.org or Jack DeBell at debell@colorado.edu.
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Make Your Own Buttons, July 18
01 Jul 08
Fresh City Life is proud to offer a second workshop on making vintage, rock-band and fashion buttons led by Denver’s queen of the cool girl set, Tran Wills of The Fabric Lab. All supplies will be provided, however participants are encouraged to bring along any old magazines, comic books or artwork they might want to use in transforming images in to buttons. Seating is limited; please register online or call 720-865-1205.
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Bike to Work Day, June 25
23 Jun 08
Join fellow cyclists and enjoy a car-free day during this year’s Bike to Work Day on June 25. More than 100 breakfast stations throughout the greater Denver/Boulder region will be open from 6:30-9 a.m., offering free refreshments and giveaways to participants. Register online for a chance to win prizes, including A Yeti Cycles ARC-X Cyclocross bike, Dick’s Sporting Goods gift certificates, concert tickets, and fun giveaways. At the official Web site, you can also order t-shirts, download breakfast station maps, and get helpful bicycling safety tips.
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Recycle Your Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
If you’re a new Boutique Apartments resident, chances are that you received a free compact fluorescent bulb in your welcome basket.
These energy-saving and long-lasting bulbs will (eventually) wear out, and when they do, you
can now drop off used compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and mercury-containing thermostats for free recycling at any Ace Hardware store in the state. The spiral shaped bulbs contain a small amount of mercury and should not be thrown away in the trash.
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Feast on the Fax, June 10
05 Jun 08
The third annual “Feast on the Fax” a self-guided tour of more than a dozen Colfax restaurants located east of Colorado Blvd. to Yosemite will be presented June 10, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The evening offers tastes of menu selections from host restaurants. Participants can walk, bike, or drive between the restaurants or use the complimentary shuttle bus.
The event was created by the FAX Partnerships to promote businesses on Colfax while providing residents of the surrounding neighborhoods and beyond an opportunity to experience the diversity of dining opportunities on Colfax Avenue.
Only 600 tickets are sold for the event, they are $20 in advance online, at King Soopers, or at participating neighborhood associations or $25 the day of the tour at participating restaurants.
Call 303-321-3212 for information or visit http://www.FeastOnTheFax.com to learn more.
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An Auto-Free Day in Cheesman Park, June 1
30 May 08
The first auto-free “Sunday in the Park” will take place at Cheesman Park this Sunday, June 1.
Cheesman Park trails and roads will be available to walkers, joggers, cyclists, rollerbladers, and picnickers only! Cheesman Park roads will be closed from 5 am – 7 pm. Bus routes will detour around the park.
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Take 5 for the Environment
30 Apr 08
The City of Denver is challenging its residents to change five simple habits to help Denver become the most environmentally friendly city in the nation. They’ll send you a free residential toolkit with resources and tips to help green your home.
Take the pledge today!
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Last Hat in Town, at Neighborhood Flix, March 18
12 Mar 08
Join the Documentary Cinema Institute as they present a Guest Forum screening of “Last Hat in Town,” with Colorado filmmaker Zachary Fink.
Date: Tuesday, March 18
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Neighborhood Flix Cafe, 2510 E. Colfax (at the intersection of Colfax and Columbine, next to Tattered Cover and behind Twist and Shout)
Cost: $10
Last Hat in Town chronicles the transformation of the Rocky Mountains from wide-open ranch land to a patchwork of natural gas drilling sites. Three very unique men are struggling to find new ways to live in this changing landscape. In an intimately interactive direct-cinema style, Soul Fabric Films tells their stories. The closely observed details of their struggles accumulate to a complex and heart-rending story of the loss of a way of life. It is boom-time in the Rocky Mountains. The rush to extract trillions of cubic feet of natural gas in Colorado has forever altered these romanticized landscapes as well as the people who have lived here for generations.
For more information contact the Documentary Cinema Institute at info@documentaryinstitute.org or 303.444.1351
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SAME Cafe: Affordable, Organic Food
03 Mar 08
How’s this for a cafe idea? Pay for what you feel your meal is worth, and the menu changes daily with fresh, organic ingredients. That’s the idea behind SAME Cafe, located on Colfax Ave. SAME stands for “So All May Eat” and is dedicated to helping people afford quality, healthy meals.
They serve mainly lunch, and their menu includes pizzas, salads, soups and desserts.
2023 E. Colfax Ave.
Tue-Fri 11AM-2PM
Sat 11AM-8PM
Closed Sunday & Monday
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Need Good Home for Dressers
27 Feb 08
I have two 1940’s dressers that I have will no room for in my storage unit. One is a good size 10, yes, 10 drawer horizontal dresser and one 5 drawer dresser with a built in “secret” compartment with original glass mirror and a cedar lined drawer.
These dressers are perfect for extra storage - they have been a savior in storage-challenged apartments.
I will give them to a fellow BA resident at no cost. The only catch is that you have to move them. I am moving from Shambhala at the end of April, but if you are interested, I’d be more than happy to let them go sooner.
E-mail me at echsentrik@mac.com if you are interested in taking a look at them.
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Party with Oscar, February 24
18 Feb 08
The Denver Film Society hosts the official Oscar Night America 2008 fancy-dress, Vegas-style Academy Awards-viewing party benefit, with light dinner, charity gambling, showgirls, Mile High Sci-Fi comedy and more. Festivities begin at 5:30 pm at the Starz Film Center. Cost: $15-25.
For more info visit the official site.
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Prana, Our Newest Building, Debuts
12 Feb 08
We’re announcing our latest work of art, Prana, which is located at 550 Logan. Prana is a 15-unit building, named after the Sanskrit word meaning vital, life-sustaining energy.
Prana is also the first Boutique Apartments Luxe building, that features furnished and unfurnished apartments with luxury amenities such as flat screen TVs, eNooks, intelligent closet and pantry organizers, and Murphy beds.
Read more about Prana at:
http://www.boutiqueapartments.com/prop_prana.html
Also, we are increasing our resident referral bonus to $400 if any current resident successfully refers someone to live at Prana. How’s that for life-sustaining?
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Green Ideas for Valentine’s Day
08 Feb 08
If you’re looking for a green way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, take a look at these two lists from Treehugger.com and NRDC (National Resources Defense Council):
Show Some Love for the Earth
http://www.nrdc.org/newsletter/
Give Greener Love
http://www.treehugger.com/green-valentine/
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Snow shoveling saint
05 Feb 08
I’ll post a note in our building, but I’d like to thank the kind soul at LaMont who has been shoveling the walks at what must be the crack of dawn. Even the little path to my car was clear this morning. 
I don’t recall this being a service provided by Boutique, so someone in or near our building should definitely get a gold star.
This is the difference between just living in a building....and being part of a community.
Gracias!
Judy C.
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Free Digital Photos! - Edit
11 Jan 08
The Herrera Photography website is up and running and is located at http://www.HerreraPhotography.biz.
Thanks!
Stacie
Lodge Resident
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Free Digital Photos!
10 Jan 08
I currently live at the Lodge and I am offering a photography special over the next 10 weeks (January 10 - March 9) for free digital photos in jpg format in exchange for images to be used in my graduating portfolio. This is a great opportunity for you
to get photos of yourself, children, family members, with your spouse
or whoever at the low price of booking a session.
How does it work? I can come to you and we can photograph in your home, we can meet at a park in a central location, or we can meet at the Art Institute and I will photograph you in the studio. Depending on which option you choose, we will work on 6-10 poses for an hour at the most (time depending on the number of people in the session) and then I will produce a cd of our session in jpg format with no enhancements. If you are interested in the enhanced photos, it will take a week at the most and they are all available on cd for $5. If you are interested in prints, you will have the opportunity to link
to my website and order at a low rate (see link below).
My availability is Friday through Monday and some evenings Tuesday through Thursday. My
portfolio can be found at http://www.go2snhphotography.com,
which will soon become Herreraphotography.biz. The website is under
construction for the next couple of months, so please bare with me. If
you are interested in seeing some of my newest work click on the
Biography link and go to my blog or email me and request some photos!
Please pass this along to anyone you know that may be interested and give me a call to book a session soon!
To preview print prices, click on the following link: http://snhphotography.lifepics.com/common/ordering/cartadd.cfm?albumid=F16D95B47B57239D85E0D48FA28383CF9220ADBF4D023559B1933EB79BCAC8BE&p=1&fr=385
Prints can be shipped to you.
Thank you for your time!
Stacie
Herrera Photography
http://www.go2snhphotography.com/HerreraPhotography.biz
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Bough House Party & Auction
03 Dec 07
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First Friday: What to Do?
02 Nov 07
It’s the first Friday of the month again, and that means gallery events galore in Denver and beyond. Here are a few worth mentioning:
Katrina to Colorado, Saints Preserve Us
Art & Soul Gallery, 1615 Pearl Street, Boulder
Our own Jimmy Descant, the artist whose work appears at our Rocket building, has a show opening tonight at Art & Soul Gallery in Boulder. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to The New Orleans Musician Relief Fund. November 02, 2007 thru November 25, 2007.
Santa Fe Art Walk
500 Santa Fe, Denver
Within a six-block section of Santa Fe Drive area, from 5th Ave. to 10th Ave., you can enjoy over 30 participating galleries and artist studios joining the First Friday Art Walk (6-9 pm). Here’s the website detailing the galleries and restaurants.
First Friday at Plastic Chapel
Near the corner of E. Colfax and St. Paul
“Incubator, Drawings and Snowglobes by Laurie Lynnxe Murphy while just two doors down at Fabric Lab, Steez art show featuring the work of Kelsey Beatrix Dalton, then just two short blocks away is the grand opening of Newspeak 2907 E. Colfax Ave a collaboration between Indy Ink clothing store and Brave New World tattoo shop, they will feature the art work of local graff legend Emit as well as other members of the DF Crew. Next door to them at Bad Kitty Salon new works by artist Laurie Maves. Is your head going to explode yet? No, well Fabric Lab is also doing one of their amazing fashion shows on Colfax in front of Fabric Lab and Plastic Chapel at 10 pm”
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Denver Art Museum: Deluxe, Friday, October 26
26 Oct 07
Tonight at the Denver Art Museum, come dressed to impress and ready to bathe in the lavish and luxurious at Untitled #9 (Deluxe)!
DAM is celebrating the new exhibition, Artisans & Kings: Selected Treasures from the Louvre.
* Check out the artistry of local stylists as they create big hair à la Marie Antoinette.
* Join the DAM’s first ever mini-séance and contact the kings with Ouija boards.
* Glamour shots! Put on your finest gowns and most fantastic frocks and strike a royal pose.
Music provided by Perry Weissman 3 and Roger Green.
Events are free with general museum admission.
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Snatam Kaur in Concert: Friday, October 26
17 Oct 07
Please join Boutique Apartments as we welcome the Grammy-nominated singer Snatam Kaur, who will perform live in Denver as part of her Celebrate Peace World Tour. Snatam Kaur delivers a heart opening performance that combines musical traditions of East and West.
Born in Trinidad, Colorado in 1972, Snatam grew up with the influences of the East Indian culture. Music was also a big part of her life, having a father who managed the Grateful Dead. Snatam’s musical style is both modern and ancient, blending Eastern and Western elements. Her inspirations were born not only from her mother, who is a chant vocalist, but also from rock legends such as Eric Clapton and country darling Dolly Parton, along with jazz and bluegrass. In addition to her unique vocal talent, Snatam is an accomplished instrumentalist, having been trained in Sikh drums, guitar, violin and unique version of the keyboard called the harmonium.
Friday, October 26
Cameron Church
1600 South Pearl Street, Denver
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Tickets are $20 and are available online.
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Lost Keys.
05 Oct 07
I’ve lost a couple of keys near Rocket that somehow managed to wiggle off my keychain. One is a car key and the other is a plain silver key. Please let me know if you’ve seen them. Thanks!
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Dogs of Capitol Hill Photography Series Looking for Subjects
25 Sep 07
Calling all Boutique Apartment dogs!
My name is Brea Fisher and I live in Shambhala Apartments. I am currently working on a personal project to photograph the many dogs of the area.
If you have a dog, or two, or three, please contact me-- I’d love to photograph them. All photographs will be edited and compiled for a book and calendar which will be available for purchase.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Brea
678.637.1610
brealee@gmail.com
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Happy Lulu Dog Walking Services
Happy Lulu to You!
Every dog needs at least one walk a day to stay healthy, happy and calm. And every apartment dog needs even more than that. Sadly, our busy work schedules don’t permit us time to give our best friends those brisk mid-day walks they need. According to the National Geographic Channel’s “Dog Whisperer,” Cesar Millan, all good dogs receive three things from their owners: “Exercise, discipline, and affection—in that order.” Daily exercise is the first and most important way to restore your dog to a natural calm state and eliminate stressed behaviors such as chewing, barking or tail chasing. Correcting these behaviors is especially crucial for apartment dwellers. Happy Lulu dog walking services is now filling slots for mornings and afternoons, Monday through Saturday, in Denver’s Capitol Hill and surrounding neighborhoods. Call to meet your Dog Walker and fellow Boutique Apartments Resident, Brea Fisher. Once a bond of trust is formed between Brea and your dog, services can begin immediately. Daily walk is $8 for 25 minutes, paced to the age and size of your dog.
As a special offer to all Boutique Apartment residents, Happy Lulu is offering the first two dog walks free of charge when you sign up for at least three walks a week.
Happy Lulu! Brea
Shambhala Apartments
678 637 1610
brealee@gmail.com
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Re-Use a Shoe
13 Sep 07
Every year, millions of pairs of athletic shoes end up in landfills or are disposed of in some other way. One solution is Nike’s Reuse-a-Shoe program, where worn-out athletic shoes of any brand are collected, processed and recycled into material used in sports surfaces like basketball courts, tennis courts, athletic fields, running tracks and playgrounds for youth around the world.
In Denver, you can drop off your used shoes (they can be any brand) at Niketown at the Downtown Pavilions, at the corner of 16th Street and Glenarm.
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Ahoy!
10 Sep 07
Hey there!
My name is megs, and I just moved here to Aperture from my previous place in Ft Collins. It was a change for me, as I’ve been in Ft C for a little over 8 years where I was attending undergrad and graduate school for Anthropology, and was used to strutting around town and knowing everyone.
But Denver seems like a blast so far, and I’m looking forward to getting into the groove here, and would love to meet people in the buildings!!
I’m trying to get my journalism career off and starting here(having done work for the local papers in Northern CO) and would also like to finish up my PhD in Anthropology some day!
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Rocket artist strikes again!
Jimmy Descant, the artist whose work appears at our Rocket building, has created a rocketship for the Monolith Music Festival at Red Rocks, happening next weekend. Here’s a sneak peak at the rocket.
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Plant a Tree this Fall
07 Sep 07
Just passing this on: The Park People are looking for volunteers to help them plant 146 trees in 3 sites in 3 hours. Here are the details:
WHEN:
Saturday, September 29th - 9 a.m. (should be finished by noon)
WHERE:
South Lincoln Homes - Denver Housing Authority
Lincoln Park Neighborhood
10th & Osage
Parking at the 10th & Osage Light Rail Station.
67 Trees!
30-40 Volunteers Needed
“The Crossing” - Denver Rescue Mission’s Transitional Housing
Northeast Park Hill Neighborhood
6090 Smith Road
Parking on west side of lot.
37 Trees!
20-25 Volunteers Needed
Vanguard Classical School - Cerebral Palsy of Colorado
Lowry Field Neighborhood
801 Yosemite Street
Parking in lot.
42 Trees!
20-30 Volunteers Needed
Once the trees are in place, they’ll meet in Lincoln Park for a picnic to celebrate the great additions to the community of organizations working to improve the lives of others.
Call Kiran Obee, Program Manager, at 303-722-6262 to sign up. Or email her at kiran@theparkpeople.org.
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Whatcha Doin’ on Labor Day Weekend?
28 Aug 07
Labor Day weekend is coming up, and there are plenty of activities to choose from. If you’re looking for something to do in Denver or Colorado over the weekend, here are a few options:
Taste of Colorado
Civic Center Park, 100 W 14th Ave Parkway
Friday Aug 31 - Monday Sept 3
Enjoy the offerings of over 50 area restaurants, 250 marketplace artisans and vendors, seven stages, and educational programs promoting the diverse cultural and western heritage of the region. Free admission.
Untitled #7 Eye Candy
Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Parkway
Friday, August 31, 6-10 pm
Free with regular museum admission.
Savor some of the DAM’s lip-smacking artwork at our seventh Untitled event.
• What it’s like to taste colors and smell sounds? Get a taste of Synesthesia, a perceptual condition that blends the senses.
• Feast your eyes on crafty cakes inspired by works of art.
• Take a culinary trek through our collections on our low-carb and raw-food tours.
DenverFest3
Aug 31 - September 2
Various Music Venues in Denver
If you’re after a bit of independent music from regional bands, DenverFest 3 might be your ticket. See their website for band listings and venues.
Colorado State Fair
Aug 24 - September 3
Pueblo, Colorado
For those with a sense of adventure, check out the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo, Colorado (about a 2-hour drive from Denver). In addition to cotton candy, carnival rides, mechanical bull rides, 4-H displays, you can check out the groovin’ music of Peter Frampton on Friday night. More info at their website.
If you have other suggestions to add, join the discussion below and post your comments.
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Monolith Festival, September 14-15
24 Aug 07
Attention music fans; there’s a new festival in town, and not only will it feature such Indie-favorites as The Flaming Lips and Cake, but it’s also taking an active role in reducing greenhouse gases by implementing a greening program specifically for the festival. Oh and did we mention it’s all happening at Red Rocks, the “Best Live Music Venue in North America”?
For 2 days and 2 nights (September 14 and 15), Red Rocks will feature performances by more than 50 bands, including The Flaming Lips, Cake, Spoon, The Decemberists ... the list goes on. But wait, there’s more! In addition to the main stage at Red Rocks, the organizers have set up 4 smaller club-like stages, for those who like a more intimate setting when seeing a band.
You can buy Single-Day or Two-Day passes, and for those who just can’t get enough, they also offer a VIP Gold Pass.
Band Schedule, Buy Tickets, Latest News
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Free Barstools
20 Aug 07
There are 2 barstools that a resident left behind that we’d like to offer to BA residents for free. If you’re interested, please email me at jthomas@boutiqueapartments.com and I’ll get them to you. First come, first served.
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Eames 100: This is the Trick
13 Aug 07
August 9 – September 7, 2007
Emmanuel Gallery
:: map to gallery::
If anyone’s interested in modern design, you may want to check out the latest exhibit at the Emmanuel Gallery on the Metro campus.
Emmanuel Gallery is pleased announce their second show for the summer season. “Eames 100: This is the Trick” will feature the work of Charles and Ray Eames, a husband and wife team who are arguably the most important American designers of the 20th Century. This exhibition, which will open on August 9, 2007, taps into the worldwide celebration of what would have been Charles Eames 100th birthday on June 17. Featuring key designs from the private collection of Mrs. Carla Hartman, granddaughter of Charles Eames, Educator for the Eames Foundation, and Resident Educator for the Denver Art Museum, this exhibition will give the Denver Community a rare opportunity to view a vast selection of objects, telling and celebrating the life story of the Eameses.
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Focus Group Participants Needed August 9
07 Aug 07
Hi all,
I’m posting this for an acquaintance of ours:
A local public relations firm is looking for single adult males, ages 21-29, to participate in a focus group discussion concerning the alcohol beverage industry. The focus group is scheduled to take place in downtown Denver on Thursday, August 9th, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Dinner, beverages and a case of beer (to take home) will be provided to each participant. A valid driver’s license is required. If interested in participating, please send an email with your name, age and current employment information to: ashleycox_co@yahoo.com.
If you or someone you know fits the bill, please forward this link. Ten men are needed for the focus group, which is scheduled for this Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Thanks!
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BBQ Installed at La Mont
24 Jul 07
Hi all residents of La Mont, the BBQ was installed last Friday, so please feel free to use it and let us know what you think. Yay!
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Live Earth Local Party: Starz Film Center
06 Jul 07
From 6-9 p.m. Saturday evening, join the Denver Film Society for a free party at the Starz FilmCenter to celebrate Live Earth: The Concerts for a Climate in Crisis. Enjoy concert-quality sound and engage with other locals who are concerned about the environment. Bring your own reusable popcorn bowl and drinking glass for free popcorn and drink specials (soda, beer, wine, and mixed drinks.) The capacity limit is 150 attendees.
Location: Starz FilmCenter at the Tivoli, 900 Auraria Parkway, Denver
Contact: 303-820-3456
You can also show your support by participating in the Live Earth Call to Action: 100 Simple Actions You Can Take in Your Daily Life. Sign the online pledge today.
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Rocketships at Cherry Creek Arts Festival
05 Jul 07
Calling all rocketship fans! Jimmy Descant, the artist who created all of the cool rocketship sculptures at our building, Rocket, will be at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival this weekend. The festival goes from July 6-8, and Jimmy’s booth is #124, located on 2nd Street, between Filmore and Milwaukee Avenues.
Stop by and say hello, and see the new rocketships!
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Kaffeine Buzz: Denver’s Culture Magazine
03 Jul 07
If you haven’t seen it already, check out Kaffeine Buzz, Denver’s online music and culture magazine. We love the “Weekly Picks” and the film reviews, and they also have a pretty comprehensive list of clubs and bars in Denver and the surrounding area. Hats off to Kim Owens, the editor and brains behind the magazine, and a Boutique Apartments resident.
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Free Cake and Coffee at Tattered Cover Today
26 Jun 07
On Tuesday, June 26 the Tattered Cover on Colfax Avenue will celebrate its first anniversary! They’re celebrating their first year in business at the wonderful Lowenstein Theater the week of June 25 with the revival of the Ticket to Save.
Customers can pick up their Ticket to Save at the Colfax Avenue store Monday, June 25 through Sunday, July 1. For each $10.00 you spend in the bookstore, you’ll receive a stamp. When you have 10 stamps, the ticket can be redeemed for 20% off your entire next purchase, and then you can start a new ticket!
And, visit the store on Tuesday, June 26 for a free small coffee or tea from their Coffee & Tea Shop, and a piece of anniversary cake!
Tattered Cover is located at 2526 East Colfax (at the corner of Colfax and Elizabeth, right by our Lodge apartments).
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New Categories Added
25 Jun 07
We’ve added a few new categories to the blog. “Employment”, where you can post if you’re looking for a job or looking for an employee. Also, just added “Shopping” where you can share your favorite neighborhood shops.
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Local Outdoor Pool Schedule
20 Jun 07
As the summer has hit this week, a lot of our residents are asking about community pools. Denver has 16 outdoor pools, but one of the best is right here in the neighborhood, at Congress Park (located at 8th and Josephine). This year, the outdoor pools are open from June 4 - August 18.
Fees are very reasonable; there’s even a 3-month pass for only $37.50 that’s good for any of Denver’s rec centers and pools. That’ll buy a lot of pool time!
Check out the outdoor pool locations, hours and schedules.
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Fancy Tiger features “Handmade”
18 Jun 07
On the 3rd Friday of each month, Fancy Tiger features “Handmade” a mini monthly craft fair of crafty people selling things. You’ll be able to purchase directly from the artists in a festive environment complete with djs, cupcakes and refreshments.
Friday, June 22 is the kickoff event, featuring Erin Originals (bags, belts, wallets made from tape measures) and She’s Crafty. 7-10 pm. For more info, visit http://www.fancytiger.com. Fancy Tiger is located at 1 South Broadway in Denver.
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Meet us for Farmer’s Market
12 Jun 07
Join us on Sunday, June 17, as we head to the Farmers’ Market at City Park Esplanade. We’ll meet up at The Lodge (1443 Elizabeth) at 10 AM, and then walk to the market located between 17th and Colfax, by East High School.
If you’re interested in attending, please RSVP to Jenny at jthomas@boutiqueapartments.com.
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How are we doing?
11 Jun 07
Last week we delivered a special survey to you, our residents, asking how you think Boutique Apartments is doing. We appreciate how busy you are, so we’ll reward those of you who take the time to fill out the survey with a $5 Starbucks card.
If you did not receive a survey (it was pretty windy last week, so a few may have blown away), please contact Jenny at jthomas@boutiqueapartments.com to have one delivered to you. Thanks again; we really appreciate your feedback.
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15 Easy Low-Carbon Tips
04 Jun 07
Greenprint Denver has compiled some easy steps we all can take to reduce our carbon footprint. Boutique Apartments makes it a bit easier to take some of these steps by providing CFL light bulbs, and recycling to our residents. (If you haven’t picked up your free CFL bulb yet, stop by the management office to get one).
Here’s the link to the list.
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Roadside Attractions: Free Events at DPL
29 May 07
The Denver Public Library continues the Fresh City Life program with their latest installment: Roadside Attractions. This series includes films and performances, as well as workshops, crafts and more. All events are free and open to the public. Space is limited for some presentations and, where noted, will require registration.
This week, catch the films “Lost in America” (May 29) and “Sugarland Express” (May 30).
More info at: denverlibrary.org
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Green Drinks, Thursday May 31
23 May 07
Every month people who work in, or are interested in the green design industry meet for drinks at informal sessions called “Green Drinks.” The public is invited to come learn and share more about the green design movement.
The next Green Drinks Denver takes place Thursday, May 31, at 6 pm at Double Daughter’s Salotto, 1632 Market Street in Lodo.
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H2O Movie Night
22 May 07
Dear Residents of H2O, Aperture, and Rocket,
Please join us this Thursday night, May 24, as we hold the first-ever Movie Night in the fantastic TV room at H2O! We’ll be featuring your choice of movies, either the latest 007 movie, “Casino Royale”, or Christopher Guest’s marvelous comedy, “Waiting for Guffman.” Popcorn, snacks and beverages will be served.
If you can make it, please RSVP with your choice of movie. The TV room is located in the lower level of the H2O building, across from the laundry room. We’ll have signs pointing the way.
Hope to see you on Thursday night!
Jenny
p.s. if you live at one of the other buildings, you’re welcome to join us, too! just RSVP by emailing me at jthomas@boutiqueapartments.com.