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Wende Curtis: Making Comedy Work in Denver

Gregory DaurerWednesday, December 14, 2016

This week, owner Wende Curtis celebrates her 30th anniversary with Comedy Works. Giants of stand-up comedy grace her stages, yet she also stands up for emerging talent.

Feature Story

Editor's Note: Bring on 2017

Eric PetersonWednesday, December 14, 2016

In the final weeks of 2016, the editor of Confluence Denver reflects on the year that was and the year to come. Did you know 2017 was a prime number?

Innovation News

Blinker app refinances car loans

Chris MeehanMonday, December 12, 2016

Denver's Blinker has just launched an app aimed at disrupting the trillion-dollar auto-loan market.

Development News

Larimer Square opens new event venue

Margaret JacksonMonday, December 12, 2016

With 6,800 square feet and expansive views, Larimer Social combines the charm of its Larimer Square location with a flexible space that accommodates up to 200 seated guests or 480 for a standing reception.

Lonely Planet pegs Denver among 10 best U.S. destinations for 2017

Eric PetersonMonday, December 12, 2016

Source: Lonely Planet

The city was ranked no. 9 for its sunshine, beer, skiing and hip 'hoods.

Development News

Tile and stone distributor opens northeast Denver location

Margaret JacksonFriday, December 9, 2016

The company’s new facility northeast of Stapleton at 10000 E. 40th Ave. consists of a 7,000-square-foot showroom and a 73,000-square-foot warehouse.

Inc. tells Punch Bowl Social founder's comeback story

Eric PetersonFriday, December 9, 2016

Source: Inc.

Denver-based Robert Thompson took a winding road to success with his growing restaurant empire.

Innovation News

Colorado Enterprise Fund reaches new heights for 40th anniversary

Chris MeehanThursday, December 8, 2016

Its total portfolio balance increased to $16.2 million and its loans increased from $4.4 million in 2013 to $9.2 million in 2016.

Development News

Winners of Mayor's Arts & Culture Awards announced

Margaret JacksonThursday, December 8, 2016

A panel made up of the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs and Denver Arts & Venues employees selected the winners.

Zagat tabs Denver as no. 3 food city in U.S.

Eric PetersonThursday, December 8, 2016

Source: Zagat

Only Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles topped Denver on the list.

New & Next: DIME Denver Opens its Doors

Cory PhareWednesday, December 7, 2016

A collaboration between the Detroit Institute of Music Education (DIME) and MSU Denver aims to kickstart careers in music.

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Changing Denver: The Story of Sopris

Paul KarolyiWednesday, December 7, 2016

Changing Denver is the podcast about our city's physical spaces, how we make them and how they make us. This episode visits City Park and takes a trip back in Denver history.

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Artists on Art: Denver Creatives Discuss the Local Scene

Laura BondWednesday, December 7, 2016

Five prominent local creatives share their thoughts on standout visual art, urban change in Denver and the evolving meaning of art in the years ahead.

Innovation News

Kauffman Foundation awards $400K grant to Commons on Champa

Chris MeehanTuesday, December 6, 2016

The grant will help fund the "Entrepreneurial Journey" accelerator program.

WSJ analyzes impact of affordable housing in Denver

Eric PetersonTuesday, December 6, 2016

Source: Wall Street Journal

There was no drag on nearby property values, and even an uptick in Denver.

Development News

BMC, Bow River to develop Cherry Creek office building

Margaret JacksonMonday, December 5, 2016

BMC and Bow River are talking with several other companies that are interested in relocating to the project.

Outside looks at bike-sharing models in Denver and elsewhere

Eric PetersonMonday, December 5, 2016

Source: Outside

Development News

Zeppelin Station breaks ground

Margaret JacksonFriday, December 2, 2016

Inspired by the success of The Source, Zeppelin Station’s ground floor will be home to experiential food and beverage concepts.

Chicago Tribune explores Denver food markets

Eric PetersonFriday, December 2, 2016

Source: Chicago Tribune

The story looked at The Source, Avanti, Union Station and Central Market.

Innovation News

Denver Startup Week announces 2017 dates

Chris MeehanThursday, December 1, 2016

The nation’s largest free entrepreneurial event will take place in 2017 from Sept. 25 through Sept. 29.

Development News

MSU Denver faculty showcase their own artwork

Margaret JacksonThursday, December 1, 2016

COLLECTIVE NOUNS: MSU Denver Art Faculty Exhibition is on view through Jan. 21, 2017.

Special Report

Music, Art, Community: Longmont's Creative Vision

Laura BondWednesday, November 30, 2016

The Downtown Longmont Creative District has become the centerpiece of a thriving community of artists and musicians as the city distinguishes itself from nearby Boulder.

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Housing Scrapes: Signs of Economic Vitality or Withering Neighborhoods?

Margaret JacksonWednesday, November 30, 2016

Residential scrapes are back in Denver, as ever-larger homes join tidy rows of bungalows on all sides of the city. While they're hitting levels that haven't been seen in a decade, they've been the source of controversy for their impact on gentrification and historic preservation.

Innovation News

Donate and upgrade baggage with eBags and Goodwill

Chris MeehanTuesday, November 29, 2016

Give Back Box will find a new home for your gently used backpack, business case, handbag or duffel.

People profiles Feral founder

Eric PetersonTuesday, November 29, 2016

Source: People

Jimmy Funkhouser of Denver's Feral Mountain Company was the subject of a profile in People magazine.

Development News

Winners of Mayor's Design Awards announced

Margaret JacksonMonday, November 28, 2016

Since 2005, the awards have been presented to Denver homeowners, business owners, nonprofits, artists and others for their creative contributions to the public realm through innovative design.

High Times picks its favorite munchies in Denver

Eric PetersonMonday, November 28, 2016

Source: High Times

The cannabis-friendly magazine chose 10 of its favorite post-smoke eateries in the city.

Innovation News

Couragion named "Startup of the Year" at 16th annual APEX Awards

Chris MeehanFriday, November 18, 2016

Couragion aims to help students get into STEM careers.

Development News

Koelbel, Trailbreak to develop affordable housing at SLOANS

Margaret JacksonFriday, November 18, 2016

The project includes restoration of the Kuhlman Building to provide 49 apartments affordable to households earning 60 percent of area median income or below.

Development News

Rita and Navin Dimond Fellows named

Margaret JacksonThursday, November 17, 2016

Meyers, a senior with an events management concentration, received a $5,000 cash award.

Soulciti covers Denver-based Ed Dwight's black history memorial in Austin

Eric PetersonThursday, November 17, 2016

Source: soulciti

The sculptor's 32-foot-wide, 27-foot-high monument is being installed on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol.

Feature Story

River Vision Realized

Eric PetersonWednesday, November 16, 2016

The multi-year project to improve parks and habitat on the South Platte River is hitting its final weeks. The upgraded parks on the south side of Denver are matched by ambitious projects in the works for Confluence Park, RiNo, and Globeville.

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The Temple: Art, Community and a Revolutionary Bakery

Gregory DaurerWednesday, November 16, 2016

The Temple has transformed a building steeped in Denver history into a sanctuary for artists and nonprofits. Its resident creatives have fostered community with shared resources, education and heavenly pizza and pie.

Innovation News

The Denver Art Museum seeks ideas for Untitled Final Fridays in 2017

Chris MeehanTuesday, November 15, 2016

The Denver Art Museum is hosting "Meet Here: An Evening of Untitled Idea Brewing and Creative Criss-Cross" on Nov. 18.

Travelocity names Denver second-best beer destination

Eric PetersonTuesday, November 15, 2016

Source: Travelocity

Portland topped the list.

Development News

Fish N Beer opens in RiNo

Margaret JacksonMonday, November 14, 2016

The casual restaurant has 16 beers on tap to showcase the flavor profiles and enhance its seafood dishes.

WSJ dives into Denver Water reservoir project

Eric PetersonMonday, November 14, 2016

Source: Wall Street Journal

The proposed expansion of Gross Reservoir near Boulder was the topic of The Wall Street Journal's story.

NY Times looks at expansion plans of Denver-based Dixie Brands

Eric PetersonFriday, November 11, 2016

Source: New York Times

With marijuana legalized in numerous states, Dixie Brands is eyeing a tricky strategy to grow in new markets.

Innovation News

Need to park in downtown Denver? ParkiFi it!

Chris MeehanThursday, November 10, 2016

ParkiFi is launching an app that aims to make it easier to park in the city.

Development News

Xfinity delivers gigabit speeds to Coda in Cherry Creek

Margaret JacksonThursday, November 10, 2016

Coda developer Zocalo Community Development Inc. has been committed to innovation in the multifamily industry since its founding in 2001.

Development News

New affordable housing in Five Points available for rent

Margaret JacksonThursday, November 10, 2016

Welton Park offers studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with prices ranging from $420 to $1,250. The units are available to people earning at or below 60 percent of the area median income.

Feature Story

Street Art Making Mark on New Denver

Elana Ashanti JeffersonWednesday, November 9, 2016

Denver's street art is attracting national recognition. How is the city's booming mural scene helping soften the impact of rapid development and gentrification?

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The D&F Tower: Urban Legends, Steampunk Vibes and Endless Views

Jerome ShawWednesday, November 9, 2016

Amidst more than a century of change around it, the Daniels & Fisher Tower has remained a 16th Street landmark. The top five floors are currently for sale.

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AIA Awards Spark Conversation about Design in Denver

Eric PetersonWednesday, November 9, 2016

At a time when it's all the rage to deride design in Denver, AIA Colorado's 2016 Design & Honor Awards showcase a wide range of compelling architecture in the city.