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Dear Denver, I am staying in LoDo for a trade show. How do I make the most of my time in this land of conference badges and chain restaurants?

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As a current Denverite, it blows my mind that the 16th Street Mall/Lower Downtown (LoDo) area is touted as one of our main tourist attractions. On its surface, this part of town is… Continue reading

Local Lists: Sid Pink

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I met Sid through the world of video production (read: not porn) and have just recently accepted referring to him as Sid. The first thought that crossed my mind (as it does many) when… Continue reading

Pro Tip: Keep It Uber Classy

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I have never owned a car in my life.  And although it may or may not have led me to stay in some relationships longer than I should have (it’s easier to see… Continue reading

Dear Denver, These student loans are killing me. Not much extra money in my wallet these days after I pay for my big, fat brain. How can I still have a good time in the mile high?

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Like many, I made the mistake of going to grad school and am now paying for it.  Every GD month. I know what it’s like to live hand to mouth.  It sucks.  However,… Continue reading

Local Lists: Andrew Orvedahl

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Between his stand-up comedy; participation in the Grawlix; hosting of The Narrators; his wildly popular pilot for Amazon, Those Who Can’t; legos; and his adorable and wonderfully Instagramable daughter, Amelia; Andrew Orvedahl barely has time to grow facial… Continue reading

Local Lists: Daniel Landes

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The first time I met Dan, I was selling underwriting for Denver’s new community access television station, Denver Open Media.  Considering it was a brand new station and we had no stats in… Continue reading

Dear Denver, I don’t eat anything with a face. Where can I still get my grub on, yo?

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I have said it before, and I will say it again, “It is really an exciting time to be a vegetarian”. In the summer of 1995 I decided to stop eating meat.  I… Continue reading

Pro Tip: An Unlikely Resource

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Looking for a website that provides information on street closures, 5Ks, parades, street festivals and whether or not they have a liquor license???  Check the city of Denver’s Special Events Calendar for all this… Continue reading

Local Lists: Magic Cyclops™

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The last time I saw Magic Cyclops™ deejay, it was at the Justice League of Street Food party this year.  He was playing some really great rock and announcing his margarita count into… Continue reading

Local Lists: Karla Rodriguez

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My friend Bridget and I play this game with people we meet called, “I knew I liked you when…”  For instance, “I knew I liked you when you ran to the liquor store,… Continue reading

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