Heavy red velvet curtains frame the entrance to the small, chapel-like room. It’s only 2:30 p.m., but the four wooden pews are filled almost to capacity. The crowd turns expectantly as a man enters and strides to the front of the room. “This is our…
Tattered Cover Book Store is a literary hero and beacon in the Denver community. As an independent bookstore, it stands out in a world of chain-owned retailers with its five locations across the city, plus shops in the concourses at Denver…
When “Papa” Jack Weil opened Rockmount Ranch Wear Mfg. Co. on Wazee Street in 1946, he aimed to create stylish clothing for the Western lifestyle. He knew that these guys had no desire to look like the city slickers back East and recognized there was…
In February 1964, the Beatles played on “The Ed Sullivan Show” and conquered America overnight. Their hit “I Want to Hold Your Hand” sold 1.5 million copies in one week. By August, the world’s first major rock ’n’ roll tour was put together featuring the Beatles in 32 shows in 24 cities in just 33…
The numbers for all large cats have dropped significantly in the last century and the Amur leopard is among the closest to extinction. There are differing reports as to just how many of them remain in the wild. As of 2014, there were less than 50, according to the most optimistic estimation, and…
When Denver Union Station was renovated to the tune of $54 million in 2014, the driving force was preservation. Architects and builders aimed to recoup the opulence and glory of the Western transportation hub designed in 1914. One of the focal points…
As most people know, Denver falls within the Mountain time zone. That's because the 105 th meridian, the imaginary lines developed in Greenwich, England, in 1851 that determine time zones, goes north to south down Kalamath Avenue. The 105 th meridian…
Suits of armor have been around for ages. In its most basic form, armor provides a barrier against attack—physical or otherwise. For Tim McKernan, a.k.a. “Barrel Man,” his suit was his spark, a way of glorifying his favorite football team and…
The best food isn’t showy or pretentious. Many agree that truly great cooking adheres to tradition and exemplifies it. Andrea Frizzi knows this. He proves it time and again. For the past 10 years, it’s been through his trattoria, the former Il Posto restaurant, where chefs are trained to recreate…
Denver Art Museum (DAM) is home to one of a handful of American Indian condor capes left in the world and you can see it up close in near-pristine condition. With 10-foot wingspans, condors are the largest land bird in North America. Native American…
