The Denver Traveler

A Bengal tiger cub was confiscated today in Centennial, Colorado, after police were sent photos of the tiger traveling through Denver in an SUV, and other reports that had come in that there was a tiger living in someone’s backyard. Police moved in today with wildlife agents to take control of the tiger and place him in a safe habitat until they figure out where he will be placed permanently.
Apparently you are allowed to have a tiger in Denver, but only with proper licensing and adequate caging. The owner of this tiger, however, was lacking the license and the caging.
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Not only does Denver have a professional football team, a professional baseball team, a professional hockey team, a professional lacrosse team, and a score of not-so-professional teams, but we also have a pro basketball team! I’m talking about the Denver Nuggets! Their home turf is the Pepsi Center, which is conveniently located to many hotels and transportation for the basketball fans from out of state.
The Nuggets suffered a loss over the weekend, losing to the Portland Trail Blazers. However, the team is having a great season so far, with 20 wins chalked up. The next home game is Thursday, December …read more

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I have to admit something here. I had no idea that there was a professional lacrosse league, much less that there was a team right here in Denver! To my utter delight, I found out that we had our own home team, the Colorado Mammoth!
They are getting ready to kick the season into high gear, and have started off with a bang, winning a pre-season scrimmage against the Calgary Roughnecks 13-8! The Mammoth’s home field is at the Pepsi Center (“The Can” to locals), and tickets can be purchased at the Pepsi Center box office or through Ticketmaster. …read more

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The Colorado Ballet has been shaking it up this season with daring ballets and a kicky hip campaign. However, tradition is tradition and The Nutcracker lives on. In the Colorado Ballet’s own words, “We think sugar, spice, and adrenaline are nice. Give your holidays a little shot in the sugarplum.” There are still many performances this week and through December 24th at The Ellie Caulkins Opera House or known locally as ‘The Ellie’. If you have been downtown near The Denver Center Performance Complex you will know you’re close by all the cars trying to get into the parking structure …read more

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On Saturday the 53rd Denver Bird Count took place- that’s right we counted up our birds for The National Audubon Society.
Disney’s Princess’ left town Sunday after their two week stint at The Denver Coliseum, hopefully many wishes were granted while they were here.
Office parties were in full swing over the weekend- therefore DUI enforcements were- well, in…force.
Sadly, The Broncos are officially out of the playoffs after the Houston Texans bested them 31 to 13 last Thursday.
The Colorado Avalanche- The Avs- made their annual trip to Children’s Hospital on Sunday to share some smiles and cheer.
Snow actually took a break this …read more

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If you’re looking for delicious Italian fare in the Mile High City, then look no further than Pasquini’s Pizzeria!
Pasquini’s has three funky cool locations to serve you. Two of them offer up not only delicious food, but they have local artist’s wares decorating the walls, and it’s all for sale! The atmosphere is great, the wait staff attentive, and best of all, the food is spectacular!When you sit down you’ll be served a plate full of Pasquini’s famous breadsticks, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and drizzled with garlic butter. Don’t worry if you wolf them all down before you’ve decided what …read more

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One of the first places Shawn Marie took me when we arrived in Denver was My Brother’s Bar. From the street it looks small and hole-in-the-wallish, I mean, it doesn’t even have a sign out front telling you what it is! Once inside, however, you feel cozy and welcome, like they have been waiting all day for you to wander in.
There aren’t any televisions to distract you, no loud bartenders announcing the gimmick of the hour, no waitresses in funky colored clothing. There’s classical music playing, the menus are written on large boards tacked to the walls, and everyone …read more

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More snow hit the Mile High City and sometimes the best response to that is to stay in. Not to mention how traveling in the snow can be a hassle. If you are of either of these mind sets, we at The Denver Traveler would like to offer some suggestions for traveling to Denver without ever getting off the couch!
Wrap yourself up in a blanket, on a spot with good light and curl up with a book that will bring you to Denver without any fuss. There is, Instant Karma: The Heart and Soul of a Ski Bum by Wayne …read more

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If you have ever been to Denver during the holidays- chances are your host took you to see the City and County Building. If you haven’t ever been to Denver for the holidays- The City and County Building is reason enough for a visit. Every year there is an anticipation in the air, wondering if the building located at 1437 Bannock Street in Denver will be as stunning as the year before- and every year, we Denverites are not disappointed.
Of course, all pretty things have some controversy and The City and County Building is not immune. There is a Nativity …read more

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The Denver Traveler introduces the Monday Mix n’ Mash where we give
you updates from the weekend and a glimpse into life in Denver.
Candy Canes on Ice- A perfect freezing temperature helped bid farewell to The Candy Cane Festival for one more year..
Broncos played Kansas City and defeated them 41 to 7.
Snow came to town and just kept coming.
Colorado Symphony performed Tchaikovsky.
Disney on Ice kicked off their week long Princess Wishes stint here in Denver.
The Avs faced the St. Louis Blues and showed the ‘Can’ a victory of 9 to 5.
Dane Cook cooked up two shows in a row at The …read more

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