The Denver Traveler

The Denver Pioneers Gymnastic Team ended their 2008 season this past Thursday by placing 12th in the nation. This was their second consecutive appearance at the NCAA Championships. The Pioneers scored a 194.200 finishing them 6th in the first half and 12th overall. The gymnasts competed in Olympic order- starting on Vault followed by The Uneven Bars, moving to the Balance Beam and ending their rotation with Floor Exercise.
Courtney Butler, a senior, tied for tenth place on the vault with a score of 9.85 giving her the best individual finish.
“Our student-athletes gained valuable experience from this competition and in this …read more

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April 13th through April 20th is National Library Week (founded in 1958 and sponsored by the American Association of Libraries) and Denver Public Library is celebrating the contributions of libraries, librarians and library workers! Denver’s communities are enriched everyday to have the Denver Public Library and all of its 23 branches plus a Book Mobile. Denver Public Library is rated third in the nation, yet it feels like number one when you step in and find exactly what you need.
This week, bring your kids and enter into a raffle to win a book bag full of a plethora of treasures …read more

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At the corner of Colfax Avenue and Grant Street, across the street from the Capitol Building and catty corner from the Basilica- you will find Capitol Hill Books.
Perhaps one of the greatest treasures in all of Denver; a book store- the way you remembered Book Stores should be.
There are books displayed in the windows, in and around catchy themes, dioramas and designs. Weather permitting there is a bargain rack right outside on the sidewalk. When you open the door and step inside, you feel like you are in a book store- do you remember how that feels? There is no …read more

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I love Indian food. No really, I do, and since we moved to Denver I have been missing my favorite place in Las Vegas. So imagine my joy to find that Shawn Marie knew of two excellent places right here in the Mile High that would more than ease my longing for Las Vegas.
The first of these fabulous places is Namaste. Located at 3355 S. Wadsworth Blvd in Lakewood, Namaste boasts a killer lunch buffet that has to be tasted to be believed. For $6.95 per person you are presented with Tandoor Chicken, naan, Paneer, mango custard, and …read more

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Friday-
Colorado Symphony Orchestra Chorus’ ‘Higher Ground’ at 7:30pm
Under the Hood at Lions Lair- 8:30 pm

‘Say Goodbye to the Building’ Party at The Denver Detour
Saturday-
Adventures Beyond the Solar System Family Show- 2:00pm Fiske Planetarium
4:00pm Coffee Tasting Judging at Aviano Coffee- Cappuccinos for $1.50!
Badfish, a Tribute to Sublime at The Celtic House Pub in Parker
Artopia at Vinyl 7:00pm- $25 for art, music, burlesque, fashion and more!
Sunday-
Dr. Andrew Cooperstock’s Piano Concert as part of the Estes Park Music Festival
2:00-3:15pm at The Stanley Hotel in Boulder

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I am a huge book lover, so when we moved to Denver I asked Shawn Marie where the best book stores in town was. She immediately told me about the Tattered Cover. The Tattered Cover is a landmark in Denver, and you’d be hard pressed to find a Denverite who doesn’t know about it. At least, a book loving Denverite.
The Tattered Cover is so popular, in fact, that USA Today named it one of Nine Destination Bookstores in the country. They have a few locations throughout Denver, including one on Colfax in the Lowenstein Theater building, and one …read more

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The Denver Center is also bringing one of my favorite shows to town, Stomp!!
If you’ve never had the chance to see this energetic show of percussion, then you are missing out! Everything becomes an instrument in the hands of these capable players, resulting in an exciting (if sometimes LOUD) show that everyone can enjoy. Take my word for it, you don’t want to miss Stomp!
The show runs from March 4th to March 9th, at the Buell Theatre. Tickets are available online or at the Buell Theatre box office.

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Upon my arrival in Colorado, one of the first things I noticed about my new home state was how outdoorsy it was. Everyone was biking everywhere, there were a ton of people walking down the street, and there was no shortage of outdoors shops everywhere I looked.
One afternoon we were driving down Broadway and I had to ask Shawn Marie why there were people carrying skis, snowboards, and in one case a full on canoe, down the streets of Denver. She looked around, then said, “Oh yeah! It’s Sniagrab time!” That’s “bargains” spelled backwards, and it’s a huge sale …read more

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It is cold Cold COLD outside- a perfect time for an indoor musical adventure. Stop on in to one of Denver’s premiere home grown music stores- Twist & Shout. The name itself warms your soul with the feel of nostalgia and a leaning toward the future. To say Twist & Shout is only a music store would be incorrect, they also offer a unique line of collectibles, bags, cards, and hip outer wear.
However, it is first and foremost a Music Store to the ’nth degree. Looking for used and/or new cd’s or do you still yearn for vinyl? Twist & …read more

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On October 19, 2008, the Denver Marathon kicks off! One of the largest marathons in Colorado, and visible on numerous lists of Marathons to Do for runners, the Denver Marathon is a premier marathon, a half marathon, and a four person relay race. Whether you want to run, walk, or relay, this marathon is for you!
The race is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon, starts and ends at the Capitol building, and winds through Downtown Denver, including Lower Downtown (LoDo). You’ll see the Denver Public Library, the Denver Art Museum, the Arts District, Larimer Square, Coors Field and …read more

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