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Apr202026 by Toby HansonNo Comments

What Greenwood Village Roofers Say Homeowners Get Wrong Before They Call

Articles, Communities, Greenwood Village, Home & Design

We asked five local roofing companies the same question. Their answers reveal something every homeowner in this neighborhood should know. There is a version of this that plays out every year in Greenwood Village. Hail hits. Homeowners start calling. They make fast decisions under pressure, choose the wrong company, miss coverage they were entitled to, or pay more than they should have. By the time things go sideways, there is not much anyone can do. The roofers who have been working in this neighborhood for years have seen it happen enough times to have strong opinions about where it starts. We asked five of them the same question: what is the biggest mistake homeowners make before they call a roofer? Their answers are different. The pattern underneath them is the same. Con...

Oct202025 by Toby HansonNo Comments

Local Landmark Casa Bonita Adds “Behind the Scenes” Tour Days

Articles, Dine In, Eat, Family Friendly, Indoor Activities, LifeStyle, Things To Do, What's Hot

The pink palace has a new secret to share. Casa Bonita, Denver's most beloved and theatrical dining destination, has quietly launched behind-the-scenes guided tours on select weekday mornings. For the first time, fans can venture beyond the dining room into the operational heart of the Lakewood icon — exploring everything from the legendary cliff diving pool to costume vaults and kitchen operations. It's a move that feels both overdue and perfectly timed. Since South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone purchased and painstakingly restored the restaurant, Casa Bonita has evolved from nostalgic curiosity to legitimate dining and entertainment destination. These new tours capitalize on that momentum, offering superfans and curious newcomers alike a chance to see how the magic actua...

Oct82025 by Toby HansonNo Comments

Finding Peace in the Chaos: How Home Again Organizing is Transforming Colorado Homes

Articles, Design & Fashion, Home & Design, Local Business Spotlight, Movers & Shakers, Staging, What's Hot, Young Professionals

Photo credit Lynn Townsend, Illumine Photography (@lynntownsendphotographer) Angela Levenson's unique approach to professional organizing combines mindfulness, intentional systems, and a deep understanding of what families really need. When Angela Levenson walks into a client's home for the first time, she doesn't immediately start sorting through clutter or pulling out label makers. Instead, she lights a candle, sits down with her client, and guides them through a personalized meditation. "This process really starts from the inside out," explains Levenson, founder of Home Again Organizing. "I often walk into chaos and stress and anxiety, but I want to help clients center and ground and visualize the end result before we begin." It's this distinctive approach—blending pra...

Sep232025 by Toby HansonNo Comments

This 7-Minute Workout is the Most Well-Rounded Fitness Routine We’ve Ever Seen

Health & Fitness

When time is tight but your fitness goals aren't negotiable, this science-backed routine delivers maximum results in minimal time Denver's fitness scene is legendary—from sunrise yoga in City Park to crushing boulder problems at local climbing gyms. But here's the reality: between 5 AM conference calls and evening plans at your favorite RiNo restaurant, finding time for a full workout can feel impossible. Enter the most efficient fitness routine we've encountered: a 7-minute, equipment-free workout that delivers results that'll make your boutique gym membership jealous. Why This Routine Works (And Why We're Obsessed) This isn't just another quick-fix fitness fad. The 7-minute workout is grounded in high-intensity interval training (HIIT) science and was popularized by research ...

Sep92025 by Toby HansonNo Comments

7 Fun Fall Activities in Denver

Art & Culture, Articles, Dating & Relationships, Family Friendly, Guides, Kids & Family, Outdoor Activities, Things To Do, What's Hot

Denver's spectacular fall season offers the perfect blend of crisp mountain air, vibrant foliage, and world-class cultural events from September through November 2025. The Mile High City provides unique access to five different climate zones within two hours, creating one of the longest fall color seasons in the country. Whether you're seeking traditional pumpkin patch adventures, scenic mountain drives, or Denver's renowned craft beer celebrations, this autumn promises unforgettable experiences for locals and visitors alike. Anderson Farms fall festival brings autumn magic to Erie Anderson Farms stands as Colorado's largest family fall entertainment destination, transforming 30 acres in Erie into autumn wonderland from September 25 through November 2, 2025. This isn't just a pumpkin...

Sep72025 by Toby HansonNo Comments

The Blue Mustang That Haunts Denver: Inside the Tragic Legend of Blucifer

Art & Culture, LifeStyle

How a 32-foot sculpture became Denver's most notorious landmark and killed its creator in the process Drive into Denver International Airport, and you can't miss him. Rising 32 feet into the Colorado sky, a brilliant blue mustang rears up on his hind legs, muscles rippling, veins bulging, and eyes blazing demonic red against the endless prairie horizon. Local Denverite's have dubbed him "Blucifer," and his story is as dark and twisted as those glowing crimson orbs. Most public art inspires debate. Blucifer inspired conspiracy theories, urban legends, and genuine fear. But before he became the subject of countless internet theories about secret societies and airport conspiracies, he was simply the final masterpiece of Luis Jiménez—a dream that became a nightmare. The Artist's Visio...

Sep12025 by Toby HansonNo Comments

From Vienna to Vietnam: The Love Story Behind Denver’s Most Unique Wellness Sanctuary

Articles, Business & Finance, Family Friendly, Indoor Activities, Local Business Spotlight, Things To Do, Wash Park / DU, What's Hot

How two souls from different continents created an oasis of healing in the heart of South Pearl Street Walk into 5 Star Salt Caves Wellness Center on South Pearl Street, and you'll immediately feel it—a palpable shift in energy that makes your shoulders drop and your breathing deepen. "Oh my god, I feel relaxed already! Why is this?" customers ask almost daily. For owners Markus Bohunovsky and Stephanie, this reaction is exactly what they dreamed of when they first envisioned their wellness sanctuary nearly a decade ago. But the path to creating Denver's only authentic Himalayan Salt Cave began with two very different journeys that converged in the most unexpected way. A Tale of Two Worlds Stephanie's story reads like an American Dream manifesto. Born in Saigon near the end...

Aug302025 by Toby HansonNo Comments

We’re Back: The New Era of 303 Pulse & The Go Local Movement

LifeStyle, What's Hot

Photo Credit Rebecca Todd Denver, we’ve missed you. It’s been more than two years since 303 Pulse last published, and a lot has changed in our city. New restaurants have opened, favorite shops have closed, neighborhoods have evolved, and the heartbeat of local life has kept going strong. Through it all, one thing has become clearer than ever: independent businesses are the soul of Denver. That’s why we’re back—and this time, with a bigger mission. Why Supporting Denver’s Independents Matters More Than Ever Walk down any Denver street, and you’ll see it: a mix of old favorites and new ventures shaping the character of our city. The corner café where the barista remembers your name. The neighborhood boutique where the owner curates every item with care. The contractor who trea...

Aug122022 by Toby HansonNo Comments

Broncos Sale Brings Money Back to Denver Youths

Articles, Kids & Family, Money, What's Hot

The $4.65 billion sale of the Denver Broncos results in $41 million being refunded to cities and counties that help pay for the stadium. Children in Denver and six other metropolitan area counties could soon benefit from billionaire Rob Walton’s purchase of the Denver Broncos. The Metropolitan Football Stadium District, the division of state government responsible for building and protecting taxpayers’ investment in the Broncos’ public realm, will soon distribute more than $41 million of the $4.65 billion that Walton and its ownership group have paid for the team, Matt Sugar, the district’s stadium business manager, confirmed Thursday. The origins of this multimillion-dollar tax windfall date back to 1998. That’s when 57% of voters in what was then the six-nation Denver metro ...

Jul302022 by Toby HansonNo Comments

Visit The Colorado Renaissance Festival

Art & Culture, Family Friendly, Outdoor Activities, Things To Do, What's Hot

Eat, Drink, & Be Merry This season we will take you on a magical tour through time and legend. As you wander down the village streets and pathways of the Colorado Renaissance Festival, experience a 16th Century Renaissance Amusement Park! Ready thyself to revel with master revelers, watch artisans create original works of their ancient craft, and be taken in by the tantalizing aromas of roast turkey legs, steak on a stake, fresh baked goods, and much more. Featuring a cast of hundreds of authentically costumed merrymakers living and working throughout the village and performing, continuously, upon the Festival’s stages, the illusion of a rollicking 16th Century festival day is created! INFORMATION Open Weekends June 18 - Aug 710 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 2022 Box Office P...