Ludwig van Beethoven once said that “Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy. Music is the electrical soil in which the soul lives, thinks, and invents.” If we take Beethoven’s words to be true, then one could say there is plenty of soil for fans of music to plant their roots in … Read more
Deck the halls… and the city buildings, and the light posts, and every tree near an outlet. Denver goes all out for the holidays, so it’s easy to find a pretty display as you wander through town. However, there are a few that are definitely worth seeking out. The City and County Building, downtown at … Read more
The Blossoms of Light is a holiday tradition at the Denver Botanic Gardens, and this year, I got to be a part of the lighting of the lights. Even if you have been to the Botanic Gardens during the summer, or even during the day at any time of year, the grounds look completely different … Read more
“This is a fantastic exhibit — brilliant! There’s Pee-wee Herman!” We were in the Denver Art Museum’s Frederic C. Hamilton Building, standing in front of “Headless” by Michael Joo — 28 identical terracotta headless Buddhas, a few feet high, meditating in neat rows. Twenty-eight heads from old action figures and dolls suspended from the ceiling … Read more
At an out-of-town business dinner, I shared a table with New York- and Toronto-based associates. Between salad and salmon, we discussed hometowns. Denver is probably a pleasant place to live, my companions conceded. But there’s little there for a tourist. The good stuff, they claimed, is all in the mountains. Choking on my chardonnay, I … Read more
Boutique hotels are known the world over for providing character and elegance to the travel experience. Hotel Monaco is exemplary of the boutique hotel class, in the heart of cultural Downtown Denver. The urban adventure has just begun with a visit to this jewel of the Mile High City. Belonging to the Kimpton brand, Hotel … Read more
At over 120 years young, the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa in the heart of Denver is no stranger to luxury. Hosting everything from royalty to presidents, A-list celebrities to rock stars, the historic halls of the beautiful hotel almost hum with a special energy–an opulence that is infused with the character of the hotel. … Read more
If it’s June, then you know the Cherry Blossom Festival is coming up. Dating back to the early seventies, this popular summer event in Denver is a fun-filled day of music, food, dance and shopping for the entire family. Head to LoDo on Lawrence Street. Find the festival site in Sakura Square between 19th and … Read more
Sometimes, Denver, Colorado travel is for business. Other times it is for travel. Sometimes, it is simply for an escape. Your lodging will dictate the tone of your trip, so choose wisely. A boutique hotel can make your experience something you will never forget. Whether you have a little extra money in the expense account … Read more
It’s National Western Stock Show time in Denver. Do you yearn for some hearty, back-to-nature foods with robust western flavors? Two Denver metro area restaurants, the Buckhorn Exchange and The Fort, specialize in serving heartwarming foods of the Old West. For a limited time, the Fort in the little suburb of Morrison southwest of Denver … Read more