For my real life? Eight hours is more than sufficient since I’m inside most of the time, so when I leave, it only needs to look fresh for a few hours. I like makeup to wear for a solid 10 hours, though, because I think this allows for really good/strong wear for 8 hours and then a gradual breakdown to the 10-hour but it hasn’t all gone downhill yet!
In 2018, whatever your political affiliation, these are trying times. With overwhelming inequality, racial tension and a stunted, troll-filled national conversation it’s often hard to find viable expression amidst all the chatter. Everyone is talking, with few taking the time to listen. Avenues for political dissent and thoughtful civic engagement are filled with hurdles both anachronistic and threatening. Many people are being left without a voice. On Wednesday, June 27, Cervecería — Denver Beer Co.’s fresh Mexican craft beer locale — attempted to address these issues, managing to succeed with remarkable grace. The bustling affair was simultaneously a dinner party, a fundraiser and a unified act of political involvement. It featured inspirational talks from former Bronco Ryan Harris, international entrepreneur Andy Seth and Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) advocacy partner Cristian Solano-Córdova. The great folks over at Comal Heritage Food Incubator provided a family style meal and some of Cervecería’s truly extraordinary brews kept things lively. A variety of obvious activists filled the room — a gentleman in a pink “Misogyny Kills” shirt shared the table with a compassionate student, her mother and an attorney for a local immigration law firm — this being just a small sample of the 40 people who sold out the event well in advance. Everyone was there to eat, drink and discuss the grave consequences resulting from the Trump administration’s repealing of DACA — the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Click to view slideshow.Of the many involved parties, it was charitable organization SameSide that tied the whole thing together. Motivated by producing politically active events that are also fun, the company hopes to redefine the way people approach their relationship with government. By creating a safe space where people can learn about the issues, they are hoping to foster more civic engagement both at their gatherings and beyond. The group launched in Los Angeles in September, with a Colorado chapter following in January. Much of the evening’s magic was in the structure. SameSide director of market and strategy Shaye Moessner orchestrated the event such that education, activism and socializing blended seamlessly. A course was served, then a speech, followed by a bit of crowd involvement. Chips with fiery housemade salsa were followed by a moving narrative by Harris, in which he discussed his experience working on the border and how it shaped his current work in advocacy. He went on to discuss immigrant exploitation, widespread indentured servitude and the deeply impoverished conditions of immigrants both legal and illegal. “What’s human? What would I do? What can I do?” closed Harris. Seth gave an impassioned speech about the success of his apprenticeship program as people gorged themselves on tacos. His commitment to ensuring that students have the opportunity to get into college regardless of legal status — something he assured the audience he had arranged in-part with the University of Colorado Denver — was truly admirable. After a deeply personal and distinctly moving monologue from Solano-Córdova — explaining that one of his earliest memories was entering the country illegally, and illustrating the immense bravery exhibited by his mother — audience members were presented with postcards reading “We Stand With Dreamers.” Everyone in attendance was asked to fill out three — two for senators, and one for a representative. The message could be personal, but immigration reform, specifically DACA policy was to be at the heart. Staff collected the postcards, agreeing to do the heavy lifting of making sure they ended up in the correct hands. Click to view slideshow.The event managed to miss the self-congratulating smugness present at a lot of galas and fundraisers. Sure there was a celebrity guest, but his clear dedication to the cause exemplified the genuine sincerity of the event. And while there wasn’t any debate — not a “Make America Great Again” hat in sight — that didn’t seem to be the point. It was definitely a party, albeit one with a clear outcome in mind. “It can be difficult asking people to disrupt their lifestyle to meet political action. We want to meet them where they’re at,” said Moessner. Turning opinions into action can be arduous, it’s doubtful that despite everyone’s sincere concern for the issues at hand that many had written their representatives prior to the event. It was clear that all in attendance agreed on the subject, but the social component made direct action a bit easier. Often, political gatherings take the shape of cathartic protest or the violence of rebellion. The idea that people can effect change while doing things they’d normally enjoy is a novel one. Moessner hopes to continue in this vein in the worlds of food, fitness and performance — including an upcoming event entitled Downdogs and Democracy with Big Booty Yoga founder Kady Lafferty. And it doesn’t stop there, SameSide cofounder David Legaki hopes to bring the concept to at least 20 different cities. Whether or not it will be a revolution in the way we approach social change is hard to say, but there’s sure to be a lot of fun to be had in the attempt.
All Photography courtesy of Richard Edens. via https://303magazine.com/2018/06/sameside-denver-political-dinner/
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Summer has only barely begun — and already Denver has been boiled in record heat. This early melting might send many Denverites scurrying for the mountains, but for those not fortunate enough to be able to escape to the cool of the hills, or those simply looking for a lunch hour escape from the midday sun, here’s a guide to Denver’s urban oases — all within walking distance of downtown.
Union Station Wynkoop Plaza FountainsWhere:1701 Wynkoop St., Denver The Lowdown: A product of the station’s 2014 renovation, the southern portion of Wynkoop Plaza at Union Station contains a large splash pad full of arching fountains. It might not be wise to run gleefully through the fountains during a lunch break, but the rock benches surrounding the splash pad provide a nice space to sit and enjoy the cooling mist of the fountains. MCA RooftopWhere:1485 Delgany St., Denver When: Tuesday – Thursday, 12 p.m – 7 p.m., Friday, 12 p.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cost: $8 regular adult admission, $5 after 5 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. The Lowdown: The rooftop balcony at the Denver Museum of Contemporary Art offers great views of downtown, and a place to escape the heat. Some of the rooftop is covered, allowing for a shady place to enjoy a craft cocktail or coffee from the MCA’s cafe. Admission to the museum is required, though after 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday adult admission is only $5. It’s the perfect post-work retreat. 17th Street Plaza MezzanineWhere: 1225 17th St., Denver The Lowdown: 17th Street Plaza, a skyscraper right in the middle of downtown contains one of the more hidden of Denver’s oases. The second-floor mezzanine, which can be accessed via stairs at the street level, is an open outdoor space with benches, greenery, flowers and even a putting green. Martin Plaza at the Denver Art Museum![]() Courtesy of DAM Where: 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy., Denver The Lowdown: Residing next to the Hamilton Building portion of the Denver Art Museum, Martin Plaza is an airy, beautiful courtyard with plenty of tree shaded-benched seating available. There is also a small amount of green space located to the east of the courtyard, perfect for lunch hour picnicking. This summer, the plaza hosts an outdoor installation, La Musidora. This 20-seat interactive exhibit invites visitors to create music by rocking the colorful chairs that make up the installation. Cuba Cuba Cafe & BarWhere: 1173 Delaware St., Denver When: Monday – Thursday 5 p.m. – 10 p.m., Friday – Saturday, 5 p.m. 10:30 p.m. The Lowdown: Located in a beautifully renovated old house, Cuba Cuba has been serving delicious Cuban-inspired fare close to downtown for over 15 years. The intimate and quaint alley patio is a great place to lounge secluded from the harsh radiating heat of downtown. The top quality mojitos and dishes such as ceviche and classic Cubanos help bring a little bit of relaxing Havana to summer in the Mile High City. Sunken Gardens ParkWhere: 1099 Speer Blvd., Denver The Lowdown: This 12 and a half acre park, composed of two triangular sections, runs right alongside Speer Boulevard just south of downtown. The park contains multiple shady shelters, groves of cedar, pine and spruce to lounge under, as well as picnic benches and a basketball court. Its relative unknownness makes the park a lightly-trafficked getaway. Civic Center: Greek AmphitheaterWhere: 101 14th Ave., Denver The Lowdown: Civic Center Park is a no-brainer. The large park is full of patrons in the summer making use of the grassy areas and the multitude of trees to escape the heat. If the green areas are all occupied, the Greek Amphitheater that forms the southern portion of the park is a great place to cool down. The marble construction of the amphitheater provides a cool platform to lounge on, and it regularly gets cast in shade.
Confluence ParkWhere:2250 15th St., Denver The Lowdown: Denver’s most popular riverfront park, Confluence offers grassy knolls to lounge on, benches to picnic on and water to cool off in. The view of the South Platte rapids and the popularity of the park with the downtown crowd and tourists offer an entertaining break away from the urban hustle. LoHi Parks: St. Patrick’s, Community Plaza Park, Highland Gateway ParkWhere: 3312 N Pecos St., 3250 Osage St., 2533 19th St., Denver The Lowdown: For those on the other side of the Platte, these three small neighborhood parks, all located near each other in LoHi, offer refuge from the summer heat. Although not stocked full of amenities, all three parks offer shaded seating and green areas for lounging. The parks’ close location to Avanti Food & Beverage makes them the perfect locations for a lunch break picnic. Domo JapaneseWhere: 1365 Osage St., Denver When: 11 a.m – 2 p.m., 5 p.m – 10 p.m. The Lowdown: Long considered one of Denver’s best Japanese restaurants, Domo’s beautiful Japanese garden style patio is a perfect lunch spot located not too far from downtown. Serving up traditional country-style Japanese cooking, Domo’s decor and atmosphere — including a museum on site — make it a slice of refreshing Japanese culture in the heart of Denver. Benedict Fountain ParkWhere:401 E 20th Ave., Denver The Lowdown: Offering striking views of the skyline, this intimate yet beautiful park features an ornate fountain and plenty of green space. It’s location, just north of downtown, shields it from most of the bustle and traffic of the city, offering a welcome refuge.
via https://303magazine.com/2018/06/11-urban-oases-to-escape-the-heat-in-downtown-denver/ If you’re a millennial, or anybody that can’t afford to spend an arm or a leg on dinner, this one’s for you. Everyone deserves to go out and have a great dinner without breaking the bank, so we’ve rounded up several Denver restaurants that offer dinner deals and happy hours with discounted food and drink. On this list, you can find four-course meals and ‘not your average’ happy hour eats — of which you can order two or three and call it a dinner. Plan your next cheap date night or outing with friends and family with a little help from the list below. Luca![]() Luca. Photo by Lucy Beaugard. When: Thursday night dinner special. Happy hour Wednesday – Friday, 4:30 – 6 p.m. Where: 711 Grant St., Denver The Lowdown: Two guests can enjoy a four-course meal along with a bottle of wine for $50. The first course is a shared burrata and house salumi. The second course is a Luca or arugula salad for each guest. The third course is a shared pasta and the fourth course is a shared pizza. And of course, the bottle of wine. Happy hour features $6 meatballs, $4 grilled ciabatta, $6 Sicilian calamari and a $6 chef’s selection of salumi. Luca’s ‘happy drinks’ include $6 well spirits, a $4 beer of the night, $8 classic cocktails and more. LOW Country KitchenWhen: Monday and Tuesday night dinner special. Happy hour Monday – Friday, 4 – 6 p.m., Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday, 2:30 – 5 p.m. Where: 1575 Boulder St., Unit A, Denver The Lowdown: LOW Country Kitchen has a new summer special – a $16 per person prix fixe menu starting with a biscuit and honey, followed by gumbo or a seasonal salad. For the main course, choose between LOW Country Pork Ribs, three pieces of 48-hour recipe buttermilk fried chicken or shrimp and grits. And each meal comes with a side of cornbread, mashed potatoes or chef’s choice vegetables. Happy hour offerings include $3 chicken and cured ham biscuits and the Bucket on Bucket ($32) – a bottle of Mas Fi Brut Cava and a bucket of five-piece buttermilk fried chicken. As for drinks, some good offerings are $3 Abita amber lagers and $8 Classic Sazeracs with Rittenhouse Rye. BriderWhen: Daily rotisserie dinner special. Happy hour daily, 3 – 6 p.m. Where: 1644 Platte St., Denver The Lowdown: This rotisserie deal is seriously hard to beat – any salad, any dinner plate (half of a rotisserie chicken, roasted porchetta, roasted lamb leg, steelhead salmon, 3-piece rotisserie chicken or grilled flank steak) and any beer or house wine – all for $25. If you ask us, that’s a very filling dinner for any day of the week. As for happy hour, several cheap eats including 50 cent sesame wings, $2 pizza slices, $5 bacon grilled cheese and more. And for the drinks, you can enjoy $3.50 draft beers, $1 off cocktails, $5 mules and $7 house wines. LingerWhen: 3 for $33 Tuesdays. Happy hour, Monday – Friday, 4 – 6:30 p.m. Where: 2030 W. 30th Ave., Denver The Lowdown: Here is a very robust and awesome offering that allows you to choose from several different ethnic dishes. You get to pick three items for $33 — one appetizer or salad, a main course and a dessert. Some of the first course offerings include lemongrass pork potstickers, roasted beet salad and Mongolian BBQ duck bao buns. The second course offers meaty and vegetarian options with vegetarian pad thai, wagyu sliders, yellowfin tuna tacos and more. And for dessert, Taiwanese snow ice, pineapple wontons or a dessert trio. The happy hour is just as nice with a large menu of $5 eats ranging from pork and duck buns to tacos to potstickers and much more. The drinks include $5 beer, $6 cocktails and $6 wine, which we would recommend enjoying on their rooftop patio. ChoLon BistroWhen: Monday – Wednesday prix fixe dinner for two. Happy hour, Monday – Saturday, 2 – 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. – close Where: 1555 Blake St. #101, Denver The Lowdown: ChoLon Asian Bistro offers a $60 four-course meal prix fixe for two that people rave about. Go out on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday to beat the crowds and get this delicious deal. As for happy hour, their famous soup dumplings, potstickers, wagyu beef skewers and more are offered at a discount of $3 off. Root DownWhen: Happy hour Monday – Friday, 4 – 6:30 p.m. Where: 1600 W. 33rd Ave., Denver The Lowdown: If you have dietary preferences or like your food to be local and organic, Root Down is your spot. The cuisine is very diverse with globally and seasonally inspired dishes. The weekday happy hour has a number of discounted $4 and $5 eats including a seared Colombian arepa, a fried shrimp taco, a Colorado lamb slider, parsnip croquettes and more. Select beers are $5 and fancy cocktails like the Don Draper – citrus infused bourbon, maple and Angostura bitters – are only $6. Happy hour offerings are available in the bar area only. Marcella’sWhen: Happy hour Monday – Friday, 4 – 6:30 p.m., Friday – Saturday, 10 p.m. – 12 a.m. Where: 1801 Central St., Denver The Lowdown: Half price happy hour at Marcella’s includes antipasti & appetizers, cured meats & cheese, salads & soup and pizza favorites. And of course, select wine pours, specialty cocktails, sangria, well drinks and draughts are half off as well. These deals are only offered in the bar area and cocktail lounge, but dang is it worth it. On Friday and Saturday night from 10 p.m. to midnight is reverse happy hour with the same deals if you’re into having late night dinners. Rory’s TavernWhen: Daily food specials. Happy hour daily 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Where: 404 Broadway, Denver The Lowdown: Any day you go to Rory’s you can find a cheap dinner special. Two really great deals are two-for-one burgers on Tuesdays and two-for-one entrees on Sundays. On Mondays, you can get a beer and a burger for $12, Wednesdays offer 50 cent wings, Thursdays are T-Bone steak with mash and veggies for $14, Friday is lobster tails at market price and Saturdays you can get prime rib for $14. Happy hour is every day all day long until 6 p.m. which means $4 craft beer, house wine, wells and Jameson. The ViewHouseWhen: Wednesday Wine & Board special, 5 – 10 p.m. Happy hour Monday – Friday, 3 – 6 p.m. Where: Several locations, see here. The Lowdown: ViewHouse is a great place to hang out solely based on their amazing rooftop patios, but the “wine & board” and happy hour deals are just as worth it. Wednesday nights you can get a ‘Wine & Board’ which is a bottle of wine and any flatbread for $20. Happy hour consists of $6 bites like the southwest chicken quesadilla and skillet fries, and $9 shareable plates such as the nachos supreme and Korean pork tacos. These offers are available at all ViewHouse locations. Sushi RamaWhen: Happy hour Monday – Friday, 3 – 6 p.m. Where: 2615 Larimer St. and 4690 S. Newport St., Denver The Lowdown: If you’re a sushi lover, you need to try Sushi Rama for its fun, conveyor belt experience with little plates of sushi for you to choose from. Better yet, go during happy hour for 25 percent off all items on the conveyor belt. In addition, select beer, wine, sake and cocktails are 25 percent off. These happy hour deals are available at both locations. Ace Eat ServeWhen: Happy hour daily, open – 6 p.m. Where: 501 E. 17th Ave., Denver The Lowdown: Ace Eat Serve’s ‘Happy Go Lucky’ menu — aka happy hour — definitely gives you a bang for your buck. The Lucky deal offers one ramen and one drink for $11. Your choices are between three ramens — spicy beef, duck or the tomato tom yum, and three drinks — Sapporo, rice sake or the Eastern Standard Thyme cocktail. Other happy hour offerings include cheap eats and drinks like $3 imperial rolls, $1 bao doughnuts and $3.5o PBR’s. TamayoWhen: Happy hour 2 – 6 p.m. daily Where: 1400 Larimer St., Denver The Lowdown: Tamayo has a very worthwhile happy hour featuring ‘Botanas’ Mexican tapas with items such as Mahi Mahi ceviche ($4), chicken flautas ($6) and more. Tacos are $3 ($2 on Tuesdays) with three taco options: taco de Carne, al pastor and chicken tinga. Discounted drinks include $5 house wine, $5 sangria, $4 cerveza and $5 select cocktails. Enjoy happy hour on their downtown rooftop patio and we bet you won’t regret it. Bar DoughWhen: Happy hour 3 – 5:30 p.m. daily Where: 2227 W. 32nd Ave., Denver The Lowdown: Bar Dough is one of the hottest Italian restaurants in Denver right now, so why not try their happy hour? How about a $6 Margherita pizza and a $4 Bar Dough lager? Other offerings include meatballs ($2 each), arancini ($2 each), castelvetrano olives ($4), spritzes ($7), bar dough punch ($7) and more. City O’ CityWhen: Happy hour 2 – 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. – 2 a.m. daily Where: 206 E. 13th Ave., Denver The Lowdown: A favorite among vegetarians and vegans, City O’ City has a fun happy hour menu – $5 poutine, $5 soft pretzel, $7 seitan wings, $2 tacos and more. And people, hear us out — this is every day. Everything behind the bar is $2 off as well and there is always a daily drink special. The late night happy hour offers $4 house wine, $2 off well drinks and other specials. Work & ClassWhen: Happy hour Tuesday – Friday, 4 – 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 4 – 5 p.m. Where: 2500 Larimer St. The Lowdown: Work & Class names their happy hour program ‘the Early Work Release Program’ meaning it’s meant to soothe you and your wallet after a long day of work. Enjoy a drink and some hearty food such as the chipotle chicken pot pie ($6), green chile cheese fries ($5), spicy pulled pork sliders ($7), vegetarian chile relleno ($7) and more. The drink list is extensive with a large list of $4 draft beers, $4 house wine, $6 house cocktails and more. And most importantly Tuesday through Friday from 4 to 5 p.m. is called ‘Happiest Hour’ in which you get an additional 20 percent off happy hour food and drinks. Cart DriverWhen: Happy hour 3 – 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. – 12 a.m. daily Where: 2500 Larimer St. #100, Denver The Lowdown: Cart Driver is the perfect late-night pizza spot and afternoon bar hang out. Happy hour is every day with a ‘Before HH’ from 3 to 6 p.m. which consists of several $5 items -- prosecco on tap, Divona cidre and two market oysters — and a $3 house beer of choice. The ‘After HH’ from 10 p.m. to midnight menu offers $5 drinks and food as well featuring a shot of fernet & a rotating beer, a perfect Manhattan, a Daisy pizza (tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil) and sardines & bread. Señor BearWhen: Happy hour 3 – 6 p.m. daily Where: 3301 Tejon St., Denver The Lowdown: Latin-inspired restaurant and bar in LoHi, Señor Bear has a happy hour called ‘Hora Loca’ which kind of sounds like a good time if you ask us. Hora Loca offers a large menu of bocaditos (snacks) and bebidas (drinks) ranging from $1 to $6. Some of the offerings include a seafood tostada ($4.50), a Gordo crunch ($5) and hot chicken confit wings for $1 each. The bebidas on deck are $4 micheladas, $5 margaritas, $5 pisco sours, $5 Cuba libres and a few others. The Irish Rover PubWhen: Daily food and drink specials Where: 54 S. Broadway, Denver The Lowdown: A little something for every day of the week -- on Mondays from 3 to 10 p.m. appetizers are $5.95, Tuesdays are $1 taco nights, Wednesdays are half price chicken wings, Thursdays are half price burgers and Fridays are half price fish and chips. Monday through Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. you can get two–for-one house wines, wells or drafts. Tuesday through Sunday from 9 p.m. to close, car bombs and the draft beer of the month are $4. And that’s not even it – there are even more daily deals, so you best go check it out for yourself. BirdWhen: Happy hour Monday – Saturday, 3 – 6 p.m., Sunday, 2 – 4 p.m. Where: 1529 S. Pearl St., Denver The Lowdown: Enjoy happy hour on this lovely patio in Platt Park with eats like $7 chili cheese fries with jackfruit, a $7 burger and Labatt blue beer, $5 Brussels with pesto cream, 6 wings for $5 and more. For the drinks, select $3 and $5 beers, $3 and $5 cocktails, $3 to $7 glasses of wine and $7 off any bottle of wine. J Street Kitchen![]() Photo by Kyle Cooper. When: Tuesday night dinner special Where: American Bonded, 2706 Larimer St., Denver The Lowdown: The “Tuesday Night Chicken Family Meal” is $50 for a family of four or $12.50 per person. Guests receive four fried chicken thighs (J Street Kitchen just won second place for its fried chicken at Chicken Fight), house-made gravy, sweet potato casserole, watermelon tomato salad and a bread basket. J Street Kitchen is located inside of the new bar, American Bonded. Olive & FinchWhen: Burger night, Fridays 4 – 8 p.m. Happy hour 3 – 6 p.m. daily Where: 1552 E. 17th Ave. and 3390 E. 1st Ave., Denver The Lowdown: At Olive & Finch’s Cherry Creek location (1st Avenue) every Friday night is burger night – $10 gets you a burger piled high with your choice of toppings, plus a scratch-made side salad or chips and a cold beer. The happy hour is hosted at both locations with the majority of items priced from $3 to $5 like the bleu cheese and prosciutto tartine, roasted pepper tartine with goat cheese, a meat & cheese board and a Mediterranean board. Glasses of wine and sangria are $3 and you can get a carafe of sangria for $12. Steuben’s UptownWhen: Happy hour 3 – 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. – close Where: 523 E. 17th Ave., Denver The Lowdown: At Steuben’s, there’s an early happy hour and a late night one called the ‘Lucky 7.’ From 3 to 6 p.m. three $4 dishes are available -- a plate of Blake Street ribs, the hummus and veggies and a mini shrimp po’ boy. And how about a $1 miller high life pony and several $5 cocktails? The ‘Lucky 7’ happy hour consists of four entreés that each cost $7 (cheeseburger, grilled cheese, a two-piece fried chicken and the falafel sandwich) and they each come with fries and a beer (which you can substitute with a shake or soda). Other late-night eats and drinks include $1 deviled eggs and wings, $2 select beers and $6 cocktails and wine. BONUS: DrinksWhite PieWhen: Happy hour, Tuesday – Friday, 5 – 6 p.m. Where: 1702 Humboldt St., Denver The Lowdown: White Pie’s happy hour is short but sweet featuring $5 meatball sliders, $5 wood-fired veggies and $7 shrimp & peppers. The drinks offered are white pie lager ($5), a house red or white ($5), basil lemonade and negronis ($7). Bar MaxWhen: 2 for 1 drinks all summer long. Happy hour Monday, all day, Tuesday – Saturday, 4 – 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. – 12 a.m. Where: 2412 E. Colfax Ave., Denver The Lowdown: Get this. All summer long, Bar Max is doing a two-for-one drink special on a limited selection of cocktails, prosecco and sangria. Happy hour drink and food prices can be found at the bar. The food menu consists of shared plates, small bites and a few sandwiches. The drink list is very long and there are also non-alcoholic drinks like the matcha fizz ($6) if you’re a non-drinker. Tupelo HoneyWhen: Happy hour Monday – Friday, 3 – 7 p.m. Where: 1650 Wewatta St., Denver The Lowdown: Tupelo Honey is a southern-inspired restaurant, so it’s only fitting that its happy hour is called the ‘Dirty South Happy Hour.’ Saddle up for draft beers that are $2 off, cocktails that are $3 off, select Colorado craft tallboys for $4 and select glasses of wine for $6. And they also offer $4 eats such as pimento cheese nachos, fried pickles, mac & cheese bites, blistered & spiced vegetables and more. But want something extra special? From 11 a.m to 4 p.m. on weekdays, you can snag a $0.75 martini with the purchase of an entrée. via https://303magazine.com/2018/06/cheap-dinner-deals-denver/
— Christine
via https://www.temptalia.com/how-long-do-you-need-and-how-long-do-you-want-your-makeup-to-last/ ![]() Love SickMelt Cosmetics Love Sick Eyeshadow Stack (x4) ($48.00 for 0.36 oz.) contains a medium purple, faded teal, shimmery coral, and a deep red. Three of the four shades had room for improvement, while one was quite nice; the overall color combination was interesting and cohesive, which made the quality a bit of a disappointment! Top Dupes
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![]() PromiscuousPromiscuous is a bright, medium purple with subtle, warm undertones and cooler, violet pearl. The texture was smooth to the touch but very silicone-heavy, so the slip made it harder to apply the eyeshadow evenly, especially when blending it out. It was better applied pressed and patted on with minimal spreading/blending. The color stayed on well for seven and a half hours on me. Top Dupes
IngredientsTalc, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PTFE, Silica, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Carmine (CI 75470), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), D&C Black 2 (CI 77266), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510) ![]()
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![]() FixatedFixated is a deep, dusty teal with subtle, bluish undertones and a matte finish. It had sheer coverage that was buildable to medium coverage without a primer; with primer, it was more buildable to semi-opaque. The consistency was soft but rather powdery. On me, it lasted for seven hours before fading noticeably. Top Dupes
IngredientsTalc, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PTFE, Silica, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Carmine (CI 75470), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), D&C Black 2 (CI 77266), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510) ![]()
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![]() AmelieAmelie is a soft coral with warm, golden shimmer over a pinker base for a more frosted sheen. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a smooth, very creamy texture that had noticeable slip, which I felt contributed to it being less-pigmented than one would expect (the texture just felt so nice to the touch!) and made it a bit harder to blend without it becoming uneven in places. It wore well for eight hours on me before fading. Top Dupes
IngredientsTalc, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PTFE, Silica, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Carmine (CI 75470), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), D&C Black 2 (CI 77266), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510) ![]() Love SickLove Sick is a deep red with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It was nearly opaque with a soft, slightly drier texture that was a bit dusty in the pan, but it applied better on the lid than it felt. The eyeshadow was rather blendable and easy to work with. It lasted for eight hours on me before it started to fade. Top Dupes
IngredientsTalc, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PTFE, Silica, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Carmine (CI 75470), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), D&C Black 2 (CI 77266), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510) ![]()
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Denver has no shortage of elevated coffee shops. From RiNo to Englewood, quaint shops churning out heartwarming cups of joe are prevalent and Europa Coffee House has been one of them for years.
Europa, currently owned by Callie Moore, has been owned by multiple owners over the past decade. And during that time, it has become a neighborhood staple and community space, according to Moore. –
– Apart from owning and operating the cafe, Moore is a yoga instructor, clinical herbalist and wife. She felt that in recent years she hasn’t been able to give the cafe that it deserves — And when the opportunity to sell came along, she saw a serendipitous opportunity. “Seth from Rise & Shine approached me and he seemed so caring,” explained Moore. “That’s why I decided to sell. it was hard to let go because we feel so close to the community that comes in here but he is local and understands our vision.” Today, Europe Coffee Hosue will close its doors and reopen as Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen — a cafe serving Southern buttermilk biscuits. From biscuits piled high with country ham to homemade jams and cinnamon roll style biscuits, Rise & Shine’s comforting menu will be a welcome replacement to the menu that we came to know and love at Europa. And if you’re wondering where to find a good cup of coffee when Europa closes today, that’s covered too. “We serve Pablo’s Coffee and so does Rise & Shine,” explained Moore. “So that’s something to look forward to.” Europe Coffee House, 76 South Pennsylvania, will close today at 4 p.m. It will reopen in Late July is Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen. For details regarding the exact date of re-open stay tuned with us, here. All photography by Delmy Gooch. ![]() All Photography by Delmy Gooch via https://303magazine.com/2018/06/europa-coffeehouse-closed/ In a recent announcement, the Underground Music Showcase (UMS) has revealed that over 100 new acts including national musicians like DUCKWRTH, Escort, PPL MOVR, I Don’t Know But They Found Me and Kadhja Bonet. Many local favorites were also added like Eldren, Dirty Few, Wheelchair Sportscamp, Ray Reed and OKO TYGRA. For almost two decades, UMS has provided Denver with a multitude of incredible up-and-coming acts. Denver, a city known for its music scene and producing artists such as The Lumineers, Flobots, The Fray and Esmé Patterson, has seen tremendous innovation and transformation in its music culture over the past years. Since 2000, UMS has given the Mile High City an inside scoop on talented performers that deserve to be on everyone’s radars for seasons to come. This year, UMS will take place on South Broadway in Denver from July 27 to 29. Prior to this announcement, UMS has already reported a large number of musicians to partake in the show — attendees can expect to see artists such as The Velveteers, All Chiefs, CITRA and One Flew West amongst the selection, with more information available here.
Not only is the UMS growing its lineup — it’s expanding the number of venues and adding stages. Oh, and did we mention it added a beer festival? Sesh Fest is merging with UMS this year. The showcase will be held between four outdoor stages and nearly 20 outdoor venues. Created to surprise and shock the world of music, UMS has declared itself as the “largest indie music festival in the Rocky Mountain Region.” Voted as 303 Magazine‘s Best Denver Music Festival, it’s three days no Colorado music lover should miss. If interested, make sure you get tickets fast, as the event’s presale has already sold-out. Single days passes, currently going for $40, will be available to the public soon.
This year you can also join The Underground — a project from 303 Magazine and The Underground Music Showcase. You’ll be the first to know when something awesome is happening at UMS 2018. Love free food? Surprise sets from your favorite band? Or all-out debauchery? We’ll have that.
For more information, the full line-up, as well as venues and ticket purchasing, go here.
via https://303magazine.com/2018/06/the-underground-music-showcase-adds-over-100-acts-to-2018-lineup/ ![]() Atta GirlColour Pop Atta Girl Ultra Glossy Lip ($6.00 for 0.11 oz.) has a translucent base with flecks of iridescent sparkle and fine pearls in opal. The texture was smooth, lightweight, and mostly non-tacky with a creaminess that helped it spread well across my lips. The impressive part about the formula was that it didn’t emphasize my lip lines and made my bottom lip look rather smooth. It had sheer coverage with respect to the amount of shimmer/sparkle, so it was rather subtle on the lips; the translucent base and coverage seemed to be fairly in line with the brand’s description (not as shimmery as their promotional image, though). It wore well for two and a half hours and was hydrating to wear. Top Dupes
Formula Overview$6.00/0.11 oz. - $54.55 Per Ounce The formula is supposed to have "hi-shine" with a "non-sticky" texture that "feels amazing" and includes five finishes "from 3-D pearl to sheer tinted colour." They are designed to be a sheerer formula, so many shades are sheer with a smattering of shimmer or sparkle and then a few are more tinted with sheer to semi-sheer coverage but no shimmer. Each gloss has a short, brush-type applicator, which worked better than I expected and didn't leave streaky results behind (in general). They had a sweet, vanilla scent but no discernible taste. The "Tinted" finish ("glass-like shine with tint of sheer colour and no shimmer") was the least consistent--sometimes prone to unevenness and getting into lip lines, particularly with deeper/richer shades, whereas Pearlescent ("glass-like shine with subtle shimmer") and Prismatic ("glass-like shine with floating multi dimensional pearl and glitters") are sheer to translucent with the major difference being finer shimmer in the Pearlescent finish and larger, more glitter-like particles in the Prismatic finish. Both finishes tended to look plush and more smoothing on my lips. The Creme finish is a "medium-coverage gloss with a creamy finish that does not contain any pearls or glitter." The Metallic is described as a "full-coverage gloss with a mix of pearl and metallic finishes." The wear time varied by shade but the sheerer ones tended to wear between two and three hours as the formula was, indeed, non-sticky and smooth, which made them lighter-weight and comfortable to wear but shorter wearing. A lot of the sheerer shades ran together, so I would recommend just picking up one or two rather than several as the differences are likely to be lost! Also, keep in mind that sheerer lip colors can look different from person to person due to much of the natural lip color coming through. Browse all of our Colour Pop Ultra Glossy Lip swatches. IngredientsHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Beeswax, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Flavor, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Octocrylene, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Tribehenin, C12-16 Alcohol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Betaine, Tin Oxide, Momordica Grosvenori Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) ![]()
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![]() Double AgentColour Pop Double Agent Ultra Glossy Lip ($6.00 for 0.11 oz.) has a lavender-tinted base with flecks of lavender and blue sparkle. It seemed translucent when swatched, but it did bring out the pink tones in my natural lip color (naturally, as it was sheer, how it looks on one person will vary based on one’s natural lip color, though). The gloss had a smooth, comfortable texture that sat particularly well on my lips and never emphasized my lip lines. It stayed on well for three hours and was moisturizing while worn. Top Dupes
Formula Overview$6.00/0.11 oz. - $54.55 Per Ounce The formula is supposed to have "hi-shine" with a "non-sticky" texture that "feels amazing" and includes five finishes "from 3-D pearl to sheer tinted colour." They are designed to be a sheerer formula, so many shades are sheer with a smattering of shimmer or sparkle and then a few are more tinted with sheer to semi-sheer coverage but no shimmer. Each gloss has a short, brush-type applicator, which worked better than I expected and didn't leave streaky results behind (in general). They had a sweet, vanilla scent but no discernible taste. The "Tinted" finish ("glass-like shine with tint of sheer colour and no shimmer") was the least consistent--sometimes prone to unevenness and getting into lip lines, particularly with deeper/richer shades, whereas Pearlescent ("glass-like shine with subtle shimmer") and Prismatic ("glass-like shine with floating multi dimensional pearl and glitters") are sheer to translucent with the major difference being finer shimmer in the Pearlescent finish and larger, more glitter-like particles in the Prismatic finish. Both finishes tended to look plush and more smoothing on my lips. The Creme finish is a "medium-coverage gloss with a creamy finish that does not contain any pearls or glitter." The Metallic is described as a "full-coverage gloss with a mix of pearl and metallic finishes." The wear time varied by shade but the sheerer ones tended to wear between two and three hours as the formula was, indeed, non-sticky and smooth, which made them lighter-weight and comfortable to wear but shorter wearing. A lot of the sheerer shades ran together, so I would recommend just picking up one or two rather than several as the differences are likely to be lost! Also, keep in mind that sheerer lip colors can look different from person to person due to much of the natural lip color coming through. Browse all of our Colour Pop Ultra Glossy Lip swatches. IngredientsHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Beeswax, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Flavor, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Glycerin, Octocrylene, Silica, Tribehenin, C12-16 Alcohol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Betaine, Tin Oxide, Momordica Grosvenori Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Carmine (CI 75470), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891). ![]()
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![]() Snow DayColour Pop Snow Day Ultra Glossy Lip ($6.00 for 0.11 oz.) has a peach-tinted translucent base with flecks of pink and gold sparkle paired with a glossy sheen. It brought out the warmth in my natural lip color with sheer coverage in the form of shimmer/sparkle. It had a lightweight, cream-like texture that wasn’t thick or heavy, but it was very smooth and comfortable to wear. It lasted well for two and a half hours on me and was hydrating over time. Top Dupes
Formula Overview$6.00/0.11 oz. - $54.55 Per Ounce The formula is supposed to have "hi-shine" with a "non-sticky" texture that "feels amazing" and includes five finishes "from 3-D pearl to sheer tinted colour." They are designed to be a sheerer formula, so many shades are sheer with a smattering of shimmer or sparkle and then a few are more tinted with sheer to semi-sheer coverage but no shimmer. Each gloss has a short, brush-type applicator, which worked better than I expected and didn't leave streaky results behind (in general). They had a sweet, vanilla scent but no discernible taste. The "Tinted" finish ("glass-like shine with tint of sheer colour and no shimmer") was the least consistent--sometimes prone to unevenness and getting into lip lines, particularly with deeper/richer shades, whereas Pearlescent ("glass-like shine with subtle shimmer") and Prismatic ("glass-like shine with floating multi dimensional pearl and glitters") are sheer to translucent with the major difference being finer shimmer in the Pearlescent finish and larger, more glitter-like particles in the Prismatic finish. Both finishes tended to look plush and more smoothing on my lips. The Creme finish is a "medium-coverage gloss with a creamy finish that does not contain any pearls or glitter." The Metallic is described as a "full-coverage gloss with a mix of pearl and metallic finishes." The wear time varied by shade but the sheerer ones tended to wear between two and three hours as the formula was, indeed, non-sticky and smooth, which made them lighter-weight and comfortable to wear but shorter wearing. A lot of the sheerer shades ran together, so I would recommend just picking up one or two rather than several as the differences are likely to be lost! Also, keep in mind that sheerer lip colors can look different from person to person due to much of the natural lip color coming through. Browse all of our Colour Pop Ultra Glossy Lip swatches. IngredientsHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Beeswax, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Flavor, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Octocrylene, Tribehenin, C12-16 Alcohol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Betaine, Silica, Tin Oxide, Momordica Grosvenori Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891). ![]() Colour Pop Atta Girl Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Atta Girl Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Atta Girl Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Atta Girl Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Atta Girl Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Atta Girl Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Double Agent Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Double Agent Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Double Agent Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Double Agent Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Double Agent Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Double Agent Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Snow Day Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Snow Day Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Snow Day Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Snow Day Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Snow Day Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Snow Day Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Atta Girl Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Atta Girl Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Atta Girl Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Atta Girl Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Atta Girl Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Atta Girl Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Double Agent Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Double Agent Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Double Agent Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Double Agent Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Double Agent Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Double Agent Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Snow Day Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Snow Day Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Snow Day Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Snow Day Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Snow Day Ultra Glossy Lip ![]() Colour Pop Snow Day Ultra Glossy Lip via https://www.temptalia.com/colourpop-atta-girl-double-agent-snow-day-ultra-glossy-lip-reviews-photos-swatches/ – ![]() “Wavy Formula,” “Shibuya Central” and “Swoosh Statik” Bebo grew up in Fort Collins and has practiced art in the Front Range since 2013, landing a job at the design and apparel company Threyda a few years ago. Some of his more notable experiences range from painting murals at Sonic Bloom and the Big Wonderful in 2016 to participating in CRUSH for the last two years and live painting in Meow Wolf’s Santa Fe exhibit this year. But what makes this show different, aside from that it’s solely showcasing him, is that he threw out his own inhibitions about how painting should be done and instead used the many tools now available to augment images — like Photoshop. Before judgment is doled out, it’s important to note that all of Bebo’s pieces in this show are handpainted. His use of Photoshop exclusively helped in the design and conception process, where he layered photographs and other images to actualize new patterns and shapes. For instance, the amorphous outlines in the background of many of his paintings are actually the silhouettes of flowers, trees and other organic matter. By doing this, Bebo used technology as inspiration and as a challenge.
– ![]() “Cross Section of a Memory,” “Drift” and “Till Death Do Us Part” After creating on Photoshop, Bebo copied the designs onto canvas using the techniques he’s practiced for years. His style of painting has always highlighted a freedom of movement — both in the subjects and in the overall composition. It is as if a whirlwind of color and geometry has subsided for just a second and in that second the viewer witnesses the eye of the storm in perfect clarity. In that way, Bebo thrives on controlled chaos, and Pixel Pigment is Bebo’s depiction of the controlled chaos we are currently experiencing with the rise of the digital age. With nearly 20 pieces in the show — including one mural painted directly onto the gallery wall — Bebo confronts viewers with snapshot after snapshot of individuals trapped or obscured by filters and masks. No two are similar and yet every one addresses the same thing; the desire for others to see you in a particular and planned way. The heavy overtones suggesting the pitfalls of social media are surface level to this exhibition, however, because the truly revelatory aspect is that Bebo reversed the role of technology that he portrays in his paintings in the creation of the paintings themselves. In other words, he used digital tools (Photoshop) to clarify an idea which he then completed using an analog process (hand painting), rather than using digital tools to glorify an analog process (i.e., filters on unedited pictures). ![]() “Open” and “Splice Test” In “Splice Test,” Bebo fragments the body of the subject with chunks of gradient colors — invoking the shattered tendencies of Cubism — while drawing the viewers eye to both the subject’s face and legs. In designing it so that viewers must search for the human in the painting, Bebo guarantees that his message of bridging the gap between digital and analog is delivered. Other paintings, like Drift, cover certain features of the face that contribute to expression like the mouth only to accentuate other ones, like the eyes. In these, Bebo focuses on the intolerance of emotion in technology — why is something we created so lacking in humanity? And that’s where Pixel Pigment earns its merits in revolting against an established pattern in art. Perhaps technology can aggrandize the act of painting without replacing it. Catch Pixel Pigment at Spectra Art Space, 1836 South Broadway, Denver until July 21, 2018. All photography by Ana White Photography, courtesy of Abram Bebo. via https://303magazine.com/2018/06/abram-aleo-bebo-spectra-denver/ |
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