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Jane Withers, Denver’s famed ‘Hub Cap Annie,’ dies in Littleton
“Hub Cap Annie” was once a fixture on Denver’s East Colfax Avenue. It was the alter ego of Jane Withers, known for donning a Viking-style costume — a headdress, horns…
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Man gets 20 years for shooting at Douglas County deputy in chase
A man accused of shooting at a Douglas County sheriff’s deputy during a chase in 2021 was sentenced to 20 years in prison. “This defendant showed no regard for human life by recklessly firing multiple shots at a sheriff’s deputy doing his job,” Senior Deputy District Attorney Jake Adkins said in a prepared statement. “Any…
Highlands Ranch residents say safety is a big concern amid intersection reconstruction
With over 1,000 concerned residents attending in person or online, Douglas County held a town hall Thursday night to address concerns about the reconstruction on a major intersection on South University Boulevard. Aimed to improve traffic flow, better accommodate bicyclists and increase safety and mobility, the $13 million project began in August 2023. It is at…
Candidates for Douglas County commissioner talk water and growth in forum
Ask most candidates running for commissioner what the top issues are in Douglas County, and they’ll point to the same issue: water. The county’s future supplies of water are a challenge complicated by another issue: ongoing population growth. “We’re a pro-business county, we’re a pro-growth county, but we have to make sure that our growth…
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PRESS RELEASE: Yoli Casas & Marielena Suarez Named 2024 Recipients of Sheila Bugdanowitz Leadership Development Award
Rose Community Foundation announced ViVe Wellness Founder and Executive Director Yoli Casas and Organización Papagayo CEO Marielena Suarez as the 2024 co-recipients of the Sheila Bugdanowitz…
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On thin ice: Local ice climbers adapt to a warming world
On the rock crags of Clear Creek Canyon, water flows harden into ice as solid as the rocks beneath them. As temperatures drop across Colorado’s Front Range during the winter, a dynamic balance between cold nights that freeze ice and warmer days that thaw it enough for the water beneath to flow, keeps the ice…
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Coming Attractions: Painting the Town Hall Arts Center ‘Red’
Most theaters take a similar approach to their seasons – it’s a blend of musicals and stage plays that usually run for about a month each. But at Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center, they wanted to try something different. Matthew Kepler, programming director, thought a wider audience could be reached by removing one of the…
Why a Parker man turned to art to explore life’s cycles
When he felt like he was at his lowest, Mark Steinhauser found inspiration in his late mother’s artwork. Though he wasn’t an artist, later in life, he became one and has turned his hardships into art. He will be exhibiting works from his latest series, “Life Cycles,” at the Deep Space Event Center in Parker. …
Coming Attractions: A full range of storytelling at Women+Film Festival
Every year, Denver Film hosts the Women+Film Festival, a particularly special event that shines a much-deserved spotlight on stories told by and about women. This year’s event features 13 full-length films and a shorts program. It opens on Wednesday, April 10, and runs through Sunday, April 14, at the Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. We connected with…
Coming Attractions: Spring arrives with fun for all interests
Spring is an interesting season here in Colorado — you’re never entirely sure what you’re going to get. It could be the biggest blizzard of the year, days and days of rain, or nothing but blue skies smiling at me, as the song goes. With that in mind, my recommendations for welcoming spring tend to…
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Michael Norton: From fear to confidence in sales
In last week’s column I shared how to navigate the sales spectrum. Encouraged by someone I look up to and…
Michael Norton: Professionalism, assertiveness and aggression in sales
In the dynamic world of sales, assertiveness reigns supreme as a defining trait that separates the good from the great.…
Michael Norton: The vital role of ER teamwork
Ski resort hospital emergency rooms stand at the intersection of adventure and safety, catering to the needs of winter sports…
Patricia Kummer: Good advice for your golden years
Your financial future should not be left to fate. Many pre-retirees may think that the stock market will control their…
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Review: Flamenco dance elevates the COVID experience into modern folklore in ‘Fronteras’ show at Lakewood Cultural Center
Dance company Flamenco Vivo performed “Fronteras” for a packed opening matinee on April 17 at the Lakewood Cultural Center. The show’s theme was boundaries, but the illusions to the COVID-19 pandemic experience were undeniable. According to the Flamenco Vivo company’s founder Carlota Santana, the connections to the pandemic are not a coincidence. “The choreographers started…
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