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🔎 Do you know where this mural of Robin Williams is?
August 11, 2023
Feliz Friday, Denver! It’s Tío Adrian back in for Peyton today. I’m no physicist, but I’m obsessed with a nuclear fusion laser they’re installing at CSU.
What's CITY Talking About?
💼 Lobbying Was Expensive Last Year
Spending on lobbying the state legislature hit a record high during the 2022-23 fiscal year, to the tune of nearly $51 million. Xcel Energy was reportedly the top spender, having allocated $510,000 to back 35 bills. [Colorado Sun]
🥷 Wedding Crasher Steals From Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Bonilla were busy tying the knot outdoors in Westminster while an uninvited guest was busy stealing gifts inside the venue. The wedding crasher was able to fool guests and venue employees, taking off with over $8,000 worth of gifts from the couple’s family. The Bonillas alerted the staff and were able to retrieve surveillance footage of the thief in action. [9News]
🥶 The Winter ‘Brrr’ is Coming Back
We’re sweating from the summer heat now, but come winter, Denver will be feeling the chill. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, Colorado is predicted to have a cold winter with average snowfall due to signs of unusually high water temperatures off the Pacific Coast of South America. [Fox31]
🚸 Inside the ‘Seclusion Room’ Scandal Rocking DPS
Denver Public Schools is mired in scandal after a whistleblower leaked a video showing a room with a lock on the door meant for troublesome students at McAuliffe International School in Park Hill. We called up public school teacher and HD4 candidate Tim Hernández to help us make sense of the seclusion room. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
What To Do
🎬 CinemaQ Film Festival | Through Sunday | Various Times
Denver Film’s annual LGBTQ+ film fest is back at the Sie FilmCenter this weekend with movies, special guests, and one-of-a-kind events. You can even play for free tonight at their Drag & Dance Party. [Congress Park; $15+]
🌼 Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival | Friday-Sunday | Various Times
The 54th annual fest includes a parade, car show, beer garden, circus performers, and fireworks. [Wheat Ridge; Free]
🎺 Jazz at Sloan Lake | Friday | 6-9 p.m.
Our friends at Denverite report that the ad hoc concerts that Rico Jones and other local jazz artists started up on the banks of Sloan’s Lake in the summer of 2020 are back! There are shows every Friday and Saturday through the first weekend of September. [Sloan’s Lake; Free]
🐕 Bark on the Block | Saturday | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Maven Hotel is celebrating National Dog Month with a day of puppy yoga and a “pup” crawl around dog friendly patios in the neighborhood. [Dairy Block; Free]
🏆 Park Hill Day of Legends | Saturday | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Park Hill Pirates football team hosts its 15th annual party honoring folks from the community. The food never disappoints. [North Park Hill; Free]
🥞 BrunchFest | Saturday | 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Enjoy bottomless mimosas and bloody marys from more than 30 vendors. What more could a brunch aficionado want? [Auraria; $79.99+]
🎉 Reimagining Chinatown Block Party | Saturday | 3-7:30 p.m.
Celebrate Nalye Lor's new mural and the new historical markers depicting the past, present, and future of Denver’s Chinatown. It’s family friendly! [Downtown; Free]
🕵️ Cold Case Crawl | Saturday | 3-9 p.m.
Do you love murder mysteries? Do you also love beer? Then, this is the pub crawl for you — complete with themed drinks and cool prices. [Larimer Square; $25-$35]
🛍️ Urban Market | Sunday | 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Stop by Union Station and shop from local vendors while you listen to live music. [Union Station; Free Admission]
🏇 Polo Sunday Funday | Saturday-Sunday | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
This one is disco themed! Grab your sparkliest outfit and take the 40-minute drive down to Sedalia for a day of polo and good vibes. [Sedalia; $45+]
🍇 Vintner’s Wine Tasting Experience | Sunday | 1 p.m.
Get to know the wines of California and Colorado with Blanchard Family Wines. Non-alcoholic options are available. [Golden; $25]
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Where Is It?
Last week’s answer: Lechugas Italian, which has locations in North Denver and Lakewood.
- Did you know that they’ve been slingin’ savory cannolis since 1961?
Big claps for our correct guessers:
- 🍝 Leonard T. was the first to write in with the correct answer!
- 👏 But Megan K., Ted L., Arnie S., Wade C., and James H. weren’t far behind!
This Week’s Photo:
🕵️ We lost Robin Williams exactly nine years ago today. 🖤 Do YOU know where this mural of depicting the iconic comedian is? Be among the first to respond with the right answer and you’ll get a special shoutout in next Friday’s newsletter!
Today on City Cast
The ‘Seclusion Room’ Scandal, Port-a-Potties, and Important Roller Coaster News
DPS is in the midst of a crisis, this time involving a fired principal, a questionable student “seclusion room” with a lock on the door, and a whistleblower unloading some serious allegations. Public school teacher and HD4 candidate Tim Hernández joins today to break down this complicated situation. Plus, we share our wins and fails of the week
Looking for more dog -friendly activities this weekend? Three Denver bars made the list for the top 100 dog friendly places in the country. See ya on Monday!
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