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✊ Workers protest Alamo Drafthouse
January 5, 2024
Good morning, Denver! And TGIF 🎉 You made it through the first week of the new year — reward yourself with something fun this weekend. After all, there’s so much to choose from! Read on for our weekend event recs 👇
What's CITY Talking About?
✊ Alamo Drafthouse Workers Organize
Employees at the Westminster Alamo Drafthouse are seeking union recognition over allegations of workplace safety hazards, sexual harassment, low wages, and delayed paychecks despite record profits for the company in 2023. [Denver Post 🔒]
- A lay of the land: Get the rundown on Denver’s movie theater scene. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
⚖️ Trump Appeals Colorado Ruling
As expected, attorneys for former President Donald Trump have filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court to challenge Colorado’s ruling to bar him from the state’s 2024 primary ballot. SCOTUS has not yet indicated if it will take up the case. [Axios Denver]
📈 Evictions on the Rise
A record-high 12,910 Denverites faced eviction in 2023. For comparison, over the past 15 years, Denver County Courts saw an average of roughly 8,000 eviction filings annually. The second highest amount on record was 10,241. [Denverite]
- Dive deeper: Hear from an expert on the city’s eviction crisis. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
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Visit Tecovas in Cherry Creek North today!
Howdy, Denver. Rodeo season is here and the National Western Stock Show is kicking off. Come on by your neighborhood Tecovas Store in Cherry Creek North today, grab a cold one, and shop for a new pair of boots or other quality western goods to get ready for the Stock Show. Don’t Go Gently, y’all!
What To Do
Friday, Jan. 5
- 🦁 Free Day at the Zoo | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Free | City Park
- 🥳 CSU Spur Campus Anniversary Party | 1-5 p.m. | Free | Elyria Swansea
- 🎨 First Friday Art Walk on Santa Fe | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Free | La Alma Lincoln Park
- 🍽️ Dining in the Dark | 6 p.m. | $90 | Central Business District
- 🎻 Harry Potter at the Colorado Symphony | 7 p.m. | $35+ | Central Business District
Saturday, Jan. 6
🤠 = our Stock Show picks!
- 🤠 Colorado Fiddle Championships | 9 a.m. | Free with GA | Elyria Swansea
- 🖼️ MCA Penny Admission | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 1 cent | Union Station
- 🐉 Lunar New Year Art Class | Noon-2 p.m. | Free | Westwood
- 📚 Winter of Reading Party | 1-5 p.m. | Free | Montclair
- 🤠 Western Performance Horse Showdown | 1:30 p.m. | Free with GA | Elyria Swansea
- 🏒 Colorado Avs v. Florida Panthers | 2 p.m. | $60+ | Auraria
- 🤠 Swing and Line Dancing | 5 p.m. | Free with GA | Elyria Swansea
- 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Christmas Eve Dinner | 5 p.m. | $65 | Five Points
- 🎻 Harry Potter at the Colorado Symphony | 7 p.m. | $35+ | Central Business District
- 🤠 Colorado vs. The World Rodeo Finals | 8 p.m. | $43+ | Elyria Swansea
Sunday, Jan. 7
🤠 = our Stock Show picks!
- 🤠 Cowboy Church | 9 a.m. | Free with GA | Elyria Swansea
- 🤠 Farmyard Follies | 9:30 a.m. | Free with GA | Elyria Swansea
- 🏳️🌈 Queer Coffee + Tea | 11 a.m. | Free | Hampden
- 🎻 Harry Potter at the Colorado Symphony | 1 p.m. | $35+ | Central Business District
- 🤠 Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza | 2 / 6:30 p.m. | $50 + | Elyria Swansea
- 🏀 Denver Nuggets v. Detroit Pistons | 6 p.m. | $32+ | Auraria
Monday, Jan. 8
🤠 = our Stock Show picks!
- 🤠 Mutton Bustin’ | 6 p.m. | Free with GA | Elyria Swansea
- 🍣 Yoga, Sake & Sushi | 6-8 p.m. | $15-$20 | Five Points
- 🤠 PBR Bull Riding | 7 p.m. | $38+ | Elyria Swansea
- 🧘 Beginners Yoga 4-Week Series | 7-8:15 p.m. | $99 | North Cap Hill
- ✏️ Writers Group | 7-9 p.m. | $12-$15 | Civic Center
Where Is It?
It’s the first Friday of the new year, and you know what that means — Friday photo trivia is back! Enjoy! 🙂
This Week’s Photo:
🕵️ In the spirit of Western Week, I’m sticking to the theme. Do YOU know where this Denver cowboy mural is located? Bonus points if you can name the artist! 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
Can Boebert Win DougCo? Plus, Wolves vs. Beef and a Parade!
As longhorns paraded through the streets of downtown Denver yesterday, we took a closer look at Colorado’s urban-rural divide, including Lauren Boebert’s big move, wolf reintroduction and the ranching community, and the rising cost of beef.
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Tecovas Tip: Choosing the Right Boots for You
The world of western boots is full of endless possibilities — from the type of leather to colors and styles — so where do you even begin?
First, let’s talk about fit. Unlike traditional laced boots, western boots must fit snugly (not tight) so that they stay on your feet. A well-fitting pair of western boots should give you a whoosh of air, referred to as the “boot pop,” when you put them on.
Your best bet is to stop by a store like Tecovas in Cherry Creek North — the vibes are great and one of their boot experts will help you find the perfect pair of boots.
That’s all for today! Catch ya back here on Monday for more Western Week! Yeehaw!
— Peyton Garcia
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