💰 How much has Denver made in plastic bag fees?

🏛️ Mayor Announces Plan for Official ‘Denver Museum’

While details are still scant, city officials are reportedly hoping to convert Denver’s historic McNichols Building in Civic Center Park into the Mile High’s first official “Denver museum” spotlighting the city’s history and culture. Neither a timeline nor a funding plan were included in the announcement. [Denver Gazette 🔒]

• What should go in the museum? Here’s what we’d put in ours. [City Cast Denver 🎧]

♻️ Where Does That Plastic Bag Fee Go?

The City of Denver has collected nearly $5.8 million from the 10-cent plastic bag fee it imposed at retail stores citywide three years ago. About $1 million of those funds have been put toward education and administration of the fee program, as well as funding the city’s reusable bag giveaways and providing reusable dishware and cutlery to local food businesses. [BusinessDen 🔒]

• As for the rest of the money? City officials want community input on what to do with the remaining $4.8 million. Take the survey and make your voice heard.

🎵 Denver Live Nation Workers Move to Unionize

Stage crews and production workers at Summit Music Hall and the Marquis Theater will take a formal vote on unionizing later this month over claims of low wages and “virtually nonexistent” benefits. Both music venues are owned by the entertainment giant Live Nation, which is currently in the midst of a multi-state lawsuit over allegations of monopolizing the industry. [Westword]

• Speaking of local concert venues: Here are Denver’s best according to two local musicians. [City Cast Denver 🎧]

6 Awesome Outdoor Adventures For Your Summer

We’re T-minus three days away from the official start of summer! So it’s time to put on your adventure pants and do some outdoor recreating in Mile High style. From kayaking the South Platte to trekking through the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, your next big Colorado adventure is awaiting and we’ve got the deets.