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🛬 What to know about Trump’s visit today
October 11, 2024 · — Peyton Garcia
Happy Friday! In need of a weekend getaway? Why not escape with us on an otherworldly adventure as we step into the interdimensional reality at Meow Wolf’s Convergence Station in search of the ever elusive garbage-loving Yawlp ✨🕵️
Plus, check out Meow Wolf’s entire month-long lineup of spooktacular events and activities! 👻
What's CITY Talking About?
🛬 Trump in Town Today
Just a reminder that former president/current Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is making good on his promise to visit Aurora today in order to scope out the city’s alleged “gang takeover” for himself. He will be hosting a rally at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center this afternoon. [Westword]
- Popularity check: Trump has never had enough support to win over the Centennial state. Critics believe the visit is just a campaign tactic to forward the narrative of an immigration crisis. [Axios Denver]
🧑⚖️ City Spares Embattled Aurora Apartment Buildings
Speaking of the Aurora gang hysteria, the City will not condemn two of the apartment complexes that initially sparked controversy. Instead, a judge will hand full control over to a court-appointed third party after property owners defaulted on roughly $9 million in loans. Officials hope the new controller will “finally address the longstanding issues” at the apartment buildings. [Denver Post 🔒]
- Get caught up: What’s actually going on with the gang situation in Aurora? Here’s what we know. [Hey Denver]
🤔 Why Did Ink! Coffee Really Go Under?
Ink! Coffee filed for bankruptcy this week. Several years ago, the company made international headlines for a marketing blunder that brought protests, boycotts, and tough conversations about gentrification. Was it the old controversy or current market forces that caused the local coffee chain's demise in 2024? [City Cast Denver 🎧]
Where Is It?
Last week’s answer: This colorful wall art can be seen 701 E. Colfax Ave. across the street from Slice Works and Argonaut Wine & Liquor. It was part of the City’s Vision Zero Community Art Project in 2018 to help raise awareness about Denver’s Vision Zero project to end traffic fatalities and serious injuries. The piece was designed by local artist Pat Milbery with input from Denver’s East High art students.
✨ Thanks to Hey Denver reader Morgan D. for submitting this photo!
👏 Big claps for our correct guessers:
- Edward D. was the first to write in with the correct answer!
- But Lauren R., Connor R., Jessica H., Leah J., Debra E., and 7 others weren’t far behind!
This Week’s Photo:
🕵️ Do YOU know where this artfully decorated lamp post is located? Be among the first to respond with the right answer and you’ll get a special shoutout in next Friday’s newsletter!
📸 Want to submit a photo? Send me a snapshot of somewhere in Denver, and I’ll consider it for an upcoming photo trivia segment!
What To Do
Friday, Oct. 11
- 🎃 Pumpkin Festival | 9 a.m-4 p.m. | $18 | Chatfield Farms
- 🍪 Advanced Cookie Decorating | 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | $68 | Denver Botanic Gardens
- 🦁 Boo at the Zoo | 5-9 p.m. | $25.50 | Denver Zoo
- 🍺 Great American Beer Festival | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | $95 | Colorado Convention Center
- 🕯️ Victorian Death Experiences | 6-7 p.m. | $25 | Center for Colorado Women’s History
- 🎪 Ringling Bros. | 7 p.m. | $33+ | Denver Coliseum
Saturday, Oct. 12
- 🎪 Ringling Bros. | Multiple Showtimes | $25+ | Denver Coliseum
- 🎃 Pumpkin Harvest Festival | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | $22+ | Four Mile Historic Park
- 🎃 Pumpkin Festival | 9 a.m-4 p.m. | $18 | Chatfield Farms
- 💿 Rocky Mountain Record Show | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | $10+ | The Sports Castle
- 🛍️ Fall Bazaar | Noon-6 p.m. | Free | Platte Street Plaza
- 🍺 Great American Beer Festival | 12:30-4:30 p.m. | $95 | Colorado Convention Center
- 🍺 Great Mexican Beer Fiesta | 2-7 p.m. | Free admission | Cervecería Colorado
- 🍺 Beer Block Party | 2-8 p.m. | Free admission | Larimer Square
- 🦁 Boo at the Zoo | 5-9 p.m. | $25.50 | Denver Zoo
- 🪶 Denver Native American Dance Troupe Performance | 5:30-7 p.m. | $5 | Denver Botanic Gardens
- 👻 Ghosts in the Gardens | 5:30-10:30 p.m. | $34 | Denver Botanic Gardens
Oh, one more thing: The City Cast Denver team will be off on Monday to observe Indigenous Peoples Day. We’ll return for your regularly scheduled content on Tuesday! 👋
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