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📢 Why Steve Bannon is coming to Denver
February 25, 2025 · — Peyton Garcia
Hey, hey! I’ve got a great recommendation for you — join me 🙋🏻♀️ at the Mercury Cafe this Saturday, March 1, to see local folk rock musician Grayson Ratliff. Even more exciting? The Box Canyon Barbies will be opening! Who? A killer new indie act from Dixon, New Mexico. (Full disclosure: It’s my dad’s band 🤭) Tickets are $20 — I hope to see you there!! 🎵 🤘
What's CITY Talking About?
📢 Trump Ally Coming to Colorado
The Colorado GOP announced former Trump advisor Steve Bannon as the headliner for its annual fundraiser gala in Castle Rock on March 29. Bannon, who recently spent four months in federal prison, is being billed as a leader of “America First” values championed by Trump. [CO Politics 🔒]
📱 City Agency Says No to Elon Musk
Denver City Council has deleted its account on X, one of the platforms it relied on for communication with Denver residents. Council President Amanda Sandoval cited concerns about Elon Musk’s ownership of X and his ties to President Trump. [Denverite]
🍽️ Tipped Minimum Wage Debate Hits a Boiling Point
Many local restaurants are coming out in support of a new bill that, if passed, could cut the takehome pay of some restaurant workers. Social media has been buzzing about this surprisingly Democrat-supported piece of legislation — even the Denver auditor’s office has weighed in on the potential impacts to working peoples’ incomes. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
💼 Legal Aid for Immigrant Children Resumes
The Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network has resumed its work providing legal assistance to immigrant minors separated from their parents after the Trump administration rescinded a nationwide stop-work order. RMIAN is representing around 160 unaccompanied children ages 2 to 17 currently in immigration proceedings. [CO Sun]
- Get involved: How to support your immigrant neighbors.
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What To Do
Wednesday, Feb. 28
- 🦋 Sensory-Friendly Afternoon | 3-5 p.m. | Free-$16 | Butterfly Pavilion
- ♟️ Chess Club | 5-9 p.m. | Free | Woods Boss Brewing
- 🌈 Rainforest Yoga | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | $12 | Butterfly Pavilion
- 🧠 Denver Trivia League | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Free | Denver Beer Co.
- 🔭 Mile High Astronomy Tour | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $40 | City Park
- 📚 Reading Den | 7 p.m. | Free | Fort Greene
💭 Some food for thought: Would you pay $25 for this viral “Haute Chocolate” in Vail? I mean, YOLO, right? 🤙
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