One hundred eighty-one Russian messengers sit in Denver, not knowing their true origins or fate. These are no ordinary operatives, however. They are unauthenticated avant-garde paintings that have undergone a transformation by way of an unorthodox gallery. Here is the story of some seriously small samizdat. WORDS: CORY PHARE | IMAGES: RON POLLARD & MICHAEL VELLIQUETTE...Read More
Modern In Denver and Schomp BMW are partnering again—this time to bring you Supercharged Coffee Breaks. What does that mean? Throughout February, coffee is on us! Mark your calendars for our visits: Aviano Coffee: Friday, February 6, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sweet Bloom Coffee: Saturday, February 14, 10-11 a.m. Black Black Coffee: Friday, February 20, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Stop...Read More
This week marks the 100th birthday of Rocky Mountain National Park! To celebrate, Modern In Denver is taking a look at the built environment inside the park, specifically the RMNP Administration Building, also known as the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. It was designed by Taliesin Associated Architects, an architectural firm founded by Frank Lloyd Wright to...Read More
EVERY KITCHEN TELLS A STORY, BUT IS IT ONE OF TODAY OR TOMORROW? IN CONJUNCTION WITH KITCHENS AT THE DENVER, HARDWARE INNOVATORS BLUM HAVE BROUGHT TO COLORADO A TOOL TO SIMULATE WHAT IT’S LIKE TO NAVIGATE THE KITCHEN AT 70 YEARS OLD—AND HAVE WORKED TOGETHER TO DEVELOP ERGONOMIC SOLUTIONS BOTH FUNCTIONAL AND FORWARD-THINKING. HERE’S HOW...Read More
Denver’s renaissance has been turning heads nationwide thanks in part to its chefs, brewers, and distillers. Now, a growing number of passionate roasters and baristas are adding another layer of sophistication to a city on the rise. Their goal is to introduce you to coffee’s stunning depth and diversity, qualities that—until recently—have gone largely neglected....Read More
In our winter issue, we profiled NINE dot ARTS, curators of the nearly 600 pieces of art decorating The Crawford Hotel and Union Station. You can read the story below or click the image to view the PDF. And when you’re done reading, play the Nine Dots game, from which NINE dot ARTS gained inspiration! ...Read More
Modern In Denver had an incredible 2014—the year was a story of growth. Thanks to Denver’s growing creative community, we had plenty of talent to celebrate. We published more pages, gained more readers, and threw more parties than ever before! We’re humbled by all the support we’ve received from our readers and partners, and are honored to celebrate...Read More
Studio 2b adapts kitchen solutions for today’s European-stye shopping WORDS: ROB BOWMAN | IMAGES: JENNIFER KOSKINEN Europeans have been onto something for ages. Visits to the butcher and a single baguette become but a blissful daily routine. We’ll gladly swap that for our preservative-laden, processed bulk purchases. When did buying a 5-pound bottle of ketchup...Read More
“Andy Warhol, Fort Collins, CO 1981” by John Bonath and published in print for the first time in the fall 2014 issue of Modern In Denver magazine. Prints are available with a Colorado Photographic Arts Center membership at the benefactor level. Visit CPAC online to find out more about the center, its photo programs, and community events. The...Read More
Entrepreneurs ditch McDonald’s past to launch healthy restaurant in Park Meadows WORDS: BETH MOSENTHAL, ASSOCIATE AIA AND LEED AP BD+C IMAGES: TREVOR BROWN JR. Not every business has a tree-rescuer on payroll—i.e., a person who salvages trees from construction sites and transforms them into beautiful table tops for LYFE Kitchen restaurants. According to Mike Donahue,...Read More
Craig Rouse, the man behind the graphic design By Heather Shoning Design After Dark is a one-of-a-kind annual event that brings together over a thousand people from the design and arts community to celebrate, raise money and elevate awareness for the Department of Architecture, Design and Graphics at the Denver Art Museum. On January 31st,...Read More
LITTLE SHOP, BIG STYLE WORDS: Heather Shoning • IMAGES: Trevor Brown Jr. [dropcap type=”circle” color=”#fdfefe” background=”#33b9cc”]L[/dropcap]ON Little Shop is a breath of fresh design. Vail native, Lon McGowan, left sunny Colorado for Seattle—marketing degree in hand—to begin a career steeped in design. However, it would be a downtown loft with high ceilings, exposed bricks...Read More
TAKE A RIDE WITH MODERN IN DENVER THIS SPRING! Transition to spring with bicycle living, disaster avoidance and the “Be’s” of modern landscape design. We swoon for Spring at Modern In Denver. Or at least the promise of what the season will bring – warmer weather, blooming flowers and being outdoors. Because here in...Read More
You are invited to the Cosentino Summer Party at Kitchens of the Denver. Come enjoy a summer cocktail, sample an incredible Mediterranean menu from The Gourmet Spoon, and mingle with all of us at Modern In Denver, the Kitchens at the Denver and the Cosentino team. There will be lots of cool giveaways including a...Read More
Such a blast. We were so excited to spend last Thursday evening with over 350 Modern In Denver readers and supporters on the incredible 9th floor of the SPIRE building. It was a great night filled with luscious libations and incredible food served up by Phat Thai, ChoLon Bistro, Row 14 and Crave. We were...Read More
The Winter Issue of Modern In Denver is out now! It has everything you want for your holiday downtime! You might be interested in our intensive research into modern pet products, iPhone apps that Denver Creatives are using or the State of the Art(ificial) Grass. Be sure to cozy up next to the fire to...Read More
The Fall Issue of Modern In Denver is out now. It's our biggest (and most purple) issue yet. Check out some of the features inside and then go get yourself a copy (or two -- get one for a friend).Read More
