Recent Articles from Randi Abels
Panama’s partner? Project C.U.R.E.
In Panama, 285,000 indigenous people live in extreme poverty and are dying from conditions that might not even merit a visit to the doctor in the United States, such as diarrhea, stomach problems, and respiratory issues. “The indigenous people are separated by natural and cultural barriers and die sometimes because we are not able to get […]
Whatever floats your boat
White waves crash against the front of the raft. Your adrenaline pumps as you fight the pull of the current, paddling your raft to some calm waters before hitting another set of rapids. Sound a little too intense? How about a calm afternoon with the family, paddling down one of the most scenic rivers in […]
Best bets: urban dare, Sunday blues jam and Kings of Leon
Friday Take a long lunch break to come enjoy music and great Colorado weather. Skyline Park puts on midday concerts every Friday from noon to 1:15 for free. This week, Coles Whalen is performing. Bring your lunch and some friends, and you will remember why people always say TGIF. Saturday Ready to take on a […]
Grocery showdown: Sunflower Farmer’s Market
A new Sunflower Farmer’s Market opened in late June at Arapahoe Road and Yosemite Street — the same day that SmartCo Foods opened its doors for the first time. Although the two shared the opening day date, that’s pretty much all they have in common. About 500 people arrived for the store’s 7 a.m. opening, spokeswoman Karen […]
Grocery showdown: SmartCo Foods
SmartCo Foods, a new grocery store concept designed by its California parent specifically for Colorado, opened its first store in late June — the same day Sunflower Farmer’s Market opened its 10th store in Colorado. SmartCo Foods brings a new twist to the existing market, and people wanted to see what it was all about. The […]
Best bets: ice cream, baseball, fireworks and cherry pie
All weekend Add a little art to your life at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival this weekend. There are interactive activities for the whole family, food, and of course, lots of art to view or buy. In Cherry Creek North from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. The event is free. The King Tut exhibit opened […]
Move over, Apple!
Everybody knows the commercials for Apple – the ones with dorky, disheveled, glasses-wearing tech geek Microsoft PC facing off against the cool, calm, collected guy playing Apple. The commercial usually ends with the PC giving up. But the opening of the new Microsoft store in Park Meadows Shopping Center proves the software giant still has plenty of fight. The store […]
Best bets: sunset safaris, Juneteenth and celebrating Dad
Friday Go on a Safari in Colorado! The Plains Conservation Center is having a Sunset Safari Wagon Ride, from 7:00-8:30 pm. After the Wagon takes you to the heart of the Plains Conservation, there will be a campfire to roast marshmallows. Tickets are $5 for non-members. Reservations are required. Saturday Come “Back Home Again” with […]
Best bets: microbrews, Breckenridge films and Seinfeld at the Buell
Friday The popular band Imogen Heap is in town at the Ogden Theater. The UK-born Grammy winner has an electronic sound that is unique and catchy. The set begins at 7:00 pm. Tickets: $25. Must be 16 years or older to attend. Looking for a guided tour that’s a bit out of the ordinary? The […]
Stolle’s Saudi deal saves jobs
Centennial equipment manufacturer Stolle Machinery says a $34 million contract it has signed with a Saudi company will allow it to keep 75 jobs that likely would have left the country. The Export-Import Bank of the United States funded the deal, which will allow Stolle to sell equipment to produce aluminum cans for carbonated drinks […]
Best bets: murderous fun, chalk walk and Ralphie May
Friday Green Spaces Colorado is hosting RiNo First Friday: Eco Art Show and Pop-Up Market from 7:00-10:00 pm. Bring a dish to share at the community potluck table, and enjoy eco-inspired work by several different artists. The event is free. Hollow Younge band spices up the Blending Cellar from 7:00-10:00 pm with their jazzy blues […]
A bit o’ Mitt
Great teachers can deliver a great education — and that’s the key to a great nation, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney says. “The single most important thing you could possibly do to help kids is to hire the best and brightest to teach in our schools,” the one-time GOP presidential candidate told the Alliance for Choice […]