Denver Life Magazine March 2022

Where we live, work and play is important to all of us. It’s something we consider as we go to school, build careers, raise families and start new adventures. It’s where life happens. Therefore, it’s no surprise that Denver is one of the top-rated cities in the country, offering a surplus of sights, sounds and good eats for residents and visitors alike. In fact, tourism in Colorado is a $22.3 billion industry according to denver.org. You just can’t beat the number of sunny days to get out and explore, jaw-dropping views of the Rocky Mountains, world-class ski resorts and countless outdoor activities right at our fingertips. That’s why each year the Denver Life Magazine team puts together an in-depth overview of our beloved Mile High City to capture the best of…

MUSEUMS Frida: Dream Immersive MARCH 3 - MAY 30 Wander through 500,000 cubic feet of monumental projections animating Frida Kahlo’s brilliant, uncompromising works. As you explore the Lighthouse Artspace gallery, you will also witness the famous Mexican artist’s masterpieces come to life. Discover the people and events that made her the extraordinary woman she was. immersive-frida.com FOOD & DRINK Cook Street MARCH 4 ▀ Join Cook Street for a night of French culinary cuisine. Take a journey into the kitchens of regional France studying ingredients and dishes that distinguish Provençal cuisine from the rest of France. You’ll learn to create classic dishes from Provence along with traditional wine pairings. cookstreet.com Cooking on the Wood Burning Stove MARCH 12 ▀ The Denver Botanic Gardens hosts an interactive winter dinner of venison stew with root vegetables, cornbread and apple…

March mania Sound the trumpets, bring in the bagpipes and do a little jig because DENVER BRASS is back for their long-awaited return. After a two-year hiatus, the Newman Center for Performing Arts is excited to welcome back one of Denver’s best annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. This sensory kaleidoscope performance includes Celtic dance, brass, bagpipes, hammered dulcimer, Irish tenor and more. The unique mix of musicians creates a fantastic ensemble with a wide variety of tone colors. “When you experience the sound of brass and bagpipes together, there really is nothing else quite like it,” says Kathy Brantigan, Denver Brass Artistic Director and Founder. “You cannot help but be inspired every time you hear it.” For more information or to purchase tickets, visit denverbrass.org/concerts/celticmania WRITTEN BY SAHALE GREENWOOD; PHOTOGRAPHY: DENVER BRASS…

Dog Training Elite Denver trains puppies and dogs in obedience, service, therapy, emotional support and protection. Owner Sarah Ballard uses her background as a counselor and professor of communications to tap into dog’s interpersonal and nonverbal messaging. When did you start training dogs? “I’ve had dogs most of my life, but I only started professionally two years ago when my daughter’s medical condition brought us back to Denver where she got her first service dog that helps her with her seizures. A lot of being a good dog trainer is helping people understand what their dogs are communicating to them and how to then communicate back. Ask yourself ‘is that bark aggressive?’ Because very few dogs are legitimately aggressive.” What are some commands every dog should know? “‘Come’ is important and a safety thing…

If you’re not familiar with the name Birk Irving by now, you should be. He just made his Olympic debut in Beijing and isn’t stopping anytime soon. According to his sponsor Red Bull, he’s got a reputation for being one of the most talented halfpipe skiers today. As a Colorado native, Irving has spent his entire life on the slopes—and has taken the freeskiing world by storm since the age of five. Born in Englewood and raised in Winter Park, where he started his unique slopestyle career and passion for competition, Irving keeps impressing judges and fans alike with his unique style and ease in his sport. He had a breakout year in 2021, winning bronze medals in the halfpipe at the world championships and in the superpipe at the X…

Pets have an uncanny knack for finding their way into our hearts, and then staying there forever. From long walks to cuddly mornings, we love the time we get to spend with our animals. And now, with Tella Couture’s luxury line of matching pet and owner clothing and accessories, you can spend your together time in style. “My BFF (best fur friend) Bella was my inspiration for starting Tella Couture,” says Taylor Newton, founder. “In my pursuit to find matching pajamas to lounge in together during the pandemic, I quickly realized there was a gap in the market!” Finding no highend clothing to twin with Bella, Newton began creating her own line. “The ‘Loki’ pajamasies, sunglasses and are my absolute favorite! Not only do I love lounging in them, but my…