Denver Life Magazine

The myth that Colorado gets 300 days of sunshine a year got its start like many things did in Denver: with the railroad. In 1870, an ad in a New York newspaper in promoting train travel to the west highlighted Colorado’s bright blue skies as part of the allure. Where they got that little factoid is anyone’s guess but it wasn’t rooted in reality, we know now. Not that knowing that has stopped us from keeping the stat circulating. People love to brag about where they live, and cloudless skies on all but 65 days a year is certainly something worth bragging about. It’s actually what got me to move here in 2015. I was looking for a change but didn’t know where I wanted to land quite just yet.…

1. If you’re taking the escalator down to the ballroom area at the Convention Center, don’t be alarmed when an unexpected serenade of laughter rises up from the small cracks between steps. It’s a sound art installation known as Laughing Elevator by Jim Green—just one of the 400+ works in Denver’s public art collection. 2. In “Denver’s Unconventional Art, Ready for the Convention,” a 2008 New York Times article about Denver hosting the Democratic National Convention, the author writes about the city’s iconic big blue bear in the most endearing way: “The bear is firmly anchored at the intersection of kitsch and big-thought art that scholars and artists say has emerged as a Denver signature.” 3. If you want to know more about the “300 days of sunshine” origin story,…

@denverlifemagazine @denverlifemag Want to be featured? Tag @denverlifemagazine in your Instagram photos. Happiest at home We want to know what you love most about your home. Is it the decor, the location, or maybe the view? For Jennie Campbell (@fsupecas21), it’s all three. As we think about Denver’s best places to live, we would be remiss not to mention downtown. With the city views and the extreme proximity to, well, everything, it’s a great option for young professionals. At your service Despite being descended from wolves, our puppy pals have made their ways into our homes and onto our laps, taking on many roles in the community, such as working with the police or acting as service animals. A growing body of research shows just how much service dogs can…

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FOOD & DRINK Collaboration Beer Fest March 25 ■ For this time-honored tradition, Colorado Brewers Guild members team up with independent brewers both near and far and let their imaginations run wild. You can get a taste of the teamwork at The Westin Westminster by sampling the one-of-a-kind beers resulting from the partnerships. collaborationbeerfest.com FILM Boulder International Film Festival MARCH 2-5 ■ Ditch the box office and join filmmakers and enthusiasts in discovering an extraordinary number of features, shorts, and Oscar-nominated films. Experience opening night galas, brilliant musicians, happy hours, and food from world-renowned chefs in the happy town. biff1.com CULTURE Denver March Powwow MARCH 17-19 ■ Celebrate Native American heritage at the Denver Coliseum during the annual Powwow. More than 1,500 dancers from almost 100 tribes across the country…

1 Join the fan club. By the time you hear that your favorite band is coming to town, it is already old news to their followers and fans who opted in to receiving communications from the artists. They were texted with presale codes the moment the show was announced. Opting in is how we scored tix to see Sofi Tukker at Red Rocks in April. 2 Sign up for Seated. We’re seeing Rainbow Kitten Surprise in July thanks to this free service by Sofar. To take advantage yourself, head to go.seated.com and follow your favorite artists. Seated will text you presale codes when anyone you follow announces a new show in town—and offer to try to AutoBuy tickets for you if you want to skip the hassle. 3 Be in…