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5280 Magazine

The Way We Were

Devon O’Neil • Freelance Writer

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Walls In Motion • Street artist A.L. Grime connects art and technology at the first Denver Walls festival.

Mind Craft • Former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne’s curiosity has carried him beyond the world of new wave rock into art, theater, and science. This month, he’s combining all three in Theater of the Mind (August 31 through December 18). The immersive theater piece, which he is co-producing with the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA), will use high-tech illusions and cognitive neuroscience to make audiences question reality. How does the artist intend to turn that magic trick? We step into Byrne’s brain to find out.

Leaf-Peep With Panache • Arresting autumn colors won’t be the only things popping in your September social feeds: These Insta-ready hiking kits from local brands will give even the most golden aspens some competition.

Queen Of Inclusion • Parker McMullen Bushman is tackling injustice on TikTok—and IRL.

Flying High • Peter Stitcher, owner of Ascent Fly Fishing, has been hawking flies out of his Littleton garage since 2013, but don’t confuse his company’s humble digs for a small-scale operation. The trained aquatic biologist has built an international supply chain to provide flies to anglers around the world.

Pulling Threads • Two former models are taking their black-and-white industry into an age of multicolor majesty.

Beyond The Glass Ceiling • Kate Bailey is officially launching Tarra—a campus where women in business can find connections—this month.

POWER IN COMMUNITY • We asked Bailey to recommend other Denver-based business organizations that uplift women.

Littleton Or Bust • Sapore brings polished steak house fare to one of Colorado’s fastestgrowing suburbs.

Where We’re Eating • This month, we’re putting the spotlight on chefs who are bringing fresh flavors—from Thai street fare to Neapolitan-style pies to Latin and South American tapas—to the Denver metro area.

Pastry Perfection • A tour of the menu at Bánh & Butter Bakery Café, where Asian fusion flavors meet French technique.

Home Grown • How to make the most out of this year’s historically spicy Pueblo chile season.

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Changing Vines • Some Grand Valley winemakers are adapting to climate change by growing lesser-known varieties—but not everyone believes cold-hardy grapes are the future of Colorado wine.

The Show Goes On • The founders of Curious Theatre Company are stepping away after 25 years at the helm. Can Jada Suzanne Dixon lead Denver’s most exciting company into a bright new future?

ELECTRIC AVENUES • COLORADO IS MAKING ITS SCENIC AND HISTORIC BYWAYS MORE ACCESSIBLE FOR VEHICLES WITHOUT COMBUSTION ENGINES, MEANING THESE SEVEN FALL FOLIAGE ROUTES ARE ELECTRIFYING IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE.

THE FUTURE OF DOWN - TOWN DENVER • Downtown was hit particularly hard by the pandemic, and the city is still struggling to get people back on its streets. How do we rebuild it for the modern era?

THREE QUESTIONS FOR… • The center city has two new chief executives: Kourtny Garrett took over the DDP in January, and J.J. Ament was chosen as president and CEO at the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce last September. We asked them to outline their visions for a downtown in flux.

ON THE MAP • Downtown Denver extends well beyond the urban core—encompassing everything from Platte Street to Coors Field to Civic Center Park. The city has...