Purchased by the City of Aurora in 2015 and converted into an arts venue, The People’s Building is revitalizing the neighborhood by providing platforms for artists, entertainment and culture for audiences, and foot traffic for businesses. Now a new venue called Manos Sagrados (Sacred Hands), expected to open this spring, will augment the District by offering live music, art studios, and yoga sessions.
Christie Gosch
2024 Camp Guide
The 2024 Camp Guide is here! Find more info on these and other camps that get added as plans are finalized. From now through the summer, check FrontPorchNE.com/events/ and filter for “Summer Camp Guide.”
Local Events February thru Early March
View and add local events FREE at FrontPorchNE.com/events. Submissions by the 17th will be considered for printing in the upcoming month’s issue.
Denver Challenged by Migrant Influx, Homelessness
Seeking Solutions for Venezuelan Newcomers and House1000 Meets Goal But Much Work Remains
Park Hill Author Inspires Kids to Share
A Park Hill resident has channeled lessons from her childhood in Cameroon to write a children’s book that explores one of humanity’s most transcultural struggles: how to share.
Indoor Lowry Golf Club Offers a Unique Experience
The Hangar Club in Lowry is the latest indoor facility to offer golfers the chance to hone their skills and enjoy the sport no matter what the weather. The Club converted a historic building on the former Lowry Air Force Base into an indoor golf club where guests can play on courses located around the world.
…NE News Updates
This month: 1) Science Museum Gets Record Grant to Study Life After the Asteroid; 2) Statewide Ban on Plastic Bags; 3) Accolades for The Urban Farm Director Michelle Rodriguez; 4) Tag Burger Moves to Eastbridge; 5) The Shop Outpost Opens on East Colfax; 6) Mile-Hi Sweets and Treats Coming to Northfield; and 7) Dilapidated Motel Site to be Redeveloped.
Indie Prof: Two Movie Reviews and “Cinema of Survival”
This is going to be a great month for film, and for our neighborhood in particular. This month I give you reviews of two films that likely will be nominated for Oscars; one of those should produce (at least) one winner.
Bird Sightings: Ducks That Look Alike
During the winter months, Goldeneyes and Mergansers are among the many diving ducks we see in and around Denver, and while they look similar, they also have several distinguishing characteristics.
Denver Painter Brings Local Scenes To Life
Sporting a wide-brimmed hat and a large paintbrush, artist Ed Natan can often be found on Colfax Avenue, South Broadway, in the Uptown neighborhood, or in one of Denver’s municipal parks, chatting with locals or tourists as he creates vivid watercolor paintings of some of the city’s most iconic street scenes.
Denver Struggles to Help Migrants
They enter the City of Denver’s official reception center in North Denver carrying their few belongings in plastic grocery bags. Most have arrived from Venezuela, fleeing a 95 percent poverty rate, lured by the hope of a better life.
Make it Your New Year’s Resolution to Support Local Journalism
More than half of U.S. counties have no access or limited access to local news, according to a study from the Medill School of Journalism.