Michelle Dantz stood before the crowd with tears running down her cheeks, and emotionally, but proudly, told her story about how she went from a high school dropout to a cum laude nursing student at Pueblo Community College. THIS is…

More than 200 guests–including friends, families, teachers and other supporters– attended the Aurora Mental Health Center‘s 11th Annual Student Art Contest and Show. Presiding over this year’s event were Board of Directors President Harrison Cochran; AUMHC CEO/Executive Director Dr. Randy…

You know people are enjoying your event when it takes a blaring alarm and all-out evacuation to get them out the door. Fortunately at Stout Street Foundation’s annual fall luncheon, it happened after guests had a chance to mingle, enjoy…

Another great turnout for the Mountain Plains Minority Supplier Development Council annual forum this year brought together minority small businesses and Colorado corporations to discuss new partnerships and achievements of the past year. Special thanks went to Kaiser Permanente and…

With paperwork, financial concerns and inevitable red tape, all the way to the design and physical labor itself, it’s really hard to put together an affordable-housing project. Just ask anyone who was part of Archway Housing & Services’ newest gem:…

In 1977, “Three’s Company” was a hit TV show, smart phones were unheard of…and the first Children’s Hospital Colorado Gala was held in Denver. Fast-forward to September 2017, where the 40th anniversary celebration blended black-tie glam with down-home, boot-stompin’ entertainment…

The 2017 Aurora Public Schools Foundation Annual Gala celebrated its 30th Anniversary this year to support the more than 50 Aurora public schools in a district comprised of multicultural APS students representing 130 countries. The APS Foundation’s annual fundraiser was…

Explore multiple sclerosis through different perspectives. In keeping with their mission, the annual gala for the Rocky Mountain MS Center each year is able, through generous support, to improve the quality of life for individuals and their families living with…

With all the controversy surrounding standing or kneeling for the flag at NFL games, and the Vietnam series by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, all one has to do to recognize what’s really important is to spend the week with…

Every dog has its day, and at this year’s Wine & Wags around a dozen canines, as well as their people, were honored for their great work at Children’s Hospital Colorado. There were doggie treats and pats for the puppies,…

Dear 5280 AIR Society and National Jewish Health: You had us at “rooftop terrace.” This year’s 5280 Party at Altitude definitely lived up to lofty expectations atop DaVita World Headquarters in downtown Denver. Organizers could have just served a few…

Denver has long been a hotbed of new microbreweries that produce customized, flavored beers of all kinds and for every taste. The state of Colorado is home to four of the top-50 brewing companies in the nation, and, at last count,…