The Aurora Mental Health Center this year celebrated its 40th Anniversary along with its 9th Annual Student Art Contest at the Radisson Hotel in Aurora. A record 450 artworks from 23 Aurora-area schools displayed the power of creativity from K-12 students,…

Kevin and Ann Reidy shared their family’s story about the life-saving treatment and the unparalleled support they received from Children’s Colorado when their daughter Diana was diagnosed with cancer in 2007.  “It’s an amazing place, the physicians and the nurses…

The Art Hotel was the venue for Warren Village’s “Come Out and Play” Gala held on Friday, October 16. The event was a great success, featuring a cocktail reception, seated dinner and live auction. KBCO morning radio host Bret Saunders served…

Taya Kyle knows adversity. Since the tragic death of her husband Chris, who was a Navy SEAL, world-renowned marksman and best selling author of the book (the basis for the popular movie)  “American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal…

When mountaineer Eric Alexander was in the midst of a terrifying fall off a high mountain ledge, he told the crowd at this year’s Empty Bowl fundraiser he was thinking of four-letter words: Stop. Help. Grab. “And a few others,”…

Elegance, good taste and manners dominated the evening of October 14, 2015. When Restoration Hardware opened its door, they were not just any doors, mind you. They were large as castle doors that opened onto a marble foyer sparkling with…

Mariel Hemingway quickly made about 700 friends at the Arapahoe Douglas Mental Health Network’s 60th anniversary shindig Wednesday night. The crowd instantly loved her honest and forthright manner in describing her life of suicidal relatives (the most famous being her…

Remembering Brooke Wunnicke: Legal Community Rallies To Raise Funds for Memorial CU Law Scholarship Fund The Brooke Wunnicke (1918 – 2014) Memorial Scholarship Fund Committee hosted an October reception to honor and toast the memory of a legal pioneer woman. Brooke…

Hey, it’s Saturday night in the Big Town—extra special on Oct. 10 because of True Grit. This year, 500 supporters of Third Way Center shined up their cowboy boots and put on their fanciest jeans before high-tailing it over to…

It’s plainly evident that the Pueblo Community College has the formula for success. For 82 years, the college, through various iterations and mascots, has consistently turned out talented and respected graduates. The Pueblo Community College Foundation hosted a weekend of Homecoming…

21 Guitar Celebración The 21st Annual Fiesta on the Plaza was a colorful, festive celebration honoring the Clinica Tepeyac. Local TV personalities, Greg Moss and Belen DeLeon from 9News added to the celebration with their crowd-pleasing talents. DeLeon is a…

Since it’s inception Blacktie has interviewed over 450 philanthropists for its popular Have You Met Feature.  Every two years, Blacktie throws a party to honor these individuals and to present the Georgia R. Imhoff Volunteer Extraordinare Award. The 2015 incarnation…