“Close your eyes and open your senses as you embark upon a journey when all the lights go down as dinner begins.”  These were instructions to guests as the fun and innovative “Dinner in the Dark” event unfolded. Sleep shades…

Denver’s sub-zero night-time temperatures did not hinder the celebration at the Mayor’s Pajama Day in downtown Denver. In fact, nearly 400 guests attended the 9th annual PJ Day benefiting Denver’s Road Home held Thursday, February 6 at the Residence Inn…

Congratulations to Colorado’s Hall of Fame recipients. The Colorado Business Hall of Fame celebrated its 25th anniversary on January 30, at the Hyatt Regency at the Convention Center downtown Denver. As guests entered the lobby it was aflutter with the…

Lindo maravilhosa! Beautiful, marvelous! is a popular expression for the ever-passionate Brazilians who typically know how to throw a party like there’s no tomorrow. So on Saturday, January 25, Mi Casa Resource Center celebrated Taste and Tango Brazil 2014, its…

Tennis, anyone? The 14th annual Colorado Tennis Hall of Fame Gala was held on Friday, January 24, 2014. The four inductees: Nicole Leimbach, Rita Price, Gil Roberts and John Whistler were welcomed into the Colorado Tennis Hall of Fame and USTA Colorado, where each was…

Happy New Year! The Sheraton Downtown Denver hosted partygoers on New Year’s Eve wanting to usher in 2014 in style, while at the same time provide proceeds to a good cause. Guests arrived ready to party and quickly donned hats…

The Spirit of Volunteerism in Denver The mission of the Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award (minyasui.org) is to encourage volunteerism by celebrating the voluntary achievements of individuals whose efforts may not otherwise be recognized. Each month of the year (except…

In 2007, Jessica Bachus started Dolls for Daughters, after her daughter Kenzi was stillborn. She created an annual holiday, Toy Drive for Colorado, for children who would not otherwise have toys during the holidays. Today, Dolls for Daughters and Toys…

Who knew going to a law office could be so much fun? Even bone-chilling cold couldn’t stop people from getting to Bachus & Schanker, LLC to celebrate the Joy of Giving. The surprise transformation of the space and the warmth…

Archway Housing Celebrates Holidays with Annie Archway Housing & Services (formerly Rocky Mountain HDC) drew a large crowd for a fundraiser featuring a production of the musical “Annie” at the Littleton Town Hall Arts Center, December 4. Despite record-setting bitter…

The Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) honored Norman Brownstein, Rabbi Steven and Senator Joyce Foster at its 18th annual benefit film screening, Reel Hope fundraiser. Reel Hope supports all programs of JFS, including mental health counseling, senior and adult in-home care,…

      For most people the week after Thanksgiving carries a lingering, I’m over-the-turkey state of mind. It’s easy to think about what should be done. The waiting-to-be-organized-ambitious thoughts of Christmas are swirling through our heads and we’re thinking…