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$50,000 Social Impact Artist Award Announced in Denver – 303 Magazine
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Artists have the unique ability to use their creative practices as a power to move people, inspire and at their very best, provoke change and reshape community.
Denver’s leading private arts funder, Bonfils-Stanton Foundation and Denver Arts & Venues (DAV) are well aware of the artistic impact on a city and are continuing to implement Denver’s cultural plan with the announcement of the Social Impact Artist Award. The award will grant $50,000 to three Denver-based artists or art collectives that exemplify and champion positive impact and social justice through their artistic contributions. All types of art forms are being considered, so long as they demonstrate a connection to the community or historically marginalized parts of the community.
“Denver has a proud legacy of artists whose work is guided by the issues, hopes and dreams of the community,” Mayor Mike Johnson said. “Now more than ever, cities need artists who can imagine new possibilities that reshape and better our country.”
The $50,000 award will be split into $35,000 in cash and $15,000 going towards a socially engaged project to support artistic contributions in the effort to promote positive impact and social justice.
The goal of this initiative is to support the local artists of our community as they use their creative practices to address social issues. The partnership between the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation and DAV builds on their shared commitment to making Denver a more vibrant city by amplifying perspectives in communities across the city, including ones that are historically underrepresented.
“For over a decade now, we’ve made a strategic decision to direct our funding toward the arts,” said Gary Steuer, President and CEO of Bonfils-Stanton Foundation. “Art has the power to transform every aspect of community life, from the economy down to the social fabric of neighborhoods. This new award is a testament to our commitment and the potential we see in our local artists.”
Denver Arts & Venus is the City and County of Denver agency responsible for operating some of the region’s most renowned facilities (think Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex, Denver Coliseum, Colorado Convention Center, and so on). They also oversee the Denver Public Art Program and fund many programs, along with the implementation of Denver’s cultural plan.
The cultural plan follows the ideal that “Arts strengthen a city. Arts enhance our community. Arts invigorate our lives. Denver is committed to ensuring the arts continue to grow and thrive.” With that, the guiding principles are integration, amplification, accessibility, lifelong learning, local talent, economic vitality and collective leadership. The Social Impact Artist Award supports the cultural plan by integrating the works of local artists and creative talent into daily life and amplifying their voices.
“Generations from now, when people look back at who and what has shaped Denver into a leading city, these expressions of art will be a part of that story. That’s the exciting part for us,” Deputy Director of DAV Tariana Navas-Nieves said.
Applications closed on Aug. 23, 2024. The winners will be chosen by a community panel reviewing applications. The official panel decision date is TBD. There will be a community celebration on Nov. 19 to honor the award winners and get an idea of what they will be creating throughout the next year in dedication and commitment to social justice and community.
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Enemy Reaction 2024: Denver Broncos edition!
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The Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Denver Broncos yet again. This was far from a clean game, but the Seahawks overcame their mistakes and prevailed 26-20 win Mike Macdonald’s NFL regular season head coaching debut.
And you know what that means…
It’s Enemy Reaction time! If you’re new to this series, after every Seahawks win (with few exceptions) we revisit the key moments of the game through the lenses of our respective game threads. I must admit that with more people watching on streaming services, the lag between streamed broadcasts and regular TV broadcasts (which is still on a slight delay in itself, mind you!) have made game threads a little bit more difficult to follow. That won’t deter me in the slightest, but if you see some unconnected things to specific plays, you have a valid explanation.
As usual, the Broncos comments are courtesy of Mile High Report.
Geno Smith intercepted by Alex Singleton on second play, leading to field goal (3-0 DEN)
Julian Love picks off Bo Nix at the 1-yard line (3-3)
Anthony Bradford commits hold in the end zone, Broncos regain lead (5-3 DEN)
Dee Williams muffs punt, Broncos recover and kick another field goal (8-3 DEN)
Geno Smith with the wheels, and the Seahawks’ first touchdown! (9-8 SEA)
Not another safety! (10-9 DEN)
Kenneth Walker zips down the sideline, dives for the go-ahead score (16-13 SEA)
K’Von Wallace forces Jaleel McLaughlin fumble, Jerome Baker recovers, Seahawks kick a FG (19-13 SEA)
Geno Smith finds wide open Zach Charbonnet for a touchdown (26-13 SEA)
Bo Nix throws into triple coverage, Riq Woolen comes away with the pick (26-13 SEA)
Bo Nix scrambles for his first NFL touchdown (26-20 SEA)
Geno Smith and Tyler Lockett call game (26-20 SEA FINAL)
Bonus Twitter content!
Imagine the feeling if Bo Nix dominates Seattle in week 1, instantly proving he’s the franchise QB we’ve craved since Manning.
Imagine. That. Feeling.
— Denver Broncos 365 (@DailyBroncos) August 14, 2024
He’s a rookie, don’t overreact. We’ll be okay
— Denver Broncos 365 (@DailyBroncos) September 8, 2024
This is the Seahawks Super Bowl lol, beating a rebuilding team, can’t wait for the 49ers to whoop their ass like always
— Michael (@RespectMyCos) September 8, 2024
Post-Game: Sean Payton failed Bo Nix (Troy Renck, Denver Post)
Sunday represented Payton’s 276th game as a head coach. It was the first for Seattle’s Mike Macdonald.
So why were the Seahawks more efficient, more opportunistic and more disciplined? Why were they able to make halftime adjustments, something Payton explained as overrated last season? How did Seattle offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb figure out between bites of fruit and sips of Gatorade to feed the ball to running back Kenneth Walker III?
This is the clarity the Broncos require from Payton. He needed to win the chessboard. He has to be held to a higher standard. On a team speckled with young players and one superstar (cornerback Pat Surtain II), the boss is the most accomplished and highest-paid employee. He cannot have a bad day.
There were plenty of fingerprints on this loss, but Payton deserves the most blame.
Post-Game: Bo Nix’s growing pains on full display (Jon Heath, Broncos Wire)
Bo Nix struggled: Bottom line, Sunday’s poor performance was on Nix. Teammates could have helped him out overall, but the QB only had himself to blame for poor footwork, staring down receivers, throwing passes behind his targets and throwing into triple coverage. Nix’s decision-making has to improve and his passes need to be more accurate. The good news is that the rookie never quit and the scored late (on the ground) to help the Broncos get back in the game. Nix’s rookie growing pains were on full display on Sunday, but fans in Denver will hope for better days ahead.
Post-Game Video: Rookie struggles for Bo Nix (MileHighSports)
Enemy Preaction: New England Patriots
Broncos fans should be thankful that Ian Rapoport is indicating Russell Wilson might miss Week 2, or else I had the funniest Enemy Reaction idea ever for this weekend.
I said several weeks back that I thought the New England Patriots game would be tougher than it looked on paper because of their defense, and even though Christian Barmore is out and Matt Judon has been traded that still figures to be the case. While the Patriots offense has a better quarterback than Bo Nix, as well as a rushing attack that lit up the Cincinnati Bengals, I think this game will be decided by how much the Seahawks offense can improve upon last week’s performance. Considering the brutal stretch of the Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, and San Francisco 49ers to come very soon, this feels like a sneaky important game to bank.
Thanks for reading and go ‘Hawks!
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Colorado adds a single Michelin-starred restaurant
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Colorado gained just a single Michelin-starred restaurant on Monday as the vaunted guide company announced its 2024 list of dining recommendations. In addition, the five existing Michelin-starred restaurants all reclaimed their stars from 2023.
Alma Fonda Fina, a high-end Mexican dining room, which opened just nine months ago at 2556 15th St., in Denver’s Lower Highland neighborhood, joined the one-star club, which includes Beckon, Bruto and The Wolf’s Tailor, all in Denver, Bosq in Aspen, and Frasca in Boulder.
“Chef Johnny Curiel started off in his family’s restaurant in Guadalajara, and after years of high-end culinary experience, he revisits dishes and flavors from his upbringing with creativity and finely honed technique delivering results that are both satisfying and delicious,” Michelin wrote in its new guide to Colorado restaurants, which was released Monday morning.
“Resist the temptation to fixate on any one item, as the menu is littered with treasures: perfectly crisped pork belly carnitas make for a brilliant taco on a sourdough flour tortilla, while agave-roasted sweet potato with nutty salsa matcha and luxuriously creamy whipped requesón is a revelation, and vibrant seafood crudos like thinly sliced Maine diver scallop with tomatillo and apple aguachile are downright electric. No desserts are offered for the time being, so there’s no reason to leave any extra room,” the Guide continued.
In addition, Michelin added one Bib Gourmand recommendation to its list: MAKfam, a Cantonese-American restaurant that opened in November 2023 at 39 W. 1st Ave. in Denver. Bib Gourmands recognize “eateries for great food at a great value,” according to Michelin.
“What began as a pop-up back in NYC, where owners and married couple Doris Yuen and Kenneth Wan first met, and then became a stall in a Denver food hall, is now at last a full-service restaurant. The winsome, colorful space and the compact menu both celebrate the pair’s Chinese American roots, both having been raised by immigrant families who worked in restaurants.
“Fried crab and cheese wontons and hand-shaped chicken and chive potstickers are inspired by Chinatown favorites and takeout staples, made with particular care and big flavor. Chicken wings with a spicy, tingly málà seasoning are favorites with good reason, and larger dishes, like the familiar-yet inventive corned beef fried rice or spicy garlic butter rice cakes, impress as well,” Michelin continued.
And finally, two Denver restaurants joined the list of recommended eateries, Brasserie Brixton, at 3701 Williams St., and Kawa Ni, at 3200 W. 32nd Ave.
“Opening Kawa Ni this past November has been an exciting challenge, and naturally, there was some concern about fitting into the Colorado culinary community. Thanks to the fantastic team in Denver, we’ve been warmly welcomed beyond expectation, and to earn Michelin recognition within just a year of opening is truly special,” Kawa Ni chef and founder Bill Taibe said in a statement.
There were three special awards this year. The Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award went to Jessenia Sanabria of Sweet Basil; the Michelin Sommelier Award went to Chris Dunaway of Element 47; the Michelin Outstanding Service Award went to Allison Anderson of Beckon; and the Michelin Young Chef/Culinary Professional Award went to Johnny Curiel of Alma Fonda Fina.
Two restaurants that were on the 2023 guide are not listed in the 2024 guide: A.J.’s Pit BBQ, which won a Bib Gourmand in 2023, and Potager. Both are in Denver.
“As we celebrate year two of the Michelin Guide in Colorado, we can see the passion and
momentum continue to grow in this culinary community,” said Gwendal Poullennec, the
International Director of the Michelin Guides, in a statement.
“The famously anonymous Inspectors were also eager to shine a light on the growing talent in the local community, with a handful of new restaurants added to the selection,” she added.
This is a developing story.
Colorado’s 2024 Bib Gourmand restaurants
Ash’Kara, 2005 W. 33rd Ave., Denver
Basta, 3601, Arapahoe Ave., Boulder
The Ginger Pig, 4262 Lowell Blvd., Denver
Glo Noodle House, 4450 W. 38th Ave., Denver
Hop Alley, 3500 Larimer St., Denver
La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal, 2233 Larimer St., Denver
MAKfam, (new) 39 W. 1st Ave., Denver
Mister Oso, 3163 Larimer St., Denver
Tavernetta, 1889 16th St. Mall, Denver
Colorado’s 2024 Recommended restaurants
A5 Steakhouse 1600 15th St., Denver, 80202
Barolo Grill 3030 E. 6th Ave., Denver, 80206
Blackbelly Market 1606 Conestoga St., Boulder, 80301
Boulder Dushanbe Tea House 1770 13th St., Boulder, 80302
Bramble & Hare 1970 13th St., Boulder, 80302
Brasserie Brixton (new) 3701 N. Williams St., Denver 80205
Dio Mio 3264 Larimer St., Denver, 80205
Element 47 675 E. Durant Ave, Aspen, 81611
Fruition 1313 E. 6th Ave., Denver, 80218
Guard and Grace 1801 California St., Denver, 80202
Hey Kiddo 4337 Tennyson St., Denver, 80212
Kawa Ni (new) 1900 W. 32nd Ave., Denver 80211
Marco’s Coal Fired 2129 Larimer St., Denver, 80205
Mawa’s Kitchen 305 Aspen Airport Business Center, Ste. F, Aspen, 81611
Mercantile Dining and Provision 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver, 80202
Mirabelle 55 Village Rd., Beaver Creek, 81620
Noisette 3254 Navajo St., Denver, 80211
Oak at Fourteenth, 1400 Pearl St., Boulder
Olivia, 290 S. Downing St., Denver
Osaki’s, 100 E. Meadow Dr., Vail
Prospect, 330 E. Main St., Aspen
Q House, 3421 E. Colfax Ave., Denver
Safta, 3330 Brighton Blvd., Denver
Santo, 1265 Alpine Ave., Boulder
Smok, 3330 Brighton Blvd. #202, Denver
Splendido at the Chateau, 17 Chateau Lane, Beaver Creek
Stella’s Cucina, 1123 Walnut St., Boulder
Sweet Basil, 193 Gore Creek Dr., Vail
Temaki Den, 3350 Brighton Blvd., Denver
Wyld, 130 Daybreak Ridge Rd. Avon
Zoe Ma Ma, 2010 10th St., Boulder
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Denver police: Driver fled after 2-car crash caused serious injuries
DENVER (KDVR) — Denver police reported that northbound Colorado Boulevard was closed as of about 10 p.m. on Sunday due to a two-car crash.
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The Denver Police Department said officers were investigating a serious bodily injury crash in the area of East 18th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard involving two motorists, and said one had fled the scene. The other was transported to a local hospital.
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The agency said Colorado Boulevard was closed at 17th Avenue, and alternate routes were advised. The intersection borders a corner of Denver’s City Park and is close to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
Further details were not available Sunday night.
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