Filing for Unemployment in Colorado
Saturday May 10, 2008
If you've recently been laid off from your job, you can apply for unemployment benefits from the state of Colorado. The amount of unemployment benfits is calculated on the basis of your previous salary. Benefits last up to six months for qualified applicants. If you're currently looking for a job, also check out our handy job-hunting guide for the Denver area.
Colorado Triathletes Named to Olympic Team
Thursday May 8, 2008
Two athletes from Boulder have been named to the Olympic triathlon squad. Laura Bennett, 33 and Matt Reed, 32, have both won one of six coveted spots on the U.S. Olympic team. Bennett hails from Florida originally, while Reed is a native New Zealander. Both triathletes now reside in Boulder. Bennet was a champion swimmer for Southern Methodist University, while Reed previously raced for the New Zealand triathlon team. The triathlon consists of a 2.4-mile swin, a 112-mile bike, and a 26.2-mile run.
Mother's Day Brunch 2008 in Denver
Tuesday May 6, 2008
Your mom spent many years flipping flapjacks for you - or at least, pouring cereal and milk in a bowl. Return the favor by taking mom out to brunch for Mother's Day. From French fare at Le Central to nouveau Mexican at Lola, Denver's diverse restaurants offer many choices to make mom happy. If your budget is tight and you have a flair for cooking, consider whipping up a homemade brunch with recipes from the Culinary Arts section.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Denver
Saturday May 3, 2008
Although today is only May 3, you can get a jump on Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the Mile High City. Denver's Cinco de Mayo Festival kicks off in Civic Center Park today from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. The free festival features art, music and food celebrating Mexican culture in the U.S.
May 2008 Events in Denver
Wednesday April 30, 2008
Sugarland grants May a sweet beginning by opening the Red Rocks concert series on May 10. Other notable concerts include Duran Duran, The Cure and the B-52s for a month-long '80s revival in the Mile High City. If that's too tame for you, even the WWE comes to town for their Monday Night Raw wrestling match on May 24. Cinco de Mayo on May 5 and Mother's Day on May 11 also round out the month's events.
Dine Out for Life on Thursday, May 1
Tuesday April 29, 2008
Denver and Boulder restaurants join together this Thursday with Dining Out for Life. Twenty-five percent of every food bill will be donated to Project Angel Heart at participating restaurants on May 1, 2008. Project Angel Heart is a charity that delivers nutritious meals to local residents suffering from AIDS, cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. All Denver and Boulder locations of Anthony's Pizza and Pasta, Tokyo Joe's and Wahoo's are participating, as well as more than 350 other restaurants across the city.
Denver #10 Worst-Selling Housing Market
Sunday April 27, 2008
There are some top-ten lists Denver doesn't want to be on, and this is certainly one of them. A new study from Forbes Magazine ranks Denver as the 10th worst-selling housing market in the U.S. A perfect storm of foreclosures and overbuilding led to the Mile High City's current inventory of 21,756 unsold homes. The median price of a house in the Denver area also declined 6.3% from last year. Other cities making the list include Baltimore, San Diego, and Chicago. Miami had the dubious distinction of the #1 worst-selling housing market, with an inventory of 81,613 unsold homes and a 5.7% price drop from the previous year.
Rush Limbaugh Dreams of Riots in Denver
Friday April 25, 2008
Conservative radio personality Rush Limbaugh is off his rocker once again, this time wishing for a riot in Denver during the Democratic National Convention. If Limbaugh wants to start a riot in his own state of Florida, that's his business. However, I think it's in poor taste to incite riots long distance, even if it's only to garner publicity for his radio show. What do you think of Limbaugh's remarks? Use the comments link below to share your thoughts!
City Park Jazz 2008 Concert Schedule
Wednesday April 23, 2008
City Park Jazz has announced its schedule of free concerts for 2008. Every Sunday from June 1 - August 3, 2008, free jazz concerts willl be held at 6 p.m. in City Park. Returning favorites from last year include 3osity and the Sheryl Renee Band, while newcomers Funkiphino and Cocktail Revolution join the fray. Don't miss one of Denver's most-beloved free concert series!
Happy Earth Day, Denver
Tuesday April 22, 2008
Celebrate the 37th Earth Day today in the Mile High City. The City and County of Denver is hosting an Earth Day Fair in Civic Center Park from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. today. Both the Denver Botanic Gardens and Denver Museum of Nature & Science also have free admission in honor of Earth Day.