Courtesy of MCA - Denver

Museum of Contemporary Art - Denver
Moving into Riverfront Park

The Museum of Contemporary Art – Denver will break ground on its new home in Riverfront Park at 15th and Delgany Streets on May 1, 2006. "The new MCA building will be a stunning example of 21st architecture and is sure to become integral to Denver’s cultural identity," noted Cydney Payton, MCA Director/Curator in an interview.

British architect David Adjaye designed the building, which is expected to add foot traffic and a strong cultural element to the Central Platte Valley. The architecture lends itself to supporting some of the most innovative and challenging art of our time. The building will house five distinct spaces for multi-media works of art, works on paper, photography and new media. The Whole Room, will be a venue for lectures, music, poetry, dance and conferences, while the Idea Box will provide hands-on activities for children and families and encourage interaction with art and artists.

The museum has raised almost $9 million; however, the goal is to reach $18 million which will include raising funds for the new building, operating costs, and an endowment fund to ensure long-term stability for the organization. To make a donation to the Contemporary Campaign, please contact MCA’s Development Director, Scott Anderson at 303.298.7554. Visit http://www.mcartdenver.org for more about the museum.

Riverfront Park to host Half-Marathon and 8K

The Arby's Rocky Mountain Half-Marathon, set for June 11, 2006, will start and finish at Riverfront Park this year. The course will run through the neighborhoods in and around downtown Denver, out to Sloan's Lake and back downtown to conclude in the Subaru Center Expo in Riverfront Park.

The festival-like atmosphere will feature live music, food, drink and multiple hospitality areas. The race will also feature some of the best elite athletes in the world as they compete for over $25,000 in prize money.

A portion of every race-entry fee will be donated to The Gathering Place, a Denver-based organization supporting women and their children experiencing homelessness and poverty. Event details are as follows:

Date: Sunday, June 11, 2006
Time: 7:25 am Wheelchair Division of Half-Marathon, 7:30 am Half-Marathon, 7:45 am Women’s 8K
Location: Riverfront Park
Distance: 13.1 miles and 8 kilometers (5 miles)
Entry Fees: ½ Marathon - $60 and 8K - $35
Register: www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1269373
For more information: www.rmrunning.com

Lola Relocates - Just Minutes from Riverfront Park

Lola restaurant, a Denver favorite, will soon open their doors at 15th and Boulder Streets- less than ten minutes on foot from Riverfront Park. "We’re moving so that we can be everything we’ve always wanted to be for our guests," notes Jennifer Lydiard, partner and general manager. "The new space is larger, has ample parking, is in close proximity to downtown, and can accommodate large parties. We will also be able to take reservations."

The restaurant features creative Coastal Mexican cuisine by Chef Jamey Fader, an extensive selection of tequilas, and a great atmosphere. The menu changes every twelve weeks, seasonally, to keep guests on their toes. And, in addition to dinner, Lola will offer brunch on Saturday and Sunday, along with live music on Sunday afternoons. The whole front of the building along Boulder Street will be a patio for outdoor dining, and will also include an indoor/outdoor bar.

If you’ve ever been to Lola, then you know to expect excellent food and great service. Lola opens to the public on April 20th and is sure to be a hit. And, it adds to the variety of reasons why Riverfront Park is such a great place to live.

What people have to say about Lola:

Top 10 Restaurants in Denver
5280 Magazine - December 2004/January 2005

Chef of the Year, Jamey Fader, Lola
5280 Magazine - December 2004/January 2005

Best Brunch in Denver
Westword - March 24, 2005

Best Tamale in Denver
Westword - March 24, 2005

Drink of the Week - Casa Bloody Tableside
Westword - September 23, 2004

Top 10 Restaurants in Denver
5280, Denver's Mile High Magazine, Dec 2003/Jan 2004

Best Tequila Bars in the Country
Food & Wine Magazine - June 2003

'Lola's sleek space is conducive to a night of serious Tequila study'
Tara Q. Thomas, Wine & Spirits Magazine, Aug. 2003

Top Cocktail: Ciapirinha at Lola
5280 Magazine - June/July 2003

Top Guacamole
5280 Magazine - June/July 2002

Top Ceviche
5280 Magazine - June/July 2002

Top Margarita
5280 Magazine - June/July 2002

Top Restaurant for A First Date
Top of the Rockies, Rocky Mountain News

Friday, April 14
Best of Aspen Shortsfest
Selected short film highlights - including winners - of the 2006 edition of Aspen Shortsfest.
5:00pm, 7:30pm
Starz Film Center
www.denverfilm.org

Saturday, April 15
Taste of Morocco
Free cooking workshop at the Denver Public Library presented by Mataam Fez.
10:30am - 12:30pm
www.denverlibrary.org/programs/colfax/morocco.html