Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2018 i 5280 Magazine

SUBSCRIPTIONS A one-year subscription to 5280 costs $19 for 12 issues. A two-year subscription costs $34. Special corporate and group rates are available; call 303-832-5280 for details. To start a new subscription, to renew an existing subscription, or to change your address, call 1-866-271-5280 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, or send an email to circulation@5280.com. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, CALENDAR & DINING GUIDE Letters to the Editor must include your name, address (both of which can be withheld upon request), and a daytime phone number. Letters may be submitted via regular mail, fax (303-832-0470), or email (letters@5280.com). Calendar events should include a basic description of the event; its time, date, place, and cost; and a phone number…

GETTING SERIOUS Adam Cayton-Holland’s first book, about his sister’s death by suicide, surprised many readers. “I was shocked, too, because I thought he’d write something like Bossypants,” says senior editor Spencer Campbell, who spoke with the Denver comedian for this issue’s “No Laughing Matter” (page 46). SCALING UP What gave Mose Iacino, a kid working at a meat market in landlocked Colorado, a taste for West Coast seafood? “A train from Seattle would stop at Union Station,” says food editor and “Catch Of The Century” (page 52) writer Denise Mickelsen, “and the chef onboard would sell him oysters.” By 1918, Iacino was importing seafood himself, and Seattle Fish Co. was born. REPPING REEFER Fans who were confused when ultramarathoner Flavie Dokken (“Weed Runners,” page 30) signed an endorsement deal with…

After training, Boulder ultramarathoner Flavie Dokken swigs some water, massages her calves, and pops a marijuana-infused candy into her mouth. Getting edible-induced pain relief has been part of her post-workout routine for years. Posting an image of the gumdrops on Instagram? That’s for her new endorsement deal. Dokken, who signed a contract with Boulder’s Wana Brands in January, is one of a growing number of local athletes inking sponsorship deals with cannabis companies. The first partnership came in 2016, when Denver’s Black Rock Originals teamed up with freestyle skier Tanner Hall to design its SkiBoss line of grinders and rolling papers. Others followed suit: Colorado companies Wana, Mary’s Medicinals, MJFitNut, and more are paying extreme- and adventure-sports stars to pitch their products. Jocks and Mary Jane make a logical couple.…

AQIB TALIB After four seasons in the Mile High City, the always-entertaining cornerback—remember when he poked Dwayne Allen in the eye, or stripped Michael Crabtree of his chain, or accidentally shot himself in the leg?—was traded to the Rams this spring. C.J. ANDERSON The running back 5280 once lovingly dubbed “Denver’s round mound of pound”—and the Broncos’ leading rusher in 2017—was released, along with his $4.5 million salary, in mid-April. In May, he signed a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers. SPORTS AUTHORITY FIELD AT MILE HIGH Nearly two years after Sports Authority went bankrupt, the signs finally came off the stadium this past January. The arena will temporarily be called Broncos Stadium at Mile High until a long-term naming rights deal is inked.…

WHAT WE’RE EXPLORING THIS MONTH Dakota Ridge Trail DRIVE FROM DENVER About 20 minutes WHY WE LOVE IT If your job prevents you from trekking far from Denver, get a fresh-air fix at nearby Matthews/Winters Park in Golden. A recent update tacked on a 0.3-mile bikes-only loop to the end of the Dakota Ridge Trail. Ride it clockwise to take advantage of jumps and drop-offs carved into the rocky landscape. The loop and final half-mile of the original out-and-back trail will be reserved for bikers this year. Hikers needing to burn off lingering office anxieties can add on the connected Red Rocks Trail.…

Being funny had gotten Adam Cayton-Holland far. He’d become an accomplished stand-up comedian, a member of the pioneering local trio the Grawlix, and a founder of the High Plains Comedy Festival, which returns to Denver for its sixth annual edition on August 23. Then, in 2012, just as he was about to grasp every comic’s dream—a sitcom—Cayton-Holland’s younger sister, Lydia, died by suicide. In his first book, Tragedy Plus Time: A Tragic-Comic Memoir (Touchstone, August 21), Cayton-Holland largely sets humor aside to address his own battle with depression, his sister’s death, and his family’s painful journey to reconcile Lydia’s premature passing. We spoke with Cayton-Holland to find out how someone who makes a living with laughter deals with such tragedy. 5280: Many comics, such as Robin Williams, have struggled with…

1947 The father of modern chemotherapy, pediatric pathologist Sidney Farber, gives a pediatric ALL patient a drug called aminopterin, producing one of the earliest observed remissions of cancer. 1967 A new combination of several chemotherapy drugs and radiation that targets the central nervous system prompts about half of the ALL patients in a clinical trial to go into remission. 1998 A study at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Tennessee discovers that personalized doses of chemotherapy based on the patients’ abilities to flush out the drug, improve outcomes for ALL patients. 2014 A clinical trial sees remission in 90 percent of ALL cases after employing a new immunotherapy drug that uses modified cells from patients’ own immune systems to attack the cancer.…

ADDICTION PSYCHIATRY Gregory Kirk 2036 17th Ave. Denver 80206 720-334-8328 Christian C. Thurstone DENVER HEALTH 723 Delaware St., Pavilion M Denver 80204 303-436-4949 ADOLESCENT MEDICINE Eric J. Sigel CHILDREN’S 13100 E. Colfax Ave. Village Pavilion, Third Floor Aurora 80045 720-777-6131 David W. Kaplan CHILDREN’S 13100 E. Colfax Ave. Village Pavilion, Third Floor Aurora 80045 720-777-6131 Daniel H. Reirden CHILDREN’S 13100 E. Colfax Ave. Village Pavilion, Third Floor Aurora 80045 720-777-6131 Amy E. Sass CHILDREN’S 13100 E. Colfax Ave. Village Pavilion, Third Floor Aurora 80045 720-777-6131 ADULT CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE Joseph Kay UNIVERSITY, CHILDREN’S 12605 E. 16th Ave. Aurora 80045 720-848-5300 Amber Khanna UNIVERSITY, CHILDREN’S 12605 E. 16th Ave. Aurora 80045 720-848-5300 ADVANCED HEART FAILURE & TRANSPLANT CARDIOLOGY Larry Allen UNIVERSITY 12605 E. 16th Ave. Aurora 80045 720-848-5300 Andreas Brieke UNIVERSITY…

Million Dollar Highway One of Colorado’s most treacherous roads—hairpin turns, no guardrails—also provides some of its most stunning wildflower panoramas. Throughout a stretch that winds roughly 23 miles between Ouray and Silverton in southwest Colorado, fields of native flowers blanket the surrounding land, particularly in U.S. Basin, on the east side of Red Mountain Pass, and then past Silverton and around 25-acre Molas Lake, just off Molas Pass. Pit Stop: After white-knuckling it over the pass, settle your nerves with a well-deserved beer and a pizza from Avalanche Brewing Company in Silverton. Paradise Divide With the grassy river valley extending below it and rolling peaks rising above it, the Paradise Divide loop is a wild-bloom chaser’s nirvana. The 25-mile paved and dirt route climbs 2,500 vertical feet, following the Slate…

ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO PLAY MORE THAN ONE SPORT. Every AD we spoke with argued against early specialization. Multisport athletes tend to suffer less burnout, get fewer injuries, and have higher game IQs. BE REALISTIC ABOUT YOUR CHILD’S ABILITIES. If your son is a five-foot-five basketball player chasing the Division I dream, he might miss out on a better playing opportunity—and bigger scholarship—at a smaller school. If you’re not sure your child fits into a particular program, encourage him to be direct and ask the coach, “Are you interested in me?” Be prepared to move on if the answer is “no.” MIND YOUR KID’S (SOCIAL MEDIA) MANNERS. Last year, star Virginia running back Shed-rick McCall lost his scholarship to play at Old Dominion because of a YouTube video in which…

★ MY SON HAS LOVED playing hockey since he was seven years old. In fact, he attended so many University of Denver camps as a child that he was on a first-name basis with then head coach Jim Montgomery. So when he was relegated to one of the University of Denver’s Jr. Pioneers house teams (that’s the term for the recreational team) at the age of nine, our son was disappointed, and we were, too. But after three seasons of “going rec,” we—and, I think, he—couldn’t be happier. On our team, every player gets equal ice time in games, regardless of the score—something I know doesn’t always play out at higher levels because I hear the moms and dads complaining. Another bonus: There’s a lot less parent drama. Because the…

AUG. 3–SEPT. 1 Encaustic—3 Wax Stories 3 Winners This past year, artists from across the country sent in their best encaustic paintings (created using heated wax mixed with colored paint) to be judged by Denver artisan Pat Aaron. This year, the three winners from that competition—including Colorado’s own Sheary Clough Suiter—will each spotlight eight to 10 pieces at this all-encaustic exhibit. But don’t walk into the gallery expecting a consistent theme; there are no rules governing what the artwork depicts. Wed-Fri 1-5 p.m.; Sat 1-4 p.m. Niza Knoll Gallery, 915 Santa Fe Dr., 303-953-1789, nizaknollgallery.com. Free. AUG. 10–26 Christy Lynne Seving & Laura Mc-Cracken Both Christy Lynne Seving’s and Laura McCracken’s journeys to this emotional exhibit started out shrouded in doubt. Apprehensive about her ability to draw realistic faces, Seving…

AUG. 6 Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life Steve Martin and Martin Short’s creative friendship began on the set of a 1986 comedy (¡The Three Amigos!). Now, more than 30 years later, the duo hits Red Rocks for a wide-ranging revue featuring stand-up comedy, musical numbers, and more. For much of the show, the two legendary comedians will also be joined by the Grammy Award–winning Steep Canyon Rangers, a bluegrass band with which Martin often performs banjo. Mon 8 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison, 720-865-2494, redrocksonline.com. Ticket prices vary. AUG. 8 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920) Pianist Hank Troy has written and performed tunes to accompany silent film viewings in the Denver area for more…

RAMU P. RAJU, MD 1 5280 Top Doctor Board-Certified, Gastroenterology Advanced Fellowship in Therapeutic Interventional Endoscopy, MD Anderson Cancer Center Advanced Fellowship in Therapeutic Interventional Endoscopy, Maine Medical Center Fellowship in Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation Ramu Raju, M.D., has been practicing as both a gastroenterologist and therapeutic endoscopist with Gastroenterology of the Rockies for eight years and performs the bulk of advanced endoscopy procedures at the 22 provider practice. Dr. Raju uses his skills to diagnose and perform therapeutics on disorders and diseases in the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and biliary system. Common minimally invasive procedures may include: stent placement, gallstone removal, and sphincterotomy of the pancreatic or bile duct to induce proper drainage. Dr. Raju sees patients at several of their nine offices and five endoscopy centers throughout the Denver Metro…

I’ll never forget getting the call. My younger brother, Craig, had been suffering from severe headaches and dizziness for months. Doctors had ruled out a number of serious health issues, but the symptoms didn’t abate. A neurologist suggested one last test—a spinal tap—and the results were terrifying. My parents called me with the news: Craig had acute lymphoblastic leukemia. He would start chemotherapy immediately. He was 26 years old. ¶ Most people associate cancer with the elderly, but it also attacks kids and a demographic doctors call “AYAs,” or adolescents and young adults, as assistant editor Mary Clare Fischer explains in her poignant and hopeful feature, “A World Of Difference” (page 74). My brother was an AYA, and after a couple of false starts with his treatment, he connected with…

MINE CRAFT Extracting water from asteroids sounds like it would have taken place a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away—not in the Milky Way. But space-mining operations will likely blast off in the next few decades, thanks to ventures such as Elon Musk’s SpaceX and the James Cameron–backed Planetary Resources Inc. That’s why Colorado School of Mines decided it was time for students to learn how to tap celestial bodies for all they’re worth. When the fall semester starts on August 20, the university will launch the world’s first space resources graduate program, with options for master’s and doctoral degrees as well as 12-credit certificates for working professionals. Students will learn, among other interstellar secrets, how to capture the H2O embedded in the moon’s crust. As humankind…

How much easier it is to secure a camping spot at six Colorado state parks now that you can make same-day reservations. Whether the Colorado Sun and its ex–Denver Post founders can survive in a world that’s been less than friendly to newspapers. If Brighton-based School District 27J switching to a four-day week—forcing some parents to pay for childcare—is a bad idea. Your friends’ nuptials at the Pavilion, the Stanley Hotel’s new event venue, complete with a private pond and steep price tag.…

An alert has been issued for Lycorma delicatula (aka the “Spotted Lanternfly”) in connection with a September 2014 infestation of southeastern Pennsylvania. The inch-long invasive insect, which hails from Asia, has been sighted in 13 Pennsylvania counties and three additional states (New York, Delaware, and Virginia). There, it’s been charged with boring into pines, oaks, maples, trees of heaven, and fruit trees as well as depositing sticky fluid that attracts mold. It is considered extremely dangerous—and investigators believe it’s headed toward Colorado. The adult lanternfly is most active during late summer, so authorities have asked local residents to be on the lookout for its criminal calling cards: wilting leaves, sawdust, goopy egg masses, sap weeping from wounds in bark, and a sweet smell that causes other ill-intentioned bugs to swarm.…

OGLE THE BATS Free guided hikes to the Orient Mine—timed so you arrive when the bats leave to hunt—depart from the Valley View Welcome Center a few hours before dusk on summer nights, barring an onset of severe weather. HELP OUT ON THE FARM The 146-year-old Everson Ranch is undergoing renovations to become a sustainable agriculture and educational center. But the 760-acre complex continues to host daily tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check in at the welcome center to see if the staff needs any help tending the flower and vegetable gardens. GO AU NATUREL Even with all these bats on the loose, the entire OLT is clothing-optional, whether you’re soaking in one of Valley View’s six spring-fed pools (we like the Meadow Pond for its relative privacy)…

PERENNIAL BEAUTIES Most of the cut flowers sold in the United States are grown in Colombia and Ecuador—countries that are still lax when it comes to environmental standards. Before you start talking about imposing tariffs, though, we suggest buying buds from the Front Range’s many eco-friendly flower farms, such as Blush Flowers On Vine in Fort Collins and Boulder’s Farm N’ Wild Wellspring. After all, July and August mark the height of Colorado’s blooming season, when you can build an absolutely stunning bouquet using locally cultivated summertime sprigs (like these). Lafayette’s expanding array of chic boutiques and fab breweries warrant a visit—stat. PAGE 44…

In 1918, Mose Iacino, a 16-year-old Italian immigrant, began transporting fresh seafood from Seattle to Denver via the railroad, using sawdust and ice—which he had to replenish repeatedly over the weeklong journey—to keep the fish from spoiling. Mose then sold his piscine wares under the name Seattle Fish Co. at a little market on the Mile High City’s aptly named Market Street. ¶ Fast-forward a century, and Mose’s grandson, James Iacino, the current CEO of the company, reports annual sales in excess of $100 million; Seattle Fish Co. now supplies more than 11 million pounds of seafood and three million oysters every year to 2,100 restaurants and retailers from Boston to Los Angeles. Thankfully, such incredible volume hasn’t diminished the business’ commitment to sustainable sourcing—it’s marking its centennial with a…

NIGHTHAWK RANCH Prostate cancer survivor Tom Evans and his wife, Dorothy, operate a ranch 60 miles west of Colorado Springs that introduces cancer patients ages 10 to 17 to agricultural life. The kids spend seven days driving cattle, riding horses, and feeding livestock in addition to engaging in more traditional camp activities. The ranch doesn’t have the capacity to give chemo through a port (essentially a permanent IV), so campers have to be somewhat down the road to recovery, but the 320-acre property is staffed with nurses during all camp sessions, and a physician is on call in case of medical emergencies. nighthawkranchcolorado.org SHINING STARS FOUNDATION The signature program of this Tabernash-based nonprofit is its Aspen Winter Games (March 8 to 15, 2019), when 70 kids with life-threatening illnesses get…

AURORA – The Medical Center of Aurora—HealthOne AURORA NORTH – The Medical Center of Aurora-North—HealthOne AVISTA – Avista Adventist Hospital—Centura Health BOULDER COMMUNITY – Boulder Community Health CHILDREN’S – Children’s Hospital Colorado CRAIG – Craig Hospital DENVER HEALTH – Denver Health Medical Center GOOD SAMARITAN – Good Samaritan Medical Center—SCL Health KINDRED – Kindred Hospital Denver LITTLETON – Littleton Adventist Hospital—Centura Health LONGMONT – Longmont United Hospital—Centura Health LUTHERAN – Lutheran Medical Center—SCL Health NATIONAL JEWISH – National Jewish Health NORTH SUBURBAN – North Suburban Medical Center—HealthOne ORTHOCOLORADO – OrthoColorado Hospital—Centura Health PARKER – Parker Adventist Hospital—Centura Health PLATTE VALLEY – Platte Valley Medical Center—SCL Health PORTER – Porter Adventist Hospital—Centura Health PRESBYTERIAN/ST. LUKE’S – Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center—HealthOne RMHC – Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical…

At Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms (pictured) in Littleton, view more than 40 species of wildflowers, such as black-eyed Susan and golden columbine, in the Carol Gossard Native Plant Garden. Bonus: The venue hosts Wednesday Hikes with the Gardens—weekly excursions in the foothills (sometimes, but not always, wildflower-focused) that are led by on-staff horticulturists. botanicgardens.org/chatfield-farms At Kendrick Lake Park in Lakewood, view native and nonnative species—including sunset hyssop and Mexican hat—in the vibrant xeriscape demonstration gardens. lakewood.org/kendricklakepark At Roxborough State Park (just 25 miles south of Denver), view Indian paintbrush and prairie coneflower in a 3,300-acre “transition zone,” an ecological area where flowers that typically grow far from one another are able to sprout much closer together, creating a colorful tapestry. cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/roxborough At Red Rock Canyon Open Space outside of…

1. COLORADO BLUE COLUMBINE (Aquilegia caerulea) Color: Blue and white See It: Near the start of the Handies Peak Trail in American Basin Blooms: June through August 2. MONKSHOOD (Aconitum) Color: Blueish purple See It: Along Cub Lake Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park Blooms: Late June to late August 3. WESTERN IRONWEED (Vernonia baldwinii) Color: Pinkish-purple See It: At Rocky Mountain Arsenal—one of the few places the tall, hairy plant grows in Colorado Blooms: August to September 4. UTE LADIES’ TRESSES ORCHID (Spiranthes diluvialis) Color: White See It: In the protected Tallgrass Prairie East Habitat Conservation Area outside of Boulder Blooms: July and August 5. TULIP GENTIAN (Eustoma grandiflorum) Color: Violet blue See It: Around Denver Botanic Gardens’ Plains Garden at its York Street location Blooms: July and August…

THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER PULLED OFF EAST HAMPDEN AVENUE AND EVENTUALLY TURNED ONTO EAST LEHIGH CIRCLE, A TREE-LINED STREET IN A SUBURBAN Aurora neighborhood a few blocks east of Cherry Creek State Park. The individual, a U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) special agent, had a list of approximately 30 questions sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and intended to pose them to a resident of one of the homes on the block—a short man with black hair and a neatly trimmed beard named Homaidan al-Turki. It was an overcast Monday in early December 2001, not yet three months removed from one of the most terrifying and deadly events in American history. On the morning of September 11, in a span of 17 minutes, a pair of Boeing…

As public school sports offerings have dwindled, club programs have flourished. “They’re filling a niche schools couldn’t afford to support,” says Colorado High School Activities Association commissioner Rhonda Blanford-Green. Search NBC’s SportsEngine for Denver-area clubs, and you’ll get hundreds of results. But finding the perfect fit for your little bundle of muscles requires a lot of research (see “Playing Goldilocks” at right). To help get you started, we’ve assembled this brief look at some programs at the tops of their games. *Fees are per season and do not include travel unless otherwise noted. **Figure does not include college players who competed on other Rapids teams.…

AUG. 10–12 Jeffco Fair & Festival This traditional festival offers three sun-soaked days of carnival rides, rodeos, livestock judging, and competitions (including pie-eating) for you and your kids to enjoy. Be sure to grab a funnel cake and a spot by the stage, where you’ll dance to tot-friendly bands, including Buckner Funken Jazz. Attendees can even support Colorado’s long-standing agricultural and ranching communities by purchasing market livestock from members of Jefferson County’s branch of 4-H, a youth development program that teaches kids life skills through various education programs. Fri noon-10 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Ave., Golden, 303-271-6600. Ticket prices vary. Visit celebratejeffco.com. AUG. 17 Joy Park Free Night Expend some of your little one’s youthful energy at the Children’s…

AUG. 5–10 Breck Epic This grueling competition was designed so mountain bikers could hit the most challenging routes Summit County has to offer in just five days. Riders will gain roughly 40,000 feet of elevation and travel some 240 miles as they take on multiple loops, each of which ends within a mile of downtown Breckenridge. Once their tendons are tight from exertion, cyclists can take advantage of recuperative spa services—at a 20 percent discount—at the nearby Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center. Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center, 620 Village Road, Breckenridge, 970-453-6000. Ticket prices vary. Visit breckepic.com. AUG. 9–11 Rangely OHV Adventure Rally Northwest Colorado’s off-highway vehicle trails (read: perfect for ATVs) will play host to a parade of four-wheeling fanatics during this three-day…

3 5280 Top Doctor Board-Certified, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Maximizing a patient’s facial aesthetic goals is his passion, which is why Dr. Raval has become a leader in the Art of Facial Plastic Surgery™. After being named a 5280 Top Doctor in 2016, 2017, and 2018 for plastic surgery within the head and neck, his peers seem to agree. As the owner of Raval Facial Aesthetics and Rocky Mountain Laser Aesthetics, Dr. Raval and his exceptional team have built a practice that has received countless accolades. For more than 17 years, Dr. Raval and his team have provided caring service to local, national, and international patients. His team’s mission is to listen to the goals of their patients, discuss their options and deliver the highest quality care and outcomes.…

10 5280 Top Doctor 14 5280 Top Doctor Drs. Michael Bateman and Stacey Folk are two of Colorado’s most highly regarded Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, with recognition in 5280’s Top Doctors for a combined total of 24 times. Patients throughout Colorado and the Western Region choose Dr. Folk and Dr. Bateman not only for their surgical expertise, but also for their exceptional kindness and compassion. From the first consultation through post-procedure care, each patient’s dignity, comfort and safety are their top priorities. Dr. Michael Bateman specializes in cosmetic breast and body procedures. He has been in practice since 2005 and has established himself as the go-to surgeon for artistic breast reconstruction following cancer surgery. Dr. Stacey Folk is the Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at Rose Hospital. She…

PEDER HORNER, MD 3 5280 Top Doctor Dr. Peder Horner is a Board Certified Vascular and Interventional Radiologist. In practice for 10 years, he has nationally recognized expertise in minimally invasive treatment for uterine fibroids and prostate enlargement. Additionally, he has strong clinical interests in interventional oncology (including Yttrium 90 radioembolization and tumor ablation), acute and chronic DVT management, and complex IVC filter removal. Dr. Horner strives to connect with each patient on a personal level and to provide the highest level of care with established evidence-based procedures and, where applicable, cutting-edge techniques. Understanding that everybody is unique, he works closely with each patient to help guide them to a compassionate care plan that offers less pain, less cost, less risk, and less time when compared with traditional surgery. 1746…

AUG. 2 Denver Burger Battle At this annual patty-versus-patty grill-off, burger aficionados can sample a wide variety of the Mile High City’s best. Twenty Denver beef enthusiasts, including past champions such as Park Burger and Stoic & Genuine, will battle in an attempt to win the favor of the judges, including food writer Rebecca Treon. Even juicier: Attendees can try unlimited meaty creations and vote for the highly coveted People’s Choice award. Thu 5-9:30 p.m. Tivoli Quad, 1000 Larimer St. Ticket prices vary. Visit denverburgerbattle.com. AUG. 4 Taste of Ethiopia Festival More than 30,000 people with Ethiopian roots call the Mile High City home. Familiarize yourself with the well-established community at this festival dedicated to the African nation’s traditional food, such as soft mounds of “injera” (traditional Ethiopian flatbread) topped…

CHRIS OUTCALT Writer Journalist Chris Outcalt has read a lot of news articles about Homaidan al-Turki, the Saudi national whose name was initially (and erroneously) associated with the murder of Tom Clements, then the executive director of the Colorado Department of Corrections, in 2013. But stories about al-Turki, who’s been in prison on unrelated charges since 2006, always felt under-researched to Outcalt. So the reporter decided to dig into the story himself (“The Long & Winding Case Of Homaidan al-Turki,” page 96). “I think Mr. al-Turki’s narrative is particularly interesting right now,” Outcalt says, “because our country seems to be grappling with the mistreatment of people of other races, cultures, and faiths.” Outcalt has also written for the Atavist and longreads.com. KELLY BASTONE Writer Freelance writer Kelly Bastone first trekked…

1. WESTALL MONUMENT Jefferson County On August 28, 1898, Billy Westall—an engineer for the Denver, South Park, and Pacific Railroad—spotted sand and gravel blocking the tracks near today’s County Road 96 and Dome Rock. His sharp eyes allowed him to slow the train and save its 450 passengers, but the engine flipped over and killed Westall. A year or so later, the Ancient Order of United Workmen placed a granite monument near the crash site to honor the vigilant engineer. 2. HOMESTAKE MINE DISASTER HEADSTONE Leadville About 130 years ago, one of the worst avalanche disasters in Colorado history killed 10 miners outside Leadville. Nearly two weeks of heavy snow led to the slide, which buried several bunkhouses filled with sleeping miners. To pay tribute, Leadville residents raised almost $1,900…

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DIM SUM DARLING Dana Rodriguez has already proven that you don’t need white tablecloths, tasting menus, or to take reservations to be recognized as one of the best chefs in town; since opening Work & Class in RiNo in 2014, she’s twice been named a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef: Southwest award. Rodriguez shook up the Denver dining scene yet again with the May opening of Super Mega Bien, her Pan–Latin American venture (with partners Tony Maciag and Tabatha Knop) connected to the Ramble Hotel. There, Rodriguez serves vibrant small plates via dim-sum-style roaming carts. “Our goal is to create something fun and unique,” she says. And at just $3 to $11 apiece, you can afford to try dishes that may be unfamiliar, like fried squash blossoms…

VISIT Torrey is Capitol Reef’s gateway town, with hotels and convenience stores but no large-scale supermarket. torreyutah.com EXPLORE Redrock Adventure Guides offers dayhikes and multinight trips though Capitol Reef’s backcountry. redrockadventureguides.com CAMP Fruita Campground comprises 64 RV/tent sites and seven walk-in sites ($20/night). Starting this year, only a few sites remain first-come, first-served: From March through October, most are reservable at recreation.gov. STAY The Lodge at Red River Ranch has 15 rooms (starting at $179/night). The ranch is located just eight miles west of the park. redriverranch.com…

RIDING IN STYLE: Kids don’t always use wheelchairs to scoot down the halls at Children’s Hospital Colorado; instead, they often get pulled around in red Radio Flyer wagons retrofitted with special poles for their IVs. This tradition dates to the 1950s, when chemotherapy pioneer Dr. Sidney Farber began hauling his wee patients around in mini go-carts at a Boston children’s hospital. BLAST OFF: If Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children patients develop lesions around their tumor sites (a potentially painful problem), the prescription is breathing pure oxygen in a super-pressurized room, which helps the body regrow blood vessels. The cool part: RMHC’s two hyperbaric chambers look a lot like spaceships. SWEET SLEEP: When Children’s patients have to go under anesthesia for treatment, they get to pick a Lip Smacker flavor—maybe Bubble…

Scenario 1: A 10-year-old girl with a Wilms’ tumor hasn’t yet begun to menstruate. Potential Solution: Some hospitals have started using experimental techniques to freeze parts of or whole ovaries from patients who haven’t reached puberty yet. The ovaries would then be reinserted back into the patient after cancer treatment. Obstacle: These methods aren’t widespread in America or completely reliable anywhere. Scenario 2: A 15-year-old girl with bone cancer has gotten her period and says she would like to be a mom someday. Potential Solution: Her eggs can be harvested and frozen. Obstacles: Doctors need to stimulate the ovaries for 10 to 14 days before extracting eggs, but many patients can’t wait that long to begin chemo. The process is also pricey—as high as $20,000—and rarely covered by insurance. Scenario…

Why didn’t you choose my doctor? We don’t pick the doctors—other Denver physicians do. For the past 25 years, 5280 has surveyed doctors and asked them, specialty by specialty, which metro-area physicians they would trust to treat themselves and their families. Our theory is that medical professionals are best qualified to judge other medical professionals. The ballot is posted online at 5280.com from the end of January to mid-March each year. Every metro-area doctor with a valid Colorado medical license can fill it out. Once the doctor hits “save,” the votes are entered into our database and tallied. Doesn’t that just make it a big popularity contest? In many respects, yes. We hope that doctors give us careful, responsible answers, but there’s little we can do to stop them from…

1. Bob and Betty Lakes Trail Nearest town: Winter Park Length: 12 miles, round trip 2. Williams Creek Trail Nearest town: Pagosa Springs Length: About six miles, round trip (a creek three miles in is your turn-around point) 3. Devil’s Thumb Trail to Jasper Lake via Devil’s Thumb Bypass Nearest town: Nederland Length: Nine miles, round trip 4. Three Island Lake Trail Nearest town: Clark Length: 7.1 miles, round trip 5. Blue Lake Trail Nearest town: Fort Collins Length: 10 miles, round trip…

What’s the overall philosophy, on and off the field? Some teams give kids equal playing time; others don’t. Most clubs have both kinds of teams. “Only about five percent of our athletes are elite players,” says Jared Spires, chief operating officer of Real Colorado Soccer. “We don’t want to discourage kids who won’t play in college, so we think about how every kid can grow as a player.” And since youth sports are ostensibly about building good humans—not just good athletes—ask about off-the-court lessons. The most competitive Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer teams, for example, have a volunteer “culture keeper” who helps organize team events, like pizza parties, to build camaraderie. What kind of training have the coaches had? Fewer than 20 percent of the country’s 6.5 million youth coaches are…

D.A. AND DICK FRANKLIN, PARENTS OF OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL SWIMMER MISSY FRANKLIN D.A.: Missy made many compromises in her desire to be a “normal kid” and enjoy activities outside the pool. When invited to overnight birthday parties, she might go until 10 p.m. then have me pick her up so she could get a good night’s sleep before morning practice. On prom night, when everyone slept overnight at a friend’s house, her dad picked her up, drove her to morning practice, then back to the party to cook breakfast for the group! These were Missy’s decisions. Our role was to assist her with the details. Dick: Be their parent, not their friend. This next generation has massive challenges and problems facing them that we, the baby boomers, have left them.…

AUG. 6 Chvrches This Scottish trio introduced the world to their synth-pop sound with the release of the LP The Bones of What You Believe in summer 2013. Since that time, Martin Doherty and Iain Cook’s layered, dynamic beats and lead singer Lauren Mayberry’s striking vocals have filled arenas across the globe. At this concert, see the band play a more intimate setting than usual as they show off tunes from their third, more politically minded album, Love Is Dead. Mon 8 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., 303-832-1874, ogdentheatre.com. $36-$38. Visit chrvch.es. AUG. 8 Jack White Don’t plan on Snapchatting every moment of this six-string maestro’s performance. Jack White, who released a new solo album featuring his trademark heavy guitar riffs in March, has asked fans to keep…