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Emily Griffith Opportunity School

  • Blogs

    February 20, 2012

    Rakun design competition selects finalists -- vote for your favorite!

    It was a clothes call, but the results are in: Last month Meghan Throckmorton, owner of Rakun, issued an open call for local design students to submit original, custom-crafted women's looks. She's now selected the top three garments, and is encouraging people to stop by Rakun, her shop at 1147 Santa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 17, 2011

    Reader: Emily's Coffee sounds like a sweet deal, even without sugar

    ​Denver has no shortage of coffee shops, but Emily's Coffee is something special. A project of the Emily Griffith Technical College (formerly known as the Emily Griffith Opportunity School) that's located at the adult-education facility at 1261 Glenarm Street, the new spot is now serving coff ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2011

    In the name of Emily Griffith, give me "Opportunity" or give me death!

    Emily Griffith at work.​Word has just come down that Emily Griffith Opportunity School has undergone a name change. The century-old institution, created by educator Emily Griffith to offer quality (and, at the time, free) vocational instruction to Denver's huddled masses, will heretofore be kn ... More >>

  • Culture

    February 17, 2011

    MasterMind: Tricia Hoke, clothing designer

    Emily Griffith at work.​Word has just come down that Emily Griffith Opportunity School has undergone a name change. The century-old institution, created by educator Emily Griffith to offer quality (and, at the time, free) vocational instruction to Denver's huddled masses, will heretofore be kn ... More >>

  • News

    January 14, 2010

    P.S. 1 didn't make the grade, but can anything replace Denver's longest-running charter school?

    Emily Griffith at work.​Word has just come down that Emily Griffith Opportunity School has undergone a name change. The century-old institution, created by educator Emily Griffith to offer quality (and, at the time, free) vocational instruction to Denver's huddled masses, will heretofore be kn ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 10, 2009

    Couture for a Cause

    Emily Griffith at work.​Word has just come down that Emily Griffith Opportunity School has undergone a name change. The century-old institution, created by educator Emily Griffith to offer quality (and, at the time, free) vocational instruction to Denver's huddled masses, will heretofore be kn ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2009

    Kenny Be's Yard Arteology: Those hot summer knights

    The study of neighbors through their lawn ornaments... ​ Figure 28. Northeast Park Hill: Announcing ye olde armorous intentions There is nothing quite as American as the admiration of England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. It is a celebration based less on historical accuracy and ... More >>

  • Culture

    February 19, 2009

    Meet the MasterMind Class of 2009

    The study of neighbors through their lawn ornaments... ​ Figure 28. Northeast Park Hill: Announcing ye olde armorous intentions There is nothing quite as American as the admiration of England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. It is a celebration based less on historical accuracy and ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 13, 2008

    Talking Shop

    Vintage Renewal gives new life to old materials.

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2008

    Chili in Here?

    Vintage Renewal gives new life to old materials.

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2008

    Chili in Here?

    Vintage Renewal gives new life to old materials.

  • Blogs

    February 6, 2008

    2001 Best of Denver Winners

    Vintage Renewal gives new life to old materials.

  • Blogs

    November 7, 2007

    Best of Westword Winners From 1988

    Vintage Renewal gives new life to old materials.

  • Culture

    November 1, 2007

    Marecak Diptych

    Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Art

  • Blogs

    March 27, 2007

    Contestant #9: Tricia Hoke

    Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Art

  • News

    April 6, 2006

    Until Death Do Us Part

    Life in the U.S. proves less than ideal for a Ukrainian bride.

  • News

    July 8, 2004

    Death and Taxis

    Driving a cab is the most dangerous job in America -- but it also lets immigrants move ahead. Is this a great country or what?

  • News

    March 4, 2004

    The Message

    Rack and Ruin

  • News

    November 6, 2003

    Off Limits

    Brother, can you spare a dime?

  • Calendar

    July 10, 2003

    Long-Distance Runner

    Essie Garrett pulls ahead for Emily's sake

  • News

    May 1, 2003

    A Change Blowing In

    The Zephyr has weathered life on Colfax for 56 years. But can it withstand the march of progress?

  • Goods & Services

    March 27, 2003

    Best Place to Make a Hat

    Emily Griffith Opportunity School

  • Calendar

    May 30, 2002

    Art Start

    A young man’s art inspires a mural project for the People’s Fair.

  • Goods & Services

    April 4, 2002

    Best Online Portal to Opportunity

    Emily Griffith Opportunity School

  • News

    December 6, 2001

    Coming to America

    These refugees lost their homes and families in southern Sudan. But in Denver, they're finding a future.

  • Culture

    April 26, 2001

    Detective Stories

    A pair of forgotten Jewish artists are rediscovered in Denver.

  • Culture

    February 22, 2001

    Time Machines

    Sculptures by Carley Warren command the room at Artyard.

  • Dining

    December 7, 2000

    Totally Sconed

    This little bake shop gives patrons Full Measures.

  • News

    March 16, 2000

    A Hard Drive

    Gordon Ulrickson wants to open a computer museum, but he doesn't have the storage.

  • News

    August 5, 1999

    Love's Labor Lost

    Gordon Ulrickson wants to open a computer museum, but he doesn't have the storage.

  • Dining

    November 5, 1998

    A Stirring Experience

    Gordon Ulrickson wants to open a computer museum, but he doesn't have the storage.

  • Calendar

    May 21, 1998

    Night & Day

    May 21 - 27, 1998

  • News

    February 26, 1998

    Worse Than a Pledge Drive

    A southeast Denver neighborhood howls about a public-TV station's profit-making development proposal.

  • News

    January 29, 1998

    Essie Garrett

    Always on the Run

  • News

    March 6, 1997

    Up and Running

    Powerful new AIDS-fighting drugs seem to be working. And so are the people who take them.

  • Dining

    December 13, 1995

    CLASS ACTS

    Powerful new AIDS-fighting drugs seem to be working. And so are the people who take them.

  • News

    September 6, 1995

    BY THE BOOK

    THE STORY OF PAULINE ROBINSON'S LIFE IS A REAL PAGE-TURNER.

  • News

    August 23, 1995

    TOOTH OR CONSEQUENCES

    WHAT'S THE DRILL? AFTER A SEVEN-YEAR LEGAL BATTLE, THAT'S WHAT THESE FORMER STUDENTS WOULD LIKE TO KNOW.

  • News

    June 7, 1995

    TOOL AND DIE

    DPS BUDGET CUTS PULL THE PLUGS ON MACHINE-SHOP AND OTHER TRADES AT THE UNIQUE EMILY GRIFFITH SCHOOL.

  • News

    June 7, 1995

    HOW TO CODDLE A CRIP

    DPS BUDGET CUTS PULL THE PLUGS ON MACHINE-SHOP AND OTHER TRADES AT THE UNIQUE EMILY GRIFFITH SCHOOL.

  • Culture

    January 11, 1995

    A GOOD IMPRESSION

    DPS BUDGET CUTS PULL THE PLUGS ON MACHINE-SHOP AND OTHER TRADES AT THE UNIQUE EMILY GRIFFITH SCHOOL.

  • News

    April 27, 1994

    WRITES OF PASSAGE

    AT BETO AGUIRRE'S NEWSPAPER, ALL THINGS ARE RELATIVE.PRESS FOR SUCCESS THE AGUIRRE FAMILY RUNS A NEWSPAPER AND A RESTAURANT. BUT THERE'S MORE TO THE STORY.

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