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The Salvation Army

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2012

    Video: With Whitney Houston, the only difference was that everyone knew her name

    The only difference between Whitney Houston and the guy who pissed himself in his cot and died last night in the Salvation Army shelter is that nobody knew that guy's name," says Jef Otte in this week's video sidebar to his "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart" weekly column, After Whitney died, pundits ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2012

    Colorado Gives Day: Money keeps coming for twelve nonprofits that won $5,000 prizes

    Last month, we told you which of the 928 participating nonprofits raised the most money during Colorado Gives Day. This year, technical difficulties caused the 24-hour online charity blitz to be extended to 36 hours, during which folks donated a total of $12.4 million.

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2010

    Denver's best bartenders raise $2,000 and collect more than 450 toys for the Salvation Army

    ​Earlier this week, fifteen local mixology magicians converged behind the bar of Steuben's, 523 East Seventeenth Avenue, as part of the retro diner's annual holiday toy drive, a festive, spirited party that involves clever cocktails, lots of willing imbibers, good will, good cheer, generosity ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 13, 2010

    Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Toy drive, fruitcakes, holiday beer and more

    A Flickr photo.​The holidays are fast approaching. Get in the spirit at a toy drive tonight and a wine-and-gift-basket bash on Sunday, with many options in between. Here's a taste of what's ahead:

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2010

    Support a good cause and drink free at Steuben's and Oak at Fourteenth

    ​About this time of year, we throw moderation out the window, racking up the bills during holiday shopping and then alleviating our holiday-related stress with plenty of indulgent food and drinks. We're pretty shameless about sidling up to the buffet at every party we're invited to, going back ... More >>

  • News

    September 16, 2010

    Do I have the right to ask my employees to only speak English at work?

    ​About this time of year, we throw moderation out the window, racking up the bills during holiday shopping and then alleviating our holiday-related stress with plenty of indulgent food and drinks. We're pretty shameless about sidling up to the buffet at every party we're invited to, going back ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 28, 2010

    Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Gear up for the glorious Fourth

    A Flickr photo.​Before you unbuckle that top button after over-indulging with all that glorious Fourth of July 'cue that you've no doubt got going on (and if not, we've got some suggestions for you), get ready to celebrate food through cooking classes and benefit dinners in advance of our nati ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 6, 2010

    Marching On

    A Flickr photo.​Before you unbuckle that top button after over-indulging with all that glorious Fourth of July 'cue that you've no doubt got going on (and if not, we've got some suggestions for you), get ready to celebrate food through cooking classes and benefit dinners in advance of our nati ... More >>

  • News

    January 21, 2010

    Amnesty day at Denver Juvenile Court will give grown-up kids a chance to clear their name

    A Flickr photo.​Before you unbuckle that top button after over-indulging with all that glorious Fourth of July 'cue that you've no doubt got going on (and if not, we've got some suggestions for you), get ready to celebrate food through cooking classes and benefit dinners in advance of our nati ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2010

    Denver County Juvenile Court judge to cut delinquents a break

    ​He knows if you've been naughty. He knows if you've been nice. And now Denver County Juvenile Court Judge Kerry Hada is giving bad kids a chance to get on the court's good side with a post-Christmas present: On February 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hada is running an amnesty program that w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2009

    Culinary calendar for the week ahead: from Santa at Steuben's to a gospel brunch

    Zolo Southwestern Grill will help you appreciate tequila.​Our online Food & Drink listings contain dozens of culinary events from around the state. Here's a taste of what's coming up this week: Monday, September 7 The Colorado Bartenders Guild will be hosting its annual toy drive at Steuben' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2009

    We'll drink to that: Colorado Bartenders Guild Toy Drive at Steuben's

    ​Want to do some good while drinking great cocktails? On Monday, December 7, the Colorado Bartenders Guild (COBG) is sponsoring its fourth annual Holiday Toy Drive at Steuben's, 523 East 17th Avenue. "We started out with two bartenders and me and convinced about twenty of our friends to come ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2009

    Cold weather -- and cold realities at the Denver Rescue Mission

    Outside the Denver Rescue Mission's Lawrence Street shelter on a nicer day than today.​Last night was the coldest of the season thus far, and with the bitter chill expected to linger for several more days at least, the Denver Rescue Mission is well over capacity. According to DRM spokeswoman ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 26, 2009

    A Sporting Proposition

    Outside the Denver Rescue Mission's Lawrence Street shelter on a nicer day than today.​Last night was the coldest of the season thus far, and with the bitter chill expected to linger for several more days at least, the Denver Rescue Mission is well over capacity. According to DRM spokeswoman ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2009

    Hey, DJ! Q&A with Ivy

    ​Every Friday we spotlight the hottest cats behind the decks in the MHC, grilling them to gain some insight on what it takes, exactly, to get the party rocking, to find out about their most treasured crate digging experiences and what they really think when we stumble up to them half cocked and as ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 23, 2009

    Hey, DJ! Q&A with Kid Hum

    ​Every Friday we spotlight the hottest cats behind the decks in the MHC, grilling them to gain some insight on what it takes, exactly, to get the party rocking, to find out about their most treasured crate digging experiences and what they really think when we stumble up to them half cocked and as ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2009

    Life on the street for homeless parolees: "It sucks"

    ​Three years ago, in a feature titled "Over and Over Again," I looked at one of the primary reasons for the staggering failure rate of parolees in Colorado. That would be the fact that more and more prisoners are paroling homeless, with no job prospects and little preparation for what they're ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2009

    Denver Post's latest attempt to keep subscribers: DenverPostPerks.com

    ​ Yesterday, folks who get the physical Denver Post were greeted with a wraparound ad for DenverPostPerks.com, a new website designed to reward people for subscribing. Readers who visit the site and enter their Post account number for a subscription that's been active for at least ninety days ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2008

    CANstructive learning

    The Salvation Army has teamed up with area schools to put a creative twist on the classic canned-food drive with CANstruction. I vividly remember canned- food drives in elementary and middle school; how I'd make a parent take me to Costco to get that last case of Top Ramen for a food drive ju ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2008

    Marilyn Musgrave: authorization vs. approval

    The Salvation Army has teamed up with area schools to put a creative twist on the classic canned-food drive with CANstruction. I vividly remember canned- food drives in elementary and middle school; how I'd make a parent take me to Costco to get that last case of Top Ramen for a food drive ju ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2008

    Governor Ritter for Vice President?

    The Salvation Army has teamed up with area schools to put a creative twist on the classic canned-food drive with CANstruction. I vividly remember canned- food drives in elementary and middle school; how I'd make a parent take me to Costco to get that last case of Top Ramen for a food drive ju ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 20, 2008

    Giant Rocky Mountain News Typo Begs the Question: "Y"?

    The Salvation Army has teamed up with area schools to put a creative twist on the classic canned-food drive with CANstruction. I vividly remember canned- food drives in elementary and middle school; how I'd make a parent take me to Costco to get that last case of Top Ramen for a food drive ju ... More >>

  • News

    January 31, 2008

    Shirt Happens

    John Hickenlooper would give you the flag off his back.

  • Blogs

    December 27, 2007

    A Hazy Shade of Christmas

    John Hickenlooper would give you the flag off his back.

  • Calendar

    December 20, 2007

    Two Mittens Up

    Santa hosts a holiday movie screening.

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2006

    Block Heads

    Santa hosts a holiday movie screening.

  • Music

    October 19, 2006

    Calvin Johnson and Karl Blau

    Wednesday, October 25, Chielle, 303-722-1877.

  • Dining

    October 27, 2005

    Applebee's

    Finding beauty in the status quo.

  • Calendar

    September 22, 2005

    Curb Your Enthusiasm

    Locals make music to hip-hop over Katrina.

  • News

    December 23, 2004

    The Bright Stuff

    We'll have a blue, not-so-blue Christmas.

  • Dining

    December 16, 2004

    Drunk of the Week

    Mead Street Station Grill and Pub

  • Calendar

    September 9, 2004

    Giving Back

    Out of the ashes of 9/11 comes a reason to celebrate again at Fashion Forward.

  • Dining

    March 18, 2004

    A Capital Idea

    Things to do in Denver when you dine.

  • Calendar

    December 25, 2003

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Things to do in Denver when you dine.

  • Calendar

    May 22, 2003

    Bolder Memorial Day

    Boulder's race keeps rolling

  • Goods & Services

    April 4, 2002

    Best Place to Find an Organ Donor

    Salvation Army Thrift Store

  • Music

    July 26, 2001

    Devil in the Details

    Four years after his baptism by fire, mystical troubadour Jim White returns with a batch of sacrificial “hick-hop.”

  • News

    November 4, 1999

    The Old College Try

    CU radio thrives on the AM band.

  • Culture

    July 22, 1999

    Give My Regards

    CU radio thrives on the AM band.

  • Calendar

    November 19, 1998

    Night & Day

    November 19 - 25, 1998

  • Calendar

    December 25, 1997

    Thrills for the week

    November 19 - 25, 1998

  • Calendar

    November 27, 1997

    Thrills for the week

    November 19 - 25, 1998

  • Calendar

    December 26, 1996

    Thrills for the week

    November 19 - 25, 1998

  • Calendar

    November 28, 1996

    Thrills for the week

    November 19 - 25, 1998

  • Calendar

    November 21, 1996

    Thrills for the week

    November 19 - 25, 1998

  • Music

    March 7, 1996

    Playlist

    November 19 - 25, 1998

  • Calendar

    December 20, 1995

    THRILLS

    November 19 - 25, 1998

  • News

    April 19, 1995

    SEGREGATED SALVATION

    CHARGES OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION HAVE DENVER'S SALVATION ARMY AT WAR WITH ITSELF.BACKWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS THE SALVATION ARMY'S DENVER REHAB CENTER IS THERE TO HELP, SAY FORMER EMPLOYEES--UNLESS YOU HAPPEN TO BE BLACK.

  • Calendar

    December 21, 1994

    THRILLS

    CHARGES OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION HAVE DENVER'S SALVATION ARMY AT WAR WITH ITSELF.BACKWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS THE SALVATION ARMY'S DENVER REHAB CENTER IS THERE TO HELP, SAY FORMER EMPLOYEES--UNLESS YOU HAPPEN TO BE BLACK.

  • News

    May 11, 1994

    THERE GO THE NEIGHBORHOODS

    DENVER'S PLANNING DEPARTMENT IS ACCUSED OF PLANNING OBSOLESCENCE.

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