Spinning Globeville

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Orthodox Food Festival & Old Globeville Days gathering, but the Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Cathedral has been celebrating its diverse congregation for more than a century. The food festival, originally an annual picnic for parishioners only, was opened to the public a decade...

By Bree Davies

July 18, 2013

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This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Orthodox Food Festival & Old Globeville Days gathering, but the Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Cathedral has been celebrating its diverse congregation for more than a century. The food festival, originally an annual picnic for parishioners only, was opened to the public a decade ago so that the church could showcase its global culture.

Russian, Romanian, Serbian, Greek, Italian, Ukrainian and Mexican cuisine will be served side by side at the festival, which highlights a small but vibrant slice of Colorado. "The food is what we think brings people, but it's a great way to get them to the Globeville neighborhood," says event coordinator Erin Busken.

Eat, drink and hang out with church members and neighbors during the two-day gathering, or take a tour of the 115-year-old cathedral. It all begins today at 11 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. tomorrow at the cathedral, 349 East 47th Avenue, and neighboring Argo Park. Admission is free, and food prices start at just $1. For more information, visit facebook.com/orthodoxfoodfestival.
Sat., July 20, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sun., July 21, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 2013

Bree Davies is a multimedia journalist, artist advocate and community organizer born and raised in Denver. Rooted in the world of Do-It-Yourself arts and music, Davies co-founded Titwrench experimental music festival, is host of the local music and comedy show Sounds on 29th on CPT12 Colorado Public Television and is creator and host of the civic and social issue-focused podcast, Hello? Denver? Are You Still There? Her work is centered on a passionate advocacy for all ages, accessible, inclusive, non-commercial and autonomous DIY art spaces and music venues in Denver.

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