August 2024

A Message from our Executive Director

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CHUN Business Member of the Month

Office Evolution

Welcome to our newest CHUN Business Member, Office Evolution.

Office Evolution Denver is a flexible workspace for entrepreneurs, creatives and business professionals to collaborate. Conveniently located at 16th and Logan, Office Evolution is in a beautifully remodeled building in northern Capitol Hill and is walking distance to Downtown Denver, Uptown and the Capitol Hill neighborhoods.

Office Evolution Denver offers flexible workspace solutions, including private offices, meeting rooms and virtual mail services. 

​CLICK HERE to learn more! 

1580 N. Logan Street, Suite 600
​Denver, CO 80203
303.376.6106 

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Welcome New July CHUN Members

Timothy Awad
Morgan Breitenstein
​Peggy Stafford

Office Evolution

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CHUN News and Events

Secret Garden All-Day Cafe to Open in August

Located at the north end of Cheesman Park on the Tears-McFarlane property owned by CHUN and City Street Investors is the new Secret Garden all-day cafe that is scheduled to open in August 2024. 

It is a new place for neighbors to dine, drink and enjoy the beautiful park views. Its menu will include coffees, smoothies, pastries and a daily soup and quiche. A wide array of salads and sandwiches will be offered and evening fare includes charcuterie boards and desserts. A selection of wines and beers will also be available. ​
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Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods has owned the The Tears-McFarlane House and Community Center for decades.  Recently, CHUN entered into a partnership with City Street Investors to revitalize the mansion and open this cafe.

​CHUN members will enjoy a 10% discount at the cafe.  Not already a member - click here to join!

Denver Municipal Band Plays in Cheesman Park 

Thanks to all our friends and neighbors who joined CHUN and the Denver Municipal Band for a fee concert in the park in July.

The Denver Municipal Band is unique in that they play as a 40-piece Concert Band, a 20-piece Jazz Band, and contract to a show band, a brass quintet or smaller ensembles. Because of their flexibility, they play everything — orchestral, rock, soul, and funk.

Watch this space for announcements about future free concerts in the park.

​​August 1: CHUN Partners with Denver Parks & Recreation for a Movie in the Park Night

Join CHUN, Denver Parks & Recreation and the Reimagine Cap Hill Parks group on August 1 at 6 p.m. in Governors' Park at 701 N. Pennsylvania Street.

Bring a blanket to hang out with your friends and neighbors to watch The Sandlot.

The event will start with a presentation by Denver Parks & Recreation revealing the design options for the future of Governors' and Quality Hill Parks.

CHUN is providing popsicles to cool off your warm summer night!

Visit the online site to register.

August 6: CHUN History Matters Committee Hosts Landmarks Chat

CHUN's History Matters Committee will host a community event where neighbors can learn more about alterations to historic properties, tax credit incentives, design guidelines and more historic content.

Jennifer Cappeto, Landmarks Manager for the City and County of Denver will be our guest speaker.

August 6 @ 6 p.m.
1290 Williams Street / Tears-McFarlane House

For more information, email [email protected]

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CHUN History Matters Moment

​The Alladin Theatre: One of Denver’s Lost Places

​The corner of Colfax and Race used to house one of the region’s most recognizable and unique movie theatres, called the Alladin. Opened in 1926, this palatial theatre could seat 911 people and was a great place for Denverites to gather for films, plays and concerts.

It was built by Harry E. Huffman, who was known in Denver as 'Mr. Movies' in the 1920s and 30s. The Denver Post reported that the Alladin was 'an entrancing dream, a living vision'. Some people called it the Taj Mahal of East Colfax.

The Alladin was built before the Wyman Historic District was established and was torn down in August 1984, despite a major push by Capitol Hill United Neighborhood’s and others to save the theatre. The effort to landmark the boarded-up property was unsuccessful and the site is now a Walgreen’s store.

Though the Alladin began life in the silent film era, the theater was quick to move to “talkies.” It was the place for screening early movies that used synchronized music, dialogue, and sound effects, like “Don Juan” and “The Jazz Singer.” Behind the movie screen was a full stage that was also used over the decades for live theater performances, including the Pirates of Penzance.
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This is one of Denver’s lost places. There’s no trace of the Aladdin left at 2000 East Colfax Avenue today, except for the namesake Alladin Liquors, located a block east of where the theatre once proudly stood.

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Denver and Colorado News and Events

August 13: Community Conversation around Housing Affordability in the City and County of Denver

In alignment with our 2024 Citywide Goals, Mayor Mike Johnston, in partnership with Councilmember Flor Alvidrez’ s Office, and city agencies, is hosting a 'Community Conversation around Housing Affordability in the City and County of Denver' where neighbors can engage directly with their government. The goal of our efforts is to engage with residents on their concerns, and to hear your ideas, experiences, and expectations on what can be done to make our city more affordable with as much participation as possible. The more personal experiences on issues and information sharing, the better progress we can make towards good governance. 

Tuesday, August 13th from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM 
La Familia Recreation Center – DPR
65 S. Elati St., Denver, CO 80223

August 23 to 25: Cornhole Tournament and Festival

Ballpark Collective RNO is hosting a weekend long community cornhole tournament and festival in Denver's Ballpark District on 21st Street between Blake and Market and the adjacent Rockies parking lot Aug 23-24-25. Their goals for the event are to unite/promote community and local businesses, inspire/raise money to fund district beautification and most importantly to have fun!

• Is an all ages, cornhole tournament and festival featuring local businesses, sponsors, community partners, vendors, and entertainers with great food, drinks, games, shopping, and entertainment.
• Cornhole teams are encouraged to pick a theme/costume and compete for prizes, bragging rights, and the prestigious Golden Cornholio Championship Belt.

Register here.

August 24 and 25: Art Student League's Summer Art Festival

​The mission of the Summer Art Market is to sell and showcase fine art produced by the Art Students League active students, members and faculty, reflective of the media taught at the school.

The Art Student's League is an inclusive and inspiring art school and community where students of all abilities are guided by professional artists to reach their highest potential.

Grant between 1st & 4th, 2nd & 3rd between Sherman & Logan.

Buy tickets here.

August 25: 5K Run/Walk for Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)

2024 marks the 15th year of the pulmonary hypertension (PH) collaborative fundraiser with the University of Colorado Denver, Children’s Hospital Colorado and the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA). The first fundraiser event was a gala in 2008; since then, it has been a 5K run/walk and community awareness event in City Park. 
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PHA is the world’s leading pulmonary hypertension (PH) organization. At the heart of the PH community, PHA’s work saves lives, fuels personal passions, and empowers people living with PH to confidently face challenges that confront them.

​Register here.

​State of the City 2024

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston delivered his inaugural State of the City Address on Monday, July 22, 2024, at the historic Paramount Theater in Downtown Denver.

This event brought together the Denver City Council, local leaders and the public to hear Mayor Johnston's reflections on where we've come during his first year in office, as well as his plans to keep our city safe, vibrant and affordable in the year ahead.
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The 2024 State of the City address can be viewed on the Denver8 YouTube channel for anyone unable to attend in person: ​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjpNfSLFZPU

Citywide Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Text Amendment Available for Public Review and Comment

Citywide ADUs text amendment (sponsored by Councilmembers Parady, Hinds and Watson) is now available for public review and comment on the project webpage. There are also two upcoming virtual town halls on August 8 and 21 where the public can learn more about the project and what it might mean for their property - details are on the webpage.

​All those owning properties that would gain an ADU entitlement through the text amendment will be receiving (or have already received) postcards with information about the text amendment and a link to the project webpage.

​An accessory dwelling unit, usually just called an ADU, is a secondary housing unit on a single-family residential lot.

Free Rides for Youth

RTD is excited to welcome a future generation of transit users who can experience all the benefits at no cost. Zero Fare for Youth, a one-year pilot program that allowed all youth under the age of 19 to ride the bus or train for free, is coming to an end. Now through August 31, youth 19 and under can hop on board and ride public transportation for free.

Learn about the program

Explore the New 16th Street Mall 

The first block of the major reconstruction on 16th Street Mall, between Larimer and Lawrence Streets, is now complete.

​The new design boasts improved infrastructure, enhanced comfort, and playful features. Stop by to explore the revitalized area and see the vision of the future!

Click here to see more.