This Month we are asking YOU to submit photos of your most inspiring moments!

Are you a dare devil on the ski slopes?

A world traveler in your spare time,

Or one to spend your favorite moments with family at home in Denver?

Let us know and you can be entered to win an InSPIREd Dining Experience!

GRAND PRIZE:

-$150 to experience ChoLan Modern Asian Bistro in Downtown Denver

RUNNERS-UP:

–1 runner up will receive $25 to spend at Row 14 Bistro & Wine Bar
–1 runner up will receive $25 to spend at Crave Dessert Bar
–1 runner up will receive $10 to spend at Snarf’s Sub Shop

ENTER HERE!

Check out our YouTube videos for a great recap of the event and what you missed!

Row 14 Owner, Dave Schneider and Swirl Girl, Kendra Anderson

Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean one cannot enjoy white wine. (White shoes however, are an altogether different topic.)

SPIRE is pleased to host Winter Whites on Thursday, January 12 from 6-8 pm.

Join Westword’s @swirlgirldenver / sommelier and chef Kendra Anderson as she guides an interactive experience featuring five of the hottest white wine varieties, perfectly paired with five snacks from Row 14’s chef Jensen D. Cummings.

Perfect for the novice and aficionado alike, you’ll be amazed at how ideal white wines are for drinking even during snowy months.

This event takes place above the city lights on the 10th floor of the SPIRE residences. Please check in at Row 14.

$39 per person inclusive, space is limited.

RSVP HERE>Reserve your spot by going to facebook.com/row14denver and clicking on the Wine Events tab. More information at row14denver.com or on Twitter #winterwhites

We hope to see you there!

Join Westword’s @swirlgirldenver / sommelier and chef Kendra Anderson as she guides an interactive experience of 5 wines paired with 5 pork-infused snacks from Row 14 chef Jensen Cummings. Perfect for the novice and aficionado alike, this is a truly unique tasting affair.

This event takes place above the city lights on the 10th floor of the SPIRE residences. Please check in at Row 14.

$39 pp inclusive, space is limited

Reserve your spot by going to www.facebook.com/row14denver and clicking on the Wine Events tab. More information at row14denver.com or on Twitter #wineswine

See you there!

What at first appeared to be bad news for the Denver Pavilions — another vacant storefront reminding shoppers and pedestrians of yet another tenant — might instead be the light at the end of a very dark tunnel and change the retail landscape downtown for years to come, industry experts say.

There were many skeptics on April 7^th concerned when Pavilions signature Niketown store announced they were closing. Many were concerned with the health of the 347,000 –square foot retail and entertainment complex on the 16^th street mall. Considering the Pavilions has had vacancy already once occupied by the 15,000 square foot Virgin Mega Store, as well as a 10,000 – square foot, upper level space left empty by Wolfgang Puck Café.

However Pavilion’s owners, Denver based Gart Properties and ING Clarion Partners may have shed some hope on some disbelievers with the April 13^th announcement that the Sweden based, value fashion retailer H & M will move into Niketown’s 30,000 – square foot anchor spot between Glenarm and Welton Street.

The announcement “will certainly be a coup for Gart Properties,” said Robb Brown, principal with the Denver Retail Group, a retail strategy consultant.

Prime location with a growing residential population in and near, downtown, not to mention the easy access from the suburbs, with the light rail a hop and a skip away! There are 15 million people annually on the 16^th street mall, including professionals, families, students, tourists etc. H&M’s decision to locate at the Pavilions “in a lot of ways was a logical and astute way to enter into the Denver market,” Brown said.

The well-known international retailer has 2,200 stores in 40 countries, including 210 in the United States, but none in Colorado until now.

H & M’s opening promotes a huge vote of confidence in the market and huge for that location.

“There’s a lot of opportunity with the Denver Pavilions,” Phetteplace said. “They are in a position to take advantage of a national trend where a lot more retailers are looking at urban markets.”

Brown added that other national retailers are watching the situation closely.

“If H&M does well, that’s indicative to other fashion retailers that Denver is more fashion-forward, that a younger demographic is speaking with their respective dollars,” Brown said.

With H & M becoming a new tenement of the Pavilions we can look forward to moving fashion forward in Denver!

“A younger demographic is speaking with their respective dollars,” Brown said

With that being said, Tracy Huggins, executive director of the Denver Urban Renewal Authority, said officials there never lost faith in Denver Pavilions.

Dura invested a total of $30 million dollars in renovations for the Denver Pavilions which included the underground parking lot, and more user friendly elevators and escalators, right when Gart purchased the Pavilions.

Huggins believes that adding H&M will be a great addition to downtown.

Apparently H&M agrees, the trendy retailer is already planning to open a second store in the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, in next years late spring or early summer. Exact location still cannot be disclosed yet, because it will involve the movement of existing tenants that have not been informed yet.

Enjoy your shopping! Timing couldn’t really be better with Black Friday around the corner!

ENTER THE INSPIRED HOLIDAY SWEEPSTAKES

Prize Details:

Grand Prize:

-2 tickets to “A Christmas Carol” on Sat. (12/17)

-$100 credit to spend at Row 14 Bistro and Wine Bar

Prize Eligibility

Only persons who are at least 21 years of age can enter.

Sweepstakes Starts:

November 6th, 2011  (12:01am)

Sweepstakes Ends:

November 27th, 2011 (11:59pm)

Need more Details?

Read the Official Rules.

Boo At The Zoo 

October 29-30
Denver Zoo
www.denverzoo.org
The 27th annual Boo At The Zoo offers more than 25 trick-or-treat stations, creepy crawly animal demonstrations and exciting family-friendly entertainment under the canopy of the beautiful fall foliage of the Denver Zoo. Activities free with zoo admission.
There’s something new coming in THIS YEAR: You can join Denver Zoo’s nocturnal creatures during a special night time addition of Boo At The Zoo, Friday, Oct. 28, 6-9 p.m.

A Halloween BOO-lesque Show!
Oct. 28-29
http://lannies.com/?p=2089

Join the adorable Clocktower Clockettes as they pay a spooky burlesque tribute to all the thrills and chills of America’s spookiest holiday! You’ll see zombies, vampires, witches, black cats and even The Blob… scenes so frightening they’ll scare The Clockettes right out of their shirts! Aerial feats, jugglers, magicians, comedy and camp by your favorite “naughty” host, Lannie’s very own, Naughty Pierre.

While, you have to be 18+ to enjoy the show. You can COME IN COSTUME and WIN PRIZES!

Denver Botanic Gardens: Dia De Los Muertos Celebration
Oct. 29
Denver Botanic Gardens
www.botanicgardens.org
Denver Botanic Gardens celebrates Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a festival of “welcome” for the souls of the dead. This celebration will feature live entertainment, artists and dancers. Attendees will enjoy a “Sugar Skull” making area, an area where they can create “Papel Picado”, and more. Complimentary face painting stations and a complimentary photo booth will also be on hand.

1. Fall Harvest BrewFest

DATE: Oct 15, 2011 6:00 pm – Oct 15, 2011 9:00 pm
COST: Tickets start at $35.
VENUE: The Drake Center

If you’re a brew enthusiast, check this 3^rd annual Fall Harvest BrewFest. You can enjoy sampling libations from more than 20 breweries and micro-distilleries, including Upslope Brewing, Funkwerks, and Dancing Pines Distillery. Remember to save room for craft-beer-inspired food pairings by MouCo Cheese Company and Mo Jeaux’s Bar & Grill. Proceeds benefit the Animal House .

Go to http://www.fallharvestbrewfest.com/ for more information.

2.Harvest Week

DATE: Oct 9, 2011 6:30 pm – Oct 13, 2011 6:30 pm

COST: Ticket start at $50.
VENUE: GrowHaus

Celebrate Colorado’s best produce and livestock during this week long event, which was established in 2008,  and is fast-becoming one of EatDenver’s signature events and a perennial Denver foodie favorite.

Harvest Week 2011 will consist of a series of 5 dinners at The GrowHaus (4751 York St, Denver CO), featuring chefs from Denver’s top independent restaurants, including ChoLon, Encore on Colfax, and Root Down. Expect to nosh on farm-raised bison, pork, and lamb, matched with locally grown stone fruit.

This event goes beyond Colorado’s more established ingredients – peaches, lamb and goat cheese – and prompts restaurants and their chefs to get inspired by local produce at the peak of the season, pairing their dishes with local beer, wine and spirits.

Go find more information at http://eatdenver.com/community/overview/harvest-week/.

 3.Denver Botanic Gardens Corn Maze

DATE: Now through Oct 31: Fri 4-9 pm; Sat 10 am- 9 pm; Sun 12-8 pm
COST: Members $8.00 Adults/$4.00 Kids; Non-members $10.00/$5.00
VENUE: Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield

Wanna get lost in the nature? Denver Botanic Gardens invites everyone to navigate the twists and turns of their newly designed cornfield at Chatfield this fall. This year’s theme is Native Roots | Modern Form, a tribute to the Allan Houser exhibit currently showcased throughout the Gardens on York Street.

Wind your way through acres of Native American-style artwork, view the design from two 15-foot tall illuminated bridges that overlook the giant Corn Maze, and watch the delight as younger children find their way through a special free mini-maze designed just for them.

Check http://www.botanicgardens.org/content/corn-maze for more information.

 4.Denver Zombie Crawl 2011

DATE: Sat., October 22, 2:00pm-11:30pm

COST: FREE

VENUE: 16th Street Mall

Denver will be holding the largest Zombie gathering in history again at Skyline Park this October. You’ll recognize it by the fake-blood-covered masses walking down the 16th Street Mall.

Remember, this is an ALL AGES and FREE event. Everyone is welcome. You can bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Food Bank of the Rockies.

Join to set the World Record!

Go to www.eyeheartbrains.com for more information and free Zombie Crawl registration.

5.The Wildlife Experience: Trick or Treat OFF the Street 

DATE:  Saturday & Sunday – October 29 & 30 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

COST: $9.00 adults/$8.00 seniors/$6.00 kids 3-12, includes museum admission and treat bag

VENUE: 10035 S Peoria Parker – I-25 and Lincoln

Thinking of some kid-related Halloween events or having some family fun, the Wildlife Experience will hold a Halloween celebration with plenty of ghoulish surprises for children of all ages. This event features a variety of activities including creepy crawly crafts, ghost stories and a haunted graveyard. In honor of the greatest Halloween tradition, more than 15 candy booths will line the museum’s hallways, allowing guests to fill up their bags with candy and spooky toys in a safe, fun environment regardless of weather conditions.

Go to http://thewildlifeexperience.org/trick-or-treat-off-the-street/ for more information.

Get out an have fun this Fall season!

Crave Dessert Bar & Lounge will open its doors this November, unleashing breakfast and java, tea and scones, wine, beer, cocktails and last but not least, dessert, or course. Most importantly, it will occupy the northeast corner of our Spire high rise.

Mornings at Crave will feature grab-and-go breakfasts and coffee, while the lunches will let you lift your pinky for a classy afternoon tea. Rather than serving traditional teas, Crave will focus on highlighting sweet teas, and teas with a kick to go along with their selection of flavored scones.

If you’re more of a night owl than an early bird, then get ready for some exciting nights to come! The Crave space will morph into a bona-fide dessert bar complete with plated sweets designed for pairings with beer, wine and cocktails. What’s more exciting, Crave plans to host cast parties and live music nights regularly. Stay tuned for more details on the opening date.

As the Spire neighborhood continues to grow, Spire is surrounded by anything  imaginable to accommodate your lifestyle. One of the first resident buildings in the Theater District’s, “Time Square of Denver,” Spire’s proximity to the Denver Center of Performing Arts (DCPA) adds an array of exciting productions to enjoy this Fall and Winter. You’ll also find long standing 5-star restaurants, newer bistros, cafes, wine bars, the Organic Pizza Company and Row 14 Bistro & Wine Bar; something for every pocket book and pallet.  Come live, experience and grow with the neighborhood!

Ever wanna got professional design advice to decorate and beautify your beloved home? This Saturday, October 1st, get inSPIRED with West Elm, Williams-Sonoma and Pottery Barn at our special Fall Home Design Fair held at 891 14th Street.

The featured on-site design consultations and workshops offered by those vendors will be great chances to pick up some fantastic decorating and entertaining tips. Join this special event in viewing showcase of home services, including green cleaning, floral, personal chefs, and photography, from other vendors as well. The fair is free to attend and it lasts for 4 hours long.

Enter to win a Spire Experience package worth over $300! Don’t miss this unique opportunity! 10 am the fair begins! Come and join us!