A Time to Change
By Cara McDonald, Photography by Joe Hancock
As the executive director of Colorado Youth at Risk, Patti Bennett spends her professional life taking care of everyone else—leaving precious little time to pamper herself. At the behest of her colleagues, 5280 chose Bennett for a complete makeover: one that would help her look and feel her best.
Web Exclusive: A Time to Change
By Cara McDonald
When 5280 set out to find a deserving candidate in need of a new outlook, we chose non-profit leader Patti Bennett, co-founder and executive director of Colorado Youth at Risk. Here's how the makeover went, in her words.
Back to the Future
By Cheryl Meyers
One Hilltop couple proves that, sometimes, all a house needs is a little face-lift. Plus, practical quick-fixes for any home.
Perfecting Pleasantville
By Luc Hatlestad, Photography by Nanette Martin
In many ways, Cherry Creek North represents the best of Denver. So why are the neighborhood's leaders so consumed with making it even better?
Web Exclusive: Perfecting Pleasantville
By Luc Hatlestad, Photography by Nanette Martin
The ever-changing face of Cherry Creek North is undergoing yet another transformation. Check out the latest new retail-residential complex in Denver's toniest neighborhood.
This Man Thinks You're Fat
By Robert Sanchez
Michael Karolchyk has built his Denver fitness brand on sex, drugs, and cupcakes. Now he wants America to buy into his hardcore, hard-body lifestyle.
Web Exclusive: This Man Thinks You're Fat
By Robert Sanchez, photography by Bryce Boyer
Michael Karolchyk thinks you're fat and lazy... and dateless. Need proof? It's just a click away. For slideshow of ads: The bad boy of Denver's fitness scene wasn't always that way. In this progression of gym advertisements that ran in 5280 from 2004 to 2007, Michael Karolchyk goes from a trainer who can get you "the body you've always wanted" into the man who asks prospective clients if they're "getting it on with the lights on." The transformation is quick, dramatic and suggestive -- and turned his mom-and-pop shop into one of the most in-demand workout spots in the Mile High City.
Letters
Atmosphere
Edited By Patrick Doyle and Cheryl Meyers
- Are Mike Shanahan's days numbered?
- Commentary
- Altitude Sickness: Our take on the biggest bloopers and blunders of 2007
- Business: Silverton Mountain
- Get Involved
- Closet Makeovers
- Fashion: Travel Gear
Best Bets
Edited by Julie Dugdale
Getaways: 72 Hours in Jackson Hole
By Julie Dugdale
Life beyond the slopes in the gem of Wyoming.
Notes from the Front Range: Blue Hour Sky
By Laura Pritchett
When a resistant mind meets a meditation retreat.
Life According To... Ken Schroeppel
By Patrick Doyle
Urban planner Ken Schroeppel talks to 5280 about the past, present, and future of downtown Denver.
Denver Dining
Edited By Amanda M. Faison
Reviews
By Carol Maybach and Kazia Jankowski
Prime 121: Working out the kinks in Cherry Creek. Back for more... at Restaurant Kevin Taylor A theater district favorite gets another taste.
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