Scatterday's Lumber Yard

Photo by Jonny B.

Scatterday's Lumber may have left the building, but their beautiful sign still remains on #WestColfax at 9607 West Colfax Avenue.

Apple Tree Shanty Barbecue Sauce Recipe

The APPLE TREE SHANTY is a restaurant that was situated at 8710 E. Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado.  The restaurant opened in 1949 and closed in the 1990s.

Here is the recipe for the Apple Tree Shanty Barbecue Sauce:

• 1 small  onion
• 1 garlic clove
• ¹⁄₂cup  raisins
• 1 cup  ketchup
• 2 tablespoons  vinegar
• 1 teaspoon  dry mustard
• ²⁄₃cup  butter, at room temperature
• ¹⁄₂teaspoon  basil
• ¹⁄₄teaspoon  tarragon
• ¹⁄₄teaspoon  rosemary
• ¹⁄₄teaspoon  thyme
• ²⁄₃teaspoon  marjoram
• 3 tablespoons  brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon  salt
• ¹⁄₄teaspoon  fresh ground black pepper
• ¹⁄₂cup  lemon juice
• ¹⁄₂cup  red wine (optional)
• In a food processor, grind onion, garlic and raisins very fine. 
• In a saucepan, combine ground ingredients with ketchup, vinegar, mustard, butter, basil, tarragon, rosemary, thyme, marjoram, monosodium glutamate, brown sugar, salt, pepper and lemon juice. 
• Bring contents to a boil, stirring often. 
• Simmer for 45 minutes, stirring frequently. Add wine, if using, and simmer for 15-20 minutes more.

Lakewood Grill, 1951

Postcard courtesy The Colfax Museum Collection

The Lakewood Grill, in 1951. So cool the Lakewood Grill is still around today at 8100 West Colfax Avenue!

KOA Tower

The old KOA tower, out on East Colfax Avenue and Tower Road, was the tallest radio tower in the country at the time.

Mammoth Garden Sign Scrapped?

Courtesy Colfax Jack

From Rocky Mountain News article dated October 3, 1966, this photo shows the sign from the Mammoth Garden being taken down. Not sure what ever became of the sign, I'm just hoping it wasn't sold for scrap! Today it's the Fillmore Auditorium.

Fountain Inn Motor Hotel

Postcard courtesy The Colfax Museum Collection

Today it's known as the All Inn, and once was the home of the now legendary Rockbar. (3015 E. Colfax Avenue)

The Shops at Colfax & Quebec, 1950

Photo courtesy Thomas J. Noel

Denver Tramway streetcar #816 leaving the Poplar Street Loop Station.

Monaco Parkway at Colfax, 1911

Photo courtesy Denver Library Western History Collection

Looking north along Monaco Parkway at Colfax - October 1911. The house at the middle of the photo is 1585 Monaco Pkwy, which was built around 1907.

Colfax and Oneida, 1910

Photo courtesy Denver Public Library Western History Collection

Street grading at Colfax and Oneida, in Montclair. The three houses in the background are (left to right): 6701 E Colfax (and it's carriage house), 1521 Niagara, and 1551 Niagara. The first house was torn down and replaced with the Niagara House Motel, but the other two still exist.

Streetcar #838 - Poplar Street Loop

Courtesy the Denver Public Library Western History Collection

A photo of streetcar #838, which had just turned out of the Poplar Street Loop, westbound onto East Colfax Avenue. Unfortunately the shops in the background, including Loop Drugs, (between Poplar and Quebec on the north side of Colfax), were leveled years ago. The shops between Poplar and Quebec on the south side of Colfax still remain, although in rough shape.

Chop Shop Casual Urban Eatery

Photo by Colfax Jack

The food is as good as this photo! Casual stop featuring house-prepared meats, salads, soups & sandwiches, plus beer & wine. The Chop Shop is at 4990 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80220.

Tasty Colfax 2017

Miss Colfax - Vanessa Heart by Ivy Lynn Allen

Photos by Ivy Lynn Allen

 

Photos of the lovely Miss Colfax, Vanessa Heart, as shot by the amazing Ivy Lynn Allen at the Southside Bar & Kitchen / Hidden Idol Tiki Lounge, 3014 E. Colfax Avenue.

Ministry & Death Grips / Fillmore Auditorium / October 29

 MINISTRY

Announce Their 2017 U.S.

Co-Headlining Tour With

DEATH GRIPS

Fillmore Auditorium

October 29

Showtime 8:00 pm / Doors 7:00 pm

LIMITED $25.00 EARLY BIRD TICKETS!

American Industrial Metal Juggernaut MINISTRY led by Al Jourgensen have announced a co-headlining U.S. tour with experimental rap trio DEATH GRIPS. The tour kicks off at The Palladium in Worcester, MA on October 13 and will hit conclude on November 11th at Gas Monkey Live in Dallas, TX.

MINISTRY will release their 14th album, AmeriKKKant, this fall. It is the follow-up to 2013’s From Beer to Eternity. Check out the promo video as well as pre-order your copy of the album on Pledgemusic.com.

For decades, the powerhouse of psychotic sound that is MINISTRY has overcome millions with releases such as FILTH PIG, THE MIND IS A TERRIBLE THING TO TASTE, PSALM 69, FROM BEER TO ETERNITY, and a flood of others. Since the 80s, founder Al Jourgensen, has been combining elements of synth pop, punk, metal and even dub in a way that is instantly recognizable and has influenced many other bands.

With timeless classics such as “Just One Fix,” “Thieves,” and “Jesus Built My Hotrod,” MINISTRY are one of a kind musical pioneers. With six Grammy nominations to date, over 3 million records sold and more than 2,000 live performances, MINISTRY has been contributing to the music industry for over three decades.

In the wake of the latest release, it’s time to reciprocate the dedication shown by our sincere and diehard fans. AmeriKKKant is MINISTRY’s 14th studio album and most revolutionary album to date. We want to bring you front and center to witness the madness unfold.

MINISTRY is
Al Jourgensen | Vocals
John Bechtel | Keyboard
Sin Quirin | Guitar
Cesar Soto | Guitar
Jason Christopher | Bass
Thomas Holtgreve | Drums

Jourgensen enlisted experimental west coast rap trio Death Grips to join him on the tour.  Earlier this year, Death Grips side project the I.L.Y’s (the duo featuring Zach Hill and Andy Morin) released a new album Bodyguard. Death Grips recently released a new 22-minute song called “Steroids (Crouching Tiger Hidden Gabber Megamix),” and said they were working on their next album. Their most recent LP, Bottomless Pit, arrived last year.

TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, JULY 21 @ 10:00 AM

at the Fillmore Auditorium Box Office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.   

A $25.00 early bird ticket will be available at on-sale while supplies last.

Tickets are $36.50 GA ADV and $40.00 GA DOS plus applicable service charges.            

For Private Box seating and other VIP ticket option information, please call (303) 837-1024. 

THIS SHOW IS AGES 16+

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Glisan Manor Motel

Courtesy The Colfax Museum Collection

The Glisan Manor Motel, 11800 E. Colfax Avenue, in 1961. Today it's the King's Rest Motel.

Sand & Sage Motel

Postcard courtesy The Colfax Museum Collection

The Sand & Sage Motel, shown here in the 1960's, is still around today at 8415 E. Colfax Avenue.

Avalanche Harley-Davidson Grand Opening Party

Howling Moon Open Mic Night at Brik

The Colfax Camel

The now infamous Colfax Camel, one seen giving rides in front of the Grand China Fine Chinese Restaurant at 2200 East Colfax Avenue.

Scooter Liquors

Scooter Liquors by Kenton Visser

World's Smallest RV?

Photo by Jonny B.

It's the Steeple, People!

Photo courtesy The Colfax Museum Collection

If you ever wondered how they got the steeple in place, now you know!

Thought for the Day

Nothing like a little Colfax motivation...Ditch the Pump, Tone Your Rump!

Colfax-Larimer Viaduct

Courtesy Denver Public Library Western History Collection

The Colfax-Larimer viaduct was constructed in 1917 and at the time, it was the longest concrete viaduct in the world. This viaduct helped connect West Colfax with downtown Denver. Here it is shown while still under construction.

Jonny Barber on Colorado Matters / CPR Radio

How Elvis' "In The Ghetto" once helped @ColfaxAvenue's Jonny Barber out of a sticky situation on the iconic street. Hear the interview on Colorado Public Radio!

1st Friday in July on West Colfax

 So Much Happening on 1st Friday in July on West Colfax!

Come see us this Friday, July 7th (we're kicking things off at 5pm) and celebrate the arts along the West Colfax corridor. Remember, when you buy local artwork, you're supporting small business.

• CONTEMPORARY STILL LIFE OPENING | 40W Gallery, 1560 Teller St. 

• CURRENT CLIMATE EXHIBIT CELEBRATION | NEXT Gallery, 6851 W. Colfax Ave.  

• OUTSIDER EXHIBIT IN BRAND NEW GALLERY | Pirate: Contemporary Art, 7130 W. 16th Ave.

• LIVE MUSIC BY THE CLAWHAMMER BAND AT 6:45PM | Momentum Park, 6501 W. Colfax 

• OPEN THEME RECEPTION | Lakewood Arts Gallery, 6731 W. Colfax Ave.

• LIVE DEMOS & FIRST FRIDAY CELEBRATION | Gallery of Everything & Red Herring Art Supply, 6719 W. Colfax Ave. 

• JEWELS OF WISDOM, JENNY GAY & LULA ROE OPENING | Mint & Serif Coffee House, 11500 W. Colfax Ave.

• ARTIST IN RESIDENCE BBQ | Miracle Street Gallery, 7001 W. Colfax Ave.
  
  
• PAINT A FLOWER POT FOR $5 | Golden Hart Ceramics, 8529 W. Colfax Ave.

Phil Goodstein Tours and Talks / July-September 2017

Phil Goodstein

July-September 2017

Phil Goodstein Tours and Talks

Thursday, July 6:  Quality Hill, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Meet the Zang Mansion, 709 Clarkson Street.  (Clarkson Street is eight blocks east of Broadway and four blocks west of Downing Street.)  The cost is $20.00.  A copy of this schedule is at leonardleonard.com/walking-tours-events/.  Information about Goodstein’s books is at capitolhill books. com

Thursday, July 13:  Jefferson Park, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Meet near the bus stop at the southeast corner of West 23rd Avenue and Eliot Street.  (Eliot Street is one block east of Federal Boulevard).  The cost is $20.00.

Saturday, July 15:  The Seamy Side of Denver, 5:00 pm–7:15 pm

The event gathers in City Stacks, a combination bookstore and coffeehouse, 1743 Wazee Street.  The cost is $25.00.

Thursday, July 20:  West of Washington Park, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Gather in front of the Washington Street Community Center at the southwest corner of Ohio Avenue and Washington Street.  (Washington Street is seven blocks east of Broadway.  Ohio Avenue is the 800 south block, five blocks south of Alameda Avenue.)  The cost is $20.00.

Saturday, July 22:  Ghost Walk, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm

Meet at the statue of the Indian on the east lawn of the Capitol along Grant Street between 14th and Colfax avenues.  The cost is $25.00.

Thursday, July 27:  The Golden Triangle, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Meet near the sculptures of the cows at West 12th Avenue and Acoma Street at the southern edge of the Denver Art Museum.  (Acoma Street is one block west of Broadway.)  The cost is $20.00.

Tuesday, August 1:  Seventh Avenue Parkway, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Meet near the bench at the northeast corner of Seventh Avenue and Williams Street.  (Williams Street is six blocks east of Downing Street and five blocks west of York Street.  This is the Cheesman Park Esplanade extending south from the park at Eighth Avenue.)  The  cost is $20.00.

Tuesday, August 8:  Around West High School, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Meet in front of West High School, along the west side of Elati Street between West Ninth and West 11th avenues.  Elati Street is five blocks west of Broadway.  It is one way south bound from 11th Avenue to Ninth Avenue.)  The cost is $20.00.

Tuesday, August 15:  Harvard Gulch, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Meet near the benches at the southeast corner of South Logan Street and Iliff Avenue in Harvard Gulch Park.  (Logan is four blocks east of Broadway.  Iliff is two blocks south of Evans Avenue.)  The cost is $20.00.

Saturday, August 19:  Ghost Walk, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm

Meet at the statue of the Indian on the east lawn of the Capitol along Grant Street between 14th and Colfax avenues.  The cost is $25.00.

Tuesday, August 22:  Country Club Neighborhood, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Meet in front of Bromwell School, Fourth Avenue and Columbine Street.  (Columbine is one block east of Josephine.  Fourth Avenue does not cut through between Josephine and Columbine.  Nor does columbine go through between Third and Fourth avenues.  It is easiest to take either Sixth or Eight Avenue south on Columbine to the school.)  The cost is $20.00.

Saturday, September 9: The Ghosts of Cheesman Park, 11:00 am–1:00 pm

Meet at the wooden gazebo near the equivalent of 12th Avenue and Gilpin Street.  It is directly south of the RTD bus stop on the 12th Avenue loop in the park.  Gilpin Street is the 1700 east block.  Park in the park, east bound, on the 12th Avenue loop to the east of the RTD stop.  The cost is $20.00.

Sunday, September 10: Park Hill Promise/Magnificent Mayfair, 11:00 am–4:00 pm

Phil Goodstein will have a booth at the Park Hill Fair at the southeast corner of Forest Street Parkway and Montview Boulevard.  There he will have copies of his new book Magnificent Mayfair.  Listing for $24.95, it will be available for $20.00, tax paid that day.  He will also have copies of his many other volumes.

Phil Goodstein - (303)333-1095

Burning a J Outside Pete's Kitchen

"Burning a J Outside Pete's Kitchen" oil on canvas 16"x20" by Mario Acevedo. #oilpainting #artfido #artgallery #art_collective #artoftheday #colfax

Aristocrat Motor Hotel

Postcard courtesy The Colfax Museum Collection

Because West Colfax simply screams Elegance! #WestColfax