Serving Residents of Lower Downtown & The Central Platte Valley

Come join us for the Lodo Block Party & Bake Sale this Saturday, November 1st from 1 – 5pm, on Wynkoop between 15th and the Creek. Admissions is free and proceeds benefit the Lodo Lights Art Project.

Hope to see you there,

The Denver Mandolin Orchestra swings ahead with their 2008 series of
free shows called “Mandolin Sundays”, every fourth Sunday night at the
ever-popular Wynkoop Brewery and Restaurant in LoDo Denver! You might
want to bring one of those wide-angle lenses this Sunday, as the Denver
Mandolin Orchestra brings its wide screen wall of sound to the
Mercantile Room. A fine program of great music has been assembled, all
the instruments have been polished to a handsome glow, and all 237
strings have been carefully tuned to a deliciously angelic resonance.

Come early to enjoy one of the Wynkoop’s famously scrumptious
specialties, grab a frothy cold brew, and settle back for an enjoyable
memorable evening with the DMO.

MANDOLIN SUNDAYS featuring The Denver Mandolin Orchestra
in a FREE PERFORMANCE

When: Sunday, October 26, 7:00 p.m.
Where: THE WYNKOOP BREWERY & RESTAURANT
1634 18TH STREET
Denver, CO 80202

On October 21, Good Neighbor Committee Co-chair David Cole executed two Good Neighbor agreements dealing with establishments owned by the Jet Restaurant Group.  One relates to the former Hush/Open Bar space at 1403 Larimer, which will be reopening next week as Wicked Garden and will have a rock and roll concept.  The other covers the Purple Martini located on the Tabor Center bridge over Lawrence.  The agreements, which contain standard provisions regarding succession and other matters, must be approved by the Good Neighbor Committee and the LoDoNA Board before becoming effective.  The Jet group also operates the Jet Hotel at 1604 Wazee, which will soon be applying for a modification of premises to allow for liquor service in a restaurant space proposed for the back end of the building.  The parties contemplate entering into a similar agreement pertaining to the Jet Hotel.  

LoDoNA tries to maintain a positive, cooperative relationship with Denver Police District 6, headquartered at 1566 Washington St., and its Commander, Deborah Dilley.  We have been asked by the District’s support group, the Unsinkables, to consider providing financial and people support for their annual Halloween Party, which makes the day special for around 2,000 kids and will be held between 3 and 8 p.m. at District Headquarters on Friday, October 31.  LoDoNA is making a cash contribution, and others wanting to do so can send checks, payable to “District 6 Halloween Party,” to Kathi Anderson, The Unsinkables, P.O. Box 7, Denver CO 80203.  If you want to volunteer and see how much the kids enjoy the festivities, email dist6halloween@hotmail.com.

It’s WeeBoT time again, and we have a special location as hip as LoDoNA, the Jet Hotel. Swanky, sophisticated, fun. Drop by for a fun time.

When: October 16, 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Where: Jet Hotel, 1612 Wazee St., Main Floor
Who: Everyone is welcome
Why: Weekends Begin on Thursday

P.S. For those of you who are new to us, WeeBoT means “weekends begin on Thursdays.” Since 1998, we’ve been getting together to see old friends, make new ones, and exchange news and information about the neighborhood.

When: Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
Where: 8 Rivers LoDo Restaurant, Modern Caribbean
1550 Blake Street, Denver, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

Join us for the unique opportunity to meet the wonderful people running
8 Rivers LoDo Restaurant – team of Scott Durrah (Chef/Owner) and Wanda
James (Mixologist/Owner), sample items from 8 Rivers fabulous menu,
enjoy happy hour drink specials, see what they have done with the
amazing menu, hang out in their beautiful space, and have a chance to
win one of two dining certificates at 8 Rivers LoDo Restaurant.

The event is free and open to all! Bring your friends! Enter to win 8
Rivers dining certificate!

Everyone who was a paid up member for the Lower Downtown Neighborhood
Association in Year 2008 will receive ONE raffle ticket. If you renew
your membership at the door Tuesday night, you will receive ONE
ADDITIONAL ticket for the raffle. So, if you haven’t yet joined or
renewed, bring $20 for a household to the event, renew your membership
and DOUBLE YOUR CHANCES TO WIN!

Please refer to their web site for more information:
www.8riversrestaurant.com

About 8 Rivers Restaurant:
For those fortunate enough to have strolled through the cool waters of
Frenchman’s Cove or have dove into the stillness of the Blue Lagoon,
have definitely tasted the region’s famous spice.

Of course, we are speaking of the richness of Jamaica and the birth
place of Jerk Seasoning.

Just outside of Port Antonio, Jamaica, high in the hills, over looking
the most beautiful water in the world, you will discover Boston Bay. It
is in a small house, when each morning, the “Pit” is prepared for the
day’s feast; Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork and Smoked Fish.

Fourteen different spices and Pimento wood are used for flavor and
Scotch Bonnet Peppers, add the fire that is Jerk. Before 11:00am the
line of locals and tourist, alike, exceeds thirty minutes.

This is the very place, that Scott Durrah, restaurateur and chef,
discovered his love of this country’s famous flavor and was taught the
exact technique that is known by only a few.

Named the “Best of Los Angeles” for over five years, Scott’s Italian
North End, Boston, Massachusetts upbringing combined with the flavor of
the islands turned his first restaurant, The Jamaican Café, into a Santa
Monica favorite. Hollywood legends Michael Keaton, Woody Harrelson and
others mixed with Santa Monica locals, while soft reggae and steel drums
played throughout the restaurant. Add the incredible aroma of the
dishes, and you have the ingredients that made this place a neighborhood
favorite.

“Neighborhoods are our specialty.” states Executive Chef and Owner,
Scott Durrah, “Seeing the same customers, sharing in their lives, it’s
why I love being a restaurateur.”

Moving to Denver in January 2006, Chef Scott opened 8 Rivers in Historic
Highland’s Square to rave reviews. In one year, his cozy Caribbean café
was named Top of the Town by 5280 and in 2008 was named Best of Denver
by Westword.

Intrigued by
Denver’s Lower Downtown, the team of Scott Durrah and Wanda
James worked to open, Denver’s best rum collection, a fireplace in the lounge area and a mural
of Bob Marley greets all who walk through the door.

We welcome you to Eight Rivers (Ocho Rios), and we look forward to
continuing to be a neighborhood favorite!

Irie!!

See you all at 8 Rivers LoDo!!!

When one thinks of opera, the top of the list is Puccini and his signature work Madama Butterfly. In addition to delicate, touching, and sad, you can add bargain to the description of this show because LoDoNA has secured a discount on tickets for the November 11 performance.

Because of the great popularity of Butterfly, the entire run is nearly sold out, but Opera Colorado has reserved some great seats for us to enjoy together. Additionally, by buying tickets directly through Opera Colorado, there will be no exorbitant ticketing fees. We will need payment by check, payable to ‘LoDoNA’ by October 15 to ensure that we sit together. If you buy your ticket later, you may be on your own.

Please contact Byron Watson for more information.