I’m so excited. Little Man Ice Cream has opened in the uber-hip LoHi! As 5280 Magazine writes, …housed just behind Lola in Lower Highland, Little Man is both a drop-in neighborhood spot and a landmark destination. Neighbors wander over for the handmade ice cream, gelato, and sorbetto, but it’s Little Man’s building that’s worth the drive. Rounded and bent into the shape of a 1920s steel creamery can, it recalls the era of hot-dog-shaped concession stands and drive-in diners. There’s no indoor seating, so grab a cone and a seat on the patio. Or, better yet, take a stroll through the neighborhood. Rumor has it that once winter hits, Little Man will pop its creamery top, drop in a ladle, and start serving soup, chili, and grilled-cheese sandwiches. Daily 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 2620 16th St., 303-455-3811.

Also open in the same hip ‘hood is Red Trolley Ice Cream. Although I haven’t been yet, word on the street about this spot is great too. Not only do they have ice cream, but great goodies too, and nice indoor seating for those hot summer nights. Sunday - Thursday 11 am - 10pm, Friday & Saturday 11 am - 11pm. 2639 W. 32nd Ave., 303-433-7200.

I just learned about this website, http://www.greenprintdenver.org/ , and I love it. 

What a great resource to learn about the initiatives that Denver is undertaking to go green - including the Mayor’s Bicycle Committee, FasTracks, and the Insulate and Seal Rebates that are now available, among many others!

Check it out!

This sounds like a great event for a great cause!

When: July 19th, 3p.m.
Where: Highlands Square (32nd and Lowell)

100% of the proceeds from bidding will benefit Dress for Success - The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

The LIVE Urban team was happy to participate in the Highland Street Fair yesterday.  Visitors registered for an iPhone, and checked out LIVE’s new marketing campaign, LIVE well. 

If you missed the Street Fair, visit our booth at PRIDE Fest next Saturday and Sunday!

LIVE Urban is psyched to participate in The Neighborhood’s biggest event!  Always a great time, the Street Fair is free and fabulous, lasts all day, and promises to deliver the best from local businesses and popular vendors.  Stop by the LIVE Urban booth and register for great giveaways including an iPhone!

This year’s date: Saturday, June 14, 2008

• Live music on 3 stages
• Tasty food
• Beer and cocktails
• Over 150 vendors with arts, crafts, and more!
• A special fun zone just for the kids, a classic car show, and more!

General Information

• Band Schedule

• Street Map of Fair

• Watch for your Street Fair Gazette in your mailbox or at 32nd St. stores for more about the street fair including a full list of vendors

Denver’s First Friday Art Walk is this week! On the first Friday evening of every month, galleries all over Denver open their doors to the public. Galleries from the Berkeley neighborhood, to Highlands, to the Santa Fe Art District, to Cherry Creek feature the works of many local artists.

If you are going to be out this Friday, you need to check out a new gallery in the Rhino Art District called Blue Stone Gallery. They call the space “a gallery of art, movement, health, and intellect”, and offer a variety of events like dance, drum circles, and book clubs. You can check out their website, www.bluestonegallery.net. They are located at 3377 Blake Street Suite #105 in the Silver Square condo building.

Among eight artists featured will be Anna Johanson of Kickin’ Glass and Tim Herbst of Herbst Metal Art. Anna works with stained glass making beautiful mosaic art pieces. Tim utilizes color and texture creating amazing metal sculptures. You can check out their websites, www.kickin-glass.com and www.herbstmetalart.com.

While you are in the neighborhood, stop in at the Walnut Room and enjoy some great pizza and music!

Looking to spend a fun afternoon with your dog this weekend in Highlands?  Head over to Tennyson Street in the Berkeley neighborhood this Saturday, May 10th, from 2-4.  Local businesses have come together to host a dog friendly, wine tasting event.  $10 will get you and your dog into Gemelli’s Ristorante (on Tennyson, just south of 44th) for a sampling of wine and food.  If you have not tried Gemelli’s yet, this is a great opportunity to do so. The patio is beautiful and will be the perfect spot for outdoor dining this summer. 

The profits from this event will go to Planned Pethood, a neighborhood animal clinic, to help with pet adoptions. 

 There are a number of great shops and boutiques along Tennyson, many of which will be open to you and your dog that afternoon.  Be sure to stop in at Parisi at the corner of 44th and Tennyson for a cup of gelato.  If your dog isn’t tired after all the fun and socializing, you can take Fido to the Berkeley dog park at 46th and Sheridan for an off-leash run around the park. 

Still looking for ideas for a special little something for mom this weekend?  There is a great writeup in the Rocky Mountain News featuring Highland Square’s shops and eateries…check it out here.

Denver’s First Friday Art Walk is this week!  On the first Friday evening of every month, galleries all over Denver open their doors to the public.  Galleries from the Berkeley neighborhood, to Highlands, to the Santa Fe Arts District, to Cherry Creek feature the works of many local artists.

 If you are going to be out this Friday, you need to check out a new gallery in the Rhino Art District called Blue Stone Gallery.  They call the space “a gallery of art, music, movement, health, and intellect” , and offer a variety of events like dance, drum circles, and book clubs.  You can check out their website, www.bluestonegallery.net.  They are located at 3377 Blake Street Suite #105 in the Silver Square condo building. 

Among eight artists featured will be Anna Johanson of Kickin’ Glass and Tim Herbst of Herbst Metal Art.  Anna works with stained glass making beautiful mosaic art pieces.  Tim utilizes color and texture creating amazing metal sculptures.  You can check out their websites, www.kickin-glass.com and www.herbstmetalart.com.

While you are in the neighborhood you can stop in at the Walnut Room and enjoy some great pizza and music!

It’s difficult to get all the information you need about buying a home in today’s market?  At Live we’ve come up with a super cool, casual, easy way to get answers to many of your questions and get the home buying process started.  Pam Catania and I will be hosting this Home Buyer Happy Hour at SwimClub 32 this Saturday beginning at 2:00 pm.  We’ll give you information from a realtor perspective.  But we’ll also have Grant Gingrich from J.Alston Mortgage to clear up any lending questions you may have.  And, as a bonus, Ed LeGrice of LeGrice Construction will be there to talk about renovations and remodels. 

We’ll have food.  Drinks.  Great conversation.  We hope you can join us.  If you’d like to come, please follow this link to register:  http://www.liveurbandenver.com/happyhour/  See you soon!  Susie and Pam