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July 28, 2009

Long before boutiques and dining venues dotted the neighborhood between 1st and 3rd avenues, Native Americans and traders got the scent of Cherry Creek. Making their way along the Cherokee Trail north from the Santa Fe Trail to the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River, these pioneers founded the original settlement of Denver. In honor of Colorado Day, Aug. 1, we salute the homegrown businesses and retail pioneers in Cherry Creek North.

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Get your Gatsby on!
It’s time for lawn games, mallets and summer whites when the Cherry Creek Chamber of Commerce hosts Wicket & Stick It Croquet Tournament on Fillmore Plaza from 4 - 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6. Compete for highest score, best wicket shot, and (the most fun category of all) best croquet attire. Only $25 for spectators and $35 for players will score you an evening of fun along with a sampling of the fine food, beer, wine and cocktails of Cherry Creek North. Details: www.cherrycreekchamber.org

Get your adventure on
Films on Fillmore is a FREE outdoor movie held on Fillmore Plaza at 2nd & Fillmore. The flick on Thursday, Aug. 7, is Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, Pick up a picnic dinner from one of the 48 top-notch restaurants before the movie or bring your own homemade picnic to enjoy. Movies begin at dusk (about 8:15) with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Screen setup starts at 4 p.m. so bring a blanket and lawn chairs and get comfortable.

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	Indie Art Designer Elizabeth Lindsay sold her jewelry creations to Neiman Marcus, the Museum of Modern Art, and Hollywood celebrities for years. Now she’s come into her own, hand-stamping her unique and popular Token Tags in her boutique in Cherry Creek North at 3033 E. Third Ave. The idea for the tags came to her when she stamped “Justine” onto a necklace as a keepsake of her beloved cat. A trend was born. Lindsay customizes Token Tags with names, dates, nicknames or favorite sayings. Details: www.elizabethlindsay.com
	Yee haw! Pay tribute to Colorado’s wrangling days with a pair of cowboy boots. Eccentricity at 290 Fillmore St. has introduced stylish jewelry, purses, belts, sunglasses to the district for 21 years. We have our eyes on the selection of Lucchese kickers—authentic fine leather boots, crafted since 1880. Perfect for line dancing. Details: www.eccentricity.com
	Bow-WOW Celebrate the dog days of summer with pet treats for Fido baked of human-quality ingredients. Enter Three Dogs Bakery at 231 Clayton Lane and you’ll think you’re at your local patisserie until you realize Snickerdoodles have been replaced with Snickerpoodles and other dog delicacies with names like Pup Tarts and Pet-It Fours. It is the primo pet stop for accessories, entrees, treats and even cakes. Details: www.threedogcolorado.com
	Light, Shadow, Colorado Andy Marquez Gallery at 2445 E. 3rd Ave. Unit 3 brings you the Colorado Collection—photography that captures just the right combination of light and shadow. His work embodies his deep-seated love for the Rocky Mountains, among other destinations, and is available in coffee table books. Preview the collection: www.andymarquez.com
	Pike’s Peak or Bust! The year was 1858. The idea of gold in them thar hills is what first brought Colorado settlers to the mining camp at the base of Pike’s Peak and later lured settlers to Central City. In case you don’t have your pickaxe handy, you may just head to David Ellis at 2640 East Third Ave. For more than 25 years David Ellis has been the go-to place in Cherry Creek North to purchase fine gems and precious metals. Bring in your estate jewelry for appraisals or sell it to David Ellis. Details: www.davidellisjewelry.com

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The Humidity Factor
Low humidity is every Coloradoan’s secret to great hair. Venture to the Florida humidity, especially those of you with curly hair, and you will be begging for a straightening iron and a one-way ticket home. Head to Frizz Salon & Spa at 235 Fillmore St., Ste. 280, for all of your haircare, massage, skin and nail treatments, and be glad you don’t have to fear the frizz. Details: www.frizzsalon.com

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The Colorado Coffeehouse
Café Colorado at 287 Columbine St. is a true coffeehouse. The relaxed atmosphere becomes a venue for local artists, visual and performing, to promulgate new works. Like the edgeless high plains of the Front Range against the purple mountain majesty in the backdrop, this space offers a unique attitude at altitude. Live music and improv performances are a weekly occurrence. The menu is small and especially savory. Details: Call 303.377.8902.

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