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March 12, 2009

The Strong Luck O’ the Irish
Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, or so Guinness has been known to proclaim. Across the pond the beer manufacturer buys billboards throughout Ireland, proclaiming: Guinness Makes You Strong. Okay, let’s all get strong!

St. Paddy’s Day is right around the corner, giving you just enough time to brush up on your Irish history. The shamrock is a green three-leafed indigenous plant popularized by Saint Patrick in his evangelical campaign. The green on the Irish tricolor flag represents the Catholic population, the orange stands for the Protestants and the white is for peace between the two. The ever-elusive leprechaun will lead you to prosperity…if you can find him. The harp is the traditional Gaelic symbol of Ireland.

If you’re looking for some Luck O’ the Irish this St. Patrick’s Season, head directly to Cherry Creek North in the next couple of weeks.

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	Irish Eyes Are Smiling Cherry Creek North’s own Dr. Brian Willoughby, M.D., Plastic Surgery of the Eyes and Face, can open the windows to your soul. As an oculoplastic and orbital surgeon, he performs eyelid lifts (blepharoplasty) and specializes in treating dry eye and excessive tearing. See your way to his office at 255 Detroit St. Don’t cry; just visit www.EyesAndFace.com.
	All About the Tan Black and tan may be Irish, but the perfect summer tan look is a golden-brown glow from Sinless Sun Airbrush Spray Tan Studio at 200 Clayton St. Prevent damage to your skin at this spa named “Best Tanning in Denver 2008” by Channel 7. For only $38 your tan can last up to 10 days. Brown up at www.sinlesssun.com.
	The Magic of the Stone Ask not if you can rub the Blarney stone; ask if the stones can rub you. Therapeutic hot stone massage using 58 warm stones, soothing lotion and aromatherapy top the menu at Serenity on St. Paul Day Spa at 240 St. Paul St., Suite #G-115. Regularly $100, the online special runs only $75. Now that’s a stimulating stimulus. Rub yourself the right way at www.serebityonstpaul.com.
	Kiss Me, Even If I’m Not Irish Dr. Jeffrey Raval at Rocky Mountain Laser Aesthetics at 250 Steele St., Suite 206, can enhance your lips to their pouty potential with injectable fillers that leave you looking instantly younger. You’ll have luscious lips before you can say “Cead Mile Failte” (Okay, you’re not Irish; it means “One Hundred Thousand Welcomes!”) Find the Dr. Raval welcome at www.ravalmd.com.

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	Me Lucky Charms Williams Jewelers at 2825 East Third Ave. specializes in diamonds cut to reflect more than 93 percent of all incoming light. It’s possible that Yer Man’s engagement ring will rival the radiance of his bride-to-be’s smile. If you’re seeking colorful gemstones, Williams Jewelers offers you the rainbow and it won’t cost a pot of gold. Get lucky at www.williamsjewelers.com
	Erin Go Bra(gh) If you are looking for support as strong as your allegiance to the Emerald Isle, try Sol (Store of Lingerie) at 248 Detroit Street, where the latest addition to the underwire bra family comes in flamingo pink. Besides, SOL is having its annual clearance sale from March 14th through the 21st, where everything in the store is 15% to 80% off. This spring’s undergarments can be previewed at www.sollingerie.com.
	The Sacred Trinity Follow your spirit to Creator Mundi, Inc, the Gallery of Distinctive Sacred Art, Music and Literature. Located at 2910 E. Third Ave., this boutique offers culturally authentic, Biblically-based art from Germany, France and Italy, plus local artisans’ work too. Get the spirit at www.creatormundi.com
	The Green Alternative – Pink If green isn’t exactly your color, go pink. Whether it's baby pink, shocking pink, magenta or fuscia, several Cherry Creek North boutiques say pink is the new black, giving everyone an optimistic boost in uneasy times. For pink dresses head to Blush at 222 Steele St. (www.blushthestore.com) and MAX at 3039 E. 3rd Ave. (www.maxfashion.com), for pink tees and blazers try Garbarini at 3033 E. 3rd Ave. (www.garbarinishop.com), for cute clutches drop in on DS Additions at 2432 E. 3rd Ave. (www.dsadditions.com), and hoof it to Samantha Castilla Shoe Boutique at 226 Steele St. (www.samanthacastilla.com) for slingbacks and sandals.

Eat + Drink

Mad About Green(s)
If you want to partake of the healthiest green this St. Paddy’s day, head to Mad Greens – Inspired Eats at 222 Columbine St., where you can create your own salad from crisp lettuces, fresh legumes, fruits, cheeses, dressings, nuts, seeds and meats. Open 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. More information? Lettuce look at www.madgreens.com.

Men in Kilts
It’s a tradition – the Irish are big on tradition – so on St. Pat’s the crowd, literally, comes to The Cherry Cricket on Second Ave. near Clayton St. And this year they want everyone to have a good time, so they’re having the party twice: Tuesday the 17th, of course, and on Saturday the 14th, the day of downtown Denver’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Cricket (for you newbies the rotating sign says “Duffy’s”) will, of course, have corned beef and cabbage, a lot of green beer, and Men in Kilts – strolling bagpipers! -- throughout the restaurant and in a giant parking lot tent. Find the tradition at www.cherrycricket.com.

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