Denver is home to a rich cultural backdrop and booming art scene, both of which make The Mile High City a fascinating place to explore. The best way to get up close and personal with these attractions is to take them in district by district. Here's a guide to five of Denver's bustling art communities to help you plan the perfect tour.

Art District on Santa Fe

Perhaps one of the most popular arts districts in Denver is the one on Santa Fe. This vibrant hub is lined with diverse art studios and galleries, a ballet company, a Latin American art museum, charming boutiques, restaurants, and stunning public murals. Keep an eye out for weekly events too, including the Art on Film Summer Series, gallery openings, and First Friday Art Walks. Plus, there's a free shuttle service to help you get to it all.

40 West Arts District

The Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design regularly displays its students' work in the 40 West Arts District for public viewing. Artistic expression in this community is extremely diverse, as you'll see everything from sculptures and woodworking to glassblowing and RTD box wraps with unique art designs. Explore the 40 West Arts Gallery and 40 West Studios, check out the majestic murals by Yulia Avgustinovich, and stop by during the annual fundraiser for raffle drawings and a silent auction.

Golden Triangle Creative District 

Nestled between Speer Boulevard, Colfax Avenue, and Lincoln Street is the Golden Triangle Creative District, a populous hub of art galleries, boutiques, bars, museums, and pop-up art events. You'll find attractions like the Clyfford Still Museum, which features summer lawn concerts and Final Friday art walks. Other landmarks include the Curious Theatre Company and the bustling Martin Plaza. It's no wonder the Golden Triangle Creative District was dubbed by the New York Times as one of 2018's Best Places to Travel.

River North Arts District (RiNo)

If you're looking to tour all the nooks and crannies of RiNo, you'll want to sign up for the VIP Studio and Gallery Tour. It takes place on the first Friday of the month and goes on a shuttle ride past several galleries and points of interest. You also won't want to miss the live music and art gallery openings during the First Friday in RiNo, the Friday wine tastings at Proof Wine and Spirits, and the various cute and handmade goods available for purchase at RiNo Made Store.

Tennyson Street Cultural District

From art studios to museums to breweries, finding something to pique your interest isn't hard within the Tennyson Street Cultural District. Enjoy free outdoor concerts, special guest speakers, First Friday Art Walks, and the Totally Tennyson decade-themed event. Plus, don't forget to check out one of the most notable attractions in the district: the Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park, the site of Denver's first botanic garden and movie theater.

Looking for ways to enjoy your visit to Denver's arts districts? Follow this guide to help you get started.

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Following a year hiatus from the showroom, INFINITI has come back in full swing with the completely revamped and refined 2019 QX50. This indulgent crossover has even more sporty flair and luxury presence than its 2017 predecessor, and you'll find plenty of extra perks exclusive to the 2019 edition. Here's a look at INFINITI's all-new and improved QX50.

Exterior

One thing to note with the 2019 QX50 is that it's 1.8 inches shorter in length than its previous edition, though that doesn't mean it's any less sophisticated. In fact, the latest model is even more aggressive in design thanks to its 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, front and rear LED lighting and a newly standard power liftgate.

The Luxe further accentuates its luxury with a power-adjustable panoramic moonroof and sunshade, LED front fog lamps, and roof rails. Splurge on the top Essential and treat yourself to rain-sensing windshield wipers, heated outside mirrors, and a cutting-edge, motion activated liftgate.

Engine 

The 2019 INFINITI QX50 churns out a promising 280 pound-feet of torque via a 2.0-liter VC-Turbo engine. It's the first engine to rely on variable compression ratio and pairs nicely with an Xtronic continuously variable transmission. This hardware subtly outweighs the 2017 QX50's 3.7-liter V-6, seven-speed automatic transmission, and 267 torque output.

Performance

Aerodynamics is even greater in the 2019 edition thanks to .32 drag coefficient —a 6 percent reduction. You also get an electric power-assisted steering system in place of the previous hydraulic one. However, where performance notably improves is in terms of fuel efficiency. The all-new QX50 sees an estimated 24 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway, an increase of 7 mpg apiece.

Interior

This cozy five-seater is undoubtedly more spacious than its 2017 counterpart. Rear occupants will love the added head and legroom, especially taller passengers, while all can benefit from an extra 9 cubic feet of passenger volume and up to 64.4 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded down.

Comfort is further accentuated via eight-way power front seats with lumbar support, additional front storage compartments, and optional tri-zone automatic climate control and leather upholstery.

Moving from comfort to convenience, the 2019 QX50 also features an updated tech lineup. A push-button start ignition is now standard, and the InTouch infotainment hub gets a revised 8-inch/7-inch dual-screen layout.

Safety

The QX50 boasts standards like advanced side air bags, an engine immobilizer, and driver-assist features such as predictive forward collision warning and forward emergency braking with pedestrian detection.

The Luxe boosts safety even further with blind-spot monitoring, while the Essential tops the category with a newly available, semi-autonomous ProPilot Assist system. It uses fancier features like advanced intelligent cruise control and distance control assist to help you manage your steering and speed with less driver input required.

Looking to enhance your road presence? The 2019 INFINITI QX50 has all the bells and whistles befitting its luxury crossover status.

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Whether you accidentally left a light on in your car overnight, or your car battery is running out of power due to old age, we all understand how frustrating it can be to have a dead battery. If you ever find yourself in a situation where your car won't start your vehicle may need a jump start. Many are not sure what a jump start entails and end up looking for assistance. With our easy to use infographic, you can quickly learn the proper steps when jumping a dead car battery. If you have any questions or need our assistance, you can always set up a service appointment or contact our service experts at INFINITI OF DENVER.

The great city of Denver has never been behind when it comes to fashion trends. Fashion to most is a lifestyle, and is constantly evolving into intriguing art forms each year. If you're a Denver native and enjoy fashion rejoice! There are some great events going on this year for Fall Fashion Week 2018.

Dress For Success Fashion Gala

On November 2nd Dress for Success Denver will be hosting their B.I.G. (Better, Improved, and Growing) Annual Fall Fashion Event. This extravagant event will be held at Mile High Station from 6:30pm-11:30pm complete with a runway show and 'Denver's Best' 80’s cover band, THE GOONIES. Help us continue to do our best in supporting women on their way to economic Independence and self-sufficiency.

INFINITI OF DENVER is offering the chance to win a 2019 INFINITI QX50 with 100% of the entry donations going towards Dress For Success. The winning ticket will choose 2 envelopes out of 20. If the two envelopes contain the front of the car and the back of car you'll win the brand new 2019 QX50! If the 2 envelopes don't contain the front and back of the car you will automatically win the secondary prize valued at $500! Join Denver's finest minds in Fashion at this can't miss event and get your tickets today!

DFW (Denver Fashion Week)

Denver Fashion Week will be returning this fall presented by "Mile High Luxury Real Estate" and will have some of the biggest names in fashion. Taking place at the Lumenati Warehouse, DFW will be showcasing their youngest designer ever 17 year-old Dalton Bidula of “Shape Streetwear”, and an entire night featuring Denver’s newest designers on Thursday, November 8. Once again, DFW doubles down on its efforts to showcase Denver’s local fashion industry.

Monday through Wednesday, November 5-7, Denver Fashion Week will be hosting industry workshops for models, boutiques, designers, as well as industry parties, pop-ups and more. For these workshops, DFW will host local industry leaders, acclaimed designers and expert panels. The goal of these events is to help educate and support Denver’s fashion industry so it can continue to grow.

To finish off the week, on Sunday, November 11th, our legendary Hair Show will grace the runaway. This avant-garde show highlights DFW's award-winning production team along with Denver’s top hairstylists and makeup artists. Attendees will witness a wealth of creativity with crafted looks and curated performances. In past seasons, DFW’s hair show has seen everything from live dancers to pieces that are over 10 feet tall. This event is the talk of the town, so get your tickets while you can today!

If you're a Denver resident who enjoys the culinary arts, there are some great upcoming events for Fall 2018. With a mix of chefs and restaurateurs, this season is the time to dine on high fare while benefiting great causes. These 3 upcoming culinary events will surely leave your taste-buds happy.

1. 5280 Dines

The Ratio Wealth Group presents 5280 Dines! Join your local Denver community on October 21st from 6pm-9pm at The Stanley Hangar to experience an exclusive culinary event celebrating their 25 best restaurant list. Each of these restaurants is unique in their own way and their chefs are putting out impactful tastings of their best dishes.

This event will feature cocktails, a photo booth, plenty of great food, and much more! Showcasing favorites like Bar Dough and Sushi Den, diners are in for a treat.

2. Vesta: Plates for The Peak

Vesta presents the 15th annual Plates For The Peak fundraiser on October 22nd! This delicious fundraiser will be benefiting Urban Peak who's mission is to ignite the potential in youth to exit homelessness, and create self-determined, fulfilled lives. There will be specialty drinks, music, a silent auction, and unique creations by past and current chefs of Vesta, Steuben's and Ace Eat Serve. Get your tickets today!

3. Project Angel Heart's - A Taste for Life

With a community of philanthropic foodies you can enjoy some outstanding eats all while benefiting an amazing cause. On Thursday November 1st from 6pm-10pm at the Hyatt Regency located at the Colorado Convention Center Project Angel Heart's - a taste for life event will be in full swing.

Project Angel Heart's looks to help those in need while ill with their home-delivered food program. There is going to be an exciting tasting event featuring inventive cuisine, cocktails, and live and silent auctions with some awesome items up for grabs. Whether you are a food lover looking to test out some new cuisine or just a kindhearted individual looking to help support Project Angel Heart's touching mission, this event is for you. Enjoy!

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Coors Field in Denver, CO

The Rockies are back in the MLB playoffs for a second year in a row and they already look stronger after a big win over the Cubs to make it out of the wild card round. After a screaming hot September where they outscored their opponents by nearly 60 runs, leading to a 19-9 record, there is serious hope for an exciting Rocktober here in Denver. Behind the powerful bat of Nolan Arenado, the arm of Kyle Freeland, and a roster on the roll, we can't wait to see how far they take it this year.

If you're as big of fans of the Rockies as we are here at INFINITI OF DENVER, then you'll know there is nothing quite like watching a game at Coor's Field. That being said, making it to the game isn't always an option. As a proud partner of the Colorado Rockies and member of the Denver community, we love showing support for our local teams and fellow local businesses. That's why we put together a list of some of our favorite places to watch a Rockies game around Denver!

1. Blake Street Tavern

Located only 0.3 miles from Coors Field, this gigantic sports bar proudly touts having 65 HDTVs, three bars, an outdoor patio, and tons of games all creating the perfect spot to catch a game. If this sounds great to you, you're not alone. Over the years Blake Street Tavern has amassed a long list of awards, including Best Sports Bar for Food & Drink 2017 & 2018 and National Sports Bar of the Year in 2017! With entertainment at every turn, and a menu that puts other bar food to shame, it's easy to see why this has become a Denver hot spot for sports fans all throughout Denver. If you plan on making your way down to the Tavern, we highly recommend the nachos.

2. Occidental

If big bars like the Blake Street Tavern aren't your scene or you're just looking for something a little different, Occidental is the place to go. With the definition of "counter-culture" proudly displayed on their website, it's easy to see that this bar set out to provide a unique experience for its patrons. With craft cocktails and high-quality snacks and entries, Occidental makes the perfect place for a more intimate game viewing option. Game day celebrations may include game day discounts and special menu items as well!

3. Jackson's

Another hot spot nearly in homerun territory of Coors Field is Jackson's. From the moment you walk in, you can tell that Jackson's was built to provide a destination for Rockies fans. With 70 HD flat screens, the wide-open space with a central bar is perfect for game-time viewings. But Jackson's delivers on more than just a great game-time environment. Known for their burgers, both classic and creative, Jackson's puts in the extra effort to provide grub that will fuel you through the 9th inning.

4. Homegrown Tap & Dough

Looking for a sports day destination for the whole family? Homegrown Tap and Dough offers both sit-down dining and a place at the bar, complete with HD TVs all around. With hand-tossed pasta and wood-fired pizza, Hometown offers an option for a different kind of gameday food. However, they still have an incredible gourmet burger menu and a wide selection of rare craft beers for a more traditional experience. With space to spare, a large open patio, and a vintage arcade game room, this sports restaurant is perfect for kids.

Whether you are looking for a large crowd to chant along with, a change of scenery, or a great place to take the family, there is something on this list for everyone... as long as you're cheering on the Rockies, of course!

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