🌱 Irish Snug Closes + Check Out ARTcade + AirBNB Parties No More

Denver CO

27 January, 2022

7:20 AM

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Good morning Denver! It's me again, Brad K. Evans, your host of the Denver Daily. Thursday's weather: Colder with snow, 1-2". High: 28 Low: 17. Here are the top stories in Denver today: State lawmakers are hoping to crack down on professional shoplifters. Organized retail crime syndicates have found a modern-day pawnshop with online platforms. State lawmakers say the Amazon's of the world are making it too easy for them. (CBS4)After nearly two decades, the Irish Snug has closed its doors. The pandemic claims another long time operator, as supply costs continue to rise and staffing continues to fall, small businesses are struggling to say open. (303)Airbnb blocked a bunch of house parties in Denver in 2021. According to Airbnb, their 2021 data indicates that the anti-party block system blocked or redirected more than 2,500 people in Denver from booking a listing for an entire home. (FOX31)This arcade designed by local artists takes you back to your childhood. The Understudy ARTcade gives visitors the chance to win art prizes and play one-of-a-kind games like immersive pinball and NFT claw machines. (Denverite)Free KN95 masks now available at Denver recreation centers. City officials announced that households will have access to five free KN95 masks per month and will be available which at recreation centers across the city. (7News) From our sponsor: Hey Denver, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in Denver: COGCC: Financial Assurance Rulemaking Hearing. (9 a.m.) Family Time: Columbine Library. (10:15 a.m.) Alzheimer's Association: Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer's. (10:30 a.m.) Telehealth Assistance: At Sheridan Library (1 p.m.) Winter Classes 2022: Available for Flamenco Guitar and Dance! (7 p.m.) From my notebook: The Denver Art Museum is proud to present the first exhibition to fully explore the career of Mexican artist and fashion designer Carla Fernández, founder of the eponymous fashion brand in May 2022. (DAM) New ordinance goes into effect: The new Skip The Stuff ordinance is in effect! Single-use utensils, straws, napkins and condiment packets will now only be available upon request. (Denver) Denver Center for the Performing Arts receives 135 submissions: DCPA's annual High School and Middle School Playwriting Competition. After careful review by a panel of artistic, literary and education professionals, check out who made the finals. (DCPA) Loving the Denver Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. I'll be in your inbox Friday morning with another update! — Brad K. Evans