The Burnsley Hotel, a 17-story all-suites hostelry originally constructed as an apartment building in 1963, will close Dec. 12, according to a 9News report. The story, however, does not quote hotel management nor RedPeak Properties, the Denver-based real estate firm allegedly buying the property at 1000 Grant St.
When I contacted hotel general manager David Milito, he would not confirm nor deny the 9News story except to say, “It’s not something I’m able to talk about at this time.”
A call to Mike Zoellner, president and CEO of Zoellner, was not returned Tuesday.
The Burnsley has not only been a popular temporary quarters for business travelers but was known by Capitol Hill residents for its great happy hour and dining room.
Shortly after it was built as an apartment building, the property was converted into an all-suites hotel with a jazz club, according to the website.
Denver philanthropists Joy and Franklin Burns purchased the hotel in 1969 from an investment group that included singer Ella Fitzgerald and actor Kirk Douglas.
9News also reported that RedPeak plans to convert the hotel into apartments or condos.
Note to self: Since I live one block from The Burnsley, I’m making it my mission to revisit the bar at least once before the alleged closing to partake of the extremely happy happy hour.
Colorado gives
Colorado Gives Day, the day when Coloradans dig deep in their pockets to generously donate to local nonprofits, takes place Dec. 4. Last year, $12.8 million was distributed to Colorado charities.
One way to support that day is to attend a breakfast with Nuggets coach George Karl from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Dec. 4 at Coohills restaurant, 1400 Wewatta St. The event will benefit Progressive Health Center and Cancer Care Initiative.
The cost is $28 per person, but space is limited so tickets must be purchased by Nov. 30 by e-mailing dbravo@progressivehealthcenter.org or by calling 303-788-9399.
Presented by Community First Foundation and FirstBank, Colorado Gives Day asks you to give to your favorite charities through the website www.givingfirst.org, an online giving resource featuring every nonprofit participating in Colorado Gives Day. When you give online anytime on Dec. 4, the value of your donation will be increased by the FirstBank Incentive Fund.
Anyone who makes a $100 donation or more to the Denver Health Foundation will receive a $100 Hyde Park gift card valid through Dec. 31, and a chance to win a 007 package that includes an Omega watch.
For more information on the free event, go to www.denverhealthfoundation.org. RSVP by Nov. 30 to candice.jones@dhha.org or call 303-602-2978.
Manning’s his man
Elmore Leonard, the 87-year-old author and winner of this year’s National Book Foundation lifetime achievement award, is the interviewee for Proust Questionnaire in the December edition of Vanity Fair.
Among the questions in the interview, Leonard is asked, “Which living person do you most admire?”
His answer? “Peyton Manning.”
Triple threat
For the third year in a row, Conde Nast Traveler has named The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain No. 1 on the magazine’s list of the Top 50 Ski Hotels in North America.
The magazine touts The Westin Riverfront’s “excellent location by the lifts” and extensive amenities, including the “amazing hot tubs and pool” and Spa Anjali.
For more information or reservations, go to www.westinriverfrontbeavercreek.com or call 1-866-949-1616.
Author, author
Denver Center Attractions and Nancy Rebek Productions present Works in Progress: An Intimate Evening With David Sedaris, best-selling author and NPR contributor, for eight performances Jan. 21-27 in the Garner Galleria Theatre.
Sedaris will present select readings that may be included in his new book Let’s Explore Diabetes With Owls, due to be published in April. Audience reaction will, in part, determine the final edits to the publication.
Patrons may purchase a limit of four tickets per performance. Tickets are on sale at www.denvercenter.org or by calling 303-893-4100.
Eavesdropping on a sports talk show host talking about the death of actor Larry Hagman: “Later in life Larry had liver problems because he was a heavy drinker. I think he had psoriasis.”
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