The building that houses the Tavern Uptown, a popular watering hole at 538 E. 17th Ave., is being redeveloped into a mixed-use project with plans to develop an eight-story building with roughly 315 apartments and 14,000 square feet of retail space, which will include the addition of a rooftop patio for the Tavern on top of the eight-story building.

A joint venture between Southern Land Company of Nashville, and real estate investment firm GTIS Partners LP, headquartered in New York City, has announced plans for the redevelopment of a 1.5-acre site in the Uptown neighborhood.

Tim Downey, CEO of Southern Land Company, said, “We are delighted to have the opportunity to develop much-needed apartment housing in Denver while enabling a popular neighborhood gathering spot to continue to thrive and serve its loyal customers. This location offers the ideal setting to benefit the community, businesses and residents alike.”

“We couldn’t be more pleased with the site’s proximity to downtown jobs and its easy access to Uptown’s amenities and parks” added Ken Howell, CFO of Southern Land Company.

“Over the years, we’ve been approached by various developers who wanted to purchase our property,” says THG Owner/CEO Frank Schultz. “We’ve always declined because we have a history in Uptown and could never imagine leaving the neighborhood. Tavern Uptown was our first location –  the birthplace of Tavern – so it’s pretty sentimental to us. We feel we’re part of the fabric of the community and have grown with the neighborhood. Our regular guests have been coming for years and are family to us.

“Southern Land Company recognized our steadfast stance of keeping Tavern Uptown in our same location. They proposed a plan, which includes Tavern Uptown in the redesign of their new multifamily building. This is a really exciting opportunity for us to keep Tavern Uptown in the community, yet create a bigger and better version.”  The Tavern Uptown will not close for rebuilding until early next year.

This August, Neiman Marcus Denver will celebrate 25 years of service and style in the Denver community in a culminating event “Then. Now. Next.” on Aug. 14.

In an evening cocktail party, NM Denver will nod to the past with a pictorial retrospective, unveil the Fall 2015 trends with a fashion presentation, and introduce Britt Jackson, NM Denver’s new vice president and general manager.

To celebrate NM Denver’s customers from the last 25 years, guests can reminisce by poring over a retrospective wall of nostalgic imagery. The display recounts the fashions of the 1990s, highlights Neiman Marcus advertising, and most importantly, features the faces of NM Denver’s customers with candid photographs from the 1990 opening gala. 

Preview the Fall 2015 must-have trends with a fashion presentation beginning at 6 p.m. The 2015 Fall NM Trend List hinges on Folklorica, a seamless segue from last season’s New Bohemian trend. A continuation of fashion’s obsession with the 1970s, Folklorica describes a global array of embroidery, patchwork, lace and fringe. The return of the flare, the saddle bag, and chunky heels all come together to complete the folkloric fall look. Join us for the show to receive the complete must-have list for men and women.

For more information or to reserve your seat, call 720.941.4508.

The Swedish pop group ABBA is a worldwide sensation which continues to lure millions of young and old fans to their infectious feel-good songs through films (“Muriel’s Wedding”, “Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert”) and the Broadway musical and film hit “Mamma Mia!”  In an interview with the Associated Press, songwriter Bjorn Ulvaeus said that ABBA would never do a reunion tour.  “Money is not a factor, and we would like people to remember us as we were.  Young, exuberant, full of energy and ambition.”  Well, here is your opportunity to relive the ABBA phenomenon.

The Music of ABBA With Arrival From Sweden, the world’s foremost ABBA tribute show, comes to Colorado at 8 p.m. July 29 at Red Rocks Amphiteatre (doors open at 6:30).

This 10-piece band will take you back to the ’70s as members re-create the appearance of the original stars that defined pop music. Authentic costumes, captivating dance numbers, impeccable harmonies all come together to create the ABBA experience live on stage.

For more information, and to sample music and video on the band, go to www.themusicofabba.com

Tickets are $34  general admission (plus service charges), and available at www.ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster centers.  To charge by phone, call 1-800-745-3000.  Tickets also available through Channel 12 online at www.cpt12.org or call 303-296-1212 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

This concert benefits Colorado Public Television 12 and is sponsored by www.DenverPost.com, KOSI 101, Out Front, Prime Time for Seniors, 50Plus Marketplace News, Daily Camera, Denver Marriott West, Integrity Limousine, and Brothers BBQ.

Eavesdropping on a man: “Sometimes life kicks you in the gut.Thank goodness I have extra padding there so I’ll survive.”

After more than 14 years serving the City and County of Denver, the Cowboy Councilman Charlie Brown is saddling up for his ride into the sunset.

Come say, “So long,” to the long tall city servant from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at The ART Hotel, 1201 Broadway. RSVP to Erik Husted, ehusted@milehighdevelopment.com.

The host committee reads like a who’s who of Denver, including George Thorn, Steve Farber, Maria Garcia Berry, Bruce James, Buz Koelbel, Arthur McDermott, Nicole Ament, Jim Basey, Carl Koelbel, Carolyn White, Rodger Hara, Bill James, Cameron Bertron, David Foster, David Kenney, David Cole & Associates, David Tryba, Howard Gelt, Greater Glendale Chamber of Commerce, Jim Sullivan, Marcus Pachner, Lauren Brockman, Richard von Luhrte, Scott Caldwell, Elkco Properties, Steve Sander, Tom Gleason,Walter Isenberg,Wendy Aiello, Forest City Stapleton and Peter Kudla.

Charlie Brown, center, with son Nick and wife Suzanne on his final day as a Denver city councilman. (Suzanne Brown Facebook photo)

Concept Restaurants and Denver Botanic Gardens invite food lovers to experience Gather: an intimate supper on the Garden Block of the 16th Street Mall at 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

Concept Restaurants’ own Stout Street Social, Rialto Café, Humboldt: Farm, Fish, Wine and Ignite Burger Bar are collaborating to create a four-course meal in the median of the Garden Block located between Curtis and Champa on the 16th Street Mall.

Tickets include a secret four-course meal with beer and wine at $85 per person including tax and gratuity.  Seating is limited and tickets can be purchased at www.botanicgardens.org/gather.

Mall shuttle service will be detoured onto 15th and 17th streets via the Free MetroRide buses in conjunction with Meet in the Streets by the Downtown Denver Partnership and Downtown Denver Business Improvement District.

“The Gather dinner is an amazing opportunity to experience four fantastic Denver restaurants in an open air environment on the 16th Street Mall,” said Catrina Mullins, director of sales and catering for Rialto Café.  “The Garden Block creates a lovely backdrop for the culinary creations of four talented Concept Restaurants’ chefs.”

You won’t have to scream for ice cream at Baur’s Restaurant and Listening Lounge Friday and Saturday. The downtown eatery will celebrate the historic “Baur’s Day” by giving away free homemade mini ice cream cones to the Denver community.

The event also officially marks the restaurant’s foray into the ice cream business with its new line of homemade ice cream, and celebrates the iconic Baur’s building that once housed the Baur Confectionery Company – serving homemade sweets, candy and ice cream – from 1891 into the 1970s.

In 2006, then-Mayor John Hickenlooper, declared Baur’s Day as a historic day in recognition of the building’s significance to downtown Denver. Baur’s Restaurant and Listening Lounge, at 1512 Curtis St., will celebrate the occasion with these “sweet” offers throughout the week:

* Friday – To kick-off Baur’s Day early, Baur’s will give away free mini ice cream cones from 2-4 p.m. at the restaurant.

* Saturday – The Baur’s team will give away free mini ice cream cones to visitors of their booth at the Cherry Creek Farmer’s Market from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.* and at the restaurant from 2-4 p.m.

* Saturday – Guests who dine at the restaurant on Baur’s Day can purchase a signature Baur’s pint glass and T-shirt for a discounted price of  $7.18**. There will also be live music at the restaurant in the evening.

* Today through Saturday – The restaurant will offer its Stout and Ice Cream Float for $7.18 all week in honor of the July 18 holiday.

* Sunday – Guests can enjoy a family style meal with a bluegrass influence including house-made Carolina fried chicken, collard greens, corn on the cob, mashed potatoes and cornbread while enjoying live music from MIPSO, a progressive bluegrass band from North Carolina. Special house-made pie and ice cream will also be available. The restaurant will also offer a special bourbon cocktail for the evening. To purchase tickets to the show visit www.baursmagic.com.

The debut of the restaurant’s new ice cream line includes flavors like goat cheese and cherry, vanilla bean and salted caramel, Earl Grey and grilled peach, chocolate hazelnut with Espelette pepper, death by chocolate and seasonal sorbets including the current flavor strawberry and grapefruit. There will be at least six flavors available, which will change occasionally, with sorbets changing as fruit comes in season. Ice cream can be purchased in half pints for $4 at Baur’s Restaurant and Listening Lounge and at the Cherry Creek Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings at the Baur’s booth. The ice cream can also be purchased off the dessert menu in the restaurant.

“From day one, we wanted to find ways to honor the history of the Baur’s building in the restaurant,” said Dory Ford, chef/proprietor of Baur’s Restaurant and Listening Lounge. “That is why we decided to make homemade ice cream in a variety of unique flavors. The Baur Confectionery Company made ice cream in this same spot many decade ago, and it just made sense to bring back a delicious dessert from Baur’s past.”

For more information, visit www.baursrestaurant.com. For more information on Baur’s Listening Lounge, visit www.baursmagic.com.

Rockmount Ranch Wear at 1626 Wazee St. celebrates its Western heritage with Corral Boot Company and Laws Whiskey House during an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday.

Coral Boots factory expert Kelly Warren will be here to help fit you in the latest collections for men and women.  Choose from the stock or make a special order while sipping Colorado-made Law’s Whiskey and meet head distiller Jake Norris.

Hear live music from Dustin Devine & The Real Deal, a local Denver band that plays honky-tonk and traditional country.

Find haute deals at the 45th Annual Cherry Creek North Sidewalk Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Visit http://bit.ly/1cQza7x for a map of participating merchants.

The Cherry Creek North Sidewalk Sale features discount deals from nearly 80 Cherry Creek North boutiques and businesses, including clothing, accessories, shoes, art, salon, spa, food, home furnishings and décor.

Follow #SWS2015 on Twitter for news and information about the Sidewalk Sale.

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