Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, will celebrate National Doughnut Day on Friday, June 6, by offering metro-area doughnut-philes a free doughnut (while supplies last) with the purchase of any beverage.

“National Doughnut Day is a great way to thank our loyal guests and introduce new people in Denver to the wide variety of food and beverages that Dunkin’ Donuts offers,” said Josh Blanchard, Edgewater restaurant’s franchisee.

Dunkin’ Donuts is also helping doughnut lovers celebrate summer by adding a new and blue blueberry cobbler doughnut to the menu. Featuring a yeast shell doughnut with blueberry filling, white dipping icing and coffee cake streusel topping, the Blueberry Cobbler Donut is now available at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide.

National Doughnut Day, celebrated on the first Friday of June each year, was originally established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to honor women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I.

Dunkin’ Donuts has been a leader in the donut category for nearly 65 years, selling 2.5 billion doughnut and Munchkins donut hole treats annually. 

Participating Denver metro area Dunkin’ Donuts are at: 366 Broadway, Denver; 2001 Sheridan Blvd., Edgewater; 8775 Washington St., Thornton; 3235 28th St., Boulder; 16611 Smoky Hill Road, Aurora and  7615 W. 88th Ave., Westminster.

The blueberry and blueberry cobbler doughnut from Dunkin Donuts.

“Women love our big deck.” – W.T. Shorty’s Sports Grill at 9990 S. Oneida St. in southeast Denver.

W.T. Shorty’s ‘famous’ deck. (wtshortys.com)

Eavesdropping on a man to a woman: “You know what’s good about getting old?  Pretty much nothing! ”

Denver’s own KUVO 89.3-FM public radio station was named one of the best Internet jazz radio stations worldwide by Pete Naughton a writer for “The Telegraph” in London, one of the United Kingdom’s’ top media outlets.

According to the story posted at www.kuvo.org/kuvo-news, Naughton, who writes for “The Telegraph’s” podcasts and internet radio columns, listed KUVO as one of the top three best “Jazz & Soul Internet Radio Stations” he’s discovered across the world. Below is what he reported in his on-line column, “Best Internet Radio Stations” on May 26.

“I stumbled upon this award-winning music station by accident recently – and have been kicking myself for not finding it sooner. Based in Denver, Colorado, its artfully-curated playlists mostly focus on jazz – broadcasting everything from Ella Fitzgerald to Madeleine Peyroux. A class act.”

“We knew KUVO was a gem when we merged our public media organizations last year,” said Doug Price, president and CEO of Rocky Mountain PBS. “We’re proud of the work they do and the valuable service they provide to our Colorado community.  We are excited for the future and the international doors that have been opened with the online radio stations and mobile app.”

KUVO serves a diverse audience that loves jazz  – all styles of jazz. The station’s line-up reflects the flavors of jazz from around the world.

“We are proud of this international recognition,” said Carlos Lando, KUVO’s general manager. “We’ve always been proud of our long tradition of sharing jazz, blues, and news with our loyal listeners in our community.  But, it’s really fantastic that our community is growing worldwide. We have fans from Japan, Spain, China, and apparently the UK.”

Step into the story with a visit to the new exhibit Food: Our Global Kitchen at the Colorado History Museum (1200 Broadway) through Sept. 1, and take a journey around the world and through time. Stroll through an ancient market, cook a virtual meal, peek inside the dining rooms of illustrious individuals, and consider some of the most challenging issues of our time.

Food: Our Global Kitchen explores the complex and intricate food system that brings what we eat from farm to fork. In sections devoted to growing, transporting, cooking, eating, tasting and celebrating, the exhibit illuminates the myriad ways food is produced and transported throughout the world.

Admission is $5 with the purchase of a general admission ticket. Kids 5 and under and History Colorado members are free. Bring in a receipt from any Colorado Whole Foods Market for $2 off admission.

Food: Our Global Kitchen is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (www.amnh.org).

Presented with Whole Foods Market, there’s a working kitchen, which features taste experiments, special guests, demonstrations and samples from Whole Foods Markets’ vendors and partners. Ticket to the Food exhibit is required for entrance to the taste kitchen.

Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, go to www.historycoloradocenter.org/plan/foodourglobalkitchen.

The grand opening party for Argyll Whisky Beer, 1035 E. 17th Ave., will feature menu samples from chef John Broening’s gastro pub cuisine and cocktails from certified cicerone Ryan Conklin’s comprehensive beverage program, from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, a benefit for the Tennyson Center for Children.

“The evolution and modern boom of whiskies and craft beers tells entertaining stories rich in history,” said Argyll owner Robert Thompson. “Our goal is to celebrate those stories with the opening of Argyll Whisky Beer. Argyll’s theme is centered around the cultural and historical influences behind elevated old world pub fare, and beers and whiskies from both Colorado and around the world.”

Broening’s menu will focus on the fresher more seasonal ingredients for traditional British fare, and incorporate Britain’s “second food,” Indian.

“Argyll will provide a beer and whiskey friendly cuisine anchored in the classics of British pub food: fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, Scotch egg, the English fryup breakfast, all of which I’ve tried to rethink and freshen up,” Broening said. “We also offer a few twists on Indian cuisine, with vibrant curries and chutneys; light, clean salads including an orange olive and mint salad with a blood orange vinaigrette and a black quinoa and faro salad with roasted squash and a whole lemon dressing and an extensive housemade charcuterie program focusing on sausages, terrines, hams and pates.”

Argyll will open for regular business at 11 a.m. June 9. Operating hours will be from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

John Broening (Argyll Whisky Beer Facebook photo)

“Shear Genius” finalist and delightful Denver salon owner Matthew Morris will kick off summer and celebrate eight years at the annual Anniversary Runway Show, beginning when doors open at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at 13 S. Broadway.

Inspired by ’80s excess, Matthew Morris Salon and Skincare presents Eye Candy, a runway show full of sugar and spice, and everything from naughty to nice.

SOL Lingerie and A Line Boutique will feature collections on the runway with sassy snacks from Epernay Lounge and Sugarlicious. Creating a night of “artistry and flair” says blacktie-Colorado.com, the parties host a killer crowd.

Morris’s celebrations are always the “talk of the town…but it’s not just about him; the events raise money”.  Ticket sales benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Colorado Chapter.

Cystic Fibrosis  is a life-threatening genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive systems of approximately 30,000 children and adults in the U.S. More than 10 million Americans unknowingly are carriers of the gene. The disease occurs in one out of every 3,500 live births of all Americans and about 1,000 new cases of CF are diagnosed each year.

To learn more about CF visit www.cff.org. For tickets to Eye Candy, go to: https:/eventbrite.com/e/matthew-morris-salon-and-skincare-presents-eye-candy-tickets-11122312135.

The Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce will host Soiree at Sunset: Championing Relationships from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12 at the City Park Pavilion in Denver’s City Park.

The third annual event features food, wine, music and networking. Sponsored by VectraBank Colorado Soiree at Sunset features an up-close cooking demonstration by Aniedra Nichols, executive chef at Elway’s Cherry Creek.

From the front of the house to the kitchen, Nichols has spent most of her adult life learning her craft from some of Denver’s finest chefs and restaurateurs. She has worked at a variety of top restaurants including Andre’s Confisserie Suisse, Fourth Story restaurant, Mel’s Bar and Grill and Bistro Vendôme. In 2007, Nichols joined chef Tyler Wiard in the kitchen at Elway’s Cherry Creek. She was promoted to executive chef in 2013.

Soiree at Sunset not only features a chef demonstration, but also area caterers presenting some of their favorites and the musical magic of Hazel Miller‘s Band. Participating caterers include: Bistro Boys Catering, Krave Colorado Catering, Larimer Catering, Luau Tropical Catering LLC,  Chef Leah’s Kitchen, Relish Catering & Events, Gourmet to Go, La Patisserie Francaise and SAVA Catering and Personal Chef.

The cost of the event is $55 for CWCC members and $65 for prospective members. All guests must be preregistered as tickets will not be available for purchase on the evening of the event. Register by visiting www.coloradowomenschamber.chambermaster.com/events.

Cyndi Lauper and other girls (and boys) who just wanna have fun were spotted at Lucky Strike in the Denver Pavilions Tuesday afternoon.

While there, Lauper bowled with a few of her staff while they ate crudités, fish tacos, guacamole and short rib tacos. I’m also told that she is much better suited as an awesome singer, as she bowled a 58.

Lucky Strike staff noted that the celebrated singer was “very, very nice.”