The 5280 Guide to Drinking at Home

Baby, it's still cold (and COVID-y) outside—making it the right time to enjoy a stiff beverage from the comfort of home. From beer to wine to spirits to all things canned, here's the best local booze for sipping right now.

CULTURE

Wonderbound Brings a Film Noir Twist to a Fairytale Favorite with The Troublemakers

Cinderella goes femme fatale for the Denver-based dance company's second production of 2021.

HOME

We Found the Home Library of Our Dreams

This one-of-a-kind, historic space sits inside an old coal silo in the Clayton neighborhood.

EAT & DRINK

Eiskaffee Brings German-Inspired Cold Brew and Ice Cream Floats to Denver

The European-themed shop from the team behind High Point Creamery, which will open in May, will also serve ice cream and pastries.

What We're Talking About

Colorado Judicial Department misconduct. Mindy Masias, former chief of staff for the Colorado Supreme Court Administrator's office, was on the verge of filing a lawsuit against members of the state's chief legal entity, detailing more than 20 instances of sexual discrimination. To keep her from doing so, the Colorado Judicial Department awarded her a $2.5 million, five-year contract in March 2019, according to the state's chief court administrator. (Denver Post)

Colorado COVID-19 Vaccine Finder. Most websites where people can go to make vaccine appointments—including those run by local hospitals and pharmacies, as well as the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment—have proven incredibly difficult to navigate, even for people with above-average computer skills. In order to fix the problem, a local software engineer created a website, which allows people to easily find out if a pharmacy near them has vaccine available and schedule an appointment. (Westword)

Accurate weather readings. Currently, the weather station that gauges atmospheric conditions for the Mile High City can be found at Denver International Airport. That's a problem considering that location is some 17 miles from downtown Denver. Next week, however, the City Council will vote on whether to revive an old weather station at the former Stapleton airport in order to get readings that are more relevant to the city center. (Denverite)