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FEATURES 10 Presents For Your Peeps Brought to Arvada by your Local Concierge

18 Meet the Man Behind the Guitar Vibe with Pierce Murphy

24 Kaleidoscope of Colors Let the Spirit Move You

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30 Wealthy and Wise Tips from the Financial Experts

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much delinquent behavior, but I played video games probably

DENVER WITH A DISTINCT APPROACH TO JAZZ AND

more than is healthy. I think it mostly gives me a little escape.

SOUL. From penthouse clubs in Hiroshima, Japan to neighbor-

Something to fixate my thoughts on that doesn’t really matter.

hood bars in Paris, he’s made his way around the world per-

I spend less and less time with them anymore, though. Getting

forming for captivated audiences. The musical sounds call to

old, I guess. Or just happier in the moment.

mind artists like Chet Baker, Bill Withers, and Amy Winehouse. Pierce performs original music in addition to jazz standards and

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Q: WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE TO BE ON STAGE?

because he’s philosophical and funny and can cook (which we’ve

A: If the music is really rigid, then it feels like being on the

all learned is very important during a quarantine). And maybe

crew of a ship, and the audience is relying on you to take

Regina Spektor. She just seems really kind (also valuable in quar-

them someplace beautiful. If the music is more flexible, more

antine) and I find her inspiring as a songwriter and artist.

understanding, then it feels like a good conversation: musicians talking about the nature of the universe in a language devised

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LIFE AS A PERFORMER?

the record being played in the background—they set the vibe. And that’s when being on stage is the best for me.

A: I had just failed out of my freshman year of college and was really unsure of where my life was headed. That summer, my dad’s band was given a spot at the Monterey Bay Blues Festival

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GUILTY PLEASURE?

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A: Simple pleasure? Coffee in the morning with my wife.

in particular was kind and entertained all my dumb questions

Waking up slow with our thoughts, seeing our cat watch the

with inspirational answers. Another morning we were at a foggy

sunrise from a little window perch, just being happily us. Guilty

beach cafe just off Cannery Row and an older gentleman was

pleasure? Video games. Growing up I didn’t party or engage in

playing jazz guitar and singing standards. I talked to him about

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music and living, and I realized that is how I wanted my life to be- that I could be happy if I pursued that path. Q: WHAT RITUALS OR ROUTINES ACCOMPANY YOUR PERFORMANCES? A: Usually I like to get something to drink to get a little lighter on my feet, maybe coffee or beer. Then I make sure all the equipment lights up. Sometimes I’ll do these obnoxious vocal siren warm ups. In private. Always in private. I’ll run my fingers up and down the strings. It’s not magic most of the time. Q: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF AS AN ARTIST? A: I stay curious. I see art as pursuing the same thing as science and religion: understanding. So I try to make sure my view of the world and the ways I interact with it are malleable. I want to be gener-

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Angelo is Denver born, Arvada raised, and proud to have always called Colorado home. His passion for community started at a young age watching his grandfather run his pizzeria in North Denver. Angelo continues to help grow and support his local small business owners through partnership and patronage. His wife also grew up in the area and both are avid, local sports fans. A tradition they are passing on to their two young sons – Go Broncos! Angelo was involved in a major car accident a few years back, during which time his wife was also pregnant with their first son, and this experience gave him true insight into why his job is so crucial and thus he continues to operate his agency with integrity and empathy. HOME OWNER TIPS YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO MISS Winter can wreak havoc on your home if you’re not careful to properly maintain it. Take these simple steps to protect your home when the temps start to dip. 1) Disconnect your garden hoses. If you leave your garden hoses connected during winter, any water left inside the hose could freeze and cause the lining to crack. 2) Keep the heat on. If you plan on being away from your home for a long period of time, do not turn off your heating system. We recommend you set your thermostat at 65 degrees or higher. This will help prevent pipes from freezing and bursting under extreme weather and temperature conditions. Additionally, it is a good idea to leave your cabinet doors open and the faucet dripping at a pencil-thin stream during extremely cold temperatures. 3) Seal your driveway. Consider sealing your driveway if you haven’t done it before. Doing this before it gets too cold will help protect your driveway from the salt the city uses on the streets during the winter months. 4) Do not use salt on your concrete. If you have a concrete driveway or sidewalks, do not use salt on them! Salt will pit the concrete. Sand is the only product guaranteed not to harm concrete. While sand does not melt the ice, it will make your driveways and sidewalks easier to walk on. 5) Clean out your gutters. Removing leaves and other debris from your gutters before winter can help prevent ice from forming inside the gutters. This can potentially prevent “ice damming,” which can cause severe damage to the interior of a home. 6) Take care of your furnace. When is the last time you’ve changed your furnace filter? Keep up with your filter changes and be sure to call your HVAC service provider for your service check-up!

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bullet journaling 101 ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

PHOTOGRAPHY ESTÉE JANSSENS

Let’s face it—in today’s so-much-to-do-and-so-little-time cultural mindset, it

can be hard to keep track of everything we need to do. Wake up—did you get enough sleep? Brush your teeth. Feed the kids. Feed the dog. Get ready for work. Make your lunch. Those are just six things to think about in the span of 15 minutes after your alarm goes off.

With all of these things to keep track of and our lives moving a mile a minute,

anything we can find to streamline our obligations (and our thoughts) can be a lifesaver! Enter: bullet journaling. It’s equal parts calendar, meal tracker, diary, self care and, well, really anything else that you want to keep tabs on! The “mindfulness practice disguised as a productivity system,” coined by creator Ryder Carroll, can help you master the art of intentional living—any way you want to.

THE BASICS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO START ORGANIZING YOUR LIFE + ACCOMPLISHING YOUR GOALS

start simple

make it your own

There’s so much you can do

When you start searching for

The most important thing to

here with just a notebook (you’ll

bullet journaling on Pinterest,

remember is that it is for you

probably want one with a dotted

it can get really overwhelming

and not anyone else. Find lay-

grid) and a pen! If you want to

really fast. Decide what is most

outs that help with what you

add some creative flair, consider

important for you to keep track

need, use your favorite colors,

incorporating markers, stickers

of and start with that! If you try

doodle things that help you out

and washi tape.

to do too much at once, you’ll be

and make it work for YOU and

less likely to stick with it.

your goals!

what you need

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