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Hidden Gem Wellness: Creating an Empowering Wellness Space

I wanted to create a space that my younger self would feel empowered going to, said Zaphira Be, who has been an esthetician for 13 years. I created my practice to help people feel comfortable and feel seen...I wanted to build a space that I would want to go. She opened her practice in 2022 after removing herself from toxic relationships and finding her purpose.

Center for Musical Arts: Intimate Performances in Lafayette

It's a very special opportunity to be able to witness some of these performers in very intimate spaces, McGuire said about the 120-seat venue. McGuire compared the experience to sitting in a living room with the artist, describing it as an intimate, personal encounter. The Center for Musical Arts represents a wide range of musical styles from opera and jazz to classical and chamber performances.

Lafayette Farmers Market Organizers Peter and Margo Wanberg

We dove into the farmers market world after years of owning a coffee roasting company (Peter) and a beekeeping company (Margo), said the Wanbergs. In 2021 we had the opportunity to open the City Park Farmers Market in Denver, and our lives were irrevocably changed for the better. This year we are taking the leap to open our second market in Lafayette where we now live.

Anspach's Jewelry: Four Generations of Family Tradition

Glen and Dee Anspach moved from Bozeman, Montana to Lafayette in 1955, and Glen Anspach opened his jewelry store in a 300-square-foot space that doubled as home. The family-owned business now spans four generations with current owner Graig Anspach and grandson Ty Kuppinger continuing the legacy.

Anspach's Jewelry: Four Generations of Family Tradition

Glen and Dee Anspach moved from Bozeman, Montana to Lafayette in 1955, and Glen Anspach opened his jewelry store in a 300-square-foot space that doubled as home. The family-owned business now spans four generations with current owner Graig Anspach and grandson Ty Kuppinger continuing the legacy.

Cellar West Artisan Ales Opens in Lafayette

I started with a very small space to keep our overhead low and allow us to see how the world would respond to our beers, Nichols explained. He hunted for nearly a year, examining over fifty properties in Boulder before discovering the ideal location in Lafayette, a former Denver Post storage facility. The brewery specializes in farmhouse ales.

Lafayette History Museum Awarded Major Grants

We are grateful to IMLS for this generous grant, which will enable us to complete the inventory of our 4,000-item collection, including funds to hire a collections assistant and several interns, said Museum Director Chelsea Pennington Hahn about receiving over $52,000 in grants.

Anspach's Jewelry: Four Generations of Family Tradition

Glen and Dee Anspach moved from Bozeman, Montana to Lafayette in 1955, and Glen Anspach opened his jewelry store in a 300-square-foot space that doubled as home. The family-owned business now spans four generations with current owner Graig Anspach and grandson Ty Kuppinger continuing the legacy.

Due South: From Flea Market to Lafayette Lifestyle Store

We all love the thrill of the find, that process of finding a piece of junk and making it into something new, said Brett Hill, who manages Due South with his mother, wife, mother-in-law, best friend and many other close friends. The lifestyle store began at the Lafayette Flea Market before opening their permanent location.

Local Love: Boulder Olive Oil Company

The space functions as both a boutique and an interactive tasting room, allowing visitors to sample oils and vinegars while learning how different varieties, harvests, and infusions can transform a dish.
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