Today’s reggae scene in Denver and the rest of Colorado is quite strong, as advertised and promoted by sites like Reggae Movement, where I learned about a place called Opal’s on 9th and Lincoln that has a weekly reggae DJ night called ”Lion Saturday.” Opal’s serves a lot of sushi, fried eels and other seafood, also an excellent selection of Italian bistro fare and entrees like Grilled Ribeye steak and Chilean Sea Bass. No jerk chicken or friend plantains, as I’d hoped, but why split hairs. I was glad to find a new dancehall joint in Denver. I’ve been a fan of reggae music for more than half of my life, and while it’s not widely known, many rock and roll bands from the UK to become popular in America during the sixties, from the Kinks to less obvious ones like the Beatles, cut their teeth on the sounds from Jamaica along with the ones from America.

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Colorado!

When some see that name they think Aspen or Vail with it's overabundance of egos and star studded population of so-called beautiful people - a magical realm of snowy playgrounds for the rich and famous with mountains of caviar and fountains of expensive wines. There is, however, another side of Colorado located on the I-25 corridor in dangerously close proximity to other tourist destinations such as Canon City and Colorado Springs. We're talkin' Pueblo, Baby!!

You may have lived in Colorado for a while, but you've more than likely missed out on some of its finer experiences. Colorado used to be a hidden treasure chest of precious metals, but today most of that treasure has been cashed in. In fact, many of Colorado's ghost towns and mining areas have been raided and picked over by looters, who have literally taken everything, including the kitchen sinks. However, there are still a few closely guarded secrets Colorado holds for those with an adventurous spirit. This month we present six of Colorado's best hidden treasures, but let's just keep them between the two of us, shall we.