Post’s Henderson honored: Denver Post reporter John Henderson, left, won two first-place awards last week, for specialty column writing in the Best of the West Competition, and for food and beverage reporting in a statewide contest sponsored by the Colorado Society of Professional Journalists. The Best of the West judges papers in 13 Western states and said Henderson writes “elegantly, clearly and sensually.” Henderson, a sports writer, is a frequent contributor to the food section, focusing on his culinary adventures in various parts of the world.|Denver Post staff
130 and counting: As Colorado celebrates 130 years of statehood on Aug. 30, Colorado Proud is organizing the “130 Years, 130 Dishes” recipe contest. State residents are invited to submit recipes in four categories: main entrée, soup/salad, side dish and dessert. All primary ingredients must be grown or raised in the state, and each recipe is limited to a maximum of 10 ingredients. Winners will be announced on Colorado Day, Aug. 1. For complete rules and an entry form, visit coloradoproud.org or call 303-239-4119.|Denver Post staff
Veni, vidi vino: The Arvada Center and Primo Vino have joined forces to present the fourth
Wine and Arts Classic, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 2 in the Lower Gallery of the Arvada Center.
tasting, entertainment by the Matt Fuller Trio, hors d’oeuvres and a live auction of works by more
25 regional artists will highlight the event. The event raises funds for the Arvada Center’s youth
programs that serve more than 75,000 children annually. Tickets are $30 per person and $50
couple. For information, call 720-898-7226 or visit arvadacenter.org. | Denver Post staff
