Welcome to My Monthly Newsletter, Friends!
July 2023
Hi friends, Rayna here! As you might have noticed, I started a newsletter! If you don’t know me, I’m a full-time Denver content creator. I’ll be using this platform monthly to dive deeper into our Denver neighborhoods- exploring both the current pulse and histories of our favorite Denver hubs. I look forward to sharing everything from the food & drink scene (duh) to their development on the Denver map, my top performing videos, monthly event roundups, and exclusive deals and codes. Honored to pop up in your inbox and I’m so excited to start this journey together and all that is to come!
A Look Back at June
June was a whirlwind month and the start of the summer. Honestly, it hasn’t felt like summer yet with the unrelenting rain - but as a girl who likes to be cold more than hot, I’m not complaining. Between traveling and Denver summer events - June was busy, but fulfilling.
I started the month off with a trip to my Alma Mater. I made my way to the beautiful (read hot and far) state of Ohio. But truly I would make that trek again and again to be reunited with my classmates. We had so much fun staying up till 3am pretending like our bodies could still handle the amount of alcohol we used to drink. The biggest surprise of the trip? How much people have kept up with my influencing! There was such an outpour of support and celebration - just know if you’re one of those friends, your support means so much to me. After my college reunion we took a quick jaunt over to Chicago for the first time. I can say with confidence that in some alternate timeline Rayna lives in Chicago and is loving it. It was the first time I could see living in another city that isn’t Denver - but that’s a topic for another time. . .
After Chicago, we came back and had some of my favorite events of the month. The most notable has to go to the Sensatia Cabaret. It truly felt as if I was transported to Vegas for the night - the details, the props, the dancing, it was truly immersive. The show was only supposed to be in Denver through July, but they just got word that the show has been so well received that they are able to extend their residency! Additionally, there were a lot of openings in Denver this month, so be sure to scroll down for a full list of places that hit the Denver town.
After a quick two weeks in the Mile High City, it was off to Nevada for my very first Vegas trip. I wish there was more to share here, but you know what they say, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!
I closed off June with a visit to my new favorite bakery and with many nights out with friends. If I haven’t said it enough, I am SO HAPPY to have you here and keep you informed on all things Denver and all things Ray Ray. I hope you stay along for the ride!
June’s Top 5
Sketch & Sip at Uncle Tim’s cocktails
Sketched a nude model while listening to a silent disco and sipping on cocktails at Uncle Tim’s
Staycation at The Ramble
The ultimate treat-your-self experience. Spent the evening unwinding and relaxing from a month of travels, and got to take a bath in their magnificent claw foot tub
Watching the Nuggets win at Mile High Spirits
This goes without saying, but Mile High Sprits is one of my best recommendations of places for watch parties and themed nights. Packed but not too packed, watching the Nuggets win with friends and friendly strangers will now be a core memory
Dogs in Drag at Denver Beer Co
Part of their EXTENSIVE June Pride event roundup, Denver Beer Co hosted dogs in Drag and it was everything you might imagine it to be - magical, adorable and a cuteness overload. Need some pics? They’re on my Tiktok.
Acreage by Stem Ciders
Acreage is where Stem Ciders makes and cans all of their delicious ciders, it’s also an amazing restaurant and hang out spot that boasts beautiful views of the rocky mountains
RayRay’s Top Performing Videos
Locations that Opened this JUNE
Think exotic aerial show
Like Top Golf but with darts & a considerably better cocktail menu
Urban Putt’s new competition with a fun & playful cocktail menu
Room for Milly terrace
Think elevated patio with new cocktails and exclusive terrace menu
Looking Ahead
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