Kastle Waserman

Denver

Journalist and Blogger at Freelance

Writer. Journalist with Westword and Avid Lifestyle Magazine. Copywriter for interior designers and home brands. Vintage fashion collector. 👗👗👗

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Art in the Suburbs

3 weeks ago | avidlifestyle.com | Kastle Waserman

By Kastle WasermanPhotography Courtesy of Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs AssociationMore than three decades ago, a large swath of land south of Denver became a new master-planned residential community called Highlands Ranch with home-lined streets, multiple schools, four recreation centers, ample open space, community parks and a town center. The Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA) worked to create robust community offerings, classes, sports and fitness activities.
Brass Ring Luncheon Hosts Auction and Fashion Show Benefiting Diabetes Foundations

1 month ago | westword.com | Kastle Waserman

The "brass ring" is often used to symbolize a highly desirable goal. It's also the symbol of the Children's Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes in their quest to help find a cure for type 1 diabetes. The two groups joined forces this month to throw a fashionable luncheon to raise funds and connect a community of people who share in their mission. Guests got a dose of star power with a fashion show by celebrity designer Marc Bouwer as the grand finale.
From Denver to the World

1 month ago | avidlifestyle.com | Kastle Waserman

The music of singer-songwriter Sandy KingBy Kastle WasermanTake a bit of smooth jazz, a touch of earthy blues, some pop and a hint of rock, and you have the sound that best describes local singer-songwriter Sandy King. From boppy, good-time songs about summer vibes to more emotional songs about complicated relationships and self-reflection, King has been making music for decades in what she calls the “vibrant” Denver music scene.
Accessible Art - AvidLifestyle

Dec 2, 2024 | avidlifestyle.com | Kastle Waserman

Lone Tree Arts Center makes enjoying art easy and funBy Kastle WasermanPriding itself in quality performances, the Lone Tree Arts Center offers professional art experiences encouraging engagement with children, seniors and other underserved populations within the community. We spoke with executive director Leigh Chandler about what visitors can expect and what’s coming up. For those not familiar with Lone Tree Arts Center, what is the backstory?
Four Denver Women (and Their Pets) Appear in the Latest Advanced Style Series

Nov 14, 2024 | westword.com | Kastle Waserman

A survey by Gransnet revealed that women start to feel invisible after age 52, confirming a social phenomenon known as “invisible woman syndrome.” But nobody can say that about the women of Advanced Style. Author Ari Seth Cohen began to highlight stylish older women through his Advanced Style photo blog back in 2008, and the result is changing how people perceive mature women — especially those with confidence and a fun-loving, bold fashion sense.
Denver Fashion Week Will Include This Romantic Escape to the Past

Nov 5, 2024 | westword.com | Kastle Waserman

With all the uncertainty in the world, a year-long run-up to a nail-biting presidential election and a barrage of over-stimulating social media, we all need a little escape once in a while. Designer Nico Gustafson finds relief by going back in time — to the Victorian era, to be exact.
What to know about finances after divorce

Oct 9, 2024 | thestatement.bokf.com | Kastle Waserman

We all know that “happily ever after” doesn't always pan out that way. Life happens and women, in particular, can have their lifestyle turned upside down when faced with divorce, widowhood or the unexpected loss of income if a spouse suddenly becomes disabled. It's known that it's more affordable to share expenses when living with a partner than living single and that women face different financial challenges than men.
Ready to unretire? Consider our advice.

Sep 25, 2024 | thestatement.bokf.com | Kastle Waserman

Retirement may sound like the long vacation you never got to take; however, many retirees find that retirement isn't all it was cracked up to be. In fact, a recent study by Resume Builder found that 1 in 8 retirees plan to go back to work in 2024. Some may miss the feeling of daily accomplishment. Others may discover, as they're pulling money from their retirement accounts on a regular basis and paying taxes on it, that they need more money to live on.
BOK Financial creates environment for engaged employees

Sep 2, 2024 | thestatement.bokf.com | Kastle Waserman

Employees who are not engaged or who are actively disengaged cost the world $8.8 trillion in lost productivity, according to Gallup's State of the Global Workplace: 2023 Report. Many of those are who are disengaged fall into the "quiet quitters" category of employees who do just the bare minimum required to keep their job and have lost interest in doing more. That isn't the case at BOK Financial®, however.
Punk Denver Store FashioNation Buys Building, Moves Down Broadway

Aug 30, 2024 | westword.com | Kastle Waserman

The business got its start in 1987, when both Pam and Paul were working at King Soopers. Pam had a side hustle of making clothes and selling them in local boutiques, and Paul was a nightclub DJ. When a grocery worker strike booted them out of their day jobs, the two decided to set out on their own, using their knowledge of the local music scene to tap into what that audience wanted. "We had 1,000 bucks and 40 pieces of clothing," recalls Paul. That proved to be a fortuitous leap of faith.