Molly Martin

1 week ago | tradeswomn.medium.com | Molly Martin

My Mother and Audie Murphy Ch. 20They were told to dance with all the boys — but fall for none. Red Cross rules were clear: dating was fine, as long as the man wore officer’s stripes. Enlisted men were off-limits. By day, the women drove from camp to camp serving donuts. By night, they danced — sometimes until midnight, then back on their feet by 3 a.m. when the troops came off the line. It was often exhausting, but it was the job. Flo did her duty. She danced with everyone.

2 weeks ago | tradeswomn.medium.com | Molly Martin

ARC women provided support to the men–and each otherMolly Martin·Follow3 min read·--My Mother and Audie Murphy Ch. 19Surrounded by thousands of men, the women of the American Red Cross (ARC) held their own. They got along well with the soldiers — it was their job to lift spirits, provide comfort, and remind the men of home. In this overwhelmingly male environment, having three other women in their squad of Clubmobilers offered not just companionship, but a deep sense of mutual recognition.

2 weeks ago | westword.com | Molly Martin

After wrapping up a busy March for the food and drink scene, April kicked off with four additions — and there are more exciting openings on the horizon. Last April, chef/restaurateur Dana Rodriguez closed Cantina Loca, her Mexican eatery in LoHi; the space has now reopened, though it's serving a very different cuisine.

2 weeks ago | westword.com | Molly Martin

Francois Safieddine's Lotus Concepts includes multiple locations of ViewHouse and My Neighbor Felix; last year, the company introduced a new comcept, the highly Instagrammable Wonderyard Garden + Table in the Ballpark neighborhood. On Friday, April 4 — just in time for Rockies Opening Day — it's adding another downtown spot to its lineup with the debut of Belles & Boots at 1930 Blake Street.

3 weeks ago | westword.com | Molly Martin

No matter how good — or downright awful — the team is, Colorado Rockies Opening Day brings party vibes to downtown. This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of Coors Field (and our favorite home game hot dog cart, Diamond Dawgs) and the season is packed with theme nights. But whether you're going to a game or not, Opening Day is an excuse to don some purple gear and take advantage of all the fun that local restaurants and bars have planned.