In celebration of Women’s History Month, Dairy Block and Denver Milk Market have partnered with The Athena Project for another year to bring the unique art exhibit, Women in Their Infinite Forms, back to the Block. This month-long exhibit features ten Colorado artists, each embracing the theme of what it feels like to be a woman, with pieces on display throughout the Block. In previous years, artists used a mannequin as their medium, but in the spirit of trying something new this year, the pieces are each artist’s interpretation of the theme using table mirrors.
Explore these intricate pieces, on display throughout Dairy Block, now through March 31st!
No Bones Left (Elsa Carenbauer) is a multi-media artist in Denver, CO. Her background in communication design is an important part of her self-expression. Her work is often light hearted and easy going, incorporating themes of Asian culture, humor, and experimentation from the perspective of a bi-racial Asian American.
Teresa Castaneda began her journey in the arts early. By the time she was 19, she synchronously earned a B.F.A at MSU, juggled a photography internship with the Denver Art Museum, was an alternate instructor for a professor on sabbatical teaching metalsmithing and senior thesis portfolio photography at MSU, represented by a publisher and certified as a trade jeweler in California. Her professional career spans from photography, installation art, trade jeweler to private clients and jewelry stores designing, fabricating, carving waxes, casting in all precious metals, and cutting stones.
Anna Goss is a multi-disciplinary artist & designer from Denver, CO. She views artistic practice as a bridge connecting our internal & external worlds. Her work attempts to make this invisible link visible and is explored through themes of the body, the metaphysical, and nature.
Courtney Griffin (she/her) is a self-taught mixed media artist with a love for painting, collage, embroidery, and textiles. Her art, playful, colorful, and full of experimentation, serves as a container for her and her viewers to feel the breadth of emotions, to go inward and to connect with one’s inner truth.
Calla Michaelides Lokku is an Artist with an education and professional background in Fashion Design. Through her experience as a dancer and yoga practitioner, she is enamored with settling into the physical sensations of art making in order to escape the mind and meet the true self. Through hand dyeing and mixed media abstracts, Calla is currently experimenting with how to take techniques from the ever popular craft of Macramé and transform it into something her own.
Denise Richardson is an artist from Franktown, Colorado. Her bread & butter is painting acrylic western landscapes.
Lexi is what you would call an artsy crafty freak. She resides in Broomfield, Colorado with her husband, son & dog Ace.
Sarah Tenney grew up creating art and earned a BFA from MSU Denver. She has shown in dozens of art exhibits, has dozens of collectors around the world, and aspires to write and illustrate an epic picture book. Sarah loves laughing with her husband and two sons, kayaking, game nights, anthropomorphic animals, and a good story.
Dr. S. L. Yang is an engineer and artist who grew up in Colorado. Dr. Yang holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California and enjoys her engineering consulting work. She equally enjoys making and blessing others with art. Her artwork covers a wide variety of concepts and themes ranging from still life to abstract impressionism and is inspired by God – from His character to His beautiful creations.
Summer Allen is a mix media artist and illustrator who approaches her free flowing artwork with a ‘there are no rules in art” mindset.
The Southern Kindness Art Gallery is moving into the Block with a fresh collection of southwestern art and artists, founded by curator Magen Pastor. Starting in May, Dairy Block will join forces with The Southern Kindness Gallery for First Friday Art Walks, where you can explore and purchase works of art by local creators.
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The Athena Project was founded in 2012 by Angela Astle with the mission of empowering women through the arts. Since then, this Colorado nonprofit has been dedicated to strengthening local and global communities by encouraging women and girls to embrace themselves as leaders in the art space. Aside from the fabulous “Women in Their Infinite Forms” exhibit on the Block, The Athena Project produces a wide array of events, locally and globally, that celebrate female writers, fashion designers, musicians, and dancers. They believe in the inherent power in the artistic voices of women, equitable access to the arts, equality in opportunities, representation, and pay, and the power of art to connect communities.
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Swing by @DeviationDistilling to taste summer in a glass. 🍋🌸
Their patio is your go-to oasis for refreshing, spritzy cocktails bursting with vibrant flavors and good vibes and their summer menu is calling your name, so text your friends and cheers to patio season at Dairy Block!
Comment "Spritz" for the menu!
📸: @honeyeightx
The Alley is coming alive for the return of Dairy Block After Dark, a summer night market series curated by @FiresideAtFive and made for the bold, the curious, and the creative!
Get ready for the Alley to transform into a buzzing open-air party with local artists, vibey cocktails, and surprise pop-ups that keep it interesting. No ticket, no gatekeeping — just show up.
📍 Saturday, July 19th | 5–10 PM in the Dairy Block Alley
This week we’re spotlighting a few of the incredible makers lighting up our evening bazaar:
💫 @AnaMarinaStudio | Bold, handcrafted jewelry rooted in Mexican tradition and innovative design
🌈 @CaseysArtStuff | Vibrant illustrations inspired by the simple joys of life
🎨 CHACHO BY CHA | Distinctive art that explores and reimagines cultural influences through a unique lens
✉️@Charlene.Redwine | Illustrations infused with vivid color, intricate textures, and tropical imagery
👕 @ChicVintiques | A collection of vintage finds that mirror your most desired way of living
💎 @CrystalEyezJewelry | One-of-a-kind jewelry designed around your unique style and story
🖌️ @DiegoJaguart | Immersive, dimensional pieces that blend mixed media with contemporary culture
🎶Let the grooves from @ESP.HiFi’s curated vinyl DJ set the tone for the night
🍸 Sip specialty cocktails and other bevs from the @PokaLolaSocialClub Alley Pop-Up Bar
✨ Catch projection mapping with @DSDI_, the pop-up vinyl shop in partnership with @RockyMountainRecordShow & funky disco installs thanks to @AbstruseLike
Comment “After Dark” for more details!
Did you know Huck is now a Bike Streets Destination? 🚲
Pedal on over to @HuckleberryRoasters for good coffee, good vibes, and maybe even a dog in a bow? We`ll keep our eye out for @HashbrownTheMiniDox! Flash your Bike Streets passport stamp, and enjoy 10% off your order because nothing pairs better with a bike ride than Huck’s tasty beans.
📸: Hashbrown and @GraceDrinksCoffee
🎤 Meet our next Artist on the Rise: Wrenn Van Band (@WrennVanSinger)!
Taking the stage this Saturday, July 5 at Dairy Block Alley, Wrenn Van Band is led by powerhouse vocalist Wrenn Van, a genre-blending artist whose soulful sound moves effortlessly between R&B, funk, pop, soul, and rock. After seven years of captivating Colorado’s Front Range, Wrenn now splits her time between Lafayette and Nashville, bringing a dynamite band of Colorado’s top musicians to the Seven Grand Concert Bar at Dairy Block.
Whether you’ve seen her at The Fox Theatre or caught her music in films like Tri Me: The Siri Lindley Story, Wrenn’s signature vocals and electric stage presence are impossible to forget. Fresh from her recent slot at the 2025 Bluebird Music Festival alongside Watchhouse and Tallest Man on Earth, this rising star is not to be missed!
📌 Saturday, July 5 from 7–9 PM on the @SevenGrandDenver patio | Free & open to the public. RSVP at the link in our bio!
The iconic @COWineWalk is getting a bold new pour! 🍻 Colorado Craft Fest is coming to the Alley this summer, hosted by @BlanchardWine and backed by the best in local craft. Expect unlimited tastings from top Colorado makers, a custom glass to take home, live music, bites from @CirqueKitchen, and the chance to stock up on your favorites.
📌 Sunday, July 27 | 2-5PM with VIP access at 1PM
It’s not just a tasting, it’s a full-sensory celebration of Colorado craft culture, right here in the heart of Dairy Block.
Featuring: @BlanchardWine, @BonacquistiWine, @BuckelFamilyWine, @Vinnie_Fera_Winery, @CohesionBeer, @RatioBeerworks, @WestboundAndDownBrewingCo, @BabDistilling, @TheFamilyJonesDistillery, @UncleTimsCocktails, @LawsWhiskey, & @LostFriendBrewingCo! ✨
🎟️ Tag your crew and get your tickets at the link in our bio!
Peddling into work? Make us your first stop! 🚲 We’re celebrating Bike to Work Day with @drcog_waytogo this Wednesday with a complimentary breakfast for early riders from 6–9 AM at the corner of 18th & Blake.
Swing by for complimentary:
🥐 Breakfast pastries from @LoDough_Bakery
🥪 Breakfast sandwhiches from @DenverMilkMarket
☕ Cold brew from @AmpArtisanCoffee
✨ ...and prizes!
📌 Wednesday, June 25 | 6–9 AM on the corner of Blake St and 18th St.
Amp Artisan Coffee will also be open and serving their full specialty menu!
LoDo just got a whole lot crispier! 🍗✨
@LuckyBirdCo is now open inside @DenverMilkMarket, right next to @KonjoEthiopianFood, and serving up golden-fried perfection. From stacked sandwiches and hand-breaded tenders to saucy wraps, loaded salads, and waffle fries you’ll dream about, this is flavor done right.
🔥 Sink your teeth into the Big Bird stacked with mustard slaw or fire things up with the Spicy Bird coated in gochujang butter
🥗 Craving something lighter? Go fresh with the Lucky Bird Salad or Chicken Salad Wrap
🍟 Don’t sleep on the sweet potato waffle fries (loaded or not)!
THIS Saturday, the Alley lights up! ✨ After Dark returns with a summer night market that’s equal parts art party, music set, and downtown hang. Curated by our friends at @FiresideAtFive, it’s your chance to dive into Denver’s most electric after-hours scene.
🌀 THIS Saturday, June 21 | 5–10 PM
Here’s what’s going down:
🎶 Vinyl DJ sets by @ESP.HiFi
🍸 Alley Pop-Up Bar by @PokaLolaSocialClub
✨ Projection mapping by @DSDI_, a vinyl shop collab with @RockyMountainRecordShow & disco-inspired installs from @AbstruseLike
Explore a fresh lineup of 15+ local artists, makers, and culinary creatives including: @ShopBabaCool, @BigAssMaps, @BuenaVista.Goods, @ContrariumChainstitch, @Efta.Streetwear, @FikkaChica, @Gedrd_, @HeyAlissandra, @SpellAndSage, @Doctor_Ew, @HashawPots, @Cr3am.Ink, @KPMountainMetals, @CypressApothecaryy, @TheYellowFix, and more!
📌 Can’t make it this Saturday? After Dark returns July 19 + August 16 with all-new lineups and surprises. See you in the Alley!
