began dreaming up plans for a fun, friendly and immersive roller-skating experience open to folks of all ages and gender prefer- ences. But that didn’t stop them from build- ing their dream business, Rainbow Dome, up from rock bottom, opening a warehouse, ordering dozens of rental skates and creat- ing artful props. After a successful pop-up test run last fall, the two have been hosting monthly zodiac-themed events since Janu- ary while they continue to look for a perma- nent home for the Rainbow Dome. Have they learned to skate? We don’t know, but they’ve become very good at directing traffi c. Best Immersive Experience Meow Wolf 1338 First Street 720-792-1200 meowwolf.com The long-anticipated Meow Wolf launched in Denver last September, opening the doors to its lore-fi lled Convergence Sta- tion. The space is a psychedelic playground, with multiple “universes” to explore that are brimming with detailed, stunning, in- teractive works made by both local and na- tional artists. Pair those with the hilarious walking characters that Meow Wolf has meandering throughout the rooms, such as Sid the Psychic (as at a Renaissance fair, they always stay in character), and you’ve got a full-on trippy experience awaiting you. Meow Wolf has also started offering adult-only nights, in case you’d like to avoid both energetic kids and crying toddlers. Best Installation at Meow Wolf Mex Robots at Eemia 1338 First Street 720-792-1200 meowwolf.com When you enter the icy, cavernous world of Eemia, you’ll see two throne-like struc- tures in the shape of robots. Not only can you pose for pics there, but you’ll be given access to an array of controls, knobs and handles that if maneuvered a certain way create a wormhole vortex in the normally star-fi lled sky above. At Convergence Sta- tion, the sky is never the limit. PERSONAL BEST: RADHIKA MAHANTY restaurants and chefs here, and I am blessed to have been able to work with some of them. And when you go to the Capital Grille on Larimer Square, you still have the best chance of running into that one person you’ve been trying to coordinate meet- ing times with for weeks. Denver? Where’s the best spot to shop in Cherry Creek North. If you have a few spare hours, what’s your favorite thing to do in Denver? A few spare hours, that’s funny. But...walking around Washington Park or Cheesman Park! How about a free day? Hiking the Flatirons, then going to sit on the patio at Lucky Pie with a chilled glass of wine. What’s the best thing about living in Denver? The community here is amazing. So supportive and resilient, and truly connected. I am one of Denver’s big- Where’s the best place to take visitors to Denver? Red Rocks! But within the city, I always take them to Stranahan’s distillery. It’s a great tour and tasting. I also always take people to Attimo Wine. What’s your favorite place in Denver? I really like the art alley in RiNo, behind Denver Central Market. What’s the best special-occasion spot in I will always love the special ambience Denver? at Alex Seidel’s Fruition. What’s your go-to restaurant in Denver? Unfair question! We have so many great gest fans! I love our arts community. I love to take people around all the hotspots like Denver Union Station, Larimer Square and all of our incredible art districts. We have such incredible gems, in addition to the incredible sports franchises, the Stock Show, the Denver Art Museum, the Denver Botanic Gardens, the Denver Zoo and the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. We have it all! A lifelong resident of Colorado, Radhika Ma- hanty came to the University of Denver for college and never left the city. She says she’s been blessed to work at all the best places with all the best people here, and looks for- ward to many more adventures with her fellow Denver lovers. An Evening with Ben Folds and your Colorado Symphony APR 23 SAT 7:30 media sponsor PRESENTING SPONSOR COLORADOSYMPHONY.ORG PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY 51 westword.com | CONTENTS | SHOPPING & SERVICES | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT | FOOD & DRINK | MUSIC & VENUES | BACKBEAT | WESTWORD APRIL 7-13, 2022 RADHIKA MAHANTY
