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Fall is in the air, and Oktoberfest is right down the block!  Enjoy a bratwurst with curry ketchup, while sipping German beer from a stein and tapping your feet to Polka music! That’s right, the annual Oktoberfest shindig that takes over several blocks in Lodo is back! 

In addition to the mouthwatering food, thirst-quenching beer, and lively music, there are also a variety of merchant tents and a stage devoted to fun Oktoberfest games and challenges. The stein holding challenge is a fun one to watch...Do you have what it takes to break the record and win a trip to Munich, Germany?? Also, it’s a great time to slip out of the city and into the mountains for some golden-leaf viewing. This is one of our favorite things about the changing seasons in Colorado! Don’t forget to bring along a jacket and some coffee or hot tea; the temperature it is a’changin! 

Thank gooooodness! I’m all for keeping snow on the ski slopes for day tripping, but I think Denverites are ready for rooftop biergartens and sunshine on the face and shoulders. It seems winter has been a bit more pesky and prolonged this year, nipping at our heels and spurring on a perpetual-passing-around of pharyngitis. Indeed, “I feel that ice is slowly melting…and it’s alright.” I know I’m ready for warm air in my lungs and hot dogs at Rockies games, blossoming trees, and clear and colorful hiking trails in the mountains...

Santiago, a cool cat from Colombia- who is in the US for the first time- was all smiles as he conversed with several Hostel Fish locals. Tyler, who comes around often and appreciates good tequila, and Chris, who works downstairs at Ophelia’s, both took Santiago under their wings and enjoyed answering questions about the differences in US and Colombian cultures.

Later in the night, the trusted ole Jagged crew came ‘round and grabbed a few drinks while discussing important matters concerning friends. It’s really nice to be a part of a good community, where people care about their coworkers and friends and work really hard to make sure everyone’s doing alright. Speaking of such, Friendsgiving! There will be hostel-provided turkey, a few sides, dessert, specialty holiday drinks, and merry-making galore. Be here on Thursday night around 6pm to partake.

Good Day, Fishes and friends!

We have open mic, here at Hostel Fish, every 1st and 3rd Saturday nights at 9:15pm. (Sign ups at 8:30pm)

I have a good feeling about tonight’s show. We’ve done some good proactive advertising, and I think word of mouth from last time will have carried a long ways. Everyone who plays here enjoys the intimate space, especially the attentive audience. We’ve made some other adjustments in-house to better accommodate the musicians, so I’m excited to see how it all plays out.