PARKER: From a business point of view, it makes cents for a Republican to do a DNC shirt
By Penny Parker, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Published July 11, 2008 at 11:45 p.m.
Rockmount Ranch Wear
How does a die-hard Republican end up designing a shirt for the Democratic National Convention?
Business, pure business.
So Rockmount Ranch Wear prez Steve Weil had no political pang of conscience when Congresswoman Diana DeGette ordered more than 300 signature snap-front shirts (at $80 a pop, paid for from her campaign chest) with the DNC logo for the members of the House of Representatives who will visit our fair city Aug. 25-28.
"This is another way to show off Denver and the Rocky Mountain West to her colleagues who are coming in (for the DNC)," said Kristofer Eisenla, DeGette's press secretary. "She was very happy to support a local business, and she wanted to give her colleagues a memento to remember the convention that was held in her Congressional district."
The long-sleeve Weil-designed shirt features a red body and sleeves with white zig-zag mountain tops on the chest and upper arm. The top part of the chest and shoulders are blue, with a golden sun rising over the mountains.
And true to his Republican roots, Weil designed a shirt in honor of the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St.Paul as well.
"The RNC has worn Rockmount shirts and hats at conventions for decades," said Weil, whose late father Jack B. Weil was once the secretary for the Colorado Republican Party. The RNC shirt has a red, white and blue fireworks motif.
You can buy either shirt (without the political party logos) at the Rockmount Ranch Wear store, 1626 Wazee St., or online at orders@rockmount.com
FOODIE FODDER: Juicy Lucy's Steakhouse, a longtime Glenwood Springs favorite, opened Thursday night in the old Tula Latin Bistro space, 250 Josephine St., Cherry Creek North. Check it out for lunch and dinner seven days a week, beginning at 11 a.m. Unfortunately, Juicy Lucy's does not take reservations.
* Billy's Inn, 4403 Lowell Blvd., opened Wednesday in a renovated building that started life as a gas station, but was converted into a bar in 1933. Owners Christopher Mohaupt, Jeff Hermanson, Joe Vostrejs and Rod Wagner hired talented chef Troy Guard as a consultant to create the modern-day pub fare menu, including soft tacos, burgers, salads and wings. Dinner only for now.
* nine75 North, 2831 W. 120th Ave., Westminster, has closed. The original nine75, 975 Lincoln St., Denver, is doing well and will remain open, says owner Jim Sullivan.
ACE PLACE: Boulder- born American Idol finalist Ace Young will perform from his debut album, Ace Young, and sign autographs at 5 p.m. Friday at Best Buy, 4100 E. Mexico Ave. He's making the Denver stop during a tour promoting the CD.
THE SEEN: Country music star John Michael Montgomery dining at Brook's Steakhouse & Cellar on Thursday.
Singer Aimee Mann, in town for a concert at the Denver Botanic Gardens, dining at Elway's Cherry Creek on Thursday.
TIME OUT: I'm Ohio-bound Monday through Wednesday taking On The Town Junior to orientation at the University of Cincinnati's Conservatory of Music, where he'll be entering as a freshman actor in the fall. We'll catch up on Friday.
EAVESDROPPING on two women talking about chocolate-covered ants: "I don't like chocolate; that's why I can't eat ants."
Penny Parker's column appears Tuesday through Saturday. Call her at 303-954-5224 or e-mail parkerp@RockyMountainNews.com.
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LOUIE writes:
Ms. Penny, I always enjoy reading your pieces, especially the the comments overheard at the end of your column. You're too cool!
July 18, 2008
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LOUIE writes:
Ms. Penny, how do dye in the wool democrats rent the Pepsi Center from a die hard republican like Mr. K ? Thier rent money is sure to find it's way to the republican coffers. I wonder if Mr. K supports unions?
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bradberz writes:
I am bringing Kwame Kilpatrick from Detroit to the convention...
Does anyone know where he can get rooms for his bodyguards.
Obama has a room for he and his wife but his bodyguards need some place to stay...Any Suggestions