Tag: Closing Businesses
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Denver’s Rocky’s Autos closes after 40 years; goodbye Shagman
There was a time, not too far back, when metro Denver residents couldn’t avoid Rocky’s Autos television commercials starring the “Shagman” and his crew, or the ubiquitous red Rocky’s Auto ballcaps that seemed to be everywhere. But as the internet changed how used car dealers market their lots, the commercials went away. Now Rocky’s Autos…
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Denver’s famous El Chapultepec jazz bar closes after 87 years in business
After 87 years of serving the Denver community and becoming the city’s unofficial jazz headquarters, El Chapultepec at 20th and Market Streets has closed its door permanently. El Chapultepec, also known as “The Pec,” was the go-to stop for local and touring jazz musicians, hosting performances from Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Wynton Marsalis…