University of Denver Autumn 2024

donates percentages of their earnings to Colorado nonprofits that empower women, girls and nonbinary people. “At Lady J, we’re entirely focused on our community and in the connections that we make with our communities,” says co

founder and co-owner Betsy Lay (BA ’04). “We want people who don’t necessarily feel like they have a sense of belonging in other similar institutions to walk into Lady J and feel like, ‘Oh, this is a place for me.’” Lady Justice also regularly hosts watch parties for women’s sporting events— including this past season’s women’s NCAA tournament. A NIGHTCAP TO THE PERFECT TRIP Put an exclamation point on the evening with the Colorado Symphony or Dazzle Jazz — both conveniently located in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Dazzle Jazz has been a longtime mainstay for Lamont faculty and student musicians, who grace the stage often—like award winning composer Annie Booth. Night owls can enjoy a night cap or snack at the El Chapultepec Piano Lounge inside Dazzle, named after the famed jazz club once located in LoDo. Are you the owner of an alumni-owned business? Submit your information to become part of our new network. Visit du.edu/alumniowned to get started.

A PINT FOR A GOOD CAUSE Home to one of the few fully woman- and queer-owned breweries in the country, Lady Justice Brewing offers great beer—and a whole lot more. The Englewood business has a social enterprise mission and

We’re entirely focused on the community.”

BETSY LAY, Lady Justice Brewing

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