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A Festival of Chalk
Tuesday, May 28th, 2013 at 11:46am. 155 Views, 0 Comments.
The Denver Chalk Art Festival will be held on Larimer Square, June 1st and 2nd. This is a free event featuring street-painting and over 200 artist on hand. The streets will be transformed into beautiful works of ark with chalk for the spectators to enjoy. This is one of the most unique experiences found throughout the city and will feature so much more than just art.
Friday Night Lights on Larimer will kick off the festival on Friday, May 31st from 6pm to 10pm. This kickoff party includes:
- Drinks specials from many local bars and restaurants
- Southwest Airlines baggage tossing contents
- A DIY graffiti showdown
Live music and dancing
Along with the Friday Night Lights party, there will be plenty of great events throughout the weekend. Some of the featured events…
Take in a Bit of Denver History
Friday, May 24th, 2013 at 9:11am. 158 Views, 0 Comments.
Located four miles from downtown Denver on Cherry Creek, the Four Mile House Historic Park provides 12 acres of beautiful old structures and pioneer exhibits. This is the home of many events, guided tours and so much more. If you're looking for the best way to connect with the past, this park will provide a look into the way Denver used to be.
The park is perfect for your private or public event and provides plenty of great choices. You can rent many different venues for a wedding, corporate event or any other type of event you need to plan. Venues include:
The Grove
Perfect for up to 200 and provides a great setting for a formal wedding. Rental rates range from $600 to $750 for a six-hour time block.
The Meadow
This natural area works great for up to 1,000…
The ArtStir of Denver
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 at 9:17am. 137 Views, 0 Comments.
ArtStir is one of the most creative events of the year and it's coming May 24th through May 27th. The art market will be on display with many of the best choices in Colorado. Both music and art will be a part of this event and it will be held at the Denver Pavilions. Some of the types of art you can enjoy include textiles, mixed media, photography, painting and sculpture.
The weekend is packed with great events, including:
- Forever 21 - Instant Summer Trends Styling Session - 4pm to 5:30pm on Friday
- Rockstar Aaron - 6pm to 8pm on Friday
- Sippin N' Painting Art Class - 11am to 11:45am on Saturday
- The West - 12:30pm to 2pm on Saturday
- Eyesoar/Annabella - 12pm to 2pm on Saturday
- The Portrait - 4:30pm to 5:45pm on Saturday
- Rachel and the Kings - 6:30pm to 8pm on…
Events of All Types at the Pepsi Center
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 at 10:02am. 197 Views, 0 Comments.
The Pepsi Center is one of the best choices for all types of entertainment in the Denver area. It's also the home of Colorado Avalanche, the Colorado Mammoth and the Denver Nuggets. Over 200 events are held here every year, including some of the best concerts touring the nation.
Upcoming Events Include:
- Fleetwood Mac Live - 6/1
- Taylor Swift - 6/2
- Andrea Bocelli - 6/5
- Justin Bieber - 6/30
- Cirque du Soleil - Amaluna - 7/18 - 8/11
- One Direction - 7/24
- RUSH - 8/2
- 101.5 Ultimate Old School Jam - 8/17
- MUSE - 9/17
- Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus - 10/9 - 10/13
- PINK - 10/18
- Rihanna" Diamonds World Tour - 11/9
- Michael Buble - 11/20
- Justin Timberlake: The 20/20 Experience World Tour - 1/22/14
The Pepsi Center provides plenty of great dining venues during the events. You…
A One of a Kind Denver Music Event
Monday, May 20th, 2013 at 7:30am. 148 Views, 0 Comments.
The Denver Day of Rock is presented by Concerts for Kids on May 24th. The goal is to raise awareness of the children in Denver and the event is free. With five stages of live music found throughout downtown, you can enjoy many different performers on Memorial Day Weekend.
Performers
Austin Young Band from 2:30 to 3:15
Austin Lee Young is a native of Colorado and provides great original blues music.
The Noms from 3:35 to 4:20
This five-member acoustic-pop band hails from Albuquerque, New Mexico and provides a trendy type of music. They've played at the Viper Room and have been featured on the radio in Albuquerque.
Something Underground from 4:40 to 5:25
Something Underground features Seth and Josh Larson. They provide a deep type of harmony and music with a rich…
Mystery, Murder and Fun!
Thursday, May 16th, 2013 at 10:21am. 117 Views, 0 Comments.
If you enjoy a good dinner theatre with a twist, you'll love Adam's Mystery Playhouse. This is known as, "Denver's Best Mystery Dinner Theatre" and for good reason. This was the first Mystery Dinner Theatre in the state and provides a great entertainment experience for all. Guests enjoy a humorous and fun show, along with a delicious dinner. The shows are perfect for all ages and they even do corporate or group events.
The theatre is found in a Hollywood-style mansion. A bar is provided, along with a one-of-a-kind Casket Bar with plenty of beer, wine and liquor. As the show starts, the actors will mingle with guests during cocktails, build intrigue and drop clues for the show. Guests are invited to participate in the Adams Scavenger Hunt and they can even…
Getting to Know Denver's Rich History
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 at 10:50am. 132 Views, 0 Comments.
The downtown area of Denver is full of history. It's home to many museums, attractions, public art, historic sites and more. This is one of the most diverse areas in the entire country with plenty of shopping, nightlife and dining. The downtown area of Denver is very walkable and one of the best ways to get to know the city is with a historic walking tour.
With the right tour, you can learn all about the history of the area, while becoming acquainted with our new city. If you're new to the area or you've never been on one of these tours, it's highly recommended. Let the city guide you as you learn all about the history and what's going on today. You will discover the past and the present of the city with this unique tour.
There are many different types of…
Historic Mountain Parks of Denver
Monday, May 13th, 2013 at 9:05am. 146 Views, 0 Comments.
The Colorado Front Range is home to the Mountain Parks, which provides both history and fun. With a total of 46 different parks, there's a great place for everybody. The first park was established in 1912. You can enjoy picnicking, sightseeing, fishing, hiking and so much more at these parks.
Two national parks are found within the network including Red Rocks Park and Summit Lake Park. Red Rocks Park is about 15 minutes from Denver and provides a low-elevation park with many events throughout the year. The park includes a 200-mile panoramic view of the city and the plains with a visitor center, which includes a gift shop and restaurants. Red Rocks Park is well known for the Amphitheatre, which holds a number of concerts throughout the year.
Summit Lake Park…
See the Bones at Dinosaur Ridge
Friday, May 10th, 2013 at 7:56am. 135 Views, 0 Comments.
Dinosaur Ridge has plenty to offer from the 90-foot giants to the indoor trek through time. This is the perfect place for the family, a group or as school field trip. If you're looking for something fun to do with your kids, bring them out for the many different exhibits and tours.
Tours and Programs
You can enjoy one of the many tours or programs while you're at Dinosaur Ridge. Whether you want to take a self-guided tour with the shuttle bus or you want to enjoy a guided tour, you have plenty of options. Some of the tours and programs available include:
- Mega Tours for groups of 150 - 250
- Dinosaur Ridge Guided Tour - Visits the Swamp Site, Dinosaur Tracksite, Brontosaur Bulges and Dinosaur Bone Quarry.
- Triceratops Trail Guided Tour - Perfect for 4th graders…
The Indian Market and Powwow Coming to The Tesoro Cultural Center
Thursday, May 9th, 2013 at 10:20am. 482 Views, 0 Comments.
Starting on May 18th and running through May 19th, the Annual Indian Market and Powwow at The Tesoro Cultural Center will take place. With over 50 of the top award winning Native American artists on hand, this is a great place to find jewelry, pottery, easel art and more. The event will include plenty of entertainment, as well, including dancers and drummers.
Bring the family and learn about all the traditional dances and regalia or just enjoy watching the many displays of culture. Some of the artists on hand include:
- Bobby Bales - Taos Pueblo, Drum Maker
- Virginia Yazzie Ballenger - Navajo, Traditional Clothing Designer
- Al Chandler Good Strike - Gros Ventre, parfleche, drums
- Linda Lucero Fragua - Jemez, Pottery Storytellers
- Nelson Garcia - Santo Domingo Pueblo,…
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