Fun things to do in Denver 07 and 08 (Center: travel, community)

[BlueWillowPlate]

The schedule for the Denver Botanic Summer Concert Series 2007 must be coming out soon. It's a lot pricier than it used to be, but it still is, after Red Rocks, the most beautiful concert venue in the Denver area. If anyone wants to go and is a newbie, PM me for valuable concert-going tips.

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Originally Posted by cil

The schedule for the Denver Botanic Summer Concert Series 2007 must be coming out soon. It's a lot pricier than it used to be, but it still is, after Red Rocks, the most beautiful concert venue in the Denver area. If anyone wants to go and is a newbie, PM me for valuable concert-going tips.

Concert Info available at http://www.redrocksonline.com/pages/concerts/index.asp

and

http://www.BotanicGardens.org

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Marlowe’s & Community Reach Center’s
Root for the Home Team!

Get a jump on Mother’s Day gift shopping and help the Home Team Programs at the Community Reach Center’s charity event on Thursday, May 3. Tickets are $20 and include 3 complimentary drinks, hors d’oeuvres and the opportunity to shop for unique jewelry and skincare products. Bring in a new child’s book, baseball bat or glove and receive a $5.00 discount at the door.

Community Reach Center’s Home Team programs focus on keeping families intact by providing home and community-based mental health services for kids ages 3 to 17 and their families. For more information about Community Reach Center, go to www.communityreachcenter.org.

Marlowe’s Downtown
Mezzanine Level
501 16th Street (16th & Glenarm)
Thursday, May 3
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
To purchase tickets in advance contact Lindy Schultz at 303.853.3679 or lschultz@communityreachcenter.org or Liza Mason at 303.595.3700.

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United States Coast Guard Band Performs FREE Concert at Boettcher Concert Hall

The United States Coast Guard Band, one of our nation’s premier military bands, will appear in Denver on Monday, April 30 for a FREE concert at Boettcher Concert Hall at the Denver Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m.

Commander Kenneth W. Megan, director, leads this patriotic performance with a line-up of superlative soloists, Dixieland jazz, and Americana. The Band’s most senior enlisted member, Master Chief Musician Cheryl Six, performs the virtuosic “Piccolo Espagnol.” Six, a native of Littleton, CO, is soon to retire from the Band after nearly thirty years of exemplary service. Chief Musician Joshua Thomas appears as soloist in Claude T. Smith’s tour de force, “Fantasia for Alto Saxophone.” The United States Coast Guard Dixieland Jazz Band performs a set to include “Bourbon Street Parade” and “Basin Street Blues.” Also on the program is Charles Ives’s “Variations on ‘America,’” conducted by Chief Warrant Officer Richard E. Wyman, assistant director.

This performance is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. A maximum of four tickets are available. Group tickets may be arranged. Send a SASE to: Coast Guard Band Tickets; P.O. Box 280005; Lakewood, CO 80228-0005. For more ticket information, contact Janna Six at (303) 530-2222 or jsix@frii.com, or Tom Rich at uscgcolo@earthlink.net.

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Día de los Niños (Day of the Children)

The Denver Art Museum and the Consulate General of Mexico, in conjunction with the Denver Public Library and the Colorado History Museum, announce the sixth annual Día de los Niños festival on Sunday, April 29, 2007.
Celebrate with hands-on art activities, storytelling, and live dance and music performances!

Celebrate traditional Latin American culture at the annual Día de los Niños (Day of the Children) festival hosted by four of Denver’s top cultural institutions. Visit the Denver Art Museum, the Denver Public Library, the Colorado History Museum and the Byers-Evans House Museum on Sunday, April 29 from noon to 5 p.m. and enjoy free general admission at all four venues, hands-on art activities, storytelling, and live dance and music performances throughout the day. Introduced in Mexico in 1924, Día de los Niños is now celebrated in more than 120 countries as a way to recognize the important role of children in the community and to promote a sense of understanding among young people of all nations.
Call 720-865-2051 for additional information.

Día de los Niños
Presented by Qwest
April 29, noon–5 pm
Visit http://kids.denverlibrary.org/fun/diadelosninos.html for more information.

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Celebrate Historic Denver Month

Attend a special event in May and celebrate Denver's history!

History of Curtis Park
May 8
Denver's oldest neighborhood will present a slideshow lecture on the history of Curtis Park and preservation efforts in the neighborhood.

Mother's Day Tea at the Molly Brown House Museum
May 11, 12 and 13
Is there any better gift than sharing tea with your mom at the Molly Brown House Museum? Create a wonderful new tradition together over hot tea, savory sandwiches, and decadent desserts. After touring the Museum and enjoying your tea, Mom can shop in the Museum Store and pick out her own unique Victorian gift. www.mollybrown.org


Historic Denver Bike Tour
May 12
Discover the city's history from its beginnings to recent revitalization efforts along the Platte River.

Old House Expo
May 19
A one-day event presented with owners of Denver's late 19th century and early 20th century homes in mind.

Sacred Landmarks Walking Tour
May 24
Downtown Denver is home to many beautiful and historic sacred places. This is a walking tour of St. John's, First Baptist, Central Presbyterian, and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

For more information call 720.891.4959 or visit www.historicdenver.org.

[dj32]

Cil- off topic but the botanic gardens concerts are so popular now that not only do you have to be a member to get tix, the most popular shows sell our at the "mega member" (the high level)! I used to be able to walk there from North Country Club. So fun!!! Now, we just have to hope that friends will invite us!

[BlueWillowPlate]

Originally Posted by dj32

I used to be able to walk there from North Country Club.

Ditto.
Actually, I used to be able to just *hear* them from North Country Club.
I will PM you to commiserate more.
I remember paying just a few dollars to hear awesome music, now it's a lot more money and a lot more hassle.
But you know--I still consider it all worth it.

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Denver, CO - Seeing great movies in the great outdoors doesn't have to mean tinny speakers and piling as many friends as possible into one car at the drive-in. This summer, make sure you get to Film on the Rocks-Denver's top summer-time event.

Film on the Rocks now in its eighth season is an incredible mix of live music, followed by classic movies you love to see again and again. All at Red Rocks, the most incredible outdoor amphitheatre in the world. Lucky for you, it's right in your backyard.

Monday, June 18: PULP FICTION
Band: The Beloved Invaders

Tuesday, June 26: SIXTEEN CANDLES
Band: Mr. Pacman

Tuesday, July 3: DAZED AND CONFUSED
Band: Coors New Sound Throwdown and Ash Ganley

Monday, July 9: THE BIG LEBOWSKI
Band: Zebra Junction with Comedian Josh Blue

Tuesday, July 17: BACK TO THE FUTURE
Band: Born in the Flood

Monday, July 23: THE SHINING
Band: Douglas Cameron

August Show: "A FAREWELL TO SUMMER SURPRISE SCREENING"
Film Title and Date To Be Announced in July
Band: U2 Tribute

Film on the Rocks has become synonymous with the names of hot Colorado bands and the 2007 season will bring premier acts to the Red Rocks stage once again. The world's most renowned outdoor concert venue will welcome the instrumental surf sounds of the Beloved Invaders, Mr. Pacman's outrageous "Atari- rock," local comedian - and winner of NBC's "Last Comic Standing" - Josh Blue, who will share the stage with the eclectic, homespun tunes of Zebra Junction, one of Denver's hottest indie rock bands, Born in the Flood and Douglas Cameron's Americana stylings.

Film on the Rocks will also feature two very special treats for audiences this year: the winner of a battle-of- the-bands competition, the Coors New Sound Throwdown, will earn the opportunity to open for singer-songwriter Ash Ganley, while Under a Blood Red Sky - the celebrated U2 tribute band - will recreate U2's legendary 1983 "Live at Red Rocks" concert.

Back by popular demand: Nationally touring headline comedian Chuck Roy will host the series courtesy of Comedy Works.
For each show:

Doors open at 6 p.m.

Arrive early & check out the Band beginning on the Main Stage at 7:00 p.m.

Movie starts at dusk (approx. 9:00 p.m.)

TICKETS ON SALE - Friday, June 1 - $10.00

To buy tickets online go to www.redrocksonline (broken link) or www.denverfilm.org

Tickets are available in all King Soopers stores and by phone at 1-866-464-2626.

FILM ON THE ROCKS IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE DENVER FILM SOCIETY AND THE CITY & COUNTY OF DENVER.

OFFICIAL SPONSORS: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, HEALTHONE, CBS4, CBS RADIO and WESTWORD.

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Hacienda Homegrown Concert Series - Our friends at Hacienda Colorado and 99.5 The Mountain have partnered up to do a four week concert series starting this Wednesday, May 23rd at the Hacienda located in Lonetree. To view the Hacienda web site for directions or to view their menu, or visit our events page at www.995themountain.com to view the full 4 week schedule.

This week we kick off the Hacienda Homegrown series with local band, A Melodic Daydream! The happy hour concerts begin at 5:30pm and our artists play until 7:30pm, admission is always free and Hacienda will be featuring some excellent happy hour drink and appetizer specials. Make the start of your summer concert series memorable by joining us in this intimate setting at a terrific restaurant.