Fun things to do in Denver 07 and 08 (Aurora, El Jebel: sale, house)

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River North Art District (RiNo) Celebrates its 1st Birthday with a Two Day Tour & Celebration of Art!

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since the inception of RiNo! To celebrate their first birthday, the RiNo district will be hosting a special two day tour of over 40 River North Art District locations on Friday January 26th from 6pm-9pm and Saturday January 27th from 11am-4pm.

The area has long been home to salvage yards, auto repair shops and concrete plants; a closer look reveals the artists who have called the area home for decades. RiNo has set the stage for art lovers to discover this hidden gem with a two day extravaganza. As an incentive to visit as many studios as you can, there will be raffle with fantastic prizes.

The weekend concludes with a full-scale Iron Pour at 4:30pm orchestrated by partners Rian Kerrane & Mark Guilbeau and Ironton Studios. They will raffle the ‘Wall of Wine’ and have birthday cake for the little RiNo and all RiNo friends!

Visit www.rivernorthart.com for more information.

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Stock Show and Denver Art Museum Create Special Ticket Offer

In the spirit of celebrating all things western, the National Western Stock Show and Denver Art Museum have teamed up to bring patrons a special ticket offer. When you show your stock show ticket stub at the Denver Art Museum you will receive a $2 discount of the regular adult ticket price.

Haven’t filled your quota for western heritage appreciation? Check out the Denver Art Museum’s superb western art collection!

For more information on the National Western Stock Show visit www.nationalwestern.com.
For more information on the Denver Art Museum visit www.denverartmuseum.org.

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January is Wild West Month at the Children's Museum of Denver

YEE-HAW! You and your child will enjoy a rip-roaring exploration of our Colorado roots as you learn about cowboys, gold mining and more! Learn about history and exercise your childs brains as they participant in programs like ARTS a la Carte™ - Native American Vests, Facilitated ARTS a la Carte™ - Wanted Posters, Clubhouse Capers - Being Buffalo Bill, ToddlerTime - Wagon Roundup, Playscape Escape - Old West Cardboard Town, Super Science Sunday - Gold Panning, and much more. For specific programs date, times, and details visit www.cmdenver.org or call 303.433.7444.

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Opera Colorado Presents “Meet the Artists” Series at The Tattered Cover in LoDo

On Thursday, February 1st the principal artists and artistic team for The Elixir of Love will attend a lunchtime chat, moderated by Opera Colorado’s President and General Director, Peter Russell. The event is FREE, open to the public, and offers a fun, casual setting for people to interact with the stars of the production prior to the opening performances.

WHAT: Meet the artists of Opera Colorado's upcoming production of Donizetti's The Elixir of Love at a free lunchtime chat. Attendees are encouraged to order lunch from the Tattered Cover Coffee Shop, to enjoy during the discussion.

WHY: It’s fun! Get the inside information on the NEW production of The Elixir of Love, with host Peter Russell, President and General Director of Opera Colorado, and enjoy a vibrant discussion about Donizetti’s charming romantic comedy, staged by Artistic Director James Robinson. Attendees can participate in a Q&A session with the artists as well!

WHEN: Thursday, February 1, 2007. Doors open at 11:30am, Discussion begins at 12:00pm (noon). Discussions typically last one hour.

WHERE: Tattered Cover LoDo, Special Events Hall, 16th & Wynkoop.

The Elixir of Love will run for five performances - February 9, 11, 14, 16, 18.

Tickets - Single Tickets for performances of The Elixir of Love are on sale now. Call 303-357-ARTS or visit www.operacolorado.org. Tickets are available online at www.ticketmaster.com, at all Ticketmaster outlets including Macy’s, The Official Visitor’s Center on the 16th St. Mall, and Angelo’s CD’s. To charge tickets by phone call 303.357.ARTS. Ticket center hours may vary, contact retailer to confirm hours of operation.

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Target Free First Tuesday Nights at the Children’s Museum of Denver

Join the Children's Museum of Denver on Feb. 6 for the introduction of the Target Free First Tuesday Nights. Through a generous sponsorship from Target, the Children's Museum of Denver is able to be open to the public for FREE from 4-8pm the first Tuesday of each month.

The Children’s Museum of Denver’s mission is to create a community where children and their grownups learn through play. The Museum is open seven days a week, Monday through Friday: 9am - 4pm, and Saturday and Sunday: 10am - 5pm. Admission: under age one is free, ages one to 59 is $7/person, and over 60 is $5/person.

For more details about the Museum and its programs and events please www.mychildsmuseum.org.

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Denver Restaurant Week is February 24, 2007 to March 2, 2007. This is a seven-day celebration of the culinary scene in Denver, and participating restaurants offer a multi-course dinner for the fixed price of $52.80 for two, or $26.40 for one (not including tax or gratuity). Click on the link below to see the participating restaurants - then click on the restaurant to see their menu for this special week. Reservations tend to go fast!

http://www.denverrestaurantweek.com/Restaurants.asp

I will be checking out Kevin Taylor's with some friends. Maybe we'll see you there.

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Hey Everyone,

I am so excited to go home for a little bit!! April 25 - May 23rd we will be visiting Denver. Heres my problem...yes, I lived in Denver (Aurora) for 30 years and I was single with no kids. This time I am coming with my three year old. I want her to see the things I remember growing up like Childrens & Natural History Museum, the Zoo. There are a few things in the Springs we will be going to as well. I'm sure there are otherthings I don't know about that are for families. I had never been to the Aquarium (even when I was there). I looked it up on the web and it seems like it's more of a restaurant now. How is Casa Bonita these days? Is it still as fun as back in the day? Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Aloha

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Botanic Gardens, Butterfly Pavillion...

Casa Bonita is a fun show, save your appetite for somewhere else.

Aquarium is a great place to take kidletts.

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St. Patrick's Weekend at Fadó Irish Pub & Restaurant

The St. Pat's season is here! Celebrate for three full days at Fadó! Fadó has recently renovated and is now a more modern version of the Irish Pub concepts, with architecture mirroring the hipper, sleeker Pub establishments in Ireland. Along with the brand new look for the Pub, the menu has been "remodeled" as well. Check out their new 'Small Bites' menu. It's perfect for sharing, and offers greater variety without sacrificing value.

St. Patty's Weekend Events:

Thursday, March 15th
$15.00 per person
Live Music:
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Pocheen Folk Band Plays
7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Celtic Steps
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Young Dubliners get their Irish UP

Friday, March 16th
Take a half day with St. Practice Day. All Ages
6:00 a.m. - St. Baldricks Charity Event
6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. - KHOW Live Broadcast
6:00 a.m. till 9:00 a.m. - $6.30 Irish Breakfast
11:30 a.m. - Lunch Begins - St Practice Day Kickoff!!!
7:00 p.m. - Cover charge begins - $10.00 per person
No one under 21 admitted after 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
7:00 p.m. - Live Music from Bowling for Soup
More bands to follow...

Saturday, March 17th - St. Patricks Day
All ages will be admitted - 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., No one under 21 admitted after 3:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m. - Pub Opens
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Live Alice Radio Broadcast with Matt Kearny
9:00 a.m. - $10.00 Cover Charge Begins
Live Music:
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - The Clancys
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - McTaggerts Dance
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Indulgers
4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Micheal Collins Pipes
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 Cover Band)
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Pocheen Folk Band
9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. - Indulgers

Fadó Irish Pub is located on Wynkoop between The Denver Chop House and Coors Field. www.fadoirishpub.com, 303.297.0066.

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Wear your green in support of the 45th Annual Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 17, at 10 a.m. This year’s theme, "Irish Roots and Cowboy Boots” pays tribute to the myriads of pioneers, miners and entrepreneurs of Irish descent who contributed to the development of our western heritage. The parade will include floats, clowns, pipe bands, high school marching bands, Irish step dancers, El Jebel Shriners, and much, much more!

For more information: Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee 303.321.7888 or http://www.denverstpatricksdayparade.com

Parade Route: South from 27th and Blake Street to 17th Street; turn west to Union Station; turn north on Wynkoop; and ends behind Coors Field.