Denver Events July 1, 2009
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| Concerts 499375 | Bands on the Bricks: The ChampionsPearl Street Mall hosts the evening Bands on the Bricks Series, during which visitors can boogie the night away to local bands and bring along picnic dinners. This week: The Champions. http://www.boulderdowntown.com 7/1/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm-9pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 332564 | Shady Grove Picnic ConcertsThe Shady Grove Picnic Concert Series, sponsored by Swallow Hill and taking place each Wednesday evening June-August, features local and regional musical acts in the genres of folk and roots music. Families are welcome to bring picnics and blankets for seating. Tickets are available at the door. 303.777.1003 http://www.swallowhill.com Ages: 4-18 Time: 6:30pm Cost: Adults $7-$10; Children (12 & under) $2 |
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| Films 504615 | Space PrimerSpace Primer is an interactive live program that allows the students to set the flight plan to visit any three planets in Earth's solar system. Students can explore the giant volcanoes of Mars, fly through the rings of Saturn, or visit the frigid surface of Pluto. 303.492.5002 http://fiske.colorado.edu 7/1/09 Ages: 8-19 Time: 1oam Cost: Adults $5; seniors & children $3.50 |
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| Films 504638 | The Little Star That CouldThe Little Star That Could tells the story of an "average" star that travels the universe in search of planets. Along the way, it makes many discoveries about stars, planets, galaxies, and itself. 303.322.7009 http://www.dmns.org Ongoing Daily 5/29/09 - 8/28/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-8 Time: Daily 10:30am & 1:30pm Cost: Inexpensive |
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| Films 504634 | Wild Ocean 3DPlaying in the museum's IMAX theater, Wild Ocean 3D highlights one of nature's greatest migration spectacles, plunging viewers into an underwater feeding frenzy - a struggle for survival among whales, sharks, dolphins, seals, and billions of fish. 303.322.7009 http://www.dmns.org Ongoing Daily 6/12/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: Showtimes vary; call or visit website Cost: Inexpensive |
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| Films 494591 | Regal Cinemas Free Family Film FestivalRegal Cinemas offer nine weeks of free family-oriented films (rated G and PG only) each Tuesday and Wednesday morning throughout the summer. First come, first served seating is limited to theater capacity, so plan to arrive early. To find other participating locations around Denver, visit the website. This week's films: Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: Veggie Tale Movie (G; screened Tue) and Nim's Island (PG; screened Wed). http://www.regmovies.com Ongoing Daily 6/30/09 - 7/1/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-19 Time: 10am Cost: Free |
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| Films 494658 | AMC Summer MovieCamp: Madagascar: Escape 2 AfricaParticipating AMC theater locations screen family-oriented films each Wednesday during the summer. This week's movie: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. To see other Denver Summer MovieCamp locations, visit the website. http://www.amctheatres.com/smc/ 7/1/09 Ages: 4-19 Time: 10am Cost: $1 |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 435960 | Little BuildersYoung children get to become true movers and shakers during a visit to Little Builders, an exhibit that focuses on the concepts of construction, motion, and simple machines and features handson pulleys, conveyer belt, a gantry crane to transport cargo, and plenty of blocks, bricks, and gears. 303.651.8374 http://www.ci.... t.co.us/museum Ongoing Daily except Mon 5/23/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 430770 | Jurassic Gardens: Evolution and ExtinctionLife-sized, realistic dinosaurs have invaded the Gardens, and families are invited to dodge the prehistoric creatures while exploring plant displays that showcase ancient flora and their modern relatives. Plant fossils and a dinosaur dig site for kids round out the installation. Visit the Chatfield Extension to see giant prehistoric bugs, including a 10-foot sea scorpion. 720.865.3585 http://www.botanicgardens.org Ongoing Daily 4/17/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During garden hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 430774 | Jurassic Gardens: Evolution and ExtinctionGiant prehistoric bugs have invaded the Chatfield Botanic Gardens, and families are invited to dodge the critters while exploring plant displays that showcase ancient flora and their modern relatives. 303.973.3705 http://www.botanicgardens.org Ongoing Daily 4/17/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During Garden hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 416201 | Navajo Weaving: Diamonds, Dreams, and LandscapesComprised of three separate iterations, each displaying 20-30 Navajo textiles, the exhibit showcases nearly 100 textiles from the museum's spectacular collection of rare Southwestern textiles. The three iterations of the textiles are divided into Diamonds and Beyond, Dreams, and Landscapes, each focusing on a different design element found in Navajo textiles. Most of the textiles have never been displayed for the general public before. 303.492.6892 http://cumuseum.colorado.edu/ Ongoing Daily 5/29/09 - 10/1/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 414870 | The Psychedelic ExperienceThe Denver Art Museum hosts The Psychedelic Experience: Rock Posters from the San Francisco Bay Area, 1965-1971, showcasing more than 300 works from the Denver Art Museum's newly acquired collection of posters promoting dance concerts and other "happenings" that have since become iconic symbols of the youth culture of the 60s and 70s. The Psychedelic Experience emphasizes the poster artists, their patrons, and the many influences that shaped these significant works during a time of radical American social change. 720.865.5000 http://www.denverartmuseum.org Ongoing Daily 3/21/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-19 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Other Events 514697 | Free Admission to City Pools & CentersMayor John Hickenlooper and Kaiser Permanente have announced that city recreation centers and swimming pools are offering Denver youth (17 and younger) free admission this summer! Washington Park Recreation Center is joined by a host of other centers, including Berkeley Park, Congress Pool, and Rude Park. Visit the city's Parks and Recreation Department webpage for more information. http://www.denvergov.org/ Ongoing Daily 6/26/09 - 8/15/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-17 Time: During business hours & Open Swim programs Cost: Free |
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| Other Events 512306 | Butterfly Pavilion's Annual Photography ContestThe Butterfly Pavilion encourages shutterbugs of all ages to see the world through a bug's eye and capture an image either of friends and family exploring the Shrunk exhibit or of something small. Complete inforamtion is available online. 720.974.1864 http://www.butterflies.org Ongoing Daily 6/1/09 - 7/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Cost: Free |
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| Other Events 509664 | Borders Kids' Summer Reading ChallengeKids can hit the books this summer by taking part in Borders Kids' Summer Reading Challenge. Children pick up Challenge Forms at participating Borders locations, read eight books, list them on the form, and return the form to Borders in exchange for a coupon for one $4.99 Reading Challenge item. Details are available online. http://www.bordersstores.com Ongoing Daily 6/16/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-12 Time: During business hours Cost: Unknown |
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| Other Events 509188 | Kids Bowl FreeSeveral metro Denver bowling halls, including AMF Arvada Lanes, offer kids two free games every day throughout the summer, redeemable by email coupons. Parents can sign their children up through the website and receive coupons for each child every week. A Family Pass is also available for $23.95 and allows up to four adults to go bowling with the kids. Some restrictions do apply; the website has complete details and lists participating locations. 303.424.8245 https://www.kidsbowlfree.com Ongoing Daily 6/15/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During regular business hours Cost: Free |
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| Other Events 503537 | Backyard Explorers: Rain, Rain, Don't Go AwayKids learn why rain clouds are welcome and all about the water cycle's importance for the museum's vegetable garden. 303.433.7444 http://cmdenver.org Ongoing Each Wed, Sat 7/1/09 - 7/29/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-10 Time: Wed 1:30pm; Sat 3pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Other Events 499354 | Tebo Train RidesLittle ones under the age of 10 can hop aboard the Tebo Train and tour two blocks of Pearl Street Mall. Adults may ride if they are accompanied by a child. Catch the trains at the Pearl St. Mall Wells Fargo Bank in the 1200 block. 303.447.8326 http://www.boulderdowntown.com Ongoing Each Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 5/26/09 - 8/28/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-10 Time: 10am-12n Cost: Free |
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| Other Events 449267 | Clubhouse Capers: Nature Scavenger HuntKids can head on a nature walk to investigate the environment outside the museum, join in a scavenger hunt, and make a nature journal to record and sketch their findings. 303.433.7444 http://cmdenver.org Ongoing Each Mon, Wed, Fri 7/1/09 - 7/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-10 Time: 2:30pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Other Events 431128 | Superhero Wednesday NightsThe museum honors those invincible heroes in pursuit of justice with weekly Superhero Nights, featuring special storytimes, crafts, and other amazing activities. 303.433.7444 http://www.mychildsmuseum.org Ongoing Each Wed 3/4/09 - 1/27/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 4pm-7:30pm Cost: Free with paid admission; Suoerheroes in costume get $2 off admission |
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| Other Events 405241 | Marine Biologist for a Day - Grades 1-4For kids who dream of working under the sea as a Marine Biologist. Spend a day behind the scenes and walk in the shoes of aquarist and see where all the action takes place. Experience close encounters with exotic species from the deep sea to shallow reef. Price includes admission to the aquarium, lunch, and a t-shirt. Additional sections are available for grades five to eight and nine to 12. Advance reservations two weeks in advance are required. 303.561.4450 http://www.dow... riumdenver.com 7/1/09 Ages: 6-10 Time: 9am-2pm Cost: $49.95 |
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| Shows 435232 | QuiltersThe Tony-nominated Denver Center original musical, Quilters, returns for another season and helps audiences pay tribute through drama and music to the courage and spirit of our nation's pioneer women. 303.446.4829 http://www.denvercenter.org Ongoing Daily except Mon, Tue 5/26/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 12-19 Time: Visit the website for schedule Cost: $36+ |
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| Shows 412702 | AnnieBoulder's Dinner Theatre presents Annie, the classic musical that tells the story of the little red-headed orphan, her dog, and good-hearted Daddy Warbucks. Tickets are available in advance. 303.449.6000 http://www.bou... nertheatre.com Ongoing Daily except Mon 3/29/09 - 9/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: Lunch and Dinner shows available Cost: $33-$55 |
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| Shows 329500 | Colorado Shakespeare FestivalThe Colorado Shakespeare Festival is a professional summer repertory theater producing four Shakespearean and classical productions each year from July through mid-August. Backstage tours, box suppers, entertainment on the green, and shopping at the Shakespeare Emporium make the festival an annual summer favorite. Performances are held on the CU-Boulder campus at the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theater and University Theater. 2009 productions include Hamlet, Much Ado about Nothing, and To Kill a Mockingbird. Tickets and a complete schedule are available online. 303.492.0554 http://www.coloradoshakes.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/1/09 - 8/15/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 12-18 Time: Vary; see website Cost: $5-$54 |
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| Special Events 328371 | Cherry Creek Fresh MarketThe Cherry Creek Fresh Market is the largest farmer's market in Denver, featuring local produce, gourmet products, and delicious food in a European style open-air market setting. Note: Wednesday markets begin June 3 and end September 30. 303.442.1837 http://www.col... shmarkets.com Ongoing Each Wed, Sat 5/2/09 - 10/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 8am-1pm Cost: Admission free |
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| Storytelling 416858 | Storytime for KidsKids of all ages are invited for storytime at the Main Library. Children must be accompanied by an adult. On the first Saturday of each month, Kay Negash reads stories in Spanish and English. 303.441.3099 http://www.boulderlibrary.org Ongoing Each Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat 1/3/09 - 12/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 1-5 Time: 10:15am Cost: Free |
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| Storytelling 405995 | Firehouse Tales for TotsLittle ones are invited to visit the museum for a special story time at the station featuring fire-themed books accompanied by finger plays, action rhymes, puppetry, and more. 303.892.1436 http://www.den... tersmuseum.org 7/1/09 Ages: 2-6 Time: 10am-10:30am Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Tours 401650 | Candy Factory ToursHammond's Candies offers free factory tours departing every 30 minutes during regular operating hours. No reservation necessary for groups of ten or less. Larger groups can call ahead for reservations. 303.333.5588 http://www.hammondscandies.com Ongoing Daily except Sun 12/1/08 - 12/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm; Sat 10am-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Tours 261089 | Tours of Coors FieldGet a behind-the-scenes look at one of the premier ballparks in Major League Baseball and home to the National League's Colorado Rockies. The tour typically visits the dugout, the visitor's clubhouse (unavailable day before, day of, and day after Rockies home game days), press, club, and suite levels, and concourse areas. The 75-80 minute tour begins at Gate D (20th & Blake Street) covers a distance of approximately one mile. All tours are accessible for guests with disabilities. Tickets for tours may be purchased in advance online or at the box office. Advance purchase is recommended as tour schedules can vary. 34383 303.ROCKIES http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com Ongoing Daily 4/1/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: Non-Game Days: 10am, 12n, 2pm; Evening Game Days: 10am & 12n; No tours on afternoon game days Cost: Adults $7; Children (12 & under) $5; Seniors (55+) $6 |
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| Workshops 448956 | Firehouse KitchenSummer afternoons just got a little hotter - but much more fun - with the Firehouse Kitchen series at the Museum. Kids and their grown ups get to try their hand at cooking yummy treats while learning kitchen safety. Families can sign up for one class or all four. Please call the Museum to make your reservation. 303.892.1436 http://www.den... tersmuseum.org Ongoing Each Wed 7/1/09 - 7/22/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-12 Time: 2pm-3pm Cost: $5 supply charge/child, per class or $15/four-week session |
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