Denver Events July 2, 2009
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| Films 513089 | Young Adult Film Series: Twilight (PG-13)Throughout July, the library screens recent-release young-adult films. Popcorn is provided; bring your own drinks. by AMC Theaters or bring your own snacks and drinks. Children under 12 must come with someone over 13 and must have parental permission for PG-13 films. This week: Twilight. 720.887.2315 http://www.bro... d.org/library/ 7/2/09 Ages: 13-19 Time: 6pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 504532 | Great Space ChaseDuring Great Space Chase, kids take a journey through the cosmos with intergalactic traveler Lt. Foting in search of a missing intergalactic accelerator suit. As he uncovers the mystery, audience members also learn about the science of space travel and the splendors of the universe. 303.492.5002 http://fiske.colorado.edu Ongoing Daily 7/2/09 - 7/3/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-12 Time: 10am 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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| Ongoing Exhibits 515826 | Only in BoulderThe Boulder History Museum celebrates the city's 150th anniversary with the exhibit Only in Boulder, which highlights the remarkable, funny, quirky, ingenious, compassionate people and events from the city's history. 303.449.3464 http://www.bou... orymuseum.org Ongoing Daily 7/2/09 - 5/23/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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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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| Ongoing Storytimes 375390 | All Ages StorytimeKids are invited to settle in for storytime at the library. Younger "wigglers" are invited to bring along a grown-up lap to sit in. 303.791.READ http://www.dou... ylibraries.org Ongoing Each Tue, Thu, Sat 9/2/08 - 12/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-5 Time: 10am Cost: Free |
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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 509743 | Lafayette Farmers' MarketFestival Plaza hosts local farmers, who sell produce and other fresh goodies. http://www.cityoflafayette.com Ongoing Each Thu 6/18/09 - 10/29/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 4pm-7pm 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 503532 | Make Believe Matinee: Ol' Fashioned Radio ShowKids can tune in at the museum, which hosts ol' fashioned radio shows each Tuesday and Thurday during July. Learn about radio waves and Foley sound effects while making all kinds of your own noises like footsteps and crazy voices. 303.433.7444 http://cmdenver.org Ongoing Daily 7/2/09 - 7/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-10 Time: 2:30pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Other Events 501737 | Bass Pro Family Summer CampFamilies can learn the basics of bird watching, fishing, archery, plant and insect identification, and more during a series of free workshops and activities being offered as part of Bass Pro's in-store "Family Summer Camp" event. Participants earn a pin for each workshop completed (while supplies last); a detailed workshop schedule online. Visitors can also try their hand at a shooting range, casting pond, and the kayak pool. Kids can receive a free photo and take part in free crafts (while supplies last). Visit the website or call ahead for complete information. 720.385.3600 http://www.basspro.com Ongoing Each Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun 5/30/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Time: Tue & Thu 3pm-7pm; Sat-Sun 12n-6pm Cost: Free |
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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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| Puppet Shows 443018 | Theater Thursdays in Cubs CornerLittle ones can join in some animal adventures puppet shows each Thursday at The Wildlife Experiences. 720.488.3300 http://www.the... experience.org Ongoing Each Thu 4/2/09 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-8 Time: 10am-11am Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Puppet Shows 385176 | Cinderella, Mexican StyleThe Denver Puppet Theater presents the story of the famous little seniorita and a magical night at the Mexican fiesta. Tickets are available at the door. http://www.den... pettheater.com Ages: 3-19 Time: Thu-Fri 10am & 1pm; Sat-Sun 1pm Cost: $6 |
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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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| Storytelling 501274 | Toddler Times: Squirrel Family PicnicKids can come learn about an Abert's squirrel clan by listening to a story, taking a short hike, making a craft, and sipping ice-cold pine needle tea. Children must be accompanied by an adult; advance registration is required, and no older children are allowed. 720.497.7600 http://www.co.jefferson.co.us Ongoing Each Thu, Sat 7/2/09 - 7/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-5 Time: 10:15am & 11:15am Cost: 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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| 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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