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Denver Events July 22, 2009

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Concerts
509754

Lafayette Summer Concert Series: Papa Juke


Families can pack a picnic supper and head to the lake for the city's summer concert series and boating on the lake. This week: Papa Juke, a blues band.
303.665.0469

7/22/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 7pm?9pm
Cost: Free

Waneka Lake Park


Lafayette, CO80026


Concerts
499378

Bands on the Bricks: Home Slice Band


Pearl 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: Home Slice Band.
http://www.boulderdowntown.com
7/22/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 7pm-9pm
Cost: Free

Pearl Street Mall

1325 Pearl Street
Boulder, CO80302


Concerts
332564

Shady Grove Picnic Concerts


The 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

Four Mile Historic Park

715 South Forest Street
Denver, CO80246


Exhibits
503526

Playhouse Exhibition


Families can explore one-of-a-kind children's playhouses, each one created with reusable or sustainable materials by local designers and architects. The Playhouse Exhibition is part of Rocky Mountain Communities' annual fundraiser; this year's theme is Work and Play. The event takes place out in the Museum's plaza.
303.433.7444
http://cmdenver.org
Ongoing Daily 7/15/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: During museum hours
Cost: Free (admission rates still apply to museum)

Children's Museum of Denver

2121 Children's Museum Drive
Denver, CO80211


Films
504634

Wild Ocean 3D


Playing 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

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

2001 Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO80205


Films
504638

The Little Star That Could


The 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

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

2001 Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO80205


Films
504616

Space Primer


Space 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
7/22/09

Ages: 8-19
Time: 10am
Cost: Adults $5; seniors & children $3.50

Fiske Planetarium

Regent DriveUniversity of Colorado Boulder Campus
Boulder, CO80301


Films
494601

Regal Cinemas Free Family Film Festival


Regal 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: Space Chimps (G; screened Tue) and Kung Fu Panda (PG; screened Wed).
http://www.regmovies.com
Ongoing Daily 7/21/09 - 7/22/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 4-19
Time: 10am
Cost: Free

Meadows 12 Regal Cinema Theater

9355 Park Meadows Drive
Littleton, CO80124


Films
494664

AMC Summer MovieCamp: The Spiderwick Chronicles


Participating AMC theater locations screen family-oriented films each Wednesday during the summer. This week's movie: The Spiderwick Chronicles (PG). To see other Denver Summer MovieCamp locations, visit the website.
http://www.amctheatres.com/smc/
7/22/09

Ages: 4-19
Time: 10am
Cost: $1

AMC Theatres - Highlands Ranch 24

103 West Centennial Blvd
Littleton, CO80129


Nature & Outdoors
512709

Summer Catfish Night


Families can see if they can catch a big one and enjoy a summer night fishing at Fairgrounds Lake. Anglers must have current Colorado fishing license (however, kids under 16 years don't need a license). Open to shore fishing only. No live bait is allowed; worms and stink bait are ok. Check-in is required at parking lot area off Boston Avenue.
303.678.6204
http://www.bouldercounty.org
7/22/09

Ages: 5-19
Time: 7:30pm-11pm
Cost: Free

Boulder County Fairgrounds & Park

9595 Nelson Road
Longmont, CO80501


Nature & Outdoors
512716

Night Hike at Walker Ranch


Families can join volunteer naturalists for a two-mile roundtrip hike to explore nature, listen for night sounds, and learn about some of the nocturnal habits of the critters that live here. Participants should bring suitable clothing for the weather and flashlights.
303.776.8848
http://www.bouldercounty.org
7/22/09

Ages: 8-19
Time: 8:30pm-10pm
Cost: Free

Walker Ranch

7701 Flagstaff Road
Boulder, CO80302


Ongoing Exhibits
515826

Only in Boulder


The 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

Boulder History Museum

1206 Euclid Avenue
Boulder, CO80302


Ongoing Exhibits
438720

Junior Jobsite


The museum's summer exhibition allows kids to learn the nuts and bolts of construction in a kid-sized jobsite that features hard hats, blueprints, safety vests, conveyor belts, and plumbing and electricity experiments.
303.433.7444
http://cmdenver.org
Ongoing Daily 6/1/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 2-18
Time: During museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Children's Museum of Denver

2121 Children's Museum Drive
Denver, CO80211


Ongoing Exhibits
435960

Little Builders


Young 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

Longmont Museum and Cultural Center

400 Quail Road
Longmont, CO80501


Ongoing Exhibits
430770

Jurassic Gardens: Evolution and Extinction


Life-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

Denver Botanic Gardens

1005 York Street
Denver, CO80206


Ongoing Exhibits
430774

Jurassic Gardens: Evolution and Extinction


Giant 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

Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield

8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road
Littleton, CO80128


Ongoing Exhibits
416201

Navajo Weaving: Diamonds, Dreams, and Landscapes


Comprised 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

University of Colorado Museum of Natural History

15th Street and Broadway Street
Boulder, CO80302


Ongoing Library Programs
416660

Hi Chess Knights Chess Club


Adults and teens who play chess are welcome to participate in the library's chess group.
303.791.READ
http://www.dclibraries.org
7/22/09

Ages: 8-19
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free

Highlands Ranch Library

9292 Ridgeline Blvd.
Littleton, CO80129


Other Events
514697

Free Admission to City Pools & Centers


Mayor 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

Washington Park Recreation Center

701 S. Franklin Street
Denver, CO80209


Other Events
512306

Butterfly Pavilion's Annual Photography Contest


The 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

The Butterfly Pavilion

6252 West 104th Avenue
Broomfield, CO80020


Other Events
509664

Borders Kids' Summer Reading Challenge


Kids 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

Borders

1750 29th Street
Boulder, CO80301


Other Events
509188

Kids Bowl Free


Several 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

AMF Arvada Lanes

6550 Wadsworth Blvd
Arvada, CO80003


Other Events
503532

Make Believe Matinee: Ol' Fashioned Radio Show


Kids 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

Children's Museum of Denver

2121 Children's Museum Drive
Denver, CO80211


Other Events
503537

Backyard Explorers: Rain, Rain, Don't Go Away


Kids 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

Children's Museum of Denver

2121 Children's Museum Drive
Denver, CO80211


Other Events
499354

Tebo Train Rides


Little 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

Pearl Street Mall

1325 Pearl Street
Boulder, CO80302


Other Events
449267

Clubhouse Capers: Nature Scavenger Hunt


Kids 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

Children's Museum of Denver

2121 Children's Museum Drive
Denver, CO80211


Other Events
431128

Superhero Wednesday Nights


The 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 - 12/16/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 4pm-7:30pm
Cost: Free with paid admission; Suoerheroes in costume get $2 off admission

Children's Museum of Denver

2121 Children's Museum Drive
Denver, CO80211


Parents Night Out
443013

Movies & a Milkshake: Surf's Up (PG)


Nothin' better than a flick and a creamy milkshake, especially when mom and dad head out, and kids get to hang out with their pals at The Wildlife Experience, which hosts a Parents' Night Out for kids that includes a guided tour of the exhibits, dinner, and the film. Space is limited, and reservations are required.
720.488.3300
http://www.the... experience.org
7/22/09

Ages: 5-10
Time: 5pm-8pm
Cost: Members $15; Non-members $18

The Wildlife Experience Museum

10035 South Peoria Street
Parker, CO80134


Shows
514611

Colorado Light Opera: Anything Goes


The Colorado Light Opera presents Anything Goes, the story about nightclub singer Reno Sweeney, her pal Billy Crocker (who stows away to be near his beloved Hope Harcourt), and Moonface Martin, Public Enemy No. 13, masquerading as a clergyman to elude the FBI. The show takes place at the Imig Music Building. Tickets go fast; advance purchase via the website, at the box office, or by phone is recommended.
http://www.cup... thinggoes.html
Ongoing Daily 7/11/09 - 8/1/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 8-19
Time: Varies by date/time; check website
Cost: $25-$30

University of Colorado Boulder

914 Broadway
Boulder, CO80302


Shows
512739

Camelot


The Centerstage Theatre Company presents , the romantic tale of Guenevere and King Arthur featuring favorite musical numbers such as The Simple Joys of Maidenhood, I Loved You Once in Silence, and What Do the Simple Folk Do?. Tickets are available online, by phone, or at the door.
http://www.thedairy.org
Ongoing Daily except Thu, Fri 7/22/09 - 7/25/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 8-19
Time: 7pm
Cost: Moderate

The Dairy Center for the Arts

2590 Walnut Street
Boulder, CO80302


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