Denver Events July 23, 2009
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| Concerts 507753 | CSO Instrument Petting Zoo & ConcertThe Colorado Symphony Orchestra brings hands-on exploration to the CSO Summer Parks Concerts series with its Instrument Petting Zoo, which allows little ones to hold and try to play an instrument. Stick around after the "zoo" to hear the symphony's Classical Masterpieces free concert. 303.623.7876 http://www.coloradosymphony.org 7/23/09 Ages: All Ages Time: Zoo 6pm-6:45pm; Concert 7pm Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 503526 | Playhouse ExhibitionFamilies 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) |
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| Films 513097 | Children's Film Series: Cars (G)The library screens recent-release children's films. Children under 12 must come with a guardian over the age of 13. This week: Cars. 720.887.2315 http://www.bro... d.org/library/ 7/23/09 Ages: 3-19 Time: 7pm Cost: Unknown |
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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 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 504612 | Adventures Beyond the Solar SystemKids can join Will and Planetron in Adventures Beyond the Solar System as they roam beyond the planets to learn about the wonders in our galactic neighborhood. Destinations include nebulae, an unusual pairs of stars, clusters of stars that form a halo around our Milky Way, and a new planet, Terra Nova. 303.492.5002 http://fiske.colorado.edu 7/23/09 Ages: 6-19 Time: 1pm Cost: Adults $5; seniors & children $3.50 |
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| Nature & Outdoors 504141 | Evening Scavenger HuntBear Creek Lake Park host an evening scavenger hunt for families, who hit the trails in search of various natural items and vie for prizes. Participants should bring along their own flashlights or headlamps, and register by July 17. 303.697.6157 http://www.lakewood.org 7/23/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6:30pm Cost: Free |
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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 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 515820 | Christmas in July Pizza PartyIs it ever too early to think about Christmas? Crafters can get creative and knock out a few Christmas gifts during My Art Workshop's pizza party event, which offers participants Christmas-themed pottery, as well as stepping stones, tie dye, mosaics, and more. Call ahead to reserve a space. 303.948.3598 http://www.myartworkshop.com 7/23/09 Ages: 5-19 Time: 5:30pm-8pm Cost: Pizza $5/family; project costs vary |
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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 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 514608 | Colorado Light Opera: Oklahoma!Opera and musical fans can kick up their heels and attend Colorado Light Opera's lighthearted Oklahoma!, which tells of the high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys and the unlikely romance between Curly and Laurey. Tickets go fast; advance purchase via the website, at the box office, or by phone is recommended. 303.492.8008 http://www.cup... /oklahoma.html Ongoing Each Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 7/10/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: Varies by date/time; check website Cost: $25-$30 |
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| Shows 514611 | Colorado Light Opera: Anything GoesThe 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 |
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| Shows 435227 | Chitty Chitty Bang BangThe car that can fly soars into Denver for a theatrical production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, featuring sensational sets, special effects, and a rousing score of tunes such as Truly Scrumptious and Hushabye Mountain. The show takes place inside the Buell Theatre. Running time is two hours, 20 minutes, with one 15-minute intermission. 303.446.4829 http://www.denvercenter.org Ongoing Daily 7/23/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Time: Check website Cost: $20-$40 |
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| Shows 420192 | Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnBig River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a Tony Award-winning theatrical adaptation of Mark Twain's beloved novel. The play begins aboard a raft on the Mississippi River in the 1840s, where Huck, escaping from a drunken father, meets up with Jim, a runaway slave, for an amazing downstream journey. Friday nights bring great deals for families: Children under six can see the play for $1, while children ages six to 12 can get tickets at 50% off. 720.898.7200 http://www.arvadacenter.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/10/09 - 8/9/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: Tue, Thu 7:30pm; Wed 1pm & 7:30pm; Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2pm & 7:30pm; Sun 2pm Cost: $26 |
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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 501293 | 40th Anniversary Apollo 11 Moon LandingLookout Nature Center commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing by hosting Steve and Barb Sande, JPL Solar System Ambassadors, who explore the legacy of the Apollo program, discuss the engineering challenges, and showcase highlights of the famed mission to another world. 720.497.7600 http://www.co.jefferson.co.us Ongoing Daily 7/18/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-19 Time: 7pm Cost: Free |
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