Denver Events July 26, 2009
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| Concerts 438625 | Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at Hudson GardensInspired by the early 20th century "jug band"/country blues sound, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's music represents a throwback to a simpler time in music. The band visits the Hudson Gardens's summer concert series. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. 303.797.8565 x321 http://www.hudsongardens.org 7/26/09 Ages: All Ages Time: Gates 5pm; Show 6:30pm Cost: Adults $26; Member $23.50; Children (3-12) $10 |
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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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| Fairs & Festivals 321545 | Colorado Dragon Boat FestivalTraditional and contemporary Asian and Asian American culture is on display during the annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. In addition to the ancient sport of Dragon Boat racing, enjoy an Asian Marketplace with food and gifts, and entertainment on the SCFD Performing Arts Stage including traditional Chinese dances, Japanese taiko drums, and Wendy Woo's rock and roll. 303.722.6852 http://www.col... dragonboat.org Ongoing Daily 7/25/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-7pm Cost: Free; fees for food & some activities |
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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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| Nature & Outdoors 501943 | Family Days: Kitchen BotanyThe Gardens help families learn all about the world of plants with a variety of fun garden activities and projects to take home. This weekend: Kitchen Botany, duing which families can discover all of the plants humans eat and make a few treats to taste. 720.865.3585 http://www.botanicgardens.org 7/26/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-2pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 501313 | Jr. Astronomers: Our Milky Way GalaxyThe Historic William Baehr Observatory at Pine Valley Ranch Park hosts an evening of star-gazing through historic and modern-day telescopes and searching for the Milky Way Galaxy and other celestial gems. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 303.271.5925 http://www.co.jefferson.co.us Ongoing Daily 7/24/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-10 Time: 8:30pm 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 Library Programs 71249 | GO Club for Children and TeensGo was developed 4,000 years ago in China and is played today by millions in Japan, China, and Korea. The rules are so simple they can be taught in a few minutes, but it can take a lifetime to master the game. Skilled play requires mathematical analysis, tactical insight, intuition, and a sense of poetry. Like the Eastern martial arts, Go teaches concentration, balance, and discipline. Go boards are provided at the club, and take home sets made of paper are available for free to anyone who wants them. Advance registration is not required. 303.441.3100 http://www.boulderlibrary.org Ongoing Each Sun 1/8/06 - 12/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: 2pm-5:45pm Cost: Free |
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| Open House/Sample Class 520098 | Open House at the Audubon CenterThe Audubon Nature Center opens its doors each weekend for nature stories, ranger chats, and outdoor fun like hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and skiing. The event takes place in all weather. 303.973.9530 http://www.denveraudubon.org Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 7/18/09 - 12/27/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Apr-Oct 10am-3pm; Nov-Apr 10am-2pm 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 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 503533 | Super Science Sundays: Boat RaceChildren can pack their shades and sunscreen and enjoy learning about buoyancy and propulsion by making their own bottle boats fueled by baking soda and vinegar. Join the race and conduct your own scientific experiment to see how fast your boat can go! 303.433.7444 http://cmdenver.org Ongoing Each Sun 7/5/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-10 Time: 3pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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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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| 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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| Sales & Shopping 211519 | Stapleton Farmers MarketThe market features local produce, gourmet products, and delicious food in a European style open-air market setting. 303.442.1837 http://www.col... eshmarkets.com Ongoing Each Sun 6/14/09 - 10/11/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 8:30am-12:30pm Cost: Admission free |
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| Sales & Shopping 211521 | City Park Esplanade Fresh MarketThe market features local produce, gourmet products, and delicious food in a European style open-air market setting. Find the fun near the Sullivan Fountain at Colfac and City Park Esplanade, across from the Tattered Cover. 303.442.1837 http://www.col... eshmarkets.com Ongoing Each Sun 5/10/09 - 11/1/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 9am-1pm Cost: Free |
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| Shows 522807 | Man of La ManchaPHAMALY (The Physically Handicapped Actors & Musical Artists League) celebrates its 20th season with the musical tour de force Man of La Mancha, a story that follows the misadventures of an aging Spaniard who imagines himself the infamous knight on a quest to attain the unattainable, and to "dream the impossible dream." View show dates and purchase tickets online. http://www.denvercenter.org Ongoing Daily except Tue, Wed 7/25/09 - 8/16/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-19 Time: 7:30pm & 2pm Cost: $15 |
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| Shows 522705 | Sleeping BeautyThe Heritage Square Music Hall Children's Theatre presents Sleeping Beauty in an interactive performance during which children from the audience are called on stage to help the actors. Flash photography is allowed; parents should remember their cameras. 303.279.7800 http://www.hsmusichall.com Ongoing Daily 7/25/09 - 11/15/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-19 Time: Sat 1:30pm Cost: General $6; Seniors $5 |
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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 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 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 520147 | Urban Assault RideThe Urban Assault Ride is billed as "the biggest bike scavenger hunt in the world" during which teams of two cyclists take to the city streets in search of wacky obstacle courses at designated checkpoints. The after party features all kinds of festivities and raffles. Proceeds benefit Bike Denver. Visit the website for rules and registration information. http://www.urbanassaultride.com 7/26/09 Ages: 7-19 Time: 9am Cost: $45-$60 |
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