Denver Events July 3, 2009
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| Concerts 499358 | Noon Tunes: FlexiGrass with Pete WernickThe Noon Tunes Concert Series gets kids and adults alike hopping and bopping to lively music. This week: FlexiGrass with Pete Wernick. http://www.boulderdowntown.com 7/3/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 12n-1:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 438619 | Flash Cadillac/Fireworks Display at Hudson GardensFlash Cadillac performs its catalog of rock music from the past forty years as Hudson Gardens celebrates the Fourth of July with its summer concert series. Fireworks display immediately follows the concert. 303.797.8565 x321 http://www.hudsongardens.org/ 7/3/09 Ages: All Ages Time: Gates 5pm; Show 7pm Cost: Adults $20; Member $17.50; Kids (3-12) $10 |
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| Fairs & Festivals 321539 | Cherry Creek Arts FestivalThe Cherry Creek Arts Festival, one of the nation's most competitive outdoor juried arts festivals, also offers plenty of entertainment, including artist demos, hands-on art projects, festival foods, and interactive kids' activities at Artivity Avenue and at three performance stages. 303.355.2787 http://www.cherryarts.org Ongoing Daily 7/3/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri-Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 10am-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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| Holiday Seasonal 507752 | CSO Independence Day CelebrationThe Colorado Symphony Orchestra celebrates Independence Day with a rousing free concert in City Park, featuring Scott O'Neil as the conductor. 303.623.7876 http://www.coloradosymphony.org 7/3/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 506477 | Evening Patriotic ConcertArvada celebrates the nation's birthday with Sea to Shinning Sea, an evening concert performed by Boulder Philharmonic Musicians and featuring patriotic classics that highlight America's regional diversity such as Aaron Copeland's Rodeo: Hoedown and Variations on a Shaker Melody, Leroy Anderson's Horse and Buggy and much more. 720.898.7400 www.arvadafestivals.com 7/3/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7:30pm Cost: Adults $10 & up; Children 41 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 349179 | Independence Day CelebrationPack a picnic, grab the lawn chairs, and come claim a spot at Citizens Park for the annual July 3rd Celebration! The Golden Eagle Concert Band performs as the fireworks light the sky. 303.238.7803 http://www.edgewaterco.gov Ages: All Ages Time: Activities 4pm; Fireworks dusk 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 438720 | Junior JobsiteThe 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 |
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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 284543 | Book Babies 2: Early WalkersStories, songs, and games for babies and their parents or caregivers. Adult participation is require; one baby per adult (multiplies okay) and please no groups. Playtime and socialization immediately follows the program in the Children's Pavilion. Ongoing Each Fri 1/4/08 - 12/18/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 1-2 Time: 10:30am 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 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 503539 | Playworks: I Spy Road TripKids are invited to spy with their little eyes all kinds of neat stuff throughout the museum when they take an imaginary road trip filled with fun car games. 303.433.7444 http://cmdenver.org Ongoing Each Fri, Sat 7/3/09 - 7/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-10 Time: Fri-Sat 11am Cost: Free with paid admission |
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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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| Overnights 405173 | Wild Dreams OvernightFamilies with children can enjoy an exciting night at the Downtown Aquarium to explore the exhibits, learn about the animals, make a craft, and more. Bring a sleeping bag and snooze among the sharks and rays. Event cost includes admission to the Aquarium, a t-shirt, snack, and breakfast. One adult chaperone per five children admitted free. Advance reservations two weeks in advance are required. 303.561.4450 http://www.dow... riumdenver.com 7/3/09 Ages: 5-11 Time: 7pm-9am Cost: $49.95 |
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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 372653 | EvitaPerformance Now presents the hit musical Evita, based on the life of Evita Duarte, a B-picture Argentinian actress who eventually became the wife of Argentinian president and dictator Juan Peron, and the most beloved and hated woman in Argentina. Tickets are available in advance. 303.987.7845 http://www.performancenow.org Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 6/19/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-19 Time: Fri-Sat Sun 7:30pm; Sun 2pm Cost: Adults $24; Children (3-12) $18, (13-21) $20; Seniors $20 |
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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 513303 | Rockin' the Gardens FAC: Rebecca FolsomRebecca Folsom brings her blend of soft ballads and rock 'n' roll, while handlers from the Raptor Education Foundation showcase live raptor demonstrations and share interesting facts about the birds and how they interact with humans. The Humane Society of Boulder Valley is also on hand to share basic pet care information and introduce a few furry friends to the crowds. http://www.harvesthousefac.com/ 7/3/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 5:30pm-9:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Special Events 507747 | Instrument Petting ZooThe 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 Independence Day Concert. 303.623.7876 http://www.coloradosymphony.org 7/3/09 Ages: 2-19 Time: 6pm-6:45pm Cost: Free |
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