Denver Events July 5, 2009
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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 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 512920 | Wild West WeekendHeritage Square celebrates the wild, wild West during the Independence Day weekend with character appearances by Doc Holliday, Kate Elder, and other infamous old timers; reenactments of cowboy gunfights; Native American drummers, dancers, storytellers, and a flute player; and street entertainers, jugglers, and live music. 303.279.2789 http://www.heritagesquare.info Ongoing Daily 7/4/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During venue hours Cost: Admission free; fees for some activities |
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| Nature & Outdoors 501956 | Walk the WetlandsBirding experts lead the way along the South Platte River in search of summer and migrating birds. Participants should bring binoculars, field guides, water, and snacks and wear long pants. Pre-registration is not required. 303.973.9530 http://www.denveraudubon.org 7/5/09 Ages: 5-19 Time: 8am Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 501941 | Family Days: Dino DiversityThe Gardens help families learn all about the world of plants with a variety of fun garden activities and projects to take home. In July: Dino Diversity, which showcases dinos beyond T. Rex and Stegosaurus and teaches families about what they ate, where they lived, and how they moved. 720.865.3585 http://www.botanicgardens.org Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 7/4/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-2pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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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 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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| 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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| 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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| 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 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 419339 | Free DayColorado residents can visit the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls, and Toys and skip the admission charge (although donations are always encouraged). Activities are available, as well as self-tours through the museum. 303.322.1053 http://www.dmmdt.org 7/5/09 Ages: 2-18 Time: 1pm-4pm Cost: Free |
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| Special Events 338503 | The Market at BelmarThe Market at Belmar features over 40 vendors offering fruits, vegetables, fresh flowers, culinary herbs, baked goods, hand-made soaps, and more. Weekly activities also include chef demonstrations, free train rides for the kiddies, an urban gardening series, monthly pie contests, and open bocce. 303.742.1520 http://www.belmarcolorado.com Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-2pm Cost: Free |
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| Sports 423874 | Diamondbacks vs Rockies MLBThe Colorodo Rockies take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field. Tickets are available in advance online and at King Soopers. 303.ROCKIES http://www.coloradorockies.com 7/5/09 Ages: 4-18 Time: 1:10pm Cost: $4-$55 |
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| Storytelling 501925 | Storytelling in the GardensEach weekend in June and July, the Gardens host a trip down storybook lane by offering garden- and plant-related stories for young children. Participants can drop in to listen to a story or two and plant a seed to take home. Meet in the Victorian Secret Garden; in the case of inclement weather, the event is held in the Helen Fowler Library. 720.865.3500 http://www.botanicgardens.org Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 6/6/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-6 Time: 10am-11am Cost: Free with paid admission |
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