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Exhibits
06/23/2008—07/07/2008 | Pigs on Pedestals
Amazing designer piggy banks, created by Denver area artists, on display in front of Macy's inside Park Meadows Shopping Center and then, available for purchase at the Country Fair Gone Wild. This exhibit is part of the Families First Drive for Community $Change$, now in its 17th year and sponsored by The Crazy Merchant. Time: Mon – Sat: 10am – 9pm. Sun: 11am – 6pm. Park Meadows Shopping Center, Inside mall, in front of Macy’s, on lower level, Park Meadows Center Drive, Littleton CO 80124
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Unique Events
07/01/2008 | Governor's Residence Tours
The Governor's Residence at the Boettcher Mansion is 100 years old and the public is invited to celebrate with a free tour conducted by volunteers of the Colorado Historical Society. Docent-led tours wil! l be on Tuesdays during June and July, plus August 5 and 12, from 1-3pm. Open house style tours with volunteers available will be on Saturdays from 11am to 2pm, June and July, plus August 2, with special events planned the first Saturday of each month. Located at 400 E. 8th Ave. (corner of 8th and Logan). No reservations. Info: 303-866-3682, www.coloradohistory.org
| Free | Denver
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Music
07/01/2008 | American Made Concert
The Broomfield Civic Orchestra is presenting a special summer concert in celebration of all this great country of ours has to offer. The "American Made" concert will have all your patriotic favorites as well as music from renowned American composers such as Sousa, Gershwin, and Leroy Anderson (in honor of his Centennial Celebration this summer)! All who attend will receive a hand-held American Flag and will be eligible for drawings held during the concert for Orchestra related prizes! (720) 371-5235. Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield, CO 80020. July 1, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets - $4 children, $8 seniors/students, $10 adults
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Theater & Performance
07/01/2008 | Cats
Take in Andrew Lloyd Webber's award-winning musical, then meet the "cats" after the show and participate in activities such as face-painting. Age 12 and under free with full-price adult ticket. $39-$44 for dinner and show. Carousel Dinner Theatre, Fort Collins. 970-225-2555. www.adinnertheatre.com.
| Fee | Fort Collins
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Nature
07/01/2008 | Cultural and Natural Activities
Tue. 9-10:15am. Plains Conservation Center presents "Prairie Preschool Companions," featuring puppets, stories, activities and songs. Age 5 and under with adult. No reservations required. $3. 303-693-3621. www.plainsconservationcenter.org.
| Fee | Denver
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Nature
07/01/2008 | Nature Hikes
Tue. 10:30am. Activities, stories and short nature hikes. Age 3 and up with adult. Reservations required. No pets or bikes allowed. $6 parking pass. Roxborough State Park , 4751 N. Roxborough Dr., Littleton. 303-973-3959.
| Fee | Littleton
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Museum Events
07/01/2008 | Free Play
4-8pm. Free "Target Tuesday" play day. Children's Museum of Denver. See Museum Matters.
| Free | Denver
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Theater & Performance
07/01/2008 | Magic Show
2pm. Connie & the Rabbit Co. presents the antics of three costumed bunnies, a lovely but misguided dove and a French chicken that thinks she's a tiger. All ages. Free. Denver Central Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. 720-865-1306. www.denverlibrary.org.
| Free | Denver
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Theater & Performance
07/02/2008 | Cats
Take in Andrew Lloyd Webber's award-winning musical, then meet the "cats" after the show and participate in activities such as face-painting. Age 12 and under free with full-price adult ticket. $39-$44 for dinner and show. Carousel Dinner Theatre, Fort Collins. 970-225-2555. www.adinnertheatre.com.
| Fee | Fort Collins
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Festivals & Fairs
07/02/2008 | Colorado Music Festival
Wednesdays through July, 2-4pm workshop followed by 7:30pm concert. "Classically Kids" workshops discuss what makes Beethoven's symphonies amazing, the role of a conductor, and more. Ages 7-11. Registration required. $10 includes workshop and youth concert ticket, plus 50 percent off adult concert ticket. Chautauqua Community House, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder. 303-449-1397. www.coloradomusicfest.org.
| Fee | Boulder
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Nature
07/02/2008 | Creepy Crawly Storytime
Wed. 11am. Buggy stories and craft activities. Age 3 and up. No reservations required. Free with museum admission. Butterfly Pavilion. See Museum Matters.
| Fee | Denver
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Nature
07/02/2008 | Majestic View Nature Center
Wed. and Sat. Animal art and activities, nature adventures, animal alphabet lessons and more. Preschool and elementary school age programs. Reservations required. Fee varies. 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. 720 898-7405. www.arvada.org/nature.
| Fee | Arvada
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Theater & Performance
07/02/2008 | Juggling and Comedy Show
10-11am. Age 2 and up. Free. Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. 303-542-7279. www.arapahoelibraries.org.
| Free | Centennial
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Theater & Performance
07/02/2008 | Puppets and Magic
10:30am. Traveling variety show with Jim Loshbaugh. Ages 3-12. Free. No registration required. Hadley Library, 1890 S. Grove St., Denver. 720-865-0170. www.denverlibrary.org.
| Free | Denver
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Music
07/02/2008 | Summer Concert
7pm. Take a picnic for an evening with Tina Marx and the Millionaires variety and big band swing dance band. Arrive early for a free dance lesson. All ages. Free. Outside at the Broomfield Amphitheatre. 3 Community Park Rd. (next to the Library). 720-887-2371. www.broomfieldauditorium.com.
| Free | Broomfield
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Nature
07/02/2008 | Wet & Wild at Aurora Reservoir
First and third Wed., 9:30am. Get to know the plants and animals that live in and around Aurora reservoir. Ages 6-12. Reservations required. Free. Aurora Reservoir, 5800 S Powhaton Rd., Aurora. 303-739-2428. www.auroragov.org/parksandopenspace.
| Free | Aurora
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Theater & Performance
07/03/2008 | A Dragon's Tale
A kind dragon saves the kingdom. Appropriate for age 3 and up. $5. Denver Puppet Theatre, 3156 W. 38th Ave., Denver. 303-458-6446. www.denverpuppettheater.com.
| Fee | Denver
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Theater & Performance
07/03/2008 | Cats
Take in Andrew Lloyd Webber's award-winning musical, then meet the "cats" after the show and participate in activities such as face-painting. Age 12 and under free with full-price adult ticket. $39-$44 for dinner and show. Carousel Dinner Theatre, Fort Collins. 970-225-2555. www.adinnertheatre.com.
| Fee | Fort Collins
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Theater & Performance
07/03/2008 | Big Balloony Show
2pm. Balloon wizard Stu Hayner creates giant balloon caricatures. All ages. Free. Denver Central Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. 720-865-1306. www.denverlibrary.org.
| Free | Denver
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Clubs
07/03/2008 | Dangerous Boys' Club
6pm. Celebrate "Happy Birthday America" with activities from the popular book Dangerous Book for Boys. Age 8 and up. Free. Barnes & Noble, 8136 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. 303-948-9594.
| Free | Littleton
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
07/03/2008 | Early 4th Celebration
10am-noon. Decorate your bike, scooter or skateboard and join in a parade. Strollers welcome. All ages. Free. Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Cir., Centennial. 303-542-7279. www.arapahoelibraries.org.
| Free | Centennial
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
07/03/2008 | RedWhite and You
6-9:30pm. Amusements, food vendors and community booths. 7:30pm. "Hot Flash" live rock 'n roll band; 9:30pm fireworks. No pets allowed. All ages. Free. Clement Park, SE of Wadsworth and Bowles, Littleton. 303-409-2626. www.ifoothills.org.
| Free | Littleton
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Nature
07/03/2008 | Star K Kids
Thu. 9am. Discover Aurora's wild side with puppets, stories, activities and outdoor exploration. Age 5 and under. Registration required. Free. Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch, 16002 E. Smith Rd., Aurora. 303-739-2428. www.auroragov.org.
| Free | Aurora
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
07/04/2008 | The Meadows Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
Celebrate our nation’s Independence Day with a variety of games and activities at Butterfield Crossing Park. Butterfield Crossing Park, 3952 West Butterfield Crossing Drive, Castle Rock, 11:00a-1:00p. Check your July newsletter for more details, or visit www.MeadowsLink.com.
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Theater & Performance
07/04/2008 | A Dragon's Tale
A kind dragon saves the kingdom. Appropriate for age 3 and up. $5. Denver Puppet Theatre, 3156 W. 38th Ave., Denver. 303-458-6446. www.denverpuppettheater.com.
| Fee | Denver
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Theater & Performance
07/04/2008 | Cats
Take in Andrew Lloyd Webber's award-winning musical, then meet the "cats" after the show and participate in activities such as face-painting. Age 12 and under free with full-price adult ticket. $39-$44 for dinner and show. Carousel Dinner Theatre, Fort Collins. 970-225-2555. www.adinnertheatre.com.
| Fee | Fort Collins
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Festivals & Fairs
07/04/2008 | Elitch Gardens Fireworks/Outlaws Game
Discount tickets available for combination Elitch Gardens/Denver Outlaws at Invesco Field/fireworks show. Fireworks can be seen from Invesco as well as Elitch Gardens. Contact Elitch Gardens for further information. Elitch Gardens, I-25 and Speer Blvd., Denver. 303-595-4386. www.elitchgardens.com.
| Fee | Denver
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
07/04/2008 | Fireworks Show
9:30pm. Featuring the U.S. Air Force Academy Concert Band. All ages. Free. Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy. 303-326-8650. www.auroragov.org/recreation.
| Fee | Aurora
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Animal Encounters
07/04/2008 | First Frog Friday at the Zoo
Celebrate the Year of the Frog with a close-up look at some of the zoo's resident amphibians and learn what you can do to help save them. Admission. Denver Zoo. See Museum Matters.
| Fee | Denver
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Nature
07/04/2008 | Four Mile Historic Park
10am-4pm. Visits from Abe Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and Uncle Sam; the reading of the Declaration of Independence and performances by the Denver Concert Band. Mountain men, traditional music and games, children's crafts and horse-drawn wagon rides. Food and refreshments available. Horse-drawn rides: $2 adult, $1 age 12 and under. Admission: $7 adult, $4 student, free age 5 and under. Free parking. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver. 303-399-1850. www.fourmilepark.org.
| Fee | Denver
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
07/04/2008 | July 4th at Highlands Ranch
8:30am 5K run; 9am community parade for kids and bikes (registration starts at 7:30am); 9am-9pm live music, games, inflatables, hay rides and more. 12-4pm pet adoption fair. 9:30pm fireworks show. Town Center, Highlands Ranch. 303-791-2500. www.hrcaonline.org.
| Fee | Highlands Ranch
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Theater & Performance
07/04/2008 | Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
Through Aug. 9. 1:30 Sat. and various weekdays. Help Snow White find the dwarves, and protect her from the evil queen. All ages. $6. Heritage Square Music Hall, 18301 W. Colfax, Golden. 303-279-7800. www.hsmusichall.com.
| Fee | Golden
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Festivals & Fairs
07/04/2008 | Cherry Creek Arts Festival
July 5, 9:30pm fireworks. More than 200 visual artists present their work in a street-fair setting. "Culinary Avenue" features food concessions, while "Artivity Avenue" is a city-block of interactive activities for all ages; "Creation Station" lets children can engage in interactive art projects; and throughout, live entertainment including music, dance, puppet and magic shows. Please leave pets at home. Denver's Cherry Creek North Business District, from 2nd to 3rd, on the six streets starting on Clayton through Steele. 303-355-2787. www.cherryarts.org.
| Free | Denver
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Storyhours & Book Events
07/04/2008 | Independence Day Storytime
10am. July 4 and 5. Make red, white and blue art and hear the book "America Is..." by Louise Borden. Free. Barnes & Noble, 8136 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. 303-948-9594.
| Free | Littleton
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Museum Events
07/04/2008 | Museum Free Day
5-8pm. Scavenger hunt and family activities before the Aurora fireworks show, below. All ages. Free. Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Pkwy. 303-739-6660. www.auroramuseum.org.
| Free | Aurora
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
07/04/2008 | Northglenn July 4th
6:45am-10pm. Start the day with a pancake breakfast, followed by a bike parade, raft race and kids' inflatables and games. Hazel Miller Band performs from 6-9:30pm. 9:30pm fireworks. Free. City of Northglenn, E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11701 Community Center Dr., Northglenn. 303-450-8800. www.northglenn.org.
| Free | Northglenn
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Festivals & Fairs
07/04/2008 | Old Fashioned Celebration
11am-2pm. Carnival games, music, face painters, balloon artists and an apple-pie-baking contest. Bike parade with prizes for best decorations. Free admission. Butterfield Crossing Park, 3952 W. Butterfield Crossing, Castle Rock. www.meadowslink.com.
| Free | Castle Rock
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Festivals & Fairs
07/04/2008 | Summer Concerts-Southlands Shopping Center
Thurs. through Aug. 28. 5:30-8:30pm (except July 3 show, which will be held on Fri., July 4). Live music and entertainment in the Town Square. Free. 303-627-5000. www.shopsouthlands.com.
| Free | Southlands
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Theater & Performance
07/05/2008 | A Dragon's Tale
A kind dragon saves the kingdom. Appropriate for age 3 and up. $5. Denver Puppet Theatre, 3156 W. 38th Ave., Denver. 303-458-6446. www.denverpuppettheater.com.
| Fee | Denver
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Theater & Performance
07/05/2008 | Cats
Take in Andrew Lloyd Webber's award-winning musical, then meet the "cats" after the show and participate in activities such as face-painting. Age 12 and under free with full-price adult ticket. $39-$44 for dinner and show. Carousel Dinner Theatre, Fort Collins. 970-225-2555. www.adinnertheatre.com.
| Fee | Fort Collins
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