The Denver Traveler

To Honor Cesar Chavez all city agencies will be closed today- Monday, March 31st.
This means, City Government and all the Denver Public Libraries will be closed for business.

To Honor Cesar Chavez, The Denver Traveler asks you all to thank a Farm Worker, Field Worker, Crop Planter, or Gardener. At the very least have a tasty salad and celebrate the fact that people work very hard to work the land to provide the produce and Cesar Chavez devoted his life to their rights.
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The Denver Museum of Nature and Science has a glittering new exhibit! Gold: Wealth, Power, Beauty opened on February 15th and runs until June 8th. It is the largest collection of gold ever to be exhibited, it includes the second largest nugget ever found, various jewelery and coins from around the world, and interactive areas where kids and adults alike can learn more about this precious metal.
From the museum’s website:
More than 600 extraordinary geological specimens and cultural objects in the exhibition trace the path of gold from the depths of Earth to glittering jewelry and artifacts that …read more

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I love Indian food. No really, I do, and since we moved to Denver I have been missing my favorite place in Las Vegas. So imagine my joy to find that Shawn Marie knew of two excellent places right here in the Mile High that would more than ease my longing for Las Vegas.
The first of these fabulous places is Namaste. Located at 3355 S. Wadsworth Blvd in Lakewood, Namaste boasts a killer lunch buffet that has to be tasted to be believed. For $6.95 per person you are presented with Tandoor Chicken, naan, Paneer, mango custard, and …read more

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Lerner and Loewes, My Fair Lady premiered at The Denver Center March 26th.
However, on Sunday April 6th you can be a VIP! A special brunch with an orchestra seat guaranteed performance is set to benefit the DCPA’s Arts in Education Programs. Tickets are $225 ($80 worth is tax deductible) and include Mimosas, Hors D’ouerves, Epicurean Brunch and a matinee of My Fair Lady!
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There are 8 states and 12 cities that celebrate and observe Cesar Chavez Day. Denver and Colorado are on those lists!
César Estrada Chávez was born on March 31, 1927 and sadly passed away on April 23, 1993. Chávez was one of the founders of the United Farm Workers Union (UFW) and dedicated his life’s work to obtain and maintain equality, justice and dignity for farm workers across the U.S., through tactful non-violent strategies, such as strikes, boycotts, fasts and pilgrimages.
This Saturday, March 29, 2008 The César Chávez Peace and Justice Committee of Denver (CCPJC) will be kicking off the Seventh …read more

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The Colorado Council on the Arts and Arts for Colorado announce that the 2008 Governor’s Arts Award nomination forms are now available online at www.coloarts.org. The postmark deadline for nomination forms is April 4, 2008.
The Governor’s Arts Award is given annually to one Colorado city or town which has effectively utilized the arts to enhance the quality of life and economic vitality of their community. The 2007 recipient was the City of Grand Junction, which was honored by Governor Ritter last August for their diversity of arts offerings and their long term commitment to integrating the arts as a tool …read more

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May your day be filled with eggs and chocolate bunnies galore!!!
With fertile hearts,
Alicia and Shawn Marie
The Denver Travelers

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Friday:
7:00pm- Dorkbot! People doing strange things with electricity, artist gathering.
7:30pm- David Mamet’s Oleanna opens at the Avenue Theater.

Saturday:
8:00pm- A Tribute to Peggy Lee at Lannie’s Clocktower Caberet
10:00am to 5:00pm- Bunny Trail Eggventure! at The Children’s Museum
Sunday:
10:00am- I Am Giant, art by David Altmejd, Smart Brunch Sunday for adults and kids at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver.
Happy Easter!
Saturday Frolicking: We found so many Easter Egg Hunts and Easter Bunny Sightings happening around town! Here is a link for you to choose which one best suits your Eggspectations.
Sunday Mass: The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver has five masses …read more

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When I was a kid growing up in Denver I often fantasized about other cities- were their streets the same? Did they have similar intersections, architecture or graffiti? As I grew into a teenager, Chicago was one of my favorite cities- at least in my mind. I was a retro hippy and devoured information pertaining to the Chicago 8. (Most known to history as the Chicago seven, in my rebellion I kept Bobby Seale in the group.) Once I was old enough to vote, I was living in California and actually got to vote for Tom Hayden. As I became …read more

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A part of my birthday celebration was spent at El Padrino. I love this place! It is crazy and fantastic in its craziness. Nothing matches, the Cantina swells in volume as the night goes on, there is always Latino flavored entertainment (sometimes boxing or soccer, sometimes musical shows)- and yet, I feel at home.
The menu is extensive: A platter of prepared meats for $63.00, and by the looks of the platter that is a bargain- on down to Combination plates for $6.95, and a la carte items for even less. I am quite fond of the Chili Rellenos, while Alicia …read more

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