The Denver Traveler

So, you’ve made it to Denver for the weekend?! You won’t have to go too far to find something to do. In fact, staying right in Denver proper has its rewards this weekend.
Stroll on down the 16th Street Mall to Skyline Park for Open Air Denver-
This weekend festival will host over 50 performers and have open mics- everyone will be playing for you for free for the love and for the glory!
Then hop onto the 16th Street Shuttle and take it to the Civic Center Stop, walk across Colfax toward the Library, see all those white tents… It’s The Denver …read more

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Hey there! If anyone is town to celebrate Father’s Day, perhaps from Chicago- hint hint, have we found a great outing for you and Dads the nation over; at least Dads who love Football.
William “The Fridge” Perry and Mike Singletary will be at Denver Autographs in The Westminster Mall signing autographs this Saturday June 14th! The mall is located on 88th and Sheridan and is easily accessible off the Sheridan exit on Highway 36.
Mike Singletary is a Hall of Fame Linebacker, was twice named NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and was the Defensive leader in Super Bowl XX’s Championship …read more

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I am the child of a Denver Native and a Boston Transplant. Growing up in Denver with a mother who had an accent was a novelty. My brothers, friends and I would dream of the exciting and exotic world my Mother came from- the land of New England!
The summer I turned 11, and for several summers after, I got to realize those dreams! My Mom took us to Boston and its surrounding beaches for the summer. I was in heaven. I learned to say tonic water, when I wanted a soda and to use the adjective wicked as a …read more

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Denver has the honor of hosting the National Performing Arts Convention (NPAC)- taking place this June 11th through the 14th. More than 3,000 members of the performing arts community will convene to explore and discuss the state of performing arts in our nation. NPAC is based at The Colorado Convention Center and will host many lectures, speeches, discussions and symposiums encompassing all the art forms: Dance, Music, Opera, Theatre and Choral Music.
All around town- performances are being hosted to honor this convention. Venues are varied and eclectic, but have in their hearts- the arts in mind. Check out the following …read more

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A few weeks ago The Denver Traveler spent a week showing you what could happen on any given Saturday in Denver. Well, this past weekend was one not to be missed!
The following is a list of what happened, just over the weekend! Imagine if you spent a whole week here:
The People’s Fair
The Colorado Rockies Played at Coors Field
La Piazza Dell ‘Arte: The Sidewalk Chalk Festival
Lisa Williams from ‘Life With the Dead’ came to town
Empire Lyrics performed Gilbert & Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore
6th Annual Denver Brain Tumor Walk

10th Annual Art Walk in the Greater Estes Valley
‘Catch Me If You Can’ premiered …read more

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Denver is a super bike friendly town, as you well know. What you may not know is that all of the public transportation actively encourages bike riders to take part, with racks on the front of RTD Buses and large doors on the Light Rail to accommodate bike riders of all kinds when the ride is just a little too long. They want you to use public transport and bikes so much, RTD Denver has announced that June 25th is Bike to Work Day! Bike to Work Day is a Colorado tradition, starting more than 25 years ago in …read more

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Hey Football fans!
The Denver Broncos are having their annual Broncos Fan Fair this weekend, June 7th and 8th. If you’ve never attended a Fan Fair and you’re a die hard Blue and Orange fan, you don’t know what you’re missing!!
Head on out to Invesco Field at Mile High and meet the current players, coaches and staff, as well as notable alumni and the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders! (Yes kids, Miles the Bronco Mascot will be there too!)
There will be four autograph stations and two photo opportunity areas for fans to connect with their favorite players (or get to know …read more

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When thinking of Denver as a destination- you may not have thought that Art would be one of the many things you could enjoy during your stay, let alone, take it all in for free. Yet, Denver offers a wide variety of Public Art and The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs is offering FREE public art tours at the following locations throughout the rest of the year.

Denver Performing Arts Complex (DPAC) located at 14th and Curtis
Tour dates/times:
• Saturday, June 14, 1:00 PM
• Saturday, September 13, 1:00 PM
• Saturday, October 11, 1:00 PM
• Saturday, November 15, 1:00 PM
Tour will include:
• Ellie Caulkins Opera …read more

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The Denver Museum of Nature and Science houses the Phipps IMAX Theater. For those who can take an intense all encompassing cinematic experience, it has been an opportunity to see some of the finest IMAX films on a wide range of topics for the last two and a half decades.
To commemorate its twenty five year anniversary, Denver will be graced with a Film Festival of Epic proportion! The IMAX Film Festival will bring back to the enormous, sweeping screen some of the greatest and most noteworthy cinematic accomplishments.
The Festival will feature such fine films as:
Greece: Secrets of …read more

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In case you’re visiting the Denver Traveler from another country (hello!) and were not aware, this weekend is Memorial Day Weekend here in the United States. The holiday was created in 1868, and is celebrated to honor those who perished in the service of our country.
For most Americans, it is the first holiday in Spring and you’ll find most of us at our grills, spending time with our families, and getting some yard work done. Many of us have friends and family who have served in the Armed Forces and unfortunately, many of us know a service …read more

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