The Denver Traveler

All of these Wows take place this Saturday May 17th!
6:30am- Road to Victory Bicycle Classic Ride for Parkinson’s
8:00am- Cherry Creek Fresh Market Opens!
11:00am Palestinian Celebration & Remembrance at the Capitol Building.
Noon- Baby Loves Disco at The Oriental Theater
1:00pm- Weekly Peace Vigil at University Boulevard and East First Avenue.
1:30pm- “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” at Heritage Square Music Hall
4:00pm- CHASSA Boys State Lacrosse Championship at Invesco Field
7:30pm- Almost Denver- The Songs & Failures of Jim Aurora at The Avenue Theater
7:30pm- Colorado Symphony plays Carmina Burana at Boettcher Concert Hall
9:00pm- Tapes n’ Tapes at The Bluebird Theatre.
Midnight- The Big Lebowski on …read more

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Tomorrow is Mother’s Day! We here at the Denver Traveler are BIG FANS of our own mothers, and wish we could spend the day with them. Unfortunately, they are both in different states, so we’ll have to be content with wishing all the mothers out there a special day with their kids, whether they be human or furry, feathered or scaled!
Wondering what to do for your Mom this Mother’s Day? Well we have a few ideas for you!
Taking Mom out to eat? Most of the restaurants in Denver are serving up a special Mother’s …read more

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Lakeside Amusement Park has been a Denver Landmark and Destination since 1908!
It is an amusement park that has become its own city- complete with government, mailing address and law enforcement! As a park it harkens back to the days when people went for a stroll with umbrellas. As an amusement center it offers a little something for everyone; Roller Coasters, a Fun House, A Kiddie Park, and a Train around the lake!
Lakeside amusement park evokes many memories from anyone who has grown up in Denver. Ask anyone- they have a Lakeside memory. My dad’s is off Nickel Wednesday- where …read more

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Whether you’re a vegetarian looking for some good natural eats, or someone who wants to hear some great live music, or even someone who needs to learn a new dance step, the Mercury Cafe is for you!
Serving up both vegetarian and meat dishes, the Mercury Cafe is an all natural foods eatery designed to excite even the pickiest eater. Vibrantly painted murals cover the walls, and the staff is super friendly and ready to help you find just what it is you’re craving.
Set on the outskirts of downtown at 2199 California Street, the Mercury Cafe is known for …read more

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Are you a Member of the Botanic Gardens? If not- this may be a good time to join as they are offering a splendid deal for Mother’s day.
Brunch at The Botanic Gardens for Mom! There are two times to choose from: 9:30 am and 12:00 noon on Sunday May 11th- Mother’s Day! Brunch space is limited to 400 people per listed times.
We are sharing this information now because of the limited space and also the tickets take a few weeks to arrive in the mail.
Garden admission is free for members- the brunch is an additional cost:
$29.95 per adult
$19.95 per senior …read more

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On May 4th, a juxtaposition of sorts is being offered by The Denver Center for the Performing Arts- A VIP Evening Performance of A Chorus Line. Why is this a juxtaposition? Well, A Chorus Line is about 17 dancers vying for a part in the chorus line of a new Broadway musical. All of them striving to become the best and a star, yet none of them quite a VIP! But here is your chance to be one as you watch their struggle and talent unveiled before your eyes in this newest production of A Chorus Line.
Start the evening …read more

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Denver’s T.G.I.F Benefit for The Kempe Foundation is presenting Happy Hour with Dana Carvey Friday April 11th at The Ellie Caulkins Opera House in The Denver Center for the Performing Arts Complex.
The Kempe Foundation for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect is the world leader in child abuse treatment programs. Headquartered in Denver for the past 40 years the foundation has been at the forefront in the fight against child abuse. Wear a blue ribbon to honor their motto: Get Your Blue On for Kempe Kids- extends to this benefit as well. Wear something blue and casual snappy …read more

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The Eight Annual DAM Uncorked Wine Tasting is coming up Friday April 11th. The Denver Art Museum invites you to don your business casual attire and taste some of the finest reserves from the likes of Chateau Ste. Michelle, Penfolds, Castello Banfi, The Grateful Palate and many more.
You may also enter to win original jewelry by John Atencio.
6:00 to 9:00pm
The Denver Art Museum
14th Avenue at Acoma Plaza
$70 Denver Art Museum Members
$90 Nonmembers
$35 Designated Drivers
First Taste tickets are available- $25 additional dollars allows you to partake in the wine tasting starting at 5:15pm.
For tickets and more information please visit this link.

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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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