The Denver Traveler

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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33rd Annual Wells Fargo Cup swished down the slopes at Winter Park Resort raising money for the National Sports Center for the Disabled.
The Denver Franchise and Business Opportunities Expo searched for bosses at The Denver Merchandise Mart.
The PeaceJam Foundation, after a fantastic Kick off from Noble Peace Prize Winner Adolfo Perez Esquivel, hosted the Rocky Mountain’s region Youth Conference.
Summer happened on Saturday with temperatures reaching to just about 80 degrees, only to wake up to Winter Sunday morning with a freshly fallen and continual shower of snow.
Mash Ahead:
Stomp! Starts its engagement in Denver on Tuesday March 4th at The …read more

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As we have mentioned before, Denver has yet to produce a President- but we do have a few Dolly Madison Ice Cream shops and Bakeries! Dolly Madison was first lady to President James Madison.
We also mentioned the connection between President Eisenhower and Denver, but failed to let you know that Mamie Eisenhower, his wife and therefore First Lady, though not born here- grew up here.
John Hinckley, who tried to assassinate President Reagan because of his love for Jodie Foster, planned the assassination while staying in a motel on West Colfax where he reportedly walked across the street to eat …read more

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This Monday we are looking ahead, instead of behind- for some great Valentine’s Day Events happening in Denver.
Bowling for Booze with the One you Love! Lucky Strike Lanes Belmar is offering a striking deal: Every time you or your sweetheart bowls a strike- you get a free drink!
Colorado Ballet is offering a deal fit for a tiara- Two tickets to Coppelia, a classic ballet full of adventure and old fashioned love, for only $52.80- A Mile High of a good deal.
Looking for something a bit more risqué? The Denver Center Theatre Company is offering a naughty deal for their production …read more

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The Bowls, Super and Puppy, finished with a bang.
Van Halen Rocked out at The Can.
Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra “played” tribute to the Beatles.
Snow was shoveled through glimpses of sun.
Adventurer of the Year, Andy Skurka shared slides of his 6,875 mile solo hike.

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“There are some things within our social order to which I am proud to be maladjusted.”
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This Monday’s Mix N Mash is dedicated to the man whom we honor on this very day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
What most folks may not know about Denver- is that it hosts the nation’s largest Martin Luther King Jr. parade and rally every Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Marade starts at 8:30 am at City Park and winds it way through town to convene at Civic Center Park for a large rally that commemorates the life of …read more

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The Colorado Mammoth defeated the Edmonton Rush 14 to 11.
Also hosted a half time EatFeat to name a Champion in the Denver Wing Bowl.
The Denver Classical Guitar Society presented guitarist Ryan Fiegl
Sharp Images Ballroom Dance sashayed through the Ramada Inn.
The Colorado Avalanche beat down a Hurricane and the Panthers!
The Denver Taoism Meet-up group held their monthly meeting.
The Denver Pioneers Women’s Basketball team defeated Columbia University 70-59.

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