Tag: Denver
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Two local spots on shortlist of finalists for ‘best new cocktail bar in U.S.’ – and both deserve the win
Winners of this year’s prestigious Spirited Awards from the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation are set to be announced on July 23 – and it’s looking like a Colorado cocktail bar has a great shot at winning big. Not one, but two Colorado establishments are included among this year’s four finalists for the category of…
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Where to watch the World Cup in Denver
World Cup fever has hit the Mile High. Even though Denver wasn’t selected as a host city, there are still plenty of places to gather with fellow footy fans to enjoy the festivities. The tournament starts Thursday and runs through July 19. The tournament has expanded to 48 teams, which means even more soccer to…
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Denver area events for June 19
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to [email protected] at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Friday Arts Thornton Music Series Presents Inside the Orchestra — An interactive concert featuring the works of three Black composers, designed especially for children 10 and…
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E-bike rider who died during I-70 police chase identified
An e-bike rider who was struck and killed after driving onto Interstate 70 in Denver while eluding police last week has been identified. Dallas Doherty, 35, was hit by a driver near the interstate’s westbound Steele Street exit around 7:30 p.m. June 11, according to the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner. He was taken…
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Beloved children’s museum set to host first-ever “mess fest” in Colorado
The highly-rated Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is hosting its first ever “Mess Fest,” described as a “full-body, no-holds-barred celebration of sensory play,” from July 10 to July 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to the museum, kids are invited to “dive headfirst (literally!) into a giant mound of mud and…
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Fairs, rodeos and July 4th events
Fairs July 10-18: Park County Fair — Fairplay; parkcofair.com. July 17-25: Montrose County Fair and Rodeo — Montrose County Fairgrounds, Montrose; montrosecountyfairandrodeo.com. July 17-18: Tennyson Street Fair — Shopping, music, food and more, 4-9 p.m. July 17, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. July 18, Tennyson Street, Denver; tennysonstreetfair.com. July 18-27: Weld County Fair — Weld County Fairgrounds,…
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Denver weather: Slightly cooler temperatures amid a calm day
Thursday will be a good old-fashioned, run-of-the-mill day of weather in Denver. The National Weather Service said to expect a high of around 88 degrees with clear skies and calm winds. Thursday is the next in an increasingly long string of hot days in Colorado. As summer officially begins on Sunday, residents can expect warm…
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Denver area events for June 18
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to [email protected] at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Thursday Music in the Gardens — With Nina De Freitas, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 17th Street Gardens, 1945 17th St., Denver; cpvmd.org/music-in-the-gardens-2026. Tasting Menu Dinner — Four-course…
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Previews for movies opening in theaters for the weekend of June 18-21: ‘Toy Story 5’ and more
“Girls Like Girls” — (Drama, R, 95 minutes). A coming-of-age story about 17-year-old Coley, the new girl in town, who learns how to accept herself after falling in love for the first time. “Leviticus” — (Horror, R, 88 minutes). Two teenage boys try to get away from a violent entity that takes on the form…
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McGregor Square to start charging for some World Cup games — fans are not happy
With the U.S. hosting the World Cup, the spirit of American capitalism has become a main player with the inclusion of hydration breaks, allowing for more commercial breaks, and nosebleed seats costing up to four figures. Has the futbol financial fever reached Denver in its own way? Though watch parties were previously advertised as free,…