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Polo for the Cure
Denver Magazine, along with Saks Fifth Avenue and Maybach of Westminster, is sponsoring Colorado's premier polo tournament this weekend. The event will honor Rocky Mountain News columnist and breast cancer survivor Penny Parker for her efforts in raising money and awareness to find a cure for breast cancer. Called the "Kentucky Derby of Denver," the two-day tournament will showcase the athleticism of the ponies and players who have come from around the world to participate in the event. The "Meet the Players Party" will include a silent auction, swing music, an extravagant hat contest and a traditional divot stomp.
Saturday, June 21 (Family Day), 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 22 (Charity Day), 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tickets: $20 pre-purchase or $40 at the gate.
Denver Polo Club Grounds
6359 Airport Road- Sedalia, Colorado
For tickets and information call 303.791.7656 or denverpoloclub.com.
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Darling Denverite
Enjoy a champagne brunch and presentation by national best selling author — and Manhattan transplant — Karen Quinn who will be making a stop in Denver this Thursday to promote her latest book Holly Would Dream. Following successful titles, The Ivy Chronicles and Wife in the Fast Lane, Holly Would Dream is a delicious Hepburn-inspired novel about Holly Ross, a fashion historian who desperately wishes she could travel back to the Breakfast at Tiffany's era, where a little black dress and a strand of pearls could seemingly solve all problems.
Thursday, June 19, Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $35, all proceeds will benefit the Colorado ANGELS.
Valley Country Club
14601 Country Club Drive - Aurora
For tickets and information call Scottie Iverson at 303.789.2126 or email at swandenver@qwest.net.
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Sip & Savor Soirée – Avs Can Cook
Several months ago, the Colorado Avalanche released a limited edition cookbook filled with recipes straight from the kitchen of Colorado's hockey players. The Avs will bring their live cooking talent to a five-course sit-down dinner next Thursday. Enjoy a silent auction, entertainment and open bar with hockey's hottest chefs.
Thursday, June 28, 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $125 per person.
Sip & Savor Soirée House
527 Cook Street
For tickets and information visit
thisweekindenver.com/sipsavorsoiree/.
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Get fit with your kids!
Emmy-winning television journalist and author of Don't Sell Yourself Short, Stephanie Riggs has made solving the problem of child obesity her passion. Featured on ABC Family last week, Riggs has incorporated easy-to-follow martial arts moves to help kids feel good about exercise and ultimately to gain confidence about their bodies. Riggs explains, "child obesity is at an epidemic level, the statistics are scary ... but we can make a difference."
Free Fitness Revolution Intro Workout for kids & parents:
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.; July 16 & August 13
Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.; June 21, July 19 & August 16
United Martial Arts Center
1610 East Girard Place, Unit A – Englewood
Visit revolutionforkids.com to purchase The Fitness Revolution for Kids DVD.
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Charlie Price is Denver's Genius
Lather. Rinse. Compete. Bravo's second season of "Shear Genius" will premiere this Wednesday and will feature one of our own. Selected out of thousands of established applicants, Charlie Price — Denver's makeup, hair and style guru — was chosen as one of the 12 latest competitors on "Shear Genius." Price perfected his craft by spending twenty years traveling the globe, including Milan and New York City. Given the International Stylist of the Year Award in 2007, Price co-owns Click Salon in Denver and is one of Denver Magazine's favorite contributors! Charlie warns us, "there is a lot of drama, but it's an amazing show!"
Stay tuned for updated buzz about Charlie!
Wednesday, June 25 at 8:00 p.m. on Bravo.
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Prize Patrol
Enter to win a copy of Definitely, Maybe. From the creators of Love Actually and Notting Hill comes an irresistibly funny, heart-warming comedy that proves it is never too late for another chance at love. Featuring an all-star cast — including Ryan Reynolds, Isla Fisher, Derek Luke, Abigail Breslin, Elizabeth Banks and Rachel Weisz — this charming and romantic feel-good hit is only a click away.
E-mail newsletter@denvermagazine.com to win.
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Written by Auna Jornayvaz
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