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Riverfront Park Fashion Series 2008
The catwalk and people watching make this summer-long fiesta a chic evening. Find the trendiest threads and everything au courant from Neiman Marcus, spin to devilish beats and nibble the munchies provided by Zengo. This fashion series provides more than just couture clothing; proceeds go to Railway Dogs, a nonprofit that benefits canines in Denver. Colorado is known for loving its pups and Riverfront Park Fashion Show is no exception. Top designers will reveal their newest looks at the after party at B-Low, a funky, modern underground club that attracts Denver's cool crowd.
Thursday, July 17, 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $30
1600 Little Raven Street
303.607.7610
Visit riverfrontparkfashion.com for more information.
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Out of the Blue
Denver's resident comedic king, Josh Blue — known for his NBC Last Comic Standing win — is a jack of many trades. Blue, who studied art and comedy in college, explained to Denver Magazine in a recent interview that his artwork is, "… abstract and always dark for some reason. I can't draw anything happy, which is the opposite of comedy." Blue believes that "it's necessary to express yourself in many different ways and directions," which is exactly what his first gallery exhibition is intended to do. Through August 9th, Blue's artwork will be on display at Access Gallery, a venue that gives artists with disabilities the chance to develop and showcase their talents. Drop by this Tuesday night to meet Blue in person and purchase his one-of-a-kind art.
Preview party: Tuesday, July 15, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Opening Reception: Friday, July 18, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
First Friday Reception: Friday, August 1, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Access Gallery
909 Santa Fe Drive
303.777.0797
accessgallery.com
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Biking and Vino
The "Tour de France" isn't limited to France, or even to cyclists. If you've been watching the riders with envy for the last few weeks, don't dismay, you can take your own tour of France right in Denver! If you have a passion for wine (both the taste and the knowledge), join fellow connoisseurs as they learn from Synergy Fine Wine experts and experience wines from Alsace, Sancerre, Burgundy, the Rhone Valley and Bordeaux. Chef Neal Drysdale has designed a five-course meal to accompany the flight of wines.
Tuesday, July 22, 6:30 p.m.
Five-course wine dinner is $75 per person.
Cru — A Wine Bar
1442 Larimer Street
303.893.9463
cruawinebar.com
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Love, Hope, Strength
Happy Hour doesn't have to be reserved for the weekdays — come to the Rio Grande, the Mexican restaurant famous for its unbelievable margaritas and savory fajitas, to raise money for an important cause. Love Hope Strength is an organization that schedules a 10-day journey up the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru. The travelers are a devoted group of cancer survivors, musicians and supporters. Funds from the RioRocks fest will be donated directly to purchase cancer screening and treatment equipment for ALINEN, the support system for the National Neoplastic Hospital. So grab your favorite group of Denverites and head downtown for some salsa, flamenco guitar, a silent auction and a tequila tasting!
Sunday, July 13, 4:00 p.m.
Tickets are $25 per person
The Rio Grande Restaurant
1525 Blake Street
303.667.1433
lovehopestrength.org
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"Sneak Peek Tour"
One of America's truly unique roots voices, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, are coming to the Soiled Dove Underground — one of Denver's hippest up-and-coming music venues. The concert will promote and preview their upcoming studio CD, produced by Grammy Award-winner Chris Goldsmith, which will be debuted worldwide this Friday.
Friday, July 18, 9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $20 -$30
The Soiled Dove
7401 East First Avenue
303.366.0007
tavernhg.com
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Prize Patrol
A combination of beach grass, sun-dried driftwood and summer herbs will give your home the fragrance of a tranquil ocean. This signature home fragrance from Le Chereche Midi is unbelievably relaxing and lingers in the air for hours. Plus, it comes packaged in a reusable, silk-lined, 100% recycled (adorable) wood box. Retail $38.
lecherchemidi.com
Email newsletter@denvermagazine.com to win.
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Written by Auna Jornayvaz
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