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Adrian Dantley (6) of the US in action in the basketball competition during the Olympic games in Montreal, Canada. The US went on the win the gold medal.
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Olympic Retrospective
Award-winning photographer Rich Clarkson will kick off the 2008 Summer Olympics at Fascination St. Fine Art in Cherry Creek North this weekend. Clarkson will be previewing his Olympic and non-Olympic photographs. The former director of photography for National Geographic, Clarkson is celebrated for his unbelievable ability to capture an athlete in a personal, yet evocative, way.
Thursday, Aug. 7, 5-8 p.m.
Fascination St. Fine Art
315 Detroit St.
303.333.1566
fascinationstart.com
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Paralympic Posterity
Join fellow fans this Thursday in support of a local Olympic athlete, Matt Updike, who is headed to Beijing in September as a member of the U.S. Paralympic Handcycling team. Scruffy Murphy's Pub downtown is hosting a fundraiser for Updike and the rest of the team to help subsidize expenses for the trip.
Thursday, Aug. 7, 6-8 p.m.
Scruffy Murphy's Pub
2030 Larimer St.
Requested $20 donation at the door.
paralympics.usoc.org
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Pampered in Aspen
SpaFinder — a global spa resource — is hosting its second annual spa experience in Aspen, featuring more than 30 spas from across the globe. Whether you're in need of an aromatherapy facial or a paraffin manicure, you'll feel rejuvenated by the most modern treatments available, such as Pevonia Botanica's "skin scanner" which reduces aging and fine lines. Chefs and sommeliers will also be on site to give you tips and tricks on how to prepare healthier cuisine. Be sure to try the blackberry hand massage by Red Mountain Spa.
Saturday, Aug. 9 - Sunday, Aug. 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Silver Circle Ice Rink (in front of the Hyatt Grand Aspen, 415 E. Dean St.) at Durant Ave.
For tickets and for more information please call 970.920.2957.
spafinder.com/spaexperienceaspen
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New Orleans at The Vineyard
Start your night sipping exquisite Colorado wine from Balistreri Vineyards including the limited-edition John Boutte 2005 Syrah. Culinary delights will be brought in from Gumbo's Louisiana Style Café, Dazzle Restaurant, Brother's BBQ, Dee's Daily Dish and Bayou Bob's. Following the comfort food will be jazz brought to you from KUVO.
Saturday, Aug. 9, 6-10 p.m.
Balistreri Vineyards
1946 E. 66th Ave.
Tickets: $55.00 per person, $99.00 for two people.
kuvo.org
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Riedel Wine Tasting
Morton's The Steakhouse in Downtown Denver will host a special Riedel The Wine Glass Company wine tasting during the Democratic National Convention. Guests will have the opportunity to meet Georg Riedel, president of Riedel. Riedel will help guests understand the difference a wine glass can make on the actual taste of a wine. Chateau Ste. Michelle's line of wines will be featured along with Morton's signature hors d'oeuvres.
Monday, Aug. 25, 5:30 p.m.
Morton's Downtown
1710 Wynkoop St.
Tickets: $70 per person.
Bonus: Each guest will take home four Riedel "Flow" series wine glasses.
303.825.3353
mortons.com
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Climbing for Kids
Denver Magazine joins IP5280, UMB Financial Corporation, Copper Conferencing and the Rocky Mountain Medical Group to sponsor Climbing For Kids. The nonprofit raises money for The Children's Hospital Foundation of Colorado, so the foundation can purchase books, art supplies and toys to help treat children with mental health issues. Employees and friends from the sponsorship companies will lead a climb to the top of 14,060-foot Mt. Bierstadt.
Thursday, Aug. 7, at Mt. Bierstadt in the Pikes Peak National Forest.
For more information or to sponsor the climb, please call 303.800.0016 or visit IP5280.com.
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Prize Patrol
Win two reserved seats at the exclusive advanced screening of the film Elegy on Wednesday, August 13. Charismatic professor David Kepesh (Ben Kingsley) glories in the pursuit of adventurous female students but never lets any woman get too close. When gorgeous Consuela Castillo (Penélope Cruz) enters his classroom, however, his protective veneer dissolves.
In addition to the film you'll receive a copy of Philip Roth's The Dying Animal, the book which inspired the movie.
Email newsletter@denvermagazine to be entered to win.
elegythemovie.com
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Written by Auna Jornayvaz
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