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September 2008
Denver Magazine's September issue has just hit newsstands! Our cover story features legendary quarterback John Elway, and inside, our publisher Michael Ledwitz talks with this gridiron great about business, kids and what life is like a decade after winning his second Super Bowl. If you've caught the back-to-school buzz, you can learn about a variety of interesting and unusual classes for adults. Read about a great Colorado band as Brian Melton interviews DeVotchka. We also highlight Denver's dapper gentlemen, preview the Denver Independent Network of Restaurant's Harvest Week celebration (see below) and much, much more. Get a copy today!
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Fashion Fund Raiser
Summer may be coming to a close, but fashion never takes a vacation. RSVP for the inaugural Be Beautiful, Be Yourself – Jet Set Fashion Show. Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper and former Broncos quarterback John Elway are just a few of the local celebs scheduled to appear at this philanthropic affair. Proceeds will go to the Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Educational Fund and ARC Thrift Stores of Colorado. Gorgeous models will hit the catwalk in couture clothing fresh from fashion week. And you won't want to miss the VIP helicopter rides; Hazel Miller entertaining; and spectacular auction items, ranging from luxurious dinners with sports stars at the Player's Choice Awards to America's Next Top Model live audience participation.
Saturday, September 27, 5 – 9 pm
Rotors of the Rockies
11915 Airport Way, Broomfield
coloradojetset.com
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Bestselling Author
Internationally known, award-winning author Isabel Allende (The House of the Spirits, Daughter of Fortune) will grace Denver for a speaking engagement at the Wells Fargo Theater next week. Allende, who has sold more than 51 million copies of her books in 30 languages, will discuss her upbringing in Chile, her exile following the assassination of her uncle President Salvador Allende and her legendary literary career. She also founded the Isabel Allende Foundation, which is dedicated to promoting and preserving the rights of women and children.
Wednesday, September 10, 7 pm
Wells Fargo Theater
700 14th Street
303.893.4100
insightspeakers.com
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What are you waiting for?
With more women getting breast implants, we figured it would be good to meet the experts and ask some pertinent questions. So grab your fellow femmes and learn what breast augmentation is really about. See yourself on Colorado's only three-dimentional simulator in a free demonstration.
Wednesday, September 10, 5 pm
303.470.3400
drzwiebel.com
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Harvest Week
Denver's finest local ingredients will be featured all week long during the Mile High City's much-anticipated Harvest Week. The Denver Independent Network of Restaurants has organized a culinary adventure, celebrating dozens of Denver's one-of-a-kind restaurants and featuring locally grown produce, locally raised fish and lamb and locally crafted beers and wines. Participating restaurants include Barolo Grill, The Oven, Bistro Vendome, Sushi Den, Tambien, Rioja, Mel's, French 250, Black Pearl, Highlands Garden Cafe and many more.
September 6 – 12
eatdenver.com
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Glitter in the Garden
Join the Foothills Art Center's board of directors and special guest Holly Coors for Glitter in the Garden, a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Foothills, the ruby anniversary. Dig out that drop-dead red dress and sip ruby-red martinis as you toast to 40 more years of world-class artists. The night coincides with the center's nationally renowned Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition.
Saturday, September 6, 6 – 9 pm
Foothills Art Center
809 15th Street, Golden
Tickets: single tickets $80; couples $150
To RSVP: 303.279.3922, Reilly@FoothillsArtCenter.org
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