Issue 55

Issue 55 - Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - Tuesday, February 17, 2009
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Ritz-Carlton Valentine Romance Package and Spa Specials

Still looking for the perfect date to wow your Valentine? It's not too late to book the exclusive Valentine's Romance Package at the Ritz-Carlton. The one-night, $399 package (valid Feb. 12 – 15) includes

"¢ Deluxe overnight accommodation
"¢ Overnight valet parking ($26 value)
"¢ Champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries upon arrival ($75 value)
"¢ Romantic rose-petal turndown ($20 value)
"¢ Full American breakfast for two in Elway's Downtown or through room-service ($40 value)
"¢ 4 pm late checkout

During your stay, pamper each other at the Ritz-Carlton's Mobil four-star award-winning spa. Select one of the sinfully delicious treatments from the "Celebrate Your Sweetheart" menu:

"¢ Xs and Os: $275 per couple (80 minutes)
"¢ True Love Couple's Experience: $525 per couple     (approximately three hours)
"¢ Be My Valentine: $295 (approximately three hours)
"¢ Cocoa & Bubbly Pedicure: $75 (50 minutes)
"¢ Chocolate Cherry Facial: $105 (50 minutes)
"¢ Chocolate Sugar Body Scrub: $105 (45 minutes)


Ritz-Carlton
1881 Curtis St.
303.312.3100
ritzcarlton.com


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Glô Skincare Saturday Makeover Benefiting the American Heart Association

Round up the girls this Saturday and prepare to get gorgeous for that special Valentine's Day date. Glô Skincare has teamed with the American Heart Association for the entire month of February, which also marks Heart Disease Awareness Month. For a small donation of $25, Aldo Celeste, national makeup artist for Glôminerals, will be offering Glôminerals makeovers. A hundred percent of makeover proceeds – in addition to 20 percent of makeup sales on each Saturday in February – will be donated to the American Heart Association. Participants will also receive a complimentary gift bag with their makeovers.

Saturday, February 14, 11 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday, February 21, 11 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday, February 28, 11 am – 5:30 pm


Glô Skincare
180 Steele St.
303.322.1090
gloskincare.com
 
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Celebrity Chef Tre Wilcox at The Kitchen Table Cooking School

Experience "A Taste of Seafood" and work alongside one of the culinary world's most gifted chefs, Tre Wilcox, at The Kitchen Table Cooking School. The menu includes sea scallops with bacon-scallion risotto, salmon with asparagus and Champagne sauce, and pan-roasted monkfish with mushrooms. Wilcox has been a Bravo Top Chef contestant, a Food Network Iron Chef competitor, and a James Beard award nominee. The Kitchen Table's own sommelier will also pair wines to complement chef Wilcox's menu. RSVP is required.

Monday, February 23, 6 – 9 pm

The Kitchen Table Cooking School
5375 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village
303.220.9769
kitchentableGV.com


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The 5th Annual Boulder International Film Festival

Head to Boulder this weekend for a four-day festival celebrating the fine art of filmmaking. The 5th Annual Boulder International Film Festival will feature more than 50 films from around the world and kicks off Thursday with an opening night party and a screening of Nothing But the Truth, starring Kate Beckinsale, Alan Alda, Matt Dillon, and Angela Bassett. Don't miss the Red Carpet Valentine's Gala on Saturday honoring Chevy Chase with the award of excellence in comedy. Chase will make a special appearance during the evening, participating in a Q&A session with Rob Bostwick, BIFF executive producer, following a retrospective of his work. For a full schedule of events, visit the BIFF Website.

General admission: $10; VIP pass: $295 (all access to films and parties)

Thursday, February 12 – Sunday, February 15

Film venues:
Boulder Public Library
1000 Canyon Blvd.

Boulder High School
1604 Arapahoe St.

Boulder Theater
2032 14th St.

303.449.2289
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Sol, The Store of Lingerie & Getting Naked Again

Just in time for Valentine's Day, the latest book for women re-entering the dating scene is hitting bookstore shelves. Sol, The Store of Lingerie will celebrate the launch of Getting Naked Again: Dating, Romance, Sex, and Love When You've Been Divorced, Widowed, Dumped, or Distracted by Judith Sills, Ph.D. Sills is the relationship expert on the Today show, the New York Times bestselling author of Excess Baggage, and is the leading expert on re–entering the dating world. Stop by Sol for two nights of pre–Valentine's Day pampering, including Champagne, chocolate–covered strawberries, and gift bags for the first 15 women. The book will be available for purchase at a 20 percent discount.

Thursday, February 12 and Friday, February 13, 6 – 8 pm

Sol, The Store of Lingerie
248 Detroit St.
800.466.1356
sollingerie.com


Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Foundation All–In for Cancer

Place your bets in support of the Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Foundation Financial Assistance Program. Mile High Station will transform into a Vegas-style casino with local celebrities dealing your favorite games of risk: Texas Hold "˜Em, Blackjack, Roulette, and Craps. The night will also include door prizes, a silent auction, and live entertainment. The RMCC Foundation is a Colorado-based charity that provides emergency financial assistance for the basic living needs of cancer patients and their families, including housing, food, utilities, transportation, and medicines.

Individual tickets: $65 (includes one drink ticket and $1,000 in playing chips); couples tickets: $115 (includes two drink tickets and $2,000 in playing chips)


Saturday, February 21, 7 pm

Mile High Station
2027 Old West Colfax
303.595.2031
rmccf.org
 





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Alice's 36 Hours for Kids Radiothon

Tune into Alice 105.9 this month for a three–day live broadcast from the lobby of the Children's Hospital to raise funds for the Children's Miracle Network. Alice is breaking away from spinning rock hits for a full 36 hours as patients, their families, and listeners share powerful stories of the care and treatment they have received at the Children's Hospital. While you're listening, call in with a donation to help them reach their goal of raising $1 million. Over the last seven years, this touching event has raised more than $7 million for Children's Miracle Network.


Wednesday, February 11 "“ Friday, February 13



303.631.ALICE (2542)
alice1059.com
thechildrenshospital.com


Cara Mia Medical Day Spa February Seminar

If you're entertaining the thought of a little nip or tuck but you're still on the fence, join Dr. Leslie Capin and Dr. Paul Zwiebel for an "Is Surgery Right for You?" seminar at Cara Mia Day Spa. Founded by Dr. Capin, Cara Mia Day Spa is the first medical day spa in Colorado to offer patients both general and cosmetic dermatology care. Dr. Capin will educate guests on the importance of proper skin care to enhancing and improving your surgical results. Cara Mia Day Spa works in conjunction with Dr. Zwiebel, and he will also be on hand to review procedure options and answer questions. RSVP recommended.

Wednesday, February 18, 6 pm – 7 pm

Cara Mia Medical Day Spa
9570 Kingston Court, Ste. 100, Englewood
303.350.4600
caramiadayspa.com
 






Written by Katie Shapiro

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