Issue 59

Issue 59 - Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - Tuesday, March 17, 2009
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Spring for Life MasterCard Want It! Fashion Show

Cancer League of Colorado and Saks Fifth Avenue are kicking off the season with the Spring for Life MasterCard Want It! fashion show. Join celebrity hair stylist William Whatley, the design team from Salon Posh, and the Giorgio Armani cosmetic experts as they transform you for spring. The event also includes a cocktail reception with light hors d'oeuvres. All ticket proceeds benefit Cancer League of Colorado, and tickets include a complimentary cut and styling consultation with William Whatley.

Since its inception, Cancer League has been committed to supporting cancer research and has raised and dispensed approximately four million dollars to support Colorado research, patient care, and family programs and has helped thousands of individuals and families fight cancer.

Individual tickets: $50

Thursday, March 12, 5 – 8 pm

Saks Fifth Avenue
2900 E. 1st Ave.
303.393.6333
303.292.8065
saksfifthavenue.com
cancerleague.org

 
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2009 Ronald McDonald House Storybook Ball

Ronald McDonald House Charities have provided homes away from home for the parents and siblings of seriously injured and ill children undergoing treatment at Denver metro hospitals for the past 30 years. Celebrate this milestone at the 101 Dalmatians Storybook Ball. Dress the part by wearing black and white with a hint of red for an evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing, and auctions. Proceeds from ticket sales will directly benefit Ronald McDonald Houses in Denver and Aurora.

Individual tickets: $200

Saturday, March 21, 6 pm

Hyatt Regency
560 15th St.
303.832.6641
ronaldhouse.org

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Unity Two-Year Anniversary Sale

This month marks the 2nd anniversary of Denver's funkiest boutique for earth-friendly threads. To celebrate, Unity Boutique is offering 25 percent off all regularly priced purchases (excluding accessories). Shop green labels from Sanctuary, Mi.eL, Same, Sustainable Collective, and Omni Peace just in time for spring.

Saturday, March 14 – Saturday, March 21

Unity Boutique
1455 S. Pearl St.
720.570.5076
unityboutique.com

 
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47th Annual Denver St. Patrick's Day Parade

So we don't dye our rivers green, but Denver still knows how to do St. Patty's day right. Saturday marks the largest St. Patrick's Day Parade west of the Mississippi, where Irish (and those who just love Guinness and green) will take over the streets of downtown. Kick off your St. Patty's day celebration a little early with 10,000 of your closest mates. More than 200 entries, including floats, clowns, pipe bands, high school marching bands, Irish step dancers, and El Jebel Shriners will wow the crowd.

Saturday, March 14, 10 am

303.680.4022
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The Lure Ladies Night Benefiting Fired Up for Kids

Ladies, the Colorado Firefighter Calendar is back and hotter than ever. Grab your girlfriends for a special ladies night at the Lure Lounge where you can mingle with the sexiest firefighters in town. All proceeds from sales of the annual Colorado Firefighter Calendar are donated to The Children's Hospital Burn Center.

Thursday, March 19, 9 – 11 pm

The Lure Lounge
1434 Blake St.
303.446.2222
thelurelounge.com
 
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Refresh and Renew from the Inside Out

A new season is the perfect opportunity for an image overhaul, right? Join experts Joy Milena, image consultant, and Elaine DeBassige D'Amato, life coach and licensed therapist, for a seminar at Nectar Spa, located inside Pura Vida Fitness & Spa. Enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres while gaining valuable insight on how to invent a refreshed, confident image and create a plan for a new you. Ticket price includes a free 30-minute consultation with both professionals, a three-day pass to Pura Vida Fitness Club, and discounts on Nectar Spa services.

Individual tickets: $35

Thursday, March 12, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Nectar Spa/Pura Vida Fitness & Spa
2955 E. 1st Ave., Ste. 200
303.585.0589
puravidaclub.com
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Madison Avenue Sample Sale

You won't have to hail a taxi to shop Madison Avenue this weekend. A spectacular selection of luxury fashion brands will be available for purchase at 50 percent off retail prices throughout the weekend at the Madison Avenue Sample Sale. Hosted by the JW Marriott at Cherry Creek, the sale will feature pieces straight from the designers' showrooms. Shop among jewelry and handbags from Judith Ripka, Judith Leiber, Scott Kay, Di Modolo, and Damiani Zydo and timepieces by Gucci, Sector, and Maurice Lacroix.

Friday, March 13, 11 am – 6 pm
Saturday, March 14, 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday, March 15, 10 am – 5 pm

JW Marriott at Cherry Creek
150 Clayton Lane
303.316.2700
madisonavenuesamplesale.com
 
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CBS4's Beating the Recession

Join the audience for CBS4's Beating the Recession special. CBS4, KCNC-TV, will broadcast a live town hall meeting on how to make it through the economic downturn. CBS4 anchors Jim Benemann and Karen Leigh will host the broadcast from Smoky Hill High School in Aurora. A panel of experts will be on hand to answer audience questions on everything from job hunting and college costs to home sales and family budgets. To join the audience, visit CBS4's Website and click on the town hall meeting link at the top of the page. Questions for the panel of experts can also be submitted online.

Monday, March 16, 6 – 7 pm

CBS4, KCNC-TV
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Written by Katie Shapiro