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Breakfast with Denver Magazine
Start your morning off right with Denver Magazine at LoDo’s freshest new restaurant, Organixx. For $10, Organixx is offering a breakfast special that includes
- One breakfast menu item such as the dilled salmon sandwich, orange pecan French toast, multigrain pancakes, or fresh seasonal fruits
- A cup of organic coffee or tea (or organic iced tea) or a small glass of organic orange or apple juice
- A gift bag
A portion of the morning’s proceeds will go to the Growe Foundation, an organization supporting the Boulder Valley School District though community outreach and interactive programming based on connecting children to the environment.
Saturday, June 6, 9 – 12pm
Organixx
1520 Blake St.
303.825.1550
growefoundation.com
organixxrestaurant.com
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Do at the Zoo
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Denver Zoo’s signature gala. Dine on exotic dishes from around the city while toasting with spirits from around the world. Experience music, dancing, and close-up animal encounters in the incomparable setting of the Denver Zoo at twilight. This year’s beneficiary is the new 10-acre Asian Tropics conservation center, and the Zoo Improvement Bond funds will double the proceeds, matching every dollar earned. Don’t miss the best-dressed contest, sponsored this year by Denver Magazine and Saks Fifth Avenue. Denver Magazine fashion editors and Saks Fifth Avenue fashion consultants will judge guests based on style, creativity, and animal magnetism. Two winners will receive $500 Saks Fifth Avenue shopping sprees and be featured in the August issue of Denver Magazine.
Tickets:
Juniors, age 21 – 32: $125
Denver Zoo members: $150
Non-members: $175
Thursday, June 18, 7 – 10:30 pm
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele St.
303.376.4800
denverzoo.org/doatthezoo
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Greeley Stampede
Get in touch with your inner cowboy at the 87th Annual Greeley Stampede. Spanning two weekends, the festival features a pro rodeo, bull riding, kids’ rodeos, country and classic rock concerts, a demolition derby, a televised Fourth of July parade, a carnival midway, a Western art show, free stage entertainment, and loads of festival activities. Headlining the main stage this year are Phil Vassar, Big & Rich with Cowboy Troy, Kid Rock, and Blake Shelton with Bucky Covington.
Denver Magazine is giving away a pair of tickets to see Kid Rock live in the Stampede Arena. E-mail newsletter@denvermagazine.com for your chance to win.
Kid Rock concert:
Friday, July 3, 8 pm
Greeley Stampede:
Thursday, June 25 – Sunday, July 5
Greeley Stampede
800.982.BULL
greeleystampede.org
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Grapes and Galleries
Enjoy wine and cheese from around the world while you wind your way through some of Cherry Creek North’s most distinctive shops and galleries. The evening will commence at the JW Marriott for a festive evening of hors d’oeuvres, live music, and wine. Proceeds benefit the Home Builders Foundation, which provides accessible solutions for families with disabilities.
Individual tickets: $50
Thursday, June 11, 6 – 8 pm (wine crawl), 7:30 – 10 pm (afterparty)
JW Marriott
150 Clayton Lane
303.778.1400
grapesandgalleries.org
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Denver Health Hot Rocks Griller Challenge
At the Hot Rocks Griller Challenge, you won’t find tiny hors d’oeuvres, teacakes, or raised pinkies. This is about 10 of Denver’s top chefs grilling real food in a heated competition. Men and women age 21 and older will savor juicy sliders and hearty side dishes expertly paired with wine, enjoy live music, and play games against local sports figures. And here’s the best part: It’s all to help raise awareness and funds for Denver Health Foundation’s men’s health programs.
Showing off their grill skills will be
- Justin Cucci of Root Down
- Jamey Fader of Lola
- Troy Guard of TAG
- Jennifer Jasinski of Rioja and Bistro Vendõme
- Brian Laird of Barolo Grill
- Matt Selby and Brandon Biederman of Vesta Dipping Grill and Steuben’s
- Goose Sorensen of Solera
- Tyler Wiard of Elway’s Cherry Creek
- Elise Wiggins of Panzano
- Sean Yontz of Mezcal, Tambien, and Sketch
Individual tickets: $75; VIP tickets: $100
Wednesday, June 10, 6 – 9 pm (VIP reception 5:30 pm)
Elway’s Cherry Creek
2500 E. First Ave.
303.602.2971
denverhealthfoundation.org
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Capitol Hill People’s Fair
Denver’s largest and one of the region’s longest-running annual events, the 38th Annual Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods People’s Fair promises to be bigger and better this year, bringing more than 250,000 fairgoers to Civic Center Park. This year’s fair will feature a wine pavilion, the Mural Project, a kids and family area with kids’ craft projects, a carnival, and much more. The eclectic musical lineup, featuring Opie Gone Bad, Hazel Miller, Brethren Fast, and Chris Daniels and the Kings, will play on six stages throughout the weekend.
Saturday, June 6, 10 am – 8 pm and Sunday, June 7, 10 am – 7 pm
Civic Center Park
303.830.1651
chundenver.org
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Anna Bé Sample Sale
Denver’s most fashionable brides have turned to Anna Bé since its opening in 2006 to make a style statement on their big day. If your wedding is coming up this season, it’s your lucky week. Anna Bé will have a huge selection of dresses from Monique Lhuillier, Vera Wang, Lela Rose, Nicole Miller, Junko Yoshioka, Caroline DeVillo, Stephanie James, Watters Brides, Augusta Jones, and Essense of Australia, all marked down from 30 percent off to as much as 90 percent off! All dresses are sold on a first come, first sold basis, and appointments are recommended.
Anna Bé
3215 Zuni St.
720.855.1111
anna-be.com
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