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Refresh Laser Spa Open House
It’s not too late to shape up for bikini season. Denver Magazine is hosting an open house at Refresh Laser Spa to share the latest in cutting-edge laser aesthetic treatments. Enjoy beverages and appetizers in the relaxing spa atmosphere and part with a gift bag full of products. Refresh Laser Spa will highlight the SmoothShapes laser cellulite treatment and the Affirm CO2 microablative skin rejuvenation treatment.
Thursday, June 18, 6 pm
Refresh Laser Spa
6300 E. Hampden Ave., Ste. 3132
720.314.1965
refreshlaserspa.com
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Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale for Men
Nordstrom’s biggest sale is here, just in time for Father’s Day. Look for select men’s items marked down to 33 percent off or more. Browse an assortment of shoes and apparel from Allen Edmonds, Joseph Abboud, Tommy Bahama, Cole Haan, Lacoste, and more.
Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 28
Nordstrom Cherry Creek
2810 E. 1st Ave.
720.746.2424
nordstrom.com
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Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Summer Solstice
Denver’s most talented chefs will compete against each other in an appetizer challenge in support of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. Judging the inaugural event for the Colorado chapter is Top Chef New York’s Melissa Harrison, Denver Avalanche defenseman John-Michael Liles, and Denver Magazine food columnist Stacey Brugeman. The Summer Solstice Appetizer Challenge and Cocktail Party will also include live music and a silent auction. All proceeds from the event will help to fund innovative research toward curing spinal cord injury.
Participating chefs:
- Olav Peterson, Bistro One
- Jeff Cruse, Brasserie Felix
- Paul C. Reilly, Encore
- Daniel Asher, Root Down
Wednesday, July 1, 6 - 9 pm
Tickets: $45 (in advance); $50 (door)
Alto
1320 15th St.
303.847.9933
christopherreeve.org/summersolsticecolorado
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Kayak Divas
Ladies, if you’re looking for a new summer sport, start paddling with Outdoor Divas. Kayak Divas is a six-day women’s kayak camp designed not only to introduce you to paddling but also to give you the skills to continue with the sport. You’ll leave with the knowledge and ability to venture out with your girlfriends on your own. The camp includes intensive flat-water training, safety, river running, basic roll technique, and drills held at the Boulder Reservoir and on the river in Golden.
Cost: $549 (all gear is provided)
Pre-registration is required.
July 7, 14, and 21, 5 - 8 pm
July 12, 19, and 26, 9 am - 4 pm
Outdoor Divas
2717 E. Third Ave.
Denver, CO. 80206
303.449.3482
outdoordivas.com
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Denver Luxury Home Tour
For the first time in its history, the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA) is producing the 2009 Denver Luxury Home Tour. A ticketed and self-guided event, the tour features 27 new homes ranging in value from $1 million to nearly $6 million. These completely finished and available-for-sale homes are located throughout 23 neighborhoods in the Denver metro area. Visitors will get to walk through such popular styles as Tuscan; Colorado contemporary; European country estate; modern; Craftsman bungalow; and an array of prestigious French, Spanish, Mediterranean, and Tudor styles. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Home Builders Foundation (HBF), the philanthropic arm of the HBA, which helps people with such home enhancements such as wheelchair ramps, accessible entry points, modified appliances, and other amenities.
For complete details about the homes, the builders, locations, maps, and rules for visiting, please visit the Denver Luxury Home Tour Website.
Tickets: $15 (adults), $12 (seniors 65+), free (children 12 and under); can be purchased online and at King Soopers locations.
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, June 5 – July 5
Denver Luxury Home Tour
303.778.1400
denverluxuryhometour.com
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CultureHaus Annual Membership Bash
Take a trip back to the world of psychedelic rock in the late 1960s at the CultureHaus annual membership bash. CultureHaus, the social and educational support group of the Denver Art Museum for young professionals, will give an exclusive view into the organization. This year’s bash theme is “Summer of Love” in conjunction with the exhibition The Psychedelic Experience: Rock Posters from the San Francisco Bay Area 1965 - 71. Darrin Alfred, AIGA associate curator of graphic design, will give exhibition tours throughout the evening. Break out your bellbottoms and platforms for your chance to win the costume contest at the end of the night. Ticket price includes exhibition viewing; light appetizers; and complimentary beer, wine, specialty cocktails, and soft drinks.
Thursday, June 25, 6 – 9 pm
Advance tickets: $10 (members), $20 (nonmembers)
Door tickets: $15 (members), $25 (nonmembers)
Denver Art Museum
100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy.
culturehaus.com
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Barkbusters
If you’ve got a new puppy at home that needs a little extra help or an older dog that needs to get back in line, turn to the world leader in dog training, Barkbusters. Known for Australian training techniques, Barkbusters comes to your home to work with you and your in pet an environment in which he or she is more open to learning. Barkbusters provides support for the life of your dog, providing further training at no extra charge if behavior problems recur at any point. Barkbusters is offering a $50 coupon for Denver Magazine readers. Please mention our weekly e-newsletter upon inquiry.
Barkbusters, Scott Schwab
303.898.9900
barkbusters.com
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“Nectar of Life” series at Nectar Spa
The latest installment of Nectar Spa’s “Nectar of Life” series will feature nationally recognized speaker Stephen Replin, MBA, JD, CPA to address the timely topic of alternative financing. Replin will give advice on where to go when the bank says no and guide you through navigating the treacherous waters in today’s economy.
RSVP is recommended.
Friday, June 19, 6 – 9 pm
Nectar Spa
2955 E. 1st Ave., 4th floor
303.999.2900
puravidaclub.com
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The Junior League of Denver Colorado Classique Release
Spruce up your summer menu with the Junior League of Denver’s fifth cookbook, Colorado Classique. Colorado Classique emphasizes fresh ingredients and healthy preparation techniques. Focused on local ingredients and chefs, the book has more thn 200 recipes that were triple-tested by 250 volunteers and are altitude adjusted. The Junior League of Denver is committed to improving the health and education of women and children through volunteerism.
Available at local bookstores beginning June 25; $29.95
Junior League of Denver
303.692.0270
jld.org
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