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Food Bank of the Rockies and Denver Magazine Faces of Hunger Photo Essay Contest
Nearly 600,000 people in Colorado live with the reality of hunger. Food Bank of the Rockies’ blog, frontlinesofhunger.blogspot.com, profiles the stories behind the faces of our hungry neighbors. FBR, Denver Magazine, 2 the Deuce, Fox 31, and Fat Tail Gallery have partnered to give local photography lovers the opportunity to profile more faces of hunger and to learn, first-hand, about a problem taking place in our own backyard. The contest welcomes amateur and professional photographers to profile an individual or family struggling with hunger in Colorado to be judged by Fox 31’s Natalie Tysdal; Mayor John Hickenlooper; Kevin Seggelke, CEO of FBR; professional photographers; and Denver Magazine Publisher/Editor Michael Ledwitz.
The top 50 entries will be displayed at a debut event at Fat Tail Gallery September 2. Winning entries in both professional and amateur categories will be featured in Denver Magazine’s September issue and on 2 the Deuce’s and Fox 31’s morning news.
DEADLINE EXTENDED:
All entries must be postmarked by June 30.
For complete contest information and application, visit foodbankrockies.org.
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The Ritz-Carlton Neighborhood Happy Hour
Enjoy the great outdoors at downtown’s latest after-work hotspot, the Ritz-Carlton. Located on the outdoor plaza, the Neighborhood Happy Hour will feature food and drink specials, as well as live music from local talents, from 5 to 8 pm every Thursday and Friday. Drinks specials will include wine ($5), imported and specialty beer ($4), and domestic beer ($3). Appetizers will include chips and guacamole ($3.50), mini bacon cheeseburgers ($2), chicken wings ($8), jalapeño poppers ($8), and more. The Ritz-Carlton outdoor plaza is accessible by taking either staircase on the corners of 18th (between Arapahoe and Curtis streets). *Weather permitting.
The Ritz-Carlton, Denver
1881 Curtis St.
303.312.3800
ritzcarlton.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 Colorado Chapter. 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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Greetings from Argentina: Malbec Tastings at Morton’s
Take a journey with Morton’s to explore Argentina’s famous Malbec varietal from Mendoza and the Cafayate Valley. Malbec is a medium- to full-bodied red wine known for ripe fruit flavors of plum and blackberry with earthy characteristics. Highlighted at the tasting will be wines from 2006 through 2008 including Trapiche Torrontes (2008), Trapiche Oak Cask (2007), Michel Torino Don David (2006), Broquel (2006), and Trapiche Adriana Venturin (2006). The wines will be paired with Morton’s signature hors d’oeuvres, including cheeses, broiled sea scallops with apricot chutney, sliced tenderloin with chimichurri sauce, and Morton’s miniature Legendary Hot Chocolate Cakes.
Tickets: $45
Friday, June 26, 6 – 7:30 pm
Morton’s Denver Tech Center
8480 E. Belleview Ave.
303.409.1177
mortons.com/malbec.php
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Wine and Movie Night Under the Stars
Balistreri Vineyards and Dream Italia have come together to create the perfect summer evening. Enjoy local wines straight from the vineyard while you watch the Italian classic Cinema Paradiso. The ticket price includes a glass of wine, snacks, and the movie. Cash wine bar after the first glass, by the bottle or glass.
Tickets: $35 (purchase in advance)
Saturday, June 27, 7:30 pm
Balistreri Vineyards
1946 E. 66th Ave.
303.287.5156
dreamitalia.wordpress.com/
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Flatiron Concert Series
After a hectic day of shopping, relax to live music in the Village at Flatiron Crossing. Each Thursday evening from 6 to 9 pm this summer, the stage will highlight local music talent.
June 25: Chase N The Dream
July 2: Flap-N-Jacks
July 9: Hazel Miller
July 16: Chris Daniels & the Kings
July 23: The Nacho Men
July 30: Funkiphino
August 6: Dotsero
August 13: The Jakarta Band
August 20: Opie Gone Bad
August 27: Face
Flatiron Crossing
FlatIron Crossing Dr. & Interlocken Loop
720.887.7467
flatironcrossing.com
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Natural, Handmade Ice Cream at Kitchen Table Cooking School
Gourmet ice cream on a budget? Yes, this is a tempting scoop for screaming taste buds, and not your typical ice cream, either. The chefs of the Kitchen Table Cooking School are now serving freshly made, natural, low-fat, healthy, flavorful treats, including strawberry basil sorbet, coconut lime sorbet, banana malt ice cream, espresso fudge brownie ice cream (made with Zoka coffee), Mexican chocolate ice cream, and macadamia nut brittle ice cream. On sale now, scoop by sinful scoop.
$2.50 single scoop, $3.50 double scoop, $4.50 triple scoop
The Kitchen Table Cooking School
5375 Landmark Pl., Greenwood Village
303.220.9769
kitchentablegv.com
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Birdman at Builder’s Appliance Center
Chris “Birdman” Andersen is helping the Builder’s Appliance Center commemorate the grand opening of its Outdoor Kitchen Pavilion. He’ll be signing autographs and posing for photos to benefit the Bonfils Blood Center Foundation. The Outdoor Kitchen Pavilion features lights, sound effects, and the latest in outdoor cooking innovations. There’s nothing else like it in Colorado.
Saturday, June 27, noon – 2 pm
Builder’s Appliance Center
1880 W. Oxford Ave., Englewood
303.789.9945
4bac.com
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Chef Dinner at Luca D’talia
There are still seats available at Luca D’Italia’s fifth birthday celebration. To mark the occasion, Frank Bonnano has invited Mark Fischer (of Carbondale’s famed SIX89 and Phat Thai) to prepare a five-course chef’s dinner paired with wines. A cocktail reception will kick-off the evening followed by a jointly created gourmet menu paired with exquisite wines.
Wednesday, June 24, 6:30 pm
Tickets: $90 per person (exclusive of tax and gratuity)
Luca D’Italia
711 Grant St.
303.832.6600
lucadenver.com
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