Issue 82
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Private Dinner with The Den’s Top Chefs Experience dining excellence with innovations from Sushi Den’s Master Sushi Chef Toshi Kizaki and Izakaya Den’s Executive Chef of Global Cuisine Darren Pusateri. Meet the chefs and enjoy a five-course meal paired with sake in the private dining room. Reservations are mandatory as the event has a 40-person maximum. Price: $100 per person Please contact Chris, manager of Izakaya Den, for reservations. Thursday, August 27, 6:30 pm Izakaya Den |

Refresh Laser Spa Open House Join Denver Magazine and Refresh Laser Spa for the official unveiling of the new Center for Skin Rejuvenation and Anti-Aging Skin Care. Enjoy cocktails from St. Germain and appetizers in a serene atmosphere while learning more about the latest in cutting-edge laser aesthetic treatments. Refresh Laser Spa will highlight the SmoothShapes laser cellulite treatment and the Affirm CO2 micro-ablative skin rejuvenation treatment. Refresh Laser Spa will be giving away some seriously exciting packages and gifts including
Thursday, August 27, 6 – 8 pm Refresh Laser Spa |
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Robert Rodriguez Trunk Show You’ve seen the fashions on the runway at Riverfront; now it’s time to buy. Shop an exclusive preview of Robert Rodriguez’s fall collection at Garbarini in Cherry Creek North. From his beginnings at the fashion house of Christian Dior to the 2003 launch of his eponymous line, Robert Rodriguez is known for his perfectly fitted pieces and expert craftsmanship. Friday, August 21, noon – 6 pm Garbarini |

The Flobot’s “Bring It On” First Annual Bowling Ball Denver’s own Flobots invite you to the “Bring It On First Annual Bowling Ball.” Join Denver’s favorite athletes, bands, musicians, and artists on the lanes of a no-holds-barred celebrity bowl-off. Throw down on the lanes while enjoying cocktails and tasty bites, a raffle, and games. Sponsor a team and compete for a chance to bowl against The Flobots, The Fray, and other celebrities. Proceeds benefit Flobots.org, which builds positive social change by harnessing the power of music and those who love it. Tickets: $100 Friday, September 4, 6 – 9 pm Lucky Strike Lanes |
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Girls Incorporated of Metro Denver Girl’s Night Out Catch Craig Ferguson, comedy star of CBS’s Late, Late Show at a rare Denver appearance in support of Girls Incorporated of Metro Denver. It’s a perfect night to round up your girlfriends to laugh for a great cause. All proceeds benefit this nonprofit organization that provides educational opportunities for at-risk girls, inspiring them to be “Strong, Smart, and Bold.” General admission: $75 Friday, October 9, 6 pm Hyatt Regency Tech Center |

St Julien Spa Wind down your summer at the St Julien Hotel & Spa in Boulder. Spa director Candis Ayers has designed two playful new spa treatments to leave summer skin and toes looking their best, and they are available from now through September. Treats for Toes – 45 minutes, $65 St Julien Hotel & Spa |
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Cirque Du Soleil KOOZA Cirque Du Soleil is returning to Denver with its latest big top show, KOOZA. KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil that combines two circus traditions — acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor. KOOZA will perform under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau on the Pepsi Center Grounds. Tickets from $50 Opening night: Thursday, August 20 Performance schedule: 800.450.1480 |

Aspen Meadows “Discover Bliss” Yoga and Wellness Retreat Take advantage of the long Labor Day weekend and escape to Aspen for the Discover Bliss Yoga and Wellness Retreat at Aspen Meadows. Keeping with the Aspen mentality — nourishment of the mind, body, and spirit — the Discover Bliss Yoga and Wellness retreat gives participants of all skill levels the opportunity to relax and rejuvenate in beautiful Aspen, Colorado. The Discover Bliss Yoga and Wellness Retreat at the Aspen Meadows Resort is conducted in association with Denver-based Ananda Prana Events. The Ananda Prana team is composed of certified yoga instructors, nutritionists, chiropractors, spa therapists, and wellness coaches. The Discover Bliss Yoga and Wellness Retreat starts at $499 per person/double occupancy. This rate includes
Saturday, September 5 – Monday, September 7 Aspen Meadows Resort |
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It’s Just Lunch If you spent your summer single and are too busy to get out there, turn to It’s Just Lunch for a chance at love. It’s Just Lunch’s End of Summer promotion includes $200 off a premier membership anytime before August 31. IJL handles all the details from matching you up with compatible prospects to making lunch or after-work drink reservations, to the follow-up. Dating has never been easier. It’s Just Lunch, Dating for Busy Professionals |

Art & Ale Brew Festival at the Wildlife Experience Head into the wild at the annual Art & Ale Brew Festival this Friday. Peruse the Wildlife Experience’s galleries and exhibits while sampling tastes from Denver’s finest local breweries and restaurants. The event will also feature live music from ’80s cover band Flock of Beagles. For those of you coming from farther away, the Courtyard and Residence Inn Marriotts in Park Meadows are offering a special package, which includes the ticket price plus a one-night stay. Participating breweries include New Belgium Brewing Co., Flying Dog Brewery, Dry Dock Brewing Co., Redwood Creek Wines, Great Divide Brewing Co., and Steamworks Brewing Company. *Guests must be 21 or over. Tickets: $30 individual members; $40 individuals; $70 per couple Friday, August 21, 6 – 10 pm The Wildlife Experience |
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Written by Katie Shapiro
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