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TONIGHT: Food Bank of the Rockies “Faces of Hunger” Photography Exhibition
Over the past three months, the “Faces of Hunger” campaign called upon photography enthusiasts to capture the reality of hunger that affects more than 600,000 Coloradans every year. Tour Fat Tail Gallery tonight as it showcases these compelling images. Light hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served. A suggested donation of $20, to benefit Food Bank of the Rockies, will be accepted at the door.
RSVP: DenverMagazine.com/Faces2009
Wednesday, September 2, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Fat Tail Gallery
486 S. Broadway Blvd.
303.623.6900
foodbankrockies.org
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Project Education Sudan’s Third Biennial Art & Artifacts Benefit
Join Dr. Richard and Linda V.G. Kelley as they host an evening featuring more than 40 of Colorado’s finest artists’ original and Sudanese-inspired paintings and sculpture, including collector-quality African artifacts. Enjoy cocktails mixed by celebrity bartenders including Lew Babcock, Tyrone Braxton, Chris Meza, and Brian Jacobson, along with tasty hors d’oeuvres. Proceeds will directly benefit Sudanese schools currently in progress: Jonglei Hope Secondary Academy, Ayak Anguei Girls Primary, and Pagook Secondary School.
RSVP by September 19.
Tickets: $50
Saturday, September 26, 6 – 9 pm
Private Cherry Hills Village residence
303.316.4528
projecteducationsudan.org
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Clínica Tepeyac Fiesta on the Plaza
Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Clínica Tepeyac, which provides culturally competent health care and preventive health services for the medically underserved Latino population of Denver. The evening will feature an awards program, silent and live auctions, a traditional Mexican dinner, and live music. This is the organization’s largest fundraiser, and proceeds from ticket sales will directly benefit the efforts of this nonprofit, volunteer health clinic.
Tickets: $75
Thursday, September 10, 5:30 pm
Infinity Park Event Center
4400 E. Kentucky Ave., Glendale
303.583.0150
clinicatepeyac.org
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Morton’s Bar Bites
Morton’s The Steakhouse Downtown is celebrating the introduction of its new Bar Bites menu with a special preview evening. Guests will enjoy complimentary Power Hour beer, wine, specialty cocktails, and tastes from the new menu. Following the event, for just $5 a plate, the Bar Bites menu is available seven nights a week from 5 – 6:30 pm and 9 pm to close and includes
- Mini Prime Cheeseburgers
- Petite Filet Mignon Sandwiches
- Mini Crab Cakes
- Iceberg Wedge Bites
- Chicken Goujonettes
- Jumbo Lump Crab, Spinach & Artichoke Dip
- Blue Cheese French Fries
Admission is free. Reservations required.
Thursday, September 10, 6 – 7:30 pm
Morton’s The Steakhouse Downtown
1710 Wynkoop St.
303.825.3353
mortons.com
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Vail’s Fourth Annual Gourmet on Gore
Raise your glasses this Labor Day weekend at Vail’s Fourth Annual Gourmet on Gore. This open-air tasting of world-class wines, spirits, and beers with the best fare from throughout the Vail Valley will feature free live music and will kick off with the Connoisseur’s Trail Art Walk. The Art Walk benefits Small Champions, an Eagle County nonprofit organization providing year-round sports programs for children with diverse disabilities.
Friday, September 4, 5 – 7:30 pm
(requires tickets)
Saturday, September 5, 11 am – 6 pm
(free admission)
Sunday, September 6, 11 am – 6 pm
(free admission)
Vail Village
970.476.6797
gourmetongore.com
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Devil’s Thumb Ranch BFF Spa Retreats
Just 65 miles west of Denver, Devil’s Thumb Ranch is nestled among 5,000 acres of Colorado wilderness. Ranked among the top eco-friendly hotels in the world, Devil’s Thumb Ranch is offering getaways for “Best Friends Forever” in its new 52-room lodge and 12,000-square-foot Ranch Creek Spa.
BFF Spa Retreat – Lodge
Includes shared accommodations in a two-bedroom suite. Includes an afternoon horseback ride before returning to sparkling wine and a cheese tray in your suite. It’s then the ultimate indulgence with a 50-minute spa treatment.
Cost: $284/person based on four persons, which also includes complimentary yoga or Pilates class. Additional spa treatments are available for 20 percent off.
BFF Spa Retreat – Cabin
Includes overnight accommodations in a luxury, ridge-top, four-bedroom, two-bath cabin with full kitchen, living room, and fireplace. Includes an afternoon horseback ride before returning to sparkling wine and a cheese tray in your suite. It’s then the ultimate indulgence with a 50-minute spa treatment.
Cost: $344/person based on four persons, including complimentary yoga or Pilates class. Additional spa treatments are available for 20 percent off.
Availability
Advanced reservations are required for both packages. Offer is valid September 1 – December 31, 2009, based on space available.
Devil’s Thumb Ranch
3530 County Road 83, Tabernash
800.933.4339 / 970.726.5632
devilsthumbranch.com
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Forever Darling Three
Support your local fashion designers at the third annual Forever Darling Fashion Show. This inspiring evening will bring fashion and art together to benefit Autism Speaks, the largest private provider of support for autism research and resources in the country. The runway will light up with the designs from 10 Denver trendsetters, culminating in an avant-garde competition where pairs of designers will create cocktail dresses based on flower arrangements provided by the Brown Palace’s flower shop.
General admission: $30, VIP admission: $40 (tickets go up $5 at the door)
Thursday, September 10, 5 pm
Mile High Station
2027 W. Colfax Ave.
720.201.1897
foreverdarling.org
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Cheryl Shackelford Foundation’s 5th Annual “A Teal Soiree”
September marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and the Cheryl Shackelford Foundation is hosting a dining by design event to raise funds and promote education. Channel 2 The Deuce’s Melissa Mollet will emcee the evening, and soloist Angelia Onuoha will perform live throughout the evening. The Cheryl Shackelford Foundation is dedicated to increasing the rate of early detection of ovarian cancer and assisting those women diagnosed with the disease in a supportive role. It was cofounded and named in honor of a 20-year survivor of ovarian cancer.
Tickets: $125
(click here to buy online)
Saturday, September 12, 6 pm
JW Marriott Cherry Creek
150 Clayton Lane
303.972.8741
csfovarian.org
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Food Bank of the Rockies Panerathon 5 & 10K
Lace up your sneakers and race to end hunger in our region. Now in its third year, Panera Bread’s “Panerathon” will donate funds raised by participants to Food Bank of the Rockies. Celebrate at the finish line with fresh bagels, pastries, and sandwiches from Panera Bread.
Registration fees:
(Includes chip timing, event t-shirt, goody bag, and post-race expo)
Adult (18 – 59 yrs): $25 Pre-Race, $35 Race Day
Youth/Senior (Under 18/60+ yrs): $20 Pre-Race, $30 Race Day
Panera Bread at The Shops at Walnut Creek
10450 Towncenter Drive, Westminster
303.799.1900, ext. 215
panera-colorado.com
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