7:07 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Art and Accolades: The wildly-popular Cherry Creek Arts Festival seemed to spring out of nowhere. How did it happen? Learn how the festival has grown in just five years, and sample some reactions from artists, patrons, and the public.Cherry Creek Art Picks: With 200 of the nation's best artists in one place, the Cherry Creek Arts Festival is an...
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7:07 pm, Aug 28, 2010
"Best" doesn't always mean front row, center for concerts and sporting events.When it comes to tickets for entertainment events, front row in the center section has traditionally meant the best, most prestigious, and most expensive seats in the house.But is front row, center always that great?
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7:07 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Autumn means more than just aspen leaves and Bronco games in Denver. It's also the time that performing arts groups com eout of hiatus to begin a new season. Add visual arts options, and you've got a virtual myriad of choices. But where (and how many times) do you plunk down your overworked charge card? We've got some suggestions - from the tried...
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7:07 pm, Aug 28, 2010
With $120 worth of discounted drape fabric and 100 bolts of dressmaker's netting, ribbons, and trim, Lillian Covillo and Friedann Parker busily designed and sewed costumes for their first production of "The Nutcracker." New set designs were underway with $60 investment in cardboard and paint. The year was 1961 and the two directors of the Clorado...
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7:07 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Summer is nearly upon us, which means that Denver is finally awakening from its long winter hibernation. Beginning now and continuing through Labor Day, the Mile-High City comes alive with great summertime activities, festivals, and cultural events. Here are 96 of the region's best best for the summer of '96:May 1. Estes Park Duck Fest 2....
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7:07 pm, Aug 28, 2010
At any given time, there are as many as 50 major productions of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s creations being staged around the world. “Cats,”?“Phantom of the Opera,” and “Sunset Boulevard” all continue successful runs on Broadway. “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” —?his first hit — recently played to President Clinton in Washington D.C...
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7:07 pm, Aug 28, 2010
With more than 2,000 artists from around the globe vying for just 200 exhibitor spaces, the Cherry Creek Arts Festival is the nation’s most competitive outdoor art show. Of those selected, 21 call Colorado home — a testament to the caliber of the state’s artists.As a group, their work shares some distinct regional characteristics: bright primary...
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7:07 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Some folks just don’t get it. The dust, the dry Colorado cold, the virtual barnyards in closed quarters, the ambient modern cow consciousness. There’s an aura and mystique to Denver’s National Western Stock Show that quite a number of folks just don’t comprehend. They ain’t savvy. If you were to do a breakdown of Stock Show attendees, I reckon it...
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7:07 pm, Aug 28, 2010
It's the holidays again and that means it's time to dress up. Whether you're celebrating by going to the theater, simply staying home, or gathering with friends at a cocktail party, we've have the latest on this seaason's styles. Although it's a well-known fact that Denver dress is casual, holiday events are excellent excuses to dress up. Take...
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7:07 pm, Aug 28, 2010
A celebration of Colorado taste and talent! Relish the amazing tastes of craft-brewed beers. Samle remarkable western slope wines, ciders and mead. Sip and discover the awesome history of single-malt scotch. Experience an unrivaled variety of mouth-watering foods. Soak up the sun and the day-long sounds of rock, reggae, blues and bop. Music...
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7:07 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Summer's starry nights are all about feeling free and unburdened. The summery feel of light silk and airy linen makes you feel like you're wrapped in a summer breeze - the perfect way to remain cool on a balmy July evening. These are clothes that star on their own and once they're on you, they'll get you in the groove for a hot night on the town....
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7:07 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Spectator Sport: All eyes will be on you in a sleeveless, hooded top and long skirt by Nicole Miller. Pink hooded sleeveless top, 80 percent nylon, 20 percent elastin, $100; pink long, slit-back skirt, 100 percent polyester, $135. Skirt and top available at Neiman Marcus.Silvery Noon: Anytime, anywhere. A soft shimmer adds just the right amount...
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7:07 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Monday, 10 a.m. Report to shareholders. Stock is up in navy Hugo Boss three-button suits in 100 percent wool ($825) with silk diagonal striped tie ($95). Available at Bernini and Neiman Marcus. Shirt by Geoffrey Beene, available at Saks Fifth Avenue.Tuesday, 12 noon Mergers & Acquisitions department reports a new take on bankers’ gray – teamed...
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7:07 pm, Aug 28, 2010
A season like no other A fashion designer's most-inspired work comes in the form of a holiday collection. This festive time of year presents an opportunity to work with lush fabrics, rich colors, and superior detailing. The final collection of the millenium will be a statement to remember. And so will you
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7:07 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Stop being practical – go out and buy your pretty little self something that’s provocative and peppy. Shove last year’s conservative staple to the back of the coat closet and slide into a new leather or bundle up in a fur – in Denver, even faux will do. Tonight prepare to take on the town. Denver hot spots such as Sambuca Jazz Cafe paint the...
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