This week’s events in alphabetical order.
Art Students League of Denver
SA & SU|Hosting the 13th annual “Summer Art Market,” 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Art, food, children’s activities and live entertainment included|200 Grant St., 303-
778-6990, asld.org
Ballpark Market
SA|An outdoor European-style flea market offering antique and vintage furnishings, art, collectibles and more. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The market is offered monthly. The next date is July 9|Free admission|His toric Ballpark Neighborhood located on Larimer Street between 21st and 22nd streets, ballparkmarket.com
Boulder County Fairgrounds
-SU|Hosting an indoor “Country Folk Art Craft Show,” 5-9 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-
5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday|
$5, good for all three days|countryfolkart.
com|LONGMONT
Civic Center Park
SA & SU|Hosting the “2005 Taste of Fort Collins” with samples from more than 25 local restaurants, live entertainment, a craft area and more. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday|$7 week-
end pass, $5 day pass, children, senior citi zens and military are free; proceeds benefit Special Olympics Larimer County|Entrances at Mason and Laporte, or Mountain and Howes, tasteoffortcollins.com|FORT COLLINS
Donald Seawell Grand
Ballroom
SA|The Colorado AIDS Project presents the 18th annual “Art for AIDS Fine and Decorative Art Auction,” 6 p.m.|$40|
Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th and Curtis streets, 303-837-0166, ext. 508, coloradoaidsproject.org
Donald Seawell Grand
Ballroom
TH|Tenth annual “Memories in the Making” Art Auction features works created by people with Alzheimer’s Disease, 6-10 p.m.|$150, $80 ages 35 and younger; all proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter|Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th and Curtis streets, 303-813-
1669, alzrockymtn.org
Downtown Golden
SA|Vintage cars, food, live music and more is included in the “Wild West Auto Round-Up.” Activities begin with a Farmer’s Market at 8 a.m. on Jackson street between 12th and 13th|303-279-3113, ingolden.com|GOLDEN
Fletcher Plaza
SA|Hosting “World Fusion Festival: Russia,” 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Traditional Russian food, cultural arts and music is included|9898 E. Colfax Ave., 303-326-
8617, auroragov.org/events|AURORA
Olde Town Arvada
SA & SU|”2005 Olde Town Gold Strike Festival” offers two days of music, arts and crafts booths, food and more. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday|Grandview Avenue from Wadsworth Bypass west to Olde Wadsworth Blvd., 303-420-6100|ARVADA
Palmer Lake
SA|The Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce is presenting their first annual “Columbine Arts and Music Festival,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Music, children’s activities, food and more is offered|Free|719-
481-3282, trilakeschamber.com|PALMER LAKE
Pikes Peak Center
-SU|First annual “Pikes Peak Arts Fest” offers a variety of artwork, performers, food and more on the grounds of the Pikes Peak Center. 4-7:30 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday|190 S. Cascade Ave., 719-290-1981|
COLORADO SPRINGS
Rocky Mountain College
of Art & Design
SU|Hosting the 15th annual “Automezzi XV,” more than 100 Italian automobiles, motorcycles, motor scooters. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.|$5, free children under 12|1600 Pierce St., automezzicolorado.org|LAKEWOOD
Sing Sing
W|The Diana Price-Fish Cancer Foundation is presenting a “Hot Summer Nights Bachelor Auction” offering 20 eligible bachelors and date packages, 6-9 p.m. reception and auction, 9:30 p.m. After Party|$30, $25 in advance|1735 19th St., 303-639-9110, dpfcf.org
St. Julien Hotel & Spa
-SU|Five local organizations including the Colorado Music Festival, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, Frequent Flyers Productions and Downtown Boulder Incorporated will participate in “Hot Summer … Cool Arts,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Live music, food and wine included|$30 per person, $50 per couple, group rates available|900 Walnut St., 303-449-3774|BOULDER
West Jeff Elementary School
SA & SU|Hosting a juried fine arts and fine crafts festival featuring 70 artist booths, a children’s art area, food, live entertainment and more, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday|Free admission|Barkley Road at the 285 overpass, 303-816-2420, artslive285.org|CONIFER
World Arena
W-JUNE 19|The 135th edition of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Times vary|Tickets vary|3185 Venetucci Blvd., 719-576-2626, worldarena.com|COLORADO SPRINGS
NATURE
Butterfly Pavilion
Tropical conservatory for butterflies and other invertebrates. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily
$7.95 adults, $5.95 seniors and Westminster residents, $4.95 ages 4-12|6252 W. 104th Ave., 303-469-5441|WESTMINSTER
Castlewood Canyon State Park
This week’s programs include “Volunteer Days – Weed Warrior” Saturday; “Explore the East Canyon Preservation Area,” 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday; “Family Hike to The Dam,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday; “Animal Signs: Tracks and Scat,” 10 a.m.-noon, Sunday; “Critter Tails – Hummingbirds” for ages 3-6, 10-11 a.m. Thursday|Reservations required for all programs. $5 daily pass required on all vehicles entering the park or annual State Parks pass|2989 S. Colorado 83, 303-
688-5242; parks.state.co.us|FRANKTOWN
Denver Botanic Gardens
“The Plants of Lewis & Clark” on display through July 31. Twenty-three acres featuring more than 32,000 plants from such distant places as Australia, Africa and the Himalayas. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday-Tuesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-
Friday|1005 York St., 720-865-3500, denverbotanicgardens.org
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
The nature preserve offers nature trails, wildlife observation area, display gardens, educational exhibits, a historical farm, a 19th century one-room schoolhouse and more|8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road, 303-973-3705|LITTLETON
Denver Zoo
The zoo is home to more than 4,000 animals, representing 750 species. Visitors can experience an indoor rain forest in Tropical Discovery, sea lion show, gorilla, big cat feedings and more. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, admission gates close at 5 p.m.|$7-$11, free ages 3 and under|City Park, 303-376-4800, denverzoo.org
Garden of the Gods
Nature walks offered at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily; various nature presentations offered daily; visit the center and find out how the rocks got there; junior ranger program for children 7-12. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily|1805 N. 30th St., 719-634-
6666|COLORADO SPRINGS
Gates Planetarium
10 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily|Combination museum and planetarium tickets available during the day: $13, $9 ages 3-18 and 65 and over; evening tickets: $8, $5.50 ages 3-18 and 65 and over|Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 303-322-7009; dmns.org
Morrison Nature Center
SU|Hosting a “Famiy Fear Factor,” 10 a.m., for ages 10 and up. Register at 10 a.m.|Reservations required for each program. Star K Ranch, 16002 E. Smith Road, 303-739-2428|AURORA
Ocean Journey
Re-creations of river and ocean journeys offering 500 species of fish, birds, invertebrates and mammals, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily|$14.95; $12.95 seniors; $6.95 ages 4-11|700 Water St. 303-561-4450; oceanjourney.org
TOURS
Actually Quite Nice Ltd.
Brew Tours
6703 Grandview Ave., 303-431-1440|
ARVADA
Antique District Tour
Explore Denver’s Broadway Antique District on a double-decker bus |303-744-
0281
Bear Creek Horse and Carriage
Old West carriage and hayrides|3033 S. Estes St., 303-980-6130|LAKEWOOD
Celestial Seasonings Tour
Free guided tours. Tea tasting, art department, production. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, hourly|4600 Sleepytime Drive, 303-
581-1202|BOULDER
Cherokee Ranch and Castle
A tour detailing the castle’s history, architecture and collection of art and antiques, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, noon Thursdays |$12|Afternoon tea and tour, 2 p.m. Thursdays|$30 ages 12 and over |303-688-5555|SEDALIA
Colorado Governor’s Residence at Boettcher Mansion
TU|The Colorado Historical Society offers summer tours 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays through August|Free|400 E. Eighth Ave.
Colorado Sightseer
Half- and full-day van tours of Denver, the foothills and Pikes Peak area. Call for times and dates|$30-$70 |303-423-
8200
Coors Field
Walking tour of the ballpark offered 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Monday-Saturday on nongame days, through September; 10 a.m. and noon on evening game days; no tours afternoon game days. All proceeds benefit the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club Foundation. Group tours of 25-100 by appointment|$4-$6|20th and Blake streets, 303-762-5437
Denver History Tours
Choose from the “Golddust and Traildust Tour,” the “Victorian Denver” tour or the “Take a Walk on the Wild Side” tour|$20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 ages 12 and under, reservations required|720-234-7929
Hammonds Candies
Free guided tours, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; reservations for 10 or more|4969 Colorado Blvd., 303-333-5588; hammondscandies.
com
Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics
Offers free guided tours of its facilities, Learn about LASP’s history and its current missions, visit the engineering labs, clean room and mission operations| 1234 Innovation Drive, 303-735-5814; lasp.colorado.edu|BOULDER
Molson Coors Brewing Co.
M-SA|Free tours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. year-
round |13th and Ford streets, 303-277-
2337|GOLDEN
Pepsi Center Tours
Tour facilities, including press box and locker rooms. 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 10:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Saturday|1000 Chopper Circle, 303-405-8556
Rockies Brewing Co.
Tours and beer tastings, 2 p.m. Monday-
Saturday Free|2880 Wilderness Place, 303-444-8448|BOULDER
Stephany’s Chocolates Factory
Free tours of a working chocolate factory for all ages. Monday-Thursday. Reservations required|6770 W. 52nd Ave.,303-
421-7229, ext. 111|ARVADA
Tours with Phil Goodstein
SU|”West Colfax/Sloans Lake,” 11 a.m.-
1 p.m. Meet at the torpedo monument near the corner of West 17th Avenue and Zenobia Street|Most tours are $10, packages of four are available for $30|303-333-
1095
U.S. Dept. of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Visitors can explore renewable energy and energy efficiency concepts through an interactive exhibit hall and reading room. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday|
15013 Denver West Parkway, 303-384-
6565, nrel.gov|GOLDEN
