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This week’s events in alphabetical order.
Aims Community College
TU-AUG. 6|The sixth annual High Plains Chautauqua “Shake, Rattle and Roll: 1945-1960,” a five-day series of living history presentations. A variety of daytime family programs begin at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Evening programs begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday|Free|The Big Tent, Aims Community College, 5401 W. 20th St., 303-
894-7951, ceh.org, highplainschautauqua.org|GREELEY
Bemis Public Library
F|Hosting a Sing-Along Movie Series with “The Wizard of Oz,” 7-9 p.m.|Free, participants are encouraged to come in costumes from the movie, refreshments will be served|6014 S. Datura St., 303-795-
3961|LITTLETON
Colorado School of Mines
Student Center
-SU|Wrapping up “Welsh Heritage Week” with a variety of music, dancing, singing, concerts and more. Dates and times vary|Prices vary, several activities are free|Most events are at 1600 Maple St. There are also some events scheduled in other locations in Golden, 303-886-0632, welshheritageweek.org|GOLDEN
Copper Mountain Resort
SA & SU|The second annual Artists in Resonance (AIR) Project features 15 guitars transformed into works of art by various artists to benefit Swallow Hill Music Association’s educational and concert programs. Events and times vary|
Prices vary|303-777-1003, swallowhill.com/AIR2005, villageatcopper.com/guitartown|COPPER MOUNTAIN
Four Points Sheraton
SU|Hosting The Athena Festival, offering speakers, programs, more than 50 vendors, an art show and more, all focusing on the “Wisdom of Women,” 10 a.m.-
6 p.m.|$7|Interstate 25 and Hampden Avenue, 303-347-8252, athenafestival.com
Holy Transfiguration of Christ Orthodox Cathedral
SA & SU|Second annual “Orthodox Food Festival,” 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Cuisine from various cultures will be featured along with entertainment, children’s activities and more|349 E. 47th Ave., 303-294-0938
Lincoln Park
SA & SU|Hosting the “Arts Picnic Weekend,” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-
4 p.m. Sunday. Activities include the Main Stage Entertainment, food booths, works from more than 175 artisans, a beer garden, children’s activities and more|Free admission|10th Avenue and 8th Street, 970-350-9451|GREELEY
Nederland Area Historical
Society
SA & SU|”Reclaiming Our Heritage” is the theme for the 2005 Miners’ Days offering traditional competitions in spike driving, bow sawing, jackleg drilling, hand mucking and more. Pancake breakfasts, dances and children’s activities are included|303-258-7449, nederlandchamber.org|NEDERLAND
Parade of Homes at Pradera
SA-SEPT. 5|”2005 Parade of Homes” offers tours through seven custom homes, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily|Tickets vary, can be purchased at Pradera or King Soopers|
Interstate 25 and Founders Parkway, paradeofhomesdenver.com
The Ranch
W-AUG. 9|The 2005 Larimer County Fair opens with the theme “There’s Magic in the Fair.” Activities include a fishing aquarium, petting zoo, exhibits, musical entertainment, a carnival, food and more. “Sneak Peek Day” is Wednesday, the fair continues through Aug. 9|Prices vary|Interstate I-25 at Crossroads Boulevard (exit 259), 877-544-8499, larimercountyfair.org|LOVELAND
Northglenn’s Recreation
Center and City Hall
F & SA|Grand National Antique Automobile Show will showcase more than 300 rare cars, motorcycles and scooters, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day|Free|11801 Community Center Drive, 303-450-8713|NORTHGLENN
Roaring Fork Valley
F-SU|The 24th annual “Snowmagical Family Fun Fest” offers three days of magic, music and more for families|
Free|800-SNOWMASS, snowmassvillage.com|SNOWMASS VILLAGE
Rocky Mountain Dinosaur
Center
|Dr. Dimitri Klebe from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science presents “60 Minutes in Space,” 6 p.m. Participants will learn about recent updates in space exploration|Program included with ad
mission, free-$9.50|201 S. Fairview St., 719-686-1820, rmdrc.com|WOODLAND PARK
Sloan’s Lake Park
SA & SU|The fifth annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival 2005 offering Asian Pacific performances, dragon boat races, a parade, food and more, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. each day|25th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard, 303-722-6852, coloradodragonboat.org
Sopris Park
F-SU|The 34th annual Carbondale Mountain Fair features works by more than 130 artisans, music, children’s activities, performances and more. The fair starts at 4:45 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday|970-963-0139, carbondalearts.com|CARBONDALE
Torian Plum Plaza
F|The merchants of Torian Plum Plaza host an “Artwalk 2005,” 2-8 p.m. The next artwalk is Aug. 12-14|Free|970-
819-2177|STEAMBOAT 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, butterflies.org|WESTMINSTER
Castlewood Canyon State Park
This week’s programs include “East Canyon Potluck Hike,” 5-8 p.m. today; “Art in the Park, Part 5: Creative Writing,” 9-11 a.m. Saturday; Castlewood Canyon Dam Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Wednesdayjuly 30/aug. 3|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
W|Watercolor artist Karol Brown will be painting and signing prints of her work, 8-11 a.m. Wednesday. 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
Majestic View Nature Center
This week’s activities include “Birding for Beginners” for ages 10 and up, 8-
10:30 a.m. Saturday, free; “Viewing the Night Sky” for ages 9 and up, 8-10 p.m. Wednesday, $3-$5. Reservations required for all programs|7030 Garrison St., 720-898-7405|ARVADA
Roxborough State Park
This week’s programs include “Come Out of the City: Intro to Roxborough” Saturday; “Natures Design – Wildlife and Their Environment,” 11 a.m. Sturday. Reservations required for all programs. Several hiking trails are available; no bikes or pets|Daily park pass $5 or $50 annual pass, required for all vehicles |4751 N. Roxborough Drive, 303-973-3959 |LITTLETON
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 Historical Society
Offers a variety of two-hour walking tours of the Civic Center, LoDO and 17th Street, along with some specialty tours|
coloradohistory.org/programs/tours_treks.htm
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
Historic Audio Walking
Tour of LoDo
Explore historic LoDo with an audio walking tour usting a portable CD player or via cell phone by calling 703-637-9355. Use promo code 240 for 40-minute tour ($8) or code 280 for 80-minute tour ($15). Codes provide 72-hour access once activated. CD’s are available at the Tattered Cover or Visitor Center (16th and California). Pick up a tour map/brochure at the 16th Street Visitor Center, DIA, the Convention Center, downtown hotels or visit rmaguides.com. E-mail: tours@rmaguides.com; address Rocky Mountain Audio Guides, P O Box 22963, Denver, CO 80222; 303-898-7073. Quantity discount and custom packages available.
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
Mr. Meeker’s Neighborhood
M|”Walk Around the Block: Post WWII Housing Boom,” the third of three walking tours begins at 7 p.m.|Free|Call for location, 970-350-9222, greeleygov.com/hp|GREELEY
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
W|”Highlands,” 6-8 p.m. Meet at the Schenck House, northwest corner of West 30th Avenue and Lowell Boulevard|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
