OLD HOUSE EXPO: Owners of historic and vintage homes are invited to explore issues related to restoring and renovating these architectural gems Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the second annual Old-House Expo. This event is organized by real estate broker Dee Ciancio and renovation specialist Steve Ciancio, her husband. This year, in conjunction with Historic Denver Inc., it includes workshops, exhibits and seminars on landmark preservation, masonry, kitchen renovations and more. Admission is $5. Hosted by Park Hill’s St. Thomas Church, 2205 Dexter St., in Denver. Information at oldhouse-expo.com or 303-246-8623.
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CRASH PAD: That’s the euphemism on the invitation to Wednesday’s model opening at Taxi, the new development in the up-and-coming River North Arts District near downtown Denver. Backers paired the project’s cool Yellow Cab logo with this sound-bite: “Cutting-edge urban living at a price as comfortable as the place you’ll want to own.” Design elements include galvanized ceilings, concrete floors, built-in flat- screens and stainless-steel kitchens. The opening happens from 5 to 8 p.m. at 3457 Ringsby Court. Directions at taxibyzeppelin.com, or call 303-573-0781. at the newly renovated Boettcher Mansion on top of Lookout Mountain in Golden. The event, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., features national, regional and local exhibitors and daily seminars on various aspects of the Arts & Crafts movement. Sponsors include L.&J.G. Stickley and Modern Bungalow. Admission is $7 for the public and $5 for CACS members. Information at coloarts-crafts.org or call the Beottcher Mansion at 303-526-1390.
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BUNGALOW LOVERS: The Colorado Arts & Crafts Society mounts its ninth-annual Craftsman/Bungalow Show, Sale and Workshops. Saturday and Sunday at the newly renovated Boettcher Mansion on top of Lookout Mountain in Golden. The event, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., features national, regional and local exhibitors and daily seminars on various aspects of the Arts & Crafts movement. Sponsors include L.&J.G. Stickley and Modern Bungalow. Admission is $7 for the public and $5 for CACS members. Information at coloarts-crafts.org or call the Beottcher Mansion at 303-526-1390.
