DIY EXTRAVAGANZA: “Monkey See Monkey Do” is Friday’s do-it-yourself carnival at Capsule Art & Event Center, 560 Santa Fe Drive. The fair will spotlight local artists, musicians and craftspeople who will sell their handmade creations and lead hands-on demonstrations. The event will run much like a carnival; $1 tickets can be exchanged for instruction. 6-10 p.m. More information: 303-623-3460 or capsulegallery@qwest.net.
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CRAFT RETAILER GROWS FRAMING OPTIONSMichaels stores nationwide recently overhauled their framing departments to offer more styles for customers looking to showcase memories or design meaningful gifts and wall art. The chain now offers more than 400 mats, 500 moldings and 20 types of shadow boxes. Customers also can take advantage of 24-hour Frame Express Service.
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FIFTY AND FABULOUS: The Denver Design District recently announced the addition of four new showrooms, bringing the number of businesses offering high-end furnishings and design services to 50. The new showrooms are Coraggio Textiles, Electronic Home Technologies, Vario (relocating from Cherry Creek North) and Design Materials, which specializes in tile, marble, granite, slate and other natural stone. The Denver Design District is open to the public and equipped to match shoppers with decorating services. More information at denverdesign .
