Hiking expert and author of “Classic Hikes of the World” Peter Potterfield will speak and give a slide show of his favorite New Zealand hikes at 7 p.m. April 10 at the Denver Flagship REI Store, 1416 Platte St. Info: 303-756-3100
Musical showcase
The Woodland Park Music Market, a “Musicians Trade Show,” will be from 2 to 6 p.m. April 27 at the Ute Pass Cultural Center, 210 E. Midland Ave., Woodland Park. More than 15 participating agents, musicians and musical groups will be given a scheduled 10-minute block of time to present a live or recorded musical showcase. General admission is $10; $5 for Woodland Retail Alliance members, senior citizens and students. Info: 719-686-5250.
Mesa Verde arts fest
The eighth annual Mesa Verde Country Indian Arts and Culture Festival, featuring a juried Indian Art Market and live dance performances showcasing the region’s history and culture, will be May 24-26. Guests visiting Mesa Verde National Park during the festival can get a lodging package deal at Far View Lodge. The package includes three nights with daily hot buffet breakfast, admission to a Saturday-night concert and a half-day ranger- guided bus tour, including Cliff Palace, for $255 per person (based on double occupancy). Info: , or 800-449-2288.
Salida boat races
FIBArk Boat Races will host the 2008 National Freestyle Championships in conjunction with the 60th anniversary Blue Paddle FIBArk Whitewater FestivalJune 12-15 at the Salida whitewater park. Info: contact Risa Shimoda, 301-502-6548; risa@theshimodagroup ; or Jaime Keating Klco, 719-539-6918 or jaime@gogreenevents.com.
Compiled by Andrea Labak and Dane Strom
