Architecture buffs
Colorado Architecture Week is April 11-17. The Colorado chapter of the American Institute of Architects hosts a series of events and activities that week for the whole family, including an awards ceremony, a children’s event dubbed Denver Box City that underscores the importance of historic preservation and urban design, and Doors Open Denver, which includes expert and self-guided tours of the city’s significant architectural gems and lesser-known treasures. See the complete schedule and make reservations for any event at or call 303-446-2266.
Highbrow boards
Drop by the Design Within Reach Denver studio from 6 to 9 p.m. today (2500 E. Second Ave., Suite 120, 720-407-0001) to view submissions in the second annual Design the Modern Board competition, sponsored by K2 Snowboards and co-hosted by SOS Outreach. The contest challenges aspiring and professional graphic designers to conceive an original snowboard image — like this one, the 2007 winner titled “Anger Monster,” by Anthony Yenason. Tonight’s event is open to the public; a suggested cash donation of $10 at the door will benefit SOS Outreach, a Colorado nonprofit that aims to build character in youths with snow sports.
Be your own curator
Story Frames from Imagekind is a group of custom-framing products that allow do-it-yourself artists and photographers to transform digital images into a framed visual narrative. It takes five easy clicks for users to go to imagekind.com, upload multiple images, which can be enhanced online, and then choose from an array of museum-grade mat, frame and finishing options. In addition to the Story Frame collection, Imagekind offers a variety of techniques that allow any digital file to be printed and stretched on canvas. It also sells framed art prints.
True blue
Belly up to the bar without the next-day headache at The Blues Jean Bar, a new denim haunt in Cherry Creek North. Labels like 1921, Joe’s, People’s Liberation and Ernest Sewn are among the men’s and women’s styles selling for $140-$250 at this denim joint — the fifth opened by Lady Reiss. The store hosts a grand opening party 6-9 p.m. today. Bring along a pair of old jeans to donate to the Denver Rescue Mission and get a discount of 10 percent off new ones. The store has a happy hour from 4-6 p.m. Fridays, when shoppers get beverages. The Blues Jean Bar: 250 Fillmore St. (720-542-3756; ).
