EVENTS
International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Colorado
Saturday: Holding an open casting call for a new cooking show, “MasterChef.” 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit the website for show information and audition requirements. Auditions will be at 675 S. Broadway in the Denver Design District,
Monday Night Wine Dinner Series
Monday: Steve Lewis of Giuliana Imports presents wines from Veneto, Italy, at the next weekly four-course dinner at Frasca Food and Wine. $45 per person, wine pairings are an additional $30-$45. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966,
The National Milk Mustache “got milk?” Campaign
Friday: Get a free gallon of milk, pose for your own Milk Mustache photo, taste milkshakes and visit with a registered dietician as part of the “Great Gallon Give” campaign tour, 1-4 p.m. Grand Court, Cherry Creek Shopping Mall, 3000 E. First Ave.,
Opus Restaurant
Sunday: Hosting an open dinner for the “Denver Adventurous Eaters Club,” 7 p.m. $40, includes tax and gratuity, does not include beverages. 2575 W. Main St., Littleton, 303-703-6787,
“Parade of Darks”
Saturday: Wynkoop Brewing Company is hosting a “microfest” of more than 25 brown ales, porters, stouts and more from the Wynkoop and guest breweries, 1-5 p.m. Purchase a $1 token for one sample or a $25 wristband for all samples. Wynkoop Brewing Company, 1634 18th St., 303-297- 9999,
South Denver Heart Center
Monday: Dr. Richard Collins and registered dietitian Susan Buckley present a four-week series on cooking and nutrition. Topics include “More Food, Less Calories” (Monday), “Functional Foods, Part I” Jan. 25, “Functional Foods, Part II” Feb. 1, and “Food, Mood and Love” Feb. 8. Lecture 11-11:45 a.m. followed by a cooking demonstration noon-12:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-3278,
BENEFITS
Females on Fire Dinner & Auction
Today: Chef Sheila Lucero of Jax Fish House Denver is joined by eight other Denver/Boulder chefs for a benefit for Johnson & Wales Females on Fire culinary scholarship program. This is the second of two events. 6 p.m. $100, includes cocktails and five-course meal with wine pairings. Jax Fish House Boulder, 928 Pearl St., 303-444-1811
CLASSES
Cake Crafts
Saturday: “Brush Embroidery,” 1-4 p.m. $35, plus supplies. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522,
City of Aurora
Today: “Soup and Sandwich Combos,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $56, $43 residents; Saturday: “Rock the Wok,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $56, $43 residents; Saturday: “Kid’s Favorites,” 2:30-4:30 p.m. $31, $24 residents (ages 7-12); Tuesday: “Wine, Petite Syrah,” 7-8:30 p.m. $29, $22 residents (ages 21 and older, this class is at Summer Valley Center, 17400 E. Lehigh Place). Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630,
Cook Street
Monday: “Vegetarian Feast,” 6-9:30 p.m. $89. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Fresh and Wyld Farmhouse Inn and Gardens
Today: Offering a series of S.O.U.L. (Sustainable, Organic, Unprocessed, Local) classes on Italian cooking. “Pizza and Calzones,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $40, includes lunch. Reservations required. 1978 Harding Road, Paonia, 970-527-4374,
The Market at Garden of the Gods Gourmet
Tuesday: “Core Basics Series,” four consecutive Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. $150. Classes include “Know Your Knife,” “Quick Sauces,” “Braising” and “Pasta.” Reservations required. 2528 W. Cucharras St., Old Colorado City, 719-471-2799,
CONTESTS
Duncan Hines Birthday Party Bash Recipe
Through Jan. 30: Enter your favorite birthday cake recipe.
Man-O-Manischewitz Cook-off
Through Jan. 31: The fourth annual competition is designed to inspire home cooks to prepare a kosher meal using Manischewitz broth. Visit the website for details.
Best Teen Chef competition
Through Feb. 5: The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Colorado is accepting entries from high- school seniors. Visit the website for guidelines. .aspx
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