Audio tech heaven with the Vintage Voltage Expo
Fans of warm tubes, vinyl records and old-school electronics will convene Sunday for the fourth annual Vintage Voltage Expo. The event will include 75 vendors selling vintage and antique stereos, turntables, radios, instruments and records. There will be lectures and demos, too. The Colorado Radio Collectors Club will hold its annual radio show at the expo. Some of the state’s most prized vintage pieces will be featured. “It’s becoming a huge regional event,” organizer Dana Cain says. The Vintage Voltage Expo will be at the Ramada Plaza Convention Center, I-25 at 120th Avenue, Northglenn. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $5. Details at .
Planting artful roots in Colorado
The nonprofit Colorado Garden Show, Inc. recently announced it will award $110,000 to the forthcoming Clyfford Still Museum, which is scheduled to open in 2011. The funds are for the development of a half-acre public space at the corner of West 13th Avenue and Bannock Street. Among the new museum’s outdoor design features: Approximately 60 trees that form groves for shade and sanctuary, pathways and benches that encourage visitors to linger, and a major sculpture (contributed by the Denver Art Museum) by noted artist Joel Shapiro. This grant will specifically go toward sod, irrigation and trees, and is one of the largest ever awarded by Colorado Garden Show, Inc.
Oldies but goodies at the World Wide Antique Show
The World Wide Antique Show continues this weekend at the Denver Merchandise Mart, located near Interstate 25 and 58th Avenue. This year, the show’s vendors and workshops highlight the environmentally conscious aspect of furnishing with antiques. Expect a diverse selection of vintage pieces and collectibles including furniture, Asian art, antiquities and jewelry. Hours are 10-6 today and 11-5 on Sunday. Admission is $8. Parking is free. For more information, visit wwantique or call 303-292-6278.
