Colorado Beer Week
Here comes Colorado Beer Week, April 8-16. Nine big events anchor the roster of activities, including New Belgium Brewing’s Walk of Faith on April 15, and a beer and golf tournament at the Pradera golf club on April 11. Enter to win an all-access pass by uploading your Colorado beer-themed photo for judging by the CO Beer Week committee. But hurry — the photo contest ends Monday. Visit for more information.
Mother of all pig-outs!
Traveling culinary competition Cochon 555 hits Denver on April 3. Your $125 ticket gets you tastes of nose-to-tail pork dishes created by Colorado cook-stars Kelly Liken, Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson, Frank Bonanno, Jennifer Jasinski and Alex Seidel. Info: .
Happy birthday, Chaka Khan
Count her among the best voices of the past 50 years: Chaka Khan is a singer’s singer, whose hits (from “I’m Every Woman” to “Sweet Thing,” have influenced belters from Whitney Houston to Adele. Chaka Khan turns 58 today. Anyone for a Sweet Thing?
Sweet Thing Cocktail
Makes 1 drink
Ingredients
2 ounces vodka
2 ounces curacao
A few frozen raspberries, thawed
Lemonade
Directions
In a tall glass, muddle together vodka, curacao and raspberries. Add crushed ice, and top with lemonade.
