Sew, a needle pulling thread
Embroidery, quilting and sewing enthusiasts will not want to miss the Rocky Mountain Sew Expo at the Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave. It features a vendor mall, exhibits, seminars, make-it and take-it projects, workshops, fashion shows, demonstrations, classes and more. The expo takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through July 14. The classes begin a day earlier on Wednesday. Admission varies; parking is free. 800-717-8789,
Walkie talkies
The Greeley Historic Preservation Commission continues its series of cultural and historical walking tours. Monday’s outing includes highlights of designated properties in Cranford. Meet at 7 p.m. on the southeast corner of 16th Street and 10th Avenue. Additional dates: Aug. 6 and Sept. 17. Call 970-350-9222 or e-mail betsy.kellums@greeleygov.com for reservations. Free.
Outdoor galleria
Admission is free to the fourth annual Downtown Frisco Green Art Festival happening 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in downtown Frisco. The two-day eco-friendly outdoor gallery features juried artwork by local and regional artists who must incorporate repurposed or recycled objects into their work. Sculpture, glass, paintings, mixed media, jewelry and pottery will be featured. Visit .
“Designer Secrets … Revealed!”
The 10th annual Aspen Antiques, Jewelry & Fine Arts Fair continues through July 15. One of the highlights is daily presentations by the American Society of Interior Designers at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. through July 14 and 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. July 15. Topics include “Color Trends for 2013,” “Kitchens Inside & Out,” “Six Things Your Designer Knows … That You Don’t” and others. Complimentary 20-minute designer consultations will be offered: Bring your photos, drawings and questions. 233 W. Hyman Ave. in Aspen, .
