Roll out the red carpet
Slifer Designs, the high-end furniture and accessories store, continues its entire “Red Room” of discounts at both locations through Sunday. Discounts range from 35 to 70 percent on designer furnishings, large custom upholstered pieces and accessories along with cabinets, dressers, armoires and more. The inventory is constantly changing, and new pieces are added throughout the sale. They also offer design services. Shoppers to the Cherry Creek location receive an additional 10 percent discount. Both locations are open daily. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 3000 E. First Ave., Suite 233, 303-232-8200; Vail Valley, 216 Main St. in Riverwalk, 970-926-8200, Edwards;
West-case scenario
Watercolors, oils, mixed media and sculpture are featured in the 10th annual “Representing the West Exhibition & Sale” opening Friday with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. The national juried exhibit and sale, a showcase of Western American art by more than 30 artists including Patti Andre, Keith Bond, Starr Miller and Ginger Whellock, continues through April 6. The reception features a live painting demonstration. White Gallery, Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo, 719-295-7200,
Retro pieces a la mart
Friday marks the opening of an “Antique & Clothing Collection” exhibit and sale offering jewelry, bridal gowns, baby clothing, furs and cocktail designs from the early and mid-20th century. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The exhibit and sale continues through March 31. The Thrift Mart, 1331 E. Colfax Ave., 303-322-5205,
Npr: never pay retail
White & Warren, Not Your Daughters Jeans, Nic + Zoe and Neon Buddha are some of the high-end designer labels offered at NPR Samples’ four-day warehouse sale Thursday through Saturday. Discounts up to 70 percent off wholesale prices are offered on clothing and accessories. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. 7800 E. Iliff Ave., Suite G, 303-695-9596,
March antique madness
Colorado Antique Gallery celebrates its annual March Anniversary Sale with discounts up to 50 percent on thousands of pieces from more than 275 antique dealers. New pieces are added daily. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Items may also be put on layaway. 5501 S. Broadway, Littleton, 303-794-8100,
Free days this week
Thursday: Mizel Museum, 5-8 p.m.,
Friday: Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, Littleton, ; Four Mile Historic Park, noon-4 p.m.,
Saturday: Colorado Railroad Museum, ; Denver Art Museum, ; Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, (Penny Saturday),
Each Monday, “Sale Insider” gives shoppers the inside scoop on store discounts and bargain events. Preference is given to retailers and events that have not been listed recently. To include a sale, e-mail living@denverpost.com 10-14 days in advance.
