Events
City Wine
Sept. 14: Wine tasting of Stoller wines from the Willamette Valley, 3-5 p.m. Free. 347 S. Colorado Blvd., 303-393-7576, citywine.com
Denver Beerathon
Sept. 14: An “all-day tasting journey” in downtown Denver, begins at noon. $55, $70 VIP. Proceeds benefit the Excelsior Youth Center.
Denver Chile Fest
Sept. 14: Green chile, sauces and salsas, music and recipe contest, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Lulu’s Farm, 14831 Brighton Road, Brighton, 303-316-8002, denverchilifest.com
Flagstaff House
Sept. 11: Avery Brewing Beer Dinner with Adam Avery, five-course meal, 6 p.m. $95; Sept. 17: Kobrand Italian Wines Wine Dinner with the wines of Sassicaia, five-course meal, 6:30 p.m. $165. Reservations required. 1138 Flagstaff Road, Boulder, 303-442-4640, flagstaffhouse.com
Frasca Food and Wine
Sept. 16: Weekly four-course dinner series continues with La Ragose with Barbara DeRham. $50; wine pairings additional $40-$50. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafoodandwine.com
Nutrition Therapy Institute
Sept. 14: “Saving the Nature of Nature” symposium with authors Jeffrey Smith and Joel Salatin, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $25, $15 for lunch or bring your own, free NTI students and graduates. Reservations required. Colorado Heights University, 3001 S. Federal Blvd., 303-945-5743, e-mail events@ ntischool.com, ntischool.com
Tamayo
Sept. 16: Hosting a Mexican Independence Day celebration with guacamole samples and specials on margaritas, 2-10 p.m. 1400 Larimer St., 720-946-1433, richardsandoval.com
Uptown Sampler
Sept. 17: The Uptown on the Hill Neighborhood presents the 26th annual tour of restaurants and historical bed and breakfasts with food samples, wine tastings, entertainment, book signings and more, 5-8:30 p.m. $25, $20 in advance. 720-217-5241, uptownonthehill.org
BENEFITS
The Lumber Baron Inn
Sept. 12: Fine Wine & Gourmet Cheese Festival, 6-8 p.m. $40, proceeds benefit the CHARG Resource Center that promotes a partnership with those who live with mental illness, mental health professionals and the community. 2555 W. 37th Ave., 303-830-8805
Farmers Markets
Broomfield Farmers Market
Tuesday: 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 24. U.S. 287 and W. 10th Avenue, Broomfield, holycomforterchurch.net
Colorado Farm & Art Market
Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 12. 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-598-8667
Colorado Fresh Markets
Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 26, First Avenue and University Boulevard; Sunday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 27, City Park Esplanade, Colfax and Columbine. coloradofreshmarkets.com
Erie Farmers Market
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 28. Wells Street,Erie, eriefarmersmarket.com
The Frederick Market
Thursday: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 26. Fifth street from Main to Elm streets, Frederick, frederickco.gov
JAX Farmers Market
Sunday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 29. 400 W. South Boulder Road, Lafayette, lafayettecolorado.com
Tagawa Gardens
Friday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 27. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
Wheat Ridge Farmers Market
Thursday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 31. 4252 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge, 303-887-3276, denverfarmersmarket.com
Classes
Cook Street School
Sept. 12: French Bistro Classics, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Sept. 13: Steak and Whiskey, 6-9:30 p.m. $99; Sept. 14: Wine and Food Pairing Seminar, noon-2:30 p.m. $59; Sept. 17: Pickles, Preserves and Conserves, 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
Sept. 13-14: The Art of Mexican Green Chile, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13 for a tasting ($24.99), 2 p.m. Sept. 14 for a class ($30). Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, thecanoncityqueenanne.com
Humphrey Memorial Park & Museum
Sept. 13: Bourbon Balls, 2 p.m. $12, $10 members; Sept. 14: Say Cheese: Camembert, 2 p.m. $15, $12 members. Reservations requested. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429, hmpm.org
Kitchen Table Cooking
Sept. 12: Grilling, 6-9 p.m. $64; Sept. 13: Regions of France: Paris, 6-9 p.m. $95; Sept. 14: Fresh Pasta, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $64; Bison & Bourbon, 6-9 p.m. $95; Sept. 15: Creating Balanced Meals and a Healthy Pantry, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $64; Sept. 16: Cajun & Creole Cooking, 6-9 p.m. $95; Sept. 17: Sauté Basics, 6-9 p.m. $64. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite #108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
Seasoned Chef
Sept. 11-12: Authentic Mexican Cuisine, 6:30 p.m. $145; Sept. 16: Tag: The Sugar Mill, 6 p.m. $80; Sept. 17 and 24: Basic Skills Every Cook Should Know, 6 p.m. $155. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222, theseasonedchef.com
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