Rare shop-portunity
Is Art hosts its three-day Spring 2014 Handcrafted Jewelry Warehouse Sale from 4 to 8 p.m. May 1 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 2-3. Limited-edition handmade Jewelry from Israeli artisan Ayala Bar is included along with fashion jewelry and discontinued and overstocked accessories. Prices are 50 to 75 percent off retail. Is Art opens its doors to the public only once or twice a year. 7808 Cherry Creek South Drive, Unit 105,
You say tomato…
Heirloom Tomato Farms presents its highly anticipated sale of more than 3,000 heirloom tomato plants. One hundred different and “hard to find” varieties are included. Sale dates are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 2 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 3. Each plant is priced at $5. Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own box or bag to carry their plants home. New this year is the Farmers’ Favorite (4) Packs that may be preordered online. Two locations: The Sparrow, 475 Corona St., and Mildred’s at Weilworks, 3611 Chestnut Place,
Clay arts
Works by the 75 members of the Boulder Potters Guild are featured in the Spring Show and Sale. Ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and objets d’arts are included along with daily demonstrations. Stop by from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 1-2, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 3 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 4. Admission and parking are free. Boulder County Fairgrounds, Building A, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont,
Bright young minds
The Young Americans Center for Financial Education presents its Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace featuring handmade products and services from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 3. Unique gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation and more are featured. Shoppers will find crafts, food, jewelry, kitchen items and greeting cards by more than 50 businesses. 3550 E. First Ave.,
A barn sale — minus the barn
Head to Greenwood Village for the Antique Study Group Barn Sale May 2-3. Antiques, gifts and more are included. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 2 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 3. 8 Meadow View Lane, Greenwood Village, 303-870-7328
Free days this week
May 2: Four Mile Historic Park,
May 3: Colorado Railroad Museum, ; Denver Art Museum, ;
May 4: Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys, 1-4 p.m.,
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.
