Unique ceramics
The gift shop at Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art recently received a collection of Nan McKinnell ceramics. McKinnell (1912-2012) and her husband, Jim, were longtime local teachers and potters noted for their work using glazes, kilns and clay bodies. The pieces, available in-store only, range in price from $85 to $250. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. 1311 Pearl St., 303-832-8576,
Wiggle those toes
Save 25 to 45 percent on sandals as part of a Summer Blowout Shoe Sale at Mucillis. Styles by Ecco, Birkenstock, Chaco, Finn Comfort, Born, Merrell, Dansko and Keen are included. The sale continues until they all meet the right pair of feet. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 3244 Youngfield St., Unit C, Wheat Ridge, 303-237-9836,
Bookstore bonanza
Gallagher Books continues its Big Sale offering discounts of 20 to 50 percent through Aug. 18. “We sell books that don’t need batteries” is the theme of the book store offering fine, out of print books and library-related antiques. Stop by from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday through Saturday or noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Sunday. 1428 S. Broadway on Historic Antique Row, 303-756-5821,
Class act-ion
Act II Consignment is giving shoppers three days to take advantage of its Final Summer Season Clearance at both locations Aug. 15-17. All summer apparel, purses and shoes are discounted 25 to 50 percent. Hours of both stores are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Quality fall consignments, including home decor, are welcome starting Aug. 18. 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton, 303-795-1122; 1244 E. Colfax Ave., 303-832-0783;
Still plenty of time to plant
Tagawa Gardens continues its 32nd annual “Sale-abration” through Aug. 14. The locally owned garden center has discounted roses and perennials 50 percent and trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses and more 25 percent. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Mark your calendar Aug. 16 for the Mile High Daylily Society Show & Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., details at . 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
Free days this week
Aug. 16: Molly Brown House (for residents of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson counties),
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