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Contestant Sarah Quinlan (not a contestant but a Vanna White styled moderator of the contest) for the upcoming Miss Modernism contest at the Denver Modernism Show. Contestants gathered for a photo at Z Modern at 1132 Speer Blvd. on Monday, August 16, 2010. Cyrus McCrimmon, The Denver Post (Photo By Cyrus McCrimmon/The Denver Post via Getty Images) 
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Friday-Sunday. Just north of downtown, the National Western Complex is purpose-designed for rodeos and stock shows. But it also makes for a surprisingly cozy home for the chic Denver Modernism Show, which returns Aug. 26-28 with dozens of local and national vendors offering 50,000 square feet of curated furniture, art, appliances, clothing, jewelry, electronics and more. What ties it all together? An emphasis on mid-century, Art Deco, retro and pop styles — whether the products are vintage or brand new. This year’s beach party theme includes a swimwear contest and pageant, tribute band and plenty of drinks. Admission $10-$50, kids under 12 free. I-70 and Brighton Boulevard.
