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"Smokey Joe's Café" Thru July 20: Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities, Arvada. 720-898-7200. Crested Butte Music Festival Thru July 21: Crested Butte. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. 970-349-0619. "Mad Marionette Melodrama" Thru Aug. 3: 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Thu./Fri., 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Sat., 1 p.m. Sun., Denver Puppet Theatre, Denver. www.denverpuppettheater.com. 303-458-6446. Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival Thru Aug. 4: Vail. 877-812-5700. Free Wildflower Hikes on Mount Goliath Thru Aug. 7 (Tue. & Thu.) plus July 12, 19 (Sat.): 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Clear Creek Visitor Center, Idaho Springs. 720-865-3533. Central City Opera: Gabriel's Daughter Thru Aug. 10: Central City Opera House, Central City. www.centralcityopera.org. 303-292-6700. Aspen Music Festival Thru Aug. 17: Aspen. www.AspenMusicFestival.com. 970-925-3254. Southern Colorado Repertory Company Thru Aug. 24: Thurs.-Sun., 7 p.m., Masarri Theater, Trinidad. 719-846-5651. Breckenridge Music Festival Thru Aug. 30: Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge. www.breckenridgemusicfestival.com. 970-453-9142. "Rocky Mountain Flyer" melodrama Thru Aug. 31: 2 & 8 p.m., Butte Opera House, Cripple Creek. 719-689-2513. Story Time in the Gardens Thru Aug. 31 (Sat. & Sun.): 10-11 a.m., Botanic Gardens, Denver. www.botanicgardens.org. 720-865-3500. AARP Free Morning Fitness Walks and T'ai Chi Thru Aug. 31 (Tuesdays): 7-9 a.m., Botanic Gardens, Denver. www.botanicgardens.org. 720-865-3500. Scenic Chairlift Rides Daily Thru Sep. 1 (weekends only in Sept.): Beaver Creek. www.beavercreek.com. 970-845-5200. "Gigs in the Gardens" Concert Series Thru Sep. 14: Hudson Gardens & Event Center, Littleton. www.hudsongardens.org. 303-797-8565 x. 321. Summer Concert Series Thru Sept.: 7 p.m. (gates open 6 p.m.), Botanic Gardens, Denver. www.botanicgardens.org. 720-865-3500. Summer Concert Series July 2 & 16, Aug. 6 & 20: Lakehouse, Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org. 303-674-0532. Colorado Shakespeare Festival July 2-Aug. 23: Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, Boulder. 303-492-0554. Confluence Concerts July 3, 10, 17, 24: 6 p.m., Confluence Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-455-7234. Cabaret Shows July 5, 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: 8 p.m., Theatre of Dreams Arts and Event Center, Castle Rock. 303-660-6799. City Park Jazz July 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3: City Park Bandstand, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-744-1004. Alpenglow Concert Series July 7, 14, 21, 28: 5:30 p.m., outdoor stage at Center for the Arts, Crested Butte. 970-349-7487. Crested Butte Wildflower Festival July 7-13: Crested Butte. www.crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com. 970-349-2571. Youth Repertory Theatre Workshop July 7-27: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. weekdays, ages 12-18, Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs. www.csfineartscenter.org. 719-634-5581. Free Sunset Concert featuring Thomas Mapfumo July 9-Sep. 10 (Wednesdays): 6 p.m., Mountain Village Town Square, Telluride. 970-728-1392. CU Opera: "The Music Man" and "The Barber of Seville" July 11-Aug. 3 (in repetory): Boulder, www.cuconcerts.org. 303-492-8008. Tours of St. James Methodist Church July 12, 22, 24, Aug. 2, 8: 6-7:30 p.m., Central City. www.centralcityopera.org. 303-292-6700. Music in the Mountains July 13-Aug. 3: Durango/Pagosa Springs. www.musicinthemountains.com. 970-385-6820. 103rd Cattlemen's Days July 15-20: Gunnison. 970-641-0432. Tours of St. James Methodist Church July 16, 18, 20, 26, Aug. 6: 12-2 p.m., Central City. www.centralcityopera.org. 303-292-6700. "Les Miserables" (The Student Edition) July 25-27: Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs. www.csfineartscenter.org. 719-634-5581. "Mouse Tales" Aug. 5-Sep. 28: 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Thu./Fri., 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Sat., 1 p.m. Sun., Denver Puppet Theatre, Denver. www.denverpuppettheater.com. 303-458-6446. Beaver Creek Theatre Festival Aug. 11-16: Viflar Center for the Arts, Beaver Creek. www.primavail.com. 866-807-7462. 131st Colorado State Fair Aug. 16-31: Pueblo. www.coloradostatefair.com. 800-876-4567.
CU Art Galleries Exhibit: Photographic Techniques Thru July 7: 10 a.m.-noon, 2-6 p.m., Ouray County Museum, Ouray. www.ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org. 970-325-4576. "Remember…" display of panels to be added to The AIDS Memorial Quilt Thru July 11: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., Primedia Gallery, Golden. 303-278-1010. Retrospectacle: 25 Years of Collecting Modern & Contemporary Art" Thru Aug. 3: Denver Art Museum, Denver. www.denverartmuseum.org. 720-865-5000. Children's Summer Camp Exhibitions Thru Aug. 8: Theater Gallery, Arvada Center, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org. 720-898-7200. "Toy Tech" Thru Aug. 10: St. Vrain Gallery, Longmont Museum & Cultural Center, Longmont. 303-651-8374. Rocky Mountain Wa Shonaji Quilt Guild Exhibits Thru Aug. 10: Teller House and Gilpin County Museum, Central City. www.centralcityopera.org. 303-292-6700. Glass Artists Fellowship July 30-Aug. 10: Botanic Gardens, Denver. www.botanicgardens.org. 720-865-3500. Lewis deSoto: Paranirvana plus Linda Foster Leonhard: Suspend Reality Thru Aug. 24: Lower Gallery, Arvada Center, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org. 720-898-7200. Linda Foster Leonhard: Suspend Reality Thru Aug. 24: Lower Gallery, Arvada Center, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org. 720-898-7200. Dismas Rotto: Prints and Assemblages Thru Aug. 24: Lower Gallery, Arvada Center, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org. 720-898-7200. "ReconFIGURED: Persons and Personas of the Permanent Collection" Thru Aug. 31: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun., Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs. www.csfineartscenter.org. 719-634-5581. Summertime Artists: St. Vrain Valley Art Teachers' Exhibition Thru Aug. 31: Colorado Gallery, Longmont Museum & Cultural Center, Longmont. 303-651-8374. Facing Off: Alternative Portraits Thru Aug. 31: Upper Gallery, Arvada Center, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org. 720-898-7200. "Sargent and Italy" Thru Sep. 21: (special exhibition ticket required), Denver Art Museum, Denver. www.denverartmuseum.org. 720-865-5000. "Secrets from a Chinese Garden" Thru Sep. 28: Denver Art Museum, Denver. www.denverartmuseum.org. 720-865-5000. High Stakes Preservation Exhibit Thru Oct. 23: Colorado History Museum, Denver. www.coloradohistory.org. 303-866-3682. MemoraBILLia: Treasurers from "Buffalo Bill's Attic" Thru Nov. 2: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sun., Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave, Golden. www.buffalobill.org. 303-526-0744. "Lighter Than Air: Gauze Robes from China" Thru Nov. 30: Denver Art Museum, Denver. www.denverartmuseum.org. 720-865-5000. "Chinese Art of the Tang Dynasty from the Sze Hong Collection" Thru Jan. 25, 2004: Denver Art Museum, Denver. www.denverartmuseum.org. 720-865-5000. Oils & Pastels Exhibit by Bill Tipton July 10-Aug. 22: 10-noon & 2-6 p.m., Ouray County Museum, Ouray. 970-325-4576. "Art, Community & Identity" July 12-Oct. 5: Denver Art Museum, Denver. www.denverartmuseum.org. 720-865-5000. Inspirations from Lakota Legends July 14-Oct. 11: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat., Gallery I, Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Golden. www.rmqm.org. 303-277-0377. Checkmate July 14-Oct. 11: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat., Gallery II, Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Golden. www.rmqm.org. 303-277-0377. A Stitch in Time: Traditional Quilts Aug. 16-Oct. 26: St. Vrain Gallery, Longmont Museum & Cultural Center, Longmont. 303-651-8374.
Lion's Club Parade July 1: Downtown Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 720-913-8244. Fireworks after the Rockies Game July 2 & 3: Coors Field, Denver. 800-388-1625. Liberty Run "Exercise Your Rights" 5K July 4: 8 a.m., Washington Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-694-2202. Fireworks after the Rapids Game July 4: Invesco Field at Mile High, Denver. 303-299-1599. 5K Freedom Run Lion's Club Parade July 1: Downtown Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 720-913-8244. Fireworks after the Rockies Game July 2 & 3: Coors Field, Denver. 800-388-1625. Liberty Run "Exercise Your Rights" 5K July 4: 8 a.m., Washington Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-694-2202. Fireworks after the Rapids Game July 4: Invesco Field at Mile High, Denver. 303-299-1599. 5K Freedom Run July 4: Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org. 303-674-6400. Evergreen Music Festival July 4: Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org. 303-674-5103. Cherry Creek Arts Festival July 4-6: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri./Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., Cherry Creek North, Denver. www.cherryarts.org. 303-355-2787. "A Paris Street Market" July 5: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Historic Downtown Littleton. www.aparisstreetmarket.com. 303-795-7149. Dinosaur Discovery Days July 5: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Dinosaur Ridge, Morrison. matt_carey@dinoridge.org. 303-697-3466. Rocky Mountain. Road Runners-July Trophy Series July 6: 8 a.m., Bible Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 720-865-1130. Loretta Thompson & Charlie Provenza: Music from the Early Frontier July 6: 3-4:30 p.m., The Fort Restaurant, Morrison. 303-839-1671. 9th Birdhaus Bash and Display July 10: Botanic Gardens, Denver. www.botanicgardens.org. 720-865-3500. Hot Sounds at the Pavilions July 10, 17: 6:30 & 8:30 p.m., Denver Pavilions, Denver. www.denverpavilions.com. 303-260-6000. "Drums Along the Rockies" July 12: 7 p.m., Invesco Field at Mile High, Denver. www.bknights.org. 303-424-6396. The Ballpark Market July 12: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 21st & 22nd & Larimer, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-589-2800. Antique/Collectible Show July 12-13: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., National Western Complex, Denver. www.BuchananMarkets.com. 405-478-4050. Colorado Irish Festival July 12-13: Lakewood Heritage Center, Lakewood. www.coloradoirishfest.org. 303-987-7850. Rape Assistance-Strength in Stride July 17: 7-10 p.m., Cuernavaca Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-329-9922. AT&T LoDo Music Fest July 18-19: Downtown Denver. www.LoDoMusicFestival.com. 303-295-1195. Denver Black Arts Festival July 18-20: East High School, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-863-8633. Donor Dash 2003 July 20: 8 a.m., Washington Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-329-4747. Iris Sale July 20-21: 9 a.m. until sold out, Botanic Gardens, Denver. 303-279-4430. Bicycle Tour of Colorado July 20-21: Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org. 303-674-3412. Free Day at Botanic Gardens July 21: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Denver. www.botanicgardens.org. 720-865-3500. Evergreen Jazz Festival July 25-27: Lake House and Elks Lodge, Evergreen. www.dmamusic.org. 303-670-3452. Buffalo Bill Days July 25-27: Golden. 303-279-3113. Queen Ida and Her Zydeco Band July 26: Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities, Arvada. 720-898-7200. Dash 'n' Dine for Share Our Strength July 27: 8-11 a.m., Denver Coliseum, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-297-0408. Glass Artists Fellowship July 30-Aug. 10: Botanic Gardens, Denver. www.botanicgardens.org. 720-865-3500. "A Paris Street Market" Aug. 2: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Historic Downtown Littleton. www.aparisstreetmarket.com. 303-795-7149. Dinosaur Discovery Days Aug. 2: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Dinosaur Ridge, Morrison. matt_carey@dinoridge.org. 303-697-3466. Back to School Fiesta Aug. 3: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunken Gardens Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-832-0402. MDA Great Walk Aug. 3: Washington Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-691-3331. Evergreen Town Race Aug. 3: Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org. 303-674-0532. The Ballpark Market Aug. 9: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 21st & 22nd & Larimer, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-589-2800. Antique/Collectible Show Aug. 9 - 10: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., National Western Complex, Denver. www.BuchananMarkets.com. 405-478-4050. Colorado Scottish Festival Aug. 9-10: Highland Heritage Park, Highlands Ranch. www.scottishgames.org. 303-238-6524. Asleep at the Wheel with Hot Club of Cowtown Aug. 16: Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities, Arvada. 720-898-7200. Mountain Music Festival Aug. 16: Evergreen Lake, Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org. 303-235-6968. Dragon Boat Festival Aug. 17: 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sloan Lake Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-722-6852. CCFA Pace Setter Walk Aug. 17: 8 a.m., Washington Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-639-9163. Rocky Mountain Balloon Festival Aug. 22-24: Chatfield State Park, Denver, www.rockymountainbaloonfestival.com. 303-364-5535. Evergreen Arts Festival Aug. 23-24: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Heritage Grove Park, Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org. 303-679-1609. AIDS Walk Colorado Aug. 24: 8 a.m., Cheesman Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-861-WALK. Race for Research Aug. 24: 8:30 a.m., Washington Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-337-1421. 20th Festival of Mountain and Plain … A Taste of Colorado Aug. 29-Sep. 1: 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun.; 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Mon., Civic Center Park, Denver. www.atasteofcolorado.com. 303-295-6330. July 4 Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org. 303-674-6400. Evergreen Music Festival July 4: Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org. 303-674-5103. Cherry Creek Arts Festival July 4-6: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri./Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., Cherry Creek North, Denver. www.cherryarts.org. 303-355-2787. "A Paris Street Market" July 5: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Historic Downtown Littleton. www.aparisstreetmarket.com. 303-795-7149. Dinosaur Discovery Days July 5: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Dinosaur Ridge, Morrison. matt_carey@dinoridge.org. 303-697-3466. Rocky Mountain. Road Runners-July Trophy Series July 6: 8 a.m., Bible Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 720-865-1130. Loretta Thompson & Charlie Provenza: Music from the Early Frontier July 6: 3-4:30 p.m., The Fort Restaurant, Morrison. 303-839-1671. 9th Birdhaus Bash and Display July 10: Botanic Gardens, Denver. www.botanicgardens.org. 720-865-3500. Hot Sounds at the Pavilions July 10, 17: 6:30 & 8:30 p.m., Denver Pavilions, Denver. www.denverpavilions.com. 303-260-6000. "Drums Along the Rockies" July 12: 7 p.m., Invesco Field at Mile High, Denver. www.bknights.org. 303-424-6396. The Ballpark Market July 12: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 21st & 22nd & Larimer, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-589-2800. Antique/Collectible Show July 12-13: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., National Western Complex, Denver. www.BuchananMarkets.com. 405-478-4050. Colorado Irish Festival July 12-13: Lakewood Heritage Center, Lakewood. www.coloradoirishfest.org. 303-987-7850. Rape Assistance-Strength in Stride July 17: 7-10 p.m., Cuernavaca Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-329-9922. AT&T LoDo Music Fest July 18-19: Downtown Denver. www.LoDoMusicFestival.com. 303-295-1195. Denver Black Arts Festival July 18-20: East High School, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-863-8633. Donor Dash 2003 July 20: 8 a.m., Washington Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-329-4747. Iris Sale July 20-21: 9 a.m. until sold out, Botanic Gardens, Denver. 303-279-4430. Bicycle Tour of Colorado July 20-21: Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org. 303-674-3412. Free Day at Botanic Gardens July 21: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Denver. www.botanicgardens.org. 720-865-3500. Evergreen Jazz Festival July 25-27: Lake House and Elks Lodge, Evergreen. www.dmamusic.org. 303-670-3452. Buffalo Bill Days July 25-27: Golden. 303-279-3113. Queen Ida and Her Zydeco Band July 26: Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities, Arvada. 720-898-7200. Dash 'n' Dine for Share Our Strength July 27: 8-11 a.m., Denver Coliseum, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-297-0408. Glass Artists Fellowship July 30-Aug. 10: Botanic Gardens, Denver. www.botanicgardens.org. 720-865-3500. "A Paris Street Market" Aug. 2: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Historic Downtown Littleton. www.aparisstreetmarket.com. 303-795-7149. Dinosaur Discovery Days Aug. 2: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Dinosaur Ridge, Morrison. matt_carey@dinoridge.org. 303-697-3466. Back to School Fiesta Aug. 3: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunken Gardens Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-832-0402. MDA Great Walk Aug. 3: Washington Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-691-3331. Evergreen Town Race Aug. 3: Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org. 303-674-0532. The Ballpark Market Aug. 9: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 21st & 22nd & Larimer, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-589-2800. Antique/Collectible Show Aug. 9 - 10: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., National Western Complex, Denver. www.BuchananMarkets.com. 405-478-4050. Colorado Scottish Festival Aug. 9-10: Highland Heritage Park, Highlands Ranch. www.scottishgames.org. 303-238-6524. Asleep at the Wheel with Hot Club of Cowtown Aug. 16: Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities, Arvada. 720-898-7200. Mountain Music Festival Aug. 16: Evergreen Lake, Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org. 303-235-6968. Dragon Boat Festival Aug. 17: 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sloan Lake Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-722-6852. CCFA Pace Setter Walk Aug. 17: 8 a.m., Washington Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-639-9163. Rocky Mountain Balloon Festival Aug. 22-24: Chatfield State Park, Denver, www.rockymountainbaloonfestival.com. 303-364-5535. Evergreen Arts Festival Aug. 23-24: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Heritage Grove Park, Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org. 303-679-1609. AIDS Walk Colorado Aug. 24: 8 a.m., Cheesman Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-861-WALK. Race for Research Aug. 24: 8:30 a.m., Washington Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event. 303-337-1421. 20th Festival of Mountain and Plain … A Taste of Colorado Aug. 29-Sep. 1: 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun.; 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Mon., Civic Center Park, Denver. www.atasteofcolorado.com. 303-295-6330. 17th Chaffee County Quilt and Textile Show July 3-7: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Community Center Pinon Room, Buena Vista. 719-395-8780. Art Guffaw, Red Skelton-style Clown July 5: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Theatre of Dreams Arts and Event Center, Castle Rock. 303-660-6799. Dream Masterz Theatrical Illusion Show July 12: 8 p.m., Theatre of Dreams Arts and Event Center, Castle Rock. 303-660-6799. Xeriscape Garden Tour July 12-13: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Colorado Springs. 719-481-4608. Les Miserables School Edition July 25-27: 7 p.m. Fri./Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs. www.csfineartscenter.org. 719-634-5583. Frog Rodeo July 26: Minton Park, Empire. 303-569-2978. 54th World Championship Pack Burro Race July 26-27: Fairplay. 719-836-2659. Music for Kids with Eric West Aug. 2: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Theatre of Dreams Arts and Event Center, Castle Rock. 303-660-6799. Antique Show & Sale Aug. 2-3: City Auditorium, Colorado Springs. 719-596-8839. Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade Aug. 6: 10 a.m., Tejon St., Downtown Colorado Springs. 719-635-8803. Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Aug. 6-10: Colorado Springs. 719-635-8803. Dream Masterz Theatrical Illusion Show Aug. 9: 8 p.m., Theatre of Dreams Arts and Event Center, Castle Rock. 303-660-6799. Antique & Estate Auction Aug. 9-10: 11 a.m., Masonic Center, Colorado Springs. 719-633-0762. Black Forest Festival Aug. 16: 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Black Forest Community Club vicinity, Black Forest. 719-495-8675. 27th Colorado Springs Balloon Classic Aug. 30-Sep. 1: Memorial Park, Colorado Springs. www.balloonclassic.com. 719-471-4833. 29th Labor Day Art & Craft Festival Aug. 30-Sep. 1: Memorial Park, Manitou Springs. 719-577-7700.
July 19: 7-8:30 p.m., Broomfield Amphitheater, Broomfield. 303-469-3301 x. 7999. Rainbow Weekend July 11-13: Steamboat Springs. 970-879-0880. Colorado Recorder Academy Faculty Concert July 17: Grace Lutheran Church, Boulder. 303-530-2144. Colorado Recorder Academy Student Concert July 19: Grace Lutheran Church, Boulder. 303-530-2144. RockyGras Rocky Mountain Bluegrass Festival July 25-27: Lyons. 800-624-2422. "America's Wild Ride: From Hot Jazz to Cold Soup" Aug. 6-9: High Plains Chautauqua, Greeley. 800-449-3866. 53rd Greeley Kennel Club National Dog Show Aug. 15-17: Greeley. 970-352-3567. 15th New West Fest Aug. 16-17: Old Town, Fort Collins. www.downtownfortcollins.com. 970-224-FEST. 100-year Anniversary of Stanley Steamer Aug. 22-23: Stanley Hotel, Estes Park. 303-759-0159. 5th Taste of the Blues Festival Aug. 30: Lyons. www.lyons-colorado.com. 303-823-5215. 4th Estes Park Alpaca Market Aug. 30-Sep. 1: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Stanley Park Fairgrounds, Estes Park. 970-584-4624. Mountain Festival and Fine Art Auction Aug. 31: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Bellvue. www.rcvfd-richard-schmid-art-auction.com. 970-482-2719. Independence Day Parade/Festivities/Fireworks July 4: 10 a.m. start, Creede. www.creede.com. 719-658-2374 or 800-327-2102. Days of '92 Mining Events - Colorado State Mining Championships July 4-5: Creede. www.creede.com. 719-658-2374. 4th Rocky Mountain Thunder Rally July 4-6: Pueblo. 719-564-2328. 6th Colorado Brewers Rendezvous July 5: Salida. 877-772-5432. The 101st Army Band Free Concert July 7: 7 p.m., Creede Repertory Theatre, Creede. www.creede.com. 719-658-2374. 4th Chuck Wagon Cookoff July 12: Gunnison. 970-641-1501. Creede Arts & Recreation Department Theater Camp July 14-18: 9-11:45 a.m., Creede. www.creede.com. 719-658-2374. Better Birdwatching July 15: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-4 p.m., & 5-6 p.m., Creede. www.creede.com. 719-658-2374. Denver Brass & Bagpipes Concert July 15: 8 p.m., Creede Repertory Theatre, Creede. www.creede.com. 719-658-2374. Better Birdwatching Field Trip July 16: 8-10 a.m., guided walk along Rat Creek with John LaFleur, Creede. www.creede.com. 719-658-2374. Annual Baked Goods & Crafts Bazaar July 17: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Community Church Family Life Center, Creede. www.creede.com. 719-658-2374. "The Great Denver Railroad Scam" melodrama July 18-27, Francisco Center for the Performing Arts, La Veta. 719-742-5733. Fiddlers on the Arkansas Fiddling Competition July 18-20: Canon City. 719-275-2331. 10th Rocky Mountain International Harvester Rendezvous July 18-23: Salida. www.rmihr.org. 303-364-5535. Kathy Hussey Concert July 28: 8 p.m., Creede Repertory Theatre, Creede. www.creede.com. 719-658-2374. Mineral County Gem & Mineral Show Aug. 2-3: Creede. www.creede.com. 719-658-2374. Creede Repertory Theatre Benefit Golf Tournament Aug. 2: Rio Grande Club, South Fork. www.creede.com. 719-658-2374. Baked Goods & Crafts Bazaar Aug. 7: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Community Church, Creede. www.creede.com. 719-658-2374. Snowshoe Shuffle 5K Run/Walk Aug. 9: 9 a.m., Creede. www.creede.com. 719-658-2374. Wheeler Geologic Area Overnight Hike Aug. 9-10: Creede. www.creede.com. 719-658-2374. Buckskin Joe Western Heritage Round-Up Aug. 9-10: Canon City. www.buckskinjoe.com. 719-275-5149. Tom Ferrell Concert (classical guitarist) Aug. 11: 8 p.m., Creede. www.creede.com. 719-658-2374. Mineral County Tour of Homes Aug. 16: Creede. www.creede.com. 719-658-2374. Creede Mushroom Foray Aug. 23-24: Creede. www.creede.com. 719-658-2374. Early Iron Festival Aug. 29-31: Alamosa. 877-589-0774. Creede Mountain Runs/Walks (22 Miles, 12 Miles & 2 Miles) Aug. 30: Creede. www.creede.com. 719-658-2374. Salsa Fiesta Dance Aug. 30: Creede. www.creede.com. 719-658-2374. 9th Salsa Fiesta Aug. 31: Creede. www.creede.com. 719-658-2374.
Crested Butte Music Festival July 1-27: Crested Butte. www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. 970-349-0619. Telluride 360° Adventure Sports Festival July 3-6: Telluride. 970-728-0588. Independence Day in Breckenridge July 4: 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Main Street, Breckenridge. 970-453-2913 x. 210. Downtown Fireworks Display July 4: Downtown Idaho Springs. 303-567-4382. Old Fashioned Fourth of July July 4: City Park and Downtown Georgetown. 303-569-2555. Ice Cream Social July 4: Dinger Park, Silver Plume. 303-569-2363. Wild West Weekend + Fireworks July 4: River Ranch, Ridgway. www.ridgwaycolorado.com. 970-626-5792. 100th Cowboy Round-Up Days July 4: Steamboat Springs. 970-879-0880. Sunlight Mountain Bluegrass Festival July 4-6: 11 a.m. Fri. to 5 p.m. Sun., Sunlight Mountain Resort, Glenwood Springs. 800-445-7931. 20th Breckenridge July Art Festival July 4-6: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wellington & E. Sawmill Parking Lots, Breckenridge. 970-547-9326. High Country Garden Tour July 5: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Steamboat Springs. www.stringsinthemountains.org. 970-879-5056, x. 103. Crested Butte Wildflower Festival July 7-13: Crested Butte. 970-349-2571. 50th Gem & Mineral Show July 11-13: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., LaPlata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, Durango. 970-247-9648. Cattlemen's Days July 11-20: Gunnison. 800-274-7580. Holden/Marolt Museum Opening and Barn Dance July 11: Aspen. www.heritageaspen.org. 970-925-3721. Kids All American Fishing Derby July 12: Elks Pond, Telluride. 970-728-1392. KBCO World Class Rockfest July 12-13: Winter Park. 800-979-0332. Summerfest Arts & Crafts Fair July 12-13: Evergreen. 303-674-4625 Bastille Day Celebration July 14: Hotel De Paris Museum, Georgetown. 303-569-2311. Ford Adventure Sport Challenge July 17-20: Beaver Creek. 800-404-3535. Applause Presents: Denim and Diamonds! July 18: Keystone Conference Center, Keystone. 970-453-1288. Montezuma County Fair July 31-Aug. 2: Montezuma County Fairgrounds, Cortez. 970-565-3123. Colorado Gold Panning Championships and Demonstrations Aug. 1-3: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Blue River Plaza, Breckenridge. 719-390-7355. Mountain Art Gathering Aug. 1-3: River Run, Keystone Resort. 970-453-5970. Barbecue & Bluegrass Concert Aug. 2: 6 p.m., Sunlight Mountain Resort, Glenwood Springs. 800-445-7931. Olathe Sweet Corn Festival Aug. 2: Olathe, www.olathesweetcornfest.com. 970-323-6006. Mineral County Gem & Mineral Show Aug. 2-3: Underground Mining Museum, Creede. www.creede.com. 719-658-2374. Festival of the Arts Aug. 2-3: Crested Butte. 970-349-1184. A Gourmet Global Event Aug. 4: Crested Butte. 970-349-7487. Vettes in the Rockies Aug. 7-10: Main Street, Breckenridge. 970-453-6018. Gold Rush Days-81st Miners Events 'Mucking and Drilling' Aug. 8-10: Idaho Springs. 303-567-4382. Georgetown/Idaho Springs Half Marathon Aug. 9: Begins in Downtown Georgetown. 303-567-4876. 19th Ridgway Arts 'n Crafts Rendezvous Aug. 9-10: Ridgway. www.ridgwaycolorado.com. 970-325-4724. Arts & Crafts Fair Aug. 10: Village Mall, Aspen. www.aspensnowmass.com. 800-SNOWMASS. Applause Potluck Dinner Aug. 11: 6 p.m., Carter Park Pavilion, Breckenridge. 970-453-3918. Palisade Peach Festival Aug. 14-16: Palisade. www.palisadepeachfest.com. 970-464-7458. Wild Mushroom Festival Aug. 14-17: Crested Butte. 970-209-8229. 10th Coors Colorado BBQ Challenge Aug. 15-16: Frisco. www.townoffrisco.com. 970-668-5276. Toast of Breckenridge Aug. 15-17: Main Street Station, Breckenridge. www.toastofbreckenridge.com. 800-507-7656. 18th Rocky Mountain Wine, Beer & Food Festival Aug. 16: Winter Park. 303-316-1545. Mountain Music Festival Aug. 16: Evergreen Lake, Evergreen. 303-235-6968. "Much Ado About Nothing" Aug. 21-23: 7:30 p.m., Vilar Center for the Arts, Beaver Creek. 303-492-0554. Telluride Mushroom Festival Aug. 21-24: Telluride. www.telluridemm.com/mushroom.html. 303-296-9359. 5th Railfest Celebration Aug. 21-24: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Durango. www.durangotrain.com. 888-TRAIN-07. Summit Historics "A Celebration of Travel & Road Race History" Aug. 22-24: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Breckenridge. 970-453-9022. Mount Sneffels Half Marathon Aug. 23: Ridgway. www.ridgwaycolorado.com. 970-369-5397. Aspen High Country Triathlon & Decathlon Aug. 23: Aspen. www.aspenrecreation.com. 970-920-5140. 10th Four Corners Iron Horse Motorcycle Rally Aug. 29-31: Ignacio. www.fourcornersrally.com. 800-COLORADO. The Infamous, Annual Ridgway Fire Department Dance Aug. 30: Ridgway. www.ridgwaycolorado.com. 970-626-5311. | ||||||||||||||
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