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COLORADO CALENDAR

Ongoing Events

Colorado Colors Art Show 2003
Thru Sep. 1: Old Courthouse Gallery/Historical Museum, Buena Vista. 719-395-8372.

"Gigs in the Gardens" Concert Series
Thru Sep. 14: Hudson Gardens & Event Center, Littleton. www.hudsongardens.org, 303-797-8565 x321.

"Mouse Tales"
Thru 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.

4th Corn Maze
Sep. 1 - Oct. 31: 4 - 10 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sat., 12 - 8 p.m. Sun., Chatfield Nature Preserve, Littleton. www.botanicgardens.org, 720-865-3500.

"Spoon River Anthology"
Sep. 5 - 27: Lakewood Cultural Center, Lakewood. 303-987-7876.

"The Drawer Boy"
Sep. 9 - Oct. 5: 7:30 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun., 1 p.m. Wed., Arvada Center, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org. 720-898-7200.

"Charlotte's Web"
Sep. 23 - Nov. 21: Arvada Center, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org. 720-898-7200.

"The Honky Tonk Angels"
Oct. 28 - Nov. 23: 7:30 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun., 1 p.m. Wed., Arvada Center, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org. 720-898-7200.

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Ongoing Exhibits

"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.

Inspirations from Lakota Legends
Thru Oct. 11: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon.-Sat., Gallery I, Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Golden. www.rmqm.org, 303-277-0377.

"Art, Community & Identity"
Thru Oct. 5: Denver Art Museum, Denver. www.denverartmuseum.org. 720-865-5000.

Checkmate
Thru Oct. 11: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon.-Sat., Gallery II, Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Golden. www.rmqm.org, 303-277-0377.

High Stakes Preservation Exhibit
Thru Oct. 23: Colorado History Museum, Denver. www.coloradohistory.org, 303-866-3682.

A Stitch in Time: Traditional Quilts
Thru Oct. 26: St. Vrain Gallery, Longmont Museum & Cultural Center, Longmont. 303-651-8374.

Flowers Into Art Exhibit Series
Thru Oct. 31: Gates Court at Botanic Gardens, Denver. www.botanicgardens.org, 720-865-3585.

MemoraBILLia: Treasures 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.

"Exploring the Possibilities" Quilts by Sandra Hoefner
Sep. 3 - Oct. 31: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri., Primedia Gallery, Golden. 303-278-1010.

Longmont Studio Tours
Sep. 6 - Oct. 19: Colorado Gallery, Longmont Museum & Cultural Center, Longmont. 303-651-8374.

Frank Sampson Retrospective
Sep. 12 - Nov. 16: Lower Gallery, Arvada Center, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org. 720-898-7200.

Debbie Masuoka Exhibit
Sep. 12 - Nov. 23: Upper Gallery, Arvada Center, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org. 720-898-7200.

Gary Paul and Ken Nack Exhibit
Sep. 12 - Nov. 23: Theater Gallery, Arvada Center, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org. 720-898-7200

Colorado Watercolor Society Show
Sep. 22 - Oct. 2: Botanic Gardens, Denver. www.botanicgardens.org, 720-865-3639.

"El Greco to Picasso from The Phillips Collection"
Oct. 4 - Jan. 4, 2004: (special exhibition ticket required), Denver Art Museum, Denver. www.denverartmuseum.org. 720-865-5000.

Ferenc Berko Exhibition
Oct. 9 - Dec. 7: Aspen Art Museum, Aspen. www.aspenartmuseum.org, 970-925-8050.

Fabric of Their Lives: Quilts by Men
Oct. 13 - Jan. 3: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon. - Sat., Gallery I, Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, www.rmqm.org, 303-277-0377.

Colors of Guatemala: Workd by Central American Quilter Priscilla Bianchi
Oct. 13 - Jan. 3: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon. - Sat., Gallery I, Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, www.rmqm.org, 303-277-0377.



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Metro Denver

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.

Colorado Artists Guild Show
Aug. 30 - Sep. 5: Botanic Gardens, Denver. www.botanicgardens.org, 720-865-3639.

"A Paris Street Market"
Sep. 6: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Historic Downtown Littleton. www.aparisstreetmarket.com, 303-795-7149.

Dinosaur Discovery Days
Sep. 6: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Dinosaur Ridge, Morrison. matt_carey@dinoridge.org, 303-697-3466.

Antique/Collectible Show
Sep. 6 - 7: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun., National Western Complex, Denver. www.BuchananMarkets.com, 405-478-4050.

Senior Appreciation Day
Sep. 9: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., (seniors free) Denver Zoo, Denver. 303-376-4800.

19th Taste of Cherry Creek
Sep. 10: Fillmore Plaza in Cherry Creek, Denver. www.tasteofcherrycreek.org, 800-COLORADO.

Harvest Moon Full Moon Walk
Sep. 10: 7:30 - 9 p.m., (reservations required), Plains Conservation Center, Aurora, 303-693-3621.

Denver Gem & Mineral Show
Sep. 12 - 14: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun., Merchandise Mart Expo Hall, Denver. 303-233-2516.

Oktoberfest
Sep. 12 - 14: Larimer Square, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-685-8143.

Pet Palooza
Sep. 13: City Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-694-2202.

The Ballpark Market
Sep. 13: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., 21st & 22nd & Larimer, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-589-2800.

Fiestas Patrias 2003
Sep. 13 - 14: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m., Civic Center Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-832-0050.

Gloxinia Gesneriad Growers Show
Sep. 13 - 14: Denver. www.botanicgardens.org, 720-865-3639.

Glory Days at Lowry
Sep. 13 - 14: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun., 2nd & Quebec, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-640-3833.

El Grito de la Independencia
Sep. 13 - 14: Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-534-8342.

Mile High City Marathon
Sep. 14: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., Denver. www.milehighcitymarathon.com, 303-375-8121.

El Grito 5K Run/Walk
Sep. 14: 10 a.m., 10th & Osage start, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-458-0554.

Free Day at Botanic Gardens
Sep. 15: Denver. www.botanicgardens.org, 720-865-3500.

"The Guys"
Sep. 17 - 21: 7:30 p.m., DU Newman Center's Byron Theatre, Denver. www.du.edu/newmancenter, 303-871-2336.

Oktoberfest
Sep. 18 - 21: Larimer Square, Denver. www.larimerarts.org, 303-685-8143.

Fireworks after the Rockies Game
Sep. 19: Coors Field, Denver. 800-388-1625.

Run For The Resource
Sep. 20: Aspen Park. 303-838-7552.

Memory Walk 2003
Sep. 20: 7 a.m. register, 9 a.m. walk, City Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-813-1669.

Colorado Water Garden Society Show
Sep. 20: Botanic Gardens, Denver. www.botanicgardens.org, 720-865-3639.

Colorado Performing Arts Festival
Sep. 20 - 21: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun., Performing Arts Complex, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 720-913-8230.

Home Depot Governor's Cup 5K & 10K
Sep. 21: 8 a.m., Cook Park & Cherry Creek pathways, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-694-2202.

Run For Hope (Worldwide)
Sep. 21: 6 a.m., Washington Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-799-7971.

Evergreen Open
Sep. 22: Hiwan Golf Club, Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org, 303-674-3412.
Great American Beer Festival
Sep. 25 - 27: Denver. www.beertown.com, 800-COLORADO.

Memory Walk 2003
Sep. 27: 7 a.m. register, 9 a.m. walk, City Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-813-1669.

NIMBYfest
Sep. 27: 8 a.m. - Noon, Confluence & Fishback Landing Parks, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-455-7234.

Lupus Loop 5K Run/Walk
Sep. 28: 9 a.m., Washington Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-333-2300.

Walk to Cure Diabetes
Sep. 28: 9 a.m., City Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-597-0036.

Evergreen Chamber Orchestra Concert
Sep. 28: 7 p.m., Rockland Community Church, Genessee. 303-670-6558.

Andrew Manze, Baroque Violin
Oct. 2: Lakewood Cultural Center, Lakewood. 303-987-7876.

Dinosaur Discovery Days
Oct. 4: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Dinosaur Ridge, Morrison. matt_carey@dinoridge.org, 303-697-3466.

Harvest at the Homestead
Oct. 4: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Plains Conservation Center, Aurora, 303-693-3621.

Free Days at Denver Zoo
Oct. 4, 15: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Zoo, Denver. www.denverzoo.org, 303-376-4800.

Komen Denver Race For The Cure
Oct. 5: 5 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunken Gardens & Civic Center Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-744-2088.

The Nashville Mandolin Ensemble "Bach, Beatles and Bill Monroe"
Oct. 10: Lakewood Cultural Center, Lakewood. 303-987-7876.

The Ballpark Market
Oct. 11: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., 21st & 22nd & Larimer, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-589-2800.

Mike Hi Czech Slovak Lodge #432 Annual Festival
Oct. 11: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., St. Bernadette's Catholic Church, Lakewood. 303-794-0357.

Walk F.A.R. for N.A.A.R.
Oct. 11: 9 a.m. - Noon, City Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 888-777-6227.

15th Pumpkin Festival
Oct. 11: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Botanic Gardens, Denver. www.botanicgardens.org, 720-865-3500.

Fall Orchid Show and Sale
Oct. 11 - 12: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Botanic Gardens, Denver. 303-905-7014.

Czech-Slovak Folk Festival
Sat. Oct. 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 7240 W. 12th Ave., Lakewood, 303-233-1523.

Barktoberfest Run/Walk
Oct. 12: 9 a.m., Washington Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-922-6231.

Cantus Concert
Oct. 12: 4 p.m., DU Newman Center's Gates Concert Hall, Denver. www.du.edu/newmancenter, 303-871-2336.

Komen Denver Race For The Cure
Oct. 12: 5 a.m. - 6 p.m., Pepsi Center, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-744-2088.

Graland Gallop
Oct. 19: 9 a.m., Washington Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-355-6279.

"Peter & the Wolf" with Puppeteer, Jim Gamble
Oct. 19: Lakewood Cultural Center, Lakewood. 303-987-7876.

Free Day at Botanic Gardens
Oct. 20: Botanic Gardens, Denver. www.botanicgardens.org, 720-865-3500.

Goblins in the Garden
Oct. 25: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (public), 4 - 7 p.m. (members only), Botanic Gardens, Denver. www.botanicgardens.org, 720-865-3500.

Girl Scouts 5K & 1K Walk/Run
Oct. 26: 8 a.m., Washington Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-778-0109.

Boo at the Zoo
Oct. 26 - 27: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Denver Zoo, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-376-4800.

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Central

Victor Celebrates The Arts
Aug. 30 - Sep. 1: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Elks Hall, Victor. www.victorarts.org, 719-689-2890.

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.

6th Colorado Classic Auto Show
Sep. 5 - 7: Pikes Peak International Raceway, Colorado Springs. 800-888-4748.

Magicadabra
Sep. 6: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Classical magic and illusion by the Hapners, Theatre of Dreams Arts and Event Center, Castle Rock. 303-660-6799.

22nd NO-02 10K Run & 5K Walk
Sep. 13: begins and ends at Hard Rock Park, downtown Leadville. www.leadville.com/noo2/, 719-486-4225.

Cruise Above the Clouds Car Show
Sep. 13 - 14: Cripple Creek. 877-858-GOLD.

68th Apple Day Festival
Oct. 4: Penrose. 719-372-3994.

Antique & Estate Auction
Oct. 4 - 5: 11 a.m., Masonic Center, Colorado Springs. 719-633-0762.

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North

27th Long's Peak Scottish/Irish Highland Festival
Sep. 4 - 7: Estes Park. www.scotfest.com, 800-COLORADO.

29th Fine Arts & Crafts Festival
Sep. 13 - 14: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun., Bond Park, Estes Park. 970-586-9442.

New West Fest
Sep. 15 - 17: Fort Collins. www.downtownfortcollins.com, 970-484-6500.

"The American Program" Concert
Sep. 18: 7:30 p.m., Macky Auditorium, Boulder, www.cuconcerts.org, 303-492-8008.

Chile and Frijoles Festival
Sep. 19 - 21: Pueblo. www.pueblo.org, 719-542-1704.

Takács Encore Series
Sep. 22: 7:30 p.m., Grusin Music Hall, Imig Music Building, Boulder, www.cuconcerts.org, 303-492-8008.

Western Snow and Ice Conference
Sep. 22 - 26: Greeley. 970-350-9795.

Downtown Boulder Fall Festival
Sep. 26-28: Boulder. www.boulderdowntown,com, 303-449-3774.

The Amadeus Trio
Oct. 9: 7:30 p.m., Macky Auditorium, Boulder, www.cuconcerts.org, 303-492-8008.

"Dialogues of the Carmelites"
Oct. 24, 26: 7:30 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sun., CU Opera, Macky Auditorium, Boulder, www.cuconcerts.org, 303-492-8008.

Yamato Concert
Oct. 30: 7:30 p.m., Macky Auditorium, Boulder, www.cuconcerts.org, 303-492-8008.

26th Artisans Collection Show and Sale
Oct. 31 - Nov. 1: 12 - 7 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat., Lincoln Center Canyon West Room, Fort Collins. 970-482-1026 or 970-482-7172.


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South

Salsa Fiesta Pancake Breakfast
Sep. 1: Underground Community Center, Creede. www.creede.com, 719-658-2374 or 800-327-2102.

Guitars on the River Music Festival
Sep. 12 - 13: Contests begin 12 p.m., concerts 7 p.m., Salida Steamplant, Salida. 719-539-0726.
Patriot Games Biathlon
Sep. 13: Gold Dust Ranch, Creede. www.creede.com, 719-658-2374 or 800-327-2102.

14th Banana Belt Bicycle Weekend
Sep. 13 - 14: Kids race Sat., 26-mile bike race Sun., Riverside Park, Salida. www.salidachamber.org, 800-COLORADO.

Aspenfest Volksmarch Walk
Sep. 14: Creede. www.creede.com, 719-658-2374 or 800-327-2102.

7th Art for the Sangres Show and Sale
Sep. 27: Historic Pines Ranch, Westcliffe. 719-783-3018.

Patriot Games Columbus Day 5K Run/Walk
Oct. 11: 11 a.m. start at Community Center, Creede. www.creede.com, 719-658-2374 or 800-327-2102.

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East

Old Thresher's Day Celebration
Sep. 5 - 7: Yuma. www.yumaoldthreshers.org, 800-COLORADO.

Sugar Beet Days
Sep. 20 - 21: Sterling. 970-521-6062.

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West

Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival
Aug. 29 - Sep. 1: Aspen. www.jazzaspen.com, 970-920-4996.

Rodeo plus Ouray County Fair
Sep. 1 - 2: Ridgway. www.ridgwaycolorado.com, 970-325-0600 (rodeo) 970-325-4526 (fair).

Crested Butte Fall Festival
Sep. 5 - 7: Crested Butte. 800-545-4505.

5th Purgatory Brewfest and Chili Cook-Off
Sep. 6: Durango. 970-385-2149.

3rd Golf Tournament
Sep. 6: Fairway Pines Golf Club, Ridgway. www.ridgwaycolorado.com, 970-626-5284.

Breckenridge Festival of Film
Sep. 11 - 14: Breckenridge. 970-453-6200.

Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
Sep. 11 - 14: Telluride. www.tellurideblues.com, 800-COLORADO or 970-728-9592.

15th Road Kill Chili Supper & Half Marathon
Sep. 13: Kremmling. 970-724-3472.

5th Ruggerfest
Sep. 18 - 21: Aspen. www.aspenrugby.com, 970-925-1940.

10th Tour the Vineyards Bicycle Race (Sep. 20) plus 12th Colorado Mountain Winefest
Sep. 19 - 21: Palisade. www.coloradowinefest.com, 800-COLORADO.

Oktoberfest in Breckenridge
Sep. 19 - 21: Main Street, Breckenridge. 970-453-2913 x210.

Eroica Trio Concert
Sep. 20: 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall, Fort Lewis College, Durango. www.durangoconcerts.com, www.eroicatrio.com, 970-247-7657.

13th Fall Foliage Festival and Steamboat Mountain Brewfest
Sep. 20: Steamboat Springs. 970-879-6111.

Ouray County Railroad Days
Sep. 20 - 21: Ridgway. www.ridgwaycolorado.com, 970-626-4239.

28th Snowmass Balloon Festival
Sep. 20 - 21: Snowmass Village Rodeo, Snowmass. www.snowmassvillage.com, 970-925-1940.

25th Golden Leaf Half Marathon and Bike Race
Sep. 20 - 21: Aspen. www.utemountaineer.com, 970-925-2849.

25th Aspen Filmfest
Sep. 30 - Oct. 5: Aspen. www.aspenfilm.org, 970-925-6882.

Aspen Boot Camp: Integrating Mind, Body and Spirit
Oct. 3 - 5: Aspen. www.aspenbootcamp.com, 970-948-5959.

"Little Feat"
Oct. 4: 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall, Fort Lewis College, Durango. http://littlefeat.com/ 970-247-7657.

Harvest Festival
Oct. 25 - 26: Town Park, Ridgway. www.ridgwaycolorado.com, 970-626-5252.

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