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	July/August 2001
Departments Feature Articles AAA President's Message Colorado Calendar AAA Commentary AAA Mini Tour Feedback FYI Auto Talk My Colorado Approved Auto Repair Offices to Serve You Travel Specials Office Events Join AAA		Colorado Calendar What to do & see around the state... Ongoing Events "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" Open ended engagement: Garner Galleria Theatre, Denver. 303-893-4100 or 800-641-1222. "Bob Dylan at 60: A Tribute" June 28-August 26: A literary event, an exhibition of photographs, a symposium, a concert and a one-day film festival. Mizel Arts Center at the JCC, 350 S. Dahlia, Denver. 303-316-6360. "Dame Edna" Thru July 1: Auditorium Theatre, Denver. 303-893-4100. "A Thousand Clowns" Thru July 8: Evergreen Players Community Theater, Evergreen. 303-674-4934. Summer Music Festival Thru July 10: Colorado College, Colorado Springs. 719-389-6603. "American Buffalo" Thru July 22: Wed. - Sun., Colorado Actors Theater at Smokebrush Center, Colorado Springs. 719-444-0884. Renaissance Festival Thru July 29: Weekends, Larkspur. 303-688-6010. "Aladdin and the Glass Slipper" Thru Aug. 2: Arvada Center, Arvada. 303-431-3939. Mt. Goliath Wildflower Tours (operated by Denver Botanic Gardens) Thru Aug. 9: every Tuesday & Thursday, free but pre-registration required, 720-865-3577. 25th Colorado Music Festival Thru Aug. 10: Boulder. 303-449-2413. 69th Season Central City Opera Thru Aug. 12: Central City. 303-292-6700 or 800-851-8175. Colorado Shakespeare Festival Thru Aug. 19: Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, Boulder. 303-492-0554. "The Nerd" Thru Aug. 21: Creede Repertory Theatre, Creede. 719-658-2540. Durango Pro Rodeo Series 2001 Thru Aug. 22: La Plata County Fairgrounds, Durango. 970-247-1666. "Our Town" Thru Aug. 23: Creede Repertory Theatre, Creede. 719-658-2540. "Ruthless!" Thru Aug. 25: Creede Repertory Theatre, Creede. 719-658-2540. "The King and I" Thru Aug. 26: Country Dinner Playhouse, Englewood. 303-799-1410. Downtown Denver Walking Tours Thru Aug. 30: 10:30 a.m., Thu. & Sat., starts at 16th & Arapahoe, Denver. 303-571-9456. "The Dragon WooRee" Thru Sep. 1: Creede Repertory Theatre, Creede. 719-658-2540. "Under Two Flags" Thru Sep. 2: 2 & 8 p.m. Wed./Thu./Sat, 8 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sun., Cripple Creek. 719-689-2307 or 800-500-2513. Story Time in the Gardens Thru Sep. 2: 2 - 3 p.m., Children's Secret Path, Botanic Gardens, Denver. 303-865-3544. Summer of Music in Barlow Plaza Thru Sep. 3: weekends, Estes Park. 970-586-4431 or 800-44-ESTES. Kraal - African Corral Thru Sep. 3: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 2 - 3:30 p.m., Primate Panorama's Kraal, Denver Zoo. 303-376-4800. "Nature's Puzzle" Wildlife Show Thru Sep.: 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Tue. - Sun., Conoco Wildlife Theatre, Denver Zoo. 303-376-4800. "Meet the Animal Stars" Thru Sep.: 3:30 p.m. Tue. - Sun., Conoco Wildlife Theatre, Denver Zoo. 303-376-4800. Wild Encounters Thru Sep.: 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m., 1 & 2 p.m., Gates Conservation and Education Center, Denver Zoo. 303-376-4800. Celebration of Living Native Cultures Thru Sep.: 12 noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m., Fri. - Sun., Habitat Theater, Denver Zoo. 303-376-4800. "Loud: The Next Generation" Thru Nov. 4: Heritage Square Music Hall, Golden. 303-279-7800. "SolarMax" Thru Fall: IMAX Theatre at Museum of Nature & Science, Denver. 303-322-7009. City Park Free Jazz Concerts July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug. 5: 7 p.m., City Park, Denver. 303-744-1004. Music in the Mountains Concert Series July 1, 8, 15, 29, Aug. 12: 3 p.m., Rocky Ridge Music Center, Estes Park. 970-586-4031. Ridgway Farmers Market July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: 8 a.m. - noon, Ouray County Fairgrounds, Ridgway. 970-626-3293. Vail Lacrosse Shootout July 1 - 8: Vail Athletic Fields and Ford Park, Vail. 970-479-2280. Lacrosse Shoot-Out July 1 - 9: Nottingham Park, Avon. 970-748-4032. Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival July 1, 9, 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug. 5: Beaver Creek. 970-827-5700. Concert Series July 1, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20: 8 p.m., Creede. 719-658-2540. Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival July 2 - Aug. 3: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail. 970-827-5700. Confluence Concerts on the Riverfront July 5, 12, 19, 26: 6:30 - 8 p.m., Lower Downtown, Denver. 303-637-2645. Repertory Theatre July 5 - 29: Classics in the Park, Town Park Stage, Telluride. 970-728-4539. "Guys and Dolls" July 5 - 29: 7:30 p.m., Outdoor amphitheater, Arvada Center, Arvada. 303-431-3939. "Pinocchio" July 5 - Sep. 2: 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Thu./Fri., 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Sat., 1 p.m. Sun., Denver Puppet Theatre, Denver. 303-458-6446. Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show July 6 - 18: La Plata County Fairgrounds, Durango. 970-247-0187. CU Opera in the Summer July 6 - 29: Music Theatre, Imig Music Building, CU Boulder. 303-492-8008. Salida-Aspen Concert Series July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4, 11: 8 p.m., John Held Auditorium, Salida H.S., Salida. 877-772-5432. 4th Family Fest July 9, 23, Aug. 12: 3 p.m., Chautauqua Auditorium, Boulder. 303-440-7666 or 303-449-2413. Forum Series "Seeing the World Around Us" July 9, 16, 23, Aug. 6, 16: 7 p.m., Chautauqua Community House, Boulder. 303-440-7666 or 303-449-2413. Sunset Concert Series July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8: Mountain Village Heritage Square, Telluride. 888-783-0257. Silent Film Series July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, 22, 29, Sep. 5: 7:30 p.m., Chautauqua, Boulder. 303-440-7666 or 303-449-2413. The Book Was Better Film Series July 12, 26, Aug. 7: 7 p.m., Chautauqua Community House, Boulder. 303-440-7666 or 303-449-2413. Classics in the Park July 12 - 29: Town Park, Telluride. 888-783-0257. Fantastic Fridays at Chautauqua Community House July 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24: 9:30 & 10:45 a.m., Boulder. 303-440-7666 or 303-449-2413. Vail Street Party July 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Vail. 970-477-0075. "All My Sons" July 13 - Aug. 24: Creede Repertory Theatre, Creede. 719-658-2540. Barbershoppers & Sweet Adelines July 14: 7:30 p.m., Chautauqua Auditorium, Boulder. 303-440-7666 or 303-449-2413. Music in the Mountains July 15 - Aug. 5: Durango. 970-385-6820. Joffrey Ballet of Chicago July 20 - 21, 27 - 28, Aug. 3 - 4: Mountain Village, Telluride. 970-728-8093 or 888-783-0257. "Eleemosynary" July 20 - Sep. 2: Creede Repertory Theatre, Creede. 719-658-2540. Bob Johnson Hockey School July 21 - 28: Dobsen Ice Arena, Vail. 970-479-2271. "Gloriana" July 21 - Aug. 11: Opera House, Central City. 800-851-8175. Swing Hootenanny July 24: 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. lessons, 7:45 - 10:30 p.m. dancing, Chautauqua Community House, Boulder. 303-440-7666 or 303-449-2413. "Deathtrap" July 27 - Aug. 12: Evergreen Players Community Theater, Evergreen. 303-674-4934. Natalie MacMaster Concert July 28: 8 p.m., Chautauqua Auditorium, Boulder. 303-440-7666 or 303-449-2413. Doug Weiss High Altitude Hockey School July 30 - Aug. 4: Dobsen Ice Arena, Vail. 970-479-2271. The International Golf Tournament July 30 - Aug. 5: Castle Pines Country Club, Castle Rock. 800-755-1986. "Cinderella" July 31 - Aug. 12: Buell Theatre, Denver. 303-893-4100. Hot Sounds in the City Aug. 1 - Sep. 30: 5 - 7 p.m. Friday evenings, Courtyard at Denver Pavilions, Denver. 303-260-6001. Irish Set Dance Ceili Aug. 3: 7 p.m., Chautauqua Community House, Boulder. 303-440-7666 or 303-449-2413. Vail International Dance Festival Aug. 3 - 4, 9 - 12: 7:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. Aug. 12, Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail. 888-754-1999. Nnenna Freelon Aug. 4: 8:15 p.m., Chautauqua Auditorium, Boulder. 303-440-7666 or 303-449-2413. Backyard Theater Company "Hamlet" Aug. 5: 3 p.m., Chautauqua Community House, Boulder. 303-440-7666 or 303-449-2413. Ridgway Farmers Market Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26: 8 a.m. - noon, Ouray County Fairgrounds, Ridgway. 970-626-3293. Music from Rancho Deville "A Tribute to Charles Sawtelle" Aug. 6: 8 p.m., Chautauqua Auditorium, Boulder. 303-440-7666 or 303-449-2413. 73rd Western Welcome Week Aug. 9 - 19: Littleton. 303-794-4870. "The Curious Savage" Aug. 10 - 11, 17 - 19, 24 - 25: Performing Arts Center, Longmont. 303-772-5200. Peter Kater, Joanne Shenandoah, Mary Youngblood Aug. 11: 8 p.m., Chautauqua Auditorium, Boulder. 303-440-7666 or 303-449-2413. Baaba Maal Aug. 15: 8 p.m., Chautauqua Auditorium, Boulder. 303-440-7666 or 303-449-2413. Willie Hill "Sounds of the Modern Big Bands" Aug. 16: 8 p.m., Chautauqua Auditorium, Boulder. 303-440-7666 or 303-449-2413. Louise Taylor Aug. 18: 7 p.m., Chautauqua Community House, Boulder. 303-440-7666 or 303-449-2413. Swing Hootenanny Aug. 21: 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. lessons, 7:45 - 10:30 p.m. dancing, Chautauqua Community House, Boulder. 303-440-7666 or 303-449-2413. Gospel Extravaganza Aug. 25: 8 p.m., Chautauqua Auditorium, Boulder. 303-440-7666 or 303-449-2413. Victor Celebrates the Arts Aug. 25 - Sep. 3: Victor. 719-689-4044. Victor Celebrates the Arts Aug. 27 - Sep. 3: Victor. 719-689-4044. Leftover Salmon Acoustic Aug. 30: 8 p.m., Chautauqua Auditorium, Boulder. 303-440-7666 or 303-449-2413. Ongoing Exhibits 15th Chaffee County Quilt and Textile Show June 30 - July 8: Community Center Pinon Room, Buena Vista. 719-395-8780. BirdHaus Bash Display Thru July 19: Botanic Gardens, Denver. 720-865-3544. Remembered Scenes Thru July 22: Art Center of Estes Park, Estes Park. 970-586-5882. Abstracts and Attitudes: The Artwork of Larry Wegner Thru July 31: Old South Frame and Gallery, Denver. 303-715-3828. "Speedster Bodies: Celebrating the Hot Rod" Thru Aug. 4: King Gallery, Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center, Pueblo. 719-543-0130. 2001 Capitol Quilt Show Thru Aug. 10: 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sat., Capitol Building, Denver. 303-719-579-8252 "Low 'N' Slow: The Art of the Low Rider" Thru Aug. 11: Hoag Gallery, Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center, Pueblo. 719-543-0130. "Between the Lines: Wordworks by Roland Bernier" Thru Aug. 12: Denver Art Museum, Denver. 720-865-5000. "Colorado Photographers" Thru Aug. 12: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1 - 5 p.m. Sun., Foothills Art Center, Golden. 303-279-3922. Ice Age Thru Aug. 12: Museum of Nature & Science, Denver. 303-322-7009. "Mountain-Family-Spirit: Ute Indian Arts and Culture" April 16-31: Anasazi Heritage Center, Dolores. 970-882-4811. "Resurrected: The VW Series" Thru Aug. 18: Regional Gallery, Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center, Pueblo. 719-543-0130. "Full Service: A Closer Look at the Filling Station" Thru Aug. 18: 3rd Floor Foyer Gallery, Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center, Pueblo. 719-543-0130. "Car Toons: The Art of Automobile Cartooning" Thru Aug. 18: 2nd Floor Foyer Gallery, Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center, Pueblo. 719-543-0130. "They Had No Television: Literature of the Victorian Era" Thru Aug. 18: Astor House Museum, Golden. 303-278-3557. "Living in the West" Thru Aug. 19: Lower Gallery, Arvada Center, Arvada. 303-431-3939. "The Western Zone" Thru Aug. 19: Upper Gallery, Arvada Center, Arvada. 303-431-3939. "Converted: Art inspired by Car Culture" Thru Aug. 25: White Gallery, Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center, Pueblo. 719-543-0130. Gardens of the World Tours Thru August: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Sat./Sun., Botanic Gardens, Denver. 720-865-3544. Hands-on-Horticulture Demonstrations Thru August: 10 a.m. - Noon every Sat./Sun., Botanic Gardens, Denver. 720-865-3544. Dinostories Thru Sep. 1: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat., Longmont Museum, Longmont. 303-651-8374. Sandstone Seasons art display Thru Sep. 1: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat., Longmont Museum, Longmont. 303-651-8374. Transportation Quilts: The Path of Progress Thru Sep. 1: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon.-Sat., Gallery I, Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Golden. 303-277-0377. Dressing Up: Quilted Clothing Thru Sep. 1: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon.-Sat., Gallery II, Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Golden. 303-277-0377. "Seven-Point Perspective: Photography from The Denver Salon" Thru Sep. 2: Denver Art Museum, Denver. 720-865-5000. "European Masterpieces: Six Centuries of Paintings from the National Gallery of Victoria, Australia" Thru Sep. 9: Denver Art Museum, Denver. 720-865-5000. "Make It Move" Thru Sep. 9: Collage Children's Museum, Boulder. 303-440-0053. "A Visit to Buffalo Bill's Wild West" Thru Sep. 12: Buffalo Bill Memorial Museum, Lookout Mountain, Golden. 303-526-0744. Designs of Faith plus One World, One People Thru Sep. 28: Mizel Museum of Judaica, Denver. 303-333-4156. "Giants of Melanesia: Monumental Art from the South Pacific" Thru Sep. 30: Denver Art Museum, Denver. 720-865-5000. Sensory Garden Tours at Botanic Gardens Thru Sep.: for people with special needs, Tue./Wed./Fri., pre-registration required, Denver. 720-865-3577. "25 Years. 100 Percent Fascinating" Thru Nov. 11: Theater Lobby, Arvada Center, Arvada. 303-431-3939. Sunken Treasures: Ming Dynasty Ceramics from a Chinese Shipwreck Thru Nov. 18: Denver Art Museum, Denver. 720-865-5000. Preserving Patterns: The Quilts of Charlotte Jane Whitehill Thru Dec. 9: Denver Art Museum, Denver. 720-865-5000. "China Meets the American Southwest: Pottery Designs and Traditions" Thru Mar. 17: Denver Art Museum, Denver. 720-865-5000. Ernesto Zepeda Exhibit July 1 - 31: Koshare Indian Museum, La Junta. 719-384-4411 or 800-693-KIVA. Creating Community in Glen Haven, Drake, Allenspark & Pinewood Springs July 1 - 9: Estes Park Area Historical Museum, Estes Park. 970-586-6256. Northern Colorado Artist Showcase July 1 - Aug. 26: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thu. - Sun., Estes Park Conference Center, Estes Park. 970-586-9203. Estes Park Music Festival Concert Series July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: 8 p.m., Estes Park High School, Estes Park. 970-586-9203. Thursday Night Live July 5, 12, 19, 26: 7 p.m. weather permitting, Cultural Arts Council parking lot, Estes Park. 970-586-9203. Longs Peak: Many Facets of the Diamond in the Rough July 13 - Aug. 31: 12 - 4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., Cultural Arts Council Offices, Estes Park. 970-586-9203. 2001 Watermedia Exhibit July 29 - Aug. 8: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Botanic Gardens, Denver. 303-466-2512. Lex Nichols Exhibit Aug. 1-31: Koshare Indian Museum, La Junta. 719-384-4411 or 800-693-KIVA. Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition Aug. 18 - Oct. 21: Foothills Art Center, Golden. 303-279-3922. Metro Denver & Foothills Cherry Blossom Festival June 30 - July 1: Sakura Square, Denver. 303-295-1844. Twilight Art Beat Concert Series July 4: 5 - 9 p.m., Denver Art Museum, Denver. 720-913-0000. Freedom Run July 4: Evergreen. 303-674-6400. Dinosaur Ridge Discovery Day July 4: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Morrison. 303-697-DINO. Cherry Creek Arts Festival July 6 - 8: Cherry Creek North, Denver. 303-355-2787. Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show July 6 - 18: La Plata County Fairgrounds, Durango. 970-247-0187. Community Gardens Workshop Jul. 7: 9 a.m. - Noon, Botanic Gardens Community Gardens, Denver. 720-865-3544. A Paris Street Market July 7: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Historic Downtown Littleton. 303-795-7149. Run For The Son (Denver Rescue Mission) July 7: 8 a.m., City Park, Denver. 303-297-1815. 9th LoDo Music Festival July 7 - 8: Downtown Denver. 303-298-7840. Free Car Seat Inspection Checkpoint July 12: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., West Metro Fire Station #8, Lakewood. 303-989-4307 x547. 14th British Airways Denver Polo Classic July 13 - 15: Polo Reserve Development, Littleton. 303-683-4130. Triple Bypass Bicycle Tour July 14: starts in Evergreen, ends in Avon. 303-670-3381. Drums Along the Rockies July 14: Mile High Stadium, Denver. 303-424-6396. Hoffman Market July 14, 28: Aurora. 303-295-1093. Summerfest Arts & Crafts Fest July 14 - 15: 9 - 5 p.m. Sat., 10 - 4 p.m. Sun., Hiwan Homestead Museum grounds, Evergreen. 303-674-4625. Outdoors Galore - "Change Your Altitude" July 14 - 16: Museum of Nature & Science, Denver. 303-322-7009. Kolache Tea and Czech Fashion Show July 15: 2 - 4 p.m., Grace Ev. Lutheran Church, Englewood. 303-794-0357. Free Day at Denver Botanic Gardens July 16: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Then & Now Tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Denver. 720-865-3544. American Folk Tales by Storyteller Mitch Pingel July 17: College Hill Library, Westminster. 303-426-7592. 22nd Mile High Nationals July 19 - 22: Bandimere Speedway, Denver. 303-697-6001. Festival of the Animals July 21: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Denver Zoo, Denver. 303-376-4800. Denver Collectors' Fair July 21 - 22: 9 - 5 p.m. Sat., 10 - 4 p.m. Sun., National Western Complex, Denver. 800-333-3552. "Calamity Jane" a Chautauqua Presentation by Glenda Bell July 25: 7 p.m., Arvada Center, Arvada. 303-431-3939. Buffalo Bill Days July 27 - 29: Golden. 303-279-3113. Antique Sale July 28 - 29: Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Golden. 719-596-8839. Outdoors Galore - "Colorado Critters" July 28 - 30: Museum of Nature & Science, Denver. 303-322-7009. Twilight Art Beat Concert Series Aug. 1: 5 - 9 p.m., Denver Art Museum, Denver. 720-913-0000. Jefferson Symphony Orchestra Concert Aug. 2: 7 p.m., Grant Family Amphitheater, Clement Park, Littleton. 303-278-4237. Denver's Old Book Road Show Aug. 3: 12:30 - 3 p.m. at Rocky Mountain Antiquarian Book Fair. Bring a book you think might be valuable and have it evaluated by experts. (Book fair: 4 - 9 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat.) Denver Merchandise Mart, Denver. 303-480-0220. Queen Ida and Her Zydeco Band Aug. 3 - 4: 7:30 p.m., Arvada Center Amphitheater, Arvada. 303-431-3939. Community Gardens Workshop Aug. 4: 9 a.m. - Noon, Botanic Gardens Community Gardens, Denver. 720-865-3544. A Paris Street Market Aug. 4: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Historic Downtown Littleton. 303-795-7149. Free Car Seat Inspection Checkpoint Aug. 9: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., West Metro Fire Station #8, Lakewood. 303-989-4307 x547. Jefferson Symphony Orchestra Concert Aug. 9: 7 p.m., Pavilion Park, Westminster. 303-278-4237. Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Aug. 10: 7:30 p.m., Arvada Center Amphitheater, Arvada. 303-431-3939. Carnival Aug. 10 - 12: Arapahoe Community College parking lot, Littleton. 303-794-4870. Kol Simcha Aug. 11: 7:30 p.m., Arvada Center Amphitheater, Arvada. 303-431-3939. Dinosaur Ridge Discovery Day Aug. 11: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Morrison. 303-697-DINO. Celtic Music Concert Aug. 11: Denver Hilton South, Englewood. 303-238-6524. Hoffman Market Aug. 11, 25: Aurora. 303-295-1093. 38th Colorado Scottish Festival & Rocky Mountain Highland Games Aug. 11 - 12: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Highlands Heritage Park, Highlands Ranch. 303-238-1027 or 303-238-6524. Rocky Mountain Division TCA Summer Meet Aug. 11 - 12: 11 - 5 p.m. Sat., 10 - 2 p.m. Sun., I-70 & Chambers Holiday Inn, Denver. 303-337-9172. Outdoors Galore - "Nature Rocks!" Aug. 11 - 13: Museum of Nature & Science, Denver. 303-322-7009. Jefferson Symphony Orchestra Concert Aug. 15: 6:30 p.m., Exempla/Lutheran Medical Center, Wheat Ridge. 303-278-4237. Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone Aug. 17: 7:30 p.m., Arvada Center Amphitheater, Arvada. 303-431-3939. 25th Anniversary Concert, An Evening with Chuck Mangione Aug. 18: 7:30 p.m., Arvada Center Amphitheater, Arvada. 303-431-3939. Jefferson Symphony Orchestra Concert Aug. 18: 6:30 p.m., McIlvoy Park, Arvada. 303-278-4237. Book to the Zoo Aug. 18: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Denver Zoo, Denver. 303-376-4800. Denver Collectors' Fair Aug. 18 - 19: 9 - 5 p.m. Sat., 10 - 4 p.m. Sun., National Western Complex, Denver. 800-333-3552. 7th Colorado Irish Festival Aug. 18 - 19: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Lakewood Heritage Center, Lakewood. 303-561-4007 or 303-629-8777. Jefferson Symphony Orchestra Concert Aug. 19: 6:30 p.m., Parfet Park, Golden. 303-278-4237. Free Day at Denver Botanic Gardens Aug. 20: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Then & Now Tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Denver. 720-865-3544. Hallow Hiroshima Day Aug. 21: College Hill Library, Westminster. 303-426-7592. Jambalaya! A Caribbean Carnival Extravaganza, Denver Brass, Pan Jumbies, Island Dancers Aug. 24: 7:30 p.m., Arvada Center Amphitheater, Arvada. 303-431-3939. Asleep at the Wheel Aug. 25: 7:30 p.m., Arvada Center Amphitheater, Arvada. 303-431-3939. Riverfest Aug. 25: Lower Downtown Denver. 303-637-2645. Festival of Mountain and Plain�A Taste of Colorado Aug. 31 - Sep. 3: 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Mon., Civic Center Park, Denver. 303-478-7878. Central 4th of July Celebration July 4: 9 a.m. - dusk, Georgetown. 303-569-2555 or 800-472-8230. Mountain 4th of July Fun! July 4: Downtown Idaho Springs. 303-567-4382. Antique Sale July 7 - 8: Lewis Palmer High School, Monument. 719-596-8839. Classic Film "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" July 10: 7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs. 719-634-5583. Art and the Politics of Gender July 14, 19: Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs. 719-634-5583. Gold Rush Days July 20 - 22: Victor. 719-689-4044. 79th Gold Rush Days July 21 - 23: Downtown Idaho Springs. 303-567-4382. Free Family Day July 21: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs. 719-634-5583. Classic Film "The Awful Truth" July 24: 7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs. 719-634-5583. NAPA AutoCare 250 NASCAR Busch Grand National Division Series July 27 - 28: Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain. 719-382-7223. Colorado 150 NASCAR RE/MAX Challenge Series July 27 - 28: Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain. 719-382-7223. Annual Heritage Days July 27 - 29: Fri. evening & all day Sat./Sun., Old Schoolhouse, Florissant. 719-748-3562. Annual Pancake Breakfast July 28: 7 - 11:30 a.m., Fire Station, Florissant. 719-748-3909. Mt. Evans Hill Climb (bike race) July 28: Idaho Springs. 303-567-0190. Frog Rodeo July 28: Frog races, crafts, dinner and drinks, Empire. 303-569-2978. Shadows of Elizabeth Town July 28 - 29: Historic homes tour, Georgetown. 303-569-2840. Gold Camp Hill Climb I July 28 - 29: Victor. 719-689-4044. Classic Film "The Maltese Falcon" July 31: 7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs. 719-634-5583. Antique Show & Sale Aug. 4 - 5: City Auditorium, Colorado Springs. 719-596-8839. Classic Film "The Shootist" Aug. 7: 7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs. 719-634-5583. Georgetown/Idaho Springs Half Marathon Aug. 11: begins in Downtown Georgetown. 303-567-4876. Gold Rush Days Aug. 11 - 12: Buena Vista. 719-395-6612. Ute Culturally Scarred Trees Program Aug. 12: 2 p.m., Old Schoolhouse, Florissant. 719-748-3562. Classic Film "Rio Bravo" Aug. 14: 7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs. 719-634-5583. Classic Film "Fort Apache" Aug. 21: 7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs. 719-634-5583. Cruise America AMA Superbikes presented by Suzuki Aug. 25 - 26: Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain. 719-382-7223. Classic Film "Yellow Sky" Aug. 28: 7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs. 719-634-5583. North Free Day July 1: Estes Park Area Historical Museum, Estes Park. 970-586-6256. Collectible Car Show July 4: Estes Park Area Historical Museum, Estes Park. 970-586-6256. The Sounds of Sousa July 4: Stanley Hotel, Estes Park. 970-586-4431 or 800-44-ESTES. Fireworks over Lake Estes July 4: Estes Park. 970-586-4431 or 800-44-ESTES. Old Fashioned Craft Fair July 4: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., City Park, Fort Collins. 970-493-1427. Arabian Horse Show July 4 - 8: Fairgrounds, Estes Park. 970-586-5104. Young Artist Seminar Orchestra July 6: 7:30 p.m., Estes Park High School, Estes Park. 970-586-4031. Dixieland Jazz and Swing Festival July 7 - 8: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun., American Legion and Tri-City Elks Lodge, Louisville. 303-449-5930. 75th Rooftop Rodeo July 10 - 15: Nightly rodeo performances, Stanley Park Fairgrounds, Estes Park. 970-586-6104. A Bit of a Bash July 14: 6 - 11 p.m., Anheuser-Busch Tour Center, Fort Collins. 970-472-9560. 6th Rhythm on the River July 14: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Roger's Grove, Longmont. 303-651-8404. Drums Along The Rockies July 14: 6 p.m., Nottingham Field, UNC, Greeley. 303-424-6396. Music in the Mountains Concert Series July 18, 20: 7:30 p.m., Stanley Hotel, Estes Park. 970-586-4031. Young Artist Seminar Festival of Music July 19, 21: 3 and 7:30 p.m., Rocky Ridge Music Center, Estes Park. 970-586-4031. Young Artist Seminar Festival of Music July 20: 3 p.m., Rocky Ridge Music Center, Estes Park. 970-586-4031. Young Artist Seminar Orchestra July 20: 7:30 p.m., Rocky Ridge Music Center, Estes Park. 970-586-4031. Western & Wildlife Art Show July 20 - 22: Mary's Lake Lodge, Estes Park. 970-586-9203. Young Artist Seminar Orchestra July 22: 3 p.m., Rocky Ridge Music Center, Estes Park. 970-586-4031. The Art of Form, Texture and Forms July 27 - Aug. 2: Art Center of Estes Park. 970-586-5882. Riverside Ballroom Reunion Dance IX July 28: Estes Park Area Historical Museum, Estes Park. 970-586-6256. Praise in the Rockies July 29 - Aug. 3: Christian Artists Music Seminar concerts, Estes Park. 303-247-9901 or 800-755-7464. Junior Student Seminar I Festival of Music Aug. 3: 3 & 7:30 p.m., Rocky Ridge Music Center, Estes Park. 970-586-4031. Junior Student Seminar I Festival of Music Aug. 4: 10:30 a.m., 3 & 7:30 p.m., Rocky Ridge Music Center, Estes Park. 970-586-4031. Junior Student Seminar I Orchestra and Choir Concert Aug. 5: 1 p.m., Rocky Ridge Music Center, Estes Park. 970-586-4031. Junior Student Seminar II Festival of Music Aug. 17: 3 & 7:30 p.m., Rocky Ridge Music Center, Estes Park. 970-586-4031. Junior Student Seminar II Festival of Music Aug. 4: 10:30 a.m., 3 & 7:30 p.m., Rocky Ridge Music Center, Estes Park. 970-586-4031. Junior Student Seminar II Orchestra and Choir Concert Aug. 19: 1 p.m., Rocky Ridge Music Center, Estes Park. 970-586-4031. "Wines of Note" Aug. 24: 6 - 8:30 p.m., Centennial Village, Island Grove Park, Greeley. 970-356-6406. South RiverFest July 7: The Greenway & Nature Center, Pueblo. 719-549-2414. 5th Colorado Brewers Rendezvous July 7: Riverside Park, Historic Downtown Salida. 877-772-5432. 11th Woodcarvers Rendezvous July 14 - 20: Colorado Underground Mining Museum, Creede. 719-658-1029. Christmas in July Craft Sale July 28: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., La Veta Methodist Church, La Veta. 719-742-5467. Francisco Fort Days and Town of La Veta 125th Anniversary Celebration July 28 - 29: La Veta. 719-742-5501. 5th History and Horses Tour July 28: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Westcliffe. 719-783-3771, 719-783-2064 or 719-783-9562. 14th New Old-Fashioned Chaffee County Fair Aug. 1 - 5: Chaffee County Fairgrounds, Poncha Springs. 719-539-6151. Beulah Challenge 10K Run/5K Walk Aug. 4: Beulah. 719-485-3412. Outdoor Arts & Crafts Show Aug. 4 - 5: Pueblo Mountain Park, Beulah. 719-485-3412. 4th River Rock'n Blues Fest Aug. 5: Noon - 10 p.m., The Greenway & Nature Center, Pueblo. 719-549-2414. 11th Open Awards Art Show and Sale Aug. 10 - 12: Chaffee County Fairgrounds, Salida. 719-539-7033. Quilt Show & Boutique Aug. 17 - 19: St. Joseph's Conference Center, Salida. 719-530-9900. West Vail Arts Festival June 29 - July 1: Lionshead Village, Vail. 970-328-1182. Wine Festival June 29 - July 1: Telluride. 888-783-0257. 19th Arts & Crafts Outdoor Fair June 30 - July 1: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., meadow below Vallecito Dam, Durango. 970-884-4815. Gymkhana July 1, 29: 10 a.m., Ouray County Fairgrounds, Ridgway. 970-626-5438. 21st Vail Hill Climb July 1: Vail. 970-479-2280. 4th of July Celebration July 4: Arts & Crafts Fair in Bayfield. 970-247-2117. Fireworks Display July 4: Grand Junction. 800-962-2547. Desert Sun Half Iron July 4: Grand Junction. 970-241-6786. Mesa County Fair July 4: Grand Junction. 970-256-1531. "Small Town" Fourth of July Celebration July 4: Parade, BBQ and fireworks, Main Street and Town Park, Telluride. 888-783-0257. Vail America Days July 4: Vail. 970-476-1000. Salute to the USA July 4: Nottingham Park, Avon. 970-748-4032. 116th Meeker Range Call Celebration July 4 - 7: Meeker. 970-878-5510. Clarence Gatemouth Brown Concert July 5: 7:30 p.m., Vilar Center for the Arts, Beaver Creek. 888-920-ARTS. R. Carlos Nakai Trio, Native American Flutist July 5: 7:30 p.m., FLC Community Concert Hall, Durango. 970-247-7657. Wild West Fest July 5 - 8: Sheridan Opera House, Telluride. 970-728-6363 or 888-783-0257. Mountains by Moonlight July 6: An evening ride on the Narrow Gauge Railroad, Durango. 970-247-2733. Dalwhinnie Dressage Show July 6 - 8: Dalwhinnie Equestrian Center, Ouray County Fairgrounds, Ridgway. 970-626-4253. Tai Chi Seminar July 6 - 8: Town Park, Telluride. 970-728-0450 or 888-783-0257. Lighter Than Air Balloon Affaire July 6 - 8: Columbine Field, Montrose. 970-249-5000. Gem & Mineral Show July 6 - 8: La Plata County Fairgrounds, Durango. 970-247-0187. High Country Garden Tour July 7: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Steamboat Springs. 970-879-5056 ext. 104. Karla Bonoff Concert July 7: 7:30 p.m., Vilar Center for the Arts, Beaver Creek. 888-920-ARTS. Sheridan Arts Foundation Wild West Weekend July 7 - 8: Ouray County Fairgrounds, Ridgway. 970-728-6363. Jackpot Roping July 8, 22: 1 p.m., Ouray County Fairgrounds, Ridgway. 970-626-5411. Vail Invitational Skating Championships July 10 - 14: Dobsen Ice Arena, Vail. 970-479-2271. Tower of Power Concert July 13: 7:30 p.m., Vilar Center for the Arts, Beaver Creek. 888-920-ARTS. World Cup Mountain Bike Events July 13 - 15: Includes street party, concerts, cowboy breakfast, Durango. 970-259-4621. 24th Fun in the Sun Arts & Crafts Fair July 13 - 15: Buckley Park, Durango. 970-247-2117. Thunderbird Arts Festival July 13 - 15: Chapel Square, Avon. 480-837-5637. Scramble Against Cancer Golf Tournament July 14: Sonnenalp Golf Club in Singletree, Vail. 970-479-5700. Dark Star Orchestra July 14: FLC Community Concert Hall, Durango. 970-247-7657. Ouray County Open Horse Show July 14 - 15: Ouray County Fairgrounds, Ridgway. 970-626-9775. Nothing Festival July 14 - 15: Telluride. 888-783-0257. 27th Gem & Mineral Show July 14 - 15: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun., Montezuma County Annex, Cortez. 970-565-1170. JVC Winter Park Jazz Festival July 14 - 15: Winter Park Resort, Winter Park. 800-903-7275. Willie & Lobo Concert July 18: 7:30 p.m., Vilar Center for the Arts, Beaver Creek. 888-920-ARTS. Sherrie Maricle & Diva Concert July 19: 7:30 p.m., Vilar Center for the Arts, Beaver Creek. 888-920-ARTS. Dave McGary & Albert Dreher Exhibit July 20: 5 - 8 p.m., Toh-Atin Gallery, Durango. 970-247-8230. 5th Dos Mosca Fly Fishing Tournament July 20 - 21: Durango. 970-247-3720. Bank of Grand Junction Brews & Bones/Dinosaur Days July 21: Grand Junction. 970-245-2926 or 970-241-9210 or 970-242-0971. Mountain Bike Classic July 21 - 22: Town loop and ski area, Telluride. 888-783-0257. Black Canyon Horse & Mule Races July 21 - 22: Montrose Fairgrounds, Montrose. 970-249-5000. Vail Half Marathon July 22: Vail. 970-479-2280. Aspen Santa Fe Ballet's "Rainforest" July 25: Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall, Durango. 970-247-7657. Regina Carter Concert July 26: 7:30 p.m., Vilar Center for the Arts, Beaver Creek. 888-920-ARTS. Fiesta Days July 26 - 29: Durango. 970-247-8835. Rotary Club 4x4 Tour July 27 - 29: Mountain passes around Telluride. 888-783-0257. 30th Vail Invitational Soccer Tournament July 27 - 29: Vail. 970-479-2280. 28th Alpine ArtAffair July 28 - 29: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Winter Park. 970-887-9604. Anasazi Pottery Workshop July 30 - Aug. 1: Chimney Rock Archeological Area, Chimney Rock. 970-264-2268. Trail Riding Clinic with Don West - Level 1 July 30 - Aug. 3: Ouray County Fairgrounds, Ridgway. 800-821-3607. Trail Riding Clinic with Don West - Level 1 July 30 - Aug. 3 and 20 - 24: Ouray County Fairgrounds, Ridgway. 800-821-3607. Brian Setzer "68 Comback Special" Aug. 1: 7:30 p.m., Vilar Center for the Arts, Beaver Creek. 888-920-ARTS. Joshua Redman Quartet Aug. 2: 7:30 p.m., Vilar Center for the Arts, Beaver Creek. 888-920-ARTS. Montezuma County Fair Aug. 2 - 4: Cortez. 970-565-3123. Mountains by Moonlight Aug. 3: evening ride on Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Durango. 970-247-2733. "Oklahoma" Aug. 3 - 4: Richardson Children's Theatre, Vilar Center for the Arts, Beaver Creek. 888-920-ARTS. Jazz Celebration Aug. 3 - 5: Town Park and Telluride Conference Center, Telluride. 888-783-0257. 22nd Art in the Park Aug. 3 - 5: Buckley Park, Durango. 970-247-2117. Mountain Art Gathering Aug. 4 - 5: River Run Village, Keystone. 970-453-5970. Jackpot Roping Aug. 5, 19: 1 p.m., Ouray County Fairgrounds, Ridgway. 970-626-5411. Trail Riding Clinic with Don West - Level 2 Aug. 6 - 10 and 27 - 31: Ouray County Fairgrounds, Ridgway. 800-821-3607. Vail International Dance Festival Aug. 8: 7:30 p.m., Vilar Center for the Arts, Beaver Creek. 888-754-1999. La Plata County Fair Aug. 8 - 12: Durango. 970-247-4355. Chamber Music Festival Aug. 9 - 12, 17 - 19: Sheridan Opera House, Telluride. 888-783-0257. Blue Moon and George Killian's Art on the Corner Golf Tournament Aug. 10: Grand Junction. 800-962-2547. Tai Chi Seminar Aug. 10 - 12: Town Park, Telluride. 888-783-0257. Colorado Clay Court Open & Senior Tennis Championships Aug. 10 - 12: Vail Tennis Center at Ford Park, Vail. 970-479-2294. Telluride Tech Festival Aug. 10 - 13: Telluride. 888-783-0257. CWBRA Barrel Racing Aug. 11: 9 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. races, Ouray County Fairgrounds, Ridgway. 970-626-5276. Ah Haa Art Auction Aug. 11: Tent on South Spruce Street, Telluride. 888-783-0257. Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Aug. 11: 7:30 p.m., Vilar Center for the Arts, Beaver Creek. 888-920-ARTS. SummerFest Aug. 11: Avon. 970-748-4032. 14th Beaver Creek Arts Festival Aug. 11 - 12: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Beaver Creek Resort, Avon. 970-845-9090. Main Avenue Juried Arts Festival Aug. 11 - 12: Durango. 970-385-4572. Gymkhana Aug. 12: 10 a.m., Ouray County Fairgrounds, Ridgway. 970-626-5438. Rocky Mountain Playwriting Festival Aug. 16 - 19: Nugget Theatre, Telluride. 888-783-0257. Peach Festival Aug. 17 - 18: Palisade. 970-464-7458. Grand River Renaissance & Fantasy Festival Aug. 17 - 18: Mesa County Fairgrounds, Grand Junction. 970-523-7841. Tour of the Valley Century Bicycle Ride Aug. 17 - 18: Grand Junction. 800-621-0926. Great Western Rocky Mountain Brass Band Festival Aug. 17 - 19: Memorial Park, Silverton. 800-752-4494. Vail Ultra 100 Aug. 18: Mountain bike race, Vail. 970-476-6797. Jerry and Betty Ford Artisans Golf Classic Aug. 19 - 21: Beaver Creek. 888-754-1999. Noon Train to Cascade Aug. 20 - 22, 27 - 29: departs noon, returns 5 p.m., Durango. 970-247-2733. Vintage Triumph National Convention Aug. 22 - 25: Beaver Run Resort, Breckenridge. 303-220-9742. Mushroom Festival Aug. 23 - 26: Telluride. 888-783-0257. 3rd Railfest Celebration Aug. 23 - 27: Durango. 970-247-2733. Peach Promenade Square Dance Festival Aug. 24 - 25: Grand Junction. 970-243-1887. Vintage Triumph Register's National Convention Car Show Aug. 25: River Walk, Breckenridge. 303-683-1705. First Data Colorado Open Golf Tournament Aug. 27 - 31: Sonnenalp Resort Golf Course at Singletree, Vail. 720-890-8400. Sam Bush Concert Aug. 30: 7:30 p.m., Vilar Center for the Arts, Beaver Creek. 888-920-ARTS. Four Corners Iron Horse Motorcycle Rally Aug. 30 - Sep. 2: Four Corners. 970-375-0777 or 888-284-9212. Ouray County Fair Aug. 31 - Sep. 1: Ouray County Fairgrounds, Ridgway. 970-325-4526. Telluride Film Festival Aug. 31 - Sep. 3: Telluride. 888-783-0257. Return To Top © Rocky Mountain Motorists, Inc.

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