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From the Go Pro Mountain Games to the Larimer Square Chalk Arts Festival, here are 10 free things to do this month throughout Colorado.
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View as a gridColorado Festivals Worthy of a Summer Road Trip
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Pack your car and head to the mountains for 11 unique and funky festivals you can only experience in Colorado.
You Can Pick the Opener for The Fray’s Free Concert
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The Fray is putting on a free concert at Red Rocks, and Southwest Airlines will let you select who opens their show.
Salida’s Newest Attraction is a Vibrant Outdoor Market
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Salida's newest outdoor attraction is bringing arts vendors from across the state to a courtyard in the heart of this Colorado community.
Colorado Bookshelf: Winelands of Colorado - 5280
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This new Colorado coffee table book is the perfect gift to celebrate National Wine Day.
Feminism + Co. Celebrates 10 Years in Denver
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Join Feminism + Co. at the Museum of Contemporary Art as they celebrate a decade of exploring the art and culture of feminist issues.
4 Things You Can Expect from the High Line Canal's Vision Statement
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The Community Vision Plan for the 71-mile High Line Canal is complete-and focuses on propeling this 134-year-old trail into the future.
Things to Do in May that Won’t Break the Bank
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Here are 11 (mostly) free things to do in Colorado this month, from Territory Days to local hikes and the Denver Arts Festival.
SOWN Beer Project Seeks To Educate and Unite the Craft Industry (and Its Fans)
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Stop into one of the participating breweries throughout the month of May to try a unique locally made pint-and learn more about exactly how it came to be.
Urban Peak Will See No Shortage of Pancakes Thanks to Official Sponsor
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Boulder-based Birch Benders has signed on to support Urban Peak's mission to serve Denver's homeless youth-one pancake at a time.
Colorado Bookshelf: Among the Lesser Gods
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The debut novel from Margo Catts tells a wonderfully crafted narrative in Leadville.
Brent's Place Will Double Reach With Second Building - 5280, Denver's Magazine
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In May, Brent's Place in Aurora will open a second building to temporarily house even more families of children who are in need of bone marrow transplants.
Help Plant Trees In Fourmile Canyon This Earth Day - 5280
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Join Boulder-based Pangea Organics as they spearhead the biggest tree-planting event in Colorado history.
6 Off-Leash Dog Parks to Explore in the Denver Metro Area
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Now that Evergreen's beloved Elk Meadow Off-Leash Area is closed, you may be searching for a new place to take Fido. Here, six of the most unique parks you'll find across the metro area.
Get Volume and Movement with this Exclusive Cut at Bang Salon
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Nothing makes you feel quite as good as a fresh new hairdo. And when it's a special cut only one salon offers, well, that's even better. Denver-based Bang Salon is now offering the Calligraphy Cut experience, a new technique created by German hairstylist Frank Brormann that claims to give hair extra oomph and health.
Celebrate the Season with New Offerings from Colorado Mills
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Holiday lists? Check. Now, where to start shopping? Lakewood's Colorado Mills , which boasts more than 200 retailers (including everything from Target to local shops unique to the mall to outlet and factory stores), 20 eateries, two movie theaters, a JumpStreet and more, is introducing new construction on existing retailers, seasonal additions and new stores this season.
Carmine’s on Penn: Fresh, Family Dining—Italian Style
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Since 1994, Carmine's on Penn has been bringing Italian family-style dining to Denver, using fresh ingredients in its generous portions-and luring regulars back again and again for more. Owner Brad Ritter, who bought Carmine's in 2008, relates the restaurant's philosophy to cooking with your extended family.
How to Keep Your Health on Track Through the Holidays
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Overindulgence. From decadent meals to holiday parties and family commitments, it's easy to let your health routine go down the drain in November and December, and regret it come January. Stay committed to your goals with these five simple tips (that you've probably heard before) from Melissa Levy, the owner of The Rebel Workout, and a test that can tell you just what your body needs.
Enjoy This Star Wars Exhibit, You Will
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Star Wars: the iconic soundtrack, the epic characters and the stories that span generations are only made better with the wardrobes worn in the seven franchise films. And, now, you can take a peak at just what made these costumes the unforgettable pieces we know today at Denver Art Museum's new exhibit, Star Wars and The Power of the Costume.
Ski Through Time in the Newest Warren Miller Film: Here, There & Everywhere
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Warren Miller, and Warren Miller Entertainment, are proud to present their 67 th film celebrating winter sports: " Here, There & Everywhere" is bringing the thrill of action snow sports to the big screen once again by honoring the roots and passion of skiing with a look at skiing's legends and forefathers, including Miller himself, and how the mountainside activity has progressed from the start.
8 Ways Denver is Celebrating Veterans Today
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It's a day for honor, respect and remembering: It's Veterans Day. And as you pay tribute to the veterans or current military members in your life, the following six restaurants and ranch are opening their arms with deals to express their own gratitude for past and present service members.
The Great Pumpkin Facial
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We all need a well-rounded facial routine.
5 Christmas Light Displays That Will Trigger Your Holiday Spirit
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There's more strung up in December than just what floats by at the Parade of Lights. Fill your winter (whenever it finally gets here!) with all the Christmas lights you could dream of (and maybe more) with these upcoming special displays.
Join in Cinematic Celebration at the 2016 Denver Film Festival
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In its 39th year, the Denver Film Festival celebrates the creativity and diversity of film through twelve days of events.