Denver Life- July/August 2013

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JULY

JULY 5-7

Cherry Creek Arts Festival Cherry Creek North Since 1991, this cultural event has been a world-class, award-winning celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts. With 350,000 visitors annually, the fest includes special exhibits and family activities. cherryarts.org | 303.355.2787

JULY 12-14

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Master of the Mass Snowmass Participants must ride one bike for all four disciplines of this mountain bike race. Spectators enjoy parties and events throughout the weekend. aspensnowmass.com

Our Town Central City This classic play undergoes a dramatic transformation through opera and showcases the lives of those in a small New Hampshire town in 1901. centralcityopera.org | 303.292.6700

JULY 6 – AUGUST 17 High Country Stampede Rodeo Winter Park Now in its 30th year, this rodeo features calf roping, bareback riding, barrel racing and more. highcountrystampede.com | 970.406.1335

Photo by Chad Chisholm

JULY 6-28

JULY 20 Wish of a Lifetime Evening Affair Seawell Grand Ballroom at the Denver Center for Performing Arts Wish of a Lifetime grants lifelong wishes to seniors who have overcome tremendous obstacles. The Evening Affair involves dinner, dancing and auctions in order to award more wishes to deserving seniors. seniorwish.org | 303.954.9144

JULY 25-28

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JULY 8-14 Crested Butte Wildflower Festival Crested Butte The “Wildflower Capital of Colorado” hosts this festival during peak wildflower season. More than 200 events, such as art classes, hikes, garden tours and more, celebrate miles of wildflower fields. crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com | 970.349.2571

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Women: Living in Balance Sonnenalp Hotel The July Vail Living Well Experience focuses on all aspects of women’s health and well-being. Doctors and experts will facilitate activities, such as hiking and training, as well as discussions focusing on hormonal, nutritional and emotional health. vaillivingwell.org | 970.343.9918

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AUGUST

AUGUST 15-18 Breck Bike Week Breckenridge Celebrate Breckenridge’s title as a “Gold-level Bicycle Friendly Community” at this non-competitive cycling festival with guided tours, bike clinics and more! breckbikeweek.com

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AUGUST 16 Around the World in 80 Wines Wellshire Event Center Support Gateway Battered Women’s Services (GBWS) and enjoy wine, food, jazz and more. GBWS serves victims of family violence in Aurora and Arapahoe County. gatewayshelter.org | 303.343.1856

JULY 28 – AUGUST 10

Vail International Dance Festival Vail Celebrating the festival’s 25th anniversary, performances promise to be especially exciting. Shows include the Pacific Northwest Ballet, artists from “Dancing with the Stars” and international stars, all showcased in the gorgeous outdoor Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. vaildance.org | 888.920.2787

AUGUST 17-18 Golden Fine Arts Festival Golden With more than 35,000 visitors, this 23rd annual openair art gallery suits the whole family. Take advantage of horse-drawn carriage rides, live music and art demos. goldenfineartsfestival.org | 303.279.3113

SaddleUp! Foundation’s Denver Suitcase Party Mayo Aviation Hangar Support the SaddleUp! Foundation, which aides the mentally and physically challenged through equine-facilitated learning. There will be food, an auction and a chance to win a trip for two on a private jet to a resort destination, departing directly after the party! saddleupfoundation.org | 303.788.1666

AUGUST 19-25 USA Pro Challenge Colorado The largest spectator event in the history of Colorado continues to set professional cycling records by transporting riders to extraordinary elevations. usaprocyclingchallenge.com | 888.223.3351

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AUGUST 13-19

Solheim Cup Colorado Golf Club This biennial team match-play competition features the best players from the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour and Ladies European Tour. This year, the Americans will defend their untarnished record in home matches to regain the Cup. solheimcupusa.com | 800.276.5434

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The Oyster Metro Denver This urban adventure race sends teams on a mystery course through Denver involving running, biking, bizarre tasks and mental puzzles. oysterracingseries.com | 877.328.2783

AUGUST 29 An Evening Under the Stars Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater Join the Colorado Ballet under the stars for a program highlighting pieces from the ballet’s approaching fall production of Giselle. coloradoballet.org | 303.837.8888