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September 2010

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Community

TUESDAYS: Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods (CHUN) Open House, 9:30-11:30 am, Tears-McFarlane Community Center, 1290 Williams. Free beverages & WiFi. Call 303-830-1651.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 3: City Employee Furlough Day. Most Denver City & County offices closed.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 3 & OCT. 1: Community Resources Forums, 9-10:30 am, Sterne-Elder Room of Exempla St. Joseph Hospital, Russell Pavilion, 19th & Lafayette. Free Continental breakfast, varying presentations. Free parking in Humboldt Garage off 20th. Continues the 1st Fri. of every month. Call 303-866-8889.

FRIDAY-MONDAY, SEPT. 3-6: 27th annual Festival of Mountain & Plain, A Taste of Colorado, Civic Center Park, Colfax & Broadway, 11:30 am-10 pm Fri., 10:30 am-10 pm Sat. & Sun., 10:30 am-8 pm Mon. Free admission. Call 303-295-6330.

MONDAY, SEPT. 6: Labor Day. Federal, state, city, Post offices & most schools closed.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11: Patriot Day. Ninth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon & Flight 93.

• 5th annual Good Shepherd Catholic School Tag Sale, 8 am-4 pm, 620 Elizabeth.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15: “Community Office Hours” for US Rep. Diana DeGette, 11 am-12 pm at the Blair-Caldwell Library, 2401 Welton. Repeated the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Call 303-844-4988.

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, SEPT. 16 & 24: RTD Fare Raise Public Hearings (local sites), 6 pm 9/16 at Park Hill Golf Club, 35th & Colorado, & RTD headquarters, 1600 Blake, noon 9/24 at RTD headquarters.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 22: Autumnal Equinox.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 18: Hands for Hope Day. Volunteers make repairs & improvements for those who can’t afford them or are unable to do the work, 7 am-noon. For information or to volunteer, call 303-860-7747, ext. 130 or be at Hope Communities Neighborhood Center, 2543 California, at 7 am.

Family

TUESDAYS: “Book Babies,” a language enrichment program for babies age six to 23 months, 10:30 am, Children’s Library of the Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway. Call 720-865-1306.

• Young Children’s Storytime at The Tattered Cover, Colfax & Elizabeth, 10:30 am. Free. Different topics each week. Call 303-322-1965, ext. 2731.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 3 & 17: MOPS meets 9-11:30 am at Corona Presbyterian, 9th & Downing. For mothers of kids to five years old. Brunch, speakers, kid program provided. First visit free. Repeated every 1st & 3rd (& 5th) Fri. of the month. Call 303-832-2297.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 4 & OCT. 2: Free Days at the Denver Art Museum, 13th & Acoma. Call 720-865-5000.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 5: “First Sunday in the Park,” final auto-free day of the season in Cheesman Park, 8th/13th & Franklin. No vehicles 5 am-6 pm.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11: 21st annual Friendship Powwow & American Indian Cultural Celebration, 10 am-5 pm (Grand Entry at noon), Acoma Plaza at the Denver Art Museum, 13th & Acoma. Free. Call 720-913-0162.

MONDAY & SUNDAY, SEPT. 13 & 19: Free Days at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado, 10 am-5 pm. Call 303-322-7009.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 19: “Back-to-School Ice Cream Social & Playground Celebration” celebrating 75 years, 1-3 pm, Jewish Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia. Call 303-316-6379.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 24: “Family Friday Night” at The Tattered Cover, Colfax & Elizabeth or 16th & Wynkoop. A “Pajama Storytime” for young children, 6:30 pm. Activities & snacks. Last Fri. of every month. Call 303-436-9219, ext. 2737.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 26: Denver Botanic Gardens Free Day, 1007 York, 10 am-5 pm. Call 720-865-3500.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCT. 2 & 3: The Great Pumpkin Harvest Festival, 10 am-4 pm, Four Mile House Historic Park, 715 S. Forest. 1860s fun for the family. Free. Call 303-399-1859.

SATURDAY-MONDAY, OCT. 2-4: Blessing of the Animals. 10/2, Mother of God Church (303-744-1715), Logan & Speer, 11 am; 10/3, Interfaith blessing 10:30 am, St. Paul United Methodist (303-832-4929), 1615 Ogden, 3:30 pm service at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral (303-831-7115), 1350 Washington; 10/4, Denver Dumb Friends League (RSVP to 303-751-5772, ext. 7081), 2080 S. Quebec 11 am.

SUNDAY, OCT. 3: Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado, 10 am-5 pm. Call 303-322-7009.

Fund-raisers

MONDAY, SEPT. 6: Aetna Park-to-Park 10-Miler, 7 am. Run from 23rd Ave. east of Denver Zoo entrance through four parks, ending in Washington Park. Entry fee of $70 (no day-of-race registration) supports the Cancer Patients Alliance. Call 1-877-863-4448.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8: 3rd annual CHUN Wine-Tasting & Silent Auction, 6-9 pm, Tears-McFarlane House, 1290 Williams. Tickets at $35 benefit Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods. Call 303-830-1651.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 10: 13th annual “Brew at the Zoo,” with samples from 40 breweries & 20 restaurants, music & dance, 7-10 pm, Denver Zoo, 23rd & Steele, to benefit the Red Apple Scholarship Fund.Tickets $60-$65. Early admission “VIP” $85. Designated Driver $30. Must be 21. Call 303-376-4800.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11: “Westside Stories: Stepping through Time,” the West Washington Park Home Tour. 10 am-4 pm. Tickets $15. Benefits Steele Elementary, WWPNA & the Washington St. Community Center. See wwpna.org or call 303-489-4681.

• “What Matters Most,” the Children’s Hospital Gala, black-tie. Entertainment by Jay Leno. Tickets $350. Call 720-777-1751.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 12 & OCT. 3: Women’s Self-Defense Classes, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Tiger Kim’s Academy, Colfax & Steele. Cost is $5 donation to breast cancer research. Call 303-388-1408.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 14: “Massage for the Cure.” All Front Range Massage Envy locations will donate $15 of $49 cost for a one-hour massage to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 8 am-10 pm. Call 303-804-0494.

• Women on the Move Luncheon to Free the World of MS, 11:30 am-1 pm, Marriott City Center, 17th & California. Tickets $125 per person. Call 303-698-5405.

• 23rd annual Uptown Sampler, a tasting tour of more than a dozen restaurants, business tours, 5-8:30 pm. Tickets (only 400 will be sold) $20 in advance, $25 day of event, available at King Soopers or Tickets West. Five free shuttle buses. Supports City Council District 8 non-profits. Call 303-884-5438.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 16: “Friendship Award Dinner” honoring John Yee, silent auction, 5 pm, Wings Over the Rockies. BenefitsDenver Sister Cities International. Tickets $75 & $95. Call 303-832-1336.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 17: Randy Gradishar Golf Classic, Castle Pines North, 1 pm. Fee of $150 includes cart & after-round dinner. Silent auction. Benefits back-to-school & after-school programs at the Red Shield Community Center. Call Ron McKinney, 303-860-5565.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 18: Memory Walk/Run, a 5K event to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, 7 am registration, 7:50 Kids’ Fun, 8 am Run, 9 am Walk. City Park behind the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado. No entry fee. Call 303-813-1669.

• ‘Good Karma’ Yard Sale, 9 am-4 pm, held at & to benefit the Avalokiteshvara Buddhist Center, 1081 Marion. Call 303-813-9551.

• “Brass, Brats & Beer,” a family-oriented event, noon-3 pm, Clarkson Mansion, 670 Clarkson, to benefit the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets $25 adults, $10 12-20, $5 6-12.Rain date Sunday. Call 303-836-7445.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 19: 32nd annual Park Hill Home Tour, 11 am-5 pm, seven homes, tickets $13 in advance, $15 day of tour; seniors $9, children $6. Benefits Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. Visit gphc.org or call 303-388-0918.

MONDAY, SEPT. 20: 14th annual “Golf for Hope,” 6:30 am, Lakewood Country Club. Four-player scramble, lunch. Single $375, foursome $1,500, benefits Seeds of Hope. Call 303-715-3127.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 23: “Harvest Moon Party,” The Informants & other entertainers, silent auction, 6 pm, Temple Events Center, 16th & Pearl. Benefits Mission Wear. Call 303-808-7538.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 24: Arapahoe House Luncheon featuring keynote by “Dr. Drew,” noon, Seawell Ballroom of the DCPA, 14th & Curtis. Tickets $50 & $75. Benefits addiction treatment programs. Call 303-412-3643.

• Opening of the 2nd annual “Kitchen Sink Art Show,” a celebration of creativity & community, The Gathering Place, 1535 High, 3:30-5 pm. Through Oct. 5. Call Tanya, 303-996-9028.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 25: 6th annual “Wag ‘n Trail,” a 1.6-mile pledge hike (with your dog) to benefit the Denver Dumb Friends League, 8 am-noon, Glendale Farm Open Space, I-25 at Surrey Ridge. No fee. Call 303-751-5772, ext. 1378.

MONDAY, SEPT. 27: Denver Santa Claus Shop Golf Tournament, Pinehurst Country Club, four-person, best-ball scramble, 9 am shotgun start. Entry fee of $165 includes cart, range balls & lunch. Call 303-988-2465.

COURTESY OF THE DENVER ART MUSEUM
‘PRAIRIE ON FIRE,’ painted in 1847, is one of the featured works in ‘Charles Deas & 1840s America,’ through Nov. 28, at the Denver Art Museum, 13th & Acoma. Call 720-865-5000 or visit denverartmuseum.org.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 30: 2010 East High School Heritage Hall Induction, 6:30 pm, cocktails & dinner, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado. Tickets starting at $100 fund student scholarships. Call 303-757-8253.

SUNDAY, OCT. 3: 18th annual “Race for the Cure” to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. 5K walk/run (7 am) 5K walk (8 am), one-mile Family Fun Run (9 am). Headquarters at the Pepsi Center, 9th & Auraria Pkwy. Entry fees $25 & $35. Call 303-242-3100.

Outdoor Markets

SUNDAYS: City Park Esplanade Fresh Market, Sullivan Fountain at East High School, Colfax & Elizabeth, 9 am-1 pm, through Oct. 21. Call 303-442-1837.

• Stapleton Farmers’ Market, Founders’ Green, 29th & Quebec, 8:30 am-12:30 pm, through Oct. 17. Call 303-442-1837.

• Old Pearl Street Farmers’ Market, 1500 S. Pearl (between Florida & Iowa), 9 am-1 pm, through Oct. Call 303-242-1032.

WEDNESDAYS: Cherry Creek Fresh Market, 9 am-1 pm, Bed, Bath & Beyond parking lot, 1st & University, through Sept. 29. Also Sat. Call 303-442-1837.

•Tiri’s Garden Farmers’ Market, 15th St. & California, 9 am-2 pm through Sept. Call 303-605-2885.

SATURDAYS: Cherry Creek Fresh Market, 8 am-1 pm, Bed, Bath & Beyond parking lot, 1st & University, through Oct. Also Weds. Call 303-442-1837.

• Denver Urban Homesteading Market, 200 Santa Fe (indoors), 9 am-2 pm. Year-round. Call 303-572-3122.

• Highland United Neighbors Farmers’ Market, 15th & Boulder Sts., 9 am-1 pm. Call 303-734-0718.

Events

WEEKDAYS: Free tours of the Capitol Building Dome, Colfax & Lincoln, hourly 9 am-2 pm. Call 303-866-3834.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1 & OCT. 6: Free Legal Nights at El Centro de San Juan Diego, 2830 Lawrence. 20 volunteer lawyers, free, one-on-one consultations, 5:30-7 pm. First come, first serve. Spanish/English provided. Repeated the 1st Weds. of every month. Call 303-573-1302.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9: E-3 Job & Resource Fair, 10 am-3 pm, Colorado Convention Center, 14th & Stout. Hosted by Colorado Dept. of Labor & Employment, 80+ businesses, 13 workshops, resume critiques. Free. Call 303-318-8000.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, SEPT. 10-19: 2nd annual Denver Beer Fest. Tastings, beer-paired dinners, “meet the brewer” nights, brewery tours & more. Numerous events & locations. Call 800-233-6837.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11: New Belgium Brewing’s “Tour de Fat” bike festival visits City Park, 17th & Esplanade, 9 am-4 pm. Parade (10 am), costumes, races, contests, live entertainment & tomfoolery. Free, $5 (charitable) donation requested. No dogs. Call 1-888-NBB-4044to register.

• 21st annual Friendship Powwow & American Indian Cultural Celebration, 10 am-5 pm (Grand Entry at noon), Acoma Plaza at the Denver Art Museum, 13th & Acoma. Free. Call 720-913-0162.

• Walking Tour of the Country Club Neighborhood, presented by Denver’s Old House Society, 1-3 pm. Limited number of tickets at $10. Call 303-916-4359.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 12: Tour of Public Art in Civic Center presented by the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs, 11 am, meet at Sea Lions Fountain on north side of park, Colfax & Broadway. Free. Limited to 15. Call 720-865-4307 to reserve a space.

• Colorado Historical Society Bicycle Tour of City Park, 9-11 am, meet at Bible House, 21st & York. Cost is $20 members, $25 non-members. Call 303-866-3682.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 14: 23rd annual Uptown Sampler, a tasting tour of more than a dozen restaurants, business tours, 5-8:30 pm. Tickets (only 400 will be sold) $20 in advance, available at King Soopers or Tickets West. Supports City Council District 8 non-profits. Call 720-884-5438.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 16-19: 29th annual Great American Beer Festival, Colorado Convention Center, 14th & California. Nearly 500 breweries & 3,300 beers, 5:30-10 pm. Competitions & tastings. Tickets $55 daily ($20 for designated driver). Call 303-447-0816.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, SEPT. 17-19 & 24-26: 41st annual Oktoberfest, between 20th & 22nd on Larimer, 5 pm-1 am Fri., 11 am-1 am Sat., noon-6 pm Sun. Live performances, dance, carnival, food & more. Free admission. Call 303-685-8143.

• Tours of Public Art at the Colorado Convention Center (meet at big Blue Bear, 11 am) & the Denver Performing Arts Complex, (Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1 pm), presented by the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs. Free. Limited to 15. Call 720-865-4307 to reserve a space.

•“Colfax Avenue Cruise,” a tour of Colfax by members of the Old Car Council of Colorado, 2-7 pm. Esplanade at East High School a featured site.Vendors & activities. Changing cars all day long. Free. Call 303-699-4819.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 19: 32nd annual Park Hill Home Tour, 11 am-5 pm, seven homes, tickets $13 in advance, $15 day of tour; seniors $9, children $6. Benefits Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. Visit gphc.org or call 303-388-0918.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 21: Free Legal Night at Mi Casa, 360 Acoma. 20 volunteer lawyers, free, one-on-one consultations, 5:30-7 pm. First come, first serve. Spanish/English provided. Repeated the 3rd Tues. of every month. Call 303-573-1302.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 25: Denver Botanic Gardens’ Fall Plant & Bulb Sale, 9 am-2 pm, 1007 York on top deck of parking garage. Free admission. Call 720-865-3500.

FRIDAY, OCT. 1: Colorado Historical Society Organ Crawl of Historic Denver Organs, 1-4 pm, meet at Trinity United Methodist Church, 18th & Broadway. Cost is $25 members, $30 non-members. Call 303-866-3682.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCT. 2 & 3: The Great Pumpkin Harvest Festival, 10 am-4 pm, Four Mile House Historic Park, 715 S. Forest. 1860s fun for the family. Free. Call 303-399-1859.

MONDAY, OCT. 4: Blessing of the Animals, 10:30 am, Denver Dumb Friends League, 2080 S. Quebec. Free. RSVP at 303-751-5772, ext. 7081.

Arts & Entertainment

SATURDAY, SEPT. 4 & OCT. 2: Tattered Cover Film Series presents 1938’s St. Martin’s Lane, starring Charles Laughton, Vivien Leigh & Rex Harrison on 9/4 & Les Enfants Terribles (1950) 10/2, both at 7 pm at the Starz Film Center, 9th & Auraria Pkwy. Discussion with critic Howie Movshovitz follows. Free, but limited number of tickets, available at 6 pm. Call 303-436-9219, ext. 2736.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 5 & OCT. 3: “Writers’ Church,” a “drop-in writers’ jam” hosted by Curious Theatre Co. the 1st Sun. of every month at The Acoma Center, 1080 Acoma, 10:30 am-1 pm. Free. Call 303-623-0524.

MONDAY, SEPT. 13: Monthly meeting of the Travel Lovers Book Club, 5:30-6:30 pm, The Tattered Cover, Colfax & Elizabeth, lower level. This month: Balkan Ghosts: A Journey Through History, by Robert Kaplan. Next month: Catfish and Mandala, by Andrew X. Pham. Repeated 2nd Mon. of every month. Everyone welcome whether they’ve read the book or not. Call 303-988-1356.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 14: Village of the Damned (1960) presented in the “KnitFlix” series, 5:30-7:30 pm, Level 1 Fresh City Lounge of the Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway. Knit or do other handwork while viewing a movie. Free. Call 720-865-1111.

• “Downtown Bookies” book discussion group considers a different work each month, 7-8:30 pm, 4th floor meeting room of the Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway. Repeated second Tues. of every month. Call 720-865-1312.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 17: Free concert by organist Richard Robertson, 7:30 pm, St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1850 Washington. Call 303-577-7723.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, SEPT. 17-19 & 24-26: “Rituals,” the first concert of the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble’s 40th season, featuring a tribute to Marceline Freeman, the world premiere of a work by Milton Myers, excerpts from “Carmina Burana,” “Sweet Re,” & more, 7:30 pm Fri. & Sat., 2 pm Sun. Tickets $20, $30 & $40. Call 303-295-1759, ext. 13.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 18: Tours of Public Art at the Colorado Convention Center (meet at big Blue Bear, 11 am) & the Denver Performing Arts Complex, (Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1 pm), presented by the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs. Free. Limited to 15. Call 720-865-4307 to reserve a space.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 21: “Food Fight,” 2nd of four monthly movies in the “Sustainable Food Film Series,” 7 pm, Mitchell Hall of Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York. Free. $10 donation suggested. Call 720-865-3500.

FRIDAY, OCT. 1: St. Martin’s Chamber Choir opens its season with Brahms’ “Requiem,” 7:30 pm, St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1850 Washington. Tickets $22, $30 & $5 (students). Call 303-298-1970.

SATURDAY, OCT. 2: “What’s on Your Plate?,” 3rd of four monthly movies in the “Sustainable Food Film Series,” 11 am, Mitchell Hall of Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York. Free. $10 donation suggested. Call 720-865-3500.

Galleries

MONTH-LONG: “Color Field Landscapes” created by Mark Bowles & Jim Pittman, through Sept. 29, Translations Gallery, 1743 Wazee. Call 303-629-0713.

• “From Nature’s Studio: Textiles by Regina Benson,” through Oct. 3, Gates Garden Court Gallery, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York. Call 720-865-3500.

• “Mark Sink Photographs 1975-2010,” through Oct., Byers-Evans House Museum, 1310 Bannock. Call 303-620-4933.

• “Charles Deas & 1840s America,” through Nov. 28, Denver Art Museum, 13th & Acoma. Call 720-865-5000.

•“The Furniture of Eero Saarinen: Designs for Everyday Living,” through Nov. 28, Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art, 1311 Pearl. Call 303-832-8576.

•“Tutankhamun: The Golden King & the Great Pharaohs,” through Jan. 9,Denver Art Museum, 13th & Acoma. Call 720-865-5000.

• “Moore in the Gardens,” 20 monumental sculptures by Henry Moore (1898-1986), through Jan., outdoors at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York. Regular admission. Call 720-865-3500.

WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS: “Nooner Tours” of the Denver Art Museum, 13th & Acoma, noon. Different gallery each week, regular admission. Call 720-865-5000.

SATURDAYS: “Secrets of the Dioramas,” a free 45-minute overview of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s dioramas, 2001 Colorado, 12:30 & 2 pm. General admission required. Call 303-322-7009.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 3 & OCT. 1: “Art District on Santa Fe Historical Tours.” Guided one-hour walking tour begins at the southeast corner of 6th & Santa Fe. Covers three eras: 1887, 1927, & the present. Cost is $5 per person. No reservation necessary. Call 720-234-7929.

• First Friday Art Walks in the Golden Triangle Museum District. Free bus, maps at all galleries studios. Free shuttle to the Santa Fe walk, below. Call 303-573-5095.

•First Friday Art Walks, Santa Fe Art District, 6th to 10th on Santa Fe. Call 303-333-2820.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 4 & OCT. 2: Free Days at the Denver Art Museum, 13th & Acoma. Call 720-865-5000.

• “Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere: Understanding the Threat of Terrorism,” an interactive exhibit open the first Sat. of every month, The CELL, 99 W. 12th. Call 303-844-4002.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 8: Opening of “Patterns, Textures & Layers x 5”,” a print show by five artists, through Oct. 9, Niza Knoll Gallery, 915 Santa Fe. Call 303-953-1789.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 10: Opening of “Smoke & Shadow,” featuring mixed-media paintings by Don Quade & reclaimed metal & wood sculptures by James Dixon, through Oct. 23, Walker Fine Art, Prado Building, 11th & Cherokee. Call 303-355-8955.

• Opening of “Slice,” works by Brian Cavanaugh & others, through Oct. 2, Ice Cube Gallery, 3320 Walnut. Call 303-292-1822.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11: Closing of “Abstracts,” a group show of work by ten artists, William Havu Gallery, 1040 Cherokee. Call 303-893-2360.

• Closing of “Jessica Loving – Meridians,” SYNC Gallery, 878 Santa Fe. Call 303-652-7775.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 16: Opening of “Masters of Art, Sound & Love,” an exhibit with speakers & workshops revolving around a different theme each day, through Sept. 26, RedLine Gallery, 2350 Arapahoe. Call 720-292-7890.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 17: “Luminous Flux,” new paintings by Sam Scott & Matthias Düwel, opens at William Havu Gallery, 1040 Cherokee. Through Oct. Call 303-893-2360.

• Closing of a solo exhibition by Lino Tagliapietra, PISMO Fine Art Glass, 2770 E. 2nd. Call 303-333-2879.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 18: Closing of “Photographs by Todd Webb & Ernest Knee,” Camera Obscura Gallery, 1309 Bannock. Call 303-623-4059.

• Closing of “Future Junk,” a solo show by Erik Isaac, Niza Knoll Gallery, 915 Santa Fe. Call 303-953-1789.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 24: Opening of “Amazon Voyage: Vicious Fishes & Other Riches,” through Jan. 2, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado. Call 303-322-7009.

• Opening of the 2nd annual “Kitchen Sink Art Show,” a celebration of creativity & community, The Gathering Place, 1535 High, 3:30-5 pm. Through Oct. 5. Call Tanya, 303-996-9028.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 26: Closing of “Shaped by Culture: New World Landscapes by Edward Ranney,” Denver Art Museum, 13th & Acoma. Call 720-865-5000.

Lectures

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9: “From Nature’s Studio: Textiles by Regina Benson,” a “Meet the Artist Gallery Talk,” 6 pm Gates Court of Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York. Free. Call 720-865-3500.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 21: “The West Before Lewis & Clark: Three Lives,” presented by University of Arkansas Prof. Dr. Elliott West as the first talk in History Colorado’s 2010-11 “Speaking of Colorado: This Land Through Time” lecture series, 1 & 7 pm, Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 14th & Grant. Tickets $7 & $8.50. Series tickets $45 or $60 (all evening or all daytime). Monthly talks continue through May. Call 303-866-4686.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 29: “Arts & Crafts Interiors,” a talk in the 2010 Congress Park Neighbors’ Historic Speakers series, 7 pm, Heitler Hall at National Jewish Health, Colfax & Jackson. Free. Series continues last Weds. of the month through Oct. Call 303-377-4913.

FRIDAY, OCT. 1: C.G. Jung Society’s Fall Lecture Series presents Gary Toub speaking on “The Way of the Sage: Jung & the Tao,” 7 pm, First Divine Science Church, 14th & Williams. Free for members, $15 for non-member adults, $10 for non-member seniors & students. Call 303-575-1055.

Seminars, Classes & Workshops

SUNDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS: “A Course in Miracles,” on-going class based on in-depth study of ACIM, 1 pm Sun., noon Weds., 7 pm Thurs. at Unity Temple, 1555 Race. Offering requested. Call 303-322-3756.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 7 & 21, OCT. 5: Free classes at the Denver Community Credit Union, 1041 Acoma: 9/7, “Financial Services,” 9/21,“Investing for Retirement,” both at 6 pm, 10/5, “Business Curious,” noon. Call 303-573-1170, ext. 615.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11: Beginning Genealogy class at the Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway, Conference Room B2, 10:30 am-2:30 pm. Repeated 2nd Sat. of every month. Free. Call 720-865-1821.

•“Writer’s Buzz: Making it Happen,” a reading & talk with novelist Sarah Ockler presented by Lighthouse Writers Workshops, 7 pm, EventGallery 910Arts, 910 Santa Fe. Free. Call 303-815-1779.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 14: “NASA & the Future of Space Exploration,” an Active Minds seminar at The Tattered Cover, 2526 E. Colfax at Elizabeth, 12:30-1:30 pm. Free. Limited seating. Call 303-436-9219, ext. 2728.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 28: “China: Closing for Business?,” an Active Minds seminar at The Tattered Cover, 2526 E. Colfax at Elizabeth, 5:30-6:30 pm. Free. Limited seating. Call 303-436-9219, ext. 2728.

Seniors

MONDAYS-THURSDAYS: Seniors’ Computer Classes, 12-2 pm at the Salvation Army Red Shield Community Center, 29th & High. Cost is $5 yearly membership. Call 303-295-2107.

THURSDAYS: Seniors’ Lunch Program at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 915 E. 9th at Emerson. Free program 11 am, lunch at noon, $3.50 requested. Call 303-831-7023.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9: Seniors’ Book Discussion Group discusses contemporary fiction available in book & audio formats, 1-2:30 pm in the Level Four Meeting Room of the Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway. Repeated 2nd Thurs. of every month. Call 720-865-1312.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11: Free Day for seniors 64+ at the Denver Firefighters Museum, 1326 Tremont Pl. Repeated 2nd Sat. of every month. Call 303-892-1436.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15: Low Vision Senior Support Group, 10 am, Montview Manor, 1663 Steele, penthouse. Repeated 3rd Weds. of each month. Call 303-778-1130, ext. 218.

Health & Recreation

SUNDAYS: Insight Meditation Community meets at First Unitarian Church, 14th & Lafayette, 6:30-8:30 pm. Vipasanna, sitting & walking meditation, instruction, dharma talks. Donations welcome but not required.

•Guided Meditation, Denver Ashram, 1559 High, 7-8 pm. Free, donations welcome. Call 303-885-6727.

• Yoga on the Hill, 10:10 am, 809 SW. Washington. Free. Call MJ at 303-433-6280 for details.

•Capoeira Angola Introductory Class, 11 am, Mercury Café, 22nd & California, 5 pm. Free. Other classes available. Call 303-294-9258.

WEEKDAYS: Guided Meditation, Denver Ashram, 1559 High, 6-6:30 am. Free, donations welcome. Call 303-885-6727.

MONDAYS & FRIDAYS: Argentine Tango Evenings, 7:15 pm, 209 Kalamath, #16. Free, no partner necessary, refreshments. Low-cost lessons available at 7 pm. Call 303-546-6620.

TUESDAYS: Denver Chess Club, 6:30-10:30 pm, basement of West First Ave. Presbyterian Church, 120 W. 1st. Call 720-318-6496.

TUESDAYS-THURSDAYS: “Meditation at Noon,” a free, 30-minute, guided meditation, Avalokiteshvara Buddhist Center, 1081 Marion. Call 303-813-9551.

THURSDAYS: International Folk Dancing, 7-10:30 pm at Warren United Methodist, 14th & Gilpin. Cost of $3 includes one-hour class (7 pm), if desired. Call 303-322-8257.

• Free Lunchtime Meditation, noon, 1224 Washington (upstairs).Chanting & short meditation. Call 303-720-2668.

• Satsang Meditation, Denver Ashram, 1559 High, 6:30-8 pm. Free, donations welcome. Call 303-885-6727.

WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS: “Be Happy, Be Healthy,” free Tai Chi/Yoga/Qi Kung workshops for youth & families: Weds. 6-8 pm, Holy Redeemer Episcopal Church, 2552 Williams; Thurs. 6-8 pm & Sat. (youth only) 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Moyo Nguvu Center, 5126 E. Colfax. Call 303-377-2511.

MONDAY, SEPT. 20: 14th annual “Golf for Hope,” 6:30 am, Lakewood Country Club. Four-player scramble, lunch. Single $375, foursome $1,500, benefits Seeds of Hope. Call 303-715-3127.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 25: 6th annual “Wag ‘n Trail,” a 1.6-mile pledge hike (with your dog) to benefit the Denver Dumb Friends League, 8 am-noon, Glendale Farm Open Space, I-25 at Surrey Ridge. No fee. Call 303-751-5772, ext. 1378.

Religion

(Readers are advised to call their church to verify times.)

SUNDAYS: Spoken Worship, 7:45 am; Sung Worship with nursery, 9:30 am; Informal Worship, 5:30 pm. All worship services include Holy Communion. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 13th & Vine. Call 303-388-6469.

•Breakfast at Warren United Methodist, 14th & Gilpin, 8:30 am, followed by 9 am worship & Children’s Sunday School. Coffee & fellowship 10 am, Adult Forum 10:30 am. Call 303-388-4186.

•Sunday Service & Children’s Church, 10 am, The Center for Spiritual Living Denver, “A United Center for Spiritual Living,” 1420 Ogden. Call 303-832-5206.

•Holy Eucharist, 7:30, 8, 9 & 11:15 am, 6 pm, St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1350 Washington. Call 303-831-7115.

• Seeking more light for faithful living? So are we. Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church, 11 & Fillmore, 9:30 am worship, 10:30 am fellowship, 11 am education for all ages. Call 303-333-9366.

• Services at 9:15 & 11 am at the First Unitarian Society of Denver, 1400 Lafayette, “a liberal church for the religiously disenfranchised & other seekers.” Call 303-831-7113.

• “A Mystical Sunday Service,” 9:30 am silent meditation, 10 am service, The Center of Light, 23rd & Forest. Workshops & classes also offered. Call 303-913-7053.

• Sunday service & Sunday School (for up to age 20) at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1401 Logan, 10 am. Call 303-839-1505.

• 10 am Worship, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 9th & Emerson. Call 303-831-7023.

• “Prayers for World Peace,” 10:30 am-12 pm, Avalokiteshvara Buddhist Center, 1081 Marion. Suggested donation $8. Call 303-813-9551.

•St. Paul Church, 1615 Ogden: Worship Celebration 10:30 am, Buddhist Christian Interspiritual Service 5 pm. Call 303-832-4929.

•Catholic Mass for lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender Catholics, 5 pm, Dignity Denver, 1100 Fillmore. Call 303-331-0289.

MONDAYS & SATURDAYS: The Holy Eucharist followed by “Transformation through the Indwelling Spirit,” meditation using the Centering Prayer Method, & light breakfast, 6 am Mon., 7:45 am Sat., The Priory House, 740 Clarkson (Metropolitan Church of the Rockies). All-inclusive. Call 303-919-1764.

WEDNESDAYS: Weekly Bible Discussions, 11:30 am-12:30 pm, Christian Science Metropolitan Reading Room, 16th & Larimer. Call 303-534-3571.

• Wednesday Evening Testimony Meeting, 7:30 pm, First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1401 Logan. Call 303-839-1505.

THURSDAYS: Morning Eucharist, 7 am, St. Paul Lutheran, 1600 Grant. A 30-minute liturgy of Word & Sacrament. Call 303-839-1432.

• Buddhist & Non-Sectarian Meditation, 7-9 pm at Vipassana Towers, 330 Acoma. American Theravada & non-sectarian. Free. Also every other Tuesday. Call 303-778-8883.

FRIDAYS: Weekly services at Temple Micah, 2600 Leyden, 7 pm. Family services on first Friday. Call 303-333-7830.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 5: Selichot Service, 7:30 pm, Temple Micah, 26th & Leyden. Call 303-388-4239.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8: Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset.

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, SEPT. 8 & 9: Rosh Hashanah services, 7:30 pm Weds., 9 am (family) & 10:30 am Thurs., Temple Micah, 26th & Leyden. Call 303-388-4239.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 17: Kol Nidre service, 7:30 pm, Temple Micah, 26th & Leyden. Call 303-388-4239.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 18: Yom Kippur begins at sunset.

•Yom Kippur services, 9 & 10:30 am, 1, 2:15, 3:15, 4:45 & 5:45 pm, Temple Micah, 26th & Leyden. Call 303-388-4239.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 19: 100th/150th Anniversary Celebration, St. Paul Church, 1615 Ogden, 10:30 am. Call 303-832-4929.

• Third Sunday Evensong, 3:30 pm, St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1350 Washington. Repeated 3rd Sun. of every month. Call 303-831-7115.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 26: First Unitarian Denver’s 5th annual “Standing on the Side of Love” public worship service affirming inclusive family values and Gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgender families, 10 am, west steps of Capitol Building, Colfax & Lincoln. Call 303-831-7113.

SATURDAY-MONDAY, OCT. 2-4: Blessing of the Animals. 10/2, Mother of God Church (303-744-1715), Logan & Speer, 11 am; 10/3, Interfaith blessing 10:30 am, St. Paul United Methodist (303-832-4929), 1615 Ogden, 3:30 pm service at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral (303-831-7115), 1350 Washington; 10/4, Denver Dumb Friends League (RSVP to 303-751-5772, ext. 7081), 2080 S. Quebec 11 am.

Meetings

WEDNESDAYS: Kiwanis Club of Denver meets noon-1:30 pm, Maggiano’s at the Denver Pavilions, 16th & Glenarm. Program varies weekly.

THURSDAYS: Fillmore Community Network, focuses on sustainability, 7:30-9 am, 1633 Fillmore, 1st floor conference room. Location changes monthly. Call 303-399-2100.

• Cherry Creek Toastmasters, 7-8:30 am, Temple Emanuel, 1st & Grape. Call 303-399-9901.

• Conquer the fear of public speaking at Body Shops Toastmasters, noon, Colo. Dept. of Health, 4300 Cherry Creek Dr. South, 2nd flr. Call 303-398-4735.

•Denver Socrates Cafe meets, 7 pm, Trinity United Methodist Church, 18th & Broadway, to discuss a variety of important topics. Free. Call 303-861-1447.

•Rocky Mountain Toastmasters meet, 6 pm at Holiday Inn Select, 455 S. Colorado. Dinner ($15, optional) 6 pm, meeting 6:30 pm. Call 33-862-7406.

FRIDAYS: Daybreak Toastmasters. 7-8:30 am, 1525 Sherman, Room B-70. Cat got your tongue? Public speaking & more. Call Scott after 6 pm at 303-467-9294.

• “Thrillspeakers” Toastmasters, noon-1 pm, Qwest Building, 1801 California, 13th floor. Call 720-209-2896.

•Denver IDEA Cafe, a business start-up & brainstorming group, 2 pm, Panera Bread, 1350 Grant. Guest speakers. Free. Call 303-861-1447.

MONDAY, SEPT. 6 & 20, OCT. 4: Skyline Toastmasters meet at 6:30 pm in the 11th floor conference room of Kaiser Permanente, 2045 Franklin. Visitors welcome. Repeated the 1st & 3rd Monday of every month. Call 303-778-0064.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 10 & OCT. 8: Monthly Downtown Democratic Forum Breakfasts, 6:45-8 am, Baur’s Ristorante, 1512 Curtis. Public welcome. Call 303-861-8050.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 14: Capitol Hill Community Justice Council, 6 pm at Morey Middle School, 14th & Emerson (east side). Focus on crimes affecting the quality of life. Public welcome. Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 18: Colorado House District 8 Democrats monthly meeting, 10 am-noon, Whittier Community Center, 29th & Downing. Repeated 3rd Sat. of every month. Call 303-860-7669.

MONDAY, SEPT. 20: Monthly meeting of the new Denver Garden Club, 7 pm, 1556 Emerson. Member Colo. Federation of Garden Clubs. All are welcome. Repeated 3rd Mon. of every month. Call 303-320-5983.

Support Groups

MONDAYS: Weekly meetings of Emotions Anonymous, 7:30-9 pm, CHARG Resource Center, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 9th & Emerson (use basement entrance on Emerson). Call 303-331-2493.

•Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, 7-8:30 pm, First Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1st & Acoma (1st Ave. side, downstairs). Call 303-425-9691.

•Cocaine Anonymous meets at St. Paul’s United Methodist, 16th & Ogden, 8 pm. Call 303-421-5120.

MONDAYS & THURSDAYS: Meetings of Life Ring Secular Recovery, a network of support groups for people who want to maintain continuous abstinence from alcohol & other drugs, Washington Park United Church of Christ, 400 S. Williams (alley entrance), 6-7 pm. Call 303-830-0358.

TUESDAYS: Workaholics Anonymous, 5:45 pm, Capitol Heights Presbyterian, 11th & Fillmore. No fees. Call 720-565-9799.

• Weekly meetings of Moderation Management, for people who want to reduce their drinking, 6:30-7:45 pm at Ross-Cherry Creek Library, 3rd & Milwaukee, upstairs. Call 303-843-0134.

• Meetings of Marijuana Anonymous, Church of the Ascension, 6th & Gilpin, 6 pm open meeting, 7:30 pm women only. Call 303-607-7516.

•Green Light AA, 7 pm in the Common Room at St. John’s Cathedral, 1350 Washington. Call 303-831-7115.

•Joy AL-ANON meets at 8 pm in the Roberts building, Room 103 at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1350 Washington. Call 303-831-7115.

WEDNESDAYS: Weekly Support Group for the local chapter of HEAL (Health Education AIDS Liaison), 7:30 pm. Call Marty Freyer at 303-355-0788.

THURSDAYS: Home for the Heart AL-ANON, 7 pm, First Baptist Church, 1373 Grant (enter on Grant), 7 pm. Call 303-861-2013.

• Co-Dependents Anonymous “Risktakers” group meets at 7:15 pm in the basement classroom of St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1350 Washington. Enter off the west side alley. Call 303-321-8569.

SATURDAYS: Alcoholics Anonymous Newcomers Group, 8:45 am, 1311 York, 3rd floor. No smoking, free. Call 720-495-4949.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 2 & 16: Grief Support Group, 6 pm at 2337 Vine. Sponsored by Church in the City. Call first, 303-331-0979. Repeated every 1st & 3rd Thurs.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8: “Let’s Talk About It,” a free prostate cancer information session for men, 5:30-7 pm at Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, 1800 Williams, 3rd floor. Continues the 2nd Weds. of each month. Call 303-758-2030, ext. 139.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15: Low Vision Senior Support Group, 10 am, Montview Manor, 1663 Steele, penthouse. Repeated 3rd Weds. of each month. Call 303-778-1130, ext. 218.S

TUESDAY, SEPT. 28: Hepatitis C & HIV Support Group, 5:30-7 pm, 1660 S. Albion, 3rd flr. Repeated 4th Tues. of every month. Free. Call 303-862-0407.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 29: Denver Secular Recovery, a self-help, non “12-step” support group for people recovering from alcohol & drug abuse, meets in the 2nd floor meeting room of the Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway, 6:30-8 pm. Repeated the last Weds. of every month. Call 303-278-9993.

Freebies

SATURDAY, SEPT. 4: Tattered Cover Film Series presents 1938’s St. Martin’s Lane, starring Charles Laughton, Vivien Leigh & Rex Harrison, 7 pm at the Starz Film Center, 9th & Auraria Pkwy. Discussion with critic Howie Movshovitz follows. Free, but limited number of tickets, available at 6 pm. Call 303-436-9219, ext. 2736.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9: “From Nature’s Studio: Textiles by Regina Benson,” a “Meet the Artist Gallery Talk,” 6 pm Gates Court of Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York. Free. Call 720-865-3500.

MONDAY & SUNDAY, SEPT. 13 & 19: Free Days at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado, 10 am-5 pm. Call 303-322-7009.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 14: Village of the Damned (1960) presented in the “KnitFlix” series, 5:30-7:30 pm, Level 1 Fresh City Lounge of the Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway. Knit or do other handwork while viewing a movie. Free. Call 720-865-1111.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 17: Free concert by organist Richard Robertson, 7:30 pm, St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1850 Washington. Call 303-577-7723.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 26: Denver Botanic Gardens Free Day, 1007 York, 10 am-5 pm. Call 720-865-3500.

SATURDAY, OCT. 2: Tattered Cover Film Series presents 1950’s Les Enfants Terribles, 7 pm at the Starz Film Center, 9th & Auraria Pkwy. Discussion with critic Howie Movshovitz follows. Free, but limited number of tickets, available at 6 pm. Call 303-436-9219, ext. 2736.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCT. 2 & 3: The Great Pumpkin Harvest Festival, 10 am-4 pm, Four Mile House Historic Park, 715 S. Forest. 1860s fun for the family. Free. Call 303-399-1859.

SUNDAY, OCT. 3: Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado, 10 am-5 pm. Call 303-322-7009.

MONDAY, OCT. 4: Blessing of the Animals, 10:30 am, Denver Dumb Friends League, 2080 S. Quebec. Free. RSVP at 303-751-5772, ext. 7081.

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