July in Colorado
I 25 Corridor and East:
Festivals, Special Events, Arts & Crafts
All Summer Festival
Fridays at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center Paseo in Pueblo, 719-543-0130
July 1 - 28 (weekends)
Colorado Renaissance Festival in Larkspur, 303-688-6010.
July 5 - 7th Cherry
Creek Arts Festival, Cherry Creek in Denver. 303-355-2787 or www.cherryarts.org
July 20 - 21 The
city of Aurora‚s 7th annual Kidspree, features more than 70 activities
and entertainers. 35,000 people are expected to attend the event at
Bicentennial Park, E. Alameda Ave @ Potomac St.,with the theme Color
My World. 303-739-7000 or www.aurogov.org
July 20 - 21 Gun
Show in the Natural Resources Bldg. at the State Fair Grounds in Pueblo,719-561-8484
July 27 - 28 Budding Naturalists Series: Bug Hunter, for Kids 6 to 10 years at the Lookout Mountain Nature Center, Golden, 303-526-0594
Museums / Special Exhibits
All Summer Ordinary
people climb an extraordinary Mountain in David Breashears‚ new
IMAX movie, Kilimanjaro, (thru Oct. 3), also playing thru Spring 2003,
Journey Into Amazing Caves, a heart-pounding, breathtaking caving adventure.
Phipps Imax Theater is located in the Denver Museum of Nature &
Science, 303-322-7009.
July 1 - 21 West
Point/Points West at the Denver Art Museum, an exhibition celebrates
the 200th anniversary of the Military Academy and the exploration of
the American West. 720-865-5000 or www.denverartmuseum.org
July 1 - 7 Colorado
Clay, top Colorado ceramist show 8 to 10 pieces each in an annual juried
exhibition at the Foothills Art Center in Golden, 303-279-3922.
July 1 - August
15 Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys, A Fashionable Interest,
explores the fashionable world of dolls. 303-322-1053.
July - September
29 The Hallmark Photographic Collection, Denver Art Museum, features
more than 240 photographs from the 1880‚s to the present, including
Ansel Adams, Robert Mapplethorpe, Annie Leibovitz, Robert Adams, Andy
Warhol and William Wegman. 720-865-5000 or www.denverartmuseum.org
July 13 - August
25 Taos Art Today, at the Foothills Art Center in Golden, 303-279-3922.
July 21 - 27 Wolf Week at the Pueblo Zoo. Speakers, films, activities for the entire family, 719-561-9664 or www.pueblozoo.org.
Music/Dance/Theater/Opera/Plays
July - September
Summer Concert Series at the Denver Botanic Gardens, enjoy the gardens,
music and the Colorado sunset. 720-865-3500 or www.botanicgardens.org
July 1 - August
23 Hot Sounds at the Pavilions, on the 16th street Mall. Friday nights
5:-9:pm, outside summer concerts, free and open to the public.
July 1 - 26 (Fridays)
Lunchtime free concerts, Lincoln Center Fort Collins 970-221-6735
July 5 - 21 She
Loves Me, Little Theatre of the Rockies U of Northern Colorado, Greeley,
970-351-2200 or www.arts.unco.edu/calendar
July 5 - 28 Brigadoon,
The Pirates of Penzance at CU Bolder Campus, 303-492-8008 or www.cuconcerts.org
July 7, 11, 21,
28 Free City Park Concert‚s
July 7 - August
16 Colorado Music Festival at Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder, 303-449-2413
or www.coloradomusicfest.org
CityLights Pavilion
Parking lot of the Pepsi Center, Denver 303-830-TIXS or www.citylightspavilion.com
July 2 Meat Loaf
July 3 James Brown
July 4 A Walk Down Abby Road; Todd Rundgren, Alan Parsons, Mark Farner,
Christopher Cross, Jack Bruce
July 6 Delbert McClinton/Jerry Jeff Walker
July 11 Dispatch , Pat McGee Band
July 12 Bruce Hornsby
July 22 YES
July 24 Randy Travis
July 27 The Fixx, Berlin, The Motels, The Outfield
July 31 Frankie Valle, Felix Cavallier‚s Rascals, The Association,
Lou Christie
Colorado Springs
World Arena 3185 Ventucci Blvd. 1-800-325-SEAT, www.ticketswest.com
July 6 Champions on Ice
July 22 Scorpions/Deep Purple
July 26 Focus On The Family Mid Summer Team Spectacular
Fiddler‚s
Green Amphitheater 5889 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Vlg. 303-220-7000
July 2 Mannheim Steamroller
July 4 July 4th Celebration
July 22 Smokin‚ Groves Featuring Outkast, the Roots, Lauryn Hill
July 30 John Mellencamp
Hudson Gardens
& Event Center 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton 303-797-8565 or www.hudsongardens.org
Sunday Night Summer Concert Series
July 7 Opie Gone Bad
July 14 Blues in the Garden
July 21 Pan Jumbies
July 28 Chris Daniels & The Kings
Paramount Theatre
16th & Glenarm, Denver 303-830-TIXS or 719-520-9090
July 30 Kenny Loggins
July 31 Boz Scaggs
Pepsi Center Denver
303-830-TIXS
July 5 Champions on Ice
Pikes Peak Center
Colorado Springs 719-520-7469
July 1 Cedric the Entertainer
July 30 Boz Scaggs
Red Rocks Apmitheatre
Morrison 303-830-TIXS
July 3 & 4 Blues Traveler
July 5 & 6 String Cheese Incident
July 7 Weezer
July 13 Paul Oakenfold
July 15 Film on the Rocks: Wizard Of Oz & Pink Oz
July 17 Jewel
July 20 103.5 The Fox Hawgfest, Lewis & Floorwax & The Groove
Hawgs
July 22 Film on the Rocks: Austin Powers 1 & 2
July 23 Scorpions
July 24 Lynyrd Skynard
July 27 Big Head Todd & The Monsters
July 31 Goo Goo Dolls
Sports:
July 4 - 7 Third
Annual Rocky Mountain Thunder Rally at the Colorado State Fair Grounds
in Pueblo, 719-561-8484 or www.pueblochamber.org
Bandimere Speedway
3051 S. Rooney Rd., Morrison 303-697-4870 or www.bandimere.com
July 4 Race Series and 4th of July Family Festival
July 6, 12, 27 Castrol GTX E.T. Series, Friday Classes
July 6 Xtreme Perfor. Snowmobiles Series, Sat. Classes
July 7 Import & Sport Compact Challenge
July 9 & 10 Performance Wheel & Tire Race Car Test
July 18 21 NHR/Power Rade Mopar Parts Mile High Nationals
July 26 Performance Torque Converters Club Clash
July 28 Cummins Rocky Mountain Truck Fest
Colorado Rapids
Major League Soccer Home Games, Invesco Field at Mile High 303-299-1587
July 4 Chicago Fire
July 13 Los Angeles Galaxy
July 27 Dallas Burn
Colorado Rockies
Professional Baseball Home Games, Coors Field, Denver 1-800-388-ROCK
July 1 - 3 San Francisco Giants
July 5 - 7 San Diego Padres
July 17 - 18 Arizona Diamondbacks
July 19 - 21 Milwaukee Brewers
Mountain Towns & The Western Slope:
Festivals, Special Events, Arts & Craft Shows
July - September
(2nd Sat. each Month) Saturday Night in the Park. Rocky Mountain National
Park, Kawuneeche Visitor Center, Western entrance. 7:pm 970-627-3471.
July - August 17
Summer Ski Train Excursions. Denver's downtown Union Station to the
base of Winter Park Resort Saturdays throughout the summer. 303-296-4754
July - September
Rocky Mountain Nature Association Field Seminars. Organized in 1931,
its founders hoped to stimulate interest in the park and its natural
and cultural history. 800-748-7702.
All Summer Thursday
Nature Nights, 7p.m. Family oriented series of programs, at the Lake
Dillon Amphitheatre. 970-468-2403.
July 1 - 7 Entertainment
throughout the week with daily events for the whole family, a 4th of
July Carnival, Drive-In Movie and live music in Copper Mountain Village
streets. 800-458-8386 x 4INFO.
July 3 - 6 99th
Steamboat Cowboy Roundup Days, one of Steamboat Springs‚ oldest
traditions with parades, food, entertainment and even a cattle drive
through town. 970-879-0880 or www.steamboat-chamber.com
July 4 Parades
and festivals will be presented in towns throughout Colorado. Space
dosn‚t allow listing them all. Check with the Chamber‚s
of Commerce or the web sites in your favorite area for details.
July 5 - 6 Independence
Rodeo & Fireworks Festival at Flying Heels Arena in Granby. Celebrate
Independence weekend with down-home hospitality. The 2-day festival
includes a kid's rodeo, finals of the adult rodeo series, carnival games
and barn dance, 970-887-2311 or 800-325-1661
July 4 - 7 19th
Annual Breckenridge July Art Festival from 10 AM - 6 PM. Annually ranked
one of the nation's finest shows with 135 artists and craftspeople from
throughout the United States. 970-547-9326 or www.townofbreckenridge.com
July 12 - 14 Thunderbird
Artist, Annual Avon Festival of Arts at Chappel Square in Avon. A juried
fine art festival with works from over 100 of the nations most accomplished
artists. 480-837-5637 or www.thunderbirdartists.com
July 12 - 14 Rainbow
Weekend in Steamboat Springs, includes 22nd Annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo
and the 28th Annual Art-In-The-Park. 970-879-0880 or www.steamboat-chamber.com
July 13 Music
on Main Street, Frisco's best street dance and party 970- 668-5276.
July 13 - 14 11th
Annual Keystone Arts Festival juried art with exciting children's entertainment
and art booths, and live music. 970-496-4FUN
July 20 5th Annual
Grand Lake Show of the Rocky Mountain Classics Chapter of the Antique
and Classic Boat Society. Show will be at the Grand Lake Yacht Club,
970-627-3402 or www.grand-county.com
July 26- 28 Thunderbird
Artist, Annual Riverwalk Fine Art & Sculpture Festival at the Riverwalk
in Edwards. A juried fine art festival with works from over 100 of the
nations most accomplished artists. 480-837-5637 or www.thunderbirdartists.com
July 27 - 28 29th
Annual Alpine ArtAffair in downtown Winter Park. More than 80 artisans
display and sell unique clothing, Native American crafts, jewelry, photography
and other artwork. 800-903-7275 or visit www.winterpark-info.com.
July 27 - 28 Francisco
Fort Days in La Veta, 1876 themed parades, vintage cars, musical entertainment,
historical reenactments, even a melodrama and much more. 719-742-5501
Museums / Special Exhibits
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Music/Dance/Theater/Opera/Plays
July - Mid-August
Strings in the Mountains Festival of Music in Steamboat Springs, 970-879-5056
or www.steamboat-chamber.com
July - September
28 The Creede Repertory Theatre in Creede presents its 37th season with
The Philadelphia Story. The Fantasticks, Rumors, A Moon for the Misbegotten,
The Memory of Water. 719-658-2540 or www.creederep.com
July - August
10 Central City Opera celebrates its 70th anniversary with Carmen, A
Midsummernight‚s Dream and Summer and Smoke presented in repertory.
303-292-6700, 800-851-8175 or www.centrealcityopera.org
July - August 17
Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre in Grand Lake presents; A Day in Hollywood
a Night in the Ukraine, 1776, Man of LaMancha, 970-627-3421. www.grand-county.com
July - August 18
The 53 year-old Aspen Music Festival theme this year is Voices of Expatriates.
More than 200 events will take place over the summer. 970-925-3254 or
www.aspenmusicfestival.com
July - August
24 The Breckenridge Music Festival presents "Sounds of Summer,"
concerts at the Riverwalk Center. The Festival's non-classical music
series, "The Blue River Series", will present additional concerts,
ranging from Broadway Show Tunes to jazz, rock and blues performances.
970-453-9142 or www.breckenridgemusicfestival.net
July - August
25 Summer Music Concerts in Estes Park 970-586-610 or www.estesparkresort.com
July 4 - 21 Seven
Ages Productions' perform the children's classic Under The Bean Stalk,
at the Family Fun Park in Keystone Village 970-496-4FUN.
July 9 - 12 A week
of dance activities featuring the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, . Presented
by the Town of Breckenridge. 970-547-3100.
July 13 - 14 Winter
Park Jazz Festival. at the base of Winter Park Resort. A must for jazz
enthusiasts. 800-903-7275 or www.winterpark-info.com.
July 20 - 21 KBCO
World Class RockFest at Winter Park. 303-892-0961 for line-up information.
For lodging and tickets, 800-977-6198
July 25 - 27 The
Washington Ballet in Telluride. Mixes the classical with pop culture
in a presentation of Carmen. 970-728-8093 or www.telluride.com
July 31 - August
6 Telluride Jazz Celebration, one of the most outstanding festivals
in the country. 970-728-7009 or www.telluride.com
Park Lane Pavilion,
Keystone Resort 970-496-4FUN
July 5, 11 Live Family Theatre Production
July 12 Bob Craig presents My Adventures
July 13 Adult Comedy Night with Louis Johnson and Lori Calahan.
Vilar Center for
the Arts at Beaver Creek
970-845-8497 or 888-920-2787 or www.vilarcenter.org
July 5, 12, 26 Free movie night.
July 6 Lazer Vaudeville, Family Show.
July 9, 16, 23, 30 Bravo!, Chamber Music Classics.
July 11 Neville Brothers, New Orleans‚ funk.
July 15 Suzanne Vega, Singer/songwriter.
July 19 Jimmy Neutron; Boy Genius, free movie night.
July 20 Iris DeMent, Country & Folk Singer/songwriter.
July 27 Sally Taylor, Singer/songwriter.
July 31 Terri Clark, Country music.
Sports
Saturdays all summer Rodeo! Summer series at the Flying Heels Arena
located between Granby and Silver Creek on Hwy. 40. Buckaroo kids and
adult rodeo. 1-800-325-1661.
Fri. & Sat.
evenings thru August 24 PCRA Summer Pro Rodeo Series in Steamboat Springs,
970-879-0880 or www.steamboat-chamber.com
July 6, 13, 20,
27 High Country Stampede Rodeo. Winter Park/Fraser Valley 1-800-903-7275
or www.ridewinterpark.com.
July 13 Snow Mountain
Ranch Half-Marathon & Marathon. Trail runners from far and wide
come to Snow Mountain Ranch for this challenging, but scenic, race.
970-887-2152 or www.ymcarockies.org.
July 7 Winter
Park Resort Mountain Bike Series: Race #3-Valley Point-to-Point, third
event in the series, starts at Winter Park Resort and ends in Fraser.
970-726-1590 or www.ridewinterpark.com.
July 9 - 14 Rooftop
Rodeo and Parade at Estes Park Fair Grounds. 970-586-6104 or www.estesparkresort.com
July 19 - 21 Steamboat
Mountain Soccer Tournament, since 1985, hosts 120 to 150 teams from
across the U.S. 970-870-1646 or www.steamboat-chamber.com
July 19 - 21 United
Rock Crawl & Off-Road Challenge. 1-877-KREMMLING
July 19 - August
11 Hunter-Jumper Horse Show at the Estes Park Fairgrounds, 970-586-6104
or www.estesparkresort.com
July 27 - August
2 Grand Lake Regatta and Lipton Cup Races. 970-627-3402 or www.grand-county.com
July 28 XTERRA
Triathlon and Expo: The challenging triathlon takes place on Sunday
with a 30K-mountain bike, 11K run and a 1.5K swim. Keystone dishes out
Mother Nature's finest natural beauty and toughest terrain. Log onto
www.xterraplanet.com for more information and registration. 970-496-4FUN.
July 28 Winter
Park Resort Mountain Bike Series: Race #4-Mountain Circuit Two. This
event requires competitors to ride laps on a 4.5 mile course. 970-726-1590
or www.ridewinterpark.com.
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