September in Colorado
I 25 Corridor and East:
Festivals, Special Events, Arts & Crafts
September - October 12 (Sundays) Old South Pearl Street Farmers Market. Hand Picked vendors from all over Colorado will line the 1500 block of South Pearl St. in Denver to offer fresh fruits and vegetables, breads, pastries, fresh cut flowers, bedding and container plants and lots of other goodies.
September 13 -14 Denver Miniature Show and Sale at the Hyatt Regency Tech Center, 7800 E. Tufts Ave, benefits the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys.
September 18 Oktoberfest on Larimer Square, (1400 Block of Larimer St.) in Lower Downtown Denver, 4:pm - 12::am
September 27 South Colorado Bird-N-Nature Fest at Pueblo City Park, 9:am - 3:pm, provides educational and recreational opportunities focussed on birds, wildlife and nature, sponsored by Arkansas Valley Audubon Society.
Museums / Special Exhibits
Phipps IMAX Theater
in the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. 303-322-7009
or www.dmns.org
September Space
Station
Thru
Fall 2003 Jane Goodall’s Wild Chimpanzees
Thru - Winter 2003
Australia: Land Beyond Time
September Elementary Energy...Earth, Air, Fire and Water, large item sculpture at Hudson Gardens & Event Center in Littleton, 303-797-8565
September - November 30 Lighter Than Air: Gauze Robes from China, a seldom seen part of the Denver Art Museum’s textile collection. 720-865-5000 or www.denverartmuseum.org
September - October 26 Watermedia Exhibition at the Foothills Arts Center in Golden. 303-279-3922 or www.foothillsartcenter.org
September - October 26 Augustus Saint-Gardens: Master of American Sculpture at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 719-634-5581 or www.csfineartscneter.org
September 1 - 7 International Watermedia XIII: Presented by the Pikes Peak Watercolor Society at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 719-634-5581 or www.csfineartscenter.org
September 1 - 21 Sargent and Italy, one of the most famous and creative American artists of the late 19th century, at the Denver Art Museum 720-865-5000 or www.denverartmuseum.org
September 1 - 27 From Travelers to Plowechaser: Women Who Shaped the West a joint exhibition between the Astor House Museum and Clear Creek History Park in Golden, 303-278-3557 or www.astorhousemuseum.org or www.clearcreekhistorypark.org
September 6 Concerts, Booths, Buffalo Burger BBQ all celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, 987 1/2 Lookout Mt. Rd., Golden
Music/Dance/Theater/Opera/Plays
September 1 - 7 Now playing at the Heritage Square Music Hall in Golden, Take Me Out To The Ball Game, 303-270-7800. Enjoy dinner and the show or just the show.
September - November 15 Heritage Square Children’s Theatre in Golden presents Jack and the Beanstalk 303-279-7800.
September 5 - 27 Do the Dead Sing the Blues at the Lakewood Cultural Center and Miners Alley Playhouse. 303-987-7845 or www.lakewood.org
September 16 - November 2 Walden Family Playhouse in Lakewood, presents Holes. 303-590-1475 or www.waldenfamilyplayhouse
Colorado Springs
Fine Arts Center
719-634-5583
September 7 - 8 World Horizons Travel Film Series presents Hong Kong
Colorado
University Concerts CU Bolder Campus 303-492-8008 or www.cuconcerts.org
September 18 The American Program with Christopher Parkening and
Jubilant Sykes
September 22 Takacs Encore Series
Denver Center for the Performing Arts 14th & Curtis Sts., Denver, 303-893-4100, 800-641-1222 or www.denvercenter.org or www.ticketswest.com
Boettcher
Concert Hall
Colorado Symphony
Orchestra
www.coloradosymphony.org
September 6 Tony Bennett with the C.S.O.
September 12 - 14 Marin Alsop conductor, Yefim Bronfman piano.
September 19 - 21 Peter Qundjan conductor
September 26 - 27 Super Pops presents John McDaniel
Temple Buell Theatre
September 9 - 21 Uninetown
September 27 - October 12 Colorado Ballet presents Don Quixote
(www.coloradoballet.com)
Fiddler’s
Green Amphitheater 6350 Greenwood Pl. Blvd., Greenwood Village, 303-220-7000
September 19 Bear Fair, kicks off the 15th anniversary of the Scientific
and Cultural Facilities District, featuring the Denver Brass, the
New Philharmonic and Chuck Negron (formerly of “Three Dog Night”)
Hudson
Gardens & Event Center 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton
303-797-8565 or www.hudsongardens.org thru
Sept 14 Gigs at the Gardens summer concert series
September 7 Otis Taylor
September 14 Hot Tomatoes Jazz & Swing
Pepsi Center Denver
303-830-TIXS
September 6 Global Domination, International Fighting Championship
September 10 Wyonna
September 13 Alabama
September 20 The Temptations
September 26 - 27 Promise Keepers
Pikes Peak Center,
Colorado Springs, 719-520-7469
September 26 Bill Cosby
Red Rocks Amphitheater
Morrison
www.redrocksonline.com
September 1 ETown Rocks, Barenaked Ladies
September 5 - 6 The String Cheese Incident
September 13 - 14 REM
September 19 Allman Brothers Band
September 23 The Wicked Wonka Tour with Insane Clown Posse
Swallow Hill
Music Association 720-301-7239 or www.swallowhill.com
September 4 Ellis and Tara Lee Walling
September 13 - October 4 Shawn Amour, Art Gallery at Swallow Hill
Union
Colony Civic Center, Greeley, 970-356-5000 or 800-315-2787
September 16 The Guys
September 23 Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra
September 26 - 27 An Evening with Natalie Cole
Sports:
Colorado Avalanche
Major League Hockey Home Games, Pepsi Center, Denver 303-830-TIXS
Preseason Games
September 18 Dallas Stars
September 20 Florida Panthers
September 23 Los Angeles Kings
September 25 San Jose Sharks
Colorado Rockies
Major League Baseball Home Games, Coors Field, Denver
303-ROCKIES or www.coloradorockies.com
September 5 - 7 Los Angeles Dodgers
September 16 - 18 Houston Astros
September 19 - 21 San Diego Padres
September 23 - 25 Arizona Diamondbacks
Colorado Springs
Sky Sox Minor League Baseball, Home Games Sky Sox Stadium, 4385 Tuft
Blvd., Colorado Springs 719-591-SOXX or www.skysox.com
September 1 Omaha Royals
Denver Bronco’s
National Football League Home Games, Invesco Field at Mile High, Denver
303-830-TIXS
September 22 Oakland Raiders
September 28 Detroit Lions
United States Airforce
Academy Falcons Home Games Colorado Springs
September 13 North Texas
September 20 Wyoming
Colorado State
University Rams’ Home Games
Fort Collins
September 13 Weber State
September 20 Miami (Ohio)
September 27 Utah
University of Colorado
Buffaloes’ Home Games,
Boulder
September 6 UCLA
September 13 Washington State
Mountain Towns & The Western Slope:
Festivals, Special Events, Arts & Craft Shows
September 1 Classic Labor Day Weekend in Steamboat with a Western family festival, art show and rodeo. 970-879-0880.
September 1 28th Annual Gathering at the Great Divide Arts Festival - A nationally recognized juried art show that brings remarkable artists and artisans from throughout the nation to Breckenridge. 800-530-3099 or www.summitchamber.org.
September 3 - 7 Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials, food, craft booths, art show, music and lots more, plus the dog trials and demonstrations.
September 4 & 11 Art Line, bus takes you to stops and a guided tour of the Steamboat Springs Art Community with live lunch music, 970-879-0880 or www.steamboatchamber.com
September 5 First Friday Town Walk in La veta, 719-742-3676 or 866-616-3676 or www.lavetacucharachamber.com
September 5 - 7 Tour de Femme Weekend at Copper Mountain. Women only weekend, designed for beginner to intermediate riders. Weekend includes fully supported 30 mile ride, cooking class, yoga and more. Check out www.coppersummer.com for details and booking information. Call 800-458-8386 x4INFO or visit www.coppercolorado.com
September 5 & 12 Guided Gourmet Hike in Steamboat, includes a gondola guide and gourmet lunch, 970-871-5191
September 6 - 7 The Vail Festival Italiano features authentic Italian entertainment, music and dancing, a variety of Italian food specialities, wines and beers in the heart of Vail Village. 970-479-1394 or www.vail.snow.com
September 11 Cooking Class - Chef Bob Burden and Beaver Run Resort host an interactive cooking demonstration featuring a six course meal. Call 970-453-8755 to make a reservation.
September 11 - 14 24th Annual Breckenridge Festival of Film, this world -renowned festival features premier films, documentaries, independents,children's features, a screenwriter's competition and internationalcelebrities
September 13 Literary Sojourn, Steamboat Springs Festival of Authors, 1-800-898-6830.
September 13 - 14, 20 - 21 Oktoberfest in Vail's beautiful Bavarian setting. Enjoy the sounds of live oom-pah-pah and a variety of other musical and street entertainment. Sample traditional German cuisine from many of Vail's tempting restaurants, complimented by the finest German bier and some of Europe's finest wines. 970-476-1000 or www.vail.snow.com
September 19 - 21 9th Annual Oktoberfest - A weekend-long festival along Main Street Breckenridge with Bavarian food, German beer, lederhosen, Oompah music and kids' activities. Kicks off Friday with the Brewmaster's Dinner. 970-453-6018
September 20 13th Annual Fall Foliage Festival and Mountain Brewfest in Steamboat, 970-879-0880.
September 20 The Cowboy Artist Show at the Gallery in the Park and Town Park in La veta, 719-742-3676 or 866-616-3676 or www.lavetacucharachamber.com
September 20 Madness de Vine, an international food and wine tasting, plus live and silent auction fundraiser for Perry-Mansfield in Steamboat, 970-879-7125.
September 27 Frisco's Oktoberfest/Volksmarch Call the Town of Frisco, 970- 668-5276.
Museums / Special Exhibits
A September 1 Relive the glory days of Gilpin County, once “The Richest Square Mile on Earth”. The Gilpin County Museum in Central City presents a special exhibition dedicated to Clara Brown and Gabriel’s Daughter. This is in conjunction with the Central City Opera presentation of Gabriel’s Daughter based on the true story of Clara Brown’s journey out of slavery to the gold rush fields of Central City. 303-582-5283 or www.ColoradoMuseum.org/gilpin.htm
Music/Dance/Theater/Opera/Plays
September 1 30th Annual Telluride Film Festival celebrating the art
of film with premieres, tributes, restored treasures, shorts, foreign
films and seminars lead by top artists. Open air films & seminars
free, indoor films require purchase.
September 1 Independent film and screenwriter's festival, at Mountain village in Telluride. For additional Information: 305-745-8101 www.tellurideindiefest.com or indiefest@telluridecolorado.net
September 1 - 27 Creede Repertory Theatre presents A Tuna Christmas, Forever Plaid, I hate Hamlet, Hamlet, Pan & Boone, Black Box. 719-658-2540, 866-658-2540 or PO Box 269. Creede, CO 81130 or www.creederep.com
September 1 - 30 Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre in Grand Lake presents The Last Five Years, 970-627-3421 or www.rkymtnhi.com/rkymtnrep
September 4 Sunset at the Summit Free Concert. Lake Dillon Amphitheater 7 p.m. The Hot Tomatoes return to Summit County to play big band arrangements from the Swing Era. Don't miss this special show with jazz singer Joni Janak. 970-262-3400.
September 6, 13, 20 & 27 A Fountain of Music at Cooper Creek Square, 800-903-7275 or www.winterpark-info.com
September 12 - 14 The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is proud to announce the full line-up and schedule with the Allman Brothers Band, Joe Cocker and Buddy Guy as the headliners for the tenth anniversary celebration 970-728-8037 www.tellurideblues.com
Sports
September 1 Breckenridge Crest Mountain Marathon and Runners Expo. From elite athletes to weekend enthusiasts, there's something for all abilities. Join in on participatory events, demos, clinics, and the Runner's Expo. This festival is fun for the entire family. 970- 453-6422
September 5 Town Challenge Mountain Bike Race Series in Steamboat Springs at Howelsen Hill and Mt. Werner, 970-879-4300.
September 5 - 6 Labor Day Open Regatta - Dillon Yacht Club, 970- 262-5824.
September 6 - 7 HealthQuest 2003 - Copper Mountain. A health expo for the whole family to enjoy, including kids' activities, live music, and 'The Race for the Health of It' 5K Road Race benefiting local charities for cancer screening and education and Advocates for Victims of Assault. The dinner and silent auction will take place on the evening of the 6th with all other festivities taking place on the 7th. Call 800-458-8386 x 4INFO.
September 6 - 7 The Fall Classic Mountain Bike Stage Race - three grueling stages of riding in the high country. 970- 390-8360.
September 7 Sonnelap of Vail Foundation - 18th annual bicycle ride from Breckenridge to Vail. 970-479-5469.
September 7 Highcountry Tri/Du-Athalon, triathletes swim 800 yards in the Avon Recreation Center Pool followed by a challenging 14 mile vertical bike ride through Bachelor’s Gulch and a five mile run through Nottingham Park and along the bike path to Arrowhead and back. 970-476-1000 or www.vial.snow.com
September 11 Mountain Village Golf Course, Telluride Adaptive Sports Program's 5th Annual Bob Miller Memorial Golf Classic. 970.728-7320 www.tellurideskiresort.com/golf.html
September 12 - 13 Colorado Outward Bound Relay - 6th annual 24 hour, 170- mile relay running race which begins in Idaho Springs and finishes in Glenwood Springs. Benefits the Colorado Outward Bound School. 720-497-2414.
September 13 -14 Luna Women's Bike Weekend, in Vail. Two-day camp for women riders of all abilities. World-class staff will lead you through morning rides with coaching. Afternoons include sessions on bike handling skills, bike maintenance and yoga 970-470-3431
September 13 - 14 Feel like a kid again as kids and adults take you into the new generation of Kart Racing in Steamboat.
September 16 - 22 National Paragliding Championships launches are from the top of Gold Hill, Telluride. 30th Anniversary of Telluride Air Force & festival, the Airmen's Rendezvous. About 100 of the best pilots from the U.S.and around the world. 970.369-4696 www.tellurideairforce.org or www.ushga.org
September 20 The 2003 Colorado Cog Rally will be held in Steamboat Springs. This event will be an SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) sanctioned and insured Coefficient 3 ClubRally and will also be a points event for the newly created Western States Rally Championship. All 10 stages totaling approximately 78.50 miles will be run on Saturday...total transit distance will be approximately 133.37 for a total event distance of approximately 211.87 miles. 970-879-4053 or www.coloradocog.com/2003/
September 27 Teva Evergold Trail Run, part of the Vail trail running series. Deadline to pre-reg. is by 5:00 pm Friday, September 26 before the race.Vail Mountain, 970-479-2280 or www.vail.snow.com
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