SEPTEMBER 2005 in Colorado
I 25 Corridor and East:
Festivals, Special Events, Arts & Crafts
September 1 - 5 Colorado State Fair in Pueblo, 719-561-8484 or 800-876-4567 or
info@coloradostatefair.com
September 10 Fiesta Aurora, authentic food, Mariachi music, folklorico troupes, a marcado, Aztec dancing and much more 303-326-8615 or www.auroragov.org/events
September 10 - 11Chile Harvest Festival, the Denver Botanic Gardens Festival honors and celebrates Spanish-speaking cultures that have incorporated chile peppers into their lifestyles, featuring latino cuisine, entertainment, artwork and crafts. www.botanicgardens.org
Museums / Special Exhibits
September 1 - 25 Daughters of Adventure, Tales of Intrepid Women Travelers, a special exhibit at the Molly Brown House Museum in Denver, 303-832-4092, X 16 or www.mollybrown.org
September 3 - October 31 Corn Maze at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield in Littleton. 303-973-3705 or www.botanicgardens.org
September 24 - 25 Treasure Hunts at the corn Maze at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield in Littleton. 303-973-3705 or www.botanicgardens.org
Colorado History Museum 1300 Broadway Denver, 303-866-3682 or www.coloradohistory.org
Thru 2007 Soldiers on Skis tells the story of World War II’s famous 10th Mountain Division. The exhibit highlights the men’s experiences at Colorado’s Camp Hale and in Italy’s Apennines Mountains.
Open Ended Colorado TimeScape, highlights 10,000 years of Colorado history in just 10 min. through lasers, light sound and video.
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center 30 W. D! ale St. 719-634-5581 or www.csfineartscenter.org
Saturday’s Discovery Days introduces young minds to the world of Art.
Open Ended Robert Doisnean’s Paris exhibit
Open ended Hispanic Arts of the Southwest
Denver Art Museum 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy, 720-865-5000 or www.denverartmuseum.org
Thru December 31, 2005 Cheyenne Visions II history, art and views of the Cheyenne people.
Heaven and Home Chinese art of the Han Dynasty from the Sze Hong Collection.
New Classics featuring some of the greatest contemporary pieces from the Museum’s American Indian Collections.
Blanket Statements: Navajo Weavers of the 80’s
Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys 1880 Gaylord, 303-322-1053 or www.DMMDT.com
September 1 - 30 GI Joe 40th Anniversary exhibit
September 1 - October 31 Celebrate Barbie and How Does Your Garden Grow?
Denver Museum of Nature & Science & Phi! pps IMAX Theater 2001 Colorado Blvd. Denver 303-322-7009 or www.dmns.org
Open ended IMAX, Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West.
September 23 -Open ended IMAX, Mystic India: An Incredible Journey of Inspiration
Sangre de Cristo Arts Conference Center Pueblo 719- 295-7200 / www.sdc-arts.org
September 22 - October 29 Representing the Arts Show and Sale
Music/Dance/Theater/Opera/Plays
September - November 5, Saturdays Heritage Square Music Hall in Golden presents Young King Author, for the Children, 303-279-7800 or www.hsmusichall.com
September 1 - 11 Heritage Square Music Hall in Golden presents Summer Lovin, 303-279-7800 or www.hsmusichall.com
September 9 - October 9 The Festival Playhouse in Arvada presents Children’s Letters to God, 303-422-4090 or www.festivalplayhouse.com
September 11 The Hudson Gardens & Event Center in Littleton presents Foreigner in concert. 303-797-8565 or www.hudsongardens.org
Coors Amphitheater 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village, 303-220-7000, 303-830-TIXS
September 16 Jammin’ Family Reunion feat, The O’Jays with Chaka Khan and The Gap Band
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
September 9 - 12 Colorado Symphony & Chorus
September 17 - 19 Michael Stern Conductor, Sarah Chang on Violin
Ellie Caulkins Opera House
The Colorado Ballet 303-837-8888 or www.ColoradoBallet.com
September 23 - October 16 The Sleeping Beauty
Garner Galleria Theatre
September 1 - November! 20 My Way
Space Theatre
September 29 - November 5 All My Sons
Temple Buell Theatre
September 1Irish Tenors
September 16 October 2 Wicked
Lincoln Center 417 West Magnolia, Fort Collins 970-221-6730 www.fcgov.com
September 14 - 17 The Four Tops
Pepsi Center, Denver 303-830-TIXS
September 1 Video Games Live
September 3 God & Country Big Tent Concert
September 19 Green Day
September 30 Foo Fighters & Weezer
Pikes Pike Center Colorado Springs 719-520-7469 www.pikespeakcenter.org
September 24 Andre Watts, Pianist with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic
Red Rocks Amphitheater Morrison
303-830-TIXS or www.redrocksonline.com
September 3 Willie Nelson
September 5 Tori Amos
September 6 John Millencamp & John Fogerty
September 9 -1! 1 Dave Matthews Band
September 17 Keith Urban
September 18 The A lmond Brothers Band
September 20 Oasis
September 27 - 28 Santana
Union Colony Civic Center Greeley 970-356-5000 or 1-800-315-2787 or www.ucstars.com
September 29 - 30 Amy Grant in concert
University of Colorado Concert Series Boulder 303-492-8008 or www.cuconcerts.org
September 25 Ballet Hispanico
September 19 Takacs Encore Series
Sports:
Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer, Home Games, Invesco Field at Mile High, Denver 303-830-TIXS , www.coloradorapids.com
September 3 D.C. United
September 21 Real Salt Lake
Colorado Rockies Major League Baseball. Home Games, Coors Field, Denver 303-830-TIXS
September 2 - 4 Los Angeles Dodgers
September 9 - 11 Arizona Diamondbacks
September 19 - 22 San Diago Padres
September 23 - 25 San Francisco Giants
Colorado Springs Sky Socks Affiliate of Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Home Games, Sky Sox Stadium, Colorado Springs 719-591-7699 or www.skysox.com
team & affiliate
September 2 - 5 Fresno Grizzlies/Giants
Denver Broncos Major League Football,Home Games, Invesco Field at Mile High, Denver 303-830-TIXS , www.coloradorapids.com
September 18 San Diego Chargers
September 26 Kansas City Chiefs
Mountain Towns & The Western Slope:
Festivals, Special Events, Arts & Craft Shows
September 1 - 5 Rally in theRcokies at the Sky Ute Event Center in Ignacio. Music, Food and Fun, 888-901-7701 or www.rallyintherockies.com
September 2 - 5 Wild West Air Fest, Labor Day Celebration The entertainment in the air, on the mountain and all over Steamboat Springs! Featuring Hot Air Balloons, remote controlled aircraft, hang gliders, para-gliders, a free concert with Cracker, Art on the Mountain and the Great American Wild West Show www.steamboat-chamber.com
September 3 San Juan Brewfest at Durango Mountain Resort, 1-800-525-0892 or www.durangomountainresort.com
September 3 - 5 Great American Vintage Music Festival: A variety of bands reflecting the great music of our past in Central City street vendors! and great shops to visit. 303-582-33455 www.mainstreetcentral.org
September 3 - 5 Gathering at the Great Divide Arts Festival in Breckenridge. A nationally recognized art show. 970-547-9326
September 3 - 18 Sat. & Sun. Main Street Performances, afternoon performances in the Blue River Plaza at Breckenridge, 970-453-6018
September 4 Tombstone Tales. Grand Lake. Interpretive Historic Cemetery Tours. 970-627-3372 or www.grandlakechamber.com
September 10 Ranch Rendezvous Day , base of the Steamboat Ski & Resort. A day of local western fun and regional arts and crafts. Wagon rides, a children’s petting zoo and hands on arts and crafts for kids. Community BBQ and much, much more! Admission is free! 970-871-5235 or www.steamboat-chamber.com
September 10 Experience the beauty of the Rockies as you run! up the trail to the top on the famous Kremmling Book Cliffs. Pr izes are awarded for Men, Women and Masters. The event is a part of the Steamboat Springs Running Series and points are earned for participating. After the afternoon run, stay for an evening of great music, variety of wild game dishes (some vegetarian) and a beer garden. 877-573-6654 or www.kremmlingchamber.com
September 7 - 11 25th Annual Breckenridge Festival of Film, exceptional premieres, independent film, at various locations around town. 970-453-3100 or www.breckfilmfest.com
September 7 - 11 19th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials. 130 handler/dog teams from across the US, Canada and S. Africa will compete. Also Craft Fair and Food Booths. West of downtown Meeker, 970-878-5510 or www.meekersheepdog.com
September 8 Music on Main, in Durango, fun for the whole family, 970-385-5065 or www.durango.org
September 9 - 11 Oktoberfest in Vail, 970-476-6797 or www.vail.snow.com
September 10 Rocky Mountain Rendezvous Car Show Sponsored by Colorado Chassis Lassies in Georgetown www.cochassislassies.com
September 10 Tour de Fat a celebration of bikes & brews and fun for everyone at Buckley Park in Durango, 970-221-0524 or www.newbelgium.com
September 14 Russell Gulch Tour in Central City, 303-237-9382 or www.gilpinhistory.org
September 14 - 18 89th Annual Middle Park Fair & Rodeo at the Middle Park Fairgrounds, Kremmling, 970-724-3436 www.kremmlingchamber.com
September 16 - 18 Breckenridges Oktoberfest! Oompah music, Bavarian foods and kids’ activities. www.gobreck.com
September 16 - 18 Antique Truck Sho w at Riverside Park in Aztec, a short drive from Durango 505-333-2599
September17 Steamboat Mountain Brewfest celebrates fall with a brewfest featuring some of the best breweries in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. www.steamboat-chamber.com
September 17 - 18 Black Hawk’s ‘Mother Lode’ Rodeo at the Gilpin County Fairgrounds: 303-582-0615 www.mainstreetcentral.org
September 20 Valley Brook Cemetery Guided Walking Tour. Tour the historic cemetery and learn about Breckenridges earliest pioneers and the restoration of this Victorian landmark. 970-453-9022
September 24 - 25 Grand Lake Annual Fall Festival. Grand Lake., 970-627-3372. or www.grandlakechamber.com
September 24 - 25 Antique Days and Fair, Antique Road Show style appraisals, plus sale, vendor booths, food and lots more at the Fairgrounds in Durango, 970-259-2402
Museums / Special
Exhibits
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Music/Dance/Theater/Opera/Plays
September 1 - 4 25th Annual Breckenridge Music Festival, 970-547-3100 or www.gobreck.com
September 7 Telluride Mountain Village will host the Summer Concert Series, from 6-8pm in Town Plaza. www.sunsetconcert.com
September 1 - 4 Winter Park Town Concert Series, bring a picnic, the kids and the pet (please keep leashed) and hear musicians from around the country as well as local musicians. 800-903-7275
September /Labor Day Jazz Aspen/Snowmass Labor Day Festival, for line up and other entertainment call 970-920-4996 or www.jazzaspen.com
Backstage Theatre in Breckenridge
970-453-0199 or www.backstagetheatre.org
September 1 - 3 Kimberly Akimbo
September 2 - 4 Backstage to Broadway
Creed Repertory Theatre PO Box 269, Creed, CO 81130 719-658-2540 866-658-2540 www.creedrep.org 40th Anniversary Season
September 1 - 24 Portraits
Diamond Circle Melodrama, 7th & Main, Durango 970-247-3400 or
www.diamondcirclemelodrama.com
September 8 - 24 An Evening of Comedy & Music
Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre Grand Lake 970-627-3421 or www.rockymountainrep.com
September 1 - 24 The Honky Tonk Angels
Vilar Center Vail 1-888-920-2787 or 970-845-8497 or www.vilarcenter.org
September 1 - 18 Beaver Creek Film Series
September 24 - 25 Guys and Dolls, Vail Valley Theatre Company
Sports
September 4 - 11 Breckenridge Crest Mountain Marathon Weekend, 26.2 mile race that spans over the Ten Mile Range. Events also include a Runners Expo, k! ids activities and live music. Benefits the BOECs programs for individuals with disabilities and special needs. 970-453-6422
September 16 - 17 Outward Bound Relay at Citizen’s Park in Idaho Springs, 888.837.5201 or www.outwardboundrelay.com
September 17 - 18 Like fast cars and enjoy the thrill watching off road driving? Colorado Cog Rally in Steamboat Springs. This year, the national level event will be the seventh in the eight round Rally. America National Rally Championship and will include approximately 100-110 stage miles on Saturday and Sunday. http://www.coloradocogrally.com
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