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LoDo Businesses Receive
"Top Of The Town" Honors
The Wynkoop Brewing Company, McCormick's Fish House and Bar, Luxe Salon, and Bouquets are among the recipients of 5280 Magazine's "Top of the Town" awards published in their "Annual Guide to Denver's Best Stuff." These LoDo businesses are among some of the most popular destinations for Denver residents and tourists as well as other award recipients, which include Elixir, The Tattered Cover, Players Clothing, and Wax in the City.

Of the 180 award winners in the various retail categories, 31 awards went to businesses either within the boundaries of the LoDo District or immediately adjacent to the LoDo District. The LoDo District is a membership organization that supports Lower Downtown Denver's unique historical, cultural, and retail neighborhood, through marketing, education, and advocacy.

Guenther Vogt, owner of Bouquets, a "Top of the Town" award recipient said, "5280 Magazine does a thorough job interviewing and screening applicants for their Top of the Town Awards. The editors of the magazine now have 15 years of experience at it. Bouquets is not always Top Florist and I am disappointed when, in their eyes, someone else is doing a better job. So, when we are not mentioned, we strive harder to become better. Awards like this challenge us daily. We want to be Denver's top florist. We are proud to be their selection for Top Florist - 2008; however, we will continue to work hard to be even better in 2009. I am honored to be a part of the many Top of the Town award recipients that represent the LoDo District. To me, that says LoDo still has many high quality retailers and that it's a great place to shop."

5280 Magazine celebrated their 15th Anniversary with the publication of their, "Annual Guide to Denver's Best Stuff," in the July, 2008 issue. Businesses received both "Readers Choice Awards" and "Editors Choice Awards."
You will also find quality Colorado produce, fresh breads and pastries, homemade pasta, and tasty treats for the office.

LoDo Member Discount at the Cowboy Lounge
Yeehaaaaw! The Cowboy Lounge would like to extend a 15% discount off the food and beverage minimum from now until end of October 2008 to Lodo District Members. The only country western bar in lower downtown, the Cowboy Lounge captures the true Wild West with its western cowboy flare, knobbed wood furniture and leather couches. Guests enjoy a spacious dance floor, two bars and movie screens. * Complete Event Planning Services * In-House Catering * State-of-the-art A/V Capabilities * Live Music or DJ. For more information or to book an event contact: Bree Smith or Helen Wood at 303-226-1555 or visit www.tavernhg.com

Tickets on Sale for 2006 Tony® Award-Winning Best Musical Jersey Boys
Playing Denver's Buell Theater December 11 - January 3, Jersey Boys is the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide - all before they were 30. For more information, please visit www.denvercenter.org

Civic Center Outdoor Market and Cafe
each Thursday from June 19th to August 7th, 2008.
Come to Civic Center and grab a bite to eat, listen to good music and do some shopping while enjoying a Colorado summer day in one of Denver's most historic parks. We have wonderful new lunch vendors this year - great BBQ, yummy tamales, bison burgers, and delightful crepes. (to name a few) You will also find quality Colorado produce, fresh breads and pastries, homemade pasta, and tasty treats for the office.

Denver Office of Cultural Affairs Honoring Exceptional Residents, Accepting Nominations for Denver's 150th
November 22, 2008. - Accepting Nominations through August 15, 2008.
Are you or do you know of someone who is making Denver a better place today for generations to come? In honor of its 150th anniversary in November, the City and County of Denver will honor 150 people who are making a difference in the Mile High City. Denver's Top 150 can be anyone from neighborhood activists to teachers to business people to artists to spiritual leaders. The main criteria is that they have to be doing something extraordinary, something noteworthy and something that is bettering the city for generations to come. Soon we will be accepting nominations for this distinct honor. A committee of people from both the public and private sectors will select Denver's Top 150. We will select people across several different categories ranging from the arts, business, the environment, government, health, neighborhood, non-profit and faith-based. Then, on Nov. 22, the actual anniversary date for the City's 150th, a reception announcing and honoring Denver's Top 150 will take place. To nominate an exceptional resident, please visit www.denvergov.org.

Target to Host Free Day at Denver Art Museum
Monday, August 25th
As part of its strong commitment to community and the arts, Target will host a free day at the Denver Art Museum (DAM) on Monday, Aug. 25 to celebrate the Democratic National Convention. This special day will allow Denverites, delegates and their families a chance to view the world-class collections and spectacular exhibitions at the DAM. "Denver and its strong focus on the arts will take center stage during the Democratic Convention this August, and we are so happy to have an extra day for visitors and locals to enjoy the Denver Art Museum," said Lewis Sharp, DAM Director. Thanks to Target, the DAM will open its doors with free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, August 25, a day the Museum is normally closed to visitors.
For more information, please visit www.denverartmuseum.org

LoDo District presents: The LoDo Connection
Thursday, July 23rd - 5:30 pm - 7:30pm - Elephant Corral - 1444 Wazee Street
Network with your neighbors at our annual LoDo summer party! Join us for an evening of fun, food, and music in the courtyard at the historic Elephant Corral. The menu includes a Fajita Bar, Dixon's famous Margaritas (there will be wine too), all accompanied by Live Jazz! So come hang out in a unique LoDo space, meet some new people, and enjoy great food and entertainment. Special thanks to our sponsors: Dixon's Downtown Grill, The Elephant Corral, The Imbergamo Group, and Rock Bottom.Note: In the event of inclement weather, we will simply move the party indoors at The Elephant Corral...For more information or to RSVP, contact Jason at 303.628.5428 or info@lodo.org. Click here for PDF version of this information.

A Special Night of Theater in LoDo
HOT_L BALTIMORE
Join the LoDo District and LoDo Cares, and Van Gilder Insurance
Corporation in supporting Senior Housing Options’ production of
HOT_L BALTIMORE, Lanford Wilson’s award winning play. More Info

Ski Train Summer Season Starts June 21
If the Ski Train trip to activity-filled summer fun at Winter Park Resort doesn't make grownups feel like kids again, at least the train fare will. That's because adults of all ages traveling in coach will pay the children's rate, $39, $10 off the regular $49 adult coach fare, for the first two day-trips of the summer Ski Train season. The train will travel to Winter Park on Saturdays June 21 through August 23. The Ski Train to Winter Park Resort is a way to escape from the city - and from high gasoline prices - without having to hassle with traffic. The train will leave Denver's Union Station at 9:00 a.m.; the return trip will depart from Winter Park at 3:00 p.m. Beginning July 5, the regular round-trip adult coach fare will be $49. For the entire summer, the fares are $39 for children 12 and under, $39 for seniors 62 or older and $39 for members of groups of 12 or more. All Club Car tickets are $74 and include a continental breakfast, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages on the return trip. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 303-296-4754 or online www.skitrain.com

Hot Sounds Concert Series - Thursday nights
Some of Colorado's hottest bands will perform every Thursday night this summer, from June 19 - August 7 beginning at 5:00 p.m. With the stage set in the middle of Glenarm Place facing south, the setting becomes a veritable nightclub on the street, complete with tall cabaret tables. The first band begins at 5 p.m. and the second band will take the stage at 7 p.m.
For more information, please visit www.denverpavilions.com

MCA Denver: Trevor Appleson in the Photography Gallery
Trevor Appleson Photography, a new exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA Denver), opened April 28th and will run through August 10th. Large photographs from a project the artist created in Mexico will be on view for the first time in the U.S. at MCA Denver. The MCA Denver, is casual, hip and edgy..and the perfect impress your date and up "your cool factor." There's even a cafe/bar on the top floor with to-die for views of LoDo.
For more information, visit www.mcadenver.org

Hop, Skip & a Jump Start Family 5K
The Children's Museum of Denver hosts its 2nd Annual 5k. Fun Run, Infant Crawl, toddler Trot and Kid Course. After the stroller-friendly 5k, children of all ages can participate in mini-meets and other fun, educational activities. The event focuses on the joys of healthy competition, the pride of engaging in exercise, and the ease of making wise diet decisions. Hop, Skip & a Jump Start addresses health and nutrition for every member of the family including those who may be crawling or toddling to the finish line. Registration for the event is $25.00 before August 16th, $30.00 between August 16th and September 5th, and $35.00 on race day. Registration includes museum admission and all- day activities. All proceeds support the Children's Museum of Denver's educational programs, Playscapes, and resources and supplies that encourage both children and their caregivers to engage, play, grow and learn.
Children's Museum of Denver | 2121 Children's Museum Drive
For more information, call 303.433.7444 or visit the www.cmdenver.org

Rockies July Home Schedule

July 1 – Padres
July 2nd – Padres
July 3rd – Marlins
July 4th – Marlins
July 5th – Marlins
July 6th – Marlins
July 17th – Pirates
July 18th – Pirates
July 19th – Pirates
July 20th – Pirates
July 21st  – Dodgers
July 22nd – Dodgers
July 23rd – Dodgers

July is Stellar Science Month at Children's Museum
Summer time is the perfect time to explore all the fascinating and fun things about science in the sun! July is Stellar Science month at the Children's Museum of Denver. Did you know there is science in making ice cream? Or mixing colors? Or even turning on the radio? There are opportunities for a young scientist all over! Learn about different ways your little scientist can discover science all month long.
Children's Museum of Denver | 2121 Children's Museum Drive
To view the calendar of events, or for more information, call 303.433.7444 or visit the www.cmdenver.org

"Chill" With the RAQC and LoDo This Summer
Summer time in Colorado means picnics, concerts, and enjoying the great outdoors. But it also signals the arrival of Ozone Season. For the second summer, the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) and partners like LoDo District are asking residents to chill! The RAQC's "Summer Chill" campaign asks residents to relax on the hottest summer days and avoid the activities that can cause ground-level ozone pollution such as driving, mowing the lawn, and painting or staining projects. Want to support this effort? Take the "chill pledge" at events throughout the summer or by visiting OzoneAware.org. Let's take care of our summer air! For more information please visit www.ozoneaware.org

Help Save the Gorillas
Stop by Wazee Supper Club starting July 1st through October for a pint of Silverback Smoked Porter. $1.00 of every pint sold will be donated to the Denver Mountain Conservation Fund. The DMCF is a non-profit who helps to keep the Mountain Gorillas from extinction in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Enter to win (no purchase necessary) a trip for 2 to Africa including airfare, 4 nights lodging and permits to see the Mountain Gorillas in person!!
Wazee Supper Club | 15th & Wazee
For more information, please visit www.wazeesupperclub.com

The Hot L Baltimore - An Event Not to be Missed!
Eighteen years ago, we staged Lanford Wilson's award winning play in the historic Barth Hotel at its prime downtown Denver location at 17th and Blake. At that time, we needed new equipment to make our buildings livable. And now we are going to do it again, as a benefit for our Year of Safety and Security. All proceeds will be used to meet critical needs like upgrades for emergency call systems, alarm systems and fire doors, sprinkler systems, safe transportation of residents and the like-all to continue the extraordinary quality of life for 500 seniors. This is a unique experience! Each performance will feature a "who's who" of Denver's notables in exclusive cameo roles. See the likes of LoDo's own Susan and Leo Kiely and Jim Theye, celebrities like Ed Sardella, Randy Weeks, Bill Husted, Dean Prina and many others. In 1991 the show was sold out for every performance. We expect that it will be again. There are only 18 performances - Thursday, Friday and Saturday from July 17 through August 23, 2008. During that time, we expect nearly 1,800 people to attend with thousands more seeing publicity and advertising. Several nights are designated as special patron nights including a special wine reception. Tickets for the patron nights are $200 for two. Regular tickets are $50. All but $10 of the ticket price is fully tax-deductible. Tickets are available online at the Senior Housing Options website www.seniorhousingoptions.org 

"Artists from the San Luis Valley"
Is on exhibit at Republic Plaza, 370 17th Street, May 21 to July 24, 2008. The exhibition is sponsored by Brookfield Properties, owner and manager of Republic Plaza, and curated by Andra Archer. The exhibition is open to the public free of charge, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. For further information please call the Archer Concept Group: 303-514-8182