It is going to be a gorgeous weekend so you may want to take advantage of some great hiking trails and restaurants that are located just outside of Denver, in the town of Evergreen. There are so many hiking trails to choose from and click here for a great website that will give you more detailed info about all of the trails and how to get there. One of my favorite things to do this time of year is head up to Evergreen to go hiking and then go to downtown Evergreen and go to the the Little Bear Saloon. If you like a good burger, live music and a great dive bar, then you’ll love the Little Bear! This is honestly one of the best dive bars in Colorado. The live music is great and one of Denver’s most popular bands, Opie Gone Bad, is playing this Saturday. It’s sure to be a fun afternoon/evening at the Little Bear. If dive bars aren’t your thing then you may want to try the wine bar across the street, the Creekside Winery. Here you can enjoy a great glass of wine and cheese plate while sitting out of the flower box filled balcony that looks out at the river. Or BeauJo’s Pizza is just down the street from the winery and they also have a wonderful patio overlooking the river.

Whatever you decide to do this weekend, enjoy and be safe. Happy Labor Day weekend everyone!

Loving life in Denver!

Kim Beethe Byers

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September 4-5 :: 2010

There is a LOT going on in Denver this Labor Day weekend but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t entertain the idea of getting up into the hills.  Head up to the mountains to experience Gourmet on Gore, a open-air tasting of food, wine, beer & spirits.  Hosted on September 4th & 5th in Downtown Vail Village on Gore Creek Drive from 11AM to 6PM.

The event is open to the public and there is no admission.  Sample sizes of the wine, spirits and food will be offered at reasonable prices so you can get a taste of all that you want.  Live Jazz music by local artists will be playing throughout the two days. Come hungry and ready to explore world-class wines, spirits & beers paired with gourmet food from local eateries through the Vail Valley.

Hope you enjoy your long weekend wherever it takes you in Colorado!

Loving Denver Life,

Vali Hooker

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#70 Metaphysical Fair – Denver’s 90 Days of Summer

September 1, 2010

If you’re in Denver this weekend and are interested in trying something new, you may want to check out the Metaphysical Fair at the Denver Merchandise Mart, September 3rd – 5th. They will have plenty of what you may expect at a metaphysical fair…palm readers, tarot card readers and psychics available to give you your own psychic [...]

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#69 Bunk with the Beasts – Denver’s 90 Days of Summer

August 31, 2010

This weekend is the calendar day that signifies the end of summer for many – Labor Day.  But summer isn’t officially over for three weeks after Labor Day and we are lucky enough to have beautiful weather in Denver so that we can continue to enjoy the warm, sweet days. Labor Day is often a time [...]

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#68 Fire Spinners at Confluence Park – Denver’s 90 Days of Summer

August 30, 2010

Every Sunday and Thursday night for the rest of the summer, as the sun sets, a group of dancers and drummers gather at Confluence Park to play with fire aka fire spinning. They start off by warming up with glow sticks and hula hoops and then switch to the fun stuff, the fire props which [...]

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#67 Artcrank – Denver’s 90 Days of Summer

August 29, 2010

Do you like bikes? Do you like local Art?  Artcrank combines the two – Art for Bike People by Local Artists AND it’s affordable.  Original and unique. Bike posters are designs by 57 local artists, each selling 30 for $30.  They will run out so go early to ensure you get your pick.  The show [...]

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#66 Rugby and movies at Infinity Park – Denver’s 90 Days of Summer

August 28, 2010

It’s rugby season and in case you didn’t know, the city of Glendale has one of the premier rugby stadiums in the United States, Infinity Park. In simple terms, rugby is a full contact team sport that originated in England in the 19th Century. It’s somewhat similar to American football because they are both team sports, played on large fields with [...]

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#65 Arapahoe Acres Home Tour 2010 – Denver’s 90 Days of Summer

August 27, 2010

:: TOMORROW ONLY :: As a midcentury modern home owner and enthusiast this event is close to my heart. The second annual Arapahoe Acres Home & Garden Tour is August 28, 2010 from 1-5PM.  Buy tickets online today for $20 or $25 at the door and for $30 you can have a guided tour. Arapahoe Acres [...]

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#64 Burlesque and Comedy Show at Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret – Denver’s 90 Days of Summer

August 26, 2010

Lannie Garrett performing Check out the Naughty Pierre’s Burlesque and Comedy Extravaganza every Thursday at Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret in downtown Denver. The show features old fashion burlesque from the 20′s and 30′s with a modern twist. Every show includes comedians, torch song singers, puppet shows, belly dancing, magicians and much more…it’s a guaranteed great evening out! The dancing and [...]

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#63 U-Pick Colorado Farms & Orchards – Denver’s 90 Days of Summer

August 25, 2010

Yesterday a good friend had us over for a dinner filled with fresh picks from his own garden.  Juicy zebra tomatoes and basil, mixed lettuce in the salads, rainbow carrots and sweet beets filled our plates.  What a delicious way to enjoy the Colorado Summer!  If you would like a taste of some of Colorado’s [...]

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