Weekender

Woo - what a weekend it has been around The Tree House! In laws departed, and we spent basically the rest of the week trying to first get our poor pooch to stop barfing, and then get him to start pooping. In between I have been trying to organize my newly rebuilt computer and find all of the fabulous info I need to offer the best Deals in Denver info.
I am very excited to spend some SERIOUS time at the pool this weekend, just doing nothing!

What could YOU be doing this weekend?

7/30 - Nothing like a good COMA to start the weekend right. Cupcakes Olives, Mixers, Alcohol - that is, of course. Stop by Ink Lounge to enjoy treats and talk as you learn the art of screen printing or just hang out, from 5:30 - 7:30. Address and info here.
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7/30 - Friday night brings my favorite (and everyone else's too,) Hazel Miller to the Sounds of Southlands Summer Concert series. The show starts at 6pm, so grab the fam for some awesome smooth sounds to start your weekend right. Get all the info here.
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7/30- Or head for The Green at Stapleton for a family friendly movie - The Blind Side (oh Sandy, you really are America's Sweetheart.) Movies start at Dusk (around 8pm.) Go here for info.
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7/31 - Staying in Stapleton, Saturday is their monthly Sweet William Market, so head over from 9am - 2pm and enjoy live music while you shop (or just dream) in the open air vintage and antique market. Details here.
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7/31- Head for Downtown Longmont to celebrate the start of the Boulder County Fair with a parade through the streets, starting at 10am. (Go early for a Chuckwagon breakfast to satisfy your little buckaroos.) Info on the parade and the fair (lots of great activities) available here.
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7/31 - Broomfield's movie in the park this Saturday night is Star Trek (2009.) That would be fun to watch on the big inflate-a-screen. Time and info here.
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Every Weekend:
Fridays - Downtown and itching to get out for a little sneak peak of the weekend and soak up some sun? Head for Skyline Park for their concert series each Friday from noon - 1:15. Check out the line-up here.
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Fridays - Same old Friday night Happy Hour got ya down? Looking for a healthy way to unwind and get your weekend started? YOU GOT IT! Thanks to Luluemon stores (like our location in Cherry Creek) who offer free Friday evening yoga events each week! Here is the info for this week's class. (oh look, there IS wine and chat afterwards. In yoga AND in life, balance is important.) There are locations in Boulder and Lone Tree as well, see the website for details.
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Fridays -Friday Night Live at Tony's Market Bistro is a fabulous way to enjoy some VERY reasonably priced drinks along with live music from 6p.m.-9p.m. Friday evening, and their rotating list of happy hour bites is always a step above your normal bar nosh! See here for current info.
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Fridays - If you are in Boulder and itching to kick off your weekend a little early, grab your lunch and head for the 1300 block of the Pearl St Mall to catch some free music in the sun. Bands start at Noon each Friday. Find out who is performing and get more info here.
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Fridays - In Boulder, but chained to that desk until quittin' time? Well get the weekend going with F.A.C. at the Millennium Harvest House this afternoon! Live music starts at 5:30 and the atmosphere is 100% family friendly (even your well behaved pooch can join in the fun!). Get all the info here, and get ready to soak up some sun and enjoy some music in Harvest House's gardens this summer!
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Fridays - Louisville hosts its Downtown Street Faire (that is how THEY spell it) each Friday evening from 5p.m. - 9p.m. with live music and family activities (food and drink available at a cost, so maybe pack a basket?) See the website for all the details.
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Sundays- The Denver Cruisers have expanded their schedule of bike rides this summer to include not only their themed Wednesday rides, but also Sunday Funday Rides. These are not themed, just a chance for a relaxing bike ride with other folks who love bikes on Sunday afternoons. The rides start at 2pm at the Great Divide Tap Room (22 and Arapahoe) - find more info here.
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Sundays- City Park Jazz serves up free live music at the band shell at City Park every Sunday at 6:00p.m. Pack that picnic basket and those plastic wine glasses and squeeze the last little bit of weekendiness out of your Sunday evening. See the website for all the info, including a schedule of performers.
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Farmer's Markets:
Denver Urban Homesteading's Market -Saturdays 9am-2pm. (The DUH farmer's market is now also open Wed, Thur, Fri 1-6, too!)
Cherry Creek Farmers' Market - Saturdays 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Wednesdays 9a.m.-1p.m.)
Boulder County Farmers' Market - Saturdays 8a.m.-2p.m.
Southwest Plaza - Saturdays 8a.m.-2p.m.
Southlands - Saturdays 8a.m. - 1p.m.
Old South Pearl - Sundays from 9a.m.-1p.m
Highlands Ranch - Sundays 10a.m.-2p.m.
City Park Esplanade Farmers' Market - Sundays 8:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
Stapleton Farmers' Market - Sundays 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Orchard Town Center (Broomfield) Market - Sundays 10a.m.-3p.m.

Still searching for the perfect fun and frugal weekend activities?
Try these sites:
Denver365 Free Events page
Tattered Cover Bookstore Events
Denver Public Library Events

It has been a long week and I am frazzled, so chime in on all the fab ideas I am sure I missed in the comments section down below, (help your fellow Dealers out, yo.) Also, send any Hot Tips that you have for activities next weekend in the comments section, and as always, if you have an upcoming event you would like listed in The Weekender (or any other tips for DiD,) email the details to :Keri@ItsTheAltitudeDenver.com

SF Market Double Ad Wednesday

It is Double Ad Wednesday at SF Market!!
Sorry about the late mention - alas my sweet baby pooch had a little "uncontrolled barfing incident" and I spent yesterday taking care of him and wrangling him at the Vet's office.

He is on the mend, so back to cheap shopping, ok?

Today is the last day to take advantage of 10 for a buck (that's right $1.00) ears of sweet corn (1st 10 only, but that is 10 ears in your fridge for only one dollar OOP - additional ears are 5 for $1.00, which is still not bad!)

Also tomatoes on the vine for $0.69 lb, and lots of great 2 for $1.00 veggie deals!

This week's ad also has some great produce prices (mmm, cherries,) so check out both adds here and shop to save at SF Market's Double Ad Wednesday!

Weekender

What's fun and frugal around the Mile High City this weekend?

7/21-7/25 - Golden's annual Buffalo Bill Days celebration has been expanded this year and is already in full swing with LOADS of activities and events for the whole family. Get the complete rundown here.
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7/24-7/25 - Always a favorite of the season, this weekend is the 10th anniversary of the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival at Sloan's Lake! Saturday and Sunday there will be Dragonboat races on the lake, a marketplace to stroll through, and lots of demonstrations and performances of all kinds! Grab a schedule of events here.
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7/24 - Hot Tip from the lovely Sara_c: Sweetwater Park in Lone Tree is hosting the CSO for a free concert on Saturday beginning at 4p.m. There will also be facepainters and balloon animal artists for the kiddos to enjoy, and rumor has it that they have a super sweet playground for them to climb around on as well, so grab the fam for some free culture!
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7/24 - Broomfield gets in on the outdoor movie watching fun with a free showing of Ghostbusters on a giant inflatable screen in Commons Park on Saturday - folks really start filling in around 7pm, so consider going earlier to stake out a good spot for your blankies! Here is what you need to know.
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Every Weekend:
Fridays - Downtown and itching to get out for a little sneak peak of the weekend and soak up some sun? Head for Skyline Park for their concert series each Friday from noon - 1:15. Check out the line-up here.
_______________________________
Fridays - Same old Friday night Happy Hour got ya down? Looking for a healthy way to unwind and get your weekend started? YOU GOT IT! Thanks to Luluemon stores (like our location in Cherry Creek) who offer free Friday evening yoga events each week! Here is the info for this week's class. (oh look, there IS wine and chat afterwards. In yoga AND in life, balance is important.) There are locations in Boulder and Lone Tree as well, see the website for details.
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Fridays -Friday Night Live at Tony's Market Bistro is a fabulous way to enjoy some VERY reasonably priced drinks along with live music from 6p.m.-9p.m. Friday evening, and their rotating list of happy hour bites is always a step above your normal bar nosh! See here for current info.
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Fridays - If you are in Boulder and itching to kick off your weekend a little early, grab your lunch and head for the 1300 block of the Pearl St Mall to catch some free music in the sun. Bands start at Noon each Friday. Find out who is performing and get more info here.
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Fridays - In Boulder, but chained to that desk until quittin' time? Well get the weekend going with F.A.C. at the Millennium Harvest House this afternoon! Live music starts at 5:30 and the atmosphere is 100% family friendly (even your well behaved pooch can join in the fun!). Get all the info here, and get ready to soak up some sun and enjoy some music in Harvest House's gardens this summer!
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Fridays - Louisville hosts its Downtown Street Faire (that is how THEY spell it) each Friday evening from 5p.m. - 9p.m. with live music and family activities (food and drink available at a cost, so maybe pack a basket?) See the website for all the details.
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Sundays- The Denver Cruisers have expanded their schedule of bike rides this summer to include not only their themed Wednesday rides, but also Sunday Funday Rides. These are not themed, just a chance for a relaxing bike ride with other folks who love bikes on Sunday afternoons. The rides start at 2pm at the Great Divide Tap Room (22 and Arapahoe) - find more info here.
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Sundays- City Park Jazz serves up free live music at the band shell at City Park every Sunday at 6:00p.m. Pack that picnic basket and those plastic wine glasses and squeeze the last little bit of weekendiness out of your Sunday evening. See the website for all the info, including a schedule of performers.
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Farmer's Markets:
Denver Urban Homesteading's Market -Saturdays 9am-2pm. (The DUH farmer's market is now also open Wed, Thur, Fri 1-6, too!)
Cherry Creek Farmers' Market - Saturdays 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Wednesdays 9a.m.-1p.m.)
Boulder County Farmers' Market - Saturdays 8a.m.-2p.m.
Southwest Plaza - Saturdays 8a.m.-2p.m.
Southlands - Saturdays 8a.m. - 1p.m.
Old South Pearl - Sundays from 9a.m.-1p.m
Highlands Ranch - Sundays 10a.m.-2p.m.
City Park Esplanade Farmers' Market - Sundays 8:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
Stapleton Farmers' Market - Sundays 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Orchard Town Center (Broomfield) Market - Sundays 10a.m.-3p.m.

Still searching for the perfect fun and frugal weekend activities?
Try these sites:
Denver365 Free Events page
Tattered Cover Bookstore Events
Denver Public Library Events

The list was a bit hurried and brief this week - we have house guests AND one of my computers crashed, leaving access to email limited. Sorry if you left a Hot Tip for me and it didn't get printed - tell us about it below! Also, send any Hot Tips that you have for activities next weekend in the comments section, and as always, if you have an upcoming event you would like listed in The Weekender (or any other tips for DiD,) email the details to :Keri@ItsTheAltitudeDenver.com

Free Day - Denver Botanic Gardens

Yep - free admission today at the Cheeseman Park Location!

Info here.

Mid Week blahs in the Northern Burbs?

I have the answer!

Head over to Carpenter Recreation Center Fields in Thornton this evening at 7p.m. for a free showing of Young Frankenstein ('it's pronounced "steeen") in the park!

More info here.

Grilling Event at Whole Foods CC tomorrow night

This from Cherry Creek Whole Foods:


Hope you can join us for a fun and free summer grilling class this Thursday, 7/22 from 7:30 – 8:30 PM at Whole Foods Market – Cherry Creek. Attendees leave with a $10 gift card and recipes!
Whole Foods Market – Cherry Creek
Thursday, 7/22
7:30 – 8:30 PM

2375 E. 1st Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
1st & University

Chef Cate Matthews is one of our most talented culinary artists in the store and she loves grilling. She has concocted amazing dishes featuring Colorado’s pride and joy: Palisade Peaches! Learn how to make them at home and sample Cate's fare as she teaches. Participants receive a gift card and recipes. Space is limited to the first 25 participants so please RSVP to reserve your spot: Heather.Larrabee@wholefoods.com

(Even if you think they will be full, email to express interest. Perhaps you can get on a mailing list for the next go around!)

SF Market Double Ad Wednesdsay

Here is your link to the preview of SF Market's new (and old) ad - so you, too, can plan ahead for Double Ad Wednesday tomorrow and take advantage of last week's specials along with this week's new sales!

Beer me!

Summer Ales and Apps at LaLa's tonight - 4 beers perfect for summer, paired with love by Chef Eric with appetizers perfect for snacking with each.
$20.00 a person = a fun and informative evening. Check out LaLa's FB page for all the info.

Mmmmm, tastes like free

Hot Tip: Today's Parade and USA Today magazines in the news paper should each have a coupon for a free frappe or smoothie from McDonalds!

Weekender

Wooo -Summer is really heating up in the Mile High City, eh DiD'ers?
I, for one, will be parked on my noodle floating in the pool with a cocktail as much as humanly possible this weekend - although I am planning a field trip to Stapleton, maybe Sunday for the Farmers Market. We shall see. But what can YOU do that is fun and frugal this weekend?

7/16 - Speaking of Stapleton, their open air movie on Friday evening is Julie and Julia. Both the Foodie and the Blogger in me just love that movie. It starts at dusk at Founder's Green -
info here.
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7/17 - OH WAIT - one more thing in Stapleton - Saturday is their community wide garage/yard sale!! From 8a.m.-1.pm. you can scope for deals from house to house, hunting for your perfect treasure! Here is a list of participating houses and more info.
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7/17 - 7/18 - Aurora hosts the 15th annual Kidspree this weekend at Bicentennial Park, with loads of free activities for the kiddos and fun for the whole fam. Go here to get more information about this free event (they also have parking and shuttles at Aurora Town Center to make things super easy!) The event runs from 10a.m.-5p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
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Every Weekend:
Fridays - Downtown and itching to get out for a little sneak peak of the weekend and soak up some sun? Head for Skyline Park for their concert series each Friday from noon - 1:15. Check out the line-up here.
_______________________________
Fridays - Same old Friday night Happy Hour got ya down? Looking for a healthy way to unwind and get your weekend started? YOU GOT IT! Thanks to Luluemon stores (like our location in Cherry Creek) who offer free Friday evening yoga events each week! Here is the info for this week's class. (oh look, there IS wine and chat afterwards. In yoga AND in life, balance is important.) There are locations in Boulder and Lone Tree as well, see the website for details.
_______________________________
Fridays -Friday Night Live at Tony's Market Bistro is a fabulous way to enjoy some VERY reasonably priced drinks along with live music from 6p.m.-9p.m. Friday evening, and their rotating list of happy hour bites is always a step above your normal bar nosh! See here for current info.
_______________________________
Fridays - If you are in Boulder and itching to kick off your weekend a little early, grab your lunch and head for the 1300 block of the Pearl St Mall to catch some free music in the sun. Bands start at Noon each Friday. Find out who is performing and get more info here.
________________________________
Fridays - In Boulder, but chained to that desk until quittin' time? Well get the weekend going with F.A.C. at the Millennium Harvest House this afternoon! Live music starts at 5:30 and the atmosphere is 100% family friendly (even your well behaved pooch can join in the fun!). Get all the info here, and get ready to soak up some sun and enjoy some music in Harvest House's gardens this summer!
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Fridays - Louisville hosts its Downtown Street Faire (that is how THEY spell it) each Friday evening from 5p.m. - 9p.m. with live music and family activities (food and drink available at a cost, so maybe pack a basket?) See the website for all the details.
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Sundays- The Denver Cruisers have expanded their schedule of bike rides this summer to include not only their themed Wednesday rides, but also Sunday Funday Rides. These are not themed, just a chance for a relaxing bike ride with other folks who love bikes on Sunday afternoons. The rides start at 2pm at the Great Divide Tap Room (22 and Arapahoe) - find more info here.
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Sundays- City Park Jazz serves up free live music at the band shell at City Park every Sunday at 6:00p.m. Pack that picnic basket and those plastic wine glasses and squeeze the last little bit of weekendiness out of your Sunday evening. See the website for all the info, including a schedule of performers.
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Farmer's Markets:
Denver Urban Homesteading's Market -Saturdays 9am-2pm. (The DUH farmer's market is now also open Wed, Thur, Fri 1-6, too!)
Cherry Creek Farmers' Market - Saturdays 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Wednesdays 9a.m.-1p.m.)
Boulder County Farmers' Market - Saturdays 8a.m.-2p.m.
Southwest Plaza - Saturdays 8a.m.-2p.m.
Southlands - Saturdays 8a.m. - 1p.m.
Old South Pearl - Sundays from 9a.m.-1p.m
Highlands Ranch - Sundays 10a.m.-2p.m.
City Park Esplanade Farmers' Market - Sundays 8:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
Stapleton Farmers' Market - Sundays 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Orchard Town Center (Broomfield) Market - Sundays 10a.m.-3p.m.

Still searching for the perfect fun and frugal weekend activities?
Try these sites:
Denver365 Free Events page
Tattered Cover Bookstore Events
Denver Public Library Events

The list is a bit thin this week, so be sure to leave any Hot Tips that you have for activities this weekend in the comments section, and as always, if you have an upcoming event you would like listed in The Weekender (or any other tips for DiD,) email the details to :Keri@ItsTheAltitudeDenver.com

And of course if it is Wednesday it must be -

Double Ad Wednesday at Sunflower Market!!
So plan now to take advantage of sale flyer prices from this week and last week at your local Sunflower Market!

click here to see both flyers

Beat the Hump day blues with FREE LUNCH

Print out this coupon for a free order of Thai Cashew Chicken Breast at Panda Express on Wednesday! MMMMMMM.

Weekender

Here comes the sun, just in time for another beautiful summer weekend in the Mile High City!

What's fun and frugal around town?

7/9 - In honor of Denver's Biennial of the Americas, CORE art gallery in the Santa Fe Arts District is hosting an Artists' reception for its current juried exhibition, Locally Grown, Denver's Freshest Art, showcasing the strength of our local art community. The reception is from 6-9pm. Find out more about the show at CORE's website.
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7/9 - The Blockbusters in the Parks movie series is back at Sloans Lake this week, and the film is Where the Wild Things are! So load your little wild things into the mini-van and go enjoy this family favorite under the stars, along with free popcorn, snow cones, and cotton candy! Get the details here.
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7/9-7/11- City Park is the site of the 24th annual Colorado Black Arts Festival this weekend, with the festival open from 10am-8pm each day. Vendors, performances, demonstrations and celebrations of all kind of art will be going on every day at the festival. Go here for all the information. A $2.00 donation is suggested for entrance.
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7/10 - Lowes Build n Grow Clinic this week features a classic ball and cup game for your little one to build and take home. Go here to find a location and register for the free clinic. Clinic begins at 10am.
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7/10 - Stapleton's concerts on the Green continues this Saturday evening with Soul School playing a free show from 6-8pm. See Stapleton's website for details.
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July -Also, don't forget about The Biennial of the Americas, with events at various locations around town all month long.
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Every Weekend:
Fridays - Downtown and itching to get out for a little sneak peak of the weekend and soak up some sun? Head for Skyline Park for their concert series each Friday from noon - 1:15. Check out the line-up here.
_______________________________
Fridays - Same old Friday night Happy Hour got ya down? Looking for a healthy way to unwind and get your weekend started? YOU GOT IT! Thanks to Luluemon stores (like our location in Cherry Creek) who offer free Friday evening yoga events each week! Here is the info for this week's class. (oh look, there IS wine and chat afterwards. In yoga AND in life, balance is important.) There are locations in Boulder and Lone Tree as well, see the website for details.
_______________________________
Fridays -Friday Night Live at Tony's Market Bistro is a fabulous way to enjoy some VERY reasonably priced drinks along with live music from 6p.m.-9p.m. Friday evening, and their rotating list of happy hour bites is always a step above your normal bar nosh! See here for current info.
_______________________________
Fridays - If you are in Boulder and itching to kick off your weekend a little early, grab your lunch and head for the 1300 block of the Pearl St Mall to catch some free music in the sun. Bands start at Noon each Friday. Find out who is performing and get more info here.
________________________________
Fridays - In Boulder, but chained to that desk until quittin' time? Well get the weekend going with F.A.C. at the Millennium Harvest House this afternoon! Live music starts at 5:30 and the atmosphere is 100% family friendly (even your well behaved pooch can join in the fun!). Get all the info here, and get ready to soak up some sun and enjoy some music in Harvest House's gardens this summer!
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Fridays - Louisville hosts its Downtown Street Faire (that is how THEY spell it) each Friday evening from 5p.m. - 9p.m. with live music and family activities (food and drink available at a cost, so maybe pack a basket?) See the website for all the details.
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Sundays- The Denver Cruisers have expanded their schedule of bike rides this summer to include not only their themed Wednesday rides, but also Sunday Funday Rides. These are not themed, just a chance for a relaxing bike ride with other folks who love bikes on Sunday afternoons. The rides start at 2pm at the Great Divide Tap Room (22 and Arapahoe) - find more info here.
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Sundays- City Park Jazz serves up free live music at the band shell at City Park every Sunday at 6:00p.m. Pack that picnic basket and those plastic wine glasses and squeeze the last little bit of weekendiness out of your Sunday evening. See the website for all the info, including a schedule of performers.
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Farmer's Markets:
Denver Urban Homesteading's Market -Saturdays 9am-2pm. (The DUH farmer's market is now also open Wed, Thur, Fri 1-6, too!)
Cherry Creek Farmers' Market - Saturdays 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Wednesdays 9a.m.-1p.m.)
Boulder County Farmers' Market - Saturdays 8a.m.-2p.m.
Southwest Plaza - Saturdays 8a.m.-2p.m.
Southlands - Saturdays 8a.m. - 1p.m.
Old South Pearl - Sundays from 9a.m.-1p.m
Highlands Ranch - Sundays 10a.m.-2p.m.
City Park Esplanade Farmers' Market - Sundays 8:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
Stapleton Farmers' Market - Sundays 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Still searching for the perfect fun and frugal weekend activities?
Try these sites:
Denver365 Free Events page
Tattered Cover Bookstore Events
Denver Public Library Events

If you have an upcoming event you would like listed in The Weekender (or any other tips for DiD,) email the details to Keri@ItsTheAltitudeDenver.com and don't forget to share your hot tips for frugal goings on around town with other Dealers in the comments below.

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of To Kill A Mockinbird

"I think there's just one kind of folks. Folks."
-Scout Finch

This evening at the Tattered Cover LoDo, some of the talented players from DCPA will be giving a reading from To Kill A Mockingbird (starting at 6:30) in celebration of the 5oth anniversary of the book's publication.
I am bias - I adore this book - so saying that I think this is just SUPER cool kind of goes without saying.
Anyway, check it out.

Sunflower Market reminder

Goin' to the country, gonna eat a lot of peaches? Or perhaps in your own back yard?

The are 47 cents a pound at SF Market starting today, and if you head over today for Double Ad Wednesday, you can toss them on the grill after making some burgers from last week's sale on Ground Beef (1.57 lb)!

Check out both ads here and maximize your savings!!!

Free family fun worth mentioning again!

I know I have mentioned this before, but it is a heck of a deal, so I am doing it again. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Regal Theaters, there is a 10 am free showing of a family friendly movie. The Free Family Film Festival has lots of locations showing lots of different movies, so see their website for all the information, and take advantage of the air-conditioned free family fun!

Weekender - 4th of July-a-poolza ed.

Woo HOOOOOOOO - Three Day Weekend!!
Time to celebrate the birth of our country by spending an extra day away from work trying to avoid drunken idiots who think home fireworks are actually a good idea (hint, they aren't...) Put down the (widely illegal) sparkler -in a bucket of water - before you burn my building down and go enjoy all the fun and frugal activities happening around town this weekend!

7/2 - It is First Friday in Denver's art districts, with lots great 'hoods to choose from. Go here for a good list of them. (This is from last year's arts week, but all the districts do First Friday too!)
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7/3 - Need. More. Art. No problem!! Saturday is a free general admission day at the Denver Art Museum !! Tickets are available starting at 10 am when they open. DAM Website (heh heh).
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7/3 - Searching for a bit of indoor fun for the kiddo on Saturday? There is a Home Depot Kids Workshop happening between 9am and Noon - Jr. can make a periscope this go around! Get the details here.
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7/3 - Movies in the Park has Field of Dreams at Skyline on Saturday, so pack the family rambler and head for the city to watch the movie outdoors on a giant inflate-a-screen while enjoying free popcorn and cotton candy! (Might need some water to wash all that junky goodness down!) Go here for all the information.
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7/3 - Start your fireworks off a night early with Civic Center Sounds - Independence Eve. This free concert will feature patriotic favorites performed by the Colorado Symphony, along with lights and fireworks. the show starts at 8:30 in Civic Center Park downtown.

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7/3-7/5 -Always at favorite of our house, The Cherry Creek Arts Festival runs in the Cherry Creek North Shopping district Saturday- Monday. Admission is free, although I find it hard to resist grabbing at least one frosty adult beverage to sip as we wander from vendor to vendor, taking in art from all over the world (artists compete big time to come to this popular festival.) There is also plenty of free entertainment, and (my favorite) a line up of Culinary Arts demos as well - go here to get a complete rundown of events and other info.
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7/4 - Olde Town Arvada hosts its annual 4th of July festival at the Stenger/Lutz Complex starting at 3pm and lasting through the town's fireworks display at dusk. the festival features all of your festival faves, some free, some for a price. Go here to get all the details.

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7/4 - OR, head for 4 Mile Park and their Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration. Historical figures from throughout our nation's history will make appearances, there will be musical performances and other family friendly fun as well. You can also tour the 4 Mile House Museum and see how past residents of our area celebrated Independence Day! Here is their website for more info.
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7/4 - Now for me July 4th means hanging out on the patio of the Treehouse for a perfect view of many displays/comforting Potter when the BOOMS from the closer shows freak him out. But if you want to head out and be so close you can feel the embers, here is a great list of fireworks events across Colorado.
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Every Weekend:
Fridays - Same old Friday night Happy Hour got ya down? Looking for a healthy way to unwind and get your weekend started? YOU GOT IT! Thanks to Luluemon stores (like our location in Cherry Creek) who offer free Friday evening yoga events each week! Here is the info for this week's class. (oh look, there IS wine and chat afterwards. In yoga AND in life, balance is important.) There are locations in Boulder and Lone Tree as well, see the website for details.
_______________________________
Fridays -Friday Night Live at Tony's Market Bistro is a fabulous way to enjoy some VERY reasonably priced drinks along with live music from 6p.m.-9p.m. Friday evening, and their rotating list of happy hour bites is always a step above your normal bar nosh! See here for current info.
_______________________________
Fridays - If you are in Boulder and itching to kick off your weekend a little early, grab your lunch and head for the 1300 block of the Pearl St Mall to catch some free music in the sun. Bands start at Noon each Friday. Find out who is performing and get more info here.
________________________________
Fridays - In Boulder, but chained to that desk until quittin' time? Well get the weekend going with F.A.C. at the Millennium Harvest House this afternoon! Live music starts at 5:30 and the atmosphere is 100% family friendly (even your well behaved pooch can join in the fun!). Get all the info here, and get ready to soak up some sun and enjoy some music in Harvest House's gardens this summer!
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Fridays - Louisville hosts its Downtown Street Faire (that is how THEY spell it) each Friday evening from 5p.m. - 9p.m. with live music and family activities (food and drink available at a cost, so maybe pack a basket?) See the website for all the details.
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Sundays- The Denver Cruisers have expanded their schedule of bike rides this summer to include not only their themed Wednesday rides, but also Sunday Funday Rides. These are not themed, just a chance for a relaxing bike ride with other folks who love bikes on Sunday afternoons. The rides start at 2pm at the Great Divide Tap Room (22 and Arapahoe) - find more info here.
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Sundays- City Park Jazz serves up free live music at the band shell at City Park every Sunday at 6:00p.m. Pack that picnic basket and those plastic wine glasses and squeeze the last little bit of weekendiness out of your Sunday evening. See the website for all the info, including a schedule of performers.
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Farmer's Markets:
Denver Urban Homesteading's Market -Saturdays 9am-2pm. (The DUH farmer's market is now also open Wed, Thur, Fri 1-6, too!)
Cherry Creek Farmers' Market - Saturdays 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Wednesdays 9a.m.-1p.m.)
Boulder County Farmers' Market - Saturdays 8a.m.-2p.m.
Southwest Plaza - Saturdays 8a.m.-2p.m.
Southlands - Saturdays 8a.m. - 1p.m.
Old South Pearl - Sundays from 9a.m.-1p.m
Highlands Ranch - Sundays 10a.m.-2p.m.
City Park Esplanade Farmers' Market - Sundays 8:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
Stapleton Farmers' Market - Sundays 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Still searching for the perfect fun and frugal weekend activities?
Try these sites:
Denver365 Free Events page
Tattered Cover Bookstore Events
Denver Public Library Events

If you have an upcoming event you would like listed in The Weekender (or any other tips for DiD,) email the details to Keri@ItsTheAltitudeDenver.com and don't forget to share your hot tips for frugal goings on around town with other Dealers in the comments below.

Hot Tip on Pizzacicles!

Hot Tip from the lovely Ann:
Red Barron Frozen Pizzas are $2.88 at Walmart right now. (If you are anti Walmart, then you can disregard this post, eh?)

I don't know about you, but I have some Red Barron coupons in my binder right now that will make these even cheaper!!
Thanks Ann!

I know, I have been MIA, but look, a present for you!

I know I have been a big slacker this week. If the old saying "Shit Happens" is true, then it has been a happenin' week in Keri-land, that is for sure!

Anyhoo, lookie loo what I have to make up for it:
Coupons for Sunflower Market
I didn't even look at the circular on double ad Wednesday this week (Gasp - oh Keri! Shocking!) so it is nice to get a little something extra, eh? Blueberries, anyone?

Are you Biennial-ing?

The City of Denver is hosting the 2010 Biennial of the Americas, a celebration of the "culture, ideas, and people of the Western Hemisphere," throughout the month of July.
There are many events happening at various locations around town, some free, some not.
You can get the complete schudule and more information here.