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Film on the Rocks 2013
Film on the Rocks features outdoor showings at Red Rocks on selected weeknights during the summer. The 2013 line-up ranges from new hits such as "The Hunger Games" to cult classics such as "The Princess Bride."

Top Ten Outdoor Activities in Denver
If summer weather leaves you itching to spend time outdoors, look no further than our list of top ten outdoor events in Denver. From concerts at Red Rocks to visiting the Denver Zoo, there's no shortage of ways to find fun in the sun this summer.

Palettes Menu Honors Georgia O'Keefe
Travel to the sun-drenched Southwest of artist Georgia O'Keefe with a new tasting menu at Palettes restaurant at the Denver Art Museum. The menus is in conjunction with an exhibit, "Georgia O'Keefe in New Mexico: Architecture, Katsinam, and the Land," which is showing through April 28, 2013.

Visit "Other Desert Cities"
The Tony-nominated "Other Desert Cities" examines the impact of a memoir on a family in Palm Springs, Calif. The drama is showing through April 28, 2013, at the Space Theatre at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

Spend "A Weekend with Pablo Picasso"
Spend "A Weekend with Pablo Picasso" with a one-act play that takes the audience through a tour of Pablo Picasso's studio. "A Weekend with Pablo Picasso" is playing at the Denver Center for Performing Arts through April 28, 2013.

Blue Man Group
The Blue Man Group will perform at the Buell Theatre through April 21, 2013.

"Endgame" Presents Absurdity of Life
"Endgame," a one-act play by Samuel Beckett, presents the absurdity of life in a production at Denver's Spark Theater. The drama is showing through March 30, 2013.

El Anatsui: When I Last Wrote to You about Africa
El Anatsui, a contemporary African artist, visited the Denver Art Museum to discuss a retrospective of his work. "El Anatsui: When I Last Wrote to You about Africa" will be on display at the DAM from Sept. 9 - Dec. 30, 2012.

Elvis Cinemas
Discount movie theater Elvis Cinemas offers second-run screenings of films in the Denver metro area.

"Cities of Splendor: A Journey Through Renaissance Italy"
The glories of Renaissance Italy are in full flower at "Cities of Splendor: A Journey Through Renaissance Italy." The exhibit is on display at the Denver Art Museum from April 10, 2011 - July 31, 2011.

March 2013 Events in Denver
March madness and an early Easter make up main events for March 2013 in Denver.

Blink! Light, Sound and the Moving Image
The Denver Art Museum exhibit "Blink! Light, Sound and the Moving Image" features high-tech installations of digital art culled from the museum's collection. "Blink!" will be on display from March 13 - May 1, 2011.

Denver Botanic Gardens: 2013 Concert Series
The 2013 concert schedule at the Denver Botanic Gardens features Arlo Guthrie, Emmylou Harris and Chris Isaak

Denver Arts Week 2011 Elevates Mile High City
The Mile High City kicks off its fifth annual Denver Arts Week from Nov. 4 - 12, 2011.

Red Rocks 2011 Concerts
Located 15 miles west of Denver, Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre boasts natural acoustics for outdoor concerts. The 2010 concert schedule includes Sting, the Gipsy Kings and the String Cheese Incident.

Denver Botanic Gardens: 2011 Concert Series
The 2011 concert schedule at the Denver Botanic Gardens features Chris Isaak, k.d. lang and B.B. King.

AMC Theatres in Denver
A listing of all Kerasotes Theatres in the Denver area.

New Year's Resolutions in Denver
Do you need a little help sticking to your New Year's resolutions? Visit our list of resources in Denver to help you keep on track for the new year.

Landmark Theatres in Denver
If you're looking for independent film in Denver, look no further than Landmark Theatres. The Mayan, Esquire and Chez Artiste movie theaters all feature showings of foreign, arthouse and indie films.

Century Theatres in Denver
A listing of all Century Theatres in the Denver area.

Starz Denver Film Festival 2011
The starz come out at night with Denver's Starz Film Festival from Nov. 2 - 14, 2011.

City Park Jazz 2011 Schedule
City Park Jazz returns to Denver's City Park every Sunday at 6 p.m. from June 5 - August 7, 2011. The popular free concert series features local bands in an outdoor setting.

Denver Flash Mob Offers Organized Chaos
Flash mobs are the latest trend in organized chaos, as groups of people randomly gather in public places to perform a dance or other activity. Denver Flash Mob organizes free events across the Mile High City.

American Indian Art Galleries
The Denver Art Museum revamped its American Indian art galleries in January 2011.

Denver FM Radio Stations
A guide to what's on the air in the Mile High City.

Denver Art Museum
A profile of the Denver Art Museum in Denver, CO.

City Park Jazz 2013 Schedule
Enjoy the sounds of City Park Jazz every Sunday at 6 p.m. from June 2 - August 4, 2013. The free concert series in Denver's City Park features local bands in an outdoor setting.

How to Play the Colorado Lottery
A guide on how to play the Colorado lottery and Powerball lottery.

Garry Winogrand: Women are Beautiful Exhibit
Candid black-and-white photos from Garry Winogrand are on display at the Denver Art Museum from Jan. 29, 2012 - Sept. 16, 2012. "Women are Beautiful" are on-the-street shots of women, published in a book of the same name in 1975.

Regal Cinemas in Denver
A listing of all Regal Cinemas, also known as United Artists (UA)Theatres, in the Denver area.

Celebrate July 4th in Denver
Celebrate the fourth of July in the Mile High city with fireworks, free concerts, and more!

Cinco de Mayo 2013
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2013 in the Mile High City with one of the country's largest festivals.

Free Days at Denver Museums for 2012
Colorado residents can enjoy free admission on selected days in 2012 to Denver's finest attractions, from the Denver Art Museum to the Denver Zoo.

Swiss Film Directors Say "Bonjour" to Denver
Swiss film directors Stéphanie Chuat and Véronique Reymond visit Denver for a French-language film festival presented by the Denver Film Society. Chuat and Reymond's first feature film, "The Little Room" ("La Petite Chambre") was Switzerland's submission to the Academy Awards for Best Foreign Film in 2010.

Denver Haunted Houses
Haunted houses in Denver provide mile-high excitement for Halloween 2011.

Lizards & Snakes Exhibit
The Lizards & Snakes exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science showcases animals that slither and slide. The exhibit runs from Feb. 3 - July 8, 2012, and is included in museum admission.

Denver Summer Fairs and Festivals
A round-up of 2013 summer fairs and festivals held in Denver, from the Greek Festival to the People's Fair.

Earth Day in Denver 2012
The Mile High City goes green for Earth Day on April 22, 2012.

Women are Beautiful Photos
A laughing woman neglects her ice cream cone on the streets of New York City in 1968 in this candid photo by Garry Winogrand, whose work is on display through September 2012 at the Denver Art Museum.

Easter Sunday 2012 in Denver
Celebrate Easter with Colorado flair in 2012 by attending a service at Red Rocks amphitheater or participating in the largest Easter egg hunt in the state at Copper Mountain.

American Idiot Photos
American Idiot follows the adventures of three young men who attempt to make their way in the world, accompanied by songs by Green Day.

History Colorado Center in Denver
Visit the storied past of the Centennial state at the History Colorado Center in Denver, CO.

Harkins Theatres in Denver
Harkins Theatres, a chain of theaters in the Southwestern U.S., features one location in the Denver metro area.

Red Rocks 2012 Concerts
Located 15 miles west of Denver, Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre boasts natural acoustics for outdoor concerts. The 2012 concert schedule includes The Fray, The String Cheese Incident and Norah Jones.

City Park Jazz 2012 Schedule
City Park Jazz serenades Denver's City Park every Sunday at 6 p.m. from June 3 - August 5, 2012. The popular free concert series features local bands in an outdoor setting.

Artist Shares Inspiration for DAM Mural
Western artist Theodore Waddell shares his inspiration for a 8-by-28 foot mural of abstract Angus cows. The mural is on display at the Denver Art Museum from May 20 - Dec. 2, 2012.

Labor Day Weekend in Denver
Labor Day weekend in Denver offers a variety of events. Get in touch with your chakras at the Celebration Metaphysical Fair or or in touch with your more earthly appetites at A Taste of Colorado.

2012 Movies in the Parks Series
Denver Parks & Recreation presents the 2012 Movies in the Parks Series. The series shows free films during the summer at Denver parks across the Mile High City.

May 2012 Events in Denver
May 2012 events in Denver include Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day and Memorial Day.

October 2011 Events in Denver
The crisp days of fall in October 2011 bring Broncos games, Halloween events and more in Denver.

Red Rocks 2013 Concerts
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colo., features natural acoustics for outdoor concerts. The 2013 concert schedule starts on March 31 with a non-denominational Easter Sunrise Service.

Film on the Rocks 2012
Film on the Rocks features outdoor showings of second-run films at the outdoor amphitheater of Red Rocks. The 2012 line-up includes "Iron Man," "Bridesmaids" and "Spirited Away."

Denver Botanic Gardens: 2012 Concert Series
The 2012 concert schedule at the Denver Botanic Gardens features Al Green, Diana Krall and the Gipsy Kings.

Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright displays favorites from her pin collection. Albright often used pins to communicate the nuances of diplomacy during her four-year term. "Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection" is showing from April 15 - June 17, 2012 at the Denver Art Museum.

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