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Free Denver Events! Duck Race, Day Of Rock & More

| Sheri L. Thompson | Posted 07.25.2011

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Yellow duckies, trains, festivals and an inspired week of art -- there's a whole lot of gratis going on in Denver. Here are our favorite free events h...

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Denver, Poised For Greatness

The Huffington Post | Andrea Rael | Posted 07.25.2011

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The first annual Cities on the Edge study, commissioned by Edge Shaving gel and Sperling's BestPlaces, listed Denver as the third top U.S. city poised...

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6 Amazing Eggs Benedict Dishes For National Egg Month

| Sheri L. Thompson | Posted 07.24.2011

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It's National Egg Month, so we've taken a close look at Denver's extensive Benny selection. (That's eggs Benedict to the uninitiated.) We can get a cl...

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Denver's Best Art Walks: 5 To Hit This Month

| Sheri L. Thompson | Posted 07.24.2011

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The creative spirit in Denver is exploding and we have a slew of arts districts to prove it. From eclectic to gritty, here are our favorite Mile High ...

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8 Amazing Salads At Denver Restaurants

| Sheri L. Thompson | Posted 07.23.2011

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There’s a reason May is National Salad Month – teeny weeny bikini, anyone? – but that doesn’t mean you’re stuck with a tasteless bowl of ice...

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Best Places For Zip Lining In Denver

| Sheri L. Thompson | Posted 07.20.2011

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Zip lining – soaring above trees, canyons and other terrain with the clever use of a pulley system and spanning cable – has exploded in popularity...

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Farmers Markets: Denver's Best 6

| Sheri L. Thompson | Posted 07.20.2011

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The fields have begun producing, and Colorado’s farmers are bringing their goods to the city. Pick up locally made, organic, fresh produce at these ...

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Canvas & Cocktails: Sip Your Way To A Masterpiece

| Sheri L. Thompson | Posted 07.19.2011

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I welcome 10am on a Saturday with a mimosa in one hand and a paintbrush in the other. Guided by some revamped, Bob Ross-style instruction and encourag...

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Weekend Agenda: Doggie Parade, Roller Derby

| Sheri L. Thompson | Posted 07.19.2011

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Celebrity pets in their finest bling, girls playing rough at the roller derby, performance art and jazz... Denver ain't boring this weekend. Here's th...

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Best Resources For Composting

| Sheri L. Thompson | Posted 07.18.2011

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Wouldn’t it be nice if The City of Denver had a compost pickup system like the current recycling program? Alas, we almost had it citywide! However, ...

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Record Snowpack Piles On Flood Warnings

AP | BRIAN SKOLOFF | Posted 07.18.2011

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SALT LAKE CITY — Late winter storms are packing a punch to the Rockies, piling snowpack on top of already record levels across the West where of...

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Why Pieta Brown Digs the Music of Dylan, Dire Straits and her Dad

Michael Bialas | Posted 07.17.2011

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When you're a performing artist as deeply personal as Pieta Brown, trying to carve out a living by sharing your innermost thoughts can be a delicate balancing act. Especially when you'd rather keep those feelings to yourself.

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Best Summer Cocktails: Denver's Sauciest Sangria

| Sheri L. Thompson | Posted 07.13.2011

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Celebrate the return of summer (and the start of the weekend) with an easy, cool cocktail to soothe your palate: sangria. This wine-based fruity punch...

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Aspiring Writers Take Note: Not All Can Live the Life of ESPN's Reilly

Weston Gentry | Posted 07.16.2011

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Much to Reilly's and journalism purists' chagrin, writers are no longer bound by journalism's power structure. The Internet has provided a means for writers to hot-wire their way to the top through blogging.

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Ready For Summer? Denver's Best Water Parks

| Sheri L. Thompson | Posted 07.15.2011

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Sure, you can have a leisurely day poolside at the local YMCA -- or you can get seriously wet ‘n’ wild at one of these local water parks. We choos...

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Best Horseback Riding Near Denver

| Sheri L. Thompson | Posted 07.10.2011

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There's a lot of gorgeous ground to cover in Colorado -- and no better way to see it than atop a steed. Get your wild west on and check out these ridi...

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Weekend Agenda: Spring Fever & Barn Parties

| Sheri L. Thompson | Posted 07.12.2011

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This weekend Denver offers places to get your funk on, tame a cowboy and create your own reality. Here are our favorite picks for what's going on arou...

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Her Gaze/Su Mirada at Museo de las Americas

John Gascot | Posted 07.10.2011

Read More: Latinos, Photography, Art, Latin America, Latina, Museums, Denver, Art Exhibitions, Arts News

With the Latino population growing exponentially in Denver and wider communities, Museo plays an important role in promoting understanding among cultures.

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Ex-Con Pleads Not Guilty To Leaving Bomb At Mall

The Huffington Post/AP | Posted 07.06.2011

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An ex-convict accused of planting an explosive device near a Denver-area mall pleaded not guilty to charges of arson and possession of a destructive d...

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Richie's May 5th Democracy Minute: Pluralities, Majorities and Fair Representation

Rob Richie | Posted 07.05.2011

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Video of the day: Fair voting according to cats, as clever video compares the alternative vote (instant runoff voting) and first past the post (plura...

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Weekend Agenda: Crazy Hair, The Poetry Rodeo & A Furry Scurry

The Huffington Post | Lauren Kane | Posted 07.04.2011

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Treat mom this weekend to a play or the ballet. For the kiddos, there's story time and crazy hair! Or if you're in the mood for a fiesta, Cinco de May...

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Guess Who's Demanding $6.26 Million For Bin Laden's Death?

AP | Posted 07.04.2011

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GREELEY, Colo. -- The Colorado construction worker who flew last year to Pakistan on a one-man mission to hunt down Osama bin Laden says he played a p...

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Denver Isn't a Twitter Town, But These Tweets Are Worth Following

The Denver Diatribe | Posted 07.04.2011

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The Denver twitterverse is way underdeveloped compared to other cities. We're not sure that's a bad thing. But there are a few fine Twitter folks that percolate to the top of our feeds.

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Gary Brooks Faulkner Takes Credit for Bin Laden’s Death

Daily Intel | By: | Posted 07.03.2011

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Lost in all the talk about who deserves credit for the death of Osama bin Laden, one man has been woefully overlooked. In June of last year, Coloradan...

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Review: Robert Plant Brings His Grand Band of Joy to the World

Michael Bialas | Posted 07.03.2011

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With looser jeans and tighter arrangements, Plant moves a bit slower but still displays the same charisma and gallantry of his previous life. Thankfully, he doesn't totally ignore those prancing "Dancing Days."

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