Hello again to everyone out there on the information super highway!

I hope this blog finds you well and more importantly ready to go seize your weekend! I’ve been searching high and low for things to do around Spire this weekend and I’ve found everything from a concert series to meeting your favorite athletes. Let’s take a look at what will be motivating you throughout the rest of the week……keep typing those TPS reports a bit longer, it’s almost Friday!

Rock Out With Your Friends While Benefiting Children -

Been a while since you’ve been to a concert? No, we’re not qualifying the guy who plays the piano on the shoe floor at Nordstrom’s. I mean, a true, melt your face, dancing in the isles, type concert. If you haven’t, this weekend is your opportunity to go enjoy some live music all while raising money for those really short people you often notice running around all over, (for those of you who are still lost….I mean children).

There are over 40 musical venues throughout the Denver area to create awareness of both CFK and local music. Each of these owners has committed to various donations, whether it be a percentage of the door cover or a drink special that benefits CFK. Visit any one of the following locations on Saturday, June 6 to support CFK!  http://www.concertsforkids.org/concerts.php

PARTICIPATING CLUBS:

3 Kings Tavern
5 Degrees
24k
1515 Restaurant
Alto
Baker’s Street Pub- Lakewood
Baker’s Street Pub- Tech Center
Bannock Street Garage
Bender’s Tavern
Beta Nightclub
Blues on Blake
Breckenridge Ball Park Brewery
Bushwacker’s Saloon
Cactus Jack’s Saloon
Cervantes’
Cowboy Lounge
Dazzle
Dulcinea’s 100th Monkey
Hard Rock Café Denver
Herb’s
Herman’s Hideaway
Hi-Dive
Jet Lounge
Lannie’s Clocktower
Lion’s Lair
Lodo’s Denver
Lodo’s Highlands Ranch
Lodo’s Westminster
Martini Ranch
Mercury Café
Monark
Nallen’s Irish Pub
Oriental Theater
Owsley’s
Purple Martini
Quixotes True Blue Café
Sancho’s Broken Arrow
Spill
Suite 200
Tavern Downtown
Tavern Lowry
Tavern Tech Center
Tavern Uptown
Tavern Wash Park
The Soiled Dove
The Walnut Room
Tryst Lounge

 Come Experience Denver’s Little Italy -

It’s like New York’s little Italy only without the potential of being mugged! Larimer Square, one of my favorite places in the city, will be hosting the 5th annual La Piazza dell’Arte this Sat and Sun.  The event will feature professional, amateur and student artists who will transform Larimer Square into a beautiful street museum of bright and colorful chalk art images over the course of two days. In addition to the visual feast of La Piazza dell’Arte, guests will enjoy music, Italian food, and beverages. http://www.larimerarts.org/la_piazza_dell_arte.html

The Star Spanglish Banner -

In the mood for a good laugh? George Lopez, is coming to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House this weekend only! Lopez proclaims himself as America’s Mexican and is a comedy legend that is perhaps best known as the co-creator, writer, producer, and star of the TV sitcom “George Lopez.” He recently was in the movie “Balls of Fury” and was the voice of “Papi” in the #1 smash hit “Beverly Hills Chihuahua.” His HBO special “George Lopez – America’s Mexican” is currently available on DVD as well as a new CD titled “El Mas Chingon.” In 2005, Time Magazine cited Lopez as one of the “25 Most Influential Hispanics in America.” Co-produced by AEG Live.
Tickets can be purchased at Comedyworks.com or Ticketmaster.com
Friday June 5th 2009: 8:00pm $40-$60
Saturday June 6th 2009: 8:00pm $40-$60

Channel Your Inner Lance Armstrong -

Your idea of a nice Sunday evening before the long work week ahead is:

A: Sitting down in front of the TV with a nice glass of wine while trying to put the pieces of Saturday night together…..(I won’t go there).

OR

B: Getting together with three of your closest friends to see exactly how fast that cruiser bike you bought this spring, (that’s been collecting dust in your garage), can go in a relay race for charity.

If you answered, B, check this out!

Ok, it’s not exactly the Tour de France but it is for a good cause. City Park is hosting, The Noble Energy-sponsored cruiser crit, with teams competing to see who can do the most laps around a short course in 24 minutes, is the final event of the Fred Prindle Memorial City Park Bike Race — a day-long series of contests. Why 24 minutes? “We needed a catchy name,” says organizer Trish Downing. “We’re not looking for the super-competitive athlete, but for people who are looking to have fun on their cruiser bikes.”

It costs $120 to enter, and each team can have up to four racers, but only one bike — and while any kind of bike is permitted, only cruisers and hand cycles are eligible for prizes (including one for best costume).

Proceeds go to the Challenged Athletes Foundation, a nonprofit that helps people with disabilities lead active lifestyles. Register on June 5 at Turin Bicycles, 700 Lincoln Street, from 5 to 7 p.m.; online at www.active.com; or on-site today between 1 and 5:24 p.m. The crit starts at 6 p.m

http://www.24minutesofcitypark.com

 MY PICK - Are You Ready for Some Football?!

Well, it’s not quite Football season yet but this Saturday is your chance to head on down to Invesco to meet the new team, (cheerleaders included), participate in great activities and even run through the sprinklers on the Field!!! (sadly, that last one is only for kids).

The “Ultimate Broncos Experience” is back! The seventh annual Denver Broncos Fan Fair returns to Invesco Field at Mile High on Saturday, June 6. One day, extended hours, all the players and coaches! Fan Fair is fun for Broncos fans of all ages and will once again be packed full of events tailor-made for those that bleed orange and blue.

Event times are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tickets on sale through Ticketmaster outlets and the INVESCO Field at Mile High box office (Mon.-Fri. 8am – 5pm). A limited number of “family five packs” with tickets for five people to enjoy cost just $40. Individual passes cost $20 for adults and $10 for children ages two to 12, while children under two get in free.

A portion of the proceeds from Fan Fair will benefit Denver Broncos Charities.

Like past years, every Broncos player and coach is scheduled to attend with notable alumni, the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders and Miles the mascot. The ultimate Broncos experience will have a full schedule of events that will include autograph sessions, photo opportunities, Q&A sessions, on-field activities, memorabilia booths and much more!

“We look at this event as a Broncos holiday of sorts,” said team owner Pat Bowlen about Fan Fair. “Fan Fair gives us the chance to connect with our fans on a completely new level. That’s something everyone within the organization is very excited about continuing.

With several autograph areas and photo opportunities ongoing throughout the day, fans are sure to meet their fair share of Broncos personalities.  When fans want a break from gathering player signatures, they can relax in the Game Zone or check out the valuable team history in the Broncos Museum.

And what do we have for kids? Things like their very own on-field Kid Zone full of Broncos interactive inflatables and a kids-only autograph station.

“We’ve tried to create an event that captures the essence of what it means to be a Broncos fan,” said Greg Carney, Vice President of Marketing for the Broncos.

Parking for the Denver Broncos Fan Fair will be in lots A, B, and C located on the south side of the stadium. Disabled parking is located in lots B and C along the Sports Legends Mall. Parking lots will open at 8:00 a.m. and parking will be FREE to everyone attending.

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E00427879C840F3?artistid=805934&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=8

That’s it from here at the Spire Experience Center. Hope these ideas in-Spired, (how fun is that!?), for the weekend!

Lauren