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	<title>SPLOG... Your Spire Blog &#187; Spire News</title>
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		<title>2 Events to Indulge in this February!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:26:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our newest neighbors, Crave Dessert Bar &#38; Lounge host their Gran opening Tea Time this February 4th all day from 12:00 PM &#8211; 4:00 PM. Enjoy a modern take on high tea with tiered plates of sweet and savory bites, served Teatulia organic tea as well as additional craft cocktail, champagne and wine selections. &#8211;$25 per ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our newest neighbors, <a title="Crave_Dessert_Bar_And_Lounge" href="http://www.facebook.com/CraveBarDenver" target="_blank">Crave Dessert Bar &amp; Lounge</a> host their Gran opening Tea Time this February 4th all day from 12:00 PM &#8211; 4:00 PM. Enjoy a modern take on high tea with tiered plates of sweet and savory bites, served Teatulia organic tea as well as additional craft cocktail, champagne and wine selections.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&#8211;$25 per person or $15 for 8 years or younger.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&#8211;LIVE MUSIC</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&#8211;Reservations Highly Recommended.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&#8211;Located Downstairs in the SPIRE building.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.spiredenver.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-shot-2012-01-30-at-3.09.02-PM1.png"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1740" title="Screen shot 2012-01-30 at 3.09.02 PM" src="http://blog.spiredenver.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-shot-2012-01-30-at-3.09.02-PM1-300x232.png" alt="" width="300" height="232" /></a></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Later this month, in celebration of St. Valentine&#8217;s Day,  come celebrate with that special someone at Crave Dessert Bar &amp; Lounge on Tuesday, Feb 14th at 4pm-close.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Enjoy a Prix Fixe Three Course Tour:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Amuse Bouche</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&#8211;Course 1: Two Savory Options</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&#8211;Course 2: Two Refreshing Fruit Flavored Frozen Mousse Options</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&#8211;Course 3: Two Decadant Chocolate Dessert Options</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Pricing</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&#8211;$20 Per Person Food Only</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&#8211;$30 Per Person including a  ight (2 oz) of three featured wines</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&#8211;$40 Per person including three (4 oz) glasses of featured wines</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&#8211;Featured Bottles of Wine &#8211; $25 Each</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&#8211;Cupid’s Bow Speacialty Cocktail- $8 Each</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&#8211;Valentine’s Day Special Dessert for Two &#8211; $12 Each</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Enjoy a Specialty Menu as well as LIVE MUSIC!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">RSVP Recommended: Call or Respond to Events@CraveDenver.com</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">See the flyer here: <a href="http://blog.spiredenver.com/wp-content/uploads/VDAY.pdf">VDAY</a></p>
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		<title>The SIA Snow Show Hits the Colorado Convention Center</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:38:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SPIRE</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the largest industry trade event globally to the first international On-Snow Demo/Ski-Ride Fest, the SIA Trade Show has arrived. See what the snow sports industry does best, on and off the snow! From January 26-29, 2012, the Snow Show will deliver the hottest snow sports trends, innovations, educational seminars, personalities, events, concerts and parties. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://blog.spiredenver.com/wp-content/uploads/images-1.jpeg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1732" title="images (1)" src="http://blog.spiredenver.com/wp-content/uploads/images-1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>From the largest industry trade event globally to the first international On-Snow Demo/Ski-Ride Fest, the SIA Trade Show has arrived. See what the snow sports industry does best, on and off the snow!</p>
<p>From January 26-29, 2012, the Snow Show will deliver the hottest snow sports trends, innovations, educational seminars, personalities, events, concerts and parties. This year, numbers are trending higher than last year with buyer pre-registration up 15%, including a significant increase in shops that have not attended the Show in Denver before. Nothing can match the energy of 20,000 attendees, <strong>900+ brands, 3,340 booths, 114 new and returning exhibitors</strong>, and more than 90% of the supplier market share all gathered for the annual Snow Show<strong> </strong>and<strong>On-Snow Demo/Ski-Ride Fest </strong>(Jan. 30-31), which follows at Winter Park Resort and Devil’s Thumb Ranch.</p>
<p>“The biggest thing that I get out of the Show, that I can’t anywhere else, is the social interaction with the actual decision makers for the companies, from designers to presidents of the manufactures. As a retailer, you really get the sense that they are listening to us and therefore listening to the consumer,” <strong>John Sullivan of East Coast Alpine</strong>, Boston, Massachusetts.</p>
<p>Check it out this weekend downtown in your SPIRE neighborhood! Don&#8217;t forget to stop by our favorite places: <a title="Row 14" href="http://www.row14denver.com/">Row 14 Bistro &amp; Wine Bar</a>, <a title="OPC" href="http://organicpizzacompany.net/">Organic Pizza Company</a>, <a title="Snarf's" href="http://eatsnarfs.com/wordpress/">Snarf&#8217;s</a>, <a title="Crave Dessert Bar and Lounge" href="http://www.facebook.com/CraveBarDenver">Crave Dessert Bar and Lounge</a> and More!</p>
 
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		<title>HUD Re-affirms SPIRE as FHA Approved</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:39:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HUD updated SPIRE&#8217;s Federal Housing Administration financing status to &#8220;Approved&#8221; this morning (1/23/12). SPIRE benefits from FHA/HUD, Fannie Mae and VA project approvals. In the last nineteen months, SPIRE has sold over 310 units making it one of the fastest selling condo projects in the country. SPIRE initiated HUD/FHA re-certification for the SPIRE building in ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://blog.spiredenver.com/wp-content/uploads/spire-facebook-blue-2.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1722" title="spire facebook blue 2" src="http://blog.spiredenver.com/wp-content/uploads/spire-facebook-blue-2-139x300.jpg" alt="" width="139" height="300" /></a>HUD updated SPIRE&#8217;s Federal Housing Administration financing status to &#8220;Approved&#8221; this morning (1/23/12). SPIRE benefits from FHA/HUD, Fannie Mae and VA project approvals. In the last nineteen months, SPIRE has sold over 310 units making it one of the fastest selling condo projects in the country.</p>
<p>SPIRE initiated HUD/FHA re-certification for the SPIRE building in November of last year and have eagerly awaited approved status to be re-affirmed since December.  This approval was officially re-affirmed this morning.</p>
<p>Thanks to everyone that made this possible! We appreciate our downtown Denver/14th Street community!</p>
<p>If you would like to look-up the HUD/FHA status of SPIRE please utilize the following link:<br />
<a href="https://entp.hud.gov/idapp/html/condlook.cfm?CFID=13275732&amp;CFTOKEN=d915534354095971-0B65C343-03EB-5D4E-2D276A820FF3EEDC">https://entp.hud.gov/idapp/html/condloo &#8230; 820FF3EEDC</a></p>
 
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		<title>Colorado Companies Featured in Best Places To Work List</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SPIRE</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Another year, another roster of Top 100 Companies to work for from Fortune Magazine. No surprises that Google still heads up the list in the #1 spot. They&#8217;ve held that position on the roster for 3 years, so far. But what other dream companies to work for topped the list? Check them out here: Full List. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://blog.spiredenver.com/wp-content/uploads/image.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1718" title="Google" src="http://blog.spiredenver.com/wp-content/uploads/image-300x185.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="185" /></a>Another year, another roster of <a title="Top 100 Companies" href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2012/full_list/" target="_blank">Top 100 Companies</a> to work for from <a title="Fortune" href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2012/full_list/" target="_blank">Fortune</a> Magazine.</p>
<p>No surprises that Google still heads up the list in the #1 spot. They&#8217;ve held that position on the roster for 3 years, so far. But what other dream companies to work for topped the list? Check them out here: <a title="Full List" href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/2012/full_list/" target="_blank">Full List.</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>A few Colorado affiliated companies also topped the list:</p>
<p>In order of how they appear, the companies in Colorado are:</p>
<ul>
<li>Scottrade of Westminster, with 165 employees.</li>
<li>Qualcomm of Boulder, with 301 employees.</li>
<li>PCL Construction of Denver, which has 204 employees.</li>
<li>Brocade Communications Systems of Broomfield, which has 293 U.S. employees.</li>
<li>CH2M Hill of Douglas County, which has 1,386 employees.</li>
<li>MITRE of Colorado Springs, with 167 workers.</li>
</ul>
<p>Just another reason we love living in Beautiful Colorado!</p>
 
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		<title>Enter to Win the InSPIREd Romantic Sweepstakes!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SPIRE</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Enter the InSPIREd Romantic Sweepstakes and experience an InSPIREd Romantic evening in Downtown Denver. Grand Prize: -$100 certificate to spend at Row 14 Bistro and Wine Bar. -2 tickets to Lannie&#8217;s Clock tower Cabaret to see &#8220;Unforgettable,&#8221; The Songs of Nat King Cole Starring Leonard E. Barrett Jr. on 2/17. -$25 dollar certificate to spend ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://blog.spiredenver.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-shot-2012-01-11-at-1.28.26-PM.png"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1699" title="Romantic Sweepstakes" src="http://blog.spiredenver.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-shot-2012-01-11-at-1.28.26-PM-234x300.png" alt="" width="234" height="300" /></a>Enter the InSPIREd Romantic Sweepstakes and experience an InSPIREd Romantic evening in Downtown Denver.</p>
<p>Grand Prize:</p>
<p>-$100 certificate to spend at <a title="Row_14_Bistro_And_Wine_Bar" href="http://www.row14denver.com/" target="_blank">Row 14 Bistro and Wine Bar</a>.</p>
<p>-2 tickets to <a title="Lannies_Clocktower_Cabaret" href="http://lannies.com/" target="_blank">Lannie&#8217;s Clock tower Cabaret</a> to see &#8220;Unforgettable,&#8221; The Songs of Nat King Cole Starring Leonard E. Barrett Jr. on 2/17.</p>
<p>-$25 dollar certificate to spend at <a title="Crave_Denver" href="https://www.facebook.com/CraveBarDenver" target="_blank">Crave Dessert Bar</a>.</p>
<p>Sweepstakes Starts:</p>
<p>January 3rd, 2011  (12:01am)</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Sweepstakes Ends:</p>
<p>January 24th, 2011 (11:59pm)</p>
<p>Need more Details?</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SPIREDenver?sk=app_121121694568521" target="_blank">Read the Official Rules.</a></p>
 
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		<title>Winter Whites</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:17:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SPIRE</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just because it&#8217;s winter doesn&#8217;t mean one cannot enjoy white wine. (White shoes however, are an altogether different topic.) SPIRE is pleased to host Winter Whites on Thursday, January 12 from 6-8 pm. Join Westword’s @swirlgirldenver / sommelier and chef Kendra Anderson as she guides an interactive experience featuring five of the hottest white wine ]]></description>
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<p>Just because it&#8217;s winter doesn&#8217;t mean one cannot enjoy white wine. (White shoes however, are an altogether different topic.)</p>
<p>SPIRE is pleased to host Winter Whites on Thursday, January 12 from 6-8 pm.</p>
<p>Join Westword’s <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/swirlgirldenver" target="_blank">@swirlgirldenver</a> / sommelier and chef Kendra Anderson as she guides an interactive experience featuring five of the hottest white wine varieties, perfectly paired with five snacks from Row 14’s chef Jensen D. Cummings.</p>
<p>Perfect for the novice and aficionado alike, you’ll be amazed at how ideal white wines are for drinking even during snowy months.</p>
<p>This event takes place above the city lights on the 10th floor of the <a href="http://www.spiredenver.com/" target="_blank">SPIRE</a> residences. Please check in at Row 14.</p>
<p>$39 per person inclusive, space is limited.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/204078549687215/" target="_blank">RSVP HERE</a>&gt;Reserve your spot by going to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Row14Denver" target="_blank">facebook.com/row14denver</a> and clicking on the Wine Events tab. More information at <a href="http://www.row14denver.com/" target="_blank">row14denver.com</a> or on <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/row14denver" target="_blank">Twitter #winterwhites</a></p>
<p>We hope to see you there!</p>
 
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		<title>Have you seen the &#8220;sunlight&#8221; rise is Downtown Denver?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:46:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SPIRE</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Heres a recap about a cool piece of public artwork: &#8220;Each night, a projected sun rises on the face of The Minoru Yasui Building in Downtown Denver. As the night progresses, the image climbs up to the top of the east facade. The projection continues throughout the night and sets as the real sun rises. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Heres a recap about a cool piece of public artwork:</p>
<p>&#8220;Each night, a projected sun rises on the face of The Minoru Yasui Building in Downtown Denver. As the night progresses, the image climbs up to the top of the east facade. The projection continues throughout the night and sets as the real sun rises. SUNLIGHT is entirely solar powered. This unique light mural uses actual sunlight to render the sun.&#8221; Synopsis from the Artist, <a title="Adam_Frank" href="http://www.adamfrank.com/sunlight/sunlight.htm" target="_blank">Adam Frank</a>.</p>
<p>Commissioned by the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs, SUNLIGHT, by <a title="Adam_Frank" href="http://www.adamfrank.com/sunlight/sunlight.htm" target="_blank">Adam Frank</a> was officially unveiled at the end of 2011. The piece projects a computer simulation of the sun rising and setting overnight against a city office building downtown. It is timed to rise when the actual sun sets.</p>
<p>You can find the work projected on the east side of the <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Minoru+Yasui+Plaza+building,+303+W.+Colfax+Ave&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=N&amp;tab=wl" target="_blank">Minoru Yasui Plaza Building, 303 W. Colfax Ave</a>.</p>
<p>A dedication ceremony occured at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, at the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building, 201 W. Colfax Ave. The ceremony coincided with the 2011 Winter Solstice.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Adam Frank:</span><br />
Adam Frank is an internationally shown artist, designer and product inventor. His body of work represents<br />
an ongoing investigation of light and interactivity. This investigation naturally blurs the boundaries between<br />
fine art and design products for the home. His products, made entirely in Brooklyn NYC, are sold in stores all<br />
over the world. For more information please visit <a title="Adam_Frank" href="http://www.adamfrank.com/sunlight/sunlight_03.htm" target="_blank">www.adamfrank.com</a></p>
 
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		<title>A Resolution to Resolve: What’s Your New Year’s Resolution?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:16:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ok Denver, so every year along with the hype of New Year’s Eve, the biggest party night of the year, comes that nagging little question in the back of your head…. What do I want to change this year? At some point or other, we’ve all had that year when our New Year’s Resolution was ]]></description>
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<p>Ok Denver, so every year along with the hype of New Year’s Eve, the biggest party night of the year, comes that nagging little question in the back of your head…. What do I want to change this year?</p>
<p>At some point or other, we’ve all had that year when our New Year’s Resolution was simply to come up with a resolution! So what’s the point? Well, if we don’t resolve to start living the way we want to live now, then when are we going to start? Now is as good a time as any. One way to solve this is the <a href="http://www.good.is/post/the-no-resolution-resolution-how-to-really-be-happy-in-2012/" target="_blank">No-Resolution Resolution</a>, a resolution to be happy in 2012!</p>
<p>If that’s not your cup of tea, don’t worry. We’ve got something a little more concrete for you. Here are <a href="http://thoughtcatalog.com/2012/20-new-years-resolutions-for-20-somethings/" target="_blank">20 Great New Year’s Resolutions for 20-Somethings</a>. Get this: most of these are actually realistic and do-able! Including, “Wait 30 seconds before you look up a fact you can’t remember on your phone, and try to remember it using your brain. This is what the olden days were like.”</p>
<p>Another always-popular resolution, eat better! And this doesn’t just mean to eat healthy, but to eat better tasting food as well. Check out the <a href="http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/2011/12/top_five_2012_food_resolutions.php" target="_blank">top five food resolutions you should make&#8211;and keep&#8211;for 2012</a>.</p>
<p>So maybe it doesn’t have to be a time for a list of “resolutions,” just a good time to start embracing the things we’ve always wanted to do, and actually do them! Happy 2012!</p>
 
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		<title>Festivus Film Festival: Mile High Entertainment</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:39:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Voted one of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the US by Moviemaker Magazine, this years Festivus Film Festival is sure to bring some edge to Denver&#8217;s film culture. The films screened are made by true innovative independent filmmakers who also know how to throw a badass party. Being that this is Festivus&#8217;s 5th year, ]]></description>
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<p>Voted one of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the US by Moviemaker Magazine, this years <a href="http://www.festivusfilmfestival.com/fest-info/">Festivus Film Festival</a> is sure to bring some edge to Denver&#8217;s film culture. The films screened are made by true innovative independent filmmakers who also know how to throw a badass party.</p>
<p>Being that this is Festivus&#8217;s 5th year, they are pulling out the big guns to entice movie goers to stop by for some eye-candy. And as to be expected, January 12-15 should bring Denver&#8217;s film enthusiasts out in force. Many of the screenings are likely to sell out ridiculously fast, so made sure to buy your tickets as soon an possible.</p>
<p>Festivus a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization features narrative and documentary features and shorts, experimental films and animation.</p>
<p>For more information <a href="http://www.festivusfilmfestival.com/">click here</a>!</p>
 
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		<title>New Years Eve: What Will You Be Doing Denver?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Where will you be this New Years Eve? So many choices, one night. There are classy affairs where you must don your black tie, riotous punk electronic shows where you might be having Jaggar shots instead of champagne, or dance dance dance&#8230;so much dancing&#8230; parties where you forget who and where you are at the ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Where will you be this New Years Eve? So many choices, one night. There are classy affairs where you must don your black tie, riotous punk electronic shows where you might be having Jaggar shots instead of champagne, or dance dance dance&#8230;so much dancing&#8230; parties where you forget who and where you are at the stroke of midnight. We have compiled a list of some of the best and brightest New Years Eve events that might strike your fancy.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.spiredenver.com/wp-content/uploads/detail2.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1664" title="detail" src="http://blog.spiredenver.com/wp-content/uploads/detail2.png" alt="" width="120" height="72" /></a>1. <a href="http://www.newyearseveblockparty.com/">10th Annual White Rose Gala</a></p>
<p>If you like classy nights with classy people this event is for you. Champagne will be served while some of the hottest DJ&#8217;s in Colorado spin amazing music. However, with this &#8220;upscale&#8221; feel comes a hefty price. Tickets start at $59 and go up to a staggering $1,500. If anyone attends please tell us how it was!</p>
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<a href="http://blog.spiredenver.com/wp-content/uploads/detail-12.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1662" title="detail-1" src="http://blog.spiredenver.com/wp-content/uploads/detail-12.png" alt="" width="120" height="100" /></a>2. <a href="http://www.newyearseveblockparty.com/">3rd Annual Champagne Hotel</a></p>
<p>Basically, it&#8217;s at the same place as the White Rose Gala and is just as fancy.</p>
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<a href="http://blog.spiredenver.com/wp-content/uploads/detail-21.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1651" title="detail-2" src="http://blog.spiredenver.com/wp-content/uploads/detail-21.png" alt="" width="120" height="96" /></a>3. <a href="http://decadencenye.com/">Decadence NYE</a></p>
<p>This is where you get to indulge in your fantasies and dance your way into 2012. After a night at Decadence your feet will ache, but you will have a smile on your face as you remember this wild night.</p>
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<a href="http://blog.spiredenver.com/wp-content/uploads/detail-31.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1652" title="detail-3" src="http://blog.spiredenver.com/wp-content/uploads/detail-31.png" alt="" width="120" height="92" /></a>4. <a href="http://www.boulderado.com/newsyearseve.html">Masquerade Ball at Hotel Boulderado</a><br />
Dance the night away while incognito. This is a perfect opportunity to dress up in your finest mask and perhaps flirt with that cute stranger who has no idea who you are. Tickets start at $50.</p>
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<a href="http://blog.spiredenver.com/wp-content/uploads/detail-41.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1653" title="detail-4" src="http://blog.spiredenver.com/wp-content/uploads/detail-41.png" alt="" width="120" height="147" /></a>5. <a href="http://www.granddenver.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/offers/details.jsp?offerId=42508309&amp;isBookable=true">Denver&#8217;s Grandest New Year&#8217;s Eve Party</a></p>
<p>This event takes place at the Grand Hyatt. MIX 100 FM will be there as well as an open bar with premium pour, admission to three areas of entertainment, buffet supper, and amazing music.</p>
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<p>Now these are just a few of the New Year&#8217;s Eve options to choose from. For more information as well as more event listings <a href="http://www.denver.org/milehighholidays/holiday-events#sub23">click here</a>.</p>
 
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