The Denver Guide to Summer 2013

Grab your sunnies, SPF, and hats because it's the first day of SUMMER - below is my summer guide to Denver, enjoy!

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- Get your tickets for some Red Rocks Concerts (Calendar Here)
- Cherry Creek North Food and Wine Festival (August 10th)
- Cherry Creek Arts Festival (July 5-7th)
- Get a group together for a game of "Keg-Ball" in Washington Park
- Take advantage of Denver Beer Co.'s outdoor patio while you sip some brews
- Pearl Street Music Festivals
- Make a morning out of exploring Denver's Farmer's Markets
- Grab a blanket and head out for Denver Movies Under The Stars
- Grab your bike and join the Denver Cruisers
- Ride your bike to a near by bar or restaurant or explore the 850 miles of Denver's bike trails
- Venture down to city park for City Park Jazz
- Drive up to WinterPark's Alpine Slide
- Go on a Hike
- Get your tickets for Westword's Music Showcase (July 22nd)
- Go Camping
- First Friday's Arts Walks are so much fun
- Explore the exhibits at the Denver Art Museum
- See celebrity chef demonstrations the at Cultivate Festival (August 17th)
- Every Thursday in July at 6:30 p.m. go to the Confluence Park Concerts
- Go to Civic Center Eats for lunch and test out a new Food Truck every Tuesday and Thursday
- Walk Boulder's Pearl Street, the "happiest" city in America
- It's expensive but if you have an event to plan, check out Denver Bike Bar and pedal around town while drinking some local brews.
- Make your reservations far in advance or enjoy Linger's rooftop bar.
- If you're like me, and you go to baseball games for the company and not necessarily for the game, get cheap Rock Pile tickets for a Rockies game
- Grab your picnic basket and get your tickets for a Botanic Gardens concert (I'm sad to see that the Indigo Girls are already sold out)
- I've yet to try this, but go on the LoDo to RiNo's Beer Walking Tour
- For those yoga lovers like myself, whip out your mat and go to Yoga Rocks the Park (Select Sundays)

Stay Local, Denver!

I spent my Saturday afternoon downtown at the Handmade Homemade Market on 28th & Larimer. The farmers market type setting featured sustainable entrepreneurs alongside music, food, and local retail. The HAHO supports Denver's local economy, allowing small-scale businesses a chance to showcase their craft and expand their brand. My favorite craft there were the spoon bracelets and rings made by Made By Tay. The owner is young, has great prices, and does wonderful work.

She used a framed chalkboard to display her work, and handed out the cutest business cards.

 

I had to buy one. If you are looking to match me, contact her at madebytay@gmail.com

While I was there, I also stumbled upon another Denver gem. It's a brewery and tap room called Our Mutual Friend. It's located in the Five Points neighborhood and works to use local sources and participates in every step of the brew making process. They enjoy photography, music, food and, of course, a good beer. I loved the emphasis on remaining local and their unique and friendly atmosphere. They even feature Beer and Yoga on Mondays at 6:30 pm - count me in!