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Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam
February 11 & 12
Pepsi Center
Tickets and information
Save $4 on Adult tickets to the Saturday 7:30pm show by entering the code: MJSTATION
Kids tickets only $10!– no code required (restrictions may apply)

The world’s premier monster truck series, Monster Jam® is affordably priced for the whole family with seats starting at $10 for kids and $20 for adults. The event will feature USHRA Monster Trucks including the 30th Anniversary Grave Digger®, World Champions Monster Mutt® andBatman, and for the first time ever in Denver Iron Man, Spider-Man and Monster Energy! Additional show elements will include Quad Wars and the car eating, fire-breathing robot -Megasuaras!

The Party in the Pits is before the 1:00pm show from 10:30am - 12:00pm where fans receive the experience of a lifetime by getting access to their favorite Monster Jam drivers and monster trucks. Fans get the exclusive opportunity to chat one-on-one with their favorite drivers, get autographs, and get up close to the massive trucks! This year there is only one Party in the Pits so get your Pits Pass early at the Pepsi Center Box Office for $10 each.

Storybook Ball 2012


Saturday, Feburary 11 at 6pm
Sheraton Denver Downtown

Come to the Alice in Wonderland Storybook Ball to help raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver. The event will include a cocktail reception & silent auction, dinner, a live auction and entertainment by Funkiphino. The Guest of honor will be Cheryl Preheim, of 9News.

Cirque du Soleil presents Dralion
February 8 - 12
1STBANK Center
Ticket and information at www.cirquedusoleil.com/dralion

Thrilling more than 8 million people worldwide since the show premiered in 1999, Dralion is the fusion of ancient Chinese circus traditions and the avant-garde style of Cirque du Soleil. The name Dralion (pronounced “Drah-lee-on”) is drawn from its two main symbols: the dragon, representing the East, and the lion, representing the West. Dralion derives much of its inspiration from Eastern philosophy with its perpetual quest for harmony between humankind and nature. The international cast features 52 world-class acrobats, gymnasts, musicians, singers and comedic characters.

Celebrate Black History Month at the Colorado Railroad Museum
Saturday, February 18 from 9am - 5pm
Colorado Railroad Museum

The Colorado Railroad Museum is commemorating Black History Month in collaboration with the Blair
Caldwell African American Research Library and the Black American West Museum for the event, Black On Track: African American Connections and Stories.

Listen to storytellers share how the railroad touched the lives of the black community in the Denver area and see a photographic exhibit from the Blair Caldwell African American Research Library that will demonstrate this rich history. The railroads carried African American musicians—and their music—across the nation. At this event, Jazz and Blues music from artists like William Grant Still, Sidney Bechet and Bix Beiderbecke will carry you back in time.

For more information or to purchase tickets call the Colorado Railroad Museum at 303-279-4591, 800-
365-6263 or visit online at ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org.

Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Monday, February 20 at 7pm
Pepsi Center
Guys Night Out - 2 tickets, 2 beers and 2 t-shirts for just $49!
Tickets

Colorado Avalanche vs. LA Kings
Wednesday, February 22 at 7 pm
Pepsi Center
Colorado Avalanche Family Nights! 4 tickets with Pepsis and meals just $99!
Tickets

Soup for the Soul to Benefit Hospice
February 23 at 5:30pm
Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel

Dip into a night of comfort and joy at Soup for the Soul, a unique and heart-warming event to support Porter Hospice and St. Anthony Hospice. On February 23, 2012 more than 15 of Denver’s most acclaimed chefs will be ladling up gourmet soups and hand-crafted appetizers for guests to enjoy. Tables of spectacular one-of-a-kind finds will be featured in the silent auction during this delightfully warm and welcoming benefit unlike any other in the city.

All proceeds from Soup for the Soul benefit local hospice patients and their families. For over 25 years, thousands of people have had their lives profoundly changed by the compassionate, expert care and support of Porter Hospice, St. Anthony Hospice.

Visit www.soupforthesouldenver.org for more information or call 303.561.5790.

Denver Nuggets vs. San Antonio Spurs
Thursday, February 23 at 7pm
Pepsi Center
Family Night - 4 tickets, 4 meals and 4 drinks for just $69!
Tickets

February is Heart Month!

Heart disease is still the No. 1 killer of women, taking the life of one in three each year. This means women like you — mothers, sisters, grandmothers, aunts, friends — are dying at the rate of one per minute because they don’t know what you know: heart disease kills.

The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women campaign asks you to bring your network into our network. Tell five women you want them to live, and we can help stop heart disease in our lifetime. Find everything you need to turn personal choices into lifesaving actions. Use our Tools for Heart Health to learn and reduce your heart disease and stroke risk, or manage your condition. Go to www.heart.org/tools.

You can CHOOSE to beat heart disease by:
•    Knowing your numbers.
•    Visiting your doctor once a year.
•    Getting 30 minutes of exercise daily.
•    Stopping smoking.
•    Eating healthy.
•    Learning more at GoRedForWomen.org

Soup for the Soul and Panera Bread

Panera Bread will donate 25 cents for every soup in a bread bowl sold during February to Porter Hospice and Saint Anthony Hospice. Help a hospice patient today by enjoying soup in a bread bowl at your neighborhood Panera Bread. To find a Panera Bread near you, visit Panera-Colorado.com. Comfort food for comfort care.

5280 Magazine February Issue Preview

Best Bars: We rank the 35 best bars in Denver in categories ranging from wine bar to chic cocktail lounge. Including sidebars on Denver mixologists, bar eats, and the science of ice (trust us, it's key to cocktails).

Great Dates: The 10 best dates in Denver for every occasion, from the first date to the perfect anniversary night out to where to go to celebrate that new job.

Dog Days: Colorado isn't one of the 11 states with an official state dog, but it might as well have one: the Australian Shepherd. Josh Dean, author of the forthcoming book Show Dog (about an Aussie Shepherd), tells the story of the increasingly popular breed, which, despite its name, has its roots in the high mountains of Colorado thanks to breeder Ernie Hartnagle, whose kennel is just outside of Boulder, and his family.

Department
A humorous essay by Natasha about how she consistently puts aside her insurmountable anxiety about even the lowest-risk snow sports to do activities that her husband enjoys, all in the name of spending time with him.

Colorado Ballet presents Peter Pan
February 24 - March 4
Ellie Caulkins Opera House

Colorado Ballet will take flight on a journey to Neverland with Peter Pan.  Children of all ages will celebrate the freedom and magic of childhood with this story of eternal youth and innocence.  From the artistic duo behind Dracula, choreographer Michael Pink and composer Philip Feeney, Peter Pan takes over the stage for 10 performances.

Ticket prices range from $20 to $140. To purchase tickets for Peter Pan visit www.ColoradoBallet.org or call 303-837-8888 ext. 2.

It's Girl Scout Cookie Time in Colorado!

This year Girl Scouts will sell cookies on the spot to their eager customers during door-to-door sales instead of the traditional order now, get your cookies later system of the past. And better yet, credit cards will be accepted by many of the Girl Scouts as a form of payment for your Girl Scout Cookies! Booth Sales in front of retail locations will run from Feb. 10 to March 4. Cookies are on sale now. The cost of cookies is $3.50/package, and all proceeds go to support Colorado’s Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Visit www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org for more information on purchasing Girl Scout Cookies.

Denver Nuggets vs. Sacramento Kings
Monday, March 5 at 7pm
Pepsi Center
Tickets

Denver Restaurant Week
Saturday, February 25 - Friday, March 9
Visit DenverRestaurantWeek.com for a full list of restaurants participating in Denver Restaurant Week. You can search by cuisine or by neighborhood to find the restaurant you want.

Denver Restaurant Week is a two-week celebration of the culinary scene in Denver. Participating restaurants will offer a multi-course dinner for the fixed price of $52.80 for two, or $26.40 for one (not including gratuity).

Denver 2 For 1 Tix offers half price tickets to arts and entertainment events if you want to see a show after your meal. You can also get special Denver Restaurant Week Hotel deals. Click here to learn more.

Colorado Rapids vs. Columbus Crew
Saturday, March 10 at 4pm
Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Tickets

Colorado Avalanche vs. Edmonton Oilers
Saturday, March 10 at 1 pm
Pepsi Center
Colorado Avalanche Family Nights! 4 tickets with Pepsis and meals just $99!
Tickets

American Diabetes Association EXPO Denver
Saturday, March 10 from 9am - 4pm
Colorado Convention Center (Hall D)

Begin your journey to health at the American Diabetes Association EXPO Denver! EXPO Denver provides free health screenings, the opportunity to speak one-on-one with healthcare professionals and develop a personalized action plan with health coaches – all for free! Learn about your risk for diabetes and other health concerns and how to live a healthy life!

Entertainment throughout the day will include a youth zone with fun activities, presentations from medical experts, healthy cooking demonstrations, information and resources for living with diabetes, and much more! Learn more and pre-register today at diabetes.org/expodenver.

2012 Colorado Avalanche Charity Brunch
Hosted by the Avs Better Halves
Sunday, March 11 from 11am - 1:30pm
Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center, 7800 East Tufts Ave, Denver
For reservations, visit ColoradoAvalanche.com or call 303-405-1166

Brunch will be served by Avalanche players and coaches. There will be a fashion show with Avalanche players, coaches and patients from Children's Hospital Colorado. And you will get a chance to bid in a Basket Auction featuring Avalanche "favorite things."

Denver Nuggets vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Sunday, March 11 at 6pm
Pepsi Center
Family Night - 4 tickets, 4 meals and 4 drinks for just $69!
Tickets

Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks
Monday, March 19 at 8:30pm
Pepsi Center
Guys Night Out - 2 tickets, 2 beers and 2 t-shirts are just $49!
Tickets

Denver Nuggets vs. Detroits Pistons
Wednesday, March 21 at 7pm
Pepsi Center
Family Night - 4 tickets, 4 meals and 4 drinks for just $69!
Tickets

Colorado Avalanche vs. Vancouver Canucks
Saturday, March 24 at 8 pm
Pepsi Center
Colorado Avalanche Family Nights! 4 tickets with Pepsis and meals just $99!
Tickets

Colorado Rapids vs. Chicago Fire
Sunday, April 1 at 5pm
Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Tickets

Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns
Friday, April 6 at 7pm
Pepsi Center
Family Night - 4 tickets, 4 meals and 4 drinks for just $69!
Tickets

Colorado Rapids vs. LA Galaxy
Saturday, April 21 at 7pm
Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Tickets

Denver Nuggets vs. Orlando Magic
Sunday, April 22 at 6pm
Pepsi Center
Family Night - 4 tickets, 4 meals and 4 drinks for just $69!
Tickets

Colorado Rapids vs. Chivas USA
Saturday, April 28 at 7pm
Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Tickets

Colorado Rapids vs. Sporting Kansas City
Saturday, May 19 at 7pm
Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Tickets

2012 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
June 23 - 24
The Avon Walk Rocky Mountains
For information or to register for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, call 1-866-312-WALK or visit avonwalk.org.

The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer series is a project of the Avon Foundation for Women, a 501(c)(3) public charity. The Avon Walk is a non-competitive weekend-long fund-raising walks for all fitness levels. Each of the nine Avon Walks across the country offer participants a choice of walking a marathon (26.2 miles) or a marathon and a half (39.3 miles) over a weekend.

The Avon Foundation awards the funds raised to local, regional and national breast cancer organizations that help men and women get the medical care they need—regardless of their ability to pay—and accelerates the work of leading research teams in their quest for improved prevention, detection and treatment, and ultimately a cure for breast cancer. Since its start in 2003, the Avon Walk series has raised more than $423 million.

3,2,1...Blast Off!
November 19 - July 31
MyChildsMuseum.org for more information.

Build, launch and test your very rockets, planes, hovercrafts and other flying, floating devices. Experiment with building materials, mechanisms and air-pressure tools and …you just might become a rocket scientist! 


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