Denver Arts Week

While still a fledgling annual event, Denver Arts Week is about to launch its 3rd year and I'm hearing about lots of interesting deals, discounts and freebies that are tie ins to the Mile High City's cultural scene. I did write about Denver Arts Week in the pages of my Moon Denver guidebook but honestly had been unaware of its first two years, so this year I'm looking forward to exploring.

For starters, check out C & H Glassworks in the Denver suburb of Lakewood, www.chglassworks.com, where you can see glass blowing demonstrations this weekend, Nov. 6-8. I would love to see a little glass orange pumpkin made--and can even buy one for 10% off or enter to win a $100 gift certificate. Watch the artists at work and tour the gallery.

Over at the Children's Museum of Denver, which is one of the Sights in my Moon Denver guidebook, get in free on Sat., 11/7 from 5-10 p.m. (a little late for kiddos, but okay) or get a $1 off admission when you bring in new or gently used art supplies. Check the schedule for different daily art themes throughout the week.

Denver's new Bookery Nook

Independent bookstores are rare anymore, so it is exciting to find one so charming as the Bookery Nook in the Highlands neighborhood of Denver. Located on Tennyson Street between restaurants, shops and art galleries, the Bookery Nook makes itself a worthy destination with its tidy adult and children sections (including a few puzzles and toys). They have weekly events--storytime for kids, book signings and more. Find out more at www.thebookerynook.com, and this will be added to the next edition of my Moon Denver guidebook but first they need to get my current edition in stock soon!