Real Stars

Chamberlin Observatory – Public Night – 8:30 pm … Public nights are Tuesday and Thursday. – 2930 East Warren Avenue …303-871-5172- www.thedas.orgwww.denverastrosociety.org – $3-adults, $2 –kids -Reservations online. Treat yourself or your friends and family to an entertaining astronomy  presentation and then view the heavens through the famous 20-in Alvan Clark – Saegmuller refracting telescope. 

 

All public nights start with an informative astronomy presentation by a DAS lecturer. Presentations are illustrated with colorful computer graphics shows, videos, and/or whatever audio/visual method is appropriate.

Astronomy presentations are designed for visitors of all ages. Additionally, visitors will be treated to telescopic views of the moon, stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, etc., through Chamberlin’s historic 20-inch Alvan Clark-Saegmuller refracting telescope. (weather permitting).

These shows are specifically tailored for the non -astronomer who is interested in learning about the universe and how to observe celestial objects. Bring the whole family! Go to www.thedas.org for the online reservation system.
–in Observatory Park, east of D.U.
 
–in Observatory Park, east of D.U.–in Observatory Park, east of D.U.
 

Mile High Music Festival Rocks Denver for a Fun in the Sun Weekend

Mile High musicfest

With headliners like Dave Matthews, Weezer, Steve Miller, Jack Johnson, Slightly Stoopid and so many more how could you go wrong.  The Mile High Music Festival took place over a rockin 2 days at Dicks Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City.  Bands were phenomenal and in top form this weekend.  Did you go?  Share your experience.

Dicks Sporting Goods

New $2 Million Project Complete at Denver Botanic Gardens, OPENS AUGUST 16th

Did you know something big has been going on at the Denver Botanic Gardens, York Street location?  Thanks to Janet Mordecai the Gardens have built a fantastic learning and play garden for children.  Complete with areas to explore, dig, climb, learn, a child’s wonderland.  This new feature opens Monday, August 16th, gates open at 9AM.

Mordecai GardenFor more information visit:  http://www.botanicgardens.org/content/mordecai-childrens-garden

Currently Showing at the Denver Museum

Denver Museum of Nature and Science-City Park
2001 N. Colorado Blvd.
303-322-7009
303-370-6000-reservations
www.dmns.org

Current Exhibit: Body Worlds & The Story of the Heart
Four years after BODY WORLDS 2 brought record crowds to the
Denver Museum of Nature & Science, a new exhibition will open to the public. BODY WORLDS & The Story of the Heart, will reveal how the heart nourishes, regulates and sustains life.

$25.50-adults – Kids (3-18) – $16 (plus $2 phone or Internet fee )
Price includes Museum admission

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