Blossom by blossom spring is beginning in the Cherry Creek Valley. This is the month Peter Cottontail romps into town along with Easter and Passover. Ladies show off their spring finery as the streets begin bursting with flowers, luscious and pulsating in gorgeous colors. Spring seems to add new life and beauty to everything around us.
It is the time of year when we can count on Denver’s climate to constantly change, bringing dozens of different kinds of weather within any 24-hour time period.
Here are our refreshing, entertaining Easter choices for shopping, dining and entertainment to throw caution to the wind and put all your eggs in one basket:
3 Ring into spring at Children’s Diabetes Spring Brass Ring Luncheon at the Hilton City Center April 4, 10 a.m. Enjoy a tasty lunch and fashion show by renowned designer Rebecca Minkoff. Information: 303-628-5110.
3 Catch Ballet MasterWorks opening in the Ellie April 5-14 as Carmina Burana gives first performance in 20 years. Information: 303-837-8888.
3 Watch men’s basketball semifinals at Broncos Stadium, United Club Level April 6 and score big for National Jewish Health, 3:30 p.m. Information: 303-728-6576.
3 Enjoy Opera Colorado’s “A Night in Monte Carlo” benefit dinner-dance at the Four Seasons Hotel April 12, 6:30 p.m. Information: 303-778-1500.
3 Spring back to sports by catching the Major League Rugby home games for your Glendale Raptors this month. Games are April 13 against San Diego and April 26 against New York. Information: glendaleraptors.com.
3 Warm up with Easter Brunch at Fire, the restaurant in Golden Triangle’s Art Hotel. The buffet features a raw bar, herb crusted leg of lamb and whole smoked salmon plus Easter desserts. Information: 303-572-8000.
3 Lauren Casteel gives Lowry Speaker Series monthly lecture in the Eisenhower Chapel April 23, 7 p.m. Information: 303-344-0481.
3 Attend Central City Opera’s Theatre of Dreams dinner at Stanley Marketplace April 26, 6:30-11 p.m. Information: 303-292-6500.
3 Hop into spring at the family-friendly Glendale Sports Center’s annual Easter Eggstravaganza at the Infinity Park Sports Field April 15, 10 a.m. sharp. The event is divided into three age groups: 0 to 3, 4 to 6 and 7-19, all with the same start time. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos so be sure to bring a camera or phone to create great memories. Also remember to bring an Easter basket. Information: 303-639-4711.
Ah, the sweet smell of spring. It’s such a refreshing time! The warm sunshine feels so good on our skin as it melts away those winter blues. Colorful blooms are popping up everywhere, and it’s the perfect time to start planting the garden. Check out Country Fair’s big selection at the corner of Leetsdale & Quebec. The Valley’s average daily maximum temperature ranges between 56-66 degrees Fahrenheit.
It’s the season when we feel like whistling, even with a shoe full of slush. April sets up her green traffic lights, and everyone in the Cherry Creek Valley thinks, Go!
Like the Energizer bunny I’m into the Easter game of hide & seek. I’ve already found 1,000 Easter eggs. Now I’m trying to explain to security that’s it’s not my fault the Whole Foods store did a bad job hiding eggs. Spring has sprung. Here’s hoping this month’s Easter-Passover season is as beautiful as the flowers in bloom.
— Glen Richardson
The Valley Gadfly can be reached at newspaper@glendalecherrycreek.com.
