It’s hard to believe that September is here: A new school year is underway along with plenty of fall fun. This month is chock full of great activities indoors and out to celebrate the changing of the seasons. It is better to forget that the days are getting shorter and nights chillier so you’ll enjoy the sight as leaves begin changing colors.
Green slowly gives way to reds, oranges and yellows, creating brightly colored trees. September will certainly try its best to help us forget this summer’s heat wave.
Here are our colorful fall choices for shopping, dining and entertainment so pumpkin pies and cozy September songs swing us on a slow slide into winter:
3 Jump into fall by rappelling down the 38-stories at the Hyatt Regency Convention Center to raise money for the Cancer League. The Over The Edge fundraising event is Sept. 5-7. Information: 303-534-4317.
3 Swing, sway into September seeing the legendary musical Miss Saigon playing at the Buell Theater, Sept. 10-22. Information: 303-893-4100.
3 Make it a September to remember at Denver Jazz Fest in the DCPA Complex downtown Sept. 13-16. Information: 303-882-6693.
3 Slip into the cool season at the Bridge Project’s Wine, Stein & Dine benefit at the Cable Center Sept. 14, 5 p.m. Information: 303-871-2651.
3 As summer turns to fall, make the month of September your turning point by joining the Glendale Sports Center. No contracts or joining fees to enjoy sports, art, music and dance. Information: 303-639-4711.
3 Hey hey hey, you’ll sing every day dining for breakfast-lunch at Morning Story. The dazzling décor dances the clouds away so you’ll come back. Do remember it’s in the Leetsdale Center. Information: 303-577-9050.
3 Join Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual Light The Night Walk fundraiser in Wash Park Sept. 26, 5:30 p.m. Information: 720-440-8620.
3 Bookmark Sept. 28 for the Shakespeare themed Booklovers Ball dinner-dance at Denver Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Information: 720-865-2051.
3 Soar to new heights this September by attending Warren Village’s annual Taking Flight Gala being held at the Ritz-Carlton downtown. The Sept. 28 evening begins at a cocktail reception with open bar. Attendees will also enjoy a gourmet seated dinner, a live and silent auction plus live entertainment, 6-11 p.m. All proceeds from the gala will benefit the families at Warren Village. Information: 303-321-2245.
There’s something about this month that causes us to look back and reflect. Maybe it’s the change of the seasons, the loss of the warmth of summer or that long, slow slide toward wintertime. Nevertheless, there always seems to be a certain mix of wistfulness, nostalgia and reflection that is unlike any other month of the year.
September is when the sun takes a step back, leaves begin to lull themselves to sleep as autumn awakens. It’s the second spring when every leaf becomes a flower.
Earth, Wind & Fire’s September is this month’s grooviest song due to its rhythm and lilt. The four chords in the chorus just keep moving forward and never land anywhere, much like the four seasons. It’s the end of summer, the beginning of fall and transition from warm to cool. Ba de ya, say do you remember stars stole the night away?
— Glen Richardson
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