“Hey, hey, we’re dancin’ into September. Our souls are singin’, Never a cloudy day.” It’s words to the classic song “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire. If you know it, you love it.
It’s not only one of the month’s best songs, it’s also outrageously catchy, not to mention conducive to dancing. It’s a song about September’s good times, change, and celebration.
To mark the shift of seasons, your mood, and mindset, here are our choices for shopping, dining, and entertainment, so come September, “everything wrong is gonna be alright:”
3 For a fast, fun start to the month plan to attend the expanded Art RiNo, Sept. 5-11. The weeklong fest will have art, music, theater, and workshops. Plus, the event is partnering with the Westword Music Showcase. Information: 303-892-1505.
3 Enjoy tastings, seminars, cocktail competition, plus an al fresco dinner Sept. 7-11 at the Denver Food & Wine Fest in Sculpture Park. Information: 720-865-4220.
3 Attend John Denver’s 50th Fete at Boettcher Concert Hall as the Symphony shows video of Denver singing Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m. Information: 720-865-4220.
3 Catch Emerson Quartet’s 18th and final concert at the Newman Center Sept. 11, 5 to 7 p.m. They’ll play Romantic era masterworks. Information: 303-388-9839.
3 Popular Monaco Inn Restaurant launched lunch again in September serving homemade Greek and American food. Lunch hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; dinner hours Mon.-Sat., 5 to 9 p.m.; closed Sunday. Information: 303-320-1104.
3 Want to be an eco-friendly pet parent? Go to Sustain-A-Bowl, Denver’s first sustainable pet store. Paws-itively the best for pets and the planet. Store has self-wash and grooming facilities. Unique and affordable. Information: 303-862-7018.
3 Watch-listen at free Battle of the Bands in Infinity Park’s Festival Plaza Sept. 17, 6 p.m. Bring a picnic and chairs. Information: infinityparkatglendale.com/events.
3 Blues Master B.B. King’s daughter Claudette entertains with the Hazel Miller Band at Dazzle@Baurs, Sept. 23, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Information: 303-839-5100.
3 Make plans to attend the Children’s Museum 49th Birthday Bash Sept. 9, 6 p.m. Evening event at the Marsico Campus will feature tasty bites from some of Denver’s top caterers, an open bar, auctions, and dancing. The Birthday Bash is the Children’s Museum’s most important annual fundraiser. All proceeds directly benefit the Museum’s educational programs, exhibits, access initiatives, and general operations. Cocktail attire suggested. Information: 303-561-0102.
This month’s transition to cooler weather paired with falling leaves always makes for a romantic setting. Not to mention, September reminds us that the holidays are fast approaching.
Fall is here, which, if studies can be trusted, ought to be joyful, with nearly 30 percent favoring it above winter, spring, and summer. No wonder the month has inspired so many songwriters.
Awwtumn: It is a time of hot chocolatery mornings, marshmallow evenings, and leaping into leaves, says Winnie-the-Pooh. Get set to jump into the cozy, comfy season.
— Glen Richardson
The Valley Gadfly can be reached at newspaper@glendalecherrycreek.com.