3 Excuses to get off the couch
The List [365’s Guide to Leisure]
Photo Courtesy of Angel Canaan
An entry from the 2008 Chocolate Wedding Cake Competition, held as part of the Colorado Chocolate Festival.
Dive into Chocolate - The Colorado Chocolate Festival is May 8 and 9, with over 150 vendors from across the U.S. selling chocolate & other treats, and handing out free samples. There will be guest speakers, live music, events, cooking demos and contests. Includes a Carnaval du Chocolat and Mother’s Day Gift Market. Location: Denver Merchandise Mart, I-25 at 58th Avenue. The Friday Night Gala runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.; tix are $12. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $7; kids 5 to 12 get in for $3. 303-347-8252, www.chocolate-festival.org
Picture the Past - “Picturesque Colorado: Railroad Advertising Photographs of Early Colorado” is an exhibit of vintage photographs running through May 31 at the Byers-Evans House Museum (1310 Bannock Street, Denver, 80204). Admission is free, so don’t miss your chance to witness the early intersection of photography, railroads and tourism.
303-620-4933, www.coloradohistory.org
Open up to Art- Which would you like first, the good news or the bad news? The bad news is that the Colorado Art Open 2009, which began on April 4, closes up shop at the end of May. The good news is you still have time to catch a diverse cross section of artists and mediums. Head to the Foothills Art Center in Golden (809 15th Street, 80401); the show is open daily through May 31. 303-279-3922, www.foothillsartcenter.org
6 Reasons we love
Matthew McConaughey
- His Texas drawl
- He has a brother nicknamed Rooster
- He has a nephew named Miller Lyte
- He refuses to wear deodorant or cologne
- Naked bongo playing. ’Nuff said
- He turned down the lead role in “Titanic.” Catch him in his latest, “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past,” opening May 1
5 Fabulous bakeries
Corner Bakery Cafe - Highlands Ranch
The chocolate bundt cake is to die for, and we have a major crush on the mini version
303-471-6400, www.cornerbakerycafe.com
Lola’s Sugar Rush - Littleton
As if you needed another reason to visit Littleton’s historic Main Street
303-797-7874, www.lolassugarrush.com
Nomelie Cupcakes - Parker
The best cupcakes in Parker are finally getting their own showcase. The opening is set for May 1
303-805-2607, www.nomeliecupcakes.com
Nothing Bundt Cakes - Lone Tree
These beautifully crafted bundt cakes are almost too gorgeous to eat
303-925-1600, www.nothingbundtcakes.com
Dream Pastries - Castle Rock
A European-style bakery with cakes, pastries and crepes
303-814-1991, www.dreampastries.com
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