3 Races You Should Definitely Run This Summer
If you love running, bubbles, brews, and an endurance challenge, it’s time to lace up your shoes for these fun events coming up on the calendar.
Bubble Run
July 28 | Great Lawn Park Lowry – 101 N Yosemite Street, Denver CO, 80230 | Heat# 1: 8:00 AM
If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they can be a bit lackluster. But the Bubble Run is like running through three miles of Willy Wonka’s factory of family fun. Waves start every 3-5 minutes. Then, at each kilometer, participants will run through the Foam Bogs where there is enough colored foam to cover you from head to toe!
Odyssey Beerwerks Brew Run
August 11 | Odyssey Beerwerks – 5535 West 56th Ave. #107, Arvada, CO | Cost: $35
Rocky Mountain Brew runs brings together what runners and athletes of all shapes, sizes, ages and levels love: Beer and running! Join the social fun run along the flat and fast Ralston Creek Trail. Finish with an ice cold brew, delicious grub from a local food truck, live music, and fun games. This brew run includes a free Odyssey brew, fun coaster, custom pint glass and more giveaways from our sponsors and partners!
Boulder Sunset 10K & 5K Run
August 25 | Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, Colorado | Prices vary per event
Come run in one of the biggest endurance sporting events of the summer, the Boulder Sunset Triathlon, Duathlon, 10K & 5K Run. Race alongside more than one thousand athletes from across the west and finish to an amazing post-race party.
- Published in Health & Fitness, Special Events, The Scene
Five Finger Death Punch Live at Red Rocks: The Photos
Five Finger Death Punch recently dropped their new album, “And Justice For None,” on May 18th. A little over a week later, Denver’s own Ivan Moody brought his bandmates to the city for their first ever show at Red Rocks; a sold-out show that saw the band at their best. If you weren’t able to make the show, our photographer Joe was there taking pictures.
You can see more of Joe’s work on Instagram and at joefotos.com
Joey Bada$$ Plays the Ogden
Joey Bada$$, the independent hip-hop Recording Artist hailing from Brooklyn, has been a staple in the hip-hop industry for maintaining an authentic, unique and versatile sound. Whereas other rappers may take fewer risks with formulaic projects, Joey never shies away from keeping his music raw and original. And now he’s bringing that vibe to the Odgen on Thursday, May 17.
On April 7, 2017, Joey released his sophomore album “ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$” featuring J. Cole, ScHoolboy Q, Styles P, & more. Opening week, the album came out strong as the #1 rap album and #2 independent album in the country. His lead single “Devastated” which he debuted at Coachella in 2016, is now certified Platinum by the RIAA.
Doors for The Amerikkkana Tour with Boogie, Buddy, Chuck Strangers open at 7 pm with tickets on sale here.
- Published in Denver Events
Mile High 420 Festival: Party With 50,000 in Civic Center Park
The Mile High 420 Festival is only three weeks away and will be one of the biggest parties in Denver this year. This festival, one that is expected to see 50,000 people fill Civic Center Park, will kick things off at 10 a.m. and reach its high point just before 4:20 p.m. with a DJ set by Lil Jon followed by the long-awaited return of rap star Lil Wayne.
Attendees can look forward to great live music, food trucks, dozens of vendors including a cannabis craft marketplace, and an improved festival environment altogether. As the organizer for this year’s event, Euflora has placed their focus on making the experience not only more streamlined than in previous years but elevating the experience from a protest to a celebration.
The diverse lineup of music on the main stage, including a set by the legendary Original Wailers, will be complemented by local bluegrass legends WhiteWater Ramble and the up and coming indie crooner Taylor Alexander. In addition an entire local stage will round out the lineup with some of Colorado’s best and brightest. As if that wasn’t enough, the “420 Funny” comedy stage is going to ensure that Denverites and cannabis curious from across the globe are ganja have a good time.
Entry to this celebration of cannabis culture is completely free of charge and people of all ages can attend.
- Published in Denver Events
Mile High 420 Festival Announces Lineup
On April 20, 2018, an estimated 50,000 enthusiasts will convene in Denver, Colorado’s Civic Center Park for the largest free 420 festival on Earth. The new and improved event will feature the long-awaited return of rap star Lil Wayne, and a highly anticipated DJ set by Lil Jon, classic Bob Marley songs by the Original Wailers and tracks from reggae giants Inner Circle. The diverse lineup of music on the main stage will be complemented by local bluegrass legends WhiteWater Ramble and the up and coming indie crooner Taylor Alexander.
Photo by: Scott Dudelson/Getty Images
The Mile High 4/20 festival will kick off at 10 am and will reach its pinnacle at 4:20 PM with a scheduled performance by celebrity hip-hop talent Lil Jon and Lil Wayne. Entry to this celebration of cannabis culture is completely free of charge and people of all ages can attend the event. For more information about the event, and potential sponsorship or vendor opportunities, check out the official event page at MileHigh420Festival.com.
Look for more upcoming coverage from 303 Live soon.
- Published in Denver Events
Things to Do In and Around Denver this Weekend (Feb 12-18 2018)
Here are the things you can do in and around Denver this week.
Stomp
Stomp is a must watch spectacle for the audiences of all ages. This international percussion sensation has traveled and garnered so many wards around the globe. They even appeared in a number of TV shows worldwide. Find out why this explosive, provocative, and utterly unique show is a fan favorite.
Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex
FEB 13 – 18, 2017
1400 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80202
https://www.denvercenter.org/shows/specific-series/Get?Id=43c3da27-613f-4e79-8352-e04ca82e18be
Valentine’s Day 90’s Block Party
Celebrate Valentine’s 90’s style with Guy feat Teddy Riley, creators of the New Jack Swing Style. Dust off your 90’s wardrobe and party like Y2K have’nt happened yet.
Bellco Theatre
FEB 3, 2018
700 14th St., Denver, CO 80202
https://www.axs.com/events/347119/valentine-s-day-90ys-block-party-tickets?skin=bellco
Watch the Spurs Visit our Nuggets
The Nuggets just traded Emmanuel Mudiay to the Knicks and acquired Devin Harris from the Mavs at the trade deadline. Will it be enough to secure a playoff spot in the stacked Western Conference? Well, it’s an uphill battle as they host the Spurs at home.
Pepsi Center
FEB 13, 2018
1000 Chopper Cir., Denver, CO 80204
http://www.nba.com/nuggets/schedule/#
Grace Wanderwaal
Ever since her performance at America’s Got Talent, Grace Wanderwaal has become one of America’s favorite new singer. In 2017, she won Choice Next Best Thing at the Teen Choice Awards and The Freshest-Best New Artist from Radio Disney Music Awards. Clearly, she and her ukulele is set to conquer the US.
The Bluebird Theatre
FEB 16, 2018
3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80206
http://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events/detail/341114
- Published in Denver Events, Denver Guides, The Scene, What To Do
Two Epic Parties, One Big Night
House parties on New Year’s Eve spent hanging out with friends or family watching New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, sipping some drinks and then toasting at midnight with some champagne and a kiss are cool, don’t get me wrong, but there are parties, and then there are parties you don’t want to miss. It just so happens that there’s not just one, but two epic bashes to choose from.
The office over at Dream Entertainment Group is noticeably buzzing right now with New Year’s Eve right around the corner. The team of Dondrae Mills, Yoseph Assefa, and Brandon Eubands are busy finishing details for not one, but two parties they plan to throw in Denver this year. Things seem to be going smoothly, however; not at all how I imagined this place to be so close to the ball drop.
“We started planning the events in early August,” Mills stated taking a seat next to me, “and once we know what the concepts are, the planning happens quickly because all of our resources are in place from the last ten years of doing events.”
Party one is the New Year’s Black Tie Party being held downtown again at the Sheraton in its 28,000 square foot Plaza Ballroom and foyer. It is the premier New Year’s Eve experience in Denver and has everything you’d want for the night; three DJs, live music, Las Vegas style casino games, and multiple all-inclusive open bars with liquor, beer, and wine. Yes, that’s correct. Multiple open bars.
Live entertainment will include Eric Lane and Cicely O’Kain while DJ performances include top 40 and Hip Hop from DJ Big Spade, old school classics from DJ SD, and Neo Soul, Reggae, and Dance from DJ Nunez. Party goers will also enjoy a photo booth to capture those memorable moments, and a complimentary champagne toast under a massive confetti blast as the clock strikes midnight. Did I mention multiple all-inclusive open bars? Don’t worry about driving home either. Rooms are available upstairs at one of Denver’s top rated hotels.
“This party has sold out five years in a row,” Assefa added, “and has always been one of the best parties in Denver on New Year’s Eve. And it will definitely sell out again.”
“The doors open at 8 o’clock and we expect this to be one of our best years,” Eubanks said coming into the room. “We plan on giving everyone that’s coming out one hell of a night.”
For those of you who are looking for more of that exclusive party vibe, Dream Entertainment has added the Champagne Mansion Party where they promise to give those who attend an experience like never before.
“I’m always thinking about event ideas that will add a new element to Denver’s nightlife and the mansion party is the perfect fit,” Mills stated. “You’ll have it all. An elegant mansion with a roof top right next to City Park, themed rooms, multiple open bars, and champagne service all night long.”
There will be roaming photographers, access to the red carpet photo booth, music by DJ Big Spade who will be spinning everything from top 40 hits to EDM, Hip Hop and more. The big difference between this and the Black Tie Party is that the party is limited; hence the exclusive vibe.
“I expect the mansion party to be something that everyone is gonna rave about,” Mills added. “We only have 325 tickets available and will probably be sold out before Christmas so people should grab their tickets now.”
“Shoot,” Assefa added, chuckling. “Tickets started selling before we even began marketing it!”
For more information on the Black Tie Party, visit: newyearsevenight.com For more information on the Mansion Party, visit: nyemansionparty.com/
- Published in New Years Eve, Nightlife, The Scene, What To Do
Burning the House Down: An Evening With Black Pistol Fire
We’re far from the gaudy lights and arena stage set ups tonight. Instead, everyone is crammed into the historic, ramshackle walls of Globe Hall; it’s underground rock and roll vibe the perfect venue for the raw, grittiness that is Black Pistol Fire. And as sweat pours from Kevin McKeown’s lanky frame while fans grab at his legs and euphorically bang their hands against the stage to the heavy back beat of Eric Owen’s drums, I can’t help but think that this is where everyone who loves music should be.
There’s a scene in the movie, Almost Famous, in which Lester Bang tells the young William Miller, “These are people who want you to write sanctimonious stories about the genius of the rock stars, and they will ruin rock and roll and strangle everything we love about it.” I think about that every time I review an album or live show such as tonight’s, but trust me, everything written about Black Pistol Fire is absolutely true. “Sleep on these guys at your own risk.” “…trail of scorched earth and melted minds.” “A power duo that can almost match the power and intensity of the massive rock sounds of the likes of Led Zeppelin and Fleetwood Mac.” “Pure fire on stage.” And if you read my last write up, this Austin based duo is the epitome of everything that is great about rock music right now. Words are just words, however. Black Pistol Fire is a band you must still experience live to get the full impact of just how powerful they truly are. And that’s on full display tonight as they pummel the crowd right from the start with Lost Cause off their recent album, Deadbeat Graffiti, and into the epic Hipster Shakes with Kevin singing, “Hey mama the way you roll that cone, oh see you cuppin’ and a rattlin’ those bones. C’mon down and do the hipster shake, someone let me out my cage!” They roll through covers of Fleetwood Mac’s, Oh Well, and Bob Dylan’s, Where You Been Before, then slow it down slightly with Blue Dream before belting out “I’m dead and gone, the way you do me wrong, and I’m dead and gone!” on Suffocation Blues. From that point, it’s a continued and total annihilation of the gritty, bluesy, rock and roll authenticity their fans scream for.
Within the hour and change onslaught, you can hear them draw inspiration from some of the greats that include Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, Nirvana, and Led Zepplin, taking the very foundation the legends built, then molding it into their own sound, and finally unleashing it in an epic roar of rock fervor. That’s apparent as they constantly change gears throughout the rest of the set, grooving through Speak of the Devil, torching the stage with Drop the Needle, and then completely burn the house down with Run Rabbit Run. They hold nothing back, forever charging ahead and leave this place wanting more. I’m saying it now, Black Pistol Fire is one of the best live acts in music today and it’s time you jump on board. There’s a reason why so many people are talking.
- Published in Concerts, Music, Saturday Night, Who's Who
