Author: janetleap

Louisville, Real Estate

Old Town Cinema in Louisville presents: Searching for Sugarman

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Searching4SugarmanGet ready to see one of the 2012 Oscar nominees for Best Documentary. Join the Old Town Cinema for a screening of Searching for Sugarman. This film was not only nominated for the Best Documentary for 2012, but it was a Sundance 2012 winner. The mighty Roger Ebert says, “Do NOT miss it. Astonishing!” Head to www.oldtowncinema.org for ticket and show information. Tickets: $10 advanced/$11 at the door. Doors open at 6:00 pm for food and fun. Show starts at 7:00 pm. $10 advanced/$11 at the door. Location: Louisville Center for the Arts at 801 Grant Street, Louisville, CO. This is a fun community event! 

Real Estate, Real Estate Tips

Historically low interest rates mean it may be more affordable to buy than to rent

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With historically low interest rates it turns out that it is often more affordable to buy than to rent. Check out this chart of the United States to see state by state where it is most cost effective to buy or rent.

Better to buy than to rent index

Source: SWBC Mortgage/Amanda & John Sessa

Real Estate

Denver Restaurant Week is a great opportunity to try something new!

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DenverRestaurantWeekDenver Restaurant Week starts today and lasts through March 8, 2013. This event offers a great opportunity to try a new Denver or Boulder area restaurant or just enjoy an old standby at a reasonable price. You can enjoy a specially prepared 3 course meal at any of the participating restaurants for $52.80 for 2, or $26.40 for 1. Seatings sell out, so consider making your reservation soon! To find a restaurant in Boulder or Denver click here.

Boulder, Fitness and Sports

Winter Bike to Work Day is this Wednesday

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WinterBiketoWork2013Bike to Work Day is just around the corner. Consider giving up your car for the day, eat breakfast and/or catch a hot drink on your way, provided by eleven local businesses between 7:00 and 9:00am. For more information and to register, go to http://www.GOBoulder.net or contact Sue Prant at 303.564.9681.

Real Estate

Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens Today!

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Orchid-002Free day at the Denver Botanic Gardens today, January 21, 2013. The Denver Botanic Gardens has something for everyone from leisurely strolls through themed gardens to wildflower hikes to nature trails and a historical farm. People old and young enjoy the amazing exhibits at the Denver Botanic Gardens. It is worth the drive to Denver! Learn more and plan your visit here.

Festivals, Lafayette, Real Estate

Join the City of Lafayette’s Eighth Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. March for Peace and Celebration Tomorrow

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mlkJoin hundreds of community members as they celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the City of Lafayette’s 8th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. March for Peace and Celebration on Monday, January 21, 2013. The event will commence with a March for Peace at the northwest corner of W. Waneka Parkway and Public Road at 12:00 p.m. (The first 200 community members to arrive will receive a free event t-shirt!) Starting at 12:30 the event moves to Escuela Bilingue Pioneer (101 E. Baseline) for an afternoon celebration, free refreshments, live entertainment, poetry, and a keynote by local Hip-Hop artist and educator Molina Noon to 3pm More information on this event can be found here.

Boulder, Food and Drink

Very Special Cantina de Pino Wine Tasting at Cured

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winepartyYou are invited to a wine tasting this afternoon! Cantina del Pino, a highly lauded family owned and operated house in the heart of Barbaresco is one of Cured’s favorite wineries from the Piedmont region. They are lucky enough to have Renato Vacca, owner and winemaker, visiting Cured before heading across the street to Frasca. Stop in to Cured at 1825 Pearl Street, on Monday, January 21, between 3:30 and 5:30 pm to taste, ask Renato your questions, and enjoy some of our absolute favorite wines from this amazing region.

Real Estate

Artists’ Talk and Opening Reception for New Exhibits at the Dairy Center for the Arts Tonight

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dairy-galleries-jan-20131Tonight, Friday, January 18th, you are invited to attend an artists’ talk and opening reception for the newest exhibits at the Dairy Center for the Arts. There will be select work from the “Strong Man” and “Portrait” series by Ira Upin, Philadelphia PA (www.iraupin.com), irreverent sculpture by Erik Geschke, Portland OR (http://erikgeschke.com) plus ambrotype & experimental process photography in Aspen Hochhalter’s “Portraits of the Feminine,” (Charlotte NC, http://aspenhochhalter.net). Artists’ Talks from 4 to 5 pm and Opening Reception from 5 to 7 pm. This is a free event and the public is welcome! 

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What’s Hot On Ice? Curling. Learn How at The Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza

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curlingEver wondered what curling was all about? Maybe you have seen it played in the Olympics and quietly [or loudly] thought this was the strangest sport you have ever witnessed. It is your turn to g
et out on the ice and try your hand at curling. The Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza is hosting a series of Learn to Curl trainings. Join them tonight from 6:00 to 7:00pm and/or 1/20 and 1/27 from 8:00 to 9:00pm. The cost is $25. Learn more here.

Real Estate

Free Yoga at Retail Therapy on the Pearl Street Mall

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Yoga;Halasana (Plow Pose)Join the folks at Retail Therapy for “smart ass” yoga and LAUGH your ass off! It’s FREE. And whoever makes the funniest smartass comment during class wins a $20 gift certificate that can be used at the store for retail items or in their salon. Every Wednesday at 7:00 pm, 1 hour class. 1638 Pearl Street, Boulder.

More information on Retail Therapy & Free Yoga click here.