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Events of the week around Colorado
The Arapahoe County Fair is the family deal of the summer for the Denver metro area. A $25 ticket (free for kids under 36 inches) gets unlimited carnival rides and a broad range of live music, trick dog shows and other entertainment, exhibits and fireworks. Another $25 ($10 for designated...
$129 million from EPA flows to Colorado to decarbonize, cut climate pollution
(The Center Square) – Hundreds of millions of federal taxpayer dollars will be flowing into Colorado to reduce carbon emissions while the University of Colorado creates a high-ranking position for sustainability. The Environmental Protection Agency awarded the state $129 million to improve air quality. The money will be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by expanding methane monitoring, investing in new methane capture initiatives, and incentivizing large commercial buildings to decarbonize, according to information from Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis. ...
Nocturne Announces famiy-friendly $10 Sunday Matinee Series
One of 24 venues across the U.S. – and the only in Colorado – Nocturne recently received a Music In Action Grant from Live Music Society which funds programming that builds community, promotes accessibility and creates opportunities for local talent and touring acts to grow and find new audiences. Next month, Nocturne will put the funding into action with its monthly Sunday Community Matinee series offering tickets to live jazz performances for $10 per person – discounted from “Dinner and a Show” experiences which typically start at $89 per person.
Denver weather: Morning sunshine and afternoon rain, highs in the 90s
Denver is forecast for morning sunshine and early afternoon rain, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder. There's a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the forecast, mainly after 1 p.m. Expect partly sunny skies and a high of 92 degrees. Looking ahead to Friday night, a 30%...
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