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1. Spend Memorial Day at Downtown Denver Arts Fest May 28-31

Picture 6Originally known as the Celebrate Colorado Artists Festival, this fine arts and craft festival has still kept its original vision of promoting local artists from Colorado and connecting them to the community.

In its 12th year, the festival is held over Memorial Day Weekend at the Denver Pavilions. This year, more than 125 artists will be featured and over 150,000 people are expected to attend. The festival is free of charge, and attendees are welcome to buy any of the art they see. Just last year, visitors spent over $500,000 on the featured artwork. There will definitely be something here for everyone.

5. New Vintage Wine & Gallery Weekend April 16-17

Screen shot 2010-03-24 at 5.36.51 PMWith an abundance of activities and some of the best wine, the 18th Annual Blessing of the Vines and New Vintage Wine & Gallery Trail is the place to go for a fun and relaxing weekend. To start off, there’s the free Annual Blessing of the Vines, where hundreds of wine enthusiasts gather to take part in a centuries-old European ceremony to ensure robust vines and savory grapes.

Then there is the New Vintage Jazz Wine Train, a two-and-a-half hour ride that happens in the evenings and features several Grapevine wines, dinner, and live jazz entertainment in each passenger car. The New Vintage Art Show features more than a dozen local artists displaying watercolors, photographs, pottery, and much more.

Finally, there’s the New Vintage Wine Trail, a memorable journey that visits the many unique winery-tasting rooms of Grapevine. It’ll definitely be a jam-packed and wine-filled weekend at this event.

4. Allen True’s Colorado West Takes over Denver March 1-28

Picture 27Colorado artist Allen Tupper True is invading Denver this March with dozens of works of art. The three-part exhibition illustrates all of True’s talent, with his illustrations at the Denver Public Library, 13 oil paintings at the Denver Art Museum (DAM) and three murals (along with several study murals) at the Colorado Historical Society. If this wasn’t enough, there’s even a walking tour of True’s murals throughout downtown Denver.

There’s so much True in Denver because he was one of the state’s premiere native-born artists and his work represents the everyday American West life in Colorado that is hard to find anywhere else. True’s work is a great way to get a glimpse of the past, as well as admire one of the state’s most respected artists.

Everything But the Kitchen Sink at Capitol Hill’s Eastern Market

It’s time to set that alarm, and this time, fortunately, not for another dreaded workday. Plan an early weekend outing to Eastern Market, DC’s oldest standing farmer’s market, located in the heart of Capitol Hill.  Be sure to hit the ATM on the way – this quintessential open market is literally brimming with picture-perfect produce, antiques, and anything else you could possible want or need.  Eccentric, yet personable vendors will definitely have you leaving with more than you came for!Restaurants--Italian

Cooks and foodies should be sure to wander indoors to South Hall for some real gourmet treats.  Local vendors showcase their best offerings: flawless filets, gorgeous lamb chops, and perfectly aged cheeses will definitely put your local grocer to shame.  For those who are ready to shop, head outside where artists, designers, and furniture makers from all over the Mid-Atlantic are willing and ready with amazing deals on one-of-a-kind pieces.

Bottom line – this isn’t your average market, and it certainly won’t be an average Sunday after visiting this District hidden gem!

Insider Tip: Be sure to get to the market early (between 9:00-10:00 AM) before it gets picked over.  Then head to Market Lunch, Eastern Market’s restaurant counter located in South Hall – the line out the door is testament alone to their famous crab cakes!