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WE ARE FAMILY - Hindi Movie *Kareena, Kajol, Arjun Rampal Rockies Cinema presents the entertainer - We Are Family *Kareena Kapoor, Kajol, Arjun Rampal Director: Siddharth Malhotra Show Timings: Friday Sep 3rd - 3:00 and 7:00 PM Saturday Sep 4th - 3:00 and 7:00 PM Sunday Sep 5th - 7:00 PM Mon to Thursday Sep 6th to Sep 9th - 3:00 and 7:00 PM Ticket Price: Adults $10/Kids $6 Venue : Regency Theatres (Tamarac Square), 7777 E Hampden Ave, Denver CO 80231 Date : 09/03/2010-09/09/2010 See details Contact : http://www.rockiescinema.com   Jewelry,Saree,Pashmina Shawls & 1 Gram gold Jewelry Sale We would like to welcome you to come and visit out Exhibit as you can see an Exquisite collection of Jewelry & Sarees at a very reasonable prices.For more info Pl call # 562 419 6622/ 562 412 6611. Venue : Jai HO Indian Restaurant Date : 09/05/2010-09/06/2010 11.30Am-7pm Contact : Ram & Suneta Flyer : Click here to see flyer   Sadhvi Shubhamji from Veerayatan visit to Denver Lectures on one of the following topics each day 1. Seva, Shiksha and Sadhna 2. Bhakti 3. Manav Dharma 4. Religion and Responsibilities 5. Religion and Family 6. Religion and Raising Children 7. Samta 8. Importance of Meditation 9. Karma Theory 10. Ahimsa Venue : 3370 Astorbrook Cir Highlands Ranch CO Date : 09/06/2010-09/09/2010 7.30 PM - 9.00 PM Contact : Hemal - 3033347572 Flyer : Click here to see flyer   Day of Beauty at Kaaya Salon and Spa Come in and enjoy a day of pampering and receive special discounted prices and many more deals on all of our services and treatments. We are a full service salon/spa offering the latest Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy Hair treatments which helps to promote healing to damaged hair, blocks the effects of humidity, and prevents environmental toxins from entering the hair. Your hair will be smoother and silkier, straighter and shinier, and easier to blow dry faster just after one single treatment! Our hair dresser/stylist will be able to cut, style, highlight, perm your hair on Day of Beauty for a very special rate. At Kaaya Salon and Spa, our experienced stafff offers a wide range of treatments such as customized facials using Shanaz Hussain and Dermalogica and other leading professional skin care lines. Come experience other services such as microdermabrasion, facial or body skin polish, relaxing massages, waxing, threading, and makeovers and much more! Here are some of the Venue : 6825 S. Fry Road, Katy , TX 77494 Date : 09/08/2010-09/10/2010 daily from 10AM to 7PM Contact : Jahan at (281)391-2292   Ganeshotsav 2010 by Colorado Marathi Mandal Colorado Marathi Mandal invites you for Ganeshotsav 2010. 2:30pm - 4:30pm - Pooja, Aarati, Darshan, Stotra Pathan (Kids). 4:30pm - 5:00pm - Tea 5:00pm - 5:30pm - End of the year report, Introduce new committee 5:30pm - 7:00pm - Children performances 7:00pm - 8:00pm - MahaPrasad 8:00pm - 8:30pm - UttarPooja, Aarati 8:30pm - Wrap-up Venue : Westminster City Park Recreation Center 10455 Sheridan Boulevard, Westminster, CO - 80031 Date : 09/11/2010 2:30pm - 8:30pm Contact : http://www.comarathi.org   Ganesh Chaturthi Puja at Hindu Temple Hindu Temple of Colorado celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with special puja at the temple premises starting at 9:30. Maha prasad at 1:00pm. Venue : Hindu Temple of Colorado, Wadsworth Blvd, Littleton CO Date : 09/11/2010 9:30am Contact : Prabhakar Rao prabrao@comcast.net   Shri Ganesh Chaturdhi at Sri Venkateswara Temple of Colorado SV Temple cordially invites all families, their friends for the celebration of Shri Ganesh Chaturdhi on Saturday, September 11th at 3pm. The program includes Sankalpam, Maha Ganapathi Abhishekam, Alankaram, Vidya Ganapathi Pooja by kids, Prathana and story narration, maha naivadyam, maha aarti and prasadam. Vidya Ganapathi puja sponsorship at $116. Venue : SV Temple, 3194 N Indstrial Way, Unit K, Castle Rock, CO Date : 09/11/2010 3pm Contact : http://www.svtempleco.org Flyer : Click here to see flyer   Free Seminar: Mind & Meditation - an introduction to The Art of Living The Mind and Meditation Seminar Learn about the nature of the mind, the benefits of meditation and the Art of Living Course Expect a mix of group discussion, gentle yoga, powerful yogic breathing and guided meditation. Venue : Art of Living Center, 1420 Ogden Street, Denver 80128 Date : 09/11/2010 9.30 am Contact : 303-895-2128   National Asian Indian Republican Association 10th Annual Dinner Come to visit our next Senator from Colorado Ken Buck at the Annual NAIRA Event on Sept 12th at 6.00pm. Also attending all the Republican elected officials and candidates. For more info visit http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=148797628477803&ref=ts on face book. National Asian Indian Republican Association 10th Annual Dinner Featuring our Honored Guest Speaker… The Next US Senator from Colorado - Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck Also an appearance by Dick Wadhams Join us Sunday, September 12th 2010; Event: 6 pm Dinner: 7 pm Tickets $75.00 per person; $85 at the door Televised by TV Asia RSVP by Wednesday, September 8th by calling 303.813.0804, emailing NAIRA@telephonetownhallmeeting.com visiting us online at www.NAIRA.org, or mailing a check to NAIRA PO Box 440637 Aurora, CO 80044 Venue : Marriott Hotel, Lonetree, CO Date : 09/12/2010 6.00PM Contact : Hitesh Patel- 720-935-5366 Flyer : Click here to see flyer   Enjoy a FREE DAY at Denver Museum of Nature & Science Enjoy a free day at Denver Museum of Nature & History. Free Days are for Colorado residents only. A fee still applies to IMAX films, and Planetarium shows. The Museum is open seven days a week year-round, with the exception of December 25. Founded in 1900, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science traces its origins back more than a hundred years to one man’s efforts and a little log cabin tucked away in the mountains. Today the Museum continues to evolve, expanding in both size and breadth of activities, as our exhibits, programs, research, and collections continue to offer opportunities for discovery. Venue : 2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80205 Date : 09/13/2010 9am-5pm Contact : http://www.dmns.org   An evening of inspiring moments with Pujya Dr.Swami - BAPS BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha cordially invites all to join an evening of inspiring moments with Pujya Dr.Swami at Wildcat Mountain Auditorium at the Southridge Recreation Center on McArthur Rd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130. Sabha and Bhajan between 6pm to 8pm followed by Mahaprasad at 8pm. Contact Piyush Ashra at 720-838-3777 or Ketan Pandya 719-360-8055 fro any details. Venue : Southridge Recretation Center, 4800 McArthur Rd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 Date : 09/14/2010 6pm-8pm Contact : Piyush Ashra at 720-838-3777 Flyer : Click here to see flyer   Free 2 Day course on Pranahuti Aided Meditation Pranahuti Aided Meditation (PAM) is a unique method of Raja Yoga system to discover the inner peace, happiness, for control of Mind, Enlightenment, and Balanced Existence. Sessions Include 4 Meditation sessions, Control of Mind & Concentration, Yogic/Thought Transmission, Way of Living, Stages of Enlightenment. Registration: • Phone: 303-980-5358, 303-945-6062 • Email: harish@sriramchandra.org • When: The training is held on the 3rd weekend of September and free for all. Note: Recommended age is between 18 and 50 About us: Institute of Sri Ramchandra Consciousness is a Non-Profit Organization that aims to educate interested seekers about PAM with continuous on-going support. PAM helps to discover and develop the limitless divine resource within bringing peace, harmony and happiness to their lives and those all around them. (All trainings and on- going support are on a no cos Venue : Highlands Ranch, CO Date : 09/18/2010-09/19/2010 9:30 AM - 5 PM Contact : Register Online Flyer : Click here to see flyer   Geetanjali 2010 - Charity Show by Asha for Education, Colorado Be a part of Colorado’s 1st ever Indian live music & dance extravaganza held in an amphitheater. The entry is FREE (please donate generously - your contributions help bring hope to many underprivileged children in India through education) Venue : Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd, Highlands Ranch, CO Date : 09/18/2010 6:30pm Contact : http://www.ashanet.org/colorado Flyer : Click here to see flyer   Enjoy a FREE DAY at Denver Museum of Nature & Science Enjoy a free day at Denver Museum of Nature & History. Free Days are for Colorado residents only. A fee still applies to IMAX films, and Planetarium shows. The Museum is open seven days a week year-round, with the exception of December 25. Founded in 1900, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science traces its origins back more than a hundred years to one man’s efforts and a little log cabin tucked away in the mountains. Today the Museum continues to evolve, expanding in both size and breadth of activities, as our exhibits, programs, research, and collections continue to offer opportunities for discovery. Venue : 2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80205 Date : 09/19/2010 9am-5pm Contact : http://www.dmns.org   Art of Living Course Fri Sept 24: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Sat Sept 25: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sun Sept 26: 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm Mon Sept 27: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm To Register: http://www.us.artofliving.org/denver Through this 16-18-hour workshop, participants have found long-lasting relief from the stresses and strains of their lives and have gained an unshakable sense of balance and joy. Sudarshan Kriya The centerpiece of this course is Sudarshan Kriya, a powerful breath-oriented technique that eliminates stress and brings one completely into the present moment. One of the breath's great secrets is that for every emotion there is a corresponding rhythm in the breath. Sudarshan Kriya utilizes this connection between the breath and emotions, and the whole system is brought into balance. The results are tangible and immediate. "People worldwide are turning to the intensive Art of Living Course, lowering stress, and finding renewed vigor and clarity." - CBS News. Venue : Art of Living Center, 1420 Ogden St, Denver 80128 Date : 09/24/2010-08/27/2010 - Contact : 303 895 2128   Enjoy a FREE DAY at Denver Botanic Gardens in York Street Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street presents a wide range of gardens and collections that illustrate an ever-widening diversity of plants from all corners of the world. Distinctive gardens define and celebrate our Western identity and a unique high altitude climate and geography. Free days for Colorado residents are held throughout the year at both Denver Botanic Gardens and Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield thanks to funding from the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). Free Days are for regular Gardens hours only and do not include ticketed events. Venue : 1005 York Street, Denver, CO 80206 Date : 09/26/2010 9am-5pm Contact : http://www.botanicgardens.org   A Journey to Accelerate Your Spiritual Awakening and Mastery Join Her Holiness Sai Maa Lakshmi Devi for the full week or part on a journey to the next level of Mastery, Divinity and Light. Rekindle your soul, redesign your body to realize ultimate health, empower yourself to transform your life, and expand into the fullness of who you truly are. Other activities include: yoga, tai chi, chanting, breakout sessions, and meditation. Sai Maa is a Spiritual Master and an embodiment of compassion, love and joy. Her work respects all traditions and religions and her teaching style is refreshingly direct, intimate, candid and powerful. For participants who have not yet attended a week-long event with Sai Maa, there is a reduced program fee of $850. Prices include 2 healthy vegetarian buffets each day. Room-share and ride-share may be available. Please visit our website at www.humanityinunity.org for more information. Venue : The Vail Cascade Resort and Spa, Vail, CO Date : 09/26/2010-10/03/2010 starts 4:30 pm on the 26 Contact : bill@humanityinunity.org   Enjoy a FREE DAY at Denver Art Museum Denver Art Museum preserves the ancient and modern art from different parts of the world. On the first Saturday of every month, you can enjoy our art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions without spending a dime! Free general admission does not include ticketed exhibitions, which require a fee. Free tickets are available on-site starting at 10 am. Venue : Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80204 Date : 10/02/2010 10am-5pm Contact : http://www.denverartmuseum.org   Enjoy a FREE DAY at Denver Museum of Nature & Science Enjoy a free day at Denver Museum of Nature & History. Free Days are for Colorado residents only. A fee still applies to IMAX films, and Planetarium shows. The Museum is open seven days a week year-round, with the exception of December 25. Founded in 1900, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science traces its origins back more than a hundred years to one man’s efforts and a little log cabin tucked away in the mountains. Today the Museum continues to evolve, expanding in both size and breadth of activities, as our exhibits, programs, research, and collections continue to offer opportunities for discovery. Venue : 2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80205 Date : 10/03/2010 9am-5pm Contact : http://www.dmns.org   GARBAA - 2010 organized by Rocky Mountain Gujarati Samaj Rocky Mountain Gurajati Samaj presents Annual Garba and Dandiya Raas 2010. Come, join us and celebrate the spirit of Navratri in a traditional Indian way. For more details, visit our website http://www.rmgsonline.org. Venue : Aurora Hills Middle School, 1009 S. Uvalda St. Aurora CO 80012 Date : 10/08/2010-10/09/2010 6:30pm Contact : http://www.rmgsonline.org   Enjoy a FREE DAY at Denver Zoo Enjoy a free day at Denver Zoo with free admission. This is a fun trip to you and your kids. Open every day of the year. Winter Hours (November 2 - February 28) Admissions Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grounds Close at 5 p.m. Summer Hours (March 1 - November 1) Admissions Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grounds Close at 6 p.m Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a person 16 years or older. For further information, please call (303) 376-4800. Don't miss one of our most popular Zoo events - feeding time! Venue : Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205 Date : 10/13/2010 10am-4pm Contact : http://www.denverzoo.org/   GARBAA - 2010 organized by Rocky Mountain Gujarati Samaj Rocky Mountain Gurajati Samaj presents Annual Garba and Dandiya Raas 2010. Come, join us and celebrate the spirit of Navratri in a traditional Indian way. For more details, visit our website http://www.rmgsonline.org. Venue : Aurora Hills Middle School, 1009 S. Uvalda St. Aurora CO 80012 Date : 10/15/2010-10/16/2010 6:30pm Contact : http://www.rmgsonline.org   Carnatic Music Concert by Chitravina Ravikiran, Priya Hariharan & Prof Trichy Sankara Chitravina Ravikiran is a renowned Carnatic musician, coming to Denver on 16th October to perform with Mrs.Priya Hariharan and Prof Trichy Sankaran. Ravikiran is the youngest prodigy and a genius in carnatic music. His website http://ravikiranmusic.com has information on the Chitravina which is played using a "sliding" technique unlike the regular veena which is plucked. Tickets : * adults $100 / $50/ $20 * kids (2 years and over) $10 * students $10 Venue : Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield CO Date : 10/16/2010 6pm Contact : Sriram Srinivasan sriram_sriniva@yahoo.com   Enjoy a FREE DAY at Denver Museum of Nature & Science Enjoy a free day at Denver Museum of Nature & History. Free Days are for Colorado residents only. A fee still applies to IMAX films, and Planetarium shows. The Museum is open seven days a week year-round, with the exception of December 25. Founded in 1900, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science traces its origins back more than a hundred years to one man’s efforts and a little log cabin tucked away in the mountains. Today the Museum continues to evolve, expanding in both size and breadth of activities, as our exhibits, programs, research, and collections continue to offer opportunities for discovery. Venue : 2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80205 Date : 10/18/2010 9am-5pm Contact : http://www.dmns.org   Enjoy a FREE DAY at Denver Zoo Enjoy a free day at Denver Zoo with free admission. This is a fun trip to you and your kids. Open every day of the year. Winter Hours (November 2 - February 28) Admissions Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grounds Close at 5 p.m. Summer Hours (March 1 - November 1) Admissions Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grounds Close at 6 p.m Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a person 16 years or older. For further information, please call (303) 376-4800. Don't miss one of our most popular Zoo events - feeding time! Venue : Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205 Date : 10/21/2010 10am-4pm Contact : http://www.denverzoo.org/   Enjoy a FREE DAY at Denver Botanic Gardens in York Street Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street presents a wide range of gardens and collections that illustrate an ever-widening diversity of plants from all corners of the world. Distinctive gardens define and celebrate our Western identity and a unique high altitude climate and geography. Free days for Colorado residents are held throughout the year at both Denver Botanic Gardens and Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield thanks to funding from the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). Free Days are for regular Gardens hours only and do not include ticketed events. Venue : 1005 York Street, Denver, CO 80206 Date : 10/28/2010 9am-5pm Contact : http://www.botanicgardens.org