BALLPARK - Culinary Date Night continues at Cook Street School of Culinary Arts on Friday, September 5 with a lesson on classic French cooking. The class runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and is perfect for pairs. At the conclusion of class, enjoy a meal along with two glasses of wine (one white and one red). Price is $89 per person (not per couple); purchase an additional bottle of wine for $29. More information can be found here. [Eaterwire]
FIVE POINTS - On September 5, from 6 to 10 p.m., Conservation Colorado is partnering with more than 20 Colorado microbreweries for the 4th annual Save the Ales fundraiser and beer tasting event. Come celebrate Colorado's great water, air, and beer at this event and support and raise awareness about efforts to protect Colorado's natural resources. The cost is $35 for general admission and $60 for VIP admission (includes early-entry and other Save the Ales goodies). For more information, check the Facebook event page. [Eaterwire]
BOULDER - Thursdays are live-music night at Cafe Aion. Starting at 6:30 p.m. each night, the restaurant will be featuring local musicians playing a variety of low-key music. Come down and enjoy their Colorado beef burger and beer special for $15, and enjoy some great music with your meal. Please call 303.9938131 for more information. [Eaterwire]
SILVER PLUME - Colorado-based food artisans Cappello's and DRAM Apothecary have teamed up to present a five-course, gluten-free dinner on Saturday, September 6 at DRAM in Silver Plume. The evening's menu was thought up by chef Daniel Asher of Linger and Root Down and uses ingredients from within 250 miles, including foraged mushrooms, grass-fed meats, and products from local artisan producers, like Cappello's fresh grain-free gnocchi and DRAM Apothecary bitters and syrups. Tickets are $65 per person and can be reserved at www.dramapothecary.com. [Eaterwire]
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