Wine Dinners; Culture Jam; Fundraiser with Hugh Acheson

CHERRY CREEK - On Thursday, June 19 at 6:30pm Harman's Eat Drink will host a wine maker's dinner featuring Jordan Kivelstadt of Kivelstadt Cellars. Chef John Chad Little has paired 6 course with 6 wines. Cost is $75 per person. For reservations call: 303-388-7428. [Eaterwire]

LONGMONT— On Saturday, June 21 from 5 to 10 p.m., Left Hand Brewing is hosting the return of Culture Jam. The event will feature three-time Grammy-Award winning Ozomatli as well other bands, art auction, local food vendors and plenty of Left Hand craft beer. Proceeds will benefit will benefit Intercambio Uniting Communities and Longmont YMCA. Tickets and more information here. [Eaterwire]

GOLDEN TRIANGLE— On Sunday, June 22 at 6:45 p.m., Charcoal Restaurant is hosting A Midsummer Night's Dream chef's dinner. The menu, prepared by chef's Dan Pope and Greg Lucero, includes fava bean ravioli, grilled octopus and pan roasted teres major. Cost is $60 per person plus an optional $30 wine pairing. To reserve, call 303.454.0000. [Eaterwire]

BASALT - On Sunday, June 22 at 5:30pm, the Basalt Regional Library will host acclaimed chef, restaurateur, author and "Top Chef" judge Hugh Acheson. He will be giving a talk on "The New Home Economics." The event will be moderated by Laurel Miller of The Sustainable Kitchen. Tickets are $20 per person. Call 970-927-4311 for more information. [Eaterwire]

BALLPARK— On Monday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m., Lower48 is hosting a red vs. rosé wine dinner. Master sommelier Doug Krenik will lead an interactive tasting showcasing how the same grape can be used to make both red and rosé. Wines will be paired with chef Alex Figura's four-course menu, including corn risotto with local asparagus and pork belly & loin with smoked peanut butter. Cost is $48 per person exclusive of tax and gratuity. For reservations or more information, call 303-942-0262. [Eaterwire]

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