Who wants to be a millionaire? Now, you can as the syndicated game show will audition Denverites on Friday, July 12 at the Seawell Ballroom at the Denver Performing Arts Complex.
“Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” auditions will include a timed multiple choice test and, for those people who pass, an interview with one of the show’s producers. The first audition sessions start at 7 p.m., with tests to follow 10 a.m. The second session will begin at 5 p.m. and will continue through 7 p.m. The last session of the day will begin at 7 p.m. and contestants will be tested exclusively for “Movie Week,” a specialty series featuring film buffs answering movie-themed trivia.
Auditioners will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis and producers will audition as many people as they can. Participants must be at least 18 years of age, a U.S. resident and meet all eligibility requirements, which can be found on “Millionaire’s” website at www.millionairetv.com.
A new season of “Millionaire” will debut at 2 p.m., Sept. 2 on KMGH-Channel 7 with new host, Cedric the Entertainer.
Cedric the Entertainer debuts as the new host of “Who Wants to Be A Millionaire” in September. Contestant auditions will be held Friday, July 12 in Denver. (Photo courtesy of Disney-ABC)
Bubbles and bites at Wash Park
The American Wine Society Denver Chapter invites you to celebrate summer wines with bubbles and bites, beginning at 6 p.m. July 24 at The Washington Park Boathouse (Exposition Avenue between Downing and Franklin).
The effervescent event benefits Sense of Security, an organization that helps to ensure that breast cancer patients receive the financial assistance they need while undergoing treatment. Your participation in this event helps to add to patients’ quality of life during this difficult time (check it out at www.senseofsecurity.org). Sense of Security is my pet charity, and I’ve been fortunate to help raise thousands of dollars for this worthy nonprofit for several years.
The Boat House overlooks the south short of Smith Lake in the northern half of Washington Park, and is close to Exposition and Downing. Parking is available along the perimeter of the park or there is limited parking within the park using the following entrances: Marion and Virginia (north side, Exposition and Downing (west side), Kentucky and Franklin (east side) or Mississippi and Franklin (south side).
To order tickets, go to https://www.blacktie-colorado.com/rsvp/rsvp.cfm?eventcode=%26%3E%2B%26L2%40%5B%5F.
Another event benefitting Sense of Security: The Bra Project for Breast Cancer has kicked-off at Coquette Boutique in Cherry Creek North. Local survivors have created amazing works of bra art which are available to the public during the Cherry Creek Arts Festival. Bidding is now open! Photos can be found on Coquette’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/pages/Coquette-Boutique-Denver/90408419877). Stop by or call 303.355.7770 to place your bid. Artists include Keri Christiansen, Anne Fanganello, Sue Miller and Joby Koren, among others. All proceeds benefit Edith Sanford Breast Cancer Foundation and Sense of Security. Bidding ends at the wrap-up event at 6 p.m. on July 12 at Coquette, 3003 E. 3rd Ave.
Closed for good
Ristorante L (formerly known as Laudisio) closed down its restaurant last month after more than 20 years serving Boulder diners.
According to its website (www.ristorantel.com): “The restaurant would like to thank all its patrons who have been dining at the 29th Street location (since 2006) and previously at the Iris location.
“Antonio Laudisio can still be found weekly at the Boulder Farmers’ Market. He is also still available for catering events and pizza parties. If you would like to talk to Antonio about a catered event or a pizza party, he can be contacted via e-mail at laudisio3328@comcast.net.”
Vesta’s anniversary
On July 19, Vesta Dipping Grill will celebrate its 16-year anniversary. Vesta was on the forefront of the Denver dining scene when it opened in 1997, and has remained a leader in culinary creativity, hospitality and philanthropy throughout the years.
Chef Brandon Foster and the team at Vesta decided the best way to celebrate Sweet 16 is to bring back a few crowd favorites from menus gone by including spicy malted lamb ribs, Carolina barbecue grilled hangar steak skewers, and ice cream sandwiches.
Vesta’s full dinner menu will also be available. Paired with cocktails or wine recommendations from GM/Sommelier Eric Dutton, the evening will be filled with great food, drinks and friends! Reservations available at 303-296-1970 or at www.vestagrill.com.
Here’s the special menu: Vesta 16-year anniversary; Appetizer, $10: spicy malted lamb ribs with pistachio-mint rub, rose blossom yogurt; entrée, $26 for Carolina BBQ grilled hangar steak skewers with hot bacon potato salad and sauces of Carolina Ghost chili and sweet onion barbecue.
Dessert is your choice of ice cream sandwiches or mascarpone caramel pistachio gelato for $8.
Paladins return
After a nearly 10 year hiatus, legendary rockabilly and western swing legends the Paladins have reunited to perform in Denver again on Friday, July 12, at Denver’s storied “Ninth Avenue West,” now named La Rumba. Sure to be a live-music and dancing highlight of the year for many fans, the all original lineup will feature founding members Dave Gonzales and Thomas Yearsley.
Tickets can be purchased in advance through www.Ticketfly.com, or at the door. Admission is 21 and over only, and doors open at 9 p.m.
The Paladins, from San Diego, Calif., were founded in the early 1980s by guitarist Dave Gonzalez and his high school friend and double bass player, Thomas Yearsley. They have recorded nine studio and three live albums, and along the way built a reputation as one of America’s hardest-working live bands.
The Paladins, a rockabilly band from San Diego, have reunited and will play Rumba Room on July 12 (Photo courtesy of Alligator Records)
Dish, Southwest Airlines team up
Now, thanks to Dish Network and Southwest Airlines, TV flies free. Dish is sponsoring free TV for all customers on eligible Southwest flights.
The service offers 10 channels of live television and 75 on-demand programs to Wi-Fi enabled devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops. Usage is unlimited and only requires a Southwest passenger to view a Dish commercial touting Hopper
Eavesdropping on an employee listening to an advertisement on Colorado Public Radio: Ad voiceover: “What is baroque music?”
Employee: “That’s when the music is not fixed; it’s broke.”
Did you hear that I have a new column, “Mile High Life,” in Colorado Community Media’s 17 weekly newspapers circling Denver? Be sure to like my Facebook page! Also, here’s where you go to get my column emailed to you Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. I’m now the social-media liaison for the Mile High Chapter of the Colorado Restaurant Association, so read my latest restaurant news there. My email: penny@blacktie-llc.com.
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