Charcoal Restaurant at 43 W. Ninth Ave. is hosting Margaret’s Kids Fundraiser, on behalf of public school teacher and Charcoal employee Margaret Sellers, to buy books and supplies for her students, from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Margaret teaches 10th-grade English at Adams City High School in Commerce City. She  has been teaching for five years and is dedicated to the success of her students. Unfortunately, the school district doesn’t have enough funds to buy adequate books and supplies for students. 

The general public is encouraged to come to the Margaret’s Kids Fundraiser and buy a $10 glass of bottomless beer or wine and/or a five-dollar plate of unlimited appetizers. Wine from the Austin Hope group, signed by the wine maker, will be given away in a raffle.

All proceeds go to help Sellers buy critically needed books and supplies for her 10th grade students.

For more information to or to make reservations, contact 303-545-0000, 43wrestaurant@gmail.com or online at www.OpenTable.com.

Margaret Sellers

Take a bite (or 12) out of Douglas County at the 12th annual Taste of Douglas County where local restaurateurs will show off fine fare from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Douglas County Events Center.

“Twelve years ago I realized that Douglas County had a fine selection of restaurants and decided to put on an event that would highlight many of those places to area residents,” said Mike Boyle, host of the Restaurant Show on Newstalk KNUS 710AM radio and Comcast Channel 8. “This will give people an inexpensive evening out while enjoying wonderful cuisine from many area restaurants and food service establishments.”

Restaurants and other dining establishments will offer selections from appetizers to main courses to desserts. Tickets are $10 in advance or $20 at the door. Kids four years old and under are free. The admission ticket includes food from each of these various establishments and free parking.

Restaurants participating include Old Stone Church, Pegasus on the Square, Outback Steakhouse, Old Chicago, Rockyard American Grill & Brewery, Crave Real Burgers, Fowl Line Sports Grill, Stumpy’s Pizza, and many more. There will be beverages from Lost Coffee, Sugarland Sodas, Keva Juice smoothies and more.

Additional information at www.tasteofdouglascounty.com or by calling Boyle at 303-903-0017.

Bring your four-legged friends for a doggone good time during Woof Fest, a benefit concert for PetAid Colorado, from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 17 at Denver’s Civic Center Park.

Dog owners and can bring man’s (or woman’s) best friend for a day in the park with local bands, brews and food.

Woof Fest will feature diverse local music acts across two stages ranging from reggae to rock to classical-pop fusion. Between the two stages will be a pup’s paradise with pet-friendly activities and an off-leash play area and dog pools to keep canines cool in the August heat.

Blue Bell Ice Cream fans again have the chance to bring back a favorite flavor from the past in the online Crankin’ Back the Clock Flavor Contest.

There are 16 flavors to choose from and the list includes Carrot Cake, French Vanilla Cappuccino, Fruit Special and Pineapple Upside Down Cake.

Blue Bell introduced its Crankin’ Back the Clock Flavor Contest in 2012 and Caramel Turtle Cheesecake Ice Cream was the winner. The flavor was reintroduced in 2013. White Chocolate Almond placed second, followed by Nutty Chocolate.

“Everyone has a favorite they would like Blue Bell to make again, so you can imagine just how difficult it is to choose only 16 flavors,” said Carl Breed, director of marketing for Blue Bell. “I think everyone will be pleased with the selection. The contest was a success in 2012 and we’re excited to find out which ice cream our fans choose this time.”

To vote you must be a member of the Blue Bell Country Club. If you are not a member, you may register at www.bluebell.com. Participants are allowed one vote per day, per registered e-mail address through Aug. 31, then on Aug. 8, the four flavors receiving the least amount of votes will be removed. A week later four more flavors will be eliminated. From Aug. 22-31, voters will choose between the final four flavors, those which have received the most votes so far.

Voting ends Aug. 31. The winning flavor will be announced in an e-mail to all Country Club members later this year and introduced in a half gallon carton in 2015.

Eavesdropping on a man to a woman: “I think I’ll go for a run.”

“That sentence doesn’t even enter my vocabulary.”

“What would you say?”

“I think I’ll go for a Blizzard with Heath Bars and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.”

Lucie Arnaz, daughter of famed television parents Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, has been cast in the role of Berthe, the trapeze-flying grandmother, in the U.S. national tour of “Pippin,” launching in Denver on Sept. 6 at The Buell Theatre.

This all-new production of Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz’s “Pippin” is directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus with choreography by Tony Award nominee Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse and circus creation by Gypsy Snider of the Montreal-based circus company Les 7 doigts de la main (also known as 7 Fingers).

“Pippin” plays The Buell Theatre Sept. 6 through 20. Tickets are on sale now at www.denvercenter.org or by calling 303-893-4100.

In addition to Arnaz as Berthe, the national tour features Sasha Allen (a finalist on the fourth season of NBC’s “The Voice”) as the leading player, Kyle Selig (“The Book of Mormon” on tour) as Pippin, Tony Award winner John Rubinstein (created the role of “Pippin” in the 1972 original Broadway production) as Charles, Sabrina Harper (“Pippin”, original Broadway Revival cast) as Fastrada and Kristine Reese (“Wicked” on tour) as Catherine.

“Pippin” tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory? The show is noted for many Broadway standards including “Magic To Do,” “Corner of the Sky,” “Glory,” “No Time at All,” “Morning Glow” and “Love Song”.

The original production of “Pippin”, directed by Fosse, premiered on Broadway in 1972. It won five Tony Awards and five Drama Desk Awards, and ran for close to 2,000 performances before closing in 1977.

Single tickets for “Pippin” start at $25. To charge by phone, call Denver Center Ticketing Services at 303-893-4100 (TTY: 303.893.9582). Groups of 10 or more: 303-446-4829. Purchase in person at The Denver Center Ticket Office at the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex lobby.

Join some beautiful bods at the wet and wild Third Annual Liquid Fashion Event, by Kevin Larson Presents, from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at the new RiNo Beach Club, 1399 35th St.

The sans sand party will feature swimwear and fashion along with the Best Beach Body Exhibition where hot bods strut their trim and toned stuff.

Your tickets includes access to the video-game booth, beach games, sand volleyball, giant inflatable slip and slide, DJs, dancing, drinks, networking, multiple giveaways, snacks by www.chifresh.net, swimming pool and more.

Price is $10 for beach babes and $20 for beach boys.

Cabana rental, which seats six to eight, is $199 not including entrance tickets nor adult beverages. The nonprofit Charity Love Hope Strength will be showcased, and you can sign up for the bone marrow database to help save lives.

More information: www.LiquidFashionColorado.com

It was in August of 1964 when the British invasion first came to Colorado with The Beatles, the group that started it all.

If you love the Beatles, you won’t want to miss the concert “1964” The Tribute, the No. 1 Beatles show in the world, at 8 p.m. Aug. 22 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, “1964″ recreates an early ’60s live Beatles concert with period instruments, vintage costumes, hairstyles, onstage mannerisms, speaking voices, and unmistakable harmonies of the lads from Liverpool.  More than 30 years of researching and performing at major concert venues on four different continents has made the “1964″ group masters of their craft in capturing the essence of the Beatles live on stage.

This 50th anniversary celebrates Red Rocks as one of four original concert sites still remaining from the Beatles first American tour in 1964. In celebration of this historical event, “1964” will kick off the evening with the 10 songs The Beatles performed at Red Rocks in 1964.

For more information on “1964” The Tribute, go to:  www.1964site.com. This concert benefits Colorado Public Television 12. Tickets are $32 general admission (plus service charges) at www.ticketmaster.com, at all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling 303-296-1212 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The internationally acclaimed Cavalia pushes the limits of live entertainment with its second production: a 30-million- dollar extravaganza that is wowing critics and audiences across North America.

“Odysseo by Cavalia” will make its premiere under the White Big Top at the Pepsi Center on Sept. 17. Tickets are now on sale online at www.cavalia.net or by calling 1-866-999-8111.

With its latest creation, Cavalia marries the equestrian arts, stage arts and high-tech theatrical effects featuring 64 horses and 45 artists in a larger-than-life theatrical production. This ode to horse and man, imagined by Normand Latourelle, co-founder of Cirque du Soleil, is an absolute feast for the eyes that succeeds in delivering the spectacular with soul.

“Odysseo” comprises a list of superlatives: the world’s largest touring big top, the biggest stage, the most beautiful visual effects and the greatest number of horses at liberty.

“Four year after the tremendous success of Cavalia in Colorado, we are thrilled to be returning to Denver this September with ‘Odysseo’ – an all-new production,” said Latourelle, founder and artistic director.  “When Cavalia was in the city in 2010, we had one of our most successful runs ever. Colorado audiences have a deep appreciation of the artistic spirit and a great connection with our unique art form.”

Tickets are priced from $24.50 to $149.50 plus applicable taxes and fees. The VIP Rendez-Vous package offers premium seats, a buffet before the show, open bar, desserts during intermission and an exclusive visit of the stable after the show. The Rendez-Vous package prices range from $114.50 to $229.50 plus applicable taxes and fees.

Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Cavalia Inc. is an entertainment company that specializes in the creation, production and touring of innovative shows for audiences of all ages. Follow Cavalia Inc.’s latest developments at www.twitter.com/cavalia or www.facebook.com/cavalia.