On Monday, online ticketing for the 11th annual Doors Open Denver Insider Tours will open to the public. Doors Open Denver offers more than 100 Insider Tours throughout the event weekend, April 25 and 26, and Pre-Event Expert Tours leading up to the event.

Insider Tours on April 25 and 26 provide opportunities to view areas of Denver buildings not frequently open to the public. This year’s tours include a look at the Mansions of Capitol Hill, the DaVita building, the D&F Tower and the Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab.

Explore these sites with the aid of an expert tour guide. Tour guides include architects, landscape designers, historians and urban enthusiasts who have special knowledge of Denver’s neighborhoods and buildings. Tours last between 30 and 90 minutes. Tickets cost $10 for adults and are free for children 12 and under. Beginning Monday, visit www.doorsopendenver.com/tours to purchase tickets. Ticket sales benefit the Denver Architectural Foundation, a nonprofit organization.

“Doors Open Denver exposes Denver’s urban fabric, and inspires community interest and involvement in the evolution of Denver,” said Pauline Herrera Serianni, executive director of the Denver Architectural Foundation.

In addition to paid Insider tours, Doors Open Denver offers a number of free, open sites. Sites include the Historic Sugar Building, the Dry Ice Factory, RedLine, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, the Denver Art Museum, The Lobby-The Paris Hotel Building, The Source, Converge Denver and TAXI. Many of the sites will offer free interactive activities and exhibits.

Doors Open Denver is also featuring exclusive pre-event tours leading up to the event.

Between Friday and April 19, Ken Schroeppel, instructor of planning and design at University of Colorado Denver College of Architecture & Planning and founder of the DenverInfill blog, is conducting a series of tours. The City Transformed: DOD Pre-Event Expert Tours will feature Downtown Denver’s best urban areas, including the Civic Center District, 14th Street and LoDo and Union Station districts.

The pre-event tours provide an inside glimpse into the planning and design of each area and why this urban landscape is transforming Denver into a truly great city. All tours are $25 and include a handout and water bottle. For a full list of tours and to purchase tickets, visit www.doorsopendenver.com/tours.

Doors Open Denver is the premier event showcasing Denver architecture. The 11th annual event will take place April 25 and 26 with its headquarters located at the newly renovated Denver Union Station. For more information about DOD, visit www.doorsopendenver.com. Engage with DOD on Facebook, Twitter (@denverarchfound) and Instagram (denverarchitecture) using #DOD2015.

The Denver Architectural Foundation inspires people to explore our dynamic city, experience the importance of design to our quality of life and envision an exceptional future for Denver. For more information about DAF, visit www.denverarchitecture.org. Engage with DAF on Facebook, Twitter (@denverarchfound) and Instagram (denverarchitecture) using #DAF and follow DAF on LinkedIn.

The Mighty Millions Raffle, the largest charity raffle in Colorado, with proceeds benefiting Children’s Hospital Colorado, features the grand prize of a $1.6 million custom-built home located at 1124 S. St. Paul St. in Denver’s Cory-Merrill neighborhood.

The 5,275 square-foot, two-story home will be awarded fully furnished and custom decorated and comes with $650,000 bonus cash.  The Showhome will be open for public viewing starting April 11.

Only 100,000 tickets will be available for purchase with expected net proceeds of more than $1.6 million for Children’s Colorado. The funds raised will support Children’s Hospital Colorado’s Children’s Fund.  The Children’s Fund is comprised of unrestricted contributions used for Children’s Colorado’s greatest needs, allowing the hospital to improve the care offered to every child who walks through the doors. Children’s Colorado served nearly 220,000 children last year and expects to see even more kids and teens in the years to come.

“We’re excited about the opportunity to present this innovative fundraising initiative to the community,” said Steve Winesett, president and CEO of Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation. “The public will have an opportunity to help raise much-needed funds for the patients and families that depend on Children’s Colorado for expert medical care, all while earning a chance at an incredible array of prizes.”

More than 5,000 total prizes will be awarded including luxury vehicles, worldwide vacations, season tickets to professional sports teams, electronics and leisure prizes. Odds of winning a prize are 1 in 20 and prizes valued greater than $5,000 come with bonus cash to help cover taxes.

One lucky winner who purchases tickets before the early bird deadline of midnight on May 21 will win the all-new BMW i8 Hybrid Supercar, plus $60,000 bonus cash. The grand prize drawing will be held on June 23.

Tickets are on sale now at mightymillionsraffle.com or at 1-844-514-2126 at a cost of $100 each, three for $250, five for $375.

Those looking for employment this summer need to look no further than Elitch Gardens, which plans to hire more than 1,000 more employees for its 2015 season. On Saturday, Elitch Gardens will hold a job fair from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the park to interview for various positions. Candidates must complete an online application prior to attending.

Hiring and training has begun and remaining team member positions are anticipated to fill fast. With just one month until the park opens on May 2, more than 15 departments are looking for candidates with a variety of skill sets and experience. Immediate opportunities are available in maintenance, food service, park services, ride operations and retail. Other opportunities are available in aquatics, guest services, security and safety.

“Without a doubt, Elitch Gardens is one of the best summer jobs around,” said Director of Human Resources Rachel Shapiro, “giving employees the opportunity to get outside and have fun while making money. Now that’s a summer job anyone would love.”

Elitch Gardens is one of the largest seasonal employers in Colorado, and it is a great place to work because it offers something for everyone. The park is looking for fun, friendly, and outgoing individuals to help us create an exciting atmosphere for its guests and offers its team members the opportunity to learn a wide array of fundamental skills – from guest service to ride operation and face painting to lifeguarding – while applying their unique talents and abilities to the job in a fun and rewarding team environment.

For the 1,500 total employees the park will hire this season, 2015 will be one of the best years to join the Elitch Gardens team. The park will be celebrating its 125th birthday as the new season begins and recently announced its new ride, a six-story Hydro-Beast named SlideZilla, set to open in the Water Park at the end of May. Between all the rides, slides, and entertainment, with more concerts, more Dive-In Movies and two all-new family shows this year, Elitch Gardens is the place to be.

Interested applicants must apply online at www.ElitchGardens.com/Jobs prior to attending the job fair. The minimum age for hires is 16 years old, with many positions requiring 18 years of age. Applicants are encouraged to dress appropriately, be prepared for an immediate interview and have a smiling face and a positive attitude. For more information, applicants should call Elitch Gardens Human Resources at 303-595-0880.

The metro area is now armed with two locations for Tocabe, Colorado’s only American Indian owned and operated restaurant. This award-winning restaurant opened its newest location on March 7 in Greenwood Village.

Traditionally, Americans have little understanding of food in the American Indian culture. This fact was a main motivation in creating Tocabe. Owner Ben Jacobs and his team wanted to help bring a voice to what Native food can be in today’s world. Tocabe’s Berkeley neighborhood location was featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” in 2011.

New menu items in the Greenwood Village location:

• Grilled Bannock Bread, a traditional style of bread which is rolled out and cooked to order in front of the guest.
• The “Bad Hunter Salad”  is served with Arcadia mix lettuce and the guest’s choice of up to five toppings, including seasonal grains, vegetables, fruit and nuts.
• When possible, ingredients are sourced from different native/tribal owned businesses – from the Tepary beans to olive oil.

Tocabe – Berkeley location: 3536 W. 44th Ave.; 720-524-8282. Tocabe – Greenwood Village: 8181 E. Arapahoe Road Suite C; 720-485-6738.

Due to the overwhelming interest of art patrons, the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA Denver) is extending the exhibit Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia to April 26.

Organized by MCA Denver, this retrospective exhibition brings together the first comprehensive presentation of Mothersbaugh’s art and music to date, from the beginning of his career in the early 1970s through the present. This nationally touring exhibition coincides with the publication “Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia,” published by Princeton Architectural Press.

Though well known around the globe as a founding member of the popular band DEVO, Mothersbaugh has been a prolific artist since before the band’s inception, and continues to produce work that makes the case for his position as an important figure in contemporary culture. From his popular music to his personal artwork, Mothersbaugh’s artistic view constantly foregrounds the relationship between technology and individuality. A creative polymath moving seamlessly between art and music, he explores the interconnection between humans and machines both in his work with DEVO and throughout his career in a wide range of mediums.

“The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver has been incredibly pleased with the community feedback and visitor attendance at this truly groundbreaking and unconventional retrospective exhibition of Mark Mothersbaugh,” said Adam Lerner, director and chief animator, MCA Denver. “We wanted to provide Denver patrons, and art goers around the region, one last chance to experience this innovative and inspiring exhibition right here in the Mile High City.”

The exhibition includes documentation and music from his DEVO days; prints, drawings, paintings, sculptures, rugs, and video animations; performances; newly produced musical and sculptural installations and a life-long series of postcard-sized works, which was exhibited in its entirety for the first time at MCA Denver.

For more information about the exhibition Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia, ticketing information, special events and programming, or general museum questions, visit www.mcadenver.org.

Eavesdropping on a woman talking about her boyfriend: “Steve now states that he’s a buyer for Orvis – meaning he purchases a lot there.”

The Third Annual World Cannabis Week returns to Denver April 16-20, and is slated to be the most educational, most immersive and most entertaining event to ever rock the legal cannabis world.

Described as the “SXSW of Cannabis,” World Cannabis Week brings together industry experts, hands-on workshops, three days of business conference presentations and VIP access to a week’s worth of premier 420 entertainment from concerts at Red Rocks to nightly parties, the 420 Rally and exclusive access to the BIG Industry Trade Show.

World Cannabis Week is the first event of its kind to work with 420-friendly hotels and transportation services.

World Cannabis Week packages a week’s worth of high times both for those looking to immerse themselves in the entire cannabis industry experience, or just enjoy the entertainment safely and hassle-free.  Powered by World Cannabis Week’s travel partner, My 420 Tours, there are two primary pass options for attendees to choose from” Immersion 420 and Entertainment 420.

Immersion 420 April 17 – 19: Limited time pass price is $749 per person. Featuring more than 25 of the industry’s top experts, Immersion 420 provides educational, cultural and legal advice for budding cannabis entrepreneurs and experienced professionals alike.  Immersion 420 showcases three days of speakers and celebrities held at Denver’s McNichols Building, just steps from largest cannabis festival, The 420 Rally. The Immersion 420 pass also includes:

• Exclusive access to the BIG Industry Trade Show (not open to the public).
• BIG Industry Trade Show Closing Party (not open to the public).
• Dispensary and grow tour.
• Three-day Immersion 420 Business Conference.
• Three days of Immersion 420 hands-on workshops.
• One-day ticket to the High Times Cannabis Cup (any day April 18 – 20).
• VIP access to The 420 Rally.
• 420 Concert in the Streets featuring Method Man, RedMan and Cypress Hill.
• Entry to an additional six private World Cannabis Week parties.
• 420-friendly shuttle service with 10-plus citywide stops.
• 420 smoking lounge access at two Denver hotels.
• 420 gift bag with sponsored products (cannabis not included, but exclusive offers to dispensaries are provided).
• 420 Guide to the City with more than $1,500 in savings at local dispensaries and restaurants.
• On-Call Simi-Concierge Service to answer questions, provide information and connect guests with needs such as nightclub connections, restaurant suggestions, etc.

Entertainment 420 April 15 – 20: Pass price is $399 per person. The Entertainment 420 pass is an all-access pass to cannabis events in the city. The Entertainment 420 pass includes:

• Dispensary and grow tour.
• BIG Industry Trade Show Closing Party (not open to the public).
• World Cannabis Week Welcome Party.
• One-day ticket to the High Times Cannabis Cup (any day April 18 – 20).
• VIP access to The 420 Rally.
• 420 Concert in the Streets featuring Method Man, RedMan and Cypress Hill.
• Entry to an additional six private World Cannabis Week parties.
• 420-friendly shuttle service with 10+ citywide stops.
• 420 smoking lounge access at two Denver hotels.

Additional package add-ons and a la carte items include 420-Friendly Hotel Rooms with rates starting at $179 per night. Luxury 420-friendly hotel rooms are available in downtown Denver as well as Denver East. Includes a vaporizer rental for in-room use, access to a private smoking lounge as well as daily 4:20 smoke lounge parties.

420 CannaBus Shuttle Pass  (April 17-20) is $99 per person. The network of CannaBus shuttles are cannabis friendly and includes more than 10 stops throughout Denver at the key locations of 420 events, dispensaries, points of interest and specific areas close to hotels and major activities. Pass-holders will have access to jump on and off bus stops with a map and specifics on pick-up locations, and legally consume cannabis with personal product. This is one of the only legal places to consume cannabis outside of the hotel room.

April 18 Red Rocks Amphitheatre Concerts: Tickets are $150 per person, and include 420-friendly transportation.
Tthe concert will feature performances by NAS, SOJA and JBoog.

In-Room Cannabis Massage costs $95 for 60 minutes; $120 for 75 minutes; $140 for 90 minutes. Offered by a licensed, cannabis-friendly massage therapist, these treatments are provided with the addition of a cannabidiol and THC-infused topical lotionf. Call ahead to reserve a treatment.

For more information on World Cannabis Week, 420 Immersion Business Conference or to purchase packages, visit www.WorldCannabisWeek.com or call 1-855-694-2086. Follow all of the conference and celebration activities on social media as they happen using the hashtag #WCW420.

The 7th Annual Charity Preview Party, the premier event of the Denver Auto Show, will be held at 7 p.m. April 7 at the Colorado Convention Center.

The “Rocky Mountain Riviera” theme features Monte Carlo casino-style gaming, a private preview of the Denver Auto Show and music by the Hazel Miller Band.

Tim Jackson, president of the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association, said, “This growing and popular exclusive event is a great way to officially rev our engines for the 2015 Denver Auto Show, and more importantly, proceeds from the Charity Preview Party contributes to three worthwhile community causes.”

Presented by UMB, the event begins with a champagne toast and industry recognition by 2015 Denver Auto Show Chair Gregg Stone. Denver Broncos safety T.J. “Boss” Ward, No. 43, is the VIP chair. Following the toast, guests will have a private preview of the Denver Auto Show featuring more than 500 new cars and trucks on display.

The 2015 Honorary Chairs are Denver Post President and CEO Mac Tully; Dr. David Beuther, chief medical information officer, National Jewish Health and Mike Cimino, Phil Long Dealerships and chair, Clear the Air Foundation.

Tickets are $120 per person and include a catered reception, live music and advance entry into the Denver Auto Show. Dress is business or cocktail attire. To purchase tickets for the Charity Preview Party, visit www.charitypreviewparty.com.

The Inverness, A Destination Hotel, has announced it has completed the first phase of a multi-million dollar renovation project. The award-winning full-service hotel and conference center situated in suburban Denver underwent a $1.3 million renovation to its lobby, entrance, food and beverage outlets and event corridors.

“We are thrilled to unveil the first phase of our renovation project, bringing a fresh, new vibe to the hotel,” said George Fischer, managing director of The Inverness. “The new design incorporates distinct elements of Colorado and the West with a modern and renewed style. Our updated design aesthetic allows guests to feel like they’re visiting a mountain retreat with a city feel.”

Local interior architectural design firm Greenwood & Black were tasked with designing a complete overhaul of the hotel’s open and bright lobby and gathering spaces. With local artists filling the halls and covering the walls with various pieces, guests can now enjoy playful Western references throughout the striking new lobby and meeting areas at every turn. Denver-based artist Grant Louwagie contributed major artwork to the lobby, and other featured Colorado artists include Lisa Kowalski, Jeff Jackson, Chris Kates, Ken Elliot, Maura Allen, and Michael Baum.

The $1.3 million renovation to The Inverness lobby has fully transformed the space with a contemporary, light, airy feel. The modern design incorporates distinct elements that reflect traditional Colorado style, and a corner fireplace adds a cozy warmth.

Lobby spaces have been redesigned to accommodate single guests and small groups looking for a comfortable place for work, surfing the web or meeting friends for coffee or a drink. In addition to updated carpeting, the renovated lobby features new seating options including private individual areas, tables for small groups and a community table. Easy access to power outlets and the hotel’s wireless signal make working on computers at the ergonomically designed spaces a breeze.

Finally, the entrance has been updated with a vestibule with updated carpeting, new lighting, and sliding glass doors for ease of entrance. The Inverness has also added updated carpeting and furniture to the Ballroom and Meeting Room corridors, and supplemental lighting has been added to hallways.

Two of The Inverness’s eateries, the Garden Terrace and Fireside Bar & Grill, have been completely remodeled with updated furniture and carpet and a new design focusing on Western and native Colorado themes. Executive Chef Rodney Herwerth has added new entrees and menu items at Fireside, where guests also will find an ample selection of wine, craft spirits and beers, many sourced locally.

The lobby renovation also includes a new coffee and espresso shop featuring locally-roasted varieties from Allegro Coffee, one of Colorado’s coffee producers. Specialty coffee drinks are available from early morning until mid-afternoon, and the coffee shop also serves a small menu of muffins, pastries and light desserts.

For more information, go to www.invernesshotels.com.