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Women in the arts are celebrated throughout March with the Athena Project Arts Festival. One of the most anticipated events is the Plays In Progress Series, March 22 to 31, a play development workshop for female playwrights to include a concert and table reading. All events take place in The Black Box Theatre at Johnson-McFarlane Hall at University of Denver, 1903 East Iliff Ave., Denver.

Playwrights submitted their work during last year’s festival, 150 scripts were judged blindly, and three of the strongest submissions were selected to receive workshop-level productions. Each play featured during the festival will get two workshop readings. [Read more…] about Athena Project Arts Festival Presents Play In Progress Series

MHOTC loves the movies, especially at Oscar time! If you’re a cinephile like Bryan, you’ll want to participate in the Denver Film Society’s 2018 Oscar Predictions Panel at the Sie FilmCenter’s Henderson Lounge in Denver — 2510 E. Colfax Ave.

With film critic Bob Denerstein as host, join guest panelists as they “predict the winners” of this year’s Oscar race on Thursday, March 1 at 6 p.m. Admission is FREE. Enjoy a cocktail, purchase an Oscar ballot and listen to the experts hash it out. Complimentary ballots are available for at the Sie FilmCenter Box Office or, for $10, enter your ballot into a contest to win fantastic prizes.

For complimentary tickets, click here. The sites notes the panel is “open to the public”, so we don’t think tickets are required.

For the record, last year, Bryan saw 80 movies. (Don’t judge!) He’s also seen all nine Best Picture nominees and his choice is “Call Me By Your Name.”

This deal is hot, especially since Firehouse Subs doesn’t offer many deals. Its subs are delicious, but they just don’t offer many coupons or discounts. (You even have to make a purchase, when redeeming rewards in its loyalty program.) As a result, this is one of the best deals you’ll find at the popular sub shop. As bargain hunters, we’ll give them a pass, as the shop uses premium meats and cheeses. The subs are really, really good!

Each day, get a medium sub for just $5.55 at participating locations: Sunday – Italian; Monday – Firehouse Meatball; Tuesday – Smoked Turkey Breast; Wednesday – Hook & Ladder; Thursday – Virginia Honey Ham; Friday – Tuna; Saturday – Sweet & Spicy Meatball. Any extras, including double meat, will cost extra.

Plus, if you need some extra buckets for storage, the garage or household chores, they sell their empty red pickle buckets for just $2 — click here. All of the proceeds go to charity.

Local fashion, crafts and beer come together the first Thursday of every month in 2018 with the Thursday Night Bazaar at Stanley Marketplace. Taking over The Hangar at Stanley, the Thursday Night Bazaar  continues Denver Bazaar’s tradition of hand-selecting an eclectic mixture of music, cocktails, vintage wares, handcrafted jewelry and apparel to create a unique shopping experience like none other.

The March and April events are held entirely inside of The Hangar with Thursday Night Bazaar expanding outdoors during the summer months to include Fashion Trucks, Food Trucks and an expanded live music lineup. [Read more…] about Shop and Sip at Thursday Night Bazaar at Stanley Marketplace

There is no 2019 event. A literary event is born in Denver. The Colorado Book Festival is the only showcase of writing and books by Colorado authors, with programs about reading, literacy and, not least, the nitty-gritty process of writing something good. The FREE event is Saturday, March 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Denver Public Library – Central Branch.

It’s the general public’s chance to talk with authors, attend reading and writing workshops, enjoy panels with experts in the field, tour the inside, outside and iconic architecture of the library including its massive art collection and, purchase books autographed by the authors. You’ll find forums about everything from book clubs to the popularity of mysteries. You’ll find the complete program here.

Bass Pro Shops posts a calendar full of FREE classes and workshops on fishing, camping, boating, hunting and other outdoor skills. Anglers might want to pay particular attention to the next two weekends which comprise the Spring Fishing Classic. Saturday & Sunday, February 24 & 25 and March 3 & 4 starting around 10 a.m., the store is running back-to-back fishing seminars.

Topics include Fly Casting, Kayak Fishing, lures and techniques, seasonal patterns and more. Among the speakers are Keith Kavajecz and Chase Parsons, hosts of “The Next Bite” television show. Customers that donated used rods and reels can receive trade-in savings and instant bonus offers up to $200. The used equipment will be donated to local nonprofits. 7970 Northfield Blvd., Denver, 720-385-3600.

For just a few bucks, customize your own meal deal at McDonald’s — thanks to its new $1, $2 and $3 Dollar Menus. Pick and choose your favorites for your perfect meal or snack and wash it all down with a $1 any size soft drink. Families will appreciate the new lower price on Happy Meals. (We’re just wondering why they left fries off the value menus?!?) The discount menu is available for a limited time at participating locations.

The following items are $1 each: Cheeseburger, McChicken sandwich, sausage burrito and any size soft drink.

The following items are $2 each: Bacon McDouble, two-piece Buttermilk Crispy Tenders, Sausage McGriddle and small McCafe beverage.

The following items are $3 each: Triple Cheeseburger, Classic Chicken sandwich, Sausage McMuffin with Egg and a Happy Meal.

Long John Silver’s had to pause any Valentine’s Day promos because of the start of Lent. This year, Valentine’s Day also fell on Ash Wednesday, which is the chain’s busiest day of the year.

Instead, the chain is celebrating National Singles Awareness Day today, Thursday, February 15 by giving customers a FREE deep-fried Twinkie at participating locations. To get the sweet offer, just tell the cashier you’re “Going Fishing.” Mmm…Twinkies!

Get your claws on this freebie from Quiznos! The sub shop is showing its loyalty members lots of love by giving them a FREE Lobster & Seafood sub, during the latter part of February.

From Wednesday, February 14 to Wednesday, February 28, all new and current members of its Toasty Points loyalty app program will receive a complimentary 8″ Lobster & Seafood Scampi Bake or Lobster & Seafood Classic Sub with any purchase at participating locations. Limit one FREE sub per person, available as a digital coupon via the app. The lobster subs are only available through the end of March. To download the app, click here.

Bonus: Customers who download and become new members of Toasty Points will also receive a FREE 4″ sub with any purchase, so, combined with the free lobster sub, now’s the perfect time to sign-up. Each offer must be redeemed separately.

There are donut shops and, then, there is The Fractured Prune. An Ocean City, MD landmark since 1976, its cult-like following of customers enjoys the individualized, made-to-order doughnuts the shop serves daily. Your doughnut is made right in front of you, fresh and hot. Then, choose from a variety of glazes and toppings for your very own sweet creation.

In celebration of the grand opening of its shop at 9696A E. Arapahoe Rd. in Greenwood Village, the owner is giving away FREE doughnuts for a year to the first 10 people in line on Thursday, February 15. There is a limit of one “entry” per household, so leave the spouse and kids behind.

Plus, they will be serving a FREE OC Sand doughnut, all day long. Limit one per person. The shop is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. 

The Aurora Symphony Orchestra is taking its show on the road to Brighton for a FREE concert on Friday, February 16 at 7:30 p.m. at The Armory Performing Arts Center. The program “It’s A Fiesta” celebrates the vibrant sounds of Latin American music. Discover the exciting rhythms of the many different cultures of Mexico, including Aztec, Roman Catholic, as well as mariachi music! Guest percussionist Kevin Keith joins the ASO for this spectacular event.

The program includes Partichela’s Jarabe Tapatío, Luis Diego Herra’s Concerto for Marimba and H. Owen Reed’s La Fiesta Mexicana. While the event is totally free, organizers do ask that your RSVP on their website. 2501 Dallas St., Aurora.

Honk! Honk! This weekend, stop by the grand opening of Bucky’s Car Wash‘s new location in Lakewood at 5800 W. Colfax Ave. for sudsy savings.

Bucky’s Car Wash is known for being low-cost, with services starting at $5 — with all services including FREE vacuums. In as little as four minutes, your car can look and feel cleaner. Plus, they use technology to keep detergents and pollutants out of the environment.

Through Sunday, February 11, they’re offering FREE car washes for all. The grand opening special was announced on Twitter — click here.

Tiny Tots Inside the Orchestra has been introducing children age 6 and under to orchestral music for a more than quarter of a century. Children “inside” the orchestra are literally surrounded by professional musicians who play familiar melodies. It’s an unforgettable experience for little ones. During the 45-minute program, children are encouraged to respond to different elements of the music, from thinking about how music makes them feel to getting on their feet and moving. [Read more…] about Sign Up Now – ‘Tiny Tots Inside the Orchestra’

The Denver Golf Expo swings into Denver from Friday, February 9 to Sunday, February 11 at the Denver Mart. More than 12,000 beginning golfers, seasonal duffers, exhibitors and presenters will come together to get ready for this season’s play. Enthusiasts find everything golf from pro seminars to truckloads of equipment to FREE golf, discounts and show-only deals. Admission is $13, (seniors 50+/veterans and military pay $11 and kids 16 and younger $3), but gets you a ton of perks.

Start with FREE golf lessons and swing seminars. Test new 2018 clubs from top makers such as Ping, Callaway, Titleist, Taylor Made and more. A Junior Golf Center lets kids get a taste of the game and compete in challenges. Many golf courses also sell discounted offers during the show. And your ticket gets you a FREE subscription to Golf Digest.

Expo hours: Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Purchase Expo tickets in advance online (there is a service fee) or at the door. 451 E. 58th Ave., Denver.