On the 1st day of the new year 2016, we rounded up the Top 8 Denver Secrets For 2016 that we are most excited about…
1. Stanley Marketplace Opening
Opening in early 2016 Stanley Marketplace is no ordinary marketplace. Located at the intersection of the Stapleton and Aurora neighborhoods just east of Denver, the more than 22-acre, 100,000 sq. ft. indoor/outdoor space was once Stanley Aviation headquarters, where airplane ejector seats were engineered and manufactured; now will be an adaptive reuse community hub, home to a park, beer hall and more.
Confirmed businesses (so far!) to open at Stanley Marketplace are: Punch Bowl Social, Mondo Market, Rosenberg Bagels, Casita Brewing Company, Denver Biscuit Co., Happy Bakeshop, Logan House Coffee Co., Sweet Cow Ice Cream, Comida, Sazza, GoodBird Kitchen, Rolling Smoke BBQ, Miette et Chocolat, Izzio Artisan Bakery, Salt & Smoke Artisan Meats, Tootsies The Nail Shoppe, The Big Wonderful, Kismet,WAX, Lash, Clementine’s, L Style Bar, Symmetry 360 Massage, Kindness Yoga, Endorphin, Stapleton Dental, Poppy & Pine, Goose & Goats Shoes, ZERO Market & Whiskey Grade!
2. RTD’s FasTracks System
In 2016 RTD’s FasTracks system will open with the following schedule:
Opening January 3rd 2016
Flatiron Flyer: The Flatiron Flyer is RTD’s brand new bus rapid transit service that will transform your travels between Denver, Boulder and all points in-between. This route travels between Union Station and Downtown Boulder Station. You can expect a bus every 15 minutes, all day. This is the ultimate car-free convenience, allowing travelers to have a reliable option morning, noon and night.
Opening April 22nd 2016
A Line Light Rail: The A Line Light Rail will get take you from Union Station to Denver International Airport in 37 minutes. Service will run every 15 minutes from 6am – 8pm and every 3o minutes from 8pm – 1am & 3am – 6am.
Opening Summer 2016
B Line Light Rail: The B Line Light Rail will provide direct service from Union Station to Westminster with an estimated 11 minute travel time. The B Line is the first six miles of the proposed 41-mile commuter rail line that will eventually go to Broomfield, Louisville, Boulder and Longmont.
Opening Fall 2016
G Line Light Rail: The G Line Light Rail will travel 11 miles between Union Station and Wheat Ridge, passing through northwest Denver, Adams County and Arvada with an estimated 26 minute travel time.
Opening Winter 2016
R Line Light Rail: The R Line Light Rail is a 10.5 mile extension of rail from the current Nine Mile station north to the University of Colorado A Line. The R Line service will travel 22 miles from the new Peoria Station at the north end of the line, to Lincoln Station at the south end of the line. Travel from Aurora to Lone Tree.
3. Maroon 5 Concert
Maroon 5 will be performing in Denver at the Pepsi Center on Thursday, October 6th 2016.
Tove Lo will be the opening act for this concert.
Ticket prices range from $50.50 – $126.
Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/1UhEtwW
4. The Who Hits 50 Concert
The Who, an English Rock band, have hit 50 years together and are celebrating this monumental anniversary with a special North American Tour that will arrive in Denver! The Who will perform at the Pepsi Center on Tuesday, March 29th 2016!
Ticket prices range from $39.50 – $139.50.
Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/1RVxvQA
5. Denver Comic Con
Denver Comic Con (DCC) is a 3-day, family-friendly pop culture fan extravaganza, featuring the best in pop culture entertainment, will take place from June 17th through June 19th 2016! DCC is a program of the Colorado nonprofit Pop Culture Classroom, whose mission is to inspire a love of learning, to increase literacy, celebrate diversity and build community through pop culture education.
The Denver Comic Con will take place at the Colorado Convention Center.
This event sells out super fast every year so get your tickets early at: denvercomiccon.com/tickets
6. The Sound of Music Musical
The spirited, romantic and beloved story of Maria and the Von Trapp Family will thrill audiences this summer at the Denver Center for Performing Arts – Buell Theatre!
The Sound of Music Musical will be on stage from June 21st through June 26th 2016.
Ticket prices start from $30.
For more information go to: bit.ly/1R56dr4
7. Alice in Wonderland – Colorado Ballet
Fall down the rabbit hole and join Colorado Ballet on an adventure for the Colorado premiere of a ballet based on Lewis Carroll’s books. Experience a whimsical (wonder)land with beloved, eccentric characters including the frantic White Rabbit, mysterious Cheshire Cat, peculiar Mad Hatter, terrifying Jabberwock and other exotic creatures as young Alice escapes the clutches of the wicked Queen of Hearts. Featuring choreography by Septime Webre and music by Matthew Pierce, performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra, this ballet will charm adults and children in a theatrical extravaganza!
The Colorado Ballet’s Alice in Wonderland will be on stage from February 19th through February 28th 2016!
Ticket prices start from $30.
Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/1MJdbxj
8. Cirque Du Soleil’s Toruk: The First Flight
Cirque Du Soleil’s Toruk: The First Flight is a show inspired by James Cameron’s Avatar.
Toruk: The First Flight will be on stage at the Pepsi Center from July 21st through July 24th 2016!
Ticket prices are not yet published.
To stay up-to-date with event information visit: bit.ly/1GxnipI
Happy 2016 Denver!
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