Every Mom who has a daughter loves to see a story where there is a strong woman as a central character and Disney has joined forces with Pixar to that end.

Opening June 22, 2012, in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters, this movie looks to be another one to commit to your Disney library.

BRAVE (In Disney Digital 3D™) opens in Denver June 22, 2012

Since ancient times, stories of epic battles and mystical legends have been passed through the generations across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. From Disney and Pixar, a new tale joins the lore when the courageous Merida(voice of Kelly Macdonald) confronts tradition and challenges destiny to change her fate.

“Brave” follows the heroic journey of Merida, a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the unruly and uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane). Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric Witch (voice of Julie Walters) for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to harness all of her skills and resources – including her clever and mischievous triplet brothers – to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late, discovering the meaning of true bravery.

Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, “Brave” is a grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and signature Pixar humor that audiences of all ages around the world have come to eagerly expect. The film takes aim at theaters on June 22, 2012, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

A grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and signature Pixar humor, “Brave” uncovers a new tale in the mysterious Highlands of Scotland where the headstrong Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald) defies an age-old custom and inadvertently unleashes chaos, forcing her to discover the meaning of true bravery before it’s too late. Opens June 22, 2012, in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

BRAVE (In Disney Digital 3D™)

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Genre:                          Animation/Adventure/Comedy

U.S. Release Date:        June 22, 2012

• Voice Talent:  Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters, Robbie Coltrane, Kevin McKidd, Craig Ferguson
• Directors:   Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman
• Co-Director:  Steve Purcell
• Producer:   Katherine Sarafian
• Executive Producers:  John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, Pete Docter
• Story by:  Brenda Chapman
• Screenplay by:  Mark Andrews, Steve Purcell and Brenda Chapman & Irene Mecchi
• Composer:  Patrick Doyle

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Photo Credit: Brad Crooks Denver CO

(Pictured above: Chris Bird, Rajean Blomquist, Gina StAubin, Jen Goode, Lucretia Pruitt, Chrissy Morin)

I’ve had the distinct pleasure of getting to know these fantabulous (no it’s not a real word) Mom Bloggers and Bloggers who are Mom’s right here in the Mile High City. 

In honor of Mother’s Day we decided to introduce you to a few of our favorite local Moms in Denver who share their lives, struggles and triumphs as Mom’s, wives, business owners and women.

If you haven’t stopped by to read them yet, you really need to put it on your bucket list of subscriptions.

Mom’s that Blog in Denver CO

Mom off Track

Bantering Blonde

Casual Perfectionist

Imagination Soup

Projects for Preschoolers

The Social Joint

Half Past 40

100 Directions

Mom in Management

La La Girl

Sugar Loco

ColoradoMoms

Moose and Tater

Denver Parent

Melissa Taylor Online

Write Mind Open Heart

Misty Montano 

Mama Bird’s Blog

Mid Century Style

Crazy Blogging Canuck!

Crunchy Green Lovin’ Mom

Clumsy Gourmet 

Evolving Mommy

New Life Focus

Mile High Mamas

Crunchy Domestic Goddess

RajeanBlomquist – Because I said so

Two Hands Two Feet

Bodhi Bear

Lifenut

Young and Relentless

Rookie Foodie.com

Age of Melissius

Eat Play Love

Get Clued In

Mediamum

Special Happens

Guessing All The Way 

Aurora Macaroni Kid

Broomfield Macaroni Kid

Saving to be Rich

Highlands Ranch Macaroni Kid

Purveyors of the Obvious

Did we miss your favorite Mom? Feel free to add it in your comment below!

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The Tastes of Central Asia Chef night at Second Home Kitchen + Bar

Chef Jeff Bolton

Second Home Kitchen + Bar is known for its refined comfort food – familiar dishes with an unexpected twist – and this month’s Tastes of Central Asia-themed Chef’s class on Tuesday, May 15^th at 6:00 p.m. promises to deliver just that.

Tuesday May 15, 2012
6:00 p.m.
Cost: $15/person

Chef Bolton will demonstrate (and serve) his favorite Asian dishes.

The Central Asia themed menu includes:

• Naan with vegetable samosas + a Mint dipping Sauce from India,
• Lephet Thoke (fermented tea leaf salad) from Burma
• Pad Thai from Thailand
• Bai Sach Chrouk from Combodia
• Che Thai (Vietnam fruit cocktail) and
• an inspired cocktail will be served during the class.

The class is $15 per person, please call 303-253-3000 to reserve your spot today. Second Home Kitchen + Bar is located at 150 Clayton Lane in Denver’s Cherry Creek. Find more information at http://www.secondhomedenver.com/.

We were fortunate to attend last months Greek cuisine chef night and it was fantastic! A great date night, night out with the girls, night out with the gang. Single and looking for a way to get out but not to a bar? Chef night would be perfect for that too.

Note: They validate parking so take advantage of that perk too!

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Rock Bottom Brewery 16th Street Mall Denver Colorado

This just in from my favorite Downtown Denver Brew Pub people watching local on the 16th Street Mall… Rock Bottom. Tappings involve FREE Beer…. WHAT? Yes you heard that right a glass of free brew for you.

Each month they tap the kegs containing their elixir of happiness (i.e. a Colorado Craft Beer) and in May there are FIVE such events: The Snake Spit Ale, Baltic Gnome Porter
(A GOLD Medal winner for John), Little House Ale and last but not least a secret Belgian Blonde at the end of the month.

SNAKE SPIT ALE TAPPING

Thursday, May 10, from 6 pm to 6:30 pm
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Join the crew at Rock Bottom for the tapping of SNAKE SPIT ALE – a rich roasted black India ale with an aggressive hop presence.  Loaded w/Cascade and Simcoe hops.  Around a 6.7 ABV.

Tapping the beer at 6 pm and serve a complimentary sample of SNAKE SPIT ALE (to those 21 and over) until 6:30 pm.

Baltic Gnome Porter Tapping

A GOLD MEDAL CELEBRATION!

Tuesday, May 15, from 5 pm to 7 pm
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It’s a GOLD medal celebration!  The Head Brewer John McClure (and his assistants) won a GOLD medal for their BALTIC GNOME PORTER at the World Beer Cup this weekend.

Come meet our award winning brewer and sample his BALTIC GNOME PORTER.  John will be offering a 10 oz. sample of the Porter back in the Banquet Room.  One sample per person please.
See you Tuesday, May 15th anytime from 5 pm – 7 pm!  Cheers ~

LITTLE HOUSE ALE TAPPING

Thursday, May 17, from 6 pm to 6:30 pm
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Our LITTLE HOUSE ALE is an American style raspberry wheat.  We think it’s a fresh, fruity summer ale!

A portion of proceeds from the sale of LITTLE HOUSE ALE will benefit Ti Kay Haiti, an organization providing high quality medical care to tuberculosis and HIV patients in Haiti.

Tapping is at 6 pm and we’ll serve a complimentary sample (to those 21 and over) of LITTLE HOUSE ALE until 6:30 pm.

FUNDRAISER FOR HAITI

Sunday, May 20, from 5:30 pm to 10 pm
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Our fundraiser will be in the pool bar.  Cost is $30 per person for a dinner buffet.  We’ll be offering $2.50 rum drinks and $2.50 beer.

There will be a silent auction along with jewelry and gift items from The Apparent Project (a non-profit empowering the poor in Haiti).

This fundraiser benefits Ti Kay Haiti, an organization providing high quality medical care to tuberculosis and HIV patients in Haiti.

MUG CLUB APPRECIATION PARTY

Monday, May 21, from 5 pm to 6:30 pm
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Join us for our final mug club party before we break for the summer!  Cost is $10 (cash only please) for the dinner buffet.

Please remember our party is in the sectioned off area in the back part of the pool bar.  Members who want to be a part of the party need to sit in this area.  We know it gets a bit crowded back there, but share a table and meet someone new!

A SPECIALTY BEER TAPPING

Thursday, May 31, from 6 pm to 6:30 pm
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Well, all’s we know is John will be tapping a beer this night.  It will be a Belgian Blonde, but that’s all we know at this point!

We’ll serve a complimentary samples of this ale (to those 21 & over) until 6:30 pm.

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‎The Avengers Opening Weekend

“Marvel’s The Avengers”-the Super Hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury , Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins.

AMC Twenty Mile 10

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Where ever you choose to take your Mom on Mother’s Day this year, you should make your reservations ASAP!

We’ve gathered a few suggestions from recommendations for the best places to take mom out to eat on Mother’s Day.

Best Mother’s Day Brunch in Denver

Let us know your favorite!

Second Home Kitchen + Bar - Complimentary Mommy Mimosas Do it Yourself Bloody Mary Bar for $45 per adult, $55 per adult plus bottomless mimosas, $22.50 per child and kids under 5 eat for free.

The Brown Palace – Dom Perignon Champagne Brunch pamper mom with carving stations, seafood selections and a pour of premium champage.

Ellyngton’s at the Brown Palace
321 17th St.
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303-297-3111

Vines Wine Bar – Parker CO – All you can eat brunch for $25.00 per person. Call to reserve your table.

The Inverness Hotel Brunch is legendary – $44.95 Adults $23.95 for children 6-10 Kids 5 & under eat free.

The Inverness
200 Inverness Drive west
Englewood, CO 80112
Phone:(800) 832-9053

Pinery Country Club Mothers Day Brunch – Members Only but worth a bribe to get your member friend to invite you to join them. $29.95 Adults, 6-18 $15.95 Kids 5 & under free.

Mother’s Day Sexy Mama Disco Brunch at The Corner Office – Chair massage, kids play room and disco fun.

Devil’s Thumb Ranch - Bottomless Mimosas – Enjoy a Petting Zoo, Flower Bouquets and an Artist Station on the Heck’s patio from 10am – 1pm. $49.00 Adults, 12 and under are 1/2 price.

Devil’s Thumb Ranch
3530 County Road 83
Tabernash, CO

Mother’s Day Tea at Cherokee Ranch and Castle  - The Mother’s Day Brunch is already sold out but there are still openings at the Tea from  2 p.m. – 4 p.m. $45 per person.

Cherokee Ranch & Castle
6113 Daniels Park Rd,
Sedalia, CO 80135
Phone: (303) 688-4600

Citron Bistro - a Mother’s Day buffet with the usual suspects along with baked chicken a carving station (prime rib, leg of lamb, ham), five salads, a seafood station (Cold Creek salmon, crab legs and claws, black mussels, and peel and eat shrimp) and the ever famous Creme Brulee Napoleon Dessert is on the dessert menu.  9:30am – 4pm; $28.95 per person.

Citron Bistro
3535 S. Yosemite
Denver, CO
Phone: (303) 771-5800

Le Central -offering a special Mother’s Day brunch menu at specific seating times. Reservations are required. (Chocolate cake is highly recommended)

Le Central
112 E. 8th St.
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: (303) 863-8094

Washington Park Grille - Brunch includes: Homemade waffles, carving stations, eggs benedict fresh fruit, salads and a plethora of dessert options. Mother’s Day brunch is served from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. for $28.95. Reservations are required.

Washington Park Grille
1096 S. Gaylord St.
Denver, CO 80209
Phone: 303-777-0707

If you have other favorites you’d like to nominate for the list please be sure to list them in the comments below.

Happy Mother’s Day Denver!

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Treat mom to complimentary Mommy Mimosas at Second Home Kitchen + Bar’s  on Mother’s Day

Terrace Buffet Brunch on Sunday, May 13th from 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Enjoy a special brunch menu with stations featuring the freshest seafood, finest cheeses and charcuterie along with all of your brunch favorites, mimosas and Cherry Creek’s Best Do it Yourself Bloody Mary Bar for $45 per adult, $55 per adult plus bottomless mimosas, $22.50 per child and kids under 5 eat for free.

Second Home’s Pajama Brunch will also be available in the restaurant from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

In Denver’s Cherry Creek JW Marriott Hotel. Find more information at http://www.secondhomedenver.com/ or call 303-253-3000.

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Don your fancy hats and celebrate Denver’s annual Derby party at The Corner Office Restaurant + Martini Bar on Saturday, May 5^th.

Pre-race brunch offerings include a Southern-style buffet and a do-it-yourself Bloody Mary bar from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and a post-Derby celebration that begins at 5:00 p.m. when a $10 entry fee gets you D.J. music, cocktail specials and Southern inspired food.

Saturday May 5th 2012
Pre Derby Buffet  from 10  - 2:00
Post Derby Party starting at 5:00

All proceeds benefit the Sean Ranch Lough Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Corner Office Restaurant + Martini Bar is located at 1401 Curtis Street across from the Denver Performing Arts Complex in downtown Denver.

The Kentucky Derby Goes Off at The Corner Office Restaurant + Martini Bar

For reservations, call 303-825-6500 or visit http://www.thecornerofficedenver.com.

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ELITCH GARDENS 2012 SEASON PASS

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***Season Pass Early Processing is April 14 & 15 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; April 21 & 22 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and every weekend after that. Swing by Elitch Gardens (2000 Elitch Circle) with your filled out Season Pass voucher and head to the Season Pass Processing Building directly left of the Front Gate.***

What’s included with your season pass to Elitches

1. 1…2…3 NEW rides at Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park this year!
2. Save 50% off general admission to our other parks: Dollywood, Stone Mountain Park, Wild Adventures and Silver Dollar City
3. Your Season Pass pays for itself in LESS than 2 visits!
4. Enjoy 8 FREE Concerts in the Elitch Arena
5. The Season Pass gives you
6.  entrance into both the Theme Park & Water Park. 2 Parks for 1 Price
7. Buy 4 Season Passes before Monday, June 4 and get a FREE Season Parking Pass!
8. FREE Tickets for Friends—Visit Before May 29 to receive 3 Tickets per Passholder (Restrictions Apply)
9. Exclusive In-Park Coupons—Over $300 in Savings
10. FREE Fright Fest in October
11. FREE admittance into Special Events such as Dora the Explorer and SpongeBob SquarePants on Opening Day—Saturday, May 5
12. Early Access to the Water Park—Get in 30 minutes Before the General Public
13. Exclusive Extended Ride Times on our Most Popular Rides

ONLY $69.99 PER PERSON

Click here to order your Elitchs season pass online. Be sure to include your promo code if you have one.

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