Have fun your way in this summer

In addition to the exhibit, there will be special events throughout its run, like an examination of the food that was served at the fair and see how people of color and women were represented there.

Coming Attractions

I’m a pretty rm believer that summer doesn’t actually begin until June 21 (I guess I’m a big equinox guy or something) and I think this year’s weather really bears me out, seeing as we didn’t really start having proper summer weather until June

So, now that we’re actually into the most fun season of the year, it’s time for my quarterly round up of great events to honor it properly.

All the event information can be found at https://mollybrown.org/ visit-us/exhibits/.

You’re going to need a bigger amphitheater for ‘Jaws’

Get tickets at www.axs.com.

Celebrate 43 years at the KYGO Birthday Bash live setting.

But all good things must come to an end and the group announced their 2023 tour would be their last, which means their performances at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, Sunday, July 2 and Monday, July 3 at Folsom Field, 2400 Colorado Ave. in Boulder, will be your last opportunity to catch the group in-person.

Go to the world’s fair with Molly Brown

American history bu s know that the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair is one of the key cultural events of our history. It was a chance to showcase innovations like electricity, highlight the work of artists of all kinds and give visitors the chance to explore the rich history and exciting future of the world at large. e list of those visitors include Denver’s own Molly Brown and her family.

In celebration of the fair’s 130th anniversary, the Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St. in Denver, is hosting “ e World is Changing” exhibit through Sunday, Aug. 27. Visitors will be able to peruse unique original artifacts from the event, learn more about what fair attendees saw and how it changed the world.

Clarke Reader up the store as a young duo when Jim was playing percussion profes-

You can make a solid case that Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws” is a perfect lm. Even if you discard the mountains of money it made, the way it totally rejiggered lmmaking and the lm industry, and how it announced one of the art form’s most important gures, everything about it just works — the score, the suspense, the characters, the shark (well, that might be the one caveat).

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“Jaws” is going to be screened during the summer for as long as we have summers, but what a treat to see the lm at Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, at 6:30 p.m. on ursday, July 6, as part of its Film on the Rocks lineup. Some lms just work better with big crowds and “Jaws” de nitely ts the bill.

“In the 1950s, 1960s, the accordion was really big,” Jim said.

As Rock and Roll grew in popularity and interest in the accordion e concert will be held from 4 to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 1 at Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd in Greenwood Village. Many of the musicians are up-and-comers (Whitters is a particular favorite of mine), which makes for an exciting pairing with Brothers Osborne, who are blending country and rock in really fun ways.

Country music and rap don’t have a whole lot in common, but one thing they do share is that both sound best in the summer. With that in mind, why not attend KYGO’s annual Birthday Bash, which features a collection of some of the genre’s best artists — Brothers Osborne, Niko Moon, Kameron Marlowe, Hailey Whitters, Randall King and Double Wide.

Find tickets at www.ticketmaster. com.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Dead & Company at Folsom Field

What a long, strange trip indeed. I’m not sure what anybody expected when it was announced the Grateful Dead would be relaunching with many of the original members and pop/blues guitarist John Mayer. But since Dead & Company began touring in 2016, they’ve shown an admirable dedication to the original band’s ethos and have introduced new generations to the music in a waned, they started to sell guitars, along with other instruments. ey made money in their rst month, and the store took o from there. ough that was when elementary schools had music. A big hit to their business, as well as the music community, was when the Adams 12 school district cut out music, said Jim. ey continued to receive a lot of business from the kids playing but there was more competition.

During their rst year at the Northglenn Garland Shopping Center, Millie said they had enough money to go for one year and pay the rent.

“ at was the plan, we could make it for one year. en we started making money,” she said.

During the couple’s time owning the store, Millie was in charge of bookkeeping and the rentals. at’s what kept them going. Students from the surrounding school districts would come to the store to rent their instruments.

World changes, music remains ey emphasized how important music is. Millie said that every professional person she’s met has had music in their life, whether it was a semester of clarinet or years of piano. In schools, music speaks to some students who may not be

Head over to www.ticketmaster. com for tickets to what will certainly be a historic run.

Go on a culinary journey at Taste of Arvada good at math, science, English or sports.

Who doesn’t love a good meal to go with a beautiful summer evening? But what kind of cuisine to go with? Fortunately, you don’t have to decide at the annual Taste of Arvada, which will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on ursday, July 13 at the Apex Center, 13150 72ndAve. in Arvada. e ever-popular event features more than 50 metro area and Arvada restaurants, bakeries, breweries, wineries, distilleries and more, all highlighting their best tastes and avors. In addition to all the things people can eat and drink, the event also features live music, art vendors and more.

Find all the details and purchase tickets at www.arvadachamber.org/ taste.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com.

“ e world changes, but music is still important,” said Jim. “Music is a feeling that no one can take away.” e store competed against music stores in the area, but lately most competition comes from the Internet. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they couldn’t sell guitars so buyers went to Amazon and other online retailers. ey noted many families have been coming in to say goodbye. It’s a community staple and generational store, with Millie and Jim teaching music to their neighbors’ children, and their children, and their children.

Despite the competition, they prevailed. Everything they knew about running a business came from “ guring it out.” Neither had college degrees in business or a background in it.

As a way to thank their past customers, they are selling instruments to former renters at a lower price.

“ ey might owe $800 and we’ll let them have it for $200,” Jim Patterson said.

Some of the students they taught years ago came in wanting an instrument for their grandchildren.

“We really belong to the community,” Millie said.

Thu 6/29

Mon 7/03

4th of July BBQ @ 4:30pm

Veteran's Memorial Park, 6015 Forest Dr., Commerce City. 303-289-3760

Toad the Wet Sprocket @ 7:30pm

Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada

Tue 7/04

Those Crazy Nights: Brighton CO 4th of July Celebration @ 4pm

Thu 7/06

Eric Golden @ 6pm

Odde's Music Grill, 9975 Wadsworth Pkwy, Westminster

Phat Daddy @ 8pm

Brewski's Pub and Grill, 2100 E 104th Ave, Thornton

Sat 7/01

Carmichael Park, 650 E Southern St, Brighton

Giant chess - it’s your move @ 2pm

Anythink Brighton, 327 East Bridge Street, Brighton. rbowman @anythinklibraries.org, 303-4053230

Reverse Mortgage Myths (7/6) @ 4pm

Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

Longmont Humane Society Bene�t @ Summit Tacos with Jack Campbell & Friends @ 6pm Summit Tacos, 237 Collyer St, Longmont

Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers @ 7:30pm / $25-$999

DICK'S Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City

Wed 7/05

Amazing Athletes @ 7pm

Jul 6th - Jul 27th

Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City. 303-2893760

Jacob Larson Band Funk & Soul: Jacob Larson Band LIVE - Twist & Shout Concert Series @ 7pm Harley Brown Amphitheater, Thornton

Fri 6/30

Eric Golden @ 7pm

Vfw Post 7945, 10217 Quivas St, Thornton

Colorado Rockies vs. Detroit Tigers @ 7:10pm / $35-$300

Coors Field, 2001 Blake St., Denver

Sun 7/02

Colorado Rockies vs. Detroit Tigers @ 6:10pm / $33-$300

Coors Field, 2001 Blake St., Den‐ver

The Annual Stars & Stripes 5K Run/Walk @ 7:30am / $20-$30

Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton

Hula Hooping 101 @ 1pm

Anythink Huron Street, 9417 Huron Street, Thornton. swhitelonis@any thinklibraries.org, 303-452-7534

Joan Jett & Blackhearts @ 7:30pm Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver

Anavrin's Day @ Hoffbrau on Thursday! @ 9pm Hoffbrau, 9110 Wadsworth Pkwy, Westminster