Friday-Sunday. Colorado’s rising comedy-fest scene — see latest additions such because the Chief Bicycle & Comedy Fest in Trinidad, or Boulder Comedy Pageant (returning June 23-26) — is increasing once more this weekend with the inaugural Vail Comedy Pageant.
Located in that tony ski village, it’s set to characteristic greater than 30 native and nationwide comics throughout 20 occasions, with a trio of free family-friendly exhibits that includes magic, comedy and animals in Lionshead at Sunbird Park. All the pieces else, from podcast recordings to one-person exhibits and stand-up, happen at numerous venues inside a two-minute stroll of Bridge Avenue Bar in Vail Village, organizers stated.
Two-day passes, for both Friday-Saturday or Saturday-Sunday, are $119-$125, whereas a full-fest move is $169. Takes place Friday, Might 27-Sunday, Might 29. Tickets and extra at vailcomedyfestival.com or eventbrite.com.
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The Dinosaur Categorical Practice on the Colorado Railroad Museum. (Supplied by Colorado Railroad Museum)
All aboard Dinosaur Practice Categorical
Saturday-Sunday. Whereas the Saturday, Might 28, practice rides are already bought out, tickets are nonetheless accessible for the Sunday, Might 29, Dinosaur Practice Categorical rides and occasions at Colorado Railroad Museum. Based mostly on the favored PBS children present “Dinosaur Practice,” children can hope on themed automobiles pulled by a coal-fired steam locomotive, comply with “dinosaur tracks,” and participate in actions from Dinosaur Ridge and Morrison Pure Historical past Museum.
There’s additionally a dinosaur-themed Lego show — and possibilities to construct your individual. 17155 W. forty fourth Ave. in Golden. $10 adults for, $8 seniors, $5 ages 2-17. Members and children below 2 are free. Practice rides are $4 for adults and seniors, $2 ages 2-17. Name 800-365-6263 or go to coloradorailroadmuseum.org for extra.
Memorial Day issues
Saturday. If you happen to’re trying to mark Memorial Day a bit of early, contemplate a conventional tribute to veterans on Saturday, Might 28, on the Colorado Freedom Memorial with Colorado Remembers. Beginning at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast, the day options static navy shows (assume navy autos), live shows and excursions of the memorial together with the centerpiece, 10-11 a.m. medal ceremony.
The latter will see the ceremonial laying of wreaths, presentation of metal from the World Commerce Middle Towers, firing of a Howitzer by the Colorado Military Nationwide Guard, tolling of the Honor Bell and extra, in accordance with organizers. Free and open to the general public at 756 Telluride St. in Aurora. coloradofreedommemorial.com
Phamaly’s Large Evening
Thursday. The newly cleaned-up Greek Theater at Civic Middle park is the positioning of the Thursday, June 2, fundraiser for Phamaly Theatre Firm, Denver’s nationally acclaimed, disability-affirmative theater firm.
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Its annual, all-ages fundraiser packs numerous leisure into one ticket, with a live performance from hip-hop luminaries Wheelchair Sports activities Camp (WSC), native musician Jeffrey Marshall, and stand-up crusher Christie Buchele. The WSC present marks the act’s first return to the stage since earlier than the pandemic, having written the rating to Phamaly’s “Alice in Wonderland” (the music for which will likely be carried out).
Occasions are at 150 W. 14th St., with meals, drink and extra. Tickets: $30 basic admission or $125 for VIP through phamaly.org/phamalys-big-night-2022.
Additionally downtown: The free-breaking competitors referred to as Pink Bull BC1 at Sculpture Park, simply west of the Denver Performing Arts Advanced, is occurring this weekend. Try among the world’s greatest breakdancers beginning at midday, with the penultimate occasion at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Might 28. It’s household pleasant, too. 1736 Speer Blvd. redbull.com/us-en/occasions/bc-one-america
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Children’s Hospital Colorado signed an agreement this week with TriWest Healthcare Alliance to remain in network with Tricare, which will ensure that Children’s medical services for uniformed service members, retirees and their families in Colorado don’t lapse.
The new arrangement, which begins on Jan. 1, comes as Tricare switches third-party companies — from Health Net to TriWest — to administer its healthcare plans. Tricare is overseen by the Defense Health Agency, which is part of the U.S. Department of Defense.
In a press release, Children’s Hospital Colorado said the new deal supplants a plan that would have moved it to a non-network participation status with Tricare. Children’s said Tricare reimbursement for children’s hospitals remains “well below the cost of providing care.”
This past spring, Children’s warned that it would have to make cuts to key departments this year because of a change in how Tricare pays for care. The insurer tied the payments to what Medicare would pay for the same services, as Tricare does for services to adults at civilian hospitals.
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The U.S. Department of Defense said the change, which was implemented in October 2023, would save the military up to $45 million in taxpayer funds annually, according to the Military Times.
Children’s Hospital Colorado estimated it had lost about $2.1 million a month since the reimbursement change was put in place compared to how Tricare used to pay. The system estimated about 16,000 kids insured by Tricare receive care at Children’s Hospital Colorado facilities, and about one in five children who receive care at the Colorado Springs hospital and clinics have military coverage.
Children’s this week said it will continue conferring with the Department of Defense, and elected officials, to ensure it can maintain high-quality, specialty pediatric care for all kids in Colorado.
“We are grateful for all the individuals and families who have joined us in our efforts over the past 18 months to address these TRICARE cuts,” the hospital said in a statement. “We will continue to share opportunities where your advocacy can help us preserve critical access to healthcare services for military families like yours at Children’s Colorado.”
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Cleveland Cavaliers (26-4, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (16-11, fifth in the Western Conference)
Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST
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BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland will attempt to keep its five-game win streak alive when the Cavaliers take on Denver.
The Nuggets are 8-4 on their home court. Denver leads the Western Conference with 20.3 fast break points led by Christian Braun averaging 4.8.
The Cavaliers are 9-3 in road games. Cleveland ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference scoring 50.7 points per game in the paint led by Evan Mobley averaging 12.2.
The 119.8 points per game the Nuggets score are 9.6 more points than the Cavaliers give up (110.2). The Cavaliers average 16.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.2 more made shots on average than the 13.9 per game the Nuggets allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Nikola Jokic is averaging 30.9 points, 12.5 rebounds, 9.7 assists and 1.7 steals for the Nuggets.
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Mobley is scoring 18.5 points per game and averaging 9.0 rebounds for the Cavaliers.
LAST 10 GAMES: Nuggets: 6-4, averaging 123.2 points, 45.8 rebounds, 33.6 assists, 9.5 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 52.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 117.2 points per game.
Cavaliers: 9-1, averaging 120.7 points, 44.8 rebounds, 29.2 assists, 8.9 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 48.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.5 points.
INJURIES: Nuggets: Aaron Gordon: day to day (calf), DaRon Holmes II: out for season (achilles), Vlatko Cancar: out (knee).
Cavaliers: Emoni Bates: out (knee), Isaac Okoro: out (shoulder), Dean Wade: day to day (knee).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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