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Night+Day continued from page 24 ers up a reality that is precisely the opposite. The FBI, especially in its crew-cut, ’50s heyday, seemed the epitome of American masculinity. So it’sfascinating that its legendary leader was, in fact, a cross-dresser with a penchant for gay lovers. Oh, the irony!” G-Men in G-Strings opens tonight at 7:30 p.m. and runs through August 7 at the Mary Miller Theater, 300 East Simpson Street in La-fayette. Seats are $10 to $12. For tickets and info, call 720-209-2154 or visit www.tclstage.org. — JASONHELLER [MOUNTAIN CLIMBING] CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN Dashboard Confessional frontman Chris Carrabba’s been touring in support of his band’s latest, Alter the Ending, and he’s tak-ing that title literally: Today he’s asking his fans to hike to the top of Pikes Peak to join him at 14,110 feet for the LoveHopeStrength Foundation’s Pikes Peak Rocks concert and to register for the foundation’s “Get on the List” bone-marrow registry to save a stranger’s life while they’re at it. “When you get your driver’slicense, you should sign up to be an organ donor. When you go to a concert and see our tent, you should give us some saliva and get on the list, potentially becoming a living donor,” says Shannon Foley, the foundation’s director. “What’sthe coolest thing you could possibly do with your life? Savesomeone else’s life.” Foley’screw has hit every Red Rocks con-cert this summer, as well as other high-profile events. “In the last year, we’ve signed up more than 5,500 people for the registry, and we’ve found more than thirty matches,” he says. The climb begins at 6 a.m., with a per-formance by John Common and Blinding Flashes of Light along the way.Registration is $79 at www.LoveHopeStrength.org and includes meals. — COLINBANE SATURDAY|7.31 [CAMP FUNDRAISER] KIDS HELPING KIDS AtCamp Wapiyapi, a retreat near Estes Park offering respite for kids dealing with child-hood cancer, ill children and their siblings don’t escape the toll their suffering takes so much as they learn that they’re not alone with it. They get to take a break from it all and do what every kid wants to do: relax and have a good time. And then, in one of the nicest ways possible, they give back to the community that took them in. “Every year, they make artwork at camp specifi cally for selling at auction,” notes spokesman Jimmy Sellars. “The proceeds then go to help other kids get in to the camp next year.” It’s a very cool gesture and the basis for the annual Art for Wapiyapi fund-raiser, which includes an auction of not only Wapiyapi camper art, but also works bylocal artists, including Sellars and his sister Jessica, Kelly Schurger, Kirk Norlin, Marie Gibbons, Joanne Mascorro and others. This year’sex-panded format includes artwork displays in three gallery spaces between 4426 and 4430 Tennyson Street, live music bythree bands, face painting, food and general family fun, | in addition to the silent auction. Place bids and enjoy the day today from 4 to 8 p.m.; for tickets, $15 per person (or $35 for a family), go to www.wapiyapi.org or call 303-534-0883. — SUSAN FROYD [AR TIST BENEFIT] SAVING A LOCAL TREASURE Michelle Barnes might be one of Denver’s best-kept secrets. Her illustrations have graced the pages of many a national maga-zine, and she’s led ongoing salons and art talks, kept a gallery newsletter and been an advocate for the arts community. But within the community she’s supported so well, she’s no stranger, and Denver’s artists are now coming out in force to give Barnes some much-needed reinforcement as she finds her-self hurting fi nancially in the wakeof breast cancer treatment. Today’s Midsummer’s Night Benefit Party for Michelle Barnes, 6 to 11 p.m. at Ironton Studios & Gallery, 3636 Chestnut Place, is pure proof of how much Barnes is truly appreciated byher colleagues. “Michelle has been a huge advocate and mentor to other artists in Denver over the years,” says friend and spokeswoman Heather Shannon, who adds that the enthu-siasm for this event has been overwhelming. “It’s a real testament to Michelle Barnes and the closeness of the continued on page 26 [S ATURDA Y 7 . 3 1 ] HEATING UP WITH SALSAWARS W e Denverites have an unwaver-ing affinity for Mexican food; we love our green chile more than our children, subsist on breakfast burri-tos rolled with scrambled eggs, potatoes and chorizo, and lap up bowls of salsa — the spicier, the better. And we argue — often heatedly — over our favorites. It’s the salsa that’s under scrutiny today at the Denver Public Library, which is hosting a SALSA WARS throwdown as part of its Fresh City Life series devoted to arts, food, culture and education. Self-proclaimed salsa warriors submitted recipes (all original), and the salsa gods at the library whittled the submissions down to a half-dozen finalists, all of whom will re-create their winning salsa recipes for a pub-lic tasting. It’s the panel of expert salsa judges, though, who have the final word. The grand-prize victor walks away with a $200 shopping spree to Whole Foods and two VIP season tick-ets from Su Teatro theater company. If you can stand the heat, the battle begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Central Library’s Level B2 Conference Center, 10 West 14th Avenue Park-way.Tastings and recipes are free for attendees. 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