Four nights and days of films played over Valentine’s Day weekend form the central events of the renowned Boulder International Film Festival, now in its fifth year of existence. Dozens of films, created in countries all around the world, offer a truly multinational take on both cinema and society. Some films include a Q&A session with the director or authorities on the film’s topic.

Buy tickets for yourself and your sweetheart, enjoy the film experience with friends or just make it a special treat for yourself, but don’t miss out on this once-a-year cinematic opportunity. Every year the demand for tickets grows, check out the film schedule and order tickets in advance at www.biff1.com or by calling (303) 786-7030.

Holding its place as Denver’s best home and garden expo for the last 50 years, the Colorado Garden & Home Show takes place just in time to get your spring renovation and landscaping plans in shape. Get ideas from the demonstration gardens created by professionals and check out some of the great products you can use to spruce up your home and make it more energy efficient. For even more help in improving your home, drop in to any of the show’s seminars for no extra cost or simply pick up tips from the hundreds of vendor booths. Demonstrations, plants and products shown are selected based on their feasibility in Colorado’s climate, which means that the plants and advice offered will work in your garden and your home.