A Whole New "Concept" in Shopping is Coming to Colorado!

Borders will celebrate the grand opening of its newest concept store beginning Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1. The new store is located in Lone Tree at County Line Road and I-25 in The Vistas, a new expansion of the Park Meadows Shopping Center. The 29,982-square-foot concept store represents a significant enhancement over existing Borders stores, integrating digital and Internet features with what customers have come to love and expect from Borders - wide selection, knowledgeable staff, and an inviting atmosphere. The Lone Tree store is one of only 14 concept stores opening anywhere in the nation this year.

Throughout the weekend-long grand opening celebration, Borders will be highlighting its newly created Destinations within the concept store-Cooking, Travel, Wellness, Graphic Novels and Children's- with special activities, in-store performances, and prizes. These categories are so popular and rapidly growing that Borders has designated them as special Destinations and given these categories their own "shop within a shop" look and feel.

During the grand opening and all year-long, customers can explore the new Digital Center - marked by a three-dimensional, 12-foot illuminated fixture with multiple computer kiosks and stations dedicated to digital services - and do everything from download music on demand using Mix and Burn ™; trace their family roots via Borders' exclusive "Discover Your Family History" by Ancestry.com ®; create personalized photo books with Shutterfly.com; and publish their own books using "Borders Personal Publishing Powered by Lulu.com ®."

Also during the grand opening weekend, Borders will give away such prizes as a "Go Digital!" gift package, two $250 Borders gift cards, a $300 collection of current cookbooks, a Seattle's Best Coffee $200 gift basket, a $230 collection of current wellness books, a copy of Neil Gaiman's "The Absolute Sandman Vol. 1,"and a Paperchase $200 gift bag filled with stationery, cards and gifts.

Grand opening events at Borders in Park Meadows include the following:

Friday, May 30:

· 3 p.m. - Meet everyone's favorite monkey, Curious George, at a special children's storytime. Bring your camera and have your picture taken with Curious George.

· 5:30 p.m. - Satisfy your sweet tooth with free chocolate and confection sample.

· 6 p.m. - John and Andy Hillstrand, from the hit TV show " Deadliest Catch," sign their new book "Time Bandit."

· 8 p.m. - Rayo Casablanca reads from and signs his highly-touted debut novel "Six Sick Hipsters" in tandem with a performance by The Swayback, Denver's acclaimed indie rock trio.

Saturday, May 31:

· 10 a.m. - Award-winning children's author Linda Ashman reads from and signs her books "To The Beach" and "Starry Safari."

· 11 a.m. - There will be lots of giggles as children get their faces colorfully decorated free courtesy of "Face Painting by Jill."

· 12 p.m. - Mike Nelson, Emmy award-winning chief meteorologist from KMGH, discusses and signs "The Colorado Weather Almanac."

· 1 p.m. - Lone Tree Karate presents "Kidz 'n Power," a martial arts and wellness demonstration for families and children.

· 1:30 p.m. - An afternoon of fun continues with a magical performance that will leave kids astounded. Meet Magic Rob as he strolls around the store and then at 2 p.m. watch his zany show.

· 2 p.m. - "New York Times" best-selling author Stephen White signs his newest Alan Gregory thriller, "Dead Time."

· 3 p.m - Learn cupcake decorating secrets from the experts at "Cake Crafts" as they demonstrate techniques and provide samples for tasting.

· 4 p.m. - Satisfy your sweet tooth with free chocolate and confection sample.

· 4 p.m. - Step back in time as the Castle Rock Consort, a talented group of local musicians, performs Medieval and Renaissance music on period instruments and in period dress.

· 6 p.m. - Salsa anyone? Learn hot Latin moves at a dance demonstration facilitated by "Salsa with Senora and Jig," featuring special guest performer Fafa.

· 7 p.m. - Enjoy the toe-tapping rhythms of Megan Burtt as she performs songs from her latest CD, "Portrait."

Sunday, June 1:

· 11 a.m. - Kids will have a blast coloring and playing at a special Nickelodeon ® story and game time. Plus, six lucky children will win a Dora or Diego cuddle pillow.

· 12 p.m. - Biking expert Michael Seeberg shares tips about "Road Biking Colorado" during an interactive demonstration and signing.

· 12 p.m. - Stop by for chances to win fun prizes as Mix 100.3 FM broadcasts from the store.

· 1 p.m. - Get green-thumb advice at an interactive Colorado gardening workshop from master gardeners Rob Proctor ("Gardening on a Shoestring"), Maureen Jabour ("Magical Gardens"), and Marcia Tatroe ("Cutting Edge Gardening in the Intermountain West")

· 2 p.m. - Taste recipes from the Junior League of Denver's award winning cookbooks at a fun-filled, food-filled cooking demonstration. Come prepared with your own favorite recipe because the Junior League of Denver will be accepting recipes to be tested and possibly included "Colorado Classique," their upcoming 5th cookbook, to be released in 2009

· 2 p.m. - Fancy Nancy Dress Up and Storytime with "Kids' Pages Magazine." There will be giggles galore as kids dress up in Fancy Nancy's favorite costumes and then listen to a story.

· 2:45 p.m. - Join the girls from Lollilocks Kids Salon for a special tea party celebration featuring hair sparkles and nail art.

· 3 p.m. - Meet former Denver Broncos captain Karl Mecklenberg as he speaks about teamwork and his stellar pro-football career, and signs sports memorabilia.

· 3:30 p.m. - Award-winning radio host Dom Testa signs books from his best-selling "Galahad" young adult series.

· 4 p.m. - Delve into scandals, hauntings, and tales of the past as Ann Westerberg presents a slide show and signs her book "Castles of Colorado."

· 4 p.m. - Enjoy the melodies and music of neo-classical pianist Alex Grant.