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Orchard Town Center opens April 3
Contributed by: YourHub.com on 3/28/2008

The Orchard Town Center, Westminster's newest shopping, pedestrian mall at 144th Avenue and I-25, officially opens to the public on Thursday, April 3, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony, according to the City of Westminster Web site. The ribbon cutting, which begins at 10 a.m. in the Orchard Town Square, will mark a weeklong celebration that features live music, special community fundraisers and a movie gala.

The Orchard Town Center, located at the northwest corner of I-25 and 144th Avenue, is a unique, pedestrian-friendly lifestyle village offering residents and visitors exceptional options in shopping, dining and entertainment in an environment that invites lingering, relaxing and socializing. Designed in classic prairie craftsmanship inspired by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, The Orchard Town Center will provide between 80-100 retail establishments that will blend with the surrounding neighborhoods, with convenient access to services for existing and future residents. The Forest City development is anchored by Macy's, J.C. Penney, SuperTarget and an AMC 12 Theater that will feature the IMAX digital movie experience. Many other popular shops and restaurants add to the popular mix of retail offerings.

To celebrate the grand opening The Orchard Town Center and AMC Entertainment are offering two exciting grand opening events that benefit the Westminster Legacy Foundation and the Westminster 7:10 Rotary Club. The AMC Orchard 12 Gala, featuring family-friendly movies, will take place on Wednesday, April 2, the eve of The Orchard's opening, at the new all-digital AMC Orchard 12. Moviegoers can get these exclusive tickets by purchasing a tile for the "Prints of Pride" program, which invites children and dogs to leave a lasting impression at the new lifestyle center by imprinting clay tiles with their hand and paw prints. The tax-deductible donation for each tile is $60 and attendees must register online.
offsite link Prints of Pride registration information.
Schedule of Events

Wednesday, April 2
6 p.m. - AMC Orchard 12 Gala
"Prints of Pride" participants will get an exclusive sneak preview of the new AMC Orchard 12 theatre, located at the west end of The Orchard Town Center. A cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres and entertainment will take place at 6 p.m. with the ceremonial "ticket tearing" at 7:30 p.m. Family-friendly movies begin at 8 p.m.

Thursday, April 3
10 a.m. - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - The Orchard Town Center Town Square - Westminster Mayor Nancy McNally, along with developers and city officials, will cut the ribbon and welcome shoppers to The Orchard Town Center, signaling that stores are officially open.
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Street Performer/Juggler & Balloon Twister (Roaming)
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Times Square Jazz Trio (Town Square Plaza)
2-4 p.m. - Steve Manshel/guitar and vocal (Town Square Plaza)

Friday, April 4
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Street Performer/Juggler (Roaming)
1:30 to 2p.m. - Jefferson Academy 6th Grade Band/ 20 kids (Town Square Plaza)
2-4 p.m. - Rythergy/dance performance (Town Square Plaza)
6-8 p.m. - Hazel Miller Concert - Town Square - Hazel Miller has performed with luminaries such as Lou Rawls, Earth Wind and Fire, India Arie and Bryan Adams. This concert is free and open to the public.

Saturday, April 5
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Prints of Pride Imprinting Day - Children and dogs will work with ceramic tile professionals to imprint their hands and paws into ceramic clay tiles. These colorful tiles will be glazed, fired and put on permanent display at The Orchard Town Center. Proceeds from tile sales (purchased in advance) will benefit the Westminster Legacy Foundation and the Rotary Club of Westminster, 710.
Noon to 2 p.m. - Swing Street Jazz Trio (Town Square Plaza)
12:30 to 2:30 p.m. - Stilt Clown (Roaming)
2-4 p.m. - Caricature Artist (A.M.C Courtyard)
2-4 p.m. - Funky Beats/dance performance (Town Square Plaza)
2-5 p.m. - Balloon Twister (Roaming)
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Jakarta Band (Town Square Plaza) - Known for their high energy, Jakarta plays a variety of old-school funk from the 1970s, 80s and 90s. This concert is free and open to the public.

Sunday, April 6
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Prints of Pride Imprinting Day - Children and dogs will work with ceramic tile professionals to imprint their hands and paws into ceramic clay tiles. These colorful tiles will be glazed, fired and put on permanent display at The Orchard Town Center. Proceeds from tile sales (purchased in advance) will benefit the Westminster Legacy Foundation and the Rotary Club of Westminster, 710.
Noon to 2:30 p.m. - Swing Street Jazz Trio (Town Square Plaza)
1-3 p.m. - Street Performer/Juggler (Roaming)

In addition to the events listed above, there will be ongoing giveaways, community performances and in-store promotions at The Orchard Town Center starting Thursday, April 3, through Sunday, April 6.


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