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IGNITE THEATRE
WOW! CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Dogfight
The Little Clinic Exhibit
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 2:30 p.m.
Now Open!
Aurora Fox Arts Center Studio Theatre 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Denver
It’s time for your check-up at The Little Clinic exhibit at WOW! Children’s Museum! Young visitors will be able to explore the medical field through play and take on the role of nurse or patient. Just like a real clinic, this highly interactive exhibit will be fully equipped with an exam table, medical tools, hand-washing station, and reception area. The exhibit also features exciting stations with lessons about anatomy and the heart. This new exhibit is funded in part by The Little Clinic, University of Colorado Health, and King Soopers. For more information, call 303.604.2424 or visit www.wowchildrensmuseum.org.
Tickets: $28/Adults; $20/Student; $25/Groups (6+) Based on the 1991 Warner Brothers film, Dogfight takes audiences on a romantic and heartbreaking theatrical journey that stays with you long after the performance. It’s November 21, 1963. On the eve of their deployment to a small but growing conflict in Southeast Asia, three young Marines set out for one final boys’ night of debauchery, partying and maybe a little trouble. But when Corporal Eddie Birdlace meets Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress he enlists to win a cruel bet with his fellow recruits, she rewrites the rules of the game and teaches him the power of love and compassion. Rated R for language. For more information, visit www.ignitetheatre.com or call 866.811.4111.
WOW! Children’s Museum 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette Cost: Included with museum admission
DOWNTOWN AURORA VISUAL ARTS (DAVA)
Family Arts—Ages 3 to 6 Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. DAVA, 1405 Florence St., Aurora (one block south of East Colfax Ave. in the Aurora Arts District) Admission: Free/Drop-In Program/ No Registration Needed Children ages 3 to 6 and their parents are invited to attend this twice weekly program designed to increase school-readiness, creativity, and motor skills in a neighborhood where most young children do not have access to preschool. The Family Arts program reinforces the message that families are an integral part of community cultural development, assuring that kids of all ages have access to quality arts activities. For more information, email gallery@davarts.org or call 303.367.5886.
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DOWNTOWN AURORA VISUAL ARTS (DAVA)
Job Training in Visual Arts and Computer Arts Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays School year hours: Monday–Friday, 4–6 p.m. DAVA, 1405 Florence St., Aurora (one block south of East Colfax Ave. in the Aurora Arts District) Admission: Free/By Application Only Middle school students can join either Computer Arts or Studio Arts, known together as Job Training. Students are required to treat this training as a “real job”—showing up on time each day, working collaboratively, completing projects on time, and formally presenting their work at gallery openings. Job Training in the Arts is a free, on-site program. Students commit to coming two days per week (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/ Thursday). Please stop by DAVA for an application to join. For more information, email gallery@ davarts.org or call 303.367.5886. DOWNTOWN AURORA VISUAL ARTS (DAVA)
Free Art Programs for Kids and Families Oasis Open Studio–Ages 7 to 17 School year hours: Monday–Friday: 2:30–5 p.m. DAVA, 1405 Florence St., Aurora (one block south of East Colfax Ave. in the Aurora Arts District) Admission: Free/Drop-In Program/ No Registration Needed The OASIS Studio program is the main point of entry for young artists at DAVA. OASIS is a drop-in, open studio format for students after school, Monday through Friday. Participants, ages 7-17, choose from a variety of arts projects, including ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media. OASIS is not only a creative space for young artists, it is a rich playing field for kids’ endless imaginations. For more information, email gallery@davarts.org or call 303.367.5886.
Top: DAVA students Hannah and Isis in Oasis Studio. Bottom: Saraya, age 8 ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING FOR KIDS (ELK)
Denver Water Tour Monday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Denver Water, 1600 W. 12th Ave., Denver Cost: Free What better way to explore your local water than a morning of fun at the Denver Water Treatment facility. Where does the water from your toilet, sink and shower go? How about the lakes that we use for recreation? This cool field trip will teach students the basic concepts of how water is treated prior to being returned to the environment. We will cover many topics—microbiology, chemistry, physics and environmental science. RSVP with Amy Wright at awright@elkkids.org or call 303.291.7147.
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THINK 360 ARTS FOR LEARNING
WOW! CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Creative Learning Labs
Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 9–11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1–3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 10–11 a.m.
Think 360 Arts Office 135 Park Ave. West, Denver
WOW! Children’s Museum 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette
Fee: $40/One Session; $60/Both Sessions
Cost: Included with museum admission
Creative Learning Labs are 2.5-hour professional development workshops on a variety of topics pertinent to the needs of teaching artists and arts education providers.
Join WOW! and the Boulder History Museum to celebrate Dia de los Muertos! This program includes a storytelling of Beto and the Bone Dance, hands-on artifacts exploration, art making, and drama games. All ages welcome! For more information, call 303.604.2424 or visit www.wowchildrensmuseum.org.
•A .M. Session—Steamology: The Power of Artful Learning Join esteemed artists, educators and NASA consultants Tyler and Monica Aiello for an engaging workshop exploring the power of artsintegrated STEM learning. •P .M. Session—Think Media Images: Exploring the World of 21st Century Literacy Led by Laurie Chin Sayres from Labragirl Film Project, this interactive session will discuss the importance of 21st century literacy in classrooms and review the nuts and bolts of media literacy education. For more information and to register, visit www. think360arts.org, click on “For Artists,” then “Teaching Artist Trainings.”
WOW! CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Mountain Kids Story Time Nov. 5, 12 and 19, Noon Dec. 3, 10 and 17, Noon WOW! Children’s Museum 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette Cost: Included with museum admission Miss Kristin from Mountain Kids will host a fun story time with bubbles, short stories and a singa-long with shakers. This active and engaging story time will make reading fun for young learners! For more information, call 303.604.2424 or visit www.wowchildrensmuseum.org.
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MUSEO DE LAS AMERICAS
ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING FOR KIDS (ELK)
First Friday and Dia de los Muertos Art Celebration
Family Fishing Day
Friday, Nov. 6, 5–9 p.m.
Overland Pond Park 955 W. Florida Ave., Denver
Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Dr., Denver Admission: Free Museo de las Americas is hosting First Friday Art Walk and Dia de los Muertos Celebration! Join Museo as we explore the mysteries of this ancient celebration through face painting, sugar skull creation, paper altares, and more! All ages welcome; no RSVP required. For more information, visit www.museo.org or call 303.571.4401.
Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Cost: Free ELK will join the Greenway Foundation staff and youth rangers for a day of fishing, water science and BBQ at Denver’s beautiful Overland Pond Park! RSVP with Amy Wright at awright@elkkids. org or call 303.291.7147
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NORTHGLENN ARTS
ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING FOR KIDS (ELK)
NYT Show Hoppers
November Leadership Corps Meeting
Sunday, Nov. 8, The Lion King at the Buell Theatre Sunday, Dec. 6, Shrek the Musical at Town Hall Arts Center Get out and see some great live local theatre with NYT Director Kimberly Jongejan. Hop on the tour bus and attend a live production at a professional venue along the Front Range. When available, we will get to tour the venues, speak with staff and get the inside scoop into the production. NYT staff chaperones participants. The tour bus will begin and end at the D.L. Parsons Theatre. Seating is limited, so register early. Perfect for NYT alumni, current or prospectus participants, and other youth actors. For more information, pricing and registration, call 303.450.8800 or visit www. northglenn.org/nytacademy.
WOW! CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Integral Steps Presents Music & Movement Friday, Nov. 13, 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 10:30 a.m. WOW! Children’s Museum 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette Cost: Included with museum admission Presented by Emma Shubin of Integral Steps, this high energy, exciting, and fun program allows children to dance and play through a combination of music, movement, biology, and art! For more information, call 303.604.2424 or visit www. wowchildrensmuseum.org.
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Friday, Nov. 13, 5–7 p.m. Gilmore Residence, 14460 E. 50th Ave. Denver Cost: Free These meeting are designed for high school students interested in preparing for college and developing their professional and leadership skills. Meetings are typically held on the 3rd Friday of the month. Free to participate! Please RSVP to Justin Twist if you would like to attend this event: jtwist@elkkids.org or 315.719.5237.
ADAMS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Country Christmas Bazaar Nov. 14–15, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Adams County Regional Park 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton Admission: $3/Adults; Free/Children 14 and under Kick off the holiday season with the annual Country Christmas Bazaar! Over 400 booths in four buildings, featuring creative, hand-made quality arts and crafts. Proceeds benefit the Adams County Museum.
COLORADO CHAMBER PLAYERS
COLORADO CHAMBER PLAYERS
Shostakovich Piano Quintet With Andrew Cooperstock
Free Concert
Join us for these November performances of the great Russian composer’s chamber music. The chamber music of composer Dmitri Shostakovich is powerful and affects both performers and audiences deeply. The program includes Elegy and Polka for String Quartet (1931), String Quartet no. 1 in C major, op. 49 (1939), and Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 57 (1940). The Colorado Chamber Players enjoys digging into the psyche of a single composer with the.
Thornton Senior Center 9471 Dorothy Blvd, Thornton
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m.
Students from Denver School of the Arts will join Colorado Chamber Players musicians in a free concert. Enjoy chamber music paired with original paintings by Kathy Imel. For more information, contact Arts & Culture Division, arts@cityofthornton.net or 720.977.5885. NORTHGLENN ARTS
• Saturday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. First Universalist Church of Denver, 4101 East Hampden Avenue, Denver Tickets: $20/General, $15/Seniors and Students To purchase tickets, call 303.759.2770 x35 or visit coloradochamberplayers.org/tickets.
Acting with an Irish Accent Intermediate/Advanced Level/Ages 11-18
• Monday, Nov. 16, 12 Noon – Program excerpts Children’s Hospital of Colorado, 13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora
D.L. Parsons Theatre 11801 Community Center Dr., Northglenn
• F riday, Nov. 20, 2:30 p.m. Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont Tickets: $10/At the door For information, call 303.678.7869 or visit coloradochamberplayers.org/tickets.
Nov. 16–Dec 7, 6:30–8 pm
Fee: $40/Resident; $44/Non Resident NYT Academy offers classes, workshops and personalized training to compliment the acclaimed main stage productions of Northglenn Youth Theatre. For more information, call 303.450.8800 or visit www.northglenn.org/nytacademy.
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NORTHGLENN ARTS
NORTHGLENN ARTS
Northglenn Youth Theatre presents Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Directed by Kimberly Jongejan
Travel Film: Highlands of Scotland, film by Tom Sterling
Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21, 7 p.m. Nov. 15 and 22, 2 p.m.
D.L. Parsons Theatre 11801 Community Center Dr., Northglenn
D.L. Parsons Theatre 11801 Community Center Dr., Northglenn
Tickets: $6.50/Students and Seniors, $7.50/Adults
Tickets: $7/Students and Seniors, $8/Adults An eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts, sets about restoring an old race car from a scrap heap with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima. They soon discover the car has magical properties, including the ability to float and take flight. Trouble occurs when the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magic car for himself. This production is based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming’s children’s book, featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins). Call 303.450.8800 for tickets and information. Group tickets are available by calling 303.252.3866.
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 10:30 a.m.
Geographically small, about the size of Michigan’s lower peninsula, but monumental in its impact on many—this film is a fresh look at an old and much revered land. Sterling takes the viewer on a grand tour of the highlands from sea castles, Loch Ness, and bagpipers to a sheep dog contest and wildlife seldom seen by the casual tourist. Show begins at 10:30 a.m. and include a 15-minute intermission with refreshments. Call 303.450.8800 for tickets and information. Group tickets available by calling 303.252.3866.
IGNITE THEATRE
RENT: Reunion Fundraiser Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. Aurora Fox Arts Center Main Stage 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Denver Tickets: $20/Regular Admission; $30/Admission plus signed cast photo; $45/VIP Experience Rent is the rock musical based on Puccini’s opera La Bohème. It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York City’s Lower East Side in the thriving days of Bohemian
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Alphabet City, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. Ignite Theatre is proud to reunite its critically acclaimed August 2014 cast of RENT for a special two-night only full-length reprise production as a fundraiser for our upcoming production of Green Day’s American Idiot in January. Rated PG-13. For more information visit www.ignitetheatre.com or call 866-811-4111. MUSEO DE LAS AMERICAS
Spanish Happy Hour: Mercado de Navidad Friday, Nov. 20, 5–8 p.m. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Dr., Denver Admission: Free Join Museo de las Americas for Spanish Happy Hour! This month we will host vendors from all across Colorado as we bring you the ultimate holiday fair of the season! Get an early start on your holiday shopping at Museo’s Mercado de Navidad—artwork, jewelry, clothing, specialty foods and more! All ages welcome. RSVP to guestservices@museo.org. For more information, visit www.museo.org or call 303.571.4401.
ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING FOR KIDS (ELK)
ELK Thanksgiving Potluck Saturday, Nov. 21, 1–4 p.m. Montbello Recreation Center 15555 E. 53rd Ave., Denver Cost: Free This is a time to give thanks for all that we are blessed with. Join ELK staff, volunteers, Board of Directors, and most importantly, all our youth and families for a potluck! Bring your favorite dish to share. YUM!! For more information contact Amy Wright at awright@elkkids.org or 303.291.7147. DENVER YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA
Classical Cameos Saturday, Nov. 21, 4 p.m. Pinnacle Charter School 1001 W 84th Ave, Denver Admission: $6–$19.50 The Young Artists Orchestra (YAO) is the most advanced ensemble of the Denver Young Artists Orchestra and performs four to six concerts annually. The YAO consists of musicians between the ages of 12 and 23. The Classical Cameos program will include Haydn’s Symphony No. 101 (The Clock), Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin, and Nielsen’s Flute Concerto featuring the Wind Concerto Competition Winner, Jessica Shand. For ticketing, visit www.dyao.org. For more information, call 303.433.2420
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ADAMS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING FOR KIDS (ELK)
Christmas Past & Present
Edgar Mine Tour with DMRS
Saturday, Nov. 21, 5–9 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Adams County Museum 9601 Henderson Road, Brighton
Edgar Mine, 8th Ave., Idaho Springs
Admission: Free Enjoy an evening of family fun at the Adams County Museum. The grounds will be lit with festive lights and each of our buildings—including the 1887 Victorian House, one-room school house, Conoco station and spacious Hoffman Hall— will be decked out with decorations. Choirs will perform and free hot chocolate, hot cider and cookies will be provided while supplies last. THE DENVER BRASS
Brass & Organ: Pedal to the Metal Saturday, Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 3 p.m. Bethany Lutheran Church 4500 E Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village Tickets: $20 - $24 Start Your Engines! Back by popular demand—Joe Galema and The Denver Brass are in high gear with extraordinarily thrilling sound sensations. From easy cruising to high horsepower and even a wild card for good measure, music of diverse styles will keep you on the edge of your seat! Special guests: Organist Joseph Galema, and Lamont Brass Ensemble.
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Cost: Free Colorado’s Division of Mining, Reclamation, and Safety will host ELK youth for a unique and fascinating trip into a real underground mine! Students will travel to Idaho Springs to explore the School of Mines’ education mine, Edgar Mine, and learn about mining history and technology, engineering careers, environmental impacts, and clean-up past and present! Space is limited. Please RSVP with Amy Wright at awright@elkkids.org or 303.291.7147.
ARTREACH
ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING FOR KIDS (ELK)
Festival of Trees Nov. 25–Dec. 13
Drums of the World Symphony
6300 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood
Sunday, Nov. 29, 1–4 p.m.
Tickets: $8 (Children under 1 year of age are free. No strollers please.)
Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Denver
The ArtReach, Inc. Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers are excited to announce the re-introduction of the ArtReach Festival of Trees after a ten-year hiatus. The event, which ran for more than 25 years, amazed and captivated the imaginations of hundreds of thousands of individuals and families with beautifully designed Christmas trees, live entertainment, and of course, Santa. The two and a half week festival will consist of public viewing time of the artistic creations, as well as several other events to celebrate the holidays with your friends and loved ones. For more information, visit www. artreachdenver.org or call 303.433.2882.
Cost: Free Join us for an afternoon at the symphony! The Drums of the World concert takes attendees on a musical trip around the globe. Drums of the World features your very own Colorado Symphony percussionists playing rhythmic instruments new and old—it will be everything but the kitchen sink! Take a musical trip around the world in this popular annual family concert. Space is limited! For more information, contact Justin Twist at jtwist@elkkids.org or 315.719.5237.
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COLORADO CHAMBER PLAYERS
Different Worlds: Shostakovich and Prokofiev with Denver Eclectic Concerts and Susan Cahill, Double Bass Colorado Chamber Players is thrilled to collaborate with the Denver Eclectic Concert Series for the first time! DEC serves a selection of wine, cheese and other beverages at every concert. The program includes Shostakovich: String Quartet no. 1 in C major (1939), Shostakovich: Elegy and Polka for String Quartet (1931), Prokofiev: Wind Quintet op. 39 in g minor for Oboe, Clarinet, Violin, Viola and Double Bass (1924), and Shostakovich: Jazz Waltz no. 2. • Thursday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m. Cameron Church, 1600 S. Pearl Street, Denver, Tickets: $18/Online; $20/At the Door; $10.00/ Students with ID •T uesday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. Trinity Presbyterian Church of Arvada, 7755 Vance Dr., Arvada (1/2 block east of Wadsworth) Tickets: $15/Adults; $10/Students As part of Trinity Presbyterian’s Second Tuesday Concert Series, the CCP will perform on Dec. 8. A dessert reception follows the concert, and is included in the ticket price.
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DOWNTOWN AURORA VISUAL ARTS (DAVA)
MUSEO DE LAS AMERICAS
Annual Holiday Show and Sale
First Friday Art Walk: Jerry De La Cruz: A Road Well Traveled
Opening Reception Friday, Dec. 4, 4–7:30 p.m. Exhibit through Friday, Jan. 22, 2016 Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. or by Appointment DAVA, 1405 Florence St., Aurora (one block south of East Colfax Ave. in the Aurora Arts District) Admission: Free and open to the public Start your holiday season at DAVA this year! Join us for our annual holiday show and sale of original art by DAVA youth and local artists. Youth at DAVA create special works of art year-round and this is their contribution to the holiday spirit of giving. Proceeds from this exhibit support year-round art programs for youth at DAVA. The exhibit opens with a reception from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday Dec. 4, 2015. Works will be on display until January 22nd, 2016. DAVA is a wonderful destination for handmade holiday gifts. Focusing on the theme of nature and growth, youth experimented with a wide range of materials and techniques to create soaps, original pottery, paintings, prints, small objects and functional art. You will find treasures to keep or give away! Artworks by guest artists will contribute to the wide selection of artwork. For more information, email gallery@davarts.org or call 303.367.5886. BRIGHTONMUSIC ORCHESTRA
Friday, Dec. 4, 5–9 p.m. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Dr., Denver Admission: Free Museo de las Americas is hosting First Friday Art Walk featuring the works of local artist Jerry De La Cruz with his 45-year retrospective! All ages welcome. No RSVP required. For more information, visit www.museo.org or call 303.571.4401.
Jerry De La Cruz: Then I Found Myself in the Bushes MUSEO DE LAS AMERICAS
Posada Tradicional Friday, Dec. 4, 6–7:30 p.m. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Dr., Denver
Christmas Concert
Admission: Free
Sunday, Dec. 6, 4 p.m.
Join Museo as we celebrate the holidays with a traditional Posada! Experience this celebration while in the midst of our fall exhibit, Jerry De La Cruz: A Road Well Traveled. Food, drinks and culture! All ages welcome. RSVP to guestservices@museo.org. For more information, visit www.museo.org or call 303.571.4401.
First Presbyterian Church 510 S. 27th Ave. Brighton Brighton Music Orchestra is pleased to present its Christmas concert. Join us and sing along to familiar Christmas music.
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COLORADO REPERTORY SINGERS
THE DENVER BRASS
Sounds of the Season
Holiday Brass Fest
Dec. 4 and 5, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 5 Registration, 10:30 a.m. Rehearsal, 11 a.m. Free concert, 1 p.m.
Broomfield United Methodist Church 545 W. 10th Ave., Broomfield Tickets: $15/Adults; $12/Seniors and Students; Free/Children Under 10 Start your holiday season with Sounds of the Season. Join us for a glorious evening of traditional classics and non-traditional arrangements of your old favorites. From the light-hearted Jingle Bells and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas to the spiritual Children, Go Where I Send Thee to the ethereal O Magnum Mysterium, you won’t want to miss this holiday concert!
Denver Performing Arts Complex Galleria 1345 Champa St., Denver Calling all brass players, ages 8-98! Do you want to play with The Denver Brass? Come join us! Call 303.832.4676 to pre-register. THE DENVER BRASS
I’ll Be Home for Christmas
Colorado Repertory Singers welcomes Kyle Fleming as Artistic Director for our 2015–2016 season. Mr. Fleming has served throughout the Denver-Boulder area for eighteen years as a conductor, music educator, and singer. We are excited to embark on our 15th Anniversary Season! For more information, call 720.924.22473 or email info@coloradorepertorysingers.org, Purchase tickets at www.crs.ticketleap.com.
Saturday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.
ADAMS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
COLORADO WIND ENSEMBLE
Holiday Bazaar Dec. 5–6, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Adams County Regional Park 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton Admission: $3/Adults, Free/Children 14 and Under Discover unique holiday gifts with over 300 crafters in two buildings! Proceeds benefit the Adams County Museum.
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Bethany Lutheran Church 4500 E Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village Admission: Free Come out and enjoy the warm, inspiring sounds of the season! Free concert! No tickets or reservations required - donations accepted.
Sound the Bells! Music for the Holidays Saturday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. Littleton United Methodist Church 5894 S Datura St., Littleton Tickets: $15/Adult; $12/Senior or Student; $5/Child Ring in the season with your holiday favorites, music for skiing, and angelic singing by guest soprano Michelle Thompson—Sound the Bells, John Williams/Lavender; Blithe Bells, J.S. Bach/ Percy Grainger; Angels in the Architecture, Frank Ticheli; Slalom, Carter Pann; Festival Fanfare for Christmas, John Wasson; BasSOON It Will Be Christmas, James Stephenson; Rest, Samuel Hazo; Good Swing Wenceslas, Sammy Nestico; Christmas Toons, Julie Giroux. For more information, visit www.coloradowindensemble.org or email information@coloradowindensemble.org.
WOW! CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
YOUNG VOICES OF COLORADO
Sensory Friendly Playtime
Concert—Dashing Through The Snow
Sunday, Dec. 6, 9:30–11:30 a.m. WOW! Children’s Museum 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette Cost: Free Sensory Friendly Playtime is a special Museum event for children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders. WOW! will limit admission to 20 families, turn down sounds and lights, and provide adaptive equipment to offer a safe and fun experience for all! Reservations are required and space is limited. To reserve your space, contact olivia@wowchildrensmuseum.org. For more information, call 303.604.2424 or visit www.wowchildrensmuseum.org.
Sunday, Dec. 6, 4 p.m. Newman Center for the Performing Arts, DU Campus, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver Tickets: $14-25 Young Voices of Colorado invites you to their Winter Concert, Dashing Through The Snow. Our premier children’s choir performance will be the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit! Tickets can be purchased from the Newman Center Box Office at 303.871.6200 or online at www.newmantix.com. Auditions for new choir members will be held in January. Visit us at www. youngvoices.org for more information.
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NORTHGLENN ARTS
ADAMS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Northglenn Players present The 1940’s Radio Hour Directed by Bernie Cardell
Christmas Tea
Dec. 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 p.m. D.L. Parsons Theatre 11801 Community Center Dr., Northglenn Tickets: $10/Students and Seniors; $12/Adults The 1940’s Radio Hour is a play with music by Walton Jones. Full of 1940s music, dancing and old-time sound effects, the play portrays the final holiday broadcast of the Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade on the New York radio station WOV in December 1942—this time to record a broadcast for the troops overseas. The narrative concerns a harassed producer, a lead singer who is often drunk, the second banana who dreams of singing a ballad, a delivery boy who wants a chance to be in front of the mic, and a young trumpet player who chooses a fighter plane over Glenn Miller. Call 303.450.8800 for tickets and information. Group tickets are available by calling 303.252.3866.
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Saturday, Dec. 12, 2 p.m. Adams County Museum 9601 Henderson Road, Brighton Admission: $15/Adults; $8/Children 12 and Under We are now taking reservations for our popular Christmas Tea program. Please call 303.659.7103 or email adamscountymuseum@gmail.com to reserve your spot! WOW! CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
December Discovery Days: Toys & Games Sunday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. WOW! Children’s Museum 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette Cost: Included with museum admission. Discover your inner scientist! Drop-in and explore our monthly hands-on science program. This month we’re learning about the science behind our favorite toys and games. For more information, call 303.604.2424 or visit www. wowchildrensmuseum.org.
THE DENVER BRASS
Feels Like Christmas Saturday, Dec. 19, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2 p.m. Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver
Young Voices has two major performances a year at Gates Concert Hall in the Newman Center for the Performing Arts. Friendly and fun group auditions are being scheduled for January 12, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. Visit www.youngvoices.org for more information or call us at 303.797.SING (7464).
Tickets: $22–$44 Christmastime is here, a time for wreaths, carolers, snow, yule logs, and beloved traditions. Make this year special as you gather with family and friends for a magical and nostalgic musical celebration—a gift from our family to yours. Traditional Christmas favorites and a story from St. Nick himself will put everyone in the holiday spirit! YOUNG VOICES OF COLORADO
Auditions Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, 4:30 p.m. 99 Inverness Drive East, Suite 150, Englewood Calling all singers ages 7–14! Young Voices of Colorado will be accepting new singers into our Training Choirs—TrebleMakers, Choristers & Brio— for the January–May 2016 season. Young Voices is a premier children’s choir offering outstanding music education in vocal technique, music theory, music history, sight reading, choral artistry, and performance style. The choir performs locally, participates in festivals, and travels internationally.
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YOUNG VOICES OF COLORADO
Music Education Musical Beginnings Tuesdays, 3:15‑4 p.m. and Wednesdays, 10:30–11:15 a.m. First Voices Tuesdays, 3:15‑4 p.m. and Wednesdays, 4:30–5:15 p.m. 99 Inverness Drive East, Suite 150, Englewood Tuition: $275 per semester. (Musical Beginnings offers two classes—Tuesdays from 3:15-4:00 and Wednesdays from 10:30-11:15. Calling all children ages 3–6! Musical Beginnings and First Voices are Young Voices of Colorado’s newest programs! Musical Beginnings is a fun musical experience for children ages 3–4. First Voices is an exciting first choir experience for children in kindergarten and 1st grade. Classes run for 12 weeks. The new season begins Feb. 2, 2016. Visit www.youngvoices.org for more information or call us at 303.797.SING (7464).
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ADAMS COUNTY TIER III ORGANIZATIONS FUNDED FOR 2014-2015 GRANT CYCLE
A Child’s Song 303.460.7408
Colorado Wind Ensemble, Inc 303.394.4552
Lighthouse Writers Workshop 303.297.1185
Think 360 Arts Complete Education 720.904.8890
Denver Audubon Society 303.973.9530
Lucent Performing Arts 720.362.2697
Art from Ashes Inc. 303.837.1550
The Denver Brass, Inc 303.832.4676
Museo de las Americas 303.571.4401
Thorne Ecological Institute (dba Thorne Nature Experience) 303.499.3647
ArtReach, Inc 303.433.2882
Denver Municipal Band 303.322.8608
New Dance Theatre 303.295.1759
Arvada Chorale 720.432.9341
Denver Urban Gardens 303.292.9900
Augustana Arts 303.388.4962
Denver Young Artists Orchestra 303.433.2420
Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundation 303.450.8727
Adams County Historical Society 303.659.7601
Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado 303.889.1012 Bluff Lake Nature Center 720.708.4174 Boulder Ballet 303.443.0028 Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art 303.443.2122 Brighton Cultural Arts Commission (BCAC) 303.655.2076 Brightonmusic Choir and Orchestra 303.655.9452 Chicano Humanities & Arts Council 303.571.0440 CMDance 303.831.8585 Colorado Chamber Players 303.355.2224 Colorado Dragon Boat Festival 303.953.7277 Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance 303.592.3972 Colorado Hebrew Chorale 303.355.0232 Colorado Repertory Singers 303.410.5448
Downtown Aurora Visual Arts 303.367.5886 Environmental Learning for Kids 303.371.8658 Fiesta Colorado, Inc 303.274.7844
Northland Fine Arts Association (dba Northland Chorale) 303.358.4351 Paideia School (dba The Park Hill Brass) 303.321.0987 Paletteers Art Club, Inc. 303.469.9463
Four Mile Historic Park 720.865.0800
Physically Handicapped Actors and Musical Artists League 303.365.0005
Friends of Dinosaur Ridge 720.971.9649
Plains Conservation Center 303.693.3621
Golden Eagle Concert Band 303.460.0355
Platte Valley Players 303.289.8636
Grand Design 303.955.2724
Rocky Mountain Brassworks 303.506.0837
HawkQuest, Inc. 303.690.6959 Historic Denver, Inc./ Molly Brown House 303.534.5288 Imagination Makers Unlimited (dba Imagination Makers Theater Company) 720.565.1055
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum 303.215.9001 St. Andrew Society of Colorado 303.871.7993 The Spirituals Project 303.238.1027
Junior Symphony Guild 303.355.7855
Stories on Stage 303.494.0523
Kim Robards Dance, Inc 303.825.4847
Su Teatro 303.296.0219
Life/Art Dance Ensemble 970.213.9260
Tesoro Foundation (dba Tesoro Cultural Center) 303.839.1671
Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council (TASHCO) 720.255.7832 Thornton Community Band 303.898.9547 VSA Colorado (dba Access Gallery) 303.777.0797 Westminster Area Historical and Museum Society 303.430.7929 Westminster Community Artist Series (dba North Metro Arts Alliance) 303.429.1999 Wonderbound 303.292.4700 WOW! Museum Serving Adams County Residents 303.604.2424 Young Voices of Colorado 303.797.7464