Nov dec culture corner

Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council

THE ART OF OUR SENIORS EXHIBIT OCT. 7 – DEC. 31 WEEKDAYS – 1:30 – 5 P.M. The Thornton Senior Center painting classes and the Thornton Wood Chippers woodworkers will hold an exhibit of their unique artwork and creations. Oz Gallery at the TAC-C., 9209 Dorothy Blvd., Thornton. Contact Linda Lowe at 720.977.5881 for more information.

Kim Robards Dance and Fiesta Colorado

dance genres in shared performances. “Bare Feet and Spanish Soles: A Celebration of Life” intertwines Artistic Director Kim Robards’ unique vision of the American born art form of modern dance with the artistic view realized by Artistic Director Jeanette Trujillo-Lucero. Opening with the touching Soul Full, transitioning through Robards' powerful works and Fiesta Colorado favorites, the evening culminates with the honest, poignant, and transformational world premiere of Robards' newest impactful piece Aurora. Tickets $10-$22.50. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 South Allison Pkwy. Box Office 303.987.7845. For more information, call 303.825.4847 Museo de las Americas

FIRST FRIDAY DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION FRIDAY, NOV. 1, 5 - 9 P.M. Museo is FREE and open to the public. We will celebrate Dia de los Muertos with an altar and sugar skull decorating. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, info@museo.org, www.museo.org.

Bluff Lake Nature Center

BARE FEET AND SPANISH SOLES: A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FRIDAY, NOV. 1, 7:30 P.M. SATURDAY, NOV. 2, 7:30 P.M. Colorado based professional modern dance ensemble Kim Robards Dance and ethnic icon Fiesta Colorado Dance Company unite during Denver Arts Week in a unique artistic collaboration juxtaposing each of their specific

FAMILY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: BLUFF LAKE BUDS! FRIDAY, NOV. 1 OR 15, 10 – 11 A.M. FRIDAY, DEC. 6 OR 20, 10 – 11 AM Our new preschool nature program, “Bluff Lake Buds,” is outdoor learning for little ones! This program gives families a chance to bring their

BUDding naturalists (ages 2 to 5 years old, accompanied by an adult) for an hour-long program at Bluff Lake. November’s program is “Cottonwood Colors,” which explores cottonwood trees and how they change color in the fall.

December’s program is “Gifts from Nature,” where we will explore some of the many gifts nature gives us and make some of our own natureinspired gifts for the holidays. The program will start with circle time, followed by interactive stations and then a short walk to explore parts of Bluff Lake, weather permitting. The same theme is presented twice each month, so please choose from either date. $5 per child per class for advance registration; $7 for day-of. Adults are free!

Registration is required. Please email amillman@blufflake.org for more information.

Saint John's Cathedral Choir and Orchestra are joined by the Choir of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church and members of the Colorado Chamber Players, for a concert featuring Maurice Durufle's stunning Requiem. St. Andrew's Choir appears under the direction of Timothy Krueger. Lyn Loewi performs on organ, and Ann Marie Liss performs on harp, along with a small chamber orchestra. Other works to be performed by the CCP include Claude Debussy's reflective Danse Sacree and Danse Profane for Harp and String Quintet, and Haydn's String Quartet Op. 33 #6.

Performers include Margaret Soper Gutierrez and Hee Jung Kim, Violins; Barbara Hamilton, Viola; Carole Whitney, cello; Ann Marie Liss, harp; and Stephen Tappe, conductor. Admission: $20 adult, $12 students and seniors. Saint John's Cathedral of Denver, 1350 Washington Street, Denver.

Boulder Ballet Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council (TASHCO)

APPALACHIAN SPRING SATURDAY, NOV. 2 7:30 P.M.

FULL STEAM AHEAD A Partnership with Adams 12 Stem Schools Beginning in the 2013-2014 school year, the Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council (TASHCO) is partnering with the Adams 12 STEM schools to promote “critical thinking” and “critical making.” There will be biweekly events to educate students in different aspects of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Because we are adding music and art programming to the STEM school concept, we are calling it “Full STEAM Ahead.” The community events for all ages are free and open to the public: • Monday, Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m.

An exciting kick off for the new Full Steam Ahead program called “Opening the Black Box” that you will not want to miss.

Northglenn High School, 601 W. 100th Pl., Northglenn.

• Wednesday, Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m.

The first STEM Film Festival, an event that will highlight unusual and unique student films. The films will be shown at the Thornton Arts and Culture Center, 9209 Dorothy Blvd., Thornton.

• Saturday, Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m.

The Film Festival continues with “Theater Xtreme” at Northglenn High School, 601 W. 100th Pl., Northglenn.

This unique collaboration between Boulder Ballet, Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra and Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance will feature dancers and aerialists onstage with the full orchestra in a new interpretation of Aaron Copland's gorgeous score.

Admission: $13-$70. Macky Auditorium on the CU Campus, Boulder. Wheelchair accessible. For tickets and information, visit http://boulderphil.org or call 303.449.1343, ext. 2.

Colorado Chamber Players

Anne Marie Liss

Steve Tapp, Conductor

DURUFLE REQUIEM CONCERT: THE FRENCH CONNECTION SATURDAY, NOV. 2, 7:30 P.M.

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For more information on the Full STEAM Ahead program, contact Linda Lowe at 720.977.5881.

Rocky Mountain Brassworks

City of Northglenn Cultural Services

POSTING THE COLORS FRIDAY, NOV. 8, 7:30 P.M. SUNDAY, NOV. 10, 2 P.M.

YOUNG REMBRANDTS CARTOONING TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS NOV. 5 – 21, 4 – 5 P.M. The original Young Rembrandts cartoon lessons teach children how to create new cartoon characters; draw action, movement and sound; draw expressions and convey sounds; and develop a series of drawings to tell a joke. While cartooning is fun and engaging, children will gain mastery in a unique drawing style and improve their core learning skills. New drawings each session. Age 6-12 years. $60 resident / $66 nonresident. D.L. Parsons Theatre at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn; Facebook/DL Parsons Theatre.

Media Contact: Linda Skaufel at 303.450.8945 or lskaufel@northglenn.org.

Denver’s only authentic brass band presents its annual salute to veterans and current members of the armed forces. Rocky Mountain Brassworks is proud to perform Posting the Colors at the Lakewood Cultural Center on Nov. 8 and at the Broomfield Auditorium on Nov. 10. This energetic concert will include patriotic classics, rousing marches and compelling brass arrangements, including powerful adaptations of American Trilogy, Stars and Stripes Forever and The Armed Forces Salute. There will also be a very special presentation of the colors and service flags.

• The Saturday, Nov. 8, performance is at 7:30 p.m. at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 Allison Parkway. Tickets are available at the door or by calling 303.987.7845 or through www.lakewood.org/CulturalCenter.

• The Sunday, Nov. 10 concert is a 2 p.m. matinee at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at 303.476.0560 or through www.rockymountainbrassworks.org.

Tickets prices for each concert are $5-15. Former and current members of the armed services will receive a special pricing discount.

Museo de las Americas

MOMENTO INTERACTIVO THURSDAY, NOV. 7, 10 A.M. – 5 P.M. We are holding a Tonala Pottery Market. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, info@museo.org, www.museo.org.

Westminster Historical Society

NIGHT WITH JOHN FIELDER FRIDAY, NOV. 8, 7 P.M. The Westminster Historical Society is sponsoring a FREE night with John Fielder on Friday, Nov. 8.John will present his new book, “Denver Mountain Parks,” at St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, 4001 W. 76th Ave. John will also have many of his other books available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Westminster Historical Society.

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Bluff Lake Nature Center

Platte Valley Players

SCIENCE SPEAKER SERIES WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13, 6 – 7:30 P.M. Bluff Lake Nature Center’s new “Science Speaker Series” brings together stimulating scientific presentations and discussions geared toward adults. On Wednesday, Nov. 13, come learn about “Native Bees of Colorado and Beehive Mechanics” presented by an entomologist from the Butterfly Pavilion. The talk will be held in Stapleton MCA’s Community Room, 2823 Roslyn Street, Denver. Cost: $5 per person. Talks are geared towards adults, but children are welcome.

Please visit www.blufflakenaturecenter.org for more information.

ANY DREAM WILL DO THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER FRIDAY, NOV. 8, 7:30 P.M. SATURDAY, NOV. 9, 7:30 P.M. FRIDAY, NOV. 15, 7:30 P.M. SATURDAY, NOV. 16, 2 P.M. Directed and choreographed by Kelly Van Oosbree; Music Director, Bonnie Simcox. A musical review of some of the most popular songs in musical theatre history. Songs from Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Sunset Boulevard and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The cast includes performers from Brighton, the metro area and children from the Brighton School District.

Tickets: $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and children under 12; children 2 and under free.

Tickets available online at plattevalleyplayers.org, via email at pvptheatre@gmail.com, call 303.722.3657 or at the door. Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong Street, Brighton.

Museo de las Americas

SPANISH HAPPY HOUR FRIDAY, NOV. 15, 5 – 8 P.M. Practice your Spanish skills and enjoy drinks and cultural entertainment. This event serves as a forum for Spanish-speakers of all levels to interact and appreciate multiple perspectives of Latin American culture. This month, we are celebrating traditional foods from Oaxaca, Mexico.

Admission: $5. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, info@museo.org, www.museo.org.

Denver Brass

Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK)

NREL ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM TUESDAY, NOV. 12, 9:30 – 11 A.M. Join ELK’s youth and staff on a tour of NREL's Education Center to learn about today's energy problems, innovative energy solutions, renewable energy, and careers in the energy industry. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Deborah, dpurce@elkkids.org or 303.291.7147.

A BRASS AFFAIR WITH THE ROMANTIC MASTERS FRIDAY, NOV. 15, 7:30 P.M. SATURDAY, NOV. 16, 7:30 P.M.

Museo de las Americas

Join Denver Brass for an elegant episode in romance and the intrigue of brass heralding and organ piping. Conductor Kenneth Singleton will be honored for his 24 years of extraordinary work.

Music to include: Finlandia, Pictures at an Exhibition, Night on Bald Mountain and 1812 Overture. Tickets starting at $20. Bethany

NUTRITION LESSONS WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13, 6 – 8 P.M. Learn about the nutrition of indigenous Mexico with Dr. Bruce Rengers. Admission: $5. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, info@museo.org, www.museo.org.

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included, including a drink and snack. We’ll work on a new painting each time that you can take home and hang on the wall. Grab your friends and come join the party! Age 6-15 years; $26 resident/ $29 non-resident. D.L. Parsons Theatre at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn; Facebook/DL Parsons Theatre. Media Contact: Linda Skaufel at 303.450.8945 or lskaufel@northglenn.org.

Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave. Contact Nicole Guillo, 303.832.4676, for more information.

City of Northglenn Cultural Services Northglenn Youth Theatre presents

SHREK THE MUSICAL NOV. 15, 16, 22 & 23, 7 P.M. NOV. 17 & 24, 2 P.M. NOV. 20 & 21, 10 A.M.

Kim Robards Dance

Book by Jeanine Tesori; music and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire; based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and book by William Steig; rated PG. SHREK THE MUSICAL brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to dazzling new life on the stage. Full of all-new songs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery, SHREK THE MUSICAL is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone. Admission: $7 students/seniors, $8 adults. D.L. Parsons Theatre at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn; Facebook/DL Parsons Theatre.

Media Contact: Linda Skaufel at 303.450.8945 or lskaufel@northglenn.org. Sponsored by SCFD, NAHF, City of Northglenn and Jersey Mike Subs.

DANCE GALLERY FRIDAY, NOV. 22, 7:30 P.M. SATURDAY, NOV. 23, 7:30 P.M. Admission: $10 - $20. Broomfield Auditorium.

Box Office – 720.887.2371. For additional information, call 303.825.4847.

Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK)

ELK THANKSGIVING POTLUCK SATURDAY, NOV. 23, 1 – 4 P.M.

City of Northglenn Cultural Services

Join ELK's youth and their families, staff, board members, and friends at our annual Thanksgiving Potluck. Bring your favorite dish and celebrate the year with us! Montbello Recreation Center, 15555 E. 53rd Ave., Denver. Contact Kristina to RSVP or for more information: kpore@elkkids.org or 303.291.7502.

GALLERY ON THE GO SATURDAY, NOV. 16, 9 - 11 A.M.

Boulder Ballet

It’s the painting party craze – come to you! Join us for a “Coffee and Canvas” party hosted by the popular traveling Gallery on the Go Company.

Each two-hour session is an all-inclusive painting party that includes a new painting every time that you get to keep. We’ll supply coffee and snacks; grab your friends and join the party! All supplies included. Age 18 years and up; $26 resident / $29 non-resident. D.L. Parsons Theatre at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn; Facebook/DL Parsons Theatre. Media Contact: Linda Skaufel at 303.450.8945 or lskaufel@northglenn.org.

THE NUTCRACKER FRIDAY, NOV. 29, 4 P.M. SATURDAY, NOV.30, 2 P.M. SATURDAY, NOV. 30, 7 P.M. SUNDAY DEC. 1, 2 P.M.

America's favorite ballet is once again brought to life in a grand production featuring a cast of more than 80 dancers, full scenery, costumes and special effects, in addition to the live orchestra.

Ana Claire and Peter Davison's classical choreography is infused with theatrical magic, circus arts and a rare sense of humor. You won't want to miss the adorable mice, toy soldiers, dreamy snow scene and wondrous trip to the land of sweets for Clara and her Nutcracker. Start the holidays with this annual spectacular! Tickets: $15-$82. For tickets & information, visit http://boulderphil.org or call 303.449.1343, ext. 2.

City of Northglenn Cultural Services

GALLERY ON THE GO KIDS TUESDAY, NOV. 19, 6 - 8 P.M. These fun painting parties by Gallery on the Go are specialized for kids! All the supplies are

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Sue Daniels Photography

Macky Auditorium on the CU campus, Boulder, 285 University Ave, Boulder. Wheelchair accessible.

Downtown Aurora Visual Arts

Rocky Mountain Brassworks

ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW AND SALE FRIDAY, DEC. 5 – JAN. 10 MONDAY – FRIDAY, 10 A.M. – 5 P.M. RECEPTION FRIDAY, DEC. 5, 4 – 8 P.M.

FREE HOLIDAY CONCERT SATURDAY, DEC.1, 3 P.M.

Start your holiday season at DAVA. Join us for our annual holiday show and sale of original art

by DAVA youth and guest artists. DAVA is located at 1405 Florence Street, one block south of E. Colfax Ave. in the Aurora Arts District. The exhibit opens with a reception from 4 - 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6. Works will be on display until Jan. 10, 2014. 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. DAVA is a wonderful destination for handmade holiday gifts. This year, young artists experimented with a wide range of materials and techniques to create original pottery, ceramic tiles, t-shirts and bags with stencil prints, small paintings, prints, wearable accessories and much more. Guest artists will contribute to the selection.

You will find treasures to keep or give away! The exhibit is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and by appointment. For more information, email gallery@davarts.org or call 303.367.5886. DAVA is a nonprofit arts organization whose mission is to strengthen the community through the arts with youth as its primary focus. For more information about our programs, visit our new website at www.davarts.org, or call DAVA at 303.367.5886.

Enjoy your favorite musical moments of the holiday season, as well as a sing-along or two!

We’ll also entertain you with Christmas music that includes a little swing, a Caribbean influence and poignant hymns. As a special treat, performers with the Dance Arts Studio will close the show with ballet, tap, jazz and hip-hop! All seats are general admission; the doors open at 2:30 p.m. Please arrive early as we anticipate a full house. The Broomfield Auditorium is located at 3 Community Park Road, just north of 120th Avenue between Main and Lamar Streets. For more information about the band, please visit www.rockymountainbrassworks.org, e-mail us at RMBrassworks@live.com or call 303.476.0560.

Rocky Mountain Brassworks is a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization. This concert would not be possible without a generous grant from the Broomfield Community Foundation.

Westminster Historical Society

HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS THURSDAY, DEC. 5, 6:30 P.M. Celebrate a FREE hometown Christmas with the Westminster Historical Society on Dec. 5. The evening starts at 6:30 p.m. in front of the hometown tree at 3948 W. 73rd Ave., with seasonal music provided by our District 50 school choir. Following the music we will have the ceremonial lighting of the tree by Nancy McNally, Westminster mayor and civic leader. Santa will arrive by fire truck and will be available to listen to your child’s wish list. Food and other items will be available for sale. Enjoy the season the hometown way.

City of Northglenn Cultural Services

NOEL NORTHGLENN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 Fun activities for kids of all ages. Join Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Northglenn Winter Wonderland for free holiday refreshments, lighting ceremony, musical entertainment by the Denver Municipal Band and Northland Chorale, and pictures with Santa. The Northglenn Historic Preservation Foundation will be selling gift items to benefit the Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundation.

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seen before. Peter has been across the country performing, teaching and entertaining audiences of all ages, most recently in his own show titled “Junk” at the Dairy Center for the Arts in Boulder.

He has won the National Juggling Championship and is currently the Artistic Director of the Boulder Ballet. Recommended for pre-K and older. General Admission: $3.75. D.L. Parsons Theatre at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn; Facebook/DL Parsons Theatre. Media Contact: Linda Skaufel at 303.450.8945 or lskaufel@northglenn.org.

Please bring canned food, coats or new toys to donate.

• 1 p.m.: Northglenn Senior Organization’s Bake Sale • 5:30 p.m.: Holiday Lighting Ceremony • 5:50 - 8:30 p.m.: Indoor Carnival • 6:30 - 8 p.m.: Free Concert D.L. Parsons Theatre at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn; Facebook/DL Parsons Theatre. Media Contact: Linda Skaufel at 303.450.8945 or lskaufel@northglenn.org.

Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council

WINTERFEST FRIDAY, DEC. 13, ~ 6:30 - 9 P.M. SATURDAY, DEC. 14, ~ 10 A.M. - 9 P.M. SUNDAY, DEC. 15, ~ 5 - 9 P.M.

Museo de las Americas

FIRST FRIDAY FRIDAY, DEC. 6, 5 – 9 P.M.

The City of Thornton is hosting Winterfest this year. The Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council (TASHCO) will feature a tent with holiday traditions from around the world, storytelling and puppet shows for all ages. 108th Avenue & Colorado Boulevard, Thornton.

We will host a holiday "mercado" featuring local artists. FREE. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, info@museo.org, www.museo.org.

Westminster Historical Society

Rocky Mountain Brassworks

VICTORIAN OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, DEC. 7, 10 A.M. – 2 P.M.

A CHRISTMAS FANTASY FOR BRASS AND VOICES FRIDAY, DEC. 13, 7:30 P.M. SATURDAY, DEC. 14, 7:30 P.M. SUNDAY, DEC. 15, 3 P.M. SATURDAY, DEC. 21, 7:30 P.M.

Join us for a “Victorian Open House” at the Bowles House Museum, 3924 W. 72nd Ave. on Saturday, Dec. 7. See the beautiful trees decorated by the Mesa Elementary School students. As a special treat, at 11 a.m. Alice Allan, author, editor and speaker, will present an excerpt from her book about her great-great-grandmother, “Addie – The story of Addie L. Ballou – Spiritualist, Poet, and Artist,” while dressed in mid-1850’s fashion. This FREE event is sponsored by the Westminster Historical Society and the Friends of the Westminster Public Library.

The Elite Brass small ensemble will partner with the Evergreen Chorale for a series of special performances in December. “A Christmas Fantasy for Brass and Voices” will be performed on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13 and 14, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 15, 3 p.m., at Center Stage in Evergreen, and again on Saturday, Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m., at the Broomfield Auditorium. For more information, ticket prices and directions for the Evergreen concerts, visit www.evergreenchorale.org or call 303.674.4002. Ticket prices for the Broomfield concert on Saturday, Dec. 21, are $5-15 and are available at the door or through www.rockymountainbrassworks.org or 303.476.0560.

City of Northglenn Cultural Services

UP IN THE AIR WITH PETER DAVISON THURSDAY, DEC. 12, 10 A.M. This award-winning “poet of motion” brings together all the visually exciting elements of juggling, dance, physical theatre, music and humor together for a show unlike anything you’ve

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W Wonderbound d Denver Brass

THE NUTC CRACKER DEC. 144 – 22 SATURDAY A & SUNDAY PERFORM MANCES Wonderbound and Coloraado Conservaatory of W D Dance will coontinue an 11 1-year collabboration p presenting thiis beloved ho oliday classicc. With over 5 students frrom the Consservatory perrforming 50 s side-by-side w Wonderrbound’s professional with d dancers, this production consistently c r receives rave r reviews from m audiences an nd critics alikke. After e every perform mance, the ch hildren in thee audience a invited to meet the dan are ncers, learn about a the t theatre, learn steps from th he show andd get a autographs frrom Clara, th he Nutcrackerr Prince, the S Sugar Plum Fairy F and herr Cavalier…eexperience t magic. Peerforming Arrts Complex at the a Pinnacle C Charter School, 1001 W. 84th Avenuee, Denver.

T Tickets sold exclusively e th hrough Wonnderbound at h http://wonder rbound.com.

• Saturdayy, Dec. 14, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

• Sunday, Dec. 15, 2 p.m.

• Saturdayy, Dec. 21, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

• Sunday, Dec. 22, 2 p.m.

A BRASS OF CHRISTMAS PAST SAT TURDAY, DEC E . 21, 7:30 0 P.M. SUN NDAY, DEC. 22, 2:30 P.M. Joinn Denver Brasss and Legaccy Quartet forr warm visioons of bygonne celebrationns created thrrough music and memoories. A tradittional and inspirational Chrristmas celebbration! Tickeets startting at $22. Newman N Cennter for the Perfforming Arts,, 2344 E. Ilifff Ave, Denveer.

Conntact Nicole Guillo, G 303.832.4676, for more inforrmation.

M Museo de lass Americas

MOMENTO INTERACT TIVO WEDNESDA AY DEC. 18,, 5:30 - 7:30 0 P.M. Walking Thuunder will pro W ovide sand reeadings.

A Admission: $ R.S.V.P. required. $5; r Muuseo de las A Americas, 8661 Santa Fe Drive, D Denver, info@museo..org, www.m museo.org.

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SPANISH HAPPY A HOUR R FRIDAY, DEC E . 20, 5 – 8 P.M. ""Navidad conn Ponche.” Admission: A $55. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe F Drive, Dennver, info@museo..org, www.m museo.org.

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NEWS AND NOTES Think 360 Arts

SCREEN PRINTING RESIDENCY Think 360 Arts Complete Education has coordinated a part-time screen printing residency with Ink Lounge Creative, to be held at Cotton Creek Elementary in November. Activities are scheduled to begin on Monday, Nov. 4, with the first two groups of fourth-grade students and continue Tuesday, Nov. 5, Thursday, Nov. 7 and Friday, Nov. 8. The second week of the residency will expose two new groups to the screen printing process. The dates for the second two groups are Tuesday, Nov. 12, Wednesday, Nov. 13, Thursday, Nov. 14, and Friday, Nov. 15. Students will design and print their very own superhero posters and T-shirt. The first workshop for each group will consist of a screen printing demonstration. Day two, students will design and draw superheroes that will be printed on to posters and T-shirts the last two sessions. Cotton Creek Elementary is located at 11100 Vrain Street, Westminster. For more information, please contact Caitlin Lindquist at Think 360 Arts, 720.904.8890 x 102 or Caitlin@think360arts.org.

Thank you to Adams County SCFD for making this project possible!

Jodi Neal, Cultural Council Liaison jneal@adcogov.org, 720.523.6319 Adams County Government Center 4430 South Adams County Parkway Brighton, CO 80601 Linda Hawkins, Culture Corner Editor lhawkins@adcogov.org, 720.523.6104 Adams County Government Center 4430 South Adams County Parkway Brighton, CO 80601

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ADAMS COUNTY TIER III ORGANIZATIONS FUNDED FOR 2013 - 2014 GRANT CYCLE A Child’s Song 303.460.7408

Colorado Chamber Players 303.355.2224

Four Mile Historic Park Inc. 720.865.0800

Paletteers Art Club 303.469.9463

Adams County Historical Society 303.659.7103

Colorado Dragon Boat Festival 303.953.7277

Friends of Dinosaur Ridge 303.697.3466

Phamaly Theatre Company 303.575.0005

Adams County Visual Arts Commission (ACVAC) 303.564.6358

Colorado Educational Theatre (CET) 303.657.5676

Golden Eagle Concert Band 303.369.4322

Platte Valley Players 303.289.8636

Grand Design Inc. 303.955.2724

Art from Ashes, Inc. 303.837.1550

Colorado Friends of Old Time Music & Dance 303.592.3972

Rocky Mountain Brassworks 303.524.2928

ArtReach, Inc. 303.433.2882 x236 Art Student’s League 303.778.6990 x1105 Arvada Chorale Company 720.432.9341 Augustana Arts, Inc. 720.314.0836 Ballet Nouveau Colorado / Wonderbound 303.466.5685

Colorado Hebrew Chorale 303.355.0232 Colorado Repertory Singers 303.618.3314 Colorado Wind Ensemble 303.394.4552 Commerce City Cultural Council 303.287.1268

Bluff Lake Nature Center 720.708.4147

David Taylor Dance Theatre 303.789.2030

Boulder Ballet 303.443.0028

Denver Brass 303.832.4676

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art 303.443.2122

Denver Urban Gardens 303.292.9900

Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra 303.449.1343 Brighton Cultural Arts Commission 303.655.2076 Brightonmusic, Choir and Orchestra Inc. 303.659.1086 cmDance 303.883.6691

Denver Young Artists Orchestra 303.433.2420 Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA) 303.367.5886 Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK) 303.371.8658 Fiesta Colorado, Inc. 303.274.7844

HawkQuest, Inc. 303.690.6959 Historic Denver, Inc./Molly Brown House 303.832.4092 Imagination Makers Theater Company 720.565.1055 Junior Symphony Guild / Inside the Orchestra 303.683.5429 Kim Robards Dance 303.825.4847 Lighthouse Writers Workshop 303.297.1185 Littleton Children’s Chorale / Young Voices of America 303.892.0828 Museo de las Americas 303.571.4401 Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundation 303.450.8727

The Spirituals Project 303.871.7993 St. Andrews Society of Colorado 303.238.6524 Su Teatro dba El Centro Su Teatro 303.296.0219 Tesoro Foundation 303.697.9310 Think 360: Arts Complete Education, Inc. 720.904.8890 Thorne Nature Experience 303.499.3647 Thornton Arts, Sciences & Humanities Council (TASHCO) 720.977.5880 Thornton Community Band 303.450.1647 VSA Colorado 303.777.0797

Northland Fine Arts Assoc. dba Northland Chorale 303.410.8430

Westminster Community Artists Series 303.429.1999

Paideia School / The Park Hill Brass 303.321.0987

World of Wonder Children’s Museum 303.604.2424

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