Special Events Spring 2024
Arts and History A division of the Library, Arts, History and CSU Extension Department
THIS PROGRAM BROCHURE IS FOR PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS FROM JANUARY TO MAY 2024
Enjoy the Spring Season with creative and cultural programs! The Arts and History division of the Library, Arts, History and CSU Extension Department is thrilled to share a Spring Season full of creative, engaging and entertaining events for the whole family across different locations in Broomfield. All events are offered at no cost and funded by the City and County of Broomfield with support from:
Arts and History Spring 2024 Events and Programs Creative Images in Early Cinema Interactive Workshop for Families with Alcoléa & cie
Don’t forget to visit Compass.Broomfield.org to see all the exciting upcoming events across the entire Library, Arts, History and CSU Extension Department.
Here’s to a creative Spring Season together!
Broomfield Library Eisenhower Room, 3 Community Park Road
Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
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About the Library, Arts, History and CSU Extension Department The Library, Arts, History and CSU Extension (LAHE) Department of the City and County of Broomfield envisions a thriving and connected community where all belong. As collaborators with the community, the department creates welcoming spaces for opportunity, growth, trust and connection through a constellation of services, programs, events and resources.
About Broomfield Arts & History The Arts and History division collaborates with the community to cultivate opportunities to connect, create and thrive. The division offers special events and programs, Broomfield history and museums, creative network events and resources, Art in Public Places and cultural venues.
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Free, registration required All ages, families
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration at the Broomfield Depot
Valentine’s Day at the Broomfield Depot Museum
Broomfield Depot Museum, 2201 W 10th Ave
Saturday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 13, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free, drop-ins All ages Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy at the Broomfield Depot Museum on Jan. 13, 2024 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Stop in to hear speeches from King, enjoy a collaborative art project and learn more about Colorado’s Black history. If you’d like, and in the spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s commitment to service, please bring gently-used warm clothing to donate. Presented by the Friends of Broomfield History in partnership with Arts and History. Find out more at www.FriendsofBroomfieldHistory.org
Broomfield Depot Museum, 2201 W 10th Ave
Free, drop-ins All ages Bring your valentine to the Broomfield Depot Museum and make your own vintage Valentine’s Day cards! Try your hand at writing with a traditional fountain pen while learning more about the history of Valentine’s Day. Limited spaces and supplies will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bring the whole family to this interactive workshop, which will explore works from early cinema pioneer Georges Méliès and the continued influence of the “father of special effects” on film today. Alongside the movie-concert “Right in the Eye,” these workshops offer an introduction to the movie-concert, the early days of cinema and the moving image until the advent of the cinematograph. It also looks at the discovery of Méliès’ works including viewing of short films by the Lumière brothers and by Méliès, and explanations of special effects and visual tricks.
For more information about these programs visit Compass.Broomfield.org
“Right in the Eye” Live Movie Concert with Alcoléa & cie—Two Performances! Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road
Saturday, March 9, 7 p.m. (evening performance) Sunday, March 10, 2 p.m. (matinee performance) Free, drop-ins All ages, families, adults Come enjoy a performance from Broomfield’s 2024 Residence in Artistry, Alcoléa & cie. “Right in the Eye” is an immersive concert/ cinematic experience comprised of twelve short films by Georges Méliès, a master of early cinema and a wizard of special effects. Many are familiar with his dazzling and pioneering film work from the hit 2011 Martin Scorsese movie “Hugo”. On stage, during the screening, the Alcoléa & cie Ensemble trio of
“The Ugly Duckling” Live Musical Storytime with the Colorado Symphony’s Mini Música (Two Performances— Families and Schools) Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road
Tuesday, March 19, 10 a.m. (public performance for families) Tuesday, March 19, 11:30 a.m. (performance for schools and daycares)
musicians plays some fifty different instruments, including rare, unique and hand-built ones. Acclaimed French composer and musician Jean-François Alcoléa has written the original score, which unfolds in perfect symbiosis with the creative genius of Méliès. Poetic, playful and filled with surprise and delight, “Right in the Eye” is a great show for children, adults and everyone in between who loves the sweet madness of early cinema and exciting contemporary music. Following successful runs and 500 performances in Europe and in North America, the French artist and composer JeanFrançois Alcoléa continues his epic journey all over the world.
venues around the metro area annually. Featuring a 16-piece orchestra and a narrator who will incorporate storytelling, singing and dance in both English and Spanish, this program is designed to introduce young children to the instruments of the orchestra through a musical telling of a children’s story. This year’s theme is The Ugly Duckling and concert attendees will receive a complimentary bilingual storybook at the door.
Free, registration required Ages 0–5, Elementary Register today and attend Colorado Symphony’s Mini Música performance of “The Ugly Duckling.” Mini Música is a bilingual, interactive concert program that appears in multiple For more information about programs on these pages visit Compass.Broomfield.org
Cultural Caravan presents Art Lande Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road
Friday, April 5, 7 p.m. Free, drop-ins Ages adults, 55+, families Come enjoy a night of wonderful music with Grammy-nominated and internationally renowned pianist, composer, improviser, drummer and educator Art Lande. Art has performed with a long list of the
‘who’s who’ in jazz, including Joe Henderson, Woody Shaw, Bobby Hutcherson, Steve Swallow, Charlie Haden, Kenny Wheeler, Sheila Jordan, Mark Isham, Paul McCandless, Jan Garbarek and many others. Art is also well known for his innovative approaches to teaching piano, improvisation and ear training. He currently has many regular students in Boulder and often travels internationally for workshops, camps and performances.
Dr. Ron McCurdy, Broomfield Out Loud pairs community members with local artists who create exhibits and performances to bring Broomfielders’ stories to life. Storytellers, like you, are everyday residents who come from all ages and backgrounds. Discover the power of your voice and creativity with Broomfield Out Loud, an innovative project empowering the Broomfield community through storytelling and art. Share your unique story, unleash your creativity and uplift Broomfield voices by participating through collective expression. Inspired by the “Nobody Knows: Voices (Un)muted project” led by
Broomfield Out Loud will take place in four stages through summer 2025. Participate in events, share stories, embrace creativity and be part of something extraordinary! VOICE: Uncover stories from everyday voices CREATE: Engage and connect through creativity
This program is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) through the Arts Projects grant program, the Rose Community Foundation and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).
EXPERIENCE: Expand understanding through creative experiences GROW: Continue to learn, discover and explore Ready to share your story? The Broomfield Depot Museum and Friends of Broomfield History are here to capture it! If you have a personal story connected to Broomfield, from any background and any age, you’re invited to be a part of the Broomfield Out Loud project. Visit Broomfield.org/ BroomfieldOutLoud to learn how you can share your unique story and enrich the Broomfield community through collective expression.
In partnership with
Dr. Ron McCurdy, Assistant Dean of the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music Dr. Leila Heil, Associate Professor of Music Education at the University of Colorado Boulder College of Music
Community Grant Opportunities for Culture, Science and Education Programs The Arts and History division collaborates with the community to cultivate opportunities to connect, create and thrive. Key components of this are:
Broomfield Library and CSU Extension Events One Book, One Broomfield Jr. Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road
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Broomfield County Scientific and Cultural Facilities District
Supporting the creative economy
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Providing arts, humanities and sciences experiences to the community
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Arts, Culture and Science Grants
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Busing Subsidy for Education Grants
Supporting access to cultural opportunities for students and educators
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Sister City Organization Grants
with an epic journey and memorable characters in the tradition of The Wizard of Oz. Stay for a book sale and signing after the author talk! Doors open at 1:30 p.m. No tickets required. Seating will be first come, first served until capacity is reached.
Broomfield Auditorium: Community Events and Rentals
To further these goals, the Arts and History division oversees four grant opportunities for the Broomfield community:
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Year-Long Venues and Experiences
3 Community Park Road
The Broomfield Auditorium opened in 2001 with a mission to provide an affordable performance space in the City and County of Broomfield. The 286-seat auditorium hosts a variety of events and performances each year. Many are City and County of Broomfield events, but the majority of public events are from local community artists, organizations and businesses who rent the auditorium.
To learn more about all of these grants visit Broomfield.org/ArtGrants
CSU Extension presents Earth Day Celebration and Seed Swap Broomfield Library, 3 Community Park Road
Saturday, April 20, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Ages adults, 55+, families Get ready for the growing season with a community seed swap and Earth Day activities for all ages! If you have extra seeds, bring them to share with your neighbors, but seed donations are not required to join the fun.
Art in Public Places Take an art tour through Broomfield! The Broomfield Art in Public Places program enlivens public space, nurtures community identity and contributes to a vibrant city through reflecting community spirit, enriching conversations, engaging community and elevating a sense of belonging. With 119 pieces across the city, the collection boasts various kinds of artwork created by talented and diverse artists. For more information and a map of public art, visit Broomfield.org/PublicArt.
Sunday, March 3, 2 p.m. Free, drop-in Ages Elementary Attend this year’s One Book One Broomfield Junior author talk in the Broomfield Auditorium! The 2024 author is Grace Lin. Grace will be discussing her New York Times best selling book, “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon,” a wondrous novel For more information about these programs visit Compass.Broomfield.org
Find out about attending an upcoming event, or how you can host your own in the Auditorium, at BroomfieldAuditorium.com.
Broomfield Depot Museum and Crawford Honey House 2201 W 10th Ave
Open most Saturdays, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free, no registration required The Broomfield Depot and the Crawford Honey House are two of the oldest extant buildings in Broomfield. Built in 1909, the Broomfield Depot was the ‘live-in’ train depot for the Colorado and Southern Railroad. Originally located along 120th Ave. near the grain silos, the Depot has been run as a Museum since it was moved to its current location in Zang Spur Park in 1976. The Crawford Honey House dates to 1905. It was built by the Crawford family as a place to process honey from their apiary, which housed nearly 1,000
beehives during its heyday. The Honey House was renovated in 2022 as an exhibit and programming space, and now showcases Broomfield’s agricultural history and the story of beekeeping and the Crawford family. Learn more at BroomfieldDepotMuseum.org
New Addition to the Exhibits at the Broomfield Depot Museum! Learn how the Broomfield Depot ended up at its current location in Zang Spur Park and explore the history of the building over time. Did you know that the Depot was put on a trailer and hauled to its current location in 1976? Find out how the Depot was saved by local residents and turned into a museum that has served the community of Broomfield for over 40 years. Open most Saturdays, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
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