BRAVO Magazine-Fall 2024 by City of Lakewood

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Throughout 2024-2025, the Lakewood Cultural Center will celebrate 25 years of community enrichment through arts experiences and supporting local arts organizations Join BRAVO on a journey of stories and images capturing the past, present and future of LCC

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BEHIND

Photo: ©Winston Herbert, local photographer.

HISTORY AT HARVEST SEASON

48th Annual Cider Days | October 5-6, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The annual Cider Days festival pays tribute to Lakewood’s rich agricultural history, dating back to the late 1800s when farms and orchards lined Wadsworth, and apple, cherry and strawberry stands dotted Colfax Avenue. Though Lakewood’s farming days grow increasingly more distant, Cider Days continues to celebrate our local history and traditions every harvest season.

• Vintage Cider Presses: Press apple cider using Heritage Lakewood’s vintage apple presses, a few of which date back to the late 1800s! Don’t forget to bring apples and a jug to participate. Elbow grease required.

• Traditional Dance: Bring your dancing shoes to participate in two American folk traditions! Find square dancing demonstrations and line dancing classes at Cider Days to get folks of all ages up and moving.

• Historic Demonstrations: Cider Days boasts more than 15 time-honored crafts of the past from blacksmithing to butter making. Watch our skilled crafters demonstrate lace making, woodcarving, rug hooking and butter churning. The WWI sock knitting machine is a Cider Days favorite!

• Tractor Pull: As early as 1929, farmers began attaching their tractors to drags to see who could pull the farthest. Join the Rocky Mountain Tractor Pullers Association for one of the largest pulls in

Colorado, as they celebrate this tradition using their collection of antique tractors.

• Vintage Farm Equipment: Explore a variety of farm staples from a spring tooth harrow to a corn cultivator in the Agricultural Yard and peruse Heritage Lakewood’s collection of vintage tractors in the Red Barn.

• The Race of Old Iron: Also in the Agricultural Yard, don’t miss the world’s (or at least Lakewood’s) slowest race, featuring vintage tractors. The race is hosted in partnership with our friends at the Front Range Antique Power Association.

• Historic Buildings: Step into our historic buildings and become transported back in time. Start along the Colfax Hub to explore timeless midcentury relics from the 1940s to 1960s, then keep traveling to our Farm Center and Belmar Estate Center which date back to the 1910-1930s.

HARVEST RELATED PROGRAM OFFERINGS

Apple Spice Soapmaking Class

September 10 | 5:30-7 p.m.

Discover supplies, different techniques and fun recipes while exploring autumn colors, aromas and fall themes! Turn your handmade soap into a gift or use it to impress guests! All supplies included in registration cost. It’s good, clean fun!

Class cost: $60/$50 early registration

Lakewood.org/Register

Cider Pressing

September 20 and October 19 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Can't make it to Cider Days? No problem! Squeeze every last bit of fun out of harvest season by joining this family-friendly cider pressing activity. We provide the pressing equipment. You will need to bring your own apples and jugs!

Class cost: $20 Group Reservations Lakewood.org/CiderPressing

Retro Crafts and Creations: Chile Ristra Making

October 17 | 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Nothing is more Colorado than chile season! Pair crafting a beautiful, handmade chile ristra with an inside tour of one of our historic buildings. Perfect for intergenerational groups; admission covers one adult and one child.

Class cost: $30

Lakewood.org/Register

Retro Crafts and Creations: The Art of Pie

November 14 | 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Explore the art and craft of apple pie baking followed by a visit to our traditional 1930s kitchen. Create a pie from scratch in this take-and-bake experience! Supplies included with admission.

Class cost: $30

Lakewood.org/Register

Scan the QR code or visit Lakewood.org/ Register and search keyword "harvest" to sign up for these programs.

STEP BACK IN TIME GET INVOLVED

Get involved with the community at Heritage Lakewood. Visit the Get Involved: Civic Engagement exhibit before it closes on December 1!

Historical Luncheon: Legendary Ladies with May Bonfils

Tuesday, September 10 | noon – 2 p.m.

Enjoy a delicious lunch and a thoughtprovoking presentation during the popular Historical Luncheon series . Tuesday, September 10, Heritage Lakewood welcomes the Legendary Ladies back to unveil the debut of one of Colorado’s well-known historical figures, May Bonfils! Make sure to say “Hello” to representatives from the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder who will be in attendance, answering questions and encouraging all of us to do our civic duty and vote by November 5. It’s what May Bonfils would have wanted!

Program cost: $23 Lakewood.org/Register

KEYWORD: Luncheon

Scan the QR code or visit Lakewood.org/HLBP to learn more.

Car No. 25 Open House

Saturday, September 14 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Denver Federal Center – Gate 1, Building 78

Enjoy a FREE RIDE on the beautifully restored Denver & Intermountain Interurban Car No. 25. Crank up the generator and take a ride on the rails to experience transportation from the past.

Lakewood.org/HistoricTransit

Peerless Gas Station Grand Opening

Tuesday, September 17 | 5-7 p.m.

Register for a preview of the newly restored interior at 3 p.m. during Sneak Peeks & Snacks. Lakewood.org/MuseumCollection or call 303-987-7850.

On a Roll: Preserving Textiles in Storage

December 10, 2024 - March 23, 2025

Heritage Lakewood

Temporary Gallery

Antique rugs, vintage tapestries and historic flags are stored most efficiently when rolled on archival tubes. Visit this changing display every week for a unique opportunity to view different textiles unrolled, cleaned and photographed.

MEMORABLE EXHIBITIONS

The Lakewood Cultural Center, in its first 25 years of operation, has seen the many faces of the community show up in galleries and classrooms, on stage and in the audience .

Lakewood Cultural Center at a Glance

LCC Galleries have presented artwork by more than 7,000 local, regional and national artists over the last 25 years

LCC and Richey Galleries host an average of more than 15 exhibitions annually.

The exhibition “Accentuate the Aggregate” was ranked as a “mustsee” exhibition by the Denver Post, with multiple other exhibitions receiving accolades in reviews in the last five years .

LCC Galleries partner with at least eight local arts and culture organizations annually to present group exhibitions of local artists of all ages

Inspire Arts Lakewood has been bringing arts and culture partners together for free and low-cost events celebrating the city’s creativity for 10 years.

LCC was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts grant to support the creation of “TimeShare,” a biennial exhibition of technology-based art media, in collaboration with Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design and 40 West Arts

Inclusion is a specific goal for exhibits in LCC galleries. Exhibitions like “Recalibrated Reflections,” “Seeing Requires Not Sight,” and “I Contain Multitudes” featured artwork by creators of varying abilities and BIPOC artists, highlighting the diverse artistic voices in the Lakewood community

North Gallery

A building is not what makes the LCC; it is the people who bring this beautiful space pulsing to life with artistry, creativity and community. To celebrate the collective human energy that makes the Lakewood Cultural Center so special, the exhibition, “Collective Reflection: Honoring the Past, Present, and Future Community of the LCC,” will contain a collection of performance and program memorabilia (see images at right) nestled among dynamic and diverse portraiture. This amalgamation of artifacts and portraits, both traditional and visionary, coalesces to commemorate and reflect the LCC of the past and present while inspiring the community to look forward to the future of culture in Lakewood.

Collective Reflection: Honoring the Past, Present and Future Community of the LCC

Public Reception | September 17, 6-8 p.m.

North Gallery, Lakewood Cultural Center

Mezzanine Gallery

Celebrating the powerful impact of community arts partnerships with Lakewood Cultural Center, the Mezzanine Gallery at LCC is thrilled to host the Lakewood Arts Member Show once again. The LCC has worked to support regional arts organizations like the LAC by offering free gallery space to showcase the exceptional talent of local artists since its inception.

Lakewood Arts Member Show

Public Reception

September 17, 6-8 p.m.

Mezzanine Gallery

Lakewood Cultural Center

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SPRING 2025 PERFORMANCES

Wait — there’s more! Turn to page 12 to see what’s on stage this fall!

MAEVE GILCHRIST

Thursday, February 13

ARC CIRCUS A BEE STORY

Saturday, February 22

MISSOULA CHILDREN’S

THEATRE THE PIED PIPER

Saturday, March 1

LARRY & JOE

Sunday, March 2

BAROQUE CHAMBER

ORCHESTRA OF COLORADO FANFARES & FLOURISHES

Friday–Saturday, March 7 & 8

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

Co-presented with Performance Now Theatre Company

Fridays–Sundays, March 14–30

TAKÁCS QUARTET

Saturday, April 5

Special performances for families and kids ages 3+, single tickets to these performances can be added on to any subscription.

Lakewood Cultural Center welcomes patrons of all abilities

We offer wheelchair accessible seating, a hearing loop assistive listening system, and large print programs upon advance request

2024-2025 SEASON

Lakewood .org / LCCPresents

From the first LCC Presents season in 2000–2001, the Lakewood Cultural Center has taken great pride in providing unique opportunities for the Lakewood community to see outstanding, often world-renowned artists on our hometown stage.

The 25th LCC Presents season features fan favorites, artists new to the Lakewood Cultural Center, and the start of revitalized family programming.

“NEW MUSIC BONDING WITH OLD IMAGES IN RICH, PROVOCATIVE, AND MOVING WAYS.”

–The New York Times

VITALY AN EVENING OF WONDERS

Friday, September 27 • 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 28 • 2 p.m.

Blending art and illusion with his captivating style, Master Illusionist Vitaly Beckman’s one-of-a kind theatrical experience leaves even the most jaded audience awestruck . Recommended for ages 8+.

“HE WILL BLOW. YOUR. MIND.” –Good Day New York

TRIO CON BRIO COPENHAGEN

Friday, October 11 • 7:30 p.m.

ETHEL + ROBERT MIRABAL THE RED WILLOW

Saturday, October 12 • 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day with master musician, actor, artist and storyteller Robert Mirabal, an elder of the Taos Pueblo, and genredefying string quartet ETHEL . Presenting their latest, not-to-be-missed collaboration, The Red Willow, these Grammy Award-winning artists honor Mirabal’s community through a kaleidoscope of sounds that transcend geographical and temporal boundaries

Prize-winning Trio con Brio Copenhagen appears regularly at the world’s leading venues including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, Lincoln Center, and many more Celebrated for its exceptional musicianship, adventurous programming, and fresh approach to the core repertoire, the Trio will perform a compelling mix of classical and new music along with original arrangements .

“THE TRIO’S DEMONIC ENERGY ALMOST TAKES YOUR BREATH AWAY.” –Erik Levi, BBC Music Magazine

CHICAGO TAP THEATRE UNLEASH THE BEATS

Thursday, October 17 • 7:30 p.m.

Bridging the gap between tap and other dance forms, “Unleash the Beats” celebrates tap from the 1920s into the future with music from Duke Ellington to David Bowie to Daft Punk, played live by some of Chicago’s best musicians and interpreted by the witty and accomplished dancers of Chicago Tap Theatre

“DARES THE REST OF THE TAP WORLD TO ELEVATE ITS GAME.” –Chicago Stage Standard

Photo: Tim Black

Photo: Galina Sumaneeva

Photo: Nikolaj-Lund

NOBUNTU

Friday, November 1 • 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 2 • 2 p.m.

This a cappella quartet comes from Zimbabwe, drawing international acclaim for breathtaking performances of traditional Zimbabwean songs, Afro-jazz and gospel The quartet’s voices are so in unison, their sound so pure, that only simple minimalistic percussion, traditional instruments, and organic, authentic dance movements are needed to provide a gentle undertow .

ROCKY MOUNTAIN STOCKING STUFFERS

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS — THANKSGIVING TOO!

Friday, November 8 • 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 9 • 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Get in the holiday mood Stocking Stuffers style! Playing a mixture of favorites and originals, the Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers bring some of the region’s finest bluegrass, country and cowboy musicians together for an unforgettable evening that will leave your toes tapping and your spirits warmed .

“…A VIBRANT AND STUNNING PERFORMANCE FULL OF SPARKLING ENERGY”

–The Sunday Times (Germany) .

IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS

Co-presented with Performance Now Theatre Company December 6–22

Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays • 7:30 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays • 2 p.m.

Based on the beloved and timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features 17 well-known Irving Berlin standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love a Piano,” and the perennial title song . An uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

WAIT — THERE’S MORE!

See page 11 for more performances coming in spring 2025.

Photo: Kristie Kahns

Photo: ©Tswarelo Mothobe

25 YEARS AS A COMMUNITY HUB

For 25 years, the Lakewood Cultural Center has been a vibrant hub for discovery, entertainment, and lifelong enrichment . Live performances, classes and camps, exhibitions, and community engagement programs foster a sense of connection, making the LCC a true “center” for the community . We are celebrating this milestone with a year of special events including captivating performances, inspiring exhibitions, engaging arts programming, and much more from September 2024 to July 2025 .

Many partners have contributed to establishing the Lakewood Cultural Center as “the” spot for quality arts, culture and entertainment in the city. Lakewood audiences have forged a special bond with these resident performing groups who grace the Cultural Center stage each year, and the organizations consider the Lakewood Cultural Center their artistic home, returning for multiple performances. A few of these “regulars” share their stories.

PARTNER: Augustine Classical Academy is a classical, Christian Pre-K through 12th grade school in Lakewood and has hosted events at the LCC for three years.

What keeps you coming back to LCC?

“To create a great experience for our students and the audience, we need a partner like the Cultural Center, whose staff sees our vision and helps us bring it to fruition,” Hilary Oswald, director of Grammar School and Theater Club.

What makes LCC worth celebrating?

“The LCC helps us develop in our students a love for the arts, which will serve our students and the broader community as these kids grow up.”

PARTNER: Iluminar Aerial, a professional aerial dance performance company, has worked with the LCC for 10 years.

What sets LCC apart from other venues?

“We have rented other theaters around our studio home in Broomfield, but they have never measured up to the consistent professionalism demonstrated by the staff and technical crew at Lakewood,” Emmy Moon, co-owner and artistic director of Iluminar. What makes LCC worth celebrating?

“Providing the area with a beautiful theater that continues to help dance and theater thrive in our community.”

Iluminar Aerial’s production of Into the Forest, 2018.

PARTNER: Lakewood Symphony Orchestra has performed its seasons at the LCC for 20 years.

What sets LCC apart from other venues?

“It’s a landmark for Lakewood. It has a great, central location and hosts lots of programs and concerts during the year. The acoustics are great, and the staff are super helpful and friendly. It’s the complete package,” Dr. Matthew Switzer, LSO conductor. What makes LCC worth celebrating?

“For our group, the size of the hall is perfect. The musicians love it and I love it.”

Scan the QR code or visit Lakewood.org/LCC to learn about rentals, programs and performances at Lakewood Cultural Center.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

PARTNER: Performance Now Theatre Company has partnered with the LCC for 22 years and is a professional-quality theater company that provides the highest quality family entertainment and educational opportunities for young actors.

What has LCC meant to your organization?

“The Cultural Center provides the best facility, service and amenities for our patrons. At least one production each year is co-presented with LCC Presents, and that increases our patron base,” Ken Goodwin, executive producer at Performance Now.

What makes LCC worth celebrating?

“The Cultural Center is the jewel of Lakewood. Its wide variety of shows are top-notch and varied. There is something for everyone at the Lakewood Cultural Center.”

PARTNER: A seven-year partner, the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society is an organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of theater organs and theater organ music.

What sets LCC apart from other venues?

“Super cooperation and an excellent technical staff. It’s just a joy to work there,” Lee Shaw, RMCATOS member.

CULTURAL

What makes LCC worth celebrating?

“It’s a treasure for the community because of the wide variety of events they host. To have that available locally and not financially out of reach to audiences is a big benefit.”

PARTNER: Beginning as a group of seven ukulele players, the Rocky Mountain Ukulele Orchestra has grown to about 100 members over 13 years working with the Cultural Center.

What has LCC meant to your organization?

“We’ve been able to grow our programs and offer a first-class experience for our music. What we do is very weird, and the Cultural Center staff work with us to make sure we have what we need to be successful,” Gary Jugert, director of the Ukelele Orchestra.

What makes LCC worth celebrating?

“Through changes in personnel and leadership styles, the Cultural Center continues to be a remarkable place for all the arts. I love seeing the miniature ballerinas running the halls, the sculptures and paintings in a perpetual state of change and of course the varied programming on the main stage.”

Interviews by Clarke Reader, freelance arts and culture journalist in the Denver metro area. Follow Clark on Instagram and Twitter.

Photo: ©RDGPhotography

Ticket pricing and more at Lakewood.org/Tickets or 303-987-7845.

Lakewood Cultural Center offers performance space to many partner organizations in addition to the LCC Presents series . Tickets for these performances are available at the LCC Box Office .

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Performance Now Theatre Company

September 6-22

7:30 p.m., Fridays & Saturdays

2 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays

The irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, his 11 brothers and the coat of many colors

Featuring beloved pop and musical theatre classics “Any Dream Will Do,” “Close Every Door,” and “Go, Go, Go Joseph ”

Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders

7:30 p.m., Friday, September 27

2 p.m., Saturday, September 28

Recommended for ages 8+ See page 12 for details

location. Great group rates. Ask about discounted ticket pricing for groups of 10 or more.* LAKEWOOD CULTURAL CENTER BOX OFFICE

303-987-7845 or Tickets@Lakewood.org

*Discounts vary for specific shows.

CJRO Latin Jazz Ensemble presents: A Journey to Brazil

Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra

3 p.m., Sunday, September 29

Embark on a musical journey where every rhythm and melody tells a story of cultural richness and passion as performed by many of the best jazz artists in Colorado .

Moms Unhinged Standup

Comedy Show

Go Big Productions

7 p.m., Thursday, October 10

Join us for a night of laughter as we explore everything from motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating, and other things that irritate us

A lineup of mom comedians

All By Myself

Lakewood Symphony Orchestra

7:30 p.m., Thursday, October 3

Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No 2, featuring Stephanie Cheng Piano Classical Melodies have been used by pop artists many times, including the second movement of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No 2 used by Eric Carmen .

Trio

con Brio Copenhagen

7:30 p.m., Friday, October 11

See page 12 for details .

ETHEL + Robert Mirabal: The Red Willow

7:30 p.m., Saturday, October 12

See page 12 for details .

Chicago Tap Theatre: Unleash the Beats

7:30 p.m., Thursday, October 17

See page 12 for details .

Warren Miller's 75th Annual Feature Film

7:30 p.m., Friday, October 18

For program information, please visit Lakewood org/Tickets

Harp Fantasia

Ensemble Concert

Mile High Chapter of the American Harp Society

7 p.m., Saturday, October 19

This amazing Colorado harp ensemble concert features professionals, amateurs, and students performing classical, folk, and popular music . Don’t miss this opportunity to revel in the sound of a plethora of harps!

British Invasion & Beyond

Denver Rock Orchestra

2 p.m., Sunday, October 20

Enjoy a right proper musical tour as Denver Rock Orchestra showcases the best bangers from across the pond . From The Beatles to Adele, let’s celebrate Britain's finest! Cheers bruv!

Secrets

Zikr Dance Ensemble

7:30 p.m., Friday, October 25

Zikr Dance Ensemble presents “Secrets,” an evening of stunning cutting-edge dance that explores the ancient, mysterious and transcendental aspects of the artform through a contemporary multimedia lens .

Eric Elison’s Celebrating Gordon Lightfoot, the Man & His Songs

Lightfoot of the Rockies

7 p.m., Saturday, October 26

Entertainer Eric Elison and his band return to celebrate Gordon Lightfoot with unforgettable performances of “Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” “Sundown,” “If You Could Read My Mind,” and more .

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MERRY and BRIGHT

Lakewood is kicking off the season with the return of fan-favorites, the Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers . If something traditional is more appealing, get tickets now for Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" at the Lakewood Cultural Center . Lakewood also offers opportunities to help check off your holiday shopping list, occupy the kids during the school break and create unique crafts to decorate your home . Join the festivities at Lakewood arts and culture facilities this holiday season.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING

Museum Store

Tuesday-Saturday | 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Sunday | noon-4 p.m.

Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park Visitor Center

Shop unique gifts with historical themes . Lakewood.org/MuseumStore

Holiday Pop-Up Market

November 1 – December 22 | Monday-Friday Open during business hours and all evening and weekend performances.

Lakewood Cultural Center – Corner Gallery

Shop artisan gift items . Lakewood.org/HolidayPopUp

Holiday Arts & Pottery Sale

Saturday, December 14

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Washington Heights Arts Center

Shop unique gift items including mugs, serving dishes, jewelry, scarves, paintings and more handcrafted by local artists Lakewood.org/HolidaySale

PERFORMANCES

Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers

Home for the Holidays—Thanksgiving Too!

Friday, November 8 | 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 9 | 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Lakewood Cultural Center

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”

Co-presented with Performance Now Theatre Company

December 6-22

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays | 7:30 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays | 2 p.m.

Lakewood Cultural Center

Based on the beloved and timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features 17 wellknown Irving Berlin standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love a Piano,” and the perennial title song . An uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages .

IRVING BERLIN’S "WHITE CHRISTMAS" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Scan the QR code or visit Lakewood.org/ LCCPresents for more information about holiday performances at the Lakewood Cultural Center.

LAKEWOOD LIGHTS FREE!

Thursday, December 5 | 5-8:30 p.m.

Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park

Join Lakewood Mayor and City Council for a lighting ceremony, festive music and hot cocoa jolly old Santa Claus or craft an ornament to commemorate this happy holiday season

Tree Lighting Ceremony | 5:30 p.m.

Sensory friendly visits with Santa | 3-5 p.m. Lakewood.org/HolidayLights

HOLIDAY CRAFT TEA

Craft-Tea: Joy to the World!

Saturday, December 21 | 11 a.m.-noon

Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park

Bring your little one for a fun craft or activity, followed by morning "tea" and a snack Activities best suited for ages 3-12 . Price includes one child's admission plus one accompanied adult

Ages: 3-12

$10 Regular Price Lakewood.org/Register

HOLIDAY CAMPS

Winter Wonderland Holiday Full Day Camp

December 30 – January 3 (no camp January 1)

Monday - Friday | 9-4 p.m.

Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park

The weather outside may be frightful, but Winter Wonderland Holiday Camp at Heritage Lakewood is so delightful! Celebrate the season with winter-themed crafts, activities, and plenty of festive fun!

Ages: 6-10

$220 Early Registration price, $235 Regular price Lakewood.org/Register

Scan the QR code or visit Lakewood.org/ Holiday to find all the holiday happenings in Lakewood.

Silent Film

Rocky Mountain Chapter American Theatre Organ Society

2 p.m., Sunday, October 27

A Halloween tradition! Come enjoy a classic silent film with live theater organ accompaniment featuring a nationally known organist on the largest four-manual theater organ in the Denver area!

Nobuntu

7:30 p.m., Friday, November 1

2 p.m., Saturday, November 2

See page 13 for details .

CJRO presents: Let’s Fall in Love

Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra

3 p.m., Sunday, November 3

Imagine a cozy night by the fire with someone you love as the CJRO performs music that will keep away the chill of a cold autumn night

The Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers: Home for the Holidays— Thanksgiving Too!

7:30 p.m., Friday, November 8

2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Saturday, November 9

See page 13 for details

Veterans Day Concert—

Honoring All Who Served

Rocky Mountain Brassworks

4 p.m., Sunday, November 10

Rocky Mountain Brassworks is proud to join the Lakewood Police Department and El Jebel Shrine Pipe Band to honor the contributions of all veterans through an inspiring musical tribute

Pops and Silent Auction

Lakewood Symphony Orchestra

7:30 p.m., Thursday, November 14

A silent auction accompanied by a smorgasbord of great popular music!

The Nutcracker

Ballet Melange

2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Saturday, November 16

2 p.m., Sunday, November 17

In this full-length ballet, Uncle Drosselmeyer’s gift of a Nutcracker to his niece leads to an adventure involving exciting battles and a visit to the Land of the Sweets .

Ballet Ariel

A ballet based on the C.S. Lewis book 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' 7 p.m., Friday & Saturday, November 22-23

2 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, November 23-24

Lucy and her siblings enter the wardrobe into the magical world of Narnia, trapped in endless winter by the White Witch, but Father Christmas and spring arrive with the great lion Aslan

Rocky Mountain

Ukulele Orchestra

7:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 26

For concert information, please visit Lakewood org/Tickets .

The Children’s Nutcracker Dance Conservatory of Denver

4 p.m., Friday, November 29

Noon & 4 p.m., Saturday, November 30

Noon & 4 p.m., Sunday, December 1

The Children’s Nutcracker is presented by students ages 3 and up from the Dance Conservatory of Denver and is an age-appropriate version of the holiday ballet "The Nutcracker " Performances run approximately two hours with a 15-minute intermission .

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Co-presented with Performance Now Theatre Company

December 6-22

7:30 p.m., Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 2 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays

See page 13 for details

QR code or visit Lakewood.org/ Tickets for more information.

LCC Presents performances are hosted by the Lakewood Cultural Center. Performances and prices subject to change.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

TAKING CARE

At Heritage Lakewood, our historic structures are a cherished part of the community, and we owe much of their care and upkeep to the dedicated efforts of our historic preservation and restoration volunteers. This talented team, composed of Chuck Houser, Dick Gallagher and Ron Everhart, follows the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. These standards provide guidelines for best practices in historic preservation, ensuring minimal changes to original materials and preserving the original craftsmanship.

One of Heritage Lakewood's recent projects is the rehabilitation of the Peerless Gas Station, which features newly restored gas pumps. One day while Chuck was walking in the park with his son, they noticed several old gas pumps in need of restoration. Encouraged by his son, Chuck decided to volunteer and took on the project of restoring these pumps to their original glory.

Chuck’s connection to gas stations runs deep. In the 1950s, he owned gas stations in the San Luis Valley and has firsthand experience working with the type of gas pumps in our collection. This unique background made him the perfect person to lead the gas pump restoration efforts. Under his expert care, and about 250 hours of volunteer time, the pumps have been meticulously restored and will soon become a focal point of the Peerless Gas Station. We are incredibly excited for the public to see the beautifully restored gas pumps, thanks to the hard work and dedication of Chuck and his fellow volunteers. Their commitment to preserving Heritage Lakewood’s charm is truly inspiring.