Bravo Magazine - Fall 2023

Lakewood’s Heritage, Culture & the Arts Magazine

Sept 13 • 2023 Polonsky-Shifrin-Wiley Trio

Oct 4 • 2023 Michelle Cann, piano

Oct 19 • 2023 Thibaudet-Batiashvili-Capuçon Trio

Feb 20 • 2024 Beatrice Rana, piano

Apr 10 • 2024 Jerusalem Quartet

Apr 19 • 2024 TAKT Trio

May 9 • 2024 Les Violons Du Roy with MILOŠ

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Carlota Santana performing during the LCC Presents series on Thursday, April 18 View the LCCP 2023-2024 schedule on pages 12–14

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A VISIONARY CULTURE

A clear vision shapes an organization’s offerings and culture. Lakewood’s Heritage, Culture& the Arts is widely known locally and throughout the region for exceptional experiences that are approachable, affordable, impactful and innovative . By offering a unique mix of high-quality classes, programs, and performances, each cultural facility creates its own welcoming and enriching environment . Learn more about each location to find the right fit for you, or maybe try them all!

DANCING BEYOND BOUNDARIES

Lakewood Cultural Center

At the Lakewood Cultural Center, we aspire to inspire! We foster inclusivity by providing dynamic arts opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, enabling them to discover their artistic potential and be inspired. The dance program at the Cultural Center serves as a radiant illustration of how we exude

these qualities. Through the power of movement and expression, our dance program pushes the boundaries of how we think about the arts, encouraging creativity and innovation. The program’s commitment to lifelong enrichment creates a sense of community, where dancers and audiences alike come together to celebrate the transformative power of dance. In every plié and leap, our dance program resonates with our vision, emanating a spirit that inspires all who engage with it.

LET THE CREATIVE JUICES FLOW Washington Heights Arts Center

At Washington Heights, we work hard (at having fun!) to provide transformational creative experiences for anyone and everyone. Our historic schoolhouse-turned art center is an intimate education space for diverse creatives and makers to discover and achieve their artistic visions in a closely woven community. With a focus on adult visual arts education, our teachers and students work collaboratively to support a community invested in lifelong learning and self-expression. For over 20 years, our pottery program has grown and adapted to the needs of our students, expanding to an average of 50 classes, workshops and firings each season, as well as self-led sessions where students can work independently while connecting with their peers. From absolute beginners to advanced ceramicists, we want everyone to get their hands dirty, give some clay a whirl and feel fired up when they see their own amazing visions come to life. If pottery isn’t

your passion, we’re proud to offer a diverse range of arts programming from painting to fibers arts, woodcarving, mosaics and more. There’s something for everyone, so come on over and get creative!

GOING “OLD-SCHOOL”

Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park

Leaning into our roots as a 20th century museum and history park, we “keep it old-school” at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park. In fact, we have a historic schoolhouse on-site that’s a perfect backdrop for our many school field trip visitors and a museum store that stocks plenty of retro toys and gifts!

“Old-school” crafts and skills are popular again as their value, sustainability and fun are rediscovered by new audiences. Heritage Lakewood’s friendly and knowledgeable instructors guide our students through a journey to learn and refine these heritage skills and crafts. Grasp a blacksmith hammer (Intro to Blacksmithing) or a calligrapher’s pen (Calligraphy: The Italic Hand), and leave your mark, on metal or parchment. Use chemistry and farmstead “know-how” to make your own soap (Soapmaking), or work with a talented artist to craft your own unique skateboard (Skateboard ‘Deck’orating). Immersed in our 20th century setting, classic techniques and new ideas are woven together as families learn together to create everything from braided potholders and friendship bracelets (Flashback Crafts) to transforming a bushel of apples into a refreshing treat (Cider Pressing). We can’t wait to see you at (old) school!

FUN BY THE NUMBERS!

OCTOBER 7-8 • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

1 Scottish highland cow at the petting zoo

2 very talented pigs performing 23 tricks .

5 vintage apple cider presses

9 barrel train cars

16 goats to walk with Goat Walkabouts

17 historic demonstrations

20 vendors selling handmade wares .

34 apple products to sip and savor

100 hooked tractor pulls by the Rocky Mountain Tractor Pullers Association

286 whole apple pies sold by Granny Scott’s Pie Shop

300 balloon animals created by magician Ed Aragoni .

400 feet line dancing from Two Left Boots .

650 bales of straw to construct the Macintosh Maze

3,500 cups of hard cider from Colorado Cider Company

6,200 cups of apple cider from Ela Family Farms .

14,500 apple enthusiasts at the 47th annual Cider Days.

BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE BEGINNING AUGUST 3 Lakewood.org/CiderDays

INTERCONNECTED COMMUNITIES

Interconnectedness is inherent in community . We are connected to one another and our place through interwoven networks: through the spaces within which we gather, the art we view together, the parks where we share walks, and the events that tie our important memories to locations and people . This theme of interconnectedness is a unifying element of the exhibitions hosted this fall at the Lakewood Cultural Center and Civic Center Galleries.

Animalia, a group show in the North Gallery including artist James Overstreet and others, will explore the taxonomic kingdom of all animals, including humans. The works, ranging from painting to sculpture, will touch on the human relationship and fascination with the animals

who share our homes and our environments. Animals, of the nonhuman type, have captured the imagination and awe of civilizations throughout history. We personify and imbue human notions of language and cultural characteristics onto all manner of animal species, sometimes

even through the creation of chimera, or completely new imagined beings. This human captivation with the animal kingdom demonstrates the intimate interconnectedness of creatures great and small. Visit the Lakewood Cultural Center galleries mid-September through the end of December to experience how artists are inspired by the world of Animalia.

The Lakewood Arts Council’s exceptional group show in the Mezzanine Gallery highlighting creative talent across an array of mediums, along with group and solo shows in the Richey and Corner Galleries from Shirley Santamaso, Tony Bugarin and more, round out this fall’s exhibition lineup. These shows each illuminate the ways in which we are interconnected through creativity, community, and culture.

LEFT: Blinded by James Overstreet

SENSING LAKEWOOD RESTAURANTS

Heritage Lakewood Exhibition

Through January 28, 2024

Smell, touch and listen as you follow along on this multisensory tour through time from early beverage stands to longtime eateries that still exist today .

Low-sensory experience available January 2-28.

BEYOND THE PLATE

Restaurants have always been a place to satisfy our hunger, but the recent pandemic emphasized that we crave more than just food we desire multisensory experiences that engage all our senses. From the aroma of the food cooking to the ambiance of the restaurant, the décor and the laughter shared with friends and family, every aspect contributes to the overall dining experience.

The restaurant industry can be volatile, ever-changing and evolving. However, some restaurants have found the “secret sauce” to captivate our emotions and taste buds. As we welcome a reimagined Casa Bonita, we celebrate the restaurants that have made their mark in Lakewood and become a staple in our lives and iconic in our history.

The “Sensing Lakewood Restaurants” exhibit at Heritage Lakewood presents a journey through time and explores Lakewood restaurants and how they became an integral part of our lives. Beginning in the 1920s and moving to the present, the exhibit explores early beverage stands that were established for tourists and delves into the midcentury fast-food culture that swept the nation. Through this exhibit, we discover how restaurants have not only fed our stomachs but also our souls and created memories that will last a lifetime.

To learn more, scan the QR code or visit Lakewood.org/Exhibitions.

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DELBERT ANDERSON: EXPLORING THE POWER OF IMPROVISATION

For as long as jazz has been around, musicians have used traditional genres, such as the blues, the Great American Songbook and gospel, as sources for inspiration . This creative lineage extends through to rising New Mexico trumpeter Delbert Anderson, but the traditional music that inspires him might be less familiar to most — Diné (Navajo) spinning songs .

With the spinning songs used for generations as behavior guides for members of the community, Anderson transforms the songs into the basis for profound and enrapturing improvisational jazz. And in the process, he’s made a prominent place for himself in the dynamic Native American jazz scene.

Lakewood audiences will be able to hear for themselves the power of the Delbert Anderson Quartet when the group comes to the Lakewood Cultural Center on Saturday, Nov. 4. The quartet includes Mike McCluhan on bass, Khalill Brown on drums and Robert Muller on keys.

“Anderson’s performance has been scheduled during Native American Heritage Month to offer a great opportunity to hear from this powerful cultural ambassador,” said Rita Sommers, Cultural Center administrator. “As one of the genre’s most exciting voices, there’s a reason Anderson is becoming so well-known in the jazz world.”

Anderson discovered the power of jazz and the possibility of improvisation at the same time. When he was in the fourth grade, a jazz combo performed at his school and the trombone player made an immediate impact, especially when he went off on an improvised solo. Anderson said he couldn’t get any sound to come out of the trombone when he tried, so he moved on to the trumpet and discovered his musical voice.

As he was starting out as a member of a large band and then his own trio, Anderson played the kind of standards-based jazz most listeners were already familiar with. But once he came upon examples of Diné spinning songs, his creativity was unleashed. It moved him to try different things with the Delbert Anderson Trio, including adding rap

elements to his sound. Now, his recently formed quartet further cements Anderson’s passion for creative evolution.

“The way my elders put it is a spinning song is like a tornado — it consumes everything around it, mixes it all together and spits it out,” Anderson said.

“Being around [my bandmates] is like we’re all caught up in this tornado, mixing cultures, abilities and musicianship. And when we put it all together, this is what comes out.”

Both spinning songs and jazz share the ability to capture a moment in musical form and this keeps Anderson continuously

By mining traditional Navajo ‘spinning songs’ of love, healing and courtship, and marrying them to jazz and funk lines, Anderson and his ‘quartet’ have taken a place at the forefront of a vibrant Native American jazz scene.

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inspired as he performs. It makes each concert, where all four players create a sonic bridge between each other and their cultures, unique and unmissable.

“They’re all very great improvisers, so we can all kind of go a certain way if we want to, or we can get a little experimental,” he said. “But the music is always forward and very tasteful… I know it’s going to evolve into something great.”

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

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VILLALOBOS BROTHERS

7:30 p.m. • Saturday, October 14

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with one of today’s leading contemporary Mexican ensembles, the Villalobos Brothers as they masterfully fuse and celebrate the richness of Mexican folk music with the intricate harmonies of jazz and classical music.

DELBERT ANDERSON QUARTET

7:30 p.m. • Saturday, November 4

Critically acclaimed Diné (Navajo) trumpet artist Delbert Anderson and his quartet create a multicultural jazz experience connecting traditional Diné spinning melodies with improvisational jazz language for a cross-cultural collaboration that forms the experience of Hózhó (beauty and balance).

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The 2023-2024 LCC Presents season offers vibrant, multicultural programs from worldclass artists in dance, theater, jazz, classical and world music. Comeexplorewithus!

KAT EDMONSON Holiday Swingin’

7:30 p.m. • Thursday, November 30

Award-winning songwriter and singer Kat Edmonson blends jazz, cabaret and vintage cosmopolitanism pop. Kat performs original songs and familiar classics, interweaving humorous anecdotes, philosophical musings and her love of film with disarming candor and vulnerability.

THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN STOCKING STUFFERS

Home for the Holidays

7:30 p.m. • Saturday, December 2

2 p.m. • Sunday, December 3

Three of Colorado’s most honored acoustic songwriters and performers, Mary Huckins, Jon Chandler and Ernie Martinez, join the rest of the Stocking Stuffers in a new show of Americana music filled with gorgeous vocals, thrilling instrumentals and holiday joy.

THE QUEEN’S CARTOONISTS

Holiday Hurrah: Yule Love It!

7:30 p.m. • Friday, December 22

FAMILY FRIENDLY!

Venture into a world of virtuosic musicianship with multi-instrumental mayhem and comedy that’s holiday-oriented and fun for the whole family. The Queen’s Cartoonists play music from classic cartoons and contemporary animation synchronized with video projections of the original films.

Villalobos Brothers

Saturday, October 14

Delbert Anderson Quartet

Saturday, November 4

Kat Edmonson: Holiday Swingin’

Thursday, November 30

Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers:

Home for the Holidays

Saturday - Sunday, December 2 & 3

The Queen’s Cartoonists:

Holiday Hurrah: Yule Love It!

Friday, December 22

Cameron Carpenter

Friday, February 2

2023-2024 SEASON

Canellakis-Brown Duo: b(Romance)

Thursday, February 22

Special EFX:

Featuring Chieli Minucci & Karen Briggs

Saturday, March 9

Akropolis Reed Quintet

Friday, March 15

The Music Man

Co-presented with Performance Now Theatre Company

Fridays – Sundays, March 22 – April 7

Flamenco Vivo

Carlota Santana: Fronteras

Thursday, April 18

Programs, artists and prices are subject to change.

SEUSSICAL™

Performance Now Theatre Company

7:30 p.m., Fridays & Saturdays, September 8-9, 15-16, 22-23

2 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays, September 9-10, 16-17, 23-24

All of your favorite Dr Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) .

Tickets start at $22 PerformanceNow.org

The Summit of Hope

The Arc—Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin counties

11:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 27

6 p.m., Wednesday, September 27

Enjoy moving video stories, live speakers and a Q&A, followed by food and conversation as we celebrate the life experiences of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities All are welcome!

Tickets are free . arcjc.org

CONNECTION: Uniting Dance

Artistry in the Front Range

Boulder Ballet

7:30 p.m., Saturday, September 30

Dance makers from the Front Range join Boulder Ballet to celebrate the connectivity of dance Boulder Ballet will present works by Amy Seiwert, Caili Quan, Wonderbound’s Sarah Tallman and more

Tickets start at $20 BoulderBallet.org

Game…Set…Match

Sam Adams

7 p.m., Thursday, October 5

Is he a comedian performing sports writing, or a sports writer performing standup comedy? Sam Adams will do both, in a unique, entertaining match of his two impressive careers

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for youth age 10 and under SamAdamsDoesComedy.com

All Beethoven All the Time

Lakewood Symphony

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

Join us to hear returning artist Emily Switzer performing the Beethoven Violin Concerto Immerse yourselves in the everpopular Beethoven Symphony No 5 What an evening!

Tickets start at $15 . LakewoodSymphony.org

Villalobos Brothers

7:30 p.m., Saturday, October 14

See page 12 for details

Tickets start at $25 Lakewood.org/LCCPresents Humor for Boomers (and

Gen Xers too!)

Zing Productions

4 p.m., Sunday, October 15

Come laugh with four great stand-up comedians from the Boomer and X generations! PG-13 nonpolitical comedy like you remember it from the great comedy boom of the ‘80s and ‘90s

Tickets are $25 HumorForBoomers.com

Moms Unhinged — Standup Comedy Show

Go Big Productions

7 p.m., Thursday, October 19

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 Men are welcome, too

Tickets are $20

AndreaVahl.com/Stand-Up-Comedy

Vivaldi’s La Stravaganza

Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado

7:30 p.m., Friday, October 20

Experience Vivaldi, from tender lyricism to wild and tempestuous movements

The solo violin revels in bold leaps and brilliant flair Featuring acclaimed international soloists Ingrid Matthews and Cynthia Miller Freivogel Tickets are $40/$15/$12 . BCOColorado.org

Warren Miller’s 74th Annual Feature Film

Warren Miller Entertainment

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

Visit Lakewood org/Tickets for details WarrenMiller.com

Initiation

Zikr Dance Ensemble

7:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday, October 27 & 28

Zikr’s 2023 Fall Season, “Initiation,” features two world premieres by acclaimed choreographer David Taylor: “Ripples in the Sand” and “Icarus After,” based on the famous Greek myth Tickets start at $30 ZikrDance.com

Silent Film - Nosferatu (aka Dracula, 1922)

Rocky Mountain Chapter American Theatre Organ Society

2 p.m., Sunday, October 29

A continuing tradition! Just in time for Halloween, watch a scary classic silent film with live theatre organ accompaniment on the largest four-manual theatre organ in the Denver area!

Tickets are $15 (students $5) RMCATOS.org

LAKEWOOD CULTURAL CENTER | PERFORMANCES

Delbert Anderson Quartet

7:30 p.m., Saturday, November 4

See page 12 for details

Tickets start at $25 Lakewood.org/LCCPresents

Celebrating Gordon Lightfoot—A Musical Tribute

Lightfoot of the Rockies

2 p.m., Sunday, November 5

Eric Elison, International Touring Lightfoot Artist, and his band, keep the Legend of Lightfoot alive with unforgettable performance of “Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” “Sundown,” “If You Could Read My Mind ”

Tickets at $35 in advance or $40 day of the show

GordonLightfootTributeShow.com

Playing Your Pops

Lakewood Symphony

7:30 p.m., Thursday, November 9

Tunes from Johann Strauss Jr , Richard Rogers, John Williams, Andrew Lloyd Webber and much more! Our benefit silent auction contains treasurers you know you always wanted!

Tickets start at $15

LakewoodSymphony.org

Remembering All Who Served

Rocky Mountain Brassworks

4 p.m., Saturday, November 11

Join the Rocky Mountain Brassworks for this touching musical tribute to the patriotism, service and sacrifice of all veterans The program includes powerful imagery for a deeply moving experience

Tickets start at $10

RockyMountainBrassworks.org

Pleasant Surprises

Colorado Wind Ensemble

2 p.m., Saturday, November 18

The Colorado Wind Ensemble presents “Pleasant Surprises,” featuring a collection of enjoyable music rarely heard on today’s concert stage .

Tickets are $25; $10 students and $20 senior/military ColoradoWindEnsemble.org

Holiday Hits from Stage & Screen with Marion

Powers and Robert Johnson

Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra

3 p.m., Sunday, November 19

Enjoy a selection of music made famous through well-known movies and stage performances This will be a wonderful afternoon for your entire family and will get everyone in the holiday spirit!

Tickets start at $27 Group rates available ColoradoJazz.org

The Children’s Nutcracker

Dance Conservatory of Denver

Noon & 4 p.m., Saturday, November 25 Noon & 4 p.m., Sunday, November 26

The Children’s Nutcracker is presented by the students of the Dance Conservatory of Denver and is a kid-friendly version of the holiday classic, “The Nutcracker Ballet ” Performances run approximately two hours with a 15-minute intermission .

Tickets are $30 DanceConservatoryofDenver.com

Kat Edmonson: Holiday Swingin’

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

See page 13 for details

Tickets start at $25 Lakewood.org/LCCPresents

The Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers

7:30 p.m., Saturday, December 2

2 p.m., Sunday, December 3

See page 13 for details

Tickets start at $25 Lakewood.org/LCCPresents

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Ballet Ariel

7 p.m., Friday, December 8

2 p.m. & 7 p.m., Saturday, December 9

2 p.m., Sunday, December 10

Lucy discovers a winter land on the other side of the wardrobe, where she and her brave siblings battle the White Witch with the help of Father Christmas and Aslan and are crowned kings and queens of Narnia

Tickets start at $30 with child and senior discounts BalletAriel.org

Christmas on the Ukulele

Rocky Mountain Ukulele Orchestra

7:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 12

Six dozen ukulele players, world-debut arrangements, and pre-show nog What could go wrong? Join us for a magical (or tragical) night of festive fun Bring your ukulele please

Tickets start at $10 UkuleleOrchestra.org

The Nutcracker Ballet Melange

11 a.m. & 7 p.m., Friday, December 15

2 p.m. & 7 p.m., Saturday, December 16

2 p.m., Sunday, December 17

In this full-length ballet, Uncle Drosselmyer’s gift of a nutcracker to his niece leads to exciting battles and a visit to the Land of the Sweets

Tickets are $35 for adults, $25 for seniors, $15 for children Group discounts available BalletMelange.org

The Queen’s Cartoonists

Holiday Hurrah: Yule Love It!

7:30 p.m., Friday, December 22

See page 13 for details

Tickets start at $25

Lakewood.org/LCCPresents

LCC Presents performances are hosted by the Lakewood Cultural Center.

Performances and prices subject to change.

Find festive fun in Lakewood!

As the holidays draw near, we all begin to anticipate the joy of spending time with loved ones, exchanging gifts and creating unforgettable memories . Whether you are searching for the perfect holiday experience or looking to try something new, Lakewood arts facilities have what you are looking for. Our holiday guide offers a wide range of festive activities and events that are sure to make your holiday season unforgettable . From community events and theater performances to gift sales and crafting workshops, there is something to make the holidays a little more festive for everyone .

Looking for things to do with family and friends this holiday season?

LAKEWOOD LIGHTS

Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park

5–9 p.m., Friday, December 1

Celebrate the brightness of our community with the mayor and City Council members during this classic holiday event at Heritage Lakewood Visit with Santa, plus enjoy colorful lights, festive treats, and a holiday craft . Historic buildings will be open . Lakewood.org/LakewoodLights

HOLIDAY HURRAH

Lakewood Cultural Center

LCC Presents three fabulous holiday shows this season From chic to Americana to cartoons—choose your favorite and get tickets starting at just $25 View the full season listing on pages 12-14.

Lakewood.org/LCCP

Looking for great gifts?

HOLIDAY ART & POTTERY SALE

Washington Heights Arts Center

10 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday, December 9

Shop for mugs, bowls, serving dishes, jewelry, scarves, ornaments, paintings and other one-of-a-kind gifts handmade by students and professional artists during this annual art sale

Lakewood.org/PotterySale

SHOP THE MUSEUM STORE

Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park

Open Friday and Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m., and Sundays Noon–4 p.m.

Shop the Museum Store for your holiday gift needs, from retro-inspired home goods and classic toys to unique pieces from local artists . Don’t miss Santa’s Specials the first weekend of December . Mention this reference in BRAVO and receive 20% off; details apply.

Lakewood.org/MuseumStore

Ready to try a fall-themed class?

KIDS! Try a Farm to Table–Fall Harvest cooking class or bring your friends to create a spooky Pumpkin Carving or Pinecone Art .

ADULTS! Warm up to wool in a needle or wet-felting workshop, or making a felted garland during Fiber Lab!

KEYWORD: Fall Harvest, Felt

Drawn to festive holiday classes?

Design your own holiday cards by making unique holiday printed paper and cards in one of three different mediums—digital art, watercolor or printmaking

At Washington Heights and Lakewood Cultural Center, we offer workshops to try them all Come, learn and enjoy!

KEYWORD: Holiday

Inspired by holiday workshops?

Create your own holiday gifts using precious metal clay to make easy and elegant jewelry! Washington Heights Arts Center has four workshops to choose from including Celtic and holiday-inspired designs!

KEYWORD: PMC

Looking for a hands-on experience with a historical, holiday twist?

Whether you choose to create a paper-mache turkey for your family table centerpiece, make an apple pie from scratch or build your own gingerbread house for the holidays, you’re sure to enjoy this connection to days gone by Flashback crafts connect us to the 20th century with hands-on crafting workshops paired with tours of historic buildings at Heritage Lakewood

KEYWORD: Flashback

Excited about a holiday camp?

WINTER WONDERLAND HOLIDAY CAMP

9 a.m.–4 p.m., Wednesday-Friday, December 20-22

Sign the kids up for the Winter Wonderland Holiday Camp at Heritage Lakewood . Celebrate the holiday with winter-themed crafts, activities, and plenty of festive fun! Limited space available!

KEYWORD: Holiday Camp

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Meet Christina Chase

Volunteers like Christina make the classroom experience special for our young pottery students . She brings to the role a passion for art and years of experience working in graphic design . Working alongside other Washington Heights instructors, Christina helps in our pottery class for our youngest ceramicists, ages 6-9 .

Washington Heights Art Center, which was once an early 20th century schoolhouse, is today a welcoming and creative space for the Lakewood community . Patrons can register for classes and workshops for all abilities for pottery, weaving, drawing, painting, fibers, jewelry and metals, mosaics and more .

Every year, Washington Heights hosts its much-anticipated Holiday Art and Pottery Sale . This year the sale will take place on Dec . 9 from 10 a .m . to 3 p .m . The sale features work from students and instructors . It’s an opportunity to support local artists and find a truly unique holiday gift . Volunteers play a big role in the Holiday Art and Pottery Sale—from greeting shoppers to helping carefully wrap purchases . It’s a fun way to get involved and give back to the community around the holidays .

Interested in learning more about becoming a volunteer at Washington Heights? Contact Volunteer@Lakewood .org

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Lakewood Civic Center South 480 S Allison Parkway Lakewood, CO 80226

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Classes | Concerts | Events

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Classes | Workshops

Self-Directed Studio Time

ARTS CENTER

Hearing Loop Equipped Theater Personal receivers also are available on loan from the box office.

Closed on major holidays. All exhibits are free. No reservation required. Free surface & covered parking with elevator access.

(Ohio & Wadsworth) 801 S Yarrow St Lakewood, CO 80226 303-987-7850

Tuesday-Saturday: 10 a m -4 p m Sundays: Noon-4 p m

MUSEUM STORE 303-987-7848

Closed on major holidays. All exhibits are free. No reservation required.

(Between Sheridan & Wadsworth) 6375 W First Ave Lakewood, CO 80226

303-987-5436

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Washington Heights Arts Center is a renovated early 20th century schoolhouse that enriches the community by offering arts opportunities for all ages

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