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PUBLISHER
features 20 PACE CENTER CELEBRATES
Welcome to the Fall issue of Spotlight® Magazine!
FIVE YEARS OF ENTERTAINMENT
For 20 years, a historic 1915 schoolhouse served as the town of Parker’s cultural center. But as Parker grew, so did the need for a larger facility. After ten years of planning and hard work, the PACE Center opened in 2011.
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SENSATIONAL JOURNEY
The STAR Institute for Sensory Processing Disorder is a research and treatment facility that works with children of all ages who have sensory challenges.
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34 FALL FAMILY FUN
08 GO-TO GUIDE
Fall is a colorful time full of family events.
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26 FLAVORS
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Celebrates Five Years of Entertainment By Cynthia Ellis
For 20 years, a historic 1915 schoolhouse served as the town of Parker’s cultural center. The 200-seat Mainstreet Theater played host to numerous concerts, recitals and other events. But as Parker grew, so did the need for a larger facility and after ten years of planning and hard work, the Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center, known as PACE, opened in 2011.
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just five years, the 500-seat state-of-the-art facility has showcased national and international performances while maintaining a strong commitment to the local performing community. “What makes PACE very successful is we provide performance opportunities for local artists including the Parker Chorale, the Parker Symphony Orchestra and multiple Parker dance groups,” said Cultural Director Elaine Mariner. “While we bring in national touring acts, we also produce community theater at its highest level using very talented local actors and musicians in the Denver area,” she added. The center maintains a full time professional staff to operate and manage the theater, but performances at the PACE center are just part of a variety of cultural events and opportunities offered by Parker Arts-the cultural department of the Town of Parker. The center also has an art gallery, event room, dance studio, a culinary teaching kitchen, and outdoor amphitheater, studio classrooms and an interactive outdoor musical playground. The PACE Center is one of three facilities used for performances. The old Mainstreet Theater, now renamed The Schoolhouse Theater, is used for smaller,
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Everyone should have access to arts and diverse cultural experiences.
intimate performances, such as the cabaret jazz series and smaller dance performances. Also part of Parker Arts is the Ruth Memorial Chapel, next to the schoolhouse. It was built in 1912 and is a national historic site. It seats 70 and is available for small recitals, weddings or meetings. The Schoolhouse Theater and PACE Center are also available for rental. Another thing Parker Arts strives to do is provide art and cultural opportunities for families and people without having to leave their community. “Everyone should have access to arts and diverse cultural experiences. If that’s only offered in downtown Denver, it can be cost prohibitive for families, “Mariner said. “Many of our performances are family pocket book
friendly. An entire family can attend a show like the musical “Beauty and the Beast”, coming in January, for under one hundred dollars.” Parker Arts also provides free concerts during the year and subsidizes student matinées during the school year. “Another thing that has made the PACE Center successful is it’s located in a charming downtown setting. You can spend an evening or a weekend afternoon in downtown Parker, shopping, having dinner, seeing a show and you’re home in ten minutes,” Mariner said. PACE is celebrating its 5th anniversary in October with a performance from comedian, TV host and singer Wayne Brady. In addition to “Beauty and the Beast”, PACE is presenting Monty Python’s “Spamalot” and “Steel Magnolias.” Other national music acts include country superstar Wynonna and Manhattan Transfer, Rusted Root and The Hunts. A group called BAM Percussion a cross between STOMP and Blue Man Group is performing in November. “Families with teenagers will love this performance, it’s percussion based, with comedy and crazy costumes, it will really be a hoot,” said Mariner. December is reserved for the hometown favorites such as performances from the Parker Symphony, the Parker Chorale and the Colorado School of Dance performs the “Nutcracker.” There are more than 300 volunteers who work as ushers at the performances but also help out at special events. Parker Arts also has memberships available and all of that information can be found on the website parkerarts.org. “The PACE Center has been hugely popular, and we’ve hit our stride in terms of providing a mix of programming of national touring acts and hometown favorites,” said Mariner. So after five years, the PACE Center is on pace to continue to provide arts and cultural entertainment not just to the residents of Parker, but the southeast Metro area as well.
The PACE Center is located at 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, in Parker. You can learn more by visiting www.ParkerArts.org or by calling 303-805-6800. See their 2016-2017 schedule on page 22> Visit us online at: www.spotlightmagazine.net
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DIRECTIONS: TO MAKE THE ARANCINI 1. Place some rice in your hand and flatten it into your cupped hand, but don’t make it too thin, or the filling will ooze out. 2. Place a piece of mozzarella, and/or a little tomato sauce (and peas, if using) in the center of the cupped rice. 3. Next, close the rice around the filling and shape into a ball. 4. If you’d like to make conical shapes, flatten the bottom of the ball, and make the top more pointed. 5. Now, roll the shaped arancini in flour, then, roll them in the beaten egg and finally in the breadcrumbs. 6. Set aside until all of the rice has been used. 7. Heat some oil in a deep fryer, pot or wok until it is very hot. Add the arancini, and cook quickly, turning often so they don’t brown too much on one side. If serving immediately, fry for a few minutes, so the cheese will melt in the center. 8. If you’d like to serve them at a later time, remove them quickly after just browning; then, just before serving, place them on a baking sheet and re-heat in the oven at 400 F for 5 to 10 minutes. 9. Place them on a paper towel lined tray or plate and season with a little salt. You can serve it plain or with some marinara sauce and basil as garnish. (Makes about 12 to 16, depending on size)
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One Family’s Sensational Journey By Rachel Whetstone
Lavicie glanced at Antonio, her face reflecting the same worry and asking the same questions she has had for so long: Why has Isabela been so late to sit, crawl, walk, and run – the milestones most other two year olds have already met? Why is her speech delayed? Why does she need to touch everything? Why does she have such trouble staying asleep? And how do they, her parents, help her?
From left to right: Antonio Longhi, father; Vincentia Ferrari, OTR/L; Isabela Longhi; Lavicie Rodrigues Arais, mother; Rachel Whetstone, Family Counselor May 26, 2016 • Photo Credit: Juay Cole
Isabela sat in the bright red, plastic chair just inside the door to STAR Institute’s sensory gym. Her lip trembled as she looked down at the floor, eyes welling with tears. “Isabela has been out of sorts lately,” her mother explained to Isabela’s occupational therapist, Vincentia Ferrari. Isabela pressed the palms of her hands together and then reached for her mother, both sure signs of distress. Isabela’s parents, Lavicie Arais and Antonio Longhi, looked concerned. They had traveled far, from Brazil, to bring their daughter to the STAR Institute for a month of treatment.
Lavicie and Antonio learned what many parents are learning about their children who are struggling in certain areas of their lives – Isabela has Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Studies show that between 5 – 16 % of children are impacted by SPD. The term SPD often triggers thoughts of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or sensitivities to clothing – these associations are one small part of the picture of SPD. There are three specific subtypes of SPD: Sensory Modulation Disorder – which impacts our sensitivity or response to sensory input (think over or under reaction to input – for example, feeling overwhelmed when in crowded, noisy areas); Sensory-Based Motor Disorder – which impacts motor functioning and/or postural abilities (think having trouble being able to skip, ride a bike or sit still at a table); and Sensory Discrimination Disorder – which impacts our ability to make sense of and use the sensory information we take in (one example is falling down and getting hurt, but not being
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able to identify where the pain is). Many children with SPD can also have issues with feeding. Children can have a combination of these challenges and they may or may not have Autism Spectrum Disorder or any other diagnosis besides SPD. The Star Institute sensory gym is full of color and fun – a slide, ball pit, swings, toppling blocks, plush crashing pads – but upon entering, Isabela immediately flopped on the mat, legs stiff. “Come on, Isabela,” her father coaxed, invitingly pushing the swing hanging ready for her. “Let’s swing!” Isabela allowed her father to help her up and place her in the swing. Isabela looked concerned as the swing started to move; she is not comfortable with movement over which she has no control. She finally broke out into a grin as her father pretended to be afraid her swing would knock him over. “Oh, no! I think she’s going to get me!” he said. A giggle escaped her lips as he flopped backwards, arms flying. The STAR Institute for Sensory Processing Disorder is a research and treatment facility located in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Founded and run by world-renowned occupational therapist, Dr. Lucy Jane Miller, the STAR Institute works with children of all ages who have sensory challenges. Occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, feeding therapists, family counselors, and clinical psychologists are all on staff to work with children and provide support for families as they learn about SPD and how to help their child. STAR Institute also has a flagship adult program, where adults who have sensory processing challenges can receive education and treatment. STAR Institute therapists use the principles of sensory integration, play, and engagement to facilitate development. It is Isabela’s last day at STAR. She smiles, looking up, as Vincentia helps her take off her shoes in the red plastic chair. In the gym, she glances up at her mother expectantly, ready to be placed in her favorite swing. Her parents take turns crashing to the mat dramatically as Isabela swings into them. Giggling, little Isabela indicates that she is ready for a new challenge. She climbs the steps to the ball pit, slowly, but on her own. Amazing! Just a short month ago, Isabela had a hard time with swinging movements and was reluctant to try new physical tasks on her own. At the end of this session, Isabela crawls into her mother’s arms, happy but exhausted. Though there is no cure for SPD, STAR therapies can help improve adaptive functioning – sensory-based therapies can help a person
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FAMILY FUN By Bette Erickson
October is a colorful month full of events for family fun no matter where you live in the Denver-metro region. Among this month’s highlights are Trick-or-Treat Streets, planetarium laser shows, pumpkin-picking and more. The following is a sampling of a few exciting choices for you and your youngsters:
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Boo at the Zoo No October family celebration is complete without a visit to the 32nd annual Boo At The Zoo, presented by Your Hometown Toyota Stores. Offering more than 25 Trick-or-Treat stations, creepy crawly animal demonstrations and exciting family-friendly entertainment under the canopy of the beautiful fall foliage of Denver Zoo, you’ll be glad you made the trip. Events are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Oct. 22 & 23 and Oct. 29 & 30 at 2300 Steele St.¸ Denver, CO. Information and location: www.DenverZoo.org. Photo courtesy of the Carousel of Happiness. Photograph by James DeWalt.
Carousel of Happiness Nederland’s magical menagerie with 56 whimsical, hand-carved animals on a restored 1910 Looff carousel, circles to the music of a 1913 Wurlitzer band organ. With a puppet theater and play area, the carousel is just $1 to ride. Information: (303) 258-3457 - 20 Lakeview Drive, (just off Highway 119) Nederland , CO Phone: 303-258-3457.
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There’s no shortage of films, live talks, concerts and laser & liquid sky shows at the University of Colorado-Boulder Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Dr., Boulder. Nearby and affordable, the planetarium shows and events are appropriate for all ages. For a preview of upcoming events visit: www.colorado.edu/fiske or call 303-492-5002.
Arguably one of the best Corn Mazes in the country, life-size animal cutouts are hidden throughout for fun photo opportunities. Visitors under the age of 10 can explore the mini-maze. Tickets include one hayride, barrel train ride (for children 12 and under) and unlimited jumping and frolicking on a humongous bouncy pillow. Also available: Pony rides and hamster balls. Information: (720) 865-4346 Denver Botanic: Chatfield, 8500 West Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton, CO, 80128.
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