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FROM THE PUBLISHER Spring into awesome EXPERIENCE SOUTH AURORA Local - To Do - Where in Town LOCAL ARTIST SPOTLIGHT Q&A with three local artists THE AURORA FOX THEATRE Theatre education taking center stage A CELEBRATION OF EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN LOCAL AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT A photographer’s eye and a traveler’s heart

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PUBLISHER MIKE WAID

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SPRING INTO AWESOME I am always amazed at the power people have and how quickly they forget they have it. Every single one of us has the ability to have an impact on our surroundings. Think about it, when you are in a good mood doesn’t everything around you seem to be better?

Likewise, when you are feeling down and out the world seems to feel the same way.

Several years ago I decided to try a scientic experiment on the power we all posses. Well, it was a “somewhat” scientific experiement but none-the-less it was an eye opening venture.

I decided to keep track of my mood and see what thinks would have a demonstrable effect on changing my mood.

I recall one day in particular. I was having a very hard day. I simply didn’t seem to be “clicking” with my family, my work had lots of tough situations going on, my public life seemed to be filled with negativity (mainly through social media) and I was just in a foul mood. This was a perfect time for me to test my experiment.

I decided to seek out positivity and, specifically, how I could be a positive force in someone elses life. I’ve always done some sort of volunteer work so I was no stranger to “giving back” but in this case I went out of my way to find someone who needed help and decided to give them assistance...anonymously.

What a rush it was! Almost instantly the world seemed to be a little brighter...people seemed

to be a little nicer...my mood became quite a bit better. I speculated that perhaps I lucked into things being better and that my act of kindness had nothing to do with it, but as I tested this theory on other occasions I realized that it is each of us that has the ability to make a day awesome.

This spring is a perfect time for you to help me test my theory so I’m challenging each of you to “Spring Into Awesome” by helping others during the month of April. It’s easy to do and I want to see if you notice a change in you.

Pay attention to see if your days are brighter and you hear more laughs. See if the world smells fresher and you see more smiles. Spend time feeling your heart and see if it is warmer.

If during your quest for awesomeness you find yourself looking for a new way to help, consider joining me on April 29th for my annual “Shave the Mayor” event to raise money for pediatric cancer research. I will be shaving my head and beard along with over 100 others who are “Springing Into Awesome” with me.

Go online to ShaveTheMayor.com for details.

No matter what, make sure this Spring that you not only find your “awesome” but help at least one other person find theirs. That’s one thing we can all do...help others to make their world awesome while embrasing ours.

Stay awesome my friends!

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THE TRAILS When you think of the Trails Recreation Center, your first thoughts may be fitness or sports leagues. You may not be aware that the Cultural Arts and Leisure programming at the Trails offers everyone in your family a chance to flex their creative muscles as well.

Classes offered for youth and adults include pottery, sculpting, photography and cooking as well as theater, dance and other fine arts, just to name a few. Toddler play groups are offered for the tiniest of visitors and you can plan to fill school breaks with camps like Fantasy Quest, Mad Science, Play-Well TEKnologies Lego Camps as well as Building Camps for Special Needs Kids. Seasonal programming is also offered through the Cultural Arts program. This month, come

decorate eggs for Easter and enjoy the egg hunt at the park then, later this summer, join them for the annual Summer Celebration, complete with face painting, a bounce castle, an obstacle course and more! For more information on all the Cultural Arts Programming at the Trails, go to trailsrecreationcenter.org/cultural-leisure or email program coordinator Paige Rogers at paigerog@the-trails.org.

local Their tagline says it all, “Everyone’s an artist at Color Me Mine!” Chances are, if you’ve strolled through Southlands, you’ve seen the Color Me Mine Studio and maybe even glanced through the window to see collection of creativity on the shelves inside.

Open seven days a week (reservations aren’t needed except for events in the party room), Color Me Mine encourages you let loose and get creative. Choose from over 100 pieces of pottery and over 60 colors to paint with – the only limits are your imagination. You can pop in for a fun afternoon (you may want to call ahead to get your name on the list if it’s a weekend or a school holiday) or book a party for a birthday, office get together or just a fun night out! Currently, Color Me Mine

COLOR ME MINE is looking for the perfect person to become the new owner of the studio. It will stay open until the perfect buyer is found, but if you are interested in making a creative career change, contact them for more information.

If you’re looking for something different for your next shower, school or scout function, ladies night or just a great time with your family; create some colorful memories (and art!) at Color Me Mine.

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Were you on par with last month’s clue or did you need a mulligan to figure it out? You scored a hole in one if you guessed it was A Change in Rules, by Ken Ball, at the entrance to Saddle Rock Golf Course. The six life-size bronze sculptures depict American Indians playing Shinny Ball, a historic Native American game. The golf course is an area where nomadic American Indians were thought to

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Named one of the Top 10 Best New Courses by Golf Magazine in 1998, Saddle Rock has provided memorable rounds of golf for all ages on its high plains, links style course since opening. With the unmatched panoramic views, clubhouse amenities and instructional programming, Saddle Rock is a must play!

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LOCAL ARTISTS Q&A WITH THREE LOCAL ARTISTS WHOSE WORK IS ADDING COLOR TO THE WORLD

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HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE OF ART My style is probably somewhere between Impressionism and Realism. The biggest influence on my style is from painting for five years exclusively, outdoors from life. Since the light changes you have to paint very directly and quickly.

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WHERE IS THE MOST INTERESTING PLACE YOUR ART HAS BEEN DISPLAYED My work has been displayed in a few art museums including the Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles, and the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis. My paintings are in the permanent collection of the Denver Art Museum and Pioneer Museum in Colorado Springs and the U.S. Capital in the office of a past Senator and Cabinet Member. Walmart Chairman Rob Walton and past rock and roll legend Joe Cocker also collected my work.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT BEING AN ARTIST My favorite part about being an artist is to put everything you have into a painting that is very personal to you, and then have someone who you have never met, respond to it on that same deep personal level. Meeting the collectors is critical for me.

WHAT ADVISE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A NEW ARTIST My advice for young artists is paint every day, seek out the masters of your genre, and visit as many museums as you can to see the work in person. Set goals that stretch yourself and one day you might be hanging next to them.

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WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE ARTIST My favorite artists are a small group of artists from Russia from 100 years ago called the “Itinerants.” They were well trained, stressed painting from life and painted like they didn’t need the money although most were very poor. Artists like Isaac Levitan, Ivan Shishkin and Ilya Repin are at the top of the list.

WHAT IS AN INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU Many of my peers have no other interests or hobbies, their whole life is their art. For me, Art is only a part of my life.

I have a wife and two teenage boys and love to climb fourteeners, catch trophy trout on a fly rod, scuba dive, play golf, tennis and many other sports with them.

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HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PAINTING I had been drawing and working with clay since I was a five or six years old. I sold my drawings to classmates in elementary school for 25 cents. Then in High School my teachers would purchase my assignments from Art class. Straight out of High School, I attended the Art Institute of Colorado. To answer your question, I’ve been painting about 40 years.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PAINTING I had been painting for 50 years.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE OF ART My work is best described as abstract painting, not analytical, critical or conceptual, but emotional and spiritual.

WHAT IS AN INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU I came the U.S.A. in 1961 as a foreign student in order to study “acting.” The only reason I became a painter was that my English was not good enough for acting.

WHERE IS THE MOST INTERESTING PLACE YOUR ART HAS BEEN DISPLAYED International Art Festival, “Five Elements/One World,” at Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, L.A., California in 2011.

I was one of the 6 featured artists in the exhibition.

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WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT BEING AN ARTIST Painting is just like breathing, without it, I would choke to death. Art also teaches me the importance of sincerity, humility, and imagination.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD GIVE TO A NEW ARTIST 1. enjoy the process of creating without worrying about the outcome.

2. imagination is more important than knowledge of techniques.

3. always be sincere to yourself and express your feelings in your work, either in abstract or representational art WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE ARTISTS Ms. Chiyomi Longo, Santa Rosa, CA (http://www.chiyomilongo.com) Ms. Carlene Francis, Denver, CO (www.carlenefrancis.net)

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PAINTING I have been painting as a professional artist since 1984. The first art gallery that represented my work was DeColores Art Gallery in the Cherry Creek Shopping district in Denver.

WHAT IS AN INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU I love reading about, studying and visiting sites of the historical American West.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE OF ART My style of painting leans towards impressionism/ Naturalism.

WHERE IS THE MOST INTERESTING PLACE YOUR ART HAS BEEN DISPLAYED My works have been exhibited in France and Spain. I also had some paintings that were on display at the Governor’s office in the State Capitol building in Denver, Colorado…and of course, my current art studio in the old School House on Mainstreet in Parker is pretty unique and interesting.

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WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE ARTISTS I was raised in New Mexico and was first inspired by the Taos Society of Artists. Later, it was the French and American Impressionists that really got me fired up. Now I am influenced by all types of art forms.

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WHAT ADVICE WOULD GIVE TO A NEW ARTIST Start now...the sooner the better. Study art from professional artists of note whose works inspires you.

Drawing capability is very important to one’s success and plan on a ten year time commitment before an art career can start having traction.

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WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT BEING AN ARTIST It is an ever evolving process of working and learning and being inspired.

Theatre Education

Taking Center Stage The Aurora Fox Arts Center, a historic landmark located at 9900 East Colfax in the Aurora Cultural Arts District, is the city’s performing arts center. The Aurora Fox is a 245-seat performing arts facility with attached rehearsal and scenery shop facilities. A former movie theatre that was built in 1946, the Aurora Fox was completely renovated and reopened in March of 1985. The Aurora Fox offers the residents of the Denver metro area professional, Broadway-quality performances in a smaller, intimate accessible performing space. They strive to continually bring new plays to the metro region for both their main stage and black box Studio Theatre.

Bringing exceptional entertainment to the stage isn’t the only thing happening at the Aurora Fox – behind the curtain, the theatre education program offers a multitude of outreach programs and classes in everything from set and lighting design to reader’s theater and storytelling; theatrical dance and improvisation to stage combat and comedy.

The city of Aurora offers a variety of theatre education experiences to youth and adults. Students learn the principles and techniques of the theatre arts from theatre professionals in a supportive setting.

The goals of the theatre education program are to provide quality arts programming, both in and out of school, in order to create a new generation of artists, art patrons, community members and informed citizens; to teach positive communication and interpersonal skills and to provide an avenue of self-expression for young people who are often denied a voice.

Weekly classes offer beginning to advanced level theatrical training at locations throughout Aurora including the Aurora Fox Art Center. Courses are designed to build confidence, creativity and an appreciation for the arts. Classes and camps incorporate literature for children and students learn acting skills by creating their own adaptations of their favorite books. Camps and classes culminate in a performance or sharing.

Outreach programming is provided to schools, churches, therapeutic recreational programs, senior centers and scout troupes. Workshops and residencies are provided in stage combat, Elizabethan theatre, improvisation, Greek mythology, story- telling, African folk tales, Native American folk tales, script adaptation, story construction, debating techniques and stage dialects.

Students in classes and participating in outreach programs learn life skills such as teambuilding, creative problem solving, non-violent conflict resolution, communication, concentration and confidence.

Next up for the theatre education programming is “Freak the Mighty” for ages 11-15.

Classes run April 10th-May 15th, on Mondays from 5:00pm6:30pm at the Aurora Central Library. To register call: 303 3268650.

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Plan ahead for less drama at home and more drama at camp this summer!

Summer half days camps are available for registration at www.auroragov.org/recreation. Click “Registration” and search for “theatre.”

For more information on upcoming shows and tickets at the Aurora Fox, go to aurorafoxartscenter.org or call (303)739-1970.

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A Celebration of Extraordinary Women The 2nd Annual Women of Achievement Awards

By Tiffany Grizzle

“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” - Jane Goodall Last spring, I found myself at a large table, having wonderful conversations over a beautiful lunch with several people I had the pleasure of meeting just that afternoon. Ours was one of many tables in a much larger banquet room and throughout the afternoon, we had the honor of being introduced to neighbors in our community who were doing absolutely amazing things; things that we may never had learned of if it weren’t for the reason we were all gathered there – the Light ‘n’ Heart Awards and Women of Achievement Luncheon presented by the Rotary Club of Parker Cherry Creek Valley. Like most people, I believe, I try and do what I can for others. I volunteer at my children’s schools; I participate in fundraisers and charitable events and donate my time or money when and where I can when I am moved to do so. I realize I can always do more but I was completely awestruck by just how much more is possible.

The women recognized at last year’s awards, especially the young women in our community, and the work they are doing within the community is absolutely astonishing.

This year’s 2nd Annual Women of Achievement Luncheon also serves as a 30 year celebration for all Rotary International Women. The Light ‘n’ Heart Awards were created to recognize the achievements

of women in Douglas County for their leadership and service. Meeting in the Rotarian spirit of “Service Above Self,” this very special afternoon is sure to be another unforgettable event, and one that you will not want to miss. Tickets are available now (www.WomenAchieve. net) and this event is open to all community members and businesses.

This year’s incredible nominees, none of whom asked to be put in the spotlight, will be most humbly accepting the recognition they so genuinely deserve.

Light ‘n’ Heart Awards will be presented to deserving nominees in the following categories: Achievement in Innovation, Achievement in Leadership, Achievement in Organizational Enhancement, Achievement in Service to Others, Mentoring Women, Young Women of Achievement & Unsung Heroine The afternoon will include a Proclamation given by Rotary District 5450 Governor Bill Downes, and keynote addresses by Former 5450 Governor Mary Kay Hasz, Rotary President Mike Dunkel, Rotary Women Past, Present and Future and former Rotary President and Parker Mayor Mike Waid.

As someone who thoroughly enjoyed last year’s luncheon and ceremony, I would highly encourage attending – you’ll meet some remarkable people and leave incredibly inspired, perhaps wanting to lend your talents and time to one of the recipient’s causes or be motivated to pursue your own passion.

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LOCALAUTHORSPOTLIGHT A PHOTOGRAPHER’S EYE AND A TRAVELER’S HEART

ONE COUPLE’S EPIC 21 MONTH WORLD JOURNEY

By Don Mammoser

In late 2010, professional photographer Don Mammoser began an open-ended, worldwide journey of discovery. He took with him just a backpack, a camera and one lens. A female acquaintance, Anya, from Russia accompanied him on a trial basis at first, then permanently after their traveling romance flourished.

Together, the couple moved non-stop across the earth for twenty-one months. They traveled as local people and with local people the entire time. This means that they rode on camels and elephants, in countless tuk-tuks, motorbikes, and on untold overcrowded buses. They went via dugout canoes, old bikes, kayaks, river tubes, and endless boats, ferries and other assorted floating devices. They survived numerous typhoons, food poisoning, a crashed motorbike, wildlife encounters, injuries, and decrepit Indonesian ferries. They were caught in angry oceans, often dealt with inhospitable immigration authorities and got eaten alive by more mosquitoes and leeches than they care to remember. They visited 28 countries on 4 continents.

During their travels, Don and Anya got engaged in Montenegro and married on the beach in the Dominican Republic. What began as a simple friendship between an American man and a Russian girl ended in an amazing partnership where these two vagabonds travel through life together, attempting to simply have an uncommon existence.

This book is one chapter in their story, told through gorgeous, full-color photography along with plenty of personal prose. When not travelling, Don and Anya live in Parker, Colorado.

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This book is available for purchase on Amazon.com. Learn more at www.donmammoserphoto.com.

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