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Lakewood’s Heritage, Culture & the Arts Magazine
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On the Cover: Fan favorite Hazel Miller returns to Lakewood to open the 2013 Sounds Exciting! Summer Concert Series on June 19.
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FEATURES
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Victory Gardens in America .................4
Gallery Exhibitions ............................10
INSPIRE: Arts Week Lakewood...........6
Lakewood Cultural Center Performances ......................................16
Sounds Exciting! Lakewood’s Summer Concert Series ...12
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Summer Camps Come Play with Us! ...........................14 Rockin’ Block Party ...........................18
Bravo Lakewood is the magazine of the Heritage, Culture & the Arts Division, Community Resources Department, City of Lakewood, 480 S. Allison Pkwy., Lakewood, CO 80226, distributed free of charge throughout the community. For information about advertising in future editions of this magazine, call The Publishing House: 303-428-9529. All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce in whole or in part. Bravo Lakewood is funded in part by the generous support from the citizens of the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). Alternative formats of this publication available upon request. The mission of the Heritage, Culture & the Arts (HCA) Division is to enrich and inspire people through places and programs that engage, celebrate and build community through heritage, culture and the arts.
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Victory Gardens in America When people typically think of wartime gardening movements, most often the images conjured are of large garden plots located in American schoolyards, neighborhoods, baseball fields, urban areas and homes during World War II (1939-1945). Conceived almost three decades earlier, the concept of the war garden originated in Europe during World War I (1914-1918) as a way to provide fruits, vegetables and other edible plants to both soldiers and citizens. In both the United States and abroad, war gardens were an organized effort by which civilians could assist in providing food and personal support to the war effort. As part of the war effort at home during WWI, Americans were encouraged by the Food and Drug Administration to reduce waste, replace scarce ingredients with plentiful ones and conserve food through canning and drying. Efforts to educate the public on issues regarding food preservation and the nutritional content of vegetables and fruits helped the FDA convince American civilians that they could eat less without suffering the effects of malnutrition, thereby conserving valuable edible resources for the troops. Even some prominent U.S. parks, including New York’s Riverside and San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, were utilized for planting during the victory garden effort. During WWII, American citizens were once again encouraged to “sow the seeds of victory.” This renewed initiative became somewhat of a morale booster, empowering citizens of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds to work together to provide sustenance to the all-important war effort. A wide spectrum of private and public businesses, schools, and
agencies provided plots of land, seeds, and promotional material in order to encourage individual and community gardening. After food rationing began in January 1940, war gardens became essential to supporting the healthy appetites both on the front lines and at home. Growing vegetables and fruits at home ensured that the precious resources of transportation and fuel were reserved for military purposes, and it maintained the maximum nutritional value in the resulting produce. These public gardening efforts eventually grew to become essential to much more than just hungry stomachs. In 1943, home gardens alone produced a staggering 8 million pounds of edibles.
For more information on how you can grow your own victory garden, please check out the Smithsonian Institution’s Grow Your Own Victory Garden! at http://www.gardens.si.edu/comelearn.
To learn more about victory gardens, the agricultural industry and urban farming in Lakewood, visit the latest exhibit at Lakewood Heritage Center, From the Land: Agriculture in Lakewood. Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday www.Lakewood.org/HeritageCenter For more information, please call 303-987-7850.
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ARTS WEEK LAKEWOOD In its third year, INSPIRE Arts Week Lakewood is an expanded 11-day event, June 5-15, that encourages local residents to experience all of Lakewood’s heritage, culture and arts offerings. All participating Lakewood art and cultural organizations are offering discounts or free special events. INSPIRE Arts Week Lakewood grew out of Lakewood’s participation in a 2028 visioning process supported by the then Colorado Council on the Arts (now Colorado Creative Industries). “We really listened to what people were saying about how many art groups, art businesses and talented artists we have in Lakewood and how we really needed to get the word out about all these fantastic organizations. We convened a meeting with all the organizations, and INSPIRE Arts Week was developed to showcase what groups were already doing,” says Lorene Joos, arts curator for the City of Lakewood. We hope to see you at INSPIRE Arts Week Lakewood! For more information, visit www.Lakewood.org/Inspire to connect to the websites of the participating organizations.
We really needed to get the word out about all these fantastic organizations.
WE DN ESDAY, June 5 Lakewood Symphony Open Rehearsal / FREE Anam Cara Studio and Gallery Intuitive Art Collage / $30 Lakewood Library Altered Book Exhibit Reception / FREE
T H URSDAY, J une 6 HCA IDENTITY Exhibition Opening / FREE BADGER’s Split Screen The Life of Nikola Tesla / $8 Lakewood Symphony Lasting Impressions / $15 Anam Cara Studio and Gallery Healing Art Mandalas / $30
FRI DAY, J une 7 40 West Arts Recycled Art Vivid Color Exhibit / FREE Belmar Music on the Plaza / FREE Edge Theater Company One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest / $10
WED N ES DAY, Jun e 12 Anam Cara Living Arts Studio & Gallery Intuitive Art Journaling / $30
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40 West Arts Everything Recycled Art Market & Youth Display / $5 Recycled Fashion Show / $5 Lakewood Heritage Center Rockin’ Block Party / FREE Lakewood Historical Society What’s It Worth? Appraisals / $5 per item Belmar Music on the Plaza / FREE Edge Theatre Company One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest / $10 Grupo Folklorico Semblanzas de Mexico Novias de México / $25
Lakewood Art Council 25th Anniversary Celebration / FREE Edge Theatre Company One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest / $10
SU N DAY, J une 9 40 West Arts Everything Recycled Art Market & Youth Display / $5 Creative Writing Workshop / FREE Lakewood Sister Cities Music Scholar Program Winner Recital Rebecca Moritzky, harpist / FREE
M ONDAY, J un e 1 0 Washington Heights Arts Center Open House & Weaving Project / FREE
T U ESDAY, J un e 1 1 Lakewood Art Council Experience the Arts: Interactive Art / FREE West Colfax Community Association Music in the Park / FREE Rockley Music Center Love on Broadway songs performed by teachers / FREE
F RI DAY, Jun e 14 Belmar Block 7 Art Walk / FREE Belmar Music on the Plaza / FREE True Colors Studio/Gallery Joy of Meditation Calligraphy Paintings / FREE Edge Theatre Company One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest / $10 Performance Now Theatre Company Kiss Me, Kate / $28
S AT URDAY, Jun e 15 Edge Theatre Company One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest / $10 Performance Now Theatre Company Kiss Me, Kate / $28 Belmar Music on the Plaza / FREE
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Gallery Exhibitions Highlighting Talented Artists Lakewood Cultural Center North Gallery
Lakewood Cultural Center Mezzanine Gallery
IDENTITY Narrative Identity through the Figure Juried by Laura Phelps Rogers
Artists’ Choice Juried Exhibition Lakewood Arts Council
The goal of this year’s annual sculpture show, through the vision of the guest juror, is to use the figure as a means of exploring identity. The artists are challenged to recall past experiences and, through the use of the figure, build a biographical or autobiographical story. That story is meant to turn viewers into visual listeners and evoke emotions and thoughts about one’s own self. June 6-August 17 Free Artist Reception: 5-7 p.m., June 6
Lakewood Civic Center James J. Richey Gallery
Space in Time The Work of Laura Phelps Rogers Laura Phelps Rogers is a contemporary artist working in the conceptual genre. Over the past several years, her work has focused around metal casting, casting through substitution and Work by Laura Phelps Rogers combining cast materials with mixed media. A Space in Time is a continuation of her work addressing personal and familial memories that broaden into larger social and cultural topics and interpretations. We are delighted to host Laura’s exhibition in addition to working with her as the guest juror for IDENTITY. June 6-August 17 Free Artist Reception: 5-7 p.m., June 6
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The Artists’ Choice exhibit, sponsored by the Lakewood Arts Council, is an annual juried show of artwork by Colorado artists that covers a wide range of media and artistic styles. Each artist entering the competition was invited to submit works that best represent his/her style. This year’s juror is acclaimed artist “Lemon Duplication” Mike Untiedt from Denver. by Kathy Berls The exhibit includes over 100 pieces of original fine art created by artists from all over Colorado. May 13-June 14 Free Artist Reception: 5:30-7 p.m., May 16
CREATE Discovering the Art Within This exhibit features work by instructors and students from Washington Heights Arts Center and the Lakewood Cultural Center. Lakewood offers a wide array of classes, and this exhibit features some Work by Kristin Woodbury amazing work with artists expressing themselves through the different mediums of clay, paper, paint or threads. June 28-August 30 Free Artist Reception: 5:30-7 p.m., June 28
Lakewood Heritage Center Radius Gallery
From the Land Agriculture in Lakewood Before Lakewood was one of Colorado’s largest cities, it was an agricultural hub. Explore Lakewood’s early days of farming from tractors to milk bottles. Discover the urban farming movement and its impact on the land today. Continuing through August 10
Admission to all galleries is free. For more information including gallery hours and locations, see page 22.
Artist Talk and Book Signing Narcissus Quagliata Archetypes and Visions in Glass and Light
Community Art Workshops Take part in any one of our exciting additions to the class schedule! Register for these workshops online at www.Lakewood.org/HCA, by phone at 303-987-5436 or in person at any HCA facility (Washington Heights Arts Center, Lakewood Cultural Center or Lakewood Heritage Center). Early registration closes seven days prior to the start date.
Painted Silk Scarf Workshop Tuesday, June 4, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Ages 14 and up Instructor: Jan Janas $39 Regular price, $34 Early Registration Activity # 270260-01 Lakewood Cultural Center
Kumihimo Braid Making Saturday, June 8, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 16 and up Instructor: Judi Dickinson $38 Regular Price, $33 Early Registration Activity # 277312-01 Washington Heights Arts Center
Mesa Verde Pottery Workshop Narcissus Quagliata is considered one of the most significant glass artists, drawing worldwide attention through his spectacular works in public spaces, such as the “Taiwan Dome of Light,” the largest illuminated glass ceiling in the world. $10 7 p.m., Thursday, July 11 Lakewood Cultural Center 303-987-7845, www.Lakewood.org/Tickets
Monday, July 1, 9-11:30 a.m. or Monday, August 5, 9-11:30 a.m. Ages 10-14 Instructor: Christine O’Dea $15 Activity #271004-01 or Activity #271004-02 Washington Heights Arts Center
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Sounds Exciting! Lakewood’s Summer Concert Series Get ready to experience world-class music, make new friends and try some tasty treats. The 2013 season of Sounds Exciting!, Lakewood’s summer concert series, is just around the corner!
TOP 10 ways to get the most out of the 2013 Sounds Exciting! Series:
1 Stay in the know! Follow us at Facebook.com/LakewoodHCA to get all of the latest concert and event information.
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2 Say hello to your neighbors! The concerts are a great opportunity to meet your Lakewood neighbors and make new friends.
Bring money for ice cream! The popular White Way Grill will be serving up frosty summer treats again this year. Try something new! Pack a pair This year we are of sunglasses and excited to offer a get ready to enjoy delicious dinner the amazing sunset option from a local over the foothills. barbecue food truck at each concert.
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Jayme Stone’s Room of Wonders World-wise folk music June 26 Two-time Juno-winning banjoist Jayme Stone and his Room of Wonders make music inspired by sounds from around the world bridging folk, jazz and chamber music. His award-winning albums both defy and honor the banjo’s long role in music, turning historical connections into compelling music. Stone’s unique study of music and style of play makes you immediately forget the banjo’s country roots. “This is banjo like you’ve never heard it before.” - Ottawa Citizen www.jaymestone.com
Red Molly A joyous Americana trio
Bring the kids! And the grandkids! Lakewood summer concerts are family friendly and fun for all ages.
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June 19 Back for her 12th season at Sounds Exciting!, Hazel Miller has been a staple in the Colorado music scene for more than 25 years. Whether singing blues, jazz, pop or gospel, her voice charges with a primal dose of genuine soul. The Hazel Miller Band’s reputation as one of the most audienceinclusive shows of Lakewood’s summer concert series brings devoted fans back year after year. www.hazelmiller.com
No Concert July 3 – Happy Independence Day!
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The Hazel Miller Band Lakewood’s rhythm & blues favorite
July 10 Since 2004, Americana trio Red Molly has been bringing audiences to their feet with gorgeous three-part harmonies, crisp musicianship and engaging stage presence. The trio’s performances give off such a warm feeling that fans feel they are watching a group of friends sharing songs in their living room. With bluegrasstinged folk and a touch of jazzy Western influences, their latest album was praised by the Boston Globe for its “tick-tight arrangements, crystalline vocals and caramel harmonies.” www.redmolly.com
Eclipse Colorado’s tribute to Journey
Ryan Shupe & the RubberBand PostHeeHawFunkadelicHipHopNewGrass
July 17 Eclipse captures and recreates the spirit, sound and innovation that is the live Journey experience. Eclipse focuses on the albums from 1978 through 1986, allowing audiences to dance and sing along to all of Journey’s power ballads and chart topping hits. The music of Journey has an enduring appeal that draws fans of all ages. Guests at this concert should expect a lot of high-energy fun and maybe even a few surprises! www.eclipsetheband.biz
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Creole Stomp High energy Creole & Zydeco July 24 A favorite on the CajunZydeco dance circuit, Creole Stomp knows how to throw a Louisiana party! For 10 years the group has been winning over fans with its unique blend of Louisiana Creole zydeco, Cajun, blues and swamp pop. Their hard-driving and passionate shows include explanations about the culture, song history and even some bilingual song translation. Creole Stomp is “arguably the best band from outside Louisiana to ever play its music.” - The Taste of Louisiana Festival www.creolestomp.com
Hailing from Salt Lake City, Ryan Shupe & the RubberBand has a fresh crossover style that is unlike any other. Their self-dubbed PostHeeHawFunkadelicHipHopNewgrass sound cultivates an organic, playful and entertaining approach to performing that has built quite a following. The RubberBand’s “fresh hybrid of new music influenced by bluegrass but featuring the percussive fervor of rock, rap and other styles… bring(s) imaginative arrangements and daring musicianship to their quintet sound.” - Bluegrass Unlimited www.shupe.net
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LLakewood CCultural CCenter South Pacific Performance Now Theatre Company Set on a South Pacific Island during World War II, this timeless story centers around the love that blooms between a young nurse and a secretive Frenchman. This Rodgers and Hammerstein classic is known by audiences worldwide for its exceptional score, and it is just as thrilling and relevant today as it was when it first premiered in 1949. www.performancenow.org $28 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, April 26-27, May 3-4, 10-11 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28, May 4-5, 11-12
Utsav VI…the Celebration Continues… Mudra Dance Studio Mudra Dance Studio’s sixth annual recital and 16th original production features a beautiful blend of Mudra’s students rejoicing and celebrating their learning over the past year and sharing that happiness through dance, music and audio visual magic on stage! www.MudraDanceStudio.us $20 12 p.m. & 4:30 p.m., Sunday, June 2
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Fiesta! Evergreen Chorale The Evergreen Chorale is joined by Fiesta Colorado to bring you sparkling song and dance from Central and South America. Classical guitar, a percussion ensemble and marimbas complete this colorful celebration of folkloric music and dance. www.evergreenchorale.org $21 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 17
Celebrating the American Spirit Colorado Wind Ensemble and Littleton Chorale Join the Colorado Wind Ensemble and Littleton Chorale in this soaring tribute to American experiences, weaving together traditional spirituals, Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man and new American music. Vincent Persichetti’s Celebrations for chorus and wind ensemble joyfully resonates with stirring settings of poet Walt Whitman’s homage to the human spirit. www.coloradowindensemble.org $19 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 18
Dreams Sweatshop Dance Experience the magic as Sweatshop Dance, Denver’s hottest pre-professional dance academy, presents a student showcase. The diversity of performances is sure to provide a world class dance experience that is unparalleled in the region. www.sweatshopdance.com $15 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday, May 23-24
Where did Stravinsky find his inspiration for Pulcinella, who is Martha and why is Brahms’ concerto considered one of the greatest ever written? Join the Lakewood Symphony in this beautiful celebration of music and discover for yourself why these works made such a lasting impression. www.lakewoodsymphony.org $15 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 6
Novias de México Grupo Folklorico Semblanzas de Mexico Semblanzas de Mexico, featuring Mariachi Sol De Mi Tierra, brings the wedding traditions of Mexico to the stage with fast footwork and twirling skirts in this celebration of love and enduring happiness. $25 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 8
Kiss Me, Kate Performance Now Theatre Company Shakespeare meets Porter! The enchanting combination of Shakespeare’s classic Taming of the Shrew and Cole Porter’s lively music and lyrics meet on stage in Kiss Me, Kate. It’s a wonderful play within a play, in which each cast member’s on-stage life is complemented and complicated by what is happening off-stage. www.performancenow.org $28 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, June 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16, 22-23, 29-30
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Rockin’ Block Party Block parties are reported to have originated on New York City’s East Side during World War I, when an entire city block was roped off for the residents to celebrate and honor the members of that block who had joined the war effort. During these initial years, block parties consisted primarily of parades and the singing of patriotic songs. Block parties experienced a renewed surge in popularity during the 1970s when members of a single neighborhood would congregate for a holiday, event or simply for community enjoyment. These more modern block parties often included food, music, dancing, lawn games and other family-friendly activities. The City of Lakewood is proud to continue the tradition of getting neighbors together by hosting the Rockin’ Block Party, a free community event at the Lakewood Heritage Center. This year’s event offers fun for all ages with historical tours, games, live music and a family-friendly movie under the stars. Saturday, June 8 5-7 p.m. Museum Tours, Games & Activities
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7:30-8:30 p.m.
Live Music: The Ticket www.theticketband.com
9 p.m.
E.T. the Extra Terrestrial Free popcorn will be provided by Foothills Credit Union.
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See over 300 dinosaur tracks TOUCH dinosaur bones Explore deep time best outdoor museum since the jurassic
303-697-3466 www.dinoridge.org c-470 & w alameda Pkwy morrison, co May-August 2013 | BRAVO LAKEWOOD
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Audiology Services & Hearing Aids Comprehensive Hearing Exams Hearing Aids Wireless Hearing Aids Hearing Aid Repair & Service Custom Ear Molds & Plugs Wax Removal
255 Union Blvd., Suite 220, Lakewood
303-462-4900 Mandi Solat, M.A., F-AAA Larry Solat, B.A. Direct Providers: United HealthCare, BC/BS federal and all plans, Cigna, and many others.
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$40 OFF custom picture framing $150.00 minimum order Coupon must be presented when placing order & is for complete framing only. This offer may not be combined with other discounts. Offer expires August 15, 2013.
Grab a bite to eat after the show. closer than you think.
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7111 W. Alameda Ave. Lakewood, CO 80226 303.238.2313 belmarframe.com
Wild At Heart an Artisan’s Boutique • BELMAR •
Wild at Heart is an eclectic boutique that carries fashion and one-of-a-kind accessories that exude charm and ethereal beauty to those who wear it. Visit with one of our stylists today! 5280 Magazine’s Top of the Town! 2012 & 2011 Best Women’s Clothing & 2010 Best Women’s Boutique!
HOURS: MON-SAT 10-8, SUN 11-5 7166 W. ALASKA DR., LAKEWOOD, CO 80226 303-922-0784 • WWW.WILDATHEARTONLINE.COM
Clothing by Seven Waves
Cultural facilities offer incredible choices Lakewood Cultural Center (LCC), North & Mezzanine Galleries 470 S. Allison Parkway (Alameda & Wadsworth) 303-987-7845 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday One hour prior to performances
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Lakewood Heritage Center (LHC), Spirit of Lakewood & Radius Galleries 801 S. Yarrow St. (Ohio & Wadsworth) 303-987-7850 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday Guided tours: 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. No reservation needed for groups of 10 or fewer.
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James J. Richey Gallery Lakewood Civic Center 480 S. Allison Parkway (Alameda & Wadsworth) 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday
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Village Roaster Coffee Cart Lakewood Cultural Center Lobby 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday
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20th Century Emporium Inside Lakewood Heritage Center Visitor Center 303-987-7848 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday
Washington Heights Arts Center (WH) 6375 W. 1st Ave. (Between Sheridan and Wadsworth) 303-987-5436 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday
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