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ETHEL’S DOCUMERICA A MULTIMEDIA CONCERT INTRODUCING HERITAGE LAKEWOOD CARETAKER’S COTTAGE 100 YEARS OF HISTORY
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HELLO AGAIN! Introducing Heritage Lakewood
08 SHOWS FOR FAMILIES:
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MOLDING A LIFE IN CLAY: Sumi von Dassow
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ARTS AND EVENTS CALENDAR
Cuentos and Robinson Crusoe
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ENVIRONMENT SOUNDS: ETHEL’s Documerica
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EXPLORABLE PLACES for Parents and Educators
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LCC PRESENTS: Reverso, “The Drowsy Chaperone” and the Lao Tizer Quartet
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LAKEWOOD LOOKS BACK: Parks and Wellness
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NEW CLASSES: Macramé
CARETAKER’S COTTAGE: From Kit House to Research Room
ON THE COVER
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Pictured left to right, ETHEL is Ralph Farris (viola), Kip Jones (violin), Corin Lee (violin) and Dorothy Lawson (cello). The group quickly earned a reputation as one of America’s most adventurous string quartets and continues to set the standard for contemporary concert music. Don’t miss the multimedia concert “ETHEL’s Documerica” at the Lakewood Cultural Center on March 13. Learn more on page 10.
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The Lakewood Heritage Center is now Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park! We’re excited to show off our fresh look.
You’ll start to see our new logo on-site, online and popping up throughout the community as we share the unique programs and events happening at Heritage Lakewood.
SAY HELLO AGAIN TO HERITAGE LAKEWOOD! 801 S. Yarrow St. Lots has been happening in our neck of Belmar Park, where rural meets retro! During the city’s 50th anniversary year in 2019, we opened a new permanent history exhibition “Lakewood: A 20th Century Journey,” developed new educational programs, preserved historic structures and artifacts and made our community events even better. We invite you to stop by and enjoy the new experiences we have to offer, take a look back at life in Lakewood in the 1900s and gather with friends and family.
This logo design represents the Heritage Lakewood experience. It takes inspiration from the retro-themed visitor center, early agricultural and midcentury modern architectural forms, the rolling hills of our short-grass prairie and the musical notes you might hear coming from the summer concert series, Cider Days music stages, Lakewood Lights carolers or a festive wedding band. Overall, we’re a place that preserves Lakewood’s past and celebrates community. The warm and sunny color palette gives a nod to our role in welcoming you to explore Lakewood’s history. The evolution of our name was based on research and feedback. Our site was often confused with the Lakewood Cultural Center and caused some frustration with attendees and visitors. Now, as Heritage Lakewood, we are staying true to the intention of the name selected in 1996 while helping identify the distinction (in location and mission) between the two centers. We’ve added Belmar Park to the logo to further indicate our location and honor the park’s namesake, May Bonfils Stanton’s Belmar estate. ––––– Special thanks to all the community members, visitors and volunteers who have provided input through surveys, public meetings and more. We’ve been gathering your ideas since 2016 during our master planning process that, in part, identified the need for us to create a strong identity, brand and position of visibility. Additionally, we would like to recognize Rassman Design for its talented design work and invaluable guidance in brand development.
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Visit (Free Admission): Swing by anytime you’re in the neighborhood — general admission is always free! The visitor center is open Tuesday through Sunday and features museum exhibitions and a museum store. Any day of the week, you can take a self-guided tour around the historic buildings, or bring a picnic and simply enjoy the views. Take a Docent Led Tour: Call 303-987-7850 to book a tour of building interiors with a knowledgeable guide. Mention promo code BRAVO for 50% off weekend tours March–May 2020. Sign Up for a Class or Historical Program: Visit Lakewood.org/Heritage to learn more. Connect on Social Media: Friend us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram (NEW!) @HeritageLakewood. We’ll message our first 50 followers with details on how to claim a free gift in person at the visitor center! Survey Says: Festivals! Lakewood loves a good party, and we’re proud to host amazing events at the outdoor Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Amphitheater and throughout our festival grounds. Save these dates:
• Earth Day (Free!) Saturday, April 18 • Rockin’ Block Party (Free!) Saturday, June 6 • Sounds Exciting! Summer Concert Series Wednesdays, June 17–24 & July 8–29
• Cider Days Saturday and Sunday, October 3–4 • Lakewood Lights (Free!) Friday and Saturday, December 4–5
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The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe co-presented with Missoula Children’s Theatre 1 & 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1 Ages 5+
Cuentos: Tales from the Latino World with David Gonzalez
7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22 • Ages 6+ Storytelling is universal. Every culture in the world has an oral tradition of storytelling and for some non-literate societies, it is the principal way for people to pass information and knowledge between one another and between generations. Storytelling maintains and sustains the body of shared beliefs of a community and thus serves to keep it alive. Children engage with their elders and absorb the wisdom, knowledge and love of their culture through storytelling. From the Arab-influenced mythic fairy tales of Iberia to the adventures of the magico-religious deities of Cuba and from the home-spun wisdom of Puerto Rico’s “Juan Bobo” stories to the fantastical images of Noble Prize-winning author Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the Latino world has created a vast treasury of literature. Master storyteller, musician and poet David Gonzalez paints a vivid picture of the people and rich cultures of the Spanish-speaking world with colorful tales from the Caribbean, South America, Spain and, yes, the Bronx in “Cuentos: Tales from the Latino World.”
Told through live music and upbeat rhythm, “Cuentos” offers genuine entertainment and an educational introduction to the marvelous world of Latino literature and culture. From the enchanting pre-Columbian Puerto Rican magician Milomaki to the strength and magic of the Afro-Cuban Orishas, these stories are filled with memorable characters, fantastic plots and positive messages for children. For all of us, really.
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Love theater? Ever thought you might want to work on a show? This could be your big break. Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) will cast up to 60 local students in grades K-12 when it teams up with LCC Presents for a production of “The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe” at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Beginning on Jan. 27, the show is rehearsed after school throughout the week with two performances on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 1. Purposely varying from the plot of Daniel Defoe’s classic novel, MCT’s “Robinson Crusoe” shows us that reading invites more than observation. Unlike TV and movies, which provide every detail, a book allows the reader the luxury and the joy of imagination. In MCT’s adaptation, we arrive on Robinson’s island years after he and his sole companion, a goat named Wilson, are shipwrecked.
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ETHEL’s Documerica With a reputation as one of America’s most adventurous string quartets, indie-classical ensemble ETHEL has been “exploding the boundaries of conventional quartet music by combining its classical training with rock ‘n’ roll enthusiasm and musical traditions from around the world,” says The New Orleans Advocate. Founded in New York City in 1998, ETHEL, an Old English word meaning “noble,” continues to set the standard for contemporary classical music. At the heart of ETHEL is a collaborative ethos — a quest for
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common artistic expression forged in the celebration of community. Ambitious collaborative projects and astonishing multimedia productions have always been central to the group’s identity and the concert coming to the Lakewood Cultural Center on March 13 is no exception. “ETHEL’s Documerica” melds multiple-screen video projections of evocative imagery from a 1970s photographic archive commissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency with original music by some
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of today’s top composers, such as Mary Ellen Childs, Ulysses Owens Jr., Jerod Impichchaachaaha’Tate and James Kimo Williams, as well as ETHEL members. Hailing from different regions, backgrounds and generations, and influenced by a variety of musical practices, genres and forms, each composer contributes his or her distinctive voice to the program. The music is in constant dialogue with the projections in an arc that is by turns urban, rural, pastoral and gritty.
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In 1971, the newly established EPA created “Project Documerica,” commissioning outstanding photographers across America to document the state of the environment and its impact on society. The result was an archive of tens of thousands of photographs amassed over nearly a decade. In spite of its historic and cultural significance, this massive artistic project had been largely forgotten until recent digitalization made it more accessible. Forty years after its advent, the imagery of “Project Documerica” is the inspiration for “ETHEL’s Documerica,” which taps the archive’s evocative potential and brings its visual and emotional impact into dialogue with the 21st century. Described by The New York Times as “new music bonding with old images in rich, provocative and moving ways,” “ETHEL’s Documerica” explores this compelling snapshot of a tumultuous era that powerfully connects to today’s environmental and social issues.
a collaborative exhibition We, the People of the Land: A Story of People, Place and Space January 17-March 31 Free Artists Reception: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 12
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In ETHEL’s spirit of collaboration, LCC Presents partners with Arts Programming Curator Laine Godsey and artists working in a variety of media on an exhibition in the North Gallery titled “We, the People of the Land: A Story of People, Place and Space” (see side bar for details). Tickets for “ETHEL’s Documerica” are available at Lakewood.org/LCCPresents or by calling 303-987-7845.
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This group exhibition is curated as a collaborative counterpoint to the LCC Presents “ETHEL’s Documerica” multimedia concert and highlights visual artists who are working in a variety of mediums to explore America’s relationship to the land. Referencing “Project Documerica,” a national photographic archive commissioned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the 1970s, this contemporary exhibition interprets the ways in which people’s lives and sense of place are shaped by the environment through the lens of artists working in video, photography, sculpture, painting, drawing and mixed media.
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Lakewood.org/LCCPresents WINTER & SPRING 2020 PERFORMANCES Reverso
7:30 p.m., Saturday, February 29
Illuminating the porous boundaries between classical and jazz, this acclaimed transoceanic chamber jazz project performs original music inspired by Maurice Ravel’s “Le Tombeau de Couperin” and Les Six. Reverso features trombonist Ryan Keberle, pianist Frank Woeste, drummer Adam Cruz and cellist Erik Friedlander.
“The Drowsy Chaperone” co-presented with Performance Now Theatre Company
Friday-Sunday, March 20-April 5 When a die-hard musical theater fan puts on a recording of his favorite Jazz Age musical comedy, an extravagant fantasy unfolds in his living room. A Broadway starlet and her debonair fiancé, bumbling gangsters, a misguided lover and an intoxicated chaperone create an evening of madcap delight.
The Lao Tizer Quartet featuring Nelson Rangell 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 11
This quartet delivers an explosive mix of jazz, rock, classical, funk and world rhythms. Led by keyboardist and composer Lao Tizer, the band features saxophonist/flutist extraordinaire Nelson Rangell, drum phenom Gene Coye and bass legend Ric Fierabracci.
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Caretaker’s Cottage at Heritage Lakewood by Katy Lewis, Heritage Lakewood museum curator
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Built from a kit in the early 1900s, this historic property later housed the caretakers of May Bonfils Stanton’s Belmar estate.
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One hundred years ago, a farmer in Colorado bought a house from a magazine. It was a kit house that arrived in pieces. He probably put it together himself. He likely farmed wheat and barley. Maybe he also kept bees or fruit trees, like the apple tree that today stands guard in front of the recently rehabilitated Caretaker’s Cottage located at Heritage Lakewood, previously known as the Lakewood Heritage Center. The Caretaker’s Cottage is one of the largest structures of the Bonfils-Stanton Belmar Estate Outbuildings, which are listed as a group in the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties. The house did not become a caretaker’s residence until May Bonfils began building on the property in the 1930s. In addition to constructing a mansion and a pool, she trucked in sheep, cattle, deer, swans and geese. She needed someone to care for the land and animals. We don’t know much about the caretakers she hired – at one point it was a Mr. Hageman and his wife – although the museum has preserved a few photographs, a story from a local resident and a bit of archaeological detritus. From these sources we learned that the caretakers were hard workers, loved the two German Shepherd guard dogs and perhaps liked a bit of whiskey in the evenings. Once the property was sold in 1970, the building sat empty for several years.
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The building and its research room will open to visitors in early 2020, thanks in part to a History Colorado State Historical Fund grant.
Between 1976 and 2003, the structure served several purposes including office and storage space for the Belmar Museum, now Heritage Lakewood. Volunteers remember enjoying one another’s company around the kitchen lunch table. When the new visitor center was built in 2003, the city began looking into options to rehabilitate the Caretaker’s Cottage, inside and out. It was a 100-year-old building, sitting in a drainage area and starting to come apart at the edges. It needed help. Over the last several years, multiple phases of rehabilitative work have been completed on the interior and exterior of the structure. We are grateful to the History Colorado State Historical Fund grant that paid for a portion of this project. The building will open to visitors in early 2020. The building’s use will be even more extensive than it was during its previous lifetimes. It will serve as a stop on the guided tours of the historic buildings and be open during Heritage Lakewood’s free events. Lakewood residents and visitors will be able to learn more about May Bonfils Stanton through exhibitions and use the building’s research room to learn about the community’s past, view the museum’s online searchable database, photographs, archives and even 3D artifacts upon request. Small groups will be able to rent the building, which boasts a working midcenturystyle kitchen, a sunroom, an accessible bathroom and a meeting space for up to 12 people. The Caretaker’s Cottage will once again serve in its caretaking capacity, this time protecting and preserving the history of Lakewood.
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MOLDING A LIFE I N C L AY: Sumi von Dassow by Laine Godsey, arts programming curator
For more than 20 years, artist Sumi von Dassow has shared her contagious passion for and immense knowledge of the art of ceramics with students at Washington Heights Arts Center. After studying ceramics at the University of Washington and San Francisco State University, she found her home on the Front Range, where she teaches and produces a variety of work ranging from functional pottery to unglazed burnished work. She has written multiple books including “Low-firing and Burnishing,” and “In the Potter's Kitchen: Handmade Pots for Home-cooked Recipes.” I had the opportunity to talk with Sumi about her life as a ceramicist and a teacher. Laine Godsey: How did you find your way into a life of making artwork using clay? Sumi von Dassow: I started working in clay in high school and never figured out anything else I wanted to do. In college I was taking pottery classes and I registered as an art major so I could get a locker, figuring that once I decided on a serious major I'd switch. Guess what? I never did think of anything "serious" to major in. LG: What about ceramics as a medium has held your passion and interest? SvD: Pottery is a full-spectrum discipline. You want to exercise your math skills? You always have to account for the shrinkage rate of clay to make your pots the right size. And try calculating the volume of a finished pot after shrinkage! Mixing and formulating glazes involves both math and chemistry. Love gardening and growing your own food? You can make custom pots for your plants and for cooking your favorite meals in. Want a full body workout? Clay comes in 50-pound boxes and glaze materials come in 50-pound bags. If you need a meditative discipline that forces you to focus and forget the rest of the world, you can do detailed decorative work on the surface of your pots. And on a basic level, we have to control fire, which is endlessly fascinating and 16 January-April 2020 | BRAVO LAKEWOOD
challenging. Oh, and of course, you can make beautiful things and things that feel wonderful to the touch. LG: How has teaching transformed your practice? SvD: I develop new projects in order to keep my students challenged. Sometimes I might be too lazy — or too focused on making things that I know will sell — to switch gears and work on something completely different, but I need to do so for my students. They bring ideas to class, point me to pots on Pinterest or YouTube videos, and challenge me to figure out how something is done. Teaching means I have to keep learning. LG: What is one key lesson you’d like to impart on students who are beginning their ceramics journey? SvD: Relax and have fun. This isn't brain surgery. It's only clay, if you mess it up, nobody dies! Focus, forget your workday, and play with the clay. LG: What has been the most rewarding aspect of your work at Washington Heights Arts Center? SvD: I have learned a tremendous amount about so many aspects of pottery. I've improved my clay-handling skills in 20 years of teaching, but I've also learned a lot about firing pots, the physics and chemistry of kilns, glaze chemistry, something about how to repair kilns. And I've met so many interesting, incredible people. If I need to know about any subject, I have a student who is an expert who can answer my questions. And it's great to work for an institution that genuinely supports what I do and helps us improve the learning experience for our students.
TO LEARN ABOUT CLASSES AT WASHINGTON HEIGHTS ARTS CENTER, visit Lakewood.org/WashHeightsArts or call 303-987-5436.
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JANUARY-APRIL ARTS & EVENTS CALENDAR
exhibitions Lakewood.org/Exhibitions Lakewood: A 20th Century Journey Ongoing Heritage Lakewood Visitor Center, Permanent Gallery This exhibition highlights significant events throughout the 20th century, including the evolution of commercial growth from farmland. Local artifacts immerse visitors in times when people drove Model T’s, worked in World War II factories and incorporated the city.
50 Objects for Lakewood’s 50th Anniversary Through February 2 Heritage Lakewood Visitor Center, Hallway Gallery Only 5% of the museum’s 40,000 objects, photographs and archives are on display at any one time. Experience a few in person and many more now online at Lakewood.PastPerfectOnline.com.
Welcome to the Big City Through February 16 Heritage Lakewood Visitor Center, Temporary Gallery Celebrate Lakewood’s 50th anniversary of incorporation with a look back at life in 1969! Immerse yourself with clothes and music of the time while enjoying some fabulous local photographs and political archives.
Assembly Room: A Solo Exhibition by Michelle Lamb January 2-February 28 Lakewood Cultural Center Corner Gallery
We, the People of the Land: A Story of People, Place and Space January 17-March 31 Free Artists Reception: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 12 Lakewood Cultural Center North and Mezzanine Galleries This group exhibition is curated as a collaborative counterpoint to the LCC Presents “ETHEL’s Documerica.” Details on page 11.
Change of State: An Exhibition of Printed Matter January 17-March 31 Free Artists Reception: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 12 Lakewood Civic Center Richey Gallery The City of Lakewood joins in the Month of Print Biennial, Mo’Print, to celebrate the work of artists who are using both contemporary and traditional processes of printmaking. This group show highlights the dynamic range artists explore within this ancient and ever-evolving medium.
20 Years of Music February 11-September 6 FREE Reception: 5-7 p.m., Thursday, April 9 Heritage Lakewood Visitor Center, Hallway Gallery Explore the beginnings of the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Amphitheater and the Lakewood Cultural Center on the 20th anniversary of their openings.
Month of Printmaking March 1-31 Lakewood Cultural Center Corner Gallery
Community Centers: 100 Years of Lakewood Parks March 17-August 11 FREE Reception: 5-7 p.m., Thursday, April 9 Heritage Lakewood Visitor Center, Temporary Gallery People flocked to the area that would become Lakewood as early as the 1800s to seek a cure for tuberculosis. Those early health care roots have now evolved to focus on sustaining wellness through centers such as parks, pools and gyms. Find out more about the past and future of your local centers in this interactive exhibit.
Sobesky/Fletcher Miller Secondary Art Exhibit April 1-30 Free Artists Reception: 5-7 p.m., Thursday, April 23 Lakewood Cultural Center Corner Gallery
Jeffco Schools Foundation Middle School Art Exhibition April 8-May 2 Free Artists Reception: 5-7 p.m., Thursday, April 23 Lakewood Cultural Center North and Mezzanine Galleries Lakewood once again is pleased to host the Jefferson County Middle School Art Exhibition sponsored by the Jeffco Schools Foundation. This exhibit showcases the district’s most outstanding student work.
Jeffco Schools Teachers Exhibition April 8-May 8 Free Artists Reception: 5-7 p.m., Thursday, April 23 Lakewood Civic Center Richey Gallery Featuring the work of instructors currently teaching in Jefferson County elementary, middle and high schools. Artwork includes a wide variety of mediums such as painting, photography, mixed media, fiber and pottery.
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performances 303-987-7845 • Lakewood.org/Tickets • All performances are held at the Lakewood Cultural Center. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum PERFORMANCE NOW THEATRE COMPANY 7:30 p.m., Fridays & Saturdays, January 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 2 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays, January 11-12, 18-19, 25-26 Broadway's greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent, and one of the funniest musicals ever written. “Forum” takes comedy back to its roots, combining Roman comedies with the energy of classic vaudeville. Tickets start at $20.
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Fire & Ice with Boston Brass
COLORADO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY 7:30 p.m., Thursday, February 13 7:30 p.m., Friday, February 14 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Saturday, February 15 2 p.m., Sunday, February 16
COLORADO WIND ENSEMBLE 7:30 p.m., Friday, February 28
Young Jane and Michael have sent many nannies packing before Mary Poppins arrives. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Tickets $15 adults; $10 seniors, students and children.
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LCC Presents FAMILY PROGRAM The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
LCC Presents FAMILY PROGRAM Cuentos: Tales from the Latino World with David Gonzalez
CO-PRESENTED WITH MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE 1 & 3:30 p.m., Saturday, February 1
7 p.m., Saturday, February 22
See page page 8 for details. Tickets are $10.
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Night of the Stars Talent Show 7 p.m., Friday, February 7 This talent competition showcases youth grades K-12 who enjoy singing, dancing, playing instruments and more. Tickets are $10.
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Children’s and Family Concert Lakewood Symphony 11 a.m., Saturday, February 8 It’s time for Lakewood Symphony’s annual family concert! Enjoy “The Story of Babar the Little Elephant,” music by Francis Poulenc. Narrated by Joel Hillan. Tickets $10 adults; $8 seniors; $6 children and students.
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See page 8 for details. Tickets start at $7.
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February Fun: Music for All ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER AMERICAN THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY (RMCATOS) 2 p.m., Sunday, February 23 Ragtime, marches, showtunes, movie themes – something for everyone. From the softest whisper to the loudest roar, hear the musical capabilities of the digital theatre organ, all from the hands (and feet) of one musician. Tickets $15 adults; $5 students.
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Enjoy this amazing collaboration between the Colorado Wind Ensemble and the Boston Brass. Tickets start at $25.
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LCC Presents Reverso 7:30 p.m., Saturday, February 29 See page 12 for details. Tickets start at $22.
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Poetry Out Loud NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS AND POETRY FOUNDATION 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 3 Poetry Out Loud encourages high school students to learn about poetry through memorization, performance and competition. Admission is free.
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Hearts for Heart's Sake RAND DANCE ACADEMY 3 p.m., Sunday, March 8 Rand Dance Academy (formerly known as Colorado Center of Dance) presents the 16th Annual Hearts for Heart's Sake Benefit for Children's Hospital. Enjoy a performance filled with dance and music. All proceeds go to Children's Hospital. Tickets $30 adults; $25 seniors; $15 children.
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Old Friends, New Faces Winter Concert LAKEWOOD SYMPHONY 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 12 The program includes a wonderful mix of music you’ve probably heard. The new musical face is a piccolo concerto performed by Julie Thornton, principal piccolo of the Colorado Symphony. Tickets start at $12.
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Old Friends, New Faces Spring Concert
7:30 p.m., Friday, March 13
LAKEWOOD SYMPHONY 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 16
See page 10 for details. Tickets start at $22.
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Tracy Gray’s Comedy Hypnosis 7 p.m., Saturday, March 14 Back by popular demand! The Tracy Gray Comedy Hypnosis show is returning for 2020! This year’s family friendly show is the most hilarious yet. Totally unique and fun! Tickets are $18.
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1,001 Irish Nights HERITAGE IRISH STEPDANCERS 3:30 p.m., Sunday, March 15 Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the Heritage Irish Stepdancers! This family-friendly show features Irish dance, music, storytelling and fun. Tickets $15 adults; $12 seniors, students and children.
This spring concert features a treat of old and new faces: Verdi’s “Nabucco Overture,” Bizet’s “Suite from Carmen,” and Grieg’s “Symphonic Dances.” Tickets start at $12.
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DENVER BALLET THEATRE 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 17; 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 18
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Denver Ballet Theatre presents "La Bayadère," one of the greatest ballets from the classical repertoire. Set in the exotic Royal India of the past, "La Bayadère" is a timeless story of love, betrayal and reconciliation. Tickets $25 adults; $20 seniors and students; $15 children.
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LCC Presents The Drowsy Chaperone
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LCC CHILDREN’S THEATER 7 p.m., Monday, April 20
7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 11 See page 12 for details. Tickets start at $22.
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The fiery high drama of this passionate love story of the gypsy Carmen to Bizet’s music will enthrall audiences. Also on the program is the famous classical ballet “Paquita.” Tickets $28 adults; $24 seniors and students; $20 children.
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The Gospel Side of Elvis
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Night of the Stars Talent Show 4-6 p.m.,Wednesday, January 22 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, January 25 Auditions for grades K-12 in music, variety, voice and dance.
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The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe co-presented with Missoula Children’s Theatre Monday, January 27, 4-6:15 p.m. Calling all students, grades K-12, to audition for this original adaptation of the classic novel (see page 8 for details). No advance preparation is necessary. Assistant directors will also be cast to assist with the technical aspects of the production. Registration fee of $70 (which includes two tickets to the performance on Feb. 1) assessed only to those accepted into the program. Limited scholarships available.
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Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in this children’s adaption of Disney’s Broadway production and the motion picture. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories, Disney’s “The Little Mermaid JR.” is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance. Tickets are $7.
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history happy hour Lakewood.org/HistoryHH Journey back in time for an evening with activities, snacks, drinks and a fun program! Tickets are available at the door until sold out.
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Noon-2 p.m. or 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, February 11 The Country School at Heritage Lakewood
6-8 p.m., Tuesday, January 14 The Country School at Heritage Lakewood
Learn more about the City of Lakewood’s activities in the 1970s, including the development of the Police Department and historic preservation. $20 lecture and lunch; $12 lecture only.
Get a look at Lakewood’s historic artifacts. Casa Bonita and Broncos themes will make an appearance, among others. $5 program fee; cash bar with beer and wine.
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The Cultural Center Noon-2 p.m. or 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 14 The Country School at Heritage Lakewood Applaud Lakewood Cultural Center’s 20th anniversary year with a selection of music and artwork displays. $20 lecture and lunch; $12 lecture only.
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6-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 10 The Country School at Heritage Lakewood Sample some fun Lakewood spring break activities like macramé, canning, quilting and Pokemon! $5 program fee; cash bar with beer and wine.
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Lakewood Parks 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, May 12 The Country School at Heritage Lakewood Join us for a park-themed program! $5 program fee; cash bar with beer and wine.
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Drop-In Figure Drawing
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6:15-9:15 p.m., Thursdays, January 9-May 14 Washington Heights Arts Center
10-11 a.m., Wednesdays Visitor Center at Heritage Lakewood
Guided Museum Tours at Heritage Lakewood
Work independently on quick, short and long poses during supervised figure-drawing sessions. Basic drawing experience is recommended. Bring your own supplies. Instructor: Izzy Lozano. Ages 18+ • $9 drop-in fee.
Enjoy a different group of stories and songs each week, followed by a craft or activity! Themes include cars, seasons and sounds. Activities are best suited for ages 0-5 but all ages are welcome.
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January-February Tuesday-Sunday: By reservation only. March-December Tuesday-Friday: By reservation only. Saturday: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. $5 adults; $4 seniors; $3 youth; age 2 and under are free.
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For parents and educators! by Nathalie Renfroe, cultural programs coordinator
Explorable Places is an online resource that showcases fun, interactive and invaluable out-of-the-classroom experiences that will engage young minds. On the website ExplorablePlaces.com, you can search exciting learning opportunities in the metro Denver area offered by The Collaborative of the SCFD, a coalition of SCFD funded art, science and cultural organizations. By localizing information on one website relating to the plethora of activities in our area, Explorable Places becomes a one-stop shop for field trips and experiences that will inspire and create a lasting impression on youth. Find Heritage Lakewood, the Lakewood Cultural Center and Washington Heights Arts Center among many other organizations on ExplorablePlaces.com.
Continued from page 8. We find that the island has turned into a tourist destination centered around a lovable singing leopard, a Frowny Face Crew known for their colorful coifs, Friday’s Seaside Resort and, of course, the legend of Robinson Crusoe. In flashback, his story comes to life beginning with the shipwreck that marooned him and Wilson on the island. The entire population of the island — including a herd of goats, an all-animal band, Friday and his family and the inevitable huladancing chameleons — discover that our differences need not stand in the way of our friendships. There is no cost to audition, and no advance preparation or experience is required. In addition to the performers, MCT will select several assistant directors to help with the production. For those selected to participate, there is a $70 per child registration fee, which includes two $10 tickets for a performance on Feb. 1. For more information, visit Lakewood.org/MCT.
AUDITIONS 4-6:15 p.m., Monday, Jan. 27 Check-in begins at 3:30 p.m. PERFORMANCES 1 and 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1 Lakewood Cultural Center 470 S. Allison Parkway
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LAKEWOOD LOOKS BACK
PARKS WELLNESS AND
by Katy Lewis, Heritage Lakewood museum curator
Most people who lived west of Denver in the early 1900s had moved there
in search of gold or good farmland. Others came from different states or even different countries in search of a cure for tuberculosis (TB). TB was once referred to as “consumption” because the infection led to severe weight loss, appearing to “consume” the patient. Due to overcrowding, pollution and lack of proper nutrition, poor people living in big cities were especially susceptible. Colorado was a desirable location due to its dry environment, fresh mountain air and plentiful supply of healthy food. Sanatoriums, such as the Jewish Consumptives’ Relief Society (JCRS) located on West Colfax Avenue, were created to isolate the sick from the general population while providing rest and good nutrition to strengthen their bodies. JCRS, founded in 1904, accepted impoverished patients of all religious faiths but specialized in caring for Orthodox Jews and patients in the moderate stage of TB. In keeping with co-founder Dr. Spivak’s perspective that the beauty of nature was good for the spirit, the patients tended to the farm on-site, which provided them with milk and eggs, and they participated in exercise regimes in the sun and fresh air. These lifestyle practices that focused on helping people regain or maintain good health through diet and exercise made their way to the greater population as well. Although outdoor activities were a necessity for farming families in Lakewood, mass production and other revolutions in industry gave rise to leisure activities for many, such as reading and exercising. Local residents learned trick horse riding with the Westernaires organization, joined bicycle racing clubs and played golf at the Lakewood or Green Gables country clubs. w such as baseball, basketball and volleyball made their way into school and community programs.
Top: JCRS patients at morning exercises in the early 1900s. Bottom: Ken Peterson working on the family farm in the 1940s.
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Interest in healthful behaviors led to an awareness of conserving land for participation in these pursuits. Over time, grassroots projects, national laws and city programs all created safe, beautiful spaces for recreation. Some parks in Lakewood
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Photos (clockwise from top left): A local pool; Addenbrooke Farm in 1987 after the city purchased the land for a park; Aviation Club in the 1960s; Westernaires practicing
grew from historic farmsteads or country club properties. Aviation Park started out as a dance and golf club for World War II military and civilian personnel. Belmar Park is named after the estate of May Bonfils Stanton, whose 750 acres included a mansion, lakes and a farm with sheep and cattle. Addenbrooke Park refers to the Addenbrooke family, including Thomas Addenbrooke who was a third-generation Jefferson County farmer, artist and geologist. Collin Parson’s new artwork, installed at the park in 2019, carries on Thomas Addenbrooke’s interest in art and nature. Today, local residents continue
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to stay healthy and active at more than 100 parks and open spaces in Lakewood. To learn more about the history of health and wellness in Lakewood, visit the exhibition, “Lakewood: A 20th Century Journey,” at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park (formerly Lakewood Heritage Center). Photographs courtesy of the Heritage Lakewood collection, City of Lakewood.
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Flash forward to the 1970s when macramé exploded as a pop culture craze. Fast, fun and inventive, macramé is now back again in a big way, and the results are anything but old fashioned.
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hether holding your plants, strapping your guitar, relaxing in a hammock or adorning the wrists of you and your friends, macramé has probably found its way into your heart and home at some point in your life. Many attribute the origins of macramé to 13th century Arabic camel drivers and weavers. Knot tying also was a utilitarian and decorative pastime for sailors who sold and traded their wares in port, spreading the popularity of the technique. Later, macramé became wildly popular in the Victorian era before falling out of trend in the early 1900s.
This season, we’re pulling strings and trying our hand at this addictive art form, with two great macramé classes at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Give it a try with “Beginning Macramé,” a four-hour introduction with materials provided. Once you’re hooked, join instructor Kristee Graham again for “Creative Macramé Design” to unlock the endless creative potential these simple ties can offer. Both meditative and practical, macramé is a technique that spans generations and opens the door to the wide world of fiber arts. Anyone can do it, so why knot join the fun?
by Lauren Hegge, Washington Heights Arts Center cultural programs and studio coordinator
MACR AMÉ BEGINNING MACRAMÉ
Challenge Level 1-2 Pull some strings and learn the classic technique of macramé knotting. Learn essential knots and techniques to create retroinspired macramé woven plant holders. Apply what you learn to bracelets, wall hangings and more. This class will get you started on everything you need to macramé away! Materials provided. Ages: 16 and up • Instructor: Kristee Graham $45 Early registration price, $55 Regular price Activity # Date Day Time Loc 17A1201-01 Jan 18 Sat 10 am-2 pm LCC
CREATIVE MACRAMÉ DESIGN
Challenge Level 2-5 Go beyond the basics and create sculptural wall hangings using contemporary macramé techniques. Prior experience necessary, as we take basic knots to the next level and expand into sophisticated artworks. Experiment with various fibers, beads and extra elements while increasing scale. Supply list included on receipt. Ages: 16 and up • Instructor: Kristee Graham $75 Early registration price, $85 Regular price Activity # Date Day Time Loc 17A1205-01 Mar 3-17 Tue 6-9 pm LCC
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