Four Mile Historic Park

SMALL SETTLERS EACH TUESDAY 9 – 10 A.M.

Get a leg up on learning with our new parent and toddler classes. Join us each Tuesday from 9 – 10 a.m. for history, culture, and nature centered activities achieving multiple learning and development skills. And since you’re along for the ride, you’ll be right there to celebrate every discovery with smiles, encouragement and the occasional adult-sized giggle. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver. Ages: Children 2 - 5 years and accompanying parent/caregiver. Admission: Non-Member Child/$5; Four Mile Member Child/Free; Parents/Caregivers/Free. Some classes include outdoor activities. Dress appropriately. Space is limited. Reservations recommended. Call 720.865.0814. Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK)

ELK SNOWSHOEING AT ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK SATURDAY, MARCH 1 10 A.M. – 2 P.M.

It’s time to bundle up and strap on those snowshoes! Snowshoeing is a great way to learn about winter ecology and see the beautiful backcountry. Come experience this wonderful opportunity to learn about the ecology of Rocky Mountain National Park. You might see elk, deer, and all sorts of different wildlife. Free to attend. Must RSVP to Kim Weiss if you would like to attend this event: kweiss@elkkids.org or 303.291.7554.

Adams County Historical Society

ANNUAL BOOK SALE THROUGH MARCH 22

Annual book sale at the Adams County Museum, 9601 Henderson Road, Brighton. Museum hours are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Books are reasonably priced. Call 303.659.7103 for additional information. Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble

4TH ANNUAL “CLEO ON CLEO” SATURDAY, MARCH 1 7:30 P.M.

Fans of Denver’s renowned Cleo Parker Robinson Dance performances are in for a special blend of nostalgia and modern dance with this year’s “CLEO ON CLEO: Voices of Yesterday and Tomorrow.” Audiences will enjoy tributes to the late South African president Nelson Mandela and American civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as well as classic works including one created in collaboration with the celebrated American poet Dr. Maya Angelou. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 South Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets: Adults/$25; Seniors/$22.50; Students/$15; 12 and under/ $12; Groups of 15+/$20 each. To purchase tickets, call 303.987.7845 or buy online at www.Lakewood.org/Tickets.

  

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BrightonMusic Orchestra HOMESPUN CONCERT SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 4 P.M. The annual Homespun Concert is devoted entirely to original compositions and arrangements written by the orchestra members and their local friends. Intriguing original pieces include Tinhorn Hoedown, Adventures of the Mind, Lizard Rag, and Reflections. First Presbyterian Church, 510 S. 27th Ave., Brighton. The orchestra is a full orchestra of 30 plus players, always looking for additional members who may join without audition. Colorado Chamber Players

THE ANTS COME MARCHING IN TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 10 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M. The award-winning Colorado Chamber Players return to the Butterfly Pavilion for the 8th consecutive year with The Ants Come Marching In, a program of humorous and delightful music by San Francisco composer Katrina Wreede. Wreede's music is woven together with a narrated program for kids age 3 – 12, including a live insect demonstration — and a tour of the Pavilion. Musicians perform on string and wind instruments, and Butterfly Pavilion staff members narrate the program. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 West 104th Avenue, Westminster. Admission is $3.50 per student. (The program will be repeated at the Canyon Theatre at the Boulder Public Library on Thursday, May 8, 11 a.m.) Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK) ARCHERY – AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM KIPP MONTBELLO PREP ACADEMY THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 4 – 5 P.M. That’s right, archery! ELK brings our portable archery range and equipment to your schools so students can experience the thrill of accurately shooting a bow and arrow, while learning about basic physics. Free to attend. KIPP Montbello Prep Academy, 5290

Kittredge St., Denver. Must RSVP to Kim Weiss if you would like to attend this event: kweiss@elkkids.org or 303.291.7554. Four Mile Historic Park FREE FIRST FRIDAY FRIDAY, MARCH 7, NOON – 4 P.M. Travel back to 1859...for free! Enjoy a tour of the Four Mile House Museum—a Denver Landmark. Pan for gold and meet our many farm animals! Four Mile House Museum Tour times are at 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30 p.m. No pets allowed. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver. Admission: Free, courtesy of the support provided by your Scientific & Cultural Facilities District. Contact: 720.865.0800, info@fourmilepark.org, www.FourMileHistoricPark.org. Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council (TASHCO) LOOKING THROUGH OUR LENS MARCH 7 – APRIL 25 RECEPTION: SUNDAY, MARCH 9 2:30 – 3:30 P.M. The Oz Gallery inside the Thornton Arts and Culture Center, 9209 Dorothy Blvd. in Thornton, will feature “Looking Through Our Lens.” This presentation will feature local photographers exhibiting March 7 – April 25. Reception for the photographers will be held on Sunday, March 9, from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Free.For more information, please contact linda.lowe@cityofthornton.net or call 720.977.5881. Museo de las Americas FIRST FRIDAY FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 5 – 9 P.M. Museo de las Americas opens its doors to visitors on the first Friday of each month free of charge. Art walkers along Santa Fe Drive may visit the Museo from 5 – 9 p.m. and enjoy drinks and the current exhibition. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, info@museo.org, www.museo.org.

  

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Boulder Ballet

STORYBOOK BALLET'S C'EST LA VIE FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 7 P.M. SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2 P.M. SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 7 P.M. SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2 P.M. Every year, Boulder Ballet School brings a familiar tale to life through the beautiful art of dance in Storybook Ballet. This year, enjoy the fanciful saga of a shy prince in search of his Princess Charming. With the aid of two fairy guides—one with villainous intent—he sojourns through the world's most popular fairytales, meeting Rapunzel, Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty. But will he find the girl of his dreams and live happily ever after? Find out in C'est La Vie! With original choreography by Ana Claire, original music from Brian Golden, and a cast of skillful young dancers, this story will magically come to life before your eyes! Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut Street, Boulder. General Admission $17; Student/Senior $12. Order tickets online at http://bit.ly/1brtJ8w or call the box office at 303.444.7328. Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council (TASHCO) NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S FASHION SHOW FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 6:30 P.M. TASHCO, in partnership with Adams County STEM Schools, will present Not Your Grandma’s Fashion Show at the Thornton Teen Center, 2211 Eppinger Blvd. in Thornton. This fun event will showcase how students transform old clothing into modern, one-of-a-kind apparel on a limited budget. Free. For more information, contact linda.lowe@cityofthornton.net or call 720.977.5881.

Platte Valley Players

PETER PAN JR FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 7 P.M. SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2 P.M. AND 7 P.M. Based on the Disney film and J.M. Barrie's enchanting play, Disney's Peter Pan JR is a modern version of the timeless tale about a boy who wouldn't grow up with no flying required. The score includes new arrangements of classic Disney songs such as Following the Leader, You Can Fly, The Star to the Right and Yo Ho, A Pirate's Life for Me. The Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong Street, Brighton. Ticket prices: $10/Adults; $8/Senior; $5/Children under 12. Purchase tickets at the door or online at www.plattevalleyplayers.org. Reservations can also be made by emailing pvptheatre@gmail.com or calling 303.722.3657. WOW! Children’s Museum WOW! CRAFT CLUB SATURDAY, MARCH 8 10 A.M. – 12 P.M.

Join us the second Saturday of every month for Craft Club. This month we're creating dragons! WOW! Children's Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave, Lafayette. Admission $9/per child and free for adults. For more information, contact 303.604.2424 or visit www.wowchildrensmuseum.org. Four Mile Historic Park HAY BALES & TALL TALES SATURDAY, MARCH 8, NOON – 1 P.M. Join us for our Pioneer Storytime where we'll read “The Day it Snowed Tortillas” from the book “Watch Out for Clever Women” by Joe Hayes with a butter-making activity to follow! Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver. Admission: Free.

  

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Support for this program is provided by your Scientific & Cultural Facilities District and donations from generous supporters like you. Contact: 720.865.0800, info@fourmilepark.org, www.FourMileHistoricPark.org Rocky Mountain Brassworks CELTIC STORM SATURDAY, MARCH 8 4 P.M.

Rocky Mountain Brassworks continues its concert season with its most popular performance, “Celtic Storm,” featuring the Centennial State Pipes and Drums bagpipe corps as well as a talented troupe of highland dancers. By popular demand, Denver’s only authentic brass band will perform at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield (just north of 120th Avenue between Main and Lamar streets). Enjoy your favorite Celtic music selections, including Danny Boy, Scotland the Brave and Riverdance. The box office opens one hour prior to show time. Tickets can be purchased in advance through www.rockymountainbrassworks.org or by calling 720.887.2371 or 303.476.0560. Ticket prices are $15/Adults, $10/Seniors and Students, and $5/Children. All seats are general admission. Save 25% off the total ticket price by purchasing 10 or more tickets to this concert in advance. Call 303.476.0560 and ask about large group sales. Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK)

ELK UNTAPPED JAGGED MOUNTAIN BREWERY TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 5:30 – 7:30 P.M. What if we told you... that you could learn more about an awesome local Denver nonprofit, grab a tasty drink from one of Denver's hottest new breweries AND enter a raffle drawing for a chance to win five very cool prizes!? You would probably purchase an Early Bird Ticket NOW! Ticket includes: Two Jagged Mountain brews, a souvenir glass, and a great

selection of raffle prizes! There will also be a tasty food truck onsite for your pleasure. Jagged Mountain Brewery, 1139 20th St., Denver. Pre-Sale Tickets/$25, January 22 - March 10; At the door/$30. Purchase your tickets online at www.ELKkids.org. Please include names of attendees. For more information, contact Kristina Opre at 303.291.7502 or kope@elkids.org. City of Northglenn Cultural Services

TRAVEL FILMS — MAJESTIC MONTANA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 10:30 A.M. Presented by Steve Gosner. Explore the majestic qualities that make Montana a special place. Find out why Montana is often referred to as dinosaur country. Visit cities large and small. Learn about ranching at the Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site. Participate in an Indian Powwow and experience Indian culture and much, much more. Show includes a 15-minute intermission with refreshmens. Admission: $7.50/Adults; $6.50/Seniors and Students. D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn. Web www.dlparsonstheatre.org; Facebook dlparsonstheatre. For additional information, contact Linda Skaufel, 303.450.8945 or lskaufel@northglenn.org. City of Northglenn Cultural Services THE BARBER OF SEVILLE THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 10 A.M. Presented by OPERA COLORADO YOUNG ARTISTS on tour. Figaro, Figaro, Fiiiiiiiigaro! Barber by day, matchmaker by night, Figaro puts his charm to work as he helps Count Almaviva woo the beautiful Rosina. She’s such a catch that her guardian keeps her under lock and key with the intent of marrying her himself. But no challenge is too great for Figaro’s madcap schemes! Filled with some of opera’s most famous tunes, this abridged performance (sung in English) is a comedy not to miss. Good for all grade levels. $3.75 general admission. D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn. Web www.dlparsonstheatre.org; Facebook dlparsonstheatre. For additional information, contact Linda Skaufel, 303.450.8945 or lskaufel@northglenn.org.

  

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Museo de las Americas NUTRITION LESSONS FROM INDIGENOUS MEXICO WITH DR. BRUCE RENGERS MARCH 13, 6 – 8 P.M. Admission $3/members; $5/public. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, info@museo.org, www.museo.org. Denver Brass

ANCIENT THREADS: A CELTIC TAPESTRY FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 7:30 P.M. SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 7:30 P.M. SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2:30 P.M. Join the Denver Brass and our Celtic family as we weave a tapestry of song and dance, rooted in rich heritage, linking all mankind together. Music to include: Gregorian Chant — Duel of Celts & Gaels — Emerald Ode to Joy — Scotland the Brave – Amazing Grace. Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave, Denver. Tickets starting at $22. Contact Nicole Guillo, 303.832.4676, for more information. Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA)

COOL + HEALTHY EXHIBIT MARCH 14 – APRIL 25 The exhibit addresses healthy life choices through artworks by DAVA youth. Students will communicate important messages through mixed media murals, calli-graffiti and zines inspired by youth culture and hip hop. The exhibit opens to the public with a reception on Friday March 14, 4 – 7:30 p.m. and runs through April 25. DAVA is located at 1405 Florence Street, one block south of Colfax in the Aurora Arts District. Students will include silkscreen,

stencil, and relief prints to coincide with the Month of Printmaking in Colorado. DAVA youth present the results of their research into the prevention of substance abuse and wellness through this annual exhibition. Middle and high school students concentrate on the impact of substance abuse and bullying, while elementary school students take on nutrition and exercise. The resulting exhibition is designed to educate the community through the voice of young people. DAVA is a nonprofit arts organization whose mission is to strengthen the community through the arts with youth as its program focus. For more information about our programs, visit www.davarts.org, or call DAVA at 303.367.5886. WOW! Children’s Museum

MCTEGGART IRISH DANCERS PERFORMANCE SATURDAY, MARCH 15 11 A.M.

Get into the St. Patrick's Day spirit with a high energy performance by the McTeggart Irish Dancers! WOW! Children's Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave, Lafayette. Cost included with Museum admission. General admission is $9/per child and free for adults. For more information, contact 303.604.2424 or visit www.wowchildrensmuseum.org. Kim Robards Dance

ART SHOWCASE MARCH 15 TO MARCH 30 (CALL FOR HOURS) OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 5 – 8 P.M. Call for hours (which are one hour before all Athena Festival Shows). All art curated for the showcase will pertain to the Athena Festival theme of Utopia/Dystopia. Opening night reception March 15 at the KRD Venue in ACAD, 9990 East Colfax Ave., Aurora. Free admission. For more information, visit www.athenafestival.com.

  

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Brighton Cultural Arts Commission

ARTISTS’ SALON—CHUCK CERASO THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 7 P.M. The ever-evolving experience of color-seeing. Join us at Main St. Creatives, 36 S. Main St., Brighton. Please RSVP to Judee at 303.654.0635 by March 17. Four Mile Historic Park

HISTORY OF TRANSPORTATION THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 7 P.M. Discover the evolution of transportation in Colorado from the 19th century to present day. Presented by Robert Lowdermilk. Four Mile Historic Park’s Grant Family Education Center, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver. Tickets: Four Mile Members/$9; Adults/$15; Youth (3-17)/$12; Under 2/Free. Contact: 720.865.0815, info@fourmilepark.org, www.FourMilePark.org. Museo de las Americas SPANISH HAPPY HOUR: POESIA LATINOAMERICANA MARCH 21, 5 – 8 P.M. Beer, 2ine and cultural conversation! Members and the public are invited to practice their Spanish skills every third Friday of the month as they enjoy drinks and cultural entertainment. Admission: $3/members $5/public. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, info@museo.org, www.museo.org.

Kim Robards Dance

ATHENA FESTIVAL SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 4:30 – 5:30 P.M. SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 4:30 – 5:30 P.M. Kim Robards Dance will present the viscerally powerful, critically acclaimed choreography of Artistic Director Kim Robards as part of the Utopia/Dystopia-themed Athena Festival in the Aurora Cultural Arts District (ACAD). The signature At First Glance set to Vivaldi and the powerful Agony of the Leaf created to a unique Tan Dun score, will take audiences of all ages full course on a movement journey. Audiences will also be treated to a sneak peak of a new Robards work. The KRD Venue in ACAD, 9990 East Colfax Ave., Aurora. Tickets are $10-$12. Call 303.825.4847; email tickets@KimRobardsDance.org; or visit www.KimRobardsDance.org Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK) SKINS AND SKULLS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM KIPP MONTBELLO PREP ACADEMY MONDAY, MARCH 24, 4 – 5 P.M. Who do we share our neighborhood with? Students learn about urban wildlife that may live in their neighborhoods as well as the adaptions those animals have developed to survive. Wildlife skins and skulls are used to provide a hands-on learning environment. KIPP Montbello Prep Academy, 5290 Kittredge St., Denver. Free to attend. Must RSVP to Kim Weiss if you would like to attend this event: kweiss@elkkids.org or 303.291.7554. WOW! Children’s Museum NANODAYS CELEBRATION TUESDAY, MARCH 25 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 THURSDAY, MARCH 27 10 A.M. – 1 P.M. EACH DAY Join us for NanoDays, celebrating the science of the small! Explore how to make things invisible, investigate new nano products and materials, make nano crafts to keep, and launch nano particles with an

  

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air cannon! Organized by NISE Net, NanoDays is a nationwide festival of educational programs about nanoscale science and engineering. WOW! Children's Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave, Lafayette. Cost included with Museum admission. General admission is $9/per child and free for adults). For more information, contact 303.604.2424 or visit www.wowchildrensmuseum.org. Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK) YOUTH URBAN WATER COLLABORATIVE DENVER CITY PARKS MONDAY MARCH 31, 10 A.M. – 2 P.M. ELK and a cadre of community partners will be hosting a day of water resources exploration, hands-on activities, professional development, and community service for high school youth interested in pursuing studies and employment in water science and water education. Free to attend. Must RSVP to Kim Weiss if you would like to attend this event: kweiss@elkkids.org or 303.291.7554. Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council (TASHCO) 18TH ANNUAL YOUNG ARTISTS FESTIVAL MARCH 31 – APRIL 12 FINAL CONCERT SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 6:30 P.M. The 18th Annual Young Artists Festival will feature Adams County students performing classical repertoire in ballet, drama, piano, strings and vocal performances. Free final concert and awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, April 12, at Skyview Academy Auditorium, 8990 York Street in Thornton at 6:30 p.m. For a complete schedule, visit www.youngartistsalliance.com. For more information, please contact youngartistsalliance@comcast.net. City of Northglenn Cultural Services

TRAVEL FILMS EASTERN CANADA RV ADVENTURE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 10:30 A.M.

Presented by John Holod and Jodie Ginter. The Canadian Maritimes are a region of Eastern Canada consisting of three provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Our video includes the Gaspe Peninsula and Newfoundland/ Labrador for a spectacular adventure that should be on every travelers “to-do” list! Show includes a 15-minute intermission with refreshments. Admission: $7.50/Adults; $6.50/Seniors and Students. D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn. Web www.dlparsonstheatre.org; Facebook dlparsonstheatre. For additional information, contact Linda Skaufel, 303.450.8945 or lskaufel@northglenn.org. Four Mile Historic Park FREE FIRST FRIDAY FRIDAY, APRIL 4, NOON – 4 P.M. Travel back to 1859...for free! Enjoy a tour of the Four Mile House Museum—a Denver Landmark. Pan for gold and meet our many farm-animals! Four Mile House Museum Tour times are at 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30 p.m. No pets allowed. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver. Admission: Free, courtesy of the support provided by your Scientific & Cultural Facilities District. Contact: 720.865.0800, info@fourmilepark.org, www.FourMileHistoricPark.org. Museo de las Americas FIRST FRIDAY APRIL 4, 5 – 9 P.M. Museo de las Americas opens its doors to visitors on the first Friday of each month free of charge. Art walkers along Santa Fe Drive may visit the Museo from 5 – 9 p.m. and enjoy drinks and the current exhibition. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. info@museo.org, www.museo.org. Wonderbound GONE WEST APRIL 4 – 6 APRIL 12 – 13

In 2008, Ammon and Lighthouse Writers Workshop Executive Director Michael J. Henry embarked on a creative relationship that has produced two celebrated works that meld dance with the written word. For their third project, they are teaming up with acclaimed Cellist/Songwriter Ian Cooke to create a new full-

  

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length, multimedia experience that explores the unique spirit of the west. Journey with us. For more information and tickets, visit wonderbound.com. Performing Arts Complex at Pinnacle Charter School 1001 W. 84th Ave., Denver

• Friday, April 4, 7 30 p.m. • Saturday, April 5, 7:30 p.m. • Sunday, April 6, 2 p.m.

PACE Center Parker Arts, Culture & Events 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker

• Saturday, April 12, 7:30 p.m. • Sunday, April 13, 2 p.m.

Four Mile Historic Park HAY BALES & TALL TALES SATURDAY, APRIL 5, NOON – 1 P.M. Join us for our Pioneer Storytime where we'll read Favorite Poems Old and New, selected by Helen Ferris, with a “Plant Your Own Seed” activity to follow! Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver. Admission: Free. Support for this program is provided by your Scientific & Cultural Facilities District and donations from generous supporters like you. Contact: 720.865.0800, info@fourmilepark.org, www.FourMileHistoricPark.org. Denver Brass

IF IT’S NOT BAROQUE, DON’T FIX IT! SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 7:30 P.M. SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2:30 P.M. Join the Denver Brass as they present an elaborate and ornamented artistic expression associated with Bach, Pachelbel and Handel. Music to include: Pachelbel Canon, Little Fugue, and Royal Fireworks. Soloist Andrew Wolfe, trombone. Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave, Cherry Hills Village. Tickets starting at $20. Contact Nicole Guillo, 303.832.4676, for more information.

BrightonMusic Orchestra CONCERT SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 4 P.M. Program will be light classical and maybe show tunes, details to be determined. First Presbyterian Church, 510 S. 27th Ave., Brighton. Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK) WHO POLLUTED THE SOUTH PLATTE? AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM HANSON ELEMENTARY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 5 – 6 P.M. This interactive program teaches students about water and how to value water as a finite resource. Students participate in role playing, as different water users, to find out “Who Polluted the South Platte.” Topics covered include pollution, conservation, aquatic ecology watersheds and how we get our water in Colorado. Hanson Elementary, 7133 E. 73rd Ave., Commerce City. Free to attend. Must RSVP to Kim Weiss if you would like to attend this event: kweiss@elkkids.org or 303.291.7554. Museo de las Americas WINES OF THE AMERICAS APRIL 10, 6 – 8 P.M. Wine tasting and entertainment, featuring wines from Central & South America. Admission TBD. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. info@museo.org, www.museo.org. The Northland Chorale ROCKIN’ THROUGH THE 50S & 60S FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 7:30 P.M. SATURDAYM APRIL 12, 7:30 P.M. SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2:30 P.M. Join us for a fun concert of songs from the 50s and 60s. Musical direction by Mark Stamper and featuring Gary Carnes. D.L. Parsons Theater, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn. Tickets: Adults/$15; Seniors 60+ and Students/$12; children 12 and under/$8. For information and tickets, visit www.northlandchorale.org or call 720.515.4652.

  

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Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK) FISHING FRENZY LAKE LEHOW, LITTLETON SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 10 A.M. – 3 P.M. Spring is here! Time to get back out on the water and catch some fish! ELK leadership youth will lead a fishing clinic for new and experienced young anglers. Youth will learn all about aquatic ecology, Colorado fish species identification, and how to safely use a rod and a reel! Free to attend. Must RSVP to Kim Weiss if you would like to attend this event: kweiss@elkkids.org or 303.291.7554. WOW! Children’s Museum WOW! CRAFT CLUB SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Join us the second Saturday of every month for Craft Club. This month we're decorating magnifying classes for bug hunting! WOW! Children's Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave, Lafayette. Cost included with Museum admission. General admission is $9/per child and free for adults. For more information, contact 303.604.2424 or visit www.wowchildrensmuseum.org. WOW! Children’s Museum

APRIL DISCOVERY DAYS TUESDAY, APRIL 15TH, 10 A.M. – 1 P.M. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 10 A.M. – 1 P.M. Discover your inner scientist! Drop in and explore our monthly informal hands-on science sessions. This month, we’re learning about alternative energy and Earth Day! WOW! Children's Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave, Lafayette. Cost included with museum admission. General admission is $9/per child and free for adults). For more information, contact 303.604.2424 or visit www.wowchildrensmuseum.org. Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council (TASHCO) FROM FARM TO COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 6:30 P.M. TASHCO, in partnership with Adams County STEM Schools, will present “From Farm to Community” at Northglenn High School, 601 West 100th Place in

Northglenn. This presentation of vegetable gardening and a student culinary cook-off will be interesting to the whole family. Taste the unique blend of vegetable dishes, get the recipes and learn how you can grow vegetables in your own yard. Free. For more information, contact Linda.Loe@cityofthornton.net or call 720.977.5881. WOW! Children’s Museum HONEYBEES & ME PROGRAM FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 10:30 – 11:30 A.M. Come learn all about honeybees and how important they are to pollination and our food with this interactive program by Growing Gardens! WOW! Children's Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave, Lafayette. Cost included with museum admission. General admission is $9/per child and free for adults). For more information, contact 303.604.2424 or visit www.wowchildrensmuseum.org. Museo de las Americas SPANISH HAPPY HOUR: OLORES, COLORES Y SABORES DE LA COCINA PREHISPANICA APRIL 18, 5 – 8 P.M. Admission: $3/members; $5/public. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. info@museo.org, www.museo.org. Adams County Historical Society BEST OF SPRING CRAFT SALE SATURDAY, APRIL 19 9 A.M – 4 P.M. Hand-made items by 200 vendors at the Exhibit Hall at the Adams County Regional Park and Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton. Admission $2/Adults, 14 and younger/Free. For more information, call 303.649.7103. Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK) ARBOR DAY/EARTH DAY SERVICE PROJECT (LOCATION TBD) APRIL 19, 9 A.M. – 2 P.M. Grab your gloves and sunscreen and join us for a day of celebrating and helping grow Denver’s amazing urban forest! We will be planting trees, picking up trash and maybe even do some fishing! ELK’s wonderful partners at Denver Parks and Recreation will provide the expertise and we’ll provide the kid power!! Free to attend. Must RSVP to Kim Weiss if

  

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you would like to attend this event: kweiss@elkkids.org or 303.291.7554. Thornton Arts, Sciences and Humanities Council (TASHCO) PAINTING THE TOWN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 6:30 P.M. TASHCO, in partnership with Adams County STEM Schools, will present Painting the Town at STEM Launch, 9450 Pecos Street in Thornton. It’s a rattle-can art show where students will create spray paint art on an outside gallery wall. Watch art in action. Free. For more information. please contact Linda.Lowe@cityofthornton.net or call 720.977.5881. City of Northglenn Cultural Services NARNIA APRIL 25 - MAY 4

Presented by Northglenn Youth Theatre. A musical adaptation based on the book The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. This mystical, musical adaptation brings the battle between the forces of good and evil to the stage. Join the Pevensie children as they enter the wonderland of Narnia where the White Witch has held her inhabitants under her cold rule. But Aslan, the Great Lion, is on the move to free the Narnians from her rule. The great battle will surely be one for the ages. Admission: $7/students and seniors; $8/adults. D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn. Web www.dlparsonstheatre.org; Facebook dlparsonstheatre. For additional information, contact Linda Skaufel, 303.450.8945 or lskaufel@northglenn.org. Performances:

• Friday, April 25, 7 p.m. • Saturday, April 26, 7 p.m. • Sunday, April 27, 2 p.m. • Wednesday, April 30, 10 a.m. • Friday, May 2, 7 p.m. • Thursday, May 1, 10 a.m. • Saturday, May 3, 7 p.m. • Sunday, May 4, 2 p.m.

Rocky Mountain Brassworks

THE BAND PLAYED ON SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 7:30 P.M. Rocky Mountain Brassworks brings together some of their most dynamic brass arrangements of well-known and beloved music during this free concert at Skyview High School, 8990 York Street, Thornton. Hear the unique and vibrant sounds of Denver’s only authentic brass band during this special free performance, made possible in part by a generous grant from the Adams County Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. The doors open at 7 p.m. and all seats are general admission. For more information, please contact RMBrassworks@live.com, call us at 303.476.0560 or visit our website at www.rockymountainbrassworks.org.

THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE OFFERED BY CITY OF NORTHGLENN CULTURAL SERVICES. For more information, call 303.450.8800 or register online at www.northglenn.org/recxpress. ART Young Rembrandts Elementary Drawing Ages 6 – 12 Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 8 – 24 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Fee: $60 resident/$66 non-resident Our elementary-age curriculum is designed to teach basic to advanced drawing skills, art techniques and vocabulary. New drawings each session. Young Rembrandts Cartooning Ages 6 – 12 Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 4 – 20 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Fee: $60 resident/$66 non-resident This delightful program combines Young Rembrandts’ innovative, step-by-step drawing method with light-hearted subject matter that engages children, their sense of humor, and their vivid imaginations. New drawings each session.

  

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Spring Break Mini-Camp: PETS PETS PETS! Ages 6 – 12 Monday – Friday, March 24 – 28, 9 – 11 a.m. Fee: $80 resident/$88 non-resident Our students will be elated as we celebrate our cuddly friends in the new household pets class. We’ll draw pictures of fun pets including a stylized aquarium, a fun birdcage, and both cartoon-style and realistic renderings of various household pets. On the last day of class, we will create a wonderful pet-inspired, pastel illustration. All supplies provided. Painting: Gallery on the Go for Kids! Ages 6 – 15 (1 day classes) Tuesdays, March 18 or April 15 6:30 - 8 p.m. $26 resident/$29 non-resident These fun painting parties by Gallery on the Go are specialized for kids! All the supplies are included, along with a snack and drink. We’ll work on a new painting each time that you can take home and hang on the wall. DRAMA Introduction to Acting Ages 9 – 12 March 13 – May 8, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Ages 12 – 15 March 13 – May 8, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee: $53 resident/$58 non-resident Introduction to the world of acting through warm-up exercises, drama games, short skits and basic costumes. For the final class, participants will show off what they have learned in an informal presentation for family and friends. A Spring Break Escape! Kid’s Interactive Theatre Experience Camp Ages 5 – 7 Monday – Friday, March 24 – 28 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fee: $85 resident/$93 non-resident Not going anywhere this spring break and need something to do? Join us for a great journey using our minds, bodies, some costumes and props as we play some dramatic games and activities. Each day we’ll travel to a new world that you create—medieval times, space, deserted island, zoo—whatever you come up with! Campers will put together a story, make the characters, and act out their adventures.

ADAMS COUNTY CULTURAL COUNCIL 2014 FORMULA FUNDS GRANT PROCESS SCHEDULE March 11 Cultural Council Meeting and Multi-County Grant Deadline March 28 Adams County Grant Deadline — All grants must be complete, including financial documents, and delivered to SCFD and the County by 4:00 p.m. Applications must include four copies and attachments, and collating must be completed prior to submitting the grant application. Copies should be delivered to the Adams County Government Center at 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601, to the receptionist in the main lobby. April 24 First Organization Interview Session May 1 Second Organization Interview Session May 8 Third Organization Interview Session May 15 Fourth Organization Interview Session Regular meetings are held at 4:30 p.m. at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn. Interviews are also held at the Recreation Center. For questions and to sign up for interviews, please call Jodi Neal at 720.523.6319 or email JNeal@adcogov.org.

Jodi Neal, Cultural Council Liaison jneal@adcogov.org, 720.523.6319

Linda Hawkins, Culture Corner Editor lhawkins@adcogov.org, 720.523.6104

Adams County Government Center 4430 South Adams County Parkway

Brighton, CO 80601

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ADAMS COUNTY TIER III ORGANIZATIONS

FUNDED FOR 2013 - 2014 GRANT CYCLE A Child’s Song 303.460.7408 Adams County Historical Society 303.659.7103 Adams County Visual Arts Commission (ACVAC) 303.564.6358 Art from Ashes, Inc. 303.837.1550 ArtReach, Inc. 303.433.2882 x236 Art Student’s League 303.778.6990 x1105 Arvada Chorale Company 720.432.9341 Augustana Arts, Inc. 720.314.0836 Ballet Nouveau Colorado / Wonderbound 303.466.5685 Bluff Lake Nature Center 720.708.4147 Boulder Ballet 303.443.0028 Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art 303.443.2122 Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra 303.449.1343 Brighton Cultural Arts Commission 303.655.2076 Brightonmusic, Choir and Orchestra Inc. 303.659.1086 cmDance 303.883.6691

Colorado Chamber Players 303.355.2224 Colorado Dragon Boat Festival 303.953.7277 Colorado Educational Theatre (CET) 303.657.5676 Colorado Friends of Old Time Music & Dance 303.592.3972 Colorado Hebrew Chorale 303.355.0232 Colorado Repertory Singers 303.618.3314 Colorado Wind Ensemble 303.394.4552 Commerce City Cultural Council 303.287.1268 David Taylor Dance Theatre 303.789.2030 Denver Brass 303.832.4676 Denver Urban Gardens 303.292.9900 Denver Young Artists Orchestra 303.433.2420 Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA) 303.367.5886 Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK) 303.371.8658 Fiesta Colorado, Inc. 303.274.7844

Four Mile Historic Park Inc. 720.865.0800 Friends of Dinosaur Ridge 303.697.3466 Golden Eagle Concert Band 303.369.4322 Grand Design Inc. 303.955.2724 HawkQuest, Inc. 303.690.6959 Historic Denver, Inc./Molly Brown House 303.832.4092 Imagination Makers Theater Company 720.565.1055 Junior Symphony Guild / Inside the Orchestra 303.683.5429 Kim Robards Dance 303.825.4847 Lighthouse Writers Workshop 303.297.1185 Littleton Children’s Chorale / Young Voices of America 303.892.0828 Museo de las Americas 303.571.4401 Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundation 303.450.8727 Northland Fine Arts Assoc. dba Northland Chorale 303.410.8430 Paideia School / The Park Hill Brass 303.321.0987

Paletteers Art Club 303.469.9463 Phamaly Theatre Company 303.575.0005 Platte Valley Players 303.289.8636 Rocky Mountain Brassworks 303.619.6164 The Spirituals Project 303.871.7993 St. Andrews Society of Colorado 303.238.6524 Su Teatro dba El Centro Su Teatro 303.296.0219 Tesoro Foundation 303.697.9310 Think 360: Arts Complete Education, Inc. 720.904.8890 Thorne Nature Experience 303.499.3647 Thornton Arts, Sciences & Humanities Council (TASHCO) 720.977.5880 Thornton Community Band 303.450.1647 VSA Colorado 303.777.0797 Westminster Community Artists Series 303.429.1999 World of Wonder Children’s Museum 303.604.2424