• The Centennial State in 100 Objects

    The Centennial State in 100 Objects
    History Colorado Center 1200 Broadway, Denver, United States

    A marquee exhibition at the History Colorado Center will display 100 artifacts from the History Colorado collection to tell a story that’s often amazing, sometimes sad, but always colorful. Each piece serves as a portal to a meaningful episode in the state’s history and culture. Dr. William Wei, who conceived the idea for the exhibition.... Read More

  • Make/Shift Monday: Wax Poetic

    Redline 2350 Arapahoe St., Denver, CO, United States

    Working with poetic and music-making devices, we're going to create some music beats, play out African drum beats and write poetry/lyrics to go with it. The songs and spoken word pieces that come from this will hopefully be inspired by wonder and what makes people feel adventurous. There will be a focus on tying the.... Read More

  • The Centennial State in 100 Objects

    The Centennial State in 100 Objects
    History Colorado Center 1200 Broadway, Denver, United States

    A marquee exhibition at the History Colorado Center will display 100 artifacts from the History Colorado collection to tell a story that’s often amazing, sometimes sad, but always colorful. Each piece serves as a portal to a meaningful episode in the state’s history and culture. Dr. William Wei, who conceived the idea for the exhibition.... Read More

  • A Year With Ai Weiwei Curator Discussion

    McNichols Building in Civic Center Park 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, United States

    You're invited to the ribbon cutting for "A Year With Ai Weiwei: Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads" followed by reception and discussion with curator, Taliesin Thomas. Guests are invited to meet at Sea Lions Fountain on north end of Civic Center Park at 5:30 p.m. to view Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads and hear brief remarks about.... Read More

  • Pitch Lab: How To Be A More Engaging Speaker Using Stand-Up Comedy

    Whether it's asking your boss for a raise, presenting a sprint demo or pitching a prospective customer, most of us are in sales whether we like it or not. This workshop is geared toward: Entrepreneurs & salespeople who want to differentiate from the competition Client-facing team members who want to be more influential speakers Executives.... Read More

  • Food Lover’s Book Club: Pasta

    Ross-Cherry Creek Library 305 Milwaukee St, Denver, CO, United States

    Making pasta is an art form, but it’s also one that can be attempted—and mastered—at home. Join Elise Wiggins, chef-owner (and pasta extraordinaire) of Cattivella, and Amanda M. Faison, the former food editor of 5280 Magazine to discuss Jen Louis’ Pasta By Hand, where one discovers that crafting an Italian feast doesn’t have to be.... Read More

  • Looking Forward: Demographic Change, Economic Shifts, and the Role of the Arts

    McNichols Building in Civic Center Park 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, United States

    Looking Forward: Demographic Change, Economic Shifts, and the Role of the Arts a conversation with Manuel Pastor Denver—like much of the metropolitan United States—is experiencing a combination of demographic and economic change. While increasing diversity is welcomed by many, it is feared by others. These diverging views are playing out against a backdrop of growing.... Read More

  • Edible Insects

    Ford-Warren Library 2825 High St, Denver, CO, United States

    Learn about this delicious and sustainable protein option from Wendy McGill of the Rocky Mountain Micro Ranch. The Rocky Mountain Micro Ranch, situated in Denver’s Valverde neighborhood, is the first farm in Colorado to raise insects for food and feed. Sample baked goods made with insects, learn about many of the foods that you can.... Read More

  • Stupid Questions, Stupid Talents

    McNichols Building in Civic Center Park 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, United States

    Is anything more powerful and effective than violence? Come for the thumb wrestling tournament, video games, and martial arts demonstration, stay for even more stupid questions like why do the most privileged use violence the most? and if hitting is so wrong, why does it feel so good? More info: http://www.warmcookiesoftherevolution.org/event/stupid-questions-stupid-talents-is-anything-more-powerful-and-effective-than-violence/

  • The Science Lounge: Bloodcurdling Beasts

    Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, United States

    Get in the Halloween spirit at this eerie evening of ghastly creatures and misunderstood monsters. Discover things that go bump in the night, from bloodsucking mammals to creepy crawlers. Can your constitution withstand the shock of nature’s most chilling critters? Costumes encouraged. 7 or 8 p.m. The Truth About Camel Spiders with Paula Cushing, curator.... Read More