Westerns: The Golden Years
2015-08-13 - 2015-08-16 | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
Join the Denver Film Society to explore the film genre of Westerns! There are some great titles in this series.
From DFS: The Western was the most defining film genre of the 20th Century. From the 1930’s through the early 1970’s, the Western dominated the silver screen and almost all of the industry’s best-known directors and actors took a shot, so to speak, on portraying the style. We’ll take a look at some of the most important films from this five-decade stretch as well as discuss what happened and what came next for the American (and non-American) Western.
More info: http://www.denverfilm.org/filmcenter/detail.aspx?id=27629

Re-Imagine West Colfax Celebration
2015-08-16 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Slideshows
The Re-imagine West Colfax design demonstration on August 16th will include several types of bike lanes that allow riders to test what it feels like to ride on each when they ride the Tour de Donuts. It will also include pedestrian bulb outs to decrease the crossing distance on Colfax. Participants can also experience enhanced crosswalks, median refuges, large scale art, kids activities, wider sidewalks and small pop-up parks along Colfax. All of these features will be paired with food trucks, music, art and beer!
More info: http://westcolfaxbid.org/re-imagining-west-colfax/

Free Walking Tour: Colorado Convention Center Public Art
2015-08-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Why is that escalator laughing at me? And, what’s with the big blue bear peering through the window? Get these answers, plus experience more public art specifically selected to reflect Denver and Colorado’s culture on this fun and educational walking tour of public artwork in the Colorado Convention Center. Tours will be led by Arts & Venues Public Art Docents, Rebecca Moore and Rosalie Martin. (Limited to 15 people per tour date)
Tours meet inside the Colorado Convention Center next to the glass by I See What You Mean, aka The Big Blue Bear at 700 E. 14th Street between Stout and California streets.
Parking meters are free on Sundays; surface lots surrounding the convention center and parking directly at convention center available for a fee.
Reserve a spot on the tour: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/walking-tour-colorado-convention-center-public-art-tour-tickets-16769252285

Intermixed: The Tea Spot & DJ Gonda
2015-08-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
Intermixed: Food/Drink/DJ is a weekly series where on Wednesday nights throughout the summer local food and beverage purveyors are paired with DJs in MCA Café & Bar.
Wednesdays June 3 – August 26
MCA Cafe & Bar
5-7PM Happy Hour
6-8PM Tastes & Tunes
FREE with museum admission (which is $5 after 5p)
Schedule:

August 5

Leopold Bros Distillery & DJ Pam

August 12

Truffle Cheese Shop & DJ Sarah Slater

August 19

The Tea Spot & DJ Gonda

August 26

Bartender In Residence Kevin Burke of Colt & Gray & DJ Mike Disco

More info: http://mcadenver.org/intermixed2015.php

Shady Grove Picnic Series: Southern Exposure
2015-08-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver, CO, 80246, United States
Pack a picnic and enjoy a great concert in one of our favorite urban oases, Four Mile Historic Park. Doors open at 6p, show starts at 6:30p.
Tickets: $10 General Admission; $7 Swallow Hill Members/ Seniors/Bicyclist; $2 Kids 12 & under (Under 2 free)
More Info: http://swallowhillmusic.org/events-and-festivals/shadygrove/
2015 Lineup
Clay Kirkland & Al Chesis & The Delta Sonics – June 10
Some of the finest bluesmen in Colorado
Blackberry Bushes String Band – June 17
Bluegrass for dancin’ the night away
The Semaphores – June 24
Playing all your favorite honkytonk classics

Stephanie Bettman & Luke Halpin – July 1
Joyful Acoustic Americana

Tallgrass – July 8 (rescheduled to Aug 26)
Three-part harmonies nestled in old-timey sounds
The Sweet Lillies – July 15
High-energy, melodic tunes with powerful harmonies
Harry Tuft – July 22
Colorado folk music legend

Teresa Storch – July 29
A singer/songwriter with strength and riveting, emotional power

Rocky Mountain Jewgrass – August 5
High octane Jewish bluegrass

Atomga – August 12
10-piece Afro-funk

Southern Exposure – August 19
Contemporary bluegrass with traditional tunes

CU Denver Block Party
2015-08-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Slideshows
Kick off the 2015-2016 academic year with fellow students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni and community friends at the fourth annual CU Denver Block Party. Everyone is invited to celebrate the back-to-school season and to get to know CU Denver.
Highlights:

Lunch from some of Denver’s favorite food trucks
Live music from local and national talent
Academic info from real, live people
Photo ops with Milo the CU Denver Lynx
Games, activities, giveaways and more!

More info: http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/WhoWeAre/Chancellor/ExecutiveTeam/OutreachEvents/BlockParty/Pages/default.aspx

Thirsty Thursdays - Denver's Leading Ladies
2015-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Molly Brown House, 1340 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO, 80203, United States
Join the fun-loving and historically-savvy folks of the Molly Brown House for an evening for young professionals (ages 21-40) that combines cocktails, munchies, activities and a dive into Denver’s rich history. The theme changes each month and tickets are $15 (this includes programming and 1 drink). Learn more and purchase tickets here.
August Event Theme Description from the Molly Brown House:
Shocker! Scandal! Betrayal! Denver’s Leading Ladies Portrayed in the Press
Meet Polly Pry, Denver’s own gossip journalist, as she introduces you to some of Denver’s leading ladies and the scandal they encountered. From Mrs. Crawford Hill to Margaret Brown and many others, learn how the local press portrayed them and how they used it to their advantage. Featuring drinks from Leopold Bros.

Science Lounge: Toxic Fun
2015-08-20 18:30 - 21:30 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Dabble in toxins and dangerous concoctions during this evening devoted to poison. Summon your courage to venture into the exhibition The Power of Poison and make surprising discoveries at every turn. Beware stings and bites—but an elixir awaits! Drink your dram at the bar. Tickets for this fun evening at the Museum of Nature and Science are $10 for members and $12 for others. 21+ only.
Tickets and more information: http://www.dmns.org/learn/adults/the-science-lounge/the-science-lounge-toxic-fun/

Mixed Taste: Population Pyramids & Modern Dance
2015-08-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Holiday Theater, 2644 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO, 80211, United States
Mixed Taste is a series of lectures coordinated by the Museum of Contemporary Art that feature two speakers, who each speak for twenty minutes on two completely unrelated subjects, followed by question and answer on both topics, at the same time. During the first part of the program, no connections are allowed between the topics, during the Q&A anything can happen. Mixed Taste speakers include artists, writers, researchers, and performers from across the US (and even the world).
Cash bar at 5:30, program begins at 7p.
The Full Series Lineup:

June 11

Fern Bars & George Orwell (Nicola Twilley & Helen Thorpe)

June 25

Horror Films & the Sun (James Fiumara & Steve Tomczyk)

July 9

Drinking Water & Miles Davis (Anya Groner & Scott Kinnamon)

July 23

Sonic Art & the Domino Effect (Bruce Odland & Donna Conlon and Jonathan Harker)

August 6

Burglary & Rabies (Geoff Manaugh & Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy)

August 20

Population Pyramids & Modern Dance (Erin Trapp & Cleo Parker Robinson Dance)

Tickets are $20, $15 for members. More information: http://mcadenver.org/mixedtaste2015.php

Joy Park Free Night
2015-08-21 16:00 - 20:00 | Children’s Museum of Denver, 2121 Children's Museum Drive, Denver, CO, 80211, United States
Explore 30,000 square feet of dynamic, outdoor fun for free on this special night! Families are invited to wander through a world of ruins and forts, caves and canyons, hills and valleys. In this diverse outdoor wonderland, children can balance on bridges, roll down hills, splash in streams and have a frolicking good time immersed in this newly-opened natural escape at the Children’s Museum. What fun!
More info: http://mychildsmuseum.org/exhibits/JoyPark.aspx

Final Fridays Summer Concert Series: The Corporation
2015-08-21 17:00 - 22:00 | Santa Fe Art District, 733 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Enjoy a free concert with your Friday art walk in the Santa Fe Art District!
Event Info: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153440216371368
Concert Series:
8/7: Chase N the Dream (funk, R & B)
8/21: The Corporation (rock cover – Heart, Journey)
9/4: Chilli Willi (top 40, latin rock)
9/18: Dotsero (jazz)

B-Side Music Fridays: Adam Baumeister + VIPlease
2015-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
This summer at MCA is going to be awesome! Enjoy great music, a cocktail (or wine, beer, soda or coffee) and one of Denver’s best rooftop patios. Admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art is only $5 after 5p and the museum is open until 9p Tuesday-Friday during the summer.
COMPLETE SCHEDULE

June 5

Evan Holm & Friends

June 12

Esme Patterson (former member of Paper Bird)

June 19

Ambit + Dream Hike

June 26

The Horse Latitudes

July 3

Automatic Iris + The Take

July 17

Leighton Peterson (from Safeboating is no Accident) + Glowing House

July 24

Rose Quartz DJ set

July 31

Normal Eyes (Wilson from Snake Rattle Rattle Snake + Zale Hessler from Prism waves)

August 7

Teen Event

August 14

Bluebook

August 21

Adam Baumeister + VIPlease (Jeff Linsenmaier from The Fray + Sean King from Devotchka)

August 28

Centennial (Meese Brothers)

Fridays June 5– August 28
MCA Café and Bar
Happy Hour 5-7PM
Live Performance 6-8PM
FREE WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION
More info: http://mcadenver.org/bsidemusicfridays2015.php

Saved by the Bell 90s Skate Party
2015-08-21 21:00 - 23:55 | Kittens
Whether your secret TV crush was Kelly or Jesse, Zack or Slater, this retro roller skating party is for you. Get ready to sing and skate along to all your favorite 90s hits at ROLL Denver’s Saved By the Bell 90s Skate Party! So dig out your neon clothes and oversized shirts, invite your cool friends and get ready for a party that’s all that and a bag of chips. Tickets are $5 online and include skate rental; $10 at the door. 21+ ONLY.
More info & Tickets: RollDenver.com

Saved by the Bell 90s Skate Party
2015-08-21 21:00 - 2015-08-22 01:30 | Kittens
Whether your secret TV crush was Kelly or Jesse, Zack or Slater, this retro roller skating party is for you! So dig out your neon clothes and oversized shirts, invite your cool friends and get ready for an evening that’s all that and a bag of chips. Tickets to ROLL Denver’s Saved By the Bell 90s Skate Party are $5 online (and include skate rental) or $10 at the door. 21+ ONLY.
Info and tickets: http://rolldenver.com

Artist Demo: Botanical Illustration
2015-08-22 - 2015-08-23 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
During In Bloom (7/18 – 10/11) at the Denver Art Museum, the Flower Studio on the first floor of the Hamilton Building will host artist demonstrations each weekend, giving visitors the opportunity to observe and interact with artists from a variety of fields including oil painting, flower arranging, crochet and perfumery. You’ll certainly want to check out the whole schedule. These demos are included with museum admission.
All demos take place from 12p to 3p on both Saturday and Sunday.
More info: http://denverartmuseum.org/calendar/flower-studio-and-weekend-artist-demonstrations
Demonstration Schedule:
July 18–19: Mary Carol Jehn—Noni Flowers (knitted flowers)
July 25–26: Arthur Williams, Babylon Floral—Floral Design
August 1–2: Carina Aguilar—Floral Design
August 8–9: Chinn Wang—Screen Printing
August 15–16: Cheryl St. John—Oil Painting
August 22–23: Susan Rubin—Botanical Illustration
August 29–30: Rita Flores de Wallace—Paper Floral Design
September 5–6: Rita Flores de Wallace—Paper Floral Design
September 12–13: Cherrie Silverman, Cherry Blossoms Florist—Floral Design
September 19–20: Laura Shill—Floral Costume Design
September 26–27: Laura Shill—Floral Costume Design
October 3–4: Ana Maria Hernando—Embroidered Floral Design
October 10–11: Dawn Spencer Hurwitz, DSH Perfumes—Perfumery

Play Space: Artist-Led Creative Play
2015-08-22 10:30 - 12:00, 2015-08-29 10:30 - 12:00 | Mestizo-Curtis Park, 32nd & Champa, Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Kids and families are invited to join RedLine for artist-led creative play sessions at Mestizo-Curtis Park on Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM throughout the summer.
The program is FREE and open to the public. Registration is NOT required. Food and drinks will be provided!
More Info: http://redlineart.org/art/events/exhibitions/play-space-creative-play.html
Session Descriptions from Redline:
Session 1: May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20
Led by artists Ashley Frazier and Michael Sperandeo
The first session features community artists Ashley Frazier and Mike Sperandeo with their interactive basketball sculpture. Any person that wants to be involved in the creation of this piece is invited to try and score a basket with a balloon filled with non-toxic, washable paint. Not only is throwing paint at things as fun as it seems, but the colorful surface of the sculpture that results from repeated attempts shows that every time you try, it has an impact. Even if you don’t always reach your intended goal, the result can still be worthwhile!
Session 2: June 27, July 4, July 11, July 18
Led by artist Christine Dart
Dance instructor Christine Dart will help participants to tell stories about their neighborhood with dance, theatre and play. Over the four weeks, children and their families will be able to create a story-telling dance piece that they can perform together. Don’t worry if you aren’t a great dancer – this project is more about having fun while expressing yourself and learning others’ stories than it is about getting the steps perfect. Participants are encouraged to attend as many dates as possible, as each one is different and offers the chance to practice and build on what was done the previous week.
Session 3: July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15
Led by artist Tracy Tomko
Community artist Tracy Tomko presents her project, “Prototypes to Increase Exuberance” features objects modified in ridiculous ways to be swung, twirled and bounced. The silly, awkward way in which they are used serves as a method to deal with uncomfortable emotions. As a part of this interactive performance, participants are encouraged to work with the artist to create their own unusual objects to use, with their own symbolism and solutions to their own adversities.
Session 4: August 15, August 22, August 29, September 5
Led by arist Risa Murray
Community artist Risa Murray will help the neighborhood to put on a puppet show. From deciding on a story from the Five Points/Whittier/Curtis Park area’s rich and diverse cultural past to making the puppets and sets and finally performing and watching the show as a community, this fun experience will have children and families working and learning together.

Chamberlin Observatory Open House
2015-08-22 20:30 - 22:30 | Chamberlin Observatory, 2930 East Warren Avenue, Denver, CO, 80210, United States
Join the Denver Astronomical Society for one of their monthly open houses at the historic Chamberlin Observatory. During the event, guests can view the heavens through the observatory’s famous 20-inch aperture Alvan Clark-Saegmuller refractor by checking in at the desk on the main floor of the observatory and paying a $2 per-person fee or $5 per family. If the weather is cloudy and not suitable for viewing with the observatory’s telescope, there is a reduced $1 per-person entry fee to the observatory. In addition to touring the observatory, the monthly open houses are a great time to interact with members of the DAS and get answers to questions about your telescope (feel free to bring your scope to set up outside of the Observatory as many DAS members do) or anything you see in the sky! Chamberlin Observatory Open House info.

USA Pro Challenge Finish Festival
2015-08-23 11:00 - 17:00 | Civic Center Park, Denver, CO, United States
The USA Pro Challenge wraps up with a few laps through downtown Denver and a festival in Civic Center Park. We attended last year and enjoyed it even more than we had expected. So find a cow bell (or someone who’s giving them away as a promo item along the race route) and get ready for some speedy cycling.
From USA Pro Challenge: After a short loop north of Golden the race will tackle its main obstacle of the day, the 4-mile climb of Lookout Mtn. Another quick pass of Golden and the race is screaming through Wheat Ridge and Lakewood en route to downtown Denver. Four laps of the familiar Denver circuit await and Civic Center Park, City Park, and 17th street will be treated to blazing speeds as the last prizes of the week are fought over tooth and nail.
Race route and additional info: http://usaprocyclingchallenge.com/route/stage7

National Park Service's 99th Birthday - Free Day!
2015-08-25 | CO
Celebrate one of America’s best ideas (that would be the national parks system) with a visit to a national park near you! On this day, all national parks are fee-free.
(Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise, Source: NPS Website)

Intermixed: Bartender in Residence Kevin Burke of Colt & Gray & DJ Mike Disco
2015-08-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States

A New Fine Line: Contemporary Ink Painting from China, Artist Reception
2015-08-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Center for Visual Art, 965 Santa Fe, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
From the CVA: Considered China’s most conservative brush technique, the gongbi method of painting combines fine lines with multiple layers of both ink-shadings and colors. The exhibition features the works of 9 contemporary Chinese artists from the Beijing Art Institute of Chinese Fine Arts Painting, who utilize the gongbi technique to create works that embody contemporary subject matter and themes.
The gongbi technique uses highly detailed brush strokes that delimits details very precisely and without independent or expressive variation. It is often highly colored and usually depicts figural or narrative subjects.
These 9 contemporary Chinese artists share the gongbi brush trasition and are leaders of a new fine line technique. They have transformed their paintings into unique personal statements, while exploring the social and political realities of China.
Artists include:
Hang Chunhui, Shang Jingkui, Zhang Jian, Lu Peng, Gao Qian, Zhang Qing, Jin Sha, Zhu Wei, Chen Zi
Please join us for the artist reception with all contributing artists present.
Reception: 6-8pm
Gongbi demonstration: 5-6pm
Event info: https://www.facebook.com/events/854654741267157/

Free Public Art Tour: Civic Center and Denver Art Museum Campus
2015-08-27 17:30 - 18:30 | McNichols Building in Civic Center Park, 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, United States
This tour covers a broad array of historical and contemporary public artworks in Denver. Beginning with the classic 20th century bronze sculptures of Alexander Proctor’s On the War Trail and Broncho Buster, as well as the intriguing landscape and architecture of Civic Center Park; the tour will also explore the contemporary works outside of the Denver Public Library and the Denver Art Museum. From Cowboys and Indians to a big red chair with a miniature horse, an oversized broom and abstract sculpture, this tour displays the evolution of public art in and around Denver’s Civic Center.

Tour will be led by Public Art Coordinator, Brendan Picker and Curatorial Assistant for Contemporary Art at the DAM, Zoe Larkins. Tour meets at the blue sculpture, Coral Sphere, directly in front of the McNichols Building at 144 W. Colfax Ave.

Space is limited for this free tour, so RSVP here: http://mcnicholsbuilding.com/calendar/details/329936

What Is Relativity? Einstein’s Ideas and Why They Matter
2015-08-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
As best-selling author and astrophysicist Jeffrey Bennett points out on the very first page of What Is Relativity?, the truth is that black holes don’t suck. Bennett begins his accessible and entertaining introduction to Einstein’s theories by taking you on an imaginary journey to a black hole and describing the amazing phenomena that you would really experience on that trip. For Einstein and our understanding of the modern world, it’s all relative! Get an in-depth look at how the theory of relativity shapes much of our contemporary relationship to the universe. A book sale and signing will follow the program. (DMNS.org)
Tickets: $10 (non- member), $8 (member)
More info and tickets: https://secure1.dmns.org/products/1509-what-is-relativity-einsteins-ideas-and-why-they-matter.aspx

Free Day at Clyfford Still Museum
2015-08-28 10:00 - 20:00 | Default Theme
Never been to the Still? Then now is your chance to see the masterpieces of abstract expressionism housed in this unique museum. The building itself is stunning architecturally and well worth the visit too. Thanks to the support of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), the Clyfford Still Museum will offer free admission on Fridays nights, 5p – 8p, and free admission all day on the final Friday of the month beginning January 30th and running until October 30th, 2015. Still Museum.

End of Season TAXI Pool Party feat. Simone Says
2015-08-28 17:00 - 20:00 | TAXI, 3461 Ringsby Court , Denver, CO, 80216, United States
It’s the end of the pool season and there’s just one last TAXI Pool Party this year. Entry is just $5 entry and includes an open bar and fabulous tunes from Simone Says.
Sponsored by: Zeppelin Development, Wunder Werkz, TAXI, The Proper Pour and RiNo Yacht Club
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/935413643197459/

B-Side Music Fridays: Centennial
2015-08-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States

Denver Art Museum Untitled: Cross-Pollinate
2015-08-28 18:00 - 22:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
Denver Art Museum’s Untitled Final Fridays are our favorite fridays of the month! Centered around a vague theme, these fun evenings feature interesting presentations, fun things to make and take, mini theater performances from Buntport Theater, gallery tours of all varieties, plus great music by a live DJ, cash bar and light munchies. Show up and be ready to explore and get creative with local artists, entertainers and DAM staff. Untitled is free for members and general admission price ($8-$13) for other visitors. More info.
DAM description of this event: Take in the scientific side of flowers with a look at botany, bees, and blooms.

Free Movie on the Green: Annie (2014)
2015-08-28 20:00 - 22:00 | The Green at Stapleton, 29th and Roslyn, denver, CO, 80238, United States
Grab your blankets, coolers, your friends and neighbors! Movies are free to attend and open to the public. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. You are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Onsite concessions stands will sell freshly popped popcorn, candy, sodas and bottled water and food trucks are usually nearby too. Movies begin at dusk.
More info: http://www.stapletoncommunity.com/programs/signature-events/outdoor-movie-series
2015 Movie on Founders Green @ Stapleton schedule:
June 12 – Big Hero 6
June 26 – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
July 24 – Raiders of the Lost Ark
August 7 – The Fault in our Stars
August 28 – Annie (2014)
December 4 (Movie begins at 6:30pm!) – TBD

Artist Demo: Paper Floral Design
2015-08-29 - 2015-08-30 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
