Toys and Dolls Tea
2015-11-14 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, 80203, United States
The History Colorado Center will host a tea party for kids and their toys and dolls. Join the museum for tea, scones, and jam. Children will help make their own butter for the scones, and enjoy a fancy tea. Then the group will tour the museum and catch a special performance of a variation from the Nutcracker performed by Colorado Ballet. This is a great program for parents and children, or grandparents and their grandchildren. Tickets are $20 for nonmembers and $15 for members of the museum. More info and tickets: https://estore.historycolorado.org/webstore/shop/ViewItems.aspx?CG=WS&C=WSTIC

After Midnight
2015-11-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Popups Example
Award winning clarinetist Roger Campbell leads the hottest trio since the Big Band Era! Swinging hard since 1997, this extraordinary group of musicians has performed thousands of concerts around the world for jazz festivals, clubs, weddings, summer concerts, and more. They conquer dizzying charts by the likes of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, and Lionel Hampton. It’s tight, fun, exciting, danceable, and hugely popular among the jazz and swing crowds. It’s time for After Midnight!
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/fresh

Delectable Sides for Thanksgiving
2015-11-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Pauline Robinson Library, 5575 E. 33rd Ave., Denver, CO, 80207, United States
Learn to make old and new side dish recipes perfect for your holiday table with local caterer Monica Kadillak. Free event. No registration needed.
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/engage/delectable-sides-thanksgiving

Washington Virginia Vale/Virginia Village: Stompin’ Ground Games at Four Mile Historic Park!
2015-11-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver, CO, 80246, United States
For the second month of Warm Cookies of the Revolution’s Stompin’ Ground Games, they’re posting up at Four Mile Historic Park to celebrate and learn about the diverse mix of neighborhood history and current issues in Southeast Denver: places like Washington-Virginia Vale, Virginia Village, Hilltop, and more.
Theme: Storytelling
Highlights: a multi-cultural kids Fashion Show with students from McMeen elementary school, The Narrators, our poetic scribe Molina Speaks, art from the Mizel Museum, Picture. Me. Here. and Kenny Be. Plus, A Little Help, The African Community Center, Community Language Co-operative, the Tranist Alliance, and hands-on activities, cookies and more…
**Suggested Donation of $5 OR bring old letters, photos, newspaper clippings, memorabilia, etc so that Historic Denver can scan them on-site for their collection.
(Stay tuned for updates)
The Stompin’ Ground Games are a year-long neighborhood Olympics where arts, culture, and history collide in the name of civic pride. We’ll be in a different neighborhood each month and you’ll be entertained by the finest artists and cultural groups our community has to offer.
*Kenny Be will also have special collectors’ cards at every event we do, celebrating all of Denver’s wonderful ‘hoods!
More info: http://www.warmcookiesoftherevolution.org/event/washington-virginia-valevirginia-village-stompin-ground-games-at-four-mile-historic-park/

Anderman Photography Lecture Series: An-My Lê
2015-11-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
About the Artist: In her work, An-My Lê examines the culture of war. Drawing equally from the traditions of landscape and combat photography, she uses a large format camera not to depict the action of battle, but to give context to how we fight. Lê’s resultant images—of tanks and missiles in seemingly choreographed movements, ships on a cerulean sea, or soldiers performing the mundane duties that surround war—are cinematic in scope and resonate with layered meanings and implicit narratives. (DAM)
The Anderman Photography Lecture Series presents talks by the preeminent creators and thinkers in photography today.
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Tickets: $5 for students, $10 for DAM members and CPAC members, $15 for general admission.
More info and tickets: http://denverartmuseum.org/calendar/anderman-photography-lecture-series-an-my-le

Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons with Altius Quartet
2015-11-14 19:30 - 20:30 | Popups Example
The churches of Paris become great concert halls during this time of year, showcasing amazing performances by talented local and international musicians. Denver Public Library is bringing that idea home to our great hall with a concert of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons performed by the gifted musicians of Altius Quartet. See our great hall converted to a perfect musical venue – with staging and lighting befitting a wonderful classical concert. Free, but registration is encouraged. To reserve your seat, register online or call 720-865-1205.
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/fresh

Symphony at the Movies: Back to the Future
2015-11-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th Street, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Power up your DeLorean, recharge your flux capacitor, and get ready to celebrate the 30th anniversary of an unforgettable movie classic: Back to the Future, starring Michael J. Fox, the 1.21-gigawatt blockbuster that topped the 1985 box office. Fans old and new will experience the thrill of the film like never before: on a big screen with the full orchestra performing Alan Silvestri’s dazzling musical score live—and you don’t even need a time machine to get to 2015! (CO Symphony)
Tickets: $29.00 – $89.00
More info and tickets: https://tickets.coloradosymphony.org/single/eventDetail.aspx?p=3669

DIA Westin Hotel Preview Event
2015-11-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Denver International Airport, 8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO, 80249, United States
Curious about the new hotel at the airport? Here’s your chance to take a look around without having to stay the night. This is a free event, but tickets are REQUIRED.
More info and reservations: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/den-westin-preview-event-nov-15-tickets-19153726311?mc_eid=022b3b7a05&mc_cid=9798eb7772
From the organizers: Join us for a day of family fun as DEN opens the new Public Plaza and Westin Denver International Airport hotel and conference center up for a sneak peek prior to opening day on November 19.
Guests can take a brief tour of the hotel and enjoy live music, games and food for purchase while out on the public plaza located just outside the Jeppesen Terminal on Level 5. A special look at the artists featured in the hotel will be available in our DEN gallery.
Please join us as we celebrate this amazing milestone for DEN in its 20th year!
Guests will enter through the vestibule doors on Level 5 inside the Jeppesen terminal near the south end TSA security screening area. Please print and bring your eventbrite ticket with you!
Parking: You may park anywhere at DIA – please note that we will not be able to validate parking. Parking is available in the east and west garages and economy lots for $3 an hour or at Pikes Peak for $2 an hour.
In case of inclement weather, the outdoor events on the Plaza will be cancelled, however, guests will still be invited to tour the hotel.

Thanksgiving: History and Origins
2015-11-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Schlessman Family Branch Library, 100 Poplar St., Denver, CO, 80220, United States
As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, join Active Minds for a program on the history and origins of the holiday and its associated traditions.
Free lecture from Active Minds.
More info: http://www.activeminds.com/events_denver.html

The Horse: The Epic History of Our Noble Companion
2015-11-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Journey through the 56 million-year history of the horse with journalist and equestrienne Wendy Williams. She will share stories of the deep evolutionary fellowship between people and horses, a complex relationship that has included hunting, taming, and veneration. You’ll travel the world as you hear about the Takhi horses of Mongolia, the Garrano horses of Galicia, the famous Lipizzaners of Vienna, and the free-roaming mustangs in the Wyoming mountains. Williams is the author of The Horse: The Epic History of Our Noble Companion, a revelatory account of the animal who has been at our side through the ages. (DMNS.org)
Tickets: $10 (non-member), $8 (member)
More info and tickets: https://secure1.dmns.org/products/1555-the-horse-the-epic-history-of-our-noble-companion.aspx

Tickets on Sale for Marilyn Minter Artist Talk
2015-11-17 | CO
Join artist Marilyn Minter and curators Elissa Auther and Bill Arning for an intimate look at Marilyn’s career and work.
Date of Artist Talk: 12/16
Tickets on Sale:
November 10-Members $5
November 17-General Public $10
More Info: http://mcadenver.org/MinterArtistTalk.php

Behind-the-Scenes Tour at History Colorado
2015-11-17 13:00 - 13:30 | History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, 80203, United States
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at the History Colorado Center? Join the museum for free members-only collections tours every third Tuesday at 1 p.m., and learn how their collections are stored and cared for by their collections team. You’ll visit rarely seen storage and processing spaces and get an up-close-and-personal view of artifacts. Tour is limited to 12 people.
Register: http://www.historycolorado.org/membership/behind-scenes-tours

Third Tuesday Rendezvous
2015-11-17 17:00 - 21:00 | History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, 80203, United States
Have you heard? The History Colorado Center is open late every third Tuesday of the month! All floors of the museum are open during this special event so you can explore all the exhibits including “TOYS of the 50s, 60s and 70s,” which is on an extended playdate through January. So go check out the vintage toys and then have slinky races, throw dodgeballs, race Hot Wheels and challenge your friends to hula hoop contests. The TOYS exhibit is so much fun. If you haven’t been to the History Colorado Center before, you’ll be amazed by how interactive it is (ski jump simulator, anyone?) and by how many interesting Colorado artifacts are on display. Museum admission is $12 for adults; $10 for students & seniors.
More info: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/third-tuesday-rendezvous-1

Café des Arts – St. Germain 1950s
2015-11-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Alliance Française, 571 Galapago St., Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Join the Alliance Française of Denver for Café des Arts: “St Germain 1950s: Sartre, Cubism and Jazz music.” Local artist, Frederick Pichon, will present a lecture on this interesting topic followed by a discussion and Q & A.
Synopsis: After five years of war, an explosion of life and creativity mixing European and American culture happens in Paris.
Tickets are $10 for AF members and $16 for non-members. Drinks and snacks are provided.
More info: http://www.afdenver.org/event/cafe-des-arts-st-germain-1950s/
Full Café des Artes schedule: http://www.afdenver.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015-2016CAFÉ-DES-ARTS-full-page.png

The Great Debate
2015-11-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Bunt port Theater Company’s GREAT DEBATE pits teams of non-experts head to head in lively debates of the inconsequential. Mundane topics are brought to life by ordinary, but opinionated folks. You’re bound to be a flip-flopper after listening to compelling arguments on things that never mattered!
Tickets $6-$8.
More info and reservations: http://www.buntport.com/calendar/calendar.htm#DEBATE

Logan Lecture: Beverly Fishman
2015-11-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
About Artist Beverly Fishman: For more than two decades, Beverly Fishman has explored the relationship between the body and medicine by mixing optical patterns and vibrant colors with representational elements taken from pharmaceutical and scientific imaging systems in her largely abstract work. Her work ranges from the microscopic to the macroscopic as she magnifies the minute details shown in images of disease cultures and enlarges them to cosmic proportions, or conversely references seductive mood-altering pharmaceuticals using blown glass. In doing so, Fishman offers questions about the vulnerability of self and identity in a world largely driven and mediated by advances in science and technology. (DAM)
Doors open at 5:30 pm; Lecture 6-7:30 pm.
Meet the Artist: DAM Contemporaries invites you to an après-lecture reception with the artist immediately following each lecture, at MAD Wine Bar. Enjoy conversations with some of the hottest artists working today, along with complimentary snacks and a cash bar.
Lecture Tickets: $8 volunteers, $12 DAMC members and artists, $15 DAM members, $18 nonmembers, students free with valid student ID.
More Info and Tickets: http://denverartmuseum.org/calendar/logan-lecture-beverly-fishman

Science Lounge: Bust a Move
2015-11-19 18:30 - 21:30 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Show us your moves! Come on up out of your seat and onto the dance floor with Denver’s own contemporary dance troupe Wonderbound. Get physical with the science behind movement and human physiology, and try out the dating dance animals use to find their mates before side-stepping to the bar. Ages 21+ Only. (DMNS.org)
Tickets: $12 (non-member), $8 (member)
More info and tickets: https://secure1.dmns.org/products/1548-bust-a-move-ages-21.aspx

Thanksgiving: History and Origins
2015-11-19 18:45 - 19:45 | Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St, Denver, CO, 80238, United States

Artist Membership Launch Party at MCA
2015-11-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
To celebrate the new I’m an Artist membership, MCA Denver will be hosting a launch party on November 19, 2015 from 7-9PM. The party will coincide with the reopening of the Open Shelf Library, featuring new and classic work from eleven artists. The party will feature live screen printing of the artist membership cards, a vintage video game tournament, tunes from DJ Mike Giant and drink specials at the MCA Cafe + Bar.
Admissions to the event: 1 cent
This event is open to all.
More info: http://mcadenver.org/OpenShelfLibraryRe-LaunchMCADenver.php

Denver Christkindl Market
2015-11-20 - 2015-12-23 | Skyline Park, 1600 Arapahoe, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Enjoy shopping, music, dancing and gemütlichkeit! The Denver Christkindl Market is like a little slice of Germany right in the heart of downtown Denver. Now in its 15th year, the market features live music and dancing, German, European and local craft vendors, authentic food and drink, and the spirit of an Old World Christmas. Even for those who don’t celebrate Christmas, this market is fun to browse while sipping some hot mulled wine and the lively Alpine musical performances are a festive treat. This event is free and open to all.
The Christkindl Market is open daily, November 20th through December 23rd (SUN – THU 11a – 7p; FRI – SAT 11a – 9p; closes at 4pm on Thanksgiving Day).
More info: http://www.denverchristkindlmarket.com

TEENS: Printmaking Workshop with Artist Lindsay Gustave
2015-11-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
Teen Fridays Nights at MCA Denver is a free, drop in program for teens where teens can hang out and join in on a variety of workshops led by local artists and creatives. Teen admission is always FREE at MCA Denver.
November 13: Ink Lounge screenprinting workshop
November 20: Printmaking workshop with artist Lindsay
Gustave
November 27: No teen programs due to Thanksgiving
December 4: Craftsman & Apprentice workshop
December 11: Boxwood Pinball tournament
More info: http://mcadenver.org/teendropin.php

Bartender in Residence: Pretty/Dirty
2015-11-20 17:00 - 21:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
Museum quality drinking!
A special edition of MCA Denver’s Bartender in Residence program celebrating Marilyn Minter’s Pretty/Dirty retrospective. A. Minetta Gould (Ste. Ellie) will join the MCA team on the roof for some pretty dirty cocktails, and one of the best views of downtown Denver.
Admission to the event, plus the entire museum: $5, free for MCA members
Cocktails extra.
More info: http://mcadenver.org/PrettyDirtyDrinking.php

Inextinguishable
2015-11-20 19:30 - 21:30 | KPOF Hall, 1340 Sherman St., denver, CO, 80203, United States
More than just music, the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra combines high quality music concerts with fun activities before and after the performance to create a one-of-a-kind musical evening experience. For Inextinguishable, sample chilis cooked by firemen and then enjoy a cello concert!
Tickets are $10 – $20, Buy Tickets
The Music:
The “adventurous cellist” (New York Times) Jay Campbell performs Edward Elgar’s cello concerto, written in the ashes of the first World War. The great cellist Jacqueline DuPre’s memory endures due to her legendary recording of this concerto. The evening also features Danish composer Carl Nielsen’s Fourth Symphony “The Inextinguishable” which represents the will to live, and the Colorado premiere of Dan Locklair’s Phoenix for Orchestra.

The Activities:
Denver Fire Department Chili, 6pm – Our local firefighters will join us preconcert for a chili cook-off! Enjoy and vote on the best chili from various departments around the city. Don’t miss the antique fire truck parked outside too! Chili comes both mild and inextinguishably hot.
Pre-Concert Chat, 6:30pm – Join Denver Phil for informal pre-concert chat sessions about the music you’ll be hearing hosted by DPO associate conductor S. Mordecai Fuhrman. What should you listen for? What is the music’s historic and cultural context? We’ll give you insights into the music and music-makers you’ll be listening to. Pre-concert chats are free to all ticket holders starting at 6:30pm on all concert nights.
Reception, immediately following concert – Say hello! Come downstairs after the concert for refreshments, meet the soloists, buy a t-shirt — and have fun!
More info: http://denverphilharmonic.org/upcoming-concert-november-20-2015/

Artist Demo: Yunn Pann – Chinese Brush Work
2015-11-21 - 2015-11-22 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
Come play in the Paint Studio at Denver Art Museum and catch an artist demo too! Free with museum admission. Children and youth 18 and under are free.
All demos take place 12p – 3p.
More info: http://denverartmuseum.org/calendar/paint-studio-weekend-artist-demonstrations
Weekend Demonstration Schedule (subject to change):
November 21–22 & 28–29: Yunn Pann – Chinese Brush Work
December 5–6 & 12–13: Rudi Monterroso – Acrylic Painting on Metal and Canvas
December 19–20 & 26–27: Jaeson Simmon – Oil Painting
January 2–3: Carlos Frésquez – Acrylic Painting
January 9–10: Melanie Yazzie – Acrylic Painting on Wood Panel
January 16–17: April Tsosie – Acrylic Painting
January 23–24 & 30–31: Libby Barbee – Multi Media Installation
February 6–7: Carlos Frésquez – Acrylic Painting
February 13–14 & 20–21: Derek Cadena – Acrylic Gel Transfer
February 27–28: Nathan Abels – Acrylic Painting
March 5–6: Leticia D. Tanguma – Mixed Media with Acrylic and Watercolor
March 12–13: April Tsosie – Acrylic Painting
March 19–20: Melanie Yazzie – Gouache Painting on Handmade Paper
March 26–27: Lui Ferreyra – Oil Painting
April 2–3 & 9–10: Quintin Gonzalez – Mixed Media
April 16–17: Nathan Abels – Acrylic Painting
April 23–24: Leticia D. Tanguma – Mixed Media with Acrylic and Watercolor
April 30–May 1: Homare Ikeda – Abstract Painting

NaNoWriMo: Drop-In: Write-In
2015-11-21 09:30 - 15:30 | Popups Example
Fan your inspiration and fortitude by attending one of Denver Public Library’s NaNoWriMo Write-Ins. All interested novelists are encouraged to come and hang out, get some writing done and draw strength from your fellow authors! Drop in anytime that works for you.
Saturday, November 7,
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Central Library, Fresh City Lounge, Level 1
Saturday, November 21,
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Central Library, Fresh City Lounge, Level 1
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/fresh

Knit a Mug Cozy
2015-11-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Ross-Broadway Library, 33 E. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO, 80209, United States
Get ready for the holidays with some help from free crafting workshops from the Denver Public Library! This class is suitable for beginning knitters and yarn and needles are provided.
About the mug cozy: This quick knit gift for the holidays is easy to replicate at home so you can make as many as you want for all your gift giving needs.
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/knit-mug-cozy

Haunting: Victoria Lundy on Theremin
2015-11-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Popups Example
Fresh City Life is pleased to host the library’s first theremin concert. This rare instrument was invented by Leon Theremin nearly 100 years ago and is one of the oldest electronic musical instruments. The fascinating interaction between the player and the instrument is a marvel; the musician’s every motion controls and affects the pitch and volume. Victoria Lundy takes her audience on a journey under the earth, detouring into more traditional music, then into the air and out into space, exploring the expressive qualities of the theremin.
Free event.
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/fresh

Tuskegee Airmen
2015-11-21 14:30 - 15:30 | Untitled ngg_pictures
A free lecture from Active Minds: The issue of race in the military extends from colonial times to the present day. Join Active Minds as we explore a chapter of this story from World War II: the Tuskegee Airmen. This group of African American pilots were the first black military aviators in the U.S. armed forces. We will tell their story of struggle and triumph and bring this issue into a current context.
More info: http://www.activeminds.com/events_denver.html

Chamberlin Observatory Open House
2015-11-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Chamberlin Observatory, 2930 East Warren Avenue, Denver, CO, 80210, United States
Join the Denver Astrological 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.

TEENS: Sherlockian Clue: Museum Edition
2015-11-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Expand your powers of observation during this intriguing evening! Start off learning how to solve mysteries using the techniques of the world’s most famous detective in The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes. Then travel throughout the Museum looking for clues to solve a mystery of mammoth proportions. Enjoy pizza, cookies, and other snacks.
Pizza, cookies, and other snacks will be provided.
Teens (13-17) ONLY. $10/teen
More info and tickets: http://www.dmns.org/learn/teens/sherlockian-clue-museum-edition/
