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Gabrielle Louise (www.gabriellelouise.com) is a nationally touring troubadour noted for her poignant lyrics and lush voice. Her music is anchored deeply in folk and Americana, with the earthy feel of early Joni Mitchell and the spirited delivery of fellow genre-hopping artist Eva Cassidy. Gabrielle is at one moment folkie and ethereal, the next a smoky.... Read More
The screen adaptation of Margaret Mitchell’s Pulitzer-winning novel, Gone With the Wind, is one of the greatest movies of all time. Denver's own Hattie McDaniel portrayed Mammy, becoming a Hollywood legend when the role earned her the 1940 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. In her 10th-grade year at Denver’s East High School, McDaniel had won.... Read More
History Colorado welcomes in the new year with the luminous sound of The Still Tide to the Tiny Library Concert stage in January! Having left behind New York City’s jagged cityscape for the mountains of Denver’s skyline, indie rock trio The Still Tide has at last found a place to call home. Featuring the spacious.... Read More
From Massachusetts to Florida, from Washington, D.C., to Hawaii, 50 Great American Places takes readers on a journey through American history. Sharing the inside stories of sites as old as Mesa Verde and Cahokia and as recently transformed as Silicon Valley and the Presidio of San Francisco, each essay provides historical and geographical context for.... Read More
On Exhibit through January 8, 2017 You’ve seen them on the website, on Facebook, and probably in your own family photo albums, those pictures that just scream awkward! Join the History Colorado Center this holiday season as we celebrate the perfectly imperfect moments that come with the family experience. Take comfort in the fact that.... Read More
History Colorado presents a Tiny Library Concert double-header in December, featuring Natalie Tate and Pineross! Natalie Tate (natalietatemusic.com) was the 2016 winner of the Denver Westword's Best Singer-Songwriter award. A long-time fixture in Denver's indie rock scene, Tate makes ethereal, roots-based indie pop blended with the sweet simplicity of her voice. Her latest beat-driven EP,.... Read More
Join History Colorado for a holiday concert with vocalist Marta Burton and pianist Hank Troy, rich with beloved holiday music and memories of growing up in Colorado over the last century. The show celebrates 102 years of holiday illumination in the Mile-High City telling the story of how Denver became the "Christmas Capitol of the World.".... Read More
Here's your chance to show off your ugly sweater and get in the holiday spirit with the Awkward Family Photos exhibit. Get a chance to see the reveal of the winning photo from the Awkward Family Photo Colorado contest. Take your holiday card photos in the DIY photo studio. Enjoy happy hour holiday cocktails, while.... Read More
Learn more about the Homestead Act and homesteading in Colorado while creating your own edible homestead in this fun hands on workshop. We'll create a holiday themed homesteads using delicious treats to represent resources on Colorado's plains. Recommended for children 6-12 years old. Parents are welcome to attend with their child at no additional cost..... Read More
Join History Colorado for a view behind the lens of the museum's exhibition By Their Hats, Horses and Homes, We Shall Know Them with curator Megan Friedel, historian Jason Hanson and archivist Adrienne Evans. From Oliver and Otis Aultmans' portraits of Trinidad to Eugenia Kennicott's sweet portrayal of ranch life near Westcliffe to Charles Lillybridge's street photos of.... Read More
