Arts & Culture

Dr. Seuss’ ‘Green Eggs and Ham’ celebrates 50th anniversary at 20th Century Emporium

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 23rd, 9:29 am

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original publication of Dr. Seuss’ “Green Eggs and Ham,’’ the 20th Century Emporium is making available a special foil-covered party edition.

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Metro kids have chance to go 'out of this world' with '3, 2, 1...Blast Off!'

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 10th, 9:52 pm

Press Release

Denver -- This summer, the Children’s Museum of Denver will go where few have gone before. Their mission: To teach children the principles of flight and the fundamentals of rocket science. Opening June 11th and running through September 6th, 3, 2, 1…Blast Off! will be an interactive science exhibit for all curious minds. Children can explore the elements of aerodynamics, physics, technology and engineering by building, launching and testing their own rockets, planes, hovercrafts and other flying devices.

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Mile High Newspapers wins 27 press awards

Submitted by MetroNorth News... on Monday, March 7th, 4:56 pm

Mile High Newspapers, which publishes the Lakewood Sentinel, Arvada Press, Golden Transcript and Wheat Ridge Transcript won 27 news, sports and advertising awards at the Colorado Press Association Better Newspaper contest Feb. 26 at the Sheraton West in Denver.

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Public input sought on Lakewood arts district

Submitted by MetroNorth News... on Wednesday, March 2nd, 11:24 am

Lakewood Sentinel

The City of Lakewood is inviting residents, businesses and community members in northeast Lakewood to give input on the possibility of creating an arts district in the nearby the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design and the Lamar Street light rail station.

Organizers are seeking input on ways to improve pedestrian and bicycle connections and ideas for improving public areas to highlight the arts district concept.

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Jeffco Open Space Foundation Photography contest

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 18th, 2:40 pm

Jeffco Open Space Foundation, Inc. sponsors its first annual “Life in Our Parks” photography contest, now through March 15, 2011, to showcase Jefferson County Open Space Parks in Colorado, as well as the people and the wildlife that recreate and live in the parks.

“Our goal for this photo contest is to highlight and celebrate the beautiful Open Space Parks that we are so fortunate to enjoy here in Jefferson County”, said Joe Jehn, President of the Board of Directors.

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Lakewood Cultural Center presents one of China's premier dancers

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 16th, 11:22 am

Press Release

Lakewood Cultural Center presents one of China’s premier dancers, Yu Wei, at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 23. Yu Wei: Chinese Dance Collection is a visually stunning multimedia performance of Chinese culture and history through rich cinematography and dance. Tickets are $18 for adults and are available by calling 303-987-7845, online at www.Lakewood.org/CulturalCenter or at the Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway (Wadsworth Boulevard and West Alameda Avenue). Senior, student, child and group discounts available. Ample, free on-site parking.

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See Denver Botanic Gardens in a different light this holiday season

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 16th, 12:25 pm

Press Release

DENVER -- See Denver Botanic Gardens in a different light this holiday season as it is transformed into a winter wonderland at Blossoms of Light.

This spectacular display of more than 1 million colorful lights will be draped in elegant designs throughout the Gardens, illuminating the plants, trees and hardscape features. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) make up more than a third of this year’s display, reflecting the Gardens’ commitment to conservation and sustainability.