| Laughter Yoga
Sundays
9:30 a.m.
Giggle and laugh while you bend and stretch and reach for the sky!
This is an ongoing event. The Mercury Café hosts free Laughter Yoga Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
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Mercury Cafe
The Mercury specializes in Organic International Cuisine, Community Theatre, and Community Dancing. Champion dancers teach many of the classes and create a welcoming atmosphere for all who attend the dances. It boasts a big hardwood dance floor, antique b2199 California Street
303.294.9281
www.mercurycafe.com Hours Vary - Check Schedule |
| English Class for Adults
Jan 07, 2013 - May 29, 2013
10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Improve your English in a semester-long class taught by the Spring Institute. In this class you will learn English for:
Business conversation
Giving presentations
Reading and writing skills
Cost for entire semester is $40, $20 for half-semester registration. Scholarships available.
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Denver Public Library
Central Library10 West 14th Avenue Parkway
720.865.1306
denverlibrary.org |
| Colorado Experience
Colorado's Premier History Series
Feb 21, 2013 - Jun 13, 2013
7 p.m.
A television series of 13 half-hour episodes, produced by Rocky Mountain PBS and History Colorado, dedicated to preserving & celebrating the people, events & places that have shaped Colorado.
February 21 - Lincoln Hills
February 28 - Justina Ford, MD
March 21 - Keota
March 28 - Amache
April 4 - Spencer & Julie Penrose
April 11 - Pueblo Border Wars
April 18 - Ludlow Massacre
May 2 - The Boettchers
May 9 - Colorado Constitution
May 16 - Flygirl
May 23 - Colorado Philanthropy
May 30 - Bent's Fort
June 13 - The Original Coloradans
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History Colorado Center
Admission: $10 adults - $8, seniors - $5, children - children 5 and under and members FREE, children 6 - 12 $6.1200 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
303.447.8679
www.historycolorado.org Mon. - Sat. - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. - noon to 5 p.m. |
| Fresh City Life
Arts & Crafts
May 01, 2013 - May 20, 2013
Times Vary - Check Schedule
May 6, 13 & 20 - Freestyle Knitting - 5 - 7:30 p.m. - Every Monday evening the Fresh City Lounge is open for freestyle stitchers to come in and enjoy the company of other knitters. Any portable handwork is encouraged. For further information, call 720-865-1206.
May 6, 13 & 20 - Get Hooked: Beginning Crochet - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Instructor Christa Rogers will share tips, techniques and her love of this fiber craft in this three-part workshop. And once you have the basics down, Christa will share a handful of great patterns for you to choose from for your first project. There is a $15 fee for this workshop; all materials (except crochet hooks) provided.
May 1, 8, & 15 - Beginning Crochet - Noon - 2 p.m. - Once you've learned the foundation stitches, Christa will show you all the right moves to make a couple of simple projects to reinforce your new skills. There is a $15 fee for this workshop; all materials (except crochet hooks) provided.
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Denver Public Library
Central Library10 West 14th Avenue Parkway
720.865.1306
denverlibrary.org |
| Computer Classes
May 2013
May 01, 2013 - May 31, 2013
Times Vary - Check Schedule
All classes are free and open to the public. No registration required. Seating is available on a first come first served basis. No late entry. All classes take place in the level 4 computer training classrooms.
May 6 - WordPress Part 1: Blogs - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
May 8 - Social Media 101 - 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
May 9 - Computer Basics: Internet - 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
May 10 - Computer Hardware 101 - 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
May 11 - Ask the Gadget Guy - 2 - 4 p.m.
May 12 - eBooks 101 - 2 - 4 p.m.
May 13 - MS Excel Basics - 1 - 3 p.m.
May 13 - WordPress II: Websites - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
May 15 - Facebook 101 - Noon - 1 p.m.
May 16 - Computer Basics: Yahoo! Email - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
May 16 - Computer Basics: Microsoft Word - 2 - 4 p.m.
May 17 - Yahoo! email: Attaching a File - 11 a.m. - Noon
May 19 - To Your Health! Online Health Resources - 1:30 - 3 p.m.
May 19 - FREE Online Entertainment! - 3 - 4:30 p.m.
May 20 - MS Excel - Formulas and Functions - 1 - 3 p.m.
May 20 - WordPress III: Next Steps - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
May 22 - Facebook: Privacy & Security - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
May 22 - Craigslist 101 - 2 - 3:30 p.m.
May 23 - Computer Basics: Saving & Finding Files - 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
May 23 - MS Word: Images - 2 - 3 p.m.
May 24 - Yahoo! email: Managing Your Inbox - 11 a.m. - Noon
May 25 - Make Your Own Beats - 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
May 25 - Ask the Gadget Guy - 2 - 4 p.m.
May 29 - Advanced Internet Searchng - 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
May 29 - MS PowerPoint 2007 101 - 2 - 3:30 p.m.
May 30 - Staying Safe Online - 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
May 30 - MS Word: Mail Merge - 2 - 3 p.m.
May 31 - Protecting Your Computer 101 - 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Denver Public Library
Central Library10 West 14th Avenue Parkway
720.865.1306
denverlibrary.org |
| Fresh City Life
Author, Author! Self-Publishing for the Modern World with Dean Fetzer
May 11, 2013
2 - 4 p.m.
The new economics of publishing has ushered in the era of self-publishing. Once called 'vanity publishing' and reserved for books of family recipes or indulgent tomes of personal poetry, self-publishing is becoming a standard for new and established authors. Join author, designer and indie publisher Dean Fetzer for a workshop designed to help you on the way to publishing the book you've been writing. Dean provides an overview of the self-publishing business and a selection of tips and tricks to help you develop an author platform and get your work noticed.
Registration Required
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Denver Public Library
Central Library10 West 14th Avenue Parkway
720.865.1306
denverlibrary.org |
| Beginning Genealogy
May 11, 2013
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
This is a one-time basic course for the beginner, repeated each month. Attendees will be introduced to thinking genealogically through the exploration of the following:
Stacks of Paper: How to Organize
Home Sources, Paper, People
Pedigree Charts and Family Group Sheets
W5 - Be a Detective
Beginning Internet Sources
Six Major Record Groups
Attendees should dress comfortably. Consider bringing a seat cushion, bottled water, and a sack lunch (there will be a 30 minute lunch break).
Instructor: Lou-Jean Rehn, CG
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Denver Public Library
Central Library10 West 14th Avenue Parkway
720.865.1306
denverlibrary.org |
| Generations: Many Threads, One Fabric
May 12, 2013
3 - 4:30 p.m.
Each personal story of the Holocaust, unique and enriching on its own, adds greater depth to our understanding of the history and lessons of the Holocaust. The Mizel Museum's permanent exhibit has a growing collection of stories recounted by members of the local Jewish community. Though the collection includes stories on a range of topics, Generations is a segment devoted to Holocaust survivors and their children and grandchildren. Stories are three to five minute digital narratives of firsthand or familial accounts of survivors. Producers Deanne Kapnik and Sari Horovitz host this screening, followed by Q & A with the storytellers themselves.
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Denver Public Library
Central Library10 West 14th Avenue Parkway
720.865.1306
denverlibrary.org |
| Dead Silent: Dean Fetzer: Book Talk and Signing
May 14, 2013
7 - 8 p.m.
A Colorado native, Dean Fetzer has written four books, starting with Death in Amber, Death After Midnight and Book of the Dead. His most recent book, Dead Silent is the last book in the Jaared Sen Quartet and follows the formerly blind detective, Jaared Sen, from London to Edinburgh on the trail of an ancient mystery concerning the Council of the Seven. Dean will be reading from his new book Dead Silent and signing copies of all his books.
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Denver Public Library
Central Library10 West 14th Avenue Parkway
720.865.1306
denverlibrary.org |
| Unique Lives & Experiences
Sissy Spacek
May 14, 2013
7:30 p.m.
With a keen sense of humor and a big-hearted Texan Voice…Sissy started her acting career in New York City at the advice of her cousin, actor Rip Torn. After her landmark role in the movie, “Badlands”…Sissy was Oscar nominated for her performance in “Carrie”. Sissy has had an enduring and award winning career in movies which includes an Oscar for Best Actress for Coal Miner’s Daughter. Today Sissy and her husband live on a horse ranch in the foothills of Virginia. In her delightful and moving 2012 memoir entitled “My Extraordinary Life” …Sissy writes about her life with warmth, humor and utter honesty. She will share her life stories and lessons with clarity and wisdom that comes from never losing sight of her roots. Sissy is laugh-out-loud funny – you’ll love her.
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Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Performing Arts Complex
The Ellie Caulkins Opera House, colloquially known as “the Ellie,” is the premier venue inside of the historic Quigg Newton Denver Municipal Auditorium. The Ellie, a world-class acoustical hall designed in the lyric style, encompasses four levels: the balcony, loge, mezzanine and orchestra. This magnificent space is humidified and provides state-of-the-art technical support as well as acoustical excellence and clean sight lines. The Ellie is one of only three opera houses in the United States, one of nine world-wide, with seatback titling at every seat in the house. The Ellie is designed to attract top artists to the Mile High City and to make their performances here unforgettable.
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| Staged Reading: Icarus by Edwin Sanchez
May 19, 2013
2 - 4 p.m.
Fresh City Life honors the brave and perilous flights that creatives must take in order to reach for their dreams. And we embrace the lesson of Icarus: he may have fallen, but first he flew. Join local director Brenda Cook Ritenour and favorite Denver actors GerRee Hinshaw, Flavia Florezell, Josh Hartwell, Lorenzo Sarinana and Cajardo Lindsey as they present a staged reading of this award-winning retelling of the Icarus fable.
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Denver Public Library
Central Library10 West 14th Avenue Parkway
720.865.1306
denverlibrary.org |
| Unique Lives & Experiences
Dionne Warwick
Jun 04, 2013
7:30 p.m.
Come share an evening with five-time Grammy Award winning music legend, DIONNE WARWICK as she reflects on over 50 years of music history. Dionne began singing professionally in 1961 after being discovered by songwriting team, Burt Bacharach and Hal David. She quickly became a musical icon with hits like: “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?” and “Say a Little Prayer”. Over the years Dionne has collaborated with many musical peers including: Johnny Mathis, Smokey Robinson, Luther Vandross, Barry Gibb and Stevie Wonder. She was exceptionally close to Michael Jackson and she was a loving Aunt to Whitney Houston. Dionne’s autobiography, “My Life As I See It” puts her entire life into focus. And her presentation at Unique Lives will be equally as heartfelt.
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Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Performing Arts Complex
The Ellie Caulkins Opera House, colloquially known as “the Ellie,” is the premier venue inside of the historic Quigg Newton Denver Municipal Auditorium. The Ellie, a world-class acoustical hall designed in the lyric style, encompasses four levels: the balcony, loge, mezzanine and orchestra. This magnificent space is humidified and provides state-of-the-art technical support as well as acoustical excellence and clean sight lines. The Ellie is one of only three opera houses in the United States, one of nine world-wide, with seatback titling at every seat in the house. The Ellie is designed to attract top artists to the Mile High City and to make their performances here unforgettable.
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