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SUMMARY:Museum on Main Street in Walsenburg
DESCRIPTION:Colorado Humanities will tour “Crossroads: Change in Rural America\,” a Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street (MoMS) exhibit to 10 Colorado communities August 2023 to December 2024. The exhibit takes a broad look at the characteristics of rural America\, how an attraction to and interaction with the land formed the basis of rural America\, and how these communities and small towns evolve. \nThe exhibition opens at the Museum of Friends\, 600 Main Street\, Walsenburg\, CO 81089\, on August 26\, 2023 and will be on view there through October 8\, 2023 (hours Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.) before moving to the other communities. \n About “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” \n“Crossroads” explores how rural American communities changed in the 20th century. Currently\, most of the United States landscape remains rural with only 3.5% of the landmass considered urban. Since 1900\, the percentage of Americans living in rural areas dropped from 60% to 17%. The exhibition looks at that remarkable societal change and how rural Americans responded. \nAmericans have relied on rural crossroads for generations. These places where people gather to exchange goods\, services\, culture\, and engage in political and community discussions are an important part of our cultural fabric. Despite the massive economic and demographic impacts brought on by these changes\, America’s small towns continue to creatively focus on new opportunities for growth and development. \n“‘Crossroads’ allows us to reflect on Huerfano County and Walsenburg’s past\, present\, and future and we are excited to explore what the future may hold for our community\,” said Maria Cocchiarelli\, Museum of Friends’ Executive Director. A series of public programs and facilitated conversations will also complement the Smithsonian exhibition\, and all are free events with donations welcome. Planned events include a screening and discussion of the film “The Five States of Colorado” at the Walsenburg Fox Theater on August 18th at 6 p.m.\, two Volunteer and Docent Training sessions on how to lead tours through this exhibit on Friday 2 August 18th and Friday August 25th both at 3 p.m.\, and a School-Tour program available for youth K through 12 from August 29\, 2023 through October 8\, 2023. Additionally on Saturday September 16\, Museum of Friends will host Story Share with CU Boulder Drama Department’s Professor Jim Walker and Improvisation Troupe. Culminating conversations will be held in the fall to explore the impact that the MoMS exhibition “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” had on opening dialogue within the community.
URL:https://coloradohumanities.org/event/museum-on-main-street-in-walsenburg/
LOCATION:Museum of Friends\, 109 East 6th Street\, Walsenburg\, Colorado\, 81089
CATEGORIES:History,Museum on Main Street
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231002T180000
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SUMMARY:The Five States of Colorado Film Screening – Avon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging exploration and illustration of the history\, culture\, concerns\, and needs of each of the five featured regions. Designed for a wide range of audiences from elementary school-age to adults\, this film addresses the history and issues within the five regions of Colorado to inform\, educate\, and serve as a basis for community discussion. Join us for an engaging exploration and illustration of the history\, culture\, concerns\, and needs of each of the five featured regions. \nThe film explores how in 1861\, the U.S. Congress carved Colorado’s boundaries representing no river\, mountain range\, tribe\, or language group to enclose five distinct areas that are now Southern Colorado; Western Colorado; the EasternPlains; the Front Range along the eastern face of the mountains; andMetropolitan Denver. Each of these regions within the state’s man-made boundaries vastly differs in terms of populations\, communities\, cultures\, communications\, and economies that have evolved from their varied geography and histories. Community conversation following the screening. \nThis event is a great opportunity to learn about Colorado\, meet fellow movie enthusiasts\, and support our local community. Don’t miss out on this exciting event! \nThank you to our partner Sustaining Colorado’s Watersheds Conference.
URL:https://coloradohumanities.org/event/the-five-states-of-colorado-film-screening-avon/
LOCATION:Walking Mountains Science Museum\, 318 Walking Mountains Lane\, Avon\, CO\, 81620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversations,Educational Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231004T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T191622
CREATED:20230922T204528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T184952Z
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SUMMARY:Totality! Get Ready for the 2023/24 USA Solar Eclipses!
DESCRIPTION:Two exciting\, back-to-back solar eclipses are coming to the USA: an annular eclipse on Oct. 14\, 2023 and a total solar eclipse on April 8\, 2024. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn how you can best understand and experience these awe-inspiring events at this presentation by astrophysicist and 2023 Colorado Book Awards Juvenile Literature winner Jeffrey Bennett. The presentation is based around his new book\, Totality! An Eclipse Guide in Rhyme and Science (ideal for grades 3 and up). Dr. Bennett is coming thanks to a grant from Colorado Humanities.
URL:https://coloradohumanities.org/event/totality-get-ready-for-the-2023-24-usa-solar-eclipses/
LOCATION:Giodone Library\, 24655 US Hwy 50E (BUS)\, Pueblo\, CO\, 81006\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCftB Speakers Bureau,Center for the Book
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231012T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231012T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T191622
CREATED:20230926T154438Z
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SUMMARY:Stories of Spanish Colonial Cowboy El Vaquero
DESCRIPTION:Diego Martín\, El Vaquero\, is a composite character based on traditional stories and histories. El Vaquero’s story is the living history of the origins and development of traditional cowboy practices in the American West. El Vaquero was the repository of practical and effective Spanish wisdom and experience in the ways of horses and cattle. The Spanish colonial cowboy El Vaquero is a true American hero. Learn the stories and facts behind this Western legend deeply rooted in history. This event is suitable for adults.
URL:https://coloradohumanities.org/event/stories-of-spanish-colonial-cowboy-el-vaquero/
LOCATION:Koelbel Library\, 5955 S Holly Street\, Centennial\, CO\, 80121\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,History Speakers Bureau
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231126
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SUMMARY:Museum on Main Street in Alamosa
DESCRIPTION:Colorado Humanities will tour “Crossroads: Change in Rural America\,” a Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street (MoMS) exhibit to 10 Colorado communities August 2023 to December 2024. The exhibit takes a broad look at the characteristics of rural America\, how an attraction to and interaction with the land formed the basis of rural America\, and how these communities and small towns evolve. It also highlights how change has transformed rural America and how rural Americans are evolving for the future. \nThe exhibition in Alamosa opens at the San Luis Valley Museum\, 401 Hunt Ave #2658\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, on October 16\, 2023 and will be on view through November 25\, 2023 before moving to the other communities. \nAbout “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” \n“Crossroads” explores how rural American communities changed in the 20th century. Currently\, most of the United States landscape remains rural with only 3.5% of the landmass considered urban. Since 1900\, the percentage of Americans living in rural areas dropped from 60% to 17%. The exhibition looks at that remarkable societal change and how rural Americans responded. \nAmericans have relied on rural crossroads for generations. These places where people gather to exchange goods\, services\, culture\, and engage in political and community discussions are an important part of our cultural fabric. Despite the massive economic and demographic impacts brought on by these changes\, America’s small towns continue to creatively focus on new opportunities for growth and development. \n‘Crossroads’ allows us to reflect on Alamosa\, Colorado’s history\, present and future and we are excited to explore what the future may hold for our community\,” said Jeff Myers\, San Luis Valley Museum Director. “We want to convene conversations about what makes our community unique and have developed a local exhibit\, public programs and facilitated conversations to complement the Smithsonian exhibition.” Please join us for the Grand Opening of the exhibit on October 20\, 2023 at 7 p.m.\, which will include an introduction to the exhibit from Keynote Speaker Dr. Ed Crowther. Other free events to welcome the start of the exhibit include a focus group to facilitate community conversations and a viewing of the film The Five States of Colorado on September 22 at 6 p.m.; another community conversation then film “Glenn Miller Orchestra” on September 29 at 6 p.m.; and a final community conversation then live performance from the “SLV Community Band” on October 6 at 6 p.m. All events will be held at the San Luis Valley Museum.
URL:https://coloradohumanities.org/event/museum-on-main-street-in-alamosa/
LOCATION:San Luis Valley Museum\, 401 Hunt Ave #2658\, Alamosa\, 81101\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Museum on Main Street
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231017T170000
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SUMMARY:The Five States of Colorado Film Screening – Centennial
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging exploration and illustration of the history\, culture\, concerns\, and needs of each of the five featured regions. Designed for a wide range of audiences from elementary school-age to adults\, this film addresses the history and issues within the five regions of Colorado to inform\, educate\, and serve as a basis for community discussion. Join us for an engaging exploration and illustration of the history\, culture\, concerns\, and needs of each of the five featured regions. \nThe film explores how in 1861\, the U.S. Congress carved Colorado’s boundaries representing no river\, mountain range\, tribe\, or language group to enclose five distinct areas that are now Southern Colorado; Western Colorado; the EasternPlains; the Front Range along the eastern face of the mountains; andMetropolitan Denver. Each of these regions within the state’s man-made boundaries vastly differs in terms of populations\, communities\, cultures\, communications\, and economies that have evolved from their varied geography and histories. Community conversation following the screening. \nThis event is a great opportunity to learn about Colorado\, meet fellow movie enthusiasts\, and support our local community. Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Registration is required\, please visit the link below. \nhttps://arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com/events/64f1f12f01da5e29003ce1c8 \nThank you to our partner Arapahoe Libraries.
URL:https://coloradohumanities.org/event/the-five-states-of-colorado-film-screening-centennial/2023-10-17/
LOCATION:Koelbel Library\, 5955 S Holly Street\, Centennial\, CO\, 80121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversations,Educational Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231018T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231018T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T191622
CREATED:20230825T205421Z
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SUMMARY:The Five States of Colorado Film Screening – Centennial
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging exploration and illustration of the history\, culture\, concerns\, and needs of each of the five featured regions. Designed for a wide range of audiences from elementary school-age to adults\, this film addresses the history and issues within the five regions of Colorado to inform\, educate\, and serve as a basis for community discussion. Join us for an engaging exploration and illustration of the history\, culture\, concerns\, and needs of each of the five featured regions. \nThe film explores how in 1861\, the U.S. Congress carved Colorado’s boundaries representing no river\, mountain range\, tribe\, or language group to enclose five distinct areas that are now Southern Colorado; Western Colorado; the EasternPlains; the Front Range along the eastern face of the mountains; andMetropolitan Denver. Each of these regions within the state’s man-made boundaries vastly differs in terms of populations\, communities\, cultures\, communications\, and economies that have evolved from their varied geography and histories. Community conversation following the screening. \nThis event is a great opportunity to learn about Colorado\, meet fellow movie enthusiasts\, and support our local community. Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Registration is required\, please visit the link below. \nhttps://arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com/events/64f1f15053479b37006c8e7a \nThank you to our partner Arapahoe Libraries.
URL:https://coloradohumanities.org/event/the-five-states-of-colorado-film-screening-centennial-2023-10-18/
LOCATION:Koelbel Library\, 5955 S Holly Street\, Centennial\, CO\, 80121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversations,Educational Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T191622
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SUMMARY:Mary Shelley Speaks – Chautuaqua Performance
DESCRIPTION:One-hour program includes a 40-45 minute monologue in-character\, followed first by a question and answer period with “Mary Shelley” and then by a question and answer period with the scholar/presenter.\n\nSusan Frontczak will perform as Mary Shelley the young woman who created Frankenstein in an authentic Chautauqua performance Saturday October 21st at 2 p.m. at the Steeple Event Center 701 Macon Ave.\n\n“I shall give an answer\nto the question so very frequently asked me —\nHow I\, then a young girl of eighteen\,\ncame to think of\, and to dilate upon\,\nso very hideous an idea\nas Frankenstein?”
URL:https://coloradohumanities.org/event/mary-shelley-speaks-chautuaqua-performance/
LOCATION:Steeple Event Center\, 701 Macon Ave.\, Cañon City\, CO\, 81212\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,History Speakers Bureau
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231022T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231022T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T191622
CREATED:20231019T194836Z
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SUMMARY:Mary Shelley Speaks and Frankenstein Lives Again
DESCRIPTION:It’s October\, and we celebrate with a visit by Mary Shelly. Teen-age mother\, behind-the-scenes supporter of social reform\, romantic\, and scholar\, English writer Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851) may be best known as the author of Frankenstein\, but there is much more to be learned about her\, both personally and psychologically. As Mary reveals her process as an author in creating Frankenstein\, you learn how she viewed the world around her and how\, in turn\, the world treated her. \nIn addition to a compelling personal story which would make many articles in The National Enquirer seem tame\, Mary Shelley’s work raises ethical questions that are\, if anything\, more pertinent today than they were in her lifetime. Is humankind morally capable of managing its technological creations? What responsibility do we collectively hold in caring for abandoned members of society? Mary Shelley raises these questions within the context of having lived most of her life as an outsider. \nSusan Marie Frontczak brings history and literature to life\, creates stories from thin air\, and hones personal experience into tales worth telling again and again. She was invited to create a living history of Mary Shelley in connection with a nationally traveling exhibit on Frankenstein. The exhibit was developed as a collaboration between the American Library Association and the U.S. National Library of Medicine. For Susan Marie\, learning about Mary Shelley became a journey into the creative process. She bears witness to how Shelley’s own personal experiences inform a story that seems\, from the outside\, a fantastical invention. Mary’s imagination sublimates suffering into a challenge\, probing what it means to be human. \nFurthermore\, for Susan Marie\, Frankenstein represents coming full circle: In her early life\, she delighted in the magical and supernatural of fairy tales. This was supplanted for a number of years by a career in the sciences and engineering. Frankenstein brings her back to the supernatural\, albeit transformed into the possible by today’s tech wizardry and shadowed by the question mark of bioethical responsibility. \nThis program is hosted by Jefferson Humanists\, a chapter of the American Humanist Association. \n\nSCHEDULE \nWe will serve appetizers from 4:00 to 4:30\, then start the program. A small donation is suggested for the food\, and wine will be served for a $3 donation. The program will include announcements and a Humanist Moment before the presentation begins. \nWe hope to see you at 4:00 pm\, on Sunday\, October 22\, at Jefferson Unitarian Church! It is an in-person-only event.\n—————————————————————————————————\n“The beginning is always today.” – Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
URL:https://coloradohumanities.org/event/mary-shelley-speaks-and-frankenstein-lives-again/
LOCATION:Jefferson Unitarian Church\, 14350 W. 32nd Ave.\, Golden\, CO\, 80401\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,History Speakers Bureau
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