Shadow Theatre presents, A Song For Coretta

by Pearl Cleage

Fridays: 7:30 pm

Saturdays: 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm

Sundays: 6:30 pm

Directed by Debbie Johnson Lee

February 11 through March 14, 2010

This play addresses many issues in regard to the Civil Rights era and Mrs. Kings’ life fighting injustice with her husband, especially during the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the famed March on Washington D.C. More importantly, it delves into the opinions many of the elders in the Black community that our young people have an emotional disconnect to the movement and do not understand the importance of the freedoms they have today. With Ebenezer Baptist Church as a backdrop, the play also brings relevance to the church and the Black community.

visit the Shadow Theater Website for more info at www.shadowtheatre.com

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Printmaking Classes at Red Delicious Press

Red Delicious Press is pleased to offer printmaking classes to the Aurora/ Denver Metro area.  These classes are meant to introduce techniques that will allow novice to advanced artists to learn and develop their knowledge of traditional print techniques as well as experiment with new approaches to the medium. We are having an open house/ party for those interested in classes and membership this Thursday February 4 from 6:30 – 8 pm. The winter class schedule follows:

Feb 4- Open House Party for prospective Students and members
Feb 9 -Monoprint
Feb 11- Intro to Print
Mar 9- Intros to Print
Mar 11- Cross Process: Intaglio & Monoprint
Apr 13- Cross Process: Linoleum Cut and Monoprint
Apr 15- Intro to Print

All classes cost $150 with supplies included and meet weekly for four weeks from 6-8pm.
For more information about specific classes please email the
Instructor Lisa Hardegree at reddeliciouspress@gmail.com

more info on these classes can be fine on http://www.reddeliciouspress.com

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“Foot in the Door” Show at TOSA

copyright Christine Zipps 2009

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DIY Classes at Red Delicious Press

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Studio Practice and Holiday Print Sale at Red Delicious Press

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Dylan Scholinski- home sweet home at TOSA

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$5/Photos at Holiday Portrait Station!

by: Christine Zipps Photography

Venue: East End Arts District’s Winter Art Walk

Venue Address: 9898 East Colfax Avenue

Venue City: Aurora

Event Time: 5-9pm

Event Dates: This event takes place on 11/13/2009.

Cost for Adults: $5

Cost for Children: free with adult

Event Web page: http://denver.yourhub.com/Aurora/Events/Art-Events/Event~683374.aspx

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5+10=25 for Dava’s future

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Create, a celebration of light

Start your holiday season at the DAVA Gallery this year.  Join us for Create, our annual holiday show and sale of original art by DAVA (Downtown Aurora Visual Arts) youth and guest artists. DAVA’s gallery is located at 1405 Florence Street, one block south of East Colfax Avenue in Original Aurora. The exhibit opens with a reception from 4 to 9 pm on Friday November 13th, 2009 in conjunction with the East End Arts District Winter Art walk. Works are on display until January 8th, 2010. Proceeds from this exhibit support year round arts programs for youth at DAVA.

DAVA is a wonderful destination for holiday gifts.  This year, young artists have assembled a unique collection of lamps for sale, made of paper, wire, and ceramics.

You will be delighted by the whimsy of youth creation, enchanted by the collection of light filled objects on display, and happy to find new twists on clocks, teapots, soap dishes, sculpted pens and much more.  DAVA youth create quality artwork year round in our after school programs and this year’s selection of youth made artworks is not to be missed!

Works by guest designers and artists include contemporary functional and decorative pieces. Dan Sjogren creates fruit bowls and organizers with wood and metal.  Christiane White and Jill Mustoffa from Tutela Handbags design and assemble slick bags from vintage fabrics and vinyl. Lisa Townley’s pottery is painted with bright colors and science inspired designs. Gretchen Shaeffer’s organic drawings on plywood are intricately tangled with the wood’s patterns.

The exhibit is free and open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday or by appointment. For more information, e-mail: gallery@davarts.org

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Winter Art Walk November 13th

East End Arts District celebrates Denver Arts Week November 13!

lamps by DAVA students

Flock to Aurora’s historic original downtown November 13 from 5 to 9 p.m during Denver Arts Week. Discover the East End Arts District at this semi-annual art walk, a self-guided tour that showcases galleries and artist studios in Aurora’s 16-block arts district.

This eclectic experience includes exhibits of pottery, painting, photography, jewelry, prints, sculpture, fiber arts and performing arts. Member galleries and artist studios have refreshments, demonstrations and artists on site.

Start your art walk adventure at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library/Municipal Services Center info stop, 9898 E. Colfax Ave. At the art walk info stop, pick up a map and grab a free pedi-cab to guide you through the district.

download a pdf for a map and list of venues.

Click Here for a Map of the District Click Here for the official press release

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