Looking to get out into the community this week?
From supporting urban students to experiencing Native American art and cultural traditions, there's plenty to do when it comes to community and cultural events coming up in Denver this week. Read on for a rundown.
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New Possibilities: UpLift Community Transformation Plan
This Thursday evening, Colorado UpLift will share its big vision for urban youth in Denver and Aurora as the new school year kicks off. Attendees will enjoy small bites and networking opportunities and hear the organization's Community Transformation Plan. The event is free, but guests are encouraged to donate a school supply to help local students prepare for a successful school year.
When: Thursday, August 23, 4-7 p.m.
Where: Mile High Station, 2027 Old W. Colfax Ave.
Price: Free
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Lynwood Modern Home Tour + Talk
Tour a selection of modern homes in Lynwood this Saturday morning. Part of Denver Modernism Week, participants will visit several Lynwood Homes that were built by developer H.B. Wolff and designed by Denver architect Frenchie Gratts. The homes were built as a sequel to Denver’s mid-century modern neighborhood Krisana Park.
Before embarking on the tour, participants can attend a talk by historian Atom Stevens, who will share details about the history of H.B. Wolff & Co.’s “3-D Contemporary” homes, the firm's immense success in Krisana Park and how it impacted Lynwood.
When: Saturday, August 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: 5765 E. Colorado Ave.
Price: $5 - $12
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Closing ceremony for 'Etlelooaat (Cree) - He who shouts' exhibition
This Sunday, join the closing ceremony for "Etlelooaat (Cree) - He who shouts," an art exhibition that reflects the dynamic nature of Native American creativity and the changing realities of life and culture across the Americas. The exhibition features work by Neal Ambrose-Smith (Salish/Kootenai), Alistair Bane (Shawnee), Jeff Kahm (Plains Cree) and Virgil Ortiz (Cochiti Pueblo) in collaboration with Emilio Lobato.
The closing event, led by Native American Indian and Colorado resident, Cochise Baca, will feature two traditional ceremonies. The first will be a "smudging" ceremony to cleanse participants of any negative feelings, energies, thoughts or spirits. The second will be a traditional talking stick ceremony, in which all members of the "council" are passed the stick and allowed to speak their minds, as all listen and respect their viewpoints.
When: Sunday, August 26, 2-4 p.m.
Where: McNichols Civic Center Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave.
Price: Free
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