THORNTON, Colo.–Jan. 10, 2019–Anythink libraries and administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All branches will reopen at their regularly scheduled times on Tuesday, Jan. 22.
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Rembrandt van Rijn, Self-Portrait in a Cap, Wide-Eyed and Open-Mouthed, about 1630. Etching and drypoint; 2.09 x 1.81 in. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Department of Prints and Photography.
The DAM is the sole venue for Rembrandt: Painter as Printmaker, on view through Jan. 6, 2019. Coinciding with the 350th anniversary of the Dutch artist’s death (1606–1669), the exhibition offers fresh insight into the life and career of the masterful printmaker.
About 100 prints from Rembrandt van Rijn’s career spanning from 1625 to 1665 are showcased, including biblical, portrait, allegory, still life, landscape and genre artworks that demonstrate the mastery that cemented Rembrandt as one of the greatest artists in history. The exhibition shows how Rembrandt used his view of the world around him to fuel his artistic journey, and gives a deeper understanding of his working habits as an artist and—more specifically—as a printmaker.
Rembrandt: Painter as Printmaker takes a close look at Rembrandt’s innovative approach to printmaking that combined the three principle methods of intaglio: etching, drypoint and engraving. While the exhibition focuses on Rembrandt’s exploration of printmaking, 17 drawings and several paintings also are on view to provide additional context about his creative process in all media.
Daily guided tours are offered at 2 p.m. An exhibition catalog is available in The Shop at the Denver Art Museum and online. Both the exhibition and tour are included in general admission, free for members and youth 18 and younger. #RembrandtatDAM
Channel Rembrandt’s eye for detail to design your own printing plate, or experiment with color and layering. On weekends, watch artist demonstrations from noon–3 p.m.Included in general admission; free for members and youth 18 and younger.
Weekend Artist Demonstrations in October
Oct. 6–7: Angel Estrada, Landscape in Drypoint & Monotype
Oct. 27–28: Mami Yamamoto, Monotype Printmaking with Layers
Rembrandt Harmens Van Rijn, Self-Portrait Leaning on a Stone Sill, 1639 (detail). Etching, with touches of drypoint; image height: 8.07 x image width: 6.45 in. Bibliothèque Nationale de France. Image courtesy of BnF.
Join curator Timothy J. Standring for an introductory presentation on Rembrandt: Painter as Printmaker, which showcases about 100 prints from Rembrandt van Rijn’s career spanning from 1625 to 1665, followed by a self-guided tour. Meet in Sharp Auditorium on the lower level of the Hamilton Building. Presentation and exhibition included in general admission, free for members and youth 18 and younger.
Join our fun and informal creative art sessions as we visit Rembrandt: Painter as Printmaker for inspiration. Bring a drawing or sketching project of your own or get started on something new. All ranges of drawing experience are welcome! Materials provided or bring your own supplies (only graphite pencils, kneaded erasers and sketchpads 14×17 inches or smaller permitted in the galleries). Included in general admission, free for members and youth 18 and younger.
This four-session course will explore the life and career of Rembrandt within the context of the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age. Explore Rembrandt’s experimental artistic approaches and range of subjects he depicted, his place among his artistic contemporaries and how the exhibition was developed. $75 members/$85 nonmembers for full four-session course. Single-session tickets available Oct. 1. The course will be held in Sharp Auditorium; the exhibition is included with general admission ticket, which is sold separately.
A survey of 40 collaborative works by two noted contemporary artists, Claes Oldenburg with Coosje van Bruggen: Drawingspresents drawings and one sculpture spanning the artists’ careers from 1961 through 2001. It offers an intriguing and insightful look at works on paper by two extraordinarily innovative modern artists well known for their monumental and imaginative sculptures, which are located in major cities throughout the world.
The chronological survey highlights the ingenious ways in which Oldenburg and van Bruggen appropriated and re-invented form. Beginning with studies of Oldenburg’s first and well-known monumental soft sculptures of the 1960s, Claes Oldenburg with Coosje van Bruggen: Drawings reveals a collaborative evolution of work that culminates with drafts of their large-scale hard sculptures of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
The exhibition also includes an exclusive presentation of eight drawings of their monumental and beloved Big Sweepsculpture, located outside the Hamilton Building. Included in general admission, free for members and kids age 18 and younger.
Ganesha: The Playful Protector was developed in collaboration with the National Museum of Cambodia in Phnom Penh, which loaned a statue of Ganesha created in the 600s to 700s that is the centerpiece of the exhibition. The 29-inch tall cross-legged figure, featuring human arms and an elephant head, is known as one of the earliest Ganesha icons in mainland Southeast Asia. This significant pre-Angkor artwork is on view along with sculptures, paintings and textiles from the DAM’s own collection of ancient to modern representations of the Hindu deity.
Ganesha, who has been widely worshiped since the 400s, originated in India as a Hindu god who removes obstacles and is known for granting wealth and success. Ganesha has crossed both geographic and religious boundaries, inspiring numerous representations throughout the Asian subcontinent over time—all of which is surveyed in the exhibition to showcase the iconographic changes of this popular god. Included in general admission; free for members and youth 18 and younger.
Eyes On: Julie Buffalohead showcases new work by the Minnesota-based artist, a citizen of the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma. Buffalohead uses metaphors, iconography and storytelling narratives in her artwork to describe emotional and subversive American Indian cultural experiences, and often analyzes the commercialization of American Indian cultures. Buffalohead frequently includes animals as subjects, and her eclectic palette and whimsical subjects evoke a childlike innocence.
While she works in a variety of mediums, including painting, printmaking, drawing, illustration, bookmaking and sculpture, this exhibition features a new series of works on canvas that explore her own life experiences, as well as ancestral knowledge.
In Eyes On: Shimabuku, a video by the Japan-based artist titled Do snow monkeys remember snow mountains? illustrates the adaptation of a group of Japanese snow monkeys living in a Texas desert sanctuary since they were brought to the U.S. in 1972. This film analyzes the displacement of the monkeys from their natural habitat in the snow-capped mountains of Japan and symbolically explores human migration and reconnection with environment through genetic memory and ancestral history.
Sharing a thematic relationship to Stampede: Animals in Art, both Buffalohead and Shimabuku use the depiction of animals as a vehicle to explore both familiar and unfamiliar narratives related to their personal heritage and the world around them. Included in general admission; free for members and youth 18 and younger.
Stampede: Animals in Art brings together more than 300 objects from the DAM’s collection to explore the presence of animals in art throughout centuries and across cultures, showing how animals have captivated artists throughout history. Stampede creates an opportunity for visitors to discover and consider the role animals play through themes such as personal connections with animals, how animal materials have been used in art, how animals are used to tell stories or represent political ideas and how artists use animals in imaginative ways.
Visitors can draw in the gallery, spend time examining smaller objects in a “cabinet of curiosities” and learn about the creative process behind the Never Alone video game created by Native North Alaskan storytellers. A daily 45-minute guided tour is available at 1 p.m. Both the exhibition and tour are included in general admission, free for members and youth 18 and younger.
Enjoy the DAM’s art collections and family-friendly activities without spending a dime. See Rembrandt: Painter as Printmaker, Stampede: Animals in Art, Ganesha: The Playful Protector and more. There’s bilingual fun with the storytelling program Cuentos del Arte and a Spanish-language tour of Stampede at 1 p.m. Stop by the new Print Studio for an artist demonstration from noon–3 p.m. Don’t miss our special event that day to celebrate tickets going on sale for the upcomingDior: From Paris to the World.
Free general admission tickets available on-site starting at 10 a.m. Free First Saturday is made possible by Your 6 Hometown Toyota Stores and the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). #ThanksSCFD #GraciasSCFD
Drop in with your little ones, ages 3 to 5, and meet up with other tots and their grownups for storytime, artmaking and more! Included with general admission, which is free for kids 18 and younger. Meet near A Walk In The Woods on level 3 for program location.
Help Foxy and Shmoxy, the DAM’s art detectives! Find the mailbox in the first level lobby to get a letter from the foxes directing you to the mystery in the galleries. There are two chances to see the foxes in action: 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Free with general admission, youth 18 and younger free. No reservations required.
School’s out, we’re in! Come make art at the Create-n-Takes (available Oct. 19-23 including weekdays), explore the new Print Studio and the galleries, too. Fall Break activities are included in general admission, which is free for youth 18 and younger.
Home on the Range: Experiment with abstraction and build your own layered landscape that makes you feel right at home.
Hold Your Horses: How do sculptures move and stand still at the same time? Explore this idea by looking at bronze horse sculptures and making your own horse.
Visit our newest family space, A Walk in the Woods. Step into the forest and experience animal-inspired activities created to celebrate the exhibition Stampede: Animals in Art. Included with general admission (free for kids and members).
Liu Xia—poet, artist and widow of the Chinese intellectual and dissident Liu Xiaobo—was put under house arrest without charge when her husband was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2010. Nearly eight years later, she finally left her captivity—and China. Liu Xia has created a book of her photographs titled Accompanying Liu Xiaobo, which journalist and speaker Anne Henochowicz is working to publish in the U.S. Sponsored by the Asian Art Association, a DAM support group.
Logan Lectures Fall 2018: Into the Fold
All lectures 6–7 p.m.; doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Erika Harrsch, video still from Room 35. Courtesy of Erika Harrsch.
Erika Harrsch’s website describes her multisensory, interactive experiences as “a comprehensive reflection about the body and identity, sexuality, desire, the space that defines us and the one we wish for, the limits and vertiginous freedom that lead to a continuous corporeal and ideological migration.” The Mexico City-born artist has resided in New York City for more than a decade. The past eight years have seen her collaborate with well-known musicians and composers.
Reception will follow at the ART, a hotel, 1201 Broadway.
Shimabuku will speak about his process and the discoveries encountered while asking, “Do snow monkeys remember the snow?” The resulting video is currently on view in Eyes On: Shimabuku. Reception will follow on level 1 of the Hamilton Building. Eyes On exhibitions on level 4 will be open for viewing 7–8:30 pm.
The Logan Lecture series is sponsored by Vicki and Kent Logan in affiliation with Contemporary Alliance, a DAM support group. The Shimabuku lecture is co-sponsored by the Asian Art Department’s Curator’s Circle.
Denver-based artist Sami Alkarim works with photography as well as painting, sculpture and video. Growing up in Lebanon and Iraq, and now living in Denver, his work explores the complex and changing nature of identity and engages memory and sense of place in this exploration. $5 for students, DAM members and CPAC members, $12 for general admission.
Sponsored by the DAM Photography Department. Series funding is generously provided by Evan and Elizabeth Anderman.
Unwind from your week with a mindfulness meditation session led by our partners from the Kadampa Meditation Center. From first-timers to regular practitioners, all are welcome to join in on this hour of relaxation, reflection and quiet calm in the exhibition Ganesha: The Playful Protector. Chairs, yoga mats and meditation cushions provided. No registration necessary, but space is limited. Included in general admission, free for members and youth 18 and younger.
Emphasizing the connections in both material and stylistic exchange, speaker Dr. James Doyle will present a stunning new narrative of Caribbean creativity over the millennia before European contact. Tickets will be available at the door. Sponsored by Alianza de las Artes Americanas, a DAM support group.
Dr. Daniel C. Swan, curator of ethnology and professor of anthropology in Oklahoma, will examine the history and diversity of artistic forms that developed in conjunction with the growth and diffusion of the Native American Church (Peyote Religion). From 19th-century museum collections to cutting-edge works in the 21st century, Peyote arts are a vibrant and enduring genre of Native American art. Sponsored by Friends of Native Arts: The Douglas Society, a DAM support group.
Thomas “Detour” Evans will close out the 2018 Untitled Final Friday season with a night mixing music and painting. Known for his colorful murals and paintings that double as musical instruments, Detour comes to the DAM fresh off painting portraits of David Letterman and JAY-Z for Letterman’s Netflix show, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman.
Untitled Final Fridays is the museum’s monthly late-night program, offered Jan–Oct., featuring workshops, performances and tours with a twist. Included in general admission, free for members and youth 18 and younger. College students with ID receive 2-for-1 admission to Untitled Final Fridays. Untitled Final Fridays are presented by Your 6 Hometown Toyota Stores.
WASHINGTON — The ONE Campaign today applauded Senator Cory Gardner for cosponsoring a bipartisan bill that would bring tens of billions of dollars in new private-sector investment into the fight against extreme global poverty by helping innovative American entrepreneurs build infrastructure projects, create first-time access to electricity, start businesses, and expand their reach in developing markets.
Earlier this year, a group of Coloradans traveled to Washington to meet with Senator Gardner to urge him to cosponsor the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development (BUILD) Act (S.2463) and continue the United States’ leadership in the fight against extreme global poverty.
Benjamin Sykora, a ONE Campus Leader at the University of Colorado Boulder:
Earlier this year, I traveled to Washington to meet with Senator Gardner to tell him that Coloradans strongly support the BUILD Act and care deeply about continuing the United States’ leadership in the fight against extreme global poverty. The BUILD Act would leverage new private-sector capital to build infrastructure, create first-time access to electricity, start businesses, create jobs, and ultimately work alongside American foreign aid to reduce extreme poverty in developing countries. It will give the U.S. government new tools for partnering with entrepreneurs and leveraging non-taxpayer dollars, while making it easier for American businesses to operate in emerging markets. Senator Gardner should be applauded for his leadership in cosponsoring this bipartisan bill that would accelerate the modernization of America’s engagement with the private sector in developing countries while reforming federal government programs to make them more efficient. The bill is a smart idea, and the type of proposal all legislators should be eager to support. I hope the rest of the Colorado delegation, including Senator Michael Bennet, will join Senator Gardner in supporting this bill and help shepherd it through the Congress. ONE and its 41,000 members in Colorado care deeply about this legislation, and we will stand behind our leaders if they help advance it.
About the BUILD Act
The bill, sponsored by Senators Bob Corker (R-TN) and Chris Coons (D-DE), and Congressmen Ted Yoho (R-FL-03) and Adam Smith (D-WA-09), would merge several federal programs into a new “development finance corporation” (DFC) whose purpose would be to mobilize private-sector investments to support sustainable economic growth, poverty reduction, and development through partnerships. The new DFC would make loans, invest, and forge partnerships with innovative entrepreneurs who want to do business in developing countries.
School is out for summer so you and your family are invited to head on over to Downtown Aquarium to celebrate summer vacation during Summer Family Nights from Monday to Thursday, 4 p.m. to close, through July 26th.
DISCOUNT COSTS INCLUDE:
Kids Meals – $3.99
Exhibit Tickets – $7 Kids, $12.99 Adults*
4D Movie Tickets – $4
Carousel Tickets – $1
Face Painting – $1
Coconut Tree Climb – $1
Adults with restaurant receipt can also enjoy the interactive animal encounters, Mystic Mermaid shows from 5 – 7 p.m., a Scavenger Hunt, and more.
WHEN: Mondays – Thursdays (through July 26), 4 p.m. to close
WHERE: Downtown Aquarium Denver, 700 Water Street, Denver, CO 80211
The Downtown Aquarium will host a Summer Kick-Off Celebration on Wednesday, June 13 from 5 – 9 p.m. During the celebration, children and their families can enjoy a variety of activities including arts and crafts, animal appearances, goodie bags filled with treats, a raffle and special discounted kids’ meals. The mascot, Sharkey, and his friends will stop by for a special appearance as well.
Space is limited. Reservations can be made by calling (303) 561-4450.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 13, 5 – 9 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Aquarium Denver, 700 Water Street, Denver, CO 80211
New Territory: Landscape Photography Today — Opening June 24, is a survey of contemporary landscape photography from around the world. The exhibition of more than 100 photographs will explore how artists stretch the boundaries of traditional landscape photography to reflect the environmental attitudes, perceptions and values of our time.
The works on view revive historic photographic processes as well as use innovative techniques and unconventional equipment and chemistry to depict landscapes in surprising ways. Taken individually and as a whole, the photographs will show how about 40 artists have manipulated materials and processes for expressive purposes, blurring the distinction between “observed” and “constructed” imagery. The exhibition challenges us to see photography differently, and contemplate our complex relationship with the landscape. A daily 45-minute guided tour will be offered at 1:30 p.m. beginning June 25.
New Territory: Landscape Photography Today will be on view through Sept. 16, 2018. Both the exhibition and tour is included in general admission; free for members and youth 18 and younger. #NewTerritoryatDAM
La Musidora is a combination of the Spanish words “la música” (music) and “la mecedora” (rocking chair). This visitor favorite is back for another summer. Take part in this interactive outdoor art installation located on Martin Plaza near the museum’s Hamilton Building entrance. Make musical sounds by gently rocking colorfully woven chairs in tandem. This 90-foot artwork seats a total of 20 visitors at a time. La Musidora was designed by Héctor Esrawe and Ignacio Cadena of the interdisciplinary design firm Esrawe + Cadena in Mexico City.
The first major museum exhibition of the artist’s work, Jeffrey Gibson: Like a Hammer chronicles a pivotal moment in Gibson’s career when his contemporary artistic practice converged with his Native American heritage. About 57 objects created from 2011 to the present are on view, including figurative works, text-based wall hangings, painted works on rawhide and canvas, a significant selection of beaded punching bags and video. The exhibition shows how Gibson draws upon his heritage and remixes his older works to create a visual vocabulary that explores his multi-faceted identity and the history of modernism. Gibson’s abstract works take inspiration from his Choctaw and Cherokee heritage, pan-Native American visual culture, alternative subcultures and the artist’s experiences living abroad as well as popular culture. Striking patterned and textured works also incorporate text from poems and song lyrics.
Gibson frequently explores colonialism and the post-colonial mindset, reflecting on how American Indian experiences parallel other civil rights movements. His work also revolves around universal themes of love, community, strength, vulnerability and survival. Visitors will gain an enhanced understanding of Gibson’s distinctive and complex creative practice, as well as how it has evolved from series to series.
A daily 45-minute guided tour is offered at 2 p.m. An exhibition catalog is available in The Shop and online. The exhibition is included in general admission; free for members and youth 18 and younger. #GibsonLikeaHammer
Stampede: Animals in Art brings together more than 300 objects from across the DAM collection to explore the presence of animals in art throughout centuries and cultures. The exhibition creates an opportunity for visitors to discover and consider the role animals play through themes such as personal connections with animals, how animal materials have been used in art, how animals are used to tell stories or represent political ideas and how artists use animals in imaginative ways. Stampede includes visitor favorites—a Nick Cave Soundsuit, Deborah Butterfield’s horse sculptures and artworks by Frederic Remington and Georgia O’Keeffe—as well as rarely seen works. A daily 45-minute guided tour is offered at 1 p.m. Included in general admission; free for members and youth 18 and younger.
Drop in with your little ones, ages 3 to 5, on the second Wednesday of the month. Meet up with other tots and their grownups for storytime, artmaking and more! Create Playdate is a bilingual program (available in English and Spanish). Included in general admission; free for members and kids 18 and younger. No reservations required.
Create-n-Takesfor Summer Fun through –Aug. 19: Monday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. and Free First Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Mapping Myths and Monsters (until July 20): Imagine what it would be like to be an explorer and chart encounters with monsters in your own travel journal.
Hold Your Horses (starting July 23): How do sculptures move and stand still at the same time? Explore this idea by looking at bronze horse sculptures and make your own horse.
Carry Me Close (May 19–Aug. 19): Learn about the extraordinary work and creative process of artist Jeffrey Gibson, and create a project inspired by his art.
Sew Wild: Take a walk on the wild side and sew together your own animal-inspired story.
Photo Finish (June 2–Aug. 19; on Martin Plaza 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Mon.–Fri.): Experiment with surprising techniques and unexpected materials to create your own customized photographs. #ArtofSummer2018
Step into the forest and experience new animal-inspired activities created to celebrate the exhibition Stampede: Animals in Art in our newest family space, located on level 3 of the Hamilton Building. Build animals out of branch-like blocks, pick up a pair of binoculars for a bird-watching challenge, mix and match to create unique creatures or put together a shadowbox to display all your favorite animals in a mini-menagerie. Included with general admission; free for members and kids 18 and younger.
Join artist Anna Kaye in our fun and informal creative art sessions. Bring a drawing or sketching project of your own or get started on something new. All ranges of drawing experience are welcome! Materials provided or bring your own supplies (only graphite pencils, kneaded erasers and sketchpads 14 x 17 inches or smaller permitted in the galleries). Included in general admission; free for members and youth 18 and younger.
Inka Essenhigh (American, b. 1969), End of the World, 1998. Oil paint and enamel on canvas. Gift from Vicki and Kent Logan to the Collection of the Denver Art Museum, 2001.723
Join us on the third Tuesday of each month for Mindful Looking, a program that invites you to slow down and spend quality time with a single work of art. In June, explore the surreal imagery of Inka Essenhigh’s End of the World with DAM teaching specialist Molly Medakovich and Kadam Lucy James (Kadampa Meditation Center). James will lead our first look at the painting with a mindfulness meditation practice. Discover overlooked details, explore ideas and make connections as we linger, look and discuss. Included in general admission; free for members and youth 18 and younger.
Unwind from your week with a mindfulness meditation session in the Ganesha: The Playful Protector exhibition, led by our partners from the Kadampa Meditation Center. From first-timers to regular practitioners, all are welcome to join in on this hour of relaxation, reflection and quiet calm. Chairs, yoga mats and meditation cushions provided. No registration necessary, but space is limited. Included in general admission; free for members and youth 18 and younger.
Explore your creativity through the written word in our informal writing sessions with staff from the Lighthouse Writers Workshop. Bring your own writing projects or get started on something new. Open to all levels, from published authors to the occasional journaler! Materials available. Included in general admission; free for members and youth 18 and younger.
Be part of the process and create with Denver artists in an evening of shared perspectives and sensory explorations at the DAM. Join us in transforming the museum through a series of multi-sensory experiences aimed at shifting perspectives by seeing through each other’s eyes and hearing through each other’s ears. Produced with local creatives, Untitled Final Fridays is the museum’s monthly late night program featuring workshops, performances and tours with a twist. Experience the museum in an entirely different way—every time. Included in general admission; free for members and youth 18 and younger. College students with ID receive 2-for-1 admission to Untitled Final Fridays. Untitled Final Fridays are presented by Your 6 Hometown Toyota Stores.
SPECIAL ACCESS PROGRAM
Weekend Artist Demonstrations in June – Saturdays & Sundays, noon–3 p.m.
Downtown Aquarium Denver to Honor Our World’s Shared Ocean
Did you know that 71% of our planet is covered by oceans? World Oceans Day is a growing, global celebration to honor, celebrate and protect the oceans of the future. A healthy world ocean is critical so swim on over to Downtown Aquarium Denver to join in on these unique, family-fun activities.
WHAT: Area-residents are invited to dive head first into the importance of conserving and protecting our oceans at the Downtown Aquarium Denver.
Are you brave enough to touch a shark? Go ahead and try at the shark touch station in the Gallery Entrance. While there, pick up a scavenger hunt. Complete the scavenger hunt in the exhibits and turn it in at the classroom for a prize!
Animal visits will take place in the Family Learning Center at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Families are invited to play games, make crafts and meet special animal ambassadors all while learning ways to protect our ocean.
COST: Guests must purchase admission to the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit for activities located in the exhibits.
WHEN: Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Aquarium Denver, 700 Water Street, Denver, CO 80211
Dine with the Aquarium’s Mystic Mermaids for Breakfast
WHAT: You are o’fish-ally invited to dive into some fun at a delicious Under the Sea breakfast with the Downtown Aquarium’s magical Mystic Mermaids on Saturday, June 9 at 9:45 a.m. During the event, guests will have the opportunity to take photos and get autographs from the mermaids during an exclusive meet-and-greet after the show. Guests will receive 50% off Aquarium exhibit (with breakfast purchase) and validated parking. Spots are limited so make your reservations now by calling 303-561-4450.
WHEN: Saturday, June 9 at 9:45 a.m.
COST: Adults – $19.99
Children (3-10) – $13.99
Children (2 and under) – Free
WHERE: Downtown Aquarium, 700 Water Street, Denver, CO 80211
More Info: Please call Downtown Aquarium at 303-561-4450 to make reservations.
Tri-Valley VFW and Jess-Yaich American Legion Memorial Day Services. 10 a.m., Corridor of Honor Military Memorial, Bennett Civic Center Park.
Monday, May 28th (Memorial Day)
Bennett Memorial Day services. 10 a.m., Mountainview Cemetery.
Deer Trail services. 11 a.m., Evergreen Cemetery.
Byers services. 12 p.m., Byers Cemetery.
The Weekend with Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds outdoor enthusiasts that our wealth of outdoor activities also come with responsibilities.
Our staff takes pride in seeing so many people getting outdoors and enjoying the many kinds of summer recreation in the state. We ask that people who are getting outside this holiday weekend and over the course of the summer remember that a bit of preparation goes a long way. Knowing the rules and maintaining proper equipment is a big part of a having safe and fun summer. — Dan Prenzlow, Southeast Regional Manager for CPW
Boating Requirements and Safety:
In Colorado, anyone operating a motorboat, including a personal watercraft or sailboat, must be at least 16 years old. However, youths 14 and 15 years of age can operate a motorboat, jet ski or sailboat if they successfully complete the state’s Boating Safety Course. The course is offered throughout the state and is open to adults as well as teens; though adults are not required to take the course, doing so may qualify owners for a discount on boat insurance.
US Coast Guard-approved safety equipment is required on all boats. Though some activities such as water skiing require additional equipment, every boat must minimally have a personal flotation device for every person on board. Our Boating Regulations brochure details the specific requirements for all boating and PWC activities in Colorado.
Never operate any watercraft while under the influence. Drinking and boating can be just as dangerous, if not more so, than drinking and driving. Not only will operators experience the negative effects on judgment, vision, balance, coordination and reaction times associated with alcohol consumption, but they may also be affected by “Boater’s Hypnosis.” Boater’s hypnosis, or boater’s fatigue, is caused by exposure to noise, vibration, sun, glare, wind and motion experienced on the water. In Colorado, a BUI can be punishable by a year in jail, a loss of boating privileges for 3 months, fines up to $1000 and 96 hours of community service.
Boat owners must participate in mandatory state-certified boat inspections to help prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels and other aquatic nuisance species (ANS) in Colorado lakes and reservoirs. These invasive species are a serious threat to Colorado waters, negatively affecting the food chain and endangering key infrastructures. To help prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels, boaters should remember to follow these steps: Clean, Drain, Dry.
Living with Wildlife:
This young sheep has not been abandoned; young wildlife rarely need human intervention.
Colorado is fortunate to count over 900 species of wildlife among our residents. Respecting wildlife while enjoying our state’s natural treasures is all of our responsibility! Most dangerous encounters occur because people fail to leave wild animals alone. Wildlife should not be harassed, captured, domesticated or fed. Intentional or inadvertent feeding is the major cause of most wildlife problems, not to mention it is illegal to feed deer, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, pronghorn, bears and elk in Colorado.
Spring and early summer is the season for young wildlife and it’s important to remember that wildlife does not operate the same way domesticated animals do. They frequently leave their young to find food sources or even distract predators. If you see a young animal alone, never try to take matters into your own hands – it is best to let nature take its course without human intervention. If an animal is clearly injured or remains alone for more than 24 hours, then call your nearest CPW office.
Remember when planning hiking and camping trips that much of the state is also bear country. Before heading out for your adventures, brush up on how to enjoy the outdoors in bear countrywithout unintentionally creating problems or potential conflicts with these amazing animals. Black bears are not naturally aggressive with humans, but they are strongly motivated by food, garbage and anything else that smells like a meal. Once they learn to find an easy meal at a campsite or in a car, they can damage property or even injure humans when returning to find additional food.
Trails for All:
Review and respect trail signage. Many multi-use trails have right-of-way indicators, as well as displaying alternating days or directions for different types of traffic; obeying the signs and rules make the trails safer for everyone. Additionally, wildlife warnings may be posted at trailheads or online, so ensure you are prepared with the right clothing and equipment and learn about closures before you go.
Follow the rules and the law by keeping your dogs safe and secure. Dogs should be kept on a 6’ or shorter leash unless in a specified off-leash area. This keeps the dog on the trail, close to its owner and away from inadvertent wildlife encounters. If you bring your dog camping or hiking, follow posted signs about where they are – and are not – allowed to walk and swim. Always bring appropriate waste bags to pick up dog waste and carry it out with you in case a trash can is not located nearby.
If using motorized vehicles on our state’s trails, remember that off-highway vehicles must be registered and/or permitted with Colorado Parks and Wildlife . Off-highway vehicles (OHVs) include motorcycles, dirt bikes, three-wheelers, ATVs, and dune buggies that are operated on public land or trails in Colorado. As with all motorized vehicles, do not operate under the influence!
We expect a busy summer at all of our parks, and on water and trails across the state. Before packing for your trips, check in on local water conditions, fire bans or other issues that might affect your plans. Know before you go and enjoy your summer. — Prenzlow
TIP OF THE WEEK from Adams County Fire Rescue
Grill Safely during Memorial Day gatherings
As thousands of people prepare for Memorial Day weekend celebrations, Adams County Fire Rescue would like to remind the public to practice these safety recommendations when planning outdoor grilling activities.
Use caution when cooking on outdoor grills to prevent painful burn injuries and inhalation of smoke and gases.
Never use gasoline in place of charcoal lighter fluid.
Never reapply charcoal lighter fluid after the fire has started; the flames can ignite the vapors and travel up to the container causing an explosion.
Outdoor grills should never be used in confined spaces, such as inside homes, campers or tents, or any other area that is not properly ventilated.
Residents living in apartment complexes have regulating laws on the usage of outdoor grills, whether charcoal or gas, under a covered combustible walkway, combustible decks or covered combustible balconies. Charcoal burners and other open- flame cooking devices may not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction. Exceptions are if the building, balcony and/or deck are protected by an automatic sprinkler system. Another exception is LP-gas cooking devices having an LP-gas container with a water capacity not greater than 2.5 pounds. A citation can be issued to the person, owning or operating the grill being used at the time within the prohibited area. ACFR allows the storage of outdoor grills on balconies, decks or walkways only if they do not have an attached propane tank.
…A Message From the President
Gov. Hickenlooper orders flags lowered to honor Memorial Day 2018
DENVER — Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide on Monday, May 28, in recognition of Memorial Day, and as proclaimed by President Donald J. Trump. Flags should be lowered from sunrise to noon.
A PROCLAMATION HONORING MEMORIAL DAY 2018
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
On Memorial Day, we pause in solemn gratitude to pay tribute to the brave patriots who laid down their lives defending peace and freedom while in military service to our great Nation. We set aside this day to honor their sacrifice and to remind all Americans of the tremendous price of our precious liberty.
Throughout the history of our Republic, courageous Americans have purchased our cherished freedom with their lives. Our 151 national cemeteries serve as the final resting place for millions of people, including veterans from every war and conflict, many of whom died while serving our country. We remain duty bound to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice on our behalf and to remember them with thankfulness and unwavering pride. The fallen — our treasured loved ones, friends, neighbors, and fellow citizens — deserve nothing less from a grateful Nation.
We must safeguard the legacies of our service members so that our children and our grandchildren will understand the sacrifices of our Armed Forces. As a part of this effort, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is working to keep the memories of our fallen heroes from ever fading away. The National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program challenges our youth, from elementary school through college, to research and share the stories and sacrifice of their hometown veterans, who are forever honored at VA National, State, and tribal veterans cemeteries. To further ensure that our veterans’ legacies are remembered and celebrated, this program is developing an online memorialization platform that will amplify the voices of families, survivors, and Gold Star parents and spouses as they honor our beloved veterans and fallen service members.
Today, and every day, we revere those who have died in noble service to our country. I call upon all Americans to remember the selfless service members who have been laid to rest in flag-draped coffins and their families who have suffered the greatest loss. The sacrifices of our hallowed dead demand our Nation’s highest honor and deepest gratitude. On this day, let us also unite in prayer for lasting peace in our troubled world so that future generations will enjoy the blessings of liberty and independence.
In honor and recognition of all of our fallen heroes, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 11, 1950, as amended (36 U.S.C. 116), has requested the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe each Memorial Day as a day of prayer for permanent peace and designating a period on that day when the people of the United States might unite in prayer. The Congress, by Public Law 106-579, has also designated 3:00 p.m. local time on that day as a time for all Americans to observe, in their own way, the National Moment of Remembrance.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Memorial Day, May 28, 2018, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and I designate the hour beginning in each locality at 11:00 a.m. of that day as a time when people might unite in prayer.
I further ask all Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance beginning at 3:00 p.m. local time on Memorial Day.
I also request the Governors of the United States and its Territories, and the appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct the flag be flown at half-staff until noon on this Memorial Day on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the United States and in all areas under its jurisdiction and control. I also request the people of the United States to display the flag at half-staff from their homes for the customary forenoon period.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.
In celebration of National Endangered Species Day, families are invited to the Downtown Aquarium on Friday, May 18, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. to enjoy a wide variety of interactive activities showcasing Landry’s conservation efforts and teaching the importance of protecting endangered species. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in exciting adventures including a scavenger hunt, tiger enrichment activities, animal appearance, fish feedings, otter sessions and more.
COST: Activities inside the exhibit are free to attend with the purchase of an exhibit pass.
SCHEDULE:
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Conservation tables, scavenger hunts and more
10:30 a.m. – Otter above session – North America exhibit
1 p.m. – Colorado River Fish Feed – North America exhibit
1:30 p.m. – Tiger Training Demo – Rainforests of the World Exhibit
2 p.m. – Asian Turtle Feed – Rainforests of the World exhibit
3 p.m. – Otter above session – North America exhibit
WHERE: Downtown Aquarium Denver, 700 Water St., Denver, CO 80211
Colorado State University’s Division of External Relations and the College of Business communications team has received the Shorty Awards Audience Honor for Kevin’s Walk, a story about a CSU student’s journey to graduation that went viral during the 2017 commencement season.
The 10th Annual Shorty Awards, honoring the best of social media, were handed out in New York on April 15. The Shorty Awards recognize individuals and organizations producing great content on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, YouTube, Snapchat and the rest of the social web.
Kevin Hoyt, left, receives his degree
“Consumers expect more from brands now more than ever before,” said MuckRack CEO Gregory Galant, co-founder of the Shorty Awards. “The most successful brands are taking positions on political and cultural issues, which just a few years ago would have terrified CMOs [chief marketing officers]. Storytelling and social good are still very important to consumers. We noticed that an element of social good was present in a lot of the winning entries. We are celebrating a decade of the Shorty Awards, so it’s been interesting to watch the evolution of campaigns and the ways in which brands communicate with their audience.”
Colorado State University is a back-to-back finalist for the prestigious Shorty Awards. The university’s social and digital media team was named a finalist in 2017 for the #RamGrad commencement campaign.
Kevin’s Walk
Halfway through working on his MBA degree at Colorado State University, Kevin Hoyt’s world was turned upside down when he fell from the attic in his Utah home on New Year’s Day in 2015, crashing through the ceiling of his living room and landing on the floor nearly 20 feet below. He spent the next month adapting to not being able to use his legs and figuring out how to move forward as a person living with paraplegia. After being certain that he was done with school following the accident, Kevin had a change of heart and decided to re-enroll at Colorado State University and continue his studies online.
“I’ve used the motivation of walking across that stage at graduation to get myself physically to that point,” he said.
With his family watching from the crowd, Hoyt approached the stage in his wheelchair. Rolling to a stop in front of hundreds of cheering onlookers, he slowly rose to his feet as students led a standing ovation. He walked across the stage. After two and a half long years, he’d finally accomplished his goal, and it couldn’t have felt better.
A CSU communications team followed his journey to commencement by creating an interactive documentary and corresponding story. Video of Kevin’s walk across the commencement stage was shared across CSU’s social media channels. The video quickly became a viral sensation, reaching more than 5 million people on social media.
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