Gardner speaks at GOP Leadership Press Conference About Attacks on Colorado Law Enforcement Officers
Washington D.C. — Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) today spoke about the three horrible tragedies that have taken place in Colorado since December 31, 2017 at the Senate GOP Leadership Press Conference.
Having trouble viewing this video? Read below for the paraphrased transcript:
Over the course of the past 36 days in Colorado, ten law enforcement officers have been shot and three have been tragically killed including one yesterday.
This has left four children without fathers and countless loved ones with enormous losses.
Deputy Parrish, Deputy Gumm, and Deputy Flick gave their lives to protect their community and we cannot do enough to honor their sacrifice, and we must never forget it.
I want every law enforcement officer in Colorado and this country to know that we have their backs and enough is enough.
Former State Representative Joe Rice who served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan wrote how he prays for his fellow soldiers and their safety each and every day by saying and praying: “For all of those around the world in harm’s way we pray with you. Please God just not today.”
And I want to echo that sentiment and let our men and women in blue – law enforcement around the country – know that I pray with you each and every day. Please God, just not today.
The Downtown Aquarium announces a romantic Valentine’s Day menu special at the Aquarium’s Restaurant.
The Aquarium Restaurant and the Nautilus Ballroom will be transformed into the ultimate romantic setting filled with tables for two, two complimentary glasses of champagne and a culinary-inspired, romantic four-course meal. To top off the evening, couples will enjoy a rose for her, and two Aquarium Adventure Passes. Let’s toast to love, laughter and happily ever after!
That’s not all! The Aquarium will also be serving a Breakfast with Sharky for families who celebrate this special day together… see below for additional details.
WHERE: Downtown Aquarium Denver, 700 Water Street, Denver, CO 80211
RESERVATIONS: To ensure a place at the annual Valentine’s celebration, reservations can be made by calling the Downtown Aquarium at (303) 561-4450.
Table for Two — The Romance Under-the-Sea Sweetheart Package
WHEN: A dreamy evening for two on Friday, February 9, Saturday, February 10 and Wednesday, February 14.
COST: $130 per person (plus tax and gratuity).
MENU: Your choice of a starter and two entrees (appetizers and desserts to be shared):
Appetizer
Charcuterie – Variety of sliced meats with pearl onions, stuffed olives and toast points
Ahi Tuna Tower – Diced raw ahi tuna, avocado and sushi rice, with wasabi aioli and fried nori
Pancetta Arancini – Fried rice balls with pancetta, red pepper remoulade
Soup or Salad
Lobster Bisque – served with a homemade Garlic Crouton
Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad – Tossed in white balsamic vinaigrette, fried basil leaf
Entrée
Braised Lamb Shank – With lentils and mashed potatoes
Boursin Stuffed Salmon – With herbed cheese, shrimp, crab, artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes, served with rice, asparagus, hollandaise sauce
Ratatouille (Vegetarian Option) – Served with a choice of orzo or rice pilaf
Dessert
Cannoli – Filled with a raspberry mascarpone cream, amaretto truffles
Chocolate Paris Brest – Cream puff ring filled with chocolate cream, chocolate marshmallows, chocolate Grand Marnier sauce
Imported Cheese Plate – With fresh fruit and nuts
For Families — A Sweetheart Breakfast with Sharky
DETAILS: Visitors are invited to celebrate with loved ones at Sharkey’s Sweetheart Breakfast. Guests will enjoy Valentine’s Crafts and Games, Special Appearances by the Mystic Mermaids, a Valentine’s Basket Raffle, and more. Guests will also receive 50% off the Exhibit Entry.
WHEN: Friday, February 9, Saturday, February 10 and Wednesday, February 14, with seating times at 8:30 and 9:45 a.m
COST: $18.99 for adults; $12.99 for children (3-10)
The Colorado Ballet will perform Romeo and Juliet at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, February 16-25, 2018
The Shakespearean love story Romeo and Juliet will come to life in this stunning ballet, from the energetic crowd scenes to the famous balcony scene featuring the star-crossed lovers. Derek Deane, who choreographed this production of Romeo and Juliet, was Artistic Director of English National Ballet, and this production is now a major work in the ballet world today.
A lot of companies can mount a Romeo and Juliet production, but not everybody is capable of doing one of this size. Our company has reached a point where we can perform a production of this scope, and we have the dancers to do it. Being able to present this special production right here in Denver at Colorado Ballet is a testament to where we are as an organization – it speaks to how much we have improved and grown over the years, and how much the company is thriving today. Derek Deane’s choreography is magnificent and the sets and costumes are eye candy. It features some of the greatest music ever written for this ballet and our orchestra is playing it live – this performance is just going to transform your evening. — Artistic Director Gil Boggs
COLORADO BALLET TICKETS
Ticket prices range from $30 to $155. To purchase tickets, visit coloradoballet.org or call 303-837-8888 ext. 2.
Performance Dates and Times:
Friday, February 16, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, February 23, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
The total run time is three hours, which includes two 20 minute intermissions.
The show features choreography by Derek Deane, and music by Sergi Prokofiev, performed by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra. Scenery and costumes are designed by Roberta Guidi di Bagno, courtesy of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre.
Governor Hickenlooper, Rolling Stone’s Chuck Leavell, U.S. Forest Service Chief Tony Tooke & Local Thought Leaders Join to Deliberate Colorado’s Forests
Partnerships, Working Together Highlighted During Jan. 24 Premier of ‘America’s Forests with Chuck Leavell’
DENVER – Chuck Leavell may be best known as the keyboardist and musical director for The Rolling Stones, but he is also an educated and enthusiastic forestry advocate, conservationist and tree farmer, and host of the new national TV series, America’s Forests with Chuck Leavell. He was joined by national and local thought leaders at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science on Jan. 24 for the debut of the new episode featuring stories and public benefits from Colorado’s forests, along with robust discussion about challenges, opportunities and innovations happening within our forests.
The search for solutions to the problems of sustainable growth, climate change and energy conservation is increasingly inspiring thought leaders to look at one of America’s finest resources — our forests. Whether for building or for recreation, our forests are good for the economy and for the spirit. — said Leavell
Timed to coincide with the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show, conversations on forest health, management and utilization took place with Leavell, Governor John Hickenlooper, Tony Tooke, Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, and Chris Topik, Director of Forest Restoration at The Nature Conservancy. Following the premier of the Colorado episode, an intimate fireside chat was hosted by Leavell alongside Brian Ferebee, Regional Forester for the Rocky Mountain Region of U.S. Forest Service; Jim Neiman, President and CEO of Neiman Enterprises; and Paige Lewis, Deputy Director/Director of Conservation of the Colorado chapter of The Nature Conservancy.
While diverse constituencies were represented, a number of consistent themes emerged including the crucial importance of public-private partnerships in shared stewardship of our lands, implementing proactive and innovative strategies to manage our lands versus reactive, and the opportunities that are available through maintaining multi-use lands.
Public and private partners across the country are working hand-in-hand to both care for and create sustainable solutions using wood from our forests. This important work is vital to a healthy forest environment that provides world-class recreation, wildlife habitats and scenic beauty. — said Bruce Ward, president of Choose Outdoors
Following the premier, the Colorado episode first aired on Rocky Mountain PBS and is now online for viewing at americasforestswithchuckleavell.com. The episode includes segments on the therapeutic value of our forests, the importance of forests to our water supply and the innovative ideas on turning the wood from forests devastated by the mountain pine beetle epidemic into musical instruments, skis, snowboards and sustainable building applications.
The series is produced by Choose Outdoors and 42 Degrees North Media and the Colorado episode was made possible with support from the USDA Forest Service, Denver Water, Colorado State Forest Service, Intermountain Forest Association, El Pomar Foundation, Rocky Mountain PBS and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
Gardner Requests Delay of Proposed National Park Fee Increase
Washington D.C. — Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) sent a letter to Department of Interior Secretary Zinke requesting he “delay the implementation of and work with the stakeholders on the proposed targeted fee increase at 17 National Parks.”
“While I share your urgency on the need to address the park maintenance backlog, I have concerns that sudden and dramatic increases in the costs of passes for both private individuals and commercial operations could have unforeseen negative consequences on the communities that rely on visitation to these parks to keep their economies thriving,” wrote Gardner. “Additionally, I have serious concerns about the elimination of day pass at RMNP.”
The letter reads in full:
Dear Secretary Zinke:
I write to request that you delay the implementation of and work with the stakeholders on the proposed targeted fee increase at 17 National Parks. One of the parks where a fee increase has been proposed, Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), is in the state of Colorado and if the proposal moves forward as written, RMNP would be subject to an increase of over 100% and 400% on private and commercial passes, respectively, while also eliminating day passes.
While I share your urgency on the need to address the park maintenance backlog, I have concerns that sudden and dramatic increases in the costs of passes for both private individuals and commercial operations could have unforeseen negative consequences on the communities that rely on visitation to these parks to keep their economies thriving. Additionally, I have serious concerns about the elimination of day pass at RMNP.
RMNP is unique in that it is the only national park in the country that currently issues a daily pass. Coloradoans love their public lands, and a great number of RMNP visitors are day-trippers from the front-range. In 2016, day passes represented 70% of the total number of passes issued, and were responsible for 50% of the fee revenue generated by all passes. I do not believe the elimination of this pass would increase either visitation or revenue to the park. The more likely outcome is the purchase of more annual passes, which when purchased online do not see the park benefit from the revenue generated by the sale.
There is an urgent need to address the more than $11 billion dollar maintenance backlog on lands managed by the National Park Service, over $220 million of which is here in Colorado. However, we must ensure that any changes we make do not cause a reduction in visitation that could affect the local economies that support the parks. I oppose any immediate fee increases at RMNP and urge you to engage with the stakeholders prior to finalizing any proposal for the fee structure as well as keep the day pass that generates the most revenue for RMNP.
I stand ready and willing to work with you to find a legislative solution to the maintenance backlog that will more ably address the issue. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Cory Gardner is a member of the U.S. Senate serving Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to meet Feb. 7 and 8 in Denver
DENVER — The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will discuss emergency regulations to add the redclaw crayfish to the list of species that food production facilities may possess in Colorado, an update on Chronic Wasting Disease, and herd management plan drafts for deer in the Lower Rio Grande, North Fork Gunnison and South Grand Mesa areas at its February meeting.
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. and adjourn at 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 7 at 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216. The Commission will reconvene at the same location at 8:30 a.m. and adjourn at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 8.
Additional agenda items include:
Overview of information required for sales in CPW’s new purchasing system
Trap and transplant proposals from CPW’s Terrestrial Programs Supervisor
Update from Great Outdoors Colorado
Support for Land and Water Conservation Funds Reauthorization with CPW’s State Trails Program Manager
The commission meets regularly and travels to communities around the state to facilitate public participation. Anyone can listen to commission meetings through the CPW website. This opportunity keeps constituents informed about the development of regulations and how the commission works with Parks and Wildlife staff to manage the parks, wildlife and outdoor recreation programs administered by the agency. Find out more about the commission on the CPW website.
The next commission meeting will take place March 7 and 8 in Denver.
Senate Republicans took steps over the past week to make good on their pledge to help bridge Colorado’s “digital divide” this session, passing Senate Bill-2, a rural broadband expansion measure, through the Senate Business Labor and Technology Committee on bipartisan 7 to 0 vote.
SB-2’s major provisions include:
· Upping the definition of “broadband internet” service from at least 4 megabits per second to at least 10 megabits per second, and including in the definition of “unserved areas” places that are unincorporated, have less than 7,500 residents and do not receive federal broadband support
· Makes changes in the way “high cost support mechanism” funds are allocated and broadband grants are made
· Includes safeguards to ensure that funds are allocated fairly and dollars aren’t used to duplicate effort or “overbuild” in already-served areas
Introducing the bill were Senators Don Coram (R-Montrose) and Jerry Sonnenberg (R-Sterling), who stressed how important robust and reliable internet service is to improving almost every facet of life in rural Colorado. Sonnenberg has visited schools in his district where one group of students must pause their internet research while another group takes on online test. Coram told of constituents who have lost thousands of dollars on livestock sales because of a finicky and unreliable internet connections.
Rural broadband is important to promoting jobs and economic development, they told the committee, but it’s also about improving schools, opening new markets to agricultural products and access to telemedicine in parts of the state where medical services can be a long way away.
“Broadband is what will level the playing field, so rural Colorado can be a participant instead of spectator in a growing Colorado economy,” Coram said. “We need to get this done and we need to get this done tomorrow.”
“Broadband is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity if rural Coloradans aren’t going to be left in the dust as the Digital Age speeds ahead,” added Sonnenberg. “Our goal is to get broadband to areas of the state that have no service, or limited service.”
Rural broadband can also help Colorado’s urban residents escape high-cost, overcrowded conditions, said Sonnenberg. “If we want to reduce congestion in urban areas, we have to have a reliable internet so that businesses will locate in rural areas of the state,” he explained. “Today’s entrepreneurs require modern technology to create and expand their business. Without broadband, those opportunities are lost to rural Colorado.”
BRIGHTON (AP) — Colorado prosecutors have charged a 22-year-old man with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a sheriff’s deputy.
The Adams County District Attorney’s office says Dreion Dearing faces multiple first-degree murder charges along with first-degree burglary and other charges.
Dearing appeared at a brief court hearing Wednesday as prosecutors formally filed the charges. He is due back in court on Feb. 21.
Deputy Heath Gumm’s funeral is set for Friday. He was 31 years old and had worked for the sheriff’s office since 2012.
Police have said that Gumm and other deputies were called to a residential area north of downtown Denver on Jan. 24 for a reported fight and chased a man who ran behind the house. They said the man pulled out a handgun and opened fire.
Funeral services to honor Deputy Heath Gumm will be on Friday, February 2, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., at Flatirons Community Church, 355 W. South Boulder Road. The following are some specific considerations to keep in mind in order to help us maintain a fluent and secure event.
The service starts at 11 a.m. No public entry will be permitted prior to 10:15 a.m., and that may be as late as 10:30 a.m. Seating is limited and will be first allotted to family, friends and members of law enforcement. We would encourage community members to watch any available live stream through local news stations. No public entry will be allowed into the venue after 10:45 a.m.
Once you enter the venue, please wait to be seated by an usher.
Adams County — The funeral service for Adams County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Heath Gumm has been scheduled for 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, at Flatirons Community Church, 355 W. South Boulder Road, in Lafayette.
Additional details regarding events surrounding the service will be released as they are available.
Edgar Degas, Dancers, about 1900. Pastel and charcoal.
Feb. 11, Opening — Degas: A Passion for Perfection will showcase more than 100 works by prolific French artist Edgar Degas, dating from 1855 to 1906. The paintings, drawings, pastels, etchings, monotypes and sculptures in bronze—including well-known masterpieces—will focus on the most prominent and recurring themes throughout Degas’ career. These include his interest in learning from both the art of the past and that of his contemporaries, a lifelong fascination with the nude, a passion for horses and his strong interest in opera and dance.
The DAM is the sole American venue for this exhibition. Visitors will see his transformation from a portraitist and painter of historical subjects to one interested in the contemporary life of late 19th-century Paris. By experimenting constantly throughout his career Degas developed techniques that allowed him to capture modern subject matter through sharp and precise lighting, such as café concerts, street scenes with new electric lamps, sporting events and theatrical settings. Additional works on view by J.A.D. Ingres, Eugène Delacroix and Paul Cézanne will add depth to the exhibition’s narrative.
Edgar Degas, Fourth Position Front, on the Left Leg, probably cast c. 1921 (original wax modelled c. 1885-90), copper alloy.
An accompanying book will be available in The Shop and online. A dated and timed special exhibition ticket, which includes an audio guide (for kids and adults) and general admission is required for Degas: A Passion for Perfection.
Feb. 8, Celebration —Degas: A Passion for Perfection, the DAM is giving away a VIP Experience. The package includes a VIP tour by a curator, a $25 gift card to The Shop and a free exhibition catalog. One lucky winner will receive an in-depth tour of this amazing exhibition in its sole appearance in the United States. No purchase necessary, but you must enter by 11:59 p.m. MST. Enter now and good luck!
Edgar Degas’ works defy categorization. Neither a Realist nor an Impressionist, but a hybrid of sorts, he worked in a vast array of media. Gates Family Foundation Curator Timothy J. Standring’s narrative of this artist is based on his current research and spiced with intriguing anecdotes. Included in general admission; however, seating is limited and on a first-come basis.
CultureHaus’ annual fundraiser will celebrate Degas: A Passion for Perfection. Get an early look while enjoying drinks, dancing, art grabs and much more. Tickets are $80 for CultureHaus members, $95 for nonmembers. For more information, contact or 719-233-1087. Presented by CultureHaus, a DAM support group.
Delve into the world of Edgar Degas in this four-part spring course that will explore the influences, evolution and independence of the iconic artist. Participants will learn about his complex approach to contemporary themes, his masterful experimentation across mediums and techniques and the strong dualities of his personality and style of working. $75 members/$85 nonmembers for full four-session course. Single session tickets will go on sale April 2, pending availability. Sessions take place in Sharp Auditorium; tickets to exhibition sold separately.
As the museum embarks on the North Building renovation project, Then, Now, Next: Evolution of an Architectural Iconexamines the history and future of the renowned modernist building. The exhibition includes historical photos, original architectural sketches, building models and project renderings, showcasing architect Gio Ponti’s original vision for the building. Then, Now, Next also outlines the guiding principles for the renovation project now underway: Responsibly managing and caring for buildings and collections, offering a superior visitor experience, unifying the campus and inviting the whole community to enjoy the museum and its programs. Included in general admission, which is free for youth 18 and younger.
Linking Asia features approximately 150 sculptures, ceramics, textiles, scrolls and other multi-dimensional works from 20 countries spanning more than 2,500 years. Linking Asia will dive deeper into the exchange of ideas, beliefs and techniques along the Silk Road trade routes, which profoundly affected the development of Asian art. The presentation explores themes such as artistic inspiration and cross-cultural hybridization of styles, trade by land and sea, ink art trends in East Asia and religious links before the 20th century. Guided tours are available daily at 2 p.m. Included in general admission, which is free for youth 18 and younger.
Stampede: Animals in Art brings together more than 300 objects from the DAM’s collection, demonstrating 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. The expansive display also includes an interactive space where visitors can learn about the creative process behind the Never Alone video game created by Native North Alaskan storytellers. Guided tours are available daily at 1 p.m.; a tour in Spanish is offered on Free First Saturday at 1 p.m. Included in general admission, which is free for youth 18 and younger every day and free for everyone on Free First Saturday.
Once again the DAM is ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day and Hearts for Art! During the week leading up to Valentine’s Day, you’re invited to show your love for a work of art by placing a paper heart on the floor in front of your artwork crush.
Step 1: Pick up a single heart and hold it close until you’re ready…
Step 2: Fall in love with a piece of art and make it official by placing your heart ON THE FLOOR in front of the piece you love.
Step 3: Snap a photo of your heart placed next to your artwork crush, and post it to your favorite social media site, tagged with#denverartmuseum and #heartsforart.
Please note: Not everything at the DAM is in the mood for love. Hearts and photography (without flash) are permitted in all DAM galleries exceptDegas: A Passion for Perfection and works marked with a No Photography sign. Ask your friendly gallery host if you are unsure.
At the DAM, we embrace the unique qualities of all who walk through our doors, and appreciate that many visitors need to explore the museum in different ways. For those who prefer a quiet, less sensory-stimulating environment we offer our Low Sensory Morning events during which loud gallery sounds are turned down and attendance is limited. Tours, hands-on activities and artmaking projects are available for individuals and families to enjoy. In February, we’ll explore the many animals found in Stampede: Animals in Art. Included in general admission, but space is limited. Reservations open Jan. 24. Contact or 720-913-0074 with any questions or for ticketing assistance.
Unwind with a mindfulness meditation session in the galleries led by our partners from the Kadampa Meditation Center. Whether you are a first-timer to meditation or enjoy a regular practice, all are welcome to join in on this “happiness hour” of relaxation, reflection and calm. Meet on level 1 in the exhibition Linking Asia: Art, Trade, and Devotion. Included in general admission; free for members.
Xiaohang Wu (Chinese, b. 1972), Blue Fish, 1999. Oil paint on canvas.
This month, plumb the depths of Xiaohang Wu’s Blue Fishwith teaching specialist Molly Medakovich alongside Kadam Lucy James (Kadampa Meditation Center), who will lead our first look at the painting with a mindfulness meditation practice. Join us on the third Tuesday of each month for Mindful Looking as we slow down and savor a single work of art. Included in general admission; free for members.
During Louisiana’s Spanish Colonial period a singular artist’s name emerges: Jose Francisco Xavier de Salazar y Mendoza. After immigrating from Spain to New Orleans in 1782, he spent 20 years creating a visual record of the city’s leading citizens, military and political figures in a style frequently compared to Francisco Goya. Judith Bonner, curator of art at The Historic New Orleans Collection, will discuss how Salazar’s paintings provide a unique historic glimpse into life in a difficult colony. Free for Alianza members and students with ID; $5 DAM members; $10 others. Tickets available at the door.
Gather round and listen to The Narrators as this group of storytelling superstars writeup a lineup of legends and laughs in our second installment of artist-led Untitled Final Fridays. 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. College students with valid ID receive 2-for-1 admission to Untitled Final Fridays.
Peek behind the scenes at Insight, a new series of dynamic conversations that will offer a glimpse into unexpected adventures, creative problem solving and what it takes to make things tick at the museum. Explore how museum exhibitions come together, hear about a day in the life of our director, learn the ins and outs of conservation projects, discover how artworks make their way into the collection and more. The inaugural conversation will focus on a rare map of China and Asia that has undergone treatment by the DAM’s conservation team. Director of Conservation Sarah Melching will discuss the map’s materials, including colorants, as well as aspects of its conservation treatment and display. Map owner Wesley Brown will share his experience acquiring the map and talk about his interest in Chinese mapping and world maps. Tickets for the four-session series are $18 for members, $30 for nonmembers. Single session tickets go on sale Feb. 17, pending availability: $5 for members, $8 for nonmembers.
Travel the Silk Road and explore a Chinese ceramic horse and silk scroll painting like pieces from the Linking Asiaexhibition. Facilitated by specially trained docents, Tactile Tables are open to all visitors who desire a multisensory, hands-on experience with art, including those visitors who are blind or have low vision. Tactile Tables are offered on the second Friday and Saturday of every other month (Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., Dec.). Included in general admission, which is free for youth 18 and younger.
On the first Saturday of every month, enjoy the museum’s art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions without spending a dime! Check out some of the DAM’s many family-friendly activities and enjoy bilingual fun with a free Spanish language tour of Stampede: Animals in Art at 1 p.m., Create-n-Takes and the storytelling program Cuentos del Arteat 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free general admission tickets are available onsite 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
Two smart and hilarious foxes are ready to solve art mysteries in the galleries. Bring the whole family to help Foxy and Shmoxy sniff out clues and unseen treasures in the museum. To find the foxes, pick up a letter from the Fox Box on level 1 and follow the riddles into the galleries. Included in general admission; kids 18 and younger free. No reservations required.
Drop in with your little ones, aged 3 to 5, on the second Wednesday of the month. Meet up with other tots and their grownups for story time, artmaking and more! Included in general admission; kids 18 and younger free. No reservations required.
Explore the expansive and varied realm of 3-D art in the 3-D Studio. Build an abstract sculpture at our Purely Paper activity, draw inspiration from Stampede to create your own animal at Wound in Wire or work together with family and friends to contribute to a collaborative sculpture designed by artist Pam Fortner.
Every weekend you can see an artist work on 3-D art, from sculpture, to 3-D printing, to drawings that turn 3-D right before your eyes!Included in general admission; kids 18 and younger free. No reservations required.
Weekend Artist Demonstrations in February – Saturdays & Sundays, noon–3 p.m.
(L-R) Michelle Sie Whitten, Curt Fentress, Jorge Silvetti, J. Landis “Lanny” Martin, Anna Sie, Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock, John J. Sie, Sharon Martin, Christoph Heinrich.
Moving into 2018, all outdoor artworks on the site have been removed and safely stored. Following a successful groundbreaking event on Jan. 10, construction is getting under way. To expand access during the renovations, the Hamilton Building is open seven days a week for visitors to enjoy DAM exhibitions, programming and hands-on creativity. For ongoing information and images relating to the North Building renovation, please visit denverartmuseum.org/north.
Note: This is an overview of February happenings and does not include all exhibitions, events and programs available at the DAM this month. Please visit the museum website for complete information.
Feb. 23, 6–10 p.m. — 
Through May 19, 2019 — 