SoHa Happenings in Colorado

October Art Exhibits at South Suburban District Recreation Centers... All exhibits run through October 30. Buck Recreation Center Artist: Asa Battles Focus: American Indian and Western Art Where: 2004 W. Powers Ave, Littleton. Questions? 303-797-8787 Goodson Recreation Center Artist: Robyn Balli Medium: Watercolor Where: 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Questions? 303-798-2476 Lone Tree Recreation Center Artist: Sue Shehan Focus: The Journey Where: 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree. Questions? 303-708-3500 SoHa Happenings in Colorado eZine is sponsored by:  ©  2012 And Then Publications LLC.

Highlights of arts and cultural events  in SoHa Colorado  from Saturday, 9/29 thru  Saturday, 10/6 .  Fall has arrived with great force in SoHa, CO. Now that many activities have gone indoors, and quite a few are focused around weekends, we're shifting to a Saturday to Saturday preview schedule.  For details, check the SoHa Calendar listed on the navigation bar, below the SoHa Happenings in Colorado eZine  title . BEST BETs for the week...  9/29-9/30: Lori Melena @ Chac Gallery, Denver  10/6: Pam O'Mara  @  Pots Tea  Art Show , Centennial Note: we're gradually shifting our focus to the artists, authors, and performers of SoHa, and away from the venues where they perform. Artists, authors, performers - please send us your exhibit, book signing, lecture, and performance schedules!!  Sat Sep 29, 2012 Self-Guided Walking Art Tour @ Museum of Outdoor Arts BEST BET: Lori Melena @ Chac Gallery, Denver Children'...

In honor of its First Anniversary,  Pots Tea  Café  and Market, Purveyors of Fine Tea, invites all of us to  an art show. Six artists, photographers, and writers (2 of each) will be displaying their work from 10a to 2p on Sat, 10/6 at Pots Tea Cafe and Market in Centennial. You'll meet and see the works of authors Neale Orinick and David Barbour, artists Judith Haynes and Pam O'Mara (yes, she's the creator of SoHa Happenings in Colorado eZine ), and photographers Kristin Penny and Christopher Kates, along with Pearl Meeks of Celestial Healing Products. So come on by for a spot of tea and conversation with the artists. When :  Sat, 10/6 @  10 - 2 Where :  8100 S. Quebec St, Centennial CO 80112  •  in the Northeast Corner of S Quebec St & County Line Questions ? Karen @ Pots Tea: 303.771.4832 SoHa eZine is sponsored by:  ©  2012 And Then Publications LLC.

This is the final weekend to see the work of  one of SoHa's favorite artists,  Lori Melena .  This September Lori's work is appearing in the CHAC gallery along with the work of fellow CHAC artists: Pamela Acosta, Judy Miranda, Connie Mae la Motte, Dan Muniz, James Martinez, Benita Olivas, and Lucille Ruibal-Rivera. Good to know: Exhibit  runs through the end of September. Where : Chac Gallery,  772  Santa  Fe Drive, Denver, CO Questions about the exhibit ? 303.571.0440 or  www.chacweb.org/ Lori's work is also available for purchase on  & THEN PressShop NOW:  www.andthenshopnow.com SoHa  Happenings  in  Colorado SM    eZine sponsored by:  ©  2012 And Then Publications LLC.

Congratulations to Cherry Hills Village, an important part of SoHa CO: Today Coldwell Banker Real Estate released its top 10 best places to live for suburbanite. At the top of the list: Cherry Hills Village CO. Questions? www.cherryhillsvillage.com We Are SoHa! SoHa eZine is sponsored by:  ©  2012 And Then Publications LLC.

In honor of its First Anniversary,  Pots Tea  Café  and Market, Purveyors of Fine Tea, invites all of us to  an art show. Six artists, photographers, and writers (2 of each) will be displaying their work from 10a to 2p on Sat, 10/6 at Pots Tea Cafe and Market in Centennial. You'll meet and see the works of authors Neale Orinick and David Barbour, artists Judith Haynes and Pam O'Mara (yes, she's the creator of SoHa Happenings in Colorado eZine), and photographers Kristin Penny and Christopher Kates, along with Pearl Meeks of Celestial Healing Products. So come on by for a spot of tea and conversation with the artists. When :  Sat, 10/6 @  10 - 2 Where :  8100 S. Quebec St, Centennial CO 80112  •  in the Northeast Corner of S Quebec St & County Line Questions ? Karen @ Pots Tea: 303.771.4832 SoHa eZine is sponsored by:  ©  2012 And Then Publications LLC.

Englewood Arts 2012-13 Concert Series.... Fri, November 23 @ 7:30p: Lionel Young: Blues & Boogie Woogie Fri, January 11@ 7:30p: Katy Glassman: Vintage Jazz To Western Swing And Bluegrass Fri, February 8 @ 7:30p: Andy Hackbarth in Concert: Singer/Songwriter and Classical-Flamenco Guitarist Fri, April 5 @ 7:30p: Gypsy Swing Revue: Swinging “Gypsy” Jazz Where : Hampden Hall: 1000 Englewood Parkway 2nd level of the Englewood Civic Center Next to Englewood Light Rail Station Tickets : General Admission: $12 Adults  |  $10 Seniors 60+. Available at the door beginning 1 hour prior to concert. Questions ? Englewood Arts  www. www.englewoodarts.org SoHa eZine is sponsored by:  ©  2012 And Then Publications LLC.

If you love storytelling and desire to share your stories with our youth, you're in luck. SoHa is lucky enough to have at least two chapters of  Spellbinders ® in its midst.  Spellbinders ® , who love storytelling and embrace the joy and power of stories, believe that oral storytelling: ...Is a natural avenue to help children develop literacy skills by engendering a love of stories, both oral and written.  ...Builds connections between generations, eye-to-eye and heart-to-heart. ...Shares the wisdom, values, humor and sense of community embodied in stories of all cultures throughout time. ...Fosters awareness of the importance of virtues such as mutual respect, integrity, perseverance, empathy and cooperation. Through the art of oral storytelling, Spellbinders® enhances literacy, encourages character development, and builds intergenerational community. Training:  October 9,11,16 and 18th from 12:30 to 3:30 at the Southglenn Library in Littleton Questions...

Highlights of arts and cultural events  in SoHa Colorado  from Friday, September 21 - Tuesday, September 25.  It's the beginning of Fall in SoHa, CO where most summertime outdoor activities and events have finished, and indoor arts and performance series begin.  For details, check the SoHa Calendar listed on the navigation bar, below the SoHa Happenings in Colorado eZine  title . Fri Sep 21, 2012 Self-Guided Walking Art Tour @ Museum of Outdoor Arts Lori Melena @ Chac Gallery, Denver Creative Connections Meetup @ Aspen Grove Community Church Douglas County Storytelling Festival @ Philip Miller Library, Castle Rock Sat Sep 22, 2012 Self-Guided Walking Art Tour @ Museum of Outdoor Arts Lori Melena @ Chac Gallery, Denver Douglas County Storytelling Festival @ Philip Miller Library, Castle Rock Castle Tour @ Cherokee Ranch Children's Story Time @ Roxborough Library Tattered Cover Storytimes @ Highlands Ranch Denver Beginner ScreenW...

Everyone has a story to tell.  Story telling: Unleash your Super Power! Hosted by the Douglas County Libraries' Literacy Department. ALL events are FREE. On September 21 and 22, join us in Castle Rock for two days of story telling, workshops and concerts from local and regional performers. Featured story tellers include Joe Hayes, Priscilla Howe and Pam Faro. Workshops for children, teachers, story tellers and childcare providers. When: September 21 and 22 Where: Philip S. Miller Library, 100 South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104 More info: (303) 791-7323 SoHa eZine is sponsored by:  ©  2012 And Then Publications LLC.

www.chvlp.org/barn-tour Cherry Hills Village Barn Tour When : Sun, 9/16 @ 11a-2p Details :  www.chvlp.org/barn-tour Tickets/ Tour Maps : available on tour day at  Kent Denver and at each barn location.  Good to Know : All barns accessible by bike. 4400 East Quincy Avenue Quincy Farm, owned by Catherine “Cat” Anderson has a long and interesting history. The original farmhouse on this property, which was once a dairy farm, was built in 1898 by the Hopkins Family and is now on the National Register of Historic Places. 4545 South Holly Street Built in 1990 as part of an overall renovation of the property, this Barn was designed as an integral part of the home and styled after Kentucky and Carolina stables with an eye to combine style, practicality and longevity.  4860 South Dahlia Street This 4,600 square foot Barn was built in 2010 and designed to provide comfortable living for four horses, and a ‘man cave’ environment to support th...

  ThumbPrintPlays ™ by SoHa Author Pam O'Mara... They're works of art, pieces of literature, they're fun... They make great gifts. Pam will create a work for you - pam@thumbprintplays.com . Purchase  ThumbPrintPlay   as individually framed art works, prints, in book volumes, and as post cards at &THENShopNOW www.andthenshopnow . Please visit the  Partners that make  SoHa Happenings in Colorado Journal possible!   Say "I saw you on...  SoHa  Happenings  in  Colorado SM "   www.lpiddy.com ACC Community Education, Littleton CO www.arapahoe.edu/community-education Works by Coloradan Artists & Authors www.thumbprintplays.com Pots Tea Cafe Centennial CO