SoHa Happenings in Colorado

Elizabeth CO is having ElizaBash Street Festival in conjunction with the Elizabeth Stampede Parade. The parade goes through town and the street festival is along the parade route featuring booths with antiques, art, crafts, gifts, food, handmades, services, and unusual products. They would love for you to participate! They plan to have a band, food and many activities to attract all ages. Parade: begins at 10:00a ending  near the street fair. Street Festival : Saturday, June 8th | 11a – 3p Where : Main Street, Elizabeth, CO. Main Street will be closed off  from 11:00a to 3:00p Questions? 303-646-4287 Visit the  Partners that make  SoHa Happenings in Colorado Journal possible!  Say "I saw you on...   SoHa  Happenings  in  Colorado ®   Journal "  www.arapahoe.edu/community-education www.oyimprov.com     www.thumbprintplays.com jonjonandcompany      www.lpiddy....

1st annual Court the Arts, a fine art and fine craft show…. Where : lawn of the old Courthouse (Wilcox Building), 3rd and Wilcox St, downtown Castle Rock, CO When : June 8 – 9 @ 10 am to 5 pm Questions : Jerry at 303-841-2709 | NancyYarrison@Q.com Visit the  Partners that make  SoHa Happenings in Colorado Journal possible!  Say "I saw you on...   SoHa  Happenings  in  Colorado ®   Journal "  www.arapahoe.edu/community-education www.oyimprov.com     www.thumbprintplays.com jonjonandcompany      www.lpiddy.com www.sohappens.com

For those of you who prefer to send things in at the last minute, here are a couple June 1, 2013 call for entry deadlines… Loveland, CO… 5th Annual Loveland Art Studio Tour - DEADLINE: 6/1/2013 Jury Fee: $15.00 The 5th Annual Loveland Art Studio Tour is held the 2nd AND 3rd weekend in October and is open to artists living in Loveland, CO. This juried exhibition is an exciting opportunity to showcase and invite collectors into artist’s studios. This event is organized to enhance recognition of the wonderful art community in Loveland and show visitors the quality of work being produced here. Details:  www.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=1317&sortby=fair_name&apply=yes Denver, CO… Denver Union Station - DEADLINE: 6/1/2013 Jury Fee: $0.00 Denver Union Station Project Authority (DUSPA) is seeking an artist, or artist team, for a site-specific public art commission that will enhance this expansive, multimodal transportation project - the largest transit re...

SoHa Literary Reporter Mollie Rue tells us about a literary event produced by the Conundrum Press. “Join us for a celebration of the art of poetry, music, coffee, and tacos! Denver's Poet Laureate of yore [and current SoHa Poet], Chris Ransick , and award-winning authors Eleanor Swanson and Robert King will read from their (and each other's) new books and let us in on their conversation about life, the universe, and everything. As if hanging out with three of the best writers in the American west isn't enough to ditch any prior plans, here are a few more reasons: How about a rare opportunity to taste the boutique coffee from the Ninety-Plus Coffee Gesha Estates in Panama and Ethiopia? Also, David Rynhart and Kris Drickey of the popular musical group Chimney Choir will provide live music. Mix in some craft beer from one of Denver's best breweries, street food from the deep well of specialty food trucks, and art from local artists--all on the Converge Denver'...

Just in from Parker Artists Guild….  Art in the Park Volunteers Needed http://parkerartistsguild.com/2013/05/29/art-in-the-park-volunteers-needed/ It's time to plan for our biggest event of the year, ART IN THE PARK. This promises to be the biggest and best Art in the Park yet. We have an increased number of participating artist signed to exhibit this year Volunteers Needed for help with Imagination Station   http://parkerartistsguild.com/2013/05/29/volunteers-needed-for-help-with-imagination-station/ Help is needed with sanding wooden blocks for the Imagination Station. Art Guild members with woodworking skills, belt sander, and vice or clamps to hold 3.5" x 3.5" blocks while they are sanded. Contact : Judy Pendleton |  judypendleton4@gmail.com before June 18th to volunteer. Visit the Partners that make SoHa Happenings in Colorado ®  Journal possible. Say, "I saw you on ...   SoHa  Happenings  in  Colorado ®   Journal " ...

Arts for Colorado Presents NEA’s Beth Bienvenu Discussing Audience Accessibility & the Arts...  You’ll learn how your organization can increase audience participation. Making organizations accessible to people with disabilities and the rapidly growing number of older adults is key to expanding audiences. A strong leader in this effort is Beth Bienvenu, the director of the National Endowment for the Art’s (NEA) Office of Accessibility. Bienvenu’s lunchtime presentation will offer strategies for implementing policies that make the arts accessible to people of all abilities. Following her presentation, guests will participate in a question and answer session. About Beth Bienvenu : link. When: Thur, 6/2013 @ 12:00p – 1p Location: Earls Kitchen + Bar, 1600 Glenarm Place, Suite 140, Denver, Colorado 80202. O n the 16th Street Mall between Glenarm Place and Tremont Street Admission Fee: $9 at the door for lunch and presentation. Major credit cards, cash, and checks accepted. V...

You’ll learn the basics of plant identification as we hike along the RidgeGate trail. Fairy trumpets, harebells, skullcap, larkspur. Bring your camera, and listen closely as a naturalist guide from South Suburban Parks and Recreation matches up these whimsical names with the beautiful plants of early summer. www.sspr.org When : Friday, May 31, 2013 @ 6:30p - 8p Good to Know: Great for families with kids (ages 8+) Where to Meet : Crossington Way, parking lot behind the baseball backstop at the Lone Tree Rec Center. Register : events@ridgegate.com Visit the Partners that make SoHa Happenings in Colorado ®  Journal possible. Say, "I saw you on ...   SoHa  Happenings  in  Colorado ®   Journal "   www.arapahoe.edu/community-education www.oyimprov.com     www.thumbprintplays.com jonjonandcompany      www.lpiddy.com www.sohappens.com