SoHa Happenings in Colorado

Arapahoe Community College (ACC) invites the public to its June open-air concert series featuring 4 nights of music spanning from jazz and swing dance lessons (6/7) to country (6/15) to Scottish-Irish-American tunes (6/21) to Rhythm & Blues (6/28). When & Who... Tues, 6/7 @ 6p: The Windjammers Jazz Orchestra Wed, 6/15 @ 6p: The Loose Nuts Tues, 6/21 @ 6p: The Indulgers Tues, 6/28  @ 6p: Melodic Expressions Where : West lawn of ACC's Littleton campus. Bring a blanket!  5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, just south of historic downtown Littleton. Cost : FREE Questions ? contact Student Affairs at 303.797.5668 Details : The 10-piece big band,  Windjammers Jazz Orchestra comprising some of Colorado’s finest musicians, offers swing dance lessons along with the sweet, smooth as satin vocal styling of Jean Duane, and the rich crooning sound of the Sinatra-like voice of Danny Wein.  The Loose Nuts , a classic country cover band wil...

Photo by Pam O'Mara And a great time was had by all… five members of the 6-week Arapahoe Community College (Community Education Div) workshop, Improv Scene Making for Everyone , as seen on their final evening. From left: Ben Burkett, Leah Burkett, Sarah Nankivell, Heather Olsen, and Steve Fendrich. Larry Stevens, the sixth member of the class, was unavailable for questioning. Instructor Pam O’Mara was smiling behind the camera. The smiles were natural; no coaching required.

Tonight at Arapahoe Community College : Lori Melena in Concert with ACC's Choir/Vocal Ensemble Performance Where: Arapahoe Community College, Waring Theater Cost: FREE Questions? 303.797.4222

The Fifth Annual Spring Literary Festival sponsored by ACC Writers' Studio includes workshops by authors Page Lambert, Mary Crockett Hill, Robert Greer, Carol Guerrero-Murphy, and Will Hobbs.... “Our yearly literary festival is our favorite event,” said Dr. Kathryn Winograd,coordinator of the ACC Writers Studio. “Each year we offer outstanding writers who have the gift for both teaching craft and inspiring creativity. Itis a great opportunity for anyone who loves to write to participate inprofessional workshops by nationally published authors at such a low cost.”  When : Sat, 4/30 @ 8:30a-3:30p Where : Arapahoe Community College Half Moon Cost : $45 for two workshops; $25 for one workshop. Lunch included. with all reservations. A portion of the proceeds will go toward the Writers Studio Scholarship Fund. Registration : advanced registration required; deadline 4/25. A portion of the proceeds go to the Writers Studio Scholarship Fund. Register online : www.arapahoe.edu...

Still time to sign up! Improv Scene Making for Everyone with Pam O’Mara. As seen on Arapahoe Community College/Community Education (www.arapahoe.edu): Pam O'Mara "Join Pam, a member of Denver’s famed Bovine Metropolis Theater AlphαSquαd. Get active! Learn and practice improvisational scene-making — what it is and how it’s done — or just have fun, increase energy, relieve stress, and build new friendships. Each week is different and focuses on character- and scene-building skills through numerous opportunities to create a repertoire of characters and work with scene partners. Bring your energy and a bottle of water. No acting or improv experience required." When: Thursdays, Apr 7-May 12, 6-8 p, 6 wks   Where: Arapahoe Community College/Littleton Campus Cost: $79 Register online: http://www.arapahoe.edu/community-education/spring-courses/registration/registration-and-payment-easy Questions? 303.797.5722

As announced by Arapahoe Community College Writers Studio...Winners of 5th Writers Studio Literary Contest for unpublished work in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. 1st place winners awarded $250, published in national literary journal, Many Mountains Moving, and invited as Writers Studio Literary Festival guests on 4/30 to read their works. 2nd place winners also Festival guests. The Winners... Fiction - 1st Place: Blue River, Blue by Carl Bock, Loveland; 2nd Place: Sled Lake Revisited by Darryl Halbrooks, Westcliffe Nonfiction - 1st Place: Whores by Carolyn Campbell, Evergreen, CO; 2nd Place: The Doll’s Room by Anita Jepson-Gilbert, Westminster Poetry - 1st Place: Because Sometimes I Get that no Gets Me Nowhere by Rosemerry Trommer, Placerville, CO; 2nd Place:Reanimation Experiment: Final Observations by Kathleen Willard, Fort Collins, CO Colorado Community College Student Contest Winner – Frank Disseizin (originally titled Shadow Gold) by Erika “EAC...

Improv Scene Making for Everyone...with Pam O’Mara. As reported by Arapahoe Community College/Community Education (www.arapahoe.edu): Join Pam, a member of Denver’s famed Bovine Metropolis Theater Monday Night House Team -  α lph α Squ α d. Get active! Learn and practice improvisational scene-making — what it is and how it’s done — or just have fun, increase energy, relieve stress, and build new friendships. Each week is different and focuses on character- and scene-building skills through numerous opportunities to create a repertoire of characters and work with scene partners. Bring your energy and a bottle of water. No acting or improv experience required. When: Thursdays, Apr 7-May 12, 6-8 p, 6 wks     Where: Arapahoe Community College/Littleton Campus Cost: $79 Register online: http://www.arapahoe.edu/community-education/spring-courses/registration/registration-and-payment-easy Questions?   303.797.5722

Refer to SoHa's Workshops page for details of Arts Education at Arapahoe Community College's Community Education Division: A Dip Into Art, Joy Schultz Jumpstart Your Sketching, Joy Schultz Knitting for Beginners: Make a Scarf or Hat, Marsha Asheim Sewing for Beginners or as a Refresher, Karen Crowder More Sewing Skills, Karen Crowder Recyling Junk Mail into Homemade Paper and Art Objects, Gail Nelson Glass Blowing In One Day: Experience It, Agnes Sanchez Friday Night Glass Blowing-Extended, Agnes Sanchez Easy Silver Jewelry from Precious Metal Clay (PMC), Alisa Phelps

Create Effective Teams for Fun and Profit! (BUSI 1069W01-80212) When: Tue, 2/8/2011@ 6-8:30p Instructor: Pam O’Mara Description: Your ability to work in and across groups of people with different business skill sets and levels is ever more important to your career. Using improvisational performance techniques, discover how to work with people whose skill sets may be very different from your own, and more quickly and easily adjust to different situations. Be sure to wear loose comfortable clothing and bring your desire to participate. No acting or improv experience required. Where: ACC Littleton Campus Fee: $49, $25 material fee to instructor Registration: enroll online at REGISTER HERE Questions? 303.797.5722 or 303.797.5608.

Tony Nguyen, SoHa Improv Performer on stage at Bovine Metropolis Theater is a must-see! Support local funny-guy, Tony Nguyen (Littleton) and lighten your holiday season!! When: Monday, 12/6 @ 7:30p Where: Bovine Metropolis Theater, 1527 Champa Street, Denver 80202 ( map ) Cost: $7 (or, FREE for Bovine Metropolis students) Reserve tickets: 303.758.4722 ...more: Get improv training here in SoHa at Arapahoe Community College. Next session: 2/1/2011 - learn improv techniques for enhancing business relationships and team dynamics ( link )

Art Critique . Spend the afternoon with Mark Nelson, artist and instructor learning how to critique artwork; a great way to learn how to improve your work. Bring two of your own original pieces. When: Mon, 12/13, 2p Cost: $15 Where: Curtis Arts & Humanities Center, 2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80121. Questions? 303-797-1779 and http://www.greenwoodvillage.com/ Registration required: Call 303-797-1779

Arapahoe Community Education Classes :: Abstract Acrylics and Collage Using acrylic paint and collage material, create works of art based on your personal themes and intentions. Explore sources of inspiration, creative warm-ups, choosing a concept, compositional formats and color theory. Learn to start big and loosely with collage material as a way of coming up with new materials. All levels welcome. When: 3 Fridays: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1:30-4:30 pm Where: ACC Campus How much: $79 Registration: Pre-registration required before 4 p.m. on Dec 1 at (303) 797 5722 or www.arapahoe.edu/community-education/registration-easy Course notes:  Bring a drop cloth. View supply list under Abstract Acrylics and Collage Class at: www.arapahoe.edu/community-education/fall-courses/current-schedule-fall/drawing-painting- crafts-and-more

Arapahoe Community Education Class: Handmade Paper Holiday Cards Explore your creative side while making handmade paper greeting cards for the special people on your  holiday list. Spend an evening learning to make pulp, sheets of paper, and envelopes. Take home your unique collection of cards to share with family and friends this holiday season. When: Thursday, Nov 18, 6:30-9 p.m. Where:  ACC Campus How much: $49, $5 material fee to instructor Registration: Pre-registration required before 4 p.m. on Nov 16 at (303) 797 5722 or http://www.arapahoe.edu/community-education/registration-easy

At Arapahoe Community College: The Joy of Pastel Learn about the different types of pastels and papers.  Explore a variety of techniques from drawing to painting.  Experiment with color mixing, planning a composition and capturing light and show in a still life, landscape and figure painting.  No experience necessary. Bring a drop cloth. There is a supply list on http://www.arapahoe.edu/community-education/fall-courses/current-schedule-fall/drawing-painting-crafts-and-more , find the Joy of Pastel class and there will be a link in the description for the supply list. 4 Tuesdays, Oct 26, Nov 2, Nov 9, and Nov 16,  1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.,  ACC Campus $109. Pre-registration required before 4 p.m. of start date at (303) 797 5722 or http://www.arapahoe.edu/community-education/registration-easy

At Arapahoe Community College :: Beginning and Intermediate Oil Painting If you have ever felt lost or frustrated in a painting class, you will find it very different here. Valorie has developed a comprehensive curriculum, providing basic information frequently overlooked in many art classes. Learn about the various types of brushes, how to apply paint, painting techniques and color theory. Choose your subjects as you complete assigned exercises and progress at your own pace. If you have painted before, you can build on what you already know and explore information missed in previous art classes. The class includes lectures, notes, demonstrations, and individual help. This class requires the use of non-toxic Turpenoid Natural, rather than turpentine or other dangerous solvents. Check Valorie’s blog at http://www.valoriesnyderart.blogspot.com/ . There is a supply list on http://www.arapahoe.edu/community-education/fall-courses/current-schedule-fall/drawing-painting-crafts-and-more...

At Arapahoe Community Collge :: Beginning Watercolor Learn the techniques used in watercolor painting: drawing, color wheel, mixing colors, types of papers, wet on wet, dry brush, spatter, negative painting, experimental scrapings, layered, etc. to give you a working knowledge of the medium. Bring a drop cloth. *No class November 25. There is a supply list on http://www.arapahoe.edu/community-education/fall-courses/current-schedule-fall/drawing-painting-crafts-and-more , find the Beginning Watercolor class and there will be a link in the description for the supply list. 6 Thursdays, Oct 28, Nov 4, Nov 11, Nov18, (*no class Nov 25), Dec 2, Dec 9, 1:30-4:30 p.m. ACC Campus  $129 Pre-registration required before 4 p.m. of start date at (303) 797 5722 or http://www.arapahoe.edu/community-education/registration-easy

At Arapahoe Community College: Portrait and People Photography Discover how to take great pictures of people in action or still life portraits. For the digital or SLR camera user who already knows the basics of aperture, shutter speed, exposures and can change through the different camera modes. Discover the proper techniques of lighting, composition, and lenses. 3 Mondays, Oct 25, Nov 1, and Nov 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m.,   ACC Campus    $69 Pre-registration required before 4 p.m. of start date at (303) 797 5722 or http://www.arapahoe.edu/community-education/registration-easy

Intermediate Improv Theatre http://www.arapahoe.edu/community-education/fall-courses/current-schedule-fall/music-and-theatre Instructor: Pam O’Mara This workshop picks up where Introduction to Improv Theatre leaves off and focuses on more character- and scene-building skills and activities. You’ll continue to enhance your skills handling objects and switching emotions. Over the weeks you’ll fine tune your improv skills and become more comfortable maintaining characters through entire scenes. Be sure to wear loose comfortable clothing. Prerequisite: completion of Improv Theatre: The Method in the Madness or instructor’s permission. Tue, Oct 19-Nov 9, 6-8:30 p.m. 4 wks      ACC Campus ARHU 2007F01-68024      $79