SoHa Happenings in Colorado

Calling all SoHa artists, authors, painters, performers, arts educators ... send your 100-word bio to pam@andthenpress.com for your free listing on the SoHa Happenings soon to be released biography page. Subject line should say: "About [place the artist's name here]" e.g. "About Jackson Pollack" Deadline: 12/30/2010 for inclusion in Jan 2011 update.

The Toy Shop!. A group of toys are off to an unknown destination in this original production performed by the Greenwood Village Theater Camp. When: Wed, 12/22, 3p For Who: All Ages Cost: Free! Where: City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec St., Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Questions? 303-486-5773 and http://www.greenwoodvillage.com/ Registration required: 303-486-5773

Greenwood Village Theater Camp . Greenwood Village is looking for young actors to become toys in the original production of "The Toy Shop!" Find out which toy your child could be. Camp culminates in a performance "The Toy Shop!" on Wed, 12/22 3-4p. When: Mon, 12/20 - Wed, 12/22; Mon, 12/20 and Tue, 21/21, 10a-1p; Wed, 12/22, 10a-4p For Who: Ages 6 to 12 Cost: $50; please bring a sack lunch, drinks will be provided Where: City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec St., Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Questions? 303-486-5773 and http://www.greenwoodvillage.com/ Registration required: 303-486-5773

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

An Insider’s Look at Puppet Culture . Bob Aiken, designer, performer, and teacher provides an inside look at four puppet cultures. Watch as the puppets live through their puppeteer in their own unique and colorful ways. When: Sat, 12/11, 1p For Who: All Ages Cost: FREE! 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

Puppet Making Workshop . Bob Aiken teaches the process of making hand-puppets, using a wide selection of materials and tools. Students make their own puppets to enjoy! When: Sat, 12/11, 10a For Who: Ages 6 to 12 Cost: FREE! 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

What’s Next for Art? Hear Mark Nelson complete his 20th Century Art Lecture series with a look at current artists and their works. When: Th, 12/9, 6p Cost: $5 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

Games with Gina Oldenberg. Join Gina Oldenberg, Dir/Owner, Creative Expressions, for interactive games for parents and kids. When: Th, 12/9, 10-11a For who: Ages 3 to 6 Cost: FREE! Where: Curtis Arts & Humanities Center, 2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80121. Questions? 303-797-1779 and www.greenwoodvillage.com Registration required: Call 303-797-1779

Holiday Cookie Decorating . Let cooking instructor Linda Jo Warner show you how to make and decorate your favorite traditional holiday cookies. When: Th, 12/2 & 12/9, 4-6p For who: Ages 6 to 12 Cost: $10 for each class 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

Story Telling . Listen to Koelbel Library story tellers and then do your own art activities. When: Wed, 12/15; 10a for Ages 3-6; 4p for Ages 7-12 For Who: Age groups 3-6 and 7-12 Cost: FREE! Where: Curtis Arts & Humanities Center, 2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80121. Questions? 303-797-1779 and www.greenwoodvillage.com Registration required: Call 303-797-1779