Author: Joanne Davidson Special to Colorado Politics

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF DENVER AT MARSICO CAMPUS  Denver  News: If your child’s definition of a good time is to dive head-first into a giant mound of mud, or to dance their hearts out in pools of fluffy foam, consider paying a visit to the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus for its first Mess Fest.  The…

CENTRAL CITY OPERA  Central City  News: The 94th presentation of the Central City Flower Girls got off to its usual booming start, thanks to a perfectly timed dynamite blast that reverberated from an undisclosed location within earshot of the Teller House Garden.  The window-rattling boom may startle those unfamiliar with the time-honored tradition, but it generates knowing smiles and a smattering of applause from everyone else.  Once the sound subsides, master of ceremonies Roopesh Aggarwal, vice president/investor relations…

OWL CLUB OF DENVER  Denver  News: For the past several months, the Owl Club of Denver has filled its social media platforms with salutes to, and testimony from, the women who, following their presentation at the club’s annual Debutante Cotillion, have gone on to excel, achieve and set positive examples for those who follow.  Women such as former United States Secretary of State…

DENVER BALLET GUILD  Denver  News: In its 58th year, Le Bal de Ballet honored 58 college-bound teens: 35 debutantes and 23 Young Men of Distinction, all of whom have graduated high school with top grades and impressive achievements in sports, campus life and community service.  They were presented on June 6 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House and celebrated with family and friends…

DENVER ART MUSEUM  Denver  News: One simple word – Delight — served as both the name and the vibe for the Denver Art Museum’s spring fundraiser.   The June 5 indoor/outdoor bash was chaired by Christopher K.M. Leach, president of Contract Furnishings, and Chad Skrbina, president of Mad About Art! Board of directors; children’s book author Sara Pappas and Charlie Pappas, co-founder and chief…

VOA COLORADO  Denver  News: Tim Schultz, whose impactful service to people and places throughout Colorado began in his 20s and continues to the present day, will be honored at the Spirit Colorado VIP Dinner that takes place June 18 at Reelworks, 1399 35th St., Denver.  Tickets are $600 each, and include dinner and admission to the Spirit Colorado festival, an outdoor wine, spirits and food tasting, also benefiting VOA Colorado, on June 20 in the RiNo Art…