Author: Joanne Davidson

DENVER AMERICAN INDIAN FESTIVAL Denver News: The public is invited to learn more about American Indian culture this weekend when the Denver American Indian Festival takes place on the grounds of the Lakewood United Methodist Church, 1390 Brentwood St., Lakewood. Admission is free to this family-friendly event that runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.…

ROCKY MOUNTAIN MS CENTER Aurora News: Multiple sclerosis is, in the words of Gina Hensrud, a complex and challenging disease with no known cause or cure – and one in every 550 Coloradans is living with it. Addressing the record 500 guests at the 2023 Rocky Mountain MS Center Gala, Hensrud, the center’s chief executive…

CLAYTON EARLY LEARNING Denver News: Twinkling lights and the glow of a crescent moon illuminated the Clayton Early Learning campus on Sept. 8 when 300 parents, sponsors and friends gathered for the 2023 edition of A Taste of Clayton. In addition to refreshments – an array of small bites, wines and craft beers – guests participated in…

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF DENVER AT MARSICO CAMPUS Denver News: Fifty years ago, the first pocket calculator was introduced, the popular TV show M*A*S*H had its premiere, words like “groovy” and “can you dig it?” were vocabulary mainstays, and Tony Orlando and Dawn’s “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘Round the Ole Oak Tree” topped the Billboard Year-End…

DENVER ZOO Denver News: Approximately 2,000 fine feathered friends flocked to the Denver Zoo on Sept. 9 to take part in the fourth annual Flock Party, a fundraiser that also served as a preview for the zoo’s new flamingo habitat. “Compared to the previous one, this is an extraordinary habitat,” said Jake Kubie’, the zoo’s…

WE DON’T WASTE Denver News: It goes without saying that the point of every fundraising event is to raise as much money as possible. Sometimes goals are met; other times they are not. We Don’t Waste is one of the lucky ones because its signature fundraiser, Fill A Plate for Hunger, always seems to exceed…

KIRKLAND MUSEUM OF FINE & DECORATIVE ART Denver News: Fort Collins-based artist and educator Dave Yust will discuss his artistic process and works featured in the exhibition Dave Yust – Evidence of Gravity & Other Works at a Sept. 13 program to be held at Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art, 1201 Bannock St.…

TENNYSON CENTER FOR CHILDREN Denver News: Conner Smith, recipient of Spotify’s 2022 Artist to Watch designation, will be here Sept. 15 to entertain at the 13th Mile High Q & Brew fundraiser benefiting Tennyson Center for Children. Smith, 22, is a seasoned veteran of Nashville’s elite songwriting community and is hailed as one of country…

PROJECT PAVE Denver News: Chef Travis from Gringos Tacos Denver, the two-time winner of the Golden Ladle Award, will defend his title when Project PAVE hosts its annual Battle of the Chefs on Sept. 14. The fundraiser begins at 5 p.m. in the City Park Pavilion. In addition to food and beverage tastings, guests at…

CLAYTON EARLY LEARNING Denver News: Clayton Early Learning invites supporters old and new to enjoy a delicious array of food, plus craft beers and selected-for-the-occasion wines at the 2023 edition of Taste of Clayton. There also will be entertainment by Spinphony and an auction with items that include luxury vacation packages donated by Inspirato and…