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VIRTUAL EVENTS
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BY BOULDER WEEKLY STAFF
FREE RANGE DAIRY: ZOOMING WITH STORIES ON STAGE.
7 p.m. Thursday, May 14, thedairy.org/events/zooming-with-storieson-stage-2 Stories on Stage creates funny, moving, thought-provoking live stage performances of all types of literature, centered on the shared experience of hearing great stories. In this second virtual iteration, Stories on Stage favorites Erin Rollman and John Jurcheck present a motley series of stories about wild (and not-so-wild) animals, and question what it really means to be human. There will be a chat with the actors after the performance. For registered attendees, your Zoom Webinar invitation is scheduled to arrive in your email from the “Dairy Box Office” on May 14 at 6:15 p.m. Online registration will close at 6 p.m. on May 14, but if you’re still interested in attending, please email office@thedairy.org. Please consider making a donation to help Stories on Stage and The Dairy Arts Center continue to bring you great programming.
experience. The band’s first full-length studio album is set to release in the summer of 2020 and will be available on all major streaming platforms, pioneermother.com.
POPCORN AND WINE WEDNESDAYS WITH BOULDER BALLET: CINDERELLA.
3 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, thedairy.org Grab a snack and settle in for a family friendly production of Cinderella by Boulder Ballet. Donate $5, $10 or $20 to benefit Boulder Ballet and the Dairy Arts Center and receive a virtual ticket with the video link to this pre-recorded fan favorite.
THE ART OF CHEESE’S SEVEN DAY CHEESE CHALLENGE — LIVE, VIRTUAL, INTERACTIVE SESSIONS VIA ZOOM.
Noon, Monday, May 18 (Additional dates: May 19, May 20, May 21, May 22, May 23, and May 24), theartofcheese.com Challenge yourself to learn how to make one cheese per day over the course of one week with an experienced guide to lead you through the process. Don’t worry if you can’t attend the sessions when they begin live streaming at noon: recorded session will be available. You’ll learn: mascarpone, paneer, chevre/fromage blanc, quark, cottage cheese, feta and Italian hard cheese. Once you register, you’ll receive an email with links to the first session, recipes and a list of equipment and ingredients needed (and where to source them). At the end of each day you’ll receive a link to the next day’s session. Cost is $89.
THIRD LAW DANCE: FREE ONLINE CLASSES FOR PEOPLE WITH MOBILITY CHALLENGES.
11:30 a.m. Thursdays through June 30, 3rdlaw.org/dance-techniqueclasses/#parkinsons 3rd Law Dance/Theater is offering free online classes for people with mobility challenges. These classes are for anyone dealing with a chronic illness, Parkinson’s, challenges with aging or for anyone who needs a gentle movement experience with a community. If you are interested but are not familiar with Zoom (the video software), 3rd Law can help. Contact Lisa Johnston: danceforpd@3rdlaw.org, 303-506-3568.
TEEN VIRTUAL VARIETY HOUR.
3:30 p.m. Friday, May 15 (and Fridays through June 26), longmontcolorado.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/37385 Fridays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Webex, join teen librarians Claire and David for a fun break from the world. New activities and topics each week: Charades, book discussions, escape rooms and scavenger hunts are all on the menu, ideas for future programs are welcome. For sixth through 12th graders only. Register at the link above to receive an email with more details.
PIONEER MOTHER — LIVESTREAM FROM THE GOLD HILL INN. 7 p.m. Saturday, May 16, facebook.com/events/689679151863528 Hailing from Nederland, Pioneer Mother features poignant songwriting inspired by nomadic living and driven by three-part harmonies for a soulful
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RECIPES FOR CHANGE: ONLINE GALLERY EXHIBIT BY YOUNG WOMEN’S VOICES FOR CLIMATE. May 19-June 15, speak.world/recipes-for-change How can the arts reverse global warming? Where can I get some yummy plant-based recipes? How do I use the arts to act up for climate? Young Women’s Voices for Change (a group of nine Boulder middle and high school women who use arts-based methods for climate action), along with SPEAK (speak.world) co-founders and CU students, created the art exhibition Recipes for Change to raise awareness and act on climate change. These aren’t recipes in the traditional sense, although some do incorporate actual food. All “recipes” share a common goal: to nourish and heal the planet. see EVENTS Page 24
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