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District charter school had 29 open positions heading into summer.
At the end of the 2020 school year, STEM had 22 open positions. In 2019, there were 31 vacancies. Altogether, the charter school has 175 employees.
Calling it a busy summer, Nicole Bostel, director of communications for the charter school, said STEM was able to fi ll all but two full-time teaching positions in math and engineering. The math position will continue to have a long-term substitute who has experience in teaching, Bostel said. The qualifi ed teacher did not want a full-time contract, Bostel said.
The second position, Bostel said, is a secondary engineering position that remains open until fi lled. In the meantime, the class is being taught by an in-house substitute teacher who is working with the other engineering teachers to get students started, Bostel said.
“We are screening candidates for that position and hope to have that fi lled soon,” she said.
Many STEM parents have expressed frustration over teachers leaving the school, the site of a deadly May 7, 2019, shooting.
During a virtual meeting on June 15, dozens of STEM parents expressed frustration about teacher turnover and with the leadership of school Executive Director Penny Eucker. A few weeks before that, a letter from more than 400 “concerned parents and community members” to the school’s board, citing turnover and teacher dissatisfaction, called for Eucker’s removal, CPR News reported.
Bostel said some changes were made this year, including a review of the master schedule to make sure staffi ng levels are tied to school enrollment. Bostel said this assures the school is not overstaffed.
Over the summer, Bostel said, more focus was placed on the teacher-support program, which is part of the school’s strategic plan.
In the program, Bostel said, STEM has a four-person team that is headed up by Director of Professional Development Michelle Gasser. If needed, Bostel said a fi fth member will be added to the support team in the future.
Eucker, in her ninth year at STEM, is in the fi nal year of a threeyear contract. Eucker’s renewal is up for discussion at the end of the current school year.
While it is common for charter schools to have a higher teacher turnover rate than regular public schools, teachers have continually raised concerns with the rate teachers have left since 2019.
STEM School Highlands Ranch returned to classes, starting the 2021-22 school year. After sta ng shortfalls last year, the charter school has fi lled most posi-
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Our brand is more than just the logo on our shirt
The other day a teenager was approaching me wearing a black concert T-shirt with an image of Led Zeppelin on the front, and the year 1977. He happened to stop right in front of me to wait for traffi c to stop so he could cross the street. So, I made a comment letting him know I liked the T-shirt and shared that I had seen Led Zeppelin perform in 1977 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The young man’s face lit up as he told me that it was his dad’s favorite band and how his dad had seen the concert in New York City as well. He also shared that he and his dad bonded over music and how much appreciation he had for classic rock.
Suddenly, I was noticing the words, logos and images on the people I saw walking through the streets, airports and shops. As I was waiting to pay for a parking space, the woman in front of me turned around and she had the word “Empowered” on her shirt. I took the leap and asked her what the shirt was about. She shared that she was at a conference recently for her company and that the word “Empowered” was the theme for their event. And that it was one of her very favorite words. It’s one of mine too.
Many years ago, I happened to be traveling back from an event in Las Vegas. I was representing Zig Ziglar at that conference and I was wearing the Ziglar logo on my dress shirt. There was a glitch somewhere in the system that created a problem for many travelers, me included. The line began to get agitated, and frustration boiled over.
At this point in my career, I had traveled more than a million miles. And I just occupied my time reading and checking my phone knowing that there was nothing I could do other than patiently wait it out. A few groups around me were fanning the fl ames of frustration and looking for sympathizers for the misery loves company club. One woman looked at me and said something about how awful the situation was and wondered why I wasn’t upset.
Then she looked at the Zig Ziglar logo on my shirt. Then in a slightly condescending tone said, “Well you have to act calm and be positive, it’s what your company is all about.” My reply was straightforward and sincere as I shared with her that it was not just about the logo, it was about the message behind the logo.
I also shared that I was frustrated too, but at that point all I could do was decide how I wanted to respond and how I could best use my time. Complaining was simply counterproductive. Although she somewhat dismissed my reply, I noticed others around us begin to pick up their book, open their laptop, or take out a magazine to occupy their time.
One gentleman walked up to me and said something that was so meaningful to me. He told me that Mr. Ziglar would be proud that I rep-
resented his brand so well. Honestly, I had not thought about it that way when I made my comments. Until the woman called the logo into question, I had forgotten I was even wearing it. WINNING Whether we are wearing any type of clothing with a message or logo WORDS on it or not, our actions and words speak volumes about who we are and what our brand is as a person. Our actions and words could also very easily characterize the type of company we work for and the corporate culture we represent. What do people see when they see you? How do you handle yourself when challenges arise? I would love Michael Norton to hear your story at mnorton@ tramazing.com, and when we can remember that our brand is more than just the message or logo on our clothing, it really will be a better than good week.
Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.
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Thanks to open space director
Cheryl Matthews, Douglas County’s Director of Open Space and Natural Resources since 2001, recently announced her retirement.
Under Cheryl’s leadership the program is noted as one of the most cost effective and well managed open space programs in the country. Since 1994 the county has preserved 63,037 acres of the most beautiful Colorado landscape.
Operating with the lowest open space sales tax within the Front Range counties she managed a department with a staff 10% the size of other counties. For every $1 used for preserving open lands her department has found funding partners to match that $1 to the amount of $2.92 This means funding partners have infused $149 million of matching funds into the county.
Check out these open space properties and trails that you can access in Douglas County: Bayou Gulch, Colorado Front Range Trail, Columbine, Greenland, Iron Horse, Spruce Meadows, Spruce Mountain, Dawson Butte, Glendale, Hidden Mesa, Lincoln Mountain, Sharptail, Ringtail and Swallowtail. This is the open space website: douglas.co.us/ government/departments/openspace.
Cheryl has literally helped save Summer is coming to an end. The kids are going back to school, and we feel the year slipping away. We are well into the third quarter, and many investors are amazed at how resilient the stock market has been. This tends to cause some to worry about what is yet to come.
My readers know by now that when I write about investing, it is in the context of your fi nancial plan. This allows you to focus on your dreams and fears and ignore the vast amount of media hype that could concern you. Still, the economic environment impacts us all, and uncertainty can bring indecision if we lose our focus.
Our mid-year economic outlook was recently posted, and this information can help calm some investor fears and provide guidance. Your advisor is trained to help you navigate economic changes as well as help you take advantage of certain opportunities.
Our Chief Economist Bill Greiner states that the fi rst half of the year, we had real GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth of 6.5%, but infl ation also is on the rise and could increase to 3.5%. We are looking for a more comprehensive reopening of the economy to support this growth as well.
The investment outlook based on fundamentals remains positive. This includes economic and earnings trends, Fed policy and interest rates. Valuations that measure how expensive stocks are remain neutral with a positive dividend yield when compared to interest rates. The technical price trends are also positive. In addition to these metrics, we also like to keep a list of the current “Wall of Worry” items to help keep investors’ perspectives in line.
It appears that investors worry more about the headlines such as: new strains of coronavirus; infl ation; fi scal and monetary policy; peak economic data and regulatory risks. What we advisors are watching is deeper than just the recent headlines. We monitor: economic growth; employment; corporate earnings; and interest rates. The wild cards are geopolitical risks in Russia, China and Iran.¹ We consider these types of risks by how much probability there is for a negative occurrence and how much it affects our markets.
So, how do you build a portfolio around these concerns and economic backdrop? First, review your fi nancial plan, time frame, needs and wants with your advisor. Make sure you have proper diversifi cation and not too much overlap. Then, seek the right amount of income and growth for your situation and design a strategy to manage tax effi ciency and risk. Now it is time to implement this custom portfolio and watch the marketplace to invest appropriately.
You can also review forward-looking trends to help determine where the next opportunity might be and consider working with your advisor on whether it makes sense for you to invest a portion of the portfolio for the future. Once you have a solid plan in place, headlines will be a small part of your concerns. You will be able to focus on improving your situation and perhaps even start building a legacy. 1: Mariner Wealth Advisors Crystal Ball
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our planet. She is also an example of how an inquisitive, open-minded, humble and courteous person can be a great leader. when I made my comments. Until the We need to thank Cheryl for her impact making Douglas County a better place to live. speak volumes about who we are and nomic backdrop? First, review your and wants with your advisor. Make come and growth for your situation and design a strategy to manage tax and watch the marketplace to invest consider working with your advisor for the future. Once you have a solid Jay Sage Highlands Ranch
Hit brakes on commissioners’ plan
Regarding the July 22 article, “County seeks volunteers to advise on public health,” I note that Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties have been members of the Tri-County Health Department since 1966. Douglas County commissioners say they want to leave the group “for increased local control.”
My conservative side says slam on the brakes. We are part of a seasoned professional health care cooperative that has worked for more than 50 years. I cannot help but conclude the problem is with Douglas County commissioners, not the Tri-County Health Department.
I would guess from a tax burden perspective it is more efficient to belong to Tri-County than to create and maintain a new Douglas County Health Department. Is there any possibility the commissioners have a political motivation?
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COVID a ects children, too
So those opposing mandatory masks and vaccinations in school argue that COVID doesn’t affect kids? Well it does now. How about 46K new hospitalizations with confirmed COVID infections for those 0-17 between Aug. 1 and Aug. 8.
And I’m no psych or medical expert like the anti-vax anti-mask crowd, but kinda suspect the trauma experienced by children put into a COVID infection ward where they are separated from their family and only touched through plastic barriers by strangers wearing alien spacesuits might, just might, be a tad more traumatic than getting the opportunity to wear a superhero or My Little Pony mask with their classmates in school ... Robert C. Marshall Highlands Ranch
Pausing contract was right move
As a retired teacher who also did graduate coursework that included
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critical race theory philosophy training 20 years ago, I understand the current concern with the “equity policy” of Douglas County Schools. I believe it was wise (yes, pun intended) of Superintendent Wise to pause the contract with Gemini Group.
While the Gemini consultants express dismay and disgust that parents are “demanding we not talk about race,” I don’t think they realize that is not the issue. We can’t teach American history without talking about racism. The real concern is over the extent at which these consultants want to dismantle systems, as F.A.I.R. co-leader Will Johnson reported hearing from his own workshop attendance.
With the growing rise of tensions over the true background of CRT, Americans have good reason to pause. Do we want to divide people simply because of the color of their skin? What do we mean by “systemic racism” when more laws than ever try to prevent racism in employment and education and housing? Do we want the current generation to feel perpetual guilt over the sins of our fathers? Or is there a way to be honest about our past without laying the heavy burden of unwarranted shame that can cloud our future?
We need to take a breath, analyze what we think and say, and realize that philosophy really does matter when the end game polarizes people
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BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The grave of Richard Whitsitt in Riverside Cemetery features an angel statue with a
broken arm. PHOTOS BY ELLIOTT WENZLER hile the Denver metro area is dotted with wellknown aging ranches and charming historical homesteads, some history lovers of the area may be in search of a different kind of site — one they either haven’t heard of before or that they must romp through the woods to access.
In search of these types of unusual history sites, one place to look is the National Register of Historic Places.
For each of the counties that surround Denver — not to mention all the counties in the United States — this register provides a list of historically signifi cant sites, some of which are unique or little-known sites.
Some of these sites, like an abandoned, rattlesnake-ridden military amphitheater in Golden, aren’t available for public access. Others, like Native American shelters in Douglas County, have a restricted location to protect them from being disturbed.
But some on the list are simply often-overlooked historical sites in the area.
The list includes bridges, farms, schools, archaeological sites and more and offers new discoveries for residents curious about all the nooks and crannies of their community’s history.
Here are a few of the Denver area’s hidden history gems from the National Register of Historic Places and beyond.
Pioneer graves in Commerce City
Did you know that Denver’s oldest cemetery is mostly in Commerce City?
Riverside Cemetery, located a half-mile north of I-70 at 5201 Brighton Boulevard, was built in 1876 and registered with the national register in 1994.
While the 77-acre cemetery is surrounded by industrial properties, the cemetery itself serves as a peaceful resting place for many of Colorado’s pioneers. One afternoon in August, the giant cemetery stood mostly quiet and empty save for a few birds.
The gravesite serves as the fi nal resting place for three of Colorado’s governors — John Evans, Samuel Elbert and John Routt. Pioneers buried there include Augusta Tabor, a Gold Rush pioneer; Barney Ford, who escaped from slavery; and Silas Soule, an abolitionist and soldier who testifi ed against Col. John Chivington and the Colorado Cavalry after the Sand Creek Massacre and was then assassinated in the streets of Denver.
Throughout the cemetery there are dozens of unique headstones, including a log cabin replica, a giant horse sculpture, several large angel fi gures and a statue of a man buried there.
An online tour brochure of the cemetery guides drivers and walkers through the historic site, which is still open for new burials. The brochure tells the stories of several of the people buried there and provides general information about the cemetery. The informational pamphlet is available at www. FriendsofRiversideCemetery. org/visit-riverside.
A nonprofi t that helps preserve the cemetery, Friends of Historic Riverside Cemetery, accepts donations to help maintain the property, which they say is “in a state of rapid decline.” Some may notice that many of the trees on the property have died and the ground cover is mostly weeds and native grass.
“Over the fall and winter of 2008-2009, several dead trees fell and damaged nearby monuments and a historic private mausoleum,” according to the nonprofi t’s website. “Many more were taken down to manage this risk, but additional trees are in danger of falling during future storms or periods of strong winds.”
The driveable and walkable cemetery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Walking among mammoths in Douglas County
While many have heard of Dinosaur Ridge near Morrison, there’s more than one signifi cant archaeological site in the area.
Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve in Douglas County is a less well-known site but it has the highest concentration of mammoth remains in the state. It also offers free tours.
“You can go on the site and see where they were,” said Cameron Randolph, vice chair of the preserve’s board of directors.
In 1960, Charles Lamb was expanding a pond fed by a natural spring on his property when he came upon several large bones that were later identifi ed as Columbian Mammoth remains.
After several excavations of the site, archaeologists found the remains of at least fi ve mammoths but there could be up to 30 mammoths that died at the site.
During its life, an adult male Columbian Mammoth could grow up to 14 feet high at its shoulder. Other remains found on the site include Ice Age horses, camels, sloths and bison.
There’s also evidence that the site was used by prehistoric people in the area as a hunting site. If confi rmed with more research, that would put humans in that area 2,000 years earlier than previously thought, Rudolph said.
Today, the site is 35 acres of protected land between Roxborough Park and Sterling Ranch. It was added to the national register in 1997.
Free tours of the site are available on the fi rst Saturday of each month during much of spring, summer and fall. Visitors can see where the remains were
Classically trained James McComas’ painting, “Refl ections,” won the Best of Show award, chosen by juror Lorenzo Chavez in the “All Colorado at the Depot” exhibit, which was an open show and drew 908 entries from 270 artists from throughout Colorado this year. Chavez chose 95 pieces for the exhibit. (An average of 400 entries have been received in past years.) The exhibit includes painting, drawing, sculpture, jewelry, photography and textiles and was chaired by Littleton Fine Arts Guild members Teri Hendrix, Rebekah Griffi th and Pam Roth-O’Mara. It will be at the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, through Sept. 11. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. See depotartgallery.org.
CGA invitational
The CGA Art Student Invitational exhibit, with art and murals and ceramics by Arapahoe Community College Fine Arts Students, will run Aug. 23 to Oct. 22, with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 19. Gallery hours: Monday to Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Thursday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free. Also available: the Virtual ACC Multimedia Graphic Design and Commercial Photography Show, through Dec. 31. Go to arapahoe.edu/campus-community/art-galleries and look under “Virtual Galleries.”
A ordable Arts Festival
The in-person Affordable Arts Festival on the Arapahoe Community College west lawn on Aug. 29 will benefi t the ACC Foundation. All art is less than $100; 160 or more artists will exhibit their work, and we are told that a golf cart will be available if a visitor should buy more than he or she can carry! Paintings, glass, ceramics, sculpture, metal works, photography and mixed media works will be for sale and the Foundation will gain scholarship money from proceeds. See affordableartfestival. com. Each year, ACC awards over 50 privately funded scholarships from the community.
Denver modernism show 2021
Vintage cars, airplanes, decor, fashion and more at 13005 West Wings Way, at Centennial Airport, off County Line Road east of Peoria Street for the Denver Mod show. The Exploration of Flight Hangar is the site for more than 50 mid-mod vendors on Aug. 27-28. Admission: $60 advance, $70 at the door on Friday Night from 7 to 10 p.m. Mid-mod attire encouraged. For tickets, go
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Augmented Reality works by artists including Ai Weiwei, El Anatsui and more. including several artists’ fi rst works in AR. Premieres at Denver Botanic Gardens as one of 12 participating gardens across six countries around the world. Visitors view and experience the exhibition via an iPhone and Android app. Participating gardens are in Denver, Jerusalem, Tucson, Tokyo, Dubai and more ... Sept. 20, 2021 to August 2022. More later on this ...
“The Neophyte,” an oil painting by Theresa Conklin, is featured in the “All Colorado at the Depot” exhibit at Littleton’s Depot Art Gallery. COURTESY PHOTO
Stories on Stage
Stories on Stage, where actors read short stories to a rapt audience, has “forged new partnerships that allowed it to stream live shows last year, gaining a national audience. The organization will begin with three virtual/streaming shows from Nomad Playhouse in Boulder, then the annual “Making Merry” from both Nomad and the King Center at Auraria. On Jan. 16, Stories on Stage will return to Su Teatro in Denver, in its annual collaboration with Buntport Theater Company in “High School Confi dential.” See storiesonstage.org. Tickets cost $22 or $150 for the season. All will be available for virtual screening and ticket holders will receive a link the day of performance.
Phamaly partner
Access Gallery at 909 Santa Fe Drive is partnered with Phamaly Theatre Company for some free youth-oriented workshops, coinciding with its “Alice in Wonderland” production. The gallery is a nonprofi t organization that opens doors to creative, educational and economic opportunities for people with disabilities to access, benefi t and benefi t from the arts. “Collaging Your Inner Life” on Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to noon will be guided by Moe Gram. (Free; bring personal items you’d like to include: photos, objects, craft materials ...) Register for workshops. See phamaly.org/get-involved/ workshops-and-classes.
HISTORICAL
discovered, see a cast of one of the mammoth skulls found there and learn more about the region from the preserve’s docents. This year, the last organized tour will be Oct. 2. The site also offers private tours.
Eventually, the organization hopes to have a museum on the site of the excavation, Rudolph said.
The preserve will also host tours and demonstrations as part of International Archaeological Day on Oct. 16 in coordination with Roxborough State Park.
Donations to the organization are welcome during tours. Residents interested in learning more about the preserve or signing up for a tour can do so by visiting www.LambSpring. org or their Facebook page at www. Facebook.com/LambSpringAP.
Visit a castle near Morrison
For those history lovers who yearn for a workout before their history lesson, there’s Castle Trail in Morrison’s Mount Falcon Park.
The 6.7-mile, nearly 2,000-foot elevation gain loop trail leads hikers to the castle ruins of one of Denver’s early settlers and one of the area’s interesting historical characters: John Brisben Walker.
In the park are both Walker’s stone mansion, destroyed by a fi re, and the cornerstone of a nevercompleted home that Walker hoped would be a summer White House for the U.S. presidents.
Born in 1847, Walker ended up in Denver 32 years later after having served as a general in the Chinese army, running for Congress, winning and losing a fortune and managing two newspapers, according to Morrison Historical Society.
Once in Denver, he dabbled in agriculture and made himself a new fortune before going on to develop River Front Park, an amusement park that also held Denver’s fi rst rodeo. He made a series of other purchases including Governor Evans’ “Swiss Cottage” in Morrison and all of what is now Red Rocks Park and Mount Falcon.
After a few years away from Colorado — during which time he bought the then-failing Cosmopolitan magazine, later sold it to William Randolph Hearst and also sponsored the fi rst automobile race in the United States — Walker returned to Morrison in the early 20th century.
From there, Walker began working on developing the area, building a road into town, adding a tea house and constructing hiking trails. He also built a railway to the top of Mount Morrison, making it the longest cog railway in the world at the time.
During this “period of enthusiasm” Walker also dreamed up the idea of a permanent summer home for U.S. presidents, according to the historical society. Construction began on top of Mount Falcon and the cornerstone was laid, but before it could be completed, the fi nances dried up and the project fi zzled. Nearby, Walker built his home, a stone mansion that was destroyed by fi re in 1918.
Walker, by then a widower with a son, moved to Brooklyn and then died in 1931. Today, the remains of his home and his dream of a summer White House remain for visitors to see in Mount Falcon Park.
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Events provide plenty to do around Denver metro area
BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
While there are so many that it takes quite a while, opening my daily emails is really a happy occupation these days, as I hear from theater companies, orchestras, dance companies, galleries, arts centers and more, with announcements of future plans for exhibits, plays, concerts ...
Littleton’s Western Welcome Week, which wraps up Aug. 22, will close with a concert by the Littleton Symphony at Hudson Gardens. (Free, but it’s necessary to have a ticket — the orchestra hope you will choose to make a $10 donation. To do so, choose the $10 ticket.) Longtime conductor Jurgen de Lemos, who is soon to step down, will conduct a couple more concerts for the orchestra, as it seeks a successor. The Aug. 22 repertoire will include “Finlandia” by Sibelius; Dvorak’s Slavonic Dances, Williams: March from “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and more. See littletonsymphony.org.
Littleton Town Hall Arts Center will open its new season with “The Fantasticks,” the longest-running production in American theater, on Sept. 17, while Highlands Ranchbased Performance Now Theatre Company starts off with the awardwinning “Drowsy Chaperone” at the Lakewood Cultural Center from Sept. 10-26, followed by “Nunsense” in January 2022.
The Cherry Creek Arts Festival, which has been a July 4 weekend arts-oriented fi xture, didn’t happen last year, like most of the rest of our favorites, but will reappear Sept. 4-6 this year in a 30th season, giving local and out-of-state artists a chance to exhibit their creations. There may be some startling new work out there refl ecting our confl icted times.
Lone Tree Arts Center has a new director and is busy scheduling events which will include concerts by the Lone Tree Symphony and Chorale, as well as national acts like Michael Martin Murphey, Smokey Robinson, Taj Mahal and the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company. Check their constantly growing website for more programming, including some wonderful National Geographic Live treasures like “Wild Seas, Secret Shores.” Box offi ce hours: MondayFriday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 720-509-1000.
PACE, Parker’s usually busy arts center, has a new art exhibit, “Expressions of Interior Life,” with works from Vail International Gallery, featuring Russian artists, plus the German Ulrich Gleitner who trained in Russia at St. Petersburg’s Repin Academy and American painter Don Sahli, who has lived and worked in Russia, apprenticed with Russian artist Sergei Bongart and trained in the Russian School of Colorism. Rose Frederick is the PACE Art Center curator, who made arrangements for this exhibit. The center box offi ce and gallery are open Noon to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday at present, 303-805-6800.
Curtis Center for the Arts, at 2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, also has an exhibit called “All-Colorado” right now and is a really sweet spot for art lovers to visit. It wil next host an exhibit by the Watercolor Society of Colorado, called “Exploration in Watermedia,” running Sept. 4 through Oct. 30, which should be a “don’t miss” on the art lover’s calendar. Curtis director Chris Stevens is busy now with planning the second and hopefully annual “Art on the Green,” an outdoor art fair, with Colorado artists only, next to Curtis in the park, on Sept. 11 and 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Food trucks and local musicians will be included, as will a bus tour of local nearby studios.)
Museum of Outdoor Arts’ indoor gallery in Englewood has limited hours at present and MOA is focused on getting its sculpturefi lled Marjorie Park up and running at 6331 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Greenwood Village, with the “MOA Palooza: Wildfl owers in Wonderland,” benefi t, featuring music by the Petty Nicks Experience on Aug. 28. (Over 21 only.) Information: moaonline.org.
A bit farther afi eld: Denver Center Theatre Company will start a season in 2022, with a play series listed and selling now. Vintage Theatre, which performs in Aurora, will present a delayed “Five Guys Named Moe” through Aug. 29 and the Arvada Center stages “I Do! I Do!” Sept. 10 to Oct. 10 on the mainstage. Phamaly Theatre Company presents a bizarre “Alice in Wonderland,” with philosophical caterpillars, we are told, at Su Teatro through Sept. 5, with original music by the Wheelchair Sports Camp!
More to come! (And be sure to check closer to the dates above to fi nd out about any COVID-caused delays or cancellations.)
Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center is scheduled to open its new season with “The Fantasticks” starting Sept. 17. FILE PHOTO BY SCOTT GILBERT
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