Natural world shows the way

‘Biomimicry’ exhibition traces design evolution

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“Nature’s Blueprint: Biomimicry in Art and Design” is geared to make us really look hard at what we nd around us, with a sensitivity to what design ideas may have followed an initial look by someone out there ...

At the entry we nd a group of bronze forms, including one at the right height and location for a small visitor to touch — a really welcoming way to open an exhibit geared to stretching the visitor’s imagination — no matter what the size and age.

Photos illustrate how trees inspired Gaudi’s sculptured columns in the beautiful Sagrada Familia cathedral in Barcelona and motionrelated art inspired by trout and mushrooms, mountain goats, fruit bats, peregrine falcons, owing water and more ...

A robot that climbs trees was inspired by the motion of an inchworm and another display addresses the question: “Can animals make art?” is intriguing exhibit is loaned by the Mid America Arts Alliance, from the Innovation Lab at the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon, and will stretch the imagination of visitors of all ages. (Families on cross-country treks may want to include this well-recognized museum in travel plans ...)

A prosthetic arm adapted to mountain climbing is inspired by a bird’s claw.

Here the huge nest of a bower bird is decorated with a collection of blue objects the bird had gathered over time.

And a cockatoo is singing in a highly-styled manner: apping its wings and turning its head just so ...

One will undoubtedly be more aware of what’s nearby on the next walk — be it around a city block or in the woods — in the foothills or on a mountain trail.

Even very young children can learn to slow down and search for what’s near their feet as they walk,

If You Go

The Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, is open Tuesday through Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with the last entry at 4:30 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. littletongov. org/museum or 303-795-3950.

resulting in some peculiar treasures carried home at times ... Hopefully, there’s a small shelf at home where they can exhibit the latest nd. Or in some cases, a special cage may be needed, as well as the correct food for a nd ... We found some great books at the library about what to feed whatever it is ... an essential part of a young naturalist’s library.

From Feb. 17 to May 14, Colorado artist Christopher Warren will exhibit “REinterpreting REcreating Nature,” a body of work that includes sculptures from throughout Warren’s career and his Beatnik Prints, showing his exploration of nature and art via topographic maps ... His exhibit opens with a Feb. 17 talk at 4 p.m. and reception at the museum. See beatnikprints.com for more information.

Thu 2/23

Art: Hands-On Introduction to DSLR Photography (16+yrs)

@ 2am Feb 23rd - Mar 22nd

PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker

Sun 2/26

Tue 2/28

Stephen Pearcy @ 8pm

Wild Goose Saloon, 11160 S Pikes Peak Dr, Parker

Fri 2/24

CW & Twenty Hands High @ 8pm

The Englewood Tavern, 4386 S Broadway, Englewood

Phat Daddy @ 8pm

Q's Pub and Grill, 10133 W Chat�eld Ave, Littleton

Koyo @ 8pm Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Engle‐wood

Friday Movie - The Good House @ 9pm Heather Gardens Clubhouse, 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way, Aurora

Binomio De Oro De America en Concierto @ 10pm / $50-$80

Stampede, 2430 South Havana, Aurora

Fleming Mansion Walkthrough (for permit holders only) @ 10pm

Fleming Mansion, 1510 S. Grant St., Den‐ver. 720-913-0654

Sat 2/25

Highlands Ranch 5k/10k @ 9:30am / $33-$48

9651 S Quebec St, Highlands Her‐itage Regional Park, Highlands Ranch

American Authors @ 8pm

Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Englewood

Wed 3/01

Theater: Parker on Broadway (1015yrs) @ 12:30am

Mar 1st - May 9th

PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker

Kids’ Zone: Dino Stomp (3-6 yrs) W/S23 @ 5pm

Mar 1st - Mar 29th

Parker Recreation Center, 17301 E Lincoln Ave., Parker

Declutter Your Home @ 6pm

Mar 1st - Mar 29th

Dan Bremnes: Marriage Date Night @ 6:30pm

Authentic Life Church, 6500 W Coal Mine Ave, Littleton

Bayside "Just Like Home" Tour (with I Am The Avalanche + Koyo)

@ 7pm Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Englewood

Trouble Bound: AMERICANA CIRCUS @ 7pm

Moe's Original BBQ, 3295 S Broadway, Englewood

JD Eicher @ 7pm Twenty Mile House Concerts, 11875 Cattle Lane, Parker

Banda Los Recoditos @ 9pm / $50

Stampede, 2430 South Havana, Aurora

Baking Soda Volcano @ 11am

Sinners & Saints, 221 Perry St, Castle Rock

Heather Gardens Clubhouse, 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way, Aurora

Mad Caddies @ 8pm Gothic Theatre, 3263 South Broadway, En‐glewood

DJ Rockstar Aaron: Forbidden Bingo at 'Bout Time Pub & Grub @ 8pm

Bout Time Pub & Grub, 3580 S Platte River Dr A, Sheridan

Thu 3/02

Denver Concert Band: A European Sojourn @ 2pm / $22

Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree. Info@ DenverConcertBand.org, 720-5091000

Mon 2/27

Modern Swing Mondays @ 6pm / $10 Stampede, 2430 South Havana, Aurora

Volleyball: Youth - Ages 10 to 12Spring 2023 @ 11pm

Feb 27th - May 6th Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E Plaza Dr, Parker

Shallow Side @ 8pm

Wild Goose Saloon, Parker

HE$H @ 9pm

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