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Broncos receive approval on new indoor training center On Oct. 1, the Denver Broncos received unanimous approval from the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners for land and zoning changes to build a new indoor training facility.
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THE ARTS
Denver celebrates 25 years of Public Art with ‘Beyond Blue’
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The “Beyond Blue” exhibition is on display at the McNichols Civic Center Building and in the lobbies of the Buell Theatre. The exhibits feature 75 artworks by 46 artists represented in the city’s distinguished public art collection.
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First Friday Art Walk on Santa Fe continues to grow
Santa Fe Art Walk continues to thrive after 10 years of growth. The rise in membership and creative activity in the Art District, a vital “Gateway to Denver” commercial corridor, has become a national model of success.
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El Dia de los Muertos Vol. 92 No. 42
October 10, 2013
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he Mexican custom of celebrating El Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, sounds much like the U.S. custom of Halloween. Both festivities traditionally start at midnight on the night of Oct. 31 and both feature abundant images related to death. But these customs have different origins underlying their attitudes toward death. Typically in Halloween festivities, death is portrayed as something to be feared. But in El Dia de los Muertos, death, or at least the memories of those who have died, is something to be celebrated. El Dia de los Muertos, which continues through Nov. 2, has become one of the biggest holidays in Mexico and large celebrations are common in
areas of the United States with large Hispanic populations such as Denver. Its origins are distinctly Mexican. During the time of the Aztecs, a month long summer celebration was overseen by the goddess Mictecacihuatl, the Lady of the Dead. After the Aztecs were conquered by Spain, Catholicism became the dominant religion and the customs became intertwined with the Christian commemoration of All Saints’ Day on Nov. 1. Specifics of El Dia de los Muertos celebration vary but one of the most common customs is the making of elaborated altars to welcome departed spirits home. Vigils are held and families often go to cemeteries to fix up the graves of their departed relatives.
“El Dia de Los Muertos” –A Celebration of Life!
Through Nov. 2, Oct. 18, 6 – 9 p.m. at Chicana Humanities & Arts Council, 772 Santa Fe Drive. Featuring traditional Mexican refreshments, Aztec Dancers, face painting and a piñata. Volunteers are needed for this event.
Kori Schell, co-owner of AK Studio at 4340 E. Kentucky Ave. in Glendale, followed an imaginative approach to a Day of the Dead theme in her presentation of model Antoinette Martinez. Using an airbrush and face painting, she created a “half and half” representation combining a sugar skull with more traditional makeup. The model’s hat was designed by AK Studio. See related photos on pages 6 & 7. Photo by Patrick Sweeney
Help those in need through Coats for Colorado 7NEWS, Azteca Colorado and Dependable Cleaners are teaming up again this year to collect coats for Coloradans in need. The annual “Coats for Colorado” drive accepts gently used and new coats in an effort to help ensure the entire community stays warm this winter season. “Our goal is to encourage and support Coloradans in doing what they do best when presented with life’s challenges – coming together to support one another in times of need,” said 7NEWS and Azteca Colorado Vice President and General Manager, Byron Grandy.
“Coats for Colorado” kicked Sept. 30 at 7NEWS and Dependable Cleaners. Supporters are encouraged to drop off their coats at any Dependable Cleaners during regular
business hours today through Nov. 30 or at a special collection event. Collection events include Oct. 26 at FlatIron Crossing Mall and two locations on Nov. 9 - Belmar Shopping Center and Highlands Ranch Town Center. Supporters can meet the 7NEWS team at these locations and drop off their coats between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Once coats are collected, they will be distributed at the Dependable Cleaners warehouse located at 1701 S.
Broadway in Denver on Nov. 23 and Dec. 7. President of Dependable Cleaners, Steven Toltz said, “The generous people of this state are the real heroes of Coats for Colorado. For 32 years now they have insisted that no adult or child go without warmth in our Colorado winters. Dependable Cleaners sees its mission as connecting the donor with the intended recipient and is honored to be entrusted with this task.” To find out how you can help follow @denverchannel on Twitter or use #CoatsForCO. You can also “Like” Coats for Colorado on Facebook or visit TheDenverChannel.com and http://www.dcleaners.com/ coats/index.htm.