Colorado Chautauqua is located at the base of Boulder’s Flatirons and one of only 25 National Historic Landmarks in the state of Colorado. The association preserves the site and provides unique cultural, educational, social and recreational experiences. Film and concert series’ are offered from May to September in Chautauqua venues. Denver Film Society 1510 York Street, 3rd Floor, Denver, 80206
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Hundreds of art galleries dot the streets of metro Denver, many of which participate in a monthly art walk, inviting guests to browse the rotating monthly artist, drink wine, and socialize.
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303-595-3456; www.denverfilm.org The Denver Film Society (DFS), founded in 1978 is one of the best-known film societies in the region. Year-found film programs and
special
events
reach
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150,000 audience members each year. The award-winning Starz Denver International Film Festival attracts industry veterans from around the world. The society operates the state-of-the-art Sie Film Center at 2510 East Colfax Avenue in Denver. Lakewood Heritage, Culture and the Arts 470 S. Allison Pkwy., Lakewood, 80226 303-987-7876; www.lakewood.org Lakewood provides a number of heritage, cultural, and arts programs, classes, exhibits, performances and interactive learning experiences. Some of the city’s most important cultural centers include: the Lakewood Heritage Center, a 20th century museum with more than 30,000 artifacts and an amphitheater; Washington Heights Arts Center, a renovated early 20th century schoolhouse that hosts cultural arts and dance classes for all ages; and the Lakewood Cultural Center, which has a 300-seat theater, gallery/exhibit space and classrooms. Longmont Museum and Cultural Center
Mizel Arts and Culture Center at the JCC 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver, 80246 303-316-6360; www.maccjcc.org
Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center
The Mizel Arts and Culture Center at JCC “Illuminates the Human Experience” through creative and cultural programs in the performing, visual, cinematic and literary arts for the Jewish community and the Denver community at large. Programs offered include the Leah Cohen Festival of Jewish Books and Authors, the Mellon Financial Denver Jewish Film Festival, and the Denver Children’s Theatre.
Founded in July 1995, as the first stand-
Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver, 80246 303-399-2660; www.jccdenver.org JCC offers social, recreational and educational programs to all members of the community, regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or ability to pay. Town Hall Arts Center 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, 80120 303-794-2787; www.townhallartscenter.com
6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster, 80020 303-469-5441; www.butterflies.org
alone non-profit invertebrate zoo in the nation, Butterfly Pavilion is a 30,000 square foot facility situated on an 11-acre campus provided by the City of Westminster, Colorado. It houses more than 5,000 animals, including a famous tarantula named Rosie and 1,600 butterflies in a tropical rainforest. The pavilion teaches the young and old alike about the need for conservation. Celestial Seasonings 4600 Sleepytime Drive Boulder, 80301; 303-581-1202 www.celestialseasonings.com The largest manufacturer and marketer of specialty hot teas in the country, Celestial Seasonings offers tours through its art gallery, herb garden and factory. Sample more than 50 varieties of teas and experience The Mint Room, where crates of peppermint and spearmint are stored. End the visit with a stop by the café and
Town Hall Arts Center is Littleton’s cultural center for the performing and visual arts.
gift shop, where you can stock up on tea
FAMILY FUN
Colorado State Parks
Denver Skate Park 20th & Little Raven St. Denver, 80202 www.denvergov.org
303-470-1144; www.colorado.gov/capitol
A skaters paradise where you will find skaters from beginners to professional. Skaters enjoy rails, curbs, bowls and halfpipes all year long.
outdoor experience. Activities for all
for the year!
400 Quail Road, Longmont, 80501 303-651-8374; www.longmontcolorado.gov Longmont’s $6 million museum and cultural center includes four exhibit galleries,
three
classrooms,
and
an
outdoor courtyard. A variety of educational programs include summer camps in history, art and science, and evening lectures and concerts.
State
parks
around
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state
offer
magnificent scenic views and a great ages,
include
camping,
biking,
bird
watching, boating, cross-country skiing, fishing, horseback riding, hunting, ice
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