Announcements September 2023
Fall Festival At Axum Park
The second annual Park Hill Community Fall Festival is on tap for Sunday, Oct. 15 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The free, family-friendly event is at City of Axum Park, at the corner of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Birch Street. It features free food, face painting, bubbles, games and more. If you are interested in joining the EWAP movement (Exercise With A Purpose) by becoming a blockworker who delivers the Greater Park Hill News, connects with neighbors, and promotes overall healthier community, come on by. The fall fest is presented by Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. It is sponsored by Councilwoman Shontel Lewis and District 8, as well as Be Well and the AMP-athy Project. For more information call 303-388-0918.
Open Studio Tour Oct. 14-15
The annual Park Hill Artists Open Studio Tour is happening Saturday and Sunday the weekend of Oct. 14 and 15. There are 14 different studios and 24 artists participating this year. A variety of fine art and fine craft will be displayed including painting, glass, jewelry, pottery, wood work, metal work and mixed media. It’s a great chance to visit many Park Hill-based artists in their working spaces. Check out next month’s issue for details. Brochures with locations of participating artists will also be at the Art Garage, 6100 E. 23rd Ave.
Walk With A Doc At City Park
Every fourth Saturday of the month at 8 a.m. through October, Walk with A Doc meets at Thatcher Fountain in Denver’s City Park. (The southwest end of the park by the 17th Avenue entrance.) Tai Chi warm-ups, informative medical talks, and Tai Chi practice are also available. It’s all free. Physical inactivity is a pervasive issue in the United States, with serious consequences for health and well being. Older adults in particular are vulnerable to the negative impacts of a sedentary lifestyle. So come on over and get moving. Call Jacqui with questions 303-725-7482.
Annual Friendship Powwow Sept. 9
The 34th Annual Friendship Powwow is Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Denver Art Museum downtown from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Friendship Powwow is one of the DAM’s longest-running events, and is a celebration of the culture and creativity of diverse Indigenous communities across Denver and the Front Range. The event features Native American dance competitions, hands-on activities for the whole family and prize drawings, as well as artist, food and vendor booths. For powwow and museum information, call 720-865-5000 or check out denverartmuseum.org.
Public Art: Burden Or Legacy?
The Lowry Speaker Series is hosting a presentation on Denver’s public art on Thursday, Sept. 21 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The discussion is titled Living with Public Art: Burden or Legacy? and features Denver Public Art Program Manager Michael Chavez and public artist Patrick Marold, The two will talk about public art in the community and the challenges of making sure artworks survive to create legacy. The free event is at the Historic Eisenhower Chapel, 293 Roslyn St. For more information check out lowryfoundation.org/events/, or call 303-344-0481.
The Deep Sea Is On Display
Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA) is hosting an exhibition exploring the deep sea, biomimicry and human plastic consumption through art and design. The exhibit, Deep Sea, is a multi-media installation fabricated from repurposed materials. Students learned about different ocean ecosystems and made an impressive giant squid and bioluminescent jellyfish. The free opening reception is Friday, Sept. 8 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the exhibit runs through Nov. 10. DAVA is at 1405 Florence St., in the Aurora Cultural Arts District. For more information call 303-367-5886.
Opportunities For Artists
Denver Arts & Venues is hosting a free open house in partnership with Denver’s office of economic development for small, minority and women-owned businesses to learn more about business opportunities. The event is Monday, Sept. 25, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House Studio Loft at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, 980 14th St. Those interested in attending can get learn more and RSVP here: eventbrite.com/e/open-house-for-small-businesses-interested-in-working-with-arts-venues-tickets-695628923837.