Community Announcements
Chili For The Animals
The MaxFund No-Kill Animal Shelter is holding its 22nd Annual Chili Cook-Off fundraising event on Sunday, March 20, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The cookoff is at the Celtic Tavern, at 1801 Blake St. Chili categories are Red, Green, White, Vegetarian and Celebrity Chef (for local restaurant chefs). Chili winners will be announced at 4 p.m. Cost is $30 to enter, $15 to be a judge, $10 just to taste, and $5 for children 12 and younger. Proceeds help support the homeless animals at the shelter. To register, go to Blacktie-colorado.com. Type in max16chili in the event code and follow the instructions. Have questions? Call 303-333-3108.
Risk Being Ridiculous
The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver is seeking applications for its new annual scholarship award for college-bound Colorado high-school seniors who embrace creative risk-taking and demonstrate the courage to go against the grain of the every day. The Failure Fair Scholarship program includes a top-nod $10,000 Failure Award, as well as several additional program awards, and is open to all Colorado high-school seniors, regardless of their intended field of study in college. “Artists put forth something new in the world without knowing if what they create will be embraced or ridiculed, in short, risking failure,” says Adam Lerner of MCA Denver. “This inspired the MCA Denver team to create an award that encourages young people to risk being ridiculous, impossible, fantastical or merely impractical. We want to find creative students who are deserving a dedicated college scholarship.” Three winners of the MCA Denver Failure Fair will receive a college scholarship to be distributed over four years. Interested students are required to submit a proposal for a creative project concept either currently in action or in a projected, future state. Projects of all types will be considered, including, but not limited to visual arts, performing arts, fashion, technology, and design, among others. For details and to apply, visit http://mcadenver.org/failure.php. Application deadline is March 20.
East High Brings It On
East High School Theater Department presents “Bring It On!” a comedy musical for the whole family. The story is loosely based on the 2000 film of the same name and focuses on the competitive world of cheerleading and over-the-top team rivalries. The production runs Thursday – Saturday, March 3, 4 & 5 at 7 p.m. with a
Sunday Matinee on March 6 at 2 p.m. at the East High School Auditorium, 1600 City Park Esplanade. Tickets are
$8 for students,
$16 for adults
Get tickets online at East’s website at
https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore or call 720-423-8459.
Back To The 80s
The Rotary Club of Five Points will host Back to the 80s, an indoor food truck party from 6-11 p.m. on Saturday, April 2 at the Glitter Dome, 3600 Wynkoop St. This free event will feature food trucks, live music, local artists, and craft drinks. Proceeds will sustain Rotary’s community engagement programs, including the Shots for Tots and Teens clinic, the Books for Nooks literacy program, RAFT teacher events and more. For more info: http://bit.ly/80sfoodtruckparty
Coffeehouse Concert Fundraiser
On Sunday, March 6, Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church presents Agape Latte: A Coffeehouse Concert Fundraiser for Youth Summer Worktrips. The Agape Latte Coffeehouse will feature performances by the Jubilate Singers, Middle School Ukulele Band, the Timbrel Choir and more. Audience members will choose from a tasty selection of soups, drinks and treats in a relaxed coffeehouse setting. The fundraiser will be from 5-6:30 p.m. at 1980 Dahlia St. If you’re a middle- or high-schooler and would like to perform (poetry, dance, singing, spoken word) contact Adam Waite at waite@montview.org or Rev. Sheri Fry at fry@montview.org.
Iraq: 25 Years Later
Twenty five years ago the U.S. began Operation Desert Storm in response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait. Twelve years later the second Gulf War led to the U.S. invasion of Iraq and toppled the government of Saddam Hussein. Today Iraq is still in the process of attempting to maintain itself as a stable, self-governing nation. This task has recently become more difficult as the Sunni extremist group ISIS has mounted a serious military offensive against the Shia led government of Iraq. The regional roots and implications of this conflict are extensive and potentially disastrous to stability in this part of the world. On Tuesday, March 8, the organization Active Minds offers a free presentation to examine the past, present, and potential future of this volatile area in crisis. The free lecture is from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Tattered Cover, 2526 E. Colfax. RSVP is not required.
Vietnam: 50 Years Later
It’s been over 50 years since U.S. soldiers began fighting a ground war in Vietnam. Half a century later, Vietnam is a very different country with a rapidly growing economy and relatively friendly relations with the United States. Join Active Minds on Wednesday, March 9, from 2-3 p.m. to discuss the history as well as Vietnam’s current and future role in the region. The free presentation is at the Heather Gardens auditorium, 2888 S Heather Gardens Way. RSVP at 303-751-1811.
China’s Economic Evolution
Last summer the Shanghai stock market lost more than one-third of its value, creating financial ripples throughout the world and sparking broad criticism of how the Chinese government is managing its economy. Join Active Minds for a look at China’s complex journey from a sleepy Communist economy to one of the most important financial forces in the world. The free event is Thursday, March 17, from 2-3 p.m. at Windsor Gardens, 597 S Clinton St. RSVP is not required.