Happenings September ’24
Denver’s Annual Friendship Powwow Is Sept. 7
The 35th Annual Friendship Powwow is Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Denver Art Museum downtown. Music and dance performances run 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 Indigenous communities across Denver and the Front Range. The event features Native American dance competitions, jewelry making and other hands-on activities for the whole family. There are also prize drawings, as well as artist, food and vendor booths. Sept. 7 is also a free day at the DAM; so no general admission charge for visitors. For powwow and museum information call 720-865-5000 or check out denverartmuseum.org.
Rally For Peace On Sept. 21
Join the International Peace Day Rally on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 2 to 3 p.m. on the west side of the state Capitol, at Colfax and Lincoln. Several interfaith groups are working together to support the rally, including members of the Mennonite Church and Church of the Brethren. Other groups, including environmentalists who are committed to improving Planet Earth, will be there. The intention is to gather people from many backgrounds and opinions to celebrate a common desire to live in peace with one another. The rally will feature speakers, musicians and art.
All That Glitters May Be Gold
The Denver Woman’s Press Club’s annual Vintage Jewelry Sale is Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The public is invited to come and browse through all the treasures. Treat yourself or pick up gifts from a huge selection of good jewelry, cheap jewelry, stylish and outdated, classic ornamentation and gaudy costume rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more. The sale is at 1325 Logan St. All proceeds go to the DWPC scholarship Fund for promising writing and journalism students. More information is at 303-809-2790 or dwpconline.com/dwpc-jewelry-sale-last-hurrah.
Clayton Block Party Sept. 7
Clayton Community Days is holding its final block party of the summer on Saturday, Sept. 7. The free family-friendly event runs from noon to 6 p.m. at 3840 York St., in the Clayton neighborhood just west of Park Hill and City Park. Clayton Community Days features live music, food, local vendors and free workshops. Two new murals will be unveiled. A complete schedule is at claytoncommunitydays.com.
Viewing Common Ground
Saint Thomas Episcopal Church is holding a free screening of the critically acclaimed, star-studded documentary Common Ground on Sunday, Sept. 15. The 90-minute film will be shown at 4 p.m. in the community room at 2201 Dexter St. The film, starring Laura Dern, Rosario Dawson, Donald Glover and Woody Harrelson, details people working on the front lines of the food movement, including white, Black, and Indigenous farmers who are using more healthy, regenerative models of agriculture to balance the climate. Discussion and light snacks follow the film. RSVP on the church website at saintthomasdenver.org.
Seeds of Hope Sept. 6
Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA) is hosting a free opening reception on Friday, Sept. 6 of its new art exhibit, Seeds Of Hope. The interactive exhibit highlights climate change and human impact, and features the work of students ages 6 to 18. DAVA is at 1405 Florence St., one block south of Colfax Avenue in the Aurora Cultural Arts District. The opening reception is from 4 to 9 p.m. and will be on display through Nov. 18. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information visit davarts.org.
Taste Of Mayfair Sept. 15
Taste of Mayfair is happening on Sunday, Sept. 15. The event is from noon to 7 p.m. at the Jersey Street Shoppette on the 900 block of Jersey Street in the Mayfair neighborhood just south of Park Hill. The event is designed to support independent businesses in the Mayfair neighborhood, and includes food, libations, live music and arts and crafts. There is no charge for admittance.
What’s On The Ballot?
The group Indivisible 80238 is hosting a program on Wednesday, Oct. 9 to help voters learn about and understand the numerous issues on Colorado’s November ballot. The program, Be An Informed Voter, is from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Lowry neighborhood, at the Eisenhower Chapel, 293 Roslyn St. It is free and everyone is welcome. State Sen. Chris Hansen will be on hand to explain and answer questions about the ballot issues, several of which could have huge consequences for funding for public and higher education.
Open Studio Tour Oct. 19-20
The annual Park Hill Artists Open Studio Tour is happening Saturday and Sunday the weekend of Oct. 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ten studios and 23 artists will be participating this year. A variety of fine art and fine craft will be displayed including painting, blown glass, ceramic art, woodworking, jewelry, candles and soap. 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.
JAAMM All Fall
The 17th season of the Neustadt Jewish Arts, Authors, Movies and Music Festival kicks off on Sept. 2 with an end-of-summer concert featuring musician Nani Vazana. The three-month festival features multiple events focused on arts and culture and culminates with a Nov. 14 presentation by author and speaker Aimee Ginsburg Bikel. Other planned events include a book sale, musical performances, film screenings and a fall family concert. The events will be held in various venues in and around Denver and ticket prices vary. Check out jccdenver.org/jaamm for the complete schedule and ticket information.
Oct. 13 Fall Fest At Axum Park
The third annual Park Hill Community Fall Festival is Sunday, Oct. 13 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 and features free food, face painting, bubbles, games and more. The event celebrates the 275 volunteer blockworkers who deliver the Greater Park Hill News, connects neighbors with neighbors, and promotes a healthy community Everyone is welcome.
The Fall Fest is presented by Greater Park Hill Community, Inc, and sponsored by Be Well, the AMP-athy Project and Denver Councilwoman Shontel Lewis. For more information call 303-388-0918.