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84th Annual Bronc Day

84th Annual Bronc Day – Saturday July 30th 9am to 3pm

Bronc Day is one of the longest historical events running in Southern Colorado. It began in 1939 to welcome cowhands, tourists and families who were coming to the Ute Pass area to rodeo, vacation or work the summer trades. It led to some fun times and Bronc Day became an annual day that people set aside to attend as part of their summer experience and family memories! 

Over the years, it has expanded with kids’ games, gold panning. lots of vendors selling their wares and fabulous food from our local merchants. All this along with live entertainment: singing, Victorian dance lessons, western costumes, rubber ducky races on the creek and much more. It truly is the friendliest day and the most fun event for your family to enjoy! There is no admission fee. So put Saturday July 30th on your calendar for a drive to the beautiful town of Green Mountain Falls and the 83rd Annual Bronc Day Festivities.

Casa Mayan Film Documentary Debut

In 1967, the city of Denver voted into law the Urban Skyline Renewal Project. The city chose the Auraria neighborhood as the site of a new college campus for Metropolitan State College of Denver (Metropolitan State University), Community College of Denver, and eventually the University of Colorado at Denver. The thriving neighborhood was home to the largest community of Hispano and Mexican Americans in Denver. The occupants and business owners fought to maintain their homes, community, and church. Despite their appeals, the Denver Urban Renewal Authority aggressively began to displace all of the Auraria occupants by 1973. Join Gregorio Ramon Alcaro, Founder and Executive Director of Auraria and Casa Mayan Heritage and Lucha Martinez de Luna, Associate Curator of Hispano, Chicano, Latino History and Culture at History Colorado for a discussion after the digital screening of the documentary Casa Mayan.

Compound Movement Breakdown

NEXUS is running its 2nd round of CMB for 2022! This 2-hour class goes over the compound barbell movement techniques you need to safely perform weightlifting movements. From how to correctly do a deadlift to proper snatch technique, NEXUS educates you on injury prevention, how to recognize faults, and how to safely bailout. Whether you are a member of our gym or not, we highly recommend this educational class if you are performing any weightlifting movements in your workouts.

Mike the Headless Chicken Festival

Don’t miss this sqwaking good time! Every spring, over 21,000 people flock to downtown Fruita to celebrate the life of a world-famous headless chicken named Mike. Enjoy a wing and peep eating contest, a pancake breakfast, a car show, great music and chicken dance contest, the Run Like a Headless Chicken 5K race, free backyard games, disc golf, Mike’s merch market, and GREAT FAMILY FUN!

Upheaval of Global Politics: The War in Ukraine and Rising

“Upheaval of Global Politics: The War in Ukraine and Rising Tensions Over Taiwan” will be presented Thursday, July 21, from 6-7:30 pm at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Loren Crabtree, Emeritus Provost at Colorado State University, will explore the impact of the Ukraine war on the international balance of power and global economy. Dr. Crabtree will also address China’s saber rattling over Taiwan and emerging U.S. policies in the Indo-Pacific region. Registration is required at globalvillagemuseum.org, with reservations taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Admission is $5 per person. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.

Teaching Tree Open House: “Little Plates for Little People”

The outdoor event will feature a silent auction and live music from the Waido Experience. Community members are encouraged to bring the entire family to enjoy a variety of games and activities for all ages. The Sweaty Moose Food Truck will serve their “Colorado-style comfort foods” alongside a variety of complimentary appetizers and beverages. Staff will offer tours of the facility throughout the evening.

The event is free to attend, though guests are encouraged to make donations. Advance registration is required. Attendees who donate $50 or more with their registration will receive a voucher for a complimentary meal during the event from Sweaty Moose. Community members can register to attend at teaching-tree.org/little-plates.

Holiday Tree Lighting

Tis the season to be merry and bright at Aurora’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway. Join us to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a variety of sights, sounds and tastes to ring in the holiday season.This year’s entertainment lineup includes performances from Aurora Dance Arts, Aurora Singers and a special visit from the one and only, Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus. Take a stroll through Santa’s workshop and witness the illumination of thousands of sparkling lights around the Aurora Municipal Center. Partake in merrymaking activities and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies that are Santa-approved.Learn more about this event at AuroraGov.org/Events.

Fall Into Fun

Join the City of Aurora for our inaugural Fall Into Fun Festival. This event will have live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, a large kids’ area, a variety of fall-themed activities and much more.

Global Fest

Join the City of Aurora for a celebration of diversity and inclusion and a great summer multicultural experience. There will be musical and dance performances, a fashion show, a parade of nations, an international marketplace, food, vendors and more.

RiNo Showcase Music & Arts Festival

RiNo Showcase is back and we’re bigger and better than ever! This year we’re taking it to the next level! Our all-day event will feature over 100 visual artists, small businesses, and local vendors on June 11th! We’ll have 8 of Denver’s best up-and-coming bands and musicians, DJs, fire dancers, live painters, food trucks, and so much more! All artists and vendors keep 100% of their profits from the show! You won’t wanna miss RiNo Showcase this year! OLD MAN SAXON | KID ASTRONAUT | DZIRAE GOLD | SOPHIE GRAY | CAPTURE THIS |THE STUDY ABROAD | THE XO | OH PARIS It has always been our mission to support the arts here in Denver and that’s why this year we have started the Harmony & Hue Foundation- a collective fund that will be accessible for artists, musicians, and small businesses in the Denver area at the end of each year. A portion of all of ticket sales from each of our events will be donated to Harmony & Hue in an effort to help local creatives pay for studio time, art supplies, and small business support while they are jumpstarting their careers! Thank you for supporting the arts!

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