Join adventurer, biomedical scientist and inventor Zoltan Takacs as he speaks on the healing properties of some of the world’s deadliest venoms.The Earth’s deadliest animal venoms are a source of a number of lifesaving medicines used to treat everything from heart attacks to diabetes. Yet there are millions of venom toxins in nature that remain unexplored. Biomedical scientist and inventor Zoltan Takacs collects snake, scorpion, jellyfish, and other venoms from around the world. Back in the lab, using cutting-edge genomics, he creates combinatorial venom libraries to identify leads for novel medicines.
Event Type: Educational
CSU’s Architectural Virtual Library
Colorado State University’s Architectural Virtual Library will be presented Thursday, April 13, from 6-7:30 pm at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Maria Delgado, Assistant Professor in CSU’s Department of Design and Merchandising, will highlight the online library featuring architectural historic buildings across the state. Admission to the program is $5 per person, and advance reservations are recommended at globalvillagemuseum.org. The Global Village Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
National Coin Week
Celebrate National Coin Week, April 16-22! Observed every third week of April, National Coin Week was established to attract the general public to the enjoyable hobby of coin collecting. This year’s theme, “Our Money, Our Heritage, Our America” focuses on how our money tells the story of our country and helps form our national identity.The Money Museum in Colorado Springs is celebrating National Coin Week all week long with free museum admission April 18-22, with an open house event on Saturday (10:30 am-5 pm). Open house activities include:• Mini-Mint demonstrations throughout the day. Guests can receive a freshly-minted National Coin Week medalette.
• The “Plinko” prize drop, where every child can drop a plinko chip to win a prize.
• A raffle drrawing to win 30 seconds in the Cash Tornado, where the winner gets to keep all the cash they can grab.
• Numismatic door prizes and trivia questions for a chance to win a silver coin.There are also educational resources, live webinars, youth activities and more throughout the week available at NationalCoinWeek.org.
2023 Cannabis Research Conference
Register now and join us the 7th annual 2023 Cannabis Research Conference (CRC) will be held on August 3-5, 2023, located on Auraria Campus in Denver, This is a multi-disciplinary, three-day conference that explores the latest in cannabis science and innovation for applications in medicines, foods, materials, and textiles that can improve people’s lives and better society. Register online at CannabisResearchConference.net
Museum Basics: Basics of Curation
This class will cover the basics of curation, including writing collection plans & policies, donor relations & acquisitions, and ethical and legal considerations.
• With an Annual Pass, you get one class free by signing up for the entire year of Museum Basics all at once.
• The Student Annual Pass is the annual pass for students enrolled full time at a college or university.
• The Institutional Pass allows for three or more individuals from a single organization to attend all 2023 classes.
Zoom online only 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM March 8, 2023
Traditional Hawaiian Quilting: History, Characteristics, and Techniques
Traditional Hawaiian Quilting: History, Characteristics, and Techniques will be presented from 6-7:30 pm Tuesday, February 14, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Jean Krause, a Hawaiian quilter for over 25 years, will explain the significance of various Hawaiian quilt design elements. A native of Oahu, Krause will also demonstrate the creation of a traditional Hawaiian quilt. Admission to the program is $5 per person, and advance reservations are recommended at globalvillagemuseum.org/product/traditional-hawaiian-quilting-history-characteristics-and-techniques/ Light refreshments will be served, and registrants will enjoy free admission to the Museum’s four galleries prior to the program. The presentation is in conjunction with Textiles: Exploring Boundaries in the Museum’s Main Gallery. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
Smart Textiles and the Evolution of Fashion
Smart Textiles and the Evolution of Fashion will be presented from 6-7:30 pm Thursday, Jan. 19, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Christopher Muscato, Adjunct Professor of History at the University of Northern Colorado, will explore the future of smart textiles in terms of both function and fashion. Admission is $5 per person, and light refreshments will be served. Advance reservations are recommended at globalvillagemuseum.org. The Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
International Trivia Night
John Roberts, Fort Collins native and traveler extraordinaire, will host an International Trivia Night from 6-7:30 pm Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. The fun and friendly event will feature some 50 questions, with teams of six competing for prizes. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is $10 per person, and advance reservations are required at globalvillagemuseum.org. Partial teams or full six-person teams are welcome with a two-step process. First, team members should make individual reservations. Second, an email with the names of team members must be sent to the Museum’s Outreach Coordinator at outreach@globalvillagemuseum.org. Individuals who register without a team will be joined with others on the night of the event. Registration will close at 5 pm Friday, Jan. 27. The Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
InSights & InPerson: How-To Store Quilts and Blankets
Join Collections Manager Mark Nelson for a webinar focused on the long-term storage of beloved quilts and blankets. Participants will learn about two textile storage methods used in museums and how similar strategies can be applied at home to help preserve these treasured textiles well into the future.
DATE
November 29
TIME
12:00pm – 1:00pm
ONLINE
This is an online event at Zoom Video Conferencing Go to event website
TICKETS
Tickets
TAGS
Free Admission
CATEGORIES
Virtual Class
PROGRAM SERIES
InSights & InPerson
CONTACT INFO
Curatorial Services & Collections Access
reservations@state.co.us
GENERAL TICKET PRICE
Free
MEMBER TICKET PRICE
Free
Whimsy-Winter Wreath Workshop Brunch!
Join us in our cute & cozy studio for guided whimsy-winter centerpiece workshop! Using real flowers including- eucalyptus, pine, baby’s breath, roses, + pops of color, you’ll each get to choose florals from our floral bar and design a festive centerpiece to take home with you to level-up your Holiday tablescape!When: December 1st, Thursday evening, 6:00pm – 8:00pmWhy: Because, duh! You deserve a fun night out connecting with friends! & want to learn new floral design skills!Drinks/Snacks: Wine, beer, non-alcoholic options, and appetizers will be provided.Investment: $85 for a floral-design experience! Tickets are limited to 6 spots and will sell out quickly.What’s included: Bottomless-beverages (beer, wine, seltzers, & non-alcoholic options), holiday snacks, a variety of flowers & greenery, and step-by-step instructions while using our design materials & tools.Studio Location: 1489 South Broadway, Denver, CO 80210 across from Snarfs.Parking: Street parking.Follow us on social media to learn about upcoming classes and services!Instagram: @BrooksFloral
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Contact: Kaitlin@BrooksFloralCo.com
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