Delight in the artistic impressions of more than 110 Artists from across the country at this two-day event in Downtown Castle Rock. Castle Rock Artfest is presented by the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce. The Castle Rock community is abundant with public art which ignites creativity and inspires conversation. There is an enormous commitment to the arts where residents realize that the arts are important to preserving culture and quality of life. This two day event is held in downtown Castle Rock at Festival Park. Delight in the artistic impressions of more than 110 Artists from across the country. Continual live main stage entertainment, featuring popular musicians, will provide a complimentary backdrop to this year’s program. Admission is free to this 2 day event.
Event Type: Free
Castle Rock Starlighting
Step into a Norman Rockwell scene at Starlighting, an annual traditional community ceremony that includes lighting the star on top of Castle Rock followed by a fireworks display. Festivities include caroling, dancing, visiting with Santa Claus, kids activities, nonprofit booths, food vendors, hot chocolate, and the iconic chili supper at the Firehouse.
Ghostbusters Fill The Ecto Toy Drive & Nintendo Switch Giveaway
St. Nix is partnering with the High Plains Ghostbusters, Northern Colorado Ghostbusters & Fort Collins Ghostbusters to put on a Fill The Ecto Toy Drive event on Dec 16th From 10am – 2pm. St. Nix will also be doing 20% off their whole store and giving raffle tickets for a Nintendo Switch Light for anyone who purchases or brings a toy to donate at the store from 10am-7pm. This event will benefit Kenzi’s Causes which brings toys to Colorado kids who otherwise may not get anything for Christmas. Bring out a packaged unwrapped toy or purchase one to donate, get your picture with a Ghostbuster & Ghostbuster Santa and get entered into multiple giveaways going on. This Fill The Ecto Toy Drive Happening At St. Nix will only be one day Dec 16th. Dont miss it. (only one raffle ticket per person age 18 or older, Fill the Ecto event is from 10am – 2pm but you have until 7pm on the 16th to either purchase or bring a toy to donate to St. Nix for a ticket into the Nintendo Switch raffle)
The Rediscovering
Cottonwood Center for the Arts is pleased to present The Rediscovering, work by Shanah Leaf for the month of January.
Her show, The Rediscovering deals with the remembering and reclaiming of things that have been forgotten within one’s self. There is a constant rediscovering we must do within ourselves as we evolve and grow. We rediscover our power, purpose, and inner voice. The mixed media visuals and minority representation in her work deals with human identity and becoming.
We invite you to come experience this installation and enjoy two floors of open studios + galleries this First Friday from 5-8 pm, and all month during normal business hours.
HAMMERED
Cottonwood Center for the Arts is pleased to present Hammered, the work of Bret Christopher Poplos for the month of January.
Bret’s process focuses on the desire to create what is imagined, and what is beyond the expected. Several recurring subjects can be recognized, such as references to popular culture and media. Using provocative repetition, this becomes an investigation into the process of the viewers’ expectations.
The works produced are characterized by everyday objects and people in an atmosphere of abstraction in which recognition plays an important role. This allows Bret to focus on the idea of “imagined space” and more specifically on spaces where anyone or anything can be ambiguous or literal at any moment. The evolution of his process is highlighted by the materials used in the creation, turning everyday things into extraordinary ideas.
We invite you to come experience this installation and enjoy two floors of open studios + galleries this First Friday from 5-8 pm, and all month during normal business hours.
2024 Denver Preschool Showcase
The 9th annual Denver Preschool Showcase is a free, one-stop opportunity for Denver families to connect with numerous quality-rated programs throughout the city and learn about early childhood resources, including tuition support through the Denver Preschool Program. The indoor event will feature free food, family-friendly activities, photo ops with a famous Minion and admission to the Denver Zoo.
Defining Beer in the Ancient World
How old is beer, and how do we know the peoples of the ancient Near East, Egypt, the Aegean, and Roman worlds consumed it? This CU on the Weekend presentation by CU Boulder Lecturer and Beer Archaeologist Travis Rupp will examine the earliest archaeological evidence of beer and brewing. The lecture will also analyze ancient references and labels for beer provided by various Mesopotamian, Biblical, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman sources in order to define what beer was in antiquity. Rupp will trace the etymology of these terms to the Late Roman period when political and religious institutions used beer and brewing terminology to define social classes, nationalities, and religious populations on the fringes of Roman dominion. Lastly, the lecture will explore how the very terms used to damn and scrutinize beer brewing and drinking populations were used in later periods of European history and still shape the terms and definitions we use for beer today.
Oktoberfest 2023
Join us all weekend, September 15-17 for a celebration of German food, fun, and of course, plenty of beer. We’ll be tapping our special Oktoberfest brews, including our Marzen and the fan-favorite Hefeweizen!In addition to the beer, we’ll have bratwurst, pretzels, beer cheese and other German favorites on the menu. And to keep the party going, pick up one of our commemorative Oktoberfest steins to take home (after enjoying a mug of beer first)!So mark your calendars and come celebrate Oktoberfest with us!Parking Address:-
215 N Cascade Ave Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Free Museum Admission for Veterans
In honor of Veterans Day on Saturday, Nov. 11, veterans will enjoy free admission to the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures from 11 am to 5 pm. In the Main Gallery, Australia and New Zealand: Miles Apart explores the rich cultures, histories, and arts of the two countries. The Global Village Museum has four galleries, an international music room, handmade Tibetan dolls in the Losel Doll House, and a gnome scavenger hunt for children. 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.
Union Peak Festival
Get ready to end summer on the highest note at the 3rd annual Union Peak Festival, a convergence of community, art, & sport is on the way September 8th-10th! With free, live musical performances by artists including Spoon, Fitz and the Tantrums, and Quinn XCII, plus live art and complimentary sports clinics, this festival is set to be the ultimate celebration of the mountain athlete.