Inspire Arts Week is an eleven-day event encouraging local
residents to get out and experience Lakewood's heritage, culture and
arts. All participating Lakewood art and cultural organizations are
offering discounts or free special events from June 6 to June 16. The event is sponsored in part by the 40 West Arts District. The new, emerging arts district is anchored by historic West Colfax (US 40), Rocky Mountain College of
Art + Design & the new Lamar Street Light Rail Station. The community-oriented, non-profit arts district in NE Lakewood
embraces the Arts of all kinds.
Event Details
Date
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Event Title, Time
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Location, Contact
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Description
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Fee
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June 6 |
If you have always
wondered how the conductor brings the diverse instruments together into a
beautiful sound, you are in for a treat with this open rehearsal. Then
see how it all comes together during a performance the next evening with
featured soloist cellist Silver Ainomee performing the Saint-Saens
Cello Concerto.
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FREE
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June 7 |
"Gestalt"
Juried Sculpture Exhibit Opening 5 - 7 p.m. |
Lakewood Cultural Center
presents regional, national and internationally recognized artists and
is host to community performances, exhibits and art classes. For
“Gestalt,” sculptor Tom Ware selects works in light of their gestalt,
their overall meaning, where the whole is greater than the sum of the
parts.
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FREE
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BADGER Split Screen
"A French Affair" 6 - 7 p.m. |
BADGER is a nonprofit,
grass-roots organization of residents dedicated to the promotion of arts
and culture in Belmar and Lakewood. Split Screen is an ongoing series
featuring diverse speakers covering a wide variety of topics. “A French
Affair,” ooh la la, complements the Lakewood Symphony performance that
follows.
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Adults $8
Students $5 Seniors $5 50% off with Lakewood Symphony concert ticket |
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Enjoy this evening performance with featured solo cellist Silver Ainomee performing the Saint-Saens Cello Concerto.
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Adults $15
Seniors $12 Children $12 Student $12 |
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June 8 |
40 West Arts
1560 Teller St. |
40 West Arts, a nonprofit
arts district that champions the creative and economic vitality of the
region by creating community arts spaces and community arts events,
hosts a ribbon-cutting for its new 40 West Gallery and Phase 1 of 40
West Studios, followed by a full weekend of exhibits from 40 West
artists, RMCAD, and local children and seniors - a community art project
that allows visitors to share their creativity, FREE creative classes -
and gourmet food trucks!
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FREE
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Music on the Plaza
5:30-7:30 p.m. |
Belmar Plaza
(off Teller St.) 303-742-1520 |
Enjoy live acoustic and jazz ensembles on the plaza.
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FREE
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West Metro Fire Rescue Foundation
"Laughter Saves Lives" 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. |
Laugh ‘til it hurts and a
firefighter responds! This evening of comedy supports the foundation’s
efforts to raise money to build a representation of Lakewood’s first
fire station at Lakewood Heritage Center. Guests 18 years and older are
welcome.
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$20
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June 9 |
40 West Arts
1560 Teller St. |
40 West Arts, a nonprofit
arts district that champions the creative and economic vitality of the
region by creating community arts spaces and community arts events,
hosts a full weekend of exhibits from 40 West artists, RMCAD, and local
children and seniors - a community art project that allows visitors to
share their creativity, FREE creative classes - and gourmet food trucks!
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FREE
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Music on the Plaza
1-3 p.m. |
Belmar Plaza
(off Teller St.) 303-742-1520 |
Enjoy live acoustic and jazz ensembles on the plaza.
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FREE
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Rockin' Block Party
10 a.m.-11 p.m. |
Lakewood Heritage Center
hosts a retro day of fun and entertainment with a Rockin’ Block Party, a
community event honoring Lakewood’s heritage and its dedicated
residents.
Museum Tours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Retro Games, 5-7 p.m. Chuck Hughes Band ('50s tribute), 7:30-8:30 p.m. "Grease" (PG-13), 9 p.m. |
FREE
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The Lakewood Historical Society invites you to find out “what it’s worth.” Appraisers will be
available to look at your treasures and answer questions. Bring your small, manageable antiques made of wood, fiber, clay or metal, and join those interested in cherished items from the past. Limit 2 items/person. The Lakewood Historical Society was formed in 1974 to record, preserve and share Lakewood’s history. |
$5/item
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All INSPIRE Arts Week Partners
Arts Avenue 5-7 p.m. |
Come find out what INSPIRE is all about. The Arts Avenue will include booths for all partner organizations, games and demos.
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FREE
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June 10 |
40 West Arts
1560 Teller St. |
40 West Arts, a nonprofit
arts district that champions the creative and economic vitality of the
region by creating community arts spaces and community arts events,
hosts a full weekend of exhibits from 40 West artists, RMCAD, and local
children and seniors - a community art project that allows visitors to
share their creativity, FREE creative classes - and gourmet food trucks!
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FREE
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June 11 |
Washington Heights Arts Center
6375 W. 1st Ave. 303-987-5436 |
Stop by and we’ll show you
how to operate one of our looms. Take a tour of the pottery,
paper making, weaving or jewelry studios and the historic building, and
pick up information about our awesomely fun summer camps for kids and
classes for teens and adults.
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FREE
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June 12 |
Whitlock Park
1555 Dover St. |
The West Colfax Community
Association is a coalition of citizens, business owners, community
leaders, and neighborhood organizations working together to create and
sustain a vibrant
community and to enhance the economic vitality of the West Colfax Avenue corridor. Join us for a picnic, live music (with three bands: Retrovertigo, Lila Bloom and Look Both Ways), a car show (provided by the Old Car Council of Colorado) and a raffle. |
FREE
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Rockley Music Center
8555 W. Colfax Ave. 303-233-4444 |
Rockley Music is proud to
be a supporter of the arts in Lakewood since 1946. Our mission is to
make everyone a musician or at least an appreciative audience member.
Enjoy an evening of two-piano music on the Bechstein stage with CSMTA
all-stars Howard & Karen Pancoast and Steve Fiess & Cheryl
Saborsky.
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FREE
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June 13 |
Lakewood Arts Council Art Talk
"Viewing an Art Show" 1:30 p.m. |
Lakewood Arts Council Arts Center
85 S. Union Blvd. Suite B 303-980-0625 |
The Lakewood Arts Council
(LAC) is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to serving the
community by promoting and supporting the arts in Lakewood and the
surrounding area. Founded in 1988, LAC encompasses all the arts:
theater, music, dance, visual arts and literature. We provide numerous
events, performances, exhibits, concerts, workshops and special programs
at reasonable rates for all.
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FREE
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Anam Cara Living Arts Studio & Gallery (Belmar Block 7)
445 S. Saulsbury St. Studio G 720-933-3813 |
Using a variety of
materials, create mandalas with a meditative and healing focus. This
workshop is about self-expression rather than art instruction. All
that’s required is interest.
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$30
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June 14 |
Lakewood Arts Council
"Experience the Arts," Interactive Art Demonstrations 10 a.m.-noon |
Lakewood Arts Council Arts Center
85 S. Union Blvd. Suite B 303-980-0625 |
The Lakewood Arts Council
(LAC) is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to serving the
community by promoting and supporting the arts in Lakewood and the
surrounding area. Founded in 1988, LAC encompasses all the arts:
theater, music, dance, visual arts and literature. We provide numerous
events, performances, exhibits, concerts, workshops and special programs
at reasonable rates for all.
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FREE
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Lakewood Arts Council
A Night of Music 7-8 p.m. |
Lakewood Arts Council Arts Center
85 S. Union Blvd. Suite B 303-980-0625 |
The Lakewood Arts Council
(LAC) is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to serving the
community by promoting and supporting the arts in Lakewood and the
surrounding area. Founded in 1988, LAC encompasses all the arts:
theater, music, dance, visual arts and literature. We provide numerous
events, performances, exhibits, concerts, workshops and special programs
at reasonable rates for all.
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FREE
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June 15 |
Lakewood Arts Council
Art in the Garden Speaker 2-3:30 p.m. |
Lakewood Arts Council Arts Center
85 S. Union Blvd. Suite B 303-980-0625 |
The Lakewood Arts Council
(LAC) is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to serving the
community by promoting and supporting the arts in Lakewood and the
surrounding area. Founded in 1988, LAC encompasses all the arts:
theater, music, dance, visual arts and literature. We provide numerous
events, performances, exhibits, concerts, workshops and special programs
at reasonable rates for all.
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FREE
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Music on the Plaza
5:30-7:30 p.m. |
Belmar Plaza
(off Teller St.) 303-742-1520 |
Enjoy live acoustic and jazz ensembles on the plaza.
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FREE
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Belmar Block 7
Art Walk 5-9 p.m. |
Belmar Block 7
445 S. Saulsbury St. |
Block 7 is the face of the
Belmar Arts District and hosts eight independent studios where working
artists and crafts people create and show artwork and offer public
classes and workshops. Block 7 includes R Design, Anam Cara Living Arts
Studio & Gallery, Made In–Fine Interior Tailoring, True Colors
Studio & Gallery and Colorado Photographic Arts Center.
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FREE
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Colorado Photographic Arts Center
455 S. Saulsbury St. 303-837-1341 |
Colorado Photographic Arts
Center provides quality photographic education and encourages
individual expression for all levels of photographers and arts
enthusiasts. The sample day is to show and discuss upcoming summer
workshops. Those who register for a workshop that day will receive 10%
off their registration.
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FREE
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This musical, based on the
hit movie, explodes onto the stage with classic ‘80s anthems including
“Holding Out For a Hero,” “Let’s Hear It For the Boy” and, of course,
“Footloose.” Show continues after Arts Week.
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$25
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June 16 |
RMCAD
1600 Pierce St. 303-753-6044 |
This eclectic and
innovative event, an alternative to traditional fine art fairs, takes
place on the campus of Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design.
Organizers set out to create an annual marketplace for local artists,
designers and crafters to showcase and sell their work. It’s is a
vibrant, community-based event that features unique entertainment, local
music and delicious food.
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FREE
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Colorado Photographic Arts Center
455 S. Saulsbury St. 303-837-1341 |
Colorado Photographic Arts
Center provides quality photographic education and encourages
individual expression for all levels of photographers and arts
enthusiasts. The sample day is to show and discuss upcoming summer
workshops. Those who register for a workshop that day will receive 10%
off their registration.
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FREE
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Music on the Plaza
1-3 p.m. |
Belmar Plaza
(off Teller St.) 303-742-1520 |
Enjoy live acoustic and jazz ensembles on the plaza.
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FREE
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