Book reviews by librarians at the Sam Gary Branch, Denver Public Library
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The Indie Prof: Fire at Sea & 13th
Next month’s column will cover the Oscar films nominated for Best Picture, but this month I chose to review two of the top documentaries from 2016.
Dance and Culture for All—from Professionals to School Children
Cleo Parker Robinson is known both for her talent as a dancer and her tenacity in creating a cultural arts institution that serves more than 60,000 people each year.
The Indie Prof: Always Shine & Ray Donovan
Each month, the Indie Prof reviews a current film in the theater and a second film or series available on DVD or an instant-streaming service.
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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
Meet Eirina
Eirina, an eight-year-old female Sumatran orangutan arrived from Germany’s Zoo Dortmund in September and has made her home in the Denver Zoo’s Primate Panorama.
Costumes and Characters of Star Wars
The discovery is in the details. Star Wars and the Power of Costume at Denver Art Museum, on exhibit through April 2, shows off the finer points of the costumes—the real costumes—worn by Star Wars’ iconic characters.
Books Recommended by Local Librarians
Park Hill librarians offer reviews of books for adults, young adults and children.
Indie Prof: Selections from the 2016 International Film Festival
November is Denver International Film Festival month, and so our column takes a break from the normal reviews as we look at several selections from the Festival.
Winery as Retirement
Visitors to Kingman Estates Winery are in the middle of the action.
Are Libraries Outdated in a Digital World?
Libraries and printed books—most of us grew up with them.
Washed Ashore
Widowed at the age of 47, artist and teacher Angela Haseltine Pozzi sought refuge and healing on the southern Oregon coast at an old family cabin.
