The history of the National Western Stock Show is Denver’s history. Visitors and exhibitors experience Denver’s roots every January, as Western culture pervades the city for two weeks. As the National Western Center undergoes major renovations over the next few years, the changes will be met with a mix of nostalgia and anticipation.
Denver School of the Arts. Montview and Quebec. Tickets/complete listings: www.dsapresents.org, www.dsa.dpsk12.org/performances
The Denver Botanic Gardens has always been an oasis in the city, but during the holiday season, it’s also a winter wonderland.
Upcoming events and announcements at Stapleton.
Local events taking place in December 2017 and early January 2018.
What is the best design for a livable home powered entirely by the sun that can be transported anywhere in the world and assembled in just a few days? This is the design challenge of the Solar Decathlon, the brainchild of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Paris was the hub of the art world in the latter half of the 19th century, with some of the best art produced by women. “Her Paris: Women Artists in the Age of Impressionism,” will be at the Denver Art Museum through Jan. 14.
Visit the Front Porch online calendar to view both local and metro Denver events—and you can also submit events. We pull our printed list from the online calendar. To be considered for the print edition, events must be submitted by the 16th of the month before the event.
Join the MCA this fall at The Cube for the Hitchcock Film Festival featuring an iconic Alfred Hitchcock film every Friday of the month of October starting Oct. 6.
A temporary village of full-sized, solar-powered houses will open for public viewing from Oct. 5 to Oct. 15 next to the 61st and Peña A Line station (but not open every day so check the schedule).
Stapleton Food Drive. Presented by New Perspective Real Estate. To volunteer/donate, www.StapletonFoodDrive.com
Preparing for her November 2017 Bat Mitzvah, 13 year-old Leah Grossman remembered seeing a Bicycles for Humanity (BFH) flyer and thought it might be the perfect service project for her.
