Fredric Arnold was 19 years old when Pearl Harbor was bombed and he joined the military and he made a vow to remember the many soldiers who perished in the war. Now at age 90+ he has completed a statue commemorating their valiant efforts—on display at Wings Over the Rockies Museum.
Local Upcoming Calendar Events
Warm weather brings live music to the north and south greens of Stapleton, and this summer features an eclectic and exciting lineup of talent.
Sunday, May 1
4th Annual Race for Open Space. 5K and 10-mile course along Sand Creek Regional Greenway. Register to participate or volunteer at raceforopenspace.org
The Wedding Singer, a fun and energetic romp set in the 1980s, is “a love story that is universal and timeless; it could happen any time,” says Charles Packard, executive producer at the Aurora Fox Arts Center and director of the Stapleton production.
The Big Wonderful founder Josh Sampson describes his project this way: “It’s so much fun. Big fun. More fun. Ultimate fun.” Starting on May 21, the popular community marketplace will be held at The Stanley twice a month offering vendors, food trucks, family activities and live music.
The CU A Line from Denver Union Station to Denver International Airport will officially open Friday, April 22 with a series of events and free rides on Friday and Saturday. Regular service will commence Sunday, April 24.
Robot Revolution at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science has numerous interactive exhibits and robots built by companies from around the world.
Denver Zoo welcomed a rare addition on February 25: a western lowland gorilla named Whimsie Adepa (ah-deep-ah).
April kicks off spring with a series of events from art sales to charity runs.
Ten great Colorado women will be inducted into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame on March 16.
The newest exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science celebrates chocolate’s 10-million-year evolutionary history.
