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Denver Events December 1, 2008

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CategoryEvent DescriptionLocation
Concerts
387223

Annual Messiah Concert


The Lutheran Chorale and Lakewood Symphony Orchestra presents Handel's Messiah with the Green Mountain High School Choir, Denver Christian High School, Denver Lutheran High School Choir, Parker Lutheran High School Choir.
303.987.7845
http://www.lakewood.org
Ongoing Daily 12/1/08 - 12/2/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-19
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: Adults $14; Students & Seniors $10

Lakewood Cultural Center

470 South Allison Parkway
Lakewood, CO80226


Exhibits
398854

Butterflies in Space


Visitors are invited to the Butterfly Pavilion to experience and take part in the NASA experiment entitled Butterflies in Space. The Pavilion served as a consultant for development of the NASA program and is now conducting the control experiment.
303.469.5441
http://www.butterflies.org
Ongoing Daily 11/24/08 - 12/19/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-19
Time: During regular pavilion hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

The Butterfly Pavilion

6252 West 104th Avenue
Broomfield, CO80020


Exhibits
395204

Robot Zoo


Robot Zoo reveals the magic of nature as an engineer. Robot animals and hands-on activities allow children to explore fascinating real-life characteristics such as how a chameleon changes colors, how a fly walks on the ceiling, and more.
720.488.3300
http://www.the... experience.org
Ongoing Daily 10/11/08 - 1/4/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 4-19
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

The Wildlife Experience Museum

10035 South Peoria Street
Parker, CO80134


Exhibits
382429

Paleontology and Dinosaur


Kids that visit the Paleontology and Dinosaur exhibit can find out more about different dinosaurs, discover what kinds of food dinosaurs ate, dress up like a paleontologist and dig for fossils in the sandbox, check out real dinosaur fossils, and more.
303.604.2424
http://www.wowmuseum.com
Ongoing Daily 11/11/08 - 1/11/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 0-8
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

WOW! Children's Museum

110 North Harrison Avenue
Lafayette, CO80026


Exhibits
381741

Animal Grossology


Oozing with disgusting science and interactive learning games, the Animal Grossology exhibit provides a unique perspective on the animal kingdom. Kids can experience some of the slimiest, stinkiest, and downright yuckiest creatures on earth.
720.488.3300
http://www.the... experience.org
Ongoing Daily 9/24/08 - 4/26/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 4-19
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

The Wildlife Experience Museum

10035 South Peoria Street
Parker, CO80134


Exhibits
376214

Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries


Kids who think they know it all when it comes to dinosaurs (and those who don't!) are invited to meet some new new creatures at the Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries exhibit. The incredible exhibition will forever change the way you view the prehistoric world as modern technology, provides new insights into how dinosaurs looked, lived, and moved. Guests can also dig for dinosaur bones and make a cast of an actual fossil to take home.
303.322.7009
http://www.dmns.org
Ongoing Daily 9/26/08 - 1/4/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

2001 Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO80205


Exhibits
307157

Inuit Voices On Our Changing World


The exhibition highlights different aspects of environmental change in the Arctic as observed by Inuit Elders and includes an interactive media component, photos, and artifacts from the Arctic.
303.492.6892
http://www.cumuseum.colorado.edu
Ongoing Daily 4/15/08 - 5/15/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 8-18
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free

University of Colorado Museum of Natural History

15th Street and Broadway Street
Boulder, CO80302


Holiday Seasonal
398936

Storytime with Santa


Santa takes a break from toy production and wish fulfillment to lead a storytime and sing-a-long in Macy's.
303.449.1189
http://www.twentyninthstreet.com
Ongoing Daily 11/29/08 - 12/24/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 0-8
Time: 11am
Cost: Free

Twenty Ninth Street Retail District

28th and Arapahoe
Boulder, CO80301


Holiday Seasonal
393937

Ice Skating on The Pond


Enjoy ice skating with friends and family at The Pond at the Southlands. Skate rental is available.
303.627.5000
http://www.shopsouthlands.com
Ongoing Daily 11/20/08 - 1/12/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 4-19
Time: 12n-9pm
Cost: $7-$9 per hour

Southlands

6155 South Main Street
Aurora, CO80016


Holiday Seasonal
272323

Symphony In Lights


More than 250,000 LED lights are programmed to the music of The Trans-Siberian orchestra. Nightly shows every hour on the hour.
303.375.5464
http://www.nor... dstapleton.com
Ongoing Daily 11/22/08 - 12/31/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 6pm-9pm
Cost: Free

The Shops at Northfield Stapleton

8340 Northfield Blvd
Denver, CO80238


Library Programs
399919

Fused Glass Class


Kids are invited to make their very own fused glass art with Michael Thornton. Limited to 15 Participants!
303.295.4302
http://www.denverlibrary.org
12/1/08

Ages: 6-18
Time: 4pm
Cost: Free

Valdez-Perry Branch Library

4690 Vine Street
Denver, CO80216


Library Programs
399949

Creative Connection: Kids' Choice


The ASIC kids chose the art project for today - a monkey with movable parts. Space is limited.
720.865.0215
http://www.denverlibrary.org
12/1/08

Ages: 6-18
Time: 4pm
Cost: Free

Westwood Branch Library

1000 South Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO80219


Library Programs
399917

Evolver Teens


Teens are invited to visit the library for games, crafts, and edutainment. This month... Rock Band!
720.865.0000
http://www.denverlibrary.org
Ongoing Daily 1/14/08 - 1/14/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 13-18
Time: 3:30am
Cost: Free

Schlessman Family Branch Library

100 Poplar Street
Denver, CO80220


Library Programs
244564

Tales for Twos


Two-year-olds and their caregivers are invited to share books, sing songs, and provide movement activities.
303.331.4063
http://www.denverlibrary.org
Ongoing Each Mon 1/7/08 - 12/15/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 2-2
Time: 10:30am & 11am
Cost: Free

Park Hill Branch Library

4705 Montview Blvd
Denver, CO80207


Nature & Outdoors
196784

Butterfly Releases


Visit the pavilion and watch as the newest butterflies are released into their new home.
303.469.5441
http://www.butterflies.org
Ongoing Daily 1/1/07 - 1/31/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 12:30pm & 3:30pm
Cost: Free with paid admission

The Butterfly Pavilion

6252 West 104th Avenue
Broomfield, CO80020


Ongoing Storytimes
382753

Bilingual Storytime/Cuentacuentos bilingüe


Interactive storytime for speakers of Spanish, English, or both. All ages are welcome, but storytime is specifically geared to 2-4 year olds. / Programas interactivos de cuentos para hablantes de inglés, espa-ol o los dos. Son para todos los ni-os, pero de 2 hasta 4 a-os son las edades preferidas.
303.936.8808
http://www.denverlibrary.org
Ongoing Each Mon, Tue 10/6/08 - 5/26/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 2-4
Time: Mon 9:15am, 10am, & 1:30m; Tue 9:15am
Cost: Free

Westwood Branch Library

1000 South Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO80219


Ongoing Storytimes
375391

Family Storytime


Children of all ages are welcome to sit and listen to stories, sing songs, and enjoy fingerplays, flannel board stories, and cut-and-tells.
303.791.READ
http://www.dou... ylibraries.org
Ongoing Each Mon 9/1/08 - 12/7/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 0-5
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: Free

Neighborhood Library at Roxborough

8357 North Rampart Range RoadSuite 200
Littleton, CO80125


Ongoing Storytimes
373086

All Ages Storytime


Children are welcome to sit and listen to stories, and enjoy songs, fingerplays, flannel board stories, and cut-and-tells.
303.791.READ
http://www.dou... ylibraries.org
Ongoing Each Mon, Thu, Sat 9/8/08 - 5/23/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 0-5
Time: Mon 10am & 11am; Thu 1pm; Sat 10:30am
Cost: Free

Highlands Ranch Library

9292 Ridgeline Blvd.
Littleton, CO80129


Ongoing Storytimes
339148

Tales for Twos


Join members of the library staff for stories, songs, and fun. Registration is not required. A craft activity immediately follows storytime, where two-year-olds can explore the fun world of art and learn various craft techniques.
720.865.1111
http://www.denverlibrary.org
Ongoing Each Mon, Wed 6/4/08 - 5/27/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 2-2
Time: 10:30am
Cost: Free

Denver Public Library Central Branch

10 W. Fourteenth Avenue Pkwy
Denver, CO80204


Ongoing Storytimes
312332

American Sign Language Storytime


Storytime at the library is offered in American Sign Language. Voice translation is provided for hearing audience members.
303.279.4585
http://www.jefferson.lib.co.us
12/1/08

Ages: 1-18
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: Free

Golden Library

1019 Tenth Street
Golden, CO80401


Ongoing Storytimes
285503

Book Babies


A language enrichment program designed for infants and their caregivers. Caregivers learn how to share language, rhymes, and music with infants.
303.331.4063
http://www.denverlibrary.org
Ongoing Each Mon 1/7/08 - 12/15/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 0-2
Time: 10am
Cost: Free

Ross-Cherry Creek Branch Library

305 Milwaukee Street
Denver, CO80206


Ongoing Storytimes
281783

Mother Goose Storytime


A lap-sit story time especially for toddlers (15 months to 3rd birthday) and their parents or caregivers, featuring short books, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs. Adults are active participants in this story time, so come prepared to join in. Siblings are welcome.
303.665.5200
http://www.cityoflafayette.com
Ongoing Each Mon 1/14/08 - 12/15/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 1-3
Time: 10:15am-10:45am; 11am-11:45am
Cost: Free

Lafayette Public Library

775 West Baseline Road
Lafayette, CO80026


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