Friday May 18, 2012
Western artist Theodore Waddell rounds up Angus cattle as a theme for a 8-by-28 foot mural at the Denver Art Museum. "This is the biggest painting I've ever done, and I've learned a ton by doing it," said Waddell. The mural is the centerpiece of an exhibit on Waddell's work that includes etchings, lithographs and paintings. "Theodore Waddell's Abstract Angus" runs from May 20 - Dec. 2, 2012. The exhibit is included in museum admission.
Image credit: Theodore Waddell, Alder Angus #2, 1991. Oil paint on canvas, Collection of the artist.
Thursday May 17, 2012
Located 100 miles west of Denver, the mountain resort of Vail, Colo., is no longer a destination only for skiers. Vail offers family fun in the summer months, with trails for biking, hiking and other outdoor adventures. Children can learn about nature at the Walking Mountains nature center, or compete in an obstacle course as part of the Vail Kids Adventure Race sponsored by Keen.
Monday May 14, 2012
Get ready for the smooth sounds of City Park Jazz, a Denver tradition since 1986. The free concert series features concerts at the bandstand in City Park every Sunday at 6 p.m. from June 3 - August 5, 2012. This year, the series kicks off with the Adam Bodine Trio and ends with Chris Daniels and the Kings. Mark your calendars and start planning your picnic for the summer musical tradition. This year, all concerts will be held at the bandstand near Ferril Lake.
Wednesday May 9, 2012
Gov. John Hickenlooper announced today he will call a special legislative session to decide whether or not Colorado will allow civil unions, reports the Denver Post. On Tuesday night, a filibuster killed the civil union bill, along with dozens of other bills, at midnight. "I think our goal is to make sure we do everything we can to try to make sure there is a fair, open debate on the floor of the House and the Senate," the governor said to the Denver Post. What do you think? Should Colorado enact a law for civil unions or not?
