Return of the Corn Mothers Wins Colorado Humanities Grant
Portrait by photographer Todd Pierson (toddpiersonphoto@comcast.net) Return of the Corn Mothers Wins Colorado Humanities Grant Come celebrate women in all their glory April 16, 2009, 8-5.p.m at St.Cajetans at Metropolitan( Metro) State College by participating in a free day long symposium , Wise Women of the South West. This collaborative effort between the Colorado Folk Arts Council and Metro-State College has been awarded a Colorado Humanities/ National Endowment for the Humanities grant for 2009 and is open to the public. Included in the day long events will be continental breakfast, a panel discussions about wise women ( elders) roles in society, a catered lunch with live music by Asia Jazz Project and Molina Soleil ,a pottery display of sacred Mana by Arizona Anne Zapf, community information booths, workshops with Corn Mothers and Corn Maidens, and a grand fiesta at 4-5.p.m featuring LA based artist Michael Heralada with his award winning Aztec Stories performance. The symposium was inspired by the popular University of Colorado Museum of Natural History , exhibition Return of the Corn Mothers; A photo journal exhibition of South West Women that runs through March 31, 2009. Corn Mothers in some Pueblo myths were said to were said to have sung in the essence of all creation including the sacred Katchinas. Touted as one of the most unique exhibitions to come out of Colorado, the focal point of the show is a photo exhibition of women who have earned accolades for their community activism and creative endeavors. Each featured woman also recounts in story form their memories of the women who influenced them in their life journey. The photo exhibition will also be part of the Wise Women symposium. “This is a symposium where these women tell their stories and the stories of their own women. They represent a powerful force that permeates every part of our society on all levels, yet at times are minimized because their professions are not always compensated with large monetary sums. These are the women whose voices we never hear because they speak in a language we have forgotten. This is a tribute to those unsung who have given so much and asked so little.” Said Renee Fajardo the symposium co-coordinator. Community organizations are encouraged to attend the event and set up table space. For more information call 720-329-0869 or e-mail reneefaja@hotmail.com.
Visit http://www.ahec.edu/campusmaps/AHEC3D.pdf for directions to St. Cajetans. Families are encouraged to attend and table space is available for non profit organizations. For more information on tables call Todd Pierson @ 720-217-6296.
Portrait by photographer Todd Pierson (toddpiersonphoto@comcast.net)
Aurora Fox Theater Concert Series - Mundo del Sol band
Aurora Fox Concert Series - Mundo del Sol Band This free concert series is celebrating over 14 years of the finsest in cultural entertainment . Sponsored in part by funding from the City of Aurora, Arapahoe SCFD, and the Colorado Folk Arts Council, every month from October through May a free cultural concert provides children and adults a glimpse into the many varied ethnic traditions of Colorado.From Aztec dancers , African drummers, Cowboy poets to Taikio Drummers the excitement never ends. Located @ 9900 E. Cofax ion the beautifully refurbished Aurora Fox Theater complex call 720-329-0869 for more information or visit www.colofolkarts.org.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA CULTURAL SERIES
Community College of Aurora Cultural Series
All shows begin at 12:00 noon in the student life center and end at 1.p.m Shows are free. Angie Tiedeman Director of Student Life Community College of Aurora. 16000 E. Centre Tech Pkwy, S101 Aurora, CO 80011 303-340-7524
All programs sponsored by Arapahoe SCFD, Community College of Aurora, Aurora Fox , Colorado Folk Arts Council, Rocky Mountain Storytellers Conference, City of Aurora Visitors Advisory Board and Aurora Community Relations.
SEPTEMBER 25th. HISPANIC CULTURAL MONTH
September 25th Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month a very special show of music from Mariachi America de Jesus Diaz. From the heart of Mexico this show features old stand by favorites and modern renditions to swoon over.
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