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Boulder County Arts Alliance explores the nature, process and expression of creativity during monthly conversations. The last of this session, on the Culture of Creativity, takes place Dec. 11 from 6:30-9pm at Colorado Chautauqua Community House, 900 Baseline Road. 303-875-3633. Learn the nuts and bolts of the business side of art at monthly workshops held by Boulder County Arts Alliance. The events, covering topics from websites to audiences to fundraising, are held every second Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm at the Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St. See website for schedule; preregistration is required. 303-447-2422. BOULDER CREEK WATERSHED FORUMS, monthly Researchers, government officials and the community meet for these monthly public forums to brainstorm solutions to environmental issues facing the Boulder Creek watershed. See website for current schedule. 303-541-3023. Take advantage of this community resource in film, video, interactive media and the Web through classes, workshops, screenings, grant programs, community networking and a state-of-the-art digital media production center. 303-875-0276. BOULDER GLOBAL WARMING EXPO, April 3 This 2nd annual Global Warming Expo takes place at the Boulder Theater on April 3. This year’s event highlights include a screening of the updated award-winning documentary "Kilowatt Ours," with filmmaker Jeff Barrie on hand at the event to answer questions, and a policy discussion by Tom Plant (director of the state's energy management office). There will be talks for preparedness and water conservation, as well as a question and answer panel including County Commissioner Will Toor, renowned ice scientist Ted Scambos from CU’s National Snow and Ice Data Center, and international consultant Hunter Lovins. Performances will include local sensation “face” and a piece by acclaimed contemporary dance choreographer Katie Elliott of 3rd Law Dance Theater. Local exhibitors will present solar installations, carbon makeovers, and other real solutions. Each participant receives a Global Warming Action Kit worth hundreds of dollars in discounts and free products such as compact fluorescent light bulbs. The Boulder Theater is located at 2032 14th St. in Boulder. Doors open at 6:00pm. For more information: www.globalwarmingexpo.com. For tickets: 303 786-7030; www.bouldertheater.com BOULDER DUSHANBE TEAHOUSE TEA WORKSHOPS See what’s brewing at hands-on workshops all about tea at Dushanbe. See website for current schedule. The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse is at 1770 13th St. 303-442-4993. CHANGES IN LATITUDE TRAVEL PROGRAM Daydream yourself away or plan your next traveling adventure with clinics and slide shows Tuesdays at 7pm at the Changes In Latitude Travel Store, 2525 Arapahoe Ave. Highlights listed below; check the website for a full schedule: 303-736-8406. Head to the Colorado Chautauqua Association’s historic community at the foot of the Flatirons for an eclectic assortment of winter events ranging from a community forum on “The Culture of Creativity” to a silent film series. Check the website for schedule. 303-442-3282. Boulder’s carbon-reduction initiative offers residential and renewable energy programs, as well as local forums on going green. See the schedule online, and check out the carbon tracker, carbon coaching and community resources. 303-441-4900. CITY OF BOULDER HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM ORIENTATION The city of Boulder’s monthly series instructs residents on affordable housing and using city programs to buy a house in Boulder. Orientations and classes are available. 303-441-3157. In April, CAA offers weekly community classes as well as multiday workshops in classical fine art, including sculpture, watercolor, oils and charcoal. Workshops feature renowned artists and instructors from across the world. CAA is located at 2897 Mapleton Ave. 303-442-0669. CONFERENCE ON WORLD AFFAIRS, Annually in April Originally a conference on international affairs, CWA now encompasses music, literature, environmental activism, science, journalism, visual arts, and much more during what the New York Times calls “a week-long extravaganza of discussion and debate.” Scheduled annually in April on the University of Colorado’s Boulder campus, this event features more than 200 nonacademic, cross-disciplinary panels, plenary sessions and performances. Admission is free. 303-492-2525. CU MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY LECTURE SERIES The University of Colorado Museum of Natural History hosts year-round exhibits (see the Visual Arts section for a schedule), lectures and other activities. Events are free and take place at the museum, inside the Henderson Building on Broadway at 15th Street. See website for schedule. 303-492-3396 . The DaVinci Institute hosts a wealth of events each month for businesspeople and entrepreneurs. From two monthly networking events to a series of “boot camps” and crash courses to inventor showcases, the institute strives to unite and advance talented thinkers and veterans of the business world. See website for comprehensive schedule. Events take place across the Front Range, though the DaVinci Institute is located in Louisville. 303-666-4133. E-WOMEN NETWORKING, ongoing eWomenNetwork builds connections between female professionals and business owners, meeting the fourth Wednesday of each month from 11am-1:30pm at the Boulder Marriott, 2660 Canyon Blvd. Register a week before the event. 303-440-1449. The guild hosts monthly demonstrations and programs on art techniques and more at The Great Frame Up, 430 Main St., Longmont, at 7pm unless noted. 303-772-8541.
LONGMONT STUDIO TOUR OUTREACH PROGRAM Local artists demonstrate art techniques throughout the year at various locations in Longmont. Some highlights below. For a complete list: 303-678-7456; www.longmontstudiotour.org (click on Outreach). LAA sponsors workshops, exhibits, competitions and seminars to assist and promote the advancement of visual arts. It has about 300 members in Boulder County working in all media. 303-546-8668. ROCKY MOUNTAIN STORYTELLER'S CONFERENCE, April 25-26 Learn the ancient oral art of storytelling, or just polish your techniques at this three-day event. Watch special guests perform showcase storytelling. Head to workshops on topics such as classroom storytelling, gathering oral histories, and using gestures; then practice during performance sessions. Conference runs April 25-26 at the Broomfield Auditorium and Public Library. 303-279-2594. This Tibetan Buddhist studio offers discussions, meditation classes and workshops. A new movie and discussion night is held weekly Tuesdays 7-9pm. Many events are free. 303-444-0190 ext. 100. This unique weekly lunch gathering features speakers on topics that nurture women’s wisdom and well-being. Thurs from 11:45am-1:15pm at the Sunflower Restaurant, 1701 Pearl St. 720-849-2892. TOUR OF SATURN, April 28 Boulder planetary scientist Carolyn Porco, leader of the imaging team for NASA's Cassini mission to Saturn and science advisor for the forthcoming movie "Star Trek," will take the public on a magical mystery tour around the ringed planet in a free lecture sponsored by the American Astronomical Society Division on Dynamical Astronomy. April 28 at 7:30pm, Glenn Miller Ballroom, University of Colorado at Boulder Campus. Reservations advised. Visit diamondskyproductions.com to reserve tickets.
CU’s Department of Art and Art History offers the public opportunities to learn more about art through its Visiting Artist and Visiting Scholar programs. Free lectures are given at 7pm in the Fleming Law Building, Room LAW155, on the CU campus. 303-492-6504. Visiting Artists
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WHOLESPEAK PERFORMANCE & SELF-EXPRESSION WORKSHOPS These seminars teach technique and performance for actors and professionals alike. Topics include Sacred Speaking, Acting Into Awareness and Self Expression. 303-775-5883.
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