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You may be thinking of heading out to the First Friday as usual tomorrow night. But there is nothing usual about this First Friday. You know how excited I get when the really edgy contemporary stuff seeps to the surface here in Denver and I am fully stoked on this weekend. Like really stoked.

MEADOWLARK GROUP SHOW | The Meadowlark

Everyone should know about this event and everyone should go. Josh Holland, Jenny Lee, Pedro Barrios, and a bunch more I’m not going to type in, but just go check it out. Bands and comedy  provided.

What: Meadowlark Group Show
Where: The Meadowlark, 2701 Larimer St. DOWNSTAIRS, Denver, 303 293-0251
When: Thursday, Sept 2nd, 7:30pm-1am

facebook.com/event.php?eid=114425775278598&index=1

IGNITE BOULDER | Chautauqua Auditorium

20 slides, 5 minutes, any topic. Not necessarily art specific, but a VERY popular event.

What: Ignite Boulder
Where: Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd, Boulder, 303.440.7666
When: Thursday, Sept 2nd, 5pm BBQ, 7pm show starts

igniteboulder.com

SANDI CALISTRO | Black Book Gallery

I LOVE Sandi Calistro’s work and can’t wait to see her new stuff.

What: Art Opening Sandi Calistro
Where: Black Book Gallery,555 Santa Fe Dr. Denver, 303.941.2458
When: Friday, Sept 3rd, 6pm

theblackbookgallery.com

ART PUB BUS | Rackhouse Pub

This is a new thing. Instead of driving around in circles on Santa Fe, how about actually seeing some artwork. Rackhouse Pub is offering free parking and shuttles all night, plus a donation from the evening’s bar bill.

What: Rackhouse Art Pub Bus
Where: Rackhouse Pub, 208 South Kalamath St., Denver, 720.570.7824
When: Friday, Sept 3rd, HH starts at 4pm, shuttle 6-10pm

OPENING RECEPTION | Illiterate Magazine

I can’t find any info on these former street artists, but I’m thinking that means it’s a good one.

What: Opening Reception with Kevin Hennessy and Jarell Shields
Where: Illiterate Magazine, 82 S. Broadway, Denver, 303.993.4474
When: Friday, Sept 3rd, 6-10pm

facebook.com/pages/Illiterate-Magazine/23239438947#!/event.php?eid=145140415507048&index=1

ARTCRANK DENVER | Lisa Kowalski Gallery

Bicycle inspired poster work by local artists. Brings out a huge crowd for some dope art all at $30 and a big party.

What: ARTCRANK Denver
Where: Lisa Kowalski Gallery, 2762 Walnut St., Denver, 303.585.0699
When: Saturday, Sept 4th, 1-11pm

artcrankpostershow.com/denver

artwork by Anthony Cozzi

FASHION SHOW | Elitch Carousel Pavilion

Melissa May is a prolific designer and definitely one to watch. (call me – I can really help you with those photos)

What: Spring 2011 Fashion Show
Where: Historic Elitch Carousel Pavilion, 38th & Tennyson, Denver
When: Saturday, Sept 4th, doors open 6pm, show starts 7pm

incroyablesbymelissamay.blogspot.com

Posted By: Christina Kiffney

Last night was a fun party launching the new Xbox Kinect. The interesting part of it was that it was held at a relatively new gallery I’ve been meaning to check out, Fat Tail Gallery, and that it was held in Denver. Xbox took its private launch parties to only five cities in the US, and Denver was on that list. Just goes to show word is getting out. Big news for the weekend – the Denver Modernism Show.

DENVER MODERNISM SHOW | National Western Complex

This event needs no introduction, every year getting bigger and better. Indulge yourselves in funky modern art and design. See the website for the schedule of special events and partays.

What: Denver Modernism Show
Where: National Western Complex, Expo Hall – Main Level, Exit I-70 on Brighton Blvd
When: Fri-Sun, August 27th-29th, Fri 5-10pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-3pm

denvermodernism.com

OPENING RECEPTION | David B. Smith Gallery

In other news… Dena Schuckit’s new work is opening at David B. Smith Gallery.

What: Dena Schuckit Opening Reception
Where: David B. Smith Gallery, 825 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, 303.893.4234
When: Friday, August 27th, 7-10pm

davidbsmithgallery.com

OPENING RECEPTION | Spark Gallery

I like this guy, Michael Gadlin. I saw his work at Art & Soul in Boulder, and he’s got completely different work at Spark, all really good stuff.

What: Michael Gadlin and Joyce Coco Opening Reception
Where: Spark Gallery, 900 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, 720.889.2200
When: Friday, August 27th, 6-9pm

sparkgallery.com

DENVER DOES DENVER | Two Larimer Locations

A musical and artistic orgy involving 20 bands and 20 artists interpreting each others’ work, this is the place to be Saturday night.

What: Denver Does Denver
Where: Meadowlark, 2701 Larimer, Denver, 303.293.0251 & next door
When: Saturday, August 28th, 6-9pm

illiteratemedia.com/denverdoesdenver

GREEN ROUTE FESTIVAL | RiNo Neighborhood

Live music, art, food, beverages and culture – all local, all eco-friendly. Perfect.

What: Green Route Festival
Where: 26th Street between Blake & Larimer, Denver, 303.720.6850
When: Saturday, August 28th, 2-11pm

greenroutedenver.com/festival

Posted By: Christina Kiffney

Couple quick gems this weekend…

GUERILLA ART | Red Delicious Press

So I saw this posting about relief prints from Traffic Cones, and figured Traffic Cones was the moniker for a group of graffiti artists. Turns out they’re talking about actual traffic cones, like the things used to block off traffic. I like it. If you’re interested in reading about this artist, as I was, here’s a good interview.

What: Guerilla Art, Relief Prints from Traffic Cones
Where: Red Delicious, 9901 E 16th Ave Aurora, 303.366.2922
When: Friday, August 13th, 6-8pm

reddeliciouspress.com

ART OUT LOUD | Walnut Room

Support art education, or as the Denver Art Society puts it, “end artlessness”, with this great art, fashion and music festival on Saturday night. Small donation, worth every penny.

What: Art Out Loud
Where: The Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut Street, Denver, 303.292.1700
When: Saturday, August 14th, 3-8pm free art festival, 4pm-2am charity concert $25 donation

denverartsociety.org/projects/artoutloud

Posted By: Christina Kiffney

There is a lot going down in fashion this weekend. And I am now bummed that I have a fashion shoot tonight because I would love to go to some of tonight’s events. Please enjoy it for me, and maybe I’ll see you at tomorrow night’s fashion festivities.

UNTITLED #31 & FASHION FLASH MOB | DAM

So if I was available tonight, this is where I’d go. One, because I love the idea of seeing all the talent of our local fashion designers in one spontaneous event. And two, because who ever gets to see enough of Cafe Nuba?

What: Fashion Flash Mob
When: Friday, July 30th, 6-7pm

What: Untitled #31 featuring Cafe Nuba
When: Friday, July 30th, 6-10pm

Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 720.865.5000

untitled.denverartmuseum.org

OPENING RECEPTIONS | Santa Fe

There are a couple of good events going on tonight on Santa Fe.

What: DIS-BOUND
Where: Black Book Gallery, 555 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, 303.941.2458
When: Friday, July 30th, 8pm

theblackbookgallery.com

What: CONTACT
Where: Theory and Practice Gallery, 738 Santa Fe Drive, Denver
When: Friday, July 30th, 8pm

theoryandpracticegallery.us

What: Gene Ray George – The (comic) Strip Show and Lola Montejo
Where: CORE New Art Space, 900 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, 303.297.8428
When: Friday, July 30th, 6-9pm

corenewartspace.com

FASHION EVENT #1 | Olde Town Arvada

There are three, count them – three!, fashion events going on this Saturday night. If you have trouble choosing, I’d say just hit them all. First, start in Arvada. No it’s really not that far. New designer competition plus four designer runway shows.

What: Fashion Fest 2010
Where: McIlvoy Park, 5740 Upham St. Arvada
When: Saturday, July 31st, 4-9pm, free

arvadafashionfest.com

design by Tricia Hoke

FASHION EVENT #2 | Wazee Union

Next up, fashion, music, live installations and performances. Basically an artist party.

What: Fall Into Summer
Where: Wazee Union, 3501 Wazee, Denver, 720.841.4611
When: Saturday, July 31st, 7pm-12:30am, free

facebook.com/event.php?eid=113962278651565&ref=mf

FASHION EVENT #3 | Suite Two Hundred

Finish up with a couture fashion show and dance party.

What: I Love Couture Fashion Show
Where: Suite Two Hundred, 1427 Larimer Street, Denver, 720.560.4433
When: Saturday, July 31st, doors open at 8pm, fashion show starts at 9:20pm, free

lotusclubs.com

Posted By: Christina Kiffney

As you know, I typically don’t do a lot of calls for entries, because I know you’re not all artists. But armed with a good list of diverse opportunities, I’m thinking you might feel inspired. There is one art opening tonight that looks promising, and the Friday $5 at 5pm deal at MCA, so we’ll start with those and then get on with the rest.

RALPH WOLFE COWAN | Vertigo

Ralph Wolfe Cowan, who has become famous as a celebrity portrait painter, is featured at Vertigo with some of his more surreal works exploring our fascination with living on the edge.  (if you’re so inclined to look up his portrait of Michael Jackson, as I was, here is an article and a good view of the painting).

What: Selected Ralph Wolfe Cowan Opening Reception
Where: VERTIGO Art Space, 960 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, 303.573.8378
When: Friday, July 23rd, 6-10pm

vertigoartspace.com

ENERGY EFFECTS TOUR | MCA

MCA is offering $5 entry after 5pm tonight, with a 7pm free tour of the celebrated Energy Effects exhibit that is part of the Biennial exhibitions.

What: Friday Night $5 After Five
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany, Denver, 303.298.7554
When: Friday, July 23rd, 5-10pm

mcadenver.org

image by Gonzalo Lebrija

ANDY WARHOL CALL FOR ENTRIES | Niza Knoll Gallery

This Call for Entries is in honor of Andy Warhol’s birthday, which coincides with the next First Friday in Denver. A big party is planned so it will be fun to be one of the artists. The art show will be curated by Dana Cain, organizer of the Denver Modernism Show.

What: Call for Entries, Andy Warhol style
Where: Niza Knoll Gallery, 915 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, 303.953.1789
When: Entries due Sunday, July 25th, 1-5pm

danacain.com/Andy Warhol Celebration

WOMEN’S CAUCUS FOR ART SCHOLARSHIP

A simple submission for a small $200 scholarship to help an art student. Bravo.

What: Women’s Caucus for Art Scholarship Award
When: Submissions postmarked by Monday, July 26th

wcaco.org

DIGITAL NATURE CALL FOR ENTRIES | Denver Botanic Gardens

Artists and musicians are invited to submit digital artwork, installation proposals, video performances, music and interactive works exploring the relationship of digital arts and nature. This year the work should be inspired by the themes  found in Henry Moore’s work. Email Rachel Murray for more information at  murrayr@botanicgardens.org.

What: Call for Entries, Digital Arts Henry Moore style
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 909 York St., Denver, 720.865.3612
When: Entries due Friday, July 30th

MODERNISM SHOW CALL FOR ENTRIES

Modern artists are invited to participate in the upcoming 5th annual Denver Modernism Show by either renting a booth or submitting to this juried show. Juror TBA.

What: Call for Entries, Denver Modernism Show
When: Entries due Tuesday, August 10th, online submission

denvermodernism.com/artists

Posted By: Christina Kiffney

You wanted Denver on the art map and Denver has responded. This weekend is jam packed nonstop creative inspiration. Go team.

INSTALLATIONS | Walker Fine Art

Well I must say Ms. Walker, you are kicking butt and taking names this year. Yet another great show up tonight, with some far out installations by four crazy talented artists: Sabin Aell, Kim Ferrer, Emma Hardy, Lauri Lynnxe Murphy. And I’m digging the much needed new website too. Nice work.

What: 2010 Biennial De Las Americas Installations
Where: Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Avenue, Denver, 303.355.8955
When: Friday, July 16th, 6-10pm

walkerfineart.com

installation by Emma Hardy

REFRACTION OPENING | Ice Cube Gallery

With the temperature at 97 degrees and counting, anything at a gallery named Ice Cube sounds great, but this should be a particularly good one. It’s a beautiful gallery in an up and coming part of town too, worth the trek.

What: Refraction and Mirage, a solo and a group show
Where: Ice Cube Gallery, 3320 Walnut Street, Denver, 303.292.1822
When: Friday, July 16th, 6-9pm

icecubegallery.com

installation by Soo Sunny Park

ENERGY EFFECTS TOUR | MCA

MCA is offering $5 entry after 5pm tonight, with a 7pm free tour of the celebrated Energy Effects exhibit that is part of the Biennial exhibitions.

What: Friday Night $5 After Five
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany, Denver, 303.298.7554
When: Friday, July 16th, 5-10pm

mcadenver.org

image by Gonzalo Lebrija

THIRD FRIDAY OPENINGS | Santa Fe Drive

METRO STATE CENTER FOR VISUAL ARTS
We are fortunate to have this arts institution for it has groomed many of our most talented local artists, such as Jeffery Ball, Phil Bender, Heidi Jung, and Lauri Lynnxe Murphy among many others, as well as some national successes. CVA is celebrating it’s 20-year anniversary with a curated alumni group show. This is a must see.

What: Metro State Alumni Exhibition Opening
Where: Center for Visual Art, 965 Santa Fe, Denver, 303.294.5207
When: Friday, July 16th, 7-9pm

metrostatecva.org

SPACE GALLERY
Check out these gorgeous, large scale paintings by William Stoehr on display at Space Gallery this month.

What: Totems
Where: Space Gallery, 765 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, 720.904.1088
When: Friday, July 16th, 5-9pm

wsdia.blogspot.com

NIZA KNOLL GALLERY
It seems everyone got the memo about installation exhibits this week. Erik Isaac’s work explores American society in three parts in “Future Junk.”

What: Future Junk installation opening
Where: Niza Knoll Gallery, 915 Santa Fe Drive, Denver
When: Friday, July 16th, 5-9pm

nizastudio13.com

CORE NEW ART SPACE
CORE is celebrating the Biennial with a local Denver artists exhibit curated by Mark Penner-Howell.

What: Locally Grown: Denver’s Freshest Art
Where: CORE New Art Space, 900 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, 303.297.8428
When: Friday, July 16th, 6-9pm

corenewartspace.com

REEL SOCIAL CLUB LAUNCH | Casselman’s

The Denver Film Society is launching the Reel Social Club tonight, a group for 20 and 30-somethings interested in mixing with other film followers. Cocktails and trips are big parts of the club, along with films of course.

What: Reel Social Club Launch Party
Where: Casselman’s Bar & Venue, 2620 Walnut Street, Denver, 720.242.8923
When: Friday, July 16th, 8pm-2am

denverfilm.org

ARTIST TALK | Arvada Center

Artist Esther Shimazu creates these funky clay sculptures of bald, nude, chunky Asian women unconcerned about clothing and comfortable in their own skins. She’ll be giving a talk open to the public next Tuesday evening.

What: Artist Talk
Where: Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720.898.7200
When: Tuesday, July 20th, 7pm in studio 24B

arvadacenter.org

ART DISCUSSION | Center for Fine Art Photography

Join a discussion about the current group exhibition “Consumption,” featuring photographers from around the world exploring human needs and desires.

What: Art Discussion
Where: Center for Fine Art Photography,  400 North College Avenue, Fort Collins, 970. 224.1010
When: Tuesday, July 20th, 6-7:30pm

c4fap.org

Posted By: Christina Kiffney

There’s nothing like a Saturday afternoon of art in the summer. When the city heats up, it’s time to get out.

UNTITLED STYLE WARS | DAM

The Denver Art Museum continues its last Friday Untitled events with a live style war of handmade designs put on by the Fabric Lab. Designers start with raw materials to create a garment inspired by a work of art in the museum.

What: Untitled (sloth)
Where: DAM, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 720.865.5000
When: Friday, June 25th, 6-10pm

untitled.denverartmuseum.org

ART & BBQ | Navajo Neighborhood

The Navajo Street Art District is hosting a BBQ on Saturday afternoon. While you’re feasting and listening to music, check out the art at Zip37, Next, Pirate and Edge. Next Gallery has an official opening for Suzanne Bates and Walter Cote on Friday night from 6-10pm.

What: Navajo Street BBQ
Where: Navajo & 37th Street, Denver (NEXT Gallery, 3659 Navajo Street, 303.433.4933)
When: Saturday, June 26th, 1-3pm

LIVE ART COMPETITION | TOSA

The Other Side Arts is hosting an Iron Artist competition with 11 artists incorporating a secret material into their work. If you haven’t been down to this Platte Street gem, it’s a nice, laid back, funky little gallery to check out. Food, drink and good times provided.

What: Iron Artist
Where: The Other Side Arts, 1644 Platte Street, Denver, 303.561.3000
When: Saturday, June 26th, 12-6pm, artist competition 2-4pm, $10

theothersidearts.org

Posted By: Christina Kiffney

IVAR ZEILE | Guest Editorial

Biennial of the Americas focus on Visual Arts

At the end of the month Denver kicks off it’s inaugural “Biennial of the Americas,” a signature event planned by the Mayor’s office and intended to further advance the honorable cause to recognize our city as “the” place to be.

The big-kahuna for visual arts during the Biennial is the central exhibition “The Nature of Things” featuring 24 artists from countries throughout the America’s (except Canada, see below…..).  Curated by Paola Santoscoy, an art authority from Mexico City brought on board specifically for the Biennial, the exhibition responds to the overarching themes of innovation, sustainability, community and the arts, with a diverse roster of artists from across the Hemisphere (except Canada) presenting different perspectives within a single space.  The exhibition will be installed on all three floors of the McNichols building, one of the defunct landmark buildings at the entrance to Civic Center Park. The building’s 28,000 square feet of exhibition space will feature 24 works in a variety of media, including paintings, sculptures, video art, and mixed-media installations.

The City of Denver will also install temporary public art in relation to the McNichols building.  A large netted aerial sculpture by Artist Janet Echelman, inspired by a National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) simulation of the earthquake’s ensuing tsunami, floats high above the traffic of downtown Denver, suspended between the Denver Art Museum and Civic Center Park. Echelman’s monumental installation “1.26″ engages with issues of temporality and interconnectedness surrounding the 1.26-microsecond shortening of the day that resulted from the February 2010 Chile earthquake’s redistribution of the earth’s mass.

A number of locations will also have programming that is specifically supported by the Biennial through grants.  The “official community partners” will provide programming tied into and promoted by the Biennial primarily through their website and facebook page.  And since the Biennial is not solely focused on the visual arts, in fact one might say that’s just a small component of the affair, the community partners form a broader level of engagement with the arts and ideas.

At Plus Gallery we bring you Canada. We received a grant for our exhibition of the top-level Canadian Contemporary Artists, a concept initiated by our general fondness for the talent found up north as well as the knowledge that we might pair up with the Canadian Consulate here in Denver to really pull out the stops.  So for most of the month of July (as well as August), Plus Gallery will be considered the “Canadian Pavilion” for anyone seeking a new and worthy visual art experience.

Some of the other community partners that are also developing a visual arts platform include Plus Gallery neighbor Redline, which will host an exhibition titled “Artists Footprints,” curated by Viviane Le Courtois.  Those who know Viviane are likely aware of her fetish for sustainably-minded footwear, and so it goes in keeping that the exhibition will focus on sustainability, transforming Redline into a test site for sustainable art making with explorations into the idea of food, habitat and resources in the lives and works of contemporary artists. The exhibition sounds very ambitious, and includes local, regional and international artists.

A lot of people may remember Capsule gallery from the early days of Santa Fe Drive, and pioneered by former Plus Gallery artist Lauri Lynnxe Murphy.  Murphy has always had strong curatorial skills and she has indeed put those to good use in reprising Capsule as community partner of the Biennial in a makeshift location next to the MCA Denver for the exhibition “Objectophilia” which explores the relationship between people and the objects they love.  While we don’t know precisely what artists are involved in this equally ambitious affair, we do know that a handful of Plus Gallery artists are participating and are pretty certain it will be one of the more enjoyable exhibitions that supports talent from Colorado (which indeed is considered a part of the Americas last time we checked).

MCA Denver will host a major exhibition firmly entrenched in the ideals of the Biennial called “Energy Effects: Art and Artifacts from the Landscapes of Glorious Excess.”  Word has it that this is the first major effort to be co-curated by MCA director Adam Lerner since he took over the institution, and the first time the building will house a group exhibition that spreads throughout the separate galleries therein. “Energy Effects” explores how our society’s abundant space, power, speed, effort, and time become the raw material of both art and industry. The show will include 18 artists of mainly international stature including sculptor Jim Sanborn.

There will undoubtedly be programming that ties into the Biennial concept at various levels throughout the city, I recommend checking the website at biennialoftheamericas.org for calendar listings for the month of July to find out what’s what.  Those seeking a verbal update on all things Biennial are welcome to stop by Plus Gallery on June 19th from 11am-12pm for the launch of the River North Art District’s “Riennial” one-day extravaganza.  The launch will further expose the visual arts programming from the community for the Biennial, leading into the semi-annual tour of one of Denver’s premier art districts, for more information on that you can visit rivernorthart.com.

Ivar Zeile is the owner and founder of Plus Gallery, one of the leading contemporary galleries in the region since it’s inception in 2001. Plus Gallery will host the Launch Party for the River North Art District’s RIENNIAL celebration.  This is your chance to get information on the RiENNIAL OPEN STUDIO TOUR as well as the BIENNIAL of the AMERICAS and how the local community will be involved.  Plus Gallery owner Ivar Zeile will discuss his picks for the Biennial of the Americas, followed by a publication release for our current exhibition INVINCIBLE COHORT.

Posted By: Christina Kiffney

There’s obviously a lot going on at the First Friday art walks in all the neighborhoods – Santa Fe, Golden Triangle, Rino, Tennyson, East End and Boulder. You can certainly hit a neighborhood and meander on your own; but if you’re in the market for something new, I’ve got a few thoughts to consider.

FIRST FRIDAY | Santa Fe

All of my picks for this Friday are in the Santa Fe neighborhood. Not that I like to play favorites, but there are a few new neighbors to make it a worthwhile venture. Of particular note is Metro State’s Center for Visual Arts new digs. If you’ve never stopped by this gem when it was in LoDo, you pretty much have to go now.

What: Center for Visual Art New Location featuring Mix
Where: Center for Visual Art, 965 Santa Fe, Denver, 303.294.5207
When: Friday, June 4th, 6-8pm

metrostatecva.org

What: New Works by David Menard
Where: Kanon Collective, 766 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, 303.249.4653
When: Friday, June 4th, 5-10pm

kanonart.com

What: Fantastic Figures Group Show
Where: Sizzle & Bang, 767 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, 303.534.0204
When: Friday, June 4th, 5-8pm

sizzleandbang.com

What: Liminal Imagery by Dan Jahn
Where: Studio 12, 209 Kalamath Unit 12, Denver, 303.629.8744
When: Friday, June 4th, 4-9pm

studio12gallery.com

CHALK ART FESTIVAL | Larimer Square

The annual ephemeral art display is this weekend in Larimer Square.

What: Denver Chalk Art Festival
Where: Larimer Square, Denver
When: Saturday, June 5th, 10am-10pm, and Sunday, June 6th, 10am-7pm

larimerarts.org

VINTAGE ANTIQUE MARKET | Aspen Grove

Ahhhh the summer markets.

What: A Paris Street Market
Where: Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303.974.0904
When: Saturday, June 5th, 8am-3pm

aparisstreetmarket.com

OPENING RECEPTION | Illiterate Magazine

Once again, another art opening worth seeing at Illiterate. Jason Appleton is doing double duty this month, in a group show across town  at plus + gallery, Invincible Cohort that I mentioned last week.

What: Jason Appleton Opening Reception
Where: Illiterate Magazine, 82 S. Broadway, Denver, 303.993.4474
When: Saturday, June 5th, 6pm

illiteratemedia.com

POP-UP MARKET | Denver Pavillions

Pop-Up Markets are all the rage these days, and Create Denver and friends are wisely taking the concept to support local Denver artists.

What: Pop-Up Market Launch Party
Where: Denver Pavilions, next to Barnes and Noble, 2nd Level, 500 16th Street, Denver
When: Saturday, June 5th, 6-10pm

yespleasemore.com

Posted By: Christina Kiffney

We are very very proud to have been listed in 5280 Magazine this month as one of the top websites to follow for contemporary art in Denver. Very very proud. Just in time to get you in tune with the hottest art in town this summer. For new visitors, welcome. The coverage here is not intended to be comprehensive. Instead, I do the work for you. I sift through all the listings and present to you the hottest, hippest, edgiest or just plain most fun contemporary art events in the Denver-Boulder area. Oh yes, it’s out there. We have uber talent here in our little metropolis. Join us for a nice subversive summer of fun.

GROUP SHOW OPENING RECEPTION | plus + gallery

plus + gallery is always ready willing and able to provide excellent contemporary art events for every occasion. To kick off your Mem Day Weekend, they’ve conceived a “spectacle that merges some of Denver’s leading artistic talents together in an expression of unity and elasticity.” Elasticity, hmmm, now this we’ve got to see.

What: Opening Reception for “Invincible Cohort”
Where: plus + gallery, 2501 Larimer Street, Denver, 303.296.0927
When: Friday, May 28th, 6-10pm

plusgallery.com

PHIL BENDER OPENING RECEPTION | Pirate Gallery

Phil Bender is one of those artists where everyone says, I can do that. But the reality is that somehow no one does it quite like Phil.

What: Phil Bender Opening Reception
Where: Pirate, 3655 Navajo St., Denver CO, 303.458.6058
When: Friday, May 28th, 6-10pm

pirateartonline.org

HEADS OF HYDRA OPENING RECEPTION | Hinterland Art Space

The Heads of Hydra group of photographers is reincarnating from the Vertigo exhibit I mentioned earlier this year. With all new work and a few new members, plus dreamland tonal ambiance and theme-based poetry.

What: Becoming Visible Opening Reception
Where: Hinterland, 3254 Walnut Street, Denver, 720.309.1764
When: Friday, May 28th, 6-9pm

hinterlandartspace.com

RAN FILM OPENING | Starz Film Center

Ran is the story of Shakespeare’s King Lear, transposed to feudal Japan. The film was nominated for and won several awards for cinematography, directing and costume design, just the sorts of things us arty folks drool over.

What: Ran
Where: The Starz Film Center, 900 Auraria Parkway, Denver 303.595.3456 x250
When: Starts Friday, May 28th, 7pm, check website for weekend showings

denverfilm.org

watch trailer

ASTROTURF YARD SALE | MCA

Gift shop items, art expendables, discounted memberships, hot dog cart and beer garden. Now you’re talking.

What: Astro Turf Yard Sale
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany, Denver, 303.298.7554
When: Saturday, May 29th & Sunday May 30th, 10am-6pm

mcadenver.org

Posted By: Christina Kiffney