Resource guide for grandparents and their families
The global sensation “The Art of the Brick” is coming to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science next June. Renowned contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya has taken LEGO bricks from beloved toys to artistic marvels. Listen to the interview with this award-winning artist. His work is obsessively and painstakingly crafted and is both beautiful and playful.
Today, I had a quick chat with Dr. Ivan Lerner, who will be a speaker at The Living Well Expo on Sunday, July 28th at the BMH-BJ Synagogue. The expo hours are 10-4 and Dr. Lerner is scheduled from 3:30-4:00. He is sought out for his take on interpersonal relationships with our kids and their kids.
Listen to an interview between Dr. Steve Nash, Director of Anthropology at DMNS and Howard Wedgle of ColoradoGrandparent.com. Dr. Nash talks a little bit of the accomplishments of this incredible genius.
The 23rd Denver Jewish Film Festival presented by the Sturm Family Foundation showcases the best and brightest cinematic moments from newly-released Israeli and Jewish cinema. With more than two dozen captivating screenings, the JCC Mizel Arts and Culture Center will once again use the power of cinema to entertain, challenge, and educate our diverse audiences of theater lovers.
Listen to an exclusive insight from Steve Wilson and Amy Weiner-Weiss as they give their recommendations for Colorado Grandparents.
Look on the calendar page on www.coloradograndparent.com/events for listings. You can also go the Denver Jewish Film Festival’s website at: jccdenver.org/film
February 6th is opening night with the showing of “The Last Suit” and includes a VIP Opening Night Reception starting at 6PM. For info: jccdenver.org/film.
Since the dawn of the Space Age, only Earth and its moon have been visited by more spacecraft than Mars. Beginning in 1960, about 40 missions (with about 60 spacecraft) have been launched toward the Red Planet. About 40 percent have succeeded, at least in part. Though the spectacular successes make it look easy, exploring Mars has proven to be one of the most difficult endeavors humans have ever attempted.
Listen to my conversation with Alon Shaya , the James Beard award winning chef-owner of Safta, the new modern Israeli restaurant, located within the Source Hotel & Market Hall. His Safta (grandmother in Hebrew) was his inspiration for food, from eating to cooking. Their chefs source local farms and grass-fed lamb which pays homage to the culinary landscape of Israel.
Jessa Phillips, one of the educators at the DMNS, introduces the museum’s newest exhibition in the clip below. Discover the dynamic culture and abundant biodiversity of the Caribbean’s largest island nation.
This lively experience for all ages — presented in English and Spanish — inspires new perspectives and immerses Museum guests in the people, landscapes, unique species and daily life of this intriguing country. The exhibition is free with general admission.
Ari Lesser is a singer, songwriter, rapper, and spoken word artist from Cleveland, Ohio. He has performed all over the world, and written hundreds of songs on a wide range of subjects. Ari’s repertoire is expansive, touching on everything from politics, to religion, to animals. Ari’s performance brings words to life in a way that is inspirational, accurate, educational, and very entertaining for English speaking audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Source: arilesser.com
Ari will be the MC at the Boulder Jewish Festival on June 3rd. For more info: https://boulderjewishfestival.org/
