The world's first national park, Yellowstone, was created by an act of Congress in 1872. Today, the national park system includes over 400 units (58 national parks), over 84 million acres of land, and hosts over 300 million visitors per year. Join Active Minds as we tell the story of the development of our national.... Read More

Over the past couple years the price of oil has gone from over $100 per barrel to, at times, less than $30 per barrel. This has had profound effects all over the world. Join Active Minds as we explore the causes and consequences (positive and negative) of this dynamic. We will cover the role of.... Read More

So much of our universe has been or continues to be beyond our ability to easily study or comprehend. As a senior research scientist on the New Horizons team, Dr. Carly Howett studies the planet beyond all others in our solar system: Pluto. The images returned by the New Horizons satellite revolutionized our understanding of.... Read More

Enjoy a free live performance by Opera Colorado’s 2016-2017 Young Artists (this is Opera Colorado's artist in residence program; don't let the name fool you, these are highly trained and very talented adult performers!). Performance takes place in the Kaiser Permanente Grand Court, and will feature a program of greatest hits from opera and musical.... Read More

Eric Hughes is the great grandson of Booker T. Washington, and his presentation on Dr. Washington's life provides a unique perspective on this outstanding American leader. Using family photographs and other illustrations, Eric will connect us to Booker T. Washington and his important contributions to our nation in a way that few individuals can. More.... Read More

Get swept away by a wide range of classical works performed by amateur musicians from the Colorado Chamber Music Society. More info: Chamber Music Concert

Doors Open Denver Insider Tours are very popular and tickets often sell out–each ticket is $10 and pre-registration is required. Insider Tour tickets will go on sale on Monday, April 17 for non-members. See the tours and start making your plans for a great Doors Open Denver weekend: http://doorsopendenver.com/sites-tours/insider-tours/

For the third year, Arts Brookfield partners with Friends of Chamber Music to bring world-class chamber music to the downtown Denver community. Pack your lunch and visit 1801 California every Tuesday in April for Lunchtime Listening: Friends of Chamber Music at 1801 California.  PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE | TUESDAYS April 4         Yuanmiao Li and Quanshuai Li, violin.... Read More

Colorado's banjo renaissance man, Jake Schepps, has made a name for himself as an adroit instrumentalist with an intrepid, imaginative vision for contemporary string-band music. His nimble touch and deep sensitivity to the five-string banjo’s idiomatic qualities are rooted in traditional and progressive bluegrass styles, yet his insatiable curiosity and open spirit have brought him.... Read More