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Friday, March 5, 2010
BaoBao Festival at Auraria in Denver
7:00PM till 9:00PM
Kenneth King Center (Recital Hall)
855 Lawrence Way
Denver, CO
A vibrant performance of traditional West African dance, drumming, music and storytelling. BaoBao Festival entertains,
educates and builds community in Colorado through artistic performances and educational events inspired by West African
tradition and culture. Former members of the Ghana National Dance Ensemble will perform and host a night of performances
including the Streetside Hip Hop Dance Troupe, 1000 Voices singing group and more.
For additional information, click
here to send an email.
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      The City was born in 1858, when gold was discovered in the sands of the Cherry Creek River. It was incorporated as a city in 1861 and
      became the territorial capital in 1867. The city was named after James W. Denver, governor of the Kansas Territory.

      Ever wonder why Denver is called the "Mile-High City"? It's due to the fact that the State Capital Building is at 5,280 feet above sea level.
      Actually, most of metropolitan Denver is above 5,280 feet.  The Front Range of the Rocky Mountains is an easy 20-minute drive from
      downtown via I-70. The metropolitan Denver area has a total population of approximately two million people, and consists of 40 towns and
      municipalities. Downtown Denver is the center of the metropolitan area.

      Denver has a dry, mild climate with an average of 260 sunny days per year, with an annual average temperature range of mid-to-upper 90's
      (Fahrenheit) during the summer and 20 - 30 degrees above zero for the winter lows. Summer temperatures above 95 degrees are unusual. The
      average relative humidity ranges from 30-70%, while precipitation averages less than 16.0 inches per year.

      According to the Colorado Census, there are 175,000 African Americans in the Denver Metro Area. That represents 3.8% of the state's
      population.
Welcome to the "Mile-Hi" City!

The City was born in 1858, when gold was discovered in the sands of the Cherry Creek River. It was incorporated as a city in 1861 and became the
territorial capital in 1867.
The city was named after James W. Denver, governor of the Kansas Territory.
You can read more about the City and its history below, but in the meantime, check out the list of things to do and places to visit in the Mile Hi
City.
Income Tax Preparation:

                                              Denver Asset Building Coalition will hold FREE income tax preparation for individuals and
                                              families earning $48,500 or less at the following locations:
                                                       King Trimble Center Free Tax Supersite
                                                      2890 Curtis Street, Denver, CO
                                                      Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6PM till 8PM
                                                      Saturdays 9AM till 5PM
                                                       Wells Fargo Free Tax Supersite
                                                      9000 E. Colfax, Aurora, CO
                                                      Every Saturday thru April 11, 2010 from 9AM until 1PM (No appointment necessary)
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Saturday, March 6, 2010 - BaoBao Festival at Auraria in Denver from 7:00PM till 11:00PM at the Boulder Theater
located at
2032 14th Street
Boulder, CO
A vibrant performance of traditional West African dance, drumming, music and storytelling. BaoBao Festival entertains,
educates and builds community in Colorado through artistic performances and educational events inspired by West African
tradition and culture. Former members of the Ghana National Dance Ensemble will perform and host a night of performances
including the Streetside Hip Hop Dance Troupe, 1000 Voices singing group and more.
For additional information, call 303-786-7030 or send an email
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Thursday, March 4, 2010 till Saturday, March 27, 2010 - Auditions for the Mile High Chapter Gospel Workshop
Choir
Auditions for the Mile High Chapter Gospel Workshop Choir will be held from 3:00PM till 5:00PM at the Epworth United
Methodist Church
, 3401 High Street.
For additional information, call 303-
371-6801 or click here to send an email.  
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Sunday, March 14, 2010 - Experience Hendrix



                                                                                                            Paramount Theatre (1621 Glenarm Place, Denver,
                                                                                                            CO 80202)
                                                                                                            Featuring Joe Satriani, Jonny Lang, Eric Johnson,
                                                                                                            Sacred Steel featuring Robert Randolph, Kenny
                                                                                                            Wayne Shepherd, Brad Whitford of Aerosmith,
                                                                                                            David Hidalgo and Cesar Rosas of Los Lobos,
                                                                                                            Susan Tedeschi, Doyle Barmhall II, Ernie Isley,
                                                                                                            Living Colour, Double Trouble’s Chris Layton,
                                                                                                            along with Billy Cox.
                                                                                                            The show begins at 7:30 PM Ticket Prices:
                                                                                                            $49.50 - $99.50 (Subject to Additional Fees)
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Saturday, April 17, 2010 - Glenn Miller Orchestra
A legend lives on with the big band sounds of The World Famous GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA, with musical director and
trombone player LARRY O’BRIEN. Considered the greatest band of all time, The Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most sought
after big band in the world today, playing an average of 300 live dates a year around the globe to millions of fans. For an
evening of nostalgic music, with a repertoire of over 1,700 compositions, the Glenn Miller Orchestra will play such classics as
In The Mood, Chattanooga Choo Choo, A String of Pearls, Moonlight Serenade, Tuxedo Junction, Little Brown Jug, Danny
Boy, Stardust, Pennsylvania 6-5000, and many, many more.
Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver, CO 80202 at 7:30PM.
Ticket Prices: $32 (Subject to Additional Fees)
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Black Indians: An American Story

7:00Pm till 9:00PM
Crossroads Theatre
2590 Washington Street
Denver, CO
Black Indians: An American Story, narrated by James Earl Jones, is the March selection at the Indie Film Series at Crossroads
in Five Points. This award-winning documentary brings to light a forgotten part of America’s past – the cultural and racial
fusion of Native and African Americans. Following the film will be a panel discussion with Helen Littlejohn (Many Four
Nations), Educator/Artist; Darius Smith (Navajo/Black), Director, Denver Anti-Discrimination Office; and Rhonda Williams
(Sicangu Lakota/African American), Early Childhood Educator. The panelists will address issues of mixed ancestry from both
their personal and professional perspectives. Doors open 6:30 p.m, program starts at 7:00 p.m. One Night Only.
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Friday, March 12, 2010 - Cook-off For A Cause starting at 6:00PM at the University of Denver School of Hotel,
Restaurant & Tourism Management.
Sponsored by 850KOA, University College at DU
WLP's signature fundraising event, Cook-Off for a Cause pairs local chefs with local celebrities in a cooking competition to
create culinary masterpieces.
Wine tastings, cooking demonstration tables, jazz band and a lot of FUN!
Chefs:
Jamey Fadar (Lola), Brandon Biederman (Steuben's), Ben Davis (Tony's Market), Chef Raymond (DU)
Celebrities:
Lois Melkonian-Lodico (850KOA), Mark Randall (Denver Nuggets), Tracy Register (Miss Colorado International 2010),
Mitch Morrissey (Denver District Attorney) and a special appearance by 2 Denver Bronco Cheerleaders.
The evening will be hosted by Molly Hughes (CBS4) and live auction will be facilitated by Andrew Romanoff.  The Auction
items include a Bruce Springsteen autographed guitar Hyatt Regency 4 night stay and airfare for 2 to any Hyatt Regency and
a Barack Obama autographed baseball.
Come join us for a fabulous evening and support the women living with HIV served by The Women's Lighthouse Project.
Events of the night is as follows:
  • From 6PM till 7PM - Gathering, cocktails and heavy appetizers.
  • From 7PM till 8:30PM - Competition (We paired up local chefs with celebrities and then teams will then go and create
    culinary masterpieces.
           (During this time, there will be tours of the kitchen and watching the celebs and chefs do their magic.)
  • From 9PM till 10PM - Winners announced, live auction and evening conclusion

Formal attire - Business/Cocktail dress, please no jeans
Tickets are $75 (includes parking) and is available for purchase now at
www.thewlp.org/events

Additional information:

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Monday, March 29 thru Wednesday, April 7, 2010 – College Tour of Historically Black Colleges
Ethnic College Counseling Center
Broaden your exposure and knowledge of outstanding college choices!
  • Visit 15 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina
  • See and Experience unforgettable sites of the historic Underground Railroad.

Cost is $1,780 (Deadline for final payment is February 13th)  For more information, contact Mrs. Pensal McCray at 303-751-
0024 or
online
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Friday, March 12, 2010 - A Raisin in the Sun
7:00PM till 10:00PM
19650 Mainstreet
Parker, CO
Parker Mainstreet Center

Inspire Creative, a performing arts company based in Parker, CO, presents A Raisin in the Sun in celebration of Black History
Month, featuring local actors Cris Davenport, Gwendolyn Harris, Sheila Fortson, Joseph Fuqua Jones and Tyler Palmer. A
Raisin in the Sun plays Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. March 12 – 20 at Parker Mainstreet Center, 19650 Mainstreet in
Parker. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. Group discounts are available for groups of 20+. Tickets
can be purchased online at www.InspireCreative.org or by calling 303-790-0875.
For more information, visit
http://www.InspireCreative.org
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Saturday, March 13, 2010 - Raisin in the Sun
7:00PM till 10:00PM
19650 Mainstreet
Parker, CO
Parker Mainstreet Center

Inspire Creative, a performing arts company based in Parker, CO, presents A Raisin in the Sun in celebration of Black History
Month, featuring local actors Cris Davenport, Gwendolyn Harris, Sheila Fortson, Joseph Fuqua Jones and Tyler Palmer. A
Raisin in the Sun plays Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. March 12 – 20 at Parker Mainstreet Center, 19650 Mainstreet in
Parker. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. Group discounts are available for groups of 20+. Tickets
can be purchased online at www.InspireCreative.org or by calling 303-790-0875.
For more information, visit
http://www.InspireCreative.org
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Friday, March 19, 2010 - Raisin in The Sun
7:00PM till 10:00PM
19650 Mainstreet
Parker, CO

Parker Mainstreet Center
Inspire Creative, a performing arts company based in Parker, CO, presents A Raisin in the Sun in celebration of Black History
Month, featuring local actors Cris Davenport, Gwendolyn Harris, Sheila Fortson, Joseph Fuqua Jones and Tyler Palmer. A
Raisin in the Sun plays Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. March 12 – 20 at Parker Mainstreet Center, 19650 Mainstreet in
Parker. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. Group discounts are available for groups of 20+. Tickets
can be purchased online at
www.InspireCreative.org or by calling 303-790-0875.
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Friday, March 20, 2010 - A Raisin In The Sun
7:00PM till 10:00PM
19650 Mainstreet
Parker, CO

Parker Mainstreet Center
Inspire Creative, a performing arts company based in Parker, CO, presents A Raisin in the Sun in celebration of Black History
Month, featuring local actors Cris Davenport, Gwendolyn Harris, Sheila Fortson, Joseph Fuqua Jones and Tyler Palmer. A
Raisin in the Sun plays Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. March 12 – 20 at Parker Mainstreet Center, 19650 Mainstreet in
Parker. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. Group discounts are available for groups of 20+. Tickets
can be purchased online at
www.InspireCreative.org or by calling 303-790-0875.
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Shekinah Glory Empowerment Center 3rd Sunday Friends and Family Day
9:45AM till 1:00PM
Beck Center
800 Telluride Street (6th and Airport)

Apostle Anthony Bradford & Lady Patricia Bradford, Along with the members of the Shekinah Glory Ministries would like to
welcome you to our ministry. Where the services are design for you to feel the love of Christ and experience the moving of
God's Spirit. This 3rd Sunday we would like for you to join us in fellowship. Where we are going to feed your spirit with God's
word, then after sit down, eat, and fellowship with the ministry. Don't forget the you are always welcome at Shekinah Glory
Empowerment Center.
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