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Life is more colorful with SCFD

We fund culture

Seven counties. 300 organizations. One mission: To make sure you have amazing experiences. Let us introduce you to our funded partners.

St. Martin's logo
Performing Arts
St. Martin’s Chamber Choir
Mission Statement
To perform classical choral music to the highest professional standards, and to inspire appreciation of the choral art by educating audiences and the wider community.
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An audience in a movie theater watching Series Fest
Performing Arts
SeriesFest
Mission Statement
SeriesFest, a non-profit organization, champions and empowers artists at the forefront of episodic storytelling by providing year-round opportunities for creators and industry experts to connect, collaborate, and share stories, which inspire and impact global audiences.
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Performers of the Boulder Opera
Performing Arts
Boulder Opera
Mission Statement
To making opera accessible, inspiring and engaging to the community.
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Bird Conservancy of the Rockies logo
Natural Sciences
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Mission Statement
Conserving birds and their habitats through science, education and land stewardship.
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Greater Boulder Youth Orchestra
Performing Arts
Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras
Mission Statement
To provide a variety of opportunities for young musicians to deepen their musical skills and passion and to engage the community through performances of the highest possible artistic level.
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Boulder Jewish Community Center logo
Cultural History
Menorah: Arts, Culture, and Education at the Boulder JCC
Mission Statement
To provide enlightening and entertaining arts, cultural, and educational programs for the Jewish community and the community at large.
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Heritage Fine Arts Guild logo
Visual Arts
Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County
Mission Statement
To advance the development of fine arts as an integral part of the community, and to exhibit high quality, original work from artists in membership.
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Stories on Stage logo
Performing Arts
Stories on Stage
Mission Statement
To nurture empathy and understanding among individuals as well as groups through performing arts programming that combines theater with literature.
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Tesoro Cultural Center logo
Cultural History
Tesoro Cultural Center
Mission Statement
To create community-based events and education programs that are designed to enrich and celebrate our cultural heritage.
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Boulder Chamber Orchestra logo
Performing Arts
Chamber Music Society of Boulder
Mission Statement
To promote classical musical arts and education to ALL people, through an engaging and profound musical experience.
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SCFD funds over 300 organizations in the 7-county Denver metro area.

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Free Days Are Back

Enjoy in-person and virtual programming from the cultural community. Please always check with organizations prior to attending as dates and times are subject to change.

Discipline
Location
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Colorado MahlerFest
MahlerFest 37 Symposium
Sat May 18, 9AM-4PM
Boulder, CO
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Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Shakespeare in the Parking Lot: See Shakespeare in the Parking Lot's A Midsummer Night's Dream at Sister Carmen Community Center 655 Aspen Ridge Drive Lafayette, CO 80026
Sat May 18, 2-4PM
Lafayette, CO
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Museum of Outdoor Arts
SCFD Free Days at Marjorie Park: Enjoy free entry into Marjorie Park from 9:00am to 4:00pm on the below SCFD Free Days, May through October. Last admission is granted at 4:00pm and the park closes at 5:00pm. Advanced registration is required.
Mon May 20, 9AM-4PM
Greenwood Village, CO
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Four Mile Historic Park
Free Fridays at Four Mile
Fri May 24, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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Roshni
Open Mic & Mingle: Open Mic & Mingle is our ongoing effort to bring together Community, Art and Artists of all genres and disciplines. It takes place every 4th Friday of the month at House of Friendship on 9641 E 16th Ave, Aurora.
Fri May 24, 6-8PM
Aurora, CO
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City of Lakewood Heritage, Culture & Arts
Rockin' Block Party
Sat Jun 01, 5-11PM
Lakewood, CO
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Aurora Symphony Orchestra
2024 Free Chambers Works Concert: The Aurora Symphony Orchestra is delighted to invite you to an enchanting afternoon of music at the Aurora People’s Building. Immerse yourself in the magic of chamber works as our talented musicians weave a tapestry of melodic brilliance. This special concert will take place on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 3:00 PM, promising an unforgettable musical experience for all.
Sun Jun 02, 3-5PM
Aurora, CO
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Historic Denver/ Molly Brown House Museum
SCFD Voter Free Evenings at the Molly Brown House: We will offer free admission to the residents of: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson Counties, the first Tuesday of each month from 5-7pm ONLY. No reservations will be available. Admission will be first come, first serve.
Tue Jun 04, 5-7PM
Denver, CO
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science
SCFD Free Day - Satisfy your science curiosity during our SCFD Free Days and Free Nights. No need to reserve your ticket ahead of time online. Walk up anytime during Free Days or Free Nights and gain access to the Wildlife Halls or our permanent exhibitions. A separate ticket is required if you'd like to visit the planetarium or the brand-new Infinity Theater.
Tue Jun 04, 5-9PM
Denver, CO
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There's so much culture to experience. Learn more about SCFD-funded organizations here.
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Wonder looks good on you

Culture creates vibrancy for us individually and collectively. It gives our kids a unique perspective and understanding of the world. It inspires all of us to get off the couch, discover the radical and the beautiful, and stretches our capacity to be transformed. Through our diverse, local culture, we come together, we come to new ideas, we come to our senses.

Embracing Everything with Colorado MahlerFest

Each May, music-lovers within the Denver metro area and from around the world flock to Boulder, Colorado in celebration of the late-Romantic composer, Gustav Mahler. The annual Colorado MahlerFest pilgrimage…

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Following in the Footsteps of Dr. Martin Lockley at Dinosaur Ridge
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A rehearsal of Roshni's play, Yatra: A Journey to Truth, Light and Life
The Power of a Story
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Ars Nova Singers posing together
The Local Vocals of ASCENT: A Boulder Soundwalk
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