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Interested in joining a virtual Reauthorization Workshop? There’s still time!

Monday, August 3 from 3:00-4:00 p.m.:

-Link: https://gbsm.zoom.us/j/85217706273

-Meeting ID: 852 1770 6273

-The meeting will start promptly at 3:00 p.m. with a few introductory remarks. Following the introduction, you will be invited to join a Zoom breakout room for some small group discussions.

Tuesday, August 4 from 9:00-10:00 a.m.:

-Link: https://gbsm.zoom.us/j/82001288605

-Meeting ID: 820 0128 8605

-The meeting will start promptly at 9:00 a.m. with a few introductory remarks. Following the introduction, you will be invited to join a Zoom breakout room for some small group discussions.

We fund culture

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

Performing Arts

The Playground Ensemble

Mission Statement

To promote the music of our time through performance, new music commissions, education, and community outreach.

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1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD

Performing Arts

Atomic Theatre

Mission Statement

Mission Statement: To conduct and promote theatrical productions and other visual and performance arts events to enhance the community's cultural and social awareness; to promote charitable performing and visual arts events that foster community spirit, social awareness, and diversity; and to provide opportunities for relatively unknown artists and students to practice their art.

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1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD

Performing Arts

Turning the Wheel

Mission Statement

Turning the Wheel Productions is a national nonprofit arts and education organization dedicated to making body-based creative expression and play accessible to individuals of all ages, experiences, genders, and cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are committed to being a contributing force in fostering vibrant, healthy communities nationwide.

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1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD

Performing Arts

VIVA Theater

Mission Statement

The Society for Creative Aging/VIVA Theater is a non-profit cultural organization whose mission is to encourage healthy and vibrant aging through creative expression by providing opportunities for older adults to participate in the arts as performers, learners and audience.

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1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD

Performing Arts

One World Singers

Mission Statement

To promote understanding of our common humanity. The organization realizes this goal by performing choral music from diverse cultures and traditions; nurturing the musical abilities of all who wish to sing; presenting free and paid admission concerts in the local community; and touring regionally, nationally and internationally.

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1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD

Performing Arts

Boulder Ballet

Mission Statement

The mission of Boulder Ballet is to create, explore and extend the artistry, passion and joy of dance in community with its artists, students and audiences through the opportunities of performance, the excellence of training, the enrichment of education and outreach for all.

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1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD

Performing Arts

Ciorcal Cairde Irish Pipes & Drums

Mission Statement

The mission of Ciorcal Cairde Irish Pipes & Drums is to share, teach, and inspire others to learn about Irish music, culture, and traditions. Through education, practice, performance, and competition, we strive to share the history of Irish music, Bagpiping, Celtic drumming, Pipe Bands, and Irish heritage with the community.

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1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD

Cultural History

Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation

Mission Statement

To preserve the natural environment, enhancing cultural life in Colorado and providing educational opportunities devoted to western heritage, wildlife and the arts.

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1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD

Performing Arts

Boulder Opera

Mission Statement

To making opera accessible, inspiring and engaging to the community.

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1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD

Natural Sciences

Growing Gardens of Boulder County

Mission Statement

To enrich the lives of our community through sustainable urban agriculture. To provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with their food, the land and each other.

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1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD

Don’t paws here!

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.

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Museum of Outdoor Arts

Marjorie Park SCFD Free Day

Wed Aug 05, 10AM-4PM

Greenwood Village, CO

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Museum of Outdoor Arts

SCFD Free Day

Wed Aug 05, 10AM-4PM

Greenwood Village, CO

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Highlands Ranch Concert Band

A Summer of Movies Concert during HR Ice Cream Social

Wed Aug 05, 5:30-8PM

Highlands Ranch, CO

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Historic Denver/ Molly Brown House Museum

SCFD Free Evenings - First Thursday of each month, free evening for SCFD Residents only from 4-7pm.

Thu Aug 06, 4-7PM

Denver, CO

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Lighthouse Writers Workshop

Youth Voices Open Mic with Lighthouse and Soul Stories

Thu Aug 06, 6-8PM

Denver, CO

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40 West Arts

Cruisin' Colfax Art Crawl

Fri Aug 07, 5-9PM

Lakewood, CO

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Carousel of Happiness

Mary Wingate Free Ride Days - Annual weekend celebrating Mary Wingate, with free rides for all on Saturday and Sunday.

Sat Aug 08, 10AM-5PM

Nederland, CO

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Carousel of Happiness

Mary Wingate Free Ride Days - Annual weekend celebrating Mary Wingate, with free rides for all on Saturday and Sunday.

Sun Aug 09, 10AM-5PM

Nederland, CO

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South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs

Nature Center and Park Visitation - The Carson Nature Center is open Tuesday through Friday for drop in visitation from 12 - 4:30pm. Visit live animals, build city on our flood table, and explore exhibits. Over 6 miles of trails in the open space, and five fishing lakes are open sunrise to sunset daily.

Tue Aug 11, 12-4:30PM

Littleton, CO

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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.

SCFD Wonder-Cast host Emma sits across from Animal Care Specialist Krystin at a white table on a blue background

Meet Krystin Maloney, Lead Animal Ambassador Care Specialist at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

In the season 1 finale of the SCFD Wonder-Cast, meet Krystin Maloney, Lead Animal Ambassador Care Specialist at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance! Learn more about DZCA’s animal ambassador program…

Life is more colorful with SCFD

Take Part in SCFD’s Listening Tour!

The Playground Ensemble

Mission Statement

Atomic Theatre

Mission Statement

Turning the Wheel

Mission Statement

VIVA Theater

Mission Statement

One World Singers

Mission Statement

Boulder Ballet

Mission Statement

Ciorcal Cairde Irish Pipes & Drums

Mission Statement

Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation

Mission Statement

Boulder Opera

Mission Statement

Growing Gardens of Boulder County

Mission Statement

Don’t paws here!

Museum of Outdoor Arts

Museum of Outdoor Arts

Highlands Ranch Concert Band

Historic Denver/ Molly Brown House Museum

Lighthouse Writers Workshop

40 West Arts

Carousel of Happiness

Carousel of Happiness

South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs

There's so much culture to experience. Learn more about SCFD-funded organizations here.

Meet Krystin Maloney, Lead Animal Ambassador Care Specialist at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

Meet Kin Quitugua, Master Falconer at HawkQuest

Meet Heidi Echtenkamp, Wardrobe Supervisor at the DCPA with the SCFD Wonder-Cast

Meet Cynthia Cazanas Garin on the SCFD Wonder-Cast