Brown Bag & White Linen Lecture Series
Sponsored by the Aurora Historical Society
Third Wednesday of each month, Noon-1 p.m.
Cost: $4 ($3 Residents)
Aurora Historical Society members FREE
Bring your lunch
Digital Anthropology Collections
Aug. 16
As museums advance, new technologies and techniques aide museum staff in caring for their collections. One particularly interesting development is the rise of digitization as a tool to both preserve fragile collections and virtually share them with the world. Dr. Esteban Gomez, a digitization specialist at the University of Denver, joins us to discuss the impact of digitization on university anthropology collections and its use in museums.
Chaco Canyon and Mayan Trade
Sept. 20
Dr. Annabeth Headrick, Associate Professor of Mesoamerican and Native North American art at the University of Denver.
Southern Colorado Trade
Oct. 18
Jeremy Morton, Education Coordinator for Community Museums, History Colorado.
Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs (CCIA)
Nov. 15
As Executive Director of the CCIA and Ute Mountain Ute tribal member, Ernest House is committed to facilitating communication between the Southern Ute Indian and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribes and other American Indian organizations, state agencies, and affiliated groups. Hear him speak about how CCIA positively impacts the lives of Colorado’s American Indians and communities statewide.
Programs
Global Fest
Aug. 19
The Aurora History Museum will be open until 8 p.m. for Global Fest!
What's happening at the Museum?
- Ukulele and Hula Lessons until 4:30 p.m.
- 12:30 p.m. Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association Concert
- 5:30 p.m. Hula Show
Visit our exhibits, Picture Me Here: Stories of Hope and Resilience by Refugees and Immigrants and Write Our World: Crawford Elementary.
For more information about Global Fest visit: AuroraGov.org/Events
Tea at the Aurora History Museum: Buffalo Bill
Sept. 30; 2-3:30 p.m.
$33 ($25 Resident)
Lose yourself in the old frontier as author and re-enactor “Gunny” Jeff Norman guides you down the untamed trail of Buffalo Bill Cody’s life in his nationally acclaimed one-man play!
Food by Miette et Chocolat.
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
REGISTRATION CLOSES SEPT. 26 at 4 p.m.
Polynesian Arts and Culture Days
Sept. 16
Oct. 21
Ongoing program, third Saturday of every month
Free. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Explore Hawaiian culture through dance, history and music. Drop in for any or all of the following programs.
Typical Program Schedule (times may vary slightly)
11:30-12:30 p.m. Hula Dance Lesson
1:00-1:30 p.m. Talk Story
1:30-2:15 p.m. Beginner Ukulele Workshop
2:15-3:30 p.m. Intermediate Ukulele Workshop