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Chihuly at Denver Botanic Gardens

25 Wednesday Jun 2014

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Botanic Garden, Chihuly, Design, glass, sculpture

If you are (or are going to be) in Denver between now and November 30th – I would highly recommend that you add a visit to the Denver Botanic Gardens to your must see list! A complement to the already gorgeous gardens, the current exhibition featuring Chihuly’s stunning glass sculptures should not be missed. Chihuly is an internationally acclaimed glass fine artist known for his architectural installations around the world in historic cities, museums and gardens. Here’s a sneak peak from my visit to the Denver Botanic Gardens this past Sunday, June 22nd (click any photo to enlarge):

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I would recommend arriving to the gardens early in order to escape the larger crowds that descend a little later in the day. Also, beginning October 3rd the gardens will feature Chihuly Nights from 5:30-9pm to allow visitors to view the sculptures during sunset and while illuminated at night. More information can be found on the Denver Botanic Garden’s website.

As an added bonus, I was lucky enough be in Phoenix in 2009 when the Desert Botanical Garden featured Chihuly’s installation. I would have loved to return for another viewing of his most recent work installed there this winter, too. Very different landscapes between the Desert and Denver, similarly beautiful results. Here are a few snapshots from his 2009 exhibition in Phoenix (click any photo to enlarge):

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— Amy DePierre

Sun Stands Still

19 Thursday Jun 2014

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The summer solstice is this Saturday, June 21st. Here’s to the longest day of the year, sunshine, and summertime!

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{Art by Katie Daisy}

 

Beware the Moon!

12 Thursday Jun 2014

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This year’s Strawberry moon, as June’s full moon is known, lands on Friday the 13th – a full moon on this day in the month of June hasn’t happened since 1919. It will be the first Friday the 13th full moon since October 13, 2000 and possibly the last until October 13, 2049. Whether you believe in superstition or not – it’s often said that people act differently during a full moon and that our living cells are electrified by it. Toss in the Friday the 13th for good superstitious measure and we have ourselves a day that’s thought to be unlucky as well. While I’m not big on lucky/unlucky superstitions, I guess we’ll find out soon enough! Here’s hoping you have a happy, uneventful Friday the 13th Strawberry Moon!

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A Life of Love!

04 Wednesday Jun 2014

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A little something to celebrate our own Rachel Blackburn (soon to be Rachel Hoback) who is getting married this weekend!

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2014 Denver Chalk Art Festival

02 Monday Jun 2014

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chalk art, Downtown Denver, Larimer Square, street art

Once again the Denver Chalk Art Festival was a wonderful exhibition of talented chalk artists! Here are a few photos from the two-day affair on Larimer Square. More pictures here.

Amazing Color
Otters!
Flowers smell nice
Music Box
Hungry Hippos
Interactive Chalk Art
Featured Artist
Mandela Tribute

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