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2011 - 2012 Historic Dinner and Lecture Series - Join The Tesoro Cultural Center for the 2011-2012 Historic Lecture Series featuring an exciting lineup of historians, authors and professors who delve into life in the Early West. A delicious dinner inspired by the foods of the 19th century will follow each lecture.
Join us in the morning for lectures at the Tattered Cover Book Store on 1628 16th Street at Wynkoop in Denver, Colorado. The Lectures start at 11:00 a.m., are FREE, and open to the public.
12th Annual Indian Market and Powwow - Join The Tesoro Cultural Center at the Eleventh Annual Indian Market and Powwow on May 19 - 20, 2012,
where award winning Native American artists will show their wares and demonstrate their crafts. Respected experts in the field will judge art submitted by the premier Native American artists in the country. Artists will share their arts and crafts with visitors throughout the day in impromptu and planned demonstrations. A contest Powwow will fill the valley below The Fort on Saturday and Sunday. Dancers and drummers will share their heritage in competitions of Traditional, Shawl, Fancy, Grass and Jingle dancing. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the traditional dances and regalia while watching the brilliant display of
cultures and colors.Coming in April 2012!
Click Here for the 2012 Schedule of Events!
Click Here for our Downloadable Flyer!
Click Here for a list of current participants.
Click Here for Powwow Information
Click here for a list of Artists that need sponsorships
Click Here for 2011 Press Release
Click Here for Photos of the 2007 Event.
Click Here for Photos of the 2008 Event
Click Here for Photos of the 2009 Event
May 19 - 20, 2012
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (both Saturday & Sunday)
“Meet the Artist” Patron Party
Friday, May 18th at 6 p.m.
The Fort, Morrison, CO
Adults $6
Seniors 65+ and Students with valid ID $3
Children under 12 Free
11th Spanish Colonial & Western Art Market & 1830’s Rendezvous -Two art genres come together with a rendezvous and celebrate the west in 1830’s. Southwest’s most celebrated Spanish colonial artists demonstrate and sell their jewelry, retablos, bultos,etc along with prominent Western artists and artwork that embody the spirit and struggle of the American West. Historical Interpreters enact the colorful Mountain Men and Women trappers and traders from the Bent’s Fort era sell their wares, from buckskin period dress and trade silver to flintlock guns, and beaver skin hats. Adults and children interact with 1830’s era interpreters and participate in educational activities.
The public is welcome to enjoy, food, music, fun all weekend long.
Click Here for a list of current participants.
Click Here for Printable Flyer.
Click Here for Event Schedule. (Coming in August 2011)
September 15 - 16, 2012
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (both Saturday & Sunday)
“Meet the Artist” Patron Party
Friday, September 14th at 6 p.m.
The Fort, Morrison, CO
Adults $6
Seniors 65+ and Students with valid ID $3
Children under 12 Free
Night The Stars Fell
The Denver Astronomical Society will setup telescopes (weather permitting) in the courtyard from 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. for a luminous view of the night sky.
On November 13, 1833 thousands of meteors showered the sky over North America. To the native peoples of the land, it appeared that the stars were falling out of the heavens. Some thought it was the judgment.
To celebrate this phenomenon in history, Dr. Marc Levine and Dr. Steven Lee (from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science) will lecture about the historical and scientific aspects of Leonids meteor shower in conjunction with a special dinner at The Fort.Sunday, November 11, 2012
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
The Fort, Morrison, CO
2012 Farolito Lighting & Pinecone Ceremony -
On Sunday, November 25, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., The Tesoro Cultural Center will celebrate its southwestern tradition of lighting the farolitos (paper lanterns) in the courtyard of The Fort restaurant (19192 Highway 8). The festivities usher in the holiday season and honor a member of the community who has enlightened the minds and souls of others.
The evening includes entertainment by Dr. Lorenzo Trujillo, Dr. Robert Klimek and the Light of the World Church Choir, Colorado School of Mines (The Sweet Adelines, CSM Melodic Minors) and Rex Rideout & The Denver Mountainairs. All guests are invited to join in the traditional pinecone ceremony and write the name of someone he/she wishes to remember on a slip of paper and tuck it into the cone. At the conclusion of the evening, the pinecones are placed in the courtyard campfire. The resulting glimmers of light and bright fire glide upwards, carrying the messages into the sky. Enjoy complimentary hot-spiced apple cider, coffee and biscochitos (bite-sized cinnamon-anise cookies).
The event is free and open to the public. Outside event, dress warmly.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
The Fort, Morrison, CO
Free
Las Posadas
Celebrated in Mexico and throughout the United States from December 16 to 24, Las Posadas celebration commemorates Mary and Joseph’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of shelter on the night of baby Jesus’ birth. The Tesoro Foundation partners with the Christian Life Movement to present this traditional event. Complimentary biscochitos and hot beverages are provided.
Volunteers are always needed to help with our events. If you are interested, please contact Carolyn Doran at 303-839-1671 or by email at cdoran@tesoroculturalcenter.orgChristmas Eve, December 24, Every Year
4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
The Fort Courtyard and grounds, Morrison, CO
Free
For a map to Tesoro Cultural Center events held at The Fort, click here.
For more information about Tesoro events, email tesoroinfo@tesoroculturalcenter.org
or call 303-839-1671.Volunteers are always needed to help with our events. If you are interested, please contact Carolyn Doran at 303-839-1671 or by email at tesoroinfo@tesoroculturalcenter.org. Thank you!
