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2007 - 2008 Historic Dinner and Lecture Series - Join The Tesoro Foundation for the 2007-2008 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.
8th Annual Indian Market and Powwow - Join The Tesoro Foundation at the Eighth Annual Indian Market and Powwow 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.Click Here for a list of current participants and their bios.
Click Here for Powwow Information.
Click Here for Photos of the 2007 Event.
May 17 - 18, 2008
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (both Saturday & Sunday)
“Members Only” Preview Party
Friday, May 16th at 6 p.m.
The Fort, Morrison, CO
Adults $6
Seniors 65+ and Students with valid ID $3
Children under 12 Free
7th Annual Spanish Market and 1830's Rendezvous - The Tesoro Foundation’s Spanish Market & 1830s Rendezvous is an educationally-focused art show and 1830s Rendezvous featuring Early West interpreters. Mountain men and women will set up historically accurate camps and trading posts in the valley behind The Fort. The camps will be open to the general public and the traders and fur trappers will answer questions as they live life in 1830s style. Mountain men and women will also compete in rendezvous competitions. An entertainment stage will feature musicians, interpreters and dancers. The Spanish Market features 24 of Colorado and New Mexico’s highest regarded Spanish Colonial artists. The Tesoro Foundation has partnered with Regis University to provide education about Santero history with a special exhibit of rare Santos from the Regis Collection.
September 27 - 28, 2008
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (both Saturday & Sunday)
“Members Only” Preview Party
Friday, September 26th 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 Tesoro Foundation will commemorate the night of November 13, 1833 when thousands of meteors showered the sky over North America. The Denver Astronomical Society will bring telescopes to The Fort’s courtyard, giving visitors a tour of the heavens. Viewing is free to the public from 8:30 to 9:30 (weather permitting).
Sunday, November 9, 2008
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
The Fort, Morrison, CO
Farolito Lighting - The Tesoro Foundation will kick off the holiday season with live musical entertainment, seasonal carols and the lighting of the farolitos. The event honors a member of the community who has enlightened the minds and souls of our community.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
The Fort, Morrison, CO
Free
Las Posadas -The Tesoro Foundation has partnered with the Christian Life Movement and the Holy Trinity Parish in Westminster to present this traditional event.
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2008
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Fort Courtyard and Grounds, Morrison, CO
Free
For a map to Tesoro Foundation events held at The Fort, click here.
For more information about Tesoro events, email tesoroinfo@tesorofoundation.org
or call 303-839-1671.Volunteers are always needed to help with our events. If you are interested, please contact Sarah Shirazi at 303-839-1671 or by email at tesoroinfo@tesorofoundation.org. Thank you!
