Archive for October, 2008
Kenyans dominate Denver Marathon
DENVER (AP) — Jynocel Basweti won the Denver Marathon on Sunday as Kenyans took the top three finishes. Basweti posted a winning time of 2 hours, 22 minutes, 13 seconds. Richard Kimeli was second in 2:23:54, followed by defending champion Jonathan Ndambuki in 2:24:53.
The Trouble with the Alphabet: Reception tonight
We met artist and author Caryn West at the Walk for Sudan. Caryn is exhibiting artwork from her book The Trouble with the Alphabet: Through the Eyes of Innocence at Ditto Gallery from October 24th to December 19th. The Trouble with the Alphabet examines the Human Rights of Children by highlighting the vulnerability of children [...]
Walk for Sudan 2008
It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon for the annual 5k Walk for Sudan. Men, women, and children of all ages were out to raise money and awareness for a number of organizations working in Sudan.
An Eventful Saturday
With four different events being held this Saturday, there is certainly no shortage of happenings to keep you busy over the weekend. Here’s a rundown of what’s going on:
Exhibit Darfur Extended To This Friday
Ditto Gallery presents Exhibit Darfur, a photographic journey through the lens of 4 incredible artists shining light on the genocide and slavery of Darfur and Sudan. Originally set to close September 26th, the exhibit has been extended until this Friday, October 17th. Ditto Gallery is located at 1224 Speer Blvd., Denver. 303.289.9727
AfroBlu After Hours Dance Ritual – Oct 25th.
The metroAfrican crew will be there and so should you! myspace.com/afroblu for more info.
Guy Lumumba to Speak at University of Denver Oct. 23
Guy Lumumba, son of Congo’s first democratically elected Prime Minister, Patrice Lumumba, will be speaking at the University of Denver as part of Congo Week. He will talk about the Lumumba legacy and the ongoing humanitarian situation in the DRC. Mr. Lumumba will be joined by Maurice Carney, the co-Founder and Executive Director of Friends [...]
Founder of Denver-based Ethiopia Reads Named Top 10 Hero of the Year by CNN
Denver, CO — Yohannes Gebregeorgis, a native of Ethiopia and children’s literacy advocate, has been named a Top 10 Hero of the Year by CNN. Mr. Gebregeorgis was selected from more than 3,000 individuals nominated by viewers throughout the year. Finalists were selected by a Blue Ribbon panel of judges that includes Archbishop Desmond Tutu, [...]
Congo Week Coming October 19-25
What is Congo Week? Congo Week is a global initiative led by students to raise awareness about the situation in the Congo and provide support to the people of the Congo
Zouk/Salsa night at the Palava
Get ready to get your Zouk on. This Sunday, October 5th, The Palava will host it’s first Zouk/Salsa night from 4pm to 8pm. The Palava is located at 11002 E. Yale Avenue in Aurora. Questions? Call them at (303) 317-4503. Or check out their website: www.thepalava.com While there, be sure to try out some of [...]
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