Category: storytelling

The Museum of Boulder is proud to announce the new upcoming exhibit, The Sink: The Rest[aurant] is History, in partnership with The Sink and Savor Productions. Discover the fascinating history of The
Sink, as this legendary restaurant turns 100 years old. This immersive
experience delves into the iconic Boulder restaurant’s history, and the
vibrant counter culture that surrounds it, including art, music, a film,
and an interactive component for visitors near and far. The Museum of
Boulder partners with The Sink and Savor Productions to present this
exhibit celebrating this special milestone in Boulder’s history!

The Museum of Boulder is proud to announce the new upcoming exhibit, The Sink: The Rest[aurant] is History, in partnership with The Sink and Savor Productions. Discover the fascinating history of The
Sink, as this legendary restaurant turns 100 years old. This immersive
experience delves into the iconic Boulder restaurant’s history, and the
vibrant counter culture that surrounds it, including art, music, a film,
and an interactive component for visitors near and far. The Museum of
Boulder partners with The Sink and Savor Productions to present this
exhibit celebrating this special milestone in Boulder’s history!

Working collaboratively to preserve Colorado’s rich and complex Black histories, sharing them broadly, and integrating them into Colorado education. The Museum of Boulder, in partnership with Adrian Miller, the Boulder County NAACP Chapter and the Boulder Public Library’s Maria Rogers Oral History Program, will develop activities to highlight the history of Black people in Colorado with our IMLS: Museums for America grant.

Over three years (and beyond), the Museum will employ a community-centered process and develop an exhibit and educational curricula to address the underrepresentation of Black histories in Colorado.

The program will collect original oral histories and research, consolidate research data and make it publicly available, and host a series of programs about race.

This project will give Coloradans a more inclusive understanding of the state’s history by illuminating the stories of Black Coloradans, help the local community examine attitudes about and acknowledge the experience of Black people in Colorado, and ultimately serve as a launching pad for community dialogue and a basis for community action.

Step inside the Museum of Boulder’s newest exhibit, Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History. Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History will give Coloradans and all visitors an inclusive understanding of the state’s history by illuminating the stories of Black Coloradans who have lived in this area for the past two centuries. Learn about the contributions they have made to the Centennial State, and the legacy they have left behind. Experience the history of “Colorful Colorado” through the African American perspective!

Join us for food, drinks, a DJ, general festivities and an exhibition viewing and discussion from all the contributors and community partners who have made this exhibit possible.

One drink ticket per admission.

$5 OFF Early Bird Discount for all tickets purchased before September 4, 2023.

Museum of Boulder members may attend for free.

In partnership with Institute for Museum and Library Services, NAACP Boulder County, Street Wise, Visit Boulder, Create Boulder, Second Baptist Church, Boulder Public Library and Blackat Productions.

Working collaboratively to preserve Colorado’s rich and complex Black histories, sharing them broadly, and integrating them into Colorado education. The Museum of Boulder, in partnership with Adrian Miller, the Boulder County NAACP Chapter and the Boulder Public Library’s Maria Rogers Oral History Program, will develop activities to highlight the history of Black people in Colorado with our IMLS: Museums for America grant.

Over three years (and beyond), the Museum will employ a community-centered process and develop an exhibit and educational curricula to address the underrepresentation of Black histories in Colorado.

The program will collect original oral histories and research, consolidate research data and make it publicly available, and host a series of programs about race.

This project will give Coloradans a more inclusive understanding of the state’s history by illuminating the stories of Black Coloradans, help the local community examine attitudes about and acknowledge the experience of Black people in Colorado, and ultimately serve as a launching pad for community dialogue and a basis for community action.

Step inside the Museum of Boulder’s newest exhibit, Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History.
Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History will give Coloradans and all
visitors an inclusive understanding of the state’s history by
illuminating the stories of Black Coloradans who have lived in this area
for the past two centuries. Learn about the contributions they have
made to the Centennial State, and the legacy they have left behind.
Experience the history of “Colorful Colorado” through the African
American perspective!

Join us for a culturally delicious, educational and soulful day!

Black to the Future Program-

4:00 pm: Visit Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History
discover the history of Black Coloradans from 1840 to today through a
colorful, interactive exhibit and grab a drink and food on our rooftop.

5:00-6:00 pm: Black to the Future Lecture with Adam Bradley.The
Museum of Boulder is contributing to ongoing efforts across the county
to amplify Black voices in the stories we tell about our nation’s
history. Join us for a conversation with Adam Bradley, a member of the
“Proclaiming” advisory council and a professor of English & African
American History at UCL, as he shares experiences as a scholar, writer
and curator working with the New York Times, the Smithsonian’s Museum of
African American and Culture, the Grammy Museum, the National Park
Service, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and other
organizations across the nation.

6:30-8:00 pm: Rooftop concert / party with JJ Brown’s Raw Soul Groove Band. Put on your dancing shoes and join us on the roof for some funky grooves! (weather permitting)

Tickets include both lecture and concert

In
partnership with Institute for Museum and Library Services, NAACP
Boulder County, Street Wise, Visit Boulder, Create Boulder, Second
Baptist Church, Boulder Public Library and Blackat Productions.

The Museum of Boulder is proud to announce the new upcoming exhibit, The Sink: The Rest[aurant] is History, in partnership with The Sink and Savor Productions. Discover the fascinating history of The
Sink, as this legendary restaurant turns 100 years old. This immersive
experience delves into the iconic Boulder restaurant’s history, and the
vibrant counter culture that surrounds it, including art, music, a film,
and an interactive component for visitors near and far. The Museum of
Boulder partners with The Sink and Savor Productions to present this
exhibit celebrating this special milestone in Boulder’s history!

The Museum of Boulder is proud to announce the new upcoming exhibit, The Sink: The Rest[aurant] is History, in partnership with The Sink and Savor Productions. Discover the fascinating history of The
Sink, as this legendary restaurant turns 100 years old. This immersive
experience delves into the iconic Boulder restaurant’s history, and the
vibrant counter culture that surrounds it, including art, music, a film,
and an interactive component for visitors near and far. The Museum of
Boulder partners with The Sink and Savor Productions to present this
exhibit celebrating this special milestone in Boulder’s history!

Working collaboratively to preserve Colorado’s rich and complex Black histories, sharing them broadly, and integrating them into Colorado education. The Museum of Boulder, in partnership with Adrian Miller, the Boulder County NAACP Chapter and the Boulder Public Library’s Maria Rogers Oral History Program, will develop activities to highlight the history of Black people in Colorado with our IMLS: Museums for America grant.

Over three years (and beyond), the Museum will employ a community-centered process and develop an exhibit and educational curricula to address the underrepresentation of Black histories in Colorado.

The program will collect original oral histories and research, consolidate research data and make it publicly available, and host a series of programs about race.

This project will give Coloradans a more inclusive understanding of the state’s history by illuminating the stories of Black Coloradans, help the local community examine attitudes about and acknowledge the experience of Black people in Colorado, and ultimately serve as a launching pad for community dialogue and a basis for community action.

Working collaboratively to preserve Colorado’s rich and complex Black histories, sharing them broadly, and integrating them into Colorado education. The Museum of Boulder, in partnership with Adrian Miller, the Boulder County NAACP Chapter and the Boulder Public Library’s Maria Rogers Oral History Program, will develop activities to highlight the history of Black people in Colorado with our IMLS: Museums for America grant.

Over three years (and beyond), the Museum will employ a community-centered process and develop an exhibit and educational curricula to address the underrepresentation of Black histories in Colorado.

The program will collect original oral histories and research, consolidate research data and make it publicly available, and host a series of programs about race.

This project will give Coloradans a more inclusive understanding of the state’s history by illuminating the stories of Black Coloradans, help the local community examine attitudes about and acknowledge the experience of Black people in Colorado, and ultimately serve as a launching pad for community dialogue and a basis for community action.

Join
us at the Museum of Boulder for an afternoon of arts, traditional
refreshments, performances, and activities celebrating Persian culture!

Theatrical Story Telling: initiated by drumming telling the ancient Shahnameh story of how a community comes together for justice.

Legend of Zahak and Kaveh the blacksmith

Lyrical Dance Performance: Mehregan theme, Festive tribute to Mitra, deity of Love and Light

~Performances will be at 1pm & 3pm~

Leatherette Band Making : As did ancient heroes, make your body band to set intention for empowerment

Letters of Gratitude: Let
Mehregan’s love and light inspire you to write a decorated letter of
appreciation to someone you love using Persian literature quotes and
optional natural scents

Standard of Kaveh: Make your own keepsake flag to remind yourself of the power within and in surrounding community!

Tea and Koloocheh: Sample traditional Mehregan Cookies compliments of honey bird with various fillings and Traditional Persian Tea

Evening fare in the Courtyard: Sample
a typical early evening snack plate in a poetic Iranian setting . This
area will feature locally made sun shape Turmeric and Cumin bread with
accompaniments

… And other engaging surprises!

A ritual
table will be set up in the Lobby beginning a week before the event –
come in to learn more about the holiday before attending the
celebration!

In partnership with Persian Cultural Circle.

History of Mehregan

In
Persian culture, Mehergan is a time to honor love and friendship and
the harvest, a time to renew our commitments to each other and our
community, a time to honor justice and balance.

During
pre-Islamic and early Islamic Iran, Mehrgān was celebrated with the same
magnificence and pageantry as Nowruz. It was customary for people to
send or give their king, and each other, gifts. Rich people usually gave
gold and silver coins, heroes and warriors gave horses while others
gave gifts according to their financial power and ability, even as
simple as an apple. Those fortunate enough would help the poor with
gifts.

The genre-bending A CASE FOR BLACK GIRLS SETTING CENTRAL PARK ON FIRE is a poetic hero’s journey that follows a brilliant pre-teen speeding from Brooklyn to Central Park as she processes her own pain while shouldering the weight of a world burdened by collective trauma. Aided in her journey by a rottweiler, Nat Turner and an alley-dwelling oracle, she questions what she’s running from, and what she’s running toward. In the end, the audience is invited to decipher the layers and meaning and draw connections to their own experiences. 

Content warning: A CASE FOR BLACK GIRLS SETTING CENTRAL PARK ON FIRE is recommended for ages 16 for mature content including discussions of racism and sexual abuse.

The Museum of Boulder is proud to announce the new upcoming exhibit, The Sink: The Rest[aurant] is History, in partnership with The Sink and Savor Productions. Discover the fascinating history of The
Sink, as this legendary restaurant turns 100 years old. This immersive
experience delves into the iconic Boulder restaurant’s history, and the
vibrant counter culture that surrounds it, including art, music, a film,
and an interactive component for visitors near and far. The Museum of
Boulder partners with The Sink and Savor Productions to present this
exhibit celebrating this special milestone in Boulder’s history!

The Museum of Boulder is proud to announce the new upcoming exhibit, The Sink: The Rest[aurant] is History, in partnership with The Sink and Savor Productions. Discover the fascinating history of The
Sink, as this legendary restaurant turns 100 years old. This immersive
experience delves into the iconic Boulder restaurant’s history, and the
vibrant counter culture that surrounds it, including art, music, a film,
and an interactive component for visitors near and far. The Museum of
Boulder partners with The Sink and Savor Productions to present this
exhibit celebrating this special milestone in Boulder’s history!

Working collaboratively to preserve Colorado’s rich and complex Black histories, sharing them broadly, and integrating them into Colorado education. The Museum of Boulder, in partnership with Adrian Miller, the Boulder County NAACP Chapter and the Boulder Public Library’s Maria Rogers Oral History Program, will develop activities to highlight the history of Black people in Colorado with our IMLS: Museums for America grant.

Over three years (and beyond), the Museum will employ a community-centered process and develop an exhibit and educational curricula to address the underrepresentation of Black histories in Colorado.

The program will collect original oral histories and research, consolidate research data and make it publicly available, and host a series of programs about race.

This project will give Coloradans a more inclusive understanding of the state’s history by illuminating the stories of Black Coloradans, help the local community examine attitudes about and acknowledge the experience of Black people in Colorado, and ultimately serve as a launching pad for community dialogue and a basis for community action.

Working collaboratively to preserve Colorado’s rich and complex Black histories, sharing them broadly, and integrating them into Colorado education. The Museum of Boulder, in partnership with Adrian Miller, the Boulder County NAACP Chapter and the Boulder Public Library’s Maria Rogers Oral History Program, will develop activities to highlight the history of Black people in Colorado with our IMLS: Museums for America grant.

Over three years (and beyond), the Museum will employ a community-centered process and develop an exhibit and educational curricula to address the underrepresentation of Black histories in Colorado.

The program will collect original oral histories and research, consolidate research data and make it publicly available, and host a series of programs about race.

This project will give Coloradans a more inclusive understanding of the state’s history by illuminating the stories of Black Coloradans, help the local community examine attitudes about and acknowledge the experience of Black people in Colorado, and ultimately serve as a launching pad for community dialogue and a basis for community action.

The Museum of Boulder is proud to announce the new upcoming exhibit, The Sink: The Rest[aurant] is History, in partnership with The Sink and Savor Productions. Discover the fascinating history of The
Sink, as this legendary restaurant turns 100 years old. This immersive
experience delves into the iconic Boulder restaurant’s history, and the
vibrant counter culture that surrounds it, including art, music, a film,
and an interactive component for visitors near and far. The Museum of
Boulder partners with The Sink and Savor Productions to present this
exhibit celebrating this special milestone in Boulder’s history!

The Museum of Boulder is proud to announce the new upcoming exhibit, The Sink: The Rest[aurant] is History, in partnership with The Sink and Savor Productions. Discover the fascinating history of The
Sink, as this legendary restaurant turns 100 years old. This immersive
experience delves into the iconic Boulder restaurant’s history, and the
vibrant counter culture that surrounds it, including art, music, a film,
and an interactive component for visitors near and far. The Museum of
Boulder partners with The Sink and Savor Productions to present this
exhibit celebrating this special milestone in Boulder’s history!

Working collaboratively to preserve Colorado’s rich and complex Black histories, sharing them broadly, and integrating them into Colorado education. The Museum of Boulder, in partnership with Adrian Miller, the Boulder County NAACP Chapter and the Boulder Public Library’s Maria Rogers Oral History Program, will develop activities to highlight the history of Black people in Colorado with our IMLS: Museums for America grant.

Over three years (and beyond), the Museum will employ a community-centered process and develop an exhibit and educational curricula to address the underrepresentation of Black histories in Colorado.

The program will collect original oral histories and research, consolidate research data and make it publicly available, and host a series of programs about race.

This project will give Coloradans a more inclusive understanding of the state’s history by illuminating the stories of Black Coloradans, help the local community examine attitudes about and acknowledge the experience of Black people in Colorado, and ultimately serve as a launching pad for community dialogue and a basis for community action.

Working collaboratively to preserve Colorado’s rich and complex Black histories, sharing them broadly, and integrating them into Colorado education. The Museum of Boulder, in partnership with Adrian Miller, the Boulder County NAACP Chapter and the Boulder Public Library’s Maria Rogers Oral History Program, will develop activities to highlight the history of Black people in Colorado with our IMLS: Museums for America grant.

Over three years (and beyond), the Museum will employ a community-centered process and develop an exhibit and educational curricula to address the underrepresentation of Black histories in Colorado.

The program will collect original oral histories and research, consolidate research data and make it publicly available, and host a series of programs about race.

This project will give Coloradans a more inclusive understanding of the state’s history by illuminating the stories of Black Coloradans, help the local community examine attitudes about and acknowledge the experience of Black people in Colorado, and ultimately serve as a launching pad for community dialogue and a basis for community action.

The Museum of Boulder is proud to announce the new upcoming exhibit, The Sink: The Rest[aurant] is History, in partnership with The Sink and Savor Productions. Discover the fascinating history of The
Sink, as this legendary restaurant turns 100 years old. This immersive
experience delves into the iconic Boulder restaurant’s history, and the
vibrant counter culture that surrounds it, including art, music, a film,
and an interactive component for visitors near and far. The Museum of
Boulder partners with The Sink and Savor Productions to present this
exhibit celebrating this special milestone in Boulder’s history!

The Museum of Boulder is proud to announce the new upcoming exhibit, The Sink: The Rest[aurant] is History, in partnership with The Sink and Savor Productions. Discover the fascinating history of The
Sink, as this legendary restaurant turns 100 years old. This immersive
experience delves into the iconic Boulder restaurant’s history, and the
vibrant counter culture that surrounds it, including art, music, a film,
and an interactive component for visitors near and far. The Museum of
Boulder partners with The Sink and Savor Productions to present this
exhibit celebrating this special milestone in Boulder’s history!

Working collaboratively to preserve Colorado’s rich and complex Black histories, sharing them broadly, and integrating them into Colorado education. The Museum of Boulder, in partnership with Adrian Miller, the Boulder County NAACP Chapter and the Boulder Public Library’s Maria Rogers Oral History Program, will develop activities to highlight the history of Black people in Colorado with our IMLS: Museums for America grant.

Over three years (and beyond), the Museum will employ a community-centered process and develop an exhibit and educational curricula to address the underrepresentation of Black histories in Colorado.

The program will collect original oral histories and research, consolidate research data and make it publicly available, and host a series of programs about race.

This project will give Coloradans a more inclusive understanding of the state’s history by illuminating the stories of Black Coloradans, help the local community examine attitudes about and acknowledge the experience of Black people in Colorado, and ultimately serve as a launching pad for community dialogue and a basis for community action.

Working collaboratively to preserve Colorado’s rich and complex Black histories, sharing them broadly, and integrating them into Colorado education. The Museum of Boulder, in partnership with Adrian Miller, the Boulder County NAACP Chapter and the Boulder Public Library’s Maria Rogers Oral History Program, will develop activities to highlight the history of Black people in Colorado with our IMLS: Museums for America grant.

Over three years (and beyond), the Museum will employ a community-centered process and develop an exhibit and educational curricula to address the underrepresentation of Black histories in Colorado.

The program will collect original oral histories and research, consolidate research data and make it publicly available, and host a series of programs about race.

This project will give Coloradans a more inclusive understanding of the state’s history by illuminating the stories of Black Coloradans, help the local community examine attitudes about and acknowledge the experience of Black people in Colorado, and ultimately serve as a launching pad for community dialogue and a basis for community action.