Colorado Folk Arts Council

EVENTS

2024

Made possible with support from the Arapahoe SCFD

The Aurora Fox,Community Relations and Neighborhood Services of Aurora, Aurora Sentinel, KUVO, Colorado Cultural Connections, Colorado Folk Arts Council and Metropolitan State University of Denver Department of Chicana/o Studies Journey Through Our Heritage Porogram

Cultural Concerts at Aurora Fox
Celebrates 27 years

Twenty Four years ago when the Colorado Folk Arts was asked by the offices of Original Aurora Renewal to host a monthly series of free cultural concerts at the historic Aurora Fox (9900 E. Colfax) they jumped at the opportunity. Today these cultural concerts have provided free programs for thousands of undeserved school children. Thanks to the generosity of the Aurora Fox Theater and a partnership with Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) this unique folk arts experience continues. 

Traditionally the series runs October through May of each year and offers once a month ethnic and folk arts programs free of charge to local schools and the community. 

Cultural Concerts on Colfax  27th  Annual Cultural Concert Series

Aurora Fox 9900 E. Colfax Ave. Aurora, CO 80010 ~ 303-739-1970 
-All shows begin at 12 p.m. and end at 1 p.m. unless otherwise indicated 
-All shows are free to the public! Parties of 10 or more please RSVP 
-For more information call 720-329-0869 / jtoh2016@gmail.com

  Also visit  http://coloradofolkartscouncil.yolasite.com

Schedule of Events Aurora Fox Cultural Concerts 

Nov. 

Dia De Los Muertos: Honoring Our Ancestors with Shane Franklin and Huitzilopochtli Aztec Grupo

Learn how our ancestors influence our modern day music and hear of traditions that honor our loved ones from different cultures. Shane Franklin, better known by his stage name SF1 is an accomplished emcee, drummer, music producer, songwriter dancer and actor. He is an alumni of Berklee College of Music and Grammy Award nominee that hails from Denver, Colorado. When performing live a skilled ensemble of talented musicians, “The Crew” accompanies him on stage. Receiving many accolades, including three Westword Magazine Music Awards in the hip-hop category, his genuine love for music instrumentation is evident in his ability to effortlessly infuse jazz, Afro-Cuban, Middle Eastern, pop and rock within his energetic voice and compelling live performances.Huitzilopochtli is a traditional Aztec “Mexica” dance group from Mexico lead by Capitan Raul Chavez who was one of the first elders to bring this tradition to Colorado.

Dec. 

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance “Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum”

A holiday tradition continues with “Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum,” Cleo Parker Robinson Dance’s annual holiday show. “Granny” showcases various winter traditions from around the world as she remembers all the dances she’s done in her days. Using dance, music and spoken word, Granny’s drum beats rhythms that reminds one of Christmas, African harvest, Hanukkah, the winter solstice and more.

Jan. 

A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

 MLK Tribute: A Rhythmic Journey Shane Franklin SF1

Join Shane Franklin,( SF1) grammy nominated emcee, drummer, music producer, songwriter dancer and actor, with drummer Jasson Martin in a musical tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr.

Shane Franklin, better known by his stage name SF1 is an accomplished emcee, drummer, music producer, songwriter, dancer and actor. He is an alumni of Berklee College of Music and Grammy Award nominee that hails from Denver, Colorado. When performing live a skilled ensemble of talented musicians, “The Crew” accompanies him on stage. Receiving many accolades, including three Westword Magazine Music Awards in the hip-hop category, his genuine love for music instrumentation is evident in his ability to effortlessly infuse jazz, Afro-Cuban, Middle Eastern, pop and rock within his energetic voice and compelling live performances. 

Feb. 

Black History Month Celebration

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance and Shane Franklin SF1 

For over five decades, award winning Cleo Parker Robinson Dance has dedicated their performances to exploring culture through movement. Cleo Parker, founded in 1970, has expanded their academy through outreach and different theatre productions. Shane Franklin, better known by his stage name SF1 is an accomplished emcee, drummer, music producer, songwriter, dancer and actor. He is an alumni of Berklee College of Music and Grammy Award nominee that hails from Denver, Colorado.

April  

Denver Pow-Wow Tribute: Seven Falls Dancers 

The Seven Falls Indian Dancers, are a  family dance troupe representing four generations of American Indian dancers.  They hail from the Pawnee, Flandreau Santee Sioux tribes, of Oklahoma and South Dakota. The troupe has been dancing throughout Colorado for over 32 years and performed every summer at Seven Falls in Colorado Springs from Memorial Day through Labor Day for 29 years. They have performed at the Garden of Gods Visitor Center and Rockledge Ranch. They will be performing exhibitions and social dances in tribute to  March Pow Wow. Some of the dances that will be performed include Slow War Dance, Hoop Dance, Eagle Dance, Swan Dance and more.

May 
Cinco de Mayo with Fiesta Colorado, Aztec Dancers,  and German Ompah

Join us for our TWO SHOWS (10:30 AM-11:30 PM and 12:00-1 PM) CHOOSE ONE TIME 

Fiesta Colorado, Aztec Dancers Huitzilopochtli and  German Folk Dancers

A presentation of dance, music, and stories in a colorful tribute to Cinco de Mayo. Explore the beauty of Ballet Folklorico and the influence  Aztec and German folk dancing on the dance genre. Fiesta Colorado, under the direction of Jeanette Trujillo is Colorado’s premier Ballet Folkloric Troupe. Having performed internationally and nationally this acclaimed dance group will illuminate the beauty and diversity of the Mexican dance experience. Aztec dancers Huitzilopochtli and Edelweiss German dancers will pay tribute to the many cultural faces of Mexico.  

 For Reservations and All Shows Contact Renee Fajardo CFAC Program Director: 720-329-0869 or e-mail jtoh2016@gmail.com

Annual Cultural Concert Series Aurora Fox
9900 E. Colfax Ave. Aurora, CO 80010
Tel: 303-739-2070 § 
All shows begin at 12 p.m. and end at 1 p.m. unless otherwise indicated §  All shows are free to the public!
Parties of 10 or more please RSVP § 
For more information call 720-329-0869
Contact: jtoh2016@gmail.com