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SUMMARY:Freshmode Fest 5 | Aug. 8 & 9
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nFRESHMODE FEST 5 is a multi-generational\, multicultural arts and wellness festival celebrating the rich expressive art forms of Hip Hop and how that intersects naturally with health\, wellness\, and the mindful stewardship of nature. \nBlending live music\, intergenerational dance battles\, dance workshops\, mural art\, healing arts\, local food\, film screenings\, panel discussions and community vendors\, culminating in creative expression while advancing community resilience and ecological stewardship through wellness\, education\, and regenerative design. \nHosted by Mikewird\, a staple in the Colorado creative community\, who lends his decades of experience in Emceeing\, Breaking and Ecological design to provide knowledge and entertainment in an inclusive\, healing environment. \nThe three day festival is planned to run August 8th & 9th and will provide a platform for attendees to indulge in all 4 elements of hip hop\, a marketplace\, a healing lounge and access to experts wellness\, in cultural\, and ecological stewardship : featuring live DJs\, Emcees\, a 2-on-2 intergenerational break battle\, dance workshops\, and graffiti artists live painting creating in real time\, health and wellness practitioners and ecological designers. Each inspired by the beats\, the dancers\, the murals and the collective energy of the audience\, symbolizing the dynamic ways we all utilize each other’s energy for nourishment and creation\, much like the Earth’s natural systems. \nBeyond the stage\, the festival offers a community marketplace with vendors\, including upcycled fashion designers\, ritual goods makers\, local artists\, creative entrepreneurs\, and more. A food court from local chefs will serve nourishing dishes from hand-picked culinary pop-ups\, curated with both flavor and health in mind. \nThere will also be film screenings of documentaries from some of our ecological design\, cultural and health practitioners locally\, nationally\, and world wide \, including q & a’s\, and panel discussions. \nFor guests seeking restoration as well as celebration\, Freshmode Fest 5 offers a Healing Lounge with chair massage\, acu-detox practitioners\, and sound bowls healers\, along with an Ecological Design Info Table and workshops presented by Regenerative Adventures\, sharing resources and invitations into regenerative living\, permaculture\, and community-based ecological design. \nFRESHMODE FEST 5 has been designed and built for music and nature lovers\, knowledge seekers and community builders.
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/freshmode-fest-5-aug-8-9/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Dairy Arts Center\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Ed,Cinema,Dairy Co-Production,Dance,Family Ed,Special Events,Teen Ed,Visual Arts,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Exploring Book-ness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nSurrounded by the artworks in Off the Page exhibition\, participants are invited to explore the many possibilities of what a book can be with Bohemia Boulder. \nFrom ancient scrolls to contemporary artist books\, this hands-on workshop examines the book as both a vessel for ideas and an artistic medium in its own right. Together\, we’ll challenge conventional notions of “book-ness.” \nDoes a book need pages? Does it need words? Does it even need to be legible? How can we stretch these boundaries to create a book that speaks in our own unique voice? \nParticipants will learn several folded book structures\, experiment with a variety of materials\, tools\, and mark-making techniques\, and explore the relationship between concept and material. Through playful experimentation and reflection\, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind book inspired by your own process\, experiences\, and imagination—using truly “off the page” approaches. \nNo prior experience is necessary. All materials will be provided. \n 
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/exploring-book-ness-workshop/
LOCATION:McMahon Gallery\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Meander Books Workshop
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nIn this hands-on workshop with Bohemia Boulder\, participants will create a magical “meander book” by painting paper\, then folding and cutting it into a unique sculptural book form. Once assembled\, the book can be transformed with words\, drawings\, collage\, photographs\, keepsakes\, and personal imagery\, then finished with handmade covers and special fasteners. \nInspired by the themes of Off the Page: Language as Material\, this workshop inviting participants to experiment with storytelling\, memory-keeping\, mark-making\, and creative book structures. Using a variety of papers\, ephemera\, and found materials\, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind artist book that unfolds in unexpected ways and reflects your own experiences\, interests\, and imagination. \nAll materials will be provided\, including fine and found papers\, ephemera\, photographs\, natural materials\, and other creative treasures. Participants are also encouraged to bring personal photos\, mementos\, or paper materials they would like to incorporate into their book. \nNo prior experience is necessary. Suitable for adults\, teens\, and creative kids ages 10 and up. \nAbout Bohemia  \nBohemia is a creative collaboration between artists and educators Cindy Parker and Abby Sivy\, who share a passion for helping people reconnect with their creativity through hands-on\, process-driven art experiences. \nCindy Parker is a mixed-media artist\, writer\, and lifelong collector of found objects whose work incorporates words\, natural materials\, and treasured ephemera. With a background in English literature\, graphic design\, and community arts programming\, she has spent many years developing creative programs for older adults and believes that making art enriches wellbeing at every stage of life. \nAbby Sivy is an artist\, designer\, and educator whose playful approach to creativity is rooted in a lifelong love of making. A graduate of Parsons School of Design\, she has spent nearly two decades teaching innovative art programs for children and adults. Through her work with Bohemia Boulder\, Abby encourages participants to embrace experimentation\, overcome creative fears\, and rediscover the joy of creating. \nTogether\, Cindy and Abby create welcoming workshops that celebrate curiosity\, imagination\, and the creative potential in everyone. \n 
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/meander-books-workshop/
LOCATION:McMahon Gallery\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshops
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SUMMARY:From Image to Story: A Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nWhen a work of art resonates with our own experience\, we recognize it. Through that recognition\, we begin to build meaning\, connection\, and understanding. \nJoin Fireside Ink Writers Workshop for a unique writing workshop inspired by Off the Page at the Dairy Arts Center. Using artworks from the exhibition as a starting point\, participants will explore personal narratives through guided writing prompts\, close looking\, and conversation. This workshop invites writers of all levels and genres to discover how visual art can open a doorway into their own stories while deepening our sense of shared community. \nSurrounded by the artworks of Off the Page in the McMahon Gallery\, attendees will reflect on the images that resonate most deeply with them and use those responses as a springboard for creative exploration. Through a series of guided exercises\, participants will uncover personal connections\, memories\, and stories inspired by the work on view. \nYou’ll leave with fresh writing\, new tools for creative reflection\, and a deeper appreciation for the ways art can help us better understand ourselves and one another. \nNo prior writing experience is necessary. All genres and experience levels are welcome. \nAbout the Instructor \nBrenda Kahn is a Boulder-based artist celebrated for lyric-driven music that blends personal narratives with broader social commentary. She gained acclaim in the 1990s with her distinctive punk-folk sound\, earning a recording contract with Columbia Records and critical praise for her album Epiphany in Brooklyn. She has toured with musical greats including Bob Dylan and Jeff Buckley and is the author of Ode to Chores\, a humorous collection of verse about motherhood. \nHer 2024 single\, Alright OK\, is available on YouTube and Spotify. Kahn’s memoir\, which explores the transformative power of music and writing against the backdrop of the East Village music scene of the 1990s\, is currently on submission. \nLearn more at: www.brendakahn.com \nAbout Fireside Ink Writers Workshop \nFounded in 2024 by Loie Rawding and Brenda Kahn\, Fireside Ink Writers Workshop was created to build a supportive writing community in the heart of Boulder County. Today\, Fireside Ink offers multi-level\, multi-genre workshops\, literary readings and events\, as well as private mentorship\, supporting writers from all backgrounds and experience levels. \nWhether crafting a memoir\, exploring fiction or poetry\, or discovering the joy of self-expression for the first time\, Fireside Ink provides the guidance\, encouragement\, and community needed to turn ideas into meaningful\, lasting stories. \nLearn more at: www.firesideinkwriters.org
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/from-image-to-story-a-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:McMahon Gallery\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshops,Writing Workshops
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SUMMARY:Sound and Scroll Workshop: An Evening of Reflection\, Writing\, and Ambient Music
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nJoin Boulder-based writer\, musician\, and contemplative artist Ahnara for a unique evening of ambient music\, spoken readings\, meditation\, and personal reflection\, surrounded by beautiful artworks in the McMahon Gallery. \nThe guided gathering will begin at 5:30 PM and conclude at 6:30 PM. Guests are invited to arrive anytime after 5:00 PM to explore the exhibition and mingle before the program begins\, and are welcome to stay afterward to continue conversations and enjoy the gallery. \nDrawing from her original writings\, The Scrolls of Becoming\, Ahnara will guide participants through a series of contemplative experiences designed to encourage stillness\, creativity\, and deeper connection. Throughout the gathering\, guests will listen to live readings and ambient soundscapes\, engage in guided reflection\, and have opportunities for personal writing inspired by the words and music shared. \nNo writing experience is necessary. Participants are welcome to write\, reflect quietly\, or simply listen and take in the experience. Writing materials will be provided\, though guests are welcome to bring their own journals. \nWhether you’re seeking creative inspiration\, a moment of calm\, or an opportunity to reconnect with yourself through words and sound\, Scrolls & Sound offers a welcoming space to slow down and reflect in community. \nTo learn more about Ahnara and her work before attending\, visit www.ahnaramusic.com.
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/sound-and-scroll-workshop/
LOCATION:Dairy Arts Center\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Word/Play! Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nJoin us on October 7\, 5–8 PM in the Dairy Arts Center’s McMahon Gallery for Word/Play!\, an open mic evening hosted by Aspen Everett in conjunction with the Off the Page exhibition. \nOff the Page explores the power of language—how words shape identity\, transmit knowledge\, build community\, and inspire creativity. Now it’s your turn! \nAt Word/Play! open mic\, poets\, musicians\, comedians\, storytellers\, and creatives of every kind are invited to share original work in an open and supportive environment. Participants are especially encouraged to respond to the exhibition\, individual artworks\, or the exhibition’s themes\, though this is not required. \nPerformers who sign up in advance will have their entry fee waived. Each performance slot is up to 8 minutes long. \nTo enquire for a performance slot\, email host Aspen Everett by October 1 at aspeneverett11@gmail.com \nAny remaining slots will be filled on a first-come\, first-served basis on the evening of the event. We recommend arriving at 5:00 PM sharp if you would like to sign up that night. \nAbout the Host \nAspen Everett is a poet\, performer\, and organizer living in Boulder\, Colorado. They are the author of Tributaries (Middle Creek Publishing)\, and their work has appeared in Planted Journal\, Twenty Bellows\, South Broadway Press\, Anthropocene Magazine\, and other publications. Aspen serves as a Community Engagement Instructor with Lighthouse Writers\, Assistant Editor of Screaming at America\, Poetry Coordinator with the Artist Resistance Coalition\, and host of Spotlight: A Boulder Notoriety Show. Aspen is also the Book Events Manager at Trident Booksellers & Cafe. They live with their seventeen-year-old and a collection of stubborn houseplants.
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/word-play-open-mic/
LOCATION:McMahon Gallery\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Writing Through Art - Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nWhat happens when a work of art becomes the starting point for a story\, poem\, or personal reflection? \nFireside Ink Writers Workshop is thrilled to partner with Off the Page at the Dairy Arts Center for an immersive writing workshop inspired by visual art. Surrounded by the exhibition in the McMahon Gallery\, participants will explore how artworks can spark stories\, memories\, questions\, and unexpected creative discoveries. \nThrough guided writing prompts\, close observation\, and discussion\, you’ll experiment with new ways of responding to what you see on the gallery walls. We’ll look at examples of writers who have drawn inspiration from visual art and discover how careful looking can open up fresh ideas\, vivid language\, and imaginative possibilities. \nWhether you’re a seasoned writer or simply curious about creative expression\, this workshop offers a welcoming space to connect art and language in new ways. You’ll leave with new writing\, practical creative techniques\, and a fresh perspective on how visual art can become a powerful catalyst for storytelling. \nNo prior writing experience is necessary. Writers of all genres and experience levels are welcome. \nAbout the Instructor \nLoie Rawding is the author of the ekphrastic novel Tight Little Vocal Cords (KERNPUNKT)\, a finalist for the Big Other Book Awards and one of Lambda Literary’s Most Anticipated Books of 2020. She is an editor\, creative mentor\, and teaching artist who works with arts organizations across the country. \nLoie grew up on an island off the coast of Maine. A recovering actor and dancer\, she studied performing arts in Boston and worked in publishing in New York before earning an MFA from the University of Colorado. She is certified in Narrative Medicine through Columbia University and collaborates with medical practitioners to improve patient outcomes through the power of storytelling. She is currently at work on her third novel. \nLearn more at: www.loierawding.com \nAbout Fireside Ink Writers Workshop \nFounded in 2024 by Loie Rawding and Brenda Kahn\, Fireside Ink Writers Workshop was created to build a supportive writing community in the heart of Boulder County. Today\, Fireside Ink offers multi-level\, multi-genre workshops\, literary readings\, events\, and private mentorship opportunities for writers of all backgrounds and experience levels. \nWhether crafting a memoir\, exploring fiction or poetry\, or discovering the joy of self-expression for the first time\, writers find the guidance\, encouragement\, and community needed to transform ideas into meaningful stories. \nLearn more at: www.firesideinkwriters.org
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LOCATION:McMahon Gallery\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshops,Writing Workshops
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