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January 11: “Brother Can you Spare a Dime?” You’re invited to the kickoff event where you’ll receive a copy of To Kill a Mockingbird. Enjoy big band and swing music from After Midnight Jazz Band, themed refreshments, and a historical art exhibit featuring 1930s fashion, photography from the era, and a cultural and historical timeline created by community members. To help create the timeline, call 720-977-5881.
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January 18: The City of Thornton youth dance program will present a tap dance presentation in the style of Shirley Temple. This will be followed by a film screening and audience discussion. 
Discussion Topic: Racism and Stereotyping in Hollywood; Censorship of Films.
Discussion Leader: Trudy Carra-deSalero, Colorado native and world traveler. Trivia geek. Film buff. History guru. Humorist. |
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January 25: Step back in time with a 1930s theatrical performance by the Legendary Ladies. Then we’ll have an audience discussion featuring early Denver history.
Discussion Topic: When Claim Jumpers Founded Denver; The First Christmas in Denver.
Discussion Leader: Larry R. Myers, Larry has been a land title examiner and teacher for over thirty years. He has assisted in preserving several historic buildings in Denver. |
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February 1: Film screening and audience discussion.
Discussion Topic: Down to the River to Pray: Faith and the Great Depression.
Discussion Leader: Deb Hatchell, My parents were born during the Great Depression, but I think I was the real Depression-era baby. I've always loved the music of the 30s and films that portray or were made during those years. I am a certified instructor/facilitator with 10 years experience in creating and sustaining fun, participatory group discussions, and have many years of experience in community theatre. |
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February 8: The comic book was first introduced in the 1930s. Local youths will be creating their own comic book covers exploring the themes of the era. Join us for the exhibit opening and awards ceremony.
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February 15: Film screening and audience discussion.
Discussion Topic: Dislocations in the 30s due to economic collapse and environmental problems.
Discussion Leader: Wade Livingston, Wade received his BA in history from Brigham Young University and his JD from the University of Utah College of Law. He spent more than 25 years as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Colorado. He is also an actor, having appeared in more than 30 productions in the Denver area, most recently portraying Uncle John in The Grapes of Wrath at the Vintage Theater. He is also proud to have participated in Break-a-Leg's inaugural production at TACC as a mentor on the directing team. |
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February 22: Put on your dancing shoes, grab your partner and join us for beginner swing dance lessons taught by professionals from 23 Skidoo. No charge, but call 720-977-5881 to register.
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February 29: Film screening and audience discussion.
Discussion Topic: Dancing in the Dark: Culture and Art during the Great Depression.
Discussion Leader: Deb Hatchell, My parents were born during the Great Depression, but I think I was the real Depression-era baby. I've always loved the music of the 30s and films that portray or were made during those years. I am a certified instructor/facilitator with 10 years experience in creating and sustaining fun, participatory group discussions, and have many years of experience in community theatre. |
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March 7: We invite you to join us for a civil rights story and Gospel music performance by Grand Design.
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March 14: Film screening and audience discussion.
Discussion Topic: America's Love of Gangsters; The Recession, Then and Now.
Discussion Leader: Trudy Carra-deSalero, Colorado native and world traveler. Trivia geek. Film buff. History guru. Humorist. |
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March 21: Explore Maycomb, Alabama, the fictional town from To Kill a Mockingbird through maps and dioramas created by community members. Join us for a reception featuring the map artists. We'll also be showing a film made by local producer, director, and actor, donnie l. betts. "Dearfield, a Road Less Traveled" is an award-winning film about an African American community in Colorado. betts will be present to talk about his film.
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March 28: Film screening and audience discussion.
 Discussion Leader: donnie l. betts
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April 4: Book discussion of To Kill a Mockingbird.
Discussion Topic: Breathing Fresh Air Into the Timeless Messages of To Kill a Mockingbird.
Discussion Leader: Billie Geist |
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April 11: Film screening and audience discussion.
Discussion Topic: To Kill a Mockingbird through the Cinematic Lens.
Discussion Leader: Janet Benavente, After graduation from Oklahoma State University with a BS degree in Vocational Home Economics Education, Janet began her career as an educator in rural north central Kansas and in the US Territory of Guam. Janet was a military family member for 27 years and has two grown children, one of whom lives here in Colorado. In 2002, after completing her Master’s Degree in Human Relations, she fulfilled another aspiration by returning to the foothills of the magnificent Rocky Mountains. She has been with Colorado State University Extension since her return to Colorado. Special areas of professional interest are cross-cultural communication, life-long economic security, life-stage appropriate health care access, and building intergenerational respect through communication. |
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April 18: We’ll wrap up the program with an excerpt from the stage play, To Kill a Mockingbird. Actors will perform the trial scene—-a final exploration of the themes surrounding the story and era. Then we'll have a Q & A session with the actors and 1930s inspired refreshments by The Gourmet Kitchen.
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