City of Aurora Upcoming Events

Fri, Nov 27 2009: A Christmas Story

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:38:33 GMT

Fri, Nov 27 2009: A Christmas Story
Dates: 11/27/09 - 12/20/09
Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
Location: The Aurora Fox 9900 E. Colfax Ave.
Details: It's Christmas time in the mid-1940s and all nine-year-old Ralphie wants under the tree is a genuine Red Ryder BB gun. But the consistent response to his determined pleas is "You'll shoot your eye out!" If you liked the movie, you'll love the stage play with the same school bully, the exploding furnace, the private chat with Santa, and of course, Mr. Parker's prized and very unique lamp.
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Sat, Dec 05 2009: The Aurora Singers presents

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:35:12 GMT

Sat, Dec 05 2009: The Aurora Singers presents
Dates: 12/05/09 - 12/06/09
Time: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and 2 p.m. Dec. 6
Location: East Middle School 1275 Fraser St.
Details: Possibly the audiences favorite show of the year! This performance is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Including favorite, time-honored Christmas Carols as well as a few humorous ditties, these shows will have you tapping your toes and ready to deck the boughs. $10 adults, $7 students/seniors, children under 11 free
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Sat, Dec 05 2009: Holiday Concert - Celebration America!

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:39:46 GMT

Sat, Dec 05 2009: Holiday Concert - Celebration America!
Date: 12/05/09
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Simchat Torah Beit Midrash (STBM) 19697 E. Smoky Hill Road
Details: Continuing the ASOs annual world tour of international holiday traditions, this year we celebrate the works from the U.S. and Canada with some of your all time holiday favorites. Come sing along! Tickets are $12 ($9 students/seniors), and are available in advance by phone or online or at the door.
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Sat, Dec 05 2009: Georgetown Christmas Market

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:43:50 GMT

Sat, Dec 05 2009: Georgetown Christmas Market
Date: 12/05/09
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at the Aurora History Museum 15051 E. Alameda Parkway
Details: Explore historic Georgetown during their famous Christmas market. Georgetown celebrates with St. Nicholas, a daily procession of the Santa Lucia, carolers in Victorian costumes, crafts and food. Visit the historic Hamill House and the Hotel de Paris. For ages 8 and older. $30 ($23 Aurora residents); fee includes tours. Call or visit online to register.
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Sun, Dec 06 2009: Aurora Symphony Orchestra presents "Holiday Masterworks Concert"

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:39:55 GMT

Sun, Dec 06 2009: Aurora Symphony Orchestra presents "Holiday Masterworks Concert"
Date: 12/06/09
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Gateway H.S. Center for the Performing Arts 1300 S. Sable Blvd.
Details: Continuing the ASOs annual world tour of international holiday traditions, this year we celebrate the works from the U.S. and Canada with some of your all time holiday favorites. Come sing along! Tickets are $12 ($9 students/seniors), and are available in advance by phone or online or at the door.
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Sat, Dec 12 2009: Christmas Tea at Centennial House

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:55:34 GMT

Sat, Dec 12 2009: Christmas Tea at Centennial House
Date: 12/12/09
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Centennial House 1671 Galena St.
Details: Enjoy a full tea in one of Auroras first Victorian homes. Call for reservations. $18/ages 10 and older or $9 ages 8 and 9
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Wed, Dec 16 2009: Stories and Songs of Winter in the West

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:49:08 GMT

Wed, Dec 16 2009: Stories and Songs of Winter in the West
Date: 12/16/09
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Location: Aurora History Museum 15051 E. Alameda Parkway
Details: Join storyteller and songwriter Mitch Pingel for an entertaining and festive hour of songs and stories about winter in the west. Bring a lunch. $4 ($3 Aurora residents)
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Sat, Dec 19 2009: Victorian Holidays Open House

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:57:13 GMT

Sat, Dec 19 2009: Victorian Holidays Open House
Date: 12/19/09
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Centennial House 1671 Galena St.
Details: Explore the historic Centennial House with a free tour, cookies and cider. No reservations required.
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Sat, Dec 26 2009: John Adams Unbound

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:22:57 GMT

Sat, Dec 26 2009: John Adams Unbound
Dates: 12/26/09 - 02/19/10
Time: Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Aurora History Museum 15051 E. Alameda Parkway
Details: Free admission. Hosted by the Aurora Public Library, in cooperation with the Aurora History Museum, this American Library Association (ALA) traveling panel exhibition explores images of President John Adams personal library and illustrates how Adams shaped American history through his lifelong dedication to reading and books. Believing that an ample and well chosen Assortment of Books could serve both intellectual and political purposes, President John Adams (1735-1826) assembled one of the greatest private libraries in early America. The traveling panel exhibition is based on the gallery exhibition of the same name mounted by the Boston Public Library in 2006, the first public display of Adams complete 3,500-book collection. The exhibit features photo-reproductions of books, personal objects, maps and portraits. The exhibition focuses on Adams life and character; contributions to Americas founding; vanities and sorrows; hopes and fears for a nation and his own life; high standards for study, work and citizenship; and political passions, religious beliefs and guiding philosophies. John Adams Unbound has been organized by the Boston Public Library and the American Library Association Public Programs Office. This traveling exhibition has been made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: great ideas brought to life. The Friends of the Aurora Public Library is serving as a local sponsor.
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Sun, Jan 10 2010: John Adams Unbound Opening Reception

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:24:54 GMT

Sun, Jan 10 2010: John Adams Unbound Opening Reception
Date: 01/10/10
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Aurora History Museum 15051 E. Alameda Parkway
Details: Free admission. Celebrate the opening of the American Library Association's traveling panel exhibit, "John Adams Unbound," as the Daughters of the American Revolution award-winning interpreter Marilyn Fishburn presents Abigail Adams. Special guests will include the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Children of the American Revolution in period costumes. Refreshments will be served. The panel exhibit explores the life of President John Adams through the 3,500 books he amassed in his lifetime. "John Adams Unbound" has been organized by the Boston Public Lirary and the American Library Association Public Programs Office. This traveling panel exhibition has been made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: great ideas brought to life.
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Sat, Jan 16 2010: American Experience: John & Abigail Adams

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:25:28 GMT

Sat, Jan 16 2010: American Experience: John & Abigail Adams
Date: 01/16/10
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Aurora History Museum 15051 E. Alameda Parkway
Details: Free admission. This PBS series presents joint biographies based on letters between John and Abigail Adams. Presented in conjunction with the American Library Association's traveling panel exhibit, "John Adams Unbound," on display at the Aurora History Museum from Dec. 26 to Feb. 19.
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Sun, Jan 17 2010: Basic Origami

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:37:13 GMT

Sun, Jan 17 2010: Basic Origami
Date: 01/17/10
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Aurora History Museum 15051 E. Alameda Parkway
Details: Discover basic origami paper-folding techniques in this heritage craft workshop for ages 8 and older. Call to register. $5 ($4 Aurora residents)
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Wed, Jan 20 2010: Discover DeLaney Farm

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:52:20 GMT

Wed, Jan 20 2010: Discover DeLaney Farm
Date: 01/20/10
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Location: Aurora History Museum 15051 E. Alameda Parkway
Details: Homesteaded in the mid 1870s, DeLaney Farm is a great place to discover an early Aurora family. Hear the story of one of Aurora's most inspiring local landmarks. Bring a lunch. $4 ($3 Aurora residents)
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Sat, Jan 23 2010: Founding Brothers (Part 1)

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:25:53 GMT

Sat, Jan 23 2010: Founding Brothers (Part 1)
Date: 01/23/10
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Aurora History Museum 15051 E. Alameda Parkway
Details: Free admission. The first part of this History Channel production based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Joseph Ellis includes the secret dinner that determined America's future, Franklin's call for an end to slavery and Washington's farewell address to the nation. Presented in conjunction with the American Library Association's traveling panel exhibit, "John Adams Unbound," on display at the Aurora History Museum from Dec. 26 to Feb. 19.
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Sat, Jan 30 2010: Founding Brothers (Part 2)

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:26:17 GMT

Sat, Jan 30 2010: Founding Brothers (Part 2)
Date: 01/30/10
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Aurora History Museum 15051 E. Alameda Parkway
Details: Free admission. The second part of this History Channel production based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Joseph Ellis features John Adams' term as president, Hamilton and Burr's famous and fatal duel, and the final reconciliation between Adams and Jefferson. Presented in conjunction with the American Library Association's traveling panel exhibit, "John Adams Unbound," on display at the Aurora History Museum from Dec. 26 to Feb. 19.
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Sun, Jan 31 2010: Trial of John Adams for the Alien & Sedition Acts

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:26:39 GMT

Sun, Jan 31 2010: Trial of John Adams for the Alien & Sedition Acts
Date: 01/31/10
Time: 2 to 5 p.m.
Location: Community College of Aurora 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway
Details: Free admission. The Community College of Aurora stages a "trial" of John Adams in regards to imprisoning people for criticizing the government. History professors and students devised and stage this interesting event. Presented in conjunction with the American Library Association's traveling panel exhibit, "John Adams Unbound," on display at the Aurora History Museum from Dec. 26 to Feb. 19.
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Sat, Feb 06 2010: Colonial Days

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:27:55 GMT

Sat, Feb 06 2010: Colonial Days
Date: 02/06/10
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Aurora History Museum 15051 E. Alameda Parkway
Details: For all ages. Hear about life in the 1700s from members of the Daughters of the American Revolution in period dress. Learn from the "voices of the past" during a round robin-style storytelling session. Try hands-on crafts and game stations for children. $2 ($1 Aurora residents) Presented in conjunction with the American Library Association's traveling panel exhibit, "John Adams Unbound," on display at the Aurora History Museum from Dec. 26 to Feb. 19.
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Sun, Feb 07 2010: The Constitution

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:32:30 GMT

Sun, Feb 07 2010: The Constitution
Date: 02/07/10
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Aurora History Museum 15051 E. Alameda Parkway
Details: For ages 9 and older. Free admission. Join Daughters of the American Revolution educator Sandy Sweeney and learn about the development of the U.S. Constitution.
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Wed, Feb 10 2010: Author Talk: Alive and Well in Pakistan

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:59:36 GMT

Wed, Feb 10 2010: Author Talk: Alive and Well in Pakistan
Date: 02/10/10
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Aurora Central Library 14949 E. Alameda Parkway
Details: Author Ethan Casey discusses his book "Alive and Well in Pakistan," and explores what life is like in a Muslim country on the frontline of the U.S.-declared "war on terror." Free.
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Fri, Feb 12 2010: The Aurora Fox presents

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:13:22 GMT

Fri, Feb 12 2010: The Aurora Fox presents
Dates: 02/12/10 - 03/14/10
Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
Location: The Aurora Fox 9900 E. Colfax Ave.
Details: A hit in the West End and a popular show on Broadway featuring Kathleen Turner, this play brings the inspired movie hit of the 1960s to vivid life on stage. Benjamin Braddock, recent college graduate and prodigal son, has the unenviable task of living up to his family's expectations. Instead, he promptly becomes embroiled in an illicit affair with Mrs. Robinson, the wife of his father's business partner. But he soon finds himself falling in love with her daughter, Elaine.
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Sat, Feb 13 2010: Chinese New Year Celebration

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:34:57 GMT

Sat, Feb 13 2010: Chinese New Year Celebration
Date: 02/13/10
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Aurora History Museum 15051 E. Alameda Parkway
Details: For all ages. The Denver Chinese Cultural Center presents folk dances, storytelling and crafts. $5 ($4 Aurora residents)
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Sun, Feb 14 2010: Victorian Valentines

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:41:46 GMT

Sun, Feb 14 2010: Victorian Valentines
Date: 02/14/10
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Aurora History Museum 15051 E. Alameda Parkway
Details: Learn the history and make old-fashioned Victorian Valentine cards at this heritage craft workshop for ages 6 and older. $5 ($4 Aurora residents)
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Sat, Feb 20 2010: Life in Colonial Times Tea

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:31:31 GMT

Sat, Feb 20 2010: Life in Colonial Times Tea
Date: 02/20/10
Time: $25 ($19 Aurora residents)
Location: Aurora History Museum 15051 E. Alameda Parkway
Details: For ages 8 and older. Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution reveal the life of a woman in the 1700s. Sample 18th century delicacies while special guest Sandy Sweeney examines life in colonial times. $25 ($19 Aurora residents)
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Sat, Mar 06 2010: The Aurora Singers presents

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:38:23 GMT

Sat, Mar 06 2010: The Aurora Singers presents
Dates: 03/06/10 - 03/07/10
Time: 7:30 p.m. March 6 and 2 p.m. March 7
Location: East Middle School 1275 Fraser St.
Details: From Nat King Cole to Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby to Dean Martin, the Aurora Singers are bringing back the golden age of music. Enjoy an evening reminiscent of the Big Band Era. $10 adults, $7 students/seniors, children under 11 free
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Sat, Mar 13 2010: Aurora Symphony Orchestra presents

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:44:00 GMT

Sat, Mar 13 2010: Aurora Symphony Orchestra presents
Date: 03/13/10
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Simchat Torah Beit Midrash (STBM) 19697 E. Smoky Hill Road
Details: Join the ASO and Shoestring Childrens Theatre Company as we bring some of your favorite childhood music to life, plus favorites for the entire family at this free concert. The full symphony and a cast of children bring you another original production. After the concert all families are invited to our musical petting zoo and try the musicians instruments. Talk to the orchestra and cast members and find out what your children are most interested in. FREE admission.
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Sat, Mar 27 2010: Aurora Symphony Orchestra presents

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:46:52 GMT

Sat, Mar 27 2010: Aurora Symphony Orchestra presents
Date: 03/27/10
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Simchat Torah Beit Midrash (STBM) 19697 E. Smoky Hill Road
Details: From the "Barber of Seville" to "Rhapsody in Blue," cartoon music has a rich tradition of great and familiar music. Tickets are $12 ($9 students/seniors), and are available in advance by phone or online or at the door.
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Sat, May 01 2010: The Aurora Singers present

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:41:39 GMT

Sat, May 01 2010: The Aurora Singers present
Dates: 05/01/10 - 05/02/10
Time: 7:30 p.m. May 1 and 2 p.m. May 2
Location: East Middle School 1275 Fraser St.
Details: The Aurora Singers have been part of the Aurora community for more than 30 years! During these two shows, hear songs selected by the crowd and some of our own favorites of the past 30 years. $10 adults, $7 students/seniors, children under 11 free
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Sat, May 15 2010: Aurora Symphony Orchestra presents

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:49:54 GMT

Sat, May 15 2010: Aurora Symphony Orchestra presents
Date: 05/15/10
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Simchat Torah Beit Midrash (STBM) 19697 E. Smoky Hill Road
Details: The ASO season finale features another first, this time with Samuel Barbers Symphony in One Movement. This concert also features the winner of the annual ASO Youth Concerto Competition. Tickets are $12 ($9 students/seniors), and are available in advance by phone or online, or at the door.
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