Written on the Land Ute Voices, Ute History
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November/December 2018 Written on the Land Ute Voices, Ute History Opening in December at the History Colorado Center Made around 1890, this headdress belonged to Antonio Buck, Sr., the last hereditary chief of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. He received it from his father, Buckskin Charley, who led many delegations to Washington, DC, on the tribe’s behalf. Gift of Frances Buck, 84.32.1. On view in Written on the Land. Denver / History Colorado Center 1200 Broadway. 303/HISTORY, HistoryColoradoCenter.org HOLIDAY HOURS The History Colorado Center is closed November 22, December 25 and January 1. The center closes at 3 pm on December 24 and 31. OPENING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 The Art of the Board Boarders and non-boarders alike will find inspiration in this look at the artistic side of snowboard design. Colorado artisans including Never Summer, Donek, Weston, Meier and High Society will fill the atrium with NEW NEW & VIEW ON Colorado-themed snowboards. Some designs are classics; others are custom-made just for The Art of the Board. Drop into a half-pipe photo-op in our new interactive “cyc wall” by artist Chris Carlson. The wall’s curved background suggests unlimited space—have someone take your photo, then see the 3-D effect! Get in the spirit to hit the slopes, or come in après-ski. (You’ll even learn some snowboarding history, too.) OPENING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 Written on the Land: Ute Voices, Ute History Hear the story of Colorado’s longest continuous residents, told in their own voices. Take a journey to iconic Colorado places the Ute people call home. You’ll see traditional arts, gorgeous photography and contemporary video showing how Ute people have adapted and persevered through the centuries. Written on the Land features more than 200 artifacts from History Colorado’s world-class collection, including Ute beadwork, clothing, basketry and contemporary craft. Written on the Land is told from the perspectives and in the voices of today’s Ute people. The Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation provided insights every step of the way to bring you this exhibit. Don’t miss the Members-Only Preview on Saturday, December 8! See back cover for details. Help us keep the Ute stories alive by contributing to our crowdfunding campaign! Give before November 13 and your donation will be doubled thanks to a matching challenge by The Abarca Family Foundation. Give at h-co.org/utevoices. Written on the Land is generously supported by Walter C. and Jaynn M. Emery and Family, the National Science Foundation, The Abarca Family HistoryColorado.org Foundation, Clayton and Christine Powers, Virginia J. Powers Fund and the Union Pacific Foundation. 2 Meier “Colorado Native” snowboard. On view in The Art of the Board. Courtesy Meier Skis. John Love’s cowboy boots, about 1964. Justin Boots, Texas. Gift, Jodie Herrera, Hope, Rebecca oil painting on wood. Love Kourlis, On view in 2002.71.2. Without Borders. IN THE MEMBERS’ LOUNGE Governor Love’s Cowboy Boots Colorado’s 36th governor, John A. Love, and bootmaker John Justin, Jr., enjoyed annual weeklong rides with the Roundup Riders of the Rockies, a horseback-riding club now in its 73rd year. Justin designed these boots especially for his friend. They’ve only been on view in our museums once before. The lounge is open Mondays through Fridays to members. Pueblo / El Pueblo History Museum 301 North Union. 719/583-0453, ElPuebloHistoryMuseum.org ON VIEW NOW Without Borders: Art Sin Fronteras In a collaboration with the Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area, Without Borders is an artistic conversation with El Pueblo History Museum’s acclaimed history exhibit Borderlands of Southern On the Cover Colorado. Nearly two dozen artists from Written on the Land southern Colorado, northern New Mexico and beyond explore the concept of Borderlands tells the Ute peoples’ and what homelands are today. Curated by Leland Chapin, the exhibit showcases story in their own diverse art media to expand on the words of philosopher Gloria Anzaldúa: “To survive the Borderlands/you must live sin fronteras/be a crossroads.” voices. Pictured here at the 2009 Tri-Ute Games are (from left) Fort Garland / Fort Garland Museum Young Warrior Lonnie Dutchie, Little Miss & Cultural Center Ute Mountain Talia East of Alamosa off US 160. 719/379-3512, FortGarlandMuseum.org Whyte and Junior Miss Ute Mountain HOLIDAY HOURS Ayesha Clark. The fort is open 10 am–4 pm Wednesday–Saturday, through December 31, then Photo by Jeremy closed to the public through February. Come in now to see this legendary fort once Wade Shockley, The commanded by frontiersman Kit Carson. Tour original adobe buildings, the infantry Southern Ute Drum. and cavalry barracks, and exhibits about Buffalo soldiers and how the fort was saved. Denver / History Colorado Center 1200 Broadway. 303/HISTORY, HistoryColoradoCenter.org EXTRA INNINGS! Play Ball! A Celebration of America’s Game In honor of an excellent Colorado Rockies season, we’ve gone into extra innings. We’ve extended the run of Play Ball! A Celebration of America’s Game through January 6. Play Ball! showcases the Marshall Fogel Collection, one of the greatest sets of baseball artifacts ever assembled outside the Hall of Fame. Come see this compendium of classic baseball memorabilia, and bring your friends and family over the holidays. Before you know it, this exhibit will be going, going, gone! 3 Night at the Museums is a great time to bring the family to see exhibits like Play Ball! A Celebration of America’s Game and Zoom In: The Centennial State in 100 Objects. What do you think the 101st object should be? HISTORY COLORADO CENTER CENTER FOR COLORADO 1200 Broadway, Denver WOMEN’S History at THE 303/HISTORY, HistoryColoradoCenter.org BYERS-EVANS HOUSE MUSEUM 1310 Bannock Street, Denver Find full details online at HistoryColorado.org/events. 303/620-4933, ByersEvansHouseMuseum.org Programs are subject to change or cancellation. NOVEMBER Sat / 5–10 pm History Colorado Center FUN FOR ALL AGES ALL FOR FUN 3 Center for Colorado Women’s History Night at the Museums Denver Arts Week is an annual celebration of the city’s vibrant arts and cultural scene. Make plans with family and friends to enjoy all things ART throughout the metro area, November 2–10. Denver Arts Week is your chance to get out and explore Denver’s creative neighborhoods, galleries, museums, cultural attractions and special events. Don’t miss Night at the Museums on November 3, when Denver’s top museums including the History Colorado Center and the new Center for Colorado Women’s History at the Byers-Evans House Museum are open for FREE. See exhibits like Zoom In: The Centennial State in 100 Objects at the History Colorado Center, and enjoy brief tours of the main floor of the Byers-Evans House. For details, a list of participating museums and a shuttle bus map, go to denver.org/denver- arts-week/programs. FREE On December 15, tour The Art of the Board after making your own LEGO® City Arctic Exploration Team Kit. See page 2 NOVEMBER Mon / 12:30–3:30 pm for more about the exhibit! Center for Colorado Women’s History “Jazz Aspen Snowmass” snowboard courtesy Meier Skis. 5 Harvest Tea Enjoy this year’s bounty with a tea at the Byers-Evans House! Take a guided tour of the historic home and then enjoy a three-course tea of fresh fruit, scones, muffins, tea sandwiches and desserts. Reservations are required. All food is prepared off site by a caterer, so please make any special requests at the time of HistoryColorado.org/events reservation. $25. Members & children $20 303/620-4933 or [email protected] 4 NOVEMBER Sat / 11 am–3 pm History Colorado Center 10 Hands-On History Family Fun Day Explore and create history, art and culture through hands-on activities and live performances. This month, learn all about modern homesteading! FREE with admission 303/866-2394 NOVEMBER Sat / 9–10 am History Colorado Center 24 LEGO® Building Workshop Build (and keep!) your own LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Turkey, Pug and Koala Bear Kit, then take a special guided tour of the Mesa Verde section of our Living West exhibit. $45 for one child & one adult. Members $40 303/866-2394 DECEMBER Sat / 11 am–3 pm History Colorado Center 8 Hands-On History Family Fun Day Explore and create history, art and culture through hands-on activities and live performances. This month, learn all about the Ute Indians! FREE with admission 303/866-2394 DECEMBER Sat / 9–10 am History Colorado Center 15 LEGO® Building Workshop Build (and keep!) your own LEGO City Arctic Exploration Team Kit, then take a special guided tour of the Art of the Board exhibit of snowboard designs. $45 for one child & one adult. Members $40 303/866-2394 DECEMBER Saturdays; Tuesdays; Thursdays / 12:30–3:30 pm 1 Center for Colorado 4 Women’s History Holiday Tea 8 Come see the Byers-Evans House 11 Museum in its holiday splendor! Take a guided tour of the historic home of the Byers and Evans 13 families and then enjoy a three- course tea of fresh fruit, scones, 15 muffins, tea sandwiches and desserts. Reservations are required. All food is prepared off site by a 18 caterer, so please make any special 20 requests at the time of reservation. Pick a date and bring $25. Members & children $20 the family for holiday tea. 303/620-4933 or michael.erickson@ 22 state.co.us 5 State Historian’s Council member Duane Vandenbusche is featured in the film Breaking the Mold.