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Béla Fleck and the Africa Project, Boulder Theater
Monday, February 8 | Details | Read more

Banjo master Béla Fleck explores his instrument’s African roots in the documentary film and soundtrack Throw Down Your Heart. Witness Fleck continue his musical journey onstage as he picks along with some of Africa’s finest musicians.

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Daliah Singer
Daliah Singer

The Great Debate: Vampires or Wizards?, Buntport Theater
Tuesday, January 19 | Details | Read more

Vampires and wizards are all the rage right now. But who would win in a fight, Edward Cullen or Harry Potter? Two teams of four will take on this weighty (and timely) issue during Buntport’s Great Debate, a monthly event in which so-called local experts argue the “inconsequential” to varying degrees of humor.

Daliah Singer
Daliah Singer
Daliah Singer is an award-winning writer and editor based in Denver. You can find more of her work at daliahsinger.com.

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Daliah Singer
Daliah Singer

436px-AlbrightmadeleineMadeleine Albright, Tattered Cover Book Store (LoDo) Tuesday, December 22 | Details | Read more Madeleine Albright once criticized Saddam Hussein, only to be called “an unparalleled serpent” by one of his men. Soon after, she had a meeting with Iraqi officials and decided to wear a snake pin. It was a diplomatic declaration. And it became her signature. This is just one of many stories in Albright’s new book, Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat’s Jewel Box, an exploration of her life through the brooches she wore. Have the former U.S. secretary of state sign your copy on this Denver stop.

Daliah Singer
Daliah Singer
Daliah Singer is an award-winning writer and editor based in Denver. You can find more of her work at daliahsinger.com.

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Daliah Singer
Daliah Singer

bielski-199x300Peter Duffy, Shwayder Theatre, Mizel Arts and Culture Center Monday, November 9 | Details | Read more Every so often, a story of hope and courage rises from the horrors of the Holocaust. The Bielski Brothers is one of those tales. In his nonfiction book, Peter Duffy tells the story of three brothers who led a resistance movement against the Nazis and helped save the lives of at least 1,000 Jews. The film Defiance is based on their heroic actions. Duffy’s appearance is part of this year’s JAAMM (Jewish Arts, Authors, Movies, and Music) Festival.

Daliah Singer
Daliah Singer
Daliah Singer is an award-winning writer and editor based in Denver. You can find more of her work at daliahsinger.com.

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Daliah Singer
Daliah Singer

Barkat, NirNir Barkat, Gates Concert Hall, Newman Center for the Performing Arts
Tuesday, November 3 | Details | Read more

Since being elected mayor of Jerusalem in November 2008, Nir Barkat has spent his time in office trying to modernize the ancient city, which is caught in constant conflict.

Hear his vision for transitioning Israel’s poorest city into a cultural, educational, and economically sound destination. Colorado Governor Bill Ritter also is scheduled to attend.

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Daliah Singer
Daliah Singer
Daliah Singer is an award-winning writer and editor based in Denver. You can find more of her work at daliahsinger.com.

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