Culture Quest
Cross-Cultural News/Events/Information
March 2009
35th Annual Denver March Powoww
Friday, Mar 20 11:00a to 10:00p
Denver Coliseum, Denver, CO
Witness the pageantry and beauty of traditional tribal dances as performed by over 1,500 American Indian Dancers. Inspired by time-honored songs, performed by 30+ drum groups, these gifted dancers perform the historical dances of their tribal ancestors.
Price: $7/day or $18/3-days
Phone: (303) 934-8045
Age Suitability: All Ages
Storytellers share the significance of dance and music in the lives and culture of America's indigenous people. Enjoy the 170+ arts and crafts booth spaces selling authentic American Indian creations. Don't forget to sample the delicious Fry Bread and Indian Tacos.
Salsa Socials at Denver School of Salsa.com
Salsa Socials are for everyone and your momma! If you want to have lots of fun dancing, learn to salsa, meet lots of new friends, and watch some of the finest salsa dancers in Denver. Suitable for all ages.
Check Out These Museums With A Cultural Focus
Musseo de las Americas
www.museo.org
Denver 303-571-4401
Located on historic Santa Fe Drive, this small gem of a museum focuses on the art history, and culture of Latinos in the Americas from ancient times to present.
Black American West Museum & Heritage Center
blackamericanwestmuseum.com
Denver 303-292-2566
A thrid of the working cowboys in the Old West were African Americans, many of them freed slaves. Their forgotten story comes to life at this museum.