Nov. 19, 2009 - Today's News

Contact:     
Jennifer Bray, Library, 303-441-4160
Alice Swett, Housing and Human Services, 303-441-4349
Jody Jacobson, Media Relations, 303-441-3155
www.bouldercolorado.gov

Applications available for youth-adult art show
High school students on the City of Boulder's Youth Opportunities Advisory Board (YOAB) are organizing the fifth annual juried youth-adult art exhibit.  Applications are being accepted through Dec. 4, 2009.  Youth artists must be high school age and must live in or attend school in the City of Boulder.  Adult artists must live or work in the City of Boulder.  "Voices V:  Perspectives of the Artistic Soul" will take place Jan. 8-15 at Rembrandt Yard, 1301 Spruce St.,  in Boulder.   The application is available online at www.yoab.org. YOAB is part of the Youth Opportunities Program in the city’s Department of Housing and Human Services. For more information, call Alice Swett at 303-441-4349.

"Dance is for Every Body! Showcase" this weekend
The annual "Dance is for Every Body!" showcase will be held this weekend at the Main Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave.  “Dance is for Every Body!” is two days of continuous dance presentations -- all FREE and open to the public. One part entertainment, one part education, the showcase is a great outreach project as Front Range area dancers, studios, companies and teachers present five to 15-minute performances, works-in-progress, mini-classes with audience participation, lecture demonstrations or short dance films. The showcase runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22, in the Canyon Theater.
Information:  Mary Wohl Haan, Dance Bridge Coordinator, 303-441-4391.

Boulder Library receives 4-Star Library rating for second time
Boulder Public Library has been named a four-star public library by Library Journal, one of the nation’s premiere professional publications, for the second time.   Boulder Public Library is one of eight public libraries in Colorado to receive a star rating.  Boulder Public Library is also one of five of the starred libraries featured in the “insights from the stars” article.  Read the article:http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6705374.html.

Out of public libraries with a budget range between $5-9.9 million annually, Boulder Public Library was named one of 11 libraries to receive a four-star rating. 

“This national recognition is directly attributable to the dedicated work of the Boulder Public Library staff, as well as a very supportive community,” said Library and Arts Director Tony Tallent.  Visit www.boulderlibrary.org or call 303-441-3100 for library information.

Opus Two at Main Library Nov. 29
Opus Two, the award-winning and internationally recognized duo comprised of violinist William Terwilliger and pianist Andrew Cooperstock, performs a free show at the Main Boulder Public Library at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29.  Opus Two has performed to enthusiastic reviews on five continents.  Enjoy the performance at the library’s Canyon Theater, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., in the north wing.  Information: Juliette Leon Bartsch, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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