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Holiday Bookfair at Barnes & Noble December 11

Thanks to everyone who took part in our holiday bookfair at the Downtown Barnes & Noble. With your support we were able to raise critical funds to support out Mothread/Fatheread Colorado program. Special thanks to all off our hard-working volunteers, guest authors and to Debra Francis and her staff at Barnes & Noble for all their support and help during the bookfair.
2009 Colorado Book Awards

Colorado Book Award Winners Announced at Aspen Summer Words Literary Festival

ASPEN-Fourteen talented members of Colorado’s literary community were honored as recipients of Colorado Book Awards at the Doerr-Hosier Center in Aspen, Colorado on Monday, June 22. About 150 guests gathered for the event.

Please click here for a list of the 2009 Colorado Book Award Winners
2009 Two Rivers Chautauqua

Four cultural icons from the past entertained audiences under the big tent at Cross Orchards in Grand Junction: circus entrepreneur P.T. Barnum, ballroom hotshot Irene Castle, home run king Babe Ruth and fashion queen Coco Chanel. Scheduled during Wine Festival, with tastings and tours of area wineries, this is a fall Colorado weekend not to be missed.

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New Look, New Direction

We have a new look and a new website. And we are excited to share them with you, our community. They are designed to bring the humanities to life. Read entire article...

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Black History Live - Hasan Davis as Angus Augustus Burleigh

In February 2010, Colorado Humanities will honor Black History Month by sponsoring a week-long tour entitled Black History Live, featuring Hasan Davis portraying Angus Augustus Burleigh, a 19th century ex-slave, soldier and scholar who went on to become an acclaimed black educator and minister.
Denver Union Station - Portal To Progress Premiere

From past glory to future promise, discover the legacy of Denver's grand icon at the national film premiere of Denver Union Station – Portal to Progress on February 5th, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center.
2010 Colorado Book Awards

We are accepting entries for the 2010 Colorado Book Awards. The deadline to apply was January 15, 2010. Please click the picture above for more information on Colorado Book Award eligibility and judging.
Upcoming Colorado Humanities Deadlines

Please take a look at upcoming deadlines for programs and grants.

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