Summer 2009 Newsletter

Turnverein Cultural Center

Dance, art, community and more…in the heart of Denver.

 

 

SHOW US YOUR BEST SHOTS: Community Photography Show

and Silent Auction October 10, 2009

This is the second juried art show sponsored by the Turnverein Cultural Center. The medium for the show is photography and we are encouraging Turnverein members and area artists to participate. Participants are also being asked to consider donating at least one piece for a silent auction that will help raise money for future art projects. There is no formal theme for this show but we are offering ideas:

- Fun at the Turnverein—this might include candid shots, dance shots, etc.

- Transitions in Time—Moving from Fall to Winter

 - Unique vacation adventures

Photography  Show—Saturday October 10—from 2-6 pm followed by a Dance Bash from 7—11 pm. Art will remain through November 7, 2009

Bids for Silent Auction items accepted through November 7. Winners will be notified by email. This is a great opportunity to purchase holiday gifts!

 

Art Show Registration

Forms are in the lobby at the Turn or email marketing@... or call Sandra Genova 303 547-2810. Forms will also be up on the website soon.

New Yahoo Group

We have created a new yahoo group specifically for art related topics. If you would like to join go to TurnvereinArt Society@... or to send a note to marketing@... and we will add you to the group.

 

Comedy Fundraiser  and Dance Bash featuring Deacon Gray - September 12
There will be a comedy fundraiser in the Rathskeller Sept 12 at 9:00 pm featuring  Deacon  (David) Gray—a long time Salsa Central and Turnverein member. Several other local comedians will also perform. The comedy event will take place in conjunction with the September Dance Bash.  People can attend one or both events.  .

• Cost: $10 members $15 non-member (for Dance Bash or Comedy)
• Cost: $15 members $20 non-members (to attend both events)
• Tickets are available the night of the show – cash and check only.

 

Meet Deacon Gray

Deacon Gray began his stand-up comedy career at a small club in his home state of Oklahoma in 1986.  After working on his act for a few years, (and completing college), he set out on the road and toured the United States.

 

Since then, Deacon has performed across the country and worked with such notable comedians as: Dave Attell, Lewis Black, David Brenner, Drew Carey, Dave Chappelle, Louis C.K., David Cross, Ellen Degeneres, Craig Ferguson, Jeff Foxworthy, Bobcat Goldthwait, Kathy Griffin, Mitch Hedberg, Bill Hicks, D.L. Hughley, Sam Kinison, Robert Klein, Richard Lewis, Norm MacDonald, Paula Poundstone, Brian Regan, Chris Rock, Bob Saget and Wanda Sykes.

 

In June of 2008, Deacon was named the grand prize winner of the Great American Comedy Festival, held at the Johnny Carson Theater in Nebraska.  Deacon was also chosen as Oklahoma's Funniest Person five times, and was selected to represent the state on Showtime in the 1991 National Lampoon Laugh-off at the Sahara hotel in Las Vegas. In 2000, Gray moved to Denver, where he now serves as New Talent Coordinator at Comedy Works, overseeing the development of new and amateur comedians.

New Carpet
Thank you to Staci Giovino - RMSDC for working with her vendor, Robert Shalvey, Atlas Carpet Mills, to get new carpet donated for our entry. It looks lovely! The final bill on the carpet installation is $764 ($364 for labor, $400 for pad). The carpet valued at $50/square yard was donated. We got a $4,000 job done for $764!

Air Conditioner
We have upgraded controls, and that Munters (the manufacturer) has agreed to do a field modification to re-engineer the coils, and that all of this should improve the performance of the unit.

Membership
Membership dues will be pro-rated again July 1, 2009.  All memberships expire December 31st.  The July 1st amounts are not in effect yet using on-line renewal on the website, but will be around July 1st.    For on-line renewal instructions, see http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DenverTurnverein/message/149 .  Here are the July 1st dues amounts:

o       $29      single

o       $20      student

o       $20      senior

o       $54      dual

o       $66      family

 

Dance Bash Dates:

The 2008 Dance Bash season dates are: 2009 season dates are, July 4^th and 11^th, August 8^th and 29^th, Labor Day September 7^th, September 12^th (Dance Bash/Comedy Night), September 19^th (USA Dance Competition afternoon, Dance Bash evening), October 10^th (Art Show in the Afternoon) (USA Dance/Turnverein Dance in the Evening) and October 31^st, November 14^th (Dance Bash/Comedy Night), November 28^th (potluck), December 19^th (Christmas Dance Bash), NYE 2009/2010.  For more information about these and other exciting dance events please go to the Turnverein web site:  http://www.denverturnverein.org

The Dance Bash Cost is $10 per person for Turnverein members, $15 for non-members, cash or checks, only. Renew or join the Turnverein for 2009 and admission is FREE.   Admission price includes dance lesson, dancing, outstanding refreshments, and cash bar.

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