Visit Bill & Louisa at the Buffalo Bill Museum
Historic interpreters Javan and Susan Ridge will be visiting the Buffalo Bill Museum this afternoon, acting the parts of Buffalo Bill and his wife, Louisa Cody. They will give 20 minute presentations. The presentations will be held outdoors, and do not require the museum admission fee.
At 1 and 3PM, Buffalo Bill will tell us about “Lucretia”, the buffalo gun that made Cody a champion. Bill will describe how his highly trained horse, his buffalo driving technique, and his newly remanufactured Trap Door Springfield rifle provided the perfect solutions for the difficult task of buffalo hunting. He will describe how the rifle was a great technological improvement over muzzle loading weapons and how it gave him an added advantage in the competition which gave him rights to the title “Buffalo Bill”.
At 2 and 4PM, Louisa will describe “My life with Buffalo Bill.” Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be married to a world-traveling celebrity? Lulu Cody discusses life with Buffalo Bill from a wife’s point of view.
Enjoy Sunday at the Quilt Museum
At part of their “Sunday at the Museum” series, the Quilt Museum will present Modern Layers: An Inspirational Journey Behind Christine Perrigo’s Quilting from 2-4 this afternoon. Come learn more about some of the quilting you loved from the Denver Metro Modern Quilt Guild show and others. A trunk show and discussion with Christine Perrigo. See her latest show quilt in person. RMQM members admitted free. Nonmembers are $10/person. Admission includes museum admission and refreshments. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Program begins at 2:00 p.m.
The Human Element – James Balog’s new film
At 1:30 this afternoon, Grassroots Climate organization 350Colorado will celebrate the kick-off of their new Golden/Lakewood chapter with the new film from CHASING ICE photographer James Balog. This riveting drama blends art and science. Humans are now an elemental force of nature. What we do to our planet changes earth, air, water, and fire, and those elements are changing us. Join us for this co-sponsored event! We will ask for free will donations for 350Colorado to help them get their new chapter started but no one will be turned away. Learn more….
Today’s performance of District Merchants at Miners Alley Playhouse will be at 2PM. You’re running out of time to see this play! They close two weeks from today, on June 24th. The reviews have been great.
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