'Atlantis' series author to meet with readers - #lakewoodnews

Favorite Colorado author T.A. Barron, best-selling writer of the "Merlin Saga" series, will meet fans to talk about his newest series, "Atlantis," as well as his earlier novels, on Oct. 1 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. A special "Young Wizards" VIP event/question-and-answer session for teens and tweens is planned from 3-4 p.m. His 4-5 p.m. book talk will be for teens and adults, with conversation about nature and myth in his newest series. Book signing at 5 p.m. (Tattered Cover will have them on sale before and after programs.) 303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279), arapahoelibraries.org/meet-the-author.rita derjue exhibit"The Best Roads Lead Uphill: A Decade of Paintings by rita derjue" opens Sept. 23 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, featuring a collection of works created in the past 10 years -- in the U.S. and abroad. It will run through Feb. 26, and derjue will speak about her life as a painter early next year. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free. 303-795-3950.300-booth craft fair comingThe Annual Friends of the Library/Museum Craft Fair will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 1 at Ketring Park, 6000 S. Gallup St., Littleton (just north of the Littleton Museum). There are six concessionaires in case the munchies strike. 303-795-3950.Images from BulgariaDaniel Gonzales-Calaveras will exhibit new pieces in "Impressions from Bulgaria," his exhibit at Outnumbered Gallery, 5654 S. Prince St., Littleton. On First Friday, Oct. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m., he will be in the gallery to talk about his trip and the places and people that inspired him. 720-389-9085.Lone Tree Art ExpoThe 15th Annual Lone Tree Art Expo opened Sept. 24 at the Lone Tree Arts Center and runs until Nov. 13. Juror for the show was Brian DeLevie, chair of the Visual Arts Department at CU-Denver. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and two hours before performances.Diversity in theaterThree panel discussions about diversity in theater are scheduled at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., in Denver's Golden Triangle. The first panel, at 7 p.m. Oct. 3, will discuss why diversity should be a priority, barriers and community involvement. Sponsored by Colorado Theatre Guild and Curious Theatre. Admission free.Healing Arts programWatercolorist Cindy Welch of Castle Rock will open an exhibit of her series, "Castle Rock Iconic Landmarks," with an artist's reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 6 in the hospital's gallery, 2350 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock. The show is part of the hospital's Healing Arts program, which extends to Parker and Littleton Adventist hospitals as well. Open to the public and admission is free.Littleton Garden ClubGardener/author Joel Torpey will speak to the Littleton Garden Club at 6:30 p.m. Oct 5 at the Littleton Public Schools Educational Services Building, 5716 S. Crocker St., Littleton. (Access from the south/Ida Street entrance.) Torpey's topic: "How to Save Money and Water in the Landscape." Guests and new members welcome.Pumpkin time• Littleton Museum's Harvest Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 8 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Select your pumpkin, enjoy hayrides, games and refreshments. Admission free, but refreshments and pumpkins are for sale, with tickets purchased the day of the event. 303-795-3950.• Chatfield Farms Pumpkin Festival runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 7 to 9 at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. Admission $9 to $13, includes all of the gardens, including a five-acre pumpkin patch, Hildebrand Historic Farm and more. Food and crafts. 720-865-4346.Colorado show returnsHeritage Fine Arts Guild will open its annual "This is Colorado" exhibit on Oct. 11 at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College, Littleton Campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Juror Lian Quan Zhen will teach a three-day watercolor workshop Oct. 19 to 21 at the Littleton Museum. A reception is planned on Oct. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. See heritage-guild.com/shows.Jazz concert"Ella and Sarah, The Great Ladies of Jazz" is the title for Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra's 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 concert at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. -- the first of three Arvada dates this season. Vocalist Heidi Schmidt will present songs from those two plus Anita O' Day, Rosemary Clooney and more. Tickets: 720-898-7200. (Three-concert season tickets available.)Improv at libraryYaY!Improv playtime dates at Koelbel Library Forum, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial, with Pam Roth O'Mara are scheduled for Oct. 6 (6:15 to 8:45 p.m.) and Nov. 1 (1:15 to 3:45 p.m.). pam@yayimprov.com, 720-593-9955.Blair Meerfield WorkshopNationally known potter Blair Meerfield of Highfield Pottery will be at Arapahoe Community College for a two-day workshop Oct. 15-16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Summit Room, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Co-sponsored by the ACC Ceramics Department and the ACC Foundation. (Meerfield is a former Colorado resident, now with the Art League in Alexandria, Virginia.) Tickets cost $150 general public; $100 ACC students/Arapahoe Ceramics Guild members, through the ACC Foundation: arapahoe.edu/about-acc/foundation.

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