BMoCA launches exhibits with four Colorado artists and other Boulder events for today

Christy Fantz, Daily Camera, Boulder, Colo.
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Sep. 29—Opening reception at BMoCA: Four Colorado artists have works that experiment with photography in new exhibits, kicking off with an opening reception from 6-8 p.m. "Just As I Am" features large-scale painting and printmaking artworks by Kristopher Wright, "A Home In Between" has works by Erin Hyunhee Kang that reflect the emotions felt when her home was damaged during the Marshall Fire and "Plane of Action" will have deconstructed and distorted photography from Kevin Hoth and George P. Perez; exhibits up through the new year; 1750 13th St., Boulder; bmoca.org.

Guided Walking Street Wise Mural Tours: The annual "artivism" festival kicks off today and runs through Sunday. Join the team for a guided downtown walking mural tour with a Street Wise docent. It's limited to 15 people, so sign up now to confirm a spot; 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday; Street Wise Headquarters, 1909 Broadway, #100, Boulder; donations accepted; streetwisearts.org.

Picnic Lunch at Viele Lake: Boulder Atheists are hosting a picnic at Harlow Platts Park. Bring a lunch and a chair or blanket and look for the Boulder Atheist sign. Picnics take place on the first, third and fifth Thursdays of October. Head to Tra Lings if there's inclement weather; noon Thursday, Harlow Platts Community Park, 1360 Gillaspie Drive, Boulder; Free; boulderatheists.org.

Women Who Light the Community: The Boulder Chamber Business Women's Leadership Group annually honors women who have made significant contributions through innovations and a committed effort to address a meaningful business or non-profit, arts or community need, locally, regionally, nationally, or globally.; 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, ,Lionsgate Event Center, 1055 US-287, Lafayette; $55-$75; cm.boulderchamber.com.

Classic Country at BOCO Cider: Local band Misty Way Ramblers will perform a mix of classic country standards, originals and newer outlaw country at BoCo; 5 p.m. Thursday, BOCO Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Unit 14, Boulder; Free; bococider.com.

Boulder Housing Coalition Fundraiser at DV8: For more than 20 years, Boulder Housing Coalition has been providing permanently affordable community-focused housing through the creation of co-ops. This second-annual fundraising event will offer community, live performances, free food and craft cocktails at Boulder's inclusive queer club; 6 p.m. Thursday, DV8 Distillery, 2480 49th St. E, Boulder; from $5 up to a donation of $642 to cover one month's rent; linktr.ee/bhccoops.

Katherine E. Standefer book signing: New Mexico-based author Katherine E. Standefer will speak about and sign her new book, "Lightning Flowers: My Journey to Uncover the Cost of Saving a Life," at Boulder Bookstore; 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Bookstore, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder; $5; boulderbookstore.net.

Alicia Stockman at Muse: Utah-based folk-meets-Americana singer-songwriter Alicia Stockman will perform a set at Muse; 7 p.m. Thursday, Muse Performance Space, 200 E. South Boulder Road; $20; museperformancespace.com.

Month of Modern Party and Awards: Enjoy an evening of cocktails, food, music and community as this event celebrates the region's most acclaimed names in modern design. Food and drinks provided; 7 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder; $65; z2ent.com.

BETC's production of The Children: Two retired nuclear scientists entertain an unexpected guest with a frightening question in the eco-thriller "The Children," produced by Butterfly Effect Theatre Company; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder; $16.95-$39.55; betc.org.

Margaret Leng Tan piano concert: Singaporean pianist Margaret Leng Tan is a highly regarded performer in American experimental music. Her recital features the last completed composition by George Crumb (1929-2022), "Metamorphoses, Book II" and more; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Grusin Music Hall, 1020 18th St., Boulder; Free; cupresents.org.