CO Gives - Grief Happy Hour

Let’s face it: “The Grieving a Loved One” Club is the worst club. No one asks to join, the cost of entry is steep, and each of its countless members find themselves facing a strange new world, much like the one they once knew but emptier. Grief is, at its core, a terribly lonely experience.    We are interested in the possibility that grief is an emotion to lean into. With proper support, we have an opportunity to connect with our pain in an unhurried and deeply profound way. 

The "Grief Happy Hour Series" is created in collaboration with artist, Dona Laurita. This series piloted in 2025 with two events including - 

• a Grief Happy Hour at ElDorado Springs Art Center which featured Erica Mahoney, daughter of King Soopers shooting victim, and producer of the podcast "Senseless" a commentary on gun violence.
• a Grief Happy Hour with a community ritual of singing and candle lighting, which took place at NoBo's Bus Stop Gallery and featured certified birth and death Doula, Siobhan Asgharzadeh.

Light refreshments are served. This is a suggested donation event and no one is turned away. 

Disclaimer: Boulder County Arts Alliance and its programs are provided for informational, educational, and guidance purposes only; these programs do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor are they a substitute for professional therapy or diagnostic services.