Arts & Entertainment – Pop-UP exhibition at Madden Museum runs through May 29
The elegant Madden Museum of Art at Palazzo Verdi in Greenwood Village is the venue for Pop-UP Gallery ONE, a multi-media exhibition featuring the works of photographer Dean Allman and painters Stefan Geissbuhler, Toby Meyer and Z. page. Opening on May 8 and continuing through May 29, the exhibition is presented by Art D’Elke, the collaboration of Elke McGuire and Denise Robert who produce pop-up shows at Colorado venues in support of local artists.
Englewood concert series brings variety: Local artists play intimate City Center venue
One of the best-kept secrets of the south metro area’s summer calendar is the annual Englewood Sounds of Summer free concert series. The recently announced schedule of local artists touches on everything from bluegrass and big-band swing to rock and blues, all performed in an intimate, yet bustling location.
‘Tommy’ is a journey for the senses
Musical plays Littleton’s Town Hall By Peter Jones One can never tell when current events will creep their way onto stage during a theatrical production. As fictional Capt. Walker shot his wife’s lover in the Littleton Town Hall Arts Center’s Tommy, someone in the audience cried “Self-defense!”
‘A Night at Nicks’ applauds determination, perseverance
By Rosemary Fetter Kent Denver’s Anschutz Family Theater echoed with song and applause last weekend when Magic Moments presented A Night at Nick’s, a unique and lively musical specially written with special needs cast members and stage crew in mind. The talented entourage gave a rousing performance to a full house in the tale of [...]
Hudson Gardens announces concert schedule: Many classic rockers and country’s Lee Greenwood come to Littleton
By Peter Jones Joe Walsh, Heart and Rick Springfield are among the stars of the 2012 Hudson Gardens concert series. Classic rock is again the headliner, with supporting roles from country, pop and a smidgen of R&B. The summer kicks off with a return visit from The Guess Who on June 3. The 2012 incarnation [...]
Producing ‘The Hunger Games’: Cherry Creek graduate makes mark in Hollywood
By Peter Jones When The Hunger Games took in $152.8 million on its opening weekend, Hollywood moguls could thank Bryan Unkeless. The 29-year-old Cherry Creek High School graduate happened to be the person who read the book and recommended it to Executive Producer Nina Jacobson.
World Wide Antique Show ‘Vintage Gone Green’ March 23-25
The World Wide Antique Show brings eco-chic to the Denver Merchandise Mart at I-25 and 58th Avenue, March 23-25. The show introduces visitors to a fantastic way to shop green this spring. This year, it features a diverse selection of vintage pieces and collectibles from around the world that timelessly integrate form and function without [...]
Obituary – Arapahoe Philharmonic conductor suffers fatal heart attack during concert
Vincent LaGuardia, Jr., 68, conductor of the Arapahoe Philharmonic, died March 9 after collapsing on stage during a performance at Mission Hills Church in Littleton. Physicians in the audience could not revive the esteemed conductor, who suffered a fatal heart attack during the first piece of the evening, Bach’s Toccata and Fugue. LaGuardia has led [...]
Arts & Entertainment – Ex-Wing flies into south metro: Laurence Juber plays Swallow Hill March 9
By Peter Jones Laurence Juber is not typical of musicians working in the instrumental guitar genre, a broad hybrid of jazz, classical, new age and folk styles. He is very possibly the only artist in the bin whose catalogue includes an interpretation of Paul McCartney’s Silly Love Songs. “I try to have these kinds of [...]
Sky on a string: MOA premiers ‘The Kites of George Peters and Melanie Walker’
On March 10, The Museum of Outdoor Arts will open Sky on a String: The Kites of George Peters and Melanie Walker. This exhibition will feature dozens of aerial sculptures – from the aerial acrobatics of colorful and kinetic mobiles, wind blown sail forms, delicate suspended structures, banners, arching bridge forms and installation sculptures. Due to [...]
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