The Colorado Symphony is bringing the massively popular Pokémon to a new stage. With a full orchestra and visuals from the classic and newer versions of the game, this is an event for all ages that you don’t want to miss.
Best known for his partnership with Paul Simon in the rock duo Simon & Garfunkel, Art is back on stage for a resurgence of his music.
BY OLIVIA CRIST
Colorado has become a force to be reckoned with when it comes to entertainment. From theatre, comedy shows and beyond there is just so much to see in Colorado!
The Denver Center for the Preforming Arts
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts offers up great performances of comedy, musicals and dramas. In fact, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts won a Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre. Here is a brief overview of what is currently playing at The Denver Center. Be sure to check it out!
Under Musical (2017)
An American In Paris (March 8-March 19) Buell Theatre
Beth Malone: So Far (April 15) Garner Galleria Theatre
Frozen (August 17- October 1) Buell Theatre
Under Comedy (2017)
An Act of God (October 15-April 8) Garner Galleria Theatre
Cult Following: Rated G (April 29- May 13) The Jones
Kinky Boots (March 21-March 26) Buell Theatre
Under Drama (2017)
Disgraced (March 31-May 7) Ricketson Theatre
The Last Five Years in Concert (May 22) Seawell Ballroom
Two Degrees (February 3-March 12) The Jones
**www.denvercenter.org**
Comedy Works Denver
Perhaps you’re in the mood to see a stand up comedy show. Comedy Works Denver has some really fabulous stand up comedy. This month you can buy tickets to go see Fortune Feimster, named Variety’s “Top 10 Comics to Watch” in 2014. Fortune wrote and preformed on the Chelsea Lately Show and is a series regular on The Mindy Project. Also this month you can buy a ticket to see David Spade. David Spade has had an impressive career in comedy. He starred in movies such as Grown Ups 2 and Tommy Boy. Spade also starred on the hit sitcom 8 Simple Rules and the popular CBS Comedy Series Rules of Engagement.
Check out www.comedyworks.com
Colorado Shakespeare Festival
If you are looking for that classic Shakespearian theatre experience, look no further than the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. “The Colorado Shakespeare Festival is a professional theatre company in association with the University of Colorado Boulder. Since 1958 the festival has celebrated and explored Shakespeare and his continuing influence and vitality through productions of superior artistic quality, education and community engagement.” The festival starts this summer in June and goes on until August of this year.
Check out their website and grab those tickets ahead of time!
www.coloradoshakes.org
With four tony awards from its Broadway run, Christopher Wheeldon’s reimagining of the Gershwin musical repurposes the story for a modern audience, retaining its delicate romantic air while grounding the tale in a more realistic post-war landscape. Captivating audience and critics, An American in Paris has becomes the most honored Broadway musical of 2015.
Hailed by critics and fans as the “Guitar Event of the Year,” This multi-artist celebration is now in its second decade of delighting Jimi Hendrix followers. The show includes extraordinary musicians, such as Buddy Guy and Billy Cox.
Join associate conductor Dragon & music director Kahane for this Brahms piano concerto. One can expect a full gamut of emotions, from meditation on morality to lightness.
Dorkery and drinking? What could be better? Wynkoop Brewing Company is hosting a celebration of all things dorky. They’ll be collecting donations of school supplies to benefit local area schools and your ticket will get you a pair of commemorative Day of Dorks glasses!
Roger Waters is known as a co-founder of the wildly popular rock band Pink Floyd. On his Us+Them tour he’ll be performing songs from the many albums of Pink Floyd, including the albums The Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, Animals, and Wish You Were Here.
By OLIVIA CRIST
Are you looking for that Colorado Wild West experience? Well, look no further. Colorado has a bounty of wild west type attractions that are just waiting for you to visit and enjoy!
There surely is nothing more wild west than horseback riding. Take a look at these fabulous dude ranches and other horseback riding opportunities!
Elk Mountain Ranch is “located in the heart of the Rockies, adjacent to the Browns Canyon National Monument. Elk Mountain Dude Ranch is secluded within the San Isabel National Forest near Buena Vista, Colorado.” Guests can look forward to horseback riding and a stay in some rustic style lodges.
**www.elkmtn.com**
Located in Colorado Springs, CO, Garden of the Gods is certainly a popular attraction for outdoor enthusiasts. But, did you know you could go horseback riding there? Academy Riding Stables offers an incredibly scenic trail ride for riders of all skill sets.
**www.academyridingstables.com**
Perhaps you want to involve a little fly fishing on your getaway. The High Lonesome Ranch offers some exciting fly fishing expeditions in addition to some old west style horseback riding and lodging. You can find the High Lonesome Ranch in De Beque, CO.
**www.thehighlonesomeranch.com**
Drowsy Water Guest Ranch is located in Granby, CO. Guests have the option of staying in cabins or lodges. This ranch offers horseback riding and a number of other activities ranging from rafting, a zip line course to even some western dancing!
**drowsywater.com**
Make sure to check out these attractions and get a taste of what Colorado’s wild west has to offer!
Not to be missed, this elite Chinese dance and music company performs the lost world of traditional Chinese culture. One can expect to see a variety of dance, costumes, animated backdrops, and singing.