Feb. 13 Rachmaninoff recital @ CU Boulder

CU Boulder Music Faculty Series
Tuesday, February 13, 7:30 p.m.

Big Hands to Fill: The Music of Rachmaninoff
Margaret McDonald, piano and Friends

Get yourself into a romantic mood just in time for Valentine’s Day. Margaret McDonald will be joined by CU faculty members Judith Glyde, Margaret Lattimore, and Christopher Zemliauskas for an evening of works by Rachmaninoff. The program will include his famous Vocalise, Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos, and Sonata Op. 19 for Cello and Piano.

Visit the CU Boulder Music Faculty Series webpage for details on location, free admission, etc.

Feb. 13 Lecture on Horace Pippin @ SPARK Gallery

Lawrence Allen lectures on the life of folk artist Horace Pippin at 7:00 p.m.

http://www.sparkgallery.com/

UPDATE: This event has been postponed according to the SPARK Gallery website.

Feb. 13 Active Minds Lecture: Afghanistan @ TC

The Active Minds Lecture series will focus on the current state of Afghanistan on Tuesday, February 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Tattered Cover on Colfax. Everyone is welcome*, and reservations are recommended; call 303-436-9291 ext. 2728 to RSVP.

* In checking out the Active Minds website, it would appear that these lectures are geared toward the senior citizen community, but they do specify that everyone is welcome.

Feb. 11 Free Day @ Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Sunday, February 11 is an SCFD-funded day of free admission to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. And as if that wasn't fab enough, there's free parking available, too!

Feb. 11 Kristin Hersh in-store @ Twist & Shout

On Sunday, Feb. 11, Kristin Hersh, formerly of Throwing Muses, will be doing an in-store at Twist & Shout Records at 5:00 p.m. This is being billed as her only live appearance in Colorado, so if you're interested, I suggest showing up somewhat early as I'm sure her longtime fans will be out in force.

Feb. 10 Christopher Morris @ BMoCA

On Saturday, February 10 at 3:00 p.m., photographer and exhibiting artist Christopher Morris will be participating in a free artist salon at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art.

Feb. 10 "Words of Art" @ Stories on Stage

On Saturday, Feb. 10, Stories on Stage presents "Words of Art" at the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance space.

While not strictly a free event, Stories on Stage offers pay-what-you-can tickets to all of their events. All you have to do is ask.

Feb. 10 "Go Diego Go!" @ Starz FilmCenter

On Saturday, Feb. 10, the Kids First! series at Denver Film Society will be screening "Go Diego Go!" at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Geared toward the preschool set, it looks like it's four TV epidodes strung together. But still, a free movie is cheaper than a Netflix rental.

Feb. 9-10 New Play Summit @ DCTC

I just called the DCPA box office to inquire about the individual play readings that are described as being free on the Colorado New Play Summit webpage. They are free, but there are no tickets currently available. The box office associate I spoke with recommended that I either call back later in the week to see if there have been cancellations, or that I can try to get an unclaimed ticket 10 minutes before curtain.

Feb. 9-10 365 Days/365 Plays @ DCTC

The best place to find details on this week's presentation of 365 Days/365 Plays is again on John Moore's MySpace page. All plays will be performed at the Denver Center on Friday, Feb. 9 & Saturday, Feb. 10, in conjunction with the New Play Summit.

Feb. 9 "Downtown Denver" @ Sherman Complex

On Friday, Feb. 9, the film "Downtown Denver: Heart of the Queen" will have its premiere at the Sherman Street Event Complex.

It's described as "a one-hour documentary showcasing Denver's rise from dusty boomtown to regional metropolis."

Patron reception at 5:30pm
Film starts at 7:00pm
1770 Sherman Street Event Complex

From the summary on the website:

The audience for this documentary includes historical societies, professional associations, service organizations, tourists and special interest gatherings, as well as local and national television audiences. Videos and DVD’s will be placed in schools and libraries throughout Colorado and will be available in museums and book stores.

The character that fuels downtown Denver’s current renaissance is rooted in the structures, streets and stories that reflect its historic role as a center of regional leadership. From gold and silver to oil and technology, pivotal events and powerful people, monumental masonry and soaring skyscrapers — this documentary will bring the history of downtown Denver to life, evoking an informed appreciation for the legacy that enlivens a unique urban center.

Feb. 6 Patrick Mason recital @ CU Boulder

Tuesday, February 6, 7:30 p.m.

Crossing the Pond
Patrick Mason, baritone

When Associate Professor of Voice Patrick Mason was nominated for a Grammy this December, the honor came as no surprise to his many Colorado fans. In the past he has been a soloist with the Waverly Consort, the Boston Camarata and Schola Antiqua. As a recitalist he has appeared in London’s Wigmore Hall, the Cairo Opera House, at festivals in Luxembourg, Holland and throughout the United States. Crossing the Pond features British and American songs by Roger Quilter, Noel Coward, John Harbison and John Musto. Pianists Mutsumi Moteki, Robert Spillman, Margaret McDonald and Charles Koslowske will also be featured on the program. Please join us in cheering Patrick Mason on before the Grammy Award ceremony!

Visit the CU Boulder Music Faculty Series webpage for details on location, free admission, etc.

Feb. 8 Chinese New Year @ Broomfield Auditorium

Science, Sights and Sounds will present a Chinese New Year celebration for the community at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road.

The evening will include a Chinese Lion Dance and Kung Fu demonstration by Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association and Chinese folk dances by the Christina Yeh Dance Studio.

Free tickets will be available at the Auditorium box office starting at 6 p.m. Information: (720) 887-2320 or (303) 460-6800.