Tag: arts
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Classical music stars shine during annual Colorado College Summer Music Festival
A composer never knows exactly who will wind up playing their music. But sometimes it’s a legend. Sam Wu will experience a composer’s dream this summer at the 42nd annual Colorado College Summer Music Festival when world-renowned conductor and violinist Scott Yoo will perform the Colorado premiere of Wu’s 2022 piece, “Mass Transit,” along with…
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Cellist Yo-Yo Ma to perform in Colorado Springs at Ford Amphitheater
There’s never a dull moment when Yo-Yo Ma is on stage. Working with the world-renowned cellist is almost an improvisational experience, says Colorado Symphony’s Music Director Peter Oundjian. As one might expect, Ma doesn’t require much prep time; he needs only one rehearsal with the symphony for its Friday night show at Ford Amphitheater, which…
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Classic rock, Celtic rock, classical music hit stages this weekend in Colorado Springs
Sparta, with SemiFiction: The 25-year-old rock band from El Paso, Texas, dropped its sixth album, “Cut a Silhouette,” last month. The online music magazine Pitchfork described Sparta’s music as “anxious, epic guitar rock,” 7 p.m. Thursday, What’s Left Records, 2217 E. Platte Ave., $23.18-$25.18; sparta.band, ticketweb.com. That Arena Rock Show: Relive the classic rock ‘n’…
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Adventure sports, chalk art, hot air balloons, jousting in Colorado this weekend
GoPro Mountain Games: Adventure competitions are at the heart of the four-day festival in Vail, including kayaking, climbing and slackline. And when you tire of those, there’s Mountains of Music concert series, with three nights of shows at Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater and more than 10 free daytime shows in Vail Village and Golden Peak,…
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Colorado author hopes new children’s book inspires kids, parents to get off screens, go outside
A booboo alert has been sounded. Katie Vieira’s 6-year-old and 3-year-old are outside pretending to light a fire with two rocks, and one has sustained an owie. It’s a natural outcome for kids playing outside versus staying glued to their iPads, and Vieira is OK with it. “Those are one of the risks,” said the…
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’80s covers, K-pop, YouTube star top list of concerts this week in Colorado Springs
– That Eighties Band: A Tribute to the 80s: The Denver-based band lays down ’80s tunes so well you’ll be wearing neon and shoulder pads by the end of the show. They cover the big names: Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince, Billy Idol, Bon Jovi and more, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon…
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Guide to free, cheap summer concerts in Pikes Peak region
Make an evening of a free summer concert and a picnic, and you’ll have a summer memory warm enough that it lasts into the winter. Downtown Summer Music Series 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, June through September, Acacia Park, 115 E. Platte Ave. June 4: Chronic Funk Disorder (high-energy funk) June 11: The 719 Band (R&B, funk,…
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Headless chickens, fringe arts, Shakespeare on tap this week around Colorado
Mike the Headless Chicken Festival: It’s not folklore; Mike the chicken survived 18 months in 1945 after a family thought they’d killed him for market. He went on to become a star before he finally succumbed to the Grim Reaper. Celebrate the hardy fowl with music, a car show, beer garden, food and more, Friday…
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Fan Expo Denver features dozens of film, TV celebrities, sci-fi, anime, gaming, cosplay events
The number of celebrities at Fan Expo Denver will rival that of the Emmy Awards. If you’re a fan of “The X-Files,” “The Lord of the Rings,” “Scream,” “Lost,” “The Goonies” or “The Boys,” you’ll be in parasocial heaven. David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, of “The X-Files” fame, will reunite for the first time in…
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NYT bestselling author, Colorado Springs children’s author win PPLD’s annual awards
Nancy Bentley’s first book had one word per page. It was her 1988 board book, “Let’s Go, Feet,” that encouraged toddlers to do stuff with their feet, like jump rope and splash in puddles. A board book, designed for babies and toddlers, is sturdy enough if they get inspired to chew on it. That book…