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Colorado Calendar

Ongoing Events

"Fortinbras"
Thru May 5: OpenStage Theatre, Fort Collins. 970-221-6730.

"Made in the U.S.A."
Apr. 28 - May 6: Colorado Ballet at Auditorium Theater, Denver. 303-830-TIXS.

"Sweet Charity"
Thru May 6: Arvada Center, Arvada. 303-431-3939.

"The Dinosaur Play"
Thru May 11: Arvada Center, Arvada. 303-431-3939.

"Bus Stop"
Thru May 13: Wed. - Sun., Colorado Actors Theater at Smokebrush Center, Colorado Springs. 719-444-0884.

"Inna Beginning"
Thru May 19: The Ricketson Theatre, Denver. 303-893-4100 or 800-641-1222.

"Whales"
Thru May 24: Phipps IMAX Theater, Denver. 303-322-7009.

"The '58ers: The Colorado Gold Rush"
Thru May 27: Heritage Square Music Hall, Golden. 303-279-7800.

"Dolphins"
Thru May: Phipps IMAX Theater, Denver. 303-322-7009.

"West Side Story"
Thru June 10: Country Dinner Playhouse, Englewood. 303-799-1410.

"A Visit to Buffalo Bill's Wild West"
Thru Sep. 12: Buffalo Bill Memorial Museum, Lookout Mountain, Golden. 303-526-0744.

Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month
May 1 - 31: Sponsored by Colorado Historical Society, Statewide. 303-866-3682.

"Leader of the Pack"
May 2 - 13: Buell Theatre, Denver. 303-893-4100.

"Cricket, The Chirping Little Boy"
May 3 - June 24: Denver Puppet Theatre, Denver. 303-458-6446.

"Grease"
May 4 - 20: Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs. 719-634-5583.

Melodrama Weekends
May 5 - 6, 12 - 13, 19 - 20, 26 - 27: Large Town Hall, Silver Plume. 303-569-2023.

"Cabaret"
May 11 - 13, 18 - 20, 25 - 26: Performing Arts Center, Longmont. 303-772-5200.

"Uncle Vanya"
May 10 - June 16: The Space Theatre, Denver. 303-893-4100 or 800-641-1222.

"Cabaret"
May 11 - 13, 18 - 20, 25 - 26: Longmont. 303-772-5200.

"Fiddler on the Roof"
May 11 - June 10: Town Hall Arts Center, Littleton. 303-794-2787.

"Pork Pie"
May 17 - June 16: The Stage Theatre, Denver. 303-893-4100 or 800-641-1222.

"Harvey"
May 26 - June 23: OpenStage Theatre, Fort Collins. 970-221-6730.

Getaway Adventure Week
May 27 - June 2: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m., Educational hostelship for Active Seniors, Durango. 970-247-7372.

"Loud: The Next Generation"
May 31 - Nov. 4: Heritage Square Music Hall, Golden. 303-279-7800.

Ongoing Exhibits

"Collecting The Absurd"
Thru May 5: 2nd & 3rd Floor Foyers, Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center, Pueblo. 719-543-0130.

"Pueblo: Looking Back…Thinking Ahead"
Thru May 5: Regional Gallery, Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center, Pueblo. 719-543-0130.

Deep Roots: Six Contemporary American Indian Artists
Thru May 6: Denver Art Museum, Denver. 720-865-5000.

"Time & Place: One Hundred Years of Women in Colorado 1900-2000"
Thru May 12: Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center, Pueblo. 719-543-0130.

"The Lyrical Line: Edgar Britton's Passion for the Human Figure"
Thru May 13: Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs. 719-634-5583.

30th Jefferson County High Schools Art Exhibition
Thru May 13: Lowery Gallery, Arvada Center, Arvada. 303-431-3939.

"Interpreting Deception: Images of the Holocaust"
Thru May 20: Mizel Museum of Judaica, Denver. 303-333-4156.

"Catastrophes and Pleasures: The Language of Form"
Thru May 20: Mizel Museum of Judaica, Denver. 303-333-4156.

"Colorado Clay Exhibition"
Thru May 20: Foothills Art Center, Golden. 303-279-3922.

"Menagerie" Three-dimensional Fiber Sculptures
Thru May 26: Longmont Museum, Longmont. 303-651-8374.

Englehart Exhibit "Now That I'm Seventy"
Thru May 26: Fort Lewis College Art Gallery, Durango. 970-247-7167.

"I Desire To Go To School" Photographs from the China Hope Project
Thru May 27: Upper Gallery, Arvada Center, Arvada. 303-431-3939.

"Vikings: The North Atlantic Sage"
Thru May 28: Museum of Nature & Science, Denver. 303-322-7009.

"Buffalo Bill's Wild West"
Thru May 28: Colorado History Museum, Denver. 303-866-3682.

Joel Shapiro's Sculptures on Display
Thru May 28: outside the Denver Art Museum, Performing Arts Sculpture Park and Complex, Denver. 720-865-5000.

"100 Ways to Have Fun"
Thru May 31: Buell Children's Museum, Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center, Pueblo. 719-543-0130.

"Renaissance Men"
Thru June 2: Gallery I, Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Golden. 303-277-0377.

"Colander Girls"
Thru June 2: Gallery II, Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Golden. 303-277-0377.

"Textile Art: Recent Acquisitions"
Thru June 17: Denver Art Museum, Denver. 720-865-5000.

"The West" from front pages of "Harper's Weekly" (1857-1913)
Thru June 30: Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art, Boulder. 303-530-1442 or 800-777-8716 x299.

"Giants of Melanesia: Monumental Art from the South Pacific"
Thru June: Denver Art Museum, Denver. 720-865-5000.

"Between the Lines: Wordworks by Roland Bernier"
Thru Aug. 12: Denver Art Museum, Denver. 720-865-5000.

"Seven-Point Perspective: Photography from The Denver Salon"
Thru Sep. 2: Denver Art Museum, Denver. 720-865-5000.

"Giants of Melanesia: Monumental Art from the South Pacific"
Thru Sep. 30: Denver Art Museum, Denver. 720-865-5000.

Sunken Treasures: Ming Dynasty Ceramics from a Chinese Shipwreck
Thru Nov. 18: Denver Art Museum, Denver. 720-865-5000.

"China Meets the American Southwest: Pottery Designs and Traditions"
Thru Mar. 17: Denver Art Museum, Denver. 720-865-5000.

"The Kiva Malcolm Furlow" Artist Series
May 1 - 31: Koshare Indian Museum, La Junta. 719-384-4411 or 800-693-KIVA.

"They Had No Television: Literature of the Victorian Era"
May 1 - Aug. 18: Astor House Museum, Golden. 303-278-3557.

"Timeless Art"
May 4 - June 10: Art Center of Estes Park, Estes Park. 970-586-5882.

"Make It Move"
May 19 - Sep. 9: Collage Children's Museum, Boulder. 303-440-0053.

"Colorado Photographers"
May 26 - Aug. 12: Foothills Art Center, Golden. 303-279-3922.


Metro Denver & Foothills

Faculty/Student Pottery Sale and Show
May 1 - 6: Noon - 9 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 1 - 5 p.m. Sun., Arvada Center, Arvada. 303-431-3939.

"Planning a Trip Overseas" - Top of the Month Free Senior Programs
May 2: Ross-University Hills Branch Library, Denver. 303-757-2714 (TYY 303-640-6375).

Lamont Concert Series, Da Vinci Quartet
May 2: 7:30 p.m., Foote Hall, Houston Fine Arts Center, Denver. 303-871-6412.

Twilight Art Beat Concert Series
May 2: 5 - 9 p.m., Denver Art Museum, Denver. 720-913-0000.

Champions on Ice
May 3: 7 p.m., Ritchie Center, Denver. 303-830-8497.

The Town Hall Gala
May 4: Town Hall Arts Center, Littleton. 303-794-2787.

Furry Scurry
May 5: 9 a.m., Washington Park, Denver. 303-696-4941 or 303-210-9422.

Sun Stories: A Celebration of the Coming of Spring (a storytelling/writing workshop for families)
May 6: 12 - 4 p.m., Mizel Museum of Judaica, Denver. 303-333-4156.

Dynamic Travel Photography: A Seminar
May 7: 6 - 9 p.m., VIP Room, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver. 303-322-7009.

Free Car Seat Inspection Checkpoint
May 10: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., West Metro Fire Station #8, Lakewood. 303-989-4307 x547.

DPS Shakespeare Festival
May 11: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Downtown Denver. 303-987-3753.

DAM Uncorked! A Wine Event
May 11 - 12: Denver Art Museum, Denver. 720-913-0039.

Jeffrey Siegel's Music for Kids & the Kid in You
May 12: 2 p.m., Arvada Center, Arvada. 303-431-3939.

International Migratory Bird Day
May 12: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Denver Zoo, Denver. 303-376-4800.

Just Plane Fun
May 12: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Centennial Airport Open House, Englewood. 303-790-0598.

"Up Close and Musical" Symphony Orchestra
May 15: 7 p.m., Windsor Gardens Auditorium, Denver. 303-340-3513.

Movshovitz on Movies: "Who Shall Live and Who Shall Die?"
May 17: 7 p.m., Mizel Museum of Judaica, Denver. 303-333-4156.

ZIP-A-DE-DO at the Zoo
May 18: 6:30 - 9 p.m., Denver Zoo, Denver. 303-376-4858.

Escape to the British Isles - Colorado Symphony Orchestra
May 18 - 20: 7:30 p.m. Fri./Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun., Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver. 303-98-MUSIC.

Colorado Wind Ensemble with the Queen City Jazz Band
May 19: 8 p.m., United Methodist Church, Littleton. 303-394-4552.

Poetry in Motion: Music for the New Millennium
May 20: 7:30 p.m., Ars Nova Singers, Bethany Lutheran Church, Denver. 303-499-3165.

Jews in the Elizabethan Era: "The Merchant of Venice"
May 24: 6:30 p.m., Mizel Museum of Judaica, Denver. 303-333-4156.

Celebrate Colorado Artists Festival
May 25 - 28: Denver Pavillions 16th Street Mall, Downtown Denver. 303-831-4181.

Denver Collectors' Fair
May 26 - 27: 9 - 5 p.m. Sat., 10 - 4 p.m. Sun., National Western Complex, Denver. 800-333-3552.

Jews in the Elizabethan Era: "Ivanhoe"
May 31: 6:30 p.m., Mizel Museum of Judaica, Denver. 303-333-4156.

Central

Spring Show and Sale
May 3 - 6: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thu./Fri./Sat., 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sun., Community Ctr., Black Forest. 719-495-3217.

Collegiate Peaks Marathon and 25 and 50 Mile Run
May 5: Pre-registration required, Buena Vista. 719-395-6612.

Antique Sale
May 5 - 6: City Auditorium, Colorado Springs. 719-596-8839.

The Pikes Peak Ringers
May 6: 3 p.m., First Christian Church, Colorado Springs. 719-633-8888.

Classic Films: "Hello Dolly"
May 8: 7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs. 719-634-5583.

Carriage House Sale
May 12 - 13: Bowman-White House/Museum, Georgetown. 303-569-2840.

Jelly Belly 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
May 19 - 20: Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain. 719-382-7223.

Sunstate Equipment Co. 100 NASCAR Featherlite Southwest Tour Sries
May 19 - 20: Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain. 719-382-7223.

Dinosaur Program and Hunt
May 20: 2 p.m., Old Schoolhouse, Florissant. 719-748-3562.

Classic Films: "Inn of Sixth Happiness"
May 29: 7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs. 719-634-5583.

North

All Day- Caregivers Appreciation Day
May 2: free group visits/reservations required, Collage Children's Museum, Boulder. 303-440-0053.

"Twelfth Night, or What You Will"
May 3 - 6: 8 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., UNC Mainstage, Greeley. 970-351-2200.

Free Family Fun Night
May 4: 5 - 8 p.m., Collage Children's Museum, Boulder. 303-440-0053.

"Ducky Derby"
May 5: Estes Park. 970-586-4431 or 800-44-ESTES.

A Spring Thing, Greeley Chorale
May 5 - 6: 7:30 p.m. Sat., 3 p.m. Sun., Trinity Episcopal Church, Greeley. 970-356-5000.

Quilts and the Underground Railroad
May 6: Estes Park Area Historical Museum, Estes Park. 970-586-6256.

Spring Pops: An Evening with Butch Thompson, Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra
May 12: 8 p.m., Monfort Concert Hall/UCCC, Greeley. 970-356-5000 or 970-351-2200.

Free Day for Moms
May 13: Collage Children's Museum, Boulder. 303-440-0053.

Poetry in Motion: Music for the New Millennium
May 18 - 19: Ars Nova Singers, Boulder. 303-499-3165.

International Museum Day
May 18: Free admission to Estes Park Area Historical Museum, Estes Park. 970-586-6256.

Quilt History & Trunk Show
May 19: Estes Park Area Historical Museum, Estes Park. 970-586-6256.

ROCHE Colorado Sensational Science Saturday
May 19: 1 and 2 p.m., Crossroads Mall, Boulder. 303-440-0053.

Town Fair and Balloon Fest
May 19 - 20: Downtown Erie and Erie Tri-County Airport, Erie, 303-828-3440.

Parade of Years
May 19 - 20: Old time car rally, Estes Park. 970-586-6256.

Jazz Fest
May 19 - 20: free concerts, Estes Park. 970-586-6104.

Art Walk
May 19 - 20: studio tours, Estes Park. 970-586-9203.

Toddler Time and Parents' Coffee Hour
May 25: 9 - 10 a.m., Collage Children's Museum, Boulder. 303-440-0053.

About Wine Fest XIX
May 25: 7 - 10 p.m., fund raiser for Disabled Resource Services, University Park Holiday Inn, Fort Collins. 970-482-2700.

Antique & Collectibles Show
May 26 - 27: Estes Park. 970-586-6104.

Art Market
May 26 - 28: Bond Park, downtown Estes Park. 970-586-5882.

Free Day at Estes Park Area Historical Museum
May 27: Estes Park. 970-586-6256.

South

Ballet Folklorico "Quetzalli" de Veracruz
May 3: 7:30 p.m., Sangre de Cristo Arts Center Theater, Pueblo. 719-542-1211.

Magic on the River Dance for Teens
May 19: 8 - 11 p.m., The Greenway & Nature Center, Pueblo. 719-549-2414.

West

Symphony Concert "From the Heart of Germany"
May 1: 7:30 p.m., GJ High School Auditorium, Grand Junction. 970-243-6787.

Narrow Gauge Days
May 4: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Narrow Gauge Railroad, Durango. 970-247-2733.

Cinco de Mayo
May 5: Grand Junction. 800-962-2547.

Ballet Folklorico "Quetzalli"
May 6 - 7: 8 - 9 a.m., Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall, Durango. 970-247-7657.

Gloomin' Deal at the Botanical Gardens
May 12: Grand Junction. 800-962-2547.

54th Gem and Mineral Show "Earthly Treasures"
May 12 - 13: Two Rivers Convention Center, Grand Junction. 970-245-1850.

"East African Safari" Educational Seminar
May 17: 7 p.m., Saccomanno Lecture Hall, Mesa State College, Grand Junction. 970-245-2236.

Art on the Corner Sculpture Change
May 19: Grand Junction. 800-962-2547.

Rocky Mountain Indian Festival
May 19 - 20: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Lincoln Park, Grand Junction. 970-263-0500.

Writers Conference
May 19 - 20: Telluride. 888-783-0257.

"A Little Bit of Everything: Broadway, Opera, and Favorites by Request"
May 20: 7:30 p.m., FLC Concert Hall, Durango. 970-247-7657.

Taste of Durango
May 20: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Durango. 970-259-9200 or 970-382-9734.

Mountainfilm
May 24 - 28: various venues (Nugget, Sheridan Opera House, Mason's Hall, Elks Park), Telluride. 888-783-0257.

A Taste of Breckenridge
May 25 - 27: Breckenridge. 970-453-5970.

Western Colorado Memorial Day Weekend Bluegrass Music Festival
May 25 - 27: Grand Junction. 970-245-0836 or 888-OLD-BLUE.

Junior College Baseball World Series
May 26 - June 2: Stocker Stadium, Grand Junction. 970-245-9166.

Indian Arts & Culture Festival
May 26 - 28: Throughout Mesa Verde County (Cortez, Dolores, Mancos, Towaoc). 970-565-8227 or 800-530-2998.

30th Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
May 26 - 28: Durango. 970-259-4621.

Jackpot Roping
May 28: 1 p.m., Ouray County Fairgrounds, Ridgway. 970-626-5411.



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