February in Colorado
I 25 Corridor and East:
Festivals, Special Events, Arts & Crafts
February 1 - 3
Remodeling/Home Show at the Penrose Equestrian Center in Colorado Springs,
719-520-6711.
February 2 - 3 Antique Show and Sales at City Auditorium in Colorado
Springs, 719-596-8839-Jo
Museums / Special Exhibits
February Phipps
Imax Theater in the Denver Museum of Nature and Science presents SolorMax
, a breathtaking adventure exploring the mysteries of the sun. Running
concurrent thru March 2002: Imagine being trapped on an arctic ice floe
for months with no way of communicating with the outside world. This
is the true story of Shackelton's Antarctic Adventure. 303-322-7009
or 800-925-2250.
February - March 10 The Foothills Art Center in Golden, presents a North
American Sculpture Exhibition, includes sculptures by 54 artists from
the U.S. and Canada. 303-279-3922 or fac@foothillsartcenter.org
February - April In May of 2001, Dorothy and William Sr. Harmsen, founders
of the Jolly Rancher Candy Company and long-time residents of Colorado,
donated their prestigious Harmsen Western Art Collection to the Denver
Art Museum. A Colorado Legacy celebrates this generous gift by showcasing
more than 25 of the most significant paintings and American Indian art
objects from the collection. The Harmsens' immense collection of Western
and American Indian art was amassed over a 40 year period of collecting
and includes work by artists including George Catlin, Charles Bird King,
N.C. Wyeth, Robert Henri and others. 720-865-5000 or www.denverartmuseum.org
February - May 28 The Denver Art Museum presents China Meets the American
Southwest, Pottery Designs and Traditions. Pottery from opposite sides
of the globe contrasts Native American pieces from the museums collection
with ancient Chinese examples on loan from the Sze Hong Collection.
720-865-5000
February 23 - May 26 The Denver Art Museum premiers the national tour
of US Design, offering the first critical assessment of work created
by American-based designers in the last quarter century. The exhibition
features architecture, decorative design, graphics and industrial design.
720-865-5000 or www.denverartmuseum.org
Music/Dance/Theater/Opera/Plays
February 1 - March
3 The Town Hall Arts Center in Littleton presents Pump Boys and Dinettes.
Great country western music staged in a small-town combination filling
station and dinette. You don't have to be a C & W fan to enjoy it.
303-794-2787
February 2 USAF
Band of the Rockies in Concert, Arnold Hall, USAFA in Colorado Springs
February 13 - 14
The Colorado Springs Repertory Theatre Company presents The Taffetas
at the Fine Arts Center, 719-634-5583.
February 14 - 24
University of Northern Colorado in Greeley presents The Playboy of the
Western World in the Norton Theatre Season. 970-351-2200
February 23 - 24
The Da Vinci Quartet Concert #2 at the Fine Arts Center-Music Room in
Colorado Springs, 719-634-5581
February 26 Classical
Trombone & Flute/USAF Band of the Rockies at the Colorado Springs
Fine Arts Center, 719-634-5581.
Denver Performing Arts Complex
303-893-4100 www.denvercenter.org
Auditorium Theatre
February 16 - March 10 Colorado Ballet presents Where the Wild Things
Are
Boettcher Concert Hall
The Colorado Symphony Orchestra
February 1 - 2 Kahane Plays Mozart
February 3 Cowboy Jamboree with Adam Flatt, conducting.
February 8 - 9 The Colorado Symphony Chorus and the Central City Opera
join the Colorado Symphony to bring you The Mikado
February 12 Preservation Hall Jazz Band with a Mardi Grass Celebration.
February 16 Celebrating their 30th anniversary season, the Nexus Percussion
Ensemble.
February 21 & 23 Swingin‚ With Doc, Doc Severinsen conducting
and on trumpet.
Buell Theatre
February 16 - 24 Opera Colorado presents Puccini's Tosca, sung in Italian
with English supertitles.
Ricketson Theatre
February 1 - March 2 Spinning Into Butter
Space Theatre
February 1 - March 9 Hamlet
Stage Theatre
February 1 - 23 The Immigrant
Lincoln Center Fort Collins, 970-221-6730
February 2 Johnny Rivers in concert
February 3 The Lincoln Center Mini-Theater presents Winter Words, A
beautiful set of songs set to poetry.
February 25 - 28 Burn the Floor
Pikes Peak Center Colorado Springs 719-520-7469
February 1 - 2 Colorado Springs Symphony Super Pops, Best of the Beatles.
February 3 Family Classics Series presents Peter and the Wolf
February 8 - 10 Colorado Springs Symphony with Tian Ying, Piano
February 13 - 14 Broadway Nights presents Cabaret.
February 21 - 23 Colorado Springs Dance Theatre presents, Burn the Floor.
Union Colony Civic Center 701 10th Ave, Greeley
970-356-5000 or 800-315-ARTS
February 23 - 24 Riders in the Sky
February 20 The Second City National Touring Co, presents The Best of
Second City.
February22 Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra, Winter Pops.
February 27 A rousing new musical Mahalia.
University of Colorado At Boulder Concerts
Macky Auditorium 303-492-8008
February 6 The Trinity Irish Dance company performs as part of the Artist
Series.
Sports:
Colorado Avalanche
National Hockey League
Home Games Pepsi Center Denver 303-830-TIXS
February 4 Detroit Red Wings
February 9 Chicago Blackhawks
February 11 Boston Bruins
February 13 St. Louis Blues
February 26 Calgary Flames
February 28 Phoenix Coyotes
Mountain Towns & The Western Slope:
Festivals, Special Events, Arts & Craft Shows
February 1 - 3
International Snow Sculpture Championships in Breckenridge. Sixteen
teams from around the world compete in this eye-pleasing event, creating
mammoth works of art from 12-feet-tall, 20-ton blocks of snow. Well-known
artists act as judges for the event, which has brought sculptors from
as far away as Morocco, Belize, Japan, Canada, Scandinavia, Russia,
China and Wales. 970-453-6018
February 1 - 12 - Ullr Fest - A two-week long schedule of events devoted
to something Breckenridge does well - having fun! Homage is paid to
the mythical Norse god of winter. Ullr Fest is kicked off by a parade
of great renown and also includes an ice skating party, a bar series,
kids' games and much more. 970-453-6018
February 5 Great Fruitcake Toss in Manitou Springs Memorial Park, 719-685-7469
or 800-642-2567.
Museums / Special Exhibits
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Music/Dance/Theater/Opera/Plays
February 1 - 2
The Backstage Theatre presents Twelve Angry Men at Breckenridge Town
Hall. A modern classic. 970-453-0199
February 6 Russian
pianist Yefim Bronfman in concert in Aspen's Harris Concert Hall, 970-925-3254
or www.aspenmusicfestival.com
February 8 - March
10 The Backstage Theatre presents Agnes of the Gods at the Father Dyer
United Methodist Church in Breckenridge 970-453-0199
February 24 An
Evening of Chamber Music for cello and piano with David Finckel and
Wu Han in Aspen's Harris Concert Hall, 970-925-3254 or www.aspenmusicfestival.com
Vilar Center for
the Arts at Beaver Creek
970-845-8497 or 888-920-2787 or www.vilarcenter.com
February 2 Viennese Waltzes for the Piano with Rudolf Buchbinder.
February 24 Vienna
State Opera Ballet Repertoire of Classics.
Sports
February 1 - 3 Annual Wells Fargo Bank Cup, in Winter Park, showcases
the top disabled ski racers in the World Disabled Invitational in a
weekend full of activities to benefit the National Sports Center for
the Disabled (NSCD). Disabled racers compete in the dual course, giant
slalom event. Pro-am racers are challenged in the triple course format
and members of the Denver Broncos will be present throughout the weekend
to support the NSCD and participate in events. Also enjoy a large silent
auction. Call 970-726-1543
February 1 - 24.
Guided Snowshoe/Cross Country Treks - Rocky Mountain National Park.
Beginner level Snow tours lasting 2+ hours, leave from the Kawuneeche
Visitor Center at 1:00 pm on Saturdays (ski trip) and 9:30 am on Sundays
(snowshoe trip). The tour destinations will change from week to week
to provide for the exploration of various ecological systems and historical
sites. Call 970-627-3471.
February 2 - 3
5th Annual Ididarace Sled Dog Race. Call the Kremmling Chamber of Commerce
1-877-KREMMLING.
February 2, 3,
9, 23, 24 Copper Mountain Snowboard Series. The longest-running amateur
snowboard series in North America, USASA sanctioned series includes
Halfpipe on Sat. and Slopestyle on Sun. Registration will be held at
Jack's Slopeside Grill on the day of the event. Special racers' lift
tickets are available. Call 888- 458-8386 ext. 4INFO for details.
February 8 7th
Annual Topher Mountain Challenge. This fun race is held at the Mary
Jane Ski Area on Rainbow Cut trail. The course will be one continuous
run consisting of a giant slalom on the top half of the trail, turning
into a slalom, and finishing with a bump run and is open to alpine skiers,
telemark skiers, and snowboarders. Proceeds benefit programs for Grand
County At-Risk youth. , 970-726-1590
February 9 Poker
Ride Snowmobile fundraiser sponsored by the Grand Lake Trail Blazers.
Meet in the Grand Lake town park. 970-627-3402.
February 9, 10,
16, 17 Four Star Sled Dog Races. Grand Lake, 970-627-3402
February 10 - 11
Special Olympics State Qualifying Meet. SolVista will again be the host
site for over 125 athletes competing in slalom, giant slalom and downhill
races. To volunteer to be a ski-buddy or for competition information,
call 800-777-5767.
February 12 - 15
Columbia Crest Cup, regional qualifier draws the most elite disabled
skiers in North America to vie for a position on the United States Disabled
Ski Team. Competitors race in slalom, giant slalom, and two super-G
events in Winter Park. This event is a key qualifier for the U.S. Alpine
Disabled Championships in April. 970-726-1518 or 303-316-1518.
February 23 Wild
Hare Snowshoe Trek. The Eighth Annual snowshoe event in Winter Park,
offers two different courses, one for those who want to enjoy the scenery
and hike, and one for those who want to race their way to the finish
line. Last year the event attracted 430 women. The Wild Hare is a benefit
for the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault. For registration
information, 303.316.8392 or info@thesportingwoman.com.
February 23 - 24
Annual High Altitude Sled Dog Championships, Grand Lake 970-627-3402.
February 24 Dublin Down - Skier / Boarder X - This Breckenridge original
challenges skiers and riders to a high stakes battle for cash and bragging
rights. The top three finishers in each division split a purse totaling
$2,600 with the top skiers and boarders going head to head in a final
round determining the King and Queen. 970-453-5000
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