February in Colorado
I 25 Corridor and East:
Festivals, Special Events, Arts & Crafts
February 1 Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center presents Slow Food: A Celebration of Latin American Culture, Food, Wine and Art. 719-634-5583 or csfineartscenter.org
February 2 Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center presents Celebrate Dia de la Candelaria, with entertainment, food and cash bar, 719-634-5583 or csfineartscenter.org
February 22 Annual Buffalo Bill Birthday Celebration at the Buckhorn Exchange in Denver. 303-534-9505
February 23 The Buffalo Bill Museum in Golden, will observe Buffalo Bill's birthday with a party attended by many 'look-alikes' of Bill and his friends, noon to 3:00pm and include old-time musical entertainment, a buffalo chip throwing contest and much more.
Museums / Special Exhibits
February - March 9 IMAX shows, Journey Into Amazing Caves, concurrently Space Station, the first cinematic journey to the International Space Station, Phipps Imax Theater in the Denver Museum of Nature & Science 303-322-7009.
February - May Self-Taught Art in a new exhibit at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center.. Collected Visions: African American Self-Taught Artists from the Southeastern U.S. (thru May 18). Transcendent Spirit: Works by Luis Gonzalez Palma of Guatemala (thru April 25). Flowering Mountain Earth: Continuity and Change Among the Highland Maya (thru March 16). 719-634-5583
February - March 23 African Renaissance at the Denver Art Museum. This exhibition juxtaposes the work of contemporary Nigerian artist with that of the old masters of Africa. 720-865-5000 or www.denverartmuseum.org.
February - September Elementary Energy...Earth, Air, Fire and Water, large item sculpture at Hudson Gardens & Event Center in Littleton, 303-797-8565
February - August 3 Retrospectacle, 25 years of collecting Modern & Contemporary Art at the Denver Art Museum, 720-865-5000 or www.denverartmusuem.org
Music/Dance/Theater/Opera/Plays
February - March
2 The Heritage Square Music Hall in Golden presents Dracula.
A comic adaptation of the old classic. Also playing on Sunday evenings
50's -
70's rock & roll hits. 303-279-7800
Denver Center for
the Performing Arts 14th & Curtis Sts., Denver, 303-893-
4100, 800-641-1222 or www.denvercenter.org
or www.ticketswest.com
Auditorium Theatre
February 8 - March 2 Colorado Ballet presents Romeo and Juliet
Boettcher Concert
Hall
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
www.coloradosymphony.org
February 1 - 2 The American Sound
February 7 - 8 Jerome Kern Songbook
February 14 Noche Flamenca
February 15 Canadian Brass
February 16 The Berstein Beat: What Makes Music Dance
February 20 - 22 Hot Jazz With Arturo Sandoval
February 27 The King's Singers
February28 - March 2 Beethoven's Fifth
Garner Galleria
Theatre
February - March 30 I Love You , You're Perfect, Now Change
Ricketson Theatre
February - March 1 Bernice/Butterfly: A Two Part Invention
Space Theatre
February 1 - 15 King Hedley II
Stage Theatre
February - March 1 Love's Labor's Lost
Temple Buell Theatre
February 1 - 2 Blast!
February 15 - 23 Opera Colorado presents Lucia Di Lammermoor
February 25 - March 9 Saturday Night Fever
Fine Arts Center
Colorado Springs 719-634-5583 or csfineartscenter.org
February 7 - 23 Chicago
February 20 Second City
Lincoln Center
Fort Collins, 970-221-6730
February 5 The Second City
February 6 - 7 Michel Lauzier
February 8 The St. Petersburg String Quartet
February 18 - 22 FOSSE
February 24 Travelogue Film Series; Japan
Pepsi Center Denver
303-830-TIXS
February 5 The Rolling Stones
February 10 David Gray
February 18 Phish
Pikes Peak Center,
Colorado Springs, 719-520-7469
February 13 River North Chicago Dance
February 16 George Carlin
February 19 Imagination Celebration; Berkeley Breathed's Goodnight Opus
February 22 Broadway in Colorado Springs presents Fosse Colorado Springs
Symphony Concerts:
February 1 Ray Charles
February 2Zoo Bee Dooby Doo
February 7 - 9 Lee Luvis Plays Brahams
February 20 - 21 Young Peoples School Performances
February 28 - March 2 Mahler
Union Colony Civic
Center, Greeley, 970-356-5000 or 800-315-2787
February 8 Gala: Tales From Here & There
February 9 Lyle (Cogen) Sings Broadway for Kids
February 10 TriValley League Honor Band
February 14 Greeley Philharmonic
February 15 Rocky Mounrain Youth Orchestra
February 20 USPS Ensembles Concert
February 21 On Golden Pond with Jack Klufman
February 24 Patriot League Honor Band
University of Colorado
School of Music, Boulder 303-492-8008 www.cuconcerts.org
February 1 Les Percussions de Cuinee
February 4, 11, 25 Faculty Tuesdays
February 5 Jazz Combos
February 8 All-State High School Orchestras
February 9 University Orchestra
February 12 New Music at CU, CU composers
February 13 Margaret Lattimore, mezzo-soprano
February 14 Alvin Ailey II
February 16 - 17 Takacs Quartet Series with David Korevaar, piano
February 18 Wind Symphony/Symphonic Band
February 19 Jazz Ensembles
February 23 Joshua Bell, violin
February 24 Lori Sims, piano
February 26 Guest Lecture: Jean-Marie Londeix, saxophone. Guest Recital:
William Street, saxophone
February 28 Collage concert
World Arena, Colorado
Springs, 719-477-2100 or Tickets West 866-464-2626
February 10 Liza Minnelli in Concert
Sports:
Colorado Avalanche
Major League Hockey Home Games, Pepsi Center, Denver 303-830-TIXS
February 8 Detroit Red Wings
February 9 Calgary Flames
February 11 New Jersey Devils
February 15 Minnesota Wild
February 23 New York Rangers
February 25 Edmonton Oilers
February 27 Atlanta Thrashers
Colorado Crush Arena
Football Home Games, Pepsi Center, Denver 303-830-TIXS
February 2 Georgia Force
February 7 Grand Rapids Rampage
February 16 Los Angeles Avengers
Colorado College
Tigers Hockey Home Games, at Colorado Springs World Arena, 719-389-6111
February 7 - 8 University of Minnesota
February 22 Under 18 National Team
February 28 Minnesota State-Mankato
Colorado Gold Kings
Hockey Home Games, at Colorado Springs World Arena, 719-389-6111
February 1 & 3 Tacoma
February 15 - 16 Long Beach
February 22 - 23 Anchorage
Colorado Mammoth
Lacrosse Home Games, Pepsi Center, Denver 303-830-TIXS
February 8 New Jersey Storm
February 14 Calgary Roughnecks
Denver Nuggets
N.B.A. Home Games, Pepsi Center in Denver, 303-830-TIXS
February 2 Memphis Grizzlies
February 4 Chicago Bulls
February 6 San Antonio Spurs
February 12 Los Angeles Lakers
February 19 Minnesota Timberwolves
February 24 Golden State Warriors
February 26 Portland Trail Blazers
February 28 New Orleans Hornets
Mountain Towns & The Western Slope:
Festivals, Special Events, Arts & Craft Shows
thru Ski Season SolVista Golf & Ski Ranch, Granby. Inter-denominational church services every Sunday through the ski season, at the top of the East Mountain at 12:30 pm. 800-757-7669.
February 1 - 2 INTERNATIONAL SNOW SCULPTURE CHAMPIONSHIPS in Breckenridge. 16 teams from around the world compete in this event, creating 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.970-453-5579 or www.breckenridge.snow.com
February 1 - 2 Mardi Gras Weekend - SolVista Golf & Ski Ranch. Granby, with authentic food, music and traditional beads. 800-757-7669.
February 6 (every Thursday) 3: - 5:pm Snowmass Village After Ski Party with food, music and family fun
February 3 - 9 Ullr Fest, Breckenridge , homage is paid to the mythical Norse god of winter, includes an ice skating party, a bar series, kids' games and is culminated by a parade on Thursday, the 6th.
February 4, 11, 18, 25 Cloud Nine Ski-in Aspres Ski Dinner in Aspen Highlands. Watch the sunset over the Maroon Bells, 970-923-8715
February 5 - 9 90th Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival, the oldest winter carnival west of the Mississippi. There will be all kinds of events on the Main Street of town. Snow is actually brought in to cover the street for the events of skijoring, parades, horse, sleigh, ski events and much, more. 970-879-0880 or www.steamboat-chamber.com
February 11 Mardi Gras: Celebrate Fat Tuesday Copper Mountain Style'beads, New Orleans jazz, drink specials, and more beads 866-841-2519
February 11 2nd Annual Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction hosted by the Summit Chamber's Diplomats Committee at Barkley's Margaritagrille in Frisco to benefit the Summit County Visitor Information Center. 970-668-2051
February 20 Desperado Week Torchlight Parade in Steamboat Springs, 970-879-6111.
February 22 Blitzenbanger and the Highlands Inferno. Aspen Mountain local radio station KSPN birthday bash. Craziest on the mountain party. 970-925-5776
Museums / Special Exhibits
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Music/Dance/Theater/Opera/Plays
February 22 Concert in the Pines,Sponsored by the Grand Lake Area Arts Council. 970-627-3402
February 28 HBO Comedy Fest in Aspen, www.hbo.com/comedy/uscaf
Backstage Theatre,
115 S. Ridge St., Breckenridge
970-453-0199 or www.backstagetheatre.org
February - March 1 (Thur.-Sat.) Incorruptible
Harris Concert
Hall, Aspen 970-925-9042 or www.AspenMusicFestival.com
February 5 Stephen Hough, British pianist
February 9 Violinists, Cho-Liang Lin, Pianist, Andre'-Michel Schub
February 22 American Violinist, Joshua Bell, British pianist Simon Mulligan
Vilar Center For
the Arts, Beaver Creek/Vail 1-888-920-2787 or 970-845-8497 or www.vilarcenter.org
February 1 Linda Eder, Broadway Singer
February 2 Capitol Steps, congressional staffers turned comedians.
February 3 Rudolf Buchbine, chamber musician
February 4 Twyla Tharp Dance
February 5 The Mystic West Film Series: The Searchers
February 7 Kathy Mattea, Country Musician
February 12 The Mystic West Film Series:The Outlaw Josey Wales
February 14 The Persuasopions, acappela music
February 15 Goodnight Opus, Puppet theatre
February 16 - 17 Machomer, The Simpsons Do Macbeth
February 18 The Del McCoury Band, Bluegrass
February 21 Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley
February 25 The Vagina Monologues
February 28 Jammin With Pops
Sports
February 1 - 2 ESPN Winter X Games VII at Buttermilk in Aspen 970-925-1220
February 1 - 2. 6th Annual Colorado Blue Ididarace Sled Dog Races in Kremmling. Spectators are free. 1-877-573-6654
February 2 Winter Park Snowboard & Freeride Series: Competitors are judged and scored on their maneuvers through a course. 970-726-1590.
February 1 - 2 Sixth Annual Snow Sports Association for Women's Take your Daughter to the Slopes Week offers a great opportunity to learn, progress, and enjoy the wonders of the outdoors. Special discounts at most ski areas.
February 1 - 2, 28 - March 2 Her Turn Adventure Workshops for Women in Vail, 800-457-4543 or www.vail.snow.com
February 1 - 2, 8 - 9 16th Annual Copper Mountain Snowboard Series: Registration, Jack's Slopeside Grill & Bar on the day of event. 866-841-2519
February 1 Ski Forever Week, in Telluride, designed to help adult skiers improve their skiing. 970-728-7507 or www.visittelluride.com
February 5 - 10 Chevy Truck Super Series - Women's Downhill Super G, Aspen Mountain, 970-923-8715.
February 6 - 9 US Freeskiing Open on Vail Mountain. The best ski party on the planet as the top skiers in the world convene for competition. 970-476-9090 or www.vail.snow.com
February 6, 13, 20 & 27 Budweiser Evening Race Series - SolVista Golf & Ski Ranch. Granby, exciting 4-week series. 800-757-7669.
February 7 - 8 SPRINT Freestyle World Cup competition in Steamboat Springs, www.steamboat-chamber.com
February 7 - 9 28th Annual Wells Fargo Bank Cup. Winter Park. Brings together world-class disabled ski racers, Denver Broncos alumni and amateur skiers and boarders for a weekend of activities to benefit the National Sports Center for the Disabled 970-726-1543.
February 7 - 9 Firefighter's Games, Firefighter's from across the region rip it up on the mountain in Telluride, lots of races, parties and contests.www.visittelluride.com
February 8 Nature Valley Granola Bar Freestyle World Cup Ski Event at Howelsan Hill, 7:pm, Steamboat Springs, www.steamboat-chamber.com
February 8. Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge - SolVista Golf & Ski Club. Granby. The Pepsi-Cola Company invites skiers, snowboarders of all ages and abilities for a free day of recreational races, thousands of dollars in prizes & giveaways, music, entertainment, 800-757-7669 or www.mountaindewverticalchallenge.com.
February 7 (Fridays thru March) Budweiser Freestyle Fridays at Aspen Highlands, 970-429-3217 or 800-525-6200 to participate.
February 8 - 9. Women's Weekend. Winter Park. This fun-filled weekend ski and snowboard clinic especially for women is targeted at improving skills, call the Ski and Snowboard School at 970-726-1551.
February 8 - 9 The Snow Express roars into Copper Mountain, bringing recreational teams of 3 skiers and or snowboarders together to compete, while raising money for the Jimmie Heuga Center - a nonprofit, scientific research organization that helps people with MS. One of more than 30 events held nation-wide this season. Winning teams go on to finals and compete for big prizes. 866-841-2519
February 8 - 9 Gold Rush Oldest citizens' cross-country ski race at the Frisco Nordic Center. Also snowshoe races and kids' events. Professional ice sculptors create spectacular winter art. 970- 668-5276 x3076 or www.townoffrisco.com
February 8 - 9, 15 - 16 USASA Snowboard Series on Buttermilk in Aspen, 970-429-3223.
February 9, 12 Telemark Series Clinic Winter Park. Certified telemark instructors teach beginners the basics of the sport and experienced telemark skiers to new skills, Ski and Snowboard School, 970-726-1551.
February 9 Pontiac Vibe SnoJam at Arapahoe Basin. 970-496-7001.
February 10 Special Olympics State Qualifying Meet, SolVista Golf & Ski Ranch, will host over 125 athletes competing in slalom, giant slalom and downhill races. To volunteer to be a ski-buddy or for information, call 800-777-5767.
February 11 - 13 Women's 3 Day Seminar, Steamboat Springs, 970-879-6111.
February 12. Women's Mid-Season Clinic #1. Winter Park. This is one of Winter Park's most popular programs designed especially for women and taught by Winter Park's top female instructors. Ski and Snowboard School at 970-726-1551.
February 15 Moonlight Snowshoe Race in Telluride. www.visittelluride.com
February 15 6th Annual Ice Fishing Contest at Wolford Mountain Reservoir. Kremmling. Spend the day fishing and be eligible to win up to $1500 in cash and prizes. 1-877-573-6654 or www.kremmlingchamber.com.
February 15 - 21 Teen Speciality Programs, in Vail, 800-475-4543 or www.vail.snow.com
February 19 - 21 Winter Park/Mary Jane's most qualified instructors teach participants the ins and outs of mogul skiing. 970-726-1551
February 20 - 23 Columbia Crest Cup, Winter Park. A key qualifier for the U.S. Alpine Disabled Championships in April. 970-726-1518.
February 21 - 22. DU Invitational, Winter Park, Hosted by the University of Denver Ski Team, this NCAA invitational collegiate race includes teams from Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Alaska and Nevada. 970-726-1590.
February 21 - 23 Jeep King of the Mountain on Aspen Mountain. The worlds most professional ski/snowboard series. 970-429-3217
February 22. AARP-Redfeather Snowshoe Festival and Race. Winter Park. This event promotes the concept of wellness for novice and experienced snowshoers alike. AARP/Laura Bauman at 303-764-5987.
February 22. Mary Jane Bump JAMboree #2 for Skiers and Snowboarders. Winter Park. This mogul clinic is designed for everyone from "wannabes" to devoted Mary Jane skiers and snowboarders. 970-726-1551.
February 22 Forum Snowboards Youngblood Contest in Vail. Open to 65 competitors. www.vail.snow.com
February 22 Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge in Vail, 970-476-9090 or www.vail.snow.com
February 22 - 25 Special Olympics Colorado, Copper Mountain is proud to host this event for the 12th year. 866- 841-2519
February 23 Winter Park Snowboard & Freeride Series: Skiers compete in the morning and snowboarders in the afternoon in this elimination-style event. 970-726-1590.
February 27 - March 2 Women's Seminar, A Breckenridge tradition, this popular program provides a comfortable, supportive environment for women to perfect their individual skiing technique and style. 970-453-5000.
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