April in Colorado
I 25 Corridor and East:
Festivals, Special Events, Arts & Crafts
April 17 - 18 The 28th Annual Pine Forest Antiques Show and Sale. A charity event featuring more than 65 select dealers, country cafe and homemade bake sale at Lewis-Palmer High School in Monument, (just North of Colorado Springs on I 25). Sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Women's Club, 719-488-1841 or www.tlwc.net
Museums / Special Exhibits
April 1 - 24 The Metropolitan State College of Denver presents True Grit: Female Visionaries Before Feminism and Louise Bourgeois: Selections from the Collection of Ginny Williams, 303-294-5207, admission is free.
April - November 1 Buffalo Bill Museum in Golden, presents Walkin? Tall, Boot Hill, Cowboy Boots on Lookout Mountain. An exhibit of western boots of famous people and by famous boot designers. Also demonstrations and children's activities. 303-526-0744 or www.buffalobill.org
Colorado
History Museum 1300 Broadway Denver, 303-866-3682 or www.coloradohistory.org
Open ended Discover Pioneers in Military Mountaineering, 10th Mountain
Division?s ascent to victory explored.
April 1 - 4 Special exhibition of Colorado Artist, Vance Kirkland, www.vancekirkland.org
April 30 - August 2 Icons and Oddities; 125 Years of Collecting Colorado
Colorado
Springs Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St. 719-634-5581 or www.csfineartscenter.org
First Thursday of each month. 5: - 7:30pm Musical entertainment and
blind tastings of great wine and foods.
April 1 - 11 Colorado 2004: A Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Art,
work of some of Colorado?s best artists.
April 1 - 10 The
final U.S. venue of Linda McCartney?s Sixties, Portrait of an Era.
The exhibition
features 51 photographs of some of the greatest
names in the world of rock music.
April 17 - May
16 The Press at Colorado College
April 24 - May
15 42nd Young People?s Art Exhibition (works by students from the
Colorado
Springs area)
Denver Art Museum,
100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy, 720-865-5000 or www.denverartmuseum.org
Through May 9 Embroidered Memories, the Applique Tapestries of Arlette
Rose Gosiewski
Through May 23 Full Frontal: Contemporary Asian Artists from the
Logan Collection.
Through December 31, 2005 The Harmsen Collection: A Colorado Legacy,
more than 3,000 pieces of western and American Indian art. Plus New
Classics, featuring some of the greatest contemporary pieces from
the Museum?s American Indian collections.
Denver Museum of
Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver 303-322-7009 or 800-925-2250
www.dmns.org
April - May 9 Discover the Lost City abandoned by Incas, forgotten
by time, Machu Picchu
April 7 Children
of the Sun, Lecture by Dr. David Dearborn, astrophysicist, at the
Phipps IMAX Theater.
Phipps
IMAX Theater in the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
303-322-7009 or www.dmns.org
Through May Lewis and Clark, Great Journey West
Through - Dec, 04 Coral Reef Adventure
Music/Dance/Theater/Opera/Plays
April 1 - 10 Paper Cat Productions presents The Shadow Box, at the Toad Hall Theatre at Lowery, Denver. 303-355-0578
April 1 - 17 Molly Sweeney (sponsored by Colorado United Irish Societies) at The Bug Theatre in Denver, 303-477-9984
April 2 - May 8 Miners Alley Playhouse in Golden, presents Hapgood, when counter-espionage meets quantum physics. 303-935-3044
April 23 - May 29 The New Federal Theater, Denver, presents Arcos Azules? production, House of Bernarda Alba. 303-571-0901
Colorado Springs
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St. 719-634-5581 or www.csfineartscenter.org
April 1 - 3 Theatre for Children
April 18 - 19 Travel Film Series; Maltese Welcome
April 23 - 25 Cary Grant?s 100th Birthday Celebration (a film festival)
Colorado
Springs World Arena Colorado Springs 719-477-2100 or 866-464-2626
or www.worldarena.com
April 7 Harlem Globtrotters
April 16 - 17 Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough Series
Colorado
University Boulder 303-492-8008 or www.cuconcerts.org
April 2 CU Highlife Ensemble
April 3 Early Music Ensemble
April 4 University Choir
April 5 Campus Band
April 7 & 21 Jazz Combos Showcase
April 8 - 18 The CU Department of Theatre & Dance presents; Nine
April 9 Helen Callus, viola
April 9 Collegiate Chorale
April 13 Wind Symphony and Guest High School
April 14 Jazz Combos, The World of Living Music and Clarinet Celebration
April 15 Garth Fagan Dance
April 16 Jazz Ensembles
April 17 Early Music Ensemble
April 18 Symphonic Band/Concert Band
April 18 University Singers
April 21 - 25 CU Opera; The Turn of the Screw
April 24 Japanese & Latin American Ensembles
April 24 Open-Air CU Flute Ensemble
April 25 - 26 Takacs Encore
April 28 Music Day Concert with Marlena Burghardt, clarinet
April 29 Honors Convocation
Denver Center for the Performing Arts 14th & Curtis Sts., Denver, 303-893-4100, 800-641-1222 or www.denvercenter.org or www.ticketswest.com
Boettcher Concert
Hall
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
www.coloradosymphony.org
April 2 - 4 Colorado Children's Chorale, Paul Mann conductor.
April 9 - 10 From Russia With Doc, Doc Severinsen conductor and trumpet
Space
Theatre
April 1 - 24 Blithe Spirit
Stage Theatre
April 1 - 24 The Merchant of Venice
Temple Buell Theatre
April 1 - 11 Hairspray
April 16 - 26 The Colorado Ballet presents Peter Pan
April 26 Unique Lives & Experiences presents Jane Goodall, 25th Anniversary
Tour
Lakewood Cultural
Center ,480 S. Allison Pkwy. Lakewood 303-987-7845 or
www.lakewood.org
April 8 - 10 Women in Tap
April 17 Wendy Chen, pianist. 303-987-7876
April 23 - May 2 The Music Man by the Performance Now Theatre Company
Lincoln
Center, Fort Collins 970-221-6730
April 1 Showstopper Series; Saturday Night Fever
April 2 Colorado Academy of the Arts; Dance Production
April 3 - May 1 Communicating Doors
April 4 Larimer Chorale; Mozart & Meditations
April 4 Front Range Chamber Players Concert
April 7 - 10 Passion Play
April 11 Easter Service
April 15 - 16 Lincoln Center Children?s Series; Cinderella
April 19 Lincoln Center Film Series; Hong Kong & Western China
April 21 Lorie Line & Her Pop Orchestra
April 24 Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra; Young Artist Competition
Pikes Peak
Center, Colorado Springs,
719-520-7469 or www.pikespeakcenter.org
April 3 - 4 Colorado Springs Philharmonic; Lawrence Leighton Smith conductor,
Michael Hanson, violin
April 7 - 10 Riverdance
April 16 - 17 Colorado Springs Chorale, Haydn?s The Creation with full orchestra
April 18 Imagination Celebration; Free Family Festival Day
April 23 Rennie Harris; Pure Movement Dance Company
April 24 Ebony Fashion Fair
April 25 Colorado Springs Youth Symphony; Spring Fling
April 30 Sesame Street Live
Pepsi Center Denver
303-830-TIXS
April 1 Country Super Star Alan Jackson with Martina McBride
April 8 Rod Stewart 2004 Concert Tour
April 13 Kelly and Clay in Concert
April 21 Champions on Ice
Swallow Hill Music
Association Call for location of event, 303-777-1003 or
1-877-214-7013 or www.swallowhill.com
April 2 Old Fashioned Hootenanny
April 2 Swallow Hill House Band
April 3 Darrell Scott with John Davis
April 9 Clay Kirkland
April 9 Kris Delmhorst and Joe Nolan
April 10 Grubstake
April 16 Dan Sheridan and L.J. Booth
April 16 Woody Mann
April 17 Chuck Pyle and Greg Greenway
April 22 Rebecca Folsom
April 23 Cliff Eberhardt and Vance Gilbert
April 24 Robin and Linda Williams and their Fine Band with The Badly Bent
April 30 Sloan Wainwright
Union Colony Civic
Center and University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, 970-356-5000
or 800-315-2787
April 1 - 3 Colorado All State Bands Festival
April 4 Brahms Requiem, Greeley Chorale
April 17 U.N.C. Opera Golden Jubilee
April 18 The Mystery of King Tut
April 20 Chappelow Magnet School Spring Concert
April 22 - 24 U.N.C. Jazz Festival
April 27 Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra
April 28 Like Water For Chocolate/Films
April 29 I Love You, Your Perfect, Now Change
Walden Family Playhouse
Lakewood 303-590-1475 or www.waldenfamilyplayhouse.com
April 6 - May 23 Kitty Hawk
Sports:
Colorado Avalanche
Major League Hockey Home Games, Pepsi Center, Denver
303-830-TIXS
April 4 Nashville Predators
Colorado Crush
Arena Football, Home Games, Pepsi Center, Denver 303-830-TIXS
April 3 Indiana Firebirds
April 23 Grand Rapids Rampage
Colorado Rockies
Major League Baseball, Home Games, Coors Field, Denver
303-830-TIXS
April 12 - 15 Arizona Diamondbacks
April 20 - 22 Los Angeles Dodgers
April 23 - 25 Houston Astros
April 26 - 28 Florida Marlins
April 30 - May 2 Atlanta Braves
Colorado Springs
Sky Sox Affiliate of Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, Home
Games Sky Sox Stadium, Colorado Springs, 719-591-7699
April 16 - 18 Nashville Sounds (Pirates)
April 20 - 23 Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals)
Denver Nuggets
National Basketball League Home Games, Pepsi Center, Denver
303-830-TIXS
April 2 Houston Rockets
April 10 Portland Blazers
April 12 Sacramento Kings
Mountain Towns & The Western Slope:
Festivals, Special Events, Arts & Craft Shows
March 29 - April 4 Surf the Rockies--Bikini Slalom, Bacardi Bartenders Race and on-mountain music including Rico Blues in Telluride, www.visittelluride.com
April 1 April Fool's Day. Breckenridge celebrates with live music, a town BBQ. 970-453-1393
April 1 -4, 8 - 11 Winter Park Ski/Music Festival, 800-979-0332 or www.skiwinterpark.com
April 1 - 25 Spring Massive Breckenridge. This annual festival includes family fun, concerts, celebrity racing, nightlife, exhibitions, film shoots, jams and competitions. 800-789-7669.
April 2 End of the Season KOTO Street Dance on Main Street in Telluride. www.visittelluride.com
April 3 & 10 Derailer Daze, the ski season winds down with parties ant live music, at the base of Winter Park, 800-979-0332, 970-726-1581
April 10 Great Egg Scramble. Breckenridge Recreation Center 10-11:30 a.m. 970-453-1734
April 10 WellsFargo Golden Bunny Classic Candy Hunt and Fun Race at Winter Park, 800-979-0332 or www.skiwinterpark.com
April 10 Blues & BBQ. River Run at Keystone, 12-6 p.m. Free.
April 10-11 Snow Active Kids Weekend. Breckenridge. A family affair you won't soon forget! 800-789-7669.
April 11 Beach'n Egg Hunt. Arapahoe Basin. 888 ARAPAHOE or www.arapahoebasin.com
April 11 Easter Celebration. Take part in the Grand Easter Egg Hunt and Easter games in the Village at Copper. www.coppercolorado.com or 866-841-2519.
April 12 - 18 Take a Bite Out of Breck. Guests and locals alike can take advantage of this delicious opportunity to dine out with a variety of three course meal offerings at over 25 participating restaurants in Breckenridge. 970-453-6018.
April 16 - 18 Sunsation 2004. End of the season blowout bash celebrates spring skiing, bright Colorado sun, the end of the winter and the coming of summer. Big name, national acts and a variety of fun activities. 19th Annual Eenie Weenie Bikini Contest. All for Copper Mountain closing Day. www.coppercolorado.com or 866-841-2519
April 24 Cabin Fever Follies in Grand Lake, 970-627-3097 or www.grandlakechamber.com
Museums / Special
Exhibits
No listings
Music/Dance/Theater/Opera/Plays
April 2 - 3 Spring Concert; A Celebration of Nature in Steamboat
Springs, 970-879-9008
April 3 Bud Lite Rocks the Boat Concert Series featuring Djate? and The Rockers at Gondola Square in Steamboat Springs. 800-922-2722
April 16 - 18 10th Annual Bluegrass Festival in Durango. 2 cozy venues plus live bluegrass in many restaurants and bars in town. 1-800-463-8726 or www.durangomeltdown.com
April 17 Massive Music Weekend. A musical explosion as bands and DJs from around the country pour into Breckenridge. 800-789-7669
Backstage
Theatre in Breckenridge 970-453-0199 or www.backstagetheatre.org
April 1 - 17 Red Herring
Harris Concert
Hall in Aspen 970-925-9042 www.aspenmusicfestival.com
April 16 Free Family Concert at 6:30pm.
Sports
April 1 - 4 International Colorado Springs Series, USAA Class II Event at Snow Mountain Ranch, Devils Thumb Ranch and Winter Park. 970-726-8231 or www.devilsthumbranch.com
April 1 - 4 Surf the Rockies Bikini Slalom Bartenders Race in Telluride. 970-728-7432 or www.visittelluride.com
April 3 Annual Tom?s Terrific Cross Country Downhill at Sun Spot Lodge, atop Winter Park, 970-726-1590 or www.skiwinterpark.com
April 3 24th Annual Cardboard Classic, homemade crafts race down the Headwall in Steamboat Springs, 970-879-6111
April 3 Final Event of Freeride Series: Spring Rail Jam at Winter Park. 970-726-1590
April 4 Closing Day, Telluride.
April 9 - 11 SnowBash Celebrity Ski Weekend. A benefit for the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center and the Colorado Avalanche Community Fund. It features a ski race with sports celebrities and disabled skiers at Breckenridge Ski Resort. More info at boec@boec.org or 970-453-6422
April 10, 17, 18, 24 Tele Clinic. Arapahoe Basin. 888 ARAPAHOE or www.arapahoebasin.com
April 10 Mountain Town Showcase, in Steamboat, local and surrounding mountain towns showcase their fun and artistic skating numbers at Howelson Ice Arena. 970-879-0341
April 11 Sprint Remix Spring Slash at Winter Park, closing day 800-979-0332, 970-726-1564
April 11 Closing Day at Steamboat Springs.
April 14 Massive Slopestyle. Breckenridge. Skiers and riders freestyle competition in the Freeway Terrain Park! 970-453-3228.
April 15 Massive Superpipe. Breckenridge. Don't miss world-class riders and local amateurs competing in Colorado's top rated Superpipe. A huge cash purse. 970-453-3228.
April 16 - 17 The Summit Foundation Hockey Classic. 2 days of hockey at the Stephen C. West Ice Arena in Breckenridge. Battle of the Badges kicks off the event. Summit County's police and fire fighting personnel will come face to face for their fifth year of competition. On Saturday, our presenting sponsors, Intrawest and Vail Resorts will return to the ice for Rivalry of the Resorts. This spirited hockey competition brings together resort staff members, local personalities and celebrities from near and far. This evening's event is topped off by an awards dinner with a sports related silent and live auction to raise money for the Summit Foundation.
April 16 - 18 SnowBash Celebrity Ski Weekend. Breckenridge, members of professional sports teams partner up with disabled skiers and inner city youth to compete in a team style ski race. A benefit for the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center. 970-453-6422.
April 17 3rd Annual Indoor Mud Ride. Breckenridge Recreation Center. Too muddy and cold to ride outside? Get your team together for this 8-hour indoor cycling event benefiting the Bristlecone Hospice. 970-453-1734
April 17 "Last Hit" Freeskier Jib Fest Competition. Keystone. 970-496-4FUN.
April 21 16th Annual Enduro. Arapahoe Basin. 888 ARAPAHOE or www.arapahoebasin.com
April 23 E-Chair Challenge. Breckenridge. 2 person teams tackling E-Chair on the grueling north side of Peak 9 for an all out endurance battle royale. 970-453-1461.
April 23 Breckenridge?s, 12th annual Imperial Challenge warms up with a 6.2 mile mountain bike ride from the Town of Breckenridge across Peak 7 to Peak 8. Next comes a 2,500 foot, wind testing ascent of Peak 8 to the top of Imperial Bowl on the equipment of each competitors' choice. Last, racers descend to the base of Peak 8 on skis or a snowboard. 453-0333.
April 24 - 25 Freeski Camp. Arapahoe Basin. 888 ARAPAHOE or www.arapahoebasin.com
April 25 One of the long standing spring skiing traditions in Breckenridge, the 25th annual Bump Buffet combines talent with spirit as telemarkers tackle the bumps dressed in zany costumes. A must see for those wishing to witness the effects of a long winter in Colorado. 970-453-3228. Breckenridge Ski Resort Closing Day.
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