May in Colorado
I 25 Corridor and East:
Festivals, Special Events, Arts & Crafts
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Museums / Special Exhibits
May 1 - 5 Denver
Museum of Nature and Science presents Powers of Nature, witness the
forces of volcano's, hurricanes and earth quake's. 303-322-7009 or 800-925-2250.
May 1 - 12 The
Foothills Art Center, Inc. in Golden presents Random Acts of Beauty,
an invitational with regional and Colorado artists. 303-279-3922 or
fac@foothillsartcenter.org
May 1 - 26 The
Denver Art Museum presents Art & Home: Dutch Interiors in the Age
of Rembrandt. Return to the Dutch Golden Age of the 1600's, exhibits
pair 70 domestic objects with 50 paintings. The exhibit is the most
complex ever assembled at the museum and draws from loans from 64 museums
and private collections. 720-865-5000 or www.denverartmuseum.org
May 1 - 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
May 1 - 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.
All Summer - Ordinary
people climb an extraordinary Mountain in David Breashears‚ new
IMAX movie, Kilimanjaro. Climb up the slopes of the world's largest
freestanding mountain. The theater is in the Denver Museum of Nature
& Science, 303-322-7009.
May 4 - 5 Cinco
de Mayo at the Colorado State Fair Grounds in Pueblo, 970-561-8484.
May 4 - July 21
West Point/Points West at the Denver Art Museum, an exhibition celebrates
the 200th anniversary of the Military Academy and the exploration of
the American West. 720-865-5000 or www.denverartmuseum.org
May 10 - 11 53rd
Annual Plant & Book Sale at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Thousands
of unique plants will be for sale throughout the Gardens. World-renowned
master potter, Guy Wolff, will be demonstrating his skills. 720-865-3500
or www.botanicgardens.org
May 12 Mother's Day Brunch at the Hudson Gardens & Event Center
In Littleton, 303-797-8565.
May 17 - 19 Rocky Mountain Stamp Show at the Holiday Inn DIA (I 70 @
Chambers Rd.) in Aurora. www.rockymountainstampshow.com
May 18 - July 7 Colorado Clay, top Colorado ceramist show 8 to 10 pieces
each in an annual juried exhibition at the Foothills Art Center in Golden,
303-279-3922.
May 20 - 24 Celebrate Wildflower Week at the Denver Botanic Gardens.
720-865-3500 or www.botanicgardens.org
Music/Dance/Theater/Opera/Plays
May Rattlebrain
Theater Company in downtown Denver presents Spackle The Crack, 720-932-7384
or www.rattlebraintheater.com
May 1 - 4 Pueblo
Convention Center Jazz Festival, 320 Main St. in Pueblo, 970-542-1100.
May 1 - 5 The Rise
and Fall of Little Voice at the Arvada Center, 303-431-3939 or www.arvadacenter.org
May 4 Pueblo Symphony
presents Elna Martin & Jose Melton, Duo Pianists, 970-543-0130.
May 27 Pueblo Choral
Society commemorates Memorial Day with a performance at Mountain View
Cemetery in Pueblo, 970-566-1455.
May 31 Jazz on
the Vine, enjoy an evening of live entertainment, great food and much
more at the Denver Botanic Gardens, 720-865-3500 or www.botanicgardens.org
Denver Performing
Arts Complex
303-893-4100 www.denvercenter.org
Auditorium Theatre
May 1 - 12 Colorado Ballet presents A Midsummer Nights Dream.
Boettcher Concert
Hall
May 1 - 5 Opera Colorado presents Hansel and Gretel.
May 4 - 12 Opera Colorado presents Eugene Onegin, Tchaikovsky's romantic
tragedy.
May 28 Unique Lives & Experiences lecture series and the Women's
Foundation of Colorado presents Gloria Steinem.
Colorado Symphony
May 17 The Life & times of Leonard Bernstein, From Lenny to Maestro.
May 18 - 19 Popular Icons
May 19 Children's Chorale Performing Small Miracles
May 23 - 25 Mozart's Requiem
Ricketson Theatre
May - June 1 Betrayal, an award winner in N.Y & London.
Stage Theatre
May 9 - June 8 Pierre (recommended for mature audiences)
Lincoln Center
Fort Collins, 970-221-6730
May 1 - 17 The Northern Colorado Artist Associations 11th Annual National
Art Exhibition and sale will feature over 150 works of art representing
22 states and British Columbia.
May 9 - 10 Lincoln Center Super Series (for kids) presents The Little
Mermaid.
May 14 Travelogue Film Series finale, National Parks.
Paramount Theatre
16th & Glenarm, Denver 303-830-TIXS or 719-520-9090
May 1 Richard Joo performs Billy Joel's Fantasies & Delusions.
May 4 Tim Conway & Harvey Korman Together Again.
May 10 Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
Pepsi Center Denver
303-830-TIXS
May 2 Alan Jackson
May 7 Paul McCartney
May 10 Dave Matthews Band
Pikes Peak Center
Colorado Springs 719-520-7469
May 1 The Magic of David Copperfield
May 3 - 5 Calvacade of Music
May 5 Colorado Springs Children's Chorale Spring Concert
May 6 Colorado State Band Festival
May 12 Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Spring Fling
May 17 - 19 Colorado Springs Symphony; Symphonic Splendor
May 23 Colorado Springs Symphony All Tchaikousky
May 31 Steve Barta with the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony
Town Hall Arts
Center Littleton 303-794-2787
May 10 - June 9 Camelot
Union Colony Civic
Center 701 10th Ave, Greeley 970-356-5000 or 800-315-ARTS
May 2 Cinco de Mayo play
May 5 Tim Conway and Harvey Korman Together Again.
May 11 Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra Spring Pops.
May 18 Greeley Conservatory of Dance
May 30 -31 Super Summer Cinema; Disney's Recess, School's Out.
Sports:
May 10 - 12 Quarter
Horse Show, Colorado State Fair Grounds Horse Show Arena in Pueblo,
303-828-3822.
May 16 - 19 Paint
Horse Show, Colorado State Fair Grounds Horse Show Arena in Pueblo,
303-828-3822.
May 18 - 19 NASCAR
200 Craftsman Truck Race & NASCAR Featherlite Southwest Tour Race
at Pikes Peak International Raceway, between Pueblo & Colorado Springs
719-382-7223.
May 25 - 26 Appaloosa
Horse Show,Colorado State Fair Grounds Horse Show Arena in Pueblo, 303-777-4405
May 31 - June 2
Cruise America AMA Superbike Weekend at Pikes Peak International Raceway,
between Pueblo & Colorado Springs 719-382-7223.
Colorado Rockies
Professional Baseball Home Games, Coors Field, Denver 1-800-388-ROCK
May 1 - 2 Pittsburgh Pirates
May 13 - 16 Florida Marlins
May 17 - 19 Atlanta Braves
May 21 - 23 San Diego Padres
May 24 - 26 San Francisco Giants
Mountain Towns & The Western Slope:
Festivals, Special Events, Arts & Craft Shows
May 10 - November
17 A Light-hearted History of Tourism at the Estes Park Area Historical
Museum, 970-586-6256.
May 12 Living History
Day, Historical figures from Grand County's past come alive at Cozens
Ranch Museum in Fraser when living historians portray various local
characters and life at the old stage stop. 970-726-5488.
May 17 - June 16
Fiber Journeys, an exhibit of textiles by Chris Switzer and Estes Park
Weavers Guild at the Art Center of Estes Park, 970-586-5882.
May 18 - 19 Jazz
Fest and Art Walk in Estes Park, 970-586-9203 or 970-586-6104.
May 24 - 25 Antique
Auction, this annual fundraiser auction benefits the Grand Lake Area
Arts Council to be held at the Community Cultural Center. 970-627-3402.
May 24 - 27 The
24th Mountainfilm in Telluride, films and videos play in 4 theaters,
photographic exhibits abound throughout town, along with picnic, seminars,
symposia, slide shows and guest speakers. 960-728-4123 or info@mountainfilm.org
May 24 - June 2
Mesa Verde Country Indian Arts and Culture Festival. Indian Market,
Hopi and Ute Dances, Rug Auction, special archaeological tours, outdoor
Drama. 800-253-1616 or www.meseverdecountry.com
May 25 Hands Across
the Nation official opening of Trail Ridge Road connecting east to west
slopes through Rocky Mountain National Park (weather permitting). Call
970-627-3402.
May 25 - 26 Antique
& Collectables Show in Estes Park, 970-586-6104.
May 25 - 26 Come
join in the fun and celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a parade, silent
auction, sidewalk sales, and the opening of the historic Kauffman House
Museum, Grand Lake 970-672-3402.
May 25 - 26 Art
Market at Bond Park in Estes Park, sponsored by the Art Center of Estes
Park, 970-586-5882.
May 25 - 27 The
Celebration of the Arts Festival at Memorial Park in Manitou Springs.
Arts and Crafts booths, food booths, 719-685-5089.
May 25 Memorial
Day "Beachin' at the Basin" Beach Party at Arapahoe Basin
Ski Area. The Summit County Visitor Information Center will have their
world-famous margaritas available during the festivities. 970-468-0718
or www.arapahoebasin.com
Museums / Special Exhibits
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Music/Dance/Theater/Opera/Plays
Vilar Center for
the Arts at Beaver Creek
970-845-8497 or 888-920-2787 or www.vilarcenter.com
May 10 -11 Vail Valley Academy of Dance presents Space.
May 18 Eagle Valley Dance Academy presents Alice in Wonderland.
May 24 Eagle County Charter Academy Talent Show.
Sports
May 3 - 5 High Adventure Series Slopestyle Camps at Arapahoe Basin Ski
Area, 888-ARAPAHOE or 468-0718.
May 4 13th Annual Mogul Masters at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, 888-ARAPAHOE
or 468-0718.
May 11 ATV Super Challenge. An event and obstacle course set just for
four wheel drive ATVs. Call 1-800-KREMMLING.
May 17 - 19 Annual Grand Fishing Derby. Grand Lake 970-627-3402.
May 17 - 19. Family Fun Fishing Contest. Granby, 970-887-2311
May 25 - 26. Rodeo. Back-to-back two day series at the Flying Heels
Arena located between Granby and Silver Creek on Highway 40. Buckaroo
kids rodeo at 3:00 pm, adult rodeo at 7:00 pm. 1-800-325-1661.
May 31 Swing Into Summer Golf Outing: The Keystone Ranch Golf Course
opens to the public June 1, 2002 but you can play on it May 31st! The
Robert Trent Jones Jr.- designed course is known not only for its challenging
holes, but also for its views. Keystone's par-72 Ranch Course winds
through lodgepole pines, around sage meadows and across a nine-acre
lake. With a Scottish "linksland" design on the front nine
and a traditional mountain valley layout on the back nine, this course
is widely regarded as one of the most spectacular courses in the country.
Come experience a unique and limited opportunity, while benefiting the
Soul of the Summit - The Summit Foundation. Call 453-5970 for details
or visit www.summitfoundation.org
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