October in Colorado
I 25 Corridor and East:
Festivals, Special Events, Arts & Crafts
October 9 PumpkinFest at historic DeLaney Farm in Aurora. Jack-O-Launch, competition by using decorated, kinetically powered, catapults to launch pumpkins hundreds of feet into the air. 303-739-7000 or www.auroragov/events.org
October 23 - 24 Wonderfully Wild Halloween Trail at the Lookout Mountain Nature Center in Golden. Advanced registration required, 303-526-0594
October 25 - 26 Screaming good time at the 19th Boo at the Zoo. Come celebrate Halloween with your favorite creatures. www.denverzoo.org
October 30 Kids October Craft Fest at the Hobby Lobby, Colorado Springs, 719-640-8244.
Museums / Special Exhibits
October 1 - 16 The Center for Visual Art, Metropolitan State College of Denver presents William T. Wiley: 60 Works for 60 Years, 303-294-5207
October 1 - 24 Rocky Mountain National Water! media Exhibition at Foothills Art Center in Golden, 303-279-3922, www.foothillsartcenter.org
October 1 - 31 The Denver Botanic Gardens features contemporary stone sculptures done by the Shona people of Zimbabwe, Africa. 720-865-3525 or www.botanicgardens.org
October 1 - 31 Let’s Go Shopping the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys. Antique shops, boutiques and roadside stands, all in miniature. 303-322-1053 or www.DMMDT.com
October - November 1 Buffalo Bill Museum in Golden, presents Walkin’ Tall, Boot Hill, Cowboy Boots on Lookout Mountain.. 303-526-0744
October - May 05 The Pottery of Mata Ortiz at the Radius Gallery in Lakewood’s Heritage Center at 480 S. Allison Pkwy. in Lakewood, 303-987-7856
Colorado History
Museum 1300 Broadway Denver,
303-866-3682 or www.coloradohistory.org
Open ended Soldiers on Skis tells the story of World War II’s
famous 10th Mountain Division. The exhibit highlights the men’s
experiences at Colorado’s Camp Hale and their hard-fought
battles in Italy’s Apennines Mountains.
Thru December 12 The Pulitzer Prize, the largest and most compressive
exhibition of prize-winning photographs ever shown in the U.S.
Colorado
Springs Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St. 719-634-5581 or www.csfineartscenter.org
Every Saturday Discovery Days introduces young minds to the world
of Art.
October 1 - 24 Ansel Adams & Edwin Land, Art, Science and Invention,
photographs from the Polaroid Collection.
Thru November 21 Myth and Tragedy, twentieth Century Mexican Art
Denver
Art Museum 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy, 720-865-5000 or www.denverartmuseum.org
Thru December 31 Heaven and Home. Art of the Han Dynasty from Sze
Hong Collection.
Thru December 31, 2005! Cheyenne Visions II history, art and views
of the Cheyenne people.
Thru December 31, 2005 New Classics featuring some of the greatest
contemporary pieces from the Museum’s American Indian Collections.
Thru
Jan. 16, 05 Japanese Prints: 150th Anniversary or U.S.-Japan Relations
Oct. 16 - Jan. 23, 05 Tiwanaku; Ancestors of the Inca
Gates Planetarium in the
Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
303-322-7009 or www.dmns.org
Open ended Passport to the Universe
Open ended A Cosmic Journey
Phipps IMAX
Theater in the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
303-322-7009 or www.dmns.org
Thru - December Coral Reef Adventure
Open Ended Bugs, life cycle of a butterfly and a praying mantis.
Open Ended Mysteries of Egypt
Music/Dance/Theater/Opera/Plays
thru November 13 (Sats) The Heritage Square Music Hall in Golden, will be performing The Prince and The P! auper. Sun. - Thurs. Sherlock Holmes: A Little Night Mystery, 303-279- 7800.
October 1 - 9 Passport Playbill, a Musical Monologue, at the El Sentrl Su Teatre in Denver. (mature audience only) 303-296-0219.
October 1 - 23 Acoma Center Theatre in Denver presents Trumbo: Red, White & Blacklisted., 303-623-0524, www.curiousatacoma.com/tickets.html
College of Music,
University of Colorado Bolder Grusin Music Hall, 303-492-8181
www.colorado.edu/music
October 6 - 10 Company, Mainstage Theatre.
October 4 Webster Trio
October 5, 12, 19, 26 Faculty Tuesdays
October 15 Jazz Ensembles
October 17 - 18 Tak’acs Encore Series, Peabody Trio
October 21 Chamber Orchestra
October 22 - 24 CU Opera presents Cosi’ fan tutte
October 23 Cello Day Concert
October 27 Madrigal Festival Concert
October 28 Red Priest in Nightmare in Venice
October 28 - Nov. 7 The department of theatre and D! ance presents,
Hot ’N” Throbbing at the Loft Theatre
Colorado Springs
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St. 719-634-5581 or www.csfineartscenter.org
October 1 - 24 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
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
October 1 - 3 Gil Shanham Violin
October 8 - 10 Dvorak New World Symphony
October 16 Van Cliburn
October 22 - 24 Alban Gerhardt Cello
October 27 CSO Classic Halloween
October 28 - 31 Mahler’s Symphony #5
Garner Galleria Theater
October 12 - Open ended Always Patsy Cline
Jones Theatre
October 28 - Dec. 23 Boston Marriage
Ricketson Theatre
October 1 - 3 Triple Espresso
Space Theatre
October 7 - Nov.13 Dirty Story (mature audiences)
October 14 - Nov. 13 The Misanthrope
Stage Theatre
October 24 Stories on Stage; Secrets
Temple Buell Theatre
October 1 - 3 Heaven Help
October 9 - Nov. 7 Colorado Ballet presents DRACULA
Hudson Gardens & Event
Center 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton, 303-797-8565 x321 or www.hudsongardens.org
October 29 - 30 Garden of Goodies Halloween safe trick-or-treating
around our lighted and decorated Oval Garden, in cooperation with
local businesses.
Inn at the Garden
(light refreshments included)
October 3 Don Gallegos, retired president of King Soopers
October 26 Dr. Boris Draznin, past chairman of the Professional
Section of the American Diabetes Association.
Lincoln Center
417 W. Magnolia, Ft. Collins 970-416-2489 or www.lctix.com
October 2 Ft. Collins Symphony, Tones of Gold
October 30 Symphonic Sorcery
Pikes Peak Center Colorado Springs,
719-520-7469 or www.pikespeakcenter.org
October 2 - 3 Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents Carmina!
October 7 - 10 Sesame Street Live!
October 15 Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats, the longest running
Folk Art in history.
October 16 Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents Hooray for Hollywood
October 20 - 21 Fiddler on the Roof
October 23 - 24 Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents Beethoven's
Emperor
October 31 Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents Spooktacular
Pepsi
Center Denver 303-830-TIXS
October 3 Race For The Cure, 303-576-8704 or www.Raceforthecure-Denver.com
October 6 - 10 Ringling Brothers Circus
Red Rocks Amphitheater
Morrison 303-830-TIXS or 719-520-9090
or www.redrocksonline.com
October 2 Rescue at the Rocks, a concert to ben! efit the Denver
Rescue Mission in the fight against hunger and homeles sness. Special
guests;
Blues Traveler, Michael Franti and Spearhead.
Union Colony Civic
Center 701 10th Ave., Greeley 1-800-315-2787 or www.ci.greeley.co.us.org
October 2 Drew Carey and The Improv All-Stars
October 2 Sing . Speak . Dance: An Irish Connection
October 5 Zombies/Love
October 8 Greeley Chorale
October 15 - 22 Heidi
October 19 Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra
October 29 Caitlyn Tully
October 30 Neil Innes
World Arena Colorado
Springs 866-464-2626
or www.worldarena.com
October 14 Denver Nuggets Vs Milwaukee Bucks preseason game.
October 17 Randy Travis
Sports:
Colorado Avalanche
National Hockey League, Home Games, Pepsi Center, Denver 303-830-TIXS
October 2 L.A.Kings (preseason)
October 13 Los Angeles Kings
October 17 Boston Bruins
October 23 Tampa Bay Lighting
October 2! 7 Phoenix Coyotes
October 29 Calgary Flames
October 30 Vancouver Canucks
Denver Broncos
National Football League, Home Games, Invesco Field at Mile High,
Denver 303-830-TIXS
or www.denverbroncos.com
October 10 Carolina Panthers
October 31 Atlanta Falcons
Denver Nuggets
National Basketball Assoc. Home Games, Pepsi Center, Denver 303-830-TIXS
October 24 Indiana Pacers (preseason)
October 26 Toranto Raptors (preseason)
Colorado College
Tiger Hockey Home Games World Arena Colorado Springs 866-464-2626
or www.worldarena.com
October 8 University of Windsor
October 15, 16 Union College
October 23 Quinnipiac College
Mountain Towns & The Western Slope:
Festivals, Special Events, Arts & Craft Shows
October 1 5th Annual Wild Edible Feast at Vista Verde Gues! t Ranch in Steamboat to benefit Yampatika Education Partnership, 970 879-9151.
October 1 - 3 Durango Cowboy Gathering, poetry, stories, songs and parade at the Historic Strater Hotel. 970-385-8904 or www.durangocowboygathering.org
October 2 Literary Sojourn; Steamboat Springs Festival of Authors. Meet and hear nationally recognized authors at the Sheraton resort. 970-879-9220 or www.steamboatchamber.com
October 2 Oktoberfest, Oompah, brats and beer at the Telluride Mountain Village www.visittelluride.com
October 2 Casino Night Fund Raiser for the Grand County Economic Development Council at Silver Creek Inn. 970-887-3223
October 9 - 10 Harvest Festival and Durango Marathon Party 970-759-5422
October 15 Red Cross Octoberfest in Durango, 970-259-5383.
October 16 - 17 Artists Studio Tour to benefit the Carbondale & Aspen Community Schools, www.aspencalendars.com
October 22 - 24 Arts and Crafts Architectural Conference and Market at the Historic Strater Hotel in Durango, 970-375-2835
October 23 Aspen Hall of Fame Banquet in the Jerome Hotel. This is to honor men and women who helped build the resort community. 970-963-4517 or www.aspencalendars.com
October 29 - 30 Ski Club Vail’s Annual Ski Swap. The country’s biggest and best ski swap to benefit Ski Club Vail at Dobson Ice Arena in Vail, 970-479-5119 or www.vail.snow.com
October 31 Vail’s Trick or Treat, a safe place to bring your kids for Halloween Fun in Vail & Lionshead Villages
Museums / Special
Exhibits
October 1 Wilderness Poetry Evening at the Wood Creek Gallery in Aspen, 970-544-0733 or www.aspencalendars.com
October 5 Western Dinner Dance and Wagon ! Ride at the T Lazy 7 Ranch in Aspen, 970-920-4679 or www.aspencalendars.com
October 4 - November 28 Aspen Art Museum exhibition, 2004 Aspen Valley Biennial. www.aspencalendars.com
October 22 Armature Nature Photography Contest Grand Showing in Steamboat Springs. Enjoy some of the finest armature nature photography in Northern Colorado. 970-879-9151
Music/Dance/Theater/Opera/Plays
October 1 - 15 Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Prize winning
play, Seascape, performed in Carbondale. www.aspencalendars.com
October 16 Opera in the Rockies a collaborative effort between Central City Opera and the University of Colorado Department of Opera Studies. Six Singers will perform scenes from 5 operas at the Tabernash Church of the Eternal Hills in Grand County. 970-627-3097.
October 7 Aspen’s 7th Annual A Musical Tribute to John Denver at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. www.aspenclaendars.com
Backstage
Theatre in Breckenridge
970-453-0199 or www.backstagetheatre.org
October 21 - Nov. 27 (Thur. - Sat.) Earth and Sky
Sheridan Opera
House in Telluride 970-728-3133 or www.sheridanoperahouse.com
October
15 - 17 Bioneers Conference one of only 15 sites throughout
the nation to receive a simulcast of the annual Bioneers Conference
plenary sessions. 970-728-3886, x13
Vilar Center Beaver
Creek 1-888-920-2787 or 970-845-8497 or www.vilarcenter.org
October 16 United States Air Force Academy Band
October 20 Nichlas Andre Dance Theatre, Contemporay Dance
Sports
October 3 Fargo Stirling Cup Golf Classic at Aspen Golf Course, benefits the Aspen Valley Ski/Snowboard Club and Jr. Hockey.
October 3 Potluck Race, a great way to end the Steamboat Spri! ngs Running Series. 970-879-0899 or www.runningseries.com
October 9 Yampa River Roll and Stroll: bike, walk, stroll, rollerblade or skateboard along the Yampa River Cove Trail in Steamboat Springs, 970-871-9151 or www.steamboatchamber.com
October 9 - 10 Durango Marathon, a USATF Certified course and a Boston Qualifier. 970-759-5422 or www.durangomarathon.com
October 17 High Desert Motocross Racing Series with concessions and camping available at Avalanche Ranch in Durango, 970-883-4404 or www.avalanchohvranch.com
October 29 - 31 Durango Horse Expo’, at the La Plata Fairgrounds in Durango. Meet Seabiscut from the movie, 303-242-4981 or www.rockmountyhorseexpo.com
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