AURORA | Dream about flying? Bring that wish closer to reality this week. Or maybe if your dream is evocative dance, there's a place where that can happen this weekend, too.
Here's the Sentinel's short list of reasons to get out this weekend and next week.
Fly fans are invited to join Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight for its monthly fly-in featuring planes, pilots, speakers and breakfast. On the second Saturday of every month, enjoy breakfast from a local food truck, watch aircraft fly in and explore interactive exhibits and simulators. Pilots can fly in for free breakfast. For tie-down space reservations, contact Flight@WingsMuseum.org or 303-360-5360 ext 160.
Location: Exploration of Flight museum at Centennial Airport, 13005 Wings Way,
DREAMCATCHERS: The Untold Stories of the Americas
An evocative and moving dance production, "DREAMCATCHERS: The Untold Stories of the Americas" brings to life narratives that have been overlooked or forgotten. Through powerful storytelling, music and dance, this production explores the resilience, struggles, and triumphs of Black and Indigenous communities throughout history.
Where: Parson's Theatre, 1 E. Memorial Parkway Entrance
Tickets: $25-$30 online at NorthglennARTS.org or call the box office at 303-450-8888
Pig and web
The Mizel Arts and Culture Center's Denver Children's Theatre presents "Charlotte's Web," offering both in-theatre and in-school performances.
School group performances will take place at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center at the
Based on E.B. White's beloved story, "Charlotte's Web" follows the friendship between Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider, celebrating kindness and sacrifice. As Wilbur faces the fate of the farm, Charlotte weaves her magic to save him, proving that love, friendship, and sacrifice can create the most miraculous changes. The play is suitable for kids ages 4 and up.
Back from the past, some of the most memorable favorites of the stage will run through March 23 at the Vintage Theatre in Aurora.
Guys and Dolls and all the favorites, including "Adelaide's Lament," "I've Never Been in Love Before," "If I Were a Bell," and "Luck Be a Lady," and all the classic characters from the legendary Broadway musical are on tap.
IF YOU GO
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through March 23. Evening curtains at 7:30 p.m. and matinees at 2:30 p.m.
As part of the Lakewood Cultural Center Presents 25th anniversary season the center offers a showcase with violinist Cynthia Miller Freivogel and Kathryn James Adduci on Baroque trumpet. The program includes "Handel's Suite in D for trumpet and strings, Telemann's "Don Quixote."
Venue: The Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway
St Paddy's Day Celebration at the Town Center mall
The luck and pluck of the Irish is slated for the Aurora Town Center mall just a day late, but not short of fun and festivities.
The lower-level court will the stage for a variety of family-friendly shows and events, including Irish step dancers, crafts for the kids. "Whether you're here for the dancing, the music, or just a good time with family and friends, there's something for everyone to enjoy, said mall marketing manager Chelsea Thatcher.
Tickets: Free, and free beer from Helga's Haus during for adults.
No beige sweaters with this book-ish cast. "Whenever this team of buttoned-up librarians hears about a fantastic new book, they go wild," Arapahoe Library District officials said in a statement. "In each show, buttons go flying as the MAD LIBrarians craft a new book title based on your suggestions and then -- right before your very eyes -- they act, sing and shout that book out full-blast." Improv-bookings? "Come visit the library that can't ever keep quiet ...no matter how hard its terribly serious and wonderfully silly librarians may try, presented by Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company." Suggested for kids of all ages, even old ones.
Engage with art, explore onsite activities, and experience exhibitions on view all while enjoying free general admission, courtesy of an agreement with the Science and Cultural Facilities District. Includes extended hours on Tuesdays. General admission does not include entry to ticketed exhibitions
The Denver Art Society is displaying original artwork created by more than 150 Colorado artists and live music during its regular First Friday event in the Denver Arts District.