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The DeLemos Duo, cellist Jurgen deLemos and harpist Rachel Ellins will perform at 2 p.m. Nov. 8 in Hampden Hall at the Englewood Community Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway on the second floor. The program includes music by Handel, Caix d’Hervelois, Faure, Ravel, Bolch, Tedeschi, Salzedo, Saint-Saens. Jurgen deLemos is principal cellist with the Colorado Symphony and director of the Littleton Symphony. Ellins is a freelance harpist. Tickets cost $10, $5 for ages younger than 18; 303-806-8196 or at the door. These chamber music concerts sponsored by Englewood Arts are really gems for the music lover, featuring top-notch talent and music you may not hear often.
Country artist Matt Stillwell will perform songs from his forthcoming album, “Shine,” Nov. 11 at the Toad Tavern, 5302 S. Federal Circle, Littleton. The club is recognized locally for its support of live music. 303-795-6877.
Pat Kenning will present “My Life in France” by Julia Child and Paul Prud’homme, a book review-dramatic reading about the exuberant French chef’s early years in France, from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Littleton Historical Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. This is a Brown Bag program — bring your lunch if you wish. (I wish mine could be of Julia Child quality!) Admission is free. 303-795-3961.
The Boulder Piano Quartet will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at Littleton United Methodist Church, as part of the Fine Art Series. The quartet, which began in 2003 as a collaboration between the University of Colorado College of Music and the Colorado Symphony, has performed nationwide. Music by Czech composers Suk, Martinu and Dvorak will be featured. 303-794-0379.
“Arsenic and Old Lace” by Joseph Kesselring will play at 7 p.m. Nov. 6-7 and 6 p.m. Nov. 8 at Littleton High School, 191 E. Littleton Blvd. Tickets cost $5. A sip of homemade berry wine, anyone?
“The Art of Food” will be a class by Keiko Fryberger that demonstrates the intricacies of simple Japanese appetizers. Learn to carve foods into decorative elements at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at Curtis Arts and Humanities Center, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. Free, but reservations are requested due to space limitations. 303-797-1779.
The new Madden Museum of Art at the Palazzo Verdi, 6363 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Greenwood Village, will be added to the rich South Metro cultural resources next week, with rotating exhibits of Madden collection pieces, museum loans and a labyrinth that reproduces the famous one at Chartres Cathedral. Jackson Pollack’s “Galaxy,” a loan from the Joslyn Museum in Omaha, Neb. Abbi Levine is curator. 303-996-6819. www.themaddenmuseum.org.
The Wales Ireland, Scotland, England Family History Society presents a free program on “Ireland Basic Research and Church Records,” featuring Dr. James G. Ryan from Dublin, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Denver Central Library Conference Center, 10 W. 14th Ave. Materials fee: $30. Lunch on your own — brown bag OK. For information, call Sandy Carter-Duff, 303-777-1391, sandy@carduff.com. Dan Parker of Centennial is publicist.
Painter-teacher Don Sahli will conduct an oil painting demonstration at 2 p.m. Nov. 15 at Barnes and Noble at Lone Tree, County Line Road and South Yosemite. He will create a painting using the technique he has developed based on early instruction by Russian Impressionist Sergei Bongart, and will introduce his interactive three-DVD set of art lessons. Sahli’s work is exhibited nationally — recently at Saks Gallery’s second American Art Invitational. Visit www.sahlistudio.com.
“Fall for the Arts 2008, Stories of Grace” will be an Art Garden Gallery and Multimedia Theatrical Experience to benefit Inspire Creative at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Parker Mainstreet Center, where the group has staged several performances recently. Admission costs $25 and includes light refreshments. 303-790-0875, contact@inspirecreative. org or visit www.inspirecreative.org.
“How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” will play at 7 p.m. Nov. 5-7 at Douglas County High School in Castle Rock. The musical by Frank Loesser, Abe Burrows Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert is appropriate when business fiascos fill the news. Ambitious young window cleaner J. Pierpont Finch reads up on how to succeed in business and takes on and takes over the World Wide Wicket Co. For tickets and information, call 303-387-1000, or buy tickets at the door.
“The Firebird” is first in the Littleton Symphony’s season of Russian Masterworks at Home and in America at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Pianist Katie Mahan will perform Chopin’s “Piano Concerto No. 2” in F-minor, Opus 21. Also on the program: “Les Preludes” by Franz Liszt and Igor Stravinsky’s “Firebird Suite.” Tickets: $12, $10, Free for those younger than age 21. 303-933-6824, www.littletonsymphony.org at the door.
“The Glitter of Gold and Silver,” featuring the Pikes Peak Bell Ringers, is the next concert in the Arapahoe Philharmonic’s 55th season at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, at South Suburban Christian Church, 7275 S. Broadway, Littleton. The program includes “Age of Gold Suite” by Shastakovich; Schicekle’s “Celebration with Balls;” “Concerto for Handbells and Orchestra” by McChesney; Hovhaness’ “Symphony No. 15 (Silver Pilgrimage)” and Leher’s “Gold and Silver Waltz.” Tickets: $5-$20. 303-781-1892.
Auditions for “Gypsy” will be at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., downtown Littleton from 7-9:30 p.m. Nov. 17-18. Director is Bob Wells. Production dates: Feb. 20 to March 29, 2009. Male and female musical actors ages 17-60. Prepare one-minute monologue and one musical number. Bring sheet music in the appropriate key— accompanist will be provided. No CDs or taped music. Bring up-to-date headshot and resume. For appointment, call 303-794-2787 ext. 211 or e-mail clambert@ townhallartscenter.com.
“Acting for the Teenaged Actor” will be offered by veteran teacher, actor, director Rick Bernstein from 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 11 through Dec. 16 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington, Golden. Tuition: $120. 303-935-3044, mtckid@earthlink.net.
The eighth annual Grant Ranch Watercolor Show and Sale will be Nov. 7-9 at the Grant Ranch Village Center — 1.5 miles from Wadsworth and Belleview, which turns into Grant Ranch Road. Hours: 5-8 p.m. Nov. 7, with wine tasting reception; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 8; noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 9. Works by Tanis Bula and students. 303-734-8888.
Roxborough, Jefferson, Douglas and Denver counties artists will showcase their work from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 8-9 at the new Roxborough Park Community Center, 6237 Roxborough Drive, Littleton. K. J. Simon, chair of the Roxborough Park Arts Committee, said that about 35 local artists will display works in fiber, painting and pastel, wood, glass, wire and sculpture. Drive west on Titan Road from South Santa Fe Drive. It turns into Rampart Range Road and leads into the Roxborough Park residential community, where signs will guide one to the new community center. 303-570-9377.
A Free-for-All performance of “The Miracle Worker” by William Gibson, the story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan, is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13 in the Space Theatre at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. One ticket per person available at 4:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. No phone calls please. Recommended for age 13 and older.
The Colorado Potter’s Guild will offer its annual show and sale Nov. 5-7 at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., at East Hampden Avenue, Englewood. Admission is free. Great for gift shopping. South suburban resident Denise Simons is one of more than 30 members of the cooperative guild who will exhibit both functional and sculptural work in the show. Hours: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 6; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 7; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 8. Information: 303-733-3003, www.coloradopotters.org.
“Laura Gilpin Masterworks” will be presented by the historic Byers-Evans House Museum Nov. 7 through Dec. 31 at 1310 Bannock St., next to the Denver Art Museum. Photographer Gilpin, 1891 to 1979, is considered one of the most important artists of the American Southwest. The show includes more than 40 platinum and silver prints spanning a six-decade career. Admission is free, 303-620-4933, www.coloradohistory.org/be.
Target Family Free Day at the Museo de Las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, will be from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 8. Children can create Dia de Los Muertos masks and exhibition tours are available, including the featured “Fine Line.” Visit the Museo and enjoy a stroll through the Santa Fe Arts District. 303-571-4401, www.museo.org.
Auditions for “Steel Magnolias” will be at 5 p.m. Nov. 12 by the Physically Handicapped Actors and Musical Artists League, PHAMALy, at Mizel Center for Arts and Culture, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver. Performances will be at the Aurora Fox Jan. 10-31, 2009. Needed: six physically, developmentally or emotionally challenged women. Prepare a one-minute monologue, preferably not from “Steel Magnolias.” Bring resumes and headshots. Call 303-575-0005 for appointment.
Country artist Matt Stillwell will perform songs from his forthcoming album, “Shine,” Nov. 11 at the Toad Tavern, 5302 S. Federal Circle, Littleton. The club is recognized locally for its support of live music. 303-795-6877.
Pat Kenning will present “My Life in France” by Julia Child and Paul Prud’homme, a book review-dramatic reading about the exuberant French chef’s early years in France, from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Littleton Historical Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. This is a Brown Bag program — bring your lunch if you wish. (I wish mine could be of Julia Child quality!) Admission is free. 303-795-3961.
The Boulder Piano Quartet will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at Littleton United Methodist Church, as part of the Fine Art Series. The quartet, which began in 2003 as a collaboration between the University of Colorado College of Music and the Colorado Symphony, has performed nationwide. Music by Czech composers Suk, Martinu and Dvorak will be featured. 303-794-0379.
“Arsenic and Old Lace” by Joseph Kesselring will play at 7 p.m. Nov. 6-7 and 6 p.m. Nov. 8 at Littleton High School, 191 E. Littleton Blvd. Tickets cost $5. A sip of homemade berry wine, anyone?
“The Art of Food” will be a class by Keiko Fryberger that demonstrates the intricacies of simple Japanese appetizers. Learn to carve foods into decorative elements at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at Curtis Arts and Humanities Center, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. Free, but reservations are requested due to space limitations. 303-797-1779.
The new Madden Museum of Art at the Palazzo Verdi, 6363 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Greenwood Village, will be added to the rich South Metro cultural resources next week, with rotating exhibits of Madden collection pieces, museum loans and a labyrinth that reproduces the famous one at Chartres Cathedral. Jackson Pollack’s “Galaxy,” a loan from the Joslyn Museum in Omaha, Neb. Abbi Levine is curator. 303-996-6819. www.themaddenmuseum.org.
The Wales Ireland, Scotland, England Family History Society presents a free program on “Ireland Basic Research and Church Records,” featuring Dr. James G. Ryan from Dublin, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Denver Central Library Conference Center, 10 W. 14th Ave. Materials fee: $30. Lunch on your own — brown bag OK. For information, call Sandy Carter-Duff, 303-777-1391, sandy@carduff.com. Dan Parker of Centennial is publicist.
Painter-teacher Don Sahli will conduct an oil painting demonstration at 2 p.m. Nov. 15 at Barnes and Noble at Lone Tree, County Line Road and South Yosemite. He will create a painting using the technique he has developed based on early instruction by Russian Impressionist Sergei Bongart, and will introduce his interactive three-DVD set of art lessons. Sahli’s work is exhibited nationally — recently at Saks Gallery’s second American Art Invitational. Visit www.sahlistudio.com.
“Fall for the Arts 2008, Stories of Grace” will be an Art Garden Gallery and Multimedia Theatrical Experience to benefit Inspire Creative at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Parker Mainstreet Center, where the group has staged several performances recently. Admission costs $25 and includes light refreshments. 303-790-0875, contact@inspirecreative. org or visit www.inspirecreative.org.
“How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” will play at 7 p.m. Nov. 5-7 at Douglas County High School in Castle Rock. The musical by Frank Loesser, Abe Burrows Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert is appropriate when business fiascos fill the news. Ambitious young window cleaner J. Pierpont Finch reads up on how to succeed in business and takes on and takes over the World Wide Wicket Co. For tickets and information, call 303-387-1000, or buy tickets at the door.
“The Firebird” is first in the Littleton Symphony’s season of Russian Masterworks at Home and in America at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Pianist Katie Mahan will perform Chopin’s “Piano Concerto No. 2” in F-minor, Opus 21. Also on the program: “Les Preludes” by Franz Liszt and Igor Stravinsky’s “Firebird Suite.” Tickets: $12, $10, Free for those younger than age 21. 303-933-6824, www.littletonsymphony.org at the door.
“The Glitter of Gold and Silver,” featuring the Pikes Peak Bell Ringers, is the next concert in the Arapahoe Philharmonic’s 55th season at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, at South Suburban Christian Church, 7275 S. Broadway, Littleton. The program includes “Age of Gold Suite” by Shastakovich; Schicekle’s “Celebration with Balls;” “Concerto for Handbells and Orchestra” by McChesney; Hovhaness’ “Symphony No. 15 (Silver Pilgrimage)” and Leher’s “Gold and Silver Waltz.” Tickets: $5-$20. 303-781-1892.
Auditions for “Gypsy” will be at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., downtown Littleton from 7-9:30 p.m. Nov. 17-18. Director is Bob Wells. Production dates: Feb. 20 to March 29, 2009. Male and female musical actors ages 17-60. Prepare one-minute monologue and one musical number. Bring sheet music in the appropriate key— accompanist will be provided. No CDs or taped music. Bring up-to-date headshot and resume. For appointment, call 303-794-2787 ext. 211 or e-mail clambert@ townhallartscenter.com.
“Acting for the Teenaged Actor” will be offered by veteran teacher, actor, director Rick Bernstein from 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 11 through Dec. 16 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington, Golden. Tuition: $120. 303-935-3044, mtckid@earthlink.net.
The eighth annual Grant Ranch Watercolor Show and Sale will be Nov. 7-9 at the Grant Ranch Village Center — 1.5 miles from Wadsworth and Belleview, which turns into Grant Ranch Road. Hours: 5-8 p.m. Nov. 7, with wine tasting reception; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 8; noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 9. Works by Tanis Bula and students. 303-734-8888.
Roxborough, Jefferson, Douglas and Denver counties artists will showcase their work from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 8-9 at the new Roxborough Park Community Center, 6237 Roxborough Drive, Littleton. K. J. Simon, chair of the Roxborough Park Arts Committee, said that about 35 local artists will display works in fiber, painting and pastel, wood, glass, wire and sculpture. Drive west on Titan Road from South Santa Fe Drive. It turns into Rampart Range Road and leads into the Roxborough Park residential community, where signs will guide one to the new community center. 303-570-9377.
A Free-for-All performance of “The Miracle Worker” by William Gibson, the story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan, is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13 in the Space Theatre at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. One ticket per person available at 4:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. No phone calls please. Recommended for age 13 and older.
The Colorado Potter’s Guild will offer its annual show and sale Nov. 5-7 at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., at East Hampden Avenue, Englewood. Admission is free. Great for gift shopping. South suburban resident Denise Simons is one of more than 30 members of the cooperative guild who will exhibit both functional and sculptural work in the show. Hours: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 6; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 7; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 8. Information: 303-733-3003, www.coloradopotters.org.
“Laura Gilpin Masterworks” will be presented by the historic Byers-Evans House Museum Nov. 7 through Dec. 31 at 1310 Bannock St., next to the Denver Art Museum. Photographer Gilpin, 1891 to 1979, is considered one of the most important artists of the American Southwest. The show includes more than 40 platinum and silver prints spanning a six-decade career. Admission is free, 303-620-4933, www.coloradohistory.org/be.
Target Family Free Day at the Museo de Las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, will be from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 8. Children can create Dia de Los Muertos masks and exhibition tours are available, including the featured “Fine Line.” Visit the Museo and enjoy a stroll through the Santa Fe Arts District. 303-571-4401, www.museo.org.
Auditions for “Steel Magnolias” will be at 5 p.m. Nov. 12 by the Physically Handicapped Actors and Musical Artists League, PHAMALy, at Mizel Center for Arts and Culture, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver. Performances will be at the Aurora Fox Jan. 10-31, 2009. Needed: six physically, developmentally or emotionally challenged women. Prepare a one-minute monologue, preferably not from “Steel Magnolias.” Bring resumes and headshots. Call 303-575-0005 for appointment.
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